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TRANSIT LIMIT B.C. Transit has put a limit on the number of passengers allowed on the Merritt Transit System at a time.

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QUARANTINED BIRTHDAYS: In these uncertain times, Merritt residents have found a new way to celebrate the birthdays of kids and teens alike. STORY /PAGE 5

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Logan Lake business printing face shields Filaprint has found a way to help alleviate the burden of medical professionals.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Jody Mitchell of Logan Lake is hoping to use her 3D printing business, Filaprint, to do good during the coronavirus outbreak, by printing plastic face shields for Interior Health.

And that’s not all, Mitchell is attempting to design a new prototype that would cut down production time and cost while still providing the same, or better, level of protection for healthcare staff.

“At the moment I’m printing some of the online versions of the face shield and then I’m trying to prototype something that’s a little bit simpler that would be cheaper, faster, easier to print, and more effective than what I can find available online,” explained Mitchell.

“I’m redesigning a new face mask that comes up from the neck, so it’s something simple that goes around the neck and then you clip on a clear plastic that goes straight up from there. So, it would be a cheaper print to make, and faster, so that I can print out many, many more than I could with the files that are available online right now.”

The most popular files online take about three to four hours to print a single unit, and around $3 in material costs. Mitchell hopes to design something that she can make twenty to forty of in the same amount of time, for less cost per unit as well.

“It’s just a really, really fast, cheap kind of disposable option

for them so that they can wrap this thing around their neck, throw a plastic sheet on top of it, go into a room and then be able to dispose of that whole unit safely and have it cost them a few cents for each one rather than ten, twenty, thirty, forty or hundreds of dollars for each one, depending on what people are charging for them right now. The ones you can find online right now, they’re good, don’t get me wrong, they’re great, but it would take 24 hours to produce six of them, so that doesn’t make sense. So, I’m just trying to work on changing that right now.”

Medical supplies aren’t Mitchell’s usual area of expertise.

Her business model is the creation of large scale, completely accurate representations of landscapes.

“Typically what I’m using my 3D printers for is, I was taking satellite data and exact topography files and then printing out exact mountain ranges where you could actually feel the rivers or the ocean and the mountains would be an exact replica of that terrain,” said Mitchell.

“And then I would weld all these tiles together and make huge versions of it and hand paint it so you could actually see the watersheds and everything, and painted the trails, because one of my most recent clients was BC Parks. I did a bunch of their parks for them and I painted on the trails so that they could put them at their visitor centres and they could help tourists talk about which trails might be more their level of skill, so they can actually see the mountains and experience them without having to be on them.”

When it comes to the medical devices Mitchell is designing and printing, her goal is simply to fill a need for her community and those

Council has voted unanimously to accept recommendations regarding the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant application, for Evacuation Route Planning.

After several years of devastating floods locally, and out of control wildfires across the province,

City Council has made emergency planning a high priority. In 2019, Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss evacuation planning, at which time city staff explained the current plans and their deficiencies.

“The current emergency plan is from 2006, so it’s updating that, because that’s outdated,” said Will George, Manager of Economic Development.

“It’s to make sure

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in need.

“Interior Health is working on identifying what needs they have and what can be made by 3D printers to fill some of those needs,” Mitchell said.

“So, I’ve been in communications with them several times today just kind of identifying, ‘what can you make, what can work, what’s available’?”

Mitchell also takes her responsibility to the environment seriously, in both her landscape designs and her unexpected foray into the medical devices field.

“For me, I only use eco friendly materials,” Mitchell said.

“So, everything I do is biodegradable, it’s called bioplastic, it’s just a more environmentally friendly version.”

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that when we have an emergency, the plans are relevant and we have up to date information.

Something that community members should be aware of is lots has changed, especially on the technology side, since 2006. We want to make sure this evacuation plan is updated and we’re able to communicate information in the emergency around evacuation routes, so that’s really how it’s relevant and why it’s needed.”

At time of press, Mitchell has prepared two prototypes for Interior Health. One called a “Bandshi” that can be worn around the head or neck, and “Covid Clips”, which can be used to attach a shield to a baseball cap, although Mitchell said, “These clips still need some fine tuning.”

