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

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

Mar 24, 2025 1:30 PM Read more >

AHS funding cuts puts work of another Alberta community group in jeopardy

Barrhead CARES Coalition receives bad news of funding cut through an e-mail

Mar 19, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

Barrhead Renegades rolling to Championships

U18 team advances to league finals and provincials by extending unbeaten streak to 23 games

Mar 13, 2025 10:04 AM Read more >

Barrhead U18 Steelers playoff run halted

Edson beats Barrhead by one goal in a total point series

Mar 6, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Renegades remain undefeated after playoff tilt

Barrhead moves on to the third round of NEAHL U18 Tier 3 playoffs

Mar 5, 2025 12:47 PM Read more >

Barrhead bobsledder earns first World Cup medal as pilot

Melissa Lotholz and brakeman Skylar Sieben slide to bronze medal in Lillehammer

Feb 25, 2025 1:14 PM Read more >

Lack of Quran at rural Alberta courthouse almost derails traffic trial

Traffic prosecutor says she has never seen Qurans in rural circuit courts.

Jan 24, 2025 10:55 AM Read more >

Skate North looks to Barrhead for hockey equipment

Ripple Connection Thrift Store collecting hockey equipment to help youth North of 60

Jan 18, 2025 5:40 PM Read more >

Barrhead Legion feeling the loss of the Red Ensign

Two Legion members, including a veteran of the Korean War, talk about the importance of Canada’s former de facto flag

Jan 10, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

Gallery: Hard-fought win for Barrhead Steelers against Wainwright

Jan 9, 2025 8:40 AM Read more >

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