Community
North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo ambassadors chosen
The NTFFRA Ambassador Program is open to any youth enrolled in Grades 9 through 11, who is a resident of the North Thompson Valley. Home schooled youth are welcome to participate.
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The Old West: The GF&KR Railway – The making of an icon, Part 1
A column by Bruce Uzelman
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Cancer Won't Wait - Patient Stories
Dr. Paul M. is a family physician who knows first-hand how difficult it is for patients to access radiotherapy in Kamloops. Learn more about Dr. Paul’s story and others at CancerWontWait.ca/CancerStories
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Editorial Reflections by Hettie Buck - Pacing myself
A fellow journalist and friend recently reminded me of something my father, also a long-time editor for a large Southern California newspaper for 25 years, used to say to me when I seemed overwhelmed – “Pace yourself honey.”
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Barriere Business Centre is open for business in the valley
The District of Barriere (DOB) held a grand opening for the newly renovated Barriere Business Centre on Friday June 21 with local officials, dignitaries, business owners and residents in attendance to applaud updated building.
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Celebrate indigenous peoples
National Indigenous Peoples Day has been celebrated annually in Canada since 1996.
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Barriere Secondary Grad under umbrellas Parade
The Barriere Secondary Graduation Class of 2024 didn't let a few rain clouds detour their parade plans on June 15 as they waved from cars, trucks and even team driven wagons through town. The graduates were on their way to a memorable evening dressed in their finest.
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Valley Voices: Strawberries signal summer
An old saying: "Doubtless God could have made a better berry but doubtless God didn't." Could it be that the humble strawberry plant in fact plays a significant role in the history and culture of our valley?
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Barriere Auto & Truck Tow's Father's Day crush
The HISTORY channel will be premiering the Barriere-based Backroad Truckers Season Two on June 23 with back to back episodes one and two starting at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
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Father's Day Fishing Derby a success in spite of cooler weather
The Father’s Day Fishing Derby sponsored by The North Thompson Fish and Game Club didn’t let a little rain dampen their motivation to land the ‘big one’ on Sunday, June 16. There were 34 participants including children taking part in this year’s annual event.
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