Winter weather can be a welcome event or perhaps a

bit of a season that shocks the senses. The reality is

that while our winter recreation thrives with a winter

snowfall, it does cause a portion of our community

some challenges when it comes to snow removal.

What we need are Snow Angels! What if we all looked

out for neighbours in need after a snowfall? Take a

peek and check who could do with a helping hand.

Clear a driveway or maybe shovel some steps. We

also need neighbours to lean in and help take some

time to clear driveways once the plow have passed by. Those who have life

limitations could do with a kind gesture and the efforts of a "Snow Angel".

Are you interested in being a Snow Angel? Take up the challenge and keep a

look out for your neighbours OR if you would like to help in a more focused

manner, give the District of Clearwater a quick call and provide your contact

details and if the office receives an SOS from someone in snow peril, we'll provide a list of people keen to put

some muscle behind a shovel. This is an informal program meant only to connect neighbours with those in need

whether it be seniors, those with disabilities or just someone who could use an extra set of helping hands.

WHEN DID YOU SEE A SNOW ANGEL? Has someone helped you fend of the snowfall flurries? Say "thanks" by

nominating them as a Snow Angel with the District of Clearwater. Your nominations will receive your Snow Angel

recognized by the Mayor. Our community is better and stronger thanks to those who watch out for others.

JANUARY ANGELS! A hearty round of thanks to Bob Behan and Gerry Bennewith! Thank you for your kindness -

you have been nominated as January Snow Angels.

Newsletter

JANUARY 2013

Volume 2, Issue 1

Community Update

District of Clearwater

Clearwater Eco Depot

New Eco-Depot Opening January 29, 2013. Look out for details in the mail.

As part of the TNRD’s ongoing efforts to work towards more eco-friendly ways of solid-waste

management, Eco-depots are an improved way for residents to manage their solid waste. A

one-stop drop for all waste and recyclable materials, and facilities allows residents to

separate recyclables and reusable materials before disposing of the residual in a fully

enclosed disposal building, all at the same facility. Eco-depots also employ weight-based

strategy, which will be based on $60 per tonne disposal fee for garbage, with a minimum set

at $1. This replaces a volume based system that was used at landfills. Residents will also be

able to continue recycling select materials at no cost.

The Clearwater Eco-Depot is at 100 Mile Forest Service Road (the former Camp 2 Mill Site)

Opening Hours: from 8am-4pm

Winter: Tuesday to Saturday Summer: Tuesday to Sunday For information call 1.877.377.8673 Email: recyclenow@tnrd or visit tnrd.ca

Love Where you Live:

T-Shirts - $15 each

Available for purchase

from the District office

District Services:

Bylaw Enforcement

Cemetery/Columbarium

Development Services

Economic Development

& Tourism promotion

Fire Protection

ICBC/Motor Vehicle

Appointed Agent

North Thompson

Sportsplex

Parks and Recreation

Public Works

(Water/Sewer)

Street Lighting

Transit Service

Key Council Meetings Resolutions

Res#12-246

That Council approves the extension of the Community

Recreation / Healthy Living Program to December 31st, 2013

with a total allocation of $15,000 for programming in 2013 and

that any 2012 surplus funds be carried over to the 2013 Healthy

Living budget CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Res#12-250

That the Joint Services Advisory Committee recommends to

Council to approve the extension of the Sports Coordinator

program to December 31st, 2013, with a total allocation of

$21,000 to the 2013 Community Parks and Recreation budget,

which is to include the 2012 Sports program surplus and a

$2,000 contribution from the Wells Gray Country Services

Committee.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Res#13-013

That Bylaw No. 93, 2012 cited as ―District of Clearwater Official

Community Plan Bylaw No. 93, 2012‖ be read a second time

as amended and taken to Public Hearing in conjunction with

a Regular Council meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Res#13-015

That Southwest ¼ of District Lot 1680 KDYD, except Plan

KAP55046, Clearwater-100 Mile Forest Service Road, Kevin and

Donna Haworth, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 94, 2012, A

bylaw to amend ―District of Clearwater Bylaw No. 0940‖, be

introduced and read a second time and be taken to a Public

Hearing in conjunction with a Regular Council meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

District of Clearwater Meeting Date Changes:

Infrastructure Meeting scheduled for 5 Feb

will now be held on 22 Jan

Economic Development Meeting

scheduled for 22 Jan will now be held on 5 Feb

Sports Tournament Program

What has our Sports Coordinator been up to? Find out

below and join in the fun:

Love Where you Live Curling Bonspiel: Jan 25 & 26. Enter

a team from your business or group into a fun filled

weekend of curling.

