Skip to content
Barry Kerton

Barry Kerton

Barry Kerton is the editor of the Barrhead Leader. He joined the publication in 2014. His main beats include the Barrhead municipal councils. However, he also covers sports, court, and Pembina Hills School Division when the need arises.

Please send story ideas and tips to

Email
[email protected]

Recent Work by Barry

Westlock man receives 45 days in jail for breach of probation

Westlock man receives 45 days in jail for breach of probation

It was the second time the man has been sentenced in Barrhead Court of Justice in three months
Read more >
Uninsured parked car results in big fine for Barrhead woman

Uninsured parked car results in big fine for Barrhead woman

Circuit court justice hands down $6,000 fine
Read more >
Fourplex proposed for Barrhead lot

Fourplex proposed for Barrhead lot

Landowner hopes to construct a fourplex on a vacant corner lot
Read more >
$22 million needed to upgrade water treatment system in Barrhead

$22 million needed to upgrade water treatment system in Barrhead

Town of Barrhead faces $22 in improvements to wastewater lagoons to meet new provincial environmental targets
Read more >
Second time unlucky for unauthorized driver

Second time unlucky for unauthorized driver

Swan Hills man receives $1,000 fine for driving while unauthorized for the second time
Read more >
Driving while uninsured and unauthorized results in big fine

Driving while uninsured and unauthorized results in big fine

Justice Carrie-Anne Downey hands down $3,600 fine and six month driving suspension in Barrhead Court of Justice
Read more >
Justice dismisses defence argument in speeding trial

Justice dismisses defence argument in speeding trial

The self-represented accused admitted in his closing argument that he set his cruise control over legal speed limit
Read more >
County of Barrhead recognized by study for collaboration with community halls

County of Barrhead recognized by study for collaboration with community halls

Rural Municipalities of Alberta commissioned the study to help determine why the rate of volunteerism is in decline in small communities
Read more >
Barrhead girls and boys volleyball teams sweep Zone Championships

Barrhead girls and boys volleyball teams sweep Zone Championships

BCHS Jaguars cap off volleyball season by winning zone championship
Read more >
Gallery: Barrhead schools honours Canada's veterans

Gallery: Barrhead schools honours Canada's veterans

Read more >
More work by Barry >
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks