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BC Liquor Store in Barriere raises $1,026 for grad celebrations

BC Liquor Store in Barriere raises $1,026 for grad celebrations

Barriere Secondary is once again a recipient of the annual Safe Grad Committees grant from the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, this year receiving a total grant of $1,026.
Barriere Elementary School plans tributes for National Indigenous Day, June 21

Barriere Elementary School plans tributes for National Indigenous Day, June 21

Barriere Elementary School advise they are continuing to honour the families of the Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc.
Thompson-Okanagan ready to welcome back tourists

Thompson-Okanagan ready to welcome back tourists

The Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association expects this summer to be a busy one
Drivesmart column: Traffic cop humour

Drivesmart column: Traffic cop humour

He demands to know what sort of device had been used to measure his speed
Dynamic drives and pitiful putting helped even the score

Dynamic drives and pitiful putting helped even the score

Another Ladies’ Night has come and gone. This season is passing by much too quickly. The skies had a threatening look on June 8, but the rain did not materialize. That makes me sad for the garden but happy for my golfing.
North Thompson River canoe trip almost ends in disaster

North Thompson River canoe trip almost ends in disaster

‘Only way I managed to get us to shore was the thought of not letting my boy drown’
Thompson-Okanagan population grew despite COVID-19: report

Thompson-Okanagan population grew despite COVID-19: report

The Chartered Professional Accountants of BC said there are 8,462 new residents in the region
UPDATE: Tanker filled with gasoline explodes, fire crews save second tanker of diesel, during Highway 24 blaze

UPDATE: Tanker filled with gasoline explodes, fire crews save second tanker of diesel, during Highway 24 blaze

Driver pulled into the runaway lane after the truck wheels caught fire
Vehicle Parade for July 1 celebration in Barriere

Vehicle Parade for July 1 celebration in Barriere

“Canada Day celebrations in Barriere 2021 will again be looking somewhat different than they were in 2019,” says District of Barriere staffer Tasha Buchanan.
Barriere Elementary readying for end of school year

Barriere Elementary readying for end of school year

As the current school year rolls to a close for Barriere Elementary School (BES), Principal Tiffany Hawkins says the school is “thanking the parent community for being so supportive during this interesting year of several changes and procedures”.