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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 hockey team embraces girl power

Barrhead hockey team embraces girl power

Barrhead U11 Blazers compete in all-girl hockey tournament in Edson
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Indigenous group asks to use Agrena for Truth and Reconciliation

Indigenous group asks to use Agrena for Truth and Reconciliation

Town of Barrhead councillors delay decision on whether to grant request to use Agrena rent-free
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Lotholz makes successful return to bobsleigh World Cup circuit

Lotholz makes successful return to bobsleigh World Cup circuit

Barrhead bobsledder captures NAC over all titles in two women and monobob events
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Former Barrhead curler helps bring national championship to Concordia University

Former Barrhead curler helps bring national championship to Concordia University

Payton Sonnenberg and Concordia Thunder take home second CCAA championship medal in as many years
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Northern Alberta town unanimously approves Pride crosswalk

Northern Alberta town unanimously approves Pride crosswalk

A tale of two towns: Barrhead, 30 minutes from Westlock unanimously approved Pride crosswalks weeks after Westlock voted to ban them.
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Northern Alberta man fined for speeding in collision that killed drunk driver

Northern Alberta man fined for speeding in collision that killed drunk driver

"My life has forever changed; I go to bed crying. I am stressed, nervous, scared, lonely and uncertain of my future," said widow of man killed by speeding driver.
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Building collapse claims life of Barrhead couple

Building collapse claims life of Barrhead couple

Family members reported Tim and Sarah Vanderwekken aftern not hearing from them for a day.
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Barrhead County wants to 'Get the Facts' out on Land Use Bylaw

Barrhead County wants to 'Get the Facts' out on Land Use Bylaw

County of Barrhead councillors hope a new document will help clarify misconceptions about proposed land-use bylaw
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Bombers lose a couple of nailbiters to Cold Lake

Bombers lose a couple of nailbiters to Cold Lake

It was a disappointing three games for the Barrhead Bombers last weekend, earning one point, a 5-4 overtime loss at the Agrena on Feb. 24, in the first game of the two-game home and home series against the Cold Lake Aeros.
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Alberta MP outlines Conservative plan for fighting vehicle theft

Alberta MP outlines Conservative plan for fighting vehicle theft

CPC Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen says vehicle theft has skyrocketed under Liberal regime
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