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The Nicola Valley Fall Fair and the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo are set for the Labour Day weekend.

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EXTREME DROUGHT With severe drought conditions on the Coldwater River, residents of the Nicola Valley are being asked to conserve as much water as possible.

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NO CAMP COMING Plans for a work camp to be constructed in Merritt to house incoming workers for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion may be on hold.

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NEW DIRECTION The B.C. Visitor Centre is closing its doors in the near future, as the provincial tourism authority explores a new method of funding.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS WATER CONSERVATION

Province sounds alarm on drought Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Persistent dry conditions have led the B.C. government to upgrade the drought assessment on the Coldwater River watershed to level 4, a designation which could lead to more restrictions on water use in the Nicola Valley.

According to the province’s four-level drought classification system, drought level four constitutes “extremely dry conditions,” meaning the water supply in a given region is assessed to be “insufficient to meet socio-economic and ecosystem needs.”

The warm weather is expected to stick around in the Nicola Valley, which has prompted the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources to issue a press release calling for “maximum voluntary reduction of withdrawals in the Coldwater watershed.”

The ministry’s press

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Some sections of the Coldwater River in Merritt are experiencing extremely low flows, leaving much of the riverbed bone-dry. Cole Wagner/Herald

release went on to state that flows in the Coldwater have dropped to dangerously low levels, which is a cause for concern for the juvenile populations of steelhead, coho and chinook salmon currently in the river system.

The City of Merritt has issued further guidelines for watering in response to the upgraded drought lev-

els. Residents are allowed to water their property one day per week (Monday for even addresses, Sunday for odd addresses), between the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The release from the ministry included other suggestions for locals to reduce their water consumption during the drought.

Water conservation tips • • • •

Limit outdoor watering.

Don’t water during the heat of the day or when it’s windy.

Consider planting drought-tolerant vegetation.

Take short showers.

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Don’t leave the tap running.

Install water-efficient showerheads, taps and toilets.

Recycle water used in industrial operations.

Check for leaks in water systems.

Investigators looking at fatal crash

Two people from Washington state are dead after their motorcycle collided with oncoming traffic along Highway 8 on Sunday afternoon.

A press release from the RCMP confirmed the fatal accident, which led to the closure of highway where it intersects with Sterling Road for much of Aug. 27, as investigators from the Merritt RCMP, Central Interior Traffic Services (CITS), BC Ambulance and Merritt Fire Rescue RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) 258 Seymour Street Kamloops BC V2C 2E5 phone: 250-374-3331

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responded to the crash.

The crash occurred near the road’s junction with the Coquihalla Highway, just east of Coldwater Road. Two couples were travelling on a pair of motorcycles heading westbound towards the city, when the lead motorcycle crossed the centre line, and collided with a Toyota RAV 4 which was heading eastbound.

Both people on the lead motorcycle were deceased at the scene.

A child and her mother who were in the RAV 4

were transported to hospital with minor injuries, while the couple riding on the second motorcycle were not involved in the crash other than as witnesses.

Evidence from the scene suggests the RAV 4 moved to the right in an attempt to avoid the collision, stated the press release.

An RCMP Victim Services Unit from Merritt is actively involved in dealing with everyone directly impacted by the crash, confirmed RCMP Sgt. Mike Pears.

Art Walk wrapped Twenty-three local businesses took part in this year’s Art Walk, and more than 2,000 entries were collected for the grand prize draw, which took place at the Courthouse Gallery on Aug,. 25.

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Extension ready The Interior Health Authority (IHA) is ready to break ground on a $6.5 million expansion project at the Nicola Valley Hosptial, which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2018.

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Energy matters Two people died in a collision on Sunday afternoon just east of Coldwater Road. Photo courtesy of VSA Highway Maintenance/Twitter

Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the crash, police went on to state.

RCMP has issued a

request to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact central interior traffic services at 250-378-4262.

With pipeline drama playing out in our own backyard, energy columnist Peter Clark examines reasons President Trump has for approving the Keystone XL line.

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YOU’RE INVITED! to meet with Mayor Menard on September 6 from 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

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

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

EXTREME WATERING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 ED T C RI T S RE

Effective immediately watering will only be permitted on the following days:

EVEN ADDRESSES: Monday only ODD ADDRESSES: Saturday only Watering times for residents are: 6 am to 8 am and 7 pm to 10 pm AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS: midnight to 4 am WATERING IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS: TUESDAY,WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY

NOTICE To Whom It May Concern, The City of Merritt would like to remind the general public of the ongoing construction work on Coldwater Avenue between Wilson Street and Chapman Street. As back to school quickly approaches, please keep be mindful of road closures, detours and delays in this area and plan your route accordingly.

Students commuting to Merritt Secondary School should give themselves plenty of extra time to arrive at school on time in the morning. Those who arrive at the main entrance should do so via Canford Avenue from River Street, and those who arrive from the rear should do so via Canford Avenue from Main Street.

Both vehicular and pedestrian traffic must adhere to all Traffic Control direction, construction signage and speed regulations at all times. This will ensure the safety of the public and the City’s employees.

We thank you for your continual patience and cooperation during this infrastructure upgrade project.

Alec Macfarlane, AScT Engineering Technologist 250-378-8627 tech@merritt.ca

NO WATERING EXEMPTIONS WILL BE ISSUED AT THIS TIME

APPLICATION FOR PERMISSIVE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR 2018

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 The Community Charter provides that on or before October 31 in any year, Council may by bylaw, exempt eligible land and/or improvements from municipal property taxes for the following year(s). On October 25, 2016, permissive tax exemptions were approved for a four year period from 2017 through to 2020 – see Bylaw 2215, 2016 on the City website at www.merritt.ca.

Permissive property tax exemptions are provided for non-profit, philanthropic and charitable organizations.

These permissive exemptions are at the discretion of Council and are subject to the City of Merritt’s budgetary constraints. Council may also consider permissive municipal tax exemptions less than 100%.

Application forms for those organizations that did not receive an exemption under Bylaw 2215, 2016 can be downloaded from the City website or picked up at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Please submit your applications by 4:30 p.m., September 15, 2017 to: City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Attention: Wayne Anderson, Financial Services Manager

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has asked that the residents of Merritt help conserve water with not only abiding by the watering restrictions put in place but that additional steps be taken for water conservation.

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has offered the following suggestions to help conserve water : No washing of exterior buildings, windows, parking lots, driveways or sidewalks. No filling swimming pools, hot tubs or garden ponds and no washing of a vehicle unless it is done in a commercial car wash.

