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BACK 2 SCHOOL

LOCAL VOTES

SWIM MEET

SD58 officials spoke to the Herald about what the upcoming school year will probably look like.

The three local candidates for the federal election speak about the federal deficit.

The Merritt Otters Swim Club recently earned some hardware at a Kamloops meet.

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BACK TO SCHOOL

School is in session: what that means for Merritt The Herald spoke to SD58 Superintendent Stephen McNiven and Assistant Superintendent Jameel Aziz about the upcoming school year.

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All K-12 staff will have the same mandate.

Whiteside joined other Government of BC staffers in making an official back to school update, giving a more detailed view into what students and staff can expect when they return to the classroom in a few weeks.

She also confirmed that students will be on a normal, full-time and in-person schedule, with sports, music, and extracurricular activities returning.

“We know how excited students and families are about being back in school with extracurricular and sports programs and how important it is for children to be connected to their teachers and friends on a full-time basis,” said Whiteside. “We also know we can do this safely, even as the pandemic continues to present challenges. BC was one of the few jurisdictions in Canada to keep schools open and safe last year thanks to the monumental efforts of everyone in the education system. The precautions we are announcing today allow students to continue learning in school with safeguards in place, so they have every opportunity to achieve their best.”

Though there was a point in the last school year where students, including those at Merritt Secondary School and Princeton Secondary School, were allowed to take their masks off at their desks, by the end of the school year the mandate had returned to wearing masks in all indoor school settings. This also includes school transportation, including buses.

Both students and staff will, like last semester, be asked to follow proper

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health and safety protocols, including regular hand hygiene and social distancing. There will also be a heightened amount of daily cleaning and disinfecting by janitorial staff.

With regards to the decision to have students in class full-time, despite a recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the Province, Whiteside cited the impact of distanced learning on children’s mental health during last school year. Research by the BC CDC last year found that remote learning had a significant impact on the stress felt by students because of disconnection, interrupted learning, and loneliness.

“We know last school year was challenging in many different ways for B.C. students, but they persevered and finished the school year strong,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, in Tuesday’s announcement.

There will be no requirement in K-12 learning for anyone within the school setting to be vaccinated.

Students will once again be required to complete daily health checks before leaving the home for school, and will be asked to stay home if feeling sick.

With a return date of Sept. 7 just around the corner, the Herald

asked SD58 Superintendent Stephen McNiven and Assistant Superintendent Jameel Aziz their thoughts on both the Provincial government’s recent announcement and their thoughts on returning in general.

Both showed plenty of optimism that this year’s school settings will be much more pleasant, for both staff and students, than last year’s.

“We’re glad to be coming back,” said McNiven. “We’re ready to get going in September.”

Aziz echoed McNiven’s feelings.

“We’re just excited to see the kids.

You know, sports are back, extracurricular activities are back, there’s just going to be a little more structure than last year. It should look a little more typical...you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.”

In terms of what SD58 staff have been up to during the summer break, Aziz said that though it still was not a typical workday like summers past, the district was more prepared in creating contingency plans than during the chaotic first summer of the pandemic in 2020.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE All City Council Meetings will now in-person be held online with live City Council Meetings have resumed and residents are Regular Council Meeting - June 11, 2019 stronglylinks encouraged to online via www.merritt.ca streaming available atwatch www.merritt.ca and on the City of Merritt social media channels. questions/ Regular Council MeetingPublic - Juneinput 25, 2019 Tuesday, August 31st which will cover the planned August topics. information can be submitted prior to the Council Regular Council Meeting - July 9, 2019 meetings to communications@merritt.ca Regular Council Meeting - July 23, 2019 Regular Council Meeting - August 4 - 7 pm Regular Council Meeting - August 18 - 7 pm

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Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of CASUAL LIFEGUARD/ INSTRUCTOR I.

PUBLIC TUESDAY 4th, For complete HEARING details, visit Cityon of Merritt website atAugust www.merritt.ca

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Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing educationisand qualifications, andthat proof of andwill licenses be accepted prior to Notice hereby given a required Publiceducation Hearing be will held on Tuesday 4:00 p.m. 4th, Friday,2020 July 12,in2019 August theby:Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 21852284, Voght Street, Zoning Bylaw 2020.Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

MUSIC IN THE PARK | AMANDA We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selectedLAMOTHE for an interview will be A copy of the proposed the Bylaw and other relevant documents may be

contacted. viewed during normal business hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday Date Posted: Monday, June 17, 2019 2 Thursday, September July 23rd to Tuesday August 4th, 2020 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt Posting Expires: Friday, July 12, 2019 atat6:00 pm BC, or online www.merritt.ca

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Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be given the Rotary Park opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, WHAT: Summer Nights Market or by written onMerritt all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw.

Freesubmission, to attend WHEN: every Friday June 28th to August 30th 5:00pm to 10:00pm If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be WHERE: 2000-2100 Block Quilchena Avenue Amanda Lamothe – received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, JULY 30th, 2020, to ensure Native Entertainment their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

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These appointments are available in-person, but phone and In-person meetings areHall currently paused, phone in the Mayor’s Office at City (second floor), but 2185 Voghtand Street. video calls calls are are encouraged encouraged to to discuss discuss issues issues and and opportunities. opportunities. video

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PLEASE NOTE A NOTICE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY HEARING SCHEDULED FOR GYMNASTICS Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL AUGUST 4, 2020 AT 7:00 PM IS ON PAGE 5 LABOURER. Registration date: visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca For complete details, Wednesday, September 1

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 08, 2019 by: Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be A certified gymnastics coach will help participants discover gymnastics movements through contacted. guided exploration and physical challenges appropriate to individual abilities. Verbal instruction Datewill Posted: Friday, June be the primary source21, of 2019 instruction and hands on assistance will only happen when for safety or skill development.

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2019Minimum 5:00 pm to 6:00 WHERE: Merritt Rotary Park (2000 Block of Voght Street) to Merritt Civic Centre Incredibly Acrobatic Intermediate (1950 Mamette Avenue) Sepat28Rotary – Nov 16 . 8 wks NOTE: Parking will Tuesdays, be reserved Park and the Church from - 5:40 $15322, 2019 2:00 pm to4:30 6:00 pm pm on -June Students in intermediate must have some experience on the trampoline and are able to perform basic skills while showing control on the equipment. Our focus will be on learning a variety of skills on the trampolines and the floor while refining technique and introducing the combination of skills into routines. Recommended for children 6 years and older.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

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Improvements at the re-named Hall of Honour The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame on Quilchena Avenue is now the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour.

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active in fundraising. While the Society receives funding from BC Gaming to cover a portion of operating costs such as rent and utilities, in order to keep the Hall open and pay performers, ticketed events are crucial.

For this reason, the Hall has expanded its offerings beyond self-guided tours of inductee plaques and live music to hosting events geared for small businesses, and offering space to rent for meetings, birthday parties, family reunions, and weddings.