Novice Hockey Tournament: Jan 26 & 27. The

up and coming starts will entertain and excite

the crowd. Raffle table, 50/50, great food.

Disney at the Rink: Feb 1

Midget Recreation Hockey Tournament: Feb 1,

2 & 3. Fast paced, action packed hockey! Raffle table,

50/50, great food.

Pre-Novice Fun Day: Feb 16

Blackhawks Oldtimers Hockey Tournament: Feb 22, 23, 24

Ladies Curling Bonspiel: Feb 22, 23 & 24

Adult Snow-Pitch Tournament: Mar1,2 & 3

Figure Skating Carnival : Mar 8

Midget Rep Hockey Tournament: Mar 9 & 10

Mens Cabin Fever Hockey Tournament: Mar 22, 23 & 24

For further info, contact: Melody Romeo – 250-674-8009

Junior Council will be working with the District of Clearwater to

raise awareness for Drinking Water Week in May 2013.

F o r m o r e d e t a i l s v i s i t :

www.dr inkingwaterweek.org/

events/drinking-water-week-2013

Current Junior Council members:

Robert Wallington, President Karly Christian, Vice President Nathan Harwood, Secretary Loxly Muir, Activities Megan Sim, Public Relations Aiden Sim, Treasurer

Junior Council

OCP Update

A public hearing on the adoption of the OCP will be had prior

to the Regular Council meeting on Feb 5, 2013

VOLUNTEERS THAT MATTER! Quick Shout Outs to those that make the extra mile! We want

to hear from YOU - who is making a difference to our

community?

Shout Outs for January: Marie and Geoff Giesbrecht - Big

thanks for the huge amount of time you have extended

coaching kids! We're not sure where you find the time to

coach our kids basketball AND hockey! Your time and energy

are deeply appreciated!

Big, big thanks to all the volunteers that make winter recreation

awesome!

Raise a cheer for the crews at the Clearwater Ski Hill and the

gang that grooms for the Outdoors Club. Special thanks to our

unsung heroes including Blackwell Park Operations for

grooming North Thompson Park, our Wells Gray Park Groomers

and the Snodrifters - we're watching and we're so grateful for

all that you do! We can't forget the many coaches, managers

and parents that give up their time for hockey, skating and all

the other youth sports in town. We Love Where We Live but we

really Love our Volunteers!

Are we on the same Page?

Council recently engaged in a Strategic Planning

Session with staff to look at the short and long term view and

moving forward with strategic topics for District priorities and

understanding the capacity versus expectations.

Watch this space and the District Website for further

information.

The last Strategic Planning session undertaken was in 2008 with

the vast majority of the priorities being met or in process.

What has come of the Regional Economic Pilot Project? Early in November the government announced the Bridges II Project: Creating More Regional Economic Value from

Regional Forests.

Bridges II is a continuation and enhancement program which is aimed at connecting suppliers and tenure holders to

value added opportunities.

To further the dialogue in the Forestry sectoron January 19, 2013 the Healthy Communities/ Healthy Forests Committee

held a Community Dialogue Session to further develop actions that will be forwarded to the Provincial leaders /

decision makers:

The session was kicked off by Keynote speaker – Bill Bourgeois (Healthy Forests-Healthy Communities Rep, followed by

Regional District Directors Pennell and MacDonald, with a lead into the session by Mayor John Harwood.

