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5069 Lauder Road MLS#168900 $949,000 Alittle piece of paradise is awaiting you. This house is situated on a2acre view lot at Glimpse Lake. Home is a2015 manufactured home on afull basement. Outbuildings include playhouse and zipline, 18x26 carpor tbuilding with 25’ long rafters and solid wood beams.
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MLS#168980 $389,000 Commercial building in downtown Merrittlocation.Building offers excellent store front exposure, office/meeting room, storage and utility.Lane parkingout back. such as hiking, 4wheeling, ATVing, fabulous sledding or cross countr yskiing.
MLS#168853 $425,000 Nice 4bedroom, 2bathroom family home located walking distance to downtown Mer ritt and all the amenities. The lot is landscaped with flower gardens and has undergrounds sprinklers and totally fenced backyard with lane access. The garage/shop has access from the front driveway as well as the lane access.
MLS#167252 $720,000 BUYERS BONUS! Seller is offering $2500.00 to the buyer upon comple tion. Nice 5bed 3bath home w/lrg inground pool w/new liner located in bench area, close to elementar yschool. The home sits on 9000 sq ft yard w/mature landscaping, great inground pool w/water slide, covered deck, firepit, storage shed, fenced yard, lots of parking &add R.V.parking on side of the home. Avenue
MLS#168859 $599,900 Large 6bedroom 2bath house on a.39 acre lot. Home has a3 bay enclosed carpor twhich offers plenty of room for aworkshop or storing your toys. The basement has an in-law suite with laun dr yonboth the main level and basement. Plenty of parking for RV storage, outbuildings and beautiful views.
MLS#169197 $569,500 Over 15000 sq ft lot with R2 Zoning! This unique proper ty offers amazing oppor tunities for acar riage house, secondar ysuite and/ or the shop of your dreams. With 5bdr ms and 2baths, there is space for recreation, hobbies, and family! Spring Bank Avenue
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2748 Eagle Crescent MLS#168648 $715,000 Amazing panoramic views from the back deck of this spacious rancher with walk-out basement and mor tgage helper with the legal 2, possible 3bedroom suite. Investors take note: home and suite cur rently rented together for $2900.00 per month plus utilities. Long ter mtenants in place.
This building has had manyupdates throughout theyears. 2476 Coutlee Avenue MLS#168940 $429,000 Super cute 3bedroom 1.5 bathroom rancher on anice flat fencedfully and landscaped lot. Owners have done many updates in the past 5years including new kitchen, bathroom, flooring and paint, hot water tank, fur nace and roof. House has some windows.updated Backyard has raspber ry bushes, rhubarb and an apple tree. NEW PRICE 6-1749 Menzies Street MLS#168049 $443,900This townhouse demands attention!!! Unique 3bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car townhouse located in popular Sun Valley Cour tDevelopment. Open concept living w/vaulted ceilings in living room, dining room &kitchen on main with french doors to fenced backyard. Access to garage, storage &crawl space, &powder room on ground level. Strata includes yard maintenance, lots of storage space. 1902 Nicola Avenue MLS#168892 $469,000 Welcome to this cute 2bedroom 1bathroomhome located on acor ner lot closetodowntown Mer ritt!Homefeatures 9ft ceilings and has had niceupdates throughout the years. There is adetached 10X20 shop/ garagefor yourtoys and tools.Lots of room to gardenand aprivate concretepatio to enjoyabarbecueand enter tain. 2264 Granite Avenue MLS#168552 $489,000 Beautifully updated rancher home located close to downtown! Don’t miss out on this 3bedroom 2bathroom home that has been fully updated. Home features all fresh paint, awood bur ning fireplace, tongue and groove fir ceiling through out, new appliances in the kitchen with lots of cabinets and a brand new 3piece ensuite with abar ndoor off the master.Mud room has a custom wood bench with storage. 1401 Douglas Street MLS#168865 $539,000 GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY.Low maintenance sidebyside duplex–2bedrmper each unit. Well kepthome. Fenced yard with undergroundsprinklers,wheelchair accessible, 2016 roof, 2016 HWT, one fur nace 2017along withmanyother updates.16x 24 detached garage. SeparateHydro &Gas meters per side 2264 Coutlee Avenue MLS#168377 $549,000 Good Revenue Proper ty with tenants in place both up and down. Interior of home has been completely renovated with new kitchens, counter tops, backsplash, bathrooms, flooring, paint and light fixtures. Home upstairs features 4bedrooms, alarge kitchen open to the dining room and family room. Downstairs is a2 bedroom in-law suite which also has had anew kitchen, bathroom, flooring, paint and light fixtures. SOLD 6-2502 Spring Bank Avenue MLS#168366 $570,000 3bedroom, 2.5 bath, low maintenance townhouse move in ready! Home features updated flooring, baseboards &paint on main level, new hot water tank in 2018, some light switches compatible with Alexa/Google. Main floor features open concept design w/large kitchen and eating bar granite counter tops, SS appliances, smar tdual oven, touch tap, all open to dining and living room which also features acozy gas fireplace. 2388 Aberdeen Road MLS#167781 $594,900 GREAT FAMILYHOME IN LOWER NICOLA!Updated Kitchenand flooring. 2017 roof, 2020 high efficiencyFur nacewithA/C, new er appliances. Enjoy this mostly fenced .25 acre propertywithu/g sprinklers. Well maintained backyardfeaturesagazebo, heated wired shop, 2storages sheds,pear trees, and many extras 6408 Monck Park Road MLS#168542 $599,000 WATERFRONT 1acre in desired Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Experience anew life &build your dream home only 3hours from the Lower Mainland &2hr from Sun Peaks to this great proper ty.Enjoy all the water spor ts that Nicola Lake offers including boating, water skiing, fishing, windsurfing, or enjoy recreational activities
MLS#168582 $589,000 Move in ready,3bed 2.5 bath townhouse. Add. feats include: hardwood floor on the stairs, new paint, all tile floors heated except entr yway,new flooring in the master bed, skylights, central A/C, built-in vac, workbench in garage. Front &back yard are easy care, backyard has covered Pergola, storage shed, natural Gas BBQ hook-up, plumbed for Hot Tub, amazing views. Scott Place
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MLS#168257 $679,000 TASTEFULLYUPDATED 3bed, 2bath home. Lovely white kitchen, natural gas f/p in living rm,generous family room with wood stove, new ensuite. Enjoy your quiet moments in the serene sunroom just off the primar ybedroom looking out back to abeautiful, wooded area. This .22 acre proper ty backs on to Mountain Dr.with driveway access from front or back of yard with room to build ashop.
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Finding it more financially feasible, Craig had opted to make most house repairs himself. Months of hard work was done to replace his property’s floors and install insulation within the walls. “I have the time and my health allows me to do it right now,” Craig said. “I convinced myself that I would never have to do this again and I pushed through to get a lot of it done but now here we are.”
The City of Merritt has once again faced a rare weather occurrence, setting residents back from recovering while they are still dealing with the impacts of last year’s atmospheric river event. Thunder storms rolled into the Nicola Valley late last week, causing heavy rain fall which led to flash flooding. A number of residents who are still recovering from the previous flood now have to face a new set of damages to their properties brought on by yet another climate disas ter.After months of intensive labour to restore her house, Shirley Bobroske was finally able to move back in to her prop erty the last week of July. With the help of her four kids, the 85 year-old woman was able to bring back her house to a livable condition after it had incurred significant damages from last year’s November floods. “It ruined everything within two feet,” she explained. “My fridge, stove, washer, dryer, hot water tank, were all damaged,” Bobroske has been living in her prop erty on Collett Street for a long time. She has been a resident of Merritt for 75 years. Currently she is living alone, con tinuing to sort out and salvage items that were ravaged by the flood. Unfortunately, when the flash floods first hit on Thursday, August 11, the senior was not prepared. “The flash flood poured directly into my yard and car port, running 10 feet wide and eight inches deep, like a river from across the road,” she described. “It wet everything that was in the car port I was sorting from the eight months of damage that I’ve been trying to cor rect.”Uneven roads had directed the pool of water into Bobroske’s property. The incident happened so quick that it left able adults, much less, seniors without any time to react. “I had to take medication for my heart the night it happened and then I had a bad morning the following day. I couldn’t sleep and I had to take Ativan to calm myself down. I am very upset with all of Thoughthis.” in distress, Bobroske wanted to recognize the City as they were able to respond to her call quickly. With the odds piled up against her once more, this Merritonian has no option but to pick herself back up and start over. “Right now, I’m just sorting things out again, salvaging what I can and throwing things that were ruined out.”
Thursday's flash floods, although quick, had proven to be damaging for some residents in Merritt. Photo/Shirley Bobroske Photo of the flash flood outside of Bobroske's property. Photo/Shirley Bobroske
INSIDE THE HERALD merrittherald.com Online Although there have recently been a few flash thunder storms, British Columbians should still remain alert to the threat of wildfire for the rest of August as conditions remain hot and dry. AUGUST HEAT Search ‘FORECAST’ Merritt born-and-raised equestrian, Dana Cooke, is looking forward to a summer of travel and competition, which will see her compete in England for the first time, and serve as a nontraveling reserve competitor for the World Equestrian Games (WEG). EVENTING UPDATE Search ‘COOKE’ Opinion --------------------- 6-7 Sports Classifieds-------------------22-23-----------25-26 WEATHER Aug. 18: Partly Cloudy 36°/14°C Aug. 19: Cloudy 33°/17°C Aug. 20: Partly Cloudy 31°/15°C Aug. 21: Partly Cloudy 33°/13°C Aug. 22: 40% Rain 32°/14°C Aug. 23: Sunny 33°/13°C WEATHER Flash flood sets back recovering residents
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Like the rest of the local residents, Craig was ordered to evacuate from Merritt late last year. He stayed with his daughter in Kamloops initially then lived with his neighbour for a while until he purchased a small trailer that he parked in front of the driveway of his damaged home.“Iwas living in the trailer last year when it was -32 C and that wasn’t a very happy time,” he remembered. “I was going through a bottle of propane a day to heat the place. It’s not something that you’d want to be doing.”
Similar to Bobroske is a seven-year resident of Clarke Avenue. Frank Craig is a retiree who is still reeling from the gut punch last year’s flood threw him. “My crawlspace where my furnace and hot water tank were, got fully flood ed,” he “Thedescribed.waterwent up to a foot on the main floor of my house and destroyed the floors and the insulation behind the walls. I also had to repair the electrical wiring and the plumbing, it was a fairly damaged home.”
Last Thursday’s flash flood, though not as immense was just as damaging as the previous flooding event because most people were taken by surprise. “It definitely caught me off guard,” Craig said. “I had plans to go out that evening but I happened to notice the dark clouds coming up the valley and then I realized it was going to be one of those events and sure enough, it was.” Five feet of water flooded Craig’s basement and destroyed his newly installed insulation. The new hot water tank he acquired was destroyed by flash flood.“Ihadn’t even hooked it up electrical ly, it was only connected to plumbing and has never been used,” Craig explained. “I found it upside down and saturated with water. It wouldn’t be reliable to use anymore so I’ve elected to just replace it again.”Craig had to shovel mud and pump
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The Rotary Club of Merritt meets every second Wednesday during the summer, and weekly from September 7 onwards, at the Merritt Legion on Quilchena Avenue. For more information, please contact connect@rotarymerritt. com.
The Rotary Club of Merritt has received recognition from their local Rotary District. The group of BC and Washington state based Rotary clubs awarded Merritt Rotary with the Rotary District 5060 Superstar Award. Received at a recent conference, the club said recog nition for its tireless work is greatly appre ciated.Following the atmospheric river-caused flooding event of November 2021, and the devastation in its wake, the Rotary Club of Merritt began accepting donations to its flood relief fund. Reaching nearly $1 mil lion dollars in total raised funds, the three phases of flood recovery funding made available by Rotary allowed hundreds of affected individuals and families to access much needed support. “It was for a club that went over and above, and over and above, to accom plish something in their community,” said President Leslee Lucy. “Our club worked so hard for the flood victims. To be recognized and rewarded by receiving this award was so gratifying. It was almost overwhelming.” Lucy said she was emotional receiving the award, recognizing the full impact of her Rotary team’s fundraising efforts and dedication to volunteerism. A number of online fundraisers, GoFundMe cam paigns, and a telethon helped the Rotary club raise a whopping $968,000 to aid Merritonians’ recovery as flood waters receded.During the three phases of the fund that saw the monies disbursed, a com mittee of volunteers reviewed hundreds of applications, contacted flood affected families to conduct needs assessments, and coordinated the delivery of the flood recovery checks. While the fund is no longer accepting donations or applications, Lucy and other Rotary members are pleased with the work they have been able to do. Moving for ward, they will continue to raise funds and support other local projects. “It’s not just the check that they got, but it’s the support that goes along with it as well. When you know that amount of money was raised from people’s hard earned money, and knowing you have that much support, it’s got to help out in the misery a bit, I would hope,” she added.
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The Rotary Club of Merritt’s team of ‘superstars’ have been recognized as such after raising hun dreds of thousands in flood relief funding. Photo/Leslee Lucy
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The first day of school was always like a fashion show, especially when I went to school with uniform requirements in the Philippines. First day was one of the few exceptions where we were allowed to wear casual clothes. I remember the night before, when I would stand in front of the mirror, wearing my full outfit, just posing. I get a chuckle out of thinking about it now, but back then it was very crucial that I get the swagger to match the outfit, because how else would my crush buy into the idea that I am a certified fly guy?All kidding aside, back-to-school shopping is really one of the fondest memories I have growing up. It really helped me gain confidence, boosted my creativity, and taught me the idea of image and presentation. Parents should not treat this as a menial task, rather as an opportunity to help develop your child’s self esteem.
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Editor, We are excited and pleased to be holding a 2022 Fall Fair after a two-year hiatus due to COVID, fires and floods. Holding the annual Fall Fair is a massive undertaking and would not be possible without the many hours of work by our volunteers. We welcome all. You can volunteer for one hour or more like some of us do. Come on out, meet some new friends and see how the Fair comes together. We anticipate a bigger and better Fall Fair this year with everyone being home for the past two years. There has been an uptick of people learning new skills in gardening, canning, baking, homecrafts, photography, hobbies, etc. We look forward to seeing lots of new faces and many old friends. We would like to thank our dedicated volunteers for soldiering on with our Giant Yard Sales through the pandemic. We have been diligently working toward earning funds for building washroom facility. We have our drawings done, with the help of funding from the TNRD, and they are currently out for bids. Our hope is to have shovels in the ground this fall. We would also like to give a huge shout-out to our community for their support through donations to our yard sales and by showing up on Saturdays purchasing all the treasures we have to offer. We could never do it without them.We would also like to thank our business community for their continued support through donations and special prizes for the fair. Our success depends on their continued support and we are thankful that we live in such a generous community. We are pleased to announce that during COVID we were able to repair the roofs of the exhibition building, poultry barn and jump shed. These repairs were made possible through a CERIP grant from the Ministry of Tourism and funds that we had raised. These repairs were much need and will extend the life of our buildings for many years.
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Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: EMAIL: publichearings@merritt.ca IN PERSON: City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Monday to Friday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm until Friday August 19th 2022 : PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8
ZONING BYLAW: That the Official Zoning Map, being Schedule “A” of the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw No. 2284, 2020, is amended by changing the zoning designation of the parcel legally described as Lot A, DL 125, KDYD, Plan EPP27753, PID: 029292-484 from “Low Density Residential (R2)” and “Park & Cemetery (P1)” to “Small Parcel Residential (R3)”, “Park & Cemetery (P1)”, and “Medium Density Residential (R7)”.
Electronic submissions can be provided by any of the following methods:
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES E: CA NDIDAT ES @MERRI TT.C A | W: MERRITT.C A/ELECTI ON22 2
FOR NOMINATIO e u interested in serving in elected office at the City of Merritt for the next 4-year term: 2022 - 2026? On October 15, 2022, residents of the City of Merritt will have the opportunity to elect 1 Mayor and 6 Councillors. This is the process by which Merritt chooses its leaders. If you are interested in serving in public office, collect your Nomination Pack at City Hall, between Thursday, August 11 and Friday, September 9, 2022, during regular opening hours. Or download the Nomination Pack from Submitwww.merritt.ca/election22.yourcompletedNomination to City Hall (2185 Voght St, Box Merritt, BC) between 9:00 am on Tuesday, August 30, and 4:00 pm on Friday, September 9, 2022. If you submit your by email (candidates@merritt.ca) or fax (250-378-2600), you must submit copies to City Hall no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, 16, 2022. Note that the campaign expense limit (administered by Elections BC) is $10,797.83 for Mayor, and $5,398.92 for Councillor. The third party expense limit is $809.84. For questions about electoral finance, please contact Elections BC at electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca.
SUBJECT PROPERTY: Lot A, DL 125, KDYD, Plan EPP27753 (PID 029-292-484).
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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 with respect to proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment 2338. The Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall (2185 oght St), and broadcast live on www.merritt.ca/watchmeetings. Written or electronic submissions to be dispatched with the agenda can be made prior to August 19th at 12 noon.
TN: Greg Lowis, Director of Corporate Services
• Submit an audio or video recording on USB stick at City Hall prior to on August 19th, 2022; or upload to a public video or audio sharing site and email the link for that submission to or the link using the form at https://merritthearings.solutionmunicipal.ca.
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Submissions made the methods above midday on August 19th, 2022, but before the Hearing, will be provided to Council at the meeting, at the same time as oral representations. It is the responsibility of the submitter to ensure that submissions made after the agenda dispatch have been received and will be provided. No letter, video, report, or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public All submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact Corporate Services 250-378-8634 or glowis@merritt.ca. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 466 of the Local Government Act. Note: this is the first of two consecutive Notices.
LIC HEARIN , T 23, 2022 | 6:00PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS | CITY HALL | 2185 VOGHT ST ERRITT
CTION DATE: October 15, 2022 TERM: 2022 - 2026
A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendments may be viewed Monday to 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:15pm to 4:30pm at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, until August 23, 2022, or online at any time at www.merritt.ca. ne who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be given the Written and electronic submissions to be with the agenda must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM FRIDAY AUGUST 19TH, ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Oral submissions may be made, in-person at the place and time stated above If you cannot attend, or have any concerns about attending in-person, make a written or electronic submission, which has equal weight to oral.
on August 4, 2022, and has been reported missing since August 9. Photo/Kamloops RCMP A8 THURSDAY, August 18, 2022 www.merrittherald.com NICOLA VALLEY NEWS .merritt.ca/watchmeetings.BylawillatcanResidentialma Friday at Street, an .merritt.ca. w opportunity dispatched must AY 2022, to Publicthe above about please Mondawhichofuntil 2022 ServicesAgenda methods: erritthearings.solutionmunicipal.ca/orstick midday video and publichearings@merritt.ca supply erritthearings. using after meeting,19th, fromafterthe ed Hearing. Protectionare contact at on ernment Public WWW .M ER RITT .C A/W AT CHMEETIN
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The Kamloops RCMP is seeking public assistance in finding a missing woman who was last seen in Merritt on August 4. Prior to being spotted in Merritt, 29 year old Jayde-Lyne Heard was seen entering a motorhome on Seymour Street in reportedKamloops.Heardwasmissing on August 9, 2022, after she had not been heard from in days. Heard is described as: • 29 oldyears • Female • 5’8 • 135lbs • Long red dish hair • tion)descriptattoorightUpperarm(no has“Jayde-Lynenotchecked in with her contacts for more than a week now and they, along with police, are concerned for her wellbeing,” said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesper son.She may be associated with a white 1976 27701.reference250-828-3000,DetachmentKamloopstomayonwithNS3BCmotorhome,Frontierwithlicenseplate45F.ThoseinformationwhereHeardbeareaskedcontacttheRCMPatandfile2022-Marius REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COMAuer Missing woman last seen in Merritt
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Craig described this incident as a deja-vu, likening it to the atmospheric river event last November. The whole ordeal has been very frustrating for the Merritt local as the flash floods set his progress back from recovery. “I’m just have to continue on,” he said. “I haven’t thought that far ahead so everything will get sorted out as I go.” In speaking with Mayor Linda Brown, she explained that the city’s stormwater infrastructure takes time to fully infil trate, which wasn’t able to happen in Thursday’s thunderstorm as there was significant rainfall over a short period of time. Public work crews and Merritt Fire and Rescue Department responded to calls such as Bobroske’s and the city sent people out to ensure storm drains were operating properly. “With the November 2021 flood in recent memory, we understand how this isolated incident adds to the community’s frustrations, and fears,” said Brown. “Isolated thunderstorms with heavy rain always have the potential to cause problems, and we know from recent experience that they are getting worse. Long-term, we want to make Merritt more resilient to disaster, using and updating as necessary documents like our Integrated Stormwater Master Plan.”
Thursday's flood causes new damages to locals' homes
Photo of Thursday's flash flood along Clarke Avenue. Photo/Frank Craig the water in his basement out once again. In one fell swoop, insulation, he spent months installing, have been ruined and had to be ripped out. “It’s evident that our infrastructure isn’t adequate to handle today’s storms,” said Craig. “It needs to be upgraded badly. There are no storm drains on my end of the street and as I understand it, places that did still weren’t able to con tain the amount water.”
The City of Merritt is currently seek ing funding from Government Ministers to pay for the upgrades to Merritt’s infra structure. The upgrades will prepare the city for natural disasters of all types. “We expect our government to assist, and will continue to make the case for why we need more investment in this beautiful community we get to call home,” said Brown. To learn more about the Integrated Stormwater Master Plan, please ter_master_plan.pdf.uploads/2020/06/integrated_stormwahttps://www.merritt.ca/wp-content/visit,
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Merritt releases nomination packages for upcoming elections
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Alternatively,itcan be viewedduring business hours at the Cascades Natural ResourceDistrict, 3840 Airpor tRoad,Merritt,B.C., V1K 1M5. Thechief forester will consider public andFirst Nations input, and other information required under the Forest Act when anew AACisdetermined Your commentswill be accepted until Oc tober 18, 2022
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Lowis added that nomination packag es are available, online and at City Hall, for those interested in running for office. The process for getting on the ballot is outlined in the package, and includes a statement of financial disclosure, appoint ment of campaign representatives, and gathering the support of local electors. The City’s last election was in 2018, and saw less than half of eligible voters cast their ballot. An eligible voter is any one who is a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older, and has lived in B.C. for at least six months prior to voting. No voter registration is required for local municipal elections. The City said that eligible residents are urged to not only vote, but consider putting their name for ward for office.
The 2022 BC General Local elec tions are just 60 days away, and will see Merrittonians elect a Mayor and Council to represent them for a four year term in the council chambers. The City of Merritt has released its nomination pack age to become a registered candidate for office, and is encouraging eligible Merittonians to put their name forward. The Local Government Act, a piece of provincial legislation, sets out the parameters for municipal elections across B.C. Municipalities themselves adminis ter the election process, and Director of Corporate services Greg Lowis is taking on the role of Chief Election Officer in this fall’s race. “In my opinion, there’s nothing more important to local democracy than peo ple putting themselves forward to serve as community leaders,” said Lowis. “We have general elections for municipalities every four years in British Columbia, and this is the process by which Merittonians decide who they want speaking for them, and what direction the City should be going in.”
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“The Mayor and six people elected to council serve an absolutely vital role in making sure our community is moving in the direction that Merrittonians want it to move in,” added Lowis.Updates and-allowable -annual- cut/allowable -annual- cut-timber-supply-areas/lillooet-tsa
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Merritt is one of the communities selected by board game maker Outset Media for their very own version of the classic family game ‘Monopoly.’ Photo/Outset Media Marius REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COMAuer A12 THURSDAY, August 18, 2022 www.merrittherald.com NICOLA VALLEY NEWS THE LOWER NICOLA BAND SCHOOL INVITES ALL CHILDREN (First Nations/Non First Nations) To Register for KINDERGARTEN to Grade 7 Lower Nicola Band School Ph: 250-378-5527 201 Horn Rd., Merritt, BC FOR MORE INFORMATION •Full-time Kindergarten –must be 5yrs by Dec 31, 2022 •Bus Services provided to all areas of Merritt. HEAD START SERVICES: •3&4year old Program (K4must be 4yrs old by Dec. 31,2022) •Home Visiting Program •Transportation provided for all Head Start program Mom’s &Tot’s Services 0to 6years old LNIB SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2022-2023 Lower Nicola Band School CURRICULUM: •New BC Curriculum •Nle?kepmx •Cultural Studies •Field Trips •Learning Assistance Program •School supplies provided •SKATING/HOCKEY PROGRAM • Joyful Literacy FACILITIES: •Full-Size Gymnasium •Library Education Comes First “FREE” Daily HOT LUNCH PROGRAM and SNACK PROGRAM PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT CLIMBING WALL BASKETBALL COURT SPINNER Mo 3 2 ms TheChief Elec tion Of ficer sfor theupcomingSchool Board Trustees Elec tion on Oc tober 15,2022are as follows: •Cit yofMerrit t: Greg Lowis(250-378-8614) glowis@merrit t.ca •TownofPrincetonand Area Hofthe RDOS: Carrie Kassa(250-295-3135) ckassa@princeton.ca •A reas Mand Nofthe TNRD: Jody McGifford(250-315-1108)jmcgif ford@365.sd58.bc.ca Interestedper sons canobtain information onthe requirement sand procedures formakingnominations,including nomination formsatMerrit tCit yHall, Princeton Town Hall,orthe School District 58 Board Of ficeuntilthe end of the nominationperiod Nominations will be receivedbyhand, mail,orother delivery service to any of theabove locationsfrom9:00amAugust30thto4:00pmSeptember 9, 2022.(Excluding statutor yholidaysand weekends).*Originalsoffaxed or emailednominationdocument smustbereceivedbythe Chief Elec tion Of ficer by 4:30 pm on September16, 2022 Tuesday, August30Nominationperiodbeginsat9:00a.m. Friday,September9 Nominationperiodendsat4:00p.m.
