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North Thompson Spartans rugby team having successful season

Barriere and Clearwater Secondary jointly sponsored successful senior and junior rugby teams

The outlined area on the map represents a preliminary area to be included in a proposed new official community plan for the North Thompson Valley and includes the valley’s most populated areas. Actual boundaries would be determined through the review process.

TNRD looks at plan for whole North Thompson

Beginning a consultation process for a new official community plan (OCP) for the North Thompson Valley

The outlined area on the map represents a preliminary area to be included in a proposed new official community plan for the North Thompson Valley and includes the valley’s most populated areas. Actual boundaries would be determined through the review process.
Employees and senior staff line up to hold the Polar Cup during a lunch held at Canfor-Vavenby on March 8 to celebrate raising the most money per capita for United Way for the second year in a row. Pictured are (back, l-r) Dave Ramsay, Kalin Ulrich, Kathy Coburn, Matt Franks, Luke Drapeau, Stephen Mackie, Kevin Horsnell, Andy Becker, John Stone, Bob Montague, Andreas Kammenos, Russ Martin, Amanda Charette, (hiding right behind her is Paul Frediani), Ken Lloyd, Lee Thorpe, Andrew Lavigne, Steve Planeta, (front) holding trophy – Duncan Smith, Regional HR Manager, Frances Johnson – Vavenby employee and member of United Way committee, Sam Braaten, and John Gerber.

Vavenby mill wins Polar Cup again

The employees at Canfor’s Vavenby sawmill are big supporters of their local United Way

Employees and senior staff line up to hold the Polar Cup during a lunch held at Canfor-Vavenby on March 8 to celebrate raising the most money per capita for United Way for the second year in a row. Pictured are (back, l-r) Dave Ramsay, Kalin Ulrich, Kathy Coburn, Matt Franks, Luke Drapeau, Stephen Mackie, Kevin Horsnell, Andy Becker, John Stone, Bob Montague, Andreas Kammenos, Russ Martin, Amanda Charette, (hiding right behind her is Paul Frediani), Ken Lloyd, Lee Thorpe, Andrew Lavigne, Steve Planeta, (front) holding trophy – Duncan Smith, Regional HR Manager, Frances Johnson – Vavenby employee and member of United Way committee, Sam Braaten, and John Gerber.

Business Expo coming in May to Clearwater

Guest speakers; offering provocative thinking, innovative business ideas, and workable solutions

Lois and Bill Van Damme enjoy coffee at the new Tim Hortons restaurant in Clearwater shortly after it opened on Sunday morning, Jan. 22. The new business is associated with Tim Hortons franchises in Edson, Hinton and Jasper, as well as a mini-outlet under construction in Valemount

Tim Hortons opens in Clearwater, B.C.

The new Tim Hortons restaurant opened on Sunday morning, Jan. 22

Lois and Bill Van Damme enjoy coffee at the new Tim Hortons restaurant in Clearwater shortly after it opened on Sunday morning, Jan. 22. The new business is associated with Tim Hortons franchises in Edson, Hinton and Jasper, as well as a mini-outlet under construction in Valemount
A photo taken by a truck driver shows what happened when another truck driver was unable to control his rig due to black ice on the parking lot at the Wire Cache rest area south of Avola last week. The Western Star being carrying was reportedly straight from the factory in Portland, Oregon. According to DriveBC, the restroom is closed until further notice.

RCMP Report: The week of crashing

Between Jan. 15 and Jan. 21, Clearwater RCMP responded to numerous motor vehicle collisions

A photo taken by a truck driver shows what happened when another truck driver was unable to control his rig due to black ice on the parking lot at the Wire Cache rest area south of Avola last week. The Western Star being carrying was reportedly straight from the factory in Portland, Oregon. According to DriveBC, the restroom is closed until further notice.
Thompson-Nicola Regional District is seeking public input on proposed zoning changes for hobby farms, says Carol Schaffer, TNRD director for Area A (Wells Gray Country).

Schaffer clarifies hobby farm changes process

No zoning bylaw amendments have been made regarding livestock, no bylaw readings have commenced

Thompson-Nicola Regional District is seeking public input on proposed zoning changes for hobby farms, says Carol Schaffer, TNRD director for Area A (Wells Gray Country).
Police believe that Barry David Smith, 43, who walked away from a prison work crew last September, is hiding out in the Clearwater / Blackpool area.