The Coldwater River has dropped below 0.440 cm or 4401/s causing the City of Merritt to increase watering restrictions. It has been forecasted that the Coldwater River will drop below rearing fish critical flows (400 litres/ second) within the next two weeks possibly as soon as next week.

Tourism Merritt

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the part time non-union contract position of Gymnastics Instructor.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 05, 2017 by: Carole Fraser Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager, City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Connect us on our newresidents tourism website and social media.

Date Posted: The Citywith of Merritt urges to adhere to these suggestions to help preserve our most www.tourismmerritt.com • #ExploreMerritt precious resource.

August 16, 2017

Posting Expires: September 05, 2017

POOL CLOSURE The entire Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre (NVAC) will be closed from Saturday, September 2, 2017 through Sunday, September 17, 2017 for annual maintenance.

The Fitness Area within the NVAC will reopen on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 7:00 am.

Employees anticipate that the entire facility will reopen on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 6:00 am.

The Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (NVMA) will remain open for your enjoyment.

VISIT TOURISM MERRITT FOR MORE TO SEE AND DO Add your event and see all other events in Merritt at www.tourismmerritt.com/events For both locals and visitors to discover more about Merritt and great upcoming events in the community!

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS TRANS MOUNTAIN

Government says no camp coming in Merritt laundry facilities, recreation areas and health and medical services.

The camp is expected to be able to accommodate 350 workers, but outside of that Kinder Morgan is looking to local accommodations

Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Kinder Morgan doesn’t have the green light to set up camp in Merritt next month ahead of twinning its Trans Mountain pipeline that runs from Edmonton to Burnaby.

The B.C. environmental assessment office (EAO) has not accepted the plan submitted by the company for its worker accommodation strategy, which is the 23rd of 37 legally binding conditions required under B.C.’s environmental assessment certificate.

Until that happens, Kinder Morgan cannot set up construction camps it has planned in B.C. “Construction of worker accommodation and camps cannot begin until consultation on the relevant environmental management plans has been completed and the plans accepted by the environmental assessment office,” said environment minister George Heyman.

The B.C. government will have its objections to the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion project filed in court by the end of this week.

Environment Minister George Heyman said Tuesday the province has been granted intervenor status at the Federal Court of Appeal. It will file its official position by Sept. 1, and the court is to begin its hearing on Oct. 2.

Kinder Morgan Canada has indicated it wants to start work this fall on twinning the 1950s-era pipeline that brings crude oil and refined fuels to its shipping terminal in Burnaby and to supply refineries in Burnaby and Washington.

heavily on local resources as they may not be equipped to handle the demand.

Kinder Morgan doesn’t expect to begin actual pipeline construction in the Merritt area until mid-2018.

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“Mile Zero” of the existing Trans Mountain pipeline. Legal action threatens to derail the expansion project’s schedule, which was slated to begin construction in the fall. Photo courtesy of Kinder Morgan

During an open house at the civic centre earlier this year representatives from Kinder Morgan announced that come September the company would begin setting up a construction yard, a 20-acre pipe yard and an accommodation camp in Merritt.

“We are not planning on setting up the camp right away,” said Kinder Morgan spokesperson Ali Hounsell. “If we don’t have the proper permits to proceed we’re not going to, but we will ensure that we have all the permits we need to

do the type of work that we need to do.”

Hounsell said the company still intends to start site clearing and other preparatory work ahead of setting up a camp.

“There’s a lot of work that needs to be done in preparation of setting up the camp itself,” said Hounsell, adding that Kinder Morgan will meet all approvals needed at every level of government before moving ahead.

The camp earmarked for the Merritt area will be set up on the Chutter

Ranch in the Quilchena area.

“It will be used for all the temporary construction infrastructure, which includes the camp, the construction yard and a pipe lay down area,” said Hounsell.

Merritt is to be the location of one of five temporary Kinder Morgan construction camps in B.C. The others will to be set up in Valemont, Blue River, Clearwater and Hope.

These construction camps will all be fullservice facilities that will include beds, dining and

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such as hotels, RV parks and rental units to house its workers.

Hounsell said Kinder Morgan is still looking for local businesses to supply some camp services such as meals, but doesn’t want to draw too

The NDP government has promised to use every available means to stop the project, and supporting legal challenges is one of the

few options open. The National Energy Board and the B.C. government have given their approval, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

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Fixing ICBC not easy-peasy Politics is all too often an exercise in assigning blame, at the expense of analysis and tough choices that TOM FLETCHER lead to solu- B.C. tions.

VIEWS We’re seeing that with the Insurance Corporation of B.C., that great icon of the province’s first NDP government. Like the other signature achievement of the Dave Barrett years, the Agricultural Land Reserve, ICBC has been a mixed blessing.

So let’s get the blame out of the way first. In July, incoming Justice Minister David Eby released the previous government’s independent review of ICBC. Ernst & Young calculated the current trend points to a 30-percent basic insurance rate increase in the next two years.

Eby reverted to the well-worn lines of his party’s 16 years in opposition, giving the media the sound bite they expected.

“The B.C. Liberals have been using ICBC as a bank machine, bringing money out of the corporation to claim better finances than are the case,” Eby said.

Yes, just as previous NDP and Social Credit governments did. There’s just one problem. The B.C. Liberals put an end to the practice starting in 2016, a pre-election repentance that was little noticed, mostly unreported and didn’t help them with voters.

That doesn’t excuse the B.C. Liberals. The point is that’s not what is pushing the huge rate hike that lies ahead today. That would be rising accident rates, even with ever-safer cars and roads, and soaring claim costs for minor injuries. The latter is rising in lockstep with legal costs as more people turn those minor injuries into money.

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Climate creep and American frogs At least a decade ago, a retired general at the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies said to me that the rich countries will never take climate change GWYNNE DYER seriously until some The international very big and apparSTAGE ently climate-related disaster happens in a first-world country. Hurricane Harvey was not that disaster.

At least twenty people have died in the Houston floods in the past few days, and the number will undoubtedly go up. In Bangladesh, at least 134 have died in monsoon flooding that has submerged at least a third of the country. But the latter fact will have no impact on opinion in the developed countries — “it’s just the monsoon again” — and the Texas disaster is not big enough to change minds in the United States. Nor should it.

Hurricanes are an annual event in the Gulf of Mexico, and their causes are well uderstood. Global warming has raised the amount of rain that this storm dumped on east Texas

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by three to five per cent. (Higher sea surface temperature means more evaporation.) It also probably caused the changed wind patterns that kept Harvey loitering off the coast for so long.

But it did not cause Harvey.

The Houston floods are causing so much disruption and misery mainly because of human decisions: putting such a large population on a flood plain subject to frequent hurricanes, and then taking inadequate measures to protect those people from the inevitable consequences.

