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Barriere’s young authors presented with Christmas Story prizes

Barriere’s young authors presented with Christmas Story prizes

Prizes from the Star/Journal’s Christmas Story contest presented to the four young authors
NTCF present Barriere student with bursary cheque

NTCF present Barriere student with bursary cheque

Chad Copley recevied $1,000 cheque from the Donnie Nicholson Memorial Trades Bursary
Barriere council begins 2020 budget talks

Barriere council begins 2020 budget talks

Next 2020 budget meeting to be held March 2. Public is welcome to attend.
Kamloops RCMP look for man who may have been heading to 100 Mile House

Kamloops RCMP look for man who may have been heading to 100 Mile House

Rudolph “Rudy” Kobzey was planning to head to 100 Mile House to visit a friend
New group gives support to children with exceptionalities

New group gives support to children with exceptionalities

Clearwater YCS is offering new support program for families with children who have exceptionalities
Cheapest in B.C.: Penticton gas prices dip below $1 per litre

Cheapest in B.C.: Penticton gas prices dip below $1 per litre

Two stores in Penticton have gas below a dollar.
Barriere Secondary team wins West Zone Championship

Barriere Secondary team wins West Zone Championship

The Barriere Secondary School Grade 8 basketball team won the tier 2 West Zone Championships this month. The boys won 46-39 in the final game. From left: Dontay Parish, Vaughn Propper, Fraser Schilling, Drew Pederson, Cohen Hunt, Zach Zimmerman, Jeremy Salle, Curtis Farrow. Coached by Kiera Eustache. (Submitted photo)
Replacement of Beaton Road Bridge in Kamloops set to begin

Replacement of Beaton Road Bridge in Kamloops set to begin

Construction will begin March 2, closing the east end of the road to all traffic
Grade 6 students raise funds for year end trip to Eagle Bay

Grade 6 students raise funds for year end trip to Eagle Bay

The Grade 6 students have been fundraising for their end-of-year trip to Eagle Bay and have had great support from the community and surrounding businesses. They would like to thank everyone for their amazing support. A special thanks to Arnie from Pets R Family 2 for going out of his way to support and for setting up a raffle for a new golf bag.
Another successful Family Fun Night at The Ridge

Another successful Family Fun Night at The Ridge

Roughly 250 people filled The Ridge’s Family Fun Night for fun and games