Her suggestion for others looking to help is to get in touch with the Makers Space in Kamloops, who can connect the right people.

“At this time it’s important that people don’t flood care facilities with home made crafts full of good intentions,” Mitchell explained.

“There are official alleys which will be made available to the public if the need arises.”

If the application is accepted, the city will be able to further develop their evacuation planning and operation framework that is necessary in the case of emergency situations. The grant can provide funding for the evacuation plan development up to a maximum of $25,000, and will also include support for, and from, surrounding First Nations and TNRD communities.

The current plan does not provide specific information on procedures, and does not work in

tandem with other nearby communities’ evacuation plans, which would be necessary in the case of multi-agency, multicommunity events, such as 2017’s devastating fire season.

“The main points of this project, and of course it’s all funding dependent, is to provide some documentation, checklists for the evacuation,” said George.

“Some guidelines for the city, as well as the community, and looking at additional material to be provided.”

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YOUTH CARE Extra assistance will be provided for youth in care, to provide stability and additional support for young people who face housing, employment and educational uncertainty.

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All City Council Meetings will now be held online with live streaming links available at www.merritt.ca and on the City of Merritt social media channels. Public input questions/ information can be submitted prior to the Council meetings to communications@merritt.ca

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Request For Proposals Merritt Cycling Network Plan

The City of Merritt invites qualified and experienced firms to submit a proposal to create the Merritt Cycling Network Plan.

The City will continue to accept small confined fire permit applications, to allow individuals to safely enjoy campfires during this time.

All applications should be scanned and sent via e-mail to smilne@merritt.ca.

Payment will only be accepted online at www.merritt.ca.

This Request for Proposals to create a Merritt Cycling Network Plan includes the following components: Instructions to Proponents Submission Requirements and Evaluation Criteria Appendix A – Scope of Work Appendix B – Proponent Information and Agreement Appendix C – References

DEADLINE TO APPLY APRIL 9, 2020

Full details on the Request For Proposals, plus instructions on how to submit a proposal visit www.merritt.ca or call 250-378-4224.

COVID-19 Resources & Updates for Merritt available on merritt.ca/news/covid-19 & on the City of Merritt Facebook page

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Party Parades save birthdays The new initiative celebrates birthdays for those under selfisolation.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Merrittonian Deb Tancsa is organizing “Party Parades” to help anyone 16 years and younger celebrate their birthdays while maintaining social distancing.

Tancsa first heard of the idea from her sister, who took part in a parade in West Kelowna. Tancsa thought that this show of solidarity and celebration was exactly what Merritt needed in the tense time of the covid19 outbreak.

“So, on Friday night I decided to create a Facebook group and hopefully gain the community’s interest,” Tancsa said.

“And wow, have I ever. 319 members as of Monday and lots of requests for Party Parades coming in.”

Tancsa hopes that the parades will make children feel as though their birthdays are still special, and that they can still be a day of joy and excitement, even in the time of a global pandemic.

“The whole idea is to practise social distancing, but still help make a child’s birthday special,” Tancsa explained.

“They have had to cancel birthday parties

and get-togethers, so we decorate our vehicles and bring a party parade by their house.”

The first two birthday party parades took place on Sunday, March 29. Lisa Stager’s daughter Breanna James celebrated her sweet sixteen, and Lynn Aubin’s daughter Angélique turned three.

“My dad told me and my siblings to get ready,” James said.

“After that we went outside to go play. We played tag a little bit and then all of a sudden, we start hearing horns honking, I looked up and there was a whole bunch of people, it was the parade. It was really heartwarming, I kind of cried.”

After the parade, Stager, who had planned a surprise party for her daughter that had to be postponed due to rules regarding social distancing, drove her daughter through town and to Tim Horton’s for a celebratory donut.

“We drove around through town and we put up a sign on the back of the truck saying, ‘Honk it’s my Sweet Sixteen’ and we just drove around through Merritt, and people were honking at us with the decorations on the car still,” explained Stager.

“Tim Hortons gave her a pink donut and then we went up to the viewpoint and we started hand drum singing, singing for Breanna and singing for Merritt

BC Transit has limited the amount of passengers allowed on light duty buses to six, the kind of buses operated by the Merritt Regional Transit System.

Fare collection has also been postponed indefinitely, in an attempt to minimize interaction between Transit staff, such as

bus drivers, and the public in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.

In addition to these precautions, BC Transit and the Province of BC have recommended that passengers board through the rear door whenever possible to enhance social distancing between passengers and drivers. Merritt’s transit bus does not have rear entry doors, and so alternate pre-

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to get through this coronavirus.”

Lynn Aubin was similarly touched to have her daughter’s birthday celebrated.

“It’s wonderful to see how the community came together,” said Aubin.

“With short notice, people decorated their cars with balloons, streamers and signs.

Some people had noisemakers, honked or yelled Happy Birthday out the window. We all had an excellent time. Our fam-

ily in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan were able to watch the parade via Zoom video conference.

It was great that everyone could join in.”

Tancsa has already received requests for 12 more party parades in April, with more surely to come in. Parades take place at 4p.m. on weekdays and 2p.m. on weekends. If you would like to join in, you can find the group “Merritt Party Parades” on Facebook, and find future parades under the page’s “Events” section.

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cautionary measures will have to be taken.

Transit is remaining operational locally, as it is heavily relied on by many people to get to work, shop for basic necessities, and access health care facilities. In addition to the regular transit schedule, the Health Connections bus will continue to run, and the On-Request bus service will also maintain its curb-to-

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To further reduce the risk of COVID19 spread, Merritt Regional Transit System is undertaking more extensive cleaning and sanitizing procedures, and BC Transit recommends that commuters follow the guidelines laid out by the Canadian Public Health Agency.

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Stay up-to-date with online Essential services, or not: as are most businesses nationwide, The Herald is feeling the effects of JAKE COURTEPATTE COVID-19. HERALD As of EDITOR our April 9 edition, we will temporarily be moving to a strictly digital copy, available on our website through ISSUU, while new news items will continously be added to the web page.

These are measures that have not been taken lightly: our staff has been working to find ways to still provide to the Merritt community up-to-date and breaking news, while maintaining social distancing.

We feel, at this time, that this is the most appropriate measure.

Anyone with internet access will still be able to see a full, laid out newspaper from the comfort of their home, without having to worry about outside contact.

We would like to address, at this time, that the paper is almost purely mechanically produced: human contact is minimal in its creation.

However, it is the health and safety of our carriers, and those who they may come in contact with along their routes, that are foremost our concern.

These are strange times, indeed: it is unprecedented that our newspaper will not be in print format. As you can see on the front page of each and every week’s edition, we have been The Voice of Nicola Valley Since 1905. This will not change. We will continue to do so in this temporary online format.

The news will still be linked to our Facebook page as well, with links to our website.

A shout to our fellow local businesses, both still open and closed: let’s make sure to continue supporting each other, both through this pandemic and once it subsides.

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Program to benefit laid-off workers At the time I write this week’s report from Ottawa, we have just finished a special all night session of Parliament passing Bill C-13 “An Act respecting DAN ALBAS certain measures VIEW FROM in response to THE HILL COVID-19”.

Despite some initial challenges and delays, it was reassuring to see that we were able to reach consensus.

As much as I would like to share the contents of this bill with you, it is far more important to share with you the program that was announced today enabled by the passing of measures in C-13.

As a result, these programs have now been rolled into a single ‘Canada Emergency Response Benefit’ program (CERB) that has significantly increased criteria to help eliminate the gaps from the previously announced programs.

CERB is a taxable benefit that can provide $2,000 a month, for up to four months, to workers who lose their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CERB is intended to cover citizens who have ”lost their job, are sick, quarantined, or taking care of someone who is sick with COVID-19, as well as working parents who must stay home without pay to care for children who are sick or at home because of school and daycare closures.”

This program applies to wage earners, as well as contract workers and self-employed individuals who would not otherwise be eligible for Employment Insurance (EI).

Another important aspect is that the CERB program will also apply to “workers who are still employed, but are not receiving income because of disruptions to their work situation due to COVID-19”.

The details of exactly how that will work in practice are as yet undefined.

Once the online application portal is open through a ‘My CRA’ or ‘My Service CANADA’ account, and a yet to determined toll free number, the intent is that eligible applicants would begin to receive their CERB payments within 10 days of application.

A CERB payment would be made to applicants every four weeks.

My thoughts on this?

I will commend the Federal Government for recognizing the programs they announced last week were not the response that

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Canadians needed and for coming back with a simplified, comprehensive and, it is my hope, an effective solution.

However the greatest challenge that still remains is the capacity of government to deliver this program to Canadians most in need, in a timely manner.

As many will know, close to one million Canadians have applied for EI benefits- the vast majority applying due to layoffs.

This is the largest week of unemployment in Canadian history.

As of Monday of this week 143,000 of these EI claims have been processed, also the most ever in a single week.

The challenge is, at that current pace, it will be close to six weeks before all of the current claims can be processed.

This does also not take into account the increasing layoffs that are occurring daily.

As the Official Opposition, we are continuing to raise the need to increase capacity to deliver these much needed services and also to raise concerns if there are those who are still falling through the cracks.

My question this week: Do you know someone who is currently falling through the cracks and needs help?

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or call toll free 1-800-665-8711.

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OPINION From the Herald archives: April, 1970

LETTERS to the editor TNRD bylaws putting locals in a bind Editor: Some time ago we were made aware of an individual living in an RV near 70 Mile who had been contacted by TNRD bylaw enforcement.

This particular individual was in dire straights and this was the last step to living on the streets. The TNRD had alluded to not proceeding with these measures for the time being yet despite this that person was served notice informing them that they were in infraction of the bylaws.

Then came the Covid 19 pandemic and as you all know we have been told to shelter in place and exercise social distancing. We are all currently having to endure a crisis incomparable in our history and we are being asked by government to all do our part to look out for each other, to follow protocols for safety.

Last week the TNRD board held it’s meeting and due to virus circumstances it could not be attended by members of the public. Nor were any attempts made to record or live stream the meeting. Now, as the minutes of that meeting are released, we learn that the TNRD board has chosen to proceed with taking action against this individual who, trying only to survive within poor financial means and in the midst of a global crisis of unparalleled proportions, is burdened with

the additional stress and suffering of a government body who are completely bereft of one iota of compassion or empathy. The TNRD board has told them they must apply for a temporary use permit (TUP), the requirements for which are totally unattainable for someone in a survival situation. The necessary requirements demand an outlay of possibly tens of thousands of dollars to meet compliance. It also has an application fee of $1,500! This is the compassionate compromise of the TNRD? To do this at a meeting where the public is absent, when the nation is gripped in the panic and fear of a deadly pandemic has to be the lowest of lows. It is an act of the most merciless and heartless nature by elected representatives who have shown just what a repugnant abuse of power they are capable of. There should be no doubt now just how little this body cares about the well-being and safety of it’s constituents. I hope everyone of conscience speaks up against this despicable act and more importantly that we remember this well come election time!

Tom Coles President, Rural Rights Association of B.C.

Easter traditions of Nicola Valley Michael Sasges CONTRIBUTOR

Easter was always a splendid opportunity for the people of the historic Nicola Valley to keep each other’s company. Of course, many of them went to church on Easter Sunday. Probably more of them, however, went to the dances and amateur performances that were held in the week after.

The dances could be grand gatherings.

In 1920, by a Merritt Herald count, 250 to 300 people attended a dance organized by the members of the volunteer fire department. Not quite 2,700 men, women and children resided in the valley, and outside the Indigenous reserves, in the 1921 census of Canada. In other words at least every 10th “white” resident of the valley was in the Merritt armoury on the Tuesday evening after Easter, 1920 for a dance.

In 1911, by a Nicola Valley News count, “more than 150 people” attended a dance organized by the ladies auxiliary of the Merritt hospital. Again, that number means at least every 10th “white” resident of the valley gathered in the new Central Hall in Merritt on the Monday evening after Easter, 1911.

The most ambitious of the amateur entertainments was probably a choral concert in 1916, 35 voices from various valley choirs performing for “over 300 people” in St Michael’s (Anglican) Church in Merritt on the Wednesday evening after Easter Sunday.

The Herald published this ad on March 12, 1920, with Easter Sunday three weeks away that year. Herald advertisers encouraged male and female readers equally to renew their wardrobes before Easter. Photo submitted

“ It was necessary to fill the aisles with seats, the church being packed to the doors,” the Nicola Valley News front-page story about the concert reported.

The most memorable entertainment, hindsight only, probably occurred in 1910, on Easter Monday,

and in St John’s Anglican Church in Nicola.

One performer, Edith Matthews, did not survive 1912. She died that summer in her 32nd year, and suddenly. Another, J.F.P Nash, died on Easter Sunday, 1916, killed by German artillery on the Western Front.

The former Edith Riley was that most rare of historic British Columbians, a native of the province who was not Indigenous. Nash passed almost 30 years, off and on, in the valley before he left in 1914 to soldier in the Great War. Some observations about Easter in the valley a century ago: • The socials were fund-raisers. Proceeds of the 1910 hospital ball, for example, were to be used to purchase an X-ray machine.

• The evening gatherings started late and ended late, meaning early the next morning. Either refreshments or a sit-down dinner were served at midnight.

• The observation of Easter by the Christian faithful among the Indigenous people of the valley never figured in the journalism of the first two decades of the previous century. And there were churches on reserves from Spences Bridge to Douglas Lake.

The Royal BC Museum last year published a short history of the historic Nicola Valley by Michael Sasges, Once Well Beloved: Remembering a British Columbia Great War Sacrifice.

Suggestions wanted for Centennial ‘71 The Merritt Centennial Committee met last night in the town hall to elect their officers and discuss project suggestions received thus far.

They elected Jim Sproston as chairman, Bill Kraus as vice chairman, John Makaro as secretary and Ted Taylor as treasurer.

Other committee members are Helmut Allert, Aid. John Bann, Allan Craven and Mayor Allan Collett.

The following suggestions for a project have been submitted to date: park for the old hospital grounds, a drag strip, a reading room at the public library, a park and walkway along the Coldwater River between the twb bridges and a roof over the swimming pool.

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Community Policing applying for public safety grant

Selfess acts to help seniors in need One Merritonian has gone out of their way to help those who need it during these unprecedented times.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

The Community Policing Office on Granite Avenue is shown in this file photo. MORGAN HAMPTON/Herald

The grant would also support public safety and social services.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Community Policing Office Coordinator, Marlene Jones, is preparing a grant application to establish a situation table locally which would be known as the Merritt Agency Support Table (MAST).

A situation, or agency support table, is designed to help frontline agencies such as public safety, health and social services, collaborate to provide vulnerable people with the help

they need.

“What it does is, it’s a formal way of bringing agencies together to help them collaborate,” said Jones.

“Sometimes you’re just collaborating with those in your immediate group, or those that you’re aware of, but if we go larger and get some formal training here in Merritt, it’s been shown to be successful. We had started something like this here locally back in 2019 and we’d seen some success and so we were really encouraged by that.

Then we learned that there is actually a formal thing that’s being used in Canada and the US, it could be even further than

that. So, we thought if there’s this formal training and we can bring on some of the larger cooperators that would be really beneficial.”

Jones has seen the program work in other communities, such as West Kelowna, where many people face risks associated with criminality, drug and alcohol abuse, overdose, personal crisis, trauma and victimization. Risks the support table hopes to mitigate.

“I’ve been to West Kelowna and had a look at how it was working for them, and it seems to be working well and seems to be sustainable, it’s lasting quite a while,” explained

Jones.

“People are trained, the agencies come together, and they just offer client focussed wraparound services. There’s confidentiality matters that are taken into play, and everything was done properly so that if there is a vulnerable person in our community who is showing signs that they’re not coping well, multiple agencies can get together and offer them the wraparound services.”

The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, as well as the Office of Crime Reduction and Gang Outreach are work-

Local man Scott Broderick, a Merrittonian for the past ten years, has decided to offer a helping hand to those who may need it during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The fifty-one year old father of three posted on the Facebook group “The Merritt Grapevine” offering his services to those most vulnerable, such as seniors, those with disabilities, and others who may be too nervous to venture out in the current situation to pick up much needed groceries or prescriptions.

“I have a full tank of gas and a day off and would love to be your chaperone to take you around Merritt to get what you need,” posted Broderick.

Broderick went on to tell the Herald just what spurred him to give up his own time and potentially increase his own risk of becoming infected with coronavirus in order to help others.

“I have had a few people take me up on my offer which I am grateful for as I know people would not take advantage of my generosity but instead they are in a situation which limits them get-

ting out,” said Broderick.

“I helped one lady out because she is currently in selfisolation and honestly, if I was in her shoes, I know I would be so grateful if someone helped me out.”

As in that case, Broderick has transitioned to providing groceries to those who are not leaving their homes, rather than merely providing driving and shopping assistance.

The care Broderick takes to ensure people are getting precisely what they need is laudable.

“I have gone to the store, texted picture of items to them to ensure I am getting the right things for them, and dropped it off on their doorstep along with the receipt,” Broderick said.

“They have been honest and E-Transferred the money to me afterwards. Of the people I have helped, I have believed they will be honest.”

One of Broderick’s grown sons works at the Save-On-Foods here in Merritt, giving him another level of respect for those who have been labelled “front line” workers, and essential services, who daily put themselves in jeopardy and deal with the frustrations and fears of shoppers.

“I do try to limit my exposure to others as much as I can,” Broderick said.

“I do know that doing this I have a higher chance of being exposed BUT it is worth it. Pay it forward I say!”

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Roughly one-half of British Columbians have had their jobs affected by the spread of COVID-19.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Insights West continues to poll British Columbians regarding the coronavirus outbreak.

In the 15 days between a previous poll and this latest poll released on March 27, the numbers have been very telling as to how significantly COVID19 figures into peoples’ lives and thoughts.

While only 15-percent of people surveyed were reported to be “very worried” initially, that number has now jumped to 45-percent.

Roughly one half of British Columbians have had their jobs impacted by the virus and the steps taken to reduce it’s

spread, with 17-percent of BC adults having lost their jobs over the past two weeks, albeit temporarily, and a further 11-percent report that their spouse has lost their job as well.

30-percent of those surveyed that did not lose their jobs report working reduced hours.

Despite measures put in place by the provincial and federal government, many B.C. citizens have reported being concerned about being unable to pay their rent or mortgage (49-percent). Up to 54-percent of people are worried they won’t be able to pay their household expenses, and perhaps most alarming is the fact that 49-percent are concerned they will be unable to afford food for themselves and their families.

While the economic impacts of COVID-19 have not been exactly determined and the situation changes almost hourly, more than three quarters (76-percent) of those surveyed believe that the negative effect

on their RRSPs, savings and investments will be dramatic, and 68-percent believe the impact will last into the next few years.

Overall, when people were asked to rate how well they believed political leaders were handling the crisis, Dr. Bonnie Henry received top marks with 79-percent believing she was doing a good job and Premier Horgan came in with the lowest rating, with 65-percent.

In between were Adrian Dix (72-percent) and Justin Trudeau (67-percent).

British Columbians have shown optimism, with most believing the financial aid packages being rolled out by various levels of government will be effective, and the majority also believe that life will return to normal, although the question of when remains to be answered. Some believe it will be business as usual in three months or less, while others believe it could take a year or more.

ing with communities to assist the multitude of local agencies through a consulting firm that provides the necessary training. If the grant application is accepted, Merritt will receive funding for this training for representatives from each partner in the MAST. “We have the City of Merritt through the Community Policing Office, the RCMP, social nonprofits, including the Shelter and Support Society, as well as ASK Wellness,” explained Jones.

“There’s other social service agencies, Interior Community Services, Nlaka’pamux Health, Scw’exmx Health, there’s the

school district, Interior Health, a lot of agencies. And because it is supported by the province, we even have some ministries that are helping out with this.”

In the meantime, the small group that was started in 2019 continues to meet to provide what services it can to those who are at risk in Merritt.

It was recommended at the March 24 council meeting that council express their full support for the establishment of the situation table, and that the Mayor also include a letter of support to accompany the grant application. Both recommendations were accepted unanimously.

