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8th annual New Year’s Eve Professional Bullriding and Dance at North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere

8th annual New Year’s Eve Professional Bullriding and Dance at North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere

Bullriders Canada 8th Annual New Year’s Eve Bullriding and Dance at North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere, B.C.

North Thompson Pickleballers told “Stay out of the kitchen!”

A cheer went up to all the Pickleballers when I told everyone to ‘Stay out of the Kitchen”.

Pickle ball is the fastest growing sport in Barriere

By Judi Klontz
Pickleball played at Seniors Hall in Barriere

Pickleball played at Seniors Hall in Barriere

The first games of Pickleball in Barriere were played at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Barriere and District Senior Society Hall, 4431 Barriere Town Road.
Youth curling now underway in Barriere

Youth curling now underway in Barriere

Youth Curling in Barriere began this year on Monday, Nov. 12, with some enthusiastic new curlers and returning curlers. Even though it was a holiday, the youth came out to participate in the truly Canadian sport of curling.
Sun Peaks’ new chairlift set to open by Christmas

Sun Peaks’ new chairlift set to open by Christmas

Jessica Wallace
B.C. bull rider retires after death of fellow rider linked to head trauma

B.C. bull rider retires after death of fellow rider linked to head trauma

Quesnel’s Matt O’Flynn, 28, was a friend of the late Ty Pozzobon

Interior Savings helps get Pickleball off the ground in local communities

To the editor:
Little Fort Pickleball Clinic – a smashing success

Little Fort Pickleball Clinic – a smashing success

On Saturday, Oct. 27, a Pickleball Clinic was held at the Little Fort Community Hall.

Barriere curling got off to a false start but are up and running again

Everyone has worked hard at getting the curling rink up and running for the 2018 – 2019 curling season. The new ice plant is working well and the newly painted ice surface with roll out vinyl rings looks very professional.