About Us

The North Thompson Star/Journal traces its origin back to 1974 and Barriere's first newspaper, the Barriere Bulletin. A handful of transitions and name changes later, in 1994 the Star/Journal became a Cariboo Press publication. Serving the North Thompson Valley from Heffley Creek to Blue River (with sister publication the North Thompson Times at Clearwater), the Star/Journal focuses exclusively on valley issues and events. Along with our busy, involved staff members, the Star/Journal is deeply committed to the communities it serves and annually supports the BC Cowboy Heritage Society and the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association. Editor Jill Hayward was the 2006 recipient of the Black Press Gerry Mac Award for outstanding community journalism. Bright, lively, proudly parochial, the Star/Journal appears every Monday. It became a paid-distribution newspaper as of March 6, 2006.

Your Community News Team

	production Lisa Quiding 250-672-5611
	Office Manager, Classified Manager Lynda Roberts 250-672-5611
	Sales Manager, Publisher Al Kirkwood 250-672-5611	Al Kirkwood is the publisher for the North Thompson Star/Journal and the Clearwater Times. Al is also the Fire Chief for the District of Barriere's Volunteer Fire Department.
	Editor Jill Hayward 250-672-5611	Jill Hayward is the recipient of the Black Press Jerry Mac Award for outstanding community journalism. Currently she is the President of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association, and the president of the McLure Wildfire Monument Society. Jill also serves on the board of directors of Barriere Rural Crime Watch.