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Merittonians now have a new oppor tunity to engage with their local RCMP officer in the form of ‘Coffee with a Cop,’ a joint initiative of the Merritt RCMP and Community Policing Office. The casual event offers coffee, snacks, and the ear of officers from the local detachment. Locals are welcome to share their concerns and experiences, or just enjoy a casual conversation and a free cup of Takingcoffee.place at the commu nity garden space behind the Merritt Community Policing Office, the first ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event took place on Wednesday, August 10. Over a dozen locals enjoyed the warm weather, while engaging the three Merritt RCMP offi cers attending on a variety of topics. “In total, 18 community members joined Merritt RCMP officers for a cof fee or tea and discussed everything from crime in the community, traffic concerns, the life of a bee, and their favourite live music performances of all time, to name a few,” said Cst. Blake Chursinoff, Merritt’s community policing officer. Chursinoff added that the next event taking place on September 21st at the Garden. For more information on ‘Coffee with a Cop,’ or other initia tives by the Merritt Community Policing office, call 250-378-3955.
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E-transfer services introduced The Province has directintroducedpayment for evacuees as part of their upgrades to Emergency Support Services forgettingGeneral.SafetyMinisterMiketheseofthemaccountsintomoneyupgrades,forpeoplecausingreceptionlongseenations,large-scaletool.AssistanceRegistrationonlineteringatedafterbyE-transfermayavailable.family,withaccommodationingsupports,whenimmediateESSciesorfloods,homesforcedPeople(ESS).inB.C.fromtheirbyfire,earthquakesotheremergenmayreceivesupportforneedsalternativeincludinsuranceorfriendsandarenotESSrecipientsnowutilizeservicestheprogrambeingevacuandregiswiththeEvacueeand(ERA)"Duringpastevacuwehavedelaysandlineupsatcentres,delaysforregisteringESS.Withthesewe'llgetstraightevacuees'bankandgivethechoicewheretospenddollars,"saidFarnworth,ofPublicandSolicitor"Aspartofpreparedemergencies,I encourage
Marius REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COMAuer every one, especially in at risk flooding and wild fires, to pre-register with ESS online by using their BC Services Card app to log in. Doing this now will ensure you get the support you need quickly, dur ing an emergency." To be eligible for an appAppledownloadappBCandServiceswithinpeoplee-transfer,mustlogtoERAonlinetheirBCCardappregister.TheServicesCardisavailabletofromtheandGooglestores.Modernizingthe registration system ensures evacuees can have with quick access to the sup ports they need that was previously pro vided with paper referrals for spe cific suppliers. The upgrades will also speed up payments to suppliers and bring relief to sup pliers who have felt burdened during previous emergency events."Evacuation is stressful, and people evacuating their homes and commu nities need access to money and support quickly and sim ply; these changes will do just that," said Roly pandemicofaddedblehavevolunteersfulDevelopment.andSecretaryParliamentaryRussell,forRuralRegional"IamsogratetoalltheESSwhodoneincrediworkduringthecomplexitiestheCOVID-19during B.C.'s recent and repeated disasters. These upgrades will give volunteers more time to focus on what's
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A14 THURSDAY, August 18, 2022 www.merrittherald.com movingrealestate.c21.ca • 378-6166 • movingrealestate.c21.ca #3264 $1 ,650,000 2845 NEIL SON 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 renta home with long term tenants. C1 zoning with possible change to C2 Diking has recently been done #3342 $679,000 1630 BANN STREET 7 bedr ms, 4 baths and a couple of mortgage helpers of a 2 bedr m, 1 bath in-law suite and a 2 bedr m, 1 bath suite. Great tenants in place that would like to stay if you’re looking for an investment property. #3318 $749,900 +GST 1630 CHESTNUT AVENUE New 3 bedr m 3 bath home with open design, 9 ft ceilings, large kitchen island and Quartz countertops. HW on demand system. Master bedr m has window seat & 5 pce ensuite. Large 6 ft crawl space for storage. New Home Warranty #3347 $999,999 2201 BURGESS AVENUE Beautiful 4 bedroom, family home on 0.64 acres in desirable area. Has open concept with master and 5 pce ensuite on the main. 3 bedrms up and a bonus room over the garage. Fenced backyard, garage, detached shop & lots of parking #3345 $324,900 #204, 2799 CL APPERTON AVE Bright 2 bedr m 2 bath corner unit apartment in The Vibe, with high ceilings and wrap around balcony. Has open kitchen to living room oor place, sizeable primary bedr m. Updated ooring, new HW tank. Strata fees are $220 per month. #3334 $799,900
corner lot with new gravel style landscaping. Lane access for back yard and shop. With multiple updates of new ooring throughout, drywall, paint & new lighting, this home has open concept living & includes appliances. #3356 $475,000 1852 HOUSTON STREET 2188 sq.ft. rancher with full basement on 11,550 sq.ft. with a ton of opportunity to nish the way you want. New roof, new paint & power upgrade in July 2022. 2 bedr ms plus ofce up, with 1 bedr m down, play room & rec.room. Detached garage/workshop. # 3355 $589,900 1769 SPRING STREET Bright & cheery basement entry home in tip top condition, walking distance to all amenities. 3 bedr ms up 1 down, large living room with open dining room. The galley kitchen is bright with sliding door to partically covered deck. RV parking. FULL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OR TENANT ONLY PLACEMENT We can assist you in renting your investment 250-315-0 000 DEANNA Licensed Proper ty Manager www.merrittproper tymanagement.ca RICK Licensed Proper ty Manager #3353 $569,000 1790 MENZIES STREET Great family home in central location with 3 bedr ms, 2 baths and two large living areas plus a large back yard. The full basement has mudroom & delightful area for entertaining. 2 car carport. NEW NEW
1734 FAIRWAY PL ACE Spacious 6 bedr m 3 bath home with 3 gas F/P’s, large living room and dining room. Master bedr m has W/I closet & large ensuite with jetted tub & stand up shower Has legal 3 bedr m suite as a great mortgage helper
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6440 MONCK PARK RD 1.038 acre water front lot on Nicola Lake. Build your dream home or vacation getaway. Just 2.4 hrs from the Lower Mainland. Land has gentle slope to the water Great lake for water activities Provincial Parks is minutes away. GST applies. Water & sewer to lot line. #3304 $280,000 SL .29, 6528 WATERSIDE TRAIL Here’s your opportunity to build your dream/ recreational home in this strata development, with great views of Nicola Lake. All service are to the property line. GST applies. Call for more details #3317 $739,900 +GST 1590 CHESTNUT AVENUE New 3 bedrm rancher with 9 ft ceilings, open design, large kitchen island & Quartz countertops. Master bedrm has vaulted ceilings, 5 pce ensuite & window seat. Large covered deck in back yard. Double garage. #3351 $549,900 2401 VOGHT STREET River front property of 11,624 sq.ft. with Spanish style 2 storey home with vaulted ceilings in living room. Has for mal dining, nook in kitchen with all major appliances included. Family has wood airtight stove. 3 bedrms, 4 pce bath & ofce upstairs. Lots of parking. #3344 $679,000
#3349 $225,000 #35, 1098 HOUSTON ST Like new 2013 mobile in Riverside Mobile Home Park. Great for retiree or rst time buyer In immaculate condition with 2 bedrooms, one at each end, and 2 bath. Ensuite has jetted tub/ shower Fenced private yard with pergola to sit and relax with views of the river #3321 $1 ,100,000
6377 MONCK PARK ROAD Spectacular Nicola Lake view home on 1.05 acres. Beautiful open concept rancher with a walkout bsmt & quality features throughout. 2 bedrms up 2 down, gourmet kitchen, master bedrm with 5 pce ensuite. Large covered deck on the main, per fect for those BBQ’s. Has raised garden beds & fruit trees. Had 2 car detached garage & RV parking.