Also in the works will be a membership drive. One of the perks of becoming a member of the Society is receiving a discount on event tickets.

“We need working members too, volunteers to help with the events,” said Roline, who noted that volunteer numbers are “limited. It’s a struggle.”

If you’re interested in seeing what the Hall of Honour has to offer, attending an event or becoming a volunteer drop by the Hall between 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wed. to Fri. or visit them on Facebook.

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Morgan Hampton The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame at 2025 Quilchena Ave. has recently undergone a name REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM change and established a new board.

Now known as the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour, the board for the Canadian Society of Country Music and Heritage, which operates the Hall, includes Directors Susan Roline, Stuart Emslie, Jack Madryga, Sam Roline and Advisor Carol Madryga.

“There’s been a slight change in the name from ‘Fame’ to ‘Honour’, and that’s because the agreement with the Canadian Country Music Association had run out in January of this year, and they weren’t at that time willing to renew it,” said Susan Roline.

“We’re hoping down the road we’ll be able to get that back.”

However, many of the plaques commemorating Canada’s greatest country music stars already carry the designation of Hall of Honour, as that was the original title of the project.

In addition to honouring inductees with a plaque, and showcasing the vibrant country music scene north of the 49th parallel, the Hall promotes local music and hosts events for the community.

“On Aug. 7 we had our first event under the new Society, the Songwriter Sessions,” said Roline.

“We had four artists that came and they’re songwriters, so they would explain about the song that they’d written and then they played the song.”

The featured songwriter performers were local musician Bobby Garcia, BC grown artist Joanne Stacey, long time Merritt resident and active musical talent Stuart Emslie, and Bruce Coughlan, founding member of the popular band Tiller’s Folly ‘the toast of the Pacific Coast’.

The show portion lasted for two hours, and for two hours afterward the artists held an extended jam session, where members of the audience were also invited to join the musicians on stage and take part in the music.

The event was such a success that there is another planned for Nov. 6.

“We’re working with the BC Country Music Association, so they’re going to send one of their members up for the event, too,” said Roline, who hopes the promotion by BC Country Music Association will help boost attendance even higher than the 44-person turnout on Aug. 7.

Between now and Nov. 6, the Society hopes to host other live music events for the people of the Nicola Valley, something that has been sorely lacking throughout the COVID19 pandemic.

“We’re trying to keep the live music alive, and try to give opportunities to locals to come out and perform before audiences,” said Roline.

“A lot of people aren’t comfortable yet with that, because it’s a smaller venue it’s a good way to get more comfortable being in front of audiences.”

In this way, budding musicians can get their feet wet before an appreciative crowd who are less likely to be critical and more apt to encourage.

Recognizing the potential for adding the Hall to Merritt’s list of top live music venues, a stage was constructed at the rear of the building in 2019.

“Just to bring the performers up higher so the audience can see them better, and we’re just now tweaking that stage,” said Roline, who noted strip lighting was added prior to the first Songwriter Sessions show.

“We’re going to make a few improvements to it so it makes it a better venue. We’re going to get our own mixer board so that people don’t have to bring their own equipment, they’ll just bring their instruments and plug in, that’s basically what our goal is.”

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CANADA VOTES

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The Herald’s sister paper, the Peachland View, asked the three candidates running for the Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola riding in the federal election the following question: “Our deficit is close to $1 trillion. How are we going to solve this problem without burdening our businesses more?” Below are their responses.

In my view we must be more competitive. While I have no doubt all of the political parties will agree on the need to grow our economy only the Conservative platform recognizes that we must identify the barriers that stand in the way and create a more fair and competitive environment where Canadian business can and will succeed.

Joan Phillip, New Democratic Party

Dan Albas, Conservative Party That is the key – how to do this without burdening business (or taxpayers for that matter) as we depend on businesses of all sizes to employ our youth and help families put food on the table.

Obviously, we need to increase revenues by growing our economy, but this is a simplistic answer.

In order to grow our economy, we need to look at barriers that stand in the way. Right now, one of the greatest barriers is a lack of competitiveness.

I will give an example of this. Recently the Liberals announced a ten-day paid sick day plan that will be paid for by employers. While that sounds like an idea that some would support, we need to study the fiscal impacts, intended and unintended consequences of new policies.

Let’s look at B.C. based Tolko Forest Industries for a moment. While Tolko closes lumber mills in places like Merritt and Kelowna they are opening and investing in new Lumber Mills in US states such as Mississippi and Louisiana.

That means we are losing well-paying jobs and all levels of government lose various forms of tax revenue. All of this is to the benefit of US States that are the homes to these new lumber mills.

Keep in mind in these states Tolko (as an employer) would not be paying for the costs of these extra sick days that drive up the costs of doing business.

Another example is Bombardier. After Canadian taxpayers subsidized the development of the “C-Series” jet it will now be built at a plant in Alabama.

As we move more oil by rail instead of by pipeline the order by CN for more locomotives will see those locomotives built in Texas and not Canada.

Sarah Eves, Liberal Party Supporting Canadians during the pandemic was vitally important. The Liberal government’s programs protected employees who lost their jobs, renters who faced eviction, and small businesses which were closed or struggling.

To support Canadians, the government had to incur debt.

To tackle that debt a Liberal government will stimulate the economy. Programs such as creating more daycare spaces at $10/day will allow women to return to work or enter the workforce for the first time.

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We will invest in infrastructure, creating jobs. We will continue to support our hardest hit sectors such as tourism with temporary wage and rent programs, and with the Canada Recovery Hiring Program. Those businesses will be able to continue to do what they do best. Rather than burden our businesses, these initiatives will help Canadian businesses seize new opportunities.

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NVIT grad promoted to Westies sergeant

Boston, who was born in Merritt and grew up in Quilchena.

A member of the Upper Nicola Band, Boston has worked her way up through the ranks of the CAF since 2011 to become the first female to be promoted to Sergeant in her unit in the Royal Westminster Regiment, affectionately known as the ‘Westies’.

Ten years ago, Boston was in her first year of university, studying for a Bachelor of Social Work at NVIT’s Merritt campus.

“I was working three jobs to make ends meet for the summer, and then I saw a poster at NVIT,” said Boston.

“I had no clue what the military would entail, but it was a poster about Bold Eagle and recruiting. From there, I applied.”

Boston didn’t tell anyone, including her family, that she had applied for the program until she was accepted. Not coming from a military family, they weren’t sure how to take the news, but after discussing her choice, Boston’s family became excited for her.

The Bold Eagle program is for Indigenous people in western Canada or north-western Ontario. Over a six-week period from early July to late August, participants take part in both basic training and an Indigenous cultural experience.

According to the Government of Canada website: “The first week involves the Culture Camp, where you will learn traditional Indigenous values and teachings as demonstrated by Indigenous Elders or teachers. The Culture Camp helps candidates understand the need for self-discipline and teamwork and instills pride and the sense of continuing the Indigenous tradition of military service.

