Council:
Next Meeting June 16th, 2026
Summer months have reduced meetings- check the website for the schedules. Can’t make the meeting in person? Watch it on Facebook Live or Youtube.
Clearwater Fire Department
- CVFD Association will also have WASP sprinkler kits available for interested residents. These portable sprinkler systems can provide valuable protection for your home during a wildfire event. For more information or to book a consultation, contact Chance Breckenridge at 778-208-0246 or cbreckenridge@docbc.ca.
- The Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for dedicated community members to join our team. Whether you are interested in structural firefighting or our auxiliary wildland initial attack program, there is a place for you.
Public Works Update
Seasonal Maintenance Activities
Residents will notice several seasonal maintenance programs taking place across the community over the coming months, including:
- Roadside brushing and mowing
- Ongoing pothole patching throughout Clearwater
- Completion of annual street sweeping
- Upcoming line painting on municipal roads
- Unidirectional flushing of the District water system
- Flushing and camera inspections of the District sewer system
- Hydrant Maintenance underway
- Hydrant and sign pressure Washing
During these maintenance activities, residents may experience temporary dust, noise, and minor traffic delays. The District appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation while crews complete this important work.
Clearwater Recreation, Culture & Events
Upcoming Programs:
- Evening Flow June 2nd – July 7th (6 classes) Drop-in space available! text/call 250-674-8881
- Mindful Yoga Mondays until the end of June Drop-in space available! text/call 250-674-8881
- Ball & Bands Class June through August – start date TBA
- Mountain Biking Lessons Various dates – check the registration site and Facebook for specifics as they come up!
Seniors:
Contact Lynne- seniorsnetworkcoordinator@gmail.com or 250-674-8185.
- Chair and Mat Yoga Ongoing until end of June
- Carpet Bowling Ongoing all summer
- Indoor Walking Club (FREE) Sept 2025 – June 25th , 2026
- Healthy Aging Yoga Ongoing throughout Spring & Summer
- Healthy Aging Men’s Yoga Ongoing throughout Spring & Summer
Events:
- Bike to School Week- Rodeo| Raft River Elementary June 1st
- Bike to School Week- Rodeo| Vavenby Elementary June 2nd
- Bike to School Week- Bike Train June 1st -5th
- Footy Fest June 6th&7th
Parks & Maintenance
Yellow Flag Iris and Dutch Lake
What is Yellow Flag Iris?
- It is a plant that invades ditches, wetlands, streams, lake shorelines, and shallow ponds.
- It is not native to BC. Dutch Lake is infected.
- A perennial aquatic plant that can grow to be 1-1.5 m tall on a smooth green stem.
- The Flowers are bright yellow, often with brown spots or purple veins.
- It has 3 upward pointing petals and three downward pointing petals
- Leaves are flat and sword-shaped, up to 90 cm long and 3 cm wide.
- It’s a horticultural plant introduced from its native range of Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa.
- Yellow flag iris is designated as a Provincial Noxious Weed by the BC Weed Control Act.
Reproduction
- reproduces through seed dispersal, horizontal roots
- The seeds float on the water in spring and fall, causing them to spread quickly.
- Several hundreds of plants may be connected underwater due to the extensive root system, which creates a thick mat that damages wildlife habitat, reduces water flow, and crowds out native vegetation.
What is the District doing?
The week of June 8 – 12 contractors will be working on Dutch Lake deadheading the plants to restrict growth.
What can I do to help?
Deadheading plants is the most effective short-term solution. Never transplant to other areas.
Dutch Lake Improvements
Several projects are underway at Dutch Lake, including:
- A new beach safety program with ropes and buoys marking drop-off areas
- A life jacket loaner program in partnership with the Clearwater Rotary
- Improved safety signage
- Yellow Flag Iris remediation
- A reminder that swimming is not permitted at the boat launch.
Pet Etiquette
Dog waste bags are available at many parks and trails. After use please place bags in garbage bins — not along trails or hanging from trees.
Capostinsky Ball Park
The Ball Park has received a refresh for the season, including extensive infield improvements on both diamonds, upgraded bleacher seating at Diamond #1, and repairs and fresh paint throughout the park.
Finance
Property tax notices have been mailed and should arrive at the beginning of June. If you do not receive your notice, please email finance@docbc.ca as soon as possible.
Pay your property taxes and apply for the Home Owner Grant before July 2, 2026.
Payments must be received by the due date, not postmarked by the due date.
A late penalty will be applied to any current taxes outstanding after the due date.
The reverse side of your property tax notice contains payment instructions and other important information for your consideration.
2026 OCP Report is finalized
Have you checked out the final Official Community Plan?
Join the Conversation – Seniors, Caregivers & Community Resources
SENIORS FORUM
June 16, 2026
Dutch Lake Community Centre – Gym
10am– 3pm (Doors Open at 9:00am)
The Seniors Advocate of BC is coming to Clearwater to speak about supports and services available to seniors and caregivers in our community.
Join us for an informative day featuring community displays, guest speakers, refreshments, and opportunities to connect with local resources.
Highlights
- Welcome from Mayor Merlin Blackwell
- Opening songs by local daycare children
- Community information tables
- Lunch, coffee and refreshments provided
Speakers
- Marian Anderberg – BC Community Response Network
- Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe – Interior Health, Healthy Community Development
- Clearwater Hospice – Hospice care vs. palliative care
- Dan Levitt, BC Seniors Advocate Speaking at 1:00 PM with Q & A to follow
If you are looking for supports or services for yourself or a loved one, this is a great opportunity to learn what is available in our community.
Dan Levitt
BC Seniors Advocate
Dan Levitt has tirelessly championed the rights of seniors for 30 years at the local, provincial, national and international
levels. Prior to his appointment as BC’s Seniors Advocate, Dan held leadership positions in senior-living and long-term care homes in the Lower Mainland for more than 10 years where he helped shape a dementia-friendly future for seniors and their loved ones.
He was an adjunct professor of gerontology at both Simon Fraser University and a former sessional instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He has also been a surveyor with
Accreditation Canada, reviewing quality improvement and person-centred care at long-term care homes and community-based service providers across Canada.
He is a certified health executive with the Canadian College of Health Leaders and achieved Fellowship status in the college in July 2024. He also received the Young Executive Award presented by the BC Lower Mainland Chapter Executive of the Canadian College of Health Leaders.
On the global stage, Levitt recently served as a member of the board of directors of the Global
Ageing Network and the International Federation on Ageing.
Dan earned an undergraduate degree from UBC and master’s degree from the University of North Texas, Center for Studies in Aging. He has served on the board of directors for the Denominational Health Association and the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia. He is inspired by the aging journeys of his grandparents and great-grandparents, and is now supporting his parents, who are living life to the fullest in their mid-80s.
To register or for more information, contact:
Lynne Frizzle
250-674-8185
seniorsnetworkcoordinator@gmail.com