What’s Happening at the District of Clearwater – October 22, 2025
Mayor Blackwell received the honor of receiving the first poppy by our local Royal Canadian Legion, marking the start of the annual Poppy Campaign and recognizing our community’s ongoing support for veterans.
Public Works
- Security Fencing Project: Installation is scheduled to begin within the next week.
- Snow Removal Preparation: Public Works staff are preparing equipment and materials for the upcoming snow removal season to ensure readiness for winter operations.
Drop-in sports Schedule! (*punch cards available at the front desk at the DOC or $2.00 drop-in)
- Indoor evening pickleball every Sunday, Wed and Friday night from 6:30-8:30pm at the DLCC
- Midday Indoor pickleball each Tuesday and Thursday from 12-2pm at the DLCC
- Badminton starts Wednesday October 15th each Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 – 9:30pm at the Clearwater Secondary School gymnasium. Some dates may be cancelled due to afterschool sporting events – we will update as they come up!
- Indoor Soccer starts Wednesday October 22nd at Clearwater Secondary School
- Youth Ball Hockey drop-in starting in November at Clearwater Secondary School!
- Indoor walking (FREE) is back up and available for people to utilize at Clearwater Secondary School every Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30pm until the end of the school year!
Halloween Skate is Sunday October 26th, 2025, from 3:00 – 4:30pm: costume contest, free hot cocoa and concession!
Parks
All park washrooms are now closed for the season. Parks and playgrounds will remain open as weather permits.
Pet Waste Reminder: When walking your pets in public areas, please dispose of pet waste responsibly.
The District provides pet waste bags at most parks and trails. However, if you scoop your pet’s waste and then leave the bag beside the trail or hanging from a tree, it defeats the purpose—there is no one designated to collect abandoned bags.
Please help keep our community clean by being a responsible pet owner.
Sportsplex – Upcoming Events
- October 31: Closed for Halloween
- November 1–2: Adult Hockey Tournament
- November 7–9: U15 Hockey Tournament
- November 14–16: U11 Hockey Tournament
- November 21–23: U18 Hockey Tournament
Fire Department
Recent Calls:
- Abandoned campfire that spread into the forest
- Carbon monoxide incident
- Fire alarm activation
Community Engagement:
- Upper Clearwater Volunteer Fire Brigade Groundbreaking: Attended the ceremony marking the start of construction for their new fire hall.
- Fire Prevention Week Open House: Hosted at the Fire Hall, featuring:
- Live fire demonstrations — Cedar hedge ignition and kitchen grease fire safety
- “Fire Chief for a Day” contest for Grade 4 students
FireSmart Program:
- Free Roadside Chipping Day – October 24
Residents are encouraged to participate in this community wildfire mitigation initiative.
For more information, contact FireSmart Coordinator Chance Breckenridge at
📞 778-208-0246 or 📧 cbreckenridge@docbc.ca