MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012
Vol. 38, Issue 32
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$25,000 for playground Barriere Elementary
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Happy Canada Day, July 1 Full colour flag inside
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STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
Hogging high water
Fair candidates show poise and confidence Ambassador Program
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Barriere Secondary Athletic Awards 2011 - 2012
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Pictured are a family of hogs that took to the water like seasoned swimmers when ground seepage created an unexpected waterway in their field at Exlou last week. A Flood Watch issued on the North Thompson River and tributaries the morning of June 19 was due to seeing its highest levels since 1999. The Flood Watch was downgraded to a High Streamflow Advisory by the BC River Forecast Centre the following morning. Although a number of properties along the river experienced field flooding and/or ground seepage, there were no reports of residences experiencing extensive damage from the high waters. However, a weather forecast for heavy rains over the weekend had residents concerned last Friday that the North Thompson might rise again by the beginning of this week. The Thompson Nicola Regional District encourages property owners in areas adjacent to the river to contact the 24 Hour Mosquito Advisory Line at 250-372-5700 if they have any concerns about mosquito breeding sites.
A biggest fish story with a picture to prove it Sheldon and Aaron Van Sickle were only 10 ounces apart with the weights of their winning rainbow trout caught during the June 16, 3rd Annual North Thompson Fish and Game Club’s Father’s Day Fishing Derby in the Barriere area. Sheldon’s trout weighed in at 4lb 15oz, and Aaron’s weighed 4lb 5oz. Find more results and photos about the Derby inside on page 12. Submitted photo: Corrina Booth
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