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The 2003 fire season was one of the most catastrophic in British Columbia’s recorded history. Due to an extended drought in the southern half of the province, forest firefighters faced conditions never seen before in Canada. Lightning strikes, human carelessness, and arson all contributed to igniting nearly 2,500 fires involving more than 10,000 firefighters and support personnel and burning more than 265,000 hectares at a cost of $375 million.

The majority of the fires remain in the north of the Cariboo-Chilcotin

All four also offer labour and delivery services

‘We have more local entries than we have ever had’: rodeo committee member Liz Twan

Supersized Plants! – Giant hogweed vs Cow Parsnip

Children will be coming from around B.C. for the popular event

Customer appreciation day at Barriere Timbermart was a huge success in spite of smokey skies. The local hardware store offered a bouncy castle for the kids, face painting, door prizes, popcorn, and many in-store specials.

Arön Toland has been working solo with a shovel and chainsaw, 40 km from the nearest neighbour

The last known location of Aurora Bolton and Joshuah Bolton is Krafty’s Kitchen and Bar, on June 30

During the regular District of Barriere council meeting on July 17, Mayor Stamer presented beloved community member and hard working volunteer, Wim Houben with a Certificate of Recognition commemorating his upcoming 70th birthday as well as his community service. Mayor Stamer and DOB council congratulated Houben on his milestone birthday on July 25, thanking him for all that he does in service for the community.