$2,550,000 2988 SUNSHINE VALLE Y RD One of a kind unique 96+/- acre river front rancher with 2 homes many outbuildings & hay elds. Fantastic views of mountains & winding Nicola River Currently produces 2-3 cuts of hay per year Has 2 high producing wells. #3346 $559,000 2638 IRVINE AVENUE Premiere neighbour hood in Merritt. 3 bedrms 2 baths upstairs with updated kitchen and nice dining & living area. Basement has 2 bedr m 1 bath legal suite currently tenanted. Backyard is split so everyone get’s to enjoy the sunshine. #3326 $629,900 2387 CL APPERTON AVENUE Great investment or starter home with 3 bedrooms up and a 3 bedroom secondary suite down Fully rented up & down. Has had some upgrades over the years. Fenced back yard. #3357 $420,000 1312 SPRUCE AVE Lovely modular home that had massive facelift in 2016 & has been well maintained since. Large covered deck on side and front of home. Home features 3 bedr ms, 2 baths, galley kitchen that opens to eating area. Has garden beds, RV hookup & lane access. Doug Beech (O wner) 250-378-7392 Don Gossoo Managing Broker Bailee Allen 250-315-9648 Brad Yakimchuk Personal Real Estate Corporation 250-315-3043 Karen Yakimchuk 250-315-3076 Jared Thomas 778-694-6804 #102, 2840 Voght Street, Box 236 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Moving Real Estate BC LTD. CEN TU RY 21 ® movingrealestate.c21.ca 250-378-6166 |1-877-841-2100 #3343 $524,900 2576 COLDWATER AVE Flexible living or a great investment home with 6 bedr ms, 2 baths in a central location. 4 bedrm, 1 bath upstairs with a 2 bedr m 1 bath suite down. Large fenced yard. Currently generating $3440 per month + Utilities. #3333 $379,900 2643 QUILCHENA AVE Great investment property. 2 bedr m rancher with some upgrades in past few years. 2019 like new shingles, upgraded plumbing & HW tank. Comes with all appliances. Tenanted with xed ter m to June 2023. #3335 $915,000 524 MARSHALL RD Unque property of 0.85 acres nestled on dead end road along a tributary creek. Features 3 bedr m 2 bath rancher with timber beam vaulted ceiling and skylights. Has shop, carport, animal pen, horse paddock, spacious yard with sh pond & raised garden center #3337 $659,000 2140 MUNRO CRESCENT Beautiful Bench location on a quiet street with plenty of parking. Enjoy
#3352 $449,000 Investors side by side duplex with bachelor suite in carriage house for 3 streams of revenue. Each half of duplex has 2 bedr ms, 1 bath & its own laundry. Has total income of $2700 per month. NICOL A AVE. $719,900 FORKSDALE COURT Executive home in upscale area with great views. Home features 4 bedr ms, 3 baths, kitchen with breakfast nook, living room with vaulted ceilings & gas F/P Family room has patio door to large sundeck & fenced back yard with beautiful ower beds, sh pond, U/G sprinklers & much #3336 $1 ,625,000
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1613 CANFORD AVE Two storey 4 bedr m, 4 bath home built in 2018. Large kitchen has S/S appliances, Quartz countertops, island & nook plus dining room. Fenced yard, RV parking 24x23 garage. Covered deck. #3298 $275,000 SL .4, 6528 WATERSIDE TRAIL Great opportunity to build your dream home or retreat in this strata development on Nicola Lake. The lot is 11,947 sq.ft. and all services are to the property line. GST is applicable. Call for more details.
1502 RIVER STREET This heritage home, fully renovated over the years is on a 17,640 sq.ft. lot and features 3 bedrms, 3 baths, roomy kitchen with island opens to dining room & private living room. Has 1 bedrm suite above bachelor suite/ofce attached to garage/ shop. Lrge yard w/gazebo, 2 driveways, fruit trees. #3341 $689,900
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#3305 $285,000 SL .28, 6528 WATERSIDE TRAIL Build your dream home on this 10,516 sq.ft. strata lot in new development on Nicola Lake. Fantastic view and access to the water Strata fees are $125 per month & monthly utility fees are $131.02. GST applies. Call for more details. #3348 $450,000 LOT 1, MIDDAY VALLE Y RD Attention House Builders a Development property with R3 zoning (Small Parcel Residential) of approx. 5 acres in size and priced to sell at close to assessment value. #3319 this updated rancher with 3 bedr ms on the main with 4 pce bath. Full bsmt has large laundry rm rec.r m & workshop. Fully fenced backyard.
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A recent change to B.C.’s educa tion system will see students completing coursework focused on the history, culture, and perspectives of Indigenous peoples before graduation. The BC Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), looks to begin the new require ment for graduation at the beginning of the 2023/24 school year. The new requirement is an effort to ensure Indigenous representation in the education system, a priority set out by the provincial government’s adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act in November 2019. The Province said that it engaged, and contin ues to engage, First Nations and education stakeholders on the change in curriculum.
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“We are deeply committed to lasting and meaningful reconciliation in B.C. –guided by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples while working cooperatively with Indigenous Peoples across the province to address the knowledge gaps in our K-12 curricu lum,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education.“Thisnew requirement will deepen students’ understanding of the experi ences, cultures, histories and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples. This will help us to understand the truths of our shared his tory, while also building knowledge so all students feel a sense of responsibility for our collective future.”
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Students in B.C. will be able to meet the new requirement thought both new and existing courses, all designed to edu cate pupils on Indigenous history and culture, while working as part of a broader Indigenous-specific anti-racism and dis crimination strategy. The strategy, specifi cally designed to reduce bias and racism in the K-12 public school system, was created by the provincial government through col laboration with local First Nations in 2021. Changes to the curriculum also directly address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #62, which calls on governments to make a curricu lum on residential schools, treaties, and Aboriginal peoples' historical and contem porary contributions to Canada a manda tory education requirement. Teachers in B.C. are supportive of the change, with the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) also encouraging the government to focus on recruiting a higher number of Indigenous teachers.“The introduction of a First Peoples course requirement is an incredibly impor tant milestone on our shared journey of truth and reconciliation, and something the BCTF has advocated strongly for over many years. It will be important that this policy change be supported by a focused effort to recruit more Indigenous teach ers to ensure truths can be taught from a place of lived experience wherever pos sible throughout B.C.'s public education system,” said Teri Mooring, president of theTheBCTF.implementation timeline for the new Indigenous-focused graduation requirement is expected to be announced in late August of 2022. For more informa tion, visit: www.fnesc.ca.
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Examples of language and culture programs that could count for an exter nal credential under the expanded ECP include:First Nations language proficiency; First Nations drumming and/or danc ing;A formal on-the-land learning pro gram;A traditional medicine or traditional foods learning program; First Nations carving and traditional art;Aandtraditional sports program. Some external credentials may count for credit toward required courses for the B.C. Dogwood Diploma (e.g., arts educa tion or applied design, skills, and technolo gies), while others may count as credit toward elective courses for graduation. Certain external credentials can also pro vide credits toward the adult graduation diploma.“The First Nations Education Steering Committee appreciates this important expansion of the External Credentials Program to respect the important work being done by First Nations to promote our students’ language and culture skills and knowledge,” said Tyrone McNeil, president, First Nations Education Steering Committee. “This change is a meaningful part of our ongoing partnership with the Ministry of Education and Child Care to make the B.C. education system more relevant and responsive to our students and our com munities.”Theexpansion of the ECP is the first time there have been significant changes since 2010. However, there have been more recent integration of Indigenous learning to B.C.’s education system. Back in March, the Province made a separate announcement stating that all second ary students must complete Indigenousfocused coursework before they graduate from B.C.’s K-12 education system. This graduation requirement will take effect beginning of school year 2023-2024.
Izaiah NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COMReyes A16 THURSDAY, August 18, 2022 www.merrittherald.com BACK TO SCHOOL Contact us to talk to one of our advisors or visit our website to find out more. If the pandemic year affected your graduation plan, we can help. 1.800.663.3536 www.scides.org Distance and On-Line Learning is what SCIDES has done for 30 years, providing K–12, BC Ministr yof Education programs and courses taught by fully-certified BC teachers. We offer options for students to be with us full time,cross-enroll from their usual school into one or two courses, and for adults who haven’tgraduated to earn their diploma. Programs for Youthand Adult Lear ners at SCIDES SIGN UP NOW! Call Today to Book Your Appointment Ph: 250-378-5877 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8a m-4:30 pm Th ec linic is open to all re siden ts of the Nicola Va lley &s ur ro un di ng areas. All Insurance Plans Accepted Fa mily-f rie ndly ap pr oach to all your denta ln eeds . 2088 Qui lche na Av e (Beside the RoyalBank) DID YOU KNOW ? We are aN ot For Profi tS oc iety ser ving all reside nts of Merrit ta nd the surro unding areas. If you are covered by Status ,H ealthy Kids, Disabili ty,M inistr yo rt he Eme rgency Plan you are fully covered for eligib le ser vices &n oa dditio nal fu nds will be required of you! DENTIST Parents play akey role in the dental health of their children, and the beginning of anew school year is the perfect time to visit the dentist with them for acheck-up and cleaning. Don’tforget that good oral health is largely dependent on abalanced diet. This means that parents should ensure that their children develop healthy eating habits. And it goes without saying that children should brush and floss their teeth twice aday.After all, prevention always starts at home! Asmile is for life Your smile is our reward New pa tient sa lw ay sw el come!
BC External Credentials Program update
There is a required level of depth and rigour, comparable to Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses that programs need to meet to be recognized as external credentials. Programs also need to ensure that a sub ject-matter expert will assess performance to determine students’ achievement and successful completion of the program.
B.C.’s External Credentials Program (ECP) announced that it will be expanding its scope on Friday, July 1. Through the expansion, the province will now recog nize First Nations language and culture programs as external credentials. This opens the possibility for students to earn credits for graduation from these types of programs.AstheMinistry of Education and Child Care now recognize these culture programs, First Nations will be able to create and approve their language and cul tural learning programs that students can use toward graduating. “The ministry is pleased to work in partnership with the First Nations Education Steering Committee to enable students to receive credit toward gradua tion for First Nations language and culture teaching that takes place outside of their regular school program,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education and Child Care. “This new external credential option recognizes the valuable learning opportunities that First Nations provide to youth in their communities.”
Skate Canada Programs offered this season
Precanskate This is for age 3 and up in the very first stages of learning to skate. Canskate Focuses on fun, and basic skill development and Coaches make sessions active with teaching aids, music and a fun environment with activities.
Powerskating It is an action packed, high energy instructed 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. Must be a second year U9 or higher.
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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STARSkate 3-4 sessions per week. Figure skating program offered to skaters who have progressed through Junior STARskate. Please contact the club. All programs start the first week of October and run until mid December. Mandatory $45 Skate Canada Insurance fee must be paid at registration in addition to program cost. Insurance is valid from September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023 Funding assistance for program costs also available. Please contact us to discuss. Register online starting September 12 at nicolavalleysc.uplifterinc.com If any feel free the Registrar at skatinginthevalley49@gmail. com (250) 378-0114. Or our Head Coach at professionalcoachdiana@gmail.com.
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Junior Academy 2 sessions per week. Figure skating based program offered after skaters have passed Stage 3 in Canskate. Junior STARSkate 2 sessions per week. Figure skating program offered to skaters who have progressed through Junior Academy.
Come out and join us! Fall Programs Water Safety Instructor Recertification October 15-16 | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | $145 October 28 | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | $95 October 15-16 | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | $145 Mon & Wed | 12:15 – 1:00 pm | $5/drop-in MERRITT CIVIC CENTRE Civic Centre T: 250.315.1050 E: MCC@MERRITT.CA 2022 October 16 | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | $125 October 2 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | $125 October 2 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | $125 October 28 | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | $95 | 14+ YRS Wednesdays | 5:30 – 6:30pm | $50 Sep 14 – Oct 26 Aquatic Centre , MERRITT, BC T: 250.378.6662 E: NVAC@MERRITT.CA SAFETY & FIRST RECERTIFICATIONAIDCLINICSCheck our new website: merrittcurling.ca for new leagues and costs Contact Josee at 250-315-5086 for more information MERRITT CURLING CENTRE NO SPECIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BEGINNERS WELCOME, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! CURLINGJUNIOR 9 to 18 years old 2 SESSIONS 8 weeks each 3:30-5 pm Mondays: 1st session October 17, 2022 Mondays: 2nd session January 9, 2023 ADULT CURLING STARTING MID-OCTOBER Regular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve cardiorespira tory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce the risk of developing health conditions THURSDAY, August 18, 2022 A17www.merrittherald.com
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New students register at the school from August 22 to Sept. 2, 2022. Counsellors will be available, and students aretocall ahead to schedule an appointment.
30 new dual-credit pro grams will be introduced at school districts throughout B.C. Students from Grade 11 and 12 will now have an opportuni ty to earn both high school and post-secondary credits toward careers in early childhood edu cation.The programs will be fund ed by both a $4.1-million pro vincial investment from Budget 2022 and $1.15 million federal funding through the 2021-25 Canada-British Columbia Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Participating school districts will be offering these programs as partnerships with nearby post-secondary institutions."Earlychildhood educators (ECEs) play a vital role in sup porting the growth and poten tial of our youngest learners in B.C.," said Katrina Chen, Minister of State for Child Care."Investing in the educa tion of ECEs is investing in children, which is why we're expanding the ECE dual-credit program to give more students opportunities to study and work in early learning and child care - a rewarding and in-demand career."Entry into post-secondary training will be more affordable as tuition costs for the courses are covered by the program. Approximately 800 secondary students are expected to enroll in early childhood education dual-credit programs by the end of "There2025.is a strong need for early childhood educators now and in the coming decade, and that's why we are working to give high school students who are interested in a career as an ECE an opportunity to get a head start on their post-secondary studies," said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education and Child Care. "High school students who complete dual-credit courses are more likely to graduate on time and transition to postsecondary education, leading to better career opportunities, while also helping develop our province's workforce in the early childhood education sec tor."It is anticipated that more than 15,000 new licensed child care spaces will be in opera tion by the end of 2022. This will create an estimated 10,000 net new job openings for certi fied ECEs and assistants in the comingAnnedecade.Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, believes that the ECEs will be a big boost in the economy, addressing labour shortages.“Byincreasing the number of people studying to become early childhood educators and increasing parents' ability to find child care, we are support ing parents to return to work or explore education or skills training themselves." The Province’s efforts to improve access to training, professional opportunitiesdevelopmentandbursaries and providing enhanced wages for the ECE sector will be crucial to the province's economic recovery plan. B.C. is commit ted to building a reliable child care service and its 10-year ChildCareBC plan will enable more parents - especially moth ers to pursue work, education and other opportunities. be presented. Kindergarten starting dates willbearranged through theschool.
All students in this program attend Collettville Elementary School {GradesK-7), and Merritt SecondarySchool {Grades 8- 12 ).
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New funding for dual credit ECE programs Izaiah NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COMReyes A18 THURSDAY, August 18, 2022 www.merrittherald.com BACK TO SCHOOL 2022-2023 Back 2Schoo l REGISTRATION ELEMENTARY STUDENT REGISTRATION For “NEW” Elementaryschool students, please register yourchild at the neighbour hood school in your catchment area from Monday to Friday, August 29 to September2,2022. Schools will be openfrom9:00 -11:30 a.m. and 1:00 -2:30 p.m. Please call ahead to make an appointment. Collettville ElementarySchool: 250-378-2230 Diamond Vale Elementary: 250-378-2514 Merritt Bench Elementary: 250-378 -2528 Merritt CentralElementary: 250-378-9931 Nicola-CanfordElementary: 250-378-2172 KINDERGARTEN To register,achild must be 5years old,onorbefore December 31, 2022 anda birth certicate, immunizationrecord,CareCardand proof of residence should
250-378-4245 If you have notcompleted secondary school the KENGARD LEARNING CENTRE canhelp. The Community Learning Centre offerscoursesfor Grade 10 to 12 students to complete their DogwoodDiploma. Alongwith academic coursework, students will have the opportunity to participateinanOutdoor land based lear ning program, have access to additional social emotional supports and transition planningintothe adult world. Newstudentscan registerbycalling 250-378-2157. Distance Education: South Central Interior Distance Education S.C.I.D.E.S. 250-378-4245 or 1-800-663-3536 SCIDES is the distance educationschooloperatedbythe district which offers BC Ministry approvededucational programsfor studentsofall ages, anywhereinthe province of B.C. {KindergartenthroughGrade12and adult lear ners, tuition free). Registration is ongoing.For an appointmentcall 250-378-4245 or 1-800-663-3536 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.58(NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
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SecondaryMerritt School has tradeschangesproposedtotheirprogram.IntheMarch 9 meeting of School District 58, MSS Principal, Leroy Slanzi proposed a partnership with NVIT to help fast track students in their trades pro gram.“We thought that waiting till Grade 12 to start that wasn’t neces sary if we had an opportunity to work with beforetionofcompletestudentsAsNVIT.”itstands,mustmosttheirgraduarequirementsheadinginto either the Youth Train In Trades or the Youth Work In Trades.The Youth Train in Trades will teach the foun dational skills and theory to students while the Youth Work in Trades will have them put in a minimum of 900 hours of work experience work ing with a certified trades essentiallySlanzi.Physics,”Chemistry,wetradesJourneymandent’scompletingBothperson.gotowardsastuRedSealTicket.“WehavemoreclassesthandoBiology,andsaid“We’return ing into a majority tradesDavidschool.”Andersen is one of the people in charge of transi tions at MSS and he works with NVIT to help kids with their move to they would take in Grade behind“The12.ideathatis they are much employablemorewith a school year worth of mentupdatesSlanzi.requirements,”ingourmakecoreteachhaveposedtowouldtheseAndersen.withtoingratherunderexperiencetheirbeltthanaskanemployerhiresomebodynoskills,”saidWhilemostofstudents’timebededicatedtrades,MSSprothattheywillateachertothestudentssubjects.“WeneedtosurethatkidsaremeettheMinistrysaidTheproposedwillimpleadualcredit wherein the credits earned from the trades program will go towards both their certifica tion and graduation from year.startthethesehopesregistered.TradesYouththehasTradesthisareareAndersen.aousand10,thehave“WeMSS.certainlystudents,byendofGradehaveindicatedareprettyseriaboutpursuingtradespath,”said“Thesethestudentswetargetingwithprogram.”YouthWorkincurrently6studentsinprogramwhileTraininhave15kidsMSStoimplementupdateswithprogramattheofnextschool
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Watch out for children walking and biking to and from school. Give pedestrians theright of way. Observe the speed limit, especially in school zones. Learn and obey the traffic rules of school zones. Understand and heed all school bus lights. Eliminate all distractions when driving in school zones. Know and follow the drop-off and pick-up procedures at school. School starts Sept.6
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Another school year will soon begin and the streets will once again be full of kids biking, riding and walking to and from school. This is no time for drivers to be careless. Just one lapse in concentration—whether reaching for a cup of coffee or adjusting thevolume knob on the stereo— is all it takes for adriver to miss seeing achild dart into the street or abus driver raise the stop sign. Don’t let it happen to you. Always drive with caution in areas with school children and follow these tips:
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The club began their season on June 4 with a home opener at the Nicola Valley Rodeo Association grounds. Over 120 kids attended the various events of the first home rodeo Little Britches Merritt hosted since the COVID-19 restrictions were placed.“We have a variety of kids in both the Jr. and Sr. division that have really improved,” said parent volunteer, Tanya Starrs. “Lots of the young kids have started to consistently finish in the top 10 which is quite exciting.”
Zoe Andersen. Photo/Love to Dance
The following results are from the Williams Lake Rodeo: Senior boys Kolt Alexander: 3rd place stake rac ing, 5th and 2nd place goat tying Soren Anderson: 1st and 2nd place chute dogging, 1st place stake racing (both days), 4th and 9th place Keaton Antoine-McRae: 7th place roping Senior girls Kelsey Starrs: 1st place COED steer ing1stridingand 2nd place goat tying, 1st place barrel racing, 2nd place pole bending Junior boys Timber Mobbs: 4th and 8th place stake racing, 4th and 6th place goat tail tying, 3rd and 4th place dummy roping Junior girls Sadie Stewart: 7th and 9th place pole bending, 6th place dummy roping Maiya Anderson: 3rd and 9th place goat tail “Thistyingismy last year as a BC little Britches competitor and I’m having a great season so far,” said senior member, KelseyThisStarrs.season will be Starr’s last one rid ing for Little Britches. She aims to accu mulate the most points she can this season in order to win the coveted Senior Girls All Around Year End Saddle. “I am in the top 10 in all of my events so far and I have decided to coed- steer ride this year because it’s a chance to allow me to earn a few extra points towards the year end,” she said. “I made my first ride in Williams Lake and got 1st place the second day so that was pretty cool.”Recently finishing another rodeo in 100 Mile House, B.C., Little Britches Merritt now looks forward to their last rodeo of the season in Peachland, on the weekend of September 24.
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For the first time in two years, the Love To Dance Academy was able to present a live-audience event at the Merritt Civic Centre. The ‘Dancepiration Day of Dance’ was a very busy and exciting day! The morning session involved 58 medal tests, individu ally performed on stage, in front of fam ily and friends, and evaluated by a studio dance instructor with one external guest judge. Students were then presented with a certificate of completion and a medal for each test. The afternoon session showcased a Love To Dance Academy dance recital where students performed alongside their fellow classmates, from the smallest preschool students to the more advanced and long-time students, including encore performances from students that participated in both the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts in March, as well as the Shine Festival in Penticton in May. The recital was very well-attended. Parents, fam ily, friends, and community members enjoyed the opportunity to watch live dance performances in a relaxed and joy ful atmosphere and to applaud the fine results of students' hard work and dedi cation. Many Love To Dance families attended the annual dance achievement and recognition awards and trophy pre sentation, during the evening session. Indeed, students, teachers and par ents alike enjoyed participating in an in-person dance event once again! It was an all around good feeling to have stu dents dancing on stage again, bringing light, joy, energy, excitement, and sparkle into the lives of others. The Merritt Dance Society, as well as the Love To Dance Academy and its students, are grateful to the City of Merritt for their support and kind assistance in hosting the Dancepiration Day of Dance at the CivicTheCentre.opportunity to bring people together again to share the art and ath leticism of dance (not to mention the cuteness factor of watching those teeny people moving to the music in darling costumes) has re-ignited enthusiasm for live performances, and the studio is very much looking forward to presenting a more elaborate concert this coming November, as part of the community's Country Christmas celebrations.
'Dancepiration Day of Dance' at the Civic Centre
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Kelsey Starrs (left), Soren Anderson(middle), Kolt Alexander(right) holding their awards at the Williams Lake Rodeo. Photo/Tanya Starrs
Little Britches Merritt impress at Williams Lake Rodeo Lizette ContributedNel Little Britches Rodeo Merritt put out an impressive performance at the Williams Lake Rodeo on the weekend of July 23. 8 members of the club participated in multiple events such as goat tying, chute dogging, and stake racing.
With her recent invitation to become part of the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix officiating crew, Merritt native, Nicki LaChapelle has taken her passion for racing to the highest level, while repre senting Merritt and Canada on a global stage.Itis no question that the International Federation of Automobiles (FIA) is the organizing body for the highest level of motorsport. The abso lute best competition is always found in FIA events, therefore it equally requires the highest calibre of organizers and officiating.Women in Motorsport, a sub-section of FIA, announced that it would be taking in applications for their ‘Woman Officials Exchange Program’ beginning July“It’s1. for empowering women to take power positions within the motorsport world and maximize our abilities,” LaChapelle described the branch. “This is the first time they’ve ever done anything like this. For them to offer an opportunity like this, where they pay for our flights, hotel, food, is huge.” For their next event, the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix, FIA decided to open up the opportunity for 20 applicants, from all over the world, to become a part of the officiating crew, and LaChapelle was able to secure one of the spots. “I get to shadow in the pit lanes, tech inspection areas, race control up in the towers, and with the stewards incase there are rule violations.” she explained. “I’m going to have a partner and they’re going to help me get into everything.” Ever since she was young, LaChapelle, formerly Beverley, has always been involved with the racing community. The Merrittonian has com peted, organized, and affiliated herself with motorsports for over twenty years. The passion developed in 2004 when she came across a rally car while working at the drive through of the, then newly opened, Tim Hortons. “It was the sound and the look of it that made me say ‘this is amazing!”
LaChapelle proceeded to obtain a spectator guide to the Pacific Forest Rally, getting her dad to drive her as she still didn’t have a license yet at the time. “We went to a spectator stage and I’m standing there as the first rally car flew around the corner, completely side ways, shooting gravel, the break rotors were on fire, and turbos popping. It was absolutely ‘redonkulous.”
LaChapelle with husband, Daniel, after win ning Trail of the Gnu Rally in 2014. Photo/ Nicki LaChapelle Bradley Vis, Alfred Fredrickson, Yasaman Madanikia, Elling Dahlen and Nicki Beverley during the 2020 Pacific Forest Rally races in Merritt. Photo/Herald File Photo
“It hasn’t really sunk in yet,” she said. “They sent me an email while I was away for two weeks. It seems so surreal, I’m sure closer to the time it’s going to click. I’m flying legitimately as far away around the world as I could get, by myself, going to a country where I don’t speak the language.”
From that experience, LaChapelle was convinced that racing is her calling, saying, “this is what I need to be doing with my life.” She had entered in her first race in 2004, and by 2006 had already orga nized her first event. Currently, LaChapelle resides in Chelsea, Quebec working as a head nurse for the Revera Retirement Home. Though she may be busy with her job and family these days, she still manages to get involved with racing. The mother of two volunteers as a Clerk of the Course at the Calabogie Race Track in Ontario.Shefirst came across the officiating opportunity through Facebook. The President of Women in Motorsports Canada, Leanne Junnila, posted about the Woman Officials Exchange Program on her page. “I immediately looked up when it’s going to open and when can I get my application in,” said LaChapelle. The application process was very detailed. Applicants were required to have an official’s license within the FIA, motorsports experience, and an essay submission discussing why they are the best fit for the role. “They ask all sorts of questions like how much volunteering have you done? What experience do you have? What do you know about Formula 1?” The application is open world wide and thousands of women have sent in their submission with the hopes of becoming part of the crew. Of the 20 selected, LaChapelle is the only one from Canada. She found out that she was accepted while on vacation.
