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Clinton news: Lots of Halloween happenings

Plus watch for the free flu shot clinic, coming to Clinton on November 3.

Bears can, and often will, get into unsecured garbage cans when looking for food.

Striking a balance

Check out 100 years of fashion at an exhibition on August 24, plus a warning to be bear aware as our ursine friends stock up for winter.

Bears can, and often will, get into unsecured garbage cans when looking for food.
THE CLINTON GRADUATING CLASS 2016: Ten students graduated from David Stoddart School last week. Pictured (l to r) are James Belin, Madelyn Johnston, Josh Kuzyk, Kailey Dube, Luke Painter, Jenny Caissie, Ross Painter, Emma Ive, and Russell Allison. In attendance for the grad ceremony but not in the photo by her request was Julia de Weerdt.

Striking a Balance

Ten students graduated from David Stoddart School in Clinton last week, and are ready to start the next stage of their lives.

THE CLINTON GRADUATING CLASS 2016: Ten students graduated from David Stoddart School last week. Pictured (l to r) are James Belin, Madelyn Johnston, Josh Kuzyk, Kailey Dube, Luke Painter, Jenny Caissie, Ross Painter, Emma Ive, and Russell Allison. In attendance for the grad ceremony but not in the photo by her request was Julia de Weerdt.
Dignitaries attending the 149th annual Clinton Ball.

Striking a Balance

More than 150 people kicked up their heels at the 149th annual Clinton Ball last weekend.

Dignitaries attending the 149th annual Clinton Ball.
Susan Swan (l) shows a bee box to some interested gardeners at Seedy Sunday.

Seedy Sunday a hit with gardeners

News from Clinton includes Seedy Sunday, an update on the fireworks fundraising, and more.

Susan Swan (l) shows a bee box to some interested gardeners at Seedy Sunday.
Clinton Councillor Diana Guerin (r) presents a Grant-in-Aid of $5,000 to South Cariboo Historical Museum Society President Andy May.

Clinton’s Seedy Sunday is calling all gardeners

Communities in Bloom-sponsored event gives gardeners a head start on the growing season.

Clinton Councillor Diana Guerin (r) presents a Grant-in-Aid of $5,000 to South Cariboo Historical Museum Society President Andy May.
Nurse Meghan Urquhart was wished farewell by many Clinton residents at a tea held on March 24.

Clinton bids farewell to nurse

Meghan Urquhart, the face of Clinton healthcare for several years, is moving on.

Nurse Meghan Urquhart was wished farewell by many Clinton residents at a tea held on March 24.

Farewll Tea for departing Clinton nurse

Susan Swan reports on a community send-off for the face of Clinton health care.

Attendees enjoy the Daffodil Tea (l), while firefighter Robin Fennell (above) points out a much younger version of himself.

Fire Department open house a great success

Susan Swan reports on the latest news from Clinton.

Attendees enjoy the Daffodil Tea (l), while firefighter Robin Fennell (above) points out a much younger version of himself.
Clinton’s federal All Candidates Forum filled the Clinton Memorial Hall with interested residents on Sept. 15. (l-r) Liberal Candidate Steve Powrie, Conservative Cathy McLeod, Green Party Matt Greenwood and NDP Bill Sundhu.

Clinton voters get election pitch from candidates

The four federal candidates for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo were in Clinton on Sept. 15.

Clinton’s federal All Candidates Forum filled the Clinton Memorial Hall with interested residents on Sept. 15. (l-r) Liberal Candidate Steve Powrie, Conservative Cathy McLeod, Green Party Matt Greenwood and NDP Bill Sundhu.
(back & middle l-r) Bill Hadden (100 Mile House), Mrs. Foster and MLA Eric Foster, Christopher Guerin, Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta, MP Cathy McLeod, TNRD Director Sally Watson, Ken (Sally Watson’s partner), and Cpl. Brandon Buliziuk. (front l-r) Gord (Cathy McLeod’s husband), S.D. 74 Board of Education chair Carmen Ranta, Ashcroft Coun. Doreen Lambert, MLA Jackie Tegart, Clinton councillors Diana Guerin and Susan Swan, Christine Rivett and Clinton Mayor Jim Rivett. (Missing from photo - Ashcroft Mayor Jack Jeyes and Clinton Coun. Wayne Marchant.

Dignitaries dressed to the nines for Clinton Ball

Camels and belly dancers add mystique to the 148th annual Clinton Ball.

(back & middle l-r) Bill Hadden (100 Mile House), Mrs. Foster and MLA Eric Foster, Christopher Guerin, Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta, MP Cathy McLeod, TNRD Director Sally Watson, Ken (Sally Watson’s partner), and Cpl. Brandon Buliziuk. (front l-r) Gord (Cathy McLeod’s husband), S.D. 74 Board of Education chair Carmen Ranta, Ashcroft Coun. Doreen Lambert, MLA Jackie Tegart, Clinton councillors Diana Guerin and Susan Swan, Christine Rivett and Clinton Mayor Jim Rivett. (Missing from photo - Ashcroft Mayor Jack Jeyes and Clinton Coun. Wayne Marchant.

Clinton loses power and water for Easter

An unexpected power outage on Easter turned off the municipal water supply as well.

Chief Michael Lebourdais and Mayor Jim Rivett sign the document in the Clinton Museum last week.

Clinton, Whispering Pines sign protocol

Village of Clinton and the Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band signed a Protocol Agreement on Nov. 21.

Chief Michael Lebourdais and Mayor Jim Rivett sign the document in the Clinton Museum last week.

Marmot troubles

Clinton Council implements firearms program to control marmots in Old Cemetery

Clinton Council Briefs

From the Aug. 10 meeting

ASTRONAUT AT CLINTON: US Astronaut Dr. Michael Gernhardt was on hand to sign autographs at the Marslife event on Kelly Lake. People quickly lined up to meet him and receive an autographed photo. A four-flight veteran, Dr. Gernhardt has logged over 43 days in space, including four spacewalks totalling 23 hours and 16 minutes.

Astronaut at Clinton

US Astronaut visits Clinton

ASTRONAUT AT CLINTON: US Astronaut Dr. Michael Gernhardt was on hand to sign autographs at the Marslife event on Kelly Lake. People quickly lined up to meet him and receive an autographed photo. A four-flight veteran, Dr. Gernhardt has logged over 43 days in space, including four spacewalks totalling 23 hours and 16 minutes.

Clinton Council Briefs

Notes from the regular council meeting of June 22.

Clinton Council Briefs

Highlights of the June 8 Clinton Council meeting

Clinton Council Briefs

From the March 9 Clinton Council meeting.

Clinton Council Briefs

For Feb. 9