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Concerned about crime or suspicious activity in your neighbourhood?

Concerned about crime or suspicious activity in your neighbourhood?

Block Watch includes all communities that the Barriere RCMP oversee
Burns Lake man found guilty of second-degree murder

Burns Lake man found guilty of second-degree murder

Judge says murder is the only rational conclusion on the whole of the evidence
Simpcw hold Health Fair

Simpcw hold Health Fair

The Simpcw Emergency Health and Safety Fair was held in Chu Chua on May 15, with booths, demos, equipment showcases and interactive displays from local resources and industry. Pictured are (l-r) Wanda Nystoruk and Leslie Stirling representing the Thompson Nicola Regional District and Emergency Social Services with their Emergency Preparedness booth during the event.
Interior Savings awarding $1000 bursaries to 13 students from Barriere

Interior Savings awarding $1000 bursaries to 13 students from Barriere

This past week 13 students from Barriere received an email from Interior Savings with some very welcome news
North Thompson Spartans win Zones

North Thompson Spartans win Zones

By Jill Hayward
Barriere Babies of 2018 Party happening June 7

Barriere Babies of 2018 Party happening June 7

If you live in the area and your baby was born in 2018, you’re invited
Sweeper comes to town

Sweeper comes to town

The much anticipated road sweeper was finally in town last Tuesday (May 21) cleaning up the winter sand from District of Barriere roads.
Barriere Bottle Depot signage vandalized

Barriere Bottle Depot signage vandalized

Barriere RCMP say they are currently investigating two incidents of mischief against signs belonging to the Bottle Depot in Barriere.
Yellowhead 4-H Demo Day winners

Yellowhead 4-H Demo Day winners

The Yellowhead 4-H Club had a great Demo Day this year, everyone did such a good job.
Lara Beckett new NCLGA president

Lara Beckett new NCLGA president

Beckett moves up from first vice-president