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These trees along the Barriere River show recent activity from a beaver or beavers that are in the area.

Busy as a beaver

Trees along the Barriere River show recent activity from a beaver in the area

These trees along the Barriere River show recent activity from a beaver or beavers that are in the area.
Here are the top winners in the Annual Jam Cam hosted by the Barriere Curling Club on March 13 and 14: (Top) First place ‘A’ event, (L-r) Sawyer Cousins, Bryce Welz, Tyson Schilling and Ty Hartman. (Bottom) First place ‘B’ event (L-r) Tanner Schilling, Spencer Schilling, Fraser Schilling and Alex Coughlin.

Barriere Curling Club Jam Cam fun for 48 kids

The Annual Jam Cam bonspiel for youth was held the weekend of March 13, 2015

Here are the top winners in the Annual Jam Cam hosted by the Barriere Curling Club on March 13 and 14: (Top) First place ‘A’ event, (L-r) Sawyer Cousins, Bryce Welz, Tyson Schilling and Ty Hartman. (Bottom) First place ‘B’ event (L-r) Tanner Schilling, Spencer Schilling, Fraser Schilling and Alex Coughlin.
Last Monday was a perfect day for a walk outside the Barriere Curling Rink for young Dalia and her seven-month-old dog George. Dalia, George and two other canine companions enjoyed playing in the warm sunshine, while under the watchful eyes of her mom.

Enjoying the warm weather

Monday was a perfect day for a walk outside the Barriere Curling Rink for families and dogs

Last Monday was a perfect day for a walk outside the Barriere Curling Rink for young Dalia and her seven-month-old dog George. Dalia, George and two other canine companions enjoyed playing in the warm sunshine, while under the watchful eyes of her mom.
Walking program facilitator Jennifer Oja (centre) demonstrates some exercises that participants can do while walking in the twice weekly NTVIC program at the Ridge gym.

Get walking – inside

Twice-weekly walking program at Barriere Ridge suits all ages and fitness levels

Walking program facilitator Jennifer Oja (centre) demonstrates some exercises that participants can do while walking in the twice weekly NTVIC program at the Ridge gym.
(Top) Mom Kimberly, and her 2015 New Year’s baby, Willow, received a cheque last week from Dave Baines that equals the baby’s weight in loonies. (Bottom) Kimberly Rudd and Tauren Williams of Barriere with their new baby Willow Sage Williams.

Willow receives her weight in coin

The first New Year’s Baby born in the area of McLure to Little Fort finally makes her appearance on Jan. 29, 2015

(Top) Mom Kimberly, and her 2015 New Year’s baby, Willow, received a cheque last week from Dave Baines that equals the baby’s weight in loonies. (Bottom) Kimberly Rudd and Tauren Williams of Barriere with their new baby Willow Sage Williams.
Mother Nature seems to have created her own snow sculpture using this garden fountain during a recent snowfall.

Snow sculpture from Mother Nature

Creating her own snow sculpture using a back yard garden fountain in Barriere

Mother Nature seems to have created her own snow sculpture using this garden fountain during a recent snowfall.
(Left) Team Brian in Cairo Egypt raised just over $1,500 that was added to the money raised by its sister group in Barriere, bringing the total to $2,500 in the name of Brian Lodge for the annual Walk For Memories in Barriere. Louise Lodge (wearing white shirt) organized this walk with friends and students in memory of her Dad. (Right) Team Brian in Barriere. Pictured front row (l-r); Audrey Rilcoe, Audrey Deveau, Marion Lodge.  Rear (l-r): Gwen Travis, Stacy Gartner, Melody Shepard, Carol Young, Trisha Thompson and Pat Thompson.

Funds raised in Cairo, Egypt, and Barriere by Team Brian, in memory of Brian Lodge

Two groups in two countries came together and raised more than $2,500 in Brian’s name

(Left) Team Brian in Cairo Egypt raised just over $1,500 that was added to the money raised by its sister group in Barriere, bringing the total to $2,500 in the name of Brian Lodge for the annual Walk For Memories in Barriere. Louise Lodge (wearing white shirt) organized this walk with friends and students in memory of her Dad. (Right) Team Brian in Barriere. Pictured front row (l-r); Audrey Rilcoe, Audrey Deveau, Marion Lodge.  Rear (l-r): Gwen Travis, Stacy Gartner, Melody Shepard, Carol Young, Trisha Thompson and Pat Thompson.
Liz Gilbertson, chair for the Barriere Investors Group Walk For Memories on Jan. 25, chats with area resident Alec Schmidt regarding the framed print he received first prize in the Walk For Memories Raffle. Other raffle winners were: Seal-A-Meal freezer packaging unit – Linda Underhill, T-Light Lantern set – Doug McGregor, and necklace and earring set – Doreen Livingstone.

Barriere Raffle winner

Local Alec Schmidt receives framed print as first prize in the Walk For Memories Raffle

Liz Gilbertson, chair for the Barriere Investors Group Walk For Memories on Jan. 25, chats with area resident Alec Schmidt regarding the framed print he received first prize in the Walk For Memories Raffle. Other raffle winners were: Seal-A-Meal freezer packaging unit – Linda Underhill, T-Light Lantern set – Doug McGregor, and necklace and earring set – Doreen Livingstone.
The 2015 Barriere Investors Group Walk For Memories moves out from the Senior’s Hall with Team Brian carrying the flags and leading approximately 100 participants on the Walk.

