Keith McNeill

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Fern Ryley receives a certificate for 25 years of service with BC Ambulance Service in Blue River and Clearwater from Clearwater mayor John Harwood.

PHOTO: Outstanding community service

Fern Ryley recognized for 25 years with BC Ambulance Service in Blue River and Clearwater

Fern Ryley receives a certificate for 25 years of service with BC Ambulance Service in Blue River and Clearwater from Clearwater mayor John Harwood.
Dave Simms puts some wax onto Rosie Graffunder’s skis as the Rabbits cross-country ski school gets underway at Candle Creek Trails on Sunday. The Rabbits classes are held every Sunday for eight weeks, 2 – 3 p.m.

PHOTOS: Rabbits learn to cross-country ski

Eight weeks of lessons begin at Candle Creek trails

Dave Simms puts some wax onto Rosie Graffunder’s skis as the Rabbits cross-country ski school gets underway at Candle Creek Trails on Sunday. The Rabbits classes are held every Sunday for eight weeks, 2 – 3 p.m.
Samantha Leins grasps the cable on the handlebar tow as it pulls her up the bunny hill at Clearwater ski hill on Sunday. The ski hill opened for the season the day before, on Jan. 6, and was busy both Saturday and Sunday.All photos by Keith McNeill

PHOTOS: Ski hill opens

Clearwater ski hill opens for the season on Jan. 6

Samantha Leins grasps the cable on the handlebar tow as it pulls her up the bunny hill at Clearwater ski hill on Sunday. The ski hill opened for the season the day before, on Jan. 6, and was busy both Saturday and Sunday.All photos by Keith McNeill
Smoke billows out of a residence in Thompson Crossing manufactured housing park in Blackpool in January as firefighters assess the scene. One complication was ammunition stored in the trailer going off.

Year in Review: January – April, 2017

Summary of stories from last year's back issues of the Times

Smoke billows out of a residence in Thompson Crossing manufactured housing park in Blackpool in January as firefighters assess the scene. One complication was ammunition stored in the trailer going off.
Onlookers watch from the parking lot at Jim's Market in Little Fort as smoke billows up from a fire northeast of the community near Joseph Creek.

Year in Review: May – August, 2017

A lightning storm on July 7 caused major fires to break out around Little Fort

Onlookers watch from the parking lot at Jim's Market in Little Fort as smoke billows up from a fire northeast of the community near Joseph Creek.
Brian Burgess demonstrates the basics of pickleball during a workshop held Sunday afternoon, Jan. 7, in the gym at Dutch Lake Community Centre. The sport combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is played with two, three or four players over a low net. Drop-in sessions are being held Thursdays, 1 – 2 p.m. at DLCC.

PHOTO: How to play pickleball

Sessions will be held at DLCC on Thursdays, 12:30 - 2 p.m. until Mar. 15

Brian Burgess demonstrates the basics of pickleball during a workshop held Sunday afternoon, Jan. 7, in the gym at Dutch Lake Community Centre. The sport combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is played with two, three or four players over a low net. Drop-in sessions are being held Thursdays, 1 – 2 p.m. at DLCC.
Upper Clearwater resident Petrina Gregson plays the cello during a recital put on by nine cellists before the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra's Christmas concert at Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops on Dec. 16. Gregson and her huband, Sandy Crane, are the principal organizers of the Clearwater Strings Band.

PHOTO: Pre-concert recital

Upper Clearwater musician joins other cellists for recital at Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops

Upper Clearwater resident Petrina Gregson plays the cello during a recital put on by nine cellists before the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra's Christmas concert at Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops on Dec. 16. Gregson and her huband, Sandy Crane, are the principal organizers of the Clearwater Strings Band.
A snowblower working for Borrow Enterprises clears the sidewalk around the Highway 5 roundabout following a recent snowfall. Argo clears the roundabout itself. District of Clearwater recently added clearing the new multi-use path from the roundabout to the hospital to Borrow's road maintenance contract.

PHOTO: Snowblower at work

A snowblower working for Borrow Enterprises clears the sidewalk at the roundabout

A snowblower working for Borrow Enterprises clears the sidewalk around the Highway 5 roundabout following a recent snowfall. Argo clears the roundabout itself. District of Clearwater recently added clearing the new multi-use path from the roundabout to the hospital to Borrow's road maintenance contract.
Look at the camera, says Kelly Sedgwick as he and his son, Corbin Sedgwick pose for a photograph during a community New Years party held at Upper Clearwater Hall. About two dozen people attended the event.

PHOTOS: Happy New Year in Upper Clearwater!

People celebrate the arrival of 2018 Upper Clearwater Hall

Look at the camera, says Kelly Sedgwick as he and his son, Corbin Sedgwick pose for a photograph during a community New Years party held at Upper Clearwater Hall. About two dozen people attended the event.
Map shows the location of proposed heli-ski areas under Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing’s Eight Peaks plan as well as nearby snowmobiling areas. The inset map shows the extent of Wiegele’s tenure, which stretches from near Avola to north of Albreda. It is the largest single heli-ski tenure in the province although considerably smaller than the combined tenures held by Canadian Mountain Holidays.

