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67,000 homeowners get early-warning assessment notice

67,000 homeowners get early-warning assessment notice

These notices have been sent out to homes with an above-average increase in their 2018 assessment
Simpcw plan cultural centre at Dunn Lake

Simpcw plan cultural centre at Dunn Lake

Facility’s target audience would include School District 73 and local residents
Davidson found guilty

Davidson found guilty

Former North Thompson resident convicted of sexually assaulting teen boys in 1970s, 1980s
NTFFRA Volunteer Appreciation Banquet recognized community spirit and generosity

NTFFRA Volunteer Appreciation Banquet recognized community spirit and generosity

The Volunteer Appreciation Banquet hosted by the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association (NTFFRA) on Dec. 2 in the North Thompson Agriplex Hall was an amazing gathering of some 150 folks who make a difference in their communities. Attendees came from Kamloops to Clearwater to enjoy a delicious buffet supper with mountains of food and good people to share it with.
Barriere Search and Rescue are celebrating their 35th year

Barriere Search and Rescue are celebrating their 35th year

Barriere’s Search and Rescue Association is currently looking back on 35 years of service to the community, and it’s surrounding area. During all of those years volunteer members have consistently been there, to train, and to assist when they are needed.
VIDEO: Researchers rely on drones to survey aftermath of B.C. wildfires

VIDEO: Researchers rely on drones to survey aftermath of B.C. wildfires

UBC researchers are using aerial drones to study the historic 2017 wildfires in the province
Report gives details on proposal to relocate Grade 7s

Report gives details on proposal to relocate Grade 7s

According to the report, there has been some interest generated in the communities to relocate
SPCA seizes 74 animals from Barriere property

SPCA seizes 74 animals from Barriere property

Constables removed sheep, piglets, chickens and more
No charges against BC RCMP officer for in-custody death

No charges against BC RCMP officer for in-custody death

Conclusion of investigation into the actions of the officer from Valentine’s Day 2015.

B.C. NDP will complete Site C dam; MLA Milobar praises decision

Saying he and his colleagues made the decision “with a heavy heart,” Premier John Horgan announced his government will continue with the controversial Site C hydroelectric dam project. Calling it a difficult issue, Horgan said he has listened to people from all walks of life — those who will be impacted and those working to build the dam in northeast B.C., among others — and knows it will have profound impacts on all of them.