Margaret Houben

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Lilly Maye Young, born Jan. 18, 2014, with proud parents Chelsea and Trey Young.

First baby of the New Year from McLure

The first baby of 2014 is Lilly Maye Young of McLure, born on Jan. 18, 2014

Lilly Maye Young, born Jan. 18, 2014, with proud parents Chelsea and Trey Young.

World Day of Prayer coming

World Day of Prayer will be held at St. George’s Catholic Church, at 5024 Barriere Town Road

A cheque for $10,000, resulting from the Timber Mart SharpShooter contest, was presented to the winner, Kamloops Minor Hockey Association, on the site of the new Barriere Timber Mart store in that community on Feb. 13. Pictured (l-r) is; Barriere Timber Mart business owner Shawn Fadear,Timber Mart Territory Manager Clay Stenberg, and Kamloops Minor Hockey Association vice-president Sean Pitts. The Barriere Timber Mart has recently moved to a brand new facility situated on Highway 5, on the south side of Barriere.

Kamloops Minor Hockey Association wins Timber Mart SharpShooter prize

prize winner, the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association will receive $5,000, with an additional $5,000 going to KidSport

A cheque for $10,000, resulting from the Timber Mart SharpShooter contest, was presented to the winner, Kamloops Minor Hockey Association, on the site of the new Barriere Timber Mart store in that community on Feb. 13. Pictured (l-r) is; Barriere Timber Mart business owner Shawn Fadear,Timber Mart Territory Manager Clay Stenberg, and Kamloops Minor Hockey Association vice-president Sean Pitts. The Barriere Timber Mart has recently moved to a brand new facility situated on Highway 5, on the south side of Barriere.

Gardening and more at the Library

Why not pick up a few gardening books from the Barriere library to get you in the mood

February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day

February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day; every year more countries around the world are celebrating it

Genealogy 101: Celebrate your name week Mar. 2 – 18

Genealogists have an entire week set aside to celebrate family names and genealogy in general

Love pizza? Love this day!

Why not make yourself a home-made pizza to celebrate Pizza Pie Day, which is on Feb. 9

Genealogy 101: Researching using newspaper archives

Genealogy tips and tricks by Margaret Houben - using newspaper archives

No money needed for upcoming craft swap

Cashless Craft Swap to be held in Barriere on January 25

Kid’s can invent anything

On Jan. 17, Kid Inventor’s Day celebrates all the youth who have, or are, creating new things

A simple “thank you” can go a long way to brighten up another persons day, especially when given for the little things.

January 11 is Thank You Day

remember to thank everyone every day, and especially on International Thank You Day

A simple “thank you” can go a long way to brighten up another persons day, especially when given for the little things.

Send a letter this Christmas

letter to the editor from Margaret Houben - Send a letter this Christmas

Bread has been around for at yeast 30,000 years

On Nov. 17, people from around the world celebrate Home-Made Bread Day

Friday is Book Lovers Day

November 1, is Book Lovers Day; a day for all of us who love books

Barriere Secondary vice-principal, Cory Carmichael, on behalf of the school’s athletics department, and several students currently involved in BSS athletic programs, accept a cheque from Chinook Cove Golf proprietor Susan Mitchell. Pictured (l-r): Kurt Allen, Keaton Noble, Emma Schilling, Faith Yurkiw, vice-principal Corey Carmichael, and Chinook Cove Golf proprietor Susan Mitchell.

Golf brings dollars for high school athletics

Susan Mitchell, from Chinook Cove Golf and RV presents the school’s athletics department with a check

Barriere Secondary vice-principal, Cory Carmichael, on behalf of the school’s athletics department, and several students currently involved in BSS athletic programs, accept a cheque from Chinook Cove Golf proprietor Susan Mitchell. Pictured (l-r): Kurt Allen, Keaton Noble, Emma Schilling, Faith Yurkiw, vice-principal Corey Carmichael, and Chinook Cove Golf proprietor Susan Mitchell.

The Frugal Gourmet is back

the Frugal Gourmet classes are set to begin in Barriere with the first class on Oct. 16

Barriere rider Greg Janis and his son Dawson Janis were all smiles as they ride through town while participating Barriere’s annual Thunder Alley Stomp’n Toy Run last Saturday.

Riders of all ages ride to support the Food Bank

Riders turn out for 7th Annual Thunder Alley Stomp'n Toy Run in Barriere

Barriere rider Greg Janis and his son Dawson Janis were all smiles as they ride through town while participating Barriere’s annual Thunder Alley Stomp’n Toy Run last Saturday.
(l to r) Owner / manager Gurjani Gill and Subway staff members Jas, Bernadine and Debbie will be happy to take your orders inside, or at the drive thru window at their grand opening on Oct. 5.

Subway drive-thru prepares for their first customer

The Barriere Subway is one of only three Subways in the province that include a drive-thru option

(l to r) Owner / manager Gurjani Gill and Subway staff members Jas, Bernadine and Debbie will be happy to take your orders inside, or at the drive thru window at their grand opening on Oct. 5.

Genealogy group celebrates Seniors Day

the Government of Canada has proclaimed Oct. 1 as National Senior’s Day

Right: Councillor Pat Paula (l) and Barriere resident, Nora Johnson (r) practise using the tai chi wheels at the outdoor exercise area in Fadear Park.

Outdoor exercisers get some instruction

Barb Gordon spent some time teaching some Barriere residents how to use the outdoor exercise equipment

Right: Councillor Pat Paula (l) and Barriere resident, Nora Johnson (r) practise using the tai chi wheels at the outdoor exercise area in Fadear Park.