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POT QUESTIONS City councillors are looking to put a hold on the development of any recreational marijuana dispensaries ahead of legalization.

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Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

The federal government intends to have marijuana legalized by the end of summer, but the city of Merritt is looking for some breathing room.

At the meeting on March 27, councillors unanimously passed a zoning bylaw amendment banning cannabis sales from all retail zones until they develop a plan for future sales in the city.

The zoning amendment will allow the City to exert more control over retail cannabis sales in town.

Coun. Diana Norgaard explained that the current zoning allows for cannabis dispensaries in any retail zone in the community. Amending this bylaw to exclude cannabis sales from all retail zones gives council time to plan where they’d like sales to take place in the future.

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Nosy landlords In 2016, a short-lived dispensary opened on Quilchena Avenue in Merritt. Despite not being awarded a business license from the City of Merritt, the shop remained in operation for about a month. The dispensary was eventually closed after a bust by the Merritt RCMP. Herald files

look like,” she said.

Coun. Kurt Christopherson said he’s looking to get all the

‘There’s so much noninformation out there right now, we need to understand clearly what we’re doing.’

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“The intention discussed is that we, as a council, need to sit down and look at if we want any changes to our bylaw, and what those would

ducks in a row before further decision-making takes place.

“Because there’s so much non-information out there right now,

we need to understand clearly what we’re doing,” he said.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) board also intends to ban retail recreational marijuana sales in rural areas in advance of legalization.

TNRD chair John Ranta said the ban is designed to prevent shops from opening before rules have been set out by the province, allowing the opportunity for them to be grandfathered in.

He likened it to medical marijuana facilities.

“We don’t want a similar situation of uncontrolled retail sale of marijuana in the region,” Ranta said.

Coun. Dave Baker said

he’s interested in creating some guidelines before legalization occurs, but recognized banning sales could discourage business.

“I don’t want to discourage dispensaries from coming to Merritt. I am, however, concerned that we don’t have any rules or regulations ahead of time,” he said.

“I would like to see us have a workshop on this where we can sit down and dissect this report and decide for ourselves what we want to do,” he added.

A motion to schedule such a workshop was proposed by Norgaard who reported to have originally suggested a workshop eighteen months ago.

“I’m asking again for us to sit down at a work-

shop, sooner rather than later to actually look at this and see where we want to have cannabis dispensed in our community,” she said.

“I think we need to be forearmed before things happen,” she added.

There’s a ticking clock for council to determine the best approach for the City of Merritt to take when it comes to retail sales of marijuana.

“I do understand that we don’t want to do the retail thing right now because it opens a whole new realm, but I think we need to get on this real quick,” Baker said.

A public hearing will be scheduled in advance of the third reading of the bylaw.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE April 17, 2018 - 2:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting – Resurgence of Downtowns Video (4 of 4) April 17, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Council Meeting

to meet with Mayor Menard on April 11 from 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor at a Drop-In session please call reception at City Hall 250-378-4224.

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The City of Merritt was recently advised by the TNRD, that some curbside recycling containers were contaminated with items that are not permitted in the recycling containers, such as yard waste i.e. leaves, twigs etc. - this contaminated the entire bin container load.

The TNRD can charge a penalty of $50.00 per metric tonne for contaminated loads.

Items that are not accepted also include, glass, hazardous waste, plastic bags and overwrap, dishes and cookware, paint, form packaging, garden hoses, scrap metal and toys.

The City and the TNRD appreciates your cooperation.

NOTICE - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES, DETOURS AND ALTERNATING TRAFFIC PATTERNS As spring quickly approaches, the City of Merritt would like to formally announce the continuation of the Coldwater Avenue Phase II project that will commence two (2) weeks ahead of schedule.

The Contractor will resume work on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 for a duration of approximately ten (10) weeks.

Please note that temporary road closures, detours and alternating traffic patterns will be in effect daily from Monday to Saturday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. We kindly ask that all parents and students plan their morning commute accordingly, and give themselves plenty of extra time to make it to classes. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and your continual patience is much appreciated.

If you would like further information regarding the Coldwater Avenue Improvement Project - Phase II, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

These penalties could result in an increase to garbage fees for residents.

Please be cognizant and do not contaminate your curbside recycling container with materials that are not permitted.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 26(3) of the Community Charter, the City of Merritt proposes to dispose of the following lands: Description of the Lands: • Portions of LOT A DISTRICT LOTS 124, 180 AND 181 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DIVISION PLAN 34206 EXCEPT SUCH UNDERSURFACE RIGHTS AS REGISTERED IN AFB VOL 16 FOL 284 NO. 5948D, DD 2679 • Portions of PARCEL A (DD J53850 AND PLAN E11377) OF DISTRICT LOT 124 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT EXCEPT SUCH UNDERSURFACE RIGHTS AS ARE REGISTERED IN AFB VOL 16 FOL 284 NO. 5948D AND ALSO EXCEPT PLAN 33125 • A portion of LOT 2 DISTRICT LOT 174 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN 29664 Acquiring Authority: British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority Nature and Term of the Proposed Disposition: The proposed disposition is by way of two Statutory Right of Way’s, under which the City retains fee simple ownership of the lands, but authorizes BC Hydro to access the lands to construct and maintain transmission and distribution lines that are necessary for the operation of the Merritt Green Energy Project. The Statutory Right of Way’s will be registered against title in perpetuity or until they are no longer required.

Consideration Received: The City of Merritt will receive consideration of $170,000 for the proposed disposition.

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BUSES NOW RUN 7 DAYS A WEEK INCLUDING STATUTORY HOLIDAYS Did you know that the Merritt Transit System now runs two buses during the week, including statutory holidays?

Bus 1 Monday to Saturday: Scheduled runs between 6:15 am and 11:00 pm. Includes four scheduled runs daily to Lower Nicola.

Bus 1 Sunday: Scheduled runs between 8:15 am to 6:15 pm. There are no scheduled runs to Lower Nicola. Extra runs to Diamond Vale and Collettville.

Bus 2: Monday to Friday: Shares two bus service functions; namely, scheduled transit to the North End and Lower Nicola, and a curb-to-curb on-request service to and from destinations in the Merritt area. runsnew between am and andsocial 3:45 media. pm daily. To Connect withBus us on2 our tourism8:12 website request the curb-to-curb bus please phone (250.378.4080) 24 www.tourismmerritt.com • #ExploreMerritt hours in advance.

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The Nicola Valley Search and Rescue compound was broken into on March 31. Dara Hill/Herald Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt RCMP reported a break-in at Nicola Valley Search and Rescue (NVSAR)’s airport compound, which occurred on March 31.

RCMP Const.

Tracy Dunsmore said the break-in took place some time between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

“In that time, somebody had cut the chain length fence up at the airport and they went into our equipment trailer,” she said.

“They had to cut the lock on the trailer and the fence.”

The compound has been at the airport for about a year, and houses NVSAR’s equipment such as a truck, trailer and first aid supplies.

The only item

determined missing is a rope bag containing approximately 100 meters of 13mm rope, Dunsmore reported.

“That’s about a 500 to 600 dollar value,” she said.

According to RCMP, there are currently no suspects.

Logan Lake senior sentenced in child-porn case Tim Petruk KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

A 75-year-old Logan Lake man was sentenced to 12 months in prison two years after a technician found child pornography while repairing his computer.

Thomas William Sturmey pleaded guilty on March 20 to possession of child pornography, but asked for his sentencing to be delayed to April 3 to allow him time to tie up financial loose

ends before heading to prison.

Court heard a repairman contacted police after finding images on Sturmey’s computer while servicing the machine in 2016. Mounties then obtained a warrant for Sturmey’s Logan Lake home and seized 264 CDs, 26 of which were found to contain images of child pornography.

Sturmey, who walks with a cane, is suffering from medical issues, court heard, and has had three strokes.

In addition to the jail time, Sturmey will be bound by a twoyear probation period once he is released, including terms requiring him to abstain from pornography and take counselling.

