The Canada 150 Selfie Scavenger Hunt is happening right now in the community of Barriere and area. The hunt is open to everyone and runs from June 10 – 28, 2017.
The rules are simple; just take selfie pictures around Barriere (with some a little ways out of the municiplaity) of everything on the list below, then email them to this address: emonteith@barriere.ca
You are required to use a cell phone to capture your photographs, then size them down properly for emailing, with a number, your name and your email address.
Each item that you take a selfie at on the list below will be worth one point. The people who earn 15 or more points will have their name entered into a draw for the grand prize of $200.
Taking selfie pictures might have you speaking to and dealing with strangers. It is important to be kind and respectful, and please make sure you have their permission to take the photograph with the in it first.
The Selfie Scavenger Hunt was launched at the Big Barriere Block Party on June 10, and the final day to submit your selfie photographs is Wednesday, June 28.
Don’t wait to send in all your selfies at once. Send in each picture when you take it to the email address above.
The selfies do not have to be taken in the order they are listed.
The right to reuse the pictures will become the property of The District of Barriere.
MOST IMPORTANTLY don’t forget you are taking selfies! This means you must make sure you are also shown in each photograph or you picture cannot be accepted.
Here is the list – GET SNAPPING!
1. Logger memorial plaque on the east side of the Fadear Park Band Shell
2. North Thompson Museum. Actual building – extra point if taken inside
3. Picture with District of Barriere Mayor or Councillor, or TNRD Area ‘O’ Director Bill Kershaw
4. East Barriere Lake Ski Trails sign
5. The Bear – outside the Radio Station 93.1 FM
6. Flags and map outside Chamber of Commerce office
7. Picture with a fireman, firetruck or Barriere firehall. Use caution and don’t interfere with their work
8. Picture at the new playground at the Ridge
9. Solar Aquatics building-from the inside viewing area
10. Splash pad-with water in the background
11. 2003 Wildfire Dragon Monument at Louis Creek
12. Big stop sign at the corner of Barriere Lakes Road and Barriere Town Road.
13. Any local business with the owner or employee
14. Library with Barriere area history book “Exploring our Roots”
15. Baseball park in Barriere
16. Barriere Post Office
17. North Thompson Agriplex or the Rodeo arena on the Fairgrounds
18. Family Selfie
19. District Office with the Chinese Warrior Statue
20. An event at the Bandshell in Fadear park
