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More atmospheric rivers set to pummel southern B.C.

More atmospheric rivers set to pummel southern B.C.

‘These are non-negligible totals and likely to exacerbate the conditions on the ground,’ says top meteorologist
UPDATE: Interior Health COVID-19 restrictions under consideration

UPDATE: Interior Health COVID-19 restrictions under consideration

Health Minister Adrian Dix responds to Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick’s concerns
More burning needed to protect forests

More burning needed to protect forests

Proper fuel mitigation will require a substantial investment from all levels of government
Don’t let microchip shortage ruin your holiday shopping

Don’t let microchip shortage ruin your holiday shopping

Consumers will be facing supply and demand challenges when it comes to gift giving this year
Remembering on Nov.11, 2021, at the Barriere Legion

Remembering on Nov.11, 2021, at the Barriere Legion

Barriere Legion Branch 242 held a closed Remembrance Day Ceremony this year on Nov. 11, due to COVID-19.
Simpcw First Nation holds Remembrance Day Ceremony

Simpcw First Nation holds Remembrance Day Ceremony

Simpcw First Nation’s Remembrance Day ceremonies held at the cenotaph located outside the Simpcw Spiritual Centre was open to the public. COVID-19 protocols were in place including requiring a vaccine passport and the wearing of masks.
Barriere Skins Bonspiel won by local team

Barriere Skins Bonspiel won by local team

The Barriere Recreation Society (BRS) hosted a Skins Bonspiel at the Barriere Curling Rink this past weekend, with good participation from the area and from afar.
Interior Health’s new 1-800 number connects community members to health care services

Interior Health’s new 1-800 number connects community members to health care services

Seniors and those in the Thompson and South Cariboo can connect to health-care services in their communities as Interior Health announced a new 1-800 number to access and navigate home and community care and chronic disease management services, the health authority said in a press release.
Hwy 5 bridge repair detouring traffic through downtown Barriere

Hwy 5 bridge repair detouring traffic through downtown Barriere

Repairs are scheduled to continue through Thursday of this week between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Barriere Curling Club lifts October spirits

Barriere Curling Club lifts October spirits

In October, the Barriere Curling Club hosted a number of local events to support community spirit. The society sponsored a Bingo, the October Fest Social, and started Wednesday and Friday night curling. The monthly Bingo was well attended and the blackout winnings were $180 which was the largest pot recently.