Kamloops provincial court Judge Roy Dickey also placed Sturmey on an order prohibiting him for 10 years from visiting any park, pool, school or day care where children might be present, holding a position of authority over children and accessing the internet.

LATER BUS SCHEDULE for School District No. 58 Students

Beginning April 3, 2018, School District 58 (NicolaSimilkameen) will begin a trial of running a late bus to help support high school students participating in after school extra-curricular, tutoring or other activity.

The busses will run on

Tuesdays and Thursdays with pick up from Merritt Secondary School.

Tentative pick up time 5:10 p.m. at Merritt Secondary School.

Busses will run on the Nicola Lake to Douglas Lake route, Lower Nicola to 14 Mile route and the Coldwater route.

We will monitor participation rates and ridership over April and May to determine whether this is a service we should continue for the 2018-19 school year.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

More myths to shatter The B.C. NDP government is “reviewing” a lot of things right now.

ICBC, B.C. TOM FLETCHER Hydro, B.C. B.C. VIEWS Ferries, environmental assessment, hydraulic fracturing, the labour code, education funding and so on. Name a provincial government function and it’s probably being reviewed.

This is to be expected after a change of government. Back in 2001, the B.C. Liberals embarked on a “core review” to determine what the province didn’t really need to do.

Now it seems to aim in the opposite direction, and there are “bumps in the road,” as Premier John Horgan has been saying lately.

A recent bump is the revelation that B.C. Ferries isn’t going to be “part of the highway system.” This was the mantra of the NDP, and coffee shop wisdom across Vancouver Island, for many years. It was a constant refrain of North Island MLA Claire Trevena, a resident of Quadra Island who now finds herself the transportation minister.

Making the ferry service “part of the highway system” was code for massively increasing the already huge public subsidy so fares could be slashed. As one of the tireless advocates for this idea liked to say, the magic solution was to “suck it back into government” and get rid of the quasi-independent corporation that carries the debt and operates as a highly regulated business.

When the latest petition calling for this was delivered to the legislature, Trevena quickly ruled it out. People just want affordable service, not a change of structure, she said, having absorbed a big dose of financial

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No Hell below us, above us only sky The Pope did not say there is no Heaven. There is nothing intellectually embarrassing about the notion that good people go to Heaven when they die. It GWYNNE DYER sounds a bit like a The international wish-fulfilment fanSTAGE tasy to outsiders, but it’s the sort of thing a loving and all-powerful god might provide for his creatures. However, the Pope did say there is no Hell.

As soon as he said it, the Vatican’s communications department mobilized to deny that he had said it, as they have done on several previous occasions when the Pope went off the rails. But of course he said it, and the reason why is obvious.

It is very hard for a well-educated person of modern sensibilities to believe that a loving god would condemn any of the human beings he created to an eternity of physical torture and mental anguish. That is not what loving human fathers do, even to children who disobey them, so the traditional notion of Hell

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is a permanent problem for many Catholic theologians.

If you do not live inside the bubble of faith, it’s not a problem at all: no Heaven, no Hell, no God, just us under an empty sky. But people of faith like Pope Francis, who want to believe that ‘God is love,’ struggle with the concept of Hell — and people like Eugenio Scalfari, who grew up in the faith but left it long ago, still sympathise with their struggle.

Scalfari, now 93 years old, was the founder of the highly respected Italian newspaper La Repubblica, and is still a practicing journalist. He is an avowed atheist, but has been meeting Pope Francis in private for years for long conversations on religious matters. And Scalfari is an unusual journalist, in that he does not record his interviews or even take notes.

Instead, he “reconstructs” the conversation from memory.

The recent exchange between the two men, as recounted by Scalfari in Repubblica last Thursday, began with the journalist asking Francis where “bad souls” go and how they are punished. According to Scalfari’s account, Francis replied as follows: “Souls are not punished. Those who repent obtain God’s forgiveness and go among the ranks of those who contemplate him, but those

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who do not repent and cannot be forgiven disappear. There is no hell — there is the disappearance of sinful souls.”

Not to put too fine a point on it, this is heresy. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (ccc 1035) states that “Immediately after death the souls of those who die in a state of mortal sin descend into hell, where they suffer the punishments of hell, ‘eternal fire.’” The Catechism does go on to say that “The chief punishment of hell is eternal separation from God,” but there’s no getting around the fact that official doctrine says they are lamenting this sad separation from God while also burning in eternal fire. Which probably hurts quite a lot.

Pope Francis is clearly uncomfortable with this idea of God as the Eternal Torturer, and much prefers the notion that the souls of those “who do not repent and cannot be forgiven” will simply be destroyed. “Annihilationism” is the formal name for this argument, and it crops up quite often in modern theological speculation — but until and unless the Catholic Church changes its formal doctrine, it is still heresy.

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OPINION Other political realities that bite

LETTERS

From the Herald archives: April 5, 1989

to the editor

Thank you Ian for years of service

TNRD URGES COQUIHALLA PHASE IV

Editor, On behalf of the Love to Dance Society, I would like to thank Ian Webster for his dedicated service over the past five years.

Ian has always shown patience and professionalism while photographing and reporting on our dance performances at Christmas and during the spring metal performance.

We wish you the best in your future endeavours. Feel free to come and film our productions in the future.

Lois Ward, President Love to Dance Society

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From Page 6 reality during a few months in government.

Another constant NDP opposition demand was that B.C. create a poverty reduction plan with annual goals. Every other province has one, you know. I guess that’s why poverty has been pretty well solved in Manitoba and Newfoundland.

They’ve had to extend the deadline for delivering this made-in-B.C. program. Listening to the same advocacy organizations make the same demands for instant solutions turns out to be like listening to people who chose to move to a remote island and now don’t like the cost and inconvenience.

Speaking of islands, they are now spared from the burden of the “speculation tax,” which was announced in February as taking in vacation homes from the Fraser Valley to the Gulf Islands to Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Kelowna. This blew up in Finance Minister Carole James’ face, as people with second residences protested that they are not speculators.

James hastily rolled back the plan to cut the rate for B.C. and Canadian

residents, and to exclude rural areas.

What’s left of it lands on selected cities where a tight rental market won’t change due to this misguided effort.

It appears there won’t be a doover on the much larger employers’ health tax, set to land on payrolls of $500,000 and up next year. This is another instant fix that is turning out to have unintended consequences.

“Making employers pay” for health care is right up there with making ferries part of the highway system.

It’s a dumbed-down slogan that doesn’t work as policy.

Many employers already pay their employees’ Medical Services Plan premiums. Now they’re told they have to pay a new tax on top of that next year, with the premiums to be phased out the following year.

It’s a massive bill for municipalities and the provincial government itself, as well as many businesses. If it doesn’t change, 2019 will not be a pleasant year for the NDP government, as its own agencies like hospitals and schools try to cut costs.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Pope Francis picks battles carefully From Page 6 Pope Francis is a practical man, and he chooses his battles carefully.

Changing Catholic doctrine on Hell would be a long battle that con-

sumed most of the energy within the Church that he would like to devote to other, more urgent changes. Yet he still cannot resist making his true views known (in a deniable way) by having these occasional conversations with Eugenio Scalfari.

Keep a close eye on your Visa bill Editor, This letter is meant as a warning to customers to check their pump receipts and billing to their credit card accounts when using this gas bar. I have now had two instances of incorrect billing on my credit card account when purchasing fuel from this location. These are the facts on the latest, starting on March 29: When filling up my 2008 Toyota Corolla at pump number two, I entered my credit card, selected receipt, approved fill up to $150.00, entered my pin number and when approved, selected regular and filled up my car.

When my car was full, the pump issued two receipts, both identical in slip number, time and last four digits of my credit card number, bur different in litres and dollar amounts. The one slip showed 80.070 litres at 1.249 with the balance due of $100.00. My Toyota has a total tank capacity of 60 litres. The other slip showed 23.950 litres, same as reading on pump, at 1.249 for a balance due of $29.91.

However on my credit card account, viewed online on March 29, I initially had a charge showing of $150.10 — “pending.” On April 3 my credit card account was adjusted, the $150.10 removed and a final charge of $44.10 remained in its place. This was still $14.10 higher than my actual purchase.

A phone call to Visa on April 3 resulted in my receiving a case number, writing up a short story and a copy of my receipt for $29.91 and faxing this data off to Visa. I am sure a credit will be forthcoming but what a pain. Check your receipts versus pump readings and actual postings to your credit card account when using this gas bar.

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Scalfari doesn’t mind the fact that the Vatican subsequently denies what he reported the Pope said, and that Francis himself tacitly goes along with that denial. It’s a game that both men play, and the accuracy of Scalfari’s reports is amply demonstrated by the fact that Francis keeps giving him more interviews despite

his alleged ‘mis-reporting’ of previous ones.

But it’s hard not to wonder what the two of them think this game is achieving.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

The development of a Phase IV Coquihalla Highway connector to the Cariboo is one of the projects recommended by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District in a brief to a transportation task force currently touring the province.

The Phase IV route would connect with Highway 97 via Ashcroft and the Highland Valley, making its way to Merritt through the Mamit Lake area, according to the brief. The proposal also calls for upgrading of the Ashcroft Bridge.

“The development of this route would improve linkage of the South Cariboo with the rest of the province, thereby opening the door to new economic opportunities for the area,“ the brief says.

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No tax increase favoured house would go up based on the percentage of their assessment,” Thiessen said.

City council approved a zero “If we leave the tax rate at the per cent property tax increase for same as 2017 and the assessed 2018 at the March 27 general value of their house stays the city council meeting. same, their taxes would stay the Shiela Thiessen — director same,” she added. of finance for the city of Merritt Assessment results depend on — said each item currently in the factors such as the sales in the city’s budget for this year can be area around the property as well covered without raising the tax as home improvement, Thiessen rate from last year, in part due said. to an available gas tax fund and Across Merritt, the average reserve for future expenditures. valuation for a single3,family 2 • THURSDAY, January 2012home “During the budget meeting I is up about six per cent compared presented it with a zero per cent to 2017. tax rate increase and we were Meanwhile, Thiessen reported able to fund everything,” she said. the city can expect to receive a Even though property rate 1.5 per cent increase in revenue taxes are set to remain the same, from funds due to increased home owners in Merritt may still assessment values for some homes be coughing up funds if their in Merritt. house rose in value from last year.

All but one councillor voted “If the assessment went up on in favour of the zero percent the house and we used last year’s increase at the council meeting. tax rate, then the taxes for that Coun. Linda Brown expressed Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

her concern for those whose house assessments have increased considerably in 2017, and said she’s in favour of lowering taxes this year.

“A zero per cent increase still leaves us with $125,000 more, in taxable income, than we had last year,” she said.

“I would like us to be able to look again at $125,000 somewhere in our budget to reduce [the tax rate],” she added.

Brown said she’s concerned about high taxes deterring newcomers to the community as well.

“If we continue to tax housing and business, we’re not going to be able to bring people in.

Nobody’s going to want to come here for high taxation,” she said.

Now that councillors have agreed on a tax rate for 2018, the budget bylaw will be presented at the next regular city council meeting on April 17 for its first three readings.

Community forest pays dividends to Logan Lake Logan Lake Community Forest presented the District of Logan Lake with a cheque for $1,607,070 at their open house on March 27.

Garnet Mierau, a registered professional forester who helps manage the Logan Lake Community Forest, said the event was a reflection of the organization’s commitment to their community.

“We’ve made a bit of money and we’re happy to give it back to our shareholder which is the District of Logan Lake,” he said.

“It’s a bit of a community celebration, and it’s just shy of 1.7 million dollars. It’s a big deal for a little town like this,” he added.

The Logan Lake Community Forest manages a tenure of approximately 16,700 hectares of forest on behalf of Logan Lake’s citizens. They focus on managing the extraction of timber resourc-

es as well as protecting the forest.

There’s a long list of people that made getting to this point possible, said Mierau, and appreciating all of their efforts was a goal of last week’s open house.

“It starts with the leadership of the mayor, Robin Smith, and her councillors.

They have the strategic foresight to lead the group. They support

the community forest and they support protecting the community through activities like Firesmart,” Mierau said.

The management team of Logan Lake Community Forest reports to a volunteer board of directors, whose commitment has been paramount to the organization’s success as well, Mierau said.

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“To me, it speaks volumes of what a small community is all about — the core values,” he added.

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From Page 8 Some students are more interested in sharing their findings with their peers, through initiatives such as classroom presentations and posters, Cleaveley said.

“For example, the garbage group — they’ve learned about some of the ways that garbage harms the environment or animals and they want to pass that along to kids in younger grades,” he said.

The dream team has been awarded second place in the viewer’s choice award category, thanks to the 60,968 votes from the Nicola Valley community. The achievement earned them a $500 cash prize, along with the other top five teams — all from the Lower Mainland.

“For a town our size — that’s quite something,” Cleaveley said.

“We were over the moon with that total.

We were so wowed by the response of the community and it was just really neat the way people supported us all month with the voting,” said Cleaveley.

He explained there were many individuals working to support the cause — getting other people to vote, organizing a contest on the Merritt Grapevine Facebook group, and drawing for prizes every night.

“A few people really liked it and embraced it. They just kind of decided they were

going to help us out and be the champion for our cause,” he said.

“It’s all organic — I have nothing to do with it.”

“I’m hoping that because we have an overwhelming amount of community support that helps carry us to a judged prize,” said Cleaveley.

Regardless of the outcome, the kids have dared to dream big and have learned a lot.

“I think they’ve really enjoyed that they can compete with other schools across the province and do

really well. They’re sort of flattered that these people they don’t really know from all over the Nicola Valley are supporting them — that’s kind of neat to see that people in your community care about what you’re doing and will support you,” said Cleaveley.

The contest is officially over, but the work doesn’t stop for these students.

“We’re going to try to keep to the schedule of doing something once a week with this and just carrying on with the projects,” said

Cleaveley.

Cleaveley said the groups may shift focus, perhaps digging into the school’s garden, but the learning will continue.

He said he’s grateful for all the support the class has received from the community.

“A thank you for all the people who supported us through voting, getting their friends or family to vote, we really appreciate that — we certainly couldn’t have done as well as we did in the viewer’s choice competition without that.”

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‘Ranger’ lived up to his name SUSAN GEARING-EDGE

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ot every great nickname has an equally as interesting origin story. Sometimes the simple things stick. But there was no doubt that Norman “Ranger” Coutlee earned his title as a true cowboy pioneer in the Nicola Valley.

Coutlee once said he got the name Ranger because he was born on the range. Near Douglas Lake, there is a little spring where the bushes grew high and the cottonwoods were as tall as a barn door. His family had a camp there and that’s where Ranger was born on June 28, 1910.

His mother was a First Nations woman named Mary Ann Horne and his father was Joe Coutlee, fondly known to everyone as the “King of the Cowboys.” Joe was born in Boston Bar and came to the Nicola Valley in 1873. In the early days of his career he worked out of the Douglas Lake Cattle Company’s home ranch.

Ranger was raised in a one-room cabin just behind the Douglas Lake Store. He was the second born of four boys and three girls; his brothers and sisters were Joseph Jr., Edna, George, Eddy, Josephine and Louis.

He spent his early childhood learning cowboy tricks of the trade in the Douglas Lake

Norman “Ranger” Coutlee (far right) and Johnny Moon in 1930.

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area from his father, who was a cow boss at the time. As Ranger got older he realized he was forgetting everything he learned in school when he spent his summers on the range with his Dad. So he said goodbye to the confines of the school room when he was thirteen and started working on the Guichon, Quilchena and Pooley ranches.

“We young fellas got about 30 cents a day.

But they would feed us.

The older, more experienced cowhands got about $1.20 to $1.50 a day,” he said.

A quick study, Ranger soon earned a reputation as being an accomplished rider along with the title ‘Everybody’s Cowboy.’

