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Clinton community holds resilience event after Pear Lake wildfire
The community of Clinton held the ‘Clinton Strong’ event at Reg Conn Centennial Park on September 12 to demonstrate resilience following the Pear Lake wildfire. The wildfire had previously forced evacuations in the area from July 24 to August 15.
Mayor Roland Stanke addressed the gathering, acknowledging the profound personal losses experienced by residents, including homes, property, and livelihoods. He praised the community's ability to support one another and recognized the efforts of local firefighters, B.C. Wildfire crews, and various emergency responders.
The event was organized by a coalition including Clinton Strong, the Village of Clinton, the High Bar First Nation, the Whispering Pines First Nation, the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, and the Clinton Food Bank. Kayla Pepper, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s resiliency centre manager, assisted in the organization of the community gathering.
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Clinton · High Bar First Nation · High Bar First Nation · Kayla Pepper · Pear Lake wildfire · Roland Stanke · Thompson-Nicola Regional District · Whispering Pines First Nation
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Pear Lake wildfire forced evacuations in Clinton from July 24 to August 15. cranbrooktownsman.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · thefreepress.ca
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mayor Roland Stanke stated that the wildfire tested the community but did not destroy its essence. cranbrooktownsman.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · thefreepress.ca
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Clinton Strong event took place at Reg Conn Centennial Park on Saturday, September 12. cranbrooktownsman.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · thefreepress.ca
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Clinton Strong event was organized by members of Clinton Strong, the Village of Clinton, High Bar First Nation, Whispering Pines First Nation, the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, and the local' cranbrooktownsman.com · pentictonwesternnews.com · thefreepress.ca