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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

A touch of the Netherlands comes to Alberta hamlet

A touch of the Netherlands comes to Alberta hamlet

Neerlandia Historical Society officially welcomes life-sized Dutch windmill to the community
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Alberta RCMP snag suspected phone scammer

Alberta RCMP snag suspected phone scammer

Tip from public helps bring the file to a successful conclusion
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Finding Alberta’s hidden baseball talent

Finding Alberta’s hidden baseball talent

Edmonton Riverhawks northern scout combs rural Alberta looking for diamonds in the rough
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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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