Many cowboys came to him for advice on how the break and ride horses, among other things.

Like his father, Ranger could identify every cow in each herd.

Come round up time, he and the other cowboys would get up at 2 a.m., have breakfast and then ride about five miles to where some of the cows were pastured.

They would drive them down to the stockyards

to be loaded on railroad cars in Nicola. If the ranch had a large number of cattle often it would take them all summer to get them all down to Nicola.

When he wasn’t working as a cowboy, Ranger would take haying jobs or go fishing.

He was also a skilled

trapper and would set enough lines to feed his family as well as other member of his community. He was also available to lend a hand to the Ministry of Forests fighting fires.

Ranger’s father Joe passed away in 1945. So many people attended his funeral that it was standing room only.

Ranger worked as a cowboy until 1986, when he had a bad fall from his horse. After he recovered he kept himself busy by walking around Merritt in search of what he called “treasures” to put in his renowned shopping cart.

Ranger was a Nicola Valley pioneer and one of Merritt’s true cowboys. He knew every stream and watering hole in the valley. He always had a good word for everyone he met.

After a bad bout of

pneumonia, Ranger passed away in 2006.

He was 95 years old.

For more information on the history of Merritt and the Nicola Valley, call or come and visit the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives, 1675 Tutill Court, (250)-378-4145. You can also visit our website at www.nicolavalleymuseum. org.

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Real estate agent Georgia Clement urged city council to reconsider a rezoning application for a single-family housing development in Collettville at the March 27 city council meeting.

The 4.25-acre property — at 1330 Pine Street — is currently designated an agricultural zone and is adjacent to residential homes.

City council did not pass the first reading of this application at the Feb. 27 meeting, but Clement encouraged council to reconsider on March 27, noting benefits of developing in the area.

“We feel this development will be a huge improvement to the area. Homes in the area will increase in value,

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tax revenues will be substantial over the years to come,” she said.

Clement said these types of developments are important for combatting the local housing crisis and fulfilling the city’s official community plan (OCP) objectives.

“More home construction is needed if the OCP is to be successful in growing this city to a population of 15,000 by the year 2030, whereby the city should become economically sustainable. This is the goal of the OCP,”

she said.

“City staff in Merritt support and recommend this application to move forward,” she added.

A concern put forward at the February 27 meeting was the potential of flooding caused by the development.

However, Clement argued it would not be an issue.

“There is no chance the development will be designed to flood neighbouring homes. This simply won’t be allowed — nor should it be,” she said.

There was also a petition brought forwarded against the development at the council meeting on Feb. 27 but Clement has presented a new one — signed by Merritt business owners who are in support of the development.

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2740 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS RD

This 2 bedroom home on large corner lot has development potential. Lots of room to build a large shop. There is also a separate cabin, perfect for art studio or hobby shop.

Located in Grandview Heights Subdivision, one of the finest lots in Merritt, with amazing views of the Nicola Valley. Close to all amenities. The perfect place to build your dream home.

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#2981

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2701 NICOLA AVENUE

Spacious 1560 sq.ft. modular home with vaulted ceilings, sunken living room, oak kitchen, 3 bedrms, and soaker tub in ensuite. Lots of parking for RV & toys. Newer roof & HW tank.

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$675,000

10681 HWY. 97C

14.5 acres fully fenced, half developed in beautiful grounds & half in natural grasslands.

Spacious 4 bedrm, 2 bath rancher with open plan, office, large kitchen & vaulted ceilings.

#2970

$425,000

3055 HILTON DRIVE

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This all seasonal 0.35 acre recreational lot has great views with public access to waterfront just 100 meters away. Has drilled well, 100 amp electrical service, deck, & shower stall.

$145,000

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6600 sq.ft. in total, with 4100 sq.ft. on the main, 1050 in bsmt, and 1520 on the top floor.

#2573

$799,900

5985 BEECH ROAD

Great recreational property, or build your home in the country. This riverfront property is mostly flat with many buildings sites. Has shallow well, septic approval, hydro & driveway in.

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2748 SUNSHINE VALLEY RD

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$279,900

330 TURNER AVE

$675,000

$269,000

Great horse property on 9.88 acres with 5 bedrm level entry rancher with walkout basement. Includes several outbuildings for storage & a chicken coop. Just 15 mins from Merritt.

Beautiful new 2 bedroom, 2 bath rancher features large open kitchen, dining and living room with gas fireplace. Has Quartz kitchen counters, central A/C, New Home Warranty & a $3200 appliance package. #2968 $374,900 + GST.

1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

2402 COLDWATER AVE

#2973

$699,900

10 acre site with CD-1 zoning. City of Merritt water and sewer not connected. Located close to truck route. Great opportunity.

#2958

$750,000

Newly completed 3 bedrm, 2 bath rancher with New Home Warranty. No GST applicable. Features open design living room & kitchen with vaulted ceilings, S/S appl., and large double garage.

#2940

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2845 NEILSON STREET

Amazing opportunity – 15.9 acre RV Park zoned property in city limits & bordering the Coldwater River. Currently setup for RV site with hooks, city services & plans for an expansion. Includes small rental home. Close to Music Festival site.

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Executive custom home in area of high end homes. Spacious home with gourmet kitchen with Silestone counters, oak cabinets & S/S appliances, sunken living room, 2 bedrms up, plus 1 bedrm suite and

#2966

$589,900

2402 COLDWATER AVE

Cute and cozy 2 bedroom home on large corner lot with development potential and room to build a large shop. Also has a separate cabin perfect for an art studio or hobby shop.

#2978

$279,900

New 2 bedroom, 2 bath rancher on corner lot in newer subdivision. Features large open kitchen, dining and living room with gas fireplace. Comes with 2-5-10 year Warranty. GST applicable Incl. $3200 appliance package.

#2968

$374,900

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Features include open country kitchen with Mill Creek cabinets with island, vaulted ceilings, S/S appliances, 2 baths and 2 car over-sized garage.

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#2974

#2982

$675,000

2748 SUNSHINE VALLEY RD

#2940

$369,500

#2916

Full side by side duplex in quiet area of Collettville. Each side has 1 bedroom up & 1 down and 1040 sq.ft. Great revenue property. Both rented. New roof, new exterior paint & 1 side has recent renovation.

Nice 2 room mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park, with newer appliances included. Close to golf course. Easy walk to amenities. Pad rent is $346.00 per month.

#2786

#2949

Quality built rancher with many high end features, 9 ft ceilings, American Cherry HW kitchen, HW floors, 3 bedrms on main, 3 baths & fully finished basement with 4th bedroom & private entry.

$459,000

#2674

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$325,000

The perfect retirement community in Woodlane Village and close to shopping. This townhome features 2 bedrms, 2 baths, laundry on the main, living room with gas F/P, and carport in front. Strata fees $250 per month.

#2926

MONDAY’S & THURSDAY’S

Quality built family home with 5 bedrms on 0.5 acre level fenced yard. 2 car garage & detached shop with access from back street. Enjoy the covered deck & lower patio in shady

#122, 1401 NICOLA AVE

2557 COLDWATER AVE

This perfect recreational cabin on Nicola Lake features 2 bedrms, open design plan with large windows, fireplace in living room & large sundeck for summer BBQ’s. Includes 14x16 workshop & fruit trees.

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Newer open concept rancher style home in good area of newer homes with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large kitchen that opens to the dining & living rooms. Sundeck in back yard and a double garage.

#2976

$379,900

1601 PONDEROSA WAY

Spacious 1560 sq.ft. modular home with vaulted ceilings, sunken living room, oak kitchen, 3 bedrms, and soaker tub in ensuite. Lots of parking for RV & toys. Newer roof & HW tank.

Close to school and corner store.

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1501 COLDWATER AVE

Very well maintained basement entry home with 2 bedroom suite on the main level with hardwood floors. Close to all amenities.

Yard has U/G sprinklers & sundeck in back with storage below.