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Van Unen commits to Northern Michigan The former Cents captain has made his commitment to play for the Northern Michigan University Wildcats.

Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

Rylan Van Unen is trading in his red and white for green and gold.

The 2019-20 Merritt Centennials captain committed last week to the Northern Michigan University Wildcats, a member of the NCAA’s top division.

“I am extremely happy for Rylan,” said head coach Derek Sweet-Coulter, who recently had his contract extended. “He has worked hard for this opportunity and I can’t wait to see him succeed at the next level. His work ethic is second to none, and he’s a great leader and person. I am proud of him and wish him nothing but success in his new journey.

“Simply Rylan was our heart and soul this season. It was an honour to work with him and get to know him as a person. Being my first year in the league he helped me a lot and was a pleasure to coach. A great player, and a better person.”

The Kamloops native put up 28 points in 58 games in his fourth year as a Centennial, including 17 goals, his highest career total.

In Northern Michigan he joins his twin brother Mike, a defenseman who spent three years with the Cents before heading to the American college circuit last season.

Rylan Van Unen told team staff he is “excited to be joining a program on the rise.

“I couldn’t be hap-

pier to join a program like Northern Michigan, and I’m especially excited to play with my brother again. I’d like to thank everyone in Merritt for what they have done for me in the last 4 years.”

He added that what he will remember most about his time with the Cents are the friendships made, and the good times had with teammates.

Meanwhile, despite spring camp being cancelled due to the current pandemic, the new crop of Cents continue to pour in: Cents management has already made agreements with a pair of up-andcomers.

17-year old forward Chris Fortems joins the Merritt squad after an impressive debut with the PIJHL’s White Rock Whalers, posting 48 points in 43 games.

Director of Hockey Operations John Stuart is already familiar with

Rylan Van Unen is trading in his Merritt Cenennials sweater for that of the Northern Michigan University Wildcats. Photo submitted

Fortems, having worked with him at the Delta Hockey Academy.

“He progresses each year and has really come into his own this past season with the White Rock Whalers.

Any time a 17 year old can dominate the next level league playing against older competition it’s something you really have to take

notice of. Chris put up very impressive numbers as a rookie and is deserving of the chance to move up to the Jr ‘A’ level. We made a point to watch Chris live this season as well as speak to him about the culture and values we are trying to create as an organization. We feel Chris is going to be a big part of our team both on

and off the ice, and are very excited to have him as a part of the Merritt Centennials.”

Joining Fortems as a new Centennial is Alexander Ochitwa, another 17-year old from Prince George who had an impressive 23 goals over 30 games with the Cariboo Cougars of the BCMML.

“I’m most excited about the atmosphere being built in Merritt,” said Ochitwa. “The culture the team is creating looks like it could build towards something very special. Being a part of a team-first program is very promising and I’m excited to contribute to that. Also, very excited to join such a long standing organization.”

Royal Academy makes a visit to Merritt dance troupe Lizette Nel CONTRIBUTOR

Just before Covid 19 closed the physical doors of the Love To Dance Academy, the dance students were privileged to receive a visit from two VIP’s from Toronto, namely Clarke Mackintosh, the National Director of the Royal Academy of Dance in Canada and Carolyn Jones, the Regional Exams Planner for B.C. The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organizations in the world with more than 13,000 members spread across 79 countries. The examination syllabus is taught to more than a quarter of a million students around the globe, and is one of the most widely used classical ballet syllabi in professional academies and college dance programs throughout Canada and the United

States.

During his speech Mr. Mackintosh thanked the Merritt Dance Society Directors for their dedication to keep quality dance training alive in Merritt. In doing so, the youth are kept busy and apart from performing and dancing for recreational purposes, they can compete in National Dance Competitions, such as the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts, as well as participate in International Dance Exams, such as offered by the Royal Academy of Dance.

Some LTD students had the opportunity to perform for their special guests, and after the performance parents and students could ask questions.

Though physical dance studio doors are closed, students just can’t stop doing what they love most .... so, Love To Dance Academy is opening their virtual dance studio doors this week.

National Director of the Royal Academy of Dance Clarke Mackintosh and B.C.’s Regional Exam Planner Carolyn Jones paid a visit to Love to Dance Academy earlier this month. Photo submitted

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CANCELLED FIERCE Merritt LGBTQ2+ has cancelled meetings until further notice.

activities at the Merritt Senior Centre have cancelled until further notice.

CLOSED Royal Canadian Legion until further notice.

CANCELLED church services for Crossroads Community Church until further notice.

CANCELLED Home Based Business Market April 26.

POSTPONED MSS Drive Thru Breakfast fundraiser for April 2 has been to a later date.

CANCELLED for March 29 church services for the Trinity United Church.

CANCELLED church services for Trinity United Church until further notice.

POSTPONED Coldwater Transition House Elders Lunch

POSTPONED April’s start-up for Merritt Youth Soccer has been postponed until further notice.

POSTPONED Merritt Minor Hockey Association has postponed all games effective immediately.

POSTPONED April’s start-up for Merritt Minor Softball has been postponed until further notice.

CANCELLED Nicola Naturalist Society monthly meetings at NVIT have been cancelled.

CLOSED All City of Merritt park playgrounds are closed to the public.

CANCELLED Church service at the Free Evangelical Church until further nnotice.

CANCELLED Jam Session at Merritt Senior Center cancelled until further notice.

POSTPONED Junior Native Hockey Tournament March 21-23.

CANCELLED Merritt Volleyball Association’s Volleyfest April 3-5

CANCELLED Rock & Roll Dance hosted by Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club April 4.

CANCELLED Home Routes Concerts scheduled for April 22, CANCELLED Merritt Girl Guides in person meetings until further notice.

CLOSED Nicola Meadows will be closed to visitors until further notice.

POSTPONED All face-to-face teaching at NVIT is until further notice.

POSTPONED Merritt Seniors Bingo ( Tuesdays) for one week.

CANCELLED all potlucks, luncheons and

CANCELLED First Nations Student Hand Drumming & awakening of Canoe Celebration March 31.

CANCELLED Friday night bingo for Nicola Valley Food Bank held at the Elks Hall until further notice.

CANCELLED Wednesday afternoon bingo at the Elks Hall has been until further notice.

CANCELLED Merritt Centennials Spring Hockey Camp - April 3-5

SUSPENDED All programming with SCHSS has been until further notice.

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2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church

2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

CANCELLED Open Mic Nights at Kekuli Cafe until further notice.

CLOSED City Of Merritt recreational facilities including Merritt Civic Centre, Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre, Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, TNRD Merritt Library, Nicola Valley Courthouse Art Gallery and the Visitor Centre at Baillie House.

in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 • Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

POSTPONED The Living With Loss Support Group has postponed their Monday afternoon meetings until further notice.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am

Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:30 pm • 250-280-1268

NO EVENTS For the remainder of the semester at the NVIT gym.

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

7 Day Weather Forecast Merritt, - Thursday, April14 2 -- Wednesday, 8, 2020 7 Day Weather Forecast for for Merritt, BCBC - Thursday, March Wednesday,April March 20, 2013 Thurs. April 2

Thurs. Mar. 14

Cloudy w/Showers Mainly Sunny High 5˚C High: 9C Low: 6C Low: -3˚C

Fri. April 3

Fri. Mar. 15

LightPeriods Snow Cloudy High: 1˚C High: 10C Low: -10˚C Low: 4C

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Sat. Mar. 16

Mix of SunClouds & Clouds Variable High: 5˚C High: 8C Low: 4C 4˚C Low:

Sun. April 5

Sun. Mar. 17

MainlySnow Cloudy Wet

High: 6C 7˚C High: Low: 2C Low: -4˚C

Donations can be to made to The Angel’s Animal Rescue Society by cheque, etransfer or PayPal. We are a Registered Charity - 847488269RR0001.

CLOSED Nicola Valley Museum and Archives until further notice.

CLOSED Merritt City Hall, until further notice.

SUSPENDING NIcola Valley Thunder Lacrosse is suspending all BCLA sanctioned activities.

CLOSED Merritt Thrift Shop is closed until further notice and will not accept donations at this time.

To make an appointment to meet your new best friend Phone/text: (250) 378-5223 (250) 574-1316 email: aarsrescue@gmail.com

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