It’s the same story as Hurricane Katrina — and if more than a thousand dead in New Orleans twelve years ago didn’t change the way Americans deal with these threats, the current pain in Houston is certainly not going to do so either. Indeed, just a couple of weeks ago President Trump scrapped Obama-era flood standards requiring infrastructure projects to take account of predicted global warming. There was no outcry.

Immerse a frog in boiling water, and it will immediately hop out. Put it in cold water and then slowly heat it, and the frog will not notice that it’s being boiled. The evidence is there, but it’s coming in too slowly to get its attention. Climate change is creeping in quietly,

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making normal weather a bit more extreme each year, and Americans haven’t noticed yet.

They get lots of help in maintaining their ignorance, of course. Right-wing “think tanks” like the Institute of Energy Research, the Heartland Institute and the Competitive Enterprise Institute, financed by the likes of Exxon Mobil and the Koch brothers, have already mobilised to deny any links between the Houston disaster and climate change.

“Instead of wasting colossal sums of money on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, much smaller amounts should be spent on improving the infrastructure that protects the Gulf and Atlantic coasts,” said Myron Ebell, director of environmental policy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (and formerly the head of Trump’s transition team at the Environmental Protection Agency, tasked with crippling it).

But do not despair: this is largely an American phenomenon, and the United States does not bulk as large in the climate equation as it used to. Almost all the other developed countries are taking the threat of large-scale climate change seriously, although they have left it a bit late and they’re still not doing enough.

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Prime Minister causing disorder at the border Editor, For years we have known that excessive television viewing can have profound effects on children.

We need look no further than President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau. It is obvious that little Donald watched too many Looney Tune cartoons and ended up modeling himself after Yosemite Sam, that loud-mouthed gunslinger with a hair-trigger temper and vengeful mean streak; whereas, little Justin watched too many Winnie the Pooh videos and ended up modeling himself after the leading character, that fun-loving bear with an endearing smile and a desperate need to be loved.

When faced with a real-world problem, such as the ever-increasing flow of economic migrates and bogus refugees, the two leaders have responded as their childhood role models would. Trump rants angrily (for the benefit of his fanatical ‘alt-right’ supporters) and promises to build a great fortified wall; whereas, Trudeau smiles warmly (for the benefit of his liberal-minded global admirers) and promises to give every illegal border-jumper a big teddy-bear hug.

Who knew Justin’s ‘sunny ways’ would lead to disorder at our border?

On July 1, 2017, Canada celebrated its sesquicentennial — or 150th — anniversary. One-hundredand-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.

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Solutions few and far between in insurance mess Eby also charged that the B.C. Liberals “failed to take the actions necessary” to deal with soaring claim costs.

The NDP’s action up to this writing has consisted of sacking and replacing board members.

To start, lawyer and former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Barry Penner was replaced as board chair by ex-NDP cabinet minister Joy MacPhail.

When I spoke with Penner shortly after he was fired, he described the kind of tactic that ICBC is facing these days. Injury claimants have two years to file

their claims after an accident, and one scenario is accumulating a medical file for two years and then dropping it on ICBC at the deadline.

After being steady for several years, the number of crashes went up 23 per cent in just two years, 2015 and 2016. Injury claims rose 16 per cent in that time. Vehicle damage claims were up almost the same, and it continues.

Compared to 2009, the cost of injury claims in 2016 was up 80 per cent to $2.7 billion.

Why?Alcohol impairment has been down, thanks to steep fines and the threat of roadside vehi-

cle seizures. Distracted driving fines and enforcement have been increased.

Management bloat at ICBC was pared back, technology upgraded, and insurance fraud investigations increased. ICBC has increased the size of rate hikes for at-fault drivers in accidents.

This last one is the only actual solution I’ve heard Eby propose, and it’s already being done.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

Worst effects still to come From Page 6 The United States will get there eventually, but it will take a far greater disaster than the Houston floods — the loss of Miami, perhaps? — before it ends the ideological wars and starts dealing with the realities of its situation. Meanwhile, the rest of the world

will have to cope with climate change without American help.

It can probably manage. The Paris climate summit of December, 2015 produced an agreement that was a good start in coping with emissions, and none of the other countries took advantage of Trump’s defection from the deal to break their

own promises.

New technologies offer more promising routes for cutting emissions, and the world still has a chance of avoid runaway global warming (+three to six degrees C).

Even if we can stop the warming before +two degrees C, however, it’s too late already to prevent major climate

change. There will be bigger floods and longer droughts, food shortages and floods of refugees, and countries will have to work hard to limit the damage. Including, eventually, the United States.

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

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PREVIOUS QUESTION Rosemary Brown was elected as a provincial MLA in British Columbia and became the first black woman to sit in a legislative assembly in Canada.

Originally from Jamaica, she moved to Canada in 1951 to attend university, where she studied social work. An engaged activist, she worked tirelessly as an advocate against social inequality, racism, and sexism, and became a staunch defender of social and racial justice. She was a prominent member of the New Democratic Party (NDP) in British Columbia.

Brown formed a committee to eliminate sexism in school textbooks and curricula. She also played a major role in establishing the Berger Commission on the Family, and in introducing legislation to prohibit discrimination based on sex or marital status.

In 1975, she became the first black woman to run for the leadership of a federal political party.

She finished second to Ed Broadbent in the NPD leadership race.

After her political career, she was a professor of Women’s Studies at Simon Fraser University. In recognition of her exceptional life of public service, she received numerous awards, including the Order of British Columbia, the Order of Canada, as well as 15 honorary doctorates.

As a writer and speaker, Rosemary Brown continued fighting for social justice until her death in April 2003.

Thanks to Library and Archives Canada for this excerpt.

Find out more about Canada’s history every day at www.baclac.gc.ca/eng/onthisday/.

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Two people from Kelowna are facing multiple charges after being caught red-handed at a mine on Loon Lake Road on Aug. 22.

RCMP Sgt. Norm Flemming said workers from the Elk Gold Exploration, located about 45 kilometres southeast of Merritt, called police after catching a man and woman breaking into storage containers at the site.

“It looked very much like they were on a break-andenter salvage mission,” said Flemming, noting that the two had loaded scrap metal into a vehicle.

He said there was also a lot of damage done to the site.

“Doors were completely ripped off, locks cut, hinges cut off of all kinds of doors,” said Flemming.

Some of the containers used to store shelving and ore samples were damaged as well.

Living quarters and offices appeared to have been ransacked too, said Flemming.