$329,900

330 TURNER AVE

NEW

3 bedroom home on the Bench with fully fenced backyard, partially covered deck & garden area. Home has large open kitchen with oak cabinets, 2 baths, large master bedrm & fully fin. Basement.

$384,900

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Fully fenced 14.5 acres with spacious 4 bedrm, 2 bath rancher with vaulted ceilings, office, large eating area & separate dining.

Has numerous outbuildings, 2 wells, and back onto crown land.

Fantastic quality built home on 1.35 acres on the Bench. This home has 3 bedrms, 3 baths, and fully fin. Bsmt. Has 3 car shop, inground pool, U/G archery range and paved parking.

#2970

#2875

$849,000

#2983

$679,900

$675,000

#109, 1401 NICOLA AVE

ON 1ST STREET

8795 OLD KAMLOOPS RD

1001 COLDWATER RD

Two bedroom mobile home overlooking the Nicola River. Features 2 bedrooms, spacious 574 sq.ft. private sundeck, detached work shed and is close to the golf course. Pad rent $389 per month.

Upper Nicola school property of 1.92 acres with 2950 sq.ft. school house. Septic system installed and a well. Property is being sold “as is where is” condition. Call for more details.

Panoramic Stump Lake views from 12.3 acres with over 500 ft. of lakeshore. This one of a kind rancher has vast wrap around porches, a rustic guest cottage + a 2300 sq.ft. barn/shop.

Enjoy the country living on 9.5 acres with 3 bedroom rancher with full bsmt. Nicely landscaped, new well, small workshop/garage & a covered deck. Lots of room for shop & outbuildings.

#2937

#2892

#2827 $84,900

#2930

$425,000

$2,190,000

$689,900

1475 COLDWATER

1463 COLDWATER AVE

1938 PARKER DRIVE

8900 MERRITT SPENCES BR

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1937 MERRITT AVENUE

10681 HWY.97C

6832 BEAVER POINT

Great starter or retirement home located in good neighbourhood, close to shopping & schools. Home has fully finished basement with second living quarters for your inlaws.

Fenced yard and single car garage.

Great horse property of 9.88 acres with 5 bedrm level entry rancher with fully fi n.

Walkout bsmt. Home has vaulted ceilings, large country kitchen and a spacious deck to enjoy the sunsets.

2 bdrm recreational cabin with living room, dining room & kitchen. Enjoy the sandy beaches & breathtaking views. Boating, fishing, swimming and snowmobiling in winter. No water or sewer services

#2935

#2973

#2834

D

SOL Perfect for investors – side by side duplex within walking distance to shopping & schools. Each side has 2 bedrooms, 100 amp service and a fenced backyard.

Very spacious 4 bedroom half duplex with laminate flooring, huge kitchen, family room and inlaw suite in the basement. Great home for a large family. Has single car garage.

This side by side duplex has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm kitchen & living room per side, plus a fenced backyard, and 432 sq.ft. each side for a total of 864 sq.ft.

Investors – side by side duplex with 2 bedrooms, bathrm, kitchen, living room and 100 amp service per side, plus a fenced backyard.

4 bedroom Bench home overlooking the city & valley. Has huge country kitchen with large island & skylight. HW floor in huge living room, 2 fireplace + woodstove. Very private back yard.

On 2 acres bordering the beautiful Nicola River with 20+ fruit trees. This 1600 sq.ft. 2 bedroom home has basement, newer woodstove, and a variety of outbuildings.

At Pavilion Lake, great all seasonal 0.35 acre recreational lot with mountain & lake views with water access close by, Has drilled well, 100 amp service, 2 wired RV plugs, deck & shower stall.

#2980

#2945

#2844

#2845

#2941

#2948

#2965

$155,000 2288 BURGESS

$245,000

2733 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS RD

$159,900

2740 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

$159,900

2769 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

NEW A rare waterfront lot of 0.94 acres, waiting for development with over 50 meters of river frontage, not subdividable. In neighbourhood of high end homes. Could apply for reduction in setback.

Great subdivision to build your dream home. Fantastic views, close to shopping, restaurant, services, schools and highway.

Priced to sell!

#2813

#2932

$174,900

$74,900

One of the finest lots, located in Grandview Heights subdivision, with amazing views of the Nicola Valley. Close to all amenities.

The perfect place to build your dream home.

#2981

$69,900

Nice building lot of 6136 sq.ft.with great view of the beautiful Nicola Valley. Close to shopping, restaurants, services, schools & highway. City services to lot line.

#2975

$79,900

$409,500

2731 EAGLE CRESCENT

Build your dream home on this newer Bench lot of 10,280 sq.ft. Spectacular views and homes of higher quality in neighbourhood.

Close to all amenities. #2911

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2797 GRANDVIEW AVE

2725 PEREGRINE WAY

1653 LINDLEY CRK RD

Spectacular views from the 7470 sq.ft. lot.

Services are at the lot line. Building a house in this development is a great investment.

Close to shopping and amenities.

One of the finest lots in Grandview Heights subdivision, with amazing views of the Nicola Valley.

Close to all amenities and shopping. Perfect place to build your dream home.

Nice building lot on Lindley Creek Road, in a growing newer subdivision.

The natural slope of the land will allow for a walkout basement with a rancher type look from the front yard.

#2854

#2838

#2819

$89,000

$82,999

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Just under 1 level acre right beside the river.

Beautiful building lot available, very private.

Imagine fishing from your front yard or watching the deer and eagles play.

#2928

$425,000

$149,000

Nice building lot with close to shopping and in area of fine homes. started building your today!

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4079 AIRPORT RD

9.9 acres overlooking the Nicola River with fantastic views. A road has been made to the building site, cleared & ready to start building. Power & water available at lot line. Part of Miller Estates.

53 AC property that includes R3 and FD zoning. FD allows for Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans – could be changed residential to M1 zoning for Light Industrial.

Call for details

Build your executive retreat on this 1.1 acre lot in Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water and sewer hookups available. Great lake for all water sports, fishing and hiking trails. Adjoining lot also available.

#2872

#2939

#2808

$250,000

ON CLEASBY ROAD

$1,590,000

6021 BEECH RD

$199,000

1.7 acres of commercial land. Lease all or part of this site at $0.75 per sq.ft.

Presently being used for semi-truck parking.

Zonced C-3. Call for permitted uses available. #2952

#2953

$425,000

6593 MONCK PARK

Great waterfront property of 6 acres for your recreational getaway or build your home in the country. Mostly flat with many building sites, shallow well, septic approval, hydro with 200 amp and driveway already in.

Build your dream home on this 1.1 acre lot in one of Merritt’s finest developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water & sewer hookups available, located close to water access.

#2857

#2809

$199,000

1481 MILLER RD

6685 MONCK PARK RD

6449 MONCK PARK RD

10 acre lot in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 minutes west of Merritt. Enjoy the views of the valley & surrounding mountains. Land is mostly cleared with some trees.

Great 1 acre lakeview lot with stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake. The perfect place to build your country retreat, in neighbourhood of high end custom homes. Enjoy fishing, swimming & boating.

In one of Merritt’s high end developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. This 1 acre lot has water and sewer hookups available and fantastic views of Nicola Lake. Close to water access.

#2971

$189,000

$99,999

#2831

#2830

$239,900

#2977

$795,000

12 acres of land with city water and sewer, not presently connected. Site has existing fourplexes at varying degrees of completion and all needing work. Has fantastic views.

#2720

#2763

#2943

Bob’s Mini Mart. A long time, well established convenience store with living quarters upstairs.

Business known for quality and great customer service. Building has had some extensive renos & upgrades over the years.

#2047

$269,000

Approx. 1/2 acre parcel zoned C-3 with utilities in place on the lot. Located near Walmart, highway access and backs onto the airport.

LOT 1, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Start planning your dream home on this fantastic 1 acre waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. All ready has a driveway started down to the more level area near the water. Included 8x20 dock.

Buy your land now and be ready to build in the spring!

Two parcels on 2.47 acres with separate titles. C4/R4 zoning offers a broad range of development prospects. Has approx. 2500 sq.ft. building on 0.5 acre lot with C4 zoning.

