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Uncle Chris The Clown was once again in attendance for the North Thompson Fall Fair Family Parade in Barriere last year, with the event is sponsored by Thompson Valley Players. (Photo submitted by Bev Murphy)

North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo 2023 promises fun for all ages

The North Thompson Fall Fair will be the best fair yet according to organizers

  • May 6, 2023
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The 5th annual Moose Hide Campaign

To the editor, I would like to send out a huge thank…

  • May 19, 2022
Afghan parents carry their children, as they leave the malnutrition ward floor, at the Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Blood drive to mark Women’s Day halted, Afghan activists say

Organizers say the event was viewed as a protest by Taliban authorities

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…

District of Barriere marks its first decade
Winners of Star/Journal Christmas Story Essay Contest receive their prize cheques

Winners of Star/Journal Christmas Story Essay Contest receive their prize cheques

The North Thompson Star/Journal Christmas Story Contest winners were presented with their…

  • Feb 1, 2018
Winners of Star/Journal Christmas Story Essay Contest receive their prize cheques
Barriere Literacy awards young artist

Barriere Literacy awards young artist

Barriere and Area Literacy and Learning outreach coordinator, Jill Hayward, is shown…

Barriere Literacy awards young artist
Even dogs can have their photos with Santa Claus

Even dogs can have their photos with Santa Claus

Thanks to Maureen Chester Royal LePage Westwin Realty and Barriere Country Feeds,…

  • Dec 23, 2017
Even dogs can have their photos with Santa Claus
Students learning to make drums at Barriere high school

Students learning to make drums at Barriere high school

Students at Barriere Secondary are currently making seven hand drums for the…

  • Dec 15, 2017
Students learning to make drums at Barriere high school
Tree light-up gets the holiday season underway

Tree light-up gets the holiday season underway

The annual Barriere Christmas Tree Light-up event in Fadear Park was well…

Tree light-up gets the holiday season underway
Children getting a strong start thanks to SD73 program offered in Barriere and Clearwater

Children getting a strong start thanks to SD73 program offered in Barriere and Clearwater

The StrongStart Program operates in over 300 schools throughout the province, seven…

  • Dec 14, 2017
Children getting a strong start thanks to SD73 program offered in Barriere and Clearwater
Carpet bowling at the Barriere Seniors Hall

Carpet bowling at the Barriere Seniors Hall

By Elli Kohnert

  • Dec 2, 2017
Carpet bowling at the Barriere Seniors Hall
Annual No Host Bazaar at Fall Fairgrounds in Barriere a success once again

Annual No Host Bazaar at Fall Fairgrounds in Barriere a success once again

(L-r) NTVIC After School Program promoters Judy and Peggy Armstrong chat with…

  • Dec 2, 2017
Annual No Host Bazaar at Fall Fairgrounds in Barriere a success once again

Stores open late, come out and shop!

Barriere be hosting an exciting Late Night Shopping event in the core…

Lions’ Book Sale raises funds for youth literacy in area

Lions’ Book Sale raises funds for youth literacy in area

By Margaret Houben There was a large turn-out of people at the…

  • Dec 1, 2017
Lions’ Book Sale raises funds for youth literacy in area
Annual Senior’s Craft Fair filled to capacity

Annual Senior’s Craft Fair filled to capacity

The annual Senior’s Craft Fair was held on Saturday, Nov. 25, at…

  • Nov 29, 2017
Annual Senior’s Craft Fair filled to capacity
BES holds Scholastic Book Fair

BES holds Scholastic Book Fair

Barriere Elementary School (BES) held it’s annual Scholastic Book Fair on Nov.…

  • Nov 22, 2017
BES holds Scholastic Book Fair

SD73 new strategic plan a road map to a great local education

By Rhonda Kershaw This is an important year for School District 73…

  • Nov 9, 2017

Gaming Grants boost extracurricular activities for K-12 students

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing VICTORIA - Students throughout British Columbia…

  • Nov 4, 2017
The breakfast cooks are back
The breakfast cooks are back

Student news update from Barriere Secondary

One of the many opportunities the students at Barriere Secondary are participating in

  • Nov 2, 2017