District of Barriere

RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

1 dead, 4 injured in speed-related collision on Highway 5 near Barriere

The two-vehicle crash happened on May long weekend along a portion of the highway known as ‘Pigs Corner’

 

The McClure Ferry is closed due to spring freshet. (Martina Dopf photo - Barriere Star Journal)

High water, debris has McClure Ferry closed

The ferry service was stopped Monday, May 8

 

Logan Jones accepting his gold medal at the Skills BC Provincial Championships on April 19, 2023, in Abbotsford. (Photo submitted)

Barriere, Clearwater competitors shine at Skills Canada provincials in B.C.

North Thompson Valley student provincial skills champions head to the Canadian National Skills Competition in Winnipeg

Logan Jones accepting his gold medal at the Skills BC Provincial Championships on April 19, 2023, in Abbotsford. (Photo submitted)
In my long experience teaching photography I do believe that digital camera users become more knowledgeable photographers faster because of the instant reinforcement of their camera’s LCD, and it is so easy and quick to check images on a computer display. (John Enman photo)

COLUMN: Camera sale has me thinking about film again

I have mostly thought of film as a “retro” thing

  • Apr 17, 2023
In my long experience teaching photography I do believe that digital camera users become more knowledgeable photographers faster because of the instant reinforcement of their camera’s LCD, and it is so easy and quick to check images on a computer display. (John Enman photo)
The 20th Honouring Our Young Women Powwow is set to take place April 29 to April 30 this year. (Simpcw First Nation photo)
The 20th Honouring Our Young Women Powwow is set to take place April 29 to April 30 this year. (Simpcw First Nation photo)
Local RCMP support re-establishing the Block Watch Program. (File photo).

Organizer hopes to recruit members for Block Watch’s return to Barriere

Dan Winiski was the Block Watch Captain for East Barriere Lake prior to pandemic

Local RCMP support re-establishing the Block Watch Program. (File photo).
Major crime investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying any one who has had dealings with Peter Casimir this year, in particular March of 2023, in an effort to time line his movements and those he was associating with. (RCMP handout)

Bloody Ikea rug linked to murder of Kamloops man; RCMP continue to investigate

Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying any one who has had dealings with Peter Casimir

Major crime investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying any one who has had dealings with Peter Casimir this year, in particular March of 2023, in an effort to time line his movements and those he was associating with. (RCMP handout)
The Barrier RCMP is hosting an online survey as well as a meet and greet so the community can be part of determining strategic priorities for the detachment. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake RCMP)

Bloodied rug dropped off at Barriere detachment; RCMP appeal to public for clues

Police received a rug soiled with human blood, but don’t know where it came from or whose blood it is

  • Apr 1, 2023
The Barrier RCMP is hosting an online survey as well as a meet and greet so the community can be part of determining strategic priorities for the detachment. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake RCMP)
The Barrier RCMP is hosting an online survey in April as well as a meet and greet so the community can be part of determining strategic priorities for the detachment. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake RCMP)

Barriere RCMP launch public survey to develop local policing priorities

Detachment commander Cpl. Kyle Camalush is leading the community engagement

The Barrier RCMP is hosting an online survey in April as well as a meet and greet so the community can be part of determining strategic priorities for the detachment. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake RCMP)
The planned renovation of the old IGA building is intended to help bring more business into Barriere by providing some much needed commercial and office spaces in the downtown core. (Angie Mindus photo - Barriere Star Journal)

District of Barriere secures $1M in grants to renovate old IGA building

Plans are in the works to create office spaces for lease in Barriere’s downtown

  • Mar 31, 2023
The planned renovation of the old IGA building is intended to help bring more business into Barriere by providing some much needed commercial and office spaces in the downtown core. (Angie Mindus photo - Barriere Star Journal)
Maureen and Frank Wiseman take a break for lunch at the Legion Sunday. The couple organized a dart-a-thon and fundraiser for their friends Patti and Bruce Lyons who lost their home to a fire recently. (Angie Mindus photo - Barriere Star Journal)
Maureen and Frank Wiseman take a break for lunch at the Legion Sunday. The couple organized a dart-a-thon and fundraiser for their friends Patti and Bruce Lyons who lost their home to a fire recently. (Angie Mindus photo - Barriere Star Journal)
One person died and another was taken to hospital following a collision involving two commercial vehicles and a pickup truck on Highway 5 Thursday (Feb.9). The crash occurred just after noon between Clough Road and Agate Bay Road, south of Barriere. (Skilled Truckers Canada photo)