2801 CLAPPERTON AVE

Great property is a well developed subdivision of acreages. This unique 15 acre property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro is at lot line, well & septic must be installed. Most of land is flat & useable.

5985 BEECH RD

4066 AIRPORT ROAD

4153 AIRPORT RD

Private 12.6 acres, treed with great access to Spius Creek. Several good building sites, has a drilled well and hydro to lot line.

Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.

$289,000

2776 VOGHT STREET

6408 MONCK PARK

Lease all or part of this 11.4 acre site. Great location beside Walmart. C-4 zoning.

Highway 5 close by. Ready to go, cleared & gravel topped site. Utilities at lot line.

Owners may entertain offers to purchase.

$189,000

IC & I

#2969

3940 CRAWFORD AVE

Lease all or part of this 1.3 acre property at $0.85 per sq.ft. Zoned C-3. Directly across from Boston Pizza and Highway 5 is close by. Call for permitted uses. Owner may entertain offers to purchase

1 bedroom carriage house, bright & cheery. N/P, N/S, available now. Util’s inc. $900

Suite 100B-2840 Voght Street

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#2961

$1,152,000

MIDDAY VALLEY RD

ED

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Commercial building in busy location with tenant, and is fully leased. Total of 6600 sq.ft. with 4100 on the main, 1050 sq.ft. in basement and 1520 on top floor that could be used as living quarters.

#2573 $799,900

#2954

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Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1.

Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details

#2555

$2,000,000

2845 NEILSON ST

15.9 acre RV Park zoning bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available.

Has city services. Has small rental home with long term tenants.

#2771

$1,650,000

LOT 1, HOUSTON ST

MIDDAY VALLEY RD

923 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Approx. 4 acre residential development land zoned R1, services not connected.

Call for more details.

Approximately 5 acres with city water and sewer (not connected). Zoned R-9 High Density Residential zoning. Call for more details

Approx. 291 acre with great potential.

Current plans are for a development of 2 acre estate lots with city boundaries.

Rural living within close proximity to city, with fantastic views.

#2959

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$159,900

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#2956

$4,900,000

LOT 2, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

LOT A, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Approx. 6 acres with city water and sewer (not connected yet) with R1 zoning, but one that may have to be changed to suit the Buyers needs.

10 acre development site with CD-1 zoning. Will have city water and sewer (not connected yet). Bring your ideas and call for more details.

122 acres of multiple zonings C4, C6 and R1. Buyer should contact the City of Merritt to request suitable zoning to match their needs. Call for more details.

#2960 $400,000

#2958 $750,000

#2957

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY development land and start planning your future!

$1,584,000

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APRIL IS ORAL HEALTH MONTH

7 Oral Health Tips from the Mouths of Dental Hygienists Your dentist’s name may be up on the wall or on the outside sign at the dental office, but the hygienists are the ones on the front lines doing a lot of the heavy lifting…err, cleaning, and have a lot of great advice to give to help keep your mouth in check.

They see a lot of teeth during a typical week, along with every problem in the book, so that’s why you should follow their advice.

Here are seven pieces of advice from hygienists to brush up on…

Make sure you get all the surfaces of the tooth—the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces, it adds. “Use the tip of the brush to clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, using a gentle up-and-down stroke,” suggests the source.

1. You’re Probably Holding Your Brush Wrong KnowYourTeeth.com says you should be holding your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against your gums, not flat against them.

Instead of going for long sweeping motions of the brush, you should make short toothlength passes in a gentle fashion, adds the source.

Five Steps to Good Oral Health 1. See your dentist regularly

2. Be Gentler Your instincts may be to brush harder to get those deposits off your teeth, but you’re actually doing more harm than good by doing so, according to many hygienists. Huffington Post notes that while your teeth can take the pressure, your gums can’t—and you could end up exposing roots by going too hard.

This can lead to tooth sensitivity and other issues. Some dental professionals suggest using an electric toothbrush to even out the pressure along your teeth and gums, but if you’re into conventional brushes, use a softbristled one as the harder varieties could actually damage your gums.

3. Don’t Gloss Over Floss Although there have been some recent reports to the contrary, The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) stands behind the effectiveness of flossing. The association says that plaque between teeth can lead to inflammation of the gums and eventually tooth decay.

The CDHA addresses the claims that flossing may be pointless, by noting, “many of the research studies used to support this statement involved too few test subjects or were carried out over a short time span—two to three months—which limits the utility of the findings.” Although, the association is open to more “comprehensive research” on the subject before suggesting anyone puts away their floss.

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4. Don’t Rush the Brush KnowYourTeeth.com says that many people just don’t give their teeth enough time when they’re brushing. The source notes if you usually brush with the radio on (in the morning and night), brush for one full song before rinsing.

In case you were wondering, that’s about 3-minutes, adds the source. You may think you’re brushing for that long now, but most people are actually brushing for less than 1-minute, according to the site. “This is not

long enough to reach all areas of the mouth and scrub off cavity-causing bacteria,” it reads. Use a timer if you don’t want to listen to music.

5. Change Brushes Regularly Your dental hygienist probably gives you a little baggie at the end of your cleaning with a new toothbrush in it—so use it.

EverydayHealth.com explains that your toothbrush should be swapped every 3-months, which is about half the time between the average visit to a dental office.

However, you should be able to tell by looking at the bristles on the brush to know when to throw it out—if the bristles look like your hair when you wake up in the morning (in all directions), then consider getting a new one. Children’s toothbrushes may wear out more quickly (and kids can have a tendency to chew on them).

6. The Rinse is a Cinch Even if you follow all the proper brushing techniques and use floss, you should still use a proper mouthwash as the last step after those first two things, say most hygienists.

123dentist.com notes you should sip a small amount of mouthwash and swish it around your entire mouth for a good 30 to 40-seconds (use a timer if you need to).

Whatever type of rinse you use, do yourself a favor and don’t swallow it at the end—spit it out! You may also want to consider alcoholfree rinse to avoid the “burn,” and it’s generally considered safer for kids in case a little is accidentally ingested.

7. Avoid Certain Foods and Beverages Speaking of alcohol, it might make you feel better about yourself for brief periods of time, but you’re not doing your teeth any favors. Healthline.com says that alcohol dries out your mouth, which reduces the effectiveness of saliva from washing away food particles.

It should also go without saying to avoid too much candy (the site mentions sour candies specifically because of acidity), bread (that can end up as sugary paste between teeth), potato chips (because of starch that can feed bacteria), and even dried fruits (because they’re sticky and sugary, so rinse with water after).

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Poor Oral Health can affect your quality of life Although the mouth is part of the body, we often think of it as something separate. We often ignore bleeding or tender gums, while an irritation or pain elsewhere in the body would mean a trip to the doctor.

Poor oral health can affect a person’s quality of life. Oral pain, missing teeth or oral infections can influence the way a person speaks, eats and socializes. These oral health problems can reduce a person’s quality of life by affecting their physical, mental and social well-being.

The reality is that oral health problems could be a sign of something serious such as oral cancer. Every year approximately 3,200 Canadians are diagnosed with oral cancer and 1,050 deaths from oral cancer occur. This devastating disease has a low survival rate because it is often diagnosed very late. With early detection the survival rate of oral cancer can be greatly improved. This means going to your dentist for regular dental exams. Your dentist has the training and experience to detect oral cancer early.

Everything that happens in your mouth affects your whole body, which is why it is so important to visit your dentist regularly. Only your dentist has the training, skills and expertise to properly address all your oral health care needs. Regular dental exams help prevent small problems from getting worse.

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District has plan for million dollar donation From Page 8 explaining they turn the money around and put it right back into the community.

“The B.C. government established community forests for this purpose, so that local communities can generate a little bit of revenue to spend however they want on their community,” he said.

A strong lumber market has helped the relatively small community forest collect the surplus.

“We’ve been able to make really good sales to a lot of local mills, and it supports a lot of jobs in the area,” said Mierau.

