The 11th Annual Father's Day Fishing Derby hosted by the North Thompson Fish and Game Club Society took place on Sunday, June 21, under sunny skies and on area waterways. In previous years this Derby has as many as just under 100 entrants, but for 2020 the event could only be held if it was limited to 49 entrants due to the current BC Health regulations regarding COVID-19.
The Barriere Secondary Grads of 2020 Parade will be taking place on Thursday, June 25, starting at the Bandshell in Fadear Park at 7:45 p.m. and then doing a short tour through the heart of the community, before they head over to a private family showing of their graduation ceremonies at the North Thompson Agriplex.
This Western Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly was spotted in a Lower North Thompson pasture the beginning of June. These are very active butterflies, with the males often being seen congregating at pools and along streams and rivers where they find moisture and minerals by drinking from the water and mud. (Jill Hayward photo)
A regular council meeting for the District of Barriere took place via video conferencing on Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m.
The annual 4-H market auction to fill home freezers will also take place online
What is it, and where did it come from?
Young JDRF Ambassador tells about living with Type 1 Diabetes in the North Thompson Valley
Giving kids a strong start can be fun
District of Barriere Legislative Services Manager, Tasha Buchanan, says that as of June 1, playgrounds are opening in the community.
Pam Rudd, the Head Librarian in Barriere, made a presentation to District of Barriere Council during their June 1 online meeting asking for permission to install a 'Story Walk' from the Barriere Library and into and around Fadear Park.
Disposal fees are now back in place for household garbage at all Thompson Nicola Regional District operated waste facilities.
Cowboy Church still a go, but no Lions Breakfast due to COVID-19 regulations says Interior Health
The District of Barriere's June 1, 2020, regular council meeting was open to the public and took place online via Zoom. The agenda provided over three hours of reports and discussion in regards to the business of the municipality.
More than $85 million is being spent on highway and side road improvements in the Southern Interior of British Columbia in 2020. One of these major resurfacing projects is just now being completed on Highway 5 (Yellowhead) south of Barriere.
Paying their respects for Capt. Jenn Casey and the entire Snowbirds' family "a moving experience"
Victory Garden theme gets residents in the dirt
It's that time of year again when the bears are out and about. Be 'bear smart' if you live in a rural area, and especially so if you plan on heading to the backcountry - be prepared. This is also a good time to make sure you do not leave any bear attractants such as garbage, barbecues, or pet food outside. (Jill Hayward photo)
District of Barriere Utilities Manager, Ian Crosson, reported during the May 19, 2020, online Council meeting regarding the status of Barriere wells.
District of Barriere Utilities Manager, Ian Crosson, reported during the May 19, 2020, online Council meeting regarding the status of Barriere wells.
Members of the public asked to keep their eyes open to help find the grandmother
