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The Barriere RCMP Detachment submitted their 2017 Policing Activity Report to District of Barriere Mayor and Council Jan. 15.

The Lower North Thompson Comunity Forest Society has announced their Community Grants awards for 2017. The LNTCFS received 26 applications for funding requesting a combined total of $191,584. After much deliberation the decision was made to provided funding to 18 organizations for a total of $79,994.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242 in Barriere last week awarded a number of grants from gaming money raised through their annual meat draws and 50/50 draws. In total, just under $9,000 was given to important organizations that service the community and area.

OTTAWA, Dec. 29, 2017 /CNW/ - A Canadian Automobile Association poll finds an overwhelming majority of Canadians think texting and driving is getting worse, despite moves by law enforcement to crack down and extensive public education efforts. More than four out of five Canadians (83 per cent) believe texting while driving is a bigger problem today than it was three years ago.

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