Barriere Star Journal

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Ladies prove they can take the heat

Wow, who turned up the thermostat? I thought I was going to melt on Tuesday, Aug. 4. There was certainly no need for jackets or sweaters - even later when dining on the patio. We had a good turnout of ladies with 36 in total so I don't think the heat scared anyone away.

  • Aug 13, 2020
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Barriere residents are shown starting to gather outside the Barriere Lions Hall as they waited to attend the Monday, Aug. 10, regular District of Barriere Council meeting at 7 p.m. (Jill Hayward photo)

“We’re going to get through this together,” says Mayor regarding Barriere water restrictions

The District of Barriere regular council meeting was held at the Barriere Lions Hall on Monday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. to accommodate council, staff with room for social distancing, as well as a few seats for members of the public.

Barriere residents are shown starting to gather outside the Barriere Lions Hall as they waited to attend the Monday, Aug. 10, regular District of Barriere Council meeting at 7 p.m. (Jill Hayward photo)
These two people are suspected of theft in Barriere on Friday, July 3, 2020. Anyone with information relating to the identity of these individuals is asked to call the Barriere RCMP at 250-672-9918 or Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-8477. (RCMP submitted photo)

Barriere RCMP are asking, “Do you know who these people are?”

RCMP are hoping someone will recognize the people in these photos who are suspected of theft in Barriere.

These two people are suspected of theft in Barriere on Friday, July 3, 2020. Anyone with information relating to the identity of these individuals is asked to call the Barriere RCMP at 250-672-9918 or Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-8477. (RCMP submitted photo)
Barriere RCMP are requesting the public’s help in identifying a woman who departed the AG Foods grocery store on Friday, July 31, 2020, with $130 in groceries and merchandise that she did not pay for. (RCMP submitted photo)

Barriere RCMP looking for alleged AG Foods shoplifter

RCMP are requesting help in identifying a woman who departed the AG Foods grocery store in Barriere on Friday, July 31, 2020, with $130 in groceries and merchandise that she did not pay for.

Barriere RCMP are requesting the public’s help in identifying a woman who departed the AG Foods grocery store on Friday, July 31, 2020, with $130 in groceries and merchandise that she did not pay for. (RCMP submitted photo)
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Clearwater Hockey School cancelled

After a bit of thought the District of Clearwater has decided not to run the Clearwater Hockey School this year.

  • Aug 6, 2020
(John Enman photo)

Making Pictures with Professional Photographer John Enman

What? Shooting photos with film again?

  • Aug 5, 2020
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A structure fire July 29 at a property below the Glen Grove Subdivision on Agate Bay Road saw firefighters on site for 10 hours ensuring the safety of emergency workers and homeowners. (Barriere Fire Photo)

Structure fire in the forest near Barriere gives Glen Grove residents a scare

On the evening of Wednesday, July 29, Barriere Fire Rescue were called out at 10 p.m. for a structure fire in the 3200 block of Agate Bay Road.

A structure fire July 29 at a property below the Glen Grove Subdivision on Agate Bay Road saw firefighters on site for 10 hours ensuring the safety of emergency workers and homeowners. (Barriere Fire Photo)
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EDITORIAL: Pandemic carries a staggering cost

Forecasts from the federal government predict close to two million Canadians without jobs and a federal deficit of $343.2 billion. Canada's debt is also growing and predicted to top $1.2 trillion by the end of the fiscal year.

  • Aug 3, 2020
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Longing to return to a world that never was

What we know of Mars today is nothing like the depictions of the planet in earlier times

  • Jul 25, 2020
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If boxes of unordered merchandise with no return address except that of Amazon suddenly start arriving at your doorstep, doorstep, it might sound like a big win, but be warned that there is a scary downside to this unexpected delivery. (Metro Creative photo)

Free merchandise delivered from Amazon to your doorstep could be bad news

Free merchandise from Amazon delivered right to your doorstep might sound like a big win. However, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers that there is a scary downside to this recent scam, where phony companies benefit from your delivery jackpot.

  • Jul 24, 2020
If boxes of unordered merchandise with no return address except that of Amazon suddenly start arriving at your doorstep, doorstep, it might sound like a big win, but be warned that there is a scary downside to this unexpected delivery. (Metro Creative photo)
Reggie Wood recovers in BC Children’s Hospital shortly after his operation for Perthes disease. The Wood family has designed t-shirts to raise money for Reggie’s Fun Fund, as he’ll have to use a wheelchair and crutches for 12 to 18 months during his recovery and won’t be able to play like he’s used to. Photo submitted

Rocket Man Reg comes home from surgery

Reggie Wood has finished his surgery at BC Children's Hospital, where he underwent a procedure for Perthes disease, a condition he was diagnosed with shortly after his eighth birthday in April.

  • Jul 24, 2020
Reggie Wood recovers in BC Children’s Hospital shortly after his operation for Perthes disease. The Wood family has designed t-shirts to raise money for Reggie’s Fun Fund, as he’ll have to use a wheelchair and crutches for 12 to 18 months during his recovery and won’t be able to play like he’s used to. Photo submitted
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Problem with travellers must be addressed

To the editor;

  • Jul 23, 2020
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The comet Neowise passing over Barriere, B.C. in the pre-dawn hours of July 13, 2020. (Ellen Monteith Photo)

Barriere photographer captures 100 year event

Thanks to local photographer, Ellen Monteith, for sharing this memorable capture of the Neowise Comet traveling across the northwest sky over Barriere during the early morning hours of July 13, 2020. Viewing the Neowise Comet through the naked eye is a once in a lifetime experience as it will not be traveling through our solar system again for another 6,800 years.

The comet Neowise passing over Barriere, B.C. in the pre-dawn hours of July 13, 2020. (Ellen Monteith Photo)
The North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association Ambassadors for 2019/2020 are Haille Johnson and Jonathan Fennell. (Jill Hayward photo)

NT Fall Fair Ambassador Program Banner Night and Apron Auction on Friday, July 24

Come out and support these young people who will serve as ambassadors for Barriere and area

The North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association Ambassadors for 2019/2020 are Haille Johnson and Jonathan Fennell. (Jill Hayward photo)
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Thompson Rivers University takes lead role in global education accessibility

Micro-courses for people reskilling with post-secondary learning without incurring a lot of debt

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One of the latest is the discussion about face masks being mandatory or voluntary. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)

FOREST INK: Using observations until detailed results are available

Reliable test results often includes thousands of subjects and many years of observations.

  • Jul 17, 2020
One of the latest is the discussion about face masks being mandatory or voluntary. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)
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