THURSDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2015 PM0040030872
Volume 41, Issue 49
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Simpcw and Barriere move into final draft regarding mutual aid fire protection
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In June of 2014, the District of Barriere council reviewed the Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection that had been entered into between Simpcw First Nation (North Thompson Indian Band) and the Thompson Nicola Regional District. The term of the agreement had expired. Before entertaining a new agreement in 2014, district staff were directed to enter into discussions with Simpcw to determine what a new agreement might look like. On Nov. 12, 2015, now that new elected officials are in place for each party, the fire chiefs and the senior administrators, as well as two members of the Simpcw Fire Department, met in Chu Chua to compare notes on current capacity and resources for responding to fires in each other’s jurisdictions.
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Breakfast With Santa Sat., Dec. 12, 10am - 1 pm, at the Barriere Lions Hall. Crafts for kids, photos with Santa ($3), entertainment. Breakfast by donation. All proceeds go to Barriere Food Bank.
The discussion included: number of volunteers, existing equipment, insurance requirements, fire protection areas and levels of training, particularly in light of the minimum training standards set out in the new BC Fire Service Playbook. As a result of these talks it was agreed by those in attendance that both departments were at a place where they could offer support to one another on an as needed basis. As an outcome of the meeting, a draft agreement was to be prepared for presentation to each of the Simpcw and Barriere councils for review and approval. If both councils are in agreement the final draft will be legally vetted prior to signing. The District of Barriere council has agreed to enter into this new agreement.
Christmas shopping underway
Sponsored by SB6, Interior Savings, Lions Club, and the community.
STAR/JOURNAL photo: Elli Kohnert
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New ‘crash’ cart for local Health Centre
Everyone is Welcome!
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A busy day at the Annual Craft Fair at the Barriere Seniors Hall, Nov. 28.
This new ‘Resuscitation Cart’ was recently purchased by the Barriere Health Centre with funds donated from community members and other supporters. Health Centre staff say, “We would like to sincerely thank all those individuals who have made this purchase possible.” Pictured with the new cart are (l-r) RN Linda Ransome and Nursing Administrator Dorothy Crandell.
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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