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

Alberta woman who tried to torch car receives seven days jail

A Swan Hills woman who used a makeshift Molotov cocktail in an attempt to burn a car and mistakenly broke into a home she thought was her own was given a week-long prison sentence and probation.

Jul 1, 2024 9:15 AM Read more >

Another Northern Alberta town is looking to ban Pride flags, crosswalks

A proposed bylaw would limit crosswalks to the traditional white stripes and flags on town property in Barrhead, Alberta

Jun 16, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

Northern Alberta teen sorry for bear mace, pellet gun assault on stranger

Justice gives Alberta teen involved in an early morning assault outside of Tim Hortons conditional sentence.

Jun 5, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

Northern Alberta man pleads guilty to harassing two female coworkers at seniors residence

Inappropriate workplace conduct leads two women to file complaints with RCMP

Apr 28, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Barrhead hockey team embraces girl power

Barrhead U11 Blazers compete in all-girl hockey tournament in Edson

Apr 12, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

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

Apr 6, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

Lotholz makes successful return to bobsleigh World Cup circuit

Barrhead bobsledder captures NAC over all titles in two women and monobob events

Apr 1, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

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

Mar 29, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 29, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 24, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

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