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Highway 5 north of Blue River reopens to single-lane alternating traffic

Highway 5 north of Blue River reopens to single-lane alternating traffic

Severe flooding hit three sites along the highway on May 31
Barriere Fire Rescue pushes forward with new fire protection truck

Barriere Fire Rescue pushes forward with new fire protection truck

The District of Barriere and Barriere Fire Rescue have added a new bush truck to their fleet
From our archives - Barriere Firehall hosts Emergency Preparedness Day

From our archives - Barriere Firehall hosts Emergency Preparedness Day

First responders in Barriere and volunteers offered information on being prepared to local residents
Being prepared is essential during an emergency evacuation

Being prepared is essential during an emergency evacuation

A grab-and-go bag is essential to being prepared during an emergency evacuation
Where to get information when there are evacuation alerts, orders

Where to get information when there are evacuation alerts, orders

What you need to know about evacuation alerts and orders, and how to prepare for them
Emergency preparedness - emergency notification system information

Emergency preparedness - emergency notification system information

Emergency Notification Information for Emergency Preparedness
District of Barriere mayor's message for Emergency Preparedness

District of Barriere mayor's message for Emergency Preparedness

Mayor Rob Kerslake and the District of Barriere council urge residents to be prepared ahead of emergency situations in the North Thompson
John Enman Photography - Wandering the yard on a rainy day

John Enman Photography - Wandering the yard on a rainy day

Late spring arrives in Pritchard and John Enman shares his photography tips on a rainy spring day
District of Barriere Emergency Support Services

District of Barriere Emergency Support Services

Emergency Support Service information for the District of Barriere
Valley Voices: Wells Gray Park helicopter rescue makes history in 1950

Valley Voices: Wells Gray Park helicopter rescue makes history in 1950

Possibly the first mountain rescue by helicopter in Canada occurred on September 23, 1950, a helicopter was used for a rescue in Wells Gray Park