Honorary Colonel Steven Point and Sergeant Kayla Boston Morgan Hampton On Aug. 13, 2021, a group of Indigenous youth REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM graduated from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Bold Eagle Program.

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“At the end of the first week, you will continue your military training with CAF military instructors. The course itself is the standard five-week Army Reserve Basic Military Qualification (BMQ). During the BMQ course, you will learn a number of skills, including weapons handling, navigation with a map and compass, first aid, drill, outdoor field craft and survival skills.

“You will also have the opportunity to participate in a local powwow and attend an organized career day that will introduce you to the education and career options in the CAF.” Although this year, the Culture Camp was reduced from one week to three days, Boston explained that the education remains paramount, and that there are ample opportunities to engage with Elders throughout the program.

“The Elders of Treaty 6 would introduce their culture and teachings to the candidates, and the Elders would then connect with the staff of the military, and they would essentially do a handover,” said Boston.

Upon completion of the program, recruits, who have been enrolled as a member of the CAF for the duration of the course, are given the option to remain in the CAD as a Regular Force member, Reserve Force member, a Canadian Ranger or to be released from service.

Boston chose to remain attached to the CAF as a Reservist. Having completed her Bachelor of Social Work, Boston works full time in this field as a civilian, but continues to pursue her military career, taking career courses and moving up the ranks, most recently being promoted to Sergeant after successfully completing the Sergeants course in Shilo, Manitoba.

This is the fourth year that Boston has been the instructor for the Bold Eagle program, for which she travels from her now home base of Chilliwack to Wainwright, Alberta.

“It’s always interesting, every candidate that comes brings a different dynamic to the platoon,” said Boston.

“You go in with the mindset, instructing, that you’re going to teach them the basic weapons systems and drills and the knowledge of the military ethos and those pieces, but they also teach you things that you didn’t see, or you didn’t think that you would learn from them,” Boston continued.

“It’s a relationship where you teach, but you also learn from them. I go thinking I’m going to be teaching certain things, and I always learn more and get more from being there teaching and instructing.”

To be an Indigenous, female infantry member is not common, according to Boston, which made her an ideal candidate to become an instructor for Bold Eagle. It also provided Boston with the drive to advance to Sergeant.

“It feels great, but looking at the other side, it’s asking, ‘why hasn’t it happened yet?” said Boston, referring to the fact that she is the first female Sergeant from her unit.

“What are the barriers that are there as to why it hasn’t happened? Because the military is pretty old, and the unit is old as well. So, that’s where I reflect on it. It’s a great thing, but why hasn’t it happened prior to myself ?”

Boston credits much of her personal success to her time in the military, and encourages others who are interested in joining the CAF to take that leap.

“It’s possible to do whatever you set your mind to in life, and if that’s staying in and working and going to school, that’s all possible, because those are the same things that I did over the past ten years,” said Boston.

“When I was teaching the program, we had a career day, and the males and females are separated. And when I talked to the females, there were six of them in the platoon, they asked what was the biggest thing that I got from going through the course, and it was building my confidence, on quite a few levels. Everything that I do military side comes over to my civilian side,” Boston continued.

“Time management, time appreciation like when I’m writing orders and have to issue orders, that all plays into both worlds. The confidence is a big piece of what I’ve gained through the military and what I continue to gain, as to how I hold myself and how I present myself in communities, how I work with children and families.”

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More normalcy expected this year in School District 58 From Page 3 September,” added McNiven. “I think we have a better understanding of what we have to have done, and what we have to be prepared for.”

The superintendent noted that the incoming kindergarden classes throughout SD58 have been on his mind, and that despite there still not being a return to traditional learning, these students will enter the classroom for the first time with at least a little more normalcy.

“The first time you ever experience school, and the opportunity to come in in September with their families...it will be nice to see.”

When asked if there was any part of Tuesday’s government announcement that came as a surprise, neither McNiven or Aziz said that there wasn’t anything that really surprised them at this point in the pandemic. If the same question had been asked in June, they would not have expected the return of the mandatory mask mandate, though with COVID-19 numbers continuing to rise throughout the later part of the summer, neither were taken aback by its return by late August.

“We were doing this in June when school finished, so it’s not like it’s anything new. So the things that we are getting back, they far outweigh the couple of things that we have to keep in place.”

One of the most positive changes this year will be moving away from the cohort system that students were put into last semester. This change should play a significant role in students’ mental health, both at the elementary, where there were cohorts of 60, and secondary, where cohorts were of 120, school levels. Students will be able to have lunch with their friends, and will have plenty more opportunities to socialize.

“I think kids really want that ability to have some flexibility in what they’re doing, and who they socialize with, and who they play with.”

At the secondary level, McNiven said that a return to a regular schedule should play a major role in student stress. While at the end of last school year students were still on a one-class-per-day schedule, this September, it will be a return to the traditional classroom schedule.

“It will be a huge positive change for our students as well.”

McNiven does note, however, that some positive light could be shed on last year’s more simple scheduling, that could impact a students’ educational future.

“Talking to students and staff, some are saying that they found it easier to focus on just the one course, and really build the student-teacher relationship. But of course you also heard the other side of that, with students saying, ‘I wish I had more courses.”

Another way that the last school year has forever affected the future of SD58’s education system is through online learning. Aziz said that many teachers were able to develop online tools, and find different and creative ways to instruct their students, which they can now carry on into the 2021-22 school year while still having access to the classroom setting.

“That doesn’t disappear. They’re going to use those skills gained, and those tools to be a part of their normal class instruction. So I think that they will be a benefit to students moving forward.”

Both McNiven and Aziz want to show their continued gratitude to all those involved with the school system: whether it be students, staff, family and friends, for working together to get through these constantly fluid times.

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Mayor Linda Brown awards the Mayor’s Choice Cup for Top Carver. L - R: Clint Langill, Mayor Linda Brown, Carver Shea Larking, Mandy Chalmers, Jerry Canuel.

Mayor Linda Brown awards the Mayor’s Choice Cup for Best Heavy Duty Truck at the Show & Shine, L - R: Clint Langill, Mayor Linda Brown, Jonathan Galbraith, Jerry Canuel.

Following a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Linda Brown handed out the 2019 Mayor’s Choice Awards for Merritt Loggers Sports.

Local bands to see improved internet access

Jake Courtepatte A trio of bands NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM surrounding the Merritt area will soon see improved internet speeds and connectivity.

Connecting British Columbia, a Government of BC program, has announced up to $3.58-billion to help improve internet access for ten First Nations communities, including Upper Nicola Indian Band, Coldwater Indian Band, and Shackan Indian Band.

“Working together with First Nations, the private sector and all levels of government, we are seeing steady progress toward a future where all Indigenous communities have the fast and reliable internet access they need,” said Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. “These investments will enable the broader use of technology - from making video calls with friends and family, to remote learning or job training. This will open doors to new economic and social opportunities for people as we emerge from the pandemic.”