With 62 attendees from all aspects of the community it was promised to be a great dialogue session. The participants

broke out into 6 separate tables where five key Challenges were discussed looking at short and long term Actions. The

challenges addressed were:

#1 Sustainable and stable employment: The lack of stable jobs in the community impacts housing, family lifestyle,

schools, increases social services etc.

#2 Centralization of government decision making: There is a need to make Clearwater the service centre for resource

management in the North Thompson Valley

#3 Local influence in forest land decisions: There is a need to establish local empowerment for decision making of

resource management.

#4 Current timber tenures: Government needs to make changes to the timber tenures and policy. There needs to be

greater incentive to invest in forests and provide for more opportunities for new businesses to access logs for the

production of value added and innovative forest products.

#5 Education and training: The forestry work force is aging with few young workers entering the forestry job market and

most are pursuing careers outside of the community.

The sessions were well facilitated. In closing there was a recap on the next step from a provincial level and the District

of Clearwater.

The District of Clearwater continues to work on the Community Economic diversification – by playing an advocacy

and support role for the Community Forests, Woodlots, Small and Major licences. Salvage, and Value added

products; through connecting opportunities in wood and Non-Timber Forest Products – with the Bridges II program,

and Bioenergy;

Continual emphasis on bringing back a full service District office for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural

Resource Operations;

Working with our neighbouring communities in the North Thompson and Robson Valley;

Advocating to the Province and Telus to improve our

connectivity; improvements to community infrastructure;

Working with Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, & Skills

Development to underhand labour gaps, education

and training requirements to resource jobs in the valley;

Support Policy on Wood First initiatives; continue with

the Forestry Working Group – which consists of well

rounded representative from stakeholders – visit our

website to view the Terms of Reference at

www.districtofclearwater.com;

Focus on diversification while balancing Forestry,

Tourism, recreation, agriculture, social-cultural and the

environment;

Forestry is a key component to our local economy –

Forestry is here to stay – we just need to look at it through

different lens!!

Community Economic Development

The community of Clearwater is open and welcoming to

new and renewed business – if you need any assistance;

statistics related to completing your business plan or any

other business development related queries please feel

free to contact Leslie Groulx, CAO at the District of

Clearwater Office

250-674-2257.

The District is currently in the process of updating the

Business Section on our website:

www.districtofclearwater.com

this will include the demographics; building stats and so

forth. In partnership with the Thompson Nicola Regional

District we are also renewing our Community Profile.

ICBC / MV — Tips & Info

Here are ICBC’s tips for pedestrians and drivers

to help them share our roads and stay safe:

For drivers:

·When you approach an intersection, scan

left and right for pedestrians.

·Be extra cautious and look out for

pedestrians when making a left or right

hand-turn.

Always yield to pedestrians at intersections.

It’s the law.

If a vehicle is stopped in front of you or in

the lane next to you, they may be yielding

for a pedestrian, so be prepared to stop.

Be aware of pedestrians who seem unsure

or who may not be paying attention. They

might dart out or wander onto the

roadway.

Before you get into your vehicle, make it a

habit to walk around it to make sure no

small children are behind your vehicle.

Always watch for pedestrians when you’re

backing up.

For pedestrians:

Always focus your full attention on what’s

happening on the roadway so you can see,

hear and respond safely when you’re

crossing the street. Remove your

headphones, and put away your cell

phone or other gadgets to make sure

you’re prepared for the unexpected.

Make eye contact with drivers, so you both

know you see each other. Drivers don’t

always see you even if you see them.

Use designated crossing points and follow

pedestrian traffic signs and signals.

Before stepping onto the roadway, look left

and right for oncoming vehicles. Then look

left again for vehicles that may be turning

onto the roadway from beside or behind

you.

Wear bright or light-coloured clothing. In

dark conditions or in bad weather, wear

reflective material on your clothes (sleeves,

shoes, cap or jacket).

News From the Fire Department

Annual Fire Safety inspections of

Business Premises within the District will

be commencing shortly

Infrastructure Master Plan

Some key points taken from the Open House held on

December 3, 2013 at the North Thompson Sportsplex Curling

Lounge.

