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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

Northern Alberta bobsledder back in the driver’s seat

Northern Alberta bobsledder back in the driver’s seat

Melissa Lotholz returns to bobsleigh after a year hiatus in an effort to make the 2026 Canadian Olympic team
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Barrhead firefighters may soon return home from NWT firefighting

Barrhead firefighters may soon return home from NWT firefighting

After two weeks helping to suppress wildfires in Yellowknife and Hay River, three Northern Alberta firefighters will be home soon.
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Active break-and-enter crew operating in Barrhead

Active break-and-enter crew operating in Barrhead

"We have an active crew in town breaking into something almost daily," said Barrhead RCMP Sgt. Bob Dodds.
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Barrhead man killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 769

Barrhead man killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 769

A collision reconstructionist was brought in to help determine the cause of a fatal collision Aug. 18 on a Northern Alberta highway.
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Multinational corporation makes large local investment

Multinational corporation makes large local investment

Nutrien Ag Solutions opens new $3.8 million fertilizer plant, replacing 45-year-old facility
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Fort Assiniboine Hamlet Hoedown set for Aug 18-20

Fort Assiniboine Hamlet Hoedown set for Aug 18-20

Ag Society draws inspiration from its past to put on Hamlet Hoedown
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Town councillor walks from Edmonton to Fort Assiniboine

Town councillor walks from Edmonton to Fort Assiniboine

Helping Fort Assiniboine celebrate its bicentennial.
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Alberta-made cookbook called, 'Allergies Bite But Taste Good — Eat At Your Own Risk'

Alberta-made cookbook called, 'Allergies Bite But Taste Good — Eat At Your Own Risk'

Alberta woman and her son duo wrote cookbook from what they learned dealing with their own food allergies and sensitivities
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In a class of her own

In a class of her own

Only Shailyn Callihoo in Swan Hills School’s Class of 2023
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Tight rental market could impact efforts to find workers

Tight rental market could impact efforts to find workers

Available housing may be a hindrance in keeping Rural Renewal Stream workers
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