“They told the [police] investigator out there that they believed it was an abandoned site, but it’s pretty clear it is still a working mine,” said Flemming. “All of the offices are engaged, there’s working equipment out there, there’s

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Police are considering charges of break-and-enter, mischief over $5,000 and theft over $5,000 against the

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The pair have been released from police custody and are expected to make their first court appearances in Merritt come October.

Man arrested for peeing on bus Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

A man who was riding on a Greyhound bus has been released from police custody on a promise to appear in court after allegedly

Danger averted Merritt RCMP were required to intervene in a potentially dangerous situation that ultimately resulted in a mere ticket on Aug. 22.

Local police received word from the Clearwater RCMP that a potentially armed man, who police suspected could do harm to himself, was making his way to the Lower Mainland.

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The purpose of the pesticide rehabilitation is to eradicate illegally introduced non-native yellow perch. This rehabilitation is part of a management plan to control the spread of illegally stocked, invasive fish into the Thompson Drainage. Additional strategies of the Windy Lake management plan include information and awareness, regulation management and a reward program to prevent future introductions.

The treatment window is scheduled between September 25, 2017 and October 14, 2017. Application will take place over one-to-two days during this time frame. The pesticide to be used is CFT Legumine, which contains the active ingredient rotenone (registration # 32802). It will be applied using backpack sprayers and boat dispersal.

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Destination B.C. plots new course in Merritt The future of the B.C. Visitor’s Centre is up in the air as the provincial tourism authority explores a new funding scheme.

Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt’s B.C. Visitor Centre will close in January as Destination BC prepares to vacate the building, but the City of Merritt will receive an injection of cash to keep visitor services going at the local level.

Destination BC (DBC) has a contract with a third party organization based out of Valemont to provide visitor services at the exit 286 site until January 12, 2018, which, due to a greater emphasis on mobile technology, DBC is not renewing.

Instead, the provincial organization extended an offer to the City of Merritt to join its visitor services network program, which city council agreed to do at its regular meeting on Aug. 22.

“We’ve seen significant changes in how consumers do their trip planning,” said DBC manager of visitor services Kathleen Harvey.

“Because of this, Destination BC’s been working with community visitor centres across B.C. to encourage them to be more contemporary and innovative in their approach to delivering visitor services, not just in brick and mortar locations, but through social media and your mobile, pop up tents and all the rest of it.”

Harvey did not know how many employees currently working out of the Merritt Visitor Centre who would be impacted by the closure, but said the contractor has been aware of DBC’s decision “for some time now.”

Since 2014, DBC has been transitioning from operating provincial visitor centres in favour of a model where communities are

in charge.

Currently, the provincial body works with 111 B.C. communities as members of its network program.

Becoming the 112th community in the network means the City of Merritt will receive $25,000 annually for the next four years to use for visitor services as it sees fit.

There are some requirements to meet in order to receive the funding, such as operating 660 hours per year — which is already covered by the Baillie House.

As part of the program, the city will also need to select a sponsor organization, which will utilize the funds and meet the requirements set by DBC. The communitydriven model will offer more flexibility for visitor services, said Harvey, noting the program allows for the city to look outside the box to offer initiatives like roaming ambassadors and more social media outreach. She said the current provincial model doesn’t offer these types of initiatives.

“They can be more contemporary and more innovative and more authentic to their community,” said Harvey.

The move to a community-lead model will represent some cost savings for DBC, which will be reinvested into offering visitor services around the province, Harvey said.

How the city will spend the money is still to be determined, but could be put towards a variety of initiatives.

Theoretically, the City of Merritt could attempt to use the funding to continue operating the visitor centre itself, but chief administrative officer Shawn Boven said that isn’t

likely to happen.

“The statistics show that [the visitor centre] is used more as a washroom facility than a true visitor information centre,” Boven told the Herald.

Boven said the money could be used for a variety of options such as providing more funding to the Baillie House or opening up a satellite visitor centre at exit 290 on the Coquihalla Highway.

Council voted 6-1 in favour of joining the network last week’s council meeting, with many members of

council expressed concern that regardless of what they decide to do with the money doesn’t overwhelm the Baillie House when it comes to offering visitor services.

Only Coun. Mike Goetz voted in opposition.

As for what will become of the visitor centre itself, the building and land around it is owned by the provincial government. DBC is a tenant in the building, and Harvey said she is not sure if any plans have been made regarding the future if the building.

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Fire services agreement approved Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

‘HANGING’ OUT AT THE GALLERY Joan Jennings (back) and Gale Simpson (foreground) spent Tuesday afternoon hanging paintings and photos at the Courthouse Art Gallery, in preparation for the gallery’s newest exhibition: Bev Veale: A Retrospective.

The exhibition will feature more than 60 works on display from Sept. 1 to 23, with almost every single work being up for sale. The gallery will host a reception on Sept. 8 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cole Wagner/Herald

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The City of Merritt has signed off on a five-year agreement with the Cooks Ferry Indian Band to provide fire services to its Antko reserve off Fox Farm Road.

Council voted unanimously in favour of the agreement at its regular meeting on Aug. 22.

Under the agreement, Merritt Fire Rescue (MFR) will respond to residential structure fires, and motor vehicle fires on the reserve.

The suppression of forest fires is not included.

The agreement will see MFR charge a fee-for-service for each emergency response.

The area to be protected is a new subdivision where the construction of three duplexes is getting underway. Currently there are no homes on the reserve, but the band plans to construct another

33 single-family dwellings in the future as well, according to a staff report to council.

Antko is located between the Lower Nicola Band’s Joeyaska reserve and a portion of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District both currently serviced by Merritt’s fire department.

The fire services agreement goes into effect Sept.1.

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Cactus Annie’s has once again been nominated for a B.C. Country Music Association (BCCMA) award.

The country music venue attached to the Merritt Desert Inn has been a mainstay in the category of “Country Club or Venue of the Year” at the BCCMA awards for a number of years, taking

home the big prize in 2009.

But this year is extra special for Cactus Annie’s owner Melva White, who has been nominated herself this year for the Don Adams Country Music Person of the Year award.

White’s nomination comes after a long and storied history of hosting

country music acts — both local and established — at Cactus Annie’s.

White was nominated alongside Rockin’ River Music Festival organizer Kenny Hess, who was nominated in five other categories as well — including entertainer of the year.

The awards are set for Oct. 22 in Vancouver,

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Police followed the man, stopping short when they saw him pull his vehicle over at the gravel pit area of the road near the other end of the cloverleaf interchange, said Flemming.

A two-hour standoff ensued as police cordoned off the area, tried to establish a line of communication with the man and determine if he had a firearm.

