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Letter to the Editor - Blue Bridge closure concerns and response
WEB1 day ago · Corey Dixon, a Dunn Lake Road resident shares her letter to Argo Road Maintenance and their reply to her about the Blue Bridge closure scheduled from Oct. 8 to Oct. 22 in Clearwater. Submitted / Corey Dixon and Argo Road Maintenance 17 minutes ago. North Thompson River blue bridge crossing heading towards Dunn Lake Road.
West Kootenay ferries to keep operating as labour dispute goes to ...
WEB23 hours ago · Ferries in the West Kootenay will remain in operation as labour bargaining for a new collective agreement turns to mediation. The B.C. General Employees Union had previously issued a 72-hour strike notice to Western Pacific Marine and WaterBridge Ferries that was set to expire Thursday.
BC SPCA announces winners of 2024 wildlife photography contest
WEB1 day ago · 2 nd – Ashley Giovannini (Kelowna) – Grizzly bear. 3 rd – Sebastien Nadeau (Squamish) – Pygmy owl. People’s Choice Award. Sam Gorick (Mill Bay) – Raccoon. Bruce Turnbull, who won first place in the backyard category expressed his feeling of joy that his photography raised money for a good cause.
BC Ag Expo showcases hard work by 4-H kids
WEB22 hours ago · The British Columbia Agriculture Exposition (BCAE) took place in Barriere at the North Thompson Fall Fair (NTFF) grounds on Sept. 20 - 23 and was another exciting weekend showcasing the hard work and dedication of 4-H kids in the Interior. This year’s live auction was on Monday, Sept. 23 kicking off with the early morning RBC sponsored ...
Economists weigh in on B.C.'s warring political housing proposals
WEB1 day ago · The most recent proposal came from B.C. NDP Leader David Eby on Wednesday (Sept. 25) when he promised to extend province-wide a housing model first announced last week in Vancouver. The model would see the province finance 40 per cent of up 25,000 units for first-time home buyers subject to income-testing over five years at a total cost of $6. ...
Barriere Raise a Reader fundraiser needs your support Wednesday, …
WEB4 days ago · It’s time for the annual Raise a Reader fundraiser once again and Barriere and area literacy outreach coordinator, Jill Hayward, is looking forward to the 2024 programs. “The programs we offer for youth literacy initiatives in the Barriere area from McLure to Little Fort, include some really ...
E-Editions - North Thompson Star/Journal
WEBMar 7, 2024 · E-Editions. Barriere Star Journal, September 19, 2024. Barriere Star Journal, September 12, 2024. Barriere Star Journal, September 05, 2024. Barriere Star Journal, August 29, 2024. Special Features (More ...) Altitude, Central Mountain Air In-flight Magazine August 2024.
Emergency services respond to single vehicle in crash in Barriere
WEBAug 24, 2024 · A single-vehicle crash occurred Friday, Aug. 23 in Barriere just after 6 p.m. RCMP blocked Highway 5, and BC Emergency Health Services responded. Northbound traffic was stopped and the right northbound lane was completely closed. A witness at the scene told Black Press there a heavy rain storm blew in right after the incident.
Barriere Secondary Grad under umbrellas Parade
WEBJun 21, 2024 · The Barriere Secondary Graduation Class of 2024 didn't let a few rain clouds detour their parade plans on June 15 as they waved from cars, trucks and even team driven wagons through town. The graduates were on their way to a …