Wanted man believed to be in Clearwater area

Police believe that Barry David Smith, 43, is hiding out in the Clearwater / Blackpool area

Police believe that Barry David Smith, 43, who walked away from a prison work crew last September, is hiding out in the Clearwater / Blackpool area.

No more parking for snowmobilers at Finn Creek

Finn Creek commercial vehicle chain up pull-outs by Highway 5 will be policed this year

Public input sought on rural education

The provincial government is seeking public input on rural education

MLA Terry Lake announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election to represent the Kamloops-North Thompson riding.

Terry Lake to step down as MLA

Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake announced today he will not be seeking re-election in 2017

MLA Terry Lake announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election to represent the Kamloops-North Thompson riding.

“Revival” Regatta on Sept. 10 in Clearwater

Clearwater Canoe Regatta (“The Revival”) will be held at Dutch Lake Beach on Saturday, Sept. 10

Clearwater & District Minor Hockey Association

Clearwater hockey school registration

Clearwater Hockey School will return to the North Thompson Sportsplex Aug. 27 to Sept. 1.

Clearwater & District Minor Hockey Association
Jara Jules carries a Simpcw flag as she leads close to 80 members and supporters of Simpcw First Nation on a short symbolic walk to the Tete Jaune Cache community hall on Saturday morning, Aug. 13. The event was held to mark the 100th anniversary of the forced removal of between 60 and 70 band members to Chu Chua. Many of those taking part in the event were descended from those removed, including Jules.

Simpcw marks 100th anniversary of forced march from Tete Jaune Cache to Chua Chua

Over 70 people gathered to mark the anniversary of an historic event

Jara Jules carries a Simpcw flag as she leads close to 80 members and supporters of Simpcw First Nation on a short symbolic walk to the Tete Jaune Cache community hall on Saturday morning, Aug. 13. The event was held to mark the 100th anniversary of the forced removal of between 60 and 70 band members to Chu Chua. Many of those taking part in the event were descended from those removed, including Jules.
Chris Smith of Barriere tries to take the ball past several opponents as the North Thompson Spartan seniors take on Sahali at Clearwater Secondary School on April 19. The junior Spartans also played Sahali that day. Both North Thompson teams won shutout wins by wide margins and then went on to take part in RugbyFest in Kamloops last weekend.

Spartans show style at RugbyFest

North Thompson Spartans junior and senior rugby teams continue to have strong start to their seasons

Chris Smith of Barriere tries to take the ball past several opponents as the North Thompson Spartan seniors take on Sahali at Clearwater Secondary School on April 19. The junior Spartans also played Sahali that day. Both North Thompson teams won shutout wins by wide margins and then went on to take part in RugbyFest in Kamloops last weekend.
North Thompson Spartans have started the season with two shut-outs.

North Thompson Spartans start the season with two shut-outs

Both the junior and senior teams of the North Thompson Spartans have had strong starts to their seasons

North Thompson Spartans have started the season with two shut-outs.

Two snowmobilers killed in avalanche near Blue River

Five other snowmobilers were able to avoid the avalanche

RCMP Sgt. Kevin Podbisky (l) welcomes Sam Jingfors of Safer Schools Together to a workshop for parents on digital media at Clearwater Secondary School on Feb. 15.

Social media expert helps parents negotiate digital divide

Don’t be in a big rush to buy your child a cellphone

RCMP Sgt. Kevin Podbisky (l) welcomes Sam Jingfors of Safer Schools Together to a workshop for parents on digital media at Clearwater Secondary School on Feb. 15.
Penny Harper practices snowplowing while Sue Ward and Yevonne Cline watch. Six ladies took part in a program put on by Wells Gray Outdoor Club last weekend to teach basic cross-country skiing skills to women. Broads on Boards instructor was Charlotte Smith.

Broads on Boards teaches skiing skills

Program put on by Wells Gray Outdoor Club to teach basic cross-country skiing skills to women

Penny Harper practices snowplowing while Sue Ward and Yevonne Cline watch. Six ladies took part in a program put on by Wells Gray Outdoor Club last weekend to teach basic cross-country skiing skills to women. Broads on Boards instructor was Charlotte Smith.

Jan. 5 start to inquiry into sex-assault charges against former hockey coach

Offence are alleged to have taken place in Clearwater, B.C., in the 1980s