About six officers responded to the call and established a line of communication with the

man through the his ex-girlfriend, who had initially alerted police to the situation.

“The only way we could get any relay of information was through her texting him,” said Flemming. “Eventually he was convinced to just walk out with his hands up and deliver himself to the first police officer that was visible.”

The man was co-operative with police and didn’t have a firearm, but was prohibited from driving for having no insurance, said Flemming.

“That was his reticent for getting pulled over,” Flemming said, adding that police ticketed the man for driving while prohibited and released him.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS UPPER NICOLA

Blue-green algae detected in Douglas Lake diately.

“Just to stay out of the water for now,” said UNB Chief Harvey McLeod.

The band has put up signage regarding the

Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Water samples taken by the First Nations Health Authority have indicated blue-green algae to be responsible for killing fish found at the mouth of Douglas Lake and the Nicola River earlier this month.

“We’re pretty confident that’s the cause of the fish kill given the lab results,” said Upper Nicola Band (UNB) councillor Brian Holmes.

Due to the health authority’s findings, the algae advisory issued by the band remains in place, Holmes told the Herald.

“Blue-green algae creates a toxin that’s harmful to humans, animals and what not, so our advisory is still in place,” said Holmes.

An algae bloom was

The location where the algae bloom was initially discovered on Douglas Lake. Google Maps

found at the mouth of the lake near where the dead fish were discovered, but it has since cleared up due to wind and rain, said Holmes.

Four species of fish were identified amongst the carcasses — sucker fish, white fish, prickly sculpin and shiners.

Further testing on the level of toxins in the algae is being conducted, Holmes said,

adding that those results will determine how much more testing and monitoring the band will conduct.

Blue-green algae are bacteria that grow in shallow, slow moving or still water, and this bloom was discovered during a period of stagnant weather in the Nicola Valley.

The blooms can occur naturally.

However, water bodies enriched with nutrients from human activities such as municipal, industrial or agricultural sources are much more likely to have blooms, according to Healthlink BC. For now, people and their pets are asked to avoid algae blooms and, if contact is made, to wash the affected area with tap water imme-

B.C. WILDFIRE

Merritt firefighters return from east Kelowna fire Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt Fire Rescue (MFR) engine two and a crew of four volunteer firefighters has returned home after being been deployed to a large fire burning east of Kelowna.

The crew left just hours after the fast-moving Philpott Road wildfire popped up on Aug. 24, 15 kilometres east of Kelowna near the small community of Joe Rich on Highway 33.

The fire prompted an evacuation order from the Central Okanagan Regional District

affecting 474 properties and an estimated 1,100 people.

Merritt firefighters were brought in at the request of the Office of the Fire Commissioner as conditions deteriorated, and were responsible for structure protection and making patrols, Merritt Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson told the Herald.

“Due to the circumstances there’s need for more resources,” Tomkinson told the Herald after the crew left.

While there, the crew made patrols, checked on sprinkler protection units already in place and extinguished hotspots around structures and adjacent to roads, Tomkinson said.

Merritt firefighters have also been deployed to Williams Lake, Quesnel and Clearwater this summer to aid wildfire suppression.

“It’s been a bit of a whirlwind for us this year,” said Tomkinson.

algae advisory and no one has been going in the water, said Holmes.

The advisory is only in place for Upper Nicola Band members living on the Douglas

Lake reserve at the southern end of the lake, Holmes said.

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Leadership vote scheduled Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

The B.C. Liberal Party is holding a province-wide vote Feb. 2-4 to select a new leader.

The vote retains many of the rules of the 2011 contest that chose former premier Christy Clark, with every member getting a weighted vote that ensures the decision doesn’t favour urban constituencies with more population and members.

Abbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong announced this week he is considering a second run at the leadership, with the release of a poll finding him likeliest to challenge NDP Premier John Horgan.

Another poll gave former Surrey mayor and now South SurreyWhite Rock MLA Dianne Watts the edge in public opinion.

Also considering leadership bids are Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier, Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone and VancouverQuilchena MLA Andrew Wilkinson.

Candidates are required to take part in party-sponsored debates in Surrey, Prince George, Nanaimo, the Thompson-Okanagan region, Vancouver and one event organized by the B.C. Liberal Indigenous Network.

The party is requiring a $50,000 entry fee, which the party executive notes is the same charged by the Ontario Liberal Party in its last leadership event.

A spending cap of $600,000 will be applied to each candidate, not counting entry fees.

Results will be announced at a convention-style event on Feb. 4, just before MLAs convene in Victoria for a new session of the B.C. legislature. With each constituency membership allotted 100 points, members will vote by ranking candidates in order of prefer-

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ence, with the bottom candidate dropped as second and third choices are considered.

The party executive announced Tuesday that former attorney general Geoff Plant will oversee the leadership, and a secure voting service and auditor are being selected. The 2011 contest featured controversies about personal identity numbers sent out by postal mail, and allegations of numbers being misused in the online vote.

“The leadership 2018 rules are rooted in best practices from our previous leadership race and other contests across Canada, and informed by feedback from our grassroots members across the province,” said party president Sharon White.

Clark won the leadership in 2011 over former transportation and finance minister Kevin Falcon and former aboriginal relations and education minister George Abbott, who declined to run in the 2013 election.

Falcon has ruled out a comeback, and rookie Richmond-Queensboro MLA Jas Johal has also said he will not run. By taking over as interim leader since Clark resigned her seat in the wake of the defeat of the B.C. Liberal government, veteran Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman has taken himself out of contention.

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Semi fire closes highway Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Drivers heading southbound on the Coquihalla Highway on Tuesday were held up for a few hours up by a burning lumber truck

near exit 290.

The road was closed at about 11 a.m. and traffic detoured at exit 286 in Merritt until about 4:00 p.m. when the highway reopened with a lane closure.

The lumber the truck

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The BC Wildfire Service responded to the fire with an initial attack crew to keep the flames from spreading into the forest, an information officer with the Coastal Fire Centre told the Herald.

The trailer caught fire near exit 290. Photo courtesy of Kay Carrier

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Buhler headlines all-star cast at Merritt rodeo

Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

A ton of talent from across Canada and the U.S. will be on display this weekend at the 2017 Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo, slated for Saturday and Sunday at the Merritt rodeo grounds in Collettville.

Over 50 of the top-10 cowboys and cowgirls on the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association circuit will be in attendance.

Heading up the long list of stars will be no fewer than seven number-one-ranked competitors in their respective events: Layton Green (saddle bronc), Jake Vold (bareback riding), Blane Cox (tie-down roping), Scott Guenther (steer wrestling), Carman Pozzobon (ladies barrel racing), along with Jeremy Buhler and Levi Simpson (team roping).