Threats mar Eight Peaks discussion

A few posts on social media do not represent the views of most snowmobilers, says BRPP president

Map shows the location of proposed heli-ski areas under Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing’s Eight Peaks plan as well as nearby snowmobiling areas. The inset map shows the extent of Wiegele’s tenure, which stretches from near Avola to north of Albreda. It is the largest single heli-ski tenure in the province although considerably smaller than the combined tenures held by Canadian Mountain Holidays.
Cooler heads needed in Eight Peaks controversy

Cooler heads needed in Eight Peaks controversy

North Thompson Valley residents have a tradition of working together to solve common problems

Cooler heads needed in Eight Peaks controversy
A posting by a snowmobiler on social media reads, “Let’s break his legs. Lol,” and refers to Blue River heli-ski operator Mike Wiegele. A reply by another snowmobiler reads, “I haven’t seen a lynch mob in a while….” The names have been blanked out.

Threats mar Eight Peaks discussion

A few posts on social media do not represent the views of most snowmobilers, says BRPP president

A posting by a snowmobiler on social media reads, “Let’s break his legs. Lol,” and refers to Blue River heli-ski operator Mike Wiegele. A reply by another snowmobiler reads, “I haven’t seen a lynch mob in a while….” The names have been blanked out.
Funding from the provincial government will help pay for a new biomass wood-chip fuelled heating system for the North Thompson Sportsplex.

Sportsplex to get biomass heater

System will use wood chips for fuel and could supply heat to nearby buildings

Funding from the provincial government will help pay for a new biomass wood-chip fuelled heating system for the North Thompson Sportsplex.
Bright lights shine out from the Clearwater ski hill chalet, welcoming people to a free community dinner held Christmas Eve.

PHOTOS: Clearwater enjoys Xmas dinner together

Free community dinner held Christmas Eve attracts over 140 participants

Bright lights shine out from the Clearwater ski hill chalet, welcoming people to a free community dinner held Christmas Eve.
Members of the Voices United community choir sing during their annual Christmas cantata on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 16. A large crowd turned out for the concert, which was titled, “Go Sing it on the Mountain” and held this year in Dutch Lake Community Centre. Admission was by cash donation with all proceeds going to the recreation program at Forest View Place (the extended care wing of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital).Photo by Keith McNeill

PHOTO: Go Sing it on the Mountain!

Members of the Voices United community choir sing during their annual Christmas cantata

Members of the Voices United community choir sing during their annual Christmas cantata on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 16. A large crowd turned out for the concert, which was titled, “Go Sing it on the Mountain” and held this year in Dutch Lake Community Centre. Admission was by cash donation with all proceeds going to the recreation program at Forest View Place (the extended care wing of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital).Photo by Keith McNeill
Youngsters laugh during the grand finale of their act during the Christmas show at Raft River Elementary School on Thursday, Dec. 21. Pictured are (l-r) Eli Priede (in the very back), Jayne Cole, Kylie Fischer, Hailey Irvine, Brooklyn Brockerville, Rylan Stelter, Madison Clark, Bailey Murray, Kiah Phillips, Sage Barstow, and Troy Venne (in the very back).

PHOTOS: Cuteness overload!

Students at Raft River Elementary put on their annual Christmas show

Youngsters laugh during the grand finale of their act during the Christmas show at Raft River Elementary School on Thursday, Dec. 21. Pictured are (l-r) Eli Priede (in the very back), Jayne Cole, Kylie Fischer, Hailey Irvine, Brooklyn Brockerville, Rylan Stelter, Madison Clark, Bailey Murray, Kiah Phillips, Sage Barstow, and Troy Venne (in the very back).
Clearwater Midget Rep player John Meyer goes around two Salmon Arm players during a game at the Sportsplex on Saturday, Dec. 16. The Midget Reps will host a tournament on Jan. 12 – 13. Clearwater’s Midget Rec team will host tourneys on Jan. 5 – 7 and Feb. 9 – 11.Photo by Keith Mcneill

Midget Reps take on Salmon Arm

Ice Hawks host at the Sportsplex

Clearwater Midget Rep player John Meyer goes around two Salmon Arm players during a game at the Sportsplex on Saturday, Dec. 16. The Midget Reps will host a tournament on Jan. 12 – 13. Clearwater’s Midget Rec team will host tourneys on Jan. 5 – 7 and Feb. 9 – 11.Photo by Keith Mcneill
Wells Gray Park not included in World Heritage list

Wells Gray Park not included in World Heritage list

Canada lists eight new nominated areas - but not Wells Gray Park

Wells Gray Park not included in World Heritage list
Smoke rises from an underground house or keekwillie during a Coho Day tour of the Dunn Creek salmon hatchery operated by Simpcw First Nation in 2015. The proposed cultural education centre would be nearby.Times file photo

Simpcw plan cultural centre at Dunn Lake

Facility's target audience would include School District 73 and local residents

Smoke rises from an underground house or keekwillie during a Coho Day tour of the Dunn Creek salmon hatchery operated by Simpcw First Nation in 2015. The proposed cultural education centre would be nearby.Times file photo
Winners of Christmas story contest announced

Winners of Christmas story contest announced

Reid Muddiman wins grades 4 - 7 category; Kai McFayden is number one in K - 3

Winners of Christmas story contest announced