Barrhead

• Results of Barrhead’s crosswalk vote reflects democratic process: mayor

  The bylaw was drafted after a petition signed by more than 700 people called for neutrality among town councillors.

  Politics

  Dec 3
  
• Barrhead residents vote in favour of bylaw banning rainbow flags, crosswalks

  The town says it will be going ahead with removing existing crosswalks or flags that violate the bylaw.

  Politics

  Dec 3
  
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• Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order issued for Swan Hills

  The Town of Swan Hills said conditions changed drastically Tuesday and residents are being told to immediately head south on Highway 33 to a reception centre in Barrhead.

  Fire

  May 16, 2023
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• Residents in evacuated communities in Westlock County allowed to return home: Alberta RCMP

  People residing between Township Road 592 and 594, and Range Road 15 and 24 are not able to return home after an evacuation notice.

  Fire

  Apr 30, 2023
• 3 people killed in fiery head-on crash on Highway 654 near Barrhead

  Three people were killed when an SUV and a pickup collided head-on Monday on Highway 654 north of Edmonton, causing the truck to catch on fire with two people trapped inside.

  Traffic

  Oct 3, 2022
• School bus impaled by logs after collision north of Edmonton in Barrhead

  RCMP said a logging truck was turning in the town of Barrhead Tuesday morning, when some logs on the trailer swung out and went through the side of the school bus.

  Traffic

  Nov 2, 2021
• From Barrhead to bobsled: Melissa Lotholz’s journey to the ice track

  Melissa Lotholz had a successful career as a brakewoman for one of bobsleigh's best. Now she's taking on a different role as a pilot in the two-man event.

  Sports

  Jan 19, 2021
• Man killed in 2-vehicle crash near Barrhead: Alberta RCMP

  The 79-year-old man driving the car was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

  Traffic

  Jun 22, 2020
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• High water levels cause overland flooding, road closures in County of Barrhead

  A number of roads have been closed and overland flooding was reported in the County of Barrhead as two rivers experience high water levels, officials said Tuesday.

  Weather

  May 26, 2020
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• Former central Alberta high school teacher pleads guilty to child luring

  A former Barrhead high school teacher has pleaded guilty to one count of child luring.

  Crime

  Sep 3, 2019