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A 29 year old woman who pleaded guilty to a Jan. 2, 2018, theft of a motor vehicle in Barriere, was given a sentence of 30 days in jail during a Kamloops Court appearance June 13.

Everyone loves a flea market, better yet, one with an auctioneer.

KAMLOOPS —The work of implementing recommendations designed to help and protect students who face sexual misconduct in schools will get underway immediately, trustees were told June 18.

The District of Barriere advises that as previously announced by the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD), the recycling program it offers is changing. The change to the recycling program is in response to the TNRD entering into an agreement with the Provincial stewardship program Recycle BC, which is responsible for the recycling of residential packaging and printed paper throughout British Columbia.

Kamloops This Week

On June 21, Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. (GSFP) celebrated a successful 50 years in the cedar lumber business in Barriere with employees, retirees, and community members at the annual safety barbecue at the mill. The event also celebrated the continued focus on safety within the mill and woodlands.

The Success By 6 Barriere Babies of 2017 Party was held at the Barriere Senior’s Hall on Tuesday, June 19, with nine babies attending accompanied by siblings, parents, caregivers and family.

Terry Lake is on pace to become a marijuana millionaire.

Vancouver Island man Brent Connors is facing nine charges in relation to investigation

Police in Clearwater are warning the public that not all that glitters is gold after people have purchased jewelry that turned out to be worthless.