Snowmobile area closures remain

A Forest Practices Board investigation into a public complaint about the use of legislation to close a number of areas to snowmobiling has determined that it was reasonable to use the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) to... more

• 800 expected to attend Squirts tourney in town this weekend
• Ladies share prizes on the green
• Getting ready to play ball

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Are you ready to exhibit your photography?

Every year at this time I make preparations so I can participate in the Shuswap Festival of the Arts held in Sorrento – this year from July 2nd to 20th. The Festival is a large art showcase with all types of... more

• Cupid in the apiary at the ‘Bee Ranch’
• “Muggy” meanderings and great fishing memories
• Going on vacation? Learn some tricks to care for plants left in the home

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They keep on coming

Somebody once told me there was nothing to do in Barriere. I wonder where they get their information? The first half of 2008 has been a whirlwind ride of numerous community events, gatherings and activities. Our community has an... more

• Healthy aging – not a dream

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Recruitment of doctors just a part of committee

To the editor; Re; Letter to editor June 30, 2008, “Resident offers her opinion and food for thought”. I wish to clarify a few things pertaining to doctor recruitment. I am happy to confirm the information related in the above noted letter... more

• Homecoming rated “fabulous”
• Barriere senior writes to Premier
• NDP plan to axe tax cuts

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Ackles: A Lion in every sense

I never met Bob Ackles. But I couldn't help but get a little misty when I heard the Dal Richards classic 'Roar You Lions Roar' this morning on the radio. Ackles died Sunday at the age of 69, spending 40 of... more

• Olympic soccer team comes up short in South Korea
• Selling rain to California
• Be in denial but go ‘small’ anyway

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