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“It’s imperative”: BC Rural Dividend program should be reinstated to help small communities, says Liberal MLA

“It’s imperative”: BC Rural Dividend program should be reinstated to help small communities, says Liberal MLA

With the new year charging onward, Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MLA Peter Milobar wants to see more tangible support for workers affected by the province’s forestry crisis. He’d also like to know whether or not the BC Rural Dividend program will be reinstated to help small communities.
New alternate education program for Barriere Secondary

New alternate education program for Barriere Secondary

For students working towards graduation but having difficulty managing traditional school rotation,
TRU launches new program for basic trades skills

TRU launches new program for basic trades skills

Thompson Rivers University is launching a new Trades Assistant program for students with diverse abilities needing additional supports who are interested in working in construction, warehousing or landscaping.
Meeting set for proposed grade 8, 9 classes in Sun Peaks

Meeting set for proposed grade 8, 9 classes in Sun Peaks

Public consultation meeting will take place on Monday, Jan. 20, at Sun Peaks
If B.C. adopts year-round daylight time, each East Kootenay town would pick own time zone

If B.C. adopts year-round daylight time, each East Kootenay town would pick own time zone

Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka stopped by a recent regional district meeting to explain
Horse, rider reportedly struck by train in Rayleigh

Horse, rider reportedly struck by train in Rayleigh

Emergency personnel are on the scene amid stormy conditions, with blowing snow obscuring vision
Barriere & District Heritage Society on moving into 2020

Barriere & District Heritage Society on moving into 2020

The Barriere &District Heritage Society, which operates The North Thompson Museum &Archives , has had a busy and productive year in 2019. The year started with the annual Meat Draw Raffle which generates funds for the operation and upkeep of the Museum. Next, the middle room in the Museum was given a fresh coat of paint using funds donated by The Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society.
Barriere Food Bank servicing up to 100 households per month

Barriere Food Bank servicing up to 100 households per month

“Currently facing a severe shortage of bread,” says warehouse manager
“The crisis is now”: McLeod calls on federal government to support forestry workers

“The crisis is now”: McLeod calls on federal government to support forestry workers

By Raven Nyman

B.C. Home Owner Grant confirmed for 2020

North Thompson