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Though numbers are not set in stone, both Upper Nicola Indian Band and Shackan Indian Band could receive up to $789,506 in program grants, while Coldwater Indian Band could receive up to $185,173.

“Fast and reliable internet is needed for so much of what we do today,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizens’ Services. “These projects are an important step to ensuring people in Indigenous communities have the connectivity they need to stay in touch with friends and family, market their businesses online, access remote education and training and benefit from the convenience of technologies like video conferencing.”

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MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS LTD. 2151 Coutlee Ave., Merritt Lee Woods, of local food truck Woods Smoking BBQ Pit, was set up near Rotary Park for Music in the Park that H O250-378-5104 T TUBS COPPER VALLEY Thursday evening when he received word that evacuees were parking for the night in the Walmart parking lot.

MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS LTD. “I thought, well, I might as well go up there and make sure that they’re well looked after and that they’ve had food, and a lot of them hadn’t,” said Woods.

2151 Coutlee Ave., Merritt 250-378-5104 “So, I went up there and on my own gumption let them have dinner on me that night.”

That evening he gave out roughly 40 meals to evacuees.

“A lot of locals noticed that I did that, and they’ve come forward and they’ve given me money,” said Woods, who noted he received about $350.

“They bought meals for the people of Logan Lake, so then I took that money and made a whole bunch of other meals and kind of matched it dollar for dollar and made some more meals for people.”

He distributed those meals, approximately 50 of them, from his location at the baseball diamond and then by delivery to Moon Shadows campground and Claybanks RV Park.

“They were very grateful that I came forward and did the meals, and it showed the pride in our community in helping our sister town which is just right next door to us,” said Woods of the responses he received.

In 2020 the Nicola Valley Community Gardens started a food security “I thought I would like to have someone do that for me if I had that happen. It’s about initiative to promote food grown locally for local non-profit the community, and sometimes people do need help. We might need it ourselves, and the organizations benefiting their clients, like the Nicola Valley Food community should probably think of that. We’re on notice, if we have to go, who’s going to be there to help us if we need it?”

Bank and Merritt Bread Basket Soup Bowl Society. The entire garden Woods hopes to see other businesses and individuals step up if they can, and help those space is dedicated to this initiative. displaced by one of the worst fire seasons in BC’s history.

Volunteers from the Community Gardens board of directors as well “I’m grateful for Panago because Panago came forward and did the same thing,” Woods as groups from the community helped with the maintenance, care, said.

“It makes me proud that Panago stepped forward and did that. It’s good to see that some- and harvest of the gardens. The result was a great success and 2021 is thing woke the community up and we’re trying to do a little bit more for people instead of proving to be an even greater success. As the gardens’ board has shifted worrying about the almighty dollar.” our focus to filling a larger community initiative, we are looking for Panago Pizza Merritt has so far given away more than 200 free pizzas to RCMP officers, new directors to add to our wonderful team! firefighters, evacuees, even those who remained in Lower Nicola after the Evacuation Order was issued or were unable to leave immediately.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) Success for ALL Learners ~ Today and Tomorrow

2021 - 2022 STUDENT REGISTRATION ELEMENTARY STUDENT REGISTRATION For “NEW” Elementary school students, please register your child on line or at your neighbourhood school from Monday to Friday August 30 to September 3, 2021. Schools will be open from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Call ahead to make an appointment.

KINDERGARTEN: To register, a child must be 5 years of age, on or before December 31, 2021 and a birth certificate, immunization record, Care Card, and proof of residence should be presented. Kindergarten start dates will be arranged through the school.

FRENCH IMMERSION: All students in this program attend Collettville Elementary School (Grades K-7), and Merritt Secondary School (Grades 8-12).

GRADE 8 - 12 MERRITT SECONDARY SCHOOL 250-378-5131 New students register on line or at the school from August 30 to September 3, 2021. Counsellors will be available and students are to make an appointment.

Please Note: On the first day of school (Sept. 7th ) Merritt Secondary School Grade 8 students are at school from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

KENGARD LEARNING CENTRE – 2475 Merritt Ave.

If you haven’t completed secondary school the KENGARD LEARNING CENTRE can help – Telephone 250-378-4245

SCIDES – 250-378-4245 or 1-800-663-3536

South Central Interior Distance Education School offers BC Ministry approved educational programs for students of all ages, anywhere in the province of B.C.

SCHOOL OPENING: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – Adjusted hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

BUS STUDENTS: Please check the School Bus Schedule and with your school for bussing information.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 ONLY: Busses will pick up students one hour LATER in the morning and return students beginning at noon. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) School Calendar for the 2021 / 2022 School Year Days in Session 189 - Days of Instruction 182 SCHOOL CALENDAR 2021 2022

Days in Session 189 - Number of Non-Instructional Days 182 August 30, 2021

Mon.

School Based Session (Summer Professional Development Days.)

August 31 - September 1, 2021 September 7, 2021

Tues. – Wed.

Summer Institute. (Summer Professional Development Day.)

Tuesday

SCHOOL OPENING. School hours 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

(Bus schedule to be adjusted for the first day of school.)

September 30, 2021

Thursday

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

October 11, 2021

Monday

Thanksgiving Day.

October 22, 2021

Friday

Non-Instructional Day. (Professional Development Day.)

November 11, 2021

Thursday

Remembrance Day.

November 12, 2021

Friday

MSS & PSS First Term Report Cards go home.

November 19, 2021

Friday

Merritt, Princeton Elementary Schools and Merritt Secondary Grade 8 & 9 Report Cards go home.

November 19, 2021

Friday

Kengard Learning Centre Report Cards go home.

November 23 – 24, 2021

Tues. - Wed.

All Schools – Shortened day for Parent/Teacher interviews.

(Schools closed 1 hour early each day.)

December 17, 2021

Friday

Last day of school before Winter Break.

Dec. 20, 2021 – Jan. 3, 2022 January 4, 2022

Tuesday

Schools reopen after the break.

January 28, 2022

Friday

MSS & PSS Report Cards go home.

February 21, 2022

Monday

Family Day.

February 25, 2022

Friday

Non-Instructional Day (Professional Development Day.)

March 11, 2022

Friday

Merritt, Princeton Elementary Schools and Merritt Secondary Grade 8 & 9 Report Cards go home.

March 11, 2022

Friday

Kengard Learning Centre Report Cards go home.

March 15 - 16, 2022

Tues. - Wed.

All Schools – Shortened day for Parent/Teacher interviews.

(Schools closed 1 hour early each day.)

March 18, 2022

Friday

Last day of school before Spring Break.

Winter Break.

SPRING BREAK.

March 21 – April 1, 2022 April 4, 2022

Monday

Schools reopen after the break.

April 14, 2022

Thursday

MSS & PSS Third Term Report Cards go home.

April 15, 2022

Friday

Good Friday.

