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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

Man in northern Alberta break-in attempt with clown mask receives 10 months in jail

Man in northern Alberta break-in attempt with clown mask receives 10 months in jail

Justice says sentence could have easily been much higher
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Barrhead bobsledder seeks sponsors for World Cup, Olympic season

Barrhead bobsledder seeks sponsors for World Cup, Olympic season

Barrhead's Melissa Lotholz hopes to raise $70,000 for upcoming bobsleigh World Cup and Winter Olympics
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Barrhead councillors say no to junior hockey

Barrhead councillors say no to junior hockey

North Junior Hockey League makes a pitch for Barrhead to join the Tier II tuition-based league
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Alberta man convicted for moving firearms from car after fatal crash

Alberta man convicted for moving firearms from car after fatal crash

Going on a road trip with two individuals ends in tragedy, with a 21-year-old handling a bag he shouldn't have
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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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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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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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Another first for Barrhead bobsledder

Another first for Barrhead bobsledder

Melissa Lotholz has her best result as a pilot at World Championships, finishing eighth with brakeman Leah Walkeden
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NDP name Barrhead farmer for its candidate for Peace River - Westlock riding

NDP name Barrhead farmer for its candidate for Peace River - Westlock riding

Landen Tischer says while he realizes NDP is the underdog in the riding, he is in the race to win
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