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Barriere Interior Savings Insurance clinches $2500 sponsorship for local Outdoor Club

Barriere Interior Savings Insurance clinches $2500 sponsorship for local Outdoor Club

“We continue to invest in sponsorship activities that connect with Canadians in meaningful and relevant ways,” reports Barriere Interior Savings Insurance’s Branch Manager Holly Fenrick.
100 kid’s do their own Christmas shopping in Barriere

100 kid’s do their own Christmas shopping in Barriere

The Children’s Christmas Shopping Event, presented by the North Thompson Activity Centre (NTAC), took place at the Lions Hall in Barriere on Dec. 12 and 13.
B.C. records 2,046 COVID-19 cases; 1 death

B.C. records 2,046 COVID-19 cases; 1 death

Many of the latest cases are among double-vaccinated, while unvaccinated showing highest hospitalizations
Barriere Motor Inn, plus Beer and Wine store access closed off HWY 5

Barriere Motor Inn, plus Beer and Wine store access closed off HWY 5

Patrons of the Barriere Motor Inn and Restaurant, plus the former Cold Beer and Wine Store situated on the same property no longer have access to these businesses from Highway 5 as of Dec. 17.
“What would you two like for Christmas?”

“What would you two like for Christmas?”

Santa Claus was spotted conversing with miniature horses Romeo and Suzy (owned by Priscilla Faye Krause) during the Christmas at The Fair Drive Thru Light Show in Barriere last Saturday. The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association’s second annual Christmas light event has been greatly expanded from 2020 and is well worth a visit for all ages over the holidays. The event will be running from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 22, 23, and Dec. 27 to 30.
B.C. sees 2nd record-high number of new COVID cases in as many days; 6 deaths

B.C. sees 2nd record-high number of new COVID cases in as many days; 6 deaths

The latest fatalities bring the total of lives lost to the respiratory disease to 2,409
Sports tournaments, New Year’s parties banned in B.C. Omicron surge

Sports tournaments, New Year’s parties banned in B.C. Omicron surge

Family restrictions also start Monday, last at least to Jan. 31
No Charge for Rescue videos released

No Charge for Rescue videos released

Lost or injured in B.C.’s outdoors never charged for the cost of search or rescue when you call 911
BBB: The 12 scams of Christmas

BBB: The 12 scams of Christmas

While 2021 is quickly winding down, scams targeting the public continue to cause trouble. Consumers should watch out for any fraudulent schemes aimed at swiping their cash and stealing personal information. Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a Naughty List with the top 12 scams of Christmas that are most likely to catch consumers and donors off guard during this season.
Fire departments take hit new vaccine policy

Fire departments take hit new vaccine policy

Some fire departments challenging proposed vaccine mandate by Thompson-Nicola Regional District