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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.

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Recent Work by Barry

UCP MLAs address federal election safety, coal and gender questions at Barrhead fundraiser

UCP MLAs address federal election safety, coal and gender questions at Barrhead fundraiser

Brian Jean says April 28 election crucial but election stealing doesn't happen in Canada at fundraiser for Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken
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NCABL looking to hit a home run in 2025 season

NCABL looking to hit a home run in 2025 season

North Central Alberta Baseball League commissioner says rural communities the key to helping league regain former prominence
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van Dijken touts accomplishments, backs premier's advocacy

van Dijken touts accomplishments, backs premier's advocacy

Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock MLA tells audience at UCP fundraiser the difficulties of representing a large, sparsely populated riding
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Population increase good news for County of Barrhead coffers

Population increase good news for County of Barrhead coffers

Municipality receives unexpected $40K boost from lower-than-expected policing costs
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County of Barrhead council approves two beehives on municipal land

County of Barrhead council approves two beehives on municipal land

Municipality learned that a local honey producer placed an apiary on county land when its wastewater lagoons were expanded
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Golf carts could hit select County of Barrhead streets

Golf carts could hit select County of Barrhead streets

Council gives first and second reading to a bylaw which the municipality hopes will be added to a provincial pilot project
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Former R.F. Staples teacher joins race for Peace River-Westlock

Former R.F. Staples teacher joins race for Peace River-Westlock

Darrell Teske said frustration with current representative made him throw his hat into the ring
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Barrhead FCSS remains busy

Barrhead FCSS remains busy

Increasing prices and other economic pressure seeing increasing number of residents seeking help through FCSS programming
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County of Barrhead gives first reading to proposed new Community Standards Bylaw

County of Barrhead gives first reading to proposed new Community Standards Bylaw

Municipality has been working on the bylaw, which incorporates several other bylaws for close to a decade
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Barrhead Renegades magical season comes to an end

Barrhead Renegades magical season comes to an end

Renegades come up one game short of making it to provincial championship medal round
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