Izaiah Nicki LaChapelle working the radio at the Calabogie Motorsports Park. Photo/Nicki LaChapelle
The Singapore Grand Prix is set to take place from SeptemberFriday,30 to Sunday, October 2. LaChapelle will have a very busy week on her plate but she said she is up for the task. “My goal is to drink a lot of Red Bull, get very little sleep, meet as many people as humanly pos sible and sible.”impressiontoamountsotheretakesandpeoplevaluethem,connectionsmakewithtrytobeoftoasmuchasIcanseewherethatme.I’monlyforaweekIhavealimitedoftimemakethebestpos
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Merrittonian joins Singapore Grand Prix officiating team
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Sights from the Central Interior Show and Shine
Making its ini tial debut in the community, the 1st annual Central Interior Show and Shine took place in downtown Merritt last weekend, and saw hundreds of ategatherMerrittonianstoapprecivehiclesofall ages and Takingsizes.place on Garcia Street in front of the Railyard Mall, the car, truck, and bike show offered attendees both fair weather and impressive vehicles. The show was organized by three locals with a pas sion for vehicles and commu nity. Over $5000 in cash prizes were given out through out the wasn'tcessfuleventOrganizersvehicleesincludingweekend,topprizforthedifferentcategories.saidthewasasucfirsttry.“I’lltellyouiteasy,alotof
hoops and finding sponsors to help make the event happen. With just 3 guys who work full time, it turned out okay,” said Jim Beckett, an orga nizer for the event, in a Facebook post. “We, the com mittee from the Show and Shine, thank each and everyone of you. Thank you to everyone who came out, attend ed, and participat ed. You guys rock.
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School District No. 58 is accepting applications for a First Nations Suppor t Worker in Merritt. The successful applicant must have the following:
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7. Working knowledge of computers and the ability to organize and maintain record keeping systems
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with the public, students, teachers, Principals and other employees of the District.
6. Demonstrated ability to be a cultural resource person in First Nations cultural heritage and histor y with demonstrated cultural sensitivity for all Aboriginal nations
3. Cultural awareness of the First Nations and Aboriginal community
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1. Grade 12 plus 6 months recent post-secondar y in human or social ser vice coursework or equivalent in related field.
4. Demonstrated effectiveness, initiative and flexibility in identifying and performing tasks in suppor t of educational goals for Aboriginal students.
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A28 THURSDAY, August 18, 2022 www.merrittherald.com 597 WILDROSE DR. $169,90 0 Nice 1-acreflat lot less than 15 minutes from Merrittinanarea anyoutdoorsman would love.Great area forhunting,fishing, and all outdoorsman activities! MLS #167754 email: rlpmerit@telus.net www.royallepage .ca SERVING MERRITT &AREA FOR 40 YEARS! 3499 Voght Street, Merritt BC, V1K 1C6 250-378-6181 email: rlpmerit@telus.net Helping you is what we do.™ Visit: www.royallepage .ca/merritt foracompletelist of current listing. Owner/Broker CL AUDETTE EDENOSTE Ph: 250-280-0689 claudetteedenoste@ royallepage.ca Managing Broker JOHN ISAAC Ph: 250-378-1586 johnisaac@telus.net JENNIFER KIGHTLEY Ph: 250-315-3256 jenniferkightley@ royallepage.ca TONY LUCK Ph: 604-217-5825 tjluck@royallepage.ca DENISE DESILETS Ph: 250-315-8395 denisedesilets@ royallepage.ca FRED SINGER Ph: 250-318-8392 fred.singer@royallepage.ca RoyalLePagePropertyManagement Royal LePage Proper ty Management Forall rental inquiries, please contact KevinDunn or Cr ystalChandler. Rental Applications areavailable at our office AND on our website www.merrittrealestateser vices.com in the “Proper ty Management” tab. Phone: 250-378-1996 or Email:proplepage@gmail.com 334 PERIDOTDR. Logan Lake $389,0 00 Beautiful immaculatemanufactured home with alarge patio and sunroom. Outside features 3sheds and awoodworking shop with 220 electrical to runacompressor or welding equipment. MLS#169026 1634 DOUGLASST. $265,0 00 *VACANT POSSESSION**A great oppor tunityfor investors or first-time buyers to ownthis wonderful home in afamilyorientated area. MLS#167942 1464 COWLEY ST. $384,950 This beautiful extended half duplexhome has been completely renovated, well maintained, and move-in ready.Nothing to do butmakethis your newhome! MLS#168643 11 COPPER CRT Logan Lake $349,90 0 Attention Investors! Would youliketopurchase an affordable investment proper ty with excellent long-ter mtenants who have great references? MLS #168345 281 POPLAR DR. Logan Lake $579,90 0 This 3bedroom, 3bath home is situated on abeautiful, fenced lot with plentyofroomfor entertaining.The kitchen has great counter space and plentyofcupboardspace MLS #167508 1638 LINDLEY CREEK RD. $175,0 00 Hurr y! This will not last long as building lots arescarce.A great oppor tunitytobuild your newhome in the Collettville area MLS#167218 2928 TELEMON PL. $298,90 0 Investorsretired or first-time buyers look no fur ther than this nicelyrenovated2-bedroom home! Move-in ready with fresh paint, newflooring,new windows,new doors, and plumbing MLS #167496 2893 ABERDEEN RD. $3,100,0 00 75 AcresZoned CR1 (Minimum 2-acreparcels) and (SH1 Minimum 5-acreparcels). This proper ty is allflat useable land and ready fordevelopment. MLS #167169 1-1749 MENZIES ST. $439,90 0 Lovely bright 3bed, 3bath end unit with central air,tiled fireplace surround and kitchen backsplash, skylights,lg. Dble garage and southernfacing yard with great patio area! MLS #167350 2160 ELLIS ROAD $1,097,0 00 Beautiful flat8.72 acres located in Sunshine Valleyonly15mins from Merritt. This 2-bedroom 1bathroom home is nestled in a privatesetting with alarge built-in garage MLS#168380 405 DALADON PL. Logan Lake $699,90 0 Qualitybuilt 4-year-old home in anew subdivision. Alarge entr yway leads up intothis gorgeous open concept home MLS #167410 2713GRANITE PL. $498,90 0 Hurr y! This 4-bedroom single stor ywith afull basement in a great location won’tlast long.The home is situated on alarge 12,600-square-foot lot so therewill be plentyofroomtobuild an additional shop or grannysuite MLS #167015 920 COLDWATER RD. $1,095,0 00 *REDUCED TO SELL* This is awonderful 4-bedroom family home on adesirable 1.5acres onlyminutes from MerrittCity center MLS #167662 1601 NICOLLS RD. $1,325,0 00 13.75-acreflat riverfront proper ty in Sunshine Valley. Lovely 1650 sq. Ft. Rancher,huge shop and garage,fenced and crossfenced. 2wells,irrigation pond and so much more! MLS#168153 KEVIN DUNN Ph: 250-525-0073 1kevindunn@ protonmail.com 18-1703 MENZIES ST. $110,0 00 Awonderful bachelor unit with an excellent tenant who is willing to stay.Nicola Apar tments is agreat first-time buyerbuilding or an investment holding proper ty MLS #167494 RURAL RURAL RURALRURAL 481 KANE VALLEY RD. $898,0 00 Welcome to 4seasons of recreational paradise! This 11/2 stor y, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits on 10 acres with endless trails &access to crownland &lakes right out of your backyard. MLS#168635 RURAL 2556 CORKEL STREET $627,0 00 LowerNicola at its finest! Beautifullyupdated 3-bedroom 2-bathroom modular home sitting on alarge privatelot. MLS#169136 196OGDEN RD. $499,90 0 This 3bedroom 2bath home is located in agreat location on aquiet street, providing arural feel close to Clearwater’s amenities and recreation. MLS#169248 NEW RURAL TRANQUILLE CRISS CREEK RD. $499,90 0 163AcrePRIVATEOASIS less than 1hour from Kamloops in the beautiful Tranquille Valleyjust waiting foryour ideas! Lots of flatland with some corrals that will stay.Explore the waterfalls just minutes from the proper ty MLS#167757 RURALREDUCED RURAL REDUCED 25-1749MENZIES ST. $439,90 0 Immaculateend unit in sought-afterSun ValleyCour t! This unit has anew roof in 2021, newlighting,new paint, newgas fireplace,new blinds,central air,built-in vac, easy glide drawers kitchen, and cabinets in pantr y/laundr yroom. MLS#169263 NEW 19-1749MENZIES ST. $439,90 0 Sun ValleyCour tStrataUnit with all the extra’s! This unit has been uniquely upgraded with finishing’sthat areamust see.The unit has newpaint, new gasfireplace,new hardwood flooring,new light fixtures,updated pantry/ laundryroom w/ ample storage &shelving,roof 2016 MLS#169257 NEW REDUCED
