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A safe community with slow and stable growth, says past Mayor of Barriere

A safe community with slow and stable growth, says past Mayor of Barriere

This week the Star/ Journal touched base with Bill Humphreys who served as Mayor for the District of Barriere from 2011 to 2014.
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Virginia Smith: From Council to sitting in the Mayor’s chair

Virginia Smith: From Council to sitting in the Mayor’s chair

Mayor Virginia Smith has been with the District of Barriere since its inauguration on December 4, 2007. Smith is now serving in her fourth term in council chambers, and in the Mayor’s chair since 2014.
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District of Barriere marks its first decade

District of Barriere marks its first decade

On December 4, 2017, the District of Barriere reached its tenth anniversary of Incorporation.
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Barriere became B.C.’s 159th municipality on Dec. 4, 2007

Barriere became B.C.’s 159th municipality on Dec. 4, 2007

A step back in time
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B.C.’s top doctor cites ‘trial batch,’ as possible link to rash of drug overdoses

B.C.’s top doctor cites ‘trial batch,’ as possible link to rash of drug overdoses

Health officials speculate on reasons for nine overdoses in five days in the Interior
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UPDATE2: Turcotte wins two gold medals, one fifth place at X Games

UPDATE2: Turcotte wins two gold medals, one fifth place at X Games

Clearwater snowmobiler places first in speed and style plus freestyle, fifth in snow bike best trick
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Interior Savings Insurance donates their $1,000 win to Barriere Hospice Society

Interior Savings Insurance donates their $1,000 win to Barriere Hospice Society

In partnership with Mutual Fire Insurance, the Barriere Interior Savings Insurance staff recently won a membership reward prize worth a $1,000 donation to the charity of their choice.
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Fraser Basin manager details flood risk project

Fraser Basin manager details flood risk project

Risk assessment of flood and land/debris flows to include the entire Thompson River watershed
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Kamloops man loses life in snowmobile accident near Barriere

Kamloops man loses life in snowmobile accident near Barriere

A freak snowmobile accident took the life of a Kamloops man last Sunday in the backcountry near Barriere.
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Trial date set for Kamloops man charged with beating teen

Trial date set for Kamloops man charged with beating teen

A Kamloops man accused of beating a teen will get a trial in October.
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