Infrastructure is an essential part of the Community

Retention of our residents

Necessary to meet regulations

Support community pride

Provide outdoor, sporting and athletic amenities

Provide gathering places for social interactions

Support commercial and industrial business

The Value of Our Infrastructure: $75 million

Infrastructure Doesn’t Last Forever

The District’s infrastructure needs maintenance and

eventual replacing to ensure it remains reliable and

safe.

Investments, and eventual replacement, are normal

aspects of owning infrastructure.

The District is taking a proactive approach to planning for the

community’s infrastructure needs now and into the future.

Utility Bills

Due by February 25, 2013

Property Assessments:

You will have recently received your property assessment.

To check your assessment is accurate; to appeal your assessment; to

compare assessments or view property sales or if you have not

received your assessment; contact details are as follows:

Toll Free: 1-800-806-6788

email: kamloops@bcassessment.ca www.bcassessment.ca

Valley Connector:

The Social Bus Transit to Kamloops continues to operate on Thursdays

under the new name ―Valley Connector‖. Pre-booking is required

through Yellowhead Community Services.

The Clearwater & Area Transit services are available Monday to Friday

(with the exception of Statutory Holidays), within Blackpool,

Clearwater and Vavenby.

Finance Department News

Input Welcome

The 2013 – 2017 Financial Plan (Budget) is currently being completed. The last five years have been very exciting

with many changes and improvements to infrastructure and services provided by the District to the community.

The next five years promise to be just as challenging and exciting. A major focus will be the District taking over

the responsibility for road maintenance late September 2013. In order to be ready Council is determining how

that service is going to be delivered and to what standards, while balancing the cost to the taxpayers.

Council considers the effect of taxation on all taxpayers including business and residential when making financial

decisions. In addition to roads, the Infrastructure Master Plan has highlighted some immediate and long term

requirements of the water and sewer systems as well as the facilities; such as parks and the Sportsplex. The District

currently has reserves and surpluses, but to maintain the financial resilience of the community a long term plan is

required.

Your input is welcome as our long term plan is created. Council needs to know what the community’s priorities

are. How much are you willing to pay for clean, reliable drinking water? Is recreation and parks important to

your family? What do you expect for road maintenance?

Input can be provided by email to sthiessen@docbc.ca, or in writing either mailed in or dropped off at the District

office. There is a suggestion box located at the District office. The public is welcome to attend Council meetings;

the schedule is on the District’s website and listed in the Highlight column of the Clearwater Times.

A public meeting for a draft budget presentation and a chance to

provide input will be held in late March or early April please watch the

media for a confirmed date.

Kamloops Bus Every Thursday – Phone to pre-book a seat

Scheduled Stops to Kamloops

8:29am Lv Vavenby

8:50 Clearwater Post Office

8:55 Medical Centre

9:00 SafetyMart

9:25 Little Fort General Store 5 Minute Rest Stop

9:45 Barriere – YCS Office

9:50 Barriere – AG Foods

10:45 Ar. Kamloops – Lansdown Village London Drugs

10:55 Royal Inland Hospital Main Entrance, 1st Floor

11:05 Aberdeen Mall Lower Entrance - East Side Mario’s

Scheduled Stops to Clearwater 2:45pm Lv Kamloops – Aberdeen Mall

Lower Entrance – East Side Mario’s 2:55 Royal Inland Hospital

Main Entrance, 1st Floor 3:00 Lansdown Village

London Drugs 3:45 Lv Barriere

4:15 Lv Little Fort

4:45 Lv Clearwater

5:10 Ar Vavenby

Vavenby & Clearwater Fare: $7.50 each way Little Fort & Barriere Fare: $5.00 each way

ICE MAN FISHING DERBY

On Dutch Lake Sunday Jan 27

9:00am-12:00pm (Hosted by the Rotary Club)

Games & Prizes for Kids Concession at the Lake Register at Dutch Lake or

Clearwater Computers

CROSS COUNTRY SKI

Come out and enjoy miles of groomed trails

www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca See Facebook page for details

