THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015
Volume 41, Issue 50
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A woman moves one of her dogs out from an overturned Hummer on the Adams Lake Road where the single vehicle accident took place. The rollover happened around 3 p.m. Dec. 1 with road conditions less than ideal. A couple of good samaritans stopped to render assistance to the lady and her canine companions while a tow truck was called. No injuries were reported.
Liquor stores aim to sell marijuana ..... page 5
TV Players cancel Xmas plays
Submitted photo: Danny Parker
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Season’s warnings from the RCMP
Barriere Seasonal
EVENTS • Dec. 11, 5-8 pm Late Night Shopping • Dec. 11, 6 pm Tree Light Up at the Barriere Bandshell • Dec. 12, 10am -1 pm Breakfast With Santa at the Lions Hall, Everyone Welcome
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There were 157 places where drivers were stopped across B.C. during a Counterattack blitz the evening of Dec. 4. The RCMP’s collective efforts, with ICBC and Operation Red Nose, resulted in over 24,000 vehicles being checked and 116 impaired drivers removed from the province’s roadways. The blitz was highlighted throughout the night, as tweets told stories and showed images of vehicles being towed from police checks, across the province. Not only was alcohol impairment a significant concern but drug impaired drivers were also removed from the road. “These stats are a tragic reminder that some drivers are willing to put themselves and others at great risk; regardless of the consequences,” says Cpl. Ronda McEwen, spokesperson for BC RCMP Traffic Services. “B.C. has some of the toughest impaired driving laws in Canada and police are dedicated to enforcing these laws; not only during December, but all year long and we need our communities to support our efforts,” said Superintendent Derek Cooke, Officer in Charge of BC RCMP Traffic Services, “When you plan your festivities, plan your safe ride home too. Friends, colleagues and loved ones need to hold each other accountable and we encourage road users to call 911 when they suspect an impaired driver. Collectively, we can save lives this holiday season and make B.C. roads the safest in Canada,” Police also remind motorists to keep all emergency and support crews safe by slowing down and moving over when they see flashing red, blue or yellow lights.
BSS Xmas tree sale
STAR/JOURNAL photo: Elli Kohnert
Members of the Barriere Secondary senior boys basketball team were out selling Christmas trees at the IDA parking lot last Sunday. They’ll be back on Dec. 13 and 20 to sell more trees, all part of fundraising for the team. Pictrured are (l-r) Tristan Holt, Tristan Brackman, Owen Hawkings and Jacob Peterson.
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New Years Eve Bullarama
An annual fundraiser for the North Thompson Agriplex & The Farm Kids Scholarship Fund December 31, 2015 at the North Thompson Agriplex, Barriere, B.C. Bullarama & New Year’s Party (19+): $50 • Bullarama only: $30 • 12 & under (Bullarama only): Free Doors open at 6pm • Bullarama 7pm •New Year’s Eve Dance to follow Tickets available at: The Star/Journal, Barriere Country Feeds, or the Horse Barn (Kamloops) For online tickets go to: http://www.eventbrite.ca and type in: New Years Eve Bullriding