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SLIDESHOW: Vikings pillage again!

SLIDESHOW: Vikings pillage again!

More than 50 Norse marauders raid along the Candle Creek cross-country ski trails during Wells Gray Birchleg 2017
VALLEY VOICES: McCracken's store was a glimpse into the past

VALLEY VOICES: McCracken's store was a glimpse into the past

An old time general store in Birch Island brought back nostalgia
Valley Voices

Valley Voices

North Thompson Valley seasonal memories from 20 years ago
40 bulls coming to Barriere to buck in the New Year

40 bulls coming to Barriere to buck in the New Year

Bulls have to be top athletes to buck in a Canadian Bullriders sanctioned event
New app will help B.C. drivers

New app will help B.C. drivers

The BCHighways app makes use of information from the Ministry of Transportation to keep drivers informed about the roads.
Barriere remembers

Barriere remembers

The sky was overcast but it stayed dry for the Remembrance Day Parade in Barriere
Time change can wreak havoc on drivers

Time change can wreak havoc on drivers

And that isn't the only reason accidents on B.C. roads spike right after the clocks fall back.
Public asked to help name rescued otters

Public asked to help name rescued otters

The Vancouver Aquarium has taken charge of two rescued otter pups, who are enjoying their new home but need names.
VALLEY VOICES: History of Blackpool - Part two of two

VALLEY VOICES: History of Blackpool - Part two of two

The first school in Blackpool was a log building, built in 1915. Margaret (Peggy) Tait was the first school teacher

Barriere Elementary hosts Halloween dance for students

Halloween came to Barriere Elementary for students last Monday