$10,000 raised on Walk For Memories

Approximately 100 participants of all age groups from seniors to young children and parents walked

The 2015 Barriere Investors Group Walk For Memories moves out from the Senior’s Hall with Team Brian carrying the flags and leading approximately 100 participants on the Walk.
The annual Christmas party for the Barriere’s Seniors Day Program provided a good time for all on Dec. 15. Staff wore reindeer antlers, their was live music, sweet snacks, and Santa paid a visit. This drop in service is run by Barriere Home Support on Mondays and Wednesdays, providing a place where folks can stop in for crafts, games, music and socialization.

Christmas party for local day program in Barriere

Providing a place where folks can stop in for crafts, games, music and socialization

The annual Christmas party for the Barriere’s Seniors Day Program provided a good time for all on Dec. 15. Staff wore reindeer antlers, their was live music, sweet snacks, and Santa paid a visit. This drop in service is run by Barriere Home Support on Mondays and Wednesdays, providing a place where folks can stop in for crafts, games, music and socialization.
Christmas lunches and dinners have been ongoing as the weeks lead up to Christmas. So far the Barriere Senior’s Society, Christian Life Assembly Church and Barriere Secondary School have all served up a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

Turkey dinners all around

Christmas lunches and dinners have been ongoing as the weeks lead up to the big day

Christmas lunches and dinners have been ongoing as the weeks lead up to Christmas. So far the Barriere Senior’s Society, Christian Life Assembly Church and Barriere Secondary School have all served up a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
No one can miss this giant candy cane, stretching up into the blue sky, in front of the Martin family’s trailer in Barriere.

Now that’s a candy cane!

No one can miss this giant candy cane, stretching up into the blue sky in Barriere

No one can miss this giant candy cane, stretching up into the blue sky, in front of the Martin family’s trailer in Barriere.
Investors Group Walk for Memories area rep Liz Gilbertson was set up in the foyer of Barriere AG Foods recently handing out pledge sheets and selling raffle tickets for the fundraiser Walk on Jan. 25.

Get walking and help those with Alzheimer disease

The annual Investors Group Walk For Memories will take place in Barriere, on Jan. 25, 2015

Investors Group Walk for Memories area rep Liz Gilbertson was set up in the foyer of Barriere AG Foods recently handing out pledge sheets and selling raffle tickets for the fundraiser Walk on Jan. 25.
Young Brodie Thibodeau squints into the sun while having his picture taken a few weeks ago before the snow and extremely cold weather settled into the valley. The Barriere youngster was testing the ice on what had been a water puddle the day before while on his way to grandma’s house.

Before the snow, kids had icy puddles to play in

Once the snow and extremely cold weather settled into the North Thompson Valley - no more puddles

Young Brodie Thibodeau squints into the sun while having his picture taken a few weeks ago before the snow and extremely cold weather settled into the valley. The Barriere youngster was testing the ice on what had been a water puddle the day before while on his way to grandma’s house.
Longtime member of the Barriere Curling Club, John Schabler (centre), says the organization will not be able to continue much longer if it is not able to increase the membership and bring new curlers into the facility.

Barriere Curling Club desperately needs new members

Club is open for the winter season, but reps say the club experiencing unusually low membership this year

Longtime member of the Barriere Curling Club, John Schabler (centre), says the organization will not be able to continue much longer if it is not able to increase the membership and bring new curlers into the facility.
Barriere had its first noticeable snowfall  on Monday, but it didn’t cause Teresa McCastle and her little dog Simon too much discomfort. A little extra clothing for warmth, but otherwise, walking as usual.

First snowfall doesn’t stop Barriere and area walkers

Barriere had its first noticeable snowfall on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014

Barriere had its first noticeable snowfall  on Monday, but it didn’t cause Teresa McCastle and her little dog Simon too much discomfort. A little extra clothing for warmth, but otherwise, walking as usual.
Mayor elect Virginia Smith (right), held a ‘Drop in For Coffee With The Candidate’ event before the election on Nov. 7 and 8, at the IDA Mall in Barriere.

Campaigning in Barriere

Virginia Smith held a ‘Drop in For Coffee With The Candidate’ event

Mayor elect Virginia Smith (right), held a ‘Drop in For Coffee With The Candidate’ event before the election on Nov. 7 and 8, at the IDA Mall in Barriere.
Fadear Park is a great place for seniors to walk their dogs, socialize, get some fresh air, and be close to home.

Canine social club enjoys the park in Barriere

Agreat place for seniors to walk dogs, socialize, get fresh air, and be close to home

Fadear Park is a great place for seniors to walk their dogs, socialize, get some fresh air, and be close to home.
Mark Tremblay enoys a spaghetti dinner and pie sale fundraiser on Oct. 17 at the Barriere Seniors Hall. The event was hosted jointly by the Barriere and District Seniors Society and the North Thompson Catholic Women’s League (CWL). Proceeds from the dinner will be split 50/50 between the two groups, and the proceeds from the pie sale will go to the CWL.

Nothing beats a spaghetti dinner

A spaghetti dinner and pie sale fundraiser was held on Oct. 17 at the Barriere Seniors Hall

Mark Tremblay enoys a spaghetti dinner and pie sale fundraiser on Oct. 17 at the Barriere Seniors Hall. The event was hosted jointly by the Barriere and District Seniors Society and the North Thompson Catholic Women’s League (CWL). Proceeds from the dinner will be split 50/50 between the two groups, and the proceeds from the pie sale will go to the CWL.
A touring family stopped in Barriere recently on a very hot day to make repairs to one of their vehicles at the Barriere Secondary School parking lot. While there, they enjoyed a picnic lunch under the cooling shade of a large tree.

Time out for lunch at Barriere school yard

Enjoying a picnic lunch under the cooling shade of a large tree

A touring family stopped in Barriere recently on a very hot day to make repairs to one of their vehicles at the Barriere Secondary School parking lot. While there, they enjoyed a picnic lunch under the cooling shade of a large tree.