Whispering Pines / Clinton Band - Public Page

08/26/2026

*Reminder

The Young Guardians have been busy this summer! Out on the land, learning, helping out and spending time together.

Help us wrap up the summer and celebrate the crew with a pit-cooked meal!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
11:00 A.M.
WPCIB Community Hall | 10134 Rodeo Way

Questions? Connect with Megan Francis at 778-214-1130 or [email protected]

08/22/2026

The Young Guardians have been busy this summer! Out on the land, learning, helping out and spending time together.

Help us wrap up the summer and celebrate the crew with a pit-cooked meal!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
11:00 A.M.
WPCIB Community Hall | 10134 Rodeo Way

Questions? Connect with Megan Francis at 778-214-1130 or [email protected]

08/21/2026

Sharing this opportunity from Shuswap Nation Tribal Council.

Young adults ages 19–29, along with Elders and Knowledge Keepers, are invited to register their interest in the upcoming Salmon Unity Camp at Adams Lake, September 21–25.

See the original post for more information.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Shuswap Nation Tribal Council warmly invites Secwépemc, Syilx Okanagan, and Ktunaxa Nation young adults (ages 19-29) and Elders & Knowledge Keepers to register your interest in participating in the upcoming Salmon Unity Camp hosted by Adams Lake Indian Band. Submit your interest: https://tinyurl.com/wmmutp4c

08/20/2026

WPCIB is hiring a Water Operator - EOCP Level 1

The Water Operator helps protect the health and safety of the community through regular water testing, monitoring water quality, supporting water-system maintenance, and assisting with projects that improve community water services.

Position: Water Operator – EOCP Level 1
Term: Part-time, six-month term
Hours: 14 hours per week
Location: 615 Whispering Pines Drive
Application deadline: September 01, 2026

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and two references to Lisseth Jaruchik, Receptionist, at [email protected].

Please see the full job posting for details.

08/18/2026

The South Cariboo Job Fair is coming to Village of Clinton on September 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Clinton Memorial Community Hall.

Meet hiring employers, learn about current opportunities and take part in on-the-spot interviews. Bring your resume. Pre-register online or walk in on the day.

Learn more and register:
www.wpcib.com/job-fair

08/17/2026

🚌 REMINDER: BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR RETURNING RESIDENTS 🚌

If you need bus transportation to return to Clinton, please call the Clinton EOC at 250-377-6313.

We are collecting the names and contact information of everyone who requires transportation so we can organize one coordinated pickup day and time.

Once arrangements are confirmed, we will contact registered residents with pickup information. For those returning from communities further away, we will provide as much advance notice as possible.

ℹ If you are able to return independently:
Residents who have safe transportation back to Clinton are welcome to return and do not need to wait for the planned bus service.

Thompson-Nicola Regional District Whispering Pines / Clinton Band - Public Page High Bar First Nation The Clinton Lariat

08/15/2026

‼ As of 8:00 a.m. today, Saturday, August 15, the Evacuation Order for Clinton and much of the affected surrounding areas has been downgraded to an Evacuation Alert.

Residents may now return home.
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Please remember that you are returning to an area significantly affected by wildfire. Conditions and services will not immediately be back to normal, and some residents will be returning to significant property damage and loss.

💟 A Clinton Resiliency Centre is open at the Curling Club, 1419 Kellow Lane, for residents who need information, support or assistance as they return home.

The Evacuation Alert remains in effect. Be prepared to leave again if conditions change.

Before and after returning, please review the re-entry information provided by the TNRD and Village of Clinton at the Resiliency Centre. It includes important information about water, food and refrigerators/freezers, air quality, property safety, waste disposal, available supports and other conditions you may encounter.

TNRD Re-entry information:
https://eoc.tnrd.ca/eoc-notice/evacuation-order-downgraded-to-evacuation-alert-rural-clinton-chasm-big-bar-lake-meadow-lake-pear-lake-wildfire-58204

Watch yesterday’s Community Re-entry Information Meeting:
https://youtu.be/wTJqI7X4ZXA?si=SBjFtE-VFKyhVDM2

⚠ Please travel carefully, follow directions from emergency personnel, and give crews working throughout the area the space they need.

