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Barriere RCMP say keep vehicles locked

Barriere RCMP say keep vehicles locked

On July 10, 2018 at 0422 hours Barriere RCMP had a report of a theft from a motor vehicle parked in a driveway on Gibbs Road in Barriere.
63rd Annual Squam Bay Fish Derby on Adams Lake sees 193 anglers take part

63rd Annual Squam Bay Fish Derby on Adams Lake sees 193 anglers take part

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Barriere Park Show & Shine raised over $2100 for local Skateboard Park project

Barriere Park Show & Shine raised over $2100 for local Skateboard Park project

The Barriere Park Show & Shine held in Fadear Park on Sunday, July 8, was held under sunny skies and welcomed over 100 participants to the event which was presented by R&C Automotive and supported by numerous sponsors and volunteers.
Teamsters can win wagon at upcoming North Thompson Fall Fair in Barriere

Teamsters can win wagon at upcoming North Thompson Fall Fair in Barriere

The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo are getting the word out to all teamsters who are thinking about entering in the Heavy Horses Section #23 of the annual Fall Fair event. Convenors for this section note that although the section name says Heavy Horses, it is not just about the big guys, but all horses used for driving.
Demo Day at the North Thompson Museum

Demo Day at the North Thompson Museum

Elementary school students from Barriere Elementary and Neqweyqwelsten School visited the North Thompson Museum in Barriere on Friday June 8.
Entry Catalogues are out for North Thompson Fall Fair in Barriere

Entry Catalogues are out for North Thompson Fall Fair in Barriere

If you haven’t already, marked your calendar for the Labour Day Weekend (Sept.1-3) and the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo you are going to miss one of the best Country Fairs anywhere.
Keep invasive plants out of your garden

Keep invasive plants out of your garden

With summer upon us, the Thompson Nicola Invasive Plant Management Committee (TNIPMC) is reminding the public to be careful when selecting plants and animals for their ponds and gardens.
$75,000 handed out in scholarships and bursaries at Barriere Secondary

$75,000 handed out in scholarships and bursaries at Barriere Secondary

The graduating class of 2018 at Barriere Secondary School with a total of 22 students was supported by $75,000 in scholarships and bursaries thanks to the generosity of the sponsors.
Aboriginal students making graduation gains in SD73

Aboriginal students making graduation gains in SD73

When an Aboriginal student makes it to Grade 12 in the Kamloops-Thompson school district, they have a higher percentage of finishing that final year than do non-Aboriginal students.
SD73 schools used ‘order’ protocol 21 times

SD73 schools used ‘order’ protocol 21 times

Provincial legislation gives principals authority when dealing with kids, parents