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North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre in Barriere changing name

Board says focus of society has moved away from original mandate and is now becoming a community centre
Sasquatch or bear track?

Sasquatch or bear track?

North Thompson Valley Voices From The Past
Competitions for kids at Fire Hall Open House in Barriere

Competitions for kids at Fire Hall Open House in Barriere

The Barriere Fire Department held an open house last Thursday in recognition of Fire Prevention Week.
Shire of Ramsgaard Freeze Off held at North Thompson Agriplex

Shire of Ramsgaard Freeze Off held at North Thompson Agriplex

The borders of the Shire of Ramsgaard extend to and include Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Merritt, Barriere and Logan Lake.
SD73 teacher from Blue River snares Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education

SD73 teacher from Blue River snares Premier’s Award for Excellence in Education

A School District 73 teacher from Blue River has been recognized for her passion and dedication to education.
Barriere Fire Rescue is now officially operational

Barriere Fire Rescue is now officially operational

The Barriere Fire Hall is now also the home of Barriere Fire Rescue.
Tolko to curtail operations at Northern B.C. mill

Tolko to curtail operations at Northern B.C. mill

100 employees to be directly affected by the decision at Quesnel’s Quest Wood Lumber Mill
New highway charging stations in North Thompson making it easier to drive electric in B.C.

New highway charging stations in North Thompson making it easier to drive electric in B.C.

Rest Areas in Fish Trap, Little Fort and Wire Cache will each have two fast chargers and one Level 2
Rhonda Kershaw re-elected school board trustee by acclamation

Rhonda Kershaw re-elected school board trustee by acclamation

‘I am very invested in our schools’
Barriere’s mayor is not seeking re-election

Barriere’s mayor is not seeking re-election

Virginia Smith is preparing to retire from politics