A proclamation is a formal public statement of Council to recognize a day, week or month for an issue that has an impact on the County of Barrhead. The goal of a proclamation is to honour, celebrate, or raise awareness for an event or cause. Alberta Rural Health Week
May 25-29, 2026
Rural healthcare providers are essential to the strength & well-being of our community. Each day, they bring care closer to home - supporting patients across distances, building meaningful relationships, and ensuring that individuals and families can access the care they need where they live. Together with municipalities across the province, County of Barrhead encourages residents to show their appreciation for the contributions of rural health professionals & community volunteers whose abilities & efforts enhance quality of life in rural Alberta.
Safety & Health Week
May 4-9, 2026
Safety & Health Week provides the opportunity to remind employers, employees, and public on the importance of illness & injury prevention, and raise awareness about health and well-being in various settings including at work, at home, and in the community. Likewise, County of Barrhead is dedicated to creating a safe work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors. Together, we can create safe workplaces & communities!
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 2025
October is cybersecurity month in Canada, to inform the public of the importance of cybersecurity. With many communities across Canada, the County has joined Cyber Month 2024, which is all about becoming part of "Generation Cyber Safe"! Learn more and find many incredible resources at www.countybarrhead.ab.ca/p/get-cyber-safe.
Seniors' Week
June 3-9, 2024
For decades, Albertans have celebrated the first week of June to honour and recognize Albertan seniors for their many contributions to Alberta. County of Barrhead has joined the provincial government in declaring June 3-9, 2024 to be Seniors' Week. More information on celebrations throughout the province can be found at: www.alberta.ca/seniors-week.aspx.
May 27-31, 2024
Rural health care providers are powerful assets in their communities. Not only do their health-care skills and practices enhance their rural community's quality of life, but these professionals also contribute to rural life on a more personal level. They have special relationships with their patients and community as family, friends, neighbours, volunteers, teachers, and mentors.
Community volunteers, led by local health professional attraction and retention committees, are the heart and soul of their communities. These local volunteers go above and beyond to support health care and health-care providers in their communities, developing innovative and collaborative approaches to successfully attract and retain health-care providers, and help keep health care close to home.
For these reasons, County of Barrhead Council has declared May 27-31, 2024 as Alberta Rural Health Week in the County of Barrhead, and urges all community residents to show appreciation for the contributions of the rural health professionals and community volunteers whose abilities and efforts enhance the quality of life in rural Alberta.
