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District of Barriere marks its first decade

District of Barriere marks its first decade

On December 4, 2017, the District of Barriere reached its tenth anniversary of Incorporation.
Barriere became B.C.’s 159th municipality on Dec. 4, 2007

Barriere became B.C.’s 159th municipality on Dec. 4, 2007

A step back in time
Interior Savings Insurance donates their $1,000 win to Barriere Hospice Society

Interior Savings Insurance donates their $1,000 win to Barriere Hospice Society

In partnership with Mutual Fire Insurance, the Barriere Interior Savings Insurance staff recently won a membership reward prize worth a $1,000 donation to the charity of their choice.
Fraser Basin manager details flood risk project

Fraser Basin manager details flood risk project

Risk assessment of flood and land/debris flows to include the entire Thompson River watershed
Kamloops man loses life in snowmobile accident near Barriere

Kamloops man loses life in snowmobile accident near Barriere

A freak snowmobile accident took the life of a Kamloops man last Sunday in the backcountry near Barriere.
Fraser Basin manager details flood risk project

Fraser Basin manager details flood risk project

Risk assessment of flood and land/debris flows to include the entire Thompson River watershed
Help animals by baking a difference for BC SPCA’s National Cupcake Day™

Help animals by baking a difference for BC SPCA’s National Cupcake Day™

Looking to make a difference in 2018? One simple way to do just that is to get involved in the BC SPCA’s National Cupcake Day. By baking cupcakes and giving them away in exchange for a donation, participants can improve the lives of abused, abandoned and neglected animals in our communities.
Cullen apologizes over ‘offensive’ rule supporting women’s reproductive rights

Cullen apologizes over ‘offensive’ rule supporting women’s reproductive rights

“I apologize for the harm from my comments. I & the NDP are fiercely pro-choice.”

Kamloops-Thompson district to install lead-filtered water stations in all schools

Christopher Foulds,
Valley Voices: There are many voices in the North Thompson Valley – including the coyote

Valley Voices: There are many voices in the North Thompson Valley – including the coyote

It’s been almost three decades since we first made the acquaintance of our neighbours. Their home was just a quarter mile away, and their twice daily travels past our house were as regular as clockwork.