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Semi and logging truck crash closes Highway 5 near Vavenby
14 hours ago · A crash assessment is in progress following a vehicle incident between K.P. Road and Lloyd Road four kilometres south of Vavenby along Highway 5 involving a semi and logging truck at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6. "Seems they came too close in the fog and clipped each other forcing both ...
LETTER: Christmas dinner delivery appreciated
2 days ago · We would like to express our thanks to all the sponsors and volunteers who ensured the production and delivery of a fantastic dinner on Christmas day. The trimmings not only included the stuffing, gravy and cranberries but also the poinsettia, chocolates, candy cane and party crackers. The delivery ...
6th annual community Christmas dinner successful fun
6 days ago · The sixth annual community Christmas Dinner was a fantastic time for both volunteers and diners. This year volunteers cooked up 19 turkeys, hundreds of pounds of potatoes (with gravy), carrots, turnips, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, dressing, buns and finished the dinner off with pumpkin pie and whipped cream.
B.C. motorist stops to block suspected impaired driver, flunks own ...
3 days ago · Oceanside RCMP say a Qualicum Beach motorist, who stopped to assist with a possible impaired driver and subsequently failed a roadside alcohol screening test themselves, received a 90-day driving prohibition and had their vehicle impounded for 30 days. Sgt. Shane Worth reported that at 5:30 p.m. on ...
VIDEO: Car fire spreads into Vernon apartment
3 days ago · An early morning vehicle fire that spread into a downtown apartment left residents out in the cold Friday. The blaze was sparked around 7 a.m. at the rear of the building near the Schubert Centre Jan. 3. "No injuries have been reported and we've just accounted for all the residents," said deputy ...
Barriere Anti-Violence Society bolsters Christmas at Kamloops …
4 days ago · Women and children staying in two Kamloops area shelters on Christmas morning received gifts from Barriere area residents. Barb Gordon of the Anti Violence Society in Barriere said they decided to make Christmas a little brighter for women and children staying at the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society and Y Women's shelters, but they did not do it alone.
2024 year in review for Star Journal
6 days ago · At approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday afternoon Jan. 18 a Dodge pickup drove into a vacant building in Barriere. Local Barriere RCMP and Barriere Towing were quickly on scene. The incident is reported to have been due to a medical issue and the driver has been transported to Royal Inland Hospital. The ...
Barriere and District Food Bank grateful for donations, volunteers
Dec 23, 2024 · Barriere and District Food Bank president Louise Peters is praising the community for its generosity, and describing the food bank's volunteers as "wonder workers." "These folks did an amazing job on your behalf to support those in our community," she said. "Neighbours sharing food with neighbours ...
Barriere festive light displays add cheer to season
Dec 22, 2024 · Thanks to the efforts of four hardworking volunteers, the community of Barriere is enjoying a festive light show at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Grounds once again. North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association director Laura Mairs said the association board came up with the idea for a ...