The Village of Clinton and Clinton Emergency Operations Centre know this will be a significant day for our community. Please take care of yourselves and one another as you return and begin the work of recovery.

08/15/2026

CLINTON RESIDENTS CAN RETURN HOME SATURDAY AT 8 A.M.
Tomorrow is an important day for our community.

Beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, Clinton residents will be able to return home and the Evacuation Order will be downgraded to an Evacuation Alert.
—> An Evacuation Alert means you can return home, but you must remain prepared to leave again if conditions change.

💙 We know how much people have been waiting for this news. We also know that returning home will mean something very different for every person and family.

For many, there will be relief in coming home. For others, the return will bring significant loss, property damage and difficult things to face. And for all of us, recovery will take time.

When you return, Clinton will not yet be back to normal. Some services will be limited, there will be significant cleaning and recovery work ahead, and conditions in and around properties may have changed while residents were away.

Please take your time, follow the re-entry information provided, and look out for one another.

Before returning home, we strongly encourage residents to review the information and resources available here:
TNRD Evacuation Alert and re-entry information:
https://eoc.tnrd.ca/eoc-notice/evacuation-order-downgraded-to-evacuation-alert-rural-clinton-chasm-big-bar-lake-meadow-lake-pear-lake-wildfire-58204

INFORMATION PACKAGES
• Returning After a Wildfire: A Guide for Residents
https://wpcdn.tnrd.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/12115836/August-10-2026-TNRD-Returning-Home-After-a-Wildfire-Guide.pdf
• Pear Lake Wildfire Waste Disposal Information
https://wpcdn.tnrd.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/12115837/Pear-Lake-Wildfire-Waste-Disposal-Information-Final.pdf

❤️‍🩹 A Resiliency Centre with supports for residents will be set up in Clinton. And, more information will be provided in the coming days as details on a formal Resiliency Centre are confirmed.

The Village of Clinton and Clinton Emergency Operations Centre will continue sharing information about services, supports and recovery resources in the days ahead.

After everything our community has been through, we are grateful that many of you are able to make the journey home tomorrow.

08/15/2026

An important update from the TNRD.

Please see the post below for the latest information on the Evacuation Alert and Highway 97 reopening. Take care and travel safely as you make your way home.

The TNRD will be downgrading an Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert for approximately 373 addressed properties in the vicinity of the Pear Lake wildfire, effective August 15, 2026 at 8:00 am.

Areas being downgraded to Evacuation Alert include Beaverdam Lake, Big Bar Lake, Chasm, Little Big Bar Lake, Meadow Lake, and areas of Highway 97 and Clinton-Pavilion Road near Clinton.

The Village of Clinton will also be downgrading the Evacuation Order to Evacuation Alert for the municipality, effective August 14, 2026 at 8:00 am.

Highway 97 will be open to local traffic through Clinton when the Evacuation Order is lifted, on August 15, 2026 at 8:00 am. Highway 97 will fully open to public traffic as of noon on August 15, 2026.

More information: https://eoc.tnrd.ca/eoc-notice/evacuation-order-downgraded-to-evacuation-alert-rural-clinton-chasm-big-bar-lake-meadow-lake-pear-lake-wildfire-58204

08/07/2026

⚠️ Air Quality Alert

Today’s Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is 11 (Very High Risk), and temperatures are expected to reach 35°C. The combination of wildfire smoke and extreme heat can significantly increase health risks for everyone.

https://weather.gc.ca/airquality/pages/bcaq-007_e.html

Stay Safe:
• Stay indoors whenever possible and keep windows and doors closed if it’s safe to do so.
• Limit or postpone outdoor activities, especially strenuous exercise.
• Drink plenty of water and take breaks in cool, air-conditioned spaces.
• If you must be outside, reduce your time outdoors.

Watch for Symptoms:
Be aware of coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, confusion, or fainting. If you or someone else experiences severe difficulty breathing, chest pain, confusion, loses consciousness, or shows signs of heat stroke, seek emergency medical assistance immediately.

Extra Care for Those Most at Risk
Take additional precautions for:
• Children
• Older adults
• Pregnant individuals
• People with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or other underlying health conditions

Please continue to monitor local weather and air quality conditions, as they can change quickly. Stay safe and minimize outdoor exposure until conditions improve.