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The North Thompson Fall Fairgrounds in Barriere, was a busy place again last weekend when the BC Cattle Penning Association took over the facility for the second time this year with two fast moving days of penning competitions that provided a purse of $70,000 to the top teams.

By Tessa Salle and Grace Farrow

The 2nd annual Barriere Pickleball Club Tournament was held in the community on Saturday, April 30, with 16 players participating, including three from Clearwater.

Water restrictions were on the agenda at the District of Barriere Council Meeting held April 25, with reports and recommendations presented by staff.

By Leslie Stirling

BC Wildfire Service said crews will be stationed in Kamloops

Interior Savings Service Representative Tanya Speer was in charge of serving up the hot dogs outside the Interior Savings Credit Union and Insurance building during their annual Garage Sale on Saturday, April 30. The event received mountains of garage sale items donated to the event, with all the funds raised going to local organizations. The generosity provided was very much appreciated, as were all the folks who stopped by to purchase items, baking and hot dogs. (Jill Hayward photo)

The DOB but only those selected will be contacted.

A sign at the corner of Barriere Town Road and Dunn Lake Road advises there is no access to Clearwater traveling north on Dunn Lake Road. Drive BC posted the closure on Thursday, April 28, noting the closure is due to bridge maintenance taking place at the Clearwater Station Bridge. The closure is expected to continue until Monday, May 9, from 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Pedestrian access will be granted. The road sign also advises, “For issues call 1-800-661-2025. (Jill Hayward photo)

The emergency room will be closed overnight Thursday