For the 29-year-old Buhler, who currently resides in Arrowwood, Alta., coming to Merritt is a homecoming of sorts. The B.C.-born cowboy got his start in high school rodeo while living just down the road in Princeton, and made many trips to the Nicola Valley over the years.

“I was 15 when we moved to Princeton [from Matsqui],” said Buhler over the phone from Washington State,

where he was competing in a couple of mid-week rodeos in Walla Walla and Ellensburg.

“I always liked coming to Merritt; it’s kind of a cool town. I have lots of friends from all around there. We pretty much drove through Merritt every time we were going to a rodeo.”

After high school and a year of just working, Buhler headed off to college in Texas for three years on a rodeo scholarship.

“I made it to the college national finals in 2009,” he said.

Buhler and Simpson, who hails from Ponoka, Alta., have been a roping team since 2015. They achieved success quickly. After finishing in the top-25 worldwide their first season together, they went on to win the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo title in Las Vegas last year — the first gold buckles ever won by Canadians at the prestigious event.

Despite living a couple of hours away from each other, and not practising together all that often, Buhler said he and Simpson work well as a team because they’re on the same page.

“We try not to overthink things, but at the same time know what run we want to

make,” he said. “One of the bonuses of roping together for a few years is we kind of know what we have to work on individually, and we both have pretty good practice programs where we’re living.”

Ironically, Buhler is as well known in the sporting world for his long facial locks as he is for his rodeo prowess.

While most rodeo cowboys are clean shaven to the point of glistening, Buhler has a long beard that rivals the ones sported by members of rock band ZZ Top and NHL stars Brent Burns and Joe Thornton.

“It all started as a bet back in 2014,” said Buhler. “ I got tired of shaving, and a good friend of mine dared me to not shave (from August) till the Canadian rodeo finals in Edmonton in November. I let it grow, won the bet, and then didn’t want to shave it off. I’m kinda fond of it now.”

Buhler, who spends his winters competing in the southern States, is also entered in steer wrestling in Merritt — the first time he’s done the event in almost 10 years.

“It’s almost another side bet I have,” Buhler said with a laugh.

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Heeler Jeremy Buhler, along with team roping partner Levi Simpson, will be in action on Saturday at the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo. The two won the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2016, and currently sit atop the CPRA standings. The wonderfully-bearded Buhler used to live in Princeton, but currently calls Arrowwood, Alta. home.

Photo courtesy of Covy Moore

NVPR remembers Ty Pozzobon Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

While the community of Merritt and the entire rodeo world continues to try and come to terms with the sudden passing of much-loved local cowboy Ty Pozzobon in January of this year at the age of just 25, the 2017 Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo committee wanted to honour Ty’s legacy at this weekend’s rodeo event.

Ty competed many times at the annual CPRA rodeo on the Labour Day weekend in Merritt.

At the beginning of Sunday’s performance at 1 p.m., there will be a special tribute to Ty. Earlier this summer, the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo committee commissioned a

piece of artwork of Ty to be done by local artist Bobbi Parkes. A copy of Parkes’ work adorns the front cover of this year’s pro rodeo program.

The original drawing

by Parkes will be on display throughout the weekend at a Ty Pozzobon Foundation booth on the rodeo grounds behind the grandstand. A silent auction will be held for the art piece, with all proceeds going to Ty’s Foundation.

The foundation was formed by family and friends of Ty shortly after his death, with its mission statement: ‘To protect and support the health and well-being of rodeo competitors inside and outside the arena.’

A three-time Canadian

Finals Rodeo (CFR) qualifier, and 2016 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canadian champion, Pozzobon sustained multiple injuries during his all-too-short rodeo career, including several concussions.

“The number of concussions Ty endured have quickly pointed towards the reality that he most certainly exemplified the traits of someone suffering a traumatic brain injury,” states Ty’s biography on the foundation’s website.

Back in February, Ty’s best friend, Tanner Byrne, stepped forward as the spokesperson of Ty’s Foundation.

“We knew we wanted to all do something for Ty in his name to make a positive change in our sport,” said Byrne. “Through Ty’s Foundation we can ensure his

name, destiny and legacy live on, in and out of the arena.

“A focus of Ty’s Foundation is to work with our youth and our athletes on concussion awareness and the effects they have. We want anyone dealing with anxiety or depression to have somewhere to go, someone to talk to and a way for them to reach out to us for help to get the proper care and education they need.”

The foundation’s website goes on to add, “Through the foundation, Ty’s legacy [will] not die, but [will be] used to change and better the sport of rodeo, specifically bull riding.”

The Ty Pozzobon Foundation has been incorporated both in Canada and in the United States.

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SPORTS RANCH RODEO

Working cowboys and cowgirls show their stuff

A big crowd and a whole mess of participants turned out for the 2017 Nicola Valley ranch rodeo and first annual Norman Lindley Memorial saddle bronc event, held in Merritt on Saturday.

(Top left) The all-cowgirl team representing the Lazy L Ranch, consisting of: Keely Durrell, Karen Coldwell, Maddie Stoltzfus and Haley Rutherford. (Lower left) Judges Wendell Stoltzfus and Ed Roberson talk to the assembled working cowboys and cowgirls from 14 B.C. ranches. (Top right) Nicola Ranch’s Charles Joyal wins the Norman Lindley saddle bronc event with a monster 88-point ride on a Lindley horse, Buffalo. (Centre) Young cowgirl Stella Elliott proudly displays the Canadian flag. The full day of competition wrapped up with a celebratory feast honoring the late Norman Lindley who passed away in 2016. Complete results and awards photos can be found online at www.merrittherald.com. Ian Webster/Herald

Over 50 top-10s set to compete here this weekend From Page 6 Another top-ranked competitor with strong ties to the Nicola Valley who will be here this weekend is Carman Pozzobon, a cousin of the late Ty Pozzobon.

The former Chase resident, who now calls Aldergrove home, is enjoying a tremendous season on the barrel racing circuit.

Pozzobon, 31, and her barrel horse, Ripp, won the Ponoka Stampede earlier this summer, and has over $25,000 in winnings.

Also enjoying a great year on the CPRA rodeo circuit is 23-year-old Layton Green from

Meeting Creek, Alta. A workhorse in the saddle bronc event, Green has competed in over 30 rodeos so far, and picked up in excess of $66,000 to put him at the top of the leaderboard.

Green has drawn Duffy Rodeo’s great horse Bootaleer at the Nicola Valley rodeo. It should be showdown of two outstanding talents.

Bareback leader Jake Vold of Ponoka is no stranger at the top of the rankings. He’s a threetime Canadian champion (2014-16), a Wrangler National Finals runnerup, and a record-holder for single-season earnings with over $95,000 in 2015.

There’ll be a host of local talent on display over the course of the weekend.

Merritt’s Spencer Rutherford is entered in the team roping with his partner, Denver Johnson from Strathmore, Alta.

The Nicola Valley’s Clint Maier is competing in the tie-down roping event, while Douglas Lake’s Jorry Holmes is up in bull riding.

Mamette Lake barrel racer Katie Garthwaite is currently out of action, but her long-time travelling partner, Julie Leggett from Kamloops, is set to compete in Merritt.

The Garthwaite tradition will be upheld

by Katie’s daughter,

Gracie, who will be in the peewee barrels, along with locals Kelsey Starrs, Peyton Munson and Ashlyn Chillihitzia.

Another youth event on the weekend, the wild pony race, will see Merritt teams featuring Wyatt Smith, Kolt Alexander, Andee Walker, Kelsey and Maya Starrs and Ella McKeown.

Finally, in the always hotly-contested and entertaining ranchhand saddle bronc event, look for Douglas Lake Ranch cowboys Joe Roberson, Geerd ‘Woody’ Huijbregts and Brad Rymer to duke it out for this year’s bragging rights.

Aldergrove’s Carman Pozzobon grew up in Chase before moving to the Lower Mainland. She has close family ties to the Nicola Valley, and will be competing in the ladies barrel racing event on Saturday. She’s currently ranked number one in the CPRA standings. Photo courtesy of the Williams Lake Tribune.

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Cents getting close to final numbers Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Going into Wednesday night’s second-to-last exhibition game against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, the Merritt Centennials were within a few selections of finalizing their 23-man roster for the upcoming 2017-18 BCHL campaign.

The team has to be announced prior to opening night of the regular season on Sept. 8.

For Centennials’ head coach and GM Joe Martin and his staff, the decisions on who to keep and who to let go since training camp began on Aug. 21 have been difficult ones, as so many of the 55-plus invitees have impressed during their limited time with the team.

Martin and assistant coaches Matt Samson and Brandon Shaw have stuck to a careful evaluation process throughout camp, which has featured several practices, a pair of intersquad scrimmages and three exhibition games leading up to Wednesday’s tilt with the Silverbacks at the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm. The Cents will wrap up their pre-season schedule at home on Friday when the Chilliwack Chiefs pay a visit.

As of press time at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, the Cents needed to make five more cuts to reach their mandated limit of 23 players.

Merritt got its five-game exhibition season off to a good start on Aug. 23 with an impressive 7-4 victory over Salmon Arm at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. The most notable performance was by the rookie line of Blake Sidoni (Trail), Frazer Dodd (Hazelton) and Jack Keough (Mount Pearl, Nfld.), who combined for 10 points in total.

Two nights later, at LePage Place in West Kelowna, it was 20-year-old Mitch Ledyard’s turn to shine, as the Port Coquitlam native scored twice in the Centennials’ 4-3 loss to the Warriors. Both goals were assisted by linemate and fellow newcomer Jack Vincent from Madison, Wisc.

Between the pipes, Montreal’s Vincent Duplessis impressed with a 21-save performance in 40 minutes of playing time.

Twenty-four hours later, on home ice, the Cents fell again to the Warriors by a score of 5-1. While goals were hard to come by for Merritt, there were still some good efforts by the likes of defenseman Joey Berkopec (Oakville, Ont.) and forwards Sidoni, Ashton Stockie (Stratford, Ont.) and Alex Bourhas (Montreal).

Merritt fans will get to see most of the aforementioned and plenty more in this Friday’s final tune-up game against the Chiefs. Game time is 7 p.m.

STILL IN CAMP (as of Aug. 30)

Goalies Jake Berger (97) Vincent Duplessis (99)

Defensemen Tyrell Buckley (97) Kevan McBean (98) Michael Van Unen (99) Joey Berkopec (99) Sam Miller (99) Jake Borgida (99) Lucas Yovetich (99) Jackson Munro (00) Mattias Dal Monte (00)

Forwards Zach Zorn (97) Chase Bell (97) Henry Cleghorn (97) Mitch Ledyard (97) Zach Court (97) Nick Wicks (98) Brendan Schneider (98) McKullen Astill (98) Alex Bourhas (98) Christian Sabin (98) Jack Vincent (98) Blake Sidoni (98) Auston Ghiradelli (98) Rylan Van Unen (99) Matt Kopperud (99) Ashton Stockie (99) Mathieu Gosselin (99)

Senior men’s open on the horizon Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

After flooding in June forced the postponement of the annual Black’s Pharmacy senior men’s golf tournament, the event is set to go on Friday, Sept. 6 at the Merritt Golf & Country Club.

Convenor Ayton

Moffat reported this week that 57 of the 60 available spots in the tournament have already been taken, with roughly half the entries coming from out of town.

The one-day, 18-hole competition features both low gross and low net play, with a delicious dinner and prizes

to follow.

This year’s Black’s Pharmacy field includes both 2016 winners: Merritt’s Tom Lutz (low gross) and Ray Amos from Barriere (low net).

A host of other previous champions are also entered. On the low gross side, they include local golfers Brad Carr (2009, 2014)

and Jim Murdoch (2011, 2012), while in the low net category, there’s 2000 winner Ken Boyko (now living in Oliver), Brian Niehaus (2014) and Bryan Schmidt (2015).

Visiting golfers are coming from Barriere, Hope, Princeton and various communities in the Okanagan.

Nineteen-year-old Jack Vincent, from Madison, Wisc., is one of a number of talented first-year forwards pushing hard for a spot on this year’s Merritt Centennials team. Ian Webster/Herald

THE SPORTS TICKER

What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

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. 6

Black’s Pharmacy Senior Men’s Golf Tournament, Merritt Golf & Country Club

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 Sept. 29-30

Pacific Forest Car Rally

Nov. 3-5

Ladies’ Bonspiel, Merritt Curling Centre

Jan. 12-14

Men’s Bonspiel, Merritt Curling Centre

Mar. 2-4

Mixed Bonspiel, Merritt Curling Centre

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

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

Flight 1 (HCP 0-22)

Flight 2 (HCP 23-31)

Flight 3 (HCP 32+)

August 22 1st Low Gross Ladies Day 1st Low Net (31 players) 2nd Low Gross

2nd Low Net

Diana Lorenz Bev Scott Maureen Lorenz Carla Bacon

Diane Twan De De Connolly Lois Ward Kathyrn Olsen

Barb Puga Marg Gillespie Connie Westwick Angela Texmo

Flight 1 (HCP 0-9)

Flight 2 (HCP 10-19)

Flight 3 (HCP 20+)

August 24 1st Low Gross Men’s Day 1st Low Net (103 players) 2nd Low Gross

2nd Low Net

Chip Hubbard Chris Schulte Todd Scott Jim Murdoch

Richard Antonenko Chris Walder Fred Tomlin Chris Walder

René Aubin Chris Fraser Nick Hogue Ralph Ditrichio

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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.

