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OPIOID CRISIS Merritt RCMP confirmed a recent fatal overdose was caused by carfentanil — an opioid said to be up to 100 times more potent than fentanyl.

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COST RISING DID YOU CATCH IT? While not quite as spectacular as being in the path of totality, Merritt was a fine place to observe Monday’s solar eclipse. The next time a solar eclipse is slated to cross over North America isn’t until 2023 — although Canada’s west may have to wait until 2044 to get a chance to see the celestial event again without having to travel.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS OPIOID CRISIS

Carfentanil detected in overdose Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Local police have confirmed that the potent opioid carfentanil has been a factor in a number of recent overdoses in Merritt, including one which resulted in the death of a male earlier this summer.

The drug, which is said to be 100 times more toxic than fentanyl, was responsible for the overdose death of Merritt man back on July 19, RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore told the Herald.

“In two overdose instances in Merritt it has been confirmed by our lab that carfentanil has been found in drugs,” said Dunsmore.

“In one instance it was [this] overdose death, and the carfentanil was found in heroin that was used.

In another instance there were no deaths, but there were overdoses, several people were taken to hospital and carfentanil was found in the drugs that they had taken.”

Police aren’t releasing further details surrounding these files due to jurisdictional limitations, Dunsmore told the Herald.

The carfentanil-related fatality was the third drug overdose death reported by police this year.

RCMP confirmed a fourth death earlier this month. A woman was rushed to the hospital on Aug. 12,

where she died after having overdosed on a yet-to-be-determined drug.

The BC Coroners Service (BCCS) is investigating both deaths, Dunsmore said.

Prior to this, police had reported just two other, fentanylrelated, drug overdose deaths that occurred earlier in the year.

There have been four overdose deaths this year, matching the number Merritt RCMP reported in all of 2016. All four of last year’s fatal drug overdoses involved fentanyl as well.

Dunsmore said police are aware of a possible fifth drug overdose death that also may have occurred at the end of July, but that has yet to be confirmed.

She said police don’t attend all the drug overdoses that BC Ambulance responds to.

In the spring, the Interior Health Authority (IHA) issued a press release stating that carfentanil was likely present in illicit drugs being sold in communities within the region.

Local police told the Herald at the time that they presumed carfentanil to be present in Merritt.

Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid similar to fentanyl normally used as a sedative for large animals like elephants. One or two

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grains the size of salt grains can be fatal to humans, according to the IHA. “We’ve confirmed that carfentanil has been found in several instances in drugs by local people that have consumed those drugs,” said Dunsmore, adding that the public needs to be aware of the drug’s presence in town and ensure they take the proper precautions.

“There is no reliable way for

people to know with certainty if fentanyl, carfentanil or other potentially toxic components are in illegal drugs,” stated a press release from the IHA. “People who use drugs are advised to abstain when possible, or to take measures to prevent overdose.

Overdoses caused by carfentanil require larger quantities of naloxone and are more likely to be lethal,” the press release went on to state.

Brush fire contained at Nooaitch

A wildfire burning 23 kilometres west of Merritt off Highway 8 has been fully contained by firefighters.

A dozen firefighters and a water tender battled the blaze, which ignited on Aug. 16. With the fire contained as of Tuesday afternoon, firefighters remained on patrol to extinguish any remaining hot spots, said Emilie Begin, a fire information officer with the Kamloops Fire Centre.

A number of structures were

located near where the fire was burning, but quick work from firefighters ensured that the fire couldn’t spread fast enough to damage any buildings in the area, Begin said.

She said firefighters are fairly certain the fire will not escape the containment lines they have set up around it.

“It may still have some hot spots, but the size will not move and the perimeter will stay the same,” said Begin.

The blaze grew to an estimated 6.2 hectares in size and is suspected to have been human caused.

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Traffic stop ends with drug bust Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt RCMP arrested a young male and seized more than 70 grams of cocaine, meth and heroin, along with a quantity of cash, last Sunday.

The local man was arrested for possession with the purpose of trafficking on Aug. 13 during a traffic stop conducted by Central Interior Traffic Services, said RCMP Const. Ryan Dell.

The traffic stop was the culmination of an ongoing police investigation.

“It was a joint effort between traffic services and the Merritt detachment,” said Dell. “It was a nice haul by traffic services,” he added.

The man was subsequently released from custody as police await the approval of charges from the Crown. Police cannot identify the man until charges are approved, which is why they are

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He confirmed the arrest was a result of information police received from the public after requesting tips about suspected drug dealers in town through the media back in June.

Information from the public also led to police arresting a 51-year-old woman for possession after she was found with four grams of cocaine and one gram of heroin back on June 21, said Dell.

Charges approved against break-in suspect Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt RCMP is reporting that a charge of break and enter has been approved by the Crown against a 44-year-old male who was arrested back on July 5.

Christopher Pumphrey faces one charges of break and enter with intent to commit an offence for allegedly breaking into a local residence that day.

“We didn’t catch him in the act, but we were able to arrest him shortly afterward,” said

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Pumphrey, who is not originally from Merritt and familiar to police, is currently being held in custody.

His next court appearance on this charge will be in Kamloops on Oct. 2 for

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An arraignment hearing is the scheduled appearance at which the accused pleads guilty or not guilty.

Pumphrey was also charged with breaching a conditional sentence order when he was arrested on July 5.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

A confluence of crazy “Fires, floods, crazy cold and snow, earthquakes.... what’s next?

Plague of locusts?”

That was Cole Wagner the way one COLE’S NOTES Herald reader summed up the string of wild weather events in the Nicola Valley since the start of the year.

And those that had a chance to camp at any of the local lakes this summer might argue that the plague of locusts — or more accurately, mosquitoes — did descend upon the region in a biblical fashion.

Only months removed from flooding across the Interior, residents of the Nicola Valley are now being urged to reduce their water usage as the Thompson-Okanagan region is experiencing drought conditions.

Though the skies have been blue for about a week, the haze from wildfire smoke could roll back in any day.

Earlier this week, B.C. surpassed a million hectares burned as a result of this year’s forest fires — the single worst year on record since the province started keeping these records in the 1950s.

And yes — there was an earthquake. A magnitude 2.9 quake was detected about 60 kilometres southeast of town towards Princeton on Friday evening.

Factor in a rare solar eclipse earlier this week, and one might be forgiven for thinking that natural phenomena were showing signs of a coming apocalypse.

While it is tempting to draw a connecting line through all of this as a series of escalating, supernatural events — presumably ending with a meteor strike obliterating the Nicola Valley around October — I prefer to keep my imagination in check with a healthy dose of context.

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Attacks call for proportional response London in March: five dead. Stockholm in April: another five dead. Manchester in May: 22 dead.

London again in June, this time on London Bridge: eight dead. Barcelona in GWYNNE DYER August: fourteen The international dead. Five massSTAGE casualty terrorist attacks in Europe in six months, and all but one (Manchester) carried out using rental trucks. Is it safe to go to Europe anymore?

No, of course not. It isn’t safe to live anywhere. You can get killed by a vehicle driven by a non-terrorist, or by falling down the stairs, or even by drowning in the bath. Indeed, you are far likelier to die from any of those causes than from terrorist attacks no matter where you live in the world. But in those other cases your death will not be “news.”

The only part of the world where Islamist terrorism really is a serious threat to people’s lives is the greater Middle East (including Pakistan). There is a kind of civil war between modernisers and cultural conservatives going

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on in many Muslim-majority countries, and the terrorist threat to ordinary citizens’ lives is ten or twenty times higher than it is in the West.

But even there it is far smaller than it looks.

What makes the “terrorist threat” look big in the West is the natural human tendency to be fascinated by violence. The mass media know their audience, and they cannot resist catering to this appetite: that’s why thousands of fictional characters die violently on television and in movies every week.

Violence in real life is even more interesting — especially if there is some possibility, however remote, that it might affect the viewer. So the media reflexively, instinctively inflate the threat, and to people who don’t understand statistics (i.e. almost everybody), terrorism starts to look like a very big deal.

There is no way to avoid this without imposing official controls on media coverage, and it’s not worth paying that price, so we’ll just have to live with the media’s hype. We will also have to live with the terrorism itself, even though it’s generally considered to be political suicide to say this in public.

That’s why Donald Trump thought he could discredit London’s Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, after the London Bridge attack by tweeting “At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack

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and Mayor of London says there is ‘no reason to be alarmed!’”

Trump was deliberately distorting the mayor’s message: Sadiq Khan had actually told Londoners not to be alarmed by “an increased police presence.” But Khan wouldn’t have been wrong if he had told them not get their knickers in a twist because of the occasional terrorist attack. Like most Londoners, he really knows that the attacks will continue for quite a while, and that they are not going to do a lot of damage.

After all, it’s obvious that we’re not going to run out of Islamist extremists any time soon, and that the security services cannot prevent wannabe terrorists from getting their hands on trucks or vans (or knives). So there will probably be lots more low-tech terrorist attacks over the next decade.

Don’t panic. The entire European Union has lost just 62 killed in terrorist attacks so far this year, which is about one person in every eight million. The loss ratio is even lower in the United States: eleven killed in four terrorist attacks so far this year. Four times as many Americans are killed every day in ordinary murders.

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OPINION LETTER

From the Herald archives: Aug. 24, 1977

to the editor

War records show errors in last week’s column Editor; The inimitable Henry Castillou (“Merritt a century ago,” page 2, Aug. 17) did many things across a lifetime of achievement and adventure. But he did not “sign up,” or volunteer, for First World War military service, either “when World War 1 broke out” or later, and he never “climbed to the rank of Captain in the Royal Flying Corps.”

He was “drafted under [the] Military Service Act, 1917,” to quote some of the heading on the first page of his military service file. (The date on that page is Nov. 21, 1917, more than three years after the commencement of hostilities.) At discharge, in the fall of 1919, his rank was sergeant, although an entry in his service file says he was, from June 30 of that year, “entitled to wear Badges of Rank of 2nd Lieut.[enant] in the RAF,” or the Royal Air Force.

I write, of course, in hopes that publication of this information may forestall subsequent circulation of erroneous information. But I write equally to alert Herald readers to one of the treasures of the Great War centenary observation, the publication on the Internet by Library and Archives Canada of digitized copies of the service records of the nearly 620,000 men and women who served in the Canadian military during the First World War.

FOG HAMPERS SEARCH FOR J.J. JOHNSTON On July 1, 2017, Canada will celebrated its sesquicentennial — or 150th — anniversary. Onehundred-and-fifty years worth of history is a lot to remember — so each week in 2017, the Herald will run this special section to remind you of the remarkable accomplishments, important historical figures, and maybe even a few fun facts you might not have known about our country.

On Aug. 24, 2001:

Michael Sasges, Merritt, B.C.

Entertaining the idea of the coming apocalypse From Page 6 Heavy snowfall in the winter, coupled with a cooler spring led to a large snowpack holding late into the season in B.C.’s Interior.

That kicked off a monthslong flood watch in the region, as swollen rivers overwhelmed farmer’s fields, backyards and shorelines across the region, leaving standing pools of water ripe for mosquitoes to lay their eggs in.

A hairpin turn on the weather in late spring helped set the stage for where we are today — in the

midst of a level three drought in the Coldwater and Nicola basins, with Merritt sitting at a “very high” fire danger rating.

And the record breaking fire season? No doubt spurred on by a number of lightning storms sparking very dry trees. But existing research from prior years suggests that as many as 40 per cent of all B.C. wildfires are caused by humans — and this year looks to be no different. When you hear reports of residents setting off fireworks in Williams Lake, apparently in celebration of their return to town following the end

of an evacuation order; it’s safe to assume the fire season is as much a result of divine punishment as it is typical human stupidity.

I’ve been assured by a seismologist that a magnitude 2.9 earthquake — the strongest in the region since 2004 — poses no danger to the Nicola Valley.

So go ahead, try to enjoy the remainder of the summer without worrying about the next disaster set to level Merritt.

Although you’ll have to forgive me if you catch me nervously glancing at the sky every now and then.

Dirty tactics: dirt cheap From Page 6 So the right response to low-tech terrorism in every Western country is to keep calm and carry on, even knowing that the attacks will probably continue until the present generation of jihadis ages out. (Generational turn-over is what really ends most ideological

fashions).

In the meantime, the priority is not to turn against Muslim communities in the West — because it’s wrong to blame millions of people for the actions of a few hundred gullible, attention-seeking young men, but also because that’s exactly what the Islamic State propagan-

dists want people in the West to do.

Ten or fifteen years ago, Islamist attacks on Western countries had a specific strategic goal: to lure the West into invading Muslim countries, thereby radicalizing the local populations and driving them into the arms of the Islamist revolutionaries. The

ultimate goal of those revolutionaries was to gain power in their own countries, not to “bring the West to its knees” or some such drivel.

That game is pretty much played out now: the Islamists cannot hope to sucker the West into doing any more large-scale invasions. So why carry on encourag-

Pilot Robert Piché. Photo courtesy of Library and Archives Canada

Air Transat pilot Robert Piché heroically glides his stricken aircraft to safety in the Azores. A mechanical failure caused the plane’s engines to stop. All 293 passengers and 13 crew of Flight 236 survive.

The event is similar to the 1983 “Gimli Glider” incident in Manitoba, when pilot Robert Pearson safely landed an Air Canada 767 that ran out of fuel mid-flight.

Thanks to Library and Archives Canada for this excerpt. Find out more about Canada’s history every day at www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/onthisday/. ing terrorist attacks in the West?

Because it’s dirt cheap, it promotes the brand, and it might, if they get lucky, cause huge internal conflicts in Western countries with large Muslim populations.

So far, to the

immense credit of both the majority communities and the Muslim minorities themselves, this has not come to pass.

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Efforts to locate missing Merritt pilot J. J. Johnston and his passenger Lee Shanko of Barriere have been hampererd by bad weather in the search area, according to recent reports. Fog made flying difficult yesterday, August 23, forcing postponement of search activities.

To date, military and civilian aircraft have scoured almost 85,000 square miles of rugged and heavily treed country since the Cessna 175 and its two occupants were reported missing on Saturday, August 13.

J. J. and Mr. Shanko were en route to Kamloops from Edmonton when they failed to make a scheduled fueling stop in Hinton, Alberta.

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Hit and run leaves family on the shoulder Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

An Alberta woman is hoping a witness can help her track down the driver of a semi truck involved in an alleged hit-and-run collision on the Coquihalla last weekend.

Jackie Carmichael told KTW she was driving home to Jasper from the Lower Mainland on Sunday when she got a flat tire and pulled over just after 1 p.m.

Carmichael said she was with her two children, ages 11 and 13, stopped well on the shoulder about 30 kilometres south of Merritt.

“We were waiting for BCAA to change

the flat,” she said. “We were outside of the vehicle, which is a blessing.”

Carmichael said a semi crashed into her SUV and kept going.

“He stopped at the top of the hill,” she said, describing the back of the trailer as silver or grey.

“The fellow did get out. But then he got back in his vehicle and left.”

Carmichael said she reported the incident to Merritt RCMP, and she believes other drivers would have witnessed the crash.

“They haven’t found the person,” she said.

“But there was a lot of traffic that day.”

B.C. government to add fencing along Highway 5

can provide police with more information, it’s unlikely police will be able to track down the drive, Flemming told the Herald.

Anyone with infor-

mation about the incident can call Merritt RCMP at 250-3784262.

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Ten kilometres of wildlife exclusion fencing will be added to existing fencing along Highway 5. Photo courtesy of the B.C. government

The B.C. government aims to cut down on the number of accidents involving wildlife on the Coquihalla Highway with a plan to install 10 kilometres of additional fencing along the route.

The new wildlife-exclusion fencing will be constructed from the Kane Valley Overpass to Rusty Pitt, approximately 22 kilometres south of Merritt, stated a press release from the Ministry of Transportation on Aug. 18.

A spokesperson from the ministry clarified that the fencing would be brand new — not designed to replace fencing lost due to forest fires in the region.

The newly announced 10 kilometre section adds to more than 160 kilometres of wildlife-exclusion fencing which already exists on the Coquihalla Highway.

The fencing works by funnelling animals through existing underpasses allowing them safe movement underneath the highway.

Data from B.C.’s wildlife accident reporting system suggests that Highway 5 is among the more dangerous routes for wildlife in B.C.’s southern Interior region, as 152 deer and 7 moose were killed in accidents on the route in 2012.

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5-1717 GRANITE AVENUE 2364 QUILCHENA AVENUE MLS#139616 $249,000 $237,000 MLS#140599

2682 QUILCHENA AVENUE 1600 POPE PLACE 2550 COLDWATER AVENUE 1988 QUILCHENA AVE. 2465 PAIGE STREET MLS#141512 $319,000 MLS#139127 $349,000 MLS#140214 $349,000 $295,000 MLS#139919 MLS#140069 $450,000

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MLS#142139 Stunning 80 +/- acres in the beautiful Nicola Valley with amazing panoramic mountain views, rolling pastures and easy access located approx. 20 minutes west of Merritt off of Highway 8.This Petit Creek property features 2 large ranch houses plus 3 rental homes providing the owners with passive residual income. The 40x40 detached garage/shop is wired, insulated, heated and has an upper mezzanine for storage. Other outbuildings include chicken coop, garden, feed shed, hay farm and treating shed. The 10 cross fenced pastures and 4 smaller paddocks all have their own run-in shelters and heated waterers. The drilled well provides ample water for all 5 homes, barn and waterers. Great set up for Bed & Breakfast, Dude Ranch or AirBNB. Services include hydro, phone & high speed internet. Property backs onto crown land.

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Construction costs mounting at local school Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

space. He also noted the building will not be any bigger as a result of these upgrades.

“All of the decisions we’ve made is going to make the building a better building going forward,” said Tourand.

The original $8.9 million cost was split between the provincial

and federal governments, with the feds chipping in the lion’s share: $6.9 million.

Tourand said NVIT may have to contribute some of its own funds into the project when all is said and done.

All the work should be complete by the end of next April, he added.

Construction on the new building at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology began this spring, while costs for the project have already increased by nearly $1 million. Michael Potestio/Herald

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The price tag on the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology’s (NVIT) new Centre of Excellence in Sustainability building has increased by nearly $1 million.

“There’s a few [upgrades] that drove the cost up from the initial $8.9 million that we were fortunately able to find funding for,” said NVIT president Ken Tourand.

The 20,000 square foot expansion is being funded by provincial and federal funds, and is the largest capital investment for the postsecondary institution in the past 15 years, said Tourand.

It will house a fullsize gymnasium, lab space and a culinary program once complete.

The Centre of Excellence in Sustainability will be powered by the very technologies students in the environmental resources technology program are studying.

The project, which broke ground this past spring, will now cost approximately $10 million after the post secondary institution decided to make some equipment upgrades and pave the parking lot.

“Originally in the budget, we weren’t going to pave the parking lot, we’re now going to pave it,” said Tourand.

He said the major cost increase came when NVIT learned it would need to install a commercial kitchen in order to meet the standards of the Industry Training Authority, which dictates the requirements to operate a culinary program.

“We didn’t realize it was going to be up to the standards of ITA, which requires a full commercial kitchen,” said Tourand. “We thought we would be able to put in a home ec[onomics] lab that

you’d find in a high school, and we’ve now realized that in order to offer the culinary arts program, we would need a full commercial kitchen and that drove up the cost quite a bit.”

Tourand said there were other additional equipment upgrades made for the geothermal field in the lab

VICTORIOUS VETERANS The Invictus Games — a seven day international sporting event geared towards wounded, sick or injured veterans — are set to take place in Toronto this fall. Before the games kickoff, organizers are in the midst of a cross-country tour which will bring the official games flag from one coast to another. The tour made a stop in Merritt this week, where one flag bearer (and Canadian Armed Forces veteran) Sheldon Barker (left) passed the flag to Barb Watson (right). Cole Wagner/Herald

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Tony and his wife, Wanda, are looking forward to their new adventure in the beautiful Nicola Valley. They have a large & active family who enjoy spending quality time together.

When not spending time with family, Tony & Wanda enjoy riding their Harley and kayaking together.

Tony brings with him an array of experience having worked in the financial sector for over 10 years and with BC Hydro for 26 years. He holds a degree in both Business & History.

Tony is community driven and has served as a Director & Vice Chair of the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Mission Community Foundation and the Fraser Valley Regional District. He has also served one term as an elected Councillor for the District of Mission.

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2900 PETIT CREEK

2637 FORKSDALE

1601 PONDEROSA WAY

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3 bedrm rancher on 4.8 acres overlooking the beautiful Sunshine Valley. Has large master suite w/4 pce ensuite, vaulted ceilings, 2 living rooms. Large covered deck, fish pond & dog run

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2121 TAYLOR PL

3000+ sq.ft. family home in good area, close to all amenities. Features spiral staircase, 3 bedrms up, 1 down plus 2 bedrm suite on main and a full unfin. Bsmt.

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$449,900

1740 MACCAULEY RD

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$825,000

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Very nice finished Jenish style rancher with fully finished basement. Large open kitchen with island & pantry, 4 bedrms 4 baths, bamboo flooring, low E windows & low maintenance yard.

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$365,000

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$329,000

Tastefully finished family home in an excellent location. Completely finished up & down with 3 bedrms up, 2 baths, custom kitchen cabinetry, HW floor & spacious deck. Main level has 4th bedrm, large family room & laundry. Fenced yard.

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$389,900

Affordable and underpriced 2 bedroom manufactured home with new windows in 2010, updated hot water tank & furnace.

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This well kept 2 bedrm home is at newer quiet end of Park. Enjoy the covered deck or the tidy yard with many flower beds. Open concept kitchen with skylight, large soaker tub & good size master bedroom.

Immaculately kept 3 bedrm rancher in popular newer subdivision. Open concept design with kitchen open to living & dining room. Large kitchen island & new S/S appliances. Has U/G sprinkling, new perimeter concrete walkways & new back deck

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#2890

$69,900

2064 CASTILLOU

1660 CHESTNUT AVE

$389,000

Like new, 3 bedrm rancher with well designed floor plan & many recent upgrades. Kitchen is open to living & dining room with charcoal cabinetry, large W/I pantry & island. Has custom window coverings, covered canopy over back deck, fenced back yard

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$379,000

This Bench home has 3 bedrms up and 1 down, newer roof, some newer windows, fully fenced large manicured lot with U/G sprinklers. Is within walking distance to elementary school.

Great family home, close to schools, with 4 bedrms up and 2 bedrm suite at ground level.

Nice open kitchen with S/S appl., HW floors & island. Gas F/P in living room, huge deck off kitchen. Fenced backyard with RV parking.

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$315,000

$349,900

1602 POPE PL

2433 BURGESS

2581 COUTLEE

2163 PRIEST AVE

1775 JUNIPER DR

2637 FORKSDALE

1590 BANN ST

1801 QUILCHENA

1660 BANN ST

1524 COWAN WAY

Nicely built newer home with nice open concept design with 2 bedrooms upstairs, master with large 5 pce ensuite with soaker tub & W/I closet. U/G sprinklers, central A/C, fully fenced. Home Warranty.

Beautifully designed 4 bedrm, 3 bath family home on 0.63 acre lot. Features slate tile & fir flooring, central A/C, large island in kitchen, S/S appl., 9 ft ceilings, large rec.room over double garage.

Nice starter home for a family with 3 bedrooms up and one down. Upgrades over the years include new windows, flooring, kitchen & appliances. Had detached double garage/shop in back with lane access

Nice home with 2 bedrms on the main and a 2 bedrm inlaw suite in the basement. Has good size living rm, dining rm & kitchen with laminate flooring. 1 car older garage, nicely landscaped

Completely updated 4 bedrm split level family home with B/I bookshelves, woodstove with mantle, solid wood craftsman interior doors, pine ceiling in master, new main bath and finished bsmt.

Large family home with over 3800 sq.ft. on 3 floors, 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, large open kitchen with nook, formal dining, big rec.room & games room/gym. Nicely landscaped with U/G sprinklers.

Quality built rancher with many high end features including 9 ft ceilings, gorgeous cherry HW kitchen cabinets, HW floors, living room with gas F/P, 3 bedrms, 3 baths. The bsmt. Has possible suite potential. Private covered deck, RV parking

1288 sq.ft. rancher in good area downtown, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Is close to shopping and all amenities. Currently tenanted

Perfect starter home for your growing family.

This house has 3 bedrms up, 1 down. Owner has done many upgrades including central air, newly converted garage, renovated basement, new roof. Has hot tub, fully fenced yard & RV parking.

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#2878

#2885

#2848

#2884

#2846

#2886

#2869

2 bedroom rancher in a new subdivision on a corner lot. Large open kitchen with Quartz counters and a gas fireplace in the living room. Comes with 2-5-10 Warranty.

Double garage. GST applies.

$299,900

$569,000

#4, 1717 GRANITE

374 GRAY AVE

$259,000

1510 WILLIAMS CRES

Large family home with 4+ bedrms, 3 baths, living rm with F/P, large dining & family room with F/P. Full bsmt has another family rm, 4th bedrm rec.rm, workshop area & cold room.

Covered deck in back.

Nicely built 2 bedroom 3 bath home with nice split level layout. Has low E windows, beautifully designed kitchen with high end appliances, large master bedrm with 5 pce ensuite. Single car garage.

#2786

#2815

#2887

2835 SCOTT PL

$319,900

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$449,000

1463 COLDWATER

2498 IRVINE

2717 GRANDVIEW

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#2862

$365,000

Side by side duplex within walking distance to all amenities. 100 amp per side. Some long term tenants in place. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm kitchen and living room plus fenced backyard. Each side is 432 sq.ft. Some renos have been done.

#2845

2288 BURGESS

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

#2813

$174,900

$159,900

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

#2844

$159,900

#2801

#2825

$449,900

2490 CLAPPERTON

#2856

#2859

2718 EAGLE CRES

Great building lot of 7330 sq.ft. in popular subdivision on Fir Avenue. Nice flat lot, close to elementary school, beautiful walking trails along the river and downtown shopping centre. Services at lot line.

Great Bench location to build your new home with spectacular views and in area of higher quality homes. Close to shopping and amenities

#2474

#2910

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$57,000

$110,000

$179,000

$319,000

2477 BURGESS

1849 NICOLA AVE

#109, 1401 NICOLA

Stunning home features 4 bedrms, 4 baths, 17 ft ceilings ceiling, deluxe kitchen, private deck off master bedrm with hot tub.

Main floor has 2 bedroom suite. Fenced & landscaped. Triple garage.

Charming home with large rooms throughout, 4 bedrms, 3 baths, newer windows & doors, boiler system & HW tank. New roof in 2008, updated flooring & bathrms. Huge rec.room, games room & wet bar.

Two bedroom manufactured home with large private sundeck overlooking the Nicola River and golf course. Has hot tub and 30x12 detached work shed.

$159,900

#2840

#2810

#2827

#305, 2799 CLAPPERTON

$749,900

$289,000

$84,900

$149,000

$374,900

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1314 FIR AVE

#302, 1701 MENZIES

2121 TAYLOR PL

#29, 1401 NICOLA

Quality built one bedroom apartment in The Vibe, close to shopping & bus.

Nice open design, kitchen has granite countertops & Shaker style cabinets.

Appliances included.

Full side by side duplex in quiet area of Collettville. 1 bedroom up & 1 down, 1040 sq.ft. on each side up & down. Great revenue property. Currently rented on both side

Newer 2 bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor in The Summitt with open floor plan. Comes with stainless stove, fridge & dishwasher.

3000+ sq.ft. family home, close to all amenities & easy walk to downtown. Spiral staircase, 3 bedrms up, 1 down, plus 2 bedrm suite on main level. Full unfinished bsmt. New flooring on upper level.

2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. New plumbing with heat tape, 1 bath, comes with all appliances. Quick possession. Close to golf course. Pad rent $368 per month.

#2773

$136,000

#2860

#2774

#2874

#2674

$219,900

$169,900

$399,999

2797 GRANDVIEW

2732 GRANDVIEW

1668 FIR AVE

1605 PINE STREET

1653 LINDLEY CRK RD

Spectacular views from the 7470 sq.ft. lot.

Services are at the lot line. Building a house in this development is a great investment. Close to shopping and amenities.

6200 sq.ft. view lot on D L O theS Bench, with city services at the curb and underground.

Quality home in this neighbourhood.

Priced to sell.

Great building lot in popular subdivision. Nice flat, corner lot of 6792 sq.ft. with services to lot line. Is close to schools and walking trails along the river.

Nice flat building lot of 7524 sq.ft., zoned R-2. Has ability for many types of building plans or new manufacture home. Priced to sell. Call for more details.

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.

#2802

#2492

#2655

#2838

#2819

#2855

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#2828

1638 FIR AVE

$459,000

SOL

2 bedroom rancher with living quarters at back of house. Long term tenants. Good revenueproperty. Both units are rent at $825 and $500. Fenced yard and close to downtown.

1475 COLDWATER

2651 JACKSON AVE

2 bedrm rancher has had some renos including newer cabinets, counters, S/S appliances in kitchen, bathrm fixtures, paint, some flooring & vinyl windows. Has 20x32 detached shop with guest accommodations.

Very nicely finished rancher with full basement, large open kitchen with Hickory cabinets, island & pantry, bamboo flooring & low E windows. Great family home on the Bench.

$365,000

$449,900

Quality built home with 4 bedrms, 3 baths, huge oak kitchen with island, pantry & nook, fully fin. Bsmt with office/den with BI storage hutch, large family rm, U/G sprinklers, newer roof & deck.

Well maintained rancher with a beautiful view.

3 bedrms up, 1 down, 2 baths + ensuite. Recent upgrades include roof, much of the flooring on the main, bsmt reno & outside wiring for RV parking. Covered deck, backyard access.

$349,900

#2793

D SOL

D SOL

OLD

On quiet cul de sac, this 4 bedrm, 3 bath home has family rm off kitchen with sliding doors to sundeck, office & rec.rm on the main plus unfinished bsmt for storage. Double garage & RV parking.

$365,000

1731 SUNFLOWER

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

Strata fees $200 per month.

$224,900

$279,900

$89,000

$44,999

$57,000

$67,000

$59,900

$44,900 2820 PEREGRINE

Build your dream home on the 7783 sq.ft. lot with amazing view, close to shopping, restaurants, services and highways. A relatively flat lot that allows many home designs.

#2821

$89,900

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CENTURY 21 MOVING REAL ESTATE BC LTD. HOMES ON ACREAGE/LAND

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1601 PONDEROSA

10681 HWY. 97C

100 GOLDEN QUILL

6404 MONCK PARK

2900 POOLEY AVE

SPANER & WEBB

Quality built home on 1.35 acres with 3 car detached garage & inground pool. Home has vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrms, 3 baths, sunken living rm, fully fin. bsmt & sauna. Has U/G archery range.

Great horse property of 9.88 acres with riding ring. 5 bedrm level entry rancher with walk-out basement. Has large deck off front of home to enjoy. Has several outbuildings.

Custom waterfront home on 2.7 acres on Stump Lake with 150 ft of water frontage.

Stunning two level 4+ bedrms, 4 baths, & a self contained bachelor suite w/laundry.

Fantastic views.

Quality built lakefront home on 1.05 acres with fiberglass dock & inground heated pool. 4 huge bedrms with W/I closets & ensuites. Open gourmet kitchen, massive open living rm with stone faced F/P. High end theater room with projection screen & more.

6.4 acres on corner lot, zoned M-1.Comes with 3920 sq.ft. mtnce shop, 3 tone overhead craine, large vehicle hoise, lunch rm & bathrm. 2728 sq.ft. office space, storage shed, wash shed & Quonset.

#2875

#2876

#2865

#2792

#2918

Successful men’s and women’s clothing store in downtown Merritt. Established in 1961, Spaner & Webb has been a mainstay in the downtown core & continues to thrive. Sale includes land, building & business with updated POS system & stock.

$699,900

$699,900 5993 BEECH RD

2900 PETIT CREEK

$950,000

$2,818,000

$1,550,000

#2826

$375,000

DOT RANCH CUTOFF

6416 MONCK PARK

BOB’S MINI MART

3499 VOGHT ST

1.99 acres 15 mins from Merritt with flat benches and room to build a nice size shop. 3 bedrms, 3 baths, renos since 2014 of new kitchen, flooring, paint and new roof in 2015. Fully fin. bsmt with large rec. room & hobby rm

Large family home on 6.9 Ac with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, large office, media room, sunroom and fully finished basement. Has good producing well of 40+ gpm, garden shed, 2 single garages.

Gorgeous waterfront home on Nicola Lake with great views. This 5 bedrm, 4 bath home has fully fin. Walkout bsmt, large gourmet chef’s kitchen, vaulted ceilings, spacious deck & grass pathway down to floating dock.

A long time, well established convenience store with living quarters upstairs. Business know for quality and great customer service. Building has had some extensive renos & upgrades over the years.

#2882

#2915

#2831

Great location on a corner lot with approx. 7300 sq.ft. building, zoned C-4 with site specific zoning to allow doctors, lawyers, professional offices. Lots of parking, nicely landscaped.

2544 ABERDEEN RD

1741 NICOLLS RD

1001 COLDWATER RD

5508 HARMON ESTATES

2701 NICOLA AVE

MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Wonderful 2 acre property in Lower Nicola with large 24x40 shop plus a 624 sq.ft. outbuilding you could use for home-based business. The 3 bedrm 2 bath rancher with oak kitchen cabinetry, updated main bath & an extensive private back deck & hot tub

10 acres riverfront property in Sunshine valley with bright 2100 sq.ft. rancher with 3 bedrms, 3 baths, open kitchen, family rm, living rm & office. Has 48x36 barn, 48x30 shop and fenced pastures.

3 bedrm rancher has a full basement on 9.5 Acres HW floors, 3 baths & rock F/P in living room. Has workshop/storage shed/ Enjoy those lazy days on your covered deck.

This waterfront property on Nicola Lake has well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath recreation home on 0.28 acre lot. Nicely manicured lawns, has fruit trees, shrubs & garden area.

Only 3 hrs from Lower Mainland.

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

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

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

#2817

#2892

#2573

#2555

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SOL Great country retreat or family home approx. 15 mins from Merritt. Has flat benches and room to build a nice size shop. Features 3 bedrms, 3 baths, renos since 2014 of new kitchen, flooring, paint and new roof in 2015. Fully fin. Bsmt with large rec. room & hobby rm.

#2858

$569,000

#2767

$495,000

#2837

$399,900

$779,000

$559,000

$729,000

#2880

$1,699,000

$699,900

$825,000

$850,000

#2019

$499,900

$2,000,000

8609 HWY. 8

1481 MILLER RD

1101 HWY. 8

6832 BEAVER POINT

2740 POOLEY AVE

2076 COUTLEE AVE

Spacious retreat of 4400 sq.ft. plus a full bsmt and wrap around decks on 17 Ac. Features 4 bedrms, 3 baths, gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceilings, 7 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Has 70 fruit trees & 2 hay pastures.

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

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

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

Immaculate 8500 sq.ft. pre-cast tilt-up industrial building on corner lot of 0.8 acres. Easy access from highway on truck route. Has 6400 sq.ft. of retail space + 1600 sq.ft. of warehouse on ground floor. Paved parking, loading dock.

#2834

#2881

6500 sq.ft. commercial space. Sale includes building and land. Currently used as bowling alley & all equipment included for turnkey business, if desired. Parking at rear. Amazing value for any entrepreneurs.

1740 MACCAULEY RD

2748 SUNSHINE VALLEY

CLEASBY ROAD

6424 MONCK PARK

1960 VOGHT ST

12 acres with spacious rancher, large country kitchen overlooking the hayfields, sunken living room & 3 baths. Has approx.

7 acres of hayfields, has 2 barns, riding arena, carport and a workshop

Park-like 14.5 acres, fenced & x-fenced, backing onto Crown land with numerous outbldgs. Has 2 wells (one has over 100 GPM). Immaculate 4 bedrm, 2 bath home with vaulted ceilings & large covered deck.

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

Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.

This is a waterfront property of 1.05 acres, in an exclusive development at Nicola Lake of high end quality homes. Nicola Lake is known for great boating activities, fishing & water skiing.

#2047

#2822

Great opportunity and in prime location in the heart of downtown. Previously ran as a restaurant with living quarters above, endless retail possibilities. 1200 sq.ft. on each of the 3 floors. Unfinished bsmt for storage, attached garage

#2842

#2866

$925,000

$825,000

#2763

$239,900

#2853

6021 BEECH RD

$834,500

#2872

$250,000

$199,000

LOT 1, HWY. 97C

$425,000

$509,900

6449 MONCK PARK

ON TYNER LAKE

Great development of high end custom homes. Build your dream home on this one acre lot. Water and sewer hookups available. Close to water access for boating, swimming and more.

#2836

#2824

$850,000

$229,900

#2759

$450,000

2845 NEILSON ST

15.9 acre RV Park bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city wate, sewer & power. Also has small rental home with long term tenants.

#2771

$1,850,000

SPIUS CREEK ESTATES

$159,900

6649 MONCK PARK 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

#2720

$289,000 5985 BEECH RD

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

#2857

$269,000

Gently rolling 9.8 acres just 15 min. from Merritt. Has highway & side road access, a newly drilled well and power at the road, ready for you to build your dream home

#2871

$229,000

LINDLEY CREEK RD

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 #2575

$1,690,000

Government lease land with rustic 2 bedroom cabin with kitchen and living room. Has 2 woodstoves, propane fridge, stove & lights are solar power. Located 30 kms from Merritt.

Incredible unobstructed one acre lot, amongst other beautifully built custom homes. Quickly becoming the premier place for full time or recreational living.

Choose your plan & start building today!

#2877

#2833

$65,000 6408 MONCK PARK

$169,000

6649 MONCK PARK Nice 1.1 acre lot to build your custom home. Water and sewer hookups available. Fantastic views. Great hiking trails in the area plus boating, fishing, water skiing and wind surfing.

#2808

$199,900

6601 MONCK PARK 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.

#2830

1 acre lot in Nicola Lakeshore Estates, with breathtaking views. This subdivision has high end custom homes. Great development for a recreational home or full time residence.

$479,000 #2729

Located off Petit Creek Road

Prices starting at $199,000

These approx. 10+ acre lots are located approx. 15 minutes from Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning views of the valley & some are riverfront. GST is applicable.

Call for more details. Disclosure available.

$199,000

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS CITY BUSINESS

Council approves loan authorization bylaw, fire hall expansion headed to public vote Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

City council has approved the first three readings of a loan authorization bylaw that will enable the City of Merritt to secure $2.2 million to expand the firehall.

Council voted 5-2 in

favour of taking out the 25-year loan with the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) at a meeting on Tuesday.

Only councillors Mike Goetz and Dave Baker voted in opposition.

The bylaw will enable the city to borrow the full

estimated cost of the project, which will add living quarters for the Work Experience Program firefighters stationed in Merritt, as well as providing conference and training spaces, a new decontamination room and increased storage space.

Currently WEP firefight-

ers reside in a trailer on the fire hall property.

Council is now required to take this bylaw through the alternative approval process, but that won’t happen right away.

