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Barriere Elementary grade 7 students Ty Hartman and Brandee Easton were selling raffle tickets for a number of large gift baskets Dec. 4 at AG Foods. Monies raised will go towards the cost of a trip next summer for their grade 7 graduating class.

Students fundraise for summer trip

Barriere Elementary grade 7 students fundraising for summer trip

Barriere Elementary grade 7 students Ty Hartman and Brandee Easton were selling raffle tickets for a number of large gift baskets Dec. 4 at AG Foods. Monies raised will go towards the cost of a trip next summer for their grade 7 graduating class.
As the month of December rolls in the Christmas and festive season has also arrived in the community. Decorations, craft fairs, baking, and seasonal community activities are happening throughout the area. Make sure you check the community calendar and craft fair advertisements in this newspaper. Then hop in your vehicle and take a drive around the housing developments, preferably after dusk; you will be impressed by the colourful lights and displays that get everyone into the spirit of the season.

Festive season starting to show in North Thompson

Decorations, craft fairs, baking, and seasonal community activities are happening throughout the area

As the month of December rolls in the Christmas and festive season has also arrived in the community. Decorations, craft fairs, baking, and seasonal community activities are happening throughout the area. Make sure you check the community calendar and craft fair advertisements in this newspaper. Then hop in your vehicle and take a drive around the housing developments, preferably after dusk; you will be impressed by the colourful lights and displays that get everyone into the spirit of the season.

No reduction in TNRD Library hours for Barriere

Highlights from Nov. 5, Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board meeting

Young Brynlee Barker would very much like to find a way around a fence bordering Fadear Park so she can visit with her new canine friend Sammy. Brynlee was in Barriere last Tuesday visiting her grandmother. She especially enjoyed a walk around the park where she made the acquaintance of other walkers and their great big friendly dogs – which unfortunately for Brynlee were on the wrong side of the fence.

Fenced out

Youngster would very much like to find a way around a fence bordering Fadear Park

Young Brynlee Barker would very much like to find a way around a fence bordering Fadear Park so she can visit with her new canine friend Sammy. Brynlee was in Barriere last Tuesday visiting her grandmother. She especially enjoyed a walk around the park where she made the acquaintance of other walkers and their great big friendly dogs – which unfortunately for Brynlee were on the wrong side of the fence.
This small herd of goats were photographed last month on a Barriere property enjoying the hillside in their enclosure. Goats are the 2015 theme of the North Thompson Fall Fair. It should be interesting to see what competitors and those in charge of decorations can do with the theme for this year.

Goats on a hillside

This small herd of goats were photographed last month on a Barriere property

This small herd of goats were photographed last month on a Barriere property enjoying the hillside in their enclosure. Goats are the 2015 theme of the North Thompson Fall Fair. It should be interesting to see what competitors and those in charge of decorations can do with the theme for this year.
Rose Thompson lives in Barriere. Last week she took her best canine friend, Gibson, for a visit to Cariboo Mobile Veterinary who were in town at the time. On the return walk home, Thompson stopped to do some shopping.  Being a responsible care provider for her pet, she first made sure Gibson was safe, comfortable and had a big dish of cool water while she spent a few minutes in the store.

Caring for a canine friend

Lady makes sure her dog Gibson was safe, comfortable and had a big dish of cool water before she went shopping

Rose Thompson lives in Barriere. Last week she took her best canine friend, Gibson, for a visit to Cariboo Mobile Veterinary who were in town at the time. On the return walk home, Thompson stopped to do some shopping.  Being a responsible care provider for her pet, she first made sure Gibson was safe, comfortable and had a big dish of cool water while she spent a few minutes in the store.
Pat Appel watches as grandsons Theodore and Gabriel O’Leary take some gigantic steps on the exercise equipment in Barriere’s Fadear Park last month.

Super strides for super grandkids

Kids take some gigantic steps on the exercise equipment in Barriere’s Fadear Park

Pat Appel watches as grandsons Theodore and Gabriel O’Leary take some gigantic steps on the exercise equipment in Barriere’s Fadear Park last month.
When it’s hot outside many folks say the best thing to do is to head down to the river for a campout. This young family were spotted just packing up on their way to new destinations along the Barriere River. They all agreed that the river bank is a great place to be during the summer heat, and the family said they were excited to be moving on to another special place to relax and stay cool. Although the past few days have seen temperatures much cooler than in the middle of the month, weather forecasters are again calling for temperatures to be in the mid 30°’s by this weekend.

