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UPDATE: Lightning reportedly caused 75 new wildfires in Cariboo Fire Centre

UPDATE: Lightning reportedly caused 75 new wildfires in Cariboo Fire Centre

The Horsefly Lake fire is now a fire-of-note at 50 hectares
“Beefin’ It Up” with cowboy boots and country roots

“Beefin’ It Up” with cowboy boots and country roots

The 69th Annual North Thompson Fall Fair coming to Barriere Sept.1-3

Sorting recyclables comes to TNRD waste facilities

(July 23, 2018) The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is rolling out changes to its solid waste facilities beginning this week and continuing through the summer.
Campfire ban to be implemented in Kamloops Fire Centre which includes Barriere and area

Campfire ban to be implemented in Kamloops Fire Centre which includes Barriere and area

KAMLOOPS - Effective at noon on Thursday, July 26, 2018, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre’s jurisdiction.
Cranbrook Bugle Band stops off in Barriere

Cranbrook Bugle Band stops off in Barriere

Bugle Band marks 76 years
Thanks Doctor Clare – Barriere will miss you!

Thanks Doctor Clare – Barriere will miss you!

After 25 years of serving the Barriere area Doctor Terry Clare has retired
Vandals hit Jim’s Food Market in Little Fort a second time

Vandals hit Jim’s Food Market in Little Fort a second time

Vandals have struck again in the community of Little Fort.

Purity Invasive Plant Field Day at North Thompson fairgrounds in Barriere on Aug. 9

Representatives from Purity Feed and the Thompson-Nicola Invasive Plant Management Committee of the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) will be providing information about invasive plant control and programs offered within the TNRD at an Invasive Plant Field Day, Thursday, Aug. 9, at the North Thompson Fall Fairgrounds in Barriere (4856 Dunn Lake Road.
Failed break-in at Heffley Creek Hall – graffiti left instead

Failed break-in at Heffley Creek Hall – graffiti left instead

Deb McDougall was looking for a volunteer painting crew the week of July 17 to help paint over a large amount of graffiti sprayed on the Heffley Creek Hall, and to also do some minor repairs after vandals hit the building.
McLure cowboy and cowgirl qualify for Canadian Junior High School Finals July 27-29 in Merritt

McLure cowboy and cowgirl qualify for Canadian Junior High School Finals July 27-29 in Merritt

Jake Bradley is the 2018 B.C. Junior High School Junior Bull Riding Champion and will be competing for the Canadian title next weekend at the Junior High School Finals in Merritt, July 27 -29.