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May numbers: Four deaths per day caused by illicit drugs

May numbers: Four deaths per day caused by illicit drugs

The BC Coroners Service says 129 people died during the month of May, slightly down from 136 deaths in April.

Public reminded to be cautious with fire use this weekend in the Kamloops Fire District, including the Barriere area

KAMLOOPS, June 23, 2017 - Hot and dry weather is in the forecast for the Kamloops Fire Centre over the next few days, so the BC Wildfire Service is preparing for increased wildfire activity and asking members of the public to report any smoke or fires that they see.
‘Bull In The Woods’ Regional Logging Competition and Canada’s 150 Birthday Celebration, July 1, in Barriere

‘Bull In The Woods’ Regional Logging Competition and Canada’s 150 Birthday Celebration, July 1, in Barriere

North Thompson - Logger Sports: 150 years of History Remade!

TNRD allocates $25,000 to cover cost of new roof for Barriere Lion

Highlights from Thompson Nicola Regional District Board Meeting of June 15, 2017
One-of-a-kind commute helps keep an important medical appointment

One-of-a-kind commute helps keep an important medical appointment

Stranded homeowner gets a lift from Kinder Morgan helicopter

Fish program restored by Ottawa

The association representing ranchers in B.C. is applauding the federal government’s swift reversal on a plan to axe a fish habitat restoration program.
Search for missing aircraft continues near Kimberly

Search for missing aircraft continues near Kimberly

It’s been a week since an aircraft carrying two people went missing between Cranbrook and Kamloops
Fire prohibitions to expand in Kamloops Fire Centre

Fire prohibitions to expand in Kamloops Fire Centre

Effective at noon on June 15, 2017, the size of open fires will be restricted at all elevations
Second production well in Bradford Park is nearing completion in Barriere

Second production well in Bradford Park is nearing completion in Barriere

Second well producing about 40 per cent more flow than the first well
Canada 150 Selfie Scavenger Hunt is happening right now in the community of Barriere

Canada 150 Selfie Scavenger Hunt is happening right now in the community of Barriere

Winner will be drawn July 1 at Canada 150 Celebration and Bull In The Woods Logging Competition in Barriere, B.C.