The Village takes its name from the Barnwell family, a family with prairie roots and strong ties to the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). But the Village was not always known as Barnwell, and the community came about its name in a rather roundabout fashion. In the late 19th century, a boxcar was located on a rail siding in what is now known as Barnwell. This boxcar served as a telegraph office for local settlers and the railroad that played such a significant role in community life. At the time the area was named Woodpecker. Shortly after, in 1908, the area was renamed Bountiful — in keeping with the local school district. When it was discovered there was already another community named Bountiful, a new name was needed and Barnwell became Barnwell.
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Curbside Pickup – Garbage and Recycling
July 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pmVillage Council Meeting
July 29 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pmCurbside Pickup – Garbage
August 2 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pmCurbside Pickup – Garbage and Recycling
August 9 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pmVillage Council Meeting
August 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm