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HOOP DREAMS - Several First Nations youth as well as some elders were at Merritt Bench Elementary School on April 24 to show students different parts of Aboriginal culture including hoop dancing, drum circles and elders’ story telling. Above, (Front row, from left) Pie Akachuk, Rose Howard, Megan Dunsmore, Niah Prowal. (Back row, from left) AJ Akachuk, Trisha O’Brien and Sky Akachuk, have a good time as they practice hoop dancing. Craig Lindsay/Herald
Merritt RCMP are investigating a reported carjacking that occured on May 1 around 8:30 a.m. in Lower Nicola. The victim was loading her vehicle at her residence in Lower Nicola when two males forced their way into her vehicle and told her to drive,” said Cst. Tracey Dunsmore of the Merritt RCMP in a press release. “The males had her drive to a remote location North of Aberdeen Road then told her to stop and when they exited the vehicle she was able to drive off and alert the RCMP detachment.”
RCMP went to the area with police dog services and an Air 4 helicopter but were unable to locate any suspects. The suspects are described as two aboriginal males in their mid to late 30s. One male was 6 feet, 210 to 220 pounds and wearing a black and blue jacket. He had long hair and wore a ball cap. The second male was described as having a slight build and was shorter with a green v-neck shirt. RCMP are continuing to investigate and are asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information is urged to contact the RCMP or Crimestoppers.
Walk of Stars sign must be repaired or face removal Destination BC gives May 15 ultimatum to fix or replace decrepid sign By Craig Lindsay THE HERALD
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Destination British Columbia, formerly Tourism BC, is requesting the Merritt Walk of Stars replace or refurbish the sign currently located at the B.C. Visitor’s Centre by May 15 or it will be removed. Ron Sanders, president of the Walk of Stars, was at council on April 23 and approached council
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this time and are looking for help from the city and possibly the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) or corporate sponsors. Sanders said it’s important to get past issues the walk has had with council and move forward. “There’s been issues between us about branding and so forth,” he said. “It’s hard to go forward because there’s issues
Ron Sanders, chair of the Merritt Walk of Stars, spoke to council on April 23. Craig Lindsay/Herald
slowing down progress: sign committees, branding issues, funding issues. Now, B.C. Tourism (Destination BC) is forcing the
issue.” Sanders notes it’s not just the sign at the visitor’s centre that needs repair, but all the Walk of Stars signs on the highway. Council voted to meet with the Walk of Stars representatives and further discuss the situation. “Whenever there’s anything on the agenda that were speaking to, anyone from the public can speak to it like Ron did,” said
Coun. Dave Baker. “I’m glad he did, because there were differences between what he said and the report that came to us. The motion I made was for council to sit down with the Walk of Stars and talk about their signs and what we can do with them. It’s not just a Walk of Stars thing, they put a lot of effort into this over the years and I think the city needs to come to the plate with them
and come to an agreement. Ron said that TOTA was involved and that’s great because there’s money there. Also, TOTA is a good conduit for that kind of thing.” The signs are important for drawing tourists into the downtown core of Merritt, said Baker. “They’re very important to the city,” he said.
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(From left) Danny Bains, Eric Brown, Devon Taylor, Alex Jeffrey, and Justin Tieu are three weeks into their niine month work experience program at the Merritt Fire Rescue Department. Emily Wessel/Herald
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Five men from Ontario and B.C. are getting some hands-on experience working as full-time firefighters at the Merritt Fire Rescue Department. The men were chosen from dozens of applicants from across the country for the work experience program, which is one of only three in the country. The fire college graduates will live and work at the station for nine
months, refreshing their skills, completing more training, and, of course, responding to emergencies. Just a few weeks into the program, the men said many of their duties involve cleaning, but that they get the practical experience of working in a fire hall. However, they all have all their training and certifications to be full-time firefighters, but it’s a matter of keeping those skills up while they search for employment in the field. That brought Devon Taylor, 22, Alex Jeffrey,
25, and Eric Brown, 25 from Ontario. “For us from Ontario, it’s extremely hard to get on volunteer with a department,” Brown said. “Out here, they’re recruiting for volunteers, but there, there’s wait lists just to be volunteers,” Jeffrey said, adding there are over a dozen fire colleges in Ontario. For Justin Tieu, 25, and Danny Bains, 24, graduating from a B.C.based program didn’t mean they got straight into a career either. “Even in Surrey,
there’s still a wait list for that stuff. It’s so competitive. It’s just as hard to get into a career as it is into a volunteer position,” Bains said. The men said the work experience program is a win-win situation: for them, it’s a gateway to a career; for the department and the area, it’s a guaranteed response and faster response times. “Whenever that call goes off, your heart starts racing,” Bains said. “When we heard ‘structure fire’ the other night, you should’ve seen how fast we got our gear on and were ready to go. There were just five little dust clouds,” Jeffrey said. While all the men agreed the rewarding aspect and excitement of being firefighters inspired them to the career in the first place, it’s a big change of pace for Bains. “I studied business at college and worked at a bank, but it wasn’t really doing it for me,” he said. “I am more of a hands-on guy and I don’t just want to sit at a desk punching numbers. I’ve always wanted to be a firefighter, so after train-
ing I just came out here. It’s a huge change but it’s an awesome job.” It was a similar situation for Tieu, who said the office work he was doing before wasn’t challenging or handson enough. For the Ontarians, the geographical change was bigger but it’s a chance they’re grateful to have. “We’re busy all day every day here, but it doesn’t feel like work to me,” Taylor said. “It’s fun and I enjoy it. We might be scrubbing toilets, but I’m having the time of my life.” In their first few weeks, the men learned the trucks, got to know the city and surrounding areas, had some practice using the department’s new hydraulic rescue tools, and responded to calls, mostly for motor vehicle accidents and medical emergencies. “We’ve had two rollovers on the highways. One was engulfed in flames, the other had a HAZMAT spill,” Bains said. The men will graduate from the program in January 2014.
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• Family business nets award The owners of a local hauling company that recently expanded into Merritt are the winners of a national family business award.
REMEMBERING THOSE LOST Members of Tolko Mill’s safety committee lowered a flag to half-mast over the weekend for the national Day of Mourning on Sunday for those who have lost their lives because of occupational incidents and diseases.
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Merritt students did “exceedingly well” at the Cariboo-Mainline Regional Science Fair in mid-April at Thompson Rivers University, in the words of Nicola-Canford Elementary School Principal and science fair co-ordinator Burt Bergmann. The two-day fair brought 175 students from four school districts in the region to present their projects to a panel of judges. “We brought 40 kids, and 75 per cent of our kids either came back with a gold, silver or bronze medal,” Bergman said. “It’s very, very impressive to do that well.” Bergmann said although School District 58 is small, its students typically do very well at the science fair, thanks to a combination of teachers’ passion for the projects and parents getting excited, becoming involved, and supporting their children. “There were 24 trophies or awards available, and our district won 54 per cent of them (13 of the 24), which is also very impressive. Some of them are cash awards, some are trophies that go to the school, and we won over half of the ones that were available for the almost 200 kids who were there,” Bergmann said. “This year was one of our best years.” It was the first year that students from Merritt Bench Elementary School participated in the fair, and four of the school’s students said it was some-
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(From left) Olivia Schmid, Morgan Hepper, Gillian Moore, and Olivia Boven all won medals at the Cariboo-Mainline Regional Science Fair. It was the Merritt Bench Elementary School students’ first time participating in the fair. Emily Wessel/Herald
thing they would like to do again. Grade 5 student Olivia Schmid tested different additives to soil to see which promoted plant growth the best. Between the ash, epsom salts, Miracle-Gro and compost she tested, it was the local Good Earth Company’s compost that came out on top. Grade 6 student Gillian Moore said her project showed that people who play video games had slightly faster reaction times than people who don’t. “The gamers had a better reaction time, not by much though. They were really close,” she said, adding that it was only about a 20 millisecond difference. Grade 7 student Morgan Hepper found that people who are related have some similarities in their fingerprints. Hepper fingerprinted other students at Bench, comparing fingerprint similarity of siblings, half-siblings
and people who aren’t related. Olivia Boven, Grade 6, explored after-images in the human eye. “I found out that the longer you stare at the image, the longer the after-image is, and that they come in complimentary colours,” she said. The girls said they saw all kinds of other projects and presentations at the science fair, from a video game on Ancient Egypt to a presentation on respiration therapy for people with sleep apnoea, and that a tour of the TRU science buildings was a highlight. Of the five students selected from regionals to go to nationals in Lethbridge, Alta., three are SD58 students who’ve been adding to and building on their projects for years: Merritt Secondary School Grade 11 student Mackenzie Finch, Collettville Elementary’s Cassidy O’Flaherty, and Bergmann’s 14-year-old
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HERALD OPINION They are whipped and voters suffer as a result By Dale Bass KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
A few weeks ago, Terry Lake accused me of reaching “the deepest levels of cynicism possible in a free and democratic society.” It was one of the few moments I have agreed with the incumbent Liberal MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson — although I’m not sure I have actually hit the deepest level possible. Lake was responding to a column in which I despaired at the lack of politicians in this province with the guts to stand up and be counted when they disagree with government decisions and, when their attempts to truly represent their constituents are ignored, do more than smile and shrug at us. Unfortunately, Lake continued his lengthy letter to the editor by simply proving the point as he listed all the things no doubt included on the “accomplishments to quote to media” page of what Sean Holman calls The Book of Lines. Holman is a former investigative journalist in Victoria who now teaches at Mount Royal University. He is a journalist whose work, ethics and credibility I admire but, in the interests of full disclosure, he is also one my husband and I consider a friend. Holman recently released for public screening his documentary Whipped, an expose into the true role party discipline plays in the way MLAs behave. It’s something everyone who cares about good government and wants to make an informed voting decision should see and, with any luck, someone will bring it to Kamloops before election day. Until then, you can see a preview at vimeo.com/64337555. I had the chance to watch it a couple of times, including the finished version, and saw various former MLAs talk about how they were muzzled during their years in office.
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It’s political correctness for a reason Emily Wessel Merritt MINUTE The weeks and months leading up to the May 14 election have been interesting and sometimes even amusing to watch. Parties act swiftly to reprimand or even axe candidates who make out-of-line remarks, but what they’re really doing is monitoring the public’s reaction to comments deemed too far out of line.. Some candidates have crossed the line of acceptable comments so far that that line is merely a dot on the horizon. Let’s recap some of this election race’s biggest verbal diarrhetic disasters, starting with former Conservative MLA candidate Ron Herbert (Vancouver-West End).
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Hebert tweeted scathingly about Premier Christy Clark’s breakfast photo-op at a restaurant in Surrey. Herbert literally called the premier a “bitch” and was canned from the party for it. Smooth move. Then there’s a case of just plain foot-in-mouth from fellow former Conservative and Twitter loudmouth Ian Tootill (Vancouver False Creek). Two questionable tweets surfaced: “Who’s really to blame, Hitler or the people who acted on his words?” and “We men love sluts.” Tootill would later defend the tweets as, respectively, a question of moral culpability and a joke about “sexually liberated women.” Let’s just put his cringeworthy “sense of humour” aside for a second as well and puzzle over his choice of venue to express such comments. In the Twittersphere — a very public forum — conversations between users are notoriously hard to follow or track down later. Tweets are therefore often left standing alone, and for the sake of followers, they should be able to stand alone.
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There’s always a grey area as to whether or not they do, but in this case, crying “out of context” simply does not suffice. Then there’s the fiasco that resulted from BoundarySimilkameen ex-Conservative candidate Mischa Popoff ’s controversial newspaper column from about a year ago. The Vancouver Sun reported that, in his opinion piece for another newspaper, Popoff criticized praising women who choose to raise children as single mothers “without a man by their side” and insinuated that the Missing Women Inquiry is a waste of time for not resulting in any reprimands or dismissals of police for their investigative failures. Here is where political correctness gets messy. Using the phrase “waste of time” in conjunction with the very sensitive Missing Women Inquiry was no accident, and leaves lots of room for interpretation when it is taken out of context. While it’s fair that a columnist had an opinion — however unpopular — controversy for the sake of controversy is the real waste of time.
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Finally, Dayleen Van Ryswyk (Kelowna-Mission) was booted from the NDP for comments disparaging land claims of First Nations people and derogatory comments about French Canadians on an online forum in 2009. Van Ryswyk essentially stated that she does not want the taxes she pays “out of the nose” for to go to the province’s efforts to resolve land disputes with First Nations, and that French Canadians are “universally” despised. The comments surfaced in a Liberal press release and no doubt it was a snaky move, but that kind of bigotry was rightfully exposed. Politicians come in all shapes and sizes, but there’s a few of them who, puzzlingly, just can’t seem to stay away from offering people fodder to call them sexist, racist, and any other “ist” on the list. Political correctness is a messy affair, but there’s a reason it’s called “political” correctness. Controversy is polarizing, and it’s the ambivalent majority whose votes the politicos should be looking for. Maybe the phrase we’re really looking for is “simple tact.”
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CLEAN UP CREW MSS student celebrate Earth Day by picking up garbage in the areas surrounding MSS. Staff and students were also asked to carpool, walk or bike to work and use only half the lights in classrooms. Participants were rewarded with ice cream.
BIRD SPOTTING Members of the Nicola Valley Naturalist Club were out on April 21 at Douglas Lake Ranch spotting wildlife including this yellow rumped warbler. In all, members counted 32 different species including 861 birds, including 114 sand hill cranes.
Thanks to Gillie’s House staff Dear Editor, I just want to say a few words about how lucky we are to have the seniors’ complex Gillie’s House here in Merritt. Every time I take my mom back after her visit home, I feel so grateful that I have a secure, warm, safe place to take her. She is so well looked after there with the welcoming of bright lights and a warm, clean environment. The staff there are just fabulous, always welcoming her back after her time away. Walking into the dining room at about 7 p.m., they were just starting to serve juices of different varieties, sliced fruit
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HONOURED YOUTH Over 35 community youths were recognized last Thursday for their good work in the community by the local Asset Committee, comprised of youth and members of the Merritt RCMP detachment. Emily Wessel/Herald
Bass: Party line has candidates “whipped” From Page 6 Some talk of votes they cast they did not believe in because they knew to disagree publicly, to flaunt party discipline, could result in punishment from their party they weren’t willing to accept. At least one former cabinet minister talks of how he agreed simply because he didn’t want to give up his cabinet position. Another tells of learning of a major government decision — his government — just
45 minutes before it was announced. Of the 32,328 votes cast between June 2001 and April 2012, just 0.25 per cent were cast by MLAs against their own party. Whipped is a strong indictment — but it’s indicative of what politics in Canada has become. It’s why Holman talks of The Book of Lines — approved statements, facts, highlights and talking points to which everyone must adhere, to ensure the same message
is presented to the media and, through it, you and your neighbours. Those “lines” and virtually every other decision made by government are created in a closed room, Holman said, the only time independent voices can be raised, opposing viewpoints presented and various sides of an issue discussed. Once the doors are open again, everyone had better know the lines are set — and they dare not deviate from them. Holman holds each
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and cookies, and were playing a nice movie on their big screen TV. It was such a comforting feeling, like I said, to have this secure place to bring her to. Having 24-7 care, secure and protected, is what it’s all about. Thank you to the staff of Gillie’s House. Some people complain about the health care in the province, but in this case I have no complaints. I’m just gratefuel that my mom is well looked after in her senior years. She just turned 91 in April and I credit this to the excellent care at Gillie’s House. Millie Kirk Merritt
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of us accountable, along with the system, noting that, for many, it’s easier to vote for a party and never ask the candidate what they plan to do and if they will truly represent the people they claim they will speak for once elected. There’s no guarantee — in fact, the system is set up so that they won’t — but, until people start asking the questions, there’s no incentive for change. It’s one of the reasons I don’t like all-candidates meetings. They’re for-
mulaic gatherings giving candidates insufficient time to stand out or define themselves before the vested-interest representatives flock to the microphones to ask preapproved questions. Holman said he knew, when he started on the documentary, he would find some former MLAs who would talk frankly, but he was surprised by those who agreed to be interviewed and by how candid many of them were. Their bravery should be honoured, he said.
If only they had found that bravery while still in office. So, yes, I am a cynical voter, but a voter nonetheless. As for Lake’s assertion the column did a disservice to those who seek public office, all I can say is he missed the point. The disservice is done by those who only hear the crack of the party whip — and fall back into line. Dale Bass is a reporter with Kamloops This Week.
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Lali and Beauclair answer the bell First of a two part series featuring the four FraserNicola MLA candidates answering the Herald’s questions. Next Thursday’s Herald will feature Jackie Tegart of the Liberals and John Kidder of the Green Party.
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Harry Lali, NDP
What is your background? What experiences make you a good candidate? I am a former sawmill worker, was a member of the IWA/ Steelworkers Local 1-417, and co-owned a sporting goods store. I am a past-councillor for the City of Merritt, have been elected MLA four times, served as Parliamentary Secretary for forests and was the Minister of Transportation and Highways . I have 18 years of experience in government and know how to get the job done, and have a proven track record of delivering for my constituency. What can be done to bring jobs to the area and improve the economy? The BC government needs to support research and development plus innovation in value-added products and technology – an example would be our forests, mining and ranching industries, with the abundance of resources in our back yard. Government also needs to partner with industry, small business, communities and the tourism industry and
aggressively market and promote our pristine environment, multi-cultural mosaic, and First Nations heritage, plus re-instate the “Buy BC Products” program.
What are your policies to improve rural healthcare and education? The NDP will provide $45 million to rebuild our rural healthcare centres. We will also develop a Rural Acute Care Initiative to improve acute care and emergency services in hospitals across B.C. – this includes rebuilding basic surgery, obstetrics, diagnostics and critical care in rural hospitals. Investing in higher education is investing in our future. The NDP will hire 1,000 new teachers, teaching assistants, librarians and support staff to relieve pressure on schools districts looking to close rural schools. We will also provide $75 million this year (and ramp up to $100 million) and re-instate the student grants program.
Michael Beauclair, Conservatives
What is your background? What experiences make you a good candidate? I have worked with timber for over 24 years in the value-added forest industries and have scaled and graded our most precious natural resource for 18 years, on the Coast and in the Interior. I believe that my experience with operating my proprietorship and developing relationships with people in small business, industry and government, has provided me with some excellent knowledge in engaging people and promoting understanding between myself and concerned citizens. What can be done
to bring jobs to the area and improve the economy? Firstly, the completion of the ‘Merritt Area Transmission Project’, will continue to bring construction jobs and new electrical infrastructure will provide for opportunities for investment by light-to-heavy industries;, and to support jobs locally. Secondly, a small-scale salvage program to revive, enhance and promote the Merritt and Lillooet timber supply areas. This would provide new opportunities for smallscale logging operations that are run on common sense and that do not need massive volumes of timber to support employment. That and the reduction of unnecessary laws and regulations under the Forest Act that impair the spirit of entrepreneurship from investment. What are your policies to improve rural healthcare and education? The BC Conservatives are committed to shutting down the Pacific Carbon Trust that has
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SPECIAL COVERAGE: UNDERGROUND CRACKDOWN
Local drug myths busted The Herald presented some common assumptions about drugs in Merritt to members of the Merritt RCMP detachment for the sixth instalment of the Underground Crackdown series. Here’s what they had to say: Children in elementary school have been approached on local school yards to purchase drugs. “It’s the exception rather than the rule,” Staff Sgt. Sheila White said. “I remember one incident and in the whole time I’ve been here, that’s probably the only time I’d even heard of a stranger approaching someone on school grounds,” Const. Tracy Dunsmore said. “What we hear more frequently is older kids try to sell to other kids in school. What we normally see when that happens is the kids report it and the teachers have all been trained to deal with it.” Merritt has worse drug problems than communities similar in size. “It’s not a bigger problem than anywhere else, we’re just talking about it,” White said. “In our vast experience (60-plus years at this table) Merritt is no worse than any other community. What we’re trying to do is at least talk about it.” “We are making it visible to have people talk about it,” Cpl. Kelly Bartch said. “If you’re a community that tends to sit back and hide from it, you’re never going to resolve it or get better at it.” RCMP members are not doing anything to address the drug problems in the community. “Where to start? It’s not just an enforcement issue. Ultimately, we’re confined in what we can do by the law. That is something that handcuffs our efforts,” White said. “On one case we referenced earlier in this series, we were working on that for a long time before we could actually
expose it to the public after people were arrested and charged,” Bartch said. “This is one of our priorities. We try to be as open as we can, but it’s a simple fact that we have to be covert in many things we do in order to be successful.” “It’s safe to say there are always several drug investigation files open at any given time,” Dunsmore added. RCMP are aware of certain chronic drug offenders in the community and repeatedly let them off easy. Actually, they said the exact opposite. “That goes against everything we stand for,” White said. Dunsmore said keeping tabs on chronic offenders is one way officers disrupt ongoing criminal activity. “We generally find, knowing who they are, there are ways we can get them,” Dunsmore said. “A breach or not showing up for court or tickets under the Motor Vehicle Act — as long as we’re abiding by the law and not breaching their rights, we do that. The members do it every day.” “Sadly, ‘letting them off easy’ might have nothing to do with policing so much as the court and justice system itself,” Bartch said. “We do our part, and then it’s up to the courts to decide what punishment they might mete out. Whether it’s sufficient or insufficient in our eyes is irrelevant.” RCMP have influence over charges offenders face. RCMP officers do send reports to Crown lawyers, who then take over legal proceedings. “If Crown needs clarification on something, they will consult with us,” White said. “The RCMP does not charge people — we recommend charges and Crown has the final approval of those charges. Sometimes we recommend a whole litany of charges, but Crown will not always go with all our recommendations. We collect the
evidence for them, and they present it. That’s just Law 101.” People driving through Merritt drop off drugs for locals to sell. This one tends to be true, the officers said. “Within the drug trade, there are people who are deliberately sent out to infiltrate other communities and start the drug trade,” White said. “Most of our drugs come from the Lower Mainland,” Dunsmore said, adding that sometimes drug dealers take up residence in Merritt for the sole purpose of selling drugs. The drug problem is a losing battle. “Sometimes it feels like it,” White said. “However, enforcement is only one aspect of the fight against any drug issues a community might have.”
The officers likened the battle against drug abuse to other enormously complex issues such as tackling climate change or pursuing a cure for cancer. “You don’t give up, you find another way,” Dunsmore said. “This is another way. If the public is aware of the trends, what happens, and how to help with prevention, they can help us and talk to their kids about it, talk to their neighbours, and start a Block Watch group that calls us with information.”
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Fashion takes centre stage at show
The ladies from the Nicola Valley Women’s Institute, shown here at a recent gathering, are ready to bring the newest fashions to Merritt for their annual fashion show fundraiser.
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It’s time to hit the runway, or, if you prefer, to sit back and relax as you watch the models at the Nicola Valley Women’s Institute’s (NVWI) Fashion Show strut their stuff. The event takes places at the senior’s centre from 1
to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The cost for the show is $3 with proceeds going to the women’s institute. The models, who are mostly women’s institute members, will be modelling TanJay Alia fashions from Kamloops. “All the models are local and many of us
are big-sized. We’re not models, but we have a lot of fun,” said Judy Fassbender of the institute. “We donate to quite a number of charities such as B.C. Children’s Hospital, Royal Inland Hospital, Canucks Place, Ronald McDonald House, as well as many other women’s institute proj-
ects.” NVWI, which started up in 1951, meets every second Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in member’s homes. They have a variety of speakers on agriculture, health, home economics, citizenship, education, international affairs and more. “We do a number of fund-raising projects like the fashion show so we can support different charities,” said Fassbender. “We also support women’s institute projects in Canada and the Associated Women’s Institute of the World.” The group also helped purchase a cow for families in Africa, a Land Rover for nurses to travel to help prevent blindness in babies, and built wells in some
Helping Hands grant leads council briefs By Craig Lindsay THE HERALD
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On April 23 at the regular city council meeting, Merritt council approved a $3,000 grant-in-aid to the Merritt Helping Hands Society 4-2. Helping Hands is a non-profit society whose goals are to educate addicts and alcoholics seeking recovery in Merritt and the surrounding area. In 2012, they distributed 45,400 clean syringes, 29 crack pipe kits and 175 cooker kits in the Merritt community. Fast Car charger for city The City of Merritt has entered into a five year agreement for the lease of a DCFC Fast Charger. The charger will be located at the Baillie House and the instalment cost, which is estimated at between $100,000 and $130,000, will be paid for by BC Hydro. The charging station, which can charge a car in 15 minutes, will be one
of 13 throughout the province. The station is expected to be installed within one month. More electric vehicle charging stations The City of Merritt has been
awarded a contribution of $16,000 towards the planning of four electric vehicle charging stations for the community. Merritt, which had a charging station installed in May of 2012 in the Baillie House parking lot, was chosen because of its key location in the
province. The four locations for the new regular (non-fast) charging stations will be: Wagon West Travel Plaza; Merritt Civic Centre; City Hall; and the city’s downtown parking lot. All four are expected to be installed within two weeks.
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(From left) Katie Huber, 15, and Kelsey-Ann Ware, 16, tried some unconventional sports during the Encounters with Canada sports week in Ottawa. Emily Wessel/Herald
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For Merritt Secondary School Grade 10 students Kelsey-Ann Ware and Katie Huber, a recent trip to Ottawa for a students symposium for sports week was about more than just sports. The girls said they learned about Canada’s history, government, and about people from across the country in the nation’s capital. “I learned a lot more that I didn’t know about parliament and war and all that,” Ware, 16, said. “I didn’t know the kind of accents other people have. Lots of people from
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ROME ROM E WAS WAS BIG BIG, TTOUGH OUGH H AND HEARTLESS. The people in the city were in a bad situation. Jesus had told them to pray and Áee. One Tuesday morning the Roman army took everything and left the city. The Jewish army thought they had beat them and went after the Romans. Who told the Romans to leave? It was God. What a commotion in the city. The Christian Jews left early Wednesday, to a small city not too far away, just as Jesus had instructed. They had plenty food, and they had the Sabbath to rest and worship. God had told His followers what to do, they obeyed, and God kept His word like He always does. The Jewish army thought they had beat the Romans but it wasn’t so. A year later the Romans, under a new leader, came back. Again, the Jews Áed into the city for they thought God would protect them because of the temple. However, they had cruciÀed Jesus. Now there was no protection.
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The Romans let nothing in or out of the city. Things became terrible inside the walls. The Romans broke into the city. The massacre was terrible. Hundreds of thousands were killed. Some were taken to Rome and sold as slaves. Some were thrown to wild beasts for entertainment. Daniel had prophesied about the destruction, but the priests and leaders changed the prophecy to suit themselves. Because they did not listen, they were not prepared and were killed in the war. The city, along with the temple, became a heap of ruins. When we look at things like this we see that we need to be careful with what we do with prophecy, the word of God. In the revelations, God said that we need to be careful that we don’t add to His word or take away. We must be careful not to look at the word to suit ourselves. God said, “I change not. I am the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.”
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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS JOB POSTING BRANCH MANAGER Our branch in Merritt, BC is looking for an exceptional person to take on the exciting role of Branch Manager. Our Branch Managers are responsible for the management of the daily operation of their branch. They are approachable, natural leaders by example, committed to providing exceptional customer service based on their knowledge of our Ànancial products. Formal training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
• Providing exceptional customer service. • Managing store business including balancing daily transactions, budgeting, and monitoring revenue and expenses. • Recruiting, supervisor, motivating, and training staff. • Performing daily sales calls to current and past customers. • Local marketing of credit and loan services. • Managing past due accounts by completing daily collections calls and coaching staff in successful calls. • Top notch oral and written communication skills. • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to ensure reporting is accurate and timely. SALARY RANGE OF $30,000 - $35,000 A YEAR
How to Apply: If this sounds like the opportunity for you, email your resume and cover letter to:
Regional Manager, Don Steffanson at don.steffanson@csÀnancial.ca POWER PLAY Filmmaker Damien Gillis (standing and speaking) and Hall of Fame Broadcaster and former cabinet minister Rafe Mair (seated in red) spoke to about 25 people at Merritt’s Civic Centre on April 24 about issues related to water and power in the province and how decisions from the next government will affect the environment. Craig Lindsay/Herald
THANK YOU
Quote ‘Branch Manager-C274’ in the subject line. Or you can contact Don directly at 250-317-2376.
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STRONG ECONOMY SECURE TOMORROW
The Rotary club of Merritt Sunrise
would like to thank the following for their generous donations to the recent 2013 Indoor Golf Classic. • A & D Property Management • Access Hearing Centre • Alastair Murdock & Company Inc. • All About Imprinting & Engraving • Amica Contracting • Ashley Furniture/City Furniture • Aspen Planers • B-100 98.1 CIFM Radio • Balance Chiropractic Inc. • Best Value Glass • Boston Pizza • Brambles Bakery and Café • Brandt Tractor • Bridal Falls Enterprises Ltd. • Canada Café • Canada Western Bank • Canadian Tire • Cascades Dental Clinic Dr Todd Smith • Century 21 • Cherry Inglis Notary Public • Chevron Triple O • CIBC • City Furniture & Appiiances Ltd. • City of Merritt • Coldwater Hotel & Restaurant • Contain-it Storage • Cooper’s Foods Ltd. • Copper Valley Mechanical • Coyote Collision • Creative Company • Crystal Gardens Restaurant • David Brown Investors Group • DCS Auto • Designs by Marie • Doctors EyeCare • Doug Strand • Dr R K Josephson • Ducks Unlimited • Emcon Services Ltd. • Emmerick Excavating • Espresso Etc. • Firman Auto Parts • Fountain Tire • Frank Douthwright’s Mechanical • Garden Sushi Japanese Restaurant • Golden Chopsticks • Golfland
• Good Earth Co. • Graham & Associates, BC Land Surveyors • Great Canadian Bike Rally • Greg Hodson • Hack Electric • Hair Shack • Harrison Hot Springs • Heffley Boutique Inn • Highland House Bed & Breakfast • Hitch’n’ Post Restaurant • Home Hardware • Home Restaurant • Hub Electric • Hub International Barton Insurance • IDA Blacks Pharmacy • Interior Savings Credit Union • Interior Savings Insurance Services • It’s the Pitts Plumbing • Jackson’s Welding • JD Kightley Contracting • Jean Kiegerl • Kolors Cutting Lounge • Kumsheen Rafting Resort • Ledcor Resources & Transportation Ltd. • LNB Construction • Lordco Auto Parts • Mandolin’s Bagel and Coffee House • Marg and Jerry Sanders • Mark’s Work Wearhouse • Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce • Merritt Centennials • Merritt Dry Cleaning and Coin Laundry • Merritt Herald • Merritt Liquor Store • Merritt Machine Works • Merritt Movie Experts • Merritt Printing • Merritt Veterinary Hospital • Mill Creek Cabinets • Mobile Tech Computers • Mongo’s Mongolian Grill • Morelli Chertkow LLP Lawyers • Murray GM
• Nadina Logging • Nicola Nordic Ski Club • Nicola Plumbing and Heating Ltd. • Nicola Valley Apiary • Nicola Valley Massage Therapy • Nicola Valley Museum & Archives • Nicola Valley Repairs • NMV Lumber • Norgaard Ready Mix • Otter Summit Electrc • Panago Pizza • Petit Café Diane • Pharmasave • Phoenix Ready Mix • Pine Ideas • Planet Fitness • Planet Hair Spa and Laser Clinic • Posh Pup Grooming Salon • Post’s Fresh Meat & Deli • Purity Feeds • Q101.1 Radio • Quilchena on the Lake • Ramada • Rich & Iris Hodson • Royal Bank RBC • S.A. Thompson Contracting • Sanders and Company Ltd & Flatiron Construction Ltd. • Second Ave Signs • Secure-All Mini and RV Storage • Shaw Cable • South Paw Dog Spa • Starbucks Coffee Canada • Sunshine Valley Mechanical Ltd. • Syd’s Pro Shop and Merritt Golf and Country Club • TBM Cleaning & Restoration • Teck Highland Valley Copper Partnership • Thomson Truck Parts & Sales Ltd. • Tibar Construction • Tim Horton’s • Tolko Industries Ltd. • Westwood Fibre • Yaki Joe’s Pizza Shoppe
The following groups are recognized for the helping at this major event.The Hospice Group of Merritt, John Allison Productions, The MSS Grad class, The MSS Leadership Club, and Elaine Gill and the MSS Cafeteria group. Individual thank you to the following volunteers: Kathryn Olsen, Marg Sanders, Taylor Lamb, Linda Brown, Shauvon Hagen, and Greg Hodson.
Jackie Tegart
BC Liberal Candidate Fraser-Nicola • Proven Leadership with Integrity • Committed to Strong Visibility in Communities • Supports Resource-Based Industry • Strong Advocate for Healthcare & Education • Understands Rural Communities Election Day: May 14 Advanced Polls: May 8-11 Authorized by Deb Arnott, Financial Agent, 250-453-9467
REAL ESTATE REVIEW M E R R I T T
Helping you is what we do.™ Independently owned and operated
Phone: 250-378-6181
1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184 www.royallepage.ca/merritt
NEW LISTINGS NG
NG
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Nice location for 2 BR w/ large lot Low E double glazed windows Wood stove, 2 car garage & Lrg deck Fully fenced yard
$174,500 •
• • • • M3924
NG
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Custom build home on 19 acres Master BR w/ attached deck Kitchen w/island, fire place & built in vacuum Complete RV pad + Garage w/ 12 FT doors
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$532,000 •
M3925
Lovely 3BR Rancher 2Baths up, full bath down Full sized pool in large backyard Basement mainly finished
$375,000 •
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• • • • M3927
Immaculate 3 BR + Den, 2 ½ bath Twnhse Qlty appliances, Kitchen w/ center island Centrl air, gas fireplace, brght open design Underground sprinklers, fenced backyard
$332,500 •
160 acres w/ diverse opportunities
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2 bdrms in strata building Central location Laminate flooring New roof in 2010
M3921
• Water license available • Recreational & working farm potential • Build your own home
$599,000
M3922
Royal Lepage Realtors(R) are trained to provide valuable assistance to Buyers in the following areas: • Identifying desirable types of properties • Preparing a binding Contract of Pur• Investigation and timely information chase and Sale gathering • Negotiating terms and conditions • Viewing properties and providing infor• Assisting in arranging inspections and mation and advice other needed services
$76,900 •
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2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot Open plan for kitchen, DR & LR Roof, electrical approval Fully fenced yard & lots of parking
$99,900 •
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$120,000
M3797
Nice 3 BR, 2 full Bath, half duplex Large Fam Room on Main w/2 BRs, Kitchen And L.R. on 2nd storey. Fenced back yard With shed and single garage.
$159,000 •
M3871
Long term tenant for the investor 2 bdrms & bath on main Full unfinished basement w/ laundry Front driveway + lane access,lots of parking
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M3851
Attention first time homebuyers/ Investors Nice 3 BR 1 bath home in nice area All appliances included, fenced back yard PRICED TO SELL!!
$105,000 •
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Close to schools, parks & downtown Fully fenced & landscaped Basement is unfinished Great starter home
$139,500 •
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M3751
M3833
Cute & cozy 3 bdrm bungalow Huge 51x150’ lot, Covered deck Enjoy the mtn views
$110,000 •
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Bright, quiet & comfortable strata retirement home This home is wheelchair accessible - large rooms Gated community, walking distance to downtown 2 large BR’s, 5 piece bath w/separate walk-in shower.
$159,000 •
M3912
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$146,900
M3843
$112,000
M3744
$147,500
M3792
M3907
M3823
Upgrades inc Windows & siding, Painted deck 3BD with fully fenced yard and lane access Back yard re seeded and gutters cleaned Solid home, ready for retirees or first time buyers
$156,900
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M3897
Affordable revenue property Lvgrm, kitchen & laundy rm on main Upper flr has 3 bdrms & full bath Vinyl windows & fully fenced front yd
$103,000
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2 BR home in McCallum Gardens Open floor plan, skylight in kitchen Master BR has Ensuite, Patio area has Gazebo Flower beds, Front looking over Nicola river
$160,000 •
M3877
Two bedroom on good sized lot Tile flooring in Kitchen, Hall & Bath Lane access and storage shed Home has had recent electrical upgrades
$82,000
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Unique layout that awaits your touch 2 lots, 2 titles Detached double garage Central location provides easy access
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M3486
Nice 2 Bedroom Condo New laminate flooring All appliances included Good for revenue or first timer
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Main house + bachelor house on 1 lot 22x22 garage on 2nd lot Main house has 100 amp upgrade Garage is wired & heated
$160,000 •
M3807
3 bedroom, 1 bath Rancher Walking distance to downtown Newer Furnace Fully fenced yard
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M3887
Covered parking Galley kitch w/ appliances & skylite Patio doors from 2nd BR or den Nicola River in the back
$165,000
M3365
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M E R R I T T
Tom McDonagh Broker
1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184
www.royallepage.ca/merritt
250-378-7170
www.realtor.ca
Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep
John Issac Sales Rep
Claudette Edenoste Broker
Debra Schindler Personal Real Estate Corp.
250-315-5178
250-378-1586
250-280-0689
250-315-3548
johnissac@telus.net
kbonneteau@telus.net
tmcdonagh@telus.net
Lynda Property Manager
250-378-1996
MOBILE HOMES IN PARKS
LOTS AND ACREAGE • • • •
$57,000
$67,000 • • • •
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$79,000
$100,000
$199,000 • • • •
$217,000 • • • •
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$314,990
Seclusion & privacy, off the grid living 20 acres 9 kms from Merritt toward Lilly Lake All new fencing & custom made gateway Creek & 2 water holes, perfect weekend getaway
• • • •
M3889
•
LOGAN LAKE • • • •
Build your dream home 1 of Logan Lakes best lots 30 min drive to Kamloops shopping mall Invest today in a fast growing community
$44,000
•
Guichon Creek flows thru property
M3884
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Start planning for your retirement 40 acres with flowing creek Enjoy the great outdoors Minutes from friendly Logan Lake
$198,500 •
M3853
SxS duplex w/ reno’s Lam flring, paint, vinyl windows Front driveway + lots of parking Shared garage & shed
$173,000 •
• • • • M3813
55 plus buyer at McCallum Gardens 2BR with den, all appliances incl Central air, water softener and alarm system Wonderful views of Nicola River
$180,000 •
M3920
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Attention: Investors 4 plex near downtown 4-1 BR units, all currently rented 1 unit has been recently renovated Walking distant to Downtown
$189,000 •
M3892
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5 Bedrooms, 2Baths Two storey family home Large lot Nice location
$194,900
• Bright & Open design with Skylights • Enjoy mature landscaping & Gardening • 2 BD, New Sundeck and Garden shed incl
M3874
NG ISTI L NEW
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All Units Rented 2 Year Old Roof Lots of parking space Short walk to city centre
$198,000 •
• • • • M3839
Sunvalley Court-2 BR, 2 bath townhouse End unit-includes all appliances PRICED TO SELL!! 24 hour notice required
$199,900 •
M3741
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Move-in Ready 3 bedroom. 2 ½ Bath, & Office New flooring and new paint Central Air and bright, open design
$215,900 •
• • • • M3875
Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse Heat pump, a/c, high efficiency appliances Gas fireplace & many extras Low maintenance property
$217,000 •
M3869
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2 level home in Lower Nicola Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area 2 bdrms up/1 down, master w/ensuite
$260,000 •
M3811
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Immaculate family home on quiet street Many upgrades, flooring, windows & more!! Large Sundeck accessible through dining room Elementary & High School nearby
$268,000 •
M3905
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2 bdrm bungalow in popular strata No kids, no rentals & self managed New roof, carpet & paint Quick possession
$269,000 •
• • • • M3834
$249,000 •
$275,000
• • • • M3865
Royal Lepage Realtors(R) are trained to provide valuable assistance to Buyers
Good sized building w/easy access 1500 sq.ft. per floor,wheelchair access Upper floor, 1 office, mini kitchen & bthrm Backyard is fenced, Ramps on both sides
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Bench Location 4 BR, 2 Bath home HW floors and vinyl windows on main Potential legal suite, potential 5th BR All appliances included
2 level bungalow on cul-de-sac Street 3 BR on upper floor, 2 more downstairs Vinyl windows & siding, 100 amp service Wood fireplace & stove, storage shed
$249,490 •
Nicely finished 3 BR, home is well cared for Upgrades to plumbing and Electrical Property is full fenced and garden area Small greenhouse, hay shed & garage w/power
$259,000
M3917
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M3885
• Great starter home or retirement • 2 bdrm double wide w/ sun deck and ensuite • Coldwater River is close by
$58,000
M3787
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Unique & tasteful 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home H/water on demand & central a/c Hardwood flrs & bright open design Beautifully l/scaped yd w/ private patio
$285,000
M3903
M3895
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$89,000
M3794
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Well maintained 1 owner home 7 bdrms & 4 baths + 2 bdrm legal suite New flring, H/W tank & boiler M.BR w/ W/I closet, full enste w/ Jacuzzi
$299,900 •
M3819
• Completely Re-plumbed & New HW Tank • 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher • Appliances included
$49,900
M3844
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Large 7 BR, 4 ½ bath home Potential legal suite Plus In-law suite on main Mill Creek Cabinets
$329,000 •
• • • • M3862
Excellent Bench Location, LR has Japanese Cherry HW Floors 4 BR family home w/ full basement Gazebo, Hot Tub, Swimming Pool & much more!
$339,000
M3893
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New amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher Quality built, Home warranty applies Amazing kitchen 9 ft ceilingsand large bright design
$339,000 •
M3848
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99x259 lot bordering Nicola River Beautiful heritage home Gorgeous perennial gardens Possible subdivision potential
$339,000 •
• • • • M3918
Well maintained 3 BR, 2 bath home On a quiet cul-de-sac and close to amenities Open floor plan, Vaulted ceilings Kitchen has cabinets galore& access to deck
$339,900 •
M3859
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Beautiful 3 BR home w/high-end quality finishing Kitchen has Travertine tile, granite counters, and Mill Creek cabinets. LR with H/W floors Gas F/P, Ensuite w/Jacuzzi tub. Huge rec room
$349,000 •
M3855
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New amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher With full unfinished bsmt. 9 ft. ceilings, large bright design. Quality built & Home warranty.
$369,000
M3847
• Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home • 18x20 interlocking driveway • 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring
$41,900
M3607
Country acreage w/natural grasslands & slight hills Good water table w/2 ponds providing seasonal creek 2acre leveled area ready for possible home Wonderful views of property & surrounding area
$329,000
M3478
$169,900 •
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M3832
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Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake 3 km to Quilchena Hotel Close to Merritt & Kamloops Private access to lake
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M3728
$199,000
M3603
M3886
Well maintained 2 bedroom rancher In central location, Nice and spacious LR, bright sunny kitchen,Beautifully landscaped Yard Plenty ofRV parking
247’ lake front w/ winding trail to site Great views of the valley & water below Community water in place, power @ lot line Easy access off hwy & quiet enjoyment
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$169,000 •
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M3919
$205,000
M3906
24 acres in beautiful Sunshine Valley Treed lot, very private, easy access Many potential building sites Hydro & phone lines to property line
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Peace & tranquility, 26+ acre of land Views are breathtaking Bring your building ideas If you are looking for privacy, look no more
•
Amazing Lake view lots Phase 1 of Nicola Lakeshore Estates Only 2.5 hours from Lower Mainland Fishing, Hiking, water sports & much More!!
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M3898
$179,000
M3749
M3852
Cozy 2 BD Rancher downtown, fenced back yard Free standing wood stove, metal shed & Shop Many upgrades inc Hotwater tank & paint Front yard has Garlic and Herb bed
1.44 acre prime building lot Approx 295 ft river frontage Within walking distance to downtown Gorgeous views of mountains & Ranchlands
$144,900 • • • •
$169,000 •
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M3827
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Nicola Lakeshore Estates Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 Build your dream home Tons of recreation to choose from!!
$149,900 • • • •
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One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola Cleared & level in an incredibly quiet location Water serviced by Lower Nicola Water Works Approved for septic & HST already paid
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Extra large double lot 2 city water & sewage hookups Private setting, flat site Easy access w/ paved roads
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M3909
$99,000
M3534
Nice 3 BR, 2 full baths, half duplex 1 car attached garage & fenced yard New roof ’07, Large Master BR. Open floor plan,Option to purchase entire duplex
Desirable Nicola Wynd development Nice flat building lot Bring your plans & build your dream home Quality builder available to discuss plan
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Good sized lot Ok for double wide City services @ prop line Mountain view in a quiet area
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M3908, M3910, M3911
$79,000
M3707
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M3914 & M3915
Desirable Nicola Wynd development Nice flat building lots Bring your plans & build your dream home Quality builder available to discuss plan
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Beautiful river view lot close to downtown Nice, quiet neighborhood The uncompromised view never to change Bring your building ideas
$79,000
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M3758
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Views of the Nicola Valley Walking trails & shopping nearby All services are u/g & at lot line One of Merritt’s preferred neighborhoods
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Wonderful Views, good sized lot Easy access to new Retail and Restaurants Build your own dream home Neighbouring lot is also available
$60,500
M3692
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New residential lots in a nice part of Merritt Located in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting Fully serviced including curbs & storm drain All prepaid by the developer
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4 Plex – Investors 4 Large Suites, Close to downtown Double Lot, Great Location Lots of parking
$388,000 •
• • • • M3863
Most amazing views Huge shop Updated, one level home Near Mamette Lake
$390,000 •
• • • • M3801
Wonderful rural acreage w/ creek in the back 3 BR rancher w/ wood stove, siding & new roof Workshop, horse stalls, dog run and much more!! A comfortable country getaway
$419,900 •
M3899
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Riverfront Acreage with beautiful 2 year old Modular home has open floor plan, vaulted ceilings 3 BRs, 2 Baths, Has Engineered Pad created for a shop, 9.62 riverfront property w/fenced pasture
$419,000 •
M3857
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Spectacular panoramic views In-law suite w/ wood burning stove Great well producing 60 us gpm Property quiet w/approx 4 acre fenced area
$429,000 •
M3913
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Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops Remodeled bsmt & main bathrooms Inground pool & private backyard
$439,000 •
M3826
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Location-Got it! Spacious Living- Got it! Immaculate 3 level – 6 bedrooms, 5and ½ bath home, 5 piece ensuite Large 3 bay garage-RV parking.
$459,900
M3837
• Nice park w/ river across the road • 3 bdrm home w/ good sized fenced yard • New tub surround & lino in bathroom
$30,000
M3796
M3929
Beautiful Lots and Acreages to BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME.
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Gorgeous mountain and ranchland views 10 acres of privacy Custom Built 3 BR, 2bath home 22x22 garage and 50x50 dog kennel.
$485,000 •
M 3870
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Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bath family home O.63 acre parcel bordering Nicola River Dining Room with access to private deck 2 car garage and So Much More!
$495,000 •
M3866
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Gorgeous 4 BR log home with f/bsmt on 4 acres Spacious rooms,vaulted ceilings,several outbuildings Beautiful landscaping, Large barn w/5 box stalls 3 Grazing pastures
$499,000 •
M3850
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Main fl features vaulted ceiling & open floor plan Master bedroom with Ensuite & walk in closet Large deck, riding ring & new 2500 sq.ft barn Nice Country getaway or hobby farm
$529,000 •
M3883
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40 Acre Hobby Farm w/6 stall Barn & Creek 3 BR home w/full bsmt, 2 baths& sunny kichen LR w/woodstove. Fenced into 3 pastures & 2 small paddocks, w/ round pen & exercise arena.
$599,000 •
M3861
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Custom built Post & Beam Home Stunning views on 21 +/- acres Polished concrete floors Custom built maple cabinets and much more!
$599,000 •
M3879
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160 acres of seclusion & privacy Endless trails surrounded by Crown land This land is fenced 10 kms from the paved highway
$599,000
M3815
• Clean comfortable 2 br, mobile home • New furnace, hotwater tank and fridge • laundry room w/lots of cupboard space
$27,000
M3916
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Helping you is what we do.™ Phone: 250-378-6181
M E R R I T T
Tom McDonagh Broker
1988 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • Fax: 250-378-6184
www.royallepage.ca/merritt
250-378-7170
www.realtor.ca
Karen Bonneteau Sales Rep
John Issac Sales Rep
Claudette Edenoste Broker
Debra Schindler Personal Real Estate Corp.
250-315-5178
250-378-1586
250-280-0689
250-315-3548
johnissac@telus.net
kbonneteau@telus.net
tmcdonagh@telus.net
Lynda Property Manager
250-378-1996
MOBILE HOMES IN PARKS
LOTS AND ACREAGE • • • •
$57,000
$67,000 • • • •
• • • •
$79,000
$100,000
$199,000 • • • •
$217,000 • • • •
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$314,990
Seclusion & privacy, off the grid living 20 acres 9 kms from Merritt toward Lilly Lake All new fencing & custom made gateway Creek & 2 water holes, perfect weekend getaway
• • • •
M3889
•
LOGAN LAKE • • • •
Build your dream home 1 of Logan Lakes best lots 30 min drive to Kamloops shopping mall Invest today in a fast growing community
$44,000
•
Guichon Creek flows thru property
M3884
• • • •
Start planning for your retirement 40 acres with flowing creek Enjoy the great outdoors Minutes from friendly Logan Lake
$198,500 •
M3853
SxS duplex w/ reno’s Lam flring, paint, vinyl windows Front driveway + lots of parking Shared garage & shed
$173,000 •
• • • • M3813
55 plus buyer at McCallum Gardens 2BR with den, all appliances incl Central air, water softener and alarm system Wonderful views of Nicola River
$180,000 •
M3920
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Attention: Investors 4 plex near downtown 4-1 BR units, all currently rented 1 unit has been recently renovated Walking distant to Downtown
$189,000 •
M3892
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5 Bedrooms, 2Baths Two storey family home Large lot Nice location
$194,900
• Bright & Open design with Skylights • Enjoy mature landscaping & Gardening • 2 BD, New Sundeck and Garden shed incl
M3874
NG ISTI L NEW
• • • •
All Units Rented 2 Year Old Roof Lots of parking space Short walk to city centre
$198,000 •
• • • • M3839
Sunvalley Court-2 BR, 2 bath townhouse End unit-includes all appliances PRICED TO SELL!! 24 hour notice required
$199,900 •
M3741
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Move-in Ready 3 bedroom. 2 ½ Bath, & Office New flooring and new paint Central Air and bright, open design
$215,900 •
• • • • M3875
Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse Heat pump, a/c, high efficiency appliances Gas fireplace & many extras Low maintenance property
$217,000 •
M3869
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2 level home in Lower Nicola Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area 2 bdrms up/1 down, master w/ensuite
$260,000 •
M3811
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Immaculate family home on quiet street Many upgrades, flooring, windows & more!! Large Sundeck accessible through dining room Elementary & High School nearby
$268,000 •
M3905
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2 bdrm bungalow in popular strata No kids, no rentals & self managed New roof, carpet & paint Quick possession
$269,000 •
• • • • M3834
$249,000 •
$275,000
• • • • M3865
Royal Lepage Realtors(R) are trained to provide valuable assistance to Buyers
Good sized building w/easy access 1500 sq.ft. per floor,wheelchair access Upper floor, 1 office, mini kitchen & bthrm Backyard is fenced, Ramps on both sides
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Bench Location 4 BR, 2 Bath home HW floors and vinyl windows on main Potential legal suite, potential 5th BR All appliances included
2 level bungalow on cul-de-sac Street 3 BR on upper floor, 2 more downstairs Vinyl windows & siding, 100 amp service Wood fireplace & stove, storage shed
$249,490 •
Nicely finished 3 BR, home is well cared for Upgrades to plumbing and Electrical Property is full fenced and garden area Small greenhouse, hay shed & garage w/power
$259,000
M3917
IVE S U L EXC
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M3885
• Great starter home or retirement • 2 bdrm double wide w/ sun deck and ensuite • Coldwater River is close by
$58,000
M3787
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Unique & tasteful 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home H/water on demand & central a/c Hardwood flrs & bright open design Beautifully l/scaped yd w/ private patio
$285,000
M3903
M3895
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$89,000
M3794
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Well maintained 1 owner home 7 bdrms & 4 baths + 2 bdrm legal suite New flring, H/W tank & boiler M.BR w/ W/I closet, full enste w/ Jacuzzi
$299,900 •
M3819
• Completely Re-plumbed & New HW Tank • 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher • Appliances included
$49,900
M3844
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Large 7 BR, 4 ½ bath home Potential legal suite Plus In-law suite on main Mill Creek Cabinets
$329,000 •
• • • • M3862
Excellent Bench Location, LR has Japanese Cherry HW Floors 4 BR family home w/ full basement Gazebo, Hot Tub, Swimming Pool & much more!
$339,000
M3893
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New amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher Quality built, Home warranty applies Amazing kitchen 9 ft ceilingsand large bright design
$339,000 •
M3848
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99x259 lot bordering Nicola River Beautiful heritage home Gorgeous perennial gardens Possible subdivision potential
$339,000 •
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Well maintained 3 BR, 2 bath home On a quiet cul-de-sac and close to amenities Open floor plan, Vaulted ceilings Kitchen has cabinets galore& access to deck
$339,900 •
M3859
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Beautiful 3 BR home w/high-end quality finishing Kitchen has Travertine tile, granite counters, and Mill Creek cabinets. LR with H/W floors Gas F/P, Ensuite w/Jacuzzi tub. Huge rec room
$349,000 •
M3855
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New amazing 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher With full unfinished bsmt. 9 ft. ceilings, large bright design. Quality built & Home warranty.
$369,000
M3847
• Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home • 18x20 interlocking driveway • 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring
$41,900
M3607
Country acreage w/natural grasslands & slight hills Good water table w/2 ponds providing seasonal creek 2acre leveled area ready for possible home Wonderful views of property & surrounding area
$329,000
M3478
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Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake 3 km to Quilchena Hotel Close to Merritt & Kamloops Private access to lake
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M3728
$199,000
M3603
M3886
Well maintained 2 bedroom rancher In central location, Nice and spacious LR, bright sunny kitchen,Beautifully landscaped Yard Plenty ofRV parking
247’ lake front w/ winding trail to site Great views of the valley & water below Community water in place, power @ lot line Easy access off hwy & quiet enjoyment
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$205,000
M3906
24 acres in beautiful Sunshine Valley Treed lot, very private, easy access Many potential building sites Hydro & phone lines to property line
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Peace & tranquility, 26+ acre of land Views are breathtaking Bring your building ideas If you are looking for privacy, look no more
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Amazing Lake view lots Phase 1 of Nicola Lakeshore Estates Only 2.5 hours from Lower Mainland Fishing, Hiking, water sports & much More!!
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$179,000
M3749
M3852
Cozy 2 BD Rancher downtown, fenced back yard Free standing wood stove, metal shed & Shop Many upgrades inc Hotwater tank & paint Front yard has Garlic and Herb bed
1.44 acre prime building lot Approx 295 ft river frontage Within walking distance to downtown Gorgeous views of mountains & Ranchlands
$144,900 • • • •
$169,000 •
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M3827
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Nicola Lakeshore Estates Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 Build your dream home Tons of recreation to choose from!!
$149,900 • • • •
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One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola Cleared & level in an incredibly quiet location Water serviced by Lower Nicola Water Works Approved for septic & HST already paid
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Extra large double lot 2 city water & sewage hookups Private setting, flat site Easy access w/ paved roads
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M3909
$99,000
M3534
Nice 3 BR, 2 full baths, half duplex 1 car attached garage & fenced yard New roof ’07, Large Master BR. Open floor plan,Option to purchase entire duplex
Desirable Nicola Wynd development Nice flat building lot Bring your plans & build your dream home Quality builder available to discuss plan
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Good sized lot Ok for double wide City services @ prop line Mountain view in a quiet area
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M3908, M3910, M3911
$79,000
M3707
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M3914 & M3915
Desirable Nicola Wynd development Nice flat building lots Bring your plans & build your dream home Quality builder available to discuss plan
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Beautiful river view lot close to downtown Nice, quiet neighborhood The uncompromised view never to change Bring your building ideas
$79,000
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M3758
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Views of the Nicola Valley Walking trails & shopping nearby All services are u/g & at lot line One of Merritt’s preferred neighborhoods
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Wonderful Views, good sized lot Easy access to new Retail and Restaurants Build your own dream home Neighbouring lot is also available
$60,500
M3692
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New residential lots in a nice part of Merritt Located in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting Fully serviced including curbs & storm drain All prepaid by the developer
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4 Plex – Investors 4 Large Suites, Close to downtown Double Lot, Great Location Lots of parking
$388,000 •
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Most amazing views Huge shop Updated, one level home Near Mamette Lake
$390,000 •
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Wonderful rural acreage w/ creek in the back 3 BR rancher w/ wood stove, siding & new roof Workshop, horse stalls, dog run and much more!! A comfortable country getaway
$419,900 •
M3899
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Riverfront Acreage with beautiful 2 year old Modular home has open floor plan, vaulted ceilings 3 BRs, 2 Baths, Has Engineered Pad created for a shop, 9.62 riverfront property w/fenced pasture
$419,000 •
M3857
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Spectacular panoramic views In-law suite w/ wood burning stove Great well producing 60 us gpm Property quiet w/approx 4 acre fenced area
$429,000 •
M3913
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Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops Remodeled bsmt & main bathrooms Inground pool & private backyard
$439,000 •
M3826
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Location-Got it! Spacious Living- Got it! Immaculate 3 level – 6 bedrooms, 5and ½ bath home, 5 piece ensuite Large 3 bay garage-RV parking.
$459,900
M3837
• Nice park w/ river across the road • 3 bdrm home w/ good sized fenced yard • New tub surround & lino in bathroom
$30,000
M3796
M3929
Beautiful Lots and Acreages to BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME.
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Gorgeous mountain and ranchland views 10 acres of privacy Custom Built 3 BR, 2bath home 22x22 garage and 50x50 dog kennel.
$485,000 •
M 3870
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Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bath family home O.63 acre parcel bordering Nicola River Dining Room with access to private deck 2 car garage and So Much More!
$495,000 •
M3866
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Gorgeous 4 BR log home with f/bsmt on 4 acres Spacious rooms,vaulted ceilings,several outbuildings Beautiful landscaping, Large barn w/5 box stalls 3 Grazing pastures
$499,000 •
M3850
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Main fl features vaulted ceiling & open floor plan Master bedroom with Ensuite & walk in closet Large deck, riding ring & new 2500 sq.ft barn Nice Country getaway or hobby farm
$529,000 •
M3883
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40 Acre Hobby Farm w/6 stall Barn & Creek 3 BR home w/full bsmt, 2 baths& sunny kichen LR w/woodstove. Fenced into 3 pastures & 2 small paddocks, w/ round pen & exercise arena.
$599,000 •
M3861
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Custom built Post & Beam Home Stunning views on 21 +/- acres Polished concrete floors Custom built maple cabinets and much more!
$599,000 •
M3879
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160 acres of seclusion & privacy Endless trails surrounded by Crown land This land is fenced 10 kms from the paved highway
$599,000
M3815
• Clean comfortable 2 br, mobile home • New furnace, hotwater tank and fridge • laundry room w/lots of cupboard space
$27,000
M3916
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Large open commercial space (approx 6500 sf) Curb parking and parking lot across the street Located in the d/t core. Sold as bldg & land Roof HVAC, hot water & roll down security door
M3829 $440,000
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Developers take note Approx 15 acres of prime development property Current zoning is I3 w/portion in the ALR Subdivision potential
M3779 $499,000
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M3882
Immaculate 2BR, 2Bth, super suite Lrg dining area, elegant kitchen, newer windows Strata fee inc, heat, hot water, cable and more. Also small pet friendly! Look no further!
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Stop Renting!! 2 BR, 2 Bath Manufactured home Open floor plan offers casual living Enjoy Skylights and upgraded appliances
M3808 $137,000
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$205,000
M3896
$205,000
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Find ultimate luxury in this 3 BR Custom Log Home Laundry on main floor, Games room & more!! Resort style Atmosphere, like a vacation everyday Mile High Estates, between Logan Lake & Kamloops
$375,000
M3894
M3890
M3806
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$435,000
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$258,000
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M3928
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10 ways to treat back pain heat seems to have the best result. However, researchers have not been able to confirm which is better overall, ice or heat. Personally, I recommend that patients use whichever they find works the best for them.
DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN 1. Limit bed rest This may sound like the exact opposite of what you have been told in the past, but studies show that people with acute low-back pain who rest, particularly complete bed rest, have more pain and are less able to perform daily tasks than those who stay active. When you keep moving, even just a little, the back muscles will have greater blood flow through them and will remain slightly looser. As well, even gentle motion of the joints in the spine will promote healing of injured areas. 2. Keep exercising I have found that time and time again, keeping your back moving is often the best medicine for back pain. Even simple activities such as walking and slow passive stretching can reduce acute pain and promote healing of the injured area. However, any heavy lifting or quick twisting of the spine will potentially bring on more pain and prolong the time required for a full recovery. 3. Practice good posture Back pain can start after a long day of working in the garden or after
The position you sleep in and how much sleep you get could be contributing to your back pain.
a heavy workout at the gym. However, in most people, that area of the back may have been vulnerable to injury for a long time prior to actually feeling the onset of pain. This is due to the fact that most people perform their daily activities with poor posture, putting unnecessary strain on their backs. This accumulates over time. In fact, the pressure on your low back can increase by 50 per cent simply by bending over to wash your face in the bathroom sink! 4. See a chiropractor When you see a chiropractor for regular maintenance or treatment and follow a stretching/exercise program that he or she recommends, the chance of a low back injury is much less. These sugges-
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Central Scouting ranks Merritt’s Dane Birks 121st amongst North American skaters going into 2013 NHL draft By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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When National Hockey League general managers and their entourages gather in New Jersey on June 30 for the 2013 NHL draft, there will be a Merritt hockey player’s name being bandied about for serious consideration by the 30 member teams in attendance. Seventeen-year-old Merritt Centennials’ defenceman Dane Birks is listed as the 121st best North American skater on the NHL Central Scouting’s final ranking of draft-eligible hockey players worldwide. Birks is one of 15 Junior A players from across Canada listed in the Central Scouting report. Of the fifteen, seven come from the British Columbia Hockey League. The others are Surrey’s Adam Tambellini (42nd), West Kelowna’s David Pope (67th), Powell River’s Luke Ripley (86th), Victoria’s Nolan DeJong (111th), Penticton’s Jedd Soleway (131st) and Chad Katunar (28th amongst North American goaltenders) and Prince George’s Kevin Guiltinan (162nd). This past week, Birks travelled to Kamloops to meet with a representative of the Pittsburgh Penquins organization. Recently, he has also met with team personnel from the New Jersey Devils and the Montreal
Canadiens — pretty heady stuff for a young hockey player who, a year ago at this time, was wondering if he had it in him to even make a BCHL team.
in at six-foot-two and 177 pounds. Merritt Centennials assistant coach Joe Martin, who directed the team’s defence this past season, isn’t the least bit
‘It feels rather overwhelming. Sometimes, I think that I’m still dreaming.’ —MERRITT CENTENNIALS DANE BIRKS “It’s all come pretty fast,” Birks said. “It feels rather overwhelming. Sometimes, I think that I’m still dreaming.” The Merritt minor hockey product said the recent meetings with NHL teams went very well, and were most informative. “Most of their questions were about your daily activities, about your effort level, and about how badly you want it. They just want to learn more about your character and your personality.” While reluctant to assess his own hockey attributes, Birks said that most of the NHL people he’s talked to so far have mentioned his “on-ice vision, his skating ability, and his defensive-zone passing.” Asked what the NHL bigwigs said that he needed to improve upon, Birks answered without hesitation, “Get bigger.” The tall, lanky blueliner, who played the 2011-12 season with the Creston Thundercats of the KIJHL, currently checks
reluctant to talk about Birks’ formidable hockey talents. “[Dane] is effortless out there on the ice. He is always around the play, making things happen. It’s very hard to read the play, react to the play and make quick decisions that are correct time and time again. Dane does that. He has a gift.” Martin went on to make a very flattering comparison. “I don’t like to go on record comparing Dane to a lot of great players, but [former Anaheim Duck and future NHL Hall-of-Famer] Scott Neidermeyer comes to mind. [Dane] has that ability to always be in the right spot at the right time.” The Cents’ coach agreed that over the next couple of years Birks needs to add some pounds, “but not at the expense of his mobility and quickness. That’s what intrigues the scouts. That’s his ticket to the NHL.” A Grade 12 student at Merritt Secondary
School, Birks said that the next couple of months are going to be very busy for him. “There’s graduation to think about, and I have to write my S.A.T. exams in preparation for attending Michigan Tech University in September, 2014. Once high school’s out, I also have the opportunity to go to Minnesota for a month to work out with a bunch of NHL players like T.J. Oshie (from the St. Louis Blues).” Birks plans to be back in Merritt by August 9 to begin preparations for the Centennials’ main camp later in the month. “I want to try and be a more dominant player next season, and more of a role model. I feel good about the players we have coming back, and our coaches are doing a great job of recruiting.” Martin said that he and Cents’ head coach Luke Pierce have the same aspirations for their rising star. “Next year, what we hope to get out of Dane is that guy who plays 30 minutes a game, and plays in all situations — against the other team’s top line, on the powerplay and on the penalty kill. We want Dane to be in a position where he can take a game over.” Where does Birks plan to be on NHL draft day? “I’ll be with members of my family, and we’ll all celebrate if my name gets picked.”
Pozzobon gets back on the winning track By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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Merritt bull rider Ty Pozzobon closed out a tough month of April on a positive note with a first place finish in round one action at the Dewalt
Guaranteed Tough Invitational in Nampa, Idaho on April 26. Pozzobon rode Slippery Devil to an 87.5 point score and a tie for the top spot with Fabiano Vieira from Brazil.
Pozzobon picked up over $5,065 in winnings at the Dewalt event, moving him back up to 17th place in the Built Ford Tough Series standings with over $65,000 in earnings so far this year.
Next up for Pozzobon is the Last Cowboy Standing competition in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 10-11. Pozzobon will be competing in Merritt on June 1 in his own invitational event.
GREAT DANE Merritt’s Dane Birks is ranked 121st amongst North American skaters by Central Scouting going into the June 30 NHL draft in New Jersey. Ian Webster/Herald
Cents’ Pierce to be honoured May 10 as BCHL Interior Conference Coach of the Year; everyone invited Merritt citizens of all stripes are invited to join friends, family and fans of the Merritt Centennials at the Grand Pub and Grill on Friday night, May 10, to wine, dine and publicly pay tribute to Cents’ head coach Luke Pierce — winner of the 2013 BCHL Interior Conference Coach of the Year award. Pierce, assistant coach Joe Martin and trainer Kyla Knox will all be in attendance. Pierce’s selection was first announced back in mid-March fol-
lowing a survey of all 16 head coaches in the British Columbia Hockey League. In his four seasons with Merritt, Pierce has taken the Centennials from 7th place (and out of the playoffs) in 2009-10 to 2nd and 3rd place finishes the last two years with 76 and 70 points respectively. Those wishing to eat dinner at the Grand are advised to call in advance (378-4618) to make a reservation for the 5 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. sittings.
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Barbarians settle for tie with Kelowna Crows By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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Gale-force winds made the game difficult for both teams on Sunday as the Merritt Barbarians and visiting Kelowna Crows battled to a 10-10 tie in Okanagan men’s rugby action at Voght Park. “I saw one kick where the ball wound up 10 metres behind where the guy kicked it,” Merritt head coach Nathan Brigden said in reference to the challenges associated with the substantial air currents. MSS graduate and former Canadian rugby team member Garth Cooke, who was watching from the sidelines, laughingly told Brigden that due to the gusting winds, it was possibly the most disorganized game he’d ever seen. All the scoring in the weekend match-up took place in the first half, with each team picking up one converted try and one successful penalty kick. Riley Clark scored for the Barbarians on a long rumble down the side-
OFF AND RUNNING Merritt Barbarian Jonathan Cooke runs the rugby ball upfield against the Kelowna Crows on Sunday at Voght Park. Attempting to add their support are Barbarian temmates (from left) Mark Nendick and Stuart Woodman. Ian Webster/Herald
lines, while Eric Schmidt booted the extra two points and the field goal from the penalty mark. “I was pretty pleased to come out of the first half tied, considering we were playing against the wind,” said Brigden. “I thought we started the second half really well but couldn’t capitalize. The game then became a battle in the trenches
with the forwards grinding it out.” Depite numerous mistakes, and just as many turnovers, neither Merritt nor Kelowna could take advantage of the other side’s miscues and carry the ball across the end line. The hard-fought contest was brought to a close a bit prematurely by referee and former
Merrittonian Bob Zyrd because of an unfortunate incident that saw an unnamed Barbarians’ player punch an opponent following a ruck over the ball. “A Kelowna player wasn’t releasing the ball on the ground, and one of our players was reefing on him pretty hard,” Brigden described. “The ref ’s whistle went. As
they got up, there was still some shoving going on, which happens from time to time. It seemed to be winding down when another one of our players stepped in and basically blindsided their player with a punch.” The Kelowna player was taken to the Nicola Valley hospital with undetermined injuries to the face. “Both teams will submit written reports,” Brigden said. “Our official position is that it was a situation that never should have happened. Our club is embarrassed.” Brigden went on to add that the BC Rugby Union will be investigating the incident, and that the Merritt club is considering internal discipline as well. “I was in stunned disbelief with what happened,” Brigden said. “Rugby is a physical game, but not a violent game.” The Barbarians have a bye this weekend. They return to action on May 12 with a road game against West Kelowna.
RAPID ROPIN’ Merritt’s Fallon Fosbery competes in the team roping event at the Kamloops high school rodeo on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Allen Douglas/Kamloops This Week
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Ladies Volleyfest tournament a net winner By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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The 21st edition of the Ladies Volleyfest in Merritt featured some
outstanding competition amongst a total of 31 teams from around B.C. Sets in the City emerged as winners in the elite Comp 1 divi-
sion, while Volleydolls and Eric’s Army took the Comp 2A and 2B titles respectively. In the Rec division, Boobie Brigade and
Slippery Nipples took the A and B categories. “It was some of the best volleyball I’ve seen played with extremely long rallies,” said Merritt Volleyball Association representative Dave Finch. The entire weekend event was dedicated towards raising funds for breast cancer research. Finch said the theme was well received by all the participating teams. This year’s Ladies Volleyfest was also dedicated to the memory of Karen Matthias, a longtime MVA executive member who passed away recently. Finch said that this year’s two major Volleyfest events (the mixed tournament ran
April 14-16) attracted a total of 67 teams, and wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible efforts of the Merritt Volleyball Association’s dedicated membership. “We’d also like to thank the Merritt Fire Rescue Department for doing the Safe Ride Home, the Grand Pub and Grill Rednecks hockey team, John Allison Productions for the excellent entertainment, and the Coldwater Hotel for hosting the Friday night registration,” Finch said. “The individual businesses around town, along with the City of Merritt’s mayor and council are always so supportive of our events,” he said.
ON THE BALL (Left) Nicole Bouchard of the Victorious Secret team hits the ball between a pair of blockers from the Wallbangers squad out of Kelowna. (Right) Husband Frank Antoine from Squilax and his 16-month-old son, Séquoia, take in the Ladies Volleyfest action at the Merritt Secondary School gymnasium on Saturday. Ian Webster/Herald
JUST FOR KICKS Ryan Marklund (left) and Jorja Thermoset compete for the ball during Grade 6-7 soccer action at the CMS playing fields on Saturday. Merritt Youth Soccer Association games continue until the end of June. Ian Webster/ Herald
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE Merritt on May 4th & 5th from 5:00 pm - 5:00 am at the Civic Centre. NV WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Spring Fashion Show, Saturday, May 4 at the Senior’s Centre from 1 - 3 p.m.. For more information call Betty at 250-378-3730 FIRST NATIONS CULTURAL CELEBRATION Logan Lake Secondary School, Friday, May 3, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. 12:45 p.m. All ages invited to enjoy this arts and entertainment event. Call 250523-9441 or Email: trainville@sd73.ca.ca for more information. ST. MICHAEL’S PUBLIC TOWN HALL MEETING All those interested in an open discussion about the future of the Anglican church building, 1990 Chapman St. are welcome. We are looking for input from individuals and community organizations
manuel@cfdcnv. com or call 250378-3923. Advance registration is required due to limited seating.
in the Merritt area, to creatively explore all available options and partnerships concerning the use and preservation of this historic building. Wednesday, May 8th 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more info please leave a message at 250 378-3772.
a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Reserve your table early phone 250378-7266. $10.00 per table. It is time to clean out your basement, closets, garage, etc and let your neighbours go home with new treasures. Come and enjoy a day at our new park!
BAILLIE HOUSE Mothers’ Day High Tea at Baillie House. Bring your mother or bring a friend, May 11. Two seatings, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Reservations must be made by May 9 at 6 p.m. Call 378-0349 to reserve. Spring Garden Festival is on May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plant sale, Art in the Garden, information booths, light lunch and snacks. To book a table or for more info. call 3780349.
COMMUNITY FUTURES Community Futures Nicola Valley invites all the public to attend a free seminar on Sage 50 Accounting Canadian Edition (formerly Simply Accounting). This seminar will teach you how to do more with your accounting software as your business grows. Focusing largely on businesses with more than one employee, you will learn how to use Sage 50 to manage your payroll, employee benefits and vacation. Join us on Tuesday May 7, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Room, City Hall, 2185 Voght Street. Please reply to
SMITH PARK Smith Park in Lower Nicola is holding their Annual Pancake Breakfast and Yard Sale. Sunday, May 26, 2013. Breakfast and Yard Sale from 9
meetings or call 250378-4172 for more information. ARCHERY CLUB If you would like to see an archery club in Merritt, then we need your support. Drop by Nicola Valley Outdoors and talk to Fred
MERRITT RADIO CONTROL MODELLERS We are starting a new club in town for flying model aircraft. We fly at various locations around town. New members welcome. For more information call Jack at 250-3784371, Jerry at 250-378-3764 or Mike at 250-315-5176
MSS REUNION Are you a MSS 1983 grad? We are having a 30 year reunion the weekend of Aug. 2-4, 2013. If you could of, should of, or did graduate in 1983 please contact Patty Beers (Cressy) at 250.378.9503 or E: beers2@telus.net for more info.
24U Peer support group for women who suffer from depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders. Meeting Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. at the Hospice Society, Rm.12, 2025 Granite Ave. For more info. call Sue 378-2717 or Bonnie 315-0179. All women welcome.
SOUP BOWL The Soup Bowl is open Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Anglican Church Hall at 1990 Chapman St. NICOLA VALLEY RIDING CLUB The Nicola Valley Riding Club is accepting new members and volunteers. We are a new club, here in Merritt, for all ages and disciplines, horse owner
NV QUILTERS GUILD First and thirdThursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre. Find out more by attending one of their
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Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays - 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays - 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212. Guides Mondays - 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays, 6 - and 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-3784917 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423
Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 or 250-378-4577 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 250-378-2950 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group. Open Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - weekly ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca • T: merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club
Second Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. - Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Every Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca Nicola Valley Better Breathers 3rd Wednesdays, 1:00 pm at Trinity United Call 250-378-6266 N.V. 4-H Club Every Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays - 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. at Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 www.nvdra.com N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday - 2145 Quilchena Ave. 7 p.m. 250-378-5925
N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday - 7 p.m. Phelan House - 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Horseshoe Club Meetings Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Smith Pioneer Park 250-378-5007 or 250-378-6980 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday - 7 p.m. At the airport • 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift Store First Tuesday NVGH basement 250-378-9100 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. In member’s homes 250-378-2536 One Way Krew Youth Group
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Merritt Baptist Church 2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Merritt Lutheran Fellowship in St. Michael's Church • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.
Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church 2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.
St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Trinity United Church Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Brownies Thursdays - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva at ,250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250378-3716 Canadian Mental Health Association - Merritt Clubhouse Wednesdays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1721 Coldwater Ave. (Teen Centre) across from MSS. 250378-4878 Central School Pac First Tuesday - 7 p.m. Lunchroom 250-378-4892 Celebrate Recovery Meetings every Monday, 7:00 p.m. at New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534 Community Choir Mondays - 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-3789899
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Tuesdays - 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911 Pathfinders Thursdays - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club, Merritt Avenue. Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadet Corp Tuesdays - 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775 Royal Canadian Legion #96 Executive Mtg. Second Thursday - 6 p.m. Regular Mtg. Fourth Thursday - 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena 250-378-5631 Royal Purple First and Third Mondays each month 1:30 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise
Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539 Sparks Mondays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310 Teen Centre Mondays & Fridays - 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. 250-378-4878 Toastmasters Club 3929 Tuesdays - 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library 250-378-5855 24U Tuesdays - 2 p.m. at the Hospice Society Sue 250-378-2717 or Bonnie 250-315-0179 Valley Visual Artists General club information contact: Fran McMurchy at 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Chapter Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al (250-378-7402) Ted (250-3784195)
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May 31, 1940 – April 18, 2013 Thelma Arlene Feldmann entered into the presence of her Lord on April 18, 2013 in Vernon, BC at the age of 72. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Melanie Feldmann, Edwin Feldmann, Hudson Feldmann (Miranda) and Clara-Ann Feldmann-Boake (Jason); her grandchildren Kyle, Leslie, Randall, Ashley, Jacey, Christopher, Paige, Justin and Kayla and her great grandchildren Marcus and Alec as well as other dear friends and relatives. A Celebration of Life will be held at Crossroads Community Church, 2990 Voght Street, Merritt, BC on Saturday, May 11th at 1:00 p.m. - refreshments to follow. Should friends desire, donations may be made directly to: New Life Mission in Kamloops (81 Victoria St W. Kamloops, BC V2C 1A5) or non-perishable donations to our Merritt Food Bank. Arrangements entrusted to Merritt Funeral Chapel, 250-378-2141
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BC wholesale distribution firm seeking new products to add to their existing line up. We are currently distributing to approximately 500 retailers throughout BC. If you are interested in working with our company to distribute your products in BC, please reply to Box #14 Vernon Morning Star, 4407 25th Ave, Vernon BC V1T 1P5
Career Opportunities ROAD BUILDER & FELLER BUNCHER OPERATOR (Merritt) ROAD BUILDER – Must be experienced in grades, culvert placement and install, ditching and sloping, and Forestry standard roads. Pay negotiable, full season work with benefit package.
NOW HIRING DESK CLERK: Must be proficient with computers and able to work flexible hours HOUSEKEEPER: Must be able to work flexible hours. Apply in person with resume to 3571 Voght St. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Feller Buncher Operator (Cat Buncher) – Full time Pay negotiable by exp. benefit package. Please fax resume (1)250-378-4991 or e-mail: kristy@bcclassified.com
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Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
We require immediately Class 1 drivers for Canada and US for the following positions: • US Team drivers • Part Time /Casual Drivers for Canada/US • Drivers interested in a truck share program for Canada/US. We supply you with a paid company cell, fuel cards, all paid picks and drops, assigned units and regular home time. All you need is 3 yrs verifiable experience, clean abstract and a good attitude. Please indicate on your resume the position applying for. Please fax resumes and abstracts to 250546-0600, or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.
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Nicola Valley Museum SUMMER STUDENT Must have excellent research, computer, writing and oral communication skills. Must have an enthusiasm for history, learning and interacting with the public in a professional and conÀdent manner. Student must meet Canada Summer Jobs 2013 requirements. Business casual dress code in effect. Please bring resume to the Museum. 1675 Tutill Court Monday to Friday 10 am to 3 pm. Position is subject to funding An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.
Employment Facilitator Open Door Group is looking for an Employment Facilitator to join our team at the Merritt WorkBC location on a Full Time Temporary basis. The position involves facilitating job search and life skills workshops, assisting clients to become job-ready and connecting with local employers to create opportunities for clients. Candidates must have previous facilitation experience and a good understanding of the local labour market and demonstrated networking and negotiation skills. Please apply with resume and cover letter to
MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERATOR NEEDED. This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com
SUNRISE FORD 100 Mile House Requires Ford trained technicians & apprentices. Well equipped 11 bay shop, competitive wages & benefits E-mail Resume to Att; Helmut Loewen helmut@sunriseford.ca
Warehouse/Factory PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR We are looking for a self-motivated Production Supervisor for our busy wood post manufacturing and treating facility in Princeton, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee training and development, quality and cost control, production scheduling and safety. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience in an industrial production operation, a post mill or wood production facility preferred. Must have a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability; and the ability to plan, organize, develop and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. Good leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record are required. Please email your resume to elizabeth@pwppost.com. For further information about our company visit our website at www.pwppost.com. Only those selected for interviews with be contacted.
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Planet Hair & Spa Needed: Full-time Hair Stylist. Starting at $12.50/hour. Bring resume to 2040 Granite Ave., Merritt, BC or call Kathy at 378-5558 or 378-5519 Summer Student Employment Opportunity The Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary is looking for summer help for the Thrift Shop. Students must be returning to school in September.
3 FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE Hours of Work are Tuesday to Saturday, 8 hours a day. Start date June 10 to August 31, 2013 Wages dependent upon experience. Detailed resumes to be dropped off at the Thrift Shop, 1803 Voght Street. Deadline for receiving resumes is May 10, 2013.
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required for a permanent part time position, consisting of 20 hours/week. Applicant must have a strong, working knowledge of Simply Accounting, be able to work independently, have a general understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act, and be able to deal with people in a compassionate manner. Please forward resume prior to Noon, May 3, 2013 to the following address: Coordinator, P.O. Box 2414 , Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
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While we thank everyone for their interest in this position, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidate must undergo a Criminal Records Check.
Merritt, B.C. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SHIPPER/RECEIVER Merritt Home Hardware Building Centre is seeking an outstanding candidate. Candidates will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to work productively in a team environment, as well as be an independent self-starter. 35 hours per week -Tuesday to Saturday KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES • Experience in Inventory Control • Efficient Computer Skill • Logistic knowledge • Customer service • Proficient Math skills • Organized • Physically Fit Join the team by sending your resume, cover letter and reference list to:
pmhbc01@gmail.com Application deadline: Apply now! Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with an exceptional candidate. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Applications are invited for a Part-Time Bylaw Enforcement Officer. The City of Merritt is seeking an individual to serve as Bylaw Enforcement Officer on a part time basis. The position is for a twenty (20) hour work week with shifts on weekends from May to September. For complete details, visit the City website at www.merritt.ca Applications will be received by the undersigned until 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2013. Carole Fraser Deputy Clerk, Human Resources Manager City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street, Box 189, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 email: cfraser@merritt.ca As only those candidates short-listed will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest in this position.
JOB POSTING POSITION: Payroll and Accounts Payable Clerk Department: Finance Summary: This is a dual-purpose position. Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the incumbent; • Performs the tasks associated with the accurate processing of accounts payables. • Performs the tasks associated with maintaining a payroll and beneÀts system including accurate recording and processing of all pertinent information related to NTA staff. The incumbent is responsible for prioritizing the workload for both components of this position in order to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Perform the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that NTA’s Ànances are maintained in an effective, up-to-date and accurate manner. 2. Complete payroll functions in order to ensure staff are paid in an accurate and timely manner. 3. Other related duties as required/assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant will have extensive knowledge of and experience with accounts payable and payroll functions and procedures, as well as an ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering Ànancial and payroll information. This position requires the ability to maintain conÀdentiality concerning Ànancial and employee Àles. Education requirements include 1st or 2nd level accounting as well as education on payroll compliance and fundamentals. Experience with Xyntax Accounting system is preferable, as is experience. The successful applicant will report directly to the Finance Manager, and work closely with other members of the Administration Department. APPLICATIONS GIVING FULL PERSONAL DETAILS AND WORK EXPERIENCE WITH COVER LETTER MUST BE SUBMITTED TO:
Rick Yellow Horn Executive Director Nicola Tribal Association PO Box 188, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 NO LATER THAN Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 4:30 pm
E M Y T EMPLOYMENT O FIND N L T T T SHOP ONLINE... E EN P N N M M E E IN CLASSIFIEDS Y THE E Congratulations! M M M O Y Y Y L Jim & Jeannine Hamm P MPLO ENT MPLO ENT MPLO E E YM YM T E ENT O O T L L N N M P P E E Y T EM EM YM PTLO YM N O O E L EEMN L M P P Y M M LO ENT E YM T E P O , T Fax resumes toM 250-378-5820 or viayou emailP in L re looking N N EM Everything for is T T E Y to office@nmvlumber.com PDFO format N YME NEM M 1948 - 2013 E E Anytime! L Y in M LO M the classifieds! P O bcclassified.com T Y Y L M N O O P E EPL EMP L M M P E Y EM LO EM OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
N.M.V. Lumber Ltd. is looking for a mature,organized and proactive full-time office administrator.
Jim & Jeannine’s seven children, Claire Day, Dennis Hamm, George Hamm, Bobby Hamm, Marcel Hamm, Allan Hamm and Cathy Senio, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, were all present at their anniversary celebration at 452 Brenton Ave., Lower Nicola on April 22. Totally surrounded by loving family and many friends, it was also Jeannine’s 82nd birthday!
Duties include, but are not limited to: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, government remittances, payroll, maintaining supplies inventory, reception and other general office duties.
Qualifications for this role include: at least 5 years bookkeeping and office administration experience, strong proficiency with Simply Accounting and MS Office Suite, excellent math skills, excellent verbal and written skills, ability to work independently and multi-task and a strong attention to detail.
No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing in the TNRD Boardroom, 4th Floor 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, to consider Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 2409, 2013. What is Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 2409, 2013? It is a minor amendment to Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1767, 1999. The Regional Growth Strategy is a co-operative strategy for achieving a sustainable future for the region that affects all the land within the Regional District. Bylaw No. 2409 is based upon recent forecasts for population change, economic development and housing demand expected to affect the region over the next 20 years and updates the existing Strategy policy on this basis. Other changes include recognition of the Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and policies intended to reduce these emissions. No major changes are proposed. Bylaw No. 2409, 2013, can be viewed at:
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April 23, 2013 Applications are now being accepted for apartments, suites and houses. Many assorted units coming available.
1 bedroom Rainbow Apts. $575 inc utilities. 2 bedroom Sandpiper. $750 plus utilities 2 bedroom Vibe Apt. $825 plus utilities. 1 bdrm house. $700 plus utilities. 1 bdrm apartment. $575 plus hydro (x3) 1 bdrm apartment. $600 plus hydro 1 bdrm townhouse. $625.00 plus hydro. 2 bdrm fourplex. $750 plus hydro. 2 bdrm quaint duplex. $725 plus utilities. (x2) 3 bdrm duplex. $900 including utilities.
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2 bdrm in Sixplex in Lower Nicola. $600 inc. utilities.
All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing. Additionally, you may make written submissions (via any of the adjacent options) which must be received at our office prior to 10 a.m. on the 9th day of May, 2013.
3 bdrm townhouse. $725 plus utilities.
How do I get More Information? A copy of the proposed Bylaw and supporting information can be inspected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (except statutory holidays) at our office, from April 29th, 2013 until 1:15 p.m. the day of the Hearing; or please contact us via any of the adjacent options. No representations will be received by the Board of Directors after the Public Hearing has been concluded.
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2013 Mining Week: April 28 - May 4
As one of B.C.’s largest and longest-running industries, mining has made countless valuable contributions to the province’s economy and to the lives of British Columbians. B.C. Mining Week recognizes and celebrates those contributions and highlights the good work done by the modern industry. The Legislature of British Columbia declares B.C. Mining Week every year, and this year, invites British Columbians to take part in the 25th year of celebrations. Since it began a quarter of a century ago, B.C. Mining Week has expanded around the province, bringing the celebrations with it to dozens of communities.
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Highland Valley Copper big contributor to the community
Reclamation at Highland Copper is about achieving various end land use objectives such as wildlife habitat.
Mining benefits communities through providing local employment and training, utilizing local goods and services, and investing in community development. Teck Highland Valley Copper, one of the largest open pit copper mines in Canada, continues to
provide jobs and economic benefits to the Nicola Valley. As it celebrates its 27th year in operation, Highland Valley Copper continues to contribute to the local economy employing over 1,300 people and using many local vendors. Highland Valley
Copper (HVC) is committed to providing resources to support community development in the communities where they operate. In 2012, HVC provided funding through donations and sponsorship in excess of $450,000 to local charitable organizations and education. HVC has a long-
standing relationship with the Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way, which it supports through a matching program with employees. HVC is the largest corporate and employee supporter of the Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way. In 2012, the mine provided $279,000 to various communities’ initiatives by investing in sustainable projects. When Nicola Family Therapy lost a $35,000 annual contract and was forced to close its doors on Fridays to make up for the lost funds, HVC came to the rescue. HVC contributed $35,000 to Nicola Family Therapy in Merritt. Nicola Family Therapy is a non-profit organization that provides counselling to individuals, couples, and families to help break the cycle of abuse. The donation allowed the centre to
keep their offices open from Monday to Friday and continue offering services to the community. Highland Valley Copper also contributed $70,000 to Interior Salish Employment and Training Society (ISETS) to start up a driving school in the Nicola Valley for Class 5 and 7 licences. HVC and ISETS recognized the importance of providing an opportunity for rural community members to get their driver’s license in order to obtain and retain employment. The driving school will be based out of Merritt but will bring licensing services to Lytton, Lillooet, and 16 aboriginal communities. Highland Valley Copper also contributed $15,000 to help with the construction of the Cold Water Ranch Respite Lodge. The lodge, which is 20 minutes west of
Merritt, will feature a fully accessible lodge for individuals living with disabilities and their families, friends, and/or support staff who can all use the lodge at no charge, as can disability organizations. In addition, HVC donated $10,000 to the Spences Bridge Fire Department to cover costs for turnout gear, a trauma bag, extinguishers and training. With these partnerships, HVC is demonstrating that they are continuing to build relationships towards building health and vibrant communities. This spring, Highland Valley Copper was recognized with a Milestone Achievement Award from Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops for the diverse range of opportunities they have provided to students and alumni. Students often train on equipment
donated by HVC and several TRU alumni are employed in trades and professional fields at the mining operation. HVC has established ongoing student co-op programs in various departments of the mine as well. When you think of mining, you most likely think of heavy equipment and land disturbance. HVC has a long-term successful reclamation program that has contributed to the creation of productive habitat in areas that have been previously mined. Although thousands of trees have been planted in these areas, it is a challenge for the company because the soil that remains often has a poor structure and doesn’t hold water well. It also often lacks many of the nutrients required to feed the new seedlings.
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Highland Valley Copper Mine Tours Tours offered three days a week Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1 pm Starting May 23 & Ending August 23 or stop by our Annual Open House • Monday August 5th Regular Mine Tour Duration: 2.5 Hours The guided bus tour showcases various interest points of the mine site and includes a video presentation. HVC is an industrial setting, casual dress is recommended: pants, runners, and no open toed footwear.
Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the daily tours. CALL AHEAD to reserve your seat. Space is limited to a m aximum of 20 persons per tour.
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Mineral tax revenue sharing agreement reached Upper and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands will benefit from Copper Mountain Mine mineral taxes A new revenue-sharing agreement between the Upper and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands and Copper Mountain Mine will see mineral tax from the mine shared between the bands and the province. The Economic and Community Development Agreement also includes a consultation process with the two bands for future activity and operation of the mine. “Our Smelqmix and Syilx Chiefs and Councils have been petitioning the province to share the wealth of the resources in our territories for a long time,” Upper Similkameen Indian Band Chief Charlotte Mitchell said in a press release. “We see this agreement as a small step in the right direction. It will be very beneficial to our elders and children and our future generations. Many thanks to all of our people that had a part in getting us to this day.”
The Mineral Tax Act was established in 1990 and has been amended several times.
‘As a cost of doing business, proponents will be expected to fulfil their obligation to... indigenous peoples.’ — LOWER SIMILKAMEEN CHIEF ROBERT EDWARD
The province can get its share of mining revenue from a 13 per cent cut of the producer’s profit (once the producer has recuperated startup costs and had a reasonable return on investment) over the life of the mine, or mines can pay out two per cent of their operating cash flows each year. “Revenue sharing is the con-
cept that our ancestral leaders agreed to in 1910 through the Sir Wilfred Laurier Memorial where revenues for resources would be shared on a government-to-government basis,” Lower Similkameen Indian Band Chief Robert Edward said in the release. “As a cost of doing business, proponents will be expected to fulfil their obligation to contribute to indigenous peoples for the resources being extracted from portions of traditional territory in which they operate.” In 2011, mining contributed $9.9 billion to the provincial economy when copper and coal prices peaked. That number dropped to $9.2 billion in 2012. This is the fifth agreement that pertains to mining revenues between the B.C. government, First Nations, and industry. It’s the thirteenth agreement with First Nations since September 2011.
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BIG RIG Visitors at a recent Teck Highland Valley Copper open house look tiny compared to the 793 haulage trucks, which are used to transport ore to the crushers. These trucks can carry up to 240 tonnes.
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Copper Mountain enters bright second quarter Promising production increases mean a good future for the mine Copper Mountain Mine is on track to meet its quota of 80 million pounds of copper as the mine enters a promising second quarter, Chief Financial Officer Rod Schier said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The mine is in a ramp-up stage,â&#x20AC;? Schier said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continued to improve quarter by quarter. From our first quarter, we were behind a little bit, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re expecting the copper grade to continue and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re expecting a higher grade to come in later in the year, so we feel weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to make up any shortfalls we may have had from the first quarter. In February, we saw availability increase
significantly, to where we finally got above capacity.â&#x20AC;? Schier said some challenges in the first three months of 2013, including electrical maintenance, maintenance on the tailing line and problems with grates, meant the company faced a shortfall in production, but that high-energy blasts to increase finds is one of the interim solutions to making that shortfall up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did some highenergy blasting where we put more force into the blast to create more finds in the pit,â&#x20AC;? Schier explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That seemed to help throughput as well. Since the
first week of March, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a significant increase in tonnage through the mill. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just take our 80 million pounds and divide it by four because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a ramp-up situation, but now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the mode where we can just be improving production and increasing cash flow for all the stakeholders. A lot of the issues are behind us, if not all of them. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just getting as much tonnage through the plant as you can and producing as much copper as you can.â&#x20AC;? Copper Mountain Mine began operation in June 2011, and was originally projected
to have a 17 year life. However, as improvements and exploration continue, Schier said that anticipated mine life may increase. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We announced some exploration results just recently that show extended mineralization beneath the planned super pit a couple hundred metres already, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to continue with that exploration program as cash flow permits,â&#x20AC;? he said. The mine employs just under 400 people who reside mainly in the Princeton area, and an additional workforce of 35 summer students who began work in the last few days.
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Schier said there were more than 100 applicants for the student positions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to encourage students of parents who work in the mine to see what their parents do,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They get a taste of what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like in the mine and they do a lot of different jobs. Mining is very impor-
tant to the province and provides the revenue for the hospitals, the schools, roads, all these things. They get to see that.â&#x20AC;? Schier said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s encouraging to see the $35 million improvements to the mine pay off in copper production as a first-dollar industry for the province.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big moving machine and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of different things going on,â&#x20AC;? Schier said of the industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we want people to know that when they go to school and turn on the lights, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mining. When they sit at their desks and work, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mining. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very important to the province.â&#x20AC;?
DID YOU KNOW Exploration spending by survey participants, including greenfield exploration and exploration on developing and produc ng properties, increased by 113 per cent from $203 million in 2010 to $431 million in 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; PricewaterhouseCoopers, Forging Ahead: The mining industry in British Columbia 2011
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STANDING UP FOR MINING IN OTTAWA Highland Valley Copper, which employs over 900 people from Kamloops, Merritt, Logan Lake and the area, is committing to forming strong community partnerships. The three domes above feature elements of Canada’s flag and stand at the heart of Teck’s HVC operation. The $25 million project provides a cover for the coarse ore piles, significantly reducing fugitive dust emissions from the operation supporting Teck’s commitment to sustainability.
Highland Valley Copper helping out From Page 2 And where there is open space and some green leaves to munch on, the deer and moose frequenting the area will eat their fill, creating a challenge for those newly planted trees and bushes to grow to maturity. To deal with this, HVC established a twohectare area on an inactive tailings pond into which it mixes biosolids and wood chips into the tailings materials. Those elements were
chosen because they improve soil structure and moisture availability and are readily available at the mine. The biosolids coming up from Metro Vancouver are used in the reclamation program and the wood chips are created from logging in the area. Wood chips were also put on top of the area to create mulch that keeps the adjacent grasslands from moving into the site and competing with the young trees. A fence was built
around the area to keep wildlife and marmots out and further protect the seedlings. The trial site was planted with various trees including aspen, willow, cottonwood and dogwood and will be monitored in coming years to determine the program’s success. In 2012, HVC partnered with TRU on an American Pika research study that involved mapping their distribution, documenting population demographics and
dispersal, and studying Pika’s relationships to vegetation in natural and reclaimed areas. Highland Valley Copper continues to strive to become an industry leader in both community development and environmental programs. HVC is opening its doors for a community celebration on Monday, Aug. 5 where the public is encouraged to learn more about the mine’s operation and take a tour.
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Highland Valley Copper Celebrates Mining Week - As Partners in the Community At Teck Highland Valley Cooper, we consider people, the environment and our communities of interest with every decision we make. For the past 27 years Highland Valley Copper has played a major role in the local economy and the mine employs over 1,300 people. Wages and benefits for the last year totaled $169 million. The spin-off benefit of that money goes towards local services, stores and businesses.
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In 2012 HVC provided funding through donations and sponsorship in excess of $450,000 to local charitable organizations and education. Through our Community Partnership Initiative an additional $279,000 was contributed to non-profit organizations and other initiatives that strengthen our communities.
Learn more about our operation by joining us at “Mining Day” in Kamloops May 11, 2013 Big Little Science Center • Free Admission 985 Holt Street • 11am-4pm Learn about Highland Valley Copper’s recycling program. Bring your used household zinc alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt) and we will recycle them at our Teck Trail Operations. We are committed to engaging with communities to ensure that all questions and concerns are being heard. With that in mind we have established a number of channels of communication. We can be reached by Email: hvc.feedback@teck.com or Toll Free Telephone: 1-855-523-3429
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Mining and the environment KICK THE TIRES A large haulage truck is used to haul ore to the crushers at Highland Valley Copper.
Safety the key for mining The mining industry remains one of the safest heavy industries in B.C. There have been no fatalities in B.C. mine operations since September 2009 and all industry members are committed to doing everything possible to make sure mine workers go home healthy every day. Mining Association of B.C. members work with the chief inspector of mines and his team of mine inspectors to ensure the highest safety stan-
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prepared for the worst-case scenarios that it hopes it will never face. Each mine site is required to have at least two exits, safe areas stocked with emergency supplies, radio communication equipment, and a well-trained team of emergency responders. Workers keep their safety skills sharp through minerescue competitions held each year, which are overseen by the province’s chief inspector of mines.
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dards are met, that improvements that can be made are made, and that lessons learned from incidents that do occur are shared across the industry. The mining industry is governed by a suite of provincial legislation covering everything from equipment operation and camp conditions to personal protective equipment and the use of natural resource roads. WorkSafe BC rates are on the rise across the board and this largely reflects the change
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ing input into how mines are developed — mineral producers, regulators and the public. Risk-management decisions are arrived at in a consultative manner, with an appropriate weighing of the benefits and risks. With the challenge of producing profitable mining operations in an environmentally-sound manner, practices and regulations have evolved to ensure environmental protection. Mining in British Columbia is regulated at both the provincial and federal levels. Throughout the life cycle of a mine, regulatory and monitoring processes ensure the industry complies with society’s environmental objectives. These objectives are established primarily through laws and regulations, but they are also set out in commitments made by mining companies during the environmentalassessment process.
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The mining industry in B.C. has established environmental protection as a priority objective in the development, operation and closure of mines in the province. In its ongoing efforts to update and improve environmental-protection measures, the industry contributes to the advancement of the scientific understanding of mining’s effect on the environment, as well as to the development of technology that will help minimize environmental impacts. The benefits of minerals and mining in the world are indisputable. Metals are essential to life on Earth — but they can also pose a threat to the environment if they occur in certain forms (chemical states) and under specific environmental conditions. Debate is focused on what is environmentally safe and in determining acceptable levels of risk versus benefit. Nowadays, many stakeholders are involved in provid-
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