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PARK OCCUPIED Members of the BC Wildfire Service have set up camp in Central Park in Merritt, as they battle a number of fires in the region.

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CENTRE PROPOSED A rezoning application would allow for the creation of a new community centre run by the Canadian Mental Health Association.

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FUEL FOR THE FIRE SOLDIERS from numerous reserve force units throughout British Columbia conduct fire suppression duties though an area burnt by wildfire near Kelowna verifying the area is safe from further flare ups on Aug. 19. Approximately 100 members of the Canadian Armed Forces are camped out in Merritt to assist the BC Wildfire Service. STORY/PAGE 3

On a recent tour of the fireaffected areas in B.C., Premier John Horgan called for more management of accumulated fuels.

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Military sets up shop in Merritt Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Local firefighters are receiving a boost from approximately 100 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Land Task Force soldiers currently stationed in Merritt.

The Canadian Forces Fire Camp Merritt is part of an overall tally of 280 soldiers recruited for firefighting efforts in B.C. after the provincial government requested federal assistance last week to deal with the hundreds of wildfires burning across the province. CAF members are also stationed in Vernon and Kelowna.

In Merritt, soldiers are supporting BC Wildfire Service personnel with the Mount Gottfriedson and Juliet Creek fires, according to Maj. JP Wright.

“These are fires that are fairly under control, especially the Gottfriedson, but that doesn’t mean that the fire is out and it doesn’t mean that there isn’t work to be done,” he said.

Providing low-level mop-up duties keeps the fires from spreading, he explained, and allows the more experienced firefighting crews to focus energy and resources into bigger fires and tasks.

“Soldiers [are] patrolling through the woods looking for hot spots, looking for flare-ups, putting those out with water, running hoses across the area and in some cases even digging line guards to prevent the spread of fires outside of the fire zone,” he said.

Crews had received relevant training before arriving in Merritt last Thursday, Wright said.

The training prepares them to assist firefighters with wildfires deemed under control, in the

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“Since we’ve been out here we’ve received even more training from some of the more experienced crews and contractors in the region to get us up to speed,” he added.

The CAF members are stationed just beside the Merritt airport and Provincial Wildfire Training Centre, which suits the soldiers just fine.

“We’re used to living wherever, in any kind of condition no matter what, and we can be self-sufficient. We can tear down our camp very easily and move it to another location if required,” he said, adding there is no indication yet if they will be ordered to relocate.

“For us here there’s enough fires and enough work in this area that we don’t see any need to move just yet.”

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Nicola Valley, soldiers also have the opportunity to explore Merritt and get to know the community, said Wright.

“When they’re off-shift we’re encouraging them to get out into the town as much as they can,” he said. “It’s good that we’re

here, it’s good that they see us and it basically puts a face to the name of Merritt. We’re not just here to do a task — we’re here to assist these people.”

The work hits close to home for many in the camp, said Wright, as sev-

eral soldiers stationed in town are from the area.

“Even the ones that aren’t, we’re all Canadians and we see this as something that could happen to any one of our towns,” he said. “We’re really proud to be able to assist these people.”

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Suspicious fires sparked in Merritt Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Local RCMP are investigating the acts of a potential arsonist in Merritt.

Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood explained local police and the fire department have attended to a string of suspicious fires in empty lots lately, the most recent of which ignited on Aug. 15.

According to Wood, RCMP attended to a stump burning in an empty residential lot near Nicola Avenue and Chapman Street at 8:40 p.m.

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“The bigger issue there [is that] we’ve been looking at three similar incidents in that same area over the past two to three weeks,” said Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood. “They were just small fires, but realistically the potential is there for something dangerous to happen, especially with all the homes in that area.”

While RCMP do not have any suspects at this time, anyone who has seen suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, August 28 - 7 pm • Public Hearing Tuesday, August 28 - 7 pm • Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, September 18 - 7 pm • Regular Council Meeting

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2185 Voght floor), 2185 (second floor), Hall (second City Hall at City Office at Mayor’s Office the Mayor’s 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY AUGUST 28TH, 2018 AT 7:00PM Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday August 28th, 2018 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: LOCATION of SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1990 Chapman Street, Merritt LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL B (KJ48015) BLOCK 16 DISTRICT LOT 124 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN 1, PID 023-113-952, 1990 Chapman Street, Merritt.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2243, 2018 proposes to amend the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw 2187, 2015 by Rezoning 1990 Chapman Street; from (P3) Institutional and Public Use – to (C2) Central Business District.

• FROM: INSTITUTIONAL AND PUBLIC USE (P3) The Institutional and Public uses and no others shall be permitted in the zoning district designated P3.

• TO: CENTRAL BUSINESS USE (C2) The purpose of this Central Business District Zone is to provide financial, retail and entertainment, government, and cultural services within the Downtown, which can also provide for medium density residential uses as part of a mixed-use development.

For the permitted uses in the Central Business District (C2), please refer to the Zoning Bylaw 2187, 2015 on the City’s website.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendment and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm on August 16th to 28th, 2018 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at www. merritt.ca Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, August 23rd, 2018, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

APPLICATION FOR PERMISSIVE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR 2019 DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The Community Charter provides that on or before October 31 in any year, Council may by bylaw, exempt eligible land and/ or improvements from municipal property taxes for the following year(s). On October 25, 2016, permissive tax exemptions were approved for a four year period from 2017 through to 2020 – see Bylaw 2215 (2016). On October 24, 2018 permissive tax exemptions were approved for a three year period from 2018 through to 2020 – see Bylaws 2224 (2017); 2225 (2017) and 2226 (2017). Bylaws can be found on the City website at www. merritt.ca/city-council/bylaws.

Permissive property tax exemptions are provided for nonprofit, philanthropic and charitable organizations. These permissive exemptions are at the discretion of Council and are subject to the City of Merritt’s budgetary constraints.

Council may also consider permissive municipal tax exemptions less than 100%.

Application forms for those organizations that did not receive an exemption under the bylaws listed above can be downloaded from the City website or picked up at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Please submit your applications by 4:30 September 7, 2018 to:

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By MAIL: City of Merritt, Planning & Development Services Manager, PO Box 189, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or at mbrodrick@merritt.ca This Notice is published in accordance with Section 466 of the Local Government Act. Note: this is the Second of two consecutive Public Notices

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Engineering Technologist.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www. merritt.ca Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 by: Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date Posted: August 16, 2018 Posting Expires: August 31, 2018

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Temporary road closure is required for the following: What: 2018 Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo Parade When: Saturday, September 1 from 10:00 am -1:00 pm Where: Voght Park (1500 Canford Avenue) to

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NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE We have a temporary road closure EVERY Friday evening that will be in effect from July 6 – September Merritt Summer Nights Market 2000 & 2100 Blocks of Quilchena Ave Friday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

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Firefighters camp in local park Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

While battling nearby wildfires, the B.C Wildfire Service incident management team has set up camp in the centre of Merritt.