Vacation time along Barriere River

When it’s hot outside many folks say the best thing to do is to head down to the river

When it’s hot outside many folks say the best thing to do is to head down to the river for a campout. This young family were spotted just packing up on their way to new destinations along the Barriere River. They all agreed that the river bank is a great place to be during the summer heat, and the family said they were excited to be moving on to another special place to relax and stay cool. Although the past few days have seen temperatures much cooler than in the middle of the month, weather forecasters are again calling for temperatures to be in the mid 30°’s by this weekend.
Every Friday night the Bandshell in Fadear Park features music for everyone 7 - 9 p.m. A great place to take the family.

Bandshell Fridays bring out the music

Bandshell Fridays at Fadear Park in Barriere are a great place to gather, socialize and relax

Every Friday night the Bandshell in Fadear Park features music for everyone 7 - 9 p.m. A great place to take the family.
Modeling her ‘dog days of summer’ sunglasses, the Hannigan’s dog, Kali, looks like she is more than ready for vacation time.

The dog days of summer

Kali, looks like she is more than ready for vacation time

Modeling her ‘dog days of summer’ sunglasses, the Hannigan’s dog, Kali, looks like she is more than ready for vacation time.
Pictured is Legion president Al Fortin cooking up the burgers while attendees enjoy the food and soak up the almost 40° temperature.

Legion Community Barbecue: It was hot – and it was fun!

Record breaking temperatures throughout the region didn't stop folks from turning up

Pictured is Legion president Al Fortin cooking up the burgers while attendees enjoy the food and soak up the almost 40° temperature.
The North Thompson Valley Garden Club’s annual plant sale at the Barriere Bandshell was filled with plants, seeds and much more. The inside of the Bandshell provided the perfect shaded spot for shoppers to peruse what was offered, chat with those marketing the plants, and of course pick up some useful gardening tips. On site was Master Gardener Elizabeth Ratcliff (pictured far right) who answered questions about gardening throughout the event and provided a wealth of information for those attending.

Plant Sale at Barriere Bandshell

The inside of the Bandshell provided the perfect shaded spot for plants and shoppers

The North Thompson Valley Garden Club’s annual plant sale at the Barriere Bandshell was filled with plants, seeds and much more. The inside of the Bandshell provided the perfect shaded spot for shoppers to peruse what was offered, chat with those marketing the plants, and of course pick up some useful gardening tips. On site was Master Gardener Elizabeth Ratcliff (pictured far right) who answered questions about gardening throughout the event and provided a wealth of information for those attending.
The U16 Cedar Kings girls softball team are shown after playing the Kamloops Steelers at the Barriere Ball Park on Apr. 27, opening day for Barriere Minor Ball. Savanna Dee pitched five strong innings for Barriere, finishing the game with eight strike outs. Savanna Dee also contributed to the Barriere offence with a home run. A couple of untimely errors by Barriere was the big difference in a game that was very competitive but ultimately was taken by the Steelers. Ball seasons is now in full swing and spectators are always encouraged to come out and enjoy the games.

Ball season in full swing in North Thompson

Barriere Minor Ball teams are often to be found out on the ball fields in the community

The U16 Cedar Kings girls softball team are shown after playing the Kamloops Steelers at the Barriere Ball Park on Apr. 27, opening day for Barriere Minor Ball. Savanna Dee pitched five strong innings for Barriere, finishing the game with eight strike outs. Savanna Dee also contributed to the Barriere offence with a home run. A couple of untimely errors by Barriere was the big difference in a game that was very competitive but ultimately was taken by the Steelers. Ball seasons is now in full swing and spectators are always encouraged to come out and enjoy the games.
Victor Martin, known as “Handyman Vic” to those who reside in Barriere, is shown riding an environmentally friendly transportation device which he has built entirely from recycled materials. The unit is battery powered, but can also be pedaled just like an ordinary bicycle – not  that easy though with three  people on board.  Vic and his two passengers (one his mom) were spotted riding along Barriere Town Road on the interesting home built bicycle; all complying with cycling laws by wearing protective safety helmets.  “I still have to do a lot of finishing work, like painting and other improvements,” says Vic, “But it works well already, and my dogs love to go for rides in it too.” 