“At the end of the day our logs have been selling at a premium, and we’re fortunate,” he added.

The community forest was able to present the district with another large cheque in July of last year, but it’s a rare situation to have two big donations in a row, Mierau said.

“We don’t anticipate we’ll have a year like this again in a long time, so we’re throwing a big party.”

Claire Newman, President of the Logan Lake Community

Members of the Logan Lake Community Forest group were joined by city staff for a cheque presentation on March 27. Photo courtesy of Logan Lake Community Forest

Forest, said she appreciates the team’s effort.

“We’ve achieved a significant milestone of meeting our cut control and bringing our balance sheet back in order. It’s been a real pleasure to work with everyone, particularly over the past 3 years where we really had to roll up our sleeves,” she said.

Mayor Robin Smith, who previously served as a community forest board member as well,

spoke about her vision for the reallocation of funds back into the community. She reported the following outline: • $675,070 – Reserves (water, roads, sewer, campground, cemetery, recreation center).

• $600,000 – Municipal hall retrofit (council chambers and permanent home for the Logan Lake wellness, health and youth.)

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$102,000 – Economic development reserve.

• $100,000 – Trailhead development along highway 97D to access hiking, biking and skiing trails.

• $80,000 – Community user groups support.

• $50,000 – 50th Anniversary celebration legacy project.

“It’s certainly great to have a strong team like Forsite Consultants support us as well

as all of the board members and councillors. We’ve learned a lot and look forward to continued success with the community forest,” she said.

The community forest is there to serve the people of Logan Lake, and this celebration is one way of doing just that, Mierau said.

“It’s exciting to be a part of and I’m pretty proud of the work we’ve been doing for them.”

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PERSONAL TRAINING

Athletes take on Crossfit Open Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

It’s been a gruelling five weeks for members of the Persistence Personal Training group.

About 20 members of the gym have been taking part in the Crossfit Open — an international competition in which participants are required to complete one predetermined workout per week between Feb. 22 to March 26.

Competition is open to people from all walks of life, from experienced crossfit athletes to novices. The weekly workouts differ slightly based on the competitor’s age and preferred category.

“They actually have the ‘Rx’ division — that’s the recommended workout, the highest level that you can do.

And then they have a ‘scaled’ version,” said Persistence Personal

Crossfit trainer Kylee Street encouraged members of her Persistence Personal Training program to take part in the 2018 Crossfit Open, which comprised of five weekly workouts spread out between Feb. 22 to March 26. Photos courtesy of Kylee Street.

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Training owner Kylee Street. “Whether you’re 200 pounds or 150 pounds, if you’re in that age category you do the workout prescribed for that age category.”

Street also took part in the competition, finishing in the top 1,000

athletes in her category in Western Canada.

“I was really surprised with [my results].

To place that high, nine months after having a kid is pretty impressive,” said Street.

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THE SPORTS TICKER

What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

April 6-8

Merritt Centennials spring camp at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

April 6-8

Mixed Volleyfest at Merritt Secondary School, Collettville Elementary School and CMS Gymnasium

April 11

MSS girls rugby vs. South Kamloops Secondary, Voght Park, 7 p.m.

April 14

The Monster and Sea 24-Hour Paddle Departing from the Nicola Lakeshore Estates at 8 a.m.

April 27-29

Ladies Volleyfest at Merritt Secondary School, Collettville Elementary School and CMS Gymnasium

April 27

Elementary rugby tournament at Diamondvale Elementary

May 19-20

First weekend of racing at the Merritt Speedway

Sept. 29

Merritt Country Run

Regular Sessions Indoor Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, Friday, CMS, 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. (until May 1) Tuesday, Thursday, Civic Centre, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Raise The Bar Bootcamp

NICOLA VALLEY FISH & GAME CLUB

Tuesday, Thursday, Diamond Vale School, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Cadet Hall, 10 a.m.

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competition in Kelowna called the Festivus Games on April 21.

Street said there will be more competitions on the schedule this summer.

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Nicola Valley Junior Native Hockey says a big

THANK YOU to all who made our 31st Annual Jr. Hockey Tournament a rousing success.

• To all the fans who came out and visiting teams • Dana Charters and her reffing crew • Trena Tom and her timing crew • Terry Bose and others at admittance • Sondra Tom on registration • Gylan Bose and first aid crew • Moose Coutlee, Max, Tracey, Trevor, Sonny, Rick & Carl on gopher duties • To all that contributed to the Hockey Program • Coaches and managers of Merritt teams: Chris Charters, Monica Charters, Joanne Trotsky, Dustin Shackelly, Bob Stirling, Terry McRae, Trent Abraham and all visiting teams, coaches, managers, for a very difficult job, well done.

• To Dave Zakall of Merritt arena and Sheldon Quewezance of Shulus arena - Thanks for your hard work.

• To all the workers who sold 50/50 and so many others. Thank you for your splendid work.

• For donations to help tournament, Conayt Friendship Society It takes a lot of dedicated workers to make 54 games so thanks everyone, Sorry if we missed anyone.

Yours in hockey - Wiliam “Punch” Bose

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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

We are inviting Merritt to a luncheon, open house and cake on April 12 at noon in honour of BR 096 Merritt Legion’s 90th anniversary. Legion membership no required to attend event. For more information call the Legion at 250-378-5631.

THE NICOLA VALLEY HEALTH CARE AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

will be having a Vintage Sale from April 10 - 14. We are open Tuesday to Friday, 10 - 4, and Saturday, 11 - 3. All funds raised will go towards the ER expansion at the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre.

ARMY CADETS

Merritt Army Cadets would like to invite everyone to our 100th Annual Vimy Memorial Service on April 8 at the Merritt Cenotaph. Please be seated by no later than 9:30 am, service from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Luncheon to follow at the Merritt Cadet Hall, 1755 Coldwater Ave. Please RSVP to Tracy Brooks @ 950sponsoringcommittee@gmail.com by March 31, or call 250-378-4722.

CRIB TOURNAMENT

Merritt Senior Centre will be hosting a crib tournament on April 9 from 6

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First Thursday of month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sit-down dinner with your family. For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD

Meet the first and third Thursday every month starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Centre. Join us for our next quilting weekend in the Civic Centre on March 23, 24 and 25. Please join us by contacting the city or just drop in to see what we do. For information please call Sharon at 250 315-2340.

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. We also work to assist in the develop.m.ent and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-5190.

MASONS

Lawn bowling starts early May, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7 pm. For more information call 250378-2095.

DROP IN CENTER FOR ELDERS

The Conayt Friendship Society located at 1964 Quilchena Ave. has a drop-in center for Elders every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Snacks and light lunches are provided. Elders are welcome to assist in preparing menu and lunch. A sign-in sheet is at the front office. Elders can provide suggested menus and lunch to reception at the attention of the Executive Director.

GATHERING OF ELDERS

Every Thursday 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Conayt Friendship Society, 1964 Quilchena Ave. All Elders (age 55+) welcome.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB

Playing M/W/F 8:30-11:00am at old CMS Gym (2975 Clapperton Ave); T/TH 6:30-8:30pm at Merritt Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Ave). It’s an easy sport to play, great fun and exercise. Demo paddles and instruction available. For more information call Gary 250-2800105.

Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m. Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-315-7724.

Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information call 250-378-2004

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

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

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

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 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.

Early bird games start at 5 p.m. at the Elks Hall.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

CONAYT BINGO

Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.

Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave

Seventh Day Adventist Church

2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-2339 Bible Study: 9:30 • Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

Legion hours have changed. We are now open Wednesdays as well. Hours are 2 pm to 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturdays from 1 pm to 7 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member.

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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 Bible Study - 6:45 to 7:45 pm Wednesdays

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Kathryn (Kathy) Elizabeth Crack on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at her home in Merritt, B.C. She was 66.

Kathy was born on January 28, 1952 in Vancouver, B.C. to Joan and Dinty Moore. She was the third of four daughters.