The city will first submit the borrowing bylaw to the provincial inspector of

municipalities, which will likely take four to six weeks to approve, said director of finance Shiela Thiessen.

After that the city will reach out to the electorate via the alternative approval process, which will consist of a 30-day window for all those who oppose the bor-

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rowing to attend city hall and sign a petition against it.

Thiessen estimates that the alternative approval process would take place by November.

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JUNIOR HOCKEY

Cents’ training camp underway Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Judging from the first three days of training camp leading up to the Merritt Centennials’ first exhibition game against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Wednesday night, Merritt head coach and GM Joe Martin, along

with assistants Matt Samson and Brandon Shaw, have their work cut out for them in whittling down the numbers to a final roster limit of 23 players by the opening night of the BCHL regular season on Sept.

8.

The score of Wednesday night’s game was not available at press time.

INTERIOR DIVISION

Merritt Centennials Penticton Vees Salmon Arm Silverbacks Trail Smoke Eaters Vernon Vipers Wenatchee Wild West Kelowna Warriors MAINLAND DIVISION

Chilliwack Chiefs Coquitlam Express Langley Rivermen Prince George Spruce Kings Surrey Eagles ISLAND DIVISION

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Cowichan Valley Capitals Nanaimo Clippers Powell River Kings Victoria Grizzlies

It was the first outing of a busy pre-season schedule that sees the Cents take to the ice five times against league opponents in a span of just 10 days. The result of Wednesday’s matchup was not known by press time.

The Cents’ coaching triumvirate has definitely done its homework in assembling a talented bunch of recruits to complement the nine returning veterans from last year’s Merritt team.

That talent was on full display Monday and Tuesday nights in a pair of spirited intra-squad games at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena that were open to the public.

Team Red won both encounters with Team White, by scores of 6-1 and 6-3, although the lineups each night for both sides changed considerably.

“Tuesday’s game was definitely an improvement over the first night, which is to be expected,” said Martin.

In Monday’s scrimmage, Team Red got a pair of goals from Matt Kopperud (Denver,

Colo.), as well as singles from Mitch Gove (Summerland), Gideon Cooper (Ridgefield, Conn.), Ashton Stockie (Stratford, Ont.) and Quebec City’s Mathieu Gosselin. Team White’s lone tally came from defenseman Joey Berkopec (Oakville, Ont.).

Picking up assists on Monday were Gage Goncalves (Mission) with two, Campbell Jackson (Los Angeles), Blake Sidoni (Trail), Frazer Dodd (Hazelton), Alex Bourhas (Montreal), Christian Sabin (New Hudson, Mich.) and Cooper.

Team Red goaltenders were Vincent Duplessis (Montreal) and Jonathan Holloway (New Westminster), while Jordan Naylor (Aldergrove) and Cale Dolan (Surrey) were between the pipes for Team White.

Berkopec and Gosselin figured into the scoring for Team Red on Tuesday night, along with Cents’ veteran Henry Cleghorn (two goals), Auston Ghirardelli (Santa Rosa, Calif.) and Jack Keough

The competition has been intense at the Merritt Centennials’ training camp, currently underway at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Close to 60 players are in attendance. (Above) Monday and Tuesday of this week featured a pair of Red-White scrimmages. The first exhibition game was on Wednesday night versus the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Ian Webster/Herald

(Mount Pearl, Nfld.).

Replying for Team White were Jack Vincent (Madison, Wisc.), Mitch Ledyard (Port Coquitlam) and Sidoni.

Drawing assists Tuesday were Gosselin, McKullen Astill (Norway), Gove, Goncalves, Jake Berry (Brookfield, Wisc.), Cents’ returnee Rylan Van Unen, Sam Miller (Milwaukee, Wisc.), Vincent, Cooper,

Wenatchee Wild join BCHL’s Interior division The British Columbia Hockey League’s youngest franchise, the Wenatchee Wild, has moved into the league’s Interior division for the 2017-18 season, following its first two years in the Mainland division.

The Wild will join the Merritt Centennials, Penticton Vees, Salmon Arm Silverbacks, Trail Smoke Eaters, Vernon Vipers and West Kelowna Warriors in arguably the best junior A division in Canada, if not in all of North America.

After seven seasons

in the North American Hockey League, the Wild made the move to the BCHL in 2015. The team has enjoyed considerable success in its first two seasons playing north of the border.

In 2015-16, the Wild

finished second in the Mainland division with a 34-16-4-4 record. A year later, they improved their record to 45-9-4-0, good for first place in both their division and the league overall.

Both seasons saw the Wild lose out to the Chilliwack Chiefs in the second round of the playoffs.

The Wild play out of the 4,300-seat Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee, Wash.

The Merritt Centennials will play the Wild a total of six teams during the regular season.

Ghirardelli and Sean Donaldson (Burnaby).

Team Red netminders were Duplessis and Dolan, while veteran Jake Berger went the full 60 minutes for Team White.

As is evident from their places of origin, Martin and his team of coaches and scouts have scoured the continent — the planet for that matter — in search of good players. The young

invitees come from as far north as Yellowknife, as far south as California, and as far east as Norway. Could Hawaii or Japan be next?

“You take every phone call, and you do as much as you can to find out about every player,” said Martin. “It’s a lot of work.”

See ‘CENTENNIALS’ Page 17

CENTS’ EXHIBITION GAME SCHEDULE Wednesday, August 23 (Home) 7:00 p.m. Merritt vs Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Nicola Valley Memorial Arena Friday, August 25 (Away) 7:00 p.m. Merritt vs West Kelowna Warriors @ Royal LePage Place Saturday, August 26 (Home) 7:00 p.m. Merritt vs West Kelowna Warriors @ Nicola Valley Memorial Arena Wednesday, August 30 (Away) 7:00 p.m. Merritt vs Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Shaw Centre Friday, September 1 (Home) 7:00 p.m. Merritt vs Chilliwack Chiefs @ Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

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SPORTS AGILITY DOGS

Nicola Valley canines achieve paws-itive results

The Nicola Valley was once again well-represented at the Canadian Agility Championships. This year’s event was held Aug. 4 to 6 at the Thunderbird Show Park in Langley.

In attendance were Quilchena’s Robin Brodie and her collie-cross, Peso, along with Merritt’s Val McDonald (with her toy poodle Kirby) and Susan Chutter (with her two golden retrievers, Lua and Bella).

In the 10” Special class, Brodie and Peso had four top-10 finishes in placing fourth overall out of a field of 25 entries from across Canada.

McDonald and Kirby had one topthree finish en route to 10th place overall in the 6” Veteran class. There were 23 entries.

Chutter’s best finish with Lua was a fourth-place in the 16” Veteran DD class out of a field 29 entries. The pair finished 13th overall.

In a very competitive 16” Special class of 44 entries, Chutter and Bella recorded a pair of top-10 finishes en route to placing 22nd overall.

Brodie and Chutter have competed at Nationals before. This was McDonald’s first time.

All three handlers and their fourlegged charges are members of the Iron Mountain K-9 Agility Centre, which is run by national-level instructor Maureen Sanderson.

(Photos clockwise from top left) Brodie and McDonald with Peso and Kirby. Kirby completing a cross-rail jump. Chutter and Bella working together on a ramp. Kirby leaping through a circle jump.

Photos by Dawn Brodie and Jean Konda-Witte/ Photoplay’s Portriat

Centennials’ prospects come from across the continent and around the globe From Page 16 Martin credits his entire coaching and scouting staff, along with the club’s director of hockey operations Brian Barrett, with doing the necessary work to get the best possible players to training camp.

“I like a lot of what I see.

We won’t really know if all the pieces are in place, however, until we see the players in action in some exhibition games.”

Merritt fans can enjoy the talent on display at home this Saturday at 7 p.m., when the Cents’ host the West Kelowna Warriors, and again on Friday, Sept. 1 when the Chilliwack Chiefs come to town.

Camp recruit Jake Berry is the son of former Merritt

Centennial Fred Berry, who played one season with the Cents (1973-74) — the team’s first season in Merritt after the franchise moved to the Interior from White Rock. Berry won the BCJHL scoring title that season with 60 goals and 136 points in 60 games.

