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New B.C. party looks to represent rural voters in next election

New B.C. party looks to represent rural voters in next election

Houston councillor Jonathan Van Barneveld says party will be a ‘relentless voice’ for rural towns
North Thompson Fall Fair and BCRA Polaris Championship Finals Rodeo was awesome

North Thompson Fall Fair and BCRA Polaris Championship Finals Rodeo was awesome

The 69th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair held in Barriere on the Labour Day Weekend was an amazing display of what dedicated volunteers can do in a community that cares. The entire event from beginning to end was a testament to hard work, dedication and tradition.
Armour Mountain Office Services opens in Barriere’s downtown core

Armour Mountain Office Services opens in Barriere’s downtown core

The new site of Armour Mountain Office Services in Barriere was a popular location on Wednesday, the 29th of August for the celebration of their Grand Re-Opening.
Photo of BC Wildfire Service unit gets thousands of reactions on Facebook

Photo of BC Wildfire Service unit gets thousands of reactions on Facebook

The BC Wildfire Service’s Stormriders have been battling the Shovel Lake wildfire
Senior cyclists stop in Barriere on their way to Britain

Senior cyclists stop in Barriere on their way to Britain

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Highlights from Aug. 16 Thompson Nicola Regional District Board meeting

TNRD The following is highlights from the Thompson- Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Aug. 16, Out of Town Board Meeting in the Clearwater Legion Hall. Chair Ranta welcomed members of the public in attendance and expressed his appreciation for the educational events that the Board attended the previous day in Barriere and Clearwater.
Lend a Hand chosen as artwork for monument to wildfire volunteers

Lend a Hand chosen as artwork for monument to wildfire volunteers

Artwork has been selected for a volunteer monument, which will be erected outside of Sandman Centre to honour those who gave time last year during historic wildfires in Interior B.C. Lend A Hand, created by B.C. artists Lee-Anne Chisholm and Aaron Harder, will be erected this winter.
Barriere Secondary Class of 1978 holds Reunion

Barriere Secondary Class of 1978 holds Reunion

Submitted by Nicole Kohnert

Municipal and Civic elections coming up October 20

Nomination period is from 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4, to 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 14
Annual Toy Run roars in to Barriere

Annual Toy Run roars in to Barriere

The annual Thunder Alley Stomp ‘n Toy Run roared in to Barriere on Saturday, Aug. 25, with just under 70 bike riders participating.