A bicycle built for three on Barriere Town Road

Local handyman comes up with eco-friendly transportation

Victor Martin, known as “Handyman Vic” to those who reside in Barriere, is shown riding an environmentally friendly transportation device which he has built entirely from recycled materials. The unit is battery powered, but can also be pedaled just like an ordinary bicycle – not  that easy though with three  people on board.  Vic and his two passengers (one his mom) were spotted riding along Barriere Town Road on the interesting home built bicycle; all complying with cycling laws by wearing protective safety helmets.  “I still have to do a lot of finishing work, like painting and other improvements,” says Vic, “But it works well already, and my dogs love to go for rides in it too.” 
Barriere Minor Ball’s Stamer Logging team was on site at the IDA parking lot in Barriere last Saturday raising funds by washing vehicles and selling hot dogs. The team is fundraising to pay for a trip to Sooke on Vancouver Island where they will attend the provincials in their division.

Car wash to play ball

Barriere team fundraising to pay for trip to attend provincials in Sooke

Barriere Minor Ball’s Stamer Logging team was on site at the IDA parking lot in Barriere last Saturday raising funds by washing vehicles and selling hot dogs. The team is fundraising to pay for a trip to Sooke on Vancouver Island where they will attend the provincials in their division.
The Christian Life Assembly Church in Barriere offered up a great flea market and plant sale last weekend. The event also included a very tasty breakfast by donation served up by many friendly volunteers. Pictured is just a small portion of the tables (found both inside and out) that were filled with numerous items for sale; all keeping shoppers happy and busy for quite some time.

Breakfast and shopping

The Christian Life Assembly Church in Barriere offered a breakfast and flea market

The Christian Life Assembly Church in Barriere offered up a great flea market and plant sale last weekend. The event also included a very tasty breakfast by donation served up by many friendly volunteers. Pictured is just a small portion of the tables (found both inside and out) that were filled with numerous items for sale; all keeping shoppers happy and busy for quite some time.
Bruce Fraser, author of the Chilcotin Trilogy, stopped in at the Barriere Library last week to talk about his books.

Chilcotin author speaks at library

Area residents gathered at the Barriere Library last week to meet author Bruce Fraser,

Bruce Fraser, author of the Chilcotin Trilogy, stopped in at the Barriere Library last week to talk about his books.
The yard of a home in Barriere is all decked out with Easter rabbits and chicks, coloured eggs and a big “Happy Easter” sign for all who pass by. Christians celebrate Easter as the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The date of Easter is different every year because it was originally based on the Jewish holiday of Passover, which falls on different days every year. Now, Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the Vernal Equinox which is March 21. In 2016, Easter Sunday will fall on March 27.

Happy Easter to everyone

Barriere garden decked out with Easter rabbits, chicks, coloured eggs and a big “Happy Easter” sign

The yard of a home in Barriere is all decked out with Easter rabbits and chicks, coloured eggs and a big “Happy Easter” sign for all who pass by. Christians celebrate Easter as the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The date of Easter is different every year because it was originally based on the Jewish holiday of Passover, which falls on different days every year. Now, Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the Vernal Equinox which is March 21. In 2016, Easter Sunday will fall on March 27.
Barriere landscaper, Mike Hartfield, was recently spotted “up a tree”, getting the shrubs in shape at the Barriere Health Center. Now that spring has officially arrived, Hartfield says his business, One Step Landscaping, has a busy schedule keeping up with the work.

Barriere landscaper, Mike Hartfield, was recently spotted “up a tree”

Now that spring has officially arrived area landscapers are finding it a busy time of year

Barriere landscaper, Mike Hartfield, was recently spotted “up a tree”, getting the shrubs in shape at the Barriere Health Center. Now that spring has officially arrived, Hartfield says his business, One Step Landscaping, has a busy schedule keeping up with the work.
An Icebreaker Softball Tournament held at the Barriere Ball Park March 21 and 22, was a great way to get the game started after winter. Pictured is the ‘Dirty Diamonds’ team, who were also the hosts and organizers of the event.

Icebreaker softball tourney held in Barriere

The first softball tournament of the season took place at the Barriere Ball Park last weekend

An Icebreaker Softball Tournament held at the Barriere Ball Park March 21 and 22, was a great way to get the game started after winter. Pictured is the ‘Dirty Diamonds’ team, who were also the hosts and organizers of the event.