April 18, 2022

Monday

Easter Monday.

May 23, 2022

Monday

Victoria Day.

June 29, 2022

Wednesday

Last day of classes.

June 30, 2022

Thursday

ADMINISTRATION DAY - SCHOOLS CLOSED.

Revised - August 17, 2021

Success for ALL Learners ~ Today and Tomorrow SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS • Collettville Elementary ..............250-378-2230 • Diamond Vale Elementary ......250-378-2514 • Merritt Bench Elementary ........250-378-2528

• Nicola - Canford Elementary ..250-378-2172 • Merritt Central Elementary .......250-378-9931 • Merritt Secondary School .......250-378-5131

The StrongStart Early Learning Centres • Diamond Vale Elementary • Merritt Central Elementary • Nicola-Canford Elementary StrongStart is a free, school based, drop-in early learning program for children from birth to 5 years old and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Together they share learning experiences and social interactions with other children and adults in a positive and open-ended play environment.

Start up date: September 7th, 2021.

MERRITT SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE 2021 - 2022 DOUGLAS LAKE BUS NO. 4580 LOWER NICOLA BUS NO. 2581 AM DRIVER: BRIAN PM AM DRIVER: SONYA PM 7:18 Home Ranch ROUTE A (2664 Home Ranch Lane) 4:30 7:29 Shuter’s 3:25 Cattle Guard – Douglas Lk Rd 4:23 7:31 Mamit Lake Road - 7:28 Junction-Douglas Lake Rd & 7:33 LNIB Office 3:30 7:30 Minnie Lk Rd Reserve #1 4:15 7:35 Lower Nicola Fire Hall 3:32 9439 Minni Lake Road 4:13 7:38 Lower Nicola Trailer Park 3:35 7:32 9452 Spahomin Road 4:15 7:43 Saskatoon & Hummingbird 1st stop 3:43 7:34 McRae Turnaround 7:45 Hummingbird-Yap Skim 2nd stop 3:44 7:36 (9511 Spahomin Cr. Rd) 4:18 7:46 Yap Skim-Aberdeen 3rd stop 9404 Minnie Lake Rd (Reserve #2) 4:11 (Bench) 3:45 7:39 Diamond G Ranch 4:10 7:47 2725 Aberdeen Road 3:47 7:40 Corral Road 4:07 7:52 Nicola-Canford Elementary 7:54 The Q 3:56 ROUTE B 7099 Douglas Lake Road 3:55 7:53 Turner 3:38 7:56 (Hillside Road) Health Center 3:53 7:54 Earnshaw (Smith Pioneer Park) 3:39 7:57 Merritt Central 3:12 7:55 Whinney 3:40 8:25 Collettville Elementary 7:57 Anderson St. & Aberdeen 3:41 8:27 Merritt Secondary School 8:00 Corkle & Woodward 3:53 8:30 PM ONLY 8:02 Smith & Dodding 3:55 Nicola Canford 2:40 8:04 Marshall Road 3:36 Saskatoon & Hummingbird 1st Stop 2:45 8:06 L.N. Trailer Park 3:34 Hummingbird-Yap Skim 2nd Stop 2:47 8:16 Merritt Secondary (in back) 3:20 2972 Yap Skim 3rd Stop 2:49 8:21 Coquihalla Middle School 3:10 2725 Aberdeen Road 2:51 8:30 Merritt Bench Elementary - Nicola Canford 2:57 8:40 Collettville Elementary 2:55 Shulus Arena 3:00 BUS NO. A8580 14 MILE/NOOAITCH Shulus Health Centre 3:01 Mamit Lake Road 3:02 AM DRIVER:SHANE PM Shuter’s 3:03 Shackan Community Hall (4943 Hwy8) 4:20 7:22 Merritt Central 3:12 7:25 Chief Anthony Joe Bridge 4:15 Merritt Secondary School 3:20 7:29 FX Ranch Road (4150 Hwy 8) 4:11 Sterling Road 3:27 7:32 Dot Ranch (west) 4:06 Joeyaska Road 3:28 7:36 4355 Highway 8 4:02 7:37 3956 Highway 8 4:01 7:40 3681 Highway 8 4:00 TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE 7:42 3296 Highway 8 3:57 Families living beyond the regular school bus routes may 7:48 2985 Highway 8 3:55 be eligible for transportation assistance for the 2019/2020 7:49 Nooaitch Band Hall 3:50 school year and are asked to make application before 7:52 Church Hill 3:47 September 24, 2021 regardless of whether transportation 7:55 Shackelly/Petit Creek 3:44 assistance was received in the past. Applications after 7:58 2760 Petit Creek 3:41 this date will be approved as of the date the application 8:01 Sunshine Valley West (Spius) 3:39 is received, and will not be retroactive. Transportation 8:07 Sunshine Valley East (Miller Estates) 3:37 Assistance forms can be picked up at the School Board 8:12 Nicola Canford Elementary 3:33 Office in Merritt, 1550 Chapman Street. Transportation 8:27 MSS assistance must be renewed each year. Also, banking (*PM-wait for CVE transfer students) 3:15 information will be required as payments will be through 8:29 Merritt Central (AM Only) e-transfer.

8:33 Collettville (AM Only) BUS NO. 5580 NICOLA LAKE/QUILCHENA AM DRIVER: MARYANN PM 7:48 Quilchena Reserve 3:55 7:50 First driveway past lakeview store 3:53 7:51 Saddleman Road 3:52 7:52 Lindley’s (by Douglas Lake turnoff) 3:50 7:54 Old Nicola Trail 3:49 7:55 Huber’s 3:48 7:57 Quilchena Store 3:46 8:08 Nicola Ranch 3:36 8:20 Merritt Secondary School (Front AM/Back PM) 3:20 Merritt Bench Elementary 3:10 8:22 Merritt Central Elementary 3:05 8:25 Collettville Elementary 3:00 BUS NO. A3580 MAMIT AM DRIVER- THOM 7:40 Left Field Cider House 7:41 Mamit Lake Trailer Park 7:41 9311 Mamit Lake Road 7:42 9560 Mamit Lake Road 7:45 Beech Road 7:48 Steffens Road 7:52 Pooly’s Corner 8:02 131E Highway 97 C 8:05 Firehall (226 Hwy 8) 8:06 Band Office (181 Hwy 8) 8:07 Hard Hat Ranch (#56 Hwy 8) 8:20 Merritt Central Elementary 8:25 Collettville Elementary 8:15 Merritt Secondary

BUS NO. A1158

AM 7:47 7:54 7:56 7:59 8:01 8:02 8:15 8:20 8:25

LAKE PM 3:50 3:47 3:49 3:48 3:45 3:40 3:35 3:25 3:21 3:20 3:18 3:00 3:05 3:10

COLDWATER/KINGSVALE

DRIVER: KEITH Patchet Road Opie’s Spahan 100 Coldwater Road Fox Farm/Coldwater 920 Coldwater Road Merritt Secondary School Merritt Central Elementary Collettville Elementary

PM 3:45 3:32 3:30 3:26 3:22 3:18 3:06 3:13 3:00

Parents are reminded that road/weather conditions may cause delays/cancellations to the regular bus run(s).

