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UPDATE: 4 dead following Highway 5 crashes near Barriere
Dec 28, 2023 · 1 / 2. Expand. Two separate crashes on Highway 5 south of Barriere claimed four lives Thursday morning, Dec. 28. Mounties confirm three lives were lost in a two-vehicle collision at about 6:50 a.m. near Oliver Creek Forest Service Road about 11 km from Barriere. Barriere RCMP and BC Highway Patrol attended the collision along with personnel ...
Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies aged 65
20 hours ago · Ambassador to Germany and former British Columbia premier John Horgan has died at the age of 65, after his third bout with cancer. Horgan served as B.C.’s New Democrat premier for five years before stepping down in 2022, then was appointed ambassador last year. But in June, Horgan announced he was on leave after being diagnosed with thyroid ...
Possible abduction cause of heavy police presence in Barriere, say …
Nov 11, 2023 · An unfolding police incident briefly closed Highway 5 at Barriere Friday afternoon (Nov. 10) as RCMP investigated a report of a possible abduction.
Barriere Business Centre is open for business in the valley
Jun 26, 2024 · The District of Barriere (DOB) held a grand opening for the newly renovated Barriere Business Centre on Friday June 21 with local officials, dignitaries, business owners and residents in attendance to applaud updated building. In 2023 the district received approval for a $1 million grant funding from the Rural Economic Diversification and ...
Lions Club of Barriere invites you to make a difference
Jan 17, 2024 · The Lions Club of Barriere Invites You to make a difference. Hettie Buck Jan 17, 2024 1:30 PM. Seated (L-R) Jennifere Edgar (FVDG), Liona Pryor (ZC), Debbie Bostock (PDG) Standing (L-R) Kelly Hodson, Randy Lynch, Margaret Houben, Antoon Houben, Frank Gordon, Dennis Farquharson, Lana Lascovic, Tom Kempter, John Willox, Ron Lanoue, Milt Kruger.
Barriere mayor frustrated by government inaction on local roads
Jun 29, 2023 · Mayor Ward Stamer of Barriere is “frankly frustrated,” and he shared his concerns with the Star Journal on June 24 following his return from holidays.. Stamer was in Los Angeles, and he says he noted significant areas of concern as he drove back along the Highway 5 corridor.
Barriere mayor says more notice needed prior to ER closures
Jul 19, 2024 · Barriere mayor Ward Stamer is not happy with the short notice being given by Interior Health (IH) regarding the recent emergency room closures at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater and elsewhere in the Thompson-Cariboo region.
The doctors “are in” at the Barriere Medical Clinic
Apr 9, 2020 · Barriere Medical Clinic doctor’s offices are located in the Barriere Health Centre Building at 4537 Barriere Town Road. (Star/Journal file photo) As the COVID-19 lock down continues, many area residents are concerned about access to their local doctors. Most fortunately for this rural community “the doctors are in” at the Barriere Medical ...
Local Events - North Thompson Star/Journal
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