The Simpcw First Nation now has its unique practices, customs, laws, language and traditions integrated into a new child welfare agreement, Tcwesétmentem: Walking Together Agreement, the first of its kind in B.C.

The Brennan Creek Recreation Site on the west shore of Adams Lake remains closed to all users until further notice.

The Brennan Creek Recreation Site on the west shore of Adams Lake is closed to all users until further notice, due to large expanses of soil that have become heavily saturated with moisture.

Up to eight job seekers in the Barriere and Clearwater area, including members of the Simpc’w First Nation, will gain trail clearing, milling and carpentry skills, thanks to a new Job Creation Partnership project.

A recently completed $50,440 government-funded report on mountain biking in the Thompson Nichola Regional District is leading to significant investment from the Simpcw First Nation into the area’s tourism sector.

Local recreational trails in the Kamloops-North Thompson area are being cleared and cattle range fencing will be repaired by two local Aboriginal people who are getting work experience in forestry and agriculture.

Area residents will soon be able take their disputes related to minor bylaw infractions, like parking tickets and noise control, to an independent adjudicator working outside the traditional courtroom.