The location is convenient for fighting the two fires of note in the Merritt area — at Gottfriedsen Mountain and Juliet Creek — as well as the Snowy Mountain wildfire near Cawston, explained fire information officer Steve Kada.

“People will see buses and lots of vehicles coming and going,” he said. “We try not to disrupt anyone but people will see a bit of an increase in

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The B.C. Wildfire Service incident management team is busy at work consolidating control lines around fires of note near Merritt, as well as the Snowy Mountain fire near Cawston. Dara Hill/Herald

activity down there for sure.”

The evacuation alert for the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) area “M” was rescinded earlier this week.

Kada said the Gottfriedson Mountain

wildfire is currently mapped at 615 hectares.

Meanwhile, an evacuation order remained effect as of Aug. 22 for the TNRD district “N” near Murray Lake as a result of the Juliet Creek wildfire, burning south of Merritt.

Segments up to Kamloops approved federal, provincial and municipal permits and regulations, the company can now begin construction in these segments of the pipeline, which includes clearing of the right of way,” the release reads.

That said, there are still two active hearings that need to take place for this chunk of the pipeline, and no con-

struction work related to these hearings is permitted while they are pending.

Hearings for the final section – segment six – are scheduled to begin in Chilliwack in mid-October.

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The National Energy Board (NEB) has given the go ahead for construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but shovels won’t yet hit the ground near Merritt.

According to a news release issued by the NEB on Aug. 17, the federal energy regulator has given the green light for Trans Mountain to begin construction on segments one through four, spanning the Edmonton terminal to its Darfield pump station north of Kamloops.

Hearings for segment five of the pipeline — which would pass through Merritt — took place back in May in Kamloops and Merritt. The full segment has not yet been approved by the NEB. More than 96 per cent of the detailed routes within segments one through four have been approved, according to the release.

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City of Merritt 2018 GENERAL LOCAL ELELCTIONS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the City of Merritt that a general local election will be held on Saturday October 20, 2018 to elect (one) Mayor, (six) Councillors and (three) School Trustees for a four (4) year term commencing November 2018. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 4, 2018 To: 4:00 pm Friday, September 14, 2018 City Hall will be closed on weekends By hand: City of Merritt, 2185 Voght St.,Merritt B.C., V1K 1B8 By fax: 250-378-2600 by email: ssmith@merritt.ca Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by 4:00 pm September 21, 2018 by the Chief Election Officer.

Nomination forms are available for download from the City of Merritt website or at City Hall during regular office hours (*except weekends and statutory holidays) until the close of the nomination period (4:00 pm on September 14, 2018).

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day [October 20, 2018]; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2018 general local election, the following expense limit for candidates during the campaign period apply: Mayor $10,000. and Councillor $5000.

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2018 general local election, the following third party advertising limits apply: Mayor & Councillor $750.

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information on campaign period expense limits and third party advertising limits, contact Election BC. Toll-free at 1-855-952-0280, email lecf@elections.bc.ca or visit www.elections.bc.ca For further information on the nomination process contact Sean Smith, Chief Election Officer or Carole Fraser, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-378-4224, email: ssmith@merritt.ca or visit www.merritt.ca Sean Smith Chief Election Officer

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Blowing smoke online Landing a joke on the internet has become tricky business.

Making the jokes, well that’s Cole Wagner the easy COLE’S NOTES part. But landing the joke — particularly when it expands well beyond your intended audience — that requires a more delicate sensibility.

Just ask the creators of a satirical Facebook event which attracted a slew of media attention this week.

The event, titled “Blow Spokane’s Smoke Away to Canada,” asked that residents of Spokane, Wash. place five box fans on the roofs of their homes to blow the smoke from B.C.’s forest fires back from whence it came.

“After much deliberation and mathematical calculation, we have figured that it is absolutely possible for us to blow this smoke away with high powered fans. This Friday, every resident must place at least five box fans on their roof. Turn your fans on to the highest setting, and aim them toward northeastern Canada. Team work makes the dream work,” reads the description of the event.

A report from CTV News revealed that the event was created by a group of friends who were stuck indoors over the weekend due to the poor air quality outside.

Of course, it’s only a harmless prank until it isn’t — and it didn’t take long for the viral machine to seize upon the event, and far too many earnest Canadians took the bait.

In high school, I had an English teacher who explained to us how easily our sarcastic, often caustic text messages could be misinterpreted by the wrong party.

“Tone is hard over text,” she stressed.

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Corbyn, Palestinians and Brexit It sounds like a tempest in a teapot, but it could bring down Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of Britain’s Labour Party — and that could end up meaning that Britain GWYNNE DYER doesn’t leave the The international European Union STAGE after all.

It started last Saturday with a photograph in the Daily Mail (a newspaper that regards Corbyn as the Devil’s second cousin) of the Labour leader laying a wreath in a cemetery in Tunisia four years ago. He had laid it, said the Mail, at a memorial to the Palestinian terrorists who planned the attack that killed eleven Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics in Munich.

It was a calculated attempt to paint Corbyn as anti-Semitic, and the mud stuck. The Mail also published a 2013 video in which Corbyn said that Palestinians were experiencing “conditions in the West Bank, under occupation, of the very sort that will be recognizable by many people in Europe who suffered occupation during the Second World War.” That’s

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perilously close to comparing Israel to Nazi Germany.

Israel’s Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who never misses a chance to portray Europe as a cauldron of anti-Semitism, immediately tweeted: “The laying of a wreath

by Jeremy Corbyn on the graves of the terrorists who perpetrated the Munich massacre... deserves unequivocal condemnation from everybody — left, right, and everything in between.”

Corbyn replied at once on his own Twitter feed: “What deserves unequivocal condemnation is the killing of over 160 Palestinian protesters in Gaza by Israeli forces since March, including dozens of children.” Fair comment, perhaps, but that is not what a prudent British politician would choose to say when the Israeli prime minister has just accused him of antiSemitism. Twitter makes everybody stupid.

Jeremy Corbyn is not anti-Semitic, but he certainly could be described as anti-Zionist.

It’s not an uncommon position among British politicians who joined the Labour Party in the 1960s and 70s: admiration for Israel and close ties with the sister Labour Party that then dominated Israeli politics, mixed with a keen awareness that the triumph of Israel had been built on a Palestinian tragedy.

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Corbyn is also on the hard left of his party, which means that he has never met an anti-imperial, anti-colonial, or anti-capitalist cause that he did not like. That’s how he found himself attending the ‘International Conference on Monitoring the Palestinian Political and Legal Situation in the Light of Israeli Aggression’ in Tunisia four years ago.

And once there, he naturally went along when they all laid a wreath in the cemetery.

The conference was officially linked to the devastating Israeli air strike on Tunis in 1985, which killed 80 senior officials of the Palestine Liberation Organization, members of their families, and Tunisian civilians. Corbyn doesn’t speak either French or Arabic, the two dominant languages in Tunisia, and he presumably thought that’s what the wreath-laying was about. So he took part in it.

