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Barriere Lions annual book sale proceeds donated to Raise a Reader

Barriere Lions annual book sale proceeds donated to Raise a Reader

The Barriere Lions have once again stepped forward to donate towards Raise-A-Reader and other literacy initiatives in the area.
Osisko receives permit for Cariboo Gold Mine Project in Wells

Osisko receives permit for Cariboo Gold Mine Project in Wells

One of three First Nations consulted has not given consent to the project
Kamloops RCMP seek man wanted on nation-wide warrant

Kamloops RCMP seek man wanted on nation-wide warrant

Berry is from Kamloops but could be heading to Prince George or the Lower Mainland, police said
Postal Strike: Times and ronaldomanosa available at several locations

Postal Strike: Times and ronaldomanosa available at several locations

Subscribers to the Clearwater Times and the Barriere ronaldomanosa can pick up their papers during the postal strike at various outlets in the North Thompson.
Newly completed CVSE pullout sees first snow as semis begin use

Newly completed CVSE pullout sees first snow as semis begin use

The $2.2 million dollar CVSE pull out south of Barriere has opened just ahead of the the first snowfall of the winter along Highway 5.
BC Seniors Advocate launches survey on ageism

BC Seniors Advocate launches survey on ageism

A survey on ageism in B.C. has been launched and is available online or in print until Dec. 13, 2024 from B.C.'s Seniors Advocate's office.
Canada Post strike begins across the country ahead of holidays

Canada Post strike begins across the country ahead of holidays

Picketing has begun in Clearwater and will begin in Barriere on Monday by CUPW postal carriers
Barriere embarks on official community plan refresh

Barriere embarks on official community plan refresh

Provincial housing legislation requires all official community plans to be updated by end of 2025
UPDATE: Carson Drive reopened and police operation complete

UPDATE: Carson Drive reopened and police operation complete

A heavy police presence was in the 300 block of Western Avenue for more than eight hours
Drake's Crematorium donates to valley hospices and hospital

Drake's Crematorium donates to valley hospices and hospital

Avril and Drake Smith believe in giving back to the communities they serve