In extreme circumstances, notice of delays will be announced over the local radio station and the school will attempt to contact parents by phone, in order that children do not wait extended time periods at a bus stop.

REGISTRATION OF HOME SCHOOL LEARNERS

PARENT INFORMATION The “School Act”:

“A parent of a child who is required to enroll in an educational program under Section 3 (Division 4 – Home Education) (a) may educate the child at home or elsewhere in accordance with this Division, and (b) must provide that child with an educational program.

Registration A parent of a child who is required under the above Section to provide the child with an educational program must register the child on or before September 30 in each year with (a) a school of the parent’s choice that is operating in British Columbia, (a.1) if the child is an eligible child, a school referred to in paragraph (a) or (c), or a francophone school of the parent’s choice that is operating in the francophone school district in which the parent resides, (a.2) if the child is an immigrant child, a school referred to in paragraph (a) or (c), or a francophone school of the parent’s choice that is operating in the francophone school district in which the parent resides but only if the francophone education authority responsible for that school permits the parent to register that child, or (b) REPEALED 2006-21-8, effective June 30/06 BC Reg 195/06 (c) an independent school operating in British Columbia.”

To register or to obtain further information, telephone the school of your choice, or write to the Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen), Box 4100, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8.

Check our District website at: www.sd58.bc.ca or the Distance Education website at: www.scides.ca

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Merritt receives six-figure grant to combat homelessness

Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

The City of Merritt has been approved for a $363,724 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) as part of the Strengthening Communities Services Program. This program will see more than $76 million invested into projects Province-wide aimed at helping to address the effects of homelessness and keep communities safe as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Local governments have been on the front lines of the pandemic, supporting communities and continuing to provide critical services when people need them most,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs.

“These grants will provide local governments with a much-needed boost to continue vital services that were strained because of the pandemic. This is another StrongerBC program focused on making life better for people and ensuring communities emerge from the pandemic even stronger than before.”

Merritt is one of many communities across the province which has struggled with the impacts of homelessness, mental health and addictions and a lack of resources to address these issues. Through the funding, local governments and Treaty First Nations will be assisted with: Improved health and safety of unsheltered homeless people living in public or private spaces, reduced community concerns about public health and safety in

neighbourhoods where unsheltered homeless populations are seeking temporary shelter and services, improved coordination among eligible applicants and health/ social service providers, Indigenous organizations, and others working on housing, homelessness, and service provision, and increased capacity of eligible applicants to work with homeless persons and Indigenous organizations towards culturally safe and trauma-informed responses.

With the funding provided, the City of Merritt hopes to hire a Housing and Support Coordinator, a position which will ideally continue beyond the funding term. They will also be supporting the Endeavour to be Better Program, which offers peer mentorship and work experience within the community.

“I’m very pleased to see this grant awarded to the City of Merritt,” said Mayor Linda Brown.

“This is an excellent example of varying levels of government coming together to work cohesively to find long-term solutions to end homelessness in communities. The goal with this grant is to provide the city with the required resources to establish successful and lasting solutions, and to improve the health and safety of unsheltered people.”

Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society (NVSSS), which assists the unsheltered homeless within the community and supports the Endeavour to be Better Program, board member Marlene Jones is grateful that Merritt’s application for funding was approved.

“This will allow staff to continue to work in collaboration with community partners, including the City of Merritt, to further support all members of our community,” said Jones.

“We have seen value from the peer mentorship program, Endeavor To Be Better, and we look forward to them continuing to help to identify needs and respond to assist individuals as well as our community to find solutions towards better health for many who are currently struggling.”

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SPORTS

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Otters find success at Kamloops swim meet

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM The Otters were back in the pool in Kamloops on Aug. 8 for the Okanagan Region Celebration meet.

Around 30 Merritt swimmers com-

Cents roster coming together

peted, with a number of gold medal performances.

At the youngest level, Tenley Post finished at the top of the podium in a handful of events, including the Girls Division 1 100-metre Individual Medley, 50m Freestyle, 50m Butterfly, and 100m Freestyle.

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD. COM With the Merritt Centennials’ roster in the midst of building for the 2021-22 BCHL season, seasoned hockey fans might recognize a pretty famous last name.

Defenseman Will Bowman is one of the newest Cents, an American who established his game early within the Chicago Mission hockey program.

The 18-year old is the son of Chicago Blackhawks President of Hockey Operations Stan Bowman, and the grandson of the

Paige Asselstine was the winner of the A final for the Girls Division 6 200m Individual Medley, 100m Breaststroke, 100m Freestyle, and 100m Backstroke, while Isaac Asselstine found the same result in the Boys Division 5 200m Individual Medley, 50m Butterfly, 100m Freestyle, and 50m Freestyle.

famous ex-NHL Head Coach Scotty Bowman.

Despite his last name, the youngest Bowman has forged his own path: Cents General Manager Dave Chyzowski praised his newest recruit for his defensive style of play.

“Will is one of those players that is defensive minded, he’s a stay at home D that takes a huge amount of pride protecting his net, defensive zone and goalie. That being said, he also has a great first pass out of the zone.”

In a statement, Bowman himself said that he’s excited for the move to Canada.

“Growing up in the States every player wants to play

Evi Slanzi won the Girls Division 4 50m Freestyle and 100m Freestyle.

Collectively, the Otters were the first to the wall in the Girls Division 1 200m Medley Relay and both the Boys Division 6 200m Medley Relay and 200m Freestyle Relay.

either USHL or NAHL and the really good tier 1 Canadian leagues sometimes get left out of the equation. I am really excited to move to a new environment and experience something new. As for the Centennials, I am looking forward to meeting the community. Other than the past two years when I attended boarding school, I had lived in a big city, so I am looking forward to living in a community where hockey means a lot.”

Another new name that Cents fans may recognize is that of Sam Ward: Ward’s brother Ben spent the last three seasons with Merritt.

Ward joins the team at just 16 years old, after a suc-

cessful stint in the Canadian Sports School Hockey League’s Under-16 program. Though the 2020-21 season was extremely limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ward managed two post three points in four games last year with Delta Hockey Academy.

Ward, like Bowman, is pumped up to get the season started.

“What has me excited about joining the BCHL and Merritt is the step up to Junior Hockey, the pace of the game, and playing against older, stronger competition.

I’m stoked to play in Merritt because I have heard so many good things about the city , fans, coaches, and staff.”

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Vision Quest Vision Quest has been a fixture of the downtown Merritt business community for more than a decade. From the corner storefront at 2001 Quilchena Ave., Jeanine Gustafson provides both the services of an optician and a wide selection of gifts, art and jewelry.

