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VALLEY VOICES: Schools and education in the North Thompson

VALLEY VOICES: Schools and education in the North Thompson

The following are excerpts from Upper North Thompson Reflections, with pieces written by Lois Moss (with the help of a friend or two) and Ina T. Fairbrother.
IH to resume most regular services, following temporary cutbacks

IH to resume most regular services, following temporary cutbacks

Health centres in Ashcroft and New Denver will continue with reduced services
Can you win a staring contest?

Can you win a staring contest?

Give it a try at StoryWalk® in Fadear Park
Baby Liam enters world in ‘fast, furious’ birth

Baby Liam enters world in ‘fast, furious’ birth

Liam Doyle was expected to be born in Williams Lake but couldn’t wait
Salvation Army sets fundraising record in Kamloops

Salvation Army sets fundraising record in Kamloops

In 2021, the agency’s Christmas campaign raised almost $500,000
Second freedom convoy tours through Barriere

Second freedom convoy tours through Barriere

An estimated 136 vehicles turned out for a second ‘freedom convoy’ drive through the streets of Barriere on Sunday, Feb. 13, in solidarity of the freedom convoy in Ottawa protesting mandates related to the ongoing pandemic.
Young authors rewarded for their efforts

Young authors rewarded for their efforts

The winners of the Barriere ronaldomanosa annual Christmas story contest division for grade 4 to 7 were Barriere Elementary School students Lolah Kennedy, Ryleigh Jalava, and Nick Wittner.
New Barriere well ready for final process

New Barriere well ready for final process

Last steps include water samples and connecting into the system
Kelowna RCMP looking for rightful owners of stolen tools

Kelowna RCMP looking for rightful owners of stolen tools

Kelowna RCMP advise in a Feb. 9, 2022 press release, that they are attempting to identify the rightful owners of a number of stolen tools that have been recovered.
Interior Health issues region-wide warning for dangerous drugs

Interior Health issues region-wide warning for dangerous drugs

The health authority says multiple communities have found drugs with high fentanyl concentrations