Berry played the next two seasons with the New Westminster Bruins, and helped them win the Memorial Cup in 1976, scoring 59 goals and adding 87 assists.

An NHL draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings in 1976 (third round, 40th overall), Berry played 11 seasons of professional hockey, primarily with the Milwaukee Admirals of the International Hockey League.

A couple of prospects from the Montreal area have looked good so far in training camp — forward Alex Bourhas (above) and goaltender Vincent Duplessis (right). Also skating at camp for conditioning purposes is former Centennial Reece Willcox (left). The defenseman played two seasons in Merritt (2010-12) before earning a scholarship to Cornell University, and being selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2012 NHL draft. Ian Webster/Herald

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SPORTS SUMMER SWIMMING

Otters leave their mark at provincial championships The Merritt Otters put in an impressive showing at the B.C. Summer Aquatics Championships on the weekend in Kamloops.

(Left) The Otters fielded their firstever water polo team in the U14 division, comprised of (front row, left to right) Hannah Hendrick, Isaac Assesltine, Gabe Baird, Avery Warren, (middle row) Paige Asselstine, Cruz Slanzi, Delbert Black, Liam Warren, Evin Baird and (back) coach Cole Wagner.

(Right) The Otters’ swim team had no fewer than 28 participants at provincials, including (clockwise from top left) Evi Slanzi, Bianca Cavaliere, Abby Thoms and Kendra Marklund. The swimmers qualified for 25 finals over the course of the three-day competition, led by coach Gabriel Lee, who won four silver medals. Complete results and more photos can be found online at merrittherald.com Ian Webster/Herald

MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION RACE RESULTS - Saturday, August 19 Fastest Times

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#32 Tim Fowler, Merritt #79 Lee Halladay, Surrey #61 Rae Caswell, Merritt #03 Terry Mockford, Logan Lake #12 Doug Lawrence, Penticton #75 Jake Mills, Merritt

THE SPORTS TICKER

What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

Aug. 26

Ranch Rodeo and Norman Lindley Memorial Saddle Bronc Event, Merritt Rodeo Grounds, 8:30 a.m.

Aug. 26 Flat Track Motorcycle Racing, Merritt Speedway, 6 p.m.

#32 Tim Fowler - 4-Cylinder Class

#31 Brandt Settle, Clearwater #79 Lee Halladay, Surrey #95 Sarah Forrest, Delta #55 Rob Paulson, Chilliwack #06 Kirk Frost, Abbotsford 1. #32 Tim Fowler, Merritt 2. #21 Mike Casey, Barriere 3. #15 Kendall Powers, Chilliwack 1. #77 Sean Dandy, Logan Lake 2. #61 Rae Caswell. Lower Nicola 3. #07Lukas Steel, Merritt 1. #55 Rob Paulson, Surrey 2. #24 Dale Calder, Kamloops 3. #31 Damian Lindberg, Merritt 1. #04 Barry Bussiere, Abbotsford 2. #12 Doug Lawrence, Penticton 3. #76 Jake Mills, Merritt

#55 Rob Paulson - Street Class

Aug. 26

Merritt Centennials vs West Kelowna Warriors, Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 7 p.m.

Sept. 1

Merritt Centennials vs Chilliwack Chiefs, Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 7 p.m.

Sept. 2-3

Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo, Merritt Rodeo Grounds

Sept. 8

Merritt Centennials vs Penticton Vees (season opener), Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 7 p.m.

Sept. 9

Merritt Centennials vs Wenatchee Wild, Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 7 p.m.

Sept. 9-10

Merritt and District Tennis Club Championships (members only), MDTC courts, 9 a.m.

Sept. 15-18

Logger’s Sports Show, Central Park

Sept. 16-17

NWMRA Year-End Mud Races, Musicfest Grounds

Sept. 16-17

Slo-pitch Tournament, Central Park

Sept. 23-24 Dady’s Girls & Mommy’s Boys Slo-Pitch Tournament, Central Park Want to get your event on the Sports Ticker? Send all relevant information to sports@merrittherald.com #04 Barry Bussiere - Hobby Class

Merritt Golf and Country Club - Men’s Day & Ladies Day Results

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Flight 3 (HCP 20+)

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BOARD

Meets every first and third Thursday evening at 6:30 pm at the Coldwater Centre, 1721 Coldwater Ave. First meeting of the year will be on Sept. 7. All quilters and want to be quilters are invited to join us. Come and join us with your ideas and have fun.

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY

presents: “Lion” Rated G on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7:00 pm at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. Tickets and memberships available at the door. Season tickets available at this screening. For more information phone 250-378-3974.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB

Now playing outdoors at the Sport Box, Central Park, 2975 Voght Street: M/W/F 8:30-11:00 am; T/TH 6:309:00 pm. A designated court with instructor(s) and demo paddles will be available for new players. Those over age 10 welcome (10-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). Its an easy sport to play, great fun and exercise. For information call Brian 250-378-7452 or Gary 250-280-0105.

COMMUNITY BAND

Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 pm Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-378-9894

MERRITT SENIOR CURLING starting up in October NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS 2017 Mondays and Tuesdays at 1:00 pm new curlers welcome contact Lucy 250-378-7638

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 10:30 a.m., cribbage 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 11:00 a.m. bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m., free swim at the pool 9 - 10 a.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday. Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m.

PENSION BREAKFAST

Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day Breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 am at 2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC. Everyone is invited.

Elders eat at no charge. For more information call 250378-5107. Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

FARMERS MARKET

Come see a variety of vendors at the Nicola Valley Farmers Market every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm beside the Ballie House.

CRAFTING WITH CONAYT

Come down to the Conayt Friendship Soceity Monday to Friday until 5:00 p.m. at 2164 Quilchena Avenue for crafting. If you are an Elders or tweens to twenty then come join us. Come alone or come with your friend, that’s the beauty of crafting - quiet reflection or social outing.

We have the supplies – you just show up. For more information call 250-378-5107

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Please come and visit us at the Legion. We’ve extended our hours for the summer. Hours are now Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm and Saturdays 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests welcome

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

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FAMILY HISTORY

The Family History Centre will be closing after our June 15 shift. We will reopen September 14, 2017. Anyone requiring assistance during the summer to research their Family Trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-2129868. We will open the Family History Centre by appointment only.

Sunny Variable Clouds High:27˚C High: 8C Low: 4C Low: 12˚C

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 Av

MESSY CHURCH

Sale of New and Used storage containers

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

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

Trinity United Church

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

Mine Tours

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.

MASONS

Free Public Tours

Masons meet every fourth Monday of the month.

ELKS BINGO

Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch!

SHRINERS

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

FOOD BANK FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO

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

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

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The pursuit of sustainability guides our approach to business.

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

To learn more about our sustainability goals and our approach to achieve those goals go to www.teck.com/sustainability.

Wednesday’s Only May through September 2017 Mining Operations Tour Dates August 30, September 6, September 13, September 20, and September 27 Reclamation and Historical Land Use Tour Dates August 9, and August 23 Tailings Storage Facility Tour Dates August 16

Tour Details: Starting at 12:30 pm ending at 3:30 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.

Space is limited Must prebook tours

250-523-3802

Highland Valley Copper Hwy 97C Logan Lake, BC

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1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday at 10AM and last Wednesday of the month at 7PM

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STAIN GLASS SUN CATCHERS NIGHT LIGHTS PICTURE FRAMES

Available at Creative Company 2074 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC Monday - Saturday Ph: 250-378-0813

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MAKE A Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat Call FREE! 250-220-1300 or 1-800-2101010. www.livelinks.com 18+0

Garage Sale Sat Aug.26, 8am to 3pm 463 Brenton Ave. Lower Nic.

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Employment Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Find a new career.

Education/Trade Schools

Garage Sale. Sat Aug 26 & Sun Aug 27. 429 Woodward Ave. Lower Nicola. 9am-3pm

Misc. for Sale A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Home� Call for price.

Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com For Sale. 64 T-Bird needs restoring. Has all new parts xcept vinyl top. Tools & equipment. ie: floor jack, mig welder torch ect. 91 Lincoln runs, nice and clean has 2 new sets of tires. Winters and Summers.

More Info call (250)295-6425

DOZER & EXCAVATOR operators needed. Oilfield experience an asset.

Room & board paid. H2S, First aid, clean drivers licence. Call 780-7235051 Edson, Alta.

Services

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

TROUBLED WITH HIGH INTEREST RATES ?

MAXED OUT CREDIT CARDS ?

We can pay off your credit card debts or lines of credit.

Low interest rates from 1.99% for 5 yrs amortization.

More Info.: 1-800-917-3326

Pets & Livestock

Pets Wanted Small to Medium Puppy, Female S/H. Have Good Vet. Ref. (250)378-3626

Merchandise for Sale

Estate Sales 10am to 4pm. Sat. Aug. 26 Mostly Quality Furniture. Few Knick-knack’s. Wildrose Drive (Iron Mountain) For Directions Call (250) 378 - 4800 **No Early Birds Please**

Misc. Wanted Have Unwanted Firearms?

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession?

Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?

Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.

Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232 WANSTALLS TACTICAL & SPORTING ARMS

In Memoriam

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

Funding & Housing Avail!

Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiďŹ cation proof.

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The Celebration of a Lifetime Begins Here On Call 24 Hours A Day

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m

www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com 2113 Granite Ave., Merritt, BC

250-378-2141 or 1-800-668-3379

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Employment Opportunity

Conayt Friendship Society

The Conayt Friendship Society is seeking to hire a Kitchen Co-ordinator, 20 hours per week @ $18.00 per hour. Duties include: shopping for groceries, preparing lunch on Wednesdays, providing healthy snacks for new moms, and keeping the kitchen clean daily. If you are interested, please forward your resume and covering letter to: Executive Director, email: reception@conayt.com.

Deadline for applications: September 1, 2017.

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Opal Linney’s family cordially invites you to join in celebrating her life.

August 26th at 12:00 pm (noon) at the Best Western Plus Hotel.

Refreshments will be served. We request you bring your thoughts, prayers and fondest memories of Opal.

Helew’u’ Child Care Centre is seeking a EC EDUCATOR for the daycare.

The position requires a certificate in ECE, and first aid.

For a detailed description or to hand in your resume and cover letter please e-mail: hccs_daycare@hotmail.com.

Closing date: August 30th, 2017.

Obituaries

MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY As I allow myself to mourn, I create an opening in my heart. Surrendering to the struggle means freeing myself to move forward. www.merritthospice.org Email: merritthospice@shaw.ca

VALUE ADDED LUMBER REMANUFACTURING PLANT

PRODUCTION WORKERS, CERTIFIED LUMBER GRADERS, LICENSED SECURITY GUARDS Excellent wages depending on experience. Steady employment

Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House

Kitchen Co-ordinator for Conayt

A Celebration of Life

N.V.C.L.

Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C. 250-378-6161

May 31, 1930 - August 23, 2015

Your wife Mollie and family

P: 250-280-4040

FUNERAL CHAPEL

In Loving Memory ARCHIE RUTZ

It’s been 2 years since you left us.

Always loved and remembered.

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Helew’u’ Child Care Centre is seeking a MANAGER/COOK for the daycare.

The position requires a diploma in ECE, first aid, and management experience.

For a detailed description or to hand in your resume and cover letter please e-mail: hccs_daycare@hotmail.com.

Closing date: August 28th, 2017.

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Property Management

Suites, Upper

MERRITT 1988 Quilchena Ave.

August 21, 2017

1 bdrm townhouse. $700 plus hydro 3 bdrm apartment. $850 plus hydro 2 bdrm Sandpiper $800 plus utilities

For Rent 4Bedroom’s, 2Full Bathroom, Upper Suite.Private Entrance. N/S, N/P’s.

References Required $1,400.00 plus utilities After 5pm @ (778)882-0709

More than 1.5 million Canadian families are in need of affordable housing. Your contributions provides Habitat with the resources it needs to help families.

2 bdrm Vibe. $1100 plus hydro

Merritt Bowling Centre

Help Wanted

After school recreation program from September to June This position is for 1 or 2 people to organize and manage the recreation program. Duties include: recruiting kids for the program, supervising activities from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM for 30-40 participants.

Good Wages!

FamilyCall Fun Events Ewan at 250-936-8384

3 bdrm duplex. $975 plus utilities Please feel free to stay in touch with our office as this may change on a daily basis.

250-378-1996

Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

Give the gift of a new home and donate today!

MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

Includes bowling and many other activities Hosted by Journeys into Tomorrow Transition House for the participants!

‘Breaking the Cycle of Violence’

Dates: September 9 & 10, 2017

Family Fun Family FunEvents Events Hosted by Journeys into Tomorrow Transition House ‘Breaking the Cycle of Violence’

BUY AND SELL WITH A CLASSIFIED AD

www.habitat.ca

Medical/Dental

Medical/Dental

Dates: September 9 & 10, 2017

LOWER SIMILKAMEEN COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY

CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN Lower Similkameen Community Services Society, in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Child and Youth Mental Health Services, is seeking a qualified individual to provide specialized mental health assessment and treatment services to children, youth and families in Princeton, BC. Permanent part-time 28 hrs per week $32.45/hr, plus a comprehensive benefit package (Grid 17, Step 1, UFCW Community Agreement) Qualifications: education, training and experience x MSW (Clinical Specialization or equivalent training/education), or comparable graduate degree at Master’s level. x 2 years clinical experience working in child and youth mental services, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services. x Education or training in program planning, group facilitation and working with families and young children in conditions of risk. x An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. x BC Class 5 Driver’s licence and access to an adequately insured reliable vehicle for work purposes x Clearance through the Criminal Records Review Program Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); proficient use of computer and other IT; knowledge of child development, parenting, family systems, family violence, cross-cultural issues, community resources, group facilitation skills; and conflict resolution skills.

Closing date: Nov 3, 2017, 4:00 p.m.

Send applications marked “Confidential” - Competition #2017-CYMH(P)3 to: Sarah Martin, Executive Director Lower Similkameen Community Services Society 720 – 3rd Street Keremeos, BC V0X 1N3 E-Mail: Admin@LSCSS.com Email Admin@LSCSS.com to request a job description.

WHERE:

Saturday, September 9, 2017

WHAT:

Paintball for Families (ages 8+)

LOCATION:

Godey Corrals Paintball Field, Joeyaska Road

WHERE: Saturday, 9,9,2017 WHERE: Saturday, September 2017 TIMES: 9:00 am toSeptember 2:00 pm (Lunch will be provided) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHAT: Paintball for Families (ages 8+) 8+)Joeyaska Road WHAT: Paintball for Families WHERE: Sunday, September 10, (ages 2017 LOCATION: Godey Corrals Paintball Field, TIMES: LOCATION: WHAT:

9:00 am to 2:00 pm (Lunch will be provided) Godey Corrals Paintball Joeyaska Road Outdoor Scavenger HuntField, Challenge for Families

WHERE: Sunday, September 10, 2017 TIMES: 9:00 to 2:00 pm (Lunch will be provided) LOCATION: Startam at the Civic Centre WHAT: Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Challenge for Families -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LOCATION: Start at the Civicpm Centre WHERE: Sunday, September 10, 2017will be provided) TIMES: 9:30 am to 1:00 (Lunch TIMES: 9:30 am to 1:00 pm (Lunch will be provided) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------WHAT: Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Challenge for Families Pre-registration for these events is required ** Pre-registration for these events is required**

LOCATION:

Start at the Civic Centre

Contact Information:

Journeys into Tomorrow Transition House Tel.to250-378-6170 TIMES: 9:30 am 1:00 pm (Lunch will be provided) Fax 250-378-6172 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Pre-registration for these events is required **

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Call Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-378-9255, or visit us at 2049 Nicola Avenue, Merritt. [License #30482]

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