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Participants on the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Center float celebrate after winning first place in the clubs and organizations category at Clearwater’s annual May Day parade on Saturday, May 17. Pictured are (l-r) Mia Preston, Tiffany Preston, Rose McArthur, Ripley Cuthbert, Hen-ray Cuthbert, Tish Cuthbert and Charlene Cuthbert.

Sharing centre wins Clearwater May Day Parade first prize

Participants on the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Center float celebrate after winning first place

Participants on the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Center float celebrate after winning first place in the clubs and organizations category at Clearwater’s annual May Day parade on Saturday, May 17. Pictured are (l-r) Mia Preston, Tiffany Preston, Rose McArthur, Ripley Cuthbert, Hen-ray Cuthbert, Tish Cuthbert and Charlene Cuthbert.

Conservation Officer Van Damme recognized for service

One of 11 members of the Conservation Officer Service presented with Peace Officer Exemplary Service medals

Forest fuel management to address wildfire hazards in Blue River

The TNRD is moving to reduce the interface wildfire hazard on Crown and private lands

A member of the emergency response team (ERT) plus other members of the RCMP gather on the road between Kal Tire and Tirecraft in Clearwater on Monday afternoon.

RCMP save three kids in Clearwater

A major police operation delivered three young children from danger

A member of the emergency response team (ERT) plus other members of the RCMP gather on the road between Kal Tire and Tirecraft in Clearwater on Monday afternoon.

Three new doctors for Clearwater

Clearwater’s doctor shortage might finally be coming to an end

Hadley rink wins Ladies Bonspiel

16 teams took part in the annual Ladies Bonspiel at the North Thompson Sportsplex last weekend

Barriere’s Carman Smith wears colourful red antlers on his hat as he takes part in the Wells Gray Birchleg last Saturday.  The event was hosted at the Candle Creek Trails near Clearwater.  Both Carman and his wife Barb were winners in the costume division.

Vikings have fun at Birchleg

annual Wells Gray Birchleg fun cross-country ski event on Saturday was a great success

Barriere’s Carman Smith wears colourful red antlers on his hat as he takes part in the Wells Gray Birchleg last Saturday.  The event was hosted at the Candle Creek Trails near Clearwater.  Both Carman and his wife Barb were winners in the costume division.

BC Hydro studying power upgrades

electric power reliability in the North Thompson is below the provincial average

Interior Health celebrates 10th anniversary of telehealth

The thoracic telehealth service has been quite beneficial to patients in the North Thompson who need thoracic surgery

One of two new DriveBC webcams at Clearwater faces west (south towards the roundabout on Highway 5. The second faces east (north) towards Kal Tire.

New webcams in Clearwater overlook roundabout

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure recently installed two DriveBC webcams near the roundabout in Clearwater

One of two new DriveBC webcams at Clearwater faces west (south towards the roundabout on Highway 5. The second faces east (north) towards Kal Tire.

TNRD bylaw for medical marijuana zoning, 3rd reading

Thompson-Nicola Regional District board of directors meeting held a public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2442

TNRD supports Geopark application

Thompson-Nicola Regional District directors approved two $5,000 allocations

The North Thompson Valley left in dark

thunderstorm near Heffley Creek caused a six-hour power outage early Monday morning for the North Thompson and Robson valleys

Strengthening the local economy of the North Thompson Valley

Yellowhead Helicopters will provide the charter service for the helicopter skiing program

Yellowhead delists from over-the-counter market

Yellowhead Mining Inc. announced on Thursday that the company’s common shares will be voluntarily delisted from the OTCQX

Canfor profit improves

After reaching an eight-year high in March, North American lumber prices corrected sharply

Grow-op found south of Little Fort

Search turns up 150 pot plants at residence on Highway 5

Proposed Blue River mine gets encouraging results

AMEC Americas Limited (AMEC) supports the findings of a mineral resource update

Barriere baseman, Tyson Schilling, is set to “out” an opposing team player.

Barriere competes in Provincial Softball Championship in Clearwater

U12 and U16 boys provincial softball championships were held at Capostinsky Park

Barriere baseman, Tyson Schilling, is set to “out” an opposing team player.

Clearwater to host volleyball camp

District of Clearwater will be hosting a volleyball camp for youngsters on Aug. 27, 28 and 29