In the redistribution that took effect in 1993, the riding was replaced by Barrhead-Westlock and its southern portion was transferred to Whitecourt-Ste.

The first representative for Barrhead was one-term Progressive Conservative MLA for Lac Ste.

Anne Hugh Horner, who had captured his seat from the governing Social Credit in 1967.

He occupied several posts in Peter Lougheed's cabinet over his career, but retired shortly after winning his fourth term as MLA in 1979.

Progressive Conservative Candidate Ken Kowalski, however, would narrowly retain Barrhead for the government.