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In 2006, residents of the North Thompson Valley rallied against a proposed uranium mine near the Foghorn property. This wasn’t the first time the discussion of the mine came up, nor was it the first time it faced strong opposition. Geologist Jim Lewis and Dr. Bob Mackenzie both fought the development some 30 years prior. Over 300 people attended a public open house on the matter. It was a hot topic all throughout the summer of 2006.

Turkey dinner with all the fixings. What can I say? Wonderful, marvelous, delicious. Finished off with a delectable pumpkin dessert that was as good as my pumpkin pie. The ladies in the kitchen at Chinook Cove out did themselves and made my day. Thanks to you all.

Whitecroft residents can return home as evacuation order has been downgraded to an evacuation alert

The continuing heat wave is challenging for the elderly who are more likely to live alone, have possible difficulties drinking lots of water, are less able to detect their body is overheating, may live in a apartment that does not offer air conditioning or good cross ventilation, have difficulty accessing cool parts of their house such as the basement and have greater overall health frailty.

Hopefully, our area communities will remain safe through this unprecedented wildfire season. However, evacuations can happen at a moments notice, so it is extremely important for folks to make sure they have a ride out if it is needed. Seniors and those that live alone who have no transportation in case of an emergency evacuation from their community can be especially vulnerable.

People in B.C. now have more support to start a career working with seniors and elders with the launch of the Home and Independent Living program.

Emergency crews were called to the scene after a truck and its sole occupant went off the road.

Earlier this month the StoryWalk® boards placed around the oval in Barriere’s Fadear Park received severe damage to their clear covers. Due to the extreme heat of the sun shining directly on them while temperatures reached into the upper high 30 degrees and beyond, the covers crumpled and looked like they had burned. As a result the StoryWalk® boards had to be temporarily removed.

Mayor Ward Stamer says his town “is ready”

For the second time in just under four years the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association (NTFFRA) has opened up its fairgrounds facility in Barriere to house evacuated livestock and animals displaced by wildfires.