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The North Thompson Fall Fair Parade was a “Bee at the Fair” themed hit one and all

Residents and Visitors to Barriere on September 2, 2023 lined the streets with excitement as they gathered to watch the 74th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo parade that wound it’s way from the Barriere Elementary school and Fadear Park all the way to the NTFF grounds. Families with children were cheering and waving as parade participants, first responders, horses, lots of “Bee at the Fair” themed walkers and floats waved back and threw lots of candy their way.
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Fall Fair Parade starting line up Barriere Sept. 2 shows several vehilces. (Photo by: Gary Monteith)

Residents and Visitors to Barriere on September 2, 2023 lined the streets with excitement as they gathered to watch the 74th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo parade that wound it’s way from the Barriere Elementary school and Fadear Park all the way to the NTFF grounds. Families with children were cheering and waving as parade participants, first responders, horses, lots of “Bee at the Fair” themed walkers and floats waved back and threw lots of candy their way. Sirens, horns, flashing lights and even some water spraying delighted the crowds along the way. A colourful sight kicking off the weekend with such great community spirit.

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District of Barriere councillor Judy Armstrong and a friend take participate in the Fall Fair parade wutg their ‘flowers’ in their ‘Bee’ bug Sept. 2. See Full coverage of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo on pages A8 and A9 (Photo by: Hettie Buck)
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Walking Bee Ladies and pup NTFF Barriere Sept 2, 2023 (Photo by: Gary Monteith)
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North Thompson Fall Fair Royalty Sept 2, 23 parade (Photo by: Gary Monteith)
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NTFF Parade Sept. 2 2023 Barriere Fire Pumper cooling off the crowd. (Photo by: Hettie Buck) NTFF Parade Sept. 2 2023 Barriere Fire Pumper cooling off the crowd. (Photo by: Hettie Buck)
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Beautiful harness team during the NT Fall Fair parade in Barriere on Sept 2, 2023 (Photo by: Gary Monteith)
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Gorgeous harness team leading the Barriere Fall Fair Parade to the fairgrounds Sept 2/23 (Photo by: Gary Monteith)
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Red Wagon team heading to the NT Fall Fair grounds on Sept 2 (Photo by: Gary Monteith)
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Barriere Fire Dept all shined up during the NTFF parade Sept 2, 2023 (Photo by: Gary Monteith)
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Uncle Chris the Clown ‘hitching a ride to the fairgrounds’ during the 74th annual Fall Fair parade in Barriere on Sept 2, 2023 (Photo by: Hettie Buck)
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Vintage vehicle are part of the charm of the NT Fall Fair parade in Barriere on Sept. 2, 2023. (Photo by: Hettie Buck)
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‘Let it Bee’ golf cart driven by the Barriere Bee Ladies on Sept 2, 2023 during the NTFF parade (Photo by: Hettie Buck)
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Busy Bee Lady and mini walking the Fall Fair parade in downtown Barriere on Sept 2, 2023 (Photo by: Hettie Buck)
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Mini horse and Bee Buggy - Fall Fair parade on Sept 2, in Barriere (Photo by: Hettie Buck)
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Red Hot - Hot Rod revs it up for the Fall Fair parade in Barriere on Sept. 2, 2023. (Photo by: Hettie Buck)
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White team and carriage with Fall Fair royalty on board during the NTFF parade on Sept 2 (Photo by: Hettie Buck)
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Chu Chua Volunteer Fire Department first responders from Simpcw First Nation take part in the NTFF Parade in Barriere on Sept 2, 2023 (Photo by: Hettie Buck)


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