She spent her childhood at Deer Lake in Burnaby, where she developed a lifelong passion for the RXWGRRUV &DQRHLQJ VNDWLQJ VDLOLQJ À VKLQJ DQG swimming at the lake were activities that she enjoyed while growing up, along with camping throughout B.C. Her love of the environment carried through WR KHU VFKRROLQJ ZKHUH VKH ZDV RQH RI WKH À UVW women to complete the environmental resource management program at BCIT. She was able to utilize this education to work as a park interpreter in northern B.C. and to serve on environmental advisory boards later in life.

While she spent time in many different parts of the province, her home in Merritt is where she most wanted to be. In later years, she enjoyed gardening, spending time with her horses and helping to instill a love of nature in her grandsons.

She also followed in her father’s footsteps and became a skilled furniture maker and woodworker.

Kathy is survived by her two sons, Brent and Philip, her two grandsons Derek and Connor and her three sisters, Linda, Tish and Anne.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band - HELP WANTED Position Title: Emergency Management Coordinator Department: Infrastructure Hours: Permanent Full-time Start Date: May 1, 2018 Reports to: Director of Infrastructure Summary of responsibilities The Emergency Management Coordinator plays a major role in leading the social recovery support to individuals and the community in a disaster. As a Local Government representative and/or community leader the position guides community support services through the establishment and operations of Resilience Centre(s) and oversees the implementation of the municipal/First Nations Community Recovery Plan. The position works closely with community organizations/agencies, businesses (including small/ PHGLXP VL]H DQG RWKHU ORFDO JRYHUQPHQW RIÀFLDOV WR HVWDEOLVK effective, coordinated and collaborative relationships to deliver services to affected communities and individuals throughout the recovery process Required knowledge, skills and abilities: • Knowledge of emergency management, collection and analysis of disaster recovery information, community engagement and restoration and protection of community services; • (2& DQG (PHUJHQF\ ,QFLGHQW &HUWLÀFDWLRQ DQG RSHUDWLRQDO knowledge; • ([SHULHQFH LQ SHUVRQQHO VFKHGXOLQJ VXSHUYLVLRQ DQG VWDIÀQJ requirements; • Knowledge of and practical experience in Emergency Social Services; • Experience in building, developing and maintaining successful relationships with public/private organizations and partnerships; • Works together with existing EPPT team; • Knowledge of local government operations, geography and community services; • Experience in building relationships with multi-faceted, multistakeholder groups; • Must be available 24/7 during response to emergencies and disasters and willing to perform a variety of duties within the scope of the position’s responsibilities; • Ability to travel to disaster areas of the province on short notice and visit remote locations by vehicle, boat, air or on foot for overnight or extended hours in all-weather considerations due to emergencies; • Ability to speak formally and informally to various audiences including town hall meetings, local and regional elected UHSUHVHQWDWLYHV )LUVW 1DWLRQV /RFDO *RYHUQPHQW RIÀFLDOV businesses and industry experts (e.g. insurance, construction, etc.).

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(1) Full-time Family Wellness Navigator Objective: Navigators deliver self-management support to participants via coaching and wellness planning. Participant-centered support is facilitated by an Integrated Wellness Plan.

Navigators work with participants to set goals in all domains in their life and relationships, identify wellness team members (including peer supports, therapists, traditional healers/ helpers/teachers or family) to help meet the goals, set a realistic time frame, and support individual in achieving or adapting their goals.

Requirements: • Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, Social Work or Relevant Experience • Must be familiar with the development, and cognitive, emotional, social, and cultural needs of the program participants as well as the family system • Interviewing and needs assessment skills • Strong problem solving and planning skills • Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral • Knowledge of local First Nations customs and culture an asset • Must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation • Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check • Preference will be given to, but not limited to, First Nation Applicants Start date: ASAP As Needed Pay: Negotiable 3RVWLQJ XQWLO SRVLWLRQ LV À OOHG For Full Job Description contact SCFSS

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Lower Nicola Indian Band - HELP WANTED Position Title: Recreation Assistant Department: Human Services Hours: 20-35 hours per week Term: permanent Wage: Negotiable Reports to: Recreation Coordinator Summary of responsibilities Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and participating in recreational programs and events for Lower Nicola Indian Band members.

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Objective: The Social Work Case Aide is responsible for providing paraprofessional and support services to the social work team and clients accessing services. The Social Work Case Aide plays a key role in supporting the social work team in meeting service delivery standards through the provision of administrative service delivery support. The Social Work Case Aide develops positive working relationships with the extended family, foster families and a meaningful relationship with the children in care.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Position Title: Recreation Assistant Department: Human Services Hours: 20-35 hours per week Term: permanent Wage: Negotiable Reports to: Recreation Coordinator Summary of responsibilities Under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and participating in recreational programs and events for Lower Nicola Indian Band members.

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DUTIES AND TASKS • Design and deliver education and prevention strategies. • Counsel drug or alcohol dependent clients (when required) to seek treatment through detox and/or residential treatment. • To maintain statistical records of client contact plus complete a clinical intake package for each new client.

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Deadline: April 17, 2018 Apply to: Lower Nicola Indian Band - 181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt, BC V1K OA7, Fax: 250-378-6188 or E-mail: hr@lnib.net Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter complete with references, specifying the position you are applying for. Complete Job Description can be obtained by contacting the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

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April 5, 2018

2018

2018

LX MT

LX FWD

SX MODEL SHOWN

Was $17,355

Was $27,135

NOW

13,995

$

NOW

24,997

$

*

ONLY $99/ bi-weekly

*

ONLY $172/ bi-weekly

2018 Sportage includes $1740 delivery and destination and $1500 dealer cash credits, 2018 Forte includes $1560 delivery and destination and $3000 in cash rebates. Both include $100 air excise, $200 paint charge, dealer documentation of $499; exclude applicable sales tax. Payments include finance placement of $567. Payments based on 96 months at 5.24% o.a.c.. 2018 Sportage total paid $31,222.10, 2018 Forte total paid $20,702.24.

KIA MOTORS

#880-8th Street,Kamloops, B.C.

K A M L O O P S

kamloopskia.com

250.434.1394

DEALER #30964

2010 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD

2008 Toyota Rav4 AWD

Gordon Nuttall Sales Manager

2016 Dodge Grand Carvan SXT

Judge Gyger Finance Manager

Justin Sommerfeldt Product Advisor

Richard Minaker Product Advisor

2011 Kia Soul 2U

Chantele McPhee Product Advisor

2016 Kia Forte LX+ Certified ed Pre-own

was $11,102

9K727

187,035 kms

NOw $9,881

was $11,734

S8132A 188,022 kms

2017 Kia Sorento LX AWD

9K741 52,504 kms

NOw $20,788

NOw $25,409

2014 Kia Optima EX

26,274 kms

S8093A 7 1,3422 kms

NOw $10,858

2016 Kia Forte LX+

9K721 50,266 kms

NOw $14,772

2012 Nissan Rogue SV AWD

Certified ed Pre-own

was $27,216

9K734

was $16,957

was $12,200

2014 Nissan Versa

2017 Kia Sportage LX

was $28,549

17,395 kms

was $23,357

Certified ed Pre-own

Certified ed Pre-own

9K746

NOw $9,949

NOw $24,222

2008 Ford F150 XLT 4X4

9K7 11B

80,579 kms

NOw $10,305

was $15,530

was $17,116

was $11,579

9K744

2013 Hyundai Elantra G

35,905 kms

NOw $15,728

9K736

2013 Kia Soul 2U

144,868 kms

NOw $13,822

2015 Chrysler 200 C

Certified ed Pre-own

was $15,586

was $17,847

9K725

64,412 kms

NOw $15,884

R8113B

151,939 kms

NOw $13,872

was $15,433

was $14,244

9K738 52,262 kms

NOw $12,678

S8100A

47,437 kms

NOw $13,736

was $19,020

9K7 10

70,894 kms

NOw $16,928

*Sale prices include dealer administration, exclude applicable taxes and lender fees.

Kia Certified Pre-Owned rates as low as

0.9% *OAC