Margaret Houben

This is a view of the domes from the copper mine, as seen from one of the viewpoints that we stopped at during the Reclamation Tour.

Open house at Highland Valley Copper Mine

Highland Valley Copper Mine has the world's largest Canadian Flag that is visible from space

This is a view of the domes from the copper mine, as seen from one of the viewpoints that we stopped at during the Reclamation Tour.
Before leaving for the Eco Depot be sure to sort your load and take out any branches larger than eight inches in diameter.

Fees or free from the Eco Depot

the TNRD has a variety of information about the Eco Depot available on its website

Before leaving for the Eco Depot be sure to sort your load and take out any branches larger than eight inches in diameter.

LNTCFS donates $150,000 for Splash Pad

LNTCFS is on board to guarantee up to $150,000.00 for the Splash in the Past Heritage splash pad

District explains what went wrong with the referendum voting

District of Barriere council members voted to bring the Water Service Area Map up to date

Literary suggestions from Barriere Library

it’s a good time to borrow some gardening books from the Barriere library

Barriere going to referendum

16.6 per cent of eligible voters choose referendum for borrowing $1.2 million to facilitate water main upgrade

Barriere resident Dave Tremblay, after crossing the finish line in the Boston Marathon last Monday.  Tremblay finished the race approximately one hour before the blast that took lives and injured over a hundred people at the site.

Barriere runner returning safe from Boston Marathon

Barriere resident, Dave Tremblay, was in Boston on Monday competing in the Boston Marathon

Barriere resident Dave Tremblay, after crossing the finish line in the Boston Marathon last Monday.  Tremblay finished the race approximately one hour before the blast that took lives and injured over a hundred people at the site.

Barriere municipal tax increase 1.6 per cent

There will be a slight increase of 1.6 percent for the average residential home and business in Barriere

Greyhound cuts service in half to Barriere

Greyhound now only makes two stops a day at the Esso Station in Barriere

Little Fort’s organic gardener, Steve White, gave a recent presentation to the North Thompson  Valley Garden Club on composting, at  the Ridge on Feb. 17.

Gardeners learn composting

North Thompson Valley Garden Club to share booth with North Thompson Food Action Network at Rural Living Expo in April

Little Fort’s organic gardener, Steve White, gave a recent presentation to the North Thompson  Valley Garden Club on composting, at  the Ridge on Feb. 17.

Geneology 101: Look at the photos for information

The Barriere Genealogy Group meets on the first and third Friday of each month, at 6 p.m at the Barriere Library

Genealogy 101: Breaking through the brick wall

The Barriere Genealogy Club meets every first and third Friday of the month, 6 p.m. at the Barriere Library

Start your New Year with a good book from the library

Gloomy winter days are a perfect excuse to curl up in front of a cheery fire with a good book

Genealogy 101: Your family’s medical history

Knowing your family’s medical history can make your doctor’s life a little easier

The Barriere Senior’s Society annual Christmas dinner was well-attended and well-enjoyed by all.  Here (l to r) Eva Long, Manna and Geordie Salle, and Jean Amos wait patiently for their table to be called up to the buffet, while others socialize with each other in the lineup to the food tables.

Waiting for the call to supper

Barriere Seniors Christmas dinner well supported by community

The Barriere Senior’s Society annual Christmas dinner was well-attended and well-enjoyed by all.  Here (l to r) Eva Long, Manna and Geordie Salle, and Jean Amos wait patiently for their table to be called up to the buffet, while others socialize with each other in the lineup to the food tables.

Genealogy 101: Catching potential errors

A simple typo can sure make a mess, so it’s nice to have a genealogy program that will find your potential errors

October is Canadian Library Month

While you are at the Barriere Library, check out some of the new titles they have on the shelves

Genealogy 101: To test DNA, or not to test – that is the question

DNA testing can determine if two people are related, or descend from the same ancestor

Genealogy 101: Contacting relatives

When contacting your relatives, the more people you contact, the better the chances of learning something new

New Daybreak Kamloops host Shelley Joyce.

New host of Daybreak Kamloops visits Barriere

Daybreak Kamloops will air weekly, Monday through Friday from 6 to 8:30 a.m., starting Oct. 9

New Daybreak Kamloops host Shelley Joyce.