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CAO reports to District of Barriere mayor and council
District of Barriere’s CAO, Colleen Hannigan, presented the following report to mayor and council on Monday, Apr. 9.
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Barriere Fire Department receives award from EMBC for firefighter’s participation during 2017 summer wildfires
During the April 9, 2018, District of Barriere council meeting, Barriere Volunteer firefighters Mac English (l) and Jonathan Baggio (r) accepted a plaque of appreciation from Fire Chief Readman on behalf of Emergency Management B.C. for the Barriere Fire Department’s participation during the 2017 summer wildfires.
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MLA Peter Milobar for Kamloops-North Thompson holds meet and greet at the Ridge in Barriere
Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson was in Barriere at the Ridge on Friday, Apr. 6, for an informal open house meet and greet with area constituents.
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Having fun at art workshop in Barriere
Local artisan, Sandy Cesselli, instructed her first Basic Figure Paverpol Class in Barriere at the Chamber of Commerce office on Saturday.
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SD73 draft budget includes online portal
“So it’s 10 p.m., the kids are finally in bed and you remember you have to send a cheque”
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New chairlift highlights $13 million worth of projects in Sun Peaks this year
Michael Potestio
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Steelhead are the fish falling through the cracks
By Sean Brady, Kamloops This Week
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Online STI and HIV testing reduces barriers, reaches more people in Interior Health
A first of its kind online testing program has been successfully reaching those seeking testing for sexually-transmitted infections (STI) and blood borne diseases. In partnership with Interior Health and LifeLabs, the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) online testing program expanded to two Interior Health communities in 2016: Nelson and Kamloops.
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Taking pledges for Barriere Walk for Memories
Clearwater residents, Kay Knox (l) and Annabelle Stevens, are shown selling raffle tickets and taking pledges for the Investors Group Walk For Memories in support of the Alzheimer Society to be held in Barriere on May 6.
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New Student Ranger Program launched in B.C.
Applications now being accepted
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