In fact, the wreath was laid in memory of a different bunch of Palestinians, members of the Black September group, who had helped to plan the Munich outrage and were later assassinated by Israeli intelligence agents. Did Corbyn just get confused, or did the Tunisians deliberately mislead him? Who knows? Who cares?

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Say no to skewed power in B.C.

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Most of our everyday world runs on one person, one vote, which is proportional representation (PR). How so?

When union members vote on a new contract, the person with high seniority and the person fresh out of school each get one equally-weighted vote. When teachers vote on a new contract, the ballot from the teacher nearing retirement carries the same weight as the on-call teacher looking for their first full-time contract. The same goes for every professional association and trade union.

There is no skewing the votes. No sub-group receives 39 per cent of the votes and magically gets 54 per cent of the decision-making, giving them 100 per cent of the power, the exact skewing we regularly see in our first past the post elections.

Why do we accept this voodoo magic in our most important forum, our elected governments?

We don’t have to and I’m tired of it. Vote for PR this fall.

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A change in leadership ends Brexit From Page 6 What Corbyn should have done when the Daily Mail broke that story was to admit all, plead ignorance, and make a grovelling apology. It would have been humiliating, but he would certainly have survived to fight again.

He didn’t do that. He is a very stubborn man, and he combined a lame semi-admission of his mistake — “I was present at that wreathlaying. I don’t think I was actually involved in it” — with further criticisms of current Israeli policy. And thereby he turned a little personal problem into a crisis for the Labour Party.

Labour has been tearing itself apart recently over differences about where to draw the line between legitimate criticism of Israeli policy and anti-Semitism. It is certainly not institutionally anti-Semitic — Corbyn’s predecessor as party leader, Ed Miliband, was Jewish — but it has already alienated a lot of its Jewish supporters. Corbyn’s blunder may be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

Corbyn has never had the support of most Labour members of parliament. It is becoming plausible

(though no more than that) to think that he might lose the leadership — especially as it is becoming clear that he’s the main reason Labour doesn’t enjoy a big lead in the opinion polls over the chaotic Conservative government led by Theresa May. Which brings us to Brexit. The current stalemate in British politics, which has paralysed negotiations for a sensible post-Brexit relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union, risks ending next March in a disaster in which the UK crashes out of the EU with no deal at all.

The stalemate is mostly due to the fact that both major parties in the UK are profoundly divided between pro- and anti-Brexit factions, but both parties have pro-Brexit leaders.

Recent opinion polls show a small but growing majority of voters would vote ‘Remain’ in a second referendum, but neither party will back such a referendum under the current leadership.

If Labour had a different leader, all that could change — and Corbyn is in deep trouble.

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An absurdist Facebook event aimed at improving air quality by hurling rocks has more than 38,000 people who are listed as “attending.” Photo courtesy of Facebook

From Page 6 That is especially true when you’re not sure who might be reading the text in question.

Users in some online forums have taken to adding a “/s” signifier to the end of sarcastic comments as an online approximation of a wink.

But while it might be practical, given the propensity for people to take offense to things written online, a joke is never quite as funny or clever if you have to say it’s a joke.

Nevertheless, when the “Blow Spokane’s Smoke Away to Canada” event made it to the mainstream, the creators bit the bullet and added a disclaimer in all capitals to the event description: “WARNING...

STRONG SATIRE BELOW.” Apparently, a couple of friends from Spokane weren’t the only ones who were cooped up inside spending way too much time on social media this weekend.

The original event has spawned a number of copycat events on Facebook, including “Blow Spokane’s smoke back to Spokane,” and “Throw rocks at the smoke to make it go away.”

(The latter of which has about 38,000 people “attending,” so consider wearing a hard hat this weekend).

Personally, I’m all for a touch of absurdist humour in tough times.

But I realize — especially as someone whose own tongue-in-cheek columns are sometimes misinterpreted — that tone is tough over text.

A joke that might be funny to your group of friends might not land quite so well with agitated residents hoping that their property isn’t affected by the wildfires.

Ultimately, the less time we spend outdoors, the more time we all spend glued to our social media feeds. The fallout from these satirical Facebook events have been minimal, but it’s worthwhile for all of us to remember that we has little control over the messages we put out on the internet.

So rather than a tongue-in-cheek tweet or an angry Facebook rant, maybe consider spending your smokefilled afternoons playing a board game, or doing laundry.

Otherwise you might be the next viral sensation to spread faster than a B.C. wildfire.

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Dybikowski’s exhibition is set to feature 26 works inspired by both her travels and her time at home in the Nicola Valley. Photo contributed Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Two buildings are currently located on the lot where St. Michael’s Church is located. The building in the foreground is the existing church, which would be converted to a community centre, while the smaller building would serve as the church. Cole Wagner/Herald Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

The City of Merritt is considering a rezoning application that would allow the St. Michael’s Church lot owners to sell a chunk of the parcel to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

The application to rezone 1990 Chapman Street from institutional and public use (P3) to central business (C2) was given first and second reading at the regular city council meeting on Aug. 16.

Owners of the land — the Fraser Basin Property Society — are proposing to sell the existing church on the north parcel to the CMHA to be used as a community centre.

The existing community hall on the southern parcel would remain under ownership of the Fraser Basin Property Society and will be used as a church and by other community groups.

Interior Health often contracts with CMHA to provide psycho-social rehabilitation and other health services to the community, according to the city’s planning and development ser-

vices manager Mark Brodrick.

“It could be anything from smoking cessation or life skills or dealing with addiction or different kinds of mental health issues,” he said, adding the CMHA may also rent out the space to community groups for support and recreational purposes.

The only problem, according to Brodrick, is the total plot of land is too small for the city’s current subdivision requirements for Public Use (P3).

That’s when the idea to change the zone

to one with a smaller minimum area requirement for subdivision came to light.

“You have one parcel, they want to subdivide it into two, and then it would be under two separate ownerships,” he said.

Councillors expressed concerns that there is currently no parking on the lot. The property owners are proposing to add three spaces on the southern parcel (which would house the new church), as opposed to the 19 required by the city.

The owners are proposing to add zero

parking spaces on the northern parcel (which would contain the mental health community centre), which requires six.

“I don’t think it’s the church issue that would be the problem [with parking],” said Coun.

Linda Brown. “It may be the constant in-andout of mental health client appointments and volunteers — they’re also going to be using it as a community centre.”

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With the stroke of a paintbrush, the Nicola Valley is set to come alive at the Courthouse Art Gallery.

Members of the community can experience local painter Libby Dybikowski’s “Merritt to Marrakech” exhibition — which features 26 new, original pieces — from Sept. 6 to 29.

Known for her bright and bold work with acrylic paint, Dybikowski’s inspiration for the show came from near and far, she explained.

Recent trips to Morocco, the Rocky Mountains and Vancouver set the stage, she explained, as well as her soft spot for the Nicola Valley. The exhibition will be a diverse one, she told the Herald.

“This time I’m also doing a lot of still life,” she said. “I’ve certainly been caught up in looking at flowers differently and painting a lot of bouquets.”

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Everything changed one fateful day 10 years ago when she stumbled upon a water colour painting class in Merritt with Jean Kiegerl, she said, noting it was the first time she had really explored what would later become her passion.

When asked what inspired her to take that class, she admitted she wasn’t sure.

“In the end I didn’t like water colours,” she said, noting she appreciates the freedom acrylic paint gives her. “I did not like the extent of the planning you had to do — I prefer to be a little more spontaneous.”

An opening reception for the exhibition is set for Sept. 7 at the Courthouse Art Gallery in Merritt from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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$1,695,000

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.

#2937

$1,999,000

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.

#2982

$649,900

1937 MERRITT AVE

2000 BIRCH STREET

1590 BANN STREET

3030 MILLER COURT

1363 GARCIA STREET

1475 COLDWATER AVE

1801 MENZIES STREET

2305 POSTELL ROAD

10681 HWY.97C

1040 COLDWATER ROAD

Great starter home or investment property, with second living quarters in basement. Has fenced yard and 1 car garage. Close to amenities and shopping.

2 bedroom home den. This place needs work.

Being sold “as is where is” estate sale. Great potential for that fixer-upper, on 0.46 acre lot.

Recommend inspection on property.

Under construction, this new rancher has open concept on main with spacious kitchen/ dining area that opens to a great room with F/P. Loft can be used as family rm plus large bedrm with 4 pce bathrm.

Cute and cozy 2 bedroom home in good area and close to shopping. Has laminated flooring, woodstove, jet tub in 4 pce bath. Huge kitchen with all appl Nicely landscaped with fruit trees & garden area.

INVESTORS – Side by side duplex, with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, bathrm and 100 amp per side. Fenced backyard. Close to neighbourhood store, shopping & schools.

#3032

Nicely kept fenced yard with lane access.

3 bedroom half duplex with newer roof, kitchen with eating area and large living room. Currently tenanted. Good starter or investment home.

Country living in Lower Nicola. 3 bedroom home with some upgrades. Country style kitchen, master bedrm & laundry on the main, upgraded kitchen cabinets, HW tank 1 yr old, new roof in 2013.

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.

Approx. 22 acres, just 2 minutes from Merritt.

Renovated 4 bedrm, 3 bath home. New well. Great horse property with 44x36 horse barn & 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Nicely landscaped

#3020 $219,000

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.

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#3022

#2973

#3029

2333 CLEASBY STREET

$187,700

#29A, 254 HIGHWAY 8

#2926

$459,000

#122, 1401 NICOLA AVE

#3019

$419,900 + GST

2563 COLDWATER AVE.

$189,900

2581B JACKSON AVEE

$159,900

#17 - 1749 MENZIES ST

Large 4 bedroom, 4 bath quality built home in desirable area & backs onto golf course.

Laundry on the main, fully finished basement, 2 fireplaces and large 2 car garage.

Two bedroom mobile home in Lower Nicola MH Park, is move-in ready. New laminate flooring in living room, hallway & master bedrm. Nice kitchen with island & skylight. 5 pce bath with soaker tub. Covered deck.

Nice 2 bedroom mobile home, comes with all appliances, new plumbing & heat tape.

Close to golf course. Pad rent is $368.00 per month. Perfect for retired couple or starter home.

Good location to schools & shopping, this half duplex has 3 bedrms up, oak kitchen cabinets, sundeck plus 1 bedroom living quarter on ground level. Fenced backyard with lane access.

4 bedroom half duplex in good area & close to schools & shopping. 3 bedrms up, 1 down with soaker tub in ensuite. Fenced backyard with detached 24x13 shop/garage. Long term tenants.

This 3 bedroom townhouse with 2 pce powder room on main, open concept kitchen/living room, kitchen with nook & a breakfast bar. Gas F/P, skylights, BI vac. Nice end unit with bigger fenced yard.

#2987

#3017

#2674 $49,900

#2997

#3005

#3015

$365,000

2779 EAGLE CRES.

$89,900

2733 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS RD

2740 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

$259,900

2769 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

$225,000

1463 COLDWATER AVE

D L SO Amazing view from this 7039 sq.ft. lot. Close to shopping and restaurants. In area of quality built homes and growing subdivision.

Bring your plans and start building your dream home.

Great subdivision to build your dream home.

Fantastic views, close to shopping, restaurant, services, schools and highway. Priced to sell!

#2407 $75,000

#2932 $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.

Affordably priced investment – Side by side duplex with 2 bedrms, bathroom, kitchen, living room and 100 amp per side. Has fenced backyard. Close to shopping.

#2975

#3021

$79,900

$159,900

$179,900

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$230,000

2725 PEREGRINE WAY 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.

#2854

#3006

$89,900

#3016 $269,900 1809 MENZIES STREET

2748 SUNSHINE VALLEY RD

3 bedroom half duplex in good area. Lane access. Newer roof. Has large kitchen with eating area and big living room. Currently rented to long term tenants.

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.

#3007

#2970

$175,000

2797 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

1653 LINDLEY CRK RD

Spectacular vies from this 7470 sq.ft. lot.

Building a house in this development is a great investment. Services are at the lot line. See Listing Realtor for the Developers Disclosure.

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.

#2819 $89,000

$699,900

#2838

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$62,900

$836,000

$739,900

2764 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS Residential lot of 6254 sq.ft. with services to the property line & building scheme in place. Located in subdivision of many high end homes.

House plans available with an offer.

D L SO

#3026 $79,900

1475 COLDWATER AVE.

2743 GRANDVIEW

Side by side duplex in Merritt. Has 100 amp, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bath per side. Has fenced backyard. Within walking distance to all amenitie

Build the home on your dream in this newer development. Great views of the beautiful Nicola Valley, close to shopping, restaurants, services, schools and highways. Priced to sell.

#3022

$159,900

#2932

$74,900

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CENTURY 21 MOVING REAL ESTATE BC LTD. LAND 1481 MILLER ROAD

10.9 acres located in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 mins. west of Merritt. Land is south facing, sloped, mostly cleared with some trees.

Give us a call and let’s work together to find what you need

#3035 $260,000

6589 MONCK PARK RD

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.

#2808

2288 BURGESS AVENUE

6021 BEECH RD

$199,000

6408 MONCK PARK

A rare waterfront lot on Nicola River waiting for development. 0.94 acres with over 50 meters of river frontage, not subdividable.

In neighbourhood of high end homes.

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.

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.

#3027

#2720

#2830

$174,900

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$289,000

$425,000

6433 MONCK PARK RD

Build your dream home on this 1 acre water view property, in area of custom homes in Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Just 20 mins. from Merritt & 2.5 hrs from the Lower Mainland.

#3003

$155,000

2845 NEILSON ST

4079 AIRPORT RD

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.

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

#2952

$1,650,000

6397 MONCK PARK RD

4153 AIRPORT RD

3940 CRAWFORD AVE

Build your dream home here in Nicola Lakeshore Estate. This .094 acre lot has 180 degree views. Great lake for boating, fishing, hiking & biking. In area of high end custom homes

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.

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

#2953

#2954

#3009

$159,900

LINDLEY CREEK RD

5985 BEECH RD

6593 MONCK PARK

6685 MONCK PARK RD

1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

4066 AIRPORT ROAD

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

#2939

#2857

#2809

#2971

$1,590,000

$249,000

$199,000

$179,900

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#2958

100B-2840 Voght St.

Kim McLean Assistant

Deanna Palmgren Licensed Property Manager

$99,999

MIDDAY VALLEY RD

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.

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. Zoned M-1. Other parcel has “future development” zoning. One parcel has lease in place.

Located on truck route and easy access to highway. Call for more details.

$1,584,000

#2555

$2,000,000

6449 MONCK PARK RD

LOT 1, HOUSTON ST

923 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

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.

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

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.

#2969

250-315-0000

#2977

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#2959

$230,000

#2956

$4,900,000

LOT 2, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

5 AC, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

6 acres currently zoned R1. City water and sewer not yet connected. Zoning may be changed to suit Buyers needs.

Fantastic views.

Approximately 5 acres zoned R9 (High density residential).

City water and sewer not yet connected. Great valley views.

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SPEED SWIMMING

Asselstines top the field Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The competitive swim season came to a triumphant conclusion for 23 members of the Merritt Otters swim team who competed at the 2018 BC Summer Swimming Association provincial championships from Aug. 17 to 19 in Surrey.

The select group of swimmers earned the right to compete at the provincial championships by qualifying at the Okanagan championships earlier this month. Despite their smaller numbers, the Otters proved to be a force in the pool, collecting 13 medals in total.

“Almost everyone swam best times,” said Otters head coach Gabe Lee. “We’ve struggled in the past getting up to race the fastest kids in the province but this year the Otters performed exceptionally well against the heavy competition.”

Paige and Isaac

Asselstine continued their remarkable run of races in the pool, with both siblings collecting their fair share of hardware during the meet.

Asselstine earned three individual medals, including a gold in the division 3 boys 50 backstroke. His other medals came in 100 I.M.

Asselstine also collected three medals, the highlight of which was her 200 I.M. swim where she was out-touched by 0.01 seconds for the gold medal.

She would collect another silver in the 100 breaststroke event, just fractions of a second away from a gold

(silver), and 50 freestyle (bronze).

Leading off the Okanagan’s regional relay team, Asselstine collected another gold in the final event of the weekend, capping off his season on top of the podium.

Meanwhile, the elder

medal.

Two Merritt Otters, Asselstine and Kendra Marklund, pushed the Okanagan’s division four girls regional relay team to a bronze medal finish.

Earlier in the meet, Marklund’s prowess in the 50 freestyle event

powered her to the A final in the event, where she finished eighth.

Merritt’s Cruz Slanzi also qualified for the A final in 50 backstroke for the first time in his young swimming career.

The division three boy would finish eighth in the event.

Meanwhile, both Otters coaches — Lee and Lauren Swistak — came away from provincials with some hardware of their own.

Lee collected three golds and a silver, while Swistak picked up a gold medal in the 100 freestyle event.

In total, Otters swimmers qualified for 34 finals, said Lee. “From here the team will just continue to try and get better. These swimmers have come a long way and I’m excited to see what they’ll be able to do in the future,” he said. “For now the season is over and everyone deserves some relaxing down time before the school year starts. Come May we’ll be getting ready to do it all over again.”

CLIMBING THE RANKINGS Six Merritt women took part in one of the largest crossfit competitions in North America this summer. Two teams of three competed in the scaled division at the CanWest Games at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam on July 28 and 29. The team of Keely Weymouth, Laurie Manning and Ashleigh Dawson finished 37th, while Kylee Street, Jordan Harwood and Serena Garcia lifted themselves onto the podium, finishing second overall. “Both teams put in as much work as they possibly could and I could not be more proud of each and every one of them,” said Street, owner of Persistence Personal Training. Photo contributed

THE SPORTS TICKER

What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

Aug. 24

Merritt Centennials vs. Vernon Vipers 7:00 p.m. at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Aug. 25-26 Softball tournament Central Park Aug. 31

Merritt Centennials vs. Prince George Spruce Kings 7:00 p.m. at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Sept. 1-2

60th Annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo Nicola Valley rodeo grounds

Sept. 7-8 Merritt Forestry Ball Tournament Central Park Sept. 17-19 Logger Sport Show Central Park Sept. 29

Merritt Country Run

Regular Sessions

GOLDEN PAN Merritt’s James Ross proved he has the Midas Touch when it comes to gold panning, taking home first place at the 2018 Fraser River Gold Panning Championships, held in Boston Bar from Aug. 16 to 19. The 11-year-old (right) bested more than 20 competitors in the U13 category, despite having never competed in gold panning before. Ross got his start in the sport after Yukon Dan — the man with the beard in the photo above — taught a seminar in Merritt earlier this year. Photo contributed

Pickleball

Mon, Wed, Fri, Central Park, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Tues, Thurs, Civic Centre, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Music in the Park

Every Thursday night until Sept. 6 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m in Spirit Square.

Want to get your event on the Sports Ticker? Send all relevant information to sports@merrittherald.com

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SPORTS JUNIOR HOCKEY

Cents coach set to return to Team Canada Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt Centennials head coach Joe Martin will once again be pulling double duty this season, after being named to Team Canada West’s coaching staff for the 2018 World Junior A Challenge (WJAC).

Martin served as an assistant coach during last year’s WJAC, where Team Canada West emerged as the champions over Team USA. The 2018 event is set to take place from Dec. 9 to 15 at the R.J. Lalonde Arena in Bonnyville, Alta.

Martin, 37, began with the Cents in the 2011-12 season as an assistant coach, working alongside Luke Pierce.

Martin took over the head coach and general manager role in Merritt starting in the 2015-16 season.

The tournament features under-20 players from across the Junior A leagues in Canada, as well as a number of international teams.

Ten of the 12 gold-medal games at

the World Junior A Challenge have featured at least one Canadian team.

Joe Martin

Centennials head coach

Team Canada West won gold at the first two tournaments, in 2006 and 2007, and also took home gold in 2011, 2015, and 2017. The team also won silver medals in 2008, 2009, and 2012, as well as bronze in 2013.

Staff shuffled as camp kicks off With the Centennials pre-season camp underway, the team announced a number of staff changes for the

upcoming season.

Longtime athletic trainer Kim Penner will be stepping down from her role with the team to focus on her upcoming marriage and other opportunities outside of junior hockey, stated a news release from the Centennials organization.

“I’ve known Kim since we recruited her to the Centennials in 2014, and since then she’s been a perfect example of what’s expected in the position.

The players were always in great hands, and she was a pleasure to work with on and off the ice.

The Centennials will miss her, but we are excited for what the future holds for Kim and her family,” said Martin.

To fill the void left by Penner, the Centennials are adding two trainers for the upcoming season from the Merritt area: Tyler Wowchuk and Kelly Bartch.

Wowchuk, a personal trainer who was born and raised in Merritt, will join the team as an athletic trainer and

strength and conditioning coach.

Bartch is a retired RCMP officer who spent the majority of his career in Merritt.

He will join the staff as an equipment manager and trainer.

Meanwhile, assistant coach Brandon Shaw will assume new responsibilities for the upcoming season, taking over the role of director of scouting.

Cents sign allstar The Centennials bolstered their defence corps with the signing of Jaydon Fetter, who was named to the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League’s west all star team last season.

In 45 games with the Leamington Flyers of the GOJHL, Fetter scored 10 goals and 21 assists for 31 points.

Martin doesn’t expect there to be much of an adjustment period for the bornin-’99 player.

“The Merritt

MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION RACE RESULTS AUG. 18

4-Cyl Bomber 6 & 8-Cyl Bomber

C Dash #95 A. Dandy B Dash #15 D. Peters #16 T. Forrest A Dash #81 B. Settle

Street

Hobby

#12 K. Whitteker #55 A. Klassen

#53 D. Smith

C Heat B Heat #8 A. Casey A Heat #15 D. Peters #16 T. Forrest #24 D. Calder

Main 1st 2nd 3rd

#81 B. Settle #15 D. Peters #77 S. Dandy

#72 C. Gillis #9 B. Fader #8 A. Ruttan

#52 A. Parsons #99 K. Clark #24 D. Calder

#75 J. Mills

#72 B. Gillis #13 D. Smith #66 T. Parsons

Fastest #77 S. Dandy #21 B. Johnson #92 K. Powers #72 B. Gillis Time 19.403 19.628 19.169 18.553

Sean Dandy Devon Peters Brant Settle

Centennials are excited to have Jaydon and his family join us here.

He’s got two years of experience in the GOJHL, he was a

leader, he was on the All Star Team, so even though he’s technically a rookie in our league, we consider this like trading for an expe-

rienced player,” said Martin. “We expect him to come in and be ready to slide into our defensive group pretty seamlessly.”

Skate Canada Programs offered this season Precanskate This is for age 3 and up in the very first stages of learning to skate.

Canskate- CanSkate is Skate Canada’s flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners of all ages. It focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development.

You will earn ribbons, badges and other incentives as you learn fundamental skating skills. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, music and a wide variety of activities that create a fun environment and promote learning. Canskate is now part of the Wednesday After School Program. Ask us for more info if you are interested in this option.

CanPowerSkate- CanPowerSkate is geared to skaters aged approximately six or older who already have basic forward and backward skating skills and are able to stop on command without use of the boards. It is an action-packed, high energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed and endurance. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations.

Junior Academy 2 sessions per week. Figureskating based program offered after skaters have passed Stage 3 in Canskate.

Junior STARSkate 2 sessions per week. Figureskating program offered to skaters who have progressed through Junior Academy.

STARSkate 4 sessions per week. Figureskating program offered to skaters who have progressed through Junior STARskate. Cost dependent on number of skating sessions. Please contact the club. All programs start the first week of October and run until mid December.

Mandatory $40 Skate Canada Insurance fee must be paid at registration in addition to program cost. Insurance is valid from September 1 2018-August 31, 2019 Funding assistance for program costs also available. Please contact us to discuss.

Registration dates are as follows:Sept 8 (10-1) and Sept 12 (4:30-6:30) @ Merritt Arena.

POINTS LEADERS 1st 2nd 3rd

Merritt Centennials’ trainer and athletic therapist Kim Penner has left the organization to pursue other opportunities. Herald files

Brad Johnson Bill Fader Tobey Forrest

Damien Lindberg Angela Klassen Kendall Powers

Jake Mills Brad Gillis Clayton Scott

Next race day: Sept. 15 at the Merritt Speedway

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Registrar at skatinginthevalley49@gmail.com or (250) 378-0114. Or our Head Coach at professionalcoachdiana@gmail.com.

Come out and join us!!!

If you are unsure what program your child should enroll in, we will have evaluations done by the Head Coach at the beginning of the season. All programs follow the rules and guidelines of Skate Canada and are taught by a NCCP accredited Coach & trained Program Assistants.

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MERRITT TO MARRAKECH Paintings by Libby Dybikowski Sept. 6th to 29th. Opening reception Friday, Sept. 7th from 4pm to 8 pm.

SUMMER NIGHTS MARKET

Come downtown Merritt (2000 block of Quilchena Avenue) every Friday evening now until Sept. 7th. Enjoy local vendors providing a range of goods including clothing, baked goods, art and produce.

Join us Thursday-Saturday from 12-6 p.m.. See our current art show or join us for our Friday workshops, different arts and artists, from tea and talk to mosaics, drawing, etc. For what’s new this week at the Gallery and the NVAC check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com Or call 250-378-6515 or 250-315-3437.

LAWN BOWLING

Lawn bowling starts early May, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7 pm. For more info call 250-378-2095.

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.

HOSPICE

Merritt Hospice is calling for volunteers to support Palliative Care Clients and their families and to support those who are grieving. Volunteers are also needed for administrative duties such a fund raising, community events and serve as board members. Contact Jill Sanford at 250-378-4577 for more information.

RED CROSS

The Red Cross will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Please go to the hospital if you need medical equipment.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB

Playing M/W/F: 8:30-11:30am, Sport Box, Central Park (2975 Voght Street) T/TH: 6:30-8:00pm, Merritt Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Ave) Great fun and exercise, drop-ins welcome. Demo paddles and instruction available. FMI call Brian 250-378-7452 or Gary 250-280-0105

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. H.E.L.P. Merritt Red Cross is looking for volunteers for 2 hrs. on Thursdays to loan out health equipment from the Merritt Hospital. You will be working with another volunteer who will help train you. If you can help please call 250-378-5276. Students for summer months are welcome.

CHURCH RENOVATIONS

Merritt Seventh-day Adventist Church at 2190 Granite Ave. is under renovation and is closed temporarily.

Still open meeting at the Merritt Baptist Church each Saturday morning. Our soup and sandwich service “Friendship Outreach” is not available. The improvements will allow the church to serve the community better in the near future. Contact 250-378-2339.

We invite you to come visit one of Canada’s largest mining operation.

Highland Valley Copper formed in 1986 through merging existing mines in the valley. HVC produces copper and molybendum concentrates through a process involving grinding and flotation. Restorative end land use is an integral part of mining, HVC has a diverse environmental program to guide reclamation planning.

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Our six focus areas - Community, Our People, Water, Energy and Climate Change, Air and Biodiversity.

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Free Public Tours Wednesdays Only July through September 2018 Mining Operation Tour Dates August 8 and 15, September 5, 12 and 26.

Reclamation and Historical Land Use Tour Dates July 25, and August 29 Tailings Storage Facility Tour Dates July 18, August 22 and September 19

Tour Details: Starting at 10:00 am ending at 1:00 pm HVC is an industrial setting and appropriate dress code is required. Due to safety regulations, children under the age of 12 are not permitted.

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Masons meet every fourth Monday of the month.

We are looking for curlers, season starting in October games are Mondays and Tuesdays at 1 pm. If interested please call Lucy at 250-378-7638

SHELTER & SUPPORT SOCIETY

The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society is now operating a daytime drop-in centre located at 2038 Nicola Avenue. Hours of operation are Thursday thru to Monday from 8 am - 4 pm. Light breakfast and lunch served. Everyone welcome. For information contact Nancy at 250-315-0155.

Crossroads Community Church

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

a variety of vendors at the Nicola Valley Farmers Market every Friday from 6 - 9 pm at the Summer Nights Market until September and every Saturday until October 6 from 9:30 - 1:00, beside the Ballie House. New vendors welcome, call 250-571-3470 or 250-378-4624.

SHRINERS

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

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Anyone wanting to research their Family Trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-212-9868. We will open the Family History Centre by appointment only.

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.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service times: Sundays at 10am (no service on the 5th Sunday)

Trinity United Church

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

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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JEAN FRANCIS CURRAN July 2, 1939 - Aug. 23, 2017

Forever remembered, Forever loved.

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Bruce Darren Crick April 1, 1969 - August 9, 2018

With heavy hearts and many fond memories, we regretfully announce the passing of our beloved father, son, and brother.

Bruce lived life his own way and made friends everywhere he went.

He loved all things with wheels from an early age: spent some happy days stock car racing, and knew more about music than most people realized. He also loved the outdoors, and spent GD\V ÀVKLQJ DQG H[SORULQJ Left to mourn him are his dearly loved sons, Darcy Clarke of Abbotsford and Bradley Crick of Nanaimo, his father, Barry Crick (Anita), of Lower Nicola, his mother, Irene Gouchie (Bill) of Clearwater, BC, his sister Kelly Purves (Brent) niece and nephew of Chilliwack, BC and sister Janna Archer (Steve) of Lake Errock, BC. He will also be missed by all his aunts, uncles and cousins, friends and special friend and landlord, Jagbir Arora.

We will miss his big bear hugs, his sparkly eyes and his big smile.

We will gather to remember Bruce at the Comfort Inn meeting room, Merritt BC 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 25. An Open mic will be available, so please bring your memories and share with us. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Service arrangements entrusted to Merritt Funeral Chapel (250) 378-2141.

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Alice Fern Fern Alice Keppler (nee (nee Elliott) Keppler Elliott) August 5, 1930 – August 17, August 5, 1930 – August 17,

With heavy hearts, the With heavy hearts, the family wishes to announce family wishes to announce that Fern Keppler passed that Fern Keppler passed away peacefully at the away peacefully at the Edmonton General Hospice Edmonton General Hospice on Friday, August 17, 2018 at the age of 88. on Friday, August 17, 2018 at the age of 88.

Fern was pre- deceased by her loving husband Fern was pre- deceased by her loving husband of almost 66 years, Hank, on January 15, 2017, of almost 66 years, Hank, on January 15, 2017, parents Robert Robert and and Dolly, Dolly, brothers brothers Walter Walter and and parents Harry, and is survived by brothers George and Harry, and is survived by brothers George and Floyd. Fern Fern will will be be lovingly lovingly remembered remembered and and Floyd. missed by by her her children, children, Shannon, Shannon, Kurt Kurt (Arlene), (Arlene), missed Paul (Susan), (Susan), and and Kerry Kerry (John).

(John). Shannon’s Shannon’s children children Paul Sean (Samantha) (Samantha) and and their their four, four, Sarah Sarah (Oliver) (Oliver) Sean and their their four; four; Kurt’s Kurt’s children children Joshua Joshua (Kash) (Kash) and and and their child, child, Jared; Jared; Paul’s Paul’s children, children, Randy Randy (Virginia) (Virginia) their and their their three, three, Richard Richard (Kirstin) (Kirstin) and and their their two, two, and David (Alison) (Alison) and and their their child, child, Stephen Stephen (Jaclyn); (Jaclyn); David Kerry’s children children Adrienne Adrienne (Dennis) (Dennis) and and their their three, three, Kerry’s Andrew (Keely) (Keely) and and their their two, two, step-son step-son Brian Brian Andrew (Irene) and and their their two. two. Eight Eight grandsons, grandsons, one one stepstep(Irene) grandson, two granddaughters, and twenty great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren, What a lecacy. Also left to mourn are her sistersin law, many nieces and nephews and extended family.

Fern was born and educated in Stettler Alberta, and moved to Peace River from the family farm south of Botha in 1950 with her two younger brothers Harry and Floyd, to join brothers Walter and George who were working in Peace River.

She married the love of her life Hank Keppler, in March 1951, and they moved to Prince George the following year with their baby daughter and Fern’s two younger brothers in tow. Fern was a professional home maker and also worked alongside her husband operating a retail grocery VWRUH LQ 3ULQFH *HRUJH 7KH\ EXLOW WKHLU ÀUVW KRPH store in Prince George. They built their first home, paying paying for for itit board board by by board board all all the the while while raising raising four four children children whom whom they they taught taught by by example example to to be be honest, honest, respectful, respectful, loyal loyal to to family family and and friends, friends, generous, generous, and and hard hard working. working. Fern Fern was was devoted devoted to to her her family. family. She She enjoyed enjoyed cooking, cooking, baking, baking, gardening, gardening, and and canning. canning. Her Her hobbies hobbies included, included, bowling, bowling, golf, golf, curling, curling, bridge, bridge, scrabble, scrabble, and and crib, crib, and and she she also also loved loved dancing dancing in in her her earlier earlier years, years, especially especially the the jive. jive. She She enjoyed enjoyed watching watching all all sports sports but but especially especially enjoyed enjoyed the the Blue Blue Jays, Jays, the the Canucks, Canucks, and and the the Montreal Montreal Canadiens.

Canadiens.

After many After many years years of of living living in in Prince Prince George, George, Hank and Fern decided it was time to move to Hank and Fern decided it was time to move to a warmer climate, so moved and built a home a warmer climate, so moved and built a home in Merritt B.C. Their daily routine consisted of two in Merritt B.C. Their daily routine consisted of two games of crib with their morning coffee, scrabble games of crib with their morning coffee, scrabble in the afternoon and playing bridge whenever in the afternoon and playing bridge whenever WKH\ FRXOG ÀQG SDUWQHUV 7KH\ GHFLGHG WR PRYH they could find partners. They decided to move to Edmonton after 12 years in Merritt, to be closer to Edmonton after 12 years in Merritt, to be closer to family. to family.

Fern fought heart disease courageously over Fern fought heart disease courageously over the past 14 years. the past 14 years.

Fern, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, was Fern, Mom, Great and Grandma, was practical, downGrandma, to earth, loving accepting. practical, downpositive to earth, loving and accepting.

She was always regardless of the situation.

She will wasbe always positive of the situation.

She dearly missedregardless by her family and friends.

She be dearly missed by her and August friends.

A will memorial service will be heldfamily on Friday, memorial service willthe be held on Friday, 31,A2018 at 11:00 am at Marriott Hotel, August Prince 31, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Marriott Hotel, Prince George, B.C. Reception to follow with interment George, B.C. to follow with interment of ashes at the Reception Prince George Cemetery after the of ashes theto Prince George Cemetery the tea.

Weat wish acknowledge Assman’safter Funeral tea. Wefor wish acknowledge Assman’s Funeral Services theto Prince George arrangements.

Services for the like Prince We would to George thank arrangements. the staff at the We would like to the staff at the Misericordia Hospital, andthank the staff at the Edmonton Misericordia Hospital, and the staff at the Edmonton General Hospice, where Fern comfortably spent General Hospice, where Fern comfortably spent WKH ODVW GD\V RI KHU OLIH ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV GRQDWLRQV the last of to herthe life.Canadian In lieu of flowers, donations may bedays made Heart and Stroke may be made tothe theEdmonton CanadianGeneral Heart and Stroke Foundation or to Hospice.

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Helew’u’ Child Care Centre Is seeking a full-time EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

The position requires a valid ECE Certificate and first aid, or willing to get first aid.

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Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) has been providing child protection and support services to the Nicola Valley (Merritt, B.C.) since 1994.

Please learn more about us ZZZ VFZH[P[ FRP and Merritt, B.C. ZZZ PHUULWW FD 7KH 2SSRUWXQLW\ Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Practice Manager providing culturally appropriate services under the First Nation’s service delivery framework enhancing the relationships and wellness of children in the Merritt area.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Practice Manager is accountable and responsible for the management and delivery of social services in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors. The Practice Manager plans, organizes, directs and controls all prevention, intervention, and delegated social work activities. The Practice Manager will be the lead role in developing, implementing and monitoring a Quality Assurance and Complaints Program for SCFSS. .12:/('*( 6.,//6 $1' $%,/,7,(6 • In-depth understanding of social, economic, political and historical concerns in Aboriginal communities • Supervisory/Management training (which may include leadership, personnel and cross-functional training) • Proactively approaches problem-solving with strong decision-making competence • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ('8&$7,21 $1' (;3(5,(1&( • M.S.W., or B.S.W., or B.A. in Child and Youth Care., or M.Ed., Counseling/MA Clinical Psychology • Demonstrated successful leadership working under the Child, Family and Community Services Act, Society Act, First Nation’s service delivery framework and other applicable legislation • Proven ability to lead and supervise multi-disciplinary teams in a collaborative environment • Must have, or be eligible for, C6 delegation • 0LQLPXP RI ÀYH \HDUV FKLOG SURWHFWLRQ VRFLDO ZRUN DQG at least six months recent management/supervisory experience • Minimum one-year experience with First Nations families, youth, children, families and Communities • Have and maintain a valid BC class 5 driver’s license and suitable criminal record check Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, SUHIHUHQFH PD\ EH JLYHQ WR TXDOLÀHG DSSOLFDQWV RI Aboriginal ancestry.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

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Applications are invited for the position of Payroll Clerk I or II with School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt.

This is a temporary maternity leave position (September 24, 2018 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 31, 2019, subject to the return of the incumbent).

Hours will be Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement.

The successful applicant is responsible for payroll and related duties for all school district employees. For a complete listing of the qualifications and job description, please refer to the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations: â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of Grade 12 â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of the 2-year Canadian Payroll Association payroll course or 2 years of the Certified Professional Accountant program â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum three or more years of high level payroll experience The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students. Sensitivity to cultural diversities would be an asset.

You can apply on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on the Employment tab, Payroll Clerk I or II (Job Code # 2575963) and follow the prompts provided. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until September 7, 2018. Please forwarded to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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VSA Highway Maintenance Ltd. is now accepting applications for Professional Drivers to operate snowplowing equipment & other labor maintenance activities for the 2018 / 2019 winter season. A valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License, Class 1 or Class 3 is required. VSA provides highway maintenance services in Merritt, Logan Lake, Lytton and surrounding areas.

Resumes including driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstracts may be emailed, mailed, faxed or delivered, and will be accepted until Oct. 5, 2018 Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates will commence work on or about Oct. 22, 2018 Attention: Jay Shumaker VSA Highway Maintenance Ltd. 2925 Pooley Ave. Merritt, BC V1K 1C2

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Bus Driver Position Summary of Role and Organizational Responsibilities The Bus Driver is responsible for the driving and maintenance of the School Bus and the physical well-being of students while being transported by the School Bus. Reports to the Principal.

Duties: â&#x20AC;˘ Drive School bus (54 passenger) â&#x20AC;˘ Routine maintenance checks â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain updated travel log â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain updated service log â&#x20AC;˘ Arrange appointments for regular service â&#x20AC;˘ Keep bus clean (exterior and interior) â&#x20AC;˘ Other duties pertaining to school personnel policy Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ BC Class 2 drivers license minimum â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal records check and bondable â&#x20AC;˘ Driver`s Abstract required â&#x20AC;˘ Good hygiene â&#x20AC;˘ Very punctual â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in handing students â&#x20AC;˘ Bus driving experience â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Merritt/Coldwater area â&#x20AC;˘ WCB first aide - Level I â&#x20AC;˘ Prefer Conflict Resolution / Stress Management Certificate or Training Salary: As per set rate in policy.

The position to begin for the school year 2018-2019 ending June 30, 2019.

Please forward resume to the attention of Janice Antoine Box 4600 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Email: janiceantoine@gmail.com Only applicants chosen will be contacted for an interview.

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Job Opportunity Housing and Operations & Maintenance Manager Our Vision is a healthy and economically successful community that respects our traditional culture and values.

The Nooaitch Indian Band requires a Housing and Operations & Maintenance Manager who primarily will be responsible for the planning, reporting and management of all housing and band facilities. The applicant must conduct regular building and home inspections and ensure all homes and buildings are maintained in good condition and that all permits are in place. When required the applicant must schedule maintenance and repair work.

The Manager will be responsible for scheduling and supervising the operations and maintenance personnel. Reviewing occupancy reports to ensure that applications, selection of tenants and assignment of dwelling units are in accordance with the Nooaitch Housing Policy and all regulations. Also responsible for submitting proposals, reporting, developing and administering departmental budgets, and oversee all rental agreements and arrears for CMHC housing.

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Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicaitonsPosting/ index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found.

Option 2: by mail to Front Counter BC, MFLNR), Box 4400 Station Main, Merritt BC V2K 1B8.

Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to September 20th, 2018. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website. http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; OfďŹ ce in Thompson Okanagan.

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found. We thank all that apply, although only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mail, fax or email applications to: Nooaitch Indian Band, Attention: Executive Assistant Christine Oppenheim, 2954 Shackelly Road, Merritt, B.C., VlK 1N9, Fax: (250) 378-3699 or email to christine@nooaitchband.ca

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