TOONIE SKI DAY Ski for $2/day

Clearwater Ski Hill Jan 26 & 27 9:30am-3:30pm

Rentals Available Concession Open

www.clearwaterskihill.com

NOVICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Saturday Jan 26 and Sunday Jan 27

North Thompson Sportsplex Come out and cheer our Minor Hockey Players

Thanks to All Sponsors for this great weekend & community spirit

“Fam

ily Fu

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ay

s” WINTER FESTIVAL 2013

January 25, 26 & 27

Contact: 250-674-2257 admin@docbc.ca

www.districtofclearwater.com

4 ENDER CURLING Fri Jan 25 and Sat Jan 26

Enter your team of 4 Call Melody - 250-674-8009 Come out and give it a try

FREE FAMILY SKATING

With Free Refreshments

Friday Jan 25 Skate with the

Super Heroes 4:30pm-6:30pm Sunday Jan 27 4:30pm-6:00pm

Community Health Living Program

YOUTH & KIDZ…YOUTH & KIDZ…

Parents & Preschool Skating: Mon & Thur Jan 3-Mar 14

Home School Skating: Mon & Thur Jan 3-Mar 14

Flow Yoga:

Yoga Girlz (Grades 4-7): Wed Jan 30-Mar 13

Yoga Teenz (Grades 7-12): Wed Jan 30-Mar 13

Zumba:

Zumba Kidz (Grades 1-3): Thur Jan 31-Mar 7

Zumba Girlz (Grades 4-7): Thur Mar 14-Apr 25

Zumba Teenz (Grades 7-12): Thur Mar 14 –Apr 25

Resistance Training (Grades 8-12): Mon Feb 4-Apr 18

Bootcamp (Grades 8-12): Thur Feb 7-Mar 7

Cook it, Try it, Like It!: Thur Mar 14-Apr 18

Mountain Biking (Ages 8-11): Thurs May 2-May 23

EZ Play Tennis lessons: Please call Eleanor Collins

FITNESS…FITNESS…

Zumba:

Session 1: Low Impact Tues Jan 15-Feb 26

Session 2: Complete Beginner Thur Jan 31-Mar 7

Session 3: Low Impact Tues Mar 12-Apr 23

Session 4: Low Impact Tues May 7-Jun 11

Zumba (+ childminding): Thur Mar 14-Apr 25

ZumbaFUNatic!: Thur Mar 14-Apr 25

Community Volleyball: Tue Jan 15-Apr 30

Walk Fit: Wed Mar 27-Jun 12

Learn to Run 5km: Wed Mar 7-May 29

ACTIVE AGING...ACTIVE AGING...

Walking Club Indoors: Wed Jan 30-Mar 13

Tai Chi:

Session 2: Wed Jan 16-Mar 6

Senior’s Hatha Yoga: Wed Mar 13-May 8

HEALTH & WELLNESS…HEALTH & WELLNESS…

Flow Yoga: Mon Jan 28-Mar 11

Custom Fitted Bra Clinic: Sat Feb 2

Self Defence: Wed Feb 13-20

Vegetable Gardening—Naturally: Tue Mar 5-May 7

Diabetic Workshop: Thur Jan 17

GO OUTDOORS!...GO OUTDOORS!...

Go Outdoors X-Country Ski Series: Sat Jan 12-Feb 2

Mountain Biking—Adults: Thurs May 30-Jun 20

EVENTS:...EVENTS:...

Arts, Health & Wellness Expo: Sat Feb 2

Heart & Stroke Awareness Event: Sat Feb 2

Birchleg: Sat Feb 2

For further details, check out our website

www.districtofclearwater.com or the Community Recreation

Brochure.

