Former Barriere fire chief expected to plead guilty to child porn charges

Feb 20, 2017 | 2:30 PM

KAMLOOPS — A man charged with importing or distributing child pornography and possession of child pornography is expected to plead guilty.

Al Kirkwood is the former fire chief of Barriere, and he was also publisher of the North Thompson Star Journal and the Clearwater Times. 

His lawyer was in court today, and following that appearance, a date of May 8th has been set for an intended guilty plea.