Mayors plea for Hwy. 5 changes after multiple fatal crashes near Clearwater, Barriere

Variable speed zones, voluntary dash cameras and CVSE checkpoints eyed as potential solutions

  • Mar 13, 2023
One person died and another was taken to hospital following a collision involving two commercial vehicles and a pickup truck on Highway 5 Thursday (Feb.9). The crash occurred just after noon between Clough Road and Agate Bay Road, south of Barriere. (Skilled Truckers Canada photo)
The BC River Forecast Centre issued a flood watch last year for the North Thompson River, including tributaries around Barriere and Clearwater. Pictured is the river at Little Fort where the reaction ferry has been removed from the river due to the rising water. (Pam Jim file photo)

Barriere, Clearwater receives funding approval for floodplain mapping, flood mitigation work

The funds are intended for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation

  • Feb 3, 2023
The BC River Forecast Centre issued a flood watch last year for the North Thompson River, including tributaries around Barriere and Clearwater. Pictured is the river at Little Fort where the reaction ferry has been removed from the river due to the rising water. (Pam Jim file photo)
Eleanor Deckert demonstrates her skill by cooking a turkey on a wood stove somewhat smaller and simpler than the Moffat featured in the article. (Photo submitted)

VALLEY VOICES: City girl learns how to use a wood stove

I will never forget the lessons that wood cookstoves taught me

  • Jan 18, 2023
Eleanor Deckert demonstrates her skill by cooking a turkey on a wood stove somewhat smaller and simpler than the Moffat featured in the article. (Photo submitted)
For those like me, that for any reason couldn’t get out with their camera over the holidays, now is the time, even if it’s only a short walk along the road or path near your home, to take your camera out and take a few photos. (John Enman photo)

Grab your camera and get outside for some winter therapy

There are many locations that I like to stop for a moment of landscape photos on Duck Range Road

  • Jan 15, 2023
For those like me, that for any reason couldn’t get out with their camera over the holidays, now is the time, even if it’s only a short walk along the road or path near your home, to take your camera out and take a few photos. (John Enman photo)
It was a heartfelt goodbye from the previous owners Shawn and Suzie Fadear and an embracing welcome to the Simpcw Resource Group (SRG) during a ribbon cutting ceremony held Jan. 9 at the Timber Mart store. Pictured from left to right are: Alison Green, Tina Donald and Amanda Celesta, Simpcw councillors, previous Timber Mart owners Suzie Fadear and Shawn Fadear, Simpcw Chief George Lampreau, SRG CEO Paul Donald and Keith Matthew SRG Chair. (Photo submitted)

Simpcw Resources Group buys Barriere Timber Mart

Simpcw Resources Group (SRG) is the economic development arm for Simpcw First Nation

  • Jan 11, 2023
It was a heartfelt goodbye from the previous owners Shawn and Suzie Fadear and an embracing welcome to the Simpcw Resource Group (SRG) during a ribbon cutting ceremony held Jan. 9 at the Timber Mart store. Pictured from left to right are: Alison Green, Tina Donald and Amanda Celesta, Simpcw councillors, previous Timber Mart owners Suzie Fadear and Shawn Fadear, Simpcw Chief George Lampreau, SRG CEO Paul Donald and Keith Matthew SRG Chair. (Photo submitted)
The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, in partnership with Riversong Guitars of Kamloops, has launched a free Ukulele Lending Program through all its branches. (Photo credit: TNRL file photo)

Free Ukulele Lending Program now available at all Thompson-Nicola libraries

Program is similar to wildly successful Guitar Lending Program launched earlier this year

The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, in partnership with Riversong Guitars of Kamloops, has launched a free Ukulele Lending Program through all its branches. (Photo credit: TNRL file photo)
A snowfall warning has been issued Tuesday, Nov. 29 for the Cariboo, Chilcotin and North Thompson regions. Snow has begun falling lightly in Williams Lake Tuesday morning. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Snowfall warning issued for Cariboo, Chilcotin, North Thompson regions

Up to 10 cm of snow could fall beginning Tuesday evening and into Wednesday morning

A snowfall warning has been issued Tuesday, Nov. 29 for the Cariboo, Chilcotin and North Thompson regions. Snow has begun falling lightly in Williams Lake Tuesday morning. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
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UPDATE: Highway 5 reopened after transport truck crashes north of Barriere

Thursday morning incident closed highway at 3:36 a.m.

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