Please call Eleanor Collins if you are interested in any of the

above @ 250-674-1878 or email healthyliving@docbc.ca

Community Recreation Brochure 2013

The District of Clearwater Community Recreation

Programs brochure has been delivered to community mailboxes. This brochure is full of information on upcoming fitness classes for kids and

adults, Minor Hockey game schedule, Continuing Studies, Community U for the Upper North Thompson from Thompson Rivers University, Summer Programs and upcoming events in the community. Be sure to check it out. If you did not receive a Community Recreation Program you can pick one up at the District office or go online

at www.districtofclearwater.com

Upcoming Community Events

District of Clearwater

Box 157, 132 Station Road,

Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0

Phone (250) 674-2257

Fax (250) 674-2173

Email: admin@docbc.ca

www.districtofclearwater.com

Your Mayor and Council:

Community Healthy Living Program: Info: Eleanor Collins, Community Healthy Living Coordinator 250-674-1878

Community Sports Coordinator Program: Info: Mel Romeo, Sports Coordinator 250-674-8009

Thompson Rivers University Continuing Studies: Info: Sylvia Arduini, TRU Community Coordinator 250-674-3530

Raft River Rockhounds Present ―Treasures from the Earth‖: 26 Jan, 11:00am-4:00pm at the Elks Info: 250-674-2700

Walk for Memories—Alzheimer Society of BC: 27 January, 11:00am-1:00pm in Barriere. Shuttle from Clearwater

available. Info: 250-672-9337

Rotary Fishing Derby: 27 January at Dutch Lake. Info: 250-674-9443

Heart & Stroke Awareness Event: 2 February, at Clearwater Secondary School

Birchleg: 3 February, at Candle Creek Trails. Info: www.wellsgrayoutdoorsclub.ca

C-FES 7th Annual Arts, Health & Wellness Expo: 2 February, 10:00am-4:00pm at CSS. Info: cfesevents@yahoo.ca

3rd Annual Chocolate Festival: 16 February, 6:00pm-9:00pm at the Ski Hill Info: 250-674-3562

7th Annual Seedy Saturday: 13 April, Clearwater Ski Hill 10:00am-2:00pm Info: 250-674-3444

Choir: Starts 29 January, Youth 3:30-5:00pm, Adults 6:45-9:00pm Info: Leah Jones 250-957-8440

Wells Gray Seniors Society: First Wednesday of the month at the Community Resource Centre 10:00am-11:00am

The Wells Gray Country Senior's Book Club: Last Thursday of the month at 2:00pm at the Public Library. All seniors

fifty and better are welcome. Info: Sandra Holmes at sandrah707@gmail.com

Friendly Club Pot Luck Lunch: Last Wednesday of each month at 144 Evergreen Place.

Parent & Child Mother Goose: Mondays 10:00am-11:00am at the CRC Studio Room. Info: 250-674-3530.

The Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: Meets every third Monday, 11:00am at a local mothers home.

Info: Elizabeth Shook 250-674-4002 or facebook: ―Clearwater Breastfeeding Group‖

Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House: Every 2nd Friday. Coffee House with local musicians. Concessions

Available. Doors open at 6:30pm

After Hours Theatre: Tuesday 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Community Resource Centre

Success by 6 Community Table Meeting: Last Tuesday of the month 10:00am-11:00am at YCS

Elks Bingo: Every 2nd Thursday of the month. 5:00pm Info: 250-674-3535

Darts & Crib: Royal Canadian Legion. Info: 250-674-2120

Health & Healing: Tues, 6:30pm–8:00pm Shambhala Meditation Group at Forest House Info: 250-587-6373

Healthy Choices: Every Tues 9:00am, 12:00pm & 5:30pm Clearwater Resource Center Info: Kim 250-674-0224

Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thursday of the month, Info: 250-674-3733

Clearwater Karate Club: Tuesdays & Thursdays at Raft River School Beginners & Advanced Info: 250-674-3643

Drop-in Badminton: Monday & Wednesdays 7:30pm-9:30pm at CSS Gym $3 Info: Dennis Leonard 250-674-2518

Drop-in Soccer: Thursdays at 7:00pm at CSS field. Everyone Welcome

Drop-in Community Volleyball: Tuesdays at 7:30pm-9:00pm at CSS Gym—$2/session (no volleyball Mar 19)

Drop-in Curling: Fridays at 7:00pm—$5/session. Info: 250-674-3768

Ken Gord Barry Jon Kjenstad Heisterman Banford Kreke Shelley Mayor Merlin Sim John Harwood Blackwell