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Loki, the mystery dog is shy about trusting a new friend.

Mystery dog a survivor

When Suzanne first saw the emaciated German Shepherd mix dog she was reminded of another dog

Loki, the mystery dog is shy about trusting a new friend.
The Kennedy family live in Barriere, and the newest addition to their family is Sofia, the first baby born in the 2012 for the area from McLure to Little Fort. Pictured are the Kennedys with their seven children; (back row) Pastor Ian Kennedy, Kurt, Clarissa, and twins Sean and Michael. Front row; Alanna, mom Dianna holding New Year’s baby Sofia, and Jessica.

New Year’s baby for Kennedys

New Year’s baby for Kennedys arrived on January 16, 2012;

The Kennedy family live in Barriere, and the newest addition to their family is Sofia, the first baby born in the 2012 for the area from McLure to Little Fort. Pictured are the Kennedys with their seven children; (back row) Pastor Ian Kennedy, Kurt, Clarissa, and twins Sean and Michael. Front row; Alanna, mom Dianna holding New Year’s baby Sofia, and Jessica.
Irene Beddington and her constant companion Little Cody reside at the Yellowhead Assisted Living Residence in Barriere.

Sharing love and companionship at Yellowhead

Sharing love and companionship at Yellowhead, Barriere

Irene Beddington and her constant companion Little Cody reside at the Yellowhead Assisted Living Residence in Barriere.
Gordie (Blackie) Moore (left) received an Athlete of Distinction Award from the Softball BC Association at their annual general meeting in October. The other gentleman in the photograph is Lea Kuntz recipient of a Special Service Award. Moore was raised in Barriere and over the years has returned to attend a number of softball games and tournaments in the area.

Gordie Moore receives Athlete of Distinction Award

Gordie Moore receives Athlete of Distinction Award

Gordie (Blackie) Moore (left) received an Athlete of Distinction Award from the Softball BC Association at their annual general meeting in October. The other gentleman in the photograph is Lea Kuntz recipient of a Special Service Award. Moore was raised in Barriere and over the years has returned to attend a number of softball games and tournaments in the area.

McGravey family attends Little People Convention

Having a little person for a daughter has been a learning experience for the McGravey family

This mess was found in area just off Dixon Mountain Road that appears to have been used carelessly by target shooters who have left their trash behind.

Targeting the abusers

garbage

This mess was found in area just off Dixon Mountain Road that appears to have been used carelessly by target shooters who have left their trash behind.
Soccer Quest Camp was a lively place last week at the Ridge in Barriere, with 45 youngsters taking part.

Area youngsters eager to learn soccer skills

barriere

Soccer Quest Camp was a lively place last week at the Ridge in Barriere, with 45 youngsters taking part.
Six female university students were photographed last week as they sorted through garbage at the Barriere Landfill. The “gross” sorting is just one component of a Thompson Nicola Regional District waste composition study which is an audit of what is going into the TNRD’s landfills. The study will be completed at most of the transfer stations and landfills within the region.

Looking into what goes into the landfill

At first glance it appeared that the white tent structures  recently seen…

Six female university students were photographed last week as they sorted through garbage at the Barriere Landfill. The “gross” sorting is just one component of a Thompson Nicola Regional District waste composition study which is an audit of what is going into the TNRD’s landfills. The study will be completed at most of the transfer stations and landfills within the region.
McLure resident and first class entertainer Gordie West presented an enjoyable afternoon of old time songs and Gospel music at the Pentecostal Church in Barriere on May 24th for a number of Baptist Church goers and area residents.

Gordie West sings Gospel

Visitors from Kamloops First Baptist Church and Summit Drive Baptist Church to…

McLure resident and first class entertainer Gordie West presented an enjoyable afternoon of old time songs and Gospel music at the Pentecostal Church in Barriere on May 24th for a number of Baptist Church goers and area residents.
Seats were almost at a premium during the May 7 annual Mother’s Day Tea and Bazaar at the Barriere Senior’s Hall. North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Royalty and 2011 Candidates served up the tea to those at the tables, while other folks browsed the craft tables and made purchases.

Mother’s Day Tea a busy place

Seats were almost at a premium during the May 7 annual Mother’s Day Tea and Bazaar at the Barriere Senior’s Hall. North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Royalty and 2011 Candidates served up the tea to those at the tables, while other folks browsed the craft tables and made purchases.
The above sign that reads ‘Closed Road’ means that it is closed to all vehicle traffic, including ATVs.

Hidden cameras catch back road offenders

Travelling on back roads can be hazardous for a number of reasons. …

The above sign that reads ‘Closed Road’ means that it is closed to all vehicle traffic, including ATVs.
Randie Dick, and Audrey Deveau participate in the Friday night Art Drop In at the Ridge.

Artists work and socialize

What better way is there to spend a winter afternoon than to engage in your own hobby while socializing with friends. The “Art Drop In” weekly gathering is just that.  Colleen Lyons says she started the group about two or three years ago. “There are people in Barriere who love to paint and want to improve their skill, and now we have up to 10 members who gather at the NT Volunteer Center in the Ridge every Friday afternoon to relax  and to learn more about painting.”

Randie Dick, and Audrey Deveau participate in the Friday night Art Drop In at the Ridge.
Pilots Brad Lillow and Katie McMillan stand beside their medivac helicopter while waiting for the paramedics to bring a patient from the Barriere Medical Center for transport to Kelowna Hospital.

Medivac chopper still in the sky

A Bell 212 Helicopter, owned by CC Helicopters, has been seen in the skies around Barriere over the past few months a number of times. The chopper is attending on medivac missions to provide emergency medical transport for those in need.

Pilots Brad Lillow and Katie McMillan stand beside their medivac helicopter while waiting for the paramedics to bring a patient from the Barriere Medical Center for transport to Kelowna Hospital.