Clearwater Times

Sparks and Young Lake wildfires have merged, BC Wildfire Service

The wildfires have merged on the north end of the Sparks Lake wildfire.

  • Aug 9, 2021

EDITORIAL: Billionaires not on same planet

Carrying tourists into space doesn't seem too important now

  • Aug 7, 2021

Clearwater Times reader survey offers up $5,000 prize

Survey questions will help gauge shopping patterns of readers over the next year

  • Aug 5, 2021

Charge laid against Chase woman following shooting at Kamloops hotel last fall

The shooting shut down roads and placed schools under a hold and secure.

  • Jul 29, 2021

District of Clearwater to invest in emergency alert software

The District of Clearwater council agreed to proceed with a grant application to complete the Wells Gray Inn to Highway 5 roundabout multi-use pathway under the BC Active Transportation Grant Program.

  • Jul 29, 2021

Proposed development would add needed housing in Clearwater

The subdivision is planned for a parcel of land located on Park Drive.

  • Jul 29, 2021

Sparks Lake wildfire is now over 65,000 hectares

Most of the wildfire's activity is happening on the northern flank.

  • Jul 29, 2021

UPDATE: Evacuation order downgraded near Momich wildfire

The notices are for properties in Electoral Area "O".

  • Jul 28, 2021

OUR VIEW: Where have all the workers gone?

High unemployment coupled with high job vacancy rates requires innovative solutions

  • Jul 26, 2021

UPDATE: Kamloops Fire Centre provides update on Sparks Lake wildfire

The wildfire is estimated to be 56,211 hectares in size.

  • Jul 26, 2021

Ranch Musings: Drought and the perilous bounty

Anyone running over fields can see where the soil containing adequate organic matter greens up

  • Jul 25, 2021

Interior Health mobile clinic will be in Clearwater end of July

No appointment is necessary for the upcoming clinic.

  • Jul 23, 2021

EDITORIAL: Extreme weather events are here to stay

It will take planning and management to cope in the coming years

  • Jul 22, 2021

UPDATE: Motor vehicle incident reported near McDonald Summit on Highway 24

Emergency crews were called to the scene after a truck and its sole occupant went off the road.

  • Jul 22, 2021

Evacuation Order issued for residences near Big Bar due to McKay wildfire

There are five properties under the order, released July 21.

  • Jul 21, 2021

More evacuation orders due to Young Lake wildfire

There are 103 properties under the order, released July 21.

  • Jul 21, 2021

More evacuation orders from TNRD due to Sparks Lake wildfire

Properties in the Bonparte Provincial Park area are under an order to evacuate

  • Jul 21, 2021

Evacuation Order issued for residences near Westwold due to White Rock Lake wildfire

There are 28 properties under the order, released July 19.

  • Jul 19, 2021

More evacuation orders for Sparks Lake wildfire near Kamloops

TNRD properties in Electoral Areas "E" (Bonaparte Plateau) and "J" (Copper Desert Country) to evacuate

  • Jul 19, 2021