Margaret Houben

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Aspiring authors welcomed by local Writers Group

The simple definition of an “author” is “a person who has written something

New books at the library

The Barriere Library has many new book, DVD and video titles in stock

A thesaurus is a very handy tool for a writer, whether it be a story, a novel, or a poem.

Thesaurus Day is celebrated on Jan. 18

This would be a good day to take a moment or two to browse through your synonym finder

A thesaurus is a very handy tool for a writer, whether it be a story, a novel, or a poem.
Parishioners from St. George’s Catholic Church in Barriere gathered together to enjoy a pot-luck Christmas dinner at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre in the Ridge on Dec. 13.

Good food and good company

Parishioners from St. George’s Catholic Church in Barriere gathered to enjoy pot-luck Christmas dinner

Parishioners from St. George’s Catholic Church in Barriere gathered together to enjoy a pot-luck Christmas dinner at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre in the Ridge on Dec. 13.
Did you know that every day in December celebrates a different type of food?

Celebrating daily treats throughout December

Did you know that every day in December celebrates a different type of food?

Did you know that every day in December celebrates a different type of food?

The library is the place to go when it starts to get cold outside

Now that the snow has started, it’s time to get to the library and pick up a few books

One in seven people worldwide do not have access to any kind of toilet. Poor sanitation and the absence of good hygiene practices can cause poor nutrition.

Imagine life without a loo

Just imagine for a moment what your life would be like without a toilet

One in seven people worldwide do not have access to any kind of toilet. Poor sanitation and the absence of good hygiene practices can cause poor nutrition.

The rodeo results are in

The 2015 Rodeo results are in from the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo

Celebrate our forests in Canada

March 20, is International Day of Forests – the theme is “Create a Climate Smart Future”.

Genealogy 101: learning more about the subject

Those interested in learning more about genealogy, there is a great resource available online

On Sept. 10, 1994, Vesa Underwood, 95, had the honour of officially opening the new Barriere Seniors’ centre. Vesa is shown here cutting the ribbon with Fred Jackson, MLA, and Eva Long, president at the time of the Barriere and District Seniors’ Society.

Seniors’ organization working for Barriere and area since 1976

For almost 40 years, Barriere and the surrounding area has been well supported by a senior's organization

On Sept. 10, 1994, Vesa Underwood, 95, had the honour of officially opening the new Barriere Seniors’ centre. Vesa is shown here cutting the ribbon with Fred Jackson, MLA, and Eva Long, president at the time of the Barriere and District Seniors’ Society.
Jim’s Food Market staffer, Karin Quinn, successfully trying her hand at balancing eggs, a Chinese New Year tradition.

Little Fort celebrates Chinese New Year

People in Little Fort celebrated the Chinese New Year in several ways on Feb. 19

Jim’s Food Market staffer, Karin Quinn, successfully trying her hand at balancing eggs, a Chinese New Year tradition.
On Jan. 15, 10 people from Barriere and Little Fort came together at the Little Fort Hall to make (and eat) sushi. It was a fun event, and the meal was quite good, with a miso soup and noodle salad, followed by sushi rolls, tofu pockets stuffed with rice, and veggies and prawns fried in a light tempura batter. The next cooking event at the hall will be on Feb. 19. That date is also the Chinese New Year, so cooking will feature Chinese dishes. Pictured: Georgina Leighton stuffing tofu pockets.

Sushi on the menu at Little Fort cooking class

10 people from Barriere and Little Fort came together at Little Fort Hall to make and eat sushi

On Jan. 15, 10 people from Barriere and Little Fort came together at the Little Fort Hall to make (and eat) sushi. It was a fun event, and the meal was quite good, with a miso soup and noodle salad, followed by sushi rolls, tofu pockets stuffed with rice, and veggies and prawns fried in a light tempura batter. The next cooking event at the hall will be on Feb. 19. That date is also the Chinese New Year, so cooking will feature Chinese dishes. Pictured: Georgina Leighton stuffing tofu pockets.
Dorothy Carby shows off the great seasonal door prize that she won during the Barriere and District Senior’s Society Christmas Dinner held Dec. 6.  Some 60 people attended the event in the Barriere Senior’s Hall.

A winner at Senior’s Christmas Dinner

Some 60 people attended the event in the Barriere Senior’s Hall

Dorothy Carby shows off the great seasonal door prize that she won during the Barriere and District Senior’s Society Christmas Dinner held Dec. 6.  Some 60 people attended the event in the Barriere Senior’s Hall.

Barriere Seniors group offers a number of regular activities at this time of year

On Nov. 29, the Senior’s will be holding their annual Christmas Craft Fair at the hall

Understanding Dementia workshop in Barriere

“Understanding Dementia, Communication and Behaviour”, on Monday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. at the Barriere Ridge

Area grape vines are producing well; thanks to the long spell of scorching weather experienced in the B.C, Interior throughout July and now into August. These grapes are a product of the Kreutz garden on Dunsmuir Road in Barriere.

It’s grape time in the garden

Area grape vines are producing well; thanks to the long spell of scorching weather experienced in the B.C, Interior

Area grape vines are producing well; thanks to the long spell of scorching weather experienced in the B.C, Interior throughout July and now into August. These grapes are a product of the Kreutz garden on Dunsmuir Road in Barriere.

Walk in the park

go for a walk in the park to celebrate Take A Walk In The Park Day

Folk Tales and Fables Week

World Folk Tales and Fables week, Mar. 17 to 23, is an opportunity to explore some of these stories

Genealogy 101: Deciphering old photos

Genealogy 101 by Margaret Houben - Deciphering old photos