THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013
Vol. 39, Issue 17
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Residents of Squam Bay recently decided that a yard sale would be a great way to do some spring cleaning around their homes. As a result, on Saturday, Apr. 20, a number of tables were set up on the grass at the Squam Bay Hall, much to the delight and curiosity of two area youngsters. Pictured are (l - r) Isabelle Maddocks-Puetz and Gavin Van Sickle checking out some of the for sale items for sale.
B.C. NDP candidate Kathy Kendall door knocks in Barriere ..... page 6
Free Dump Day coming May 11
STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
Hazardous waste included
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Barriere going to referendum
Meet The Candidates for
16.6 per cent of eligible voters choose referendum for borrowing $1.2 million to facilitate water main upgrade
the Kamloops-North Thompson riding at the upcoming All Candidates Forum to be held in Barriere, on May 3, 7 p.m. at the Fall Fair Hall on Barriere Lakes Road. It is hosted by the Star/Journal.
By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal
April 27 & 28 2013 9am to 5pm Daily Barriere, BC
Please Join Us at the:
Find the Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show Program & Schedule of Events inside this issue. Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show On April 27 and 28, 2013, the community of Barriere and the North Thompson Fall Fair Facility,
including the brand new North Thompson Agriplex, will be hosting its first annual Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show.
The event will presented in an upbeat, high-energy environment, which will showcase the benefits of
living in rural BC, and the many varied opportunities that can be found here.
The Expo will feature well known and respected speakers, demonstrations, workshops, interactive kids
areas, and even a baby sitting service. It will also feature the annual Barriere Celebration of Art as a part of its venue.
The Trade Show is open to both local and out of town vendors, and we would like to invite you to join
us in a presentation worthy of the great lifestyle we enjoy in rural communities. Booths are available to businesses and non-profits. Please turn the page and find out why this is a great opportunity to present your business or association to the public.
For More Information or to Reserve Your Trade Show Booth Space contact:
Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023 • email: ruralexpobarriere@gmail.com • www.ruralexpobarriere.com
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It’s official, Barriere will be holding a referendum on the question of borrowing $1.2 million dollars to upgrade the water main on Barriere Town Road. At the April 22, District of Barriere Council meeting, staff reported that as of 4 p.m., April 22, 2013, a determination of the results of the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) was certified by the Corporate Officer. The AAP had been initiated to determine whether more than 10 percent of eligible voters wanted the required ‘assent of the electors’, for borrowing up to $1.2 million to facilitate a water main upgrade on Barriere Town Road, to be decided by referendum. Of the 1377 eligible voters in the water service area, 229 elector response forms were received, which works out to 16.6 percent, well over the required 10 percent. Council members passed a motion that the referendum process be started immediately. Now that the referendum process has started, the District will have 80 days in which to carry out the referendum. To meet legislated require-
ments for Other Voting, the earliest possible date that general voting can be held would be Saturday, May 25, with a mandatory advance voting opportunity being held 10 days prior on Wednesday, May 15. Council members passed a vote that these be the dates for the voting. Council members also passed a vote that the wording of the referendum question be as follows: “Are you in favour of the District of Barriere Council adopting Bylaw No. 102, a bylaw to authorize the borrowing of up to One Million, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) for the proposed water main upgrade on Barriere Town Road?” When a bylaw is involved, either a copy of the full bylaw or a synopsis of the bylaw must be included in the formal notice. Council must approve the use of a synopsis instead of the full bylaw. Council members passed a motion to use a synopsis of the bylaw. Part of the process will involve the appointment of Election Officers, as per Section 41 of the Local Government Act. A Chief Election Officer and a Deputy Chief Election Officer must be appointed. Council passed a motion that Colleen Hannigan, CAO, who has signifi-
cant experience working municipal elections, and has taken the election training provided by the Local Government Management Association (LGMA), be appointed Chief Election Officer, and that Tasha Buchanan,Administrative Assistant, who has also take the LGMA Election training, be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer. The schedule of the process is as follows: May 2 and 9 - required notice for voting and request for applications for scrutineers in two consecutive weeks of the local newspaper (the Star/Journal) May 3-10 - applications for scrutineers received May 15, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - advance voting May 25, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - general voting May 27-29 - declaration of results June 3 - application for judicial recount or adoption of borrowing bylaw if no judicial recount required June 7 - judicial recount (if required) and adoption of borrowing bylaw July 3 - quashing period for bylaw (if no recount) July 8 - quashing period for bylaw (if recount done) July 18 - deadline for fall borrowing request to TNRD
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