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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

Barrhead and District Historical Society appoints all new board after 'nightmare' year

Barrhead and District Historical Society appoints all new board after 'nightmare' year

Retiring president says new board will face a lot of challenges
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Barrhead Town council adds to twinning committee

Barrhead Town council adds to twinning committee

Town of Barrhead councillors approved the appointment of Dennis Wilkins to the twinning committee as a member at large at their April 23 meeting.
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Barrhead Town council proclaims Disability Services Professional Appreciation Week

Barrhead Town council proclaims Disability Services Professional Appreciation Week

Proclamations Councillors also approved two proclamation requests, the first from the Alberta Disabilities Workers Association (ADWA) to declare May 20 to 26, 2024, as Alberta Disability Services Professional Appreciation Week.
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Town of Barrhead council extends road closure

Town of Barrhead council extends road closure

Developer constructing new fast-food franchise having issues connecting to municipal facilities
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The search is on for Barrhead Town CAO

The search is on for Barrhead Town CAO

Edward LeBlanc retiring after 5 years in Barrhead, 29 years at Westlock County
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Westlock man awaits sentencing

Westlock man awaits sentencing

Accused pleaded guilty to assault in domestic violence incident
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Barrhead Swim Club ends season with a big splash

Barrhead Swim Club ends season with a big splash

Swimmers shave over 15 minutes off their previous personal best times at swim meet in Edson
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Barrhead Orioles swinging for the NCABL playoffs

Barrhead Orioles swinging for the NCABL playoffs

North Central Alberta Baseball League gearing up for its 57th consecutive season
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Barrhead man pleads guilty to criminal harassement

Barrhead man pleads guilty to criminal harassement

Inappropriate workplace conduct leads two women to file complaints with RCMP
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County of Barrhead council approves final 2024 budgets

County of Barrhead council approves final 2024 budgets

Capital budget sees increase of $1.1 million from interim budget
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