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QUIZ: How much do you know about beer and wine?

QUIZ: How much do you know about beer and wine?

The fall season is a time for wine and beer festivals
Updated: Hydro outage on Sunday Oct. 6, information and requests

Updated: Hydro outage on Sunday Oct. 6, information and requests

A planned BC Hydro power outage will occured in the North Thompson Valley from Heffley Creek to Blue River on Sunday Oct. 6. Here is advice from each area on how to prepare for future outages.
Safety tips for Fire Prevention Month

Safety tips for Fire Prevention Month

Tips on fire safety during Fire Prevention Month in Canada.
Raise a Reader raisers funds in the North Thompson Valley

Raise a Reader raisers funds in the North Thompson Valley

The Raise a Reader annual fall fundraisers in Clearwater and Barriere were a great success for 2024.
Valley Voices: Touched by the feeling of place: artist Doris Laner

Valley Voices: Touched by the feeling of place: artist Doris Laner

Doris Laner has been painting the North Thompson Valley and Wells Gray Park for many years
From our archives in 2012 - Ed Buck Manor officially opens

From our archives in 2012 - Ed Buck Manor officially opens

A premiers luncheon took place on Nov. 9 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Clearwater. The lunch was hosted by the two Chamber of Commerce organizations in the North Thompson from Clearwater and Barriere in the territory of Simpcw First Nation.
New Outdoor Recreation Council of BC toolkit launched

New Outdoor Recreation Council of BC toolkit launched

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) is launching a new resource, a comprehensive toolkit.
Barriere pickleball champions win gold at tournament in Vernon

Barriere pickleball champions win gold at tournament in Vernon

Two local pickleball players came home to Barriere and Simpcw First Nation with gold medals
Chief Ashley Wohlgemuth retires after 26 years with Barriere Fire Rescue

Chief Ashley Wohlgemuth retires after 26 years with Barriere Fire Rescue

Barriere Fire Rescue's fire chief Ashley Wohlgemuth retired on Sept. 9 following 26 years of dedicated service
Fire Prevention Week: a message from Blackpool Fire Rescue

Fire Prevention Week: a message from Blackpool Fire Rescue

Fire chief for Blackpool Fire Rescue and Little Fort Volunteer Fire departments offers fire prevention and safety tips for winter