Born and raised in the Lower Mainland as a native of White Rock, Gustafson lived in Kelowna for many years before making the move to Merritt.

“I was an optician in Kelowna when we lived there, and at the two different places I worked, about 30% of our prescriptions came from Merritt,” explained Gustafson.

“Which showed me that they needed somewhere to purchase their glasses. So, I knew

that Merritt needed another optical place, and I decided to open one.”

Even now, Vision Quest is the only place open on Saturdays that can repair your glasses after any early weekend ‘oops’ moments.

Gustafson was looking for a fresh start when she left the Okanagan’s largest city for the Nicola Valley, a new home for her children and herself. With her experience as an optician, she was happy to establish herself in the community, but her offerings soon expanded to include more than just eyewear.

“We kind of added a bunch of other things to it,” said Gustafson.

“I make jewelry, so I started selling that in here. And then we brought in a bunch of different native artists.

To begin with, they were all native

people who made them, and they all still have stuff in here.”

Over the past twelve years, more and more has been added to the shop, making it one of the most unique and varied stores in town.

Now, there are 41 different vendors with wares on display. Most are from Merritt, although some are from Logan Lake and a few come from as far as Lytton, where their homes were thankfully spared after the devastating Lytton Creek fire tore through the Village.

Over the years, Vision Quest has become well known for its legendary Christmas displays, which Gustafson puts up herself every year as the holiday season gets underway.

“Everyone noticed I was a little ridiculous when it came to Christmas

and had way too much stuff in here, so Marguerite gave me her Christmas stuff,” said Gustafson.

Marguerite was the former bylaw officer for the City of Merritt, who would set up Christmas displays around town in locations such as City Hall, the Civic Centre, the Aquatic Centre, and various storefronts.

“She decided that she was too old to keep putting it up by herself, it was too much work,” said Gustafson, who spends roughly nine days putting the displays up.

“So, she decided that I was the only one crazy enough to do it, that was what she told me, so she gave it all to me, and it’s fun. When I was a kid we lived in White Rock, and we used to go to Vancouver to see the Woodwards Christmas windows.

I have Merritt’s version… I’ve tried to get buildings for all the stores downtown, the real estate offices even gave me little tiny signs to put up.”

Those interested in the paranormal may want to drop in when the holiday decorations are up, as Gustafson said Vision Quest is home to a ghost who is particularly active around Christmastime.

“It’s a woman and she’s really friendly, and she likes pretty things,” said Gustafson.

Sometimes the ghost will pick things up and let them hover, move things or turn on music boxes and snow globes.

Gustafson isn’t sure who the ghost is, or where she came from, but in her estimation her building is more than a century old, leaving plenty of opportunities for a spirit to take up residence.

Originally the site of a hotel which burned down, and at one point in time featuring a shooting range in the basement, the building has also been home to a ladies clothing store, a shoe store, pet store, computer and TV shop, a corner store, as well as a hair salon and

tanning booth.

Gustafson’s favourite items available for sale are the indigenous design sunglasses, dreamcatchers, drums, beadwork and the cedar bark bracelets and roses.

Of course, there’s also the friendly resident store cat, Rex, who is nearly everybody’s favourite and welcomes customer attention.

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

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

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time 2nd & 4th Sundays 10 am

Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:00 pm • 250-280-1268

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TLC has been creating beautiful landscape design and installation, weekly maintenance for residential and commercial clients, providing such services as: Dethatching - Aerating - Irrigation Installation - Tree, Shrub and Hedge Trimming - Patio pavers -Stone work, Beautiful ponds and water features .

The sale of this company will include: 3 antique trucks 1953, 1957 and a 1948 GMC, 990 John Deere tractor, 1 hauling trailer, 1 Ditch witch trencher, Sod Cutter, Billy goat Vacuum, 1 Aerator, 2 Dethatching, 1 lrg Exmark walk behind, 3 Arien Mowers, 2 hedge trimmers, 2 Stihl weed eaters, 2 lrg backpack blowers.

Revenue over $300,000 with Potential Growth expansion SELLER WILL TRAIN.... Reason for sale retiring

SELLING PRICE: $250,000.

If you are interested in this extraordinary company and want the freedom of being your own boss, then give us a call at 250-378-4166.

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Thelma Margaret Meckler (Johnston) August 29, 1924 – August 16, 2021

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It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce that Thelma Margaret Meckler (Johnston) passed away in the early afternoon of August 16, 2021, at the age of 96 years old.

She is survived by her daughters Sharon Rathbone of West Kelowna, BC, Donna Caruso (Tony) of Merritt, BC, Beverly Loos (Jan) of Salmon Arm, BC, Liana Grill (Randy) of Abbotsford, BC and her son Barry Meckler (Barb) of West Kelowna, BC. She will be lovingly remembered by her 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Peter, daughter Eileen, grandson Michael and great grandson AJ. Thelma was born in Wildrose, SK and married Peter in Regina, SK on February 15, 1947. They moved their family to Merritt, BC in 1971, where they eventually retired and were active, lifetime members of the Royal Canadian Legion Merritt Branch 096.

Thelma was known for her amazing cooking and baking, her infectious laugh, and her meticulous record keeping. Her family meant everything to her and she will be missed deeply.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to Dr. Lyttle and all of the staff at the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre and the Florentine for their kindness, care and compassion.

A private memorial service will be held for immediate family, officiated

by Pastor Jim Caruso. If desired and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Merritt Branch 096 (1940 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8) would be graciously accepted.

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Coldwater Indian Band Job Posting

Joanna Elizabeth Burgart March 3, 1942 – August 16, 2021

NURSERY/KINDERGARTEN TEACHER The Coldwater School is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Nursery/Kindergarten Teacher.

Qualifications • Completion of a Bachelor of Education • Experience teaching/managing a multi-grade, multi-level classroom • Have special education training and/or experience working with children with special needs • Knowledge of Nlaka’pamux students and Coldwater Community an asset • Have experience integrating First Nation cultural knowledge and activities into the curriculum • Be computer literate with SmartBoard knowledge/experience • Membership in or eligible to become a member of the Teacher Regulation Board (TRB) • Registration with the Teacher Qualification Service (TQS)

Joanna slipped away the morning of August 16th, at Moog House, after a brief battle with acute leukemia. Joanna is survived by her husband Lloyd, her three sons, Brendan (Nancy), Michael (Christine) and Jonathan (Deanna), six grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is also survived by her two sisters, Sara (Greg) and Barbara, and her two brothers, John (Jean) and Sam, and their families, as well as her first cousins, Mollie Brand and Arthur Stafford.

Joanna, the eldest child of Joe and Molly Lauder, was born March 3rd, 1942, at the Nicola Valley General Hospital, Merritt. She was the first grandchild and was welcomed with great excitement by her parents, grandparents and many aunts and uncles.

Joanna grew up on the Lauder ranch in the beautiful Nicola Valley and it held a special place in her heart the whole of her life. She was home schooled for Grades 1 to 3 and then attended Merritt Elementary School and Merritt Junior Senior School.

