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Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital ER closed overnight

Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital ER closed overnight

The emergency room will close at 6 p.m. June 8 and re-open 7 a.m. June 9
Tour de North getting ready to hit the road again to benefit sick kids

Tour de North getting ready to hit the road again to benefit sick kids

Cops for Cancer participants training to cycle more than 800 km, fundraising against pediatric cancer
Reaction ferries pulled as North Thompson continues to rise

Reaction ferries pulled as North Thompson continues to rise

The Little Fort and McLure reaction ferries in the North Thompson Valley are now out of service due to the waters of the North Thompson River continuing to rise. This photo was taken on June 6 showing the Little Fort reaction ferry out of the water until the river has receded. (Pam Jim Photo)
Barriere mayor asks for EMRs to be grandfathered in so rural ambulance have full/continuous coverage

Barriere mayor asks for EMRs to be grandfathered in so rural ambulance have full/continuous coverage

Editor’s Note: A letter was sent to Minister of Health Adrian Dix on May 12, 2022, by Barriere Ambulance Station EMR Paramedics Heather Eustache and Deb Stamer on May 12, 2022. The letter was then presented to District of Barriere Mayor and Council at their May 24, 2022. Regular Council Meeting.
Go Fish in the rain at Dixon Lake

Go Fish in the rain at Dixon Lake

“Despite all the rain, our inaugural event went very well,” reported event organizer Ceryne Staples.
High streamflow advisory for Cariboo Mountains and North Thompson

High streamflow advisory for Cariboo Mountains and North Thompson

B.C. River Forecast Centre advises it could be one, two or more weeks before rivers peak
TNRD advises residents to prepare for rising waters

TNRD advises residents to prepare for rising waters

Higher-than-normal flows are forecast for the North and South Thompson Rivers
Canadiens’ Price wins Masterton for perseverance, dedication

Canadiens’ Price wins Masterton for perseverance, dedication

B.C. hockey icon shook off knee surgery and a substance problem this year
Flood watch for Dean River issued, could surpass 10-year flows

Flood watch for Dean River issued, could surpass 10-year flows

As rain continues to fall, high streamflow advisory upgraded
Police respond to report of abandoned dog

Police respond to report of abandoned dog

C learwater RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. G.D. Simpson reports that on May 19, at 10:45 a.m., a commercial vehicle operator called the police to report an abandoned dog at a fuel station in Clearwater.