After graduating high school in 1959 at the age of seventeen she attended the University of British Columbia where she earned her Bachelor of Education. Joanna then began her teaching career in Penticton. It was at this time that she met Lloyd and they were married July 10th, 1965. They lived in Vancouver and Victoria but after an absence of only three years, they returned to Penticton to raise their family. In 1990, Joanna and Lloyd moved to an acreage in Summerland where they built a home designed by Joanna and enjoyed a rural lifestyle for thirty years before moving back to Penticton in October 2020. Joanna had limitless energy and many interests.

Growing up on the ranch, she loved the outdoors, was active in the 4-H beef club and as a young woman loved horses and riding. Joanna was an avid reader; the love of books having been instilled at an early age by her maternal grandmother. Joanna was a gourmet cook. She was a wonderful hostess and her dinner parties are well remembered by her family and friends. Joanna was a keen gardener, growing everything from award winning roses to a wide variety of vegetables and fruit.

Although her health was rapidly failing, at Moog House she could still identify all the plants on the patio and was quick to point out the one weed.

Joanna was a loyal Blue Jays fan and never missed Jeopardy, often answering with the correct question. Joanna, (or Auntie Nanna as she was known to her nephews) - wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend - will be missed in so many ways. A private celebration of Joanna’s life will be held at a later date. If desired, donations may be made to Moog & Friends Hospice House.

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How to apply Your application portfolio must include the following documents: • Cover Letter • Resume •Academic Transcripts • Reports/Evaluations: • Recent Graduates require final Practicum Reports • Experienced Teachers require a recent Teaching Evaluation (not lesson observations) within the past 8 years • 3 Professional References-email and phone numbers • Recent Graduates to include your Faculty Advisor, School Advisor(s) and one or more of the following: Principal, Vice Principal or most recent previous employer • Experienced Teachers to include current Principal, Vice Principal and previous Administrator(s) * We do not accept friends or teaching colleagues as references* • TCB (Teacher Certification Branch) Status: • If your application is in process, please provide a screenshot of the application, including the drop down menu of outstanding documents Due to the confidentiality of the interview process and the high volume of applications, we do not provide feedback, notify unsuccessful applicants or respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application.

We will contact applicants directly if we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional information.

Closing Date: On-going until this position is filled for September 2021. Only Short Listed Applicants will be contacted.

Please send your application package to: Janice Antoine, Principal Box 4600, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 - Email: jantoine@coldwaterschool.ca - Fax: 250-378-9212 *All applicants must comply with the Criminal Records Review Act and BC Drivers Abstract *

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Preference will be given to those applicants who: • Have a minimum of two years of successful classroom teaching experience • Have experience at the Nursery/Kindergarten level • Have additional professional experience and/or post-secondary courses in early childhood education, early learning and early literacy • Have knowledge and experience with, or willingness to learn and use • Saxon Math • Read Well Program • DIBELS Assessment • PELI Progress Monitoring • ASQ (Ages and Stages) Developmental Assessment • Story Champs • Have Aboriginal ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal)

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Position and Duties: Under the direction of the Program Manager, the successful applicant will carry out the Vision and Mission of Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House and provides support to women and their children in a non-judgmental and confidential atmosphere.

Duties are to include the following: − To create an atmosphere of safety and trust by providing confidential and non-judgmental support − To assist clients recognize their rights and responsibilities − To provide necessary referrals and/or case planning with other organizations/agencies − Intake procedures including assessing eligibility − Handle crisis calls and to provide emotional support, information and referrals over the phone − Record keeping in compliance with the Privacy Act and Journey’s Into Tomorrow policies, as well as maintain statistical activity reports − Cleaning duties to include, but limited to, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting etc.

Position Qualifications and Requirements: − College Certificate in Social Services discipline or two years’ experience in the Social Services Sector − Crisis and Suicide Intervention/Prevention − Food Safe, Level 1 First Aide − Effective and respectful interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues − Reliable and self motivated − Maintains professional standards of practice including ethical boundaries and protecting the confidentiality of the House, families and colleagues − Reliable vehicle and valid BC Driver’s License − Complies with the Criminal Records Review Act Employment Type: On call casual Start Date: Immediately Wage: Dependant on qualifications and previous experience Please fax or email resumes to: 250-378-6172 Email transitionhouse@coldwaterband.org Only Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT WORKER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for a First Nations Support Worker in Merritt for 7 hours per day, 10 months per year.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing social/emotional support, communicating with students and parents/guardians, tutoring, and cultural education.

Electronic application submissions are accepted at www.sd58.bc.ca {click on Employment, Current Job Postings, (Job Code # 3085252) and follow the prompts}. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until filled, with a start date of September 7, 2021. Please forward to: Attention: Lindsey Henderson, Manager of Human Resources School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Position: Finance (Accounting) Clerk I Employment Type: Full Time (35 hrs per week) Shackan Indian Band is looking to hire a qualied and responsible person for the role of Finance Clerk I. Qualications and Experience: • Perform data entry and verication of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Purchase Order tracking • Enter Accounts Payable information and accruals into the system & issue cheques / EFT payments for all accounts due • Coordinate travel advance activities and claim reconciliation • Ensure transactions are properly recorded & entered into the computerized accounting system • Maintain nancial les and records • Backup payroll function on occasion Education and Experience • Familiarity and understanding of First Nations operations an asset • Strong computer skills in various software platforms (MS Ofce and Xyntax Financial Software) • 2+ years of experiencing in bookkeeping and accounting support • Previous related education and coursework and/or completion of Accounting Technician Diploma Key Competencies • Sound knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices including double entry bookkeeping and reconciliation of accounts and subledgers • Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently • Ability to multi-task and cope effectively with deadlines We offer a competitive compensation and benets package, generous vacation entitlement (3-weeks) and continuing education program.

Please submit your resume to the Band ofce at 2099 Granite Avenue, fax 250-378-5219 or email hr@shackan.ca Posting closes September 10, 2021 (4:30pm)

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Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities • Performs administrative support such as: Regular ofce and front desk duties; Data entry; Correspondence and communications; Travel and meeting arrangement; Website updates and Document management • Assist staff and Band Administrator with administration functions as required • Backup reception and nance clerk duties on occasion Education and Experience • High school diploma; Ofce Administration Certicate preferred • Well organized and detailed oriented • Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications (Microsoft Ofce and Xyntax Financial Software) Key Competencies • High school diploma; Ofce Administration Certicate preferred • Well organized and detailed oriented • Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications (Microsoft Ofce and Xyntax Financial Software) We offer a competitive compensation and benets package, generous vacation entitlement (3-weeks) and continuing education program.

Please submit your resume to the Band ofce at 2099 Granite Avenue, fax 250-378-5219 or email hr@shackan.ca Posting closes September 10, 2021 (4:30pm)

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