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD

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.

MERRITT SENIOR CURLING starting up in October

2017 Mondays and Tuesdays at 1:00 pm new curlers welcome contact Lucy 250-378-7638

THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF CANADA

Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Pete Ratzlaff at 250378-4199 for more information.

RED CROSS

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

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTER’S GUILD

Meets on the first and third Thursday of every month.

Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at 1721 Coldwater Avenue.

For more information, call Sharon at 250-315-2340

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.

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. We also work to assist in the 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.

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.

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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

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

FAMILY HISTORY

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Sale of New and Used storage containers

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.

1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

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

Trinity United Church

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

Highland Valley Copper

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.

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.

CONAYT BINGO

Reclamation and Historical Land Use Tour Dates August 9, and August 23

Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo.

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

Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave

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Crossroads Community Church

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.

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Wednesday’s Only May through September 2017 Mining Operations Tour Dates August 30, September 6, September 13, September 20, and September 27

Tailings Storage Facility Tour Dates August 16

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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

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CLASS 1 DRIVERS Class 1 Drivers needed for US Chip hauls. Work is based in Merritt. • Home Daily • Auto Pay • E-logs • Pension Plan • Extended Health Benefits Email resume: careers@sutco.ca or Fax: 1-778-754-4025

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Class 1 Drivers needed for US Chip hauls. Work is based in Merritt. • Home Daily Education/Trade • Auto Pay • E-logs Schools • Pension Plan • Extended INTERIOR HEAVY Health Benefi ts EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Email resume: Weekly.

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Help Wanted Hands-On Tasks. Start DOZER & EXCAVATOR Weekly. needed.

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Help Wanted DOZER & EXCAVATOR operators needed. Oilfield experience an asset.

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LICENSED TECHNICIAN If you are a licensed technician looking for a career with a Ford Dealership in the Okanagan Valley, then you will want to apply. This is a great opportunity to combine lifestyle and a high performing work environment. Watkin Motors Ford, Vernon BC, has been in business for 102 years and is Canada’s oldest established dealership.We are a flat rate shop, so there is potential for high earnings for the right candidate.Ford trained preferred but will review all licensed technicians that apply.

2+ years experience Valid Driver’s licensePhysically demanding and able to work on large vehicles. Wages and Benefits are competitive with market area. Position is available immediately Apply in confidence to NormB@watkinmotors.com

HVAC CONTRACTORS

Markey Mechanical Ltd. in Williams Lake has openings for an experienced HVAC Installer and an experienced HVAC Service Technician.

HVAC installation, trouble shooting skills, a desire to train in various disciplines and a proven track record of integrity & reliability required.

Call 1-888-398-4328 or email yourTechnical resume to: Trades, careers@markey.ca HVAC CONTRACTORS to discuss your future with Markey Mechanical Ltd. in Williams has openings MarkeyLake Mechanical Ltd. for an experienced HVAC Installer and an experienced HVAC Service Technician.

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1988 Quilchena Ave.

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3 bdrm apartment. $850 plus hydro

3 bdrm apartment. $850 plus hydro 2 bdrm Sandpiper $800 plus utilities 2 bdrm Vibe.

2 bdrm Sandpiper $1100 plus hydro $800 plus utilities 3 bdrm duplex. $975 plus utilities

2 bdrm Vibe. $1100 plus hydro

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MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

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In loving memory of

“Andy� Andrew Peter Cichon

GRACE MARIE PATERSON (PUCKETT)

Oct. 7, 1959 - Aug. 29, 2015

Mrs. Grace Paterson (nee Puckett) passed away Even though you may be gone peacefully in Merritt on Aug. two years. In our hearts, with 17, 2017 at the age of 93. every beat, our memories Born in the Nicola Valley Your community. Your classifieds. remain.

Hospital, Grace and her twin The time we spent together, brother Rae were born to Fredrick and Gertrude will never be replaced.

Puckett of Quilchena, BC, in 1924.

It’s hard on earth without, but know we will Grace was predeceased by her husband George always love you, never be forgotten, we will miss (Scotty) Paterson in 1989. She will be lovingly you everyday. remembered by family members and great friends Knowing, you will be with us every moment, every fax again.

250.378.6818 email classiďƒžeds@merrittherald.com who knew her well. step of the way until we meet Announcements AAnnouncements memorial service will be held,Announcements and announced, at We all Love you and Miss youAnnouncements very much. a later date. Merritt Funeral Chapel is entrusted with Your & friends.

In family Memoriam In Memoriam Obituaries Obituaries arrangements. Online condolences and memories LOVE YOUofFOREVER In loving memory may be shared at www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com GRACE MARIE “Andy�“my Andrew blue eyed man�

PATERSON (PUCKETT) Peter Cichon

250.378.4241

“your brown eyed girl�

Oct. 7, 1959 - Aug. 29, 2015

Even though you may be gone two years.

In our hearts, with every beat, our memories remain.

The time we spent together, will never be replaced.

It’s hard on earth without, but know we will always love you, never be forgotten, we will miss you everyday.

Knowing, you will be with us every moment, every step of the way until we meet again.

We all Love you and Miss you very much.

Your family & friends.

Jeannie

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LOVE YOU FOREVER Mr. Roger “my blue eyed man� “your brown eyed girl�

Howard Ball

Jeannie April 15, 1943 to July 13, 2017

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Mr. Roger Howard Ball passed away peacefully in Mr. Roger Kamloops B.C. on August 22, Howard Ball April at 15,the 1943 to July 13, 2017 2017 age of 82.

Mr. Ball He is Roger survivedHoward

by Bernice, passed away peacefully in Kamloops on August 22, his wife of B.C. 56 years; daughters Roseanne and April, 2017 at the age of 82. foster Todd by (Cathy); granddaughter Miranda, He is son survived Bernice, his wife of 56 years; daughters Roseanne and April, grandsons Michael, AJ, Ben, and Donovan, and foster son Todd (Cathy); grand daughter Miranda, grandsons Michael, AJ, Ben, and Donovan, and two great greatgrandchildren grandchildren due due in in January; January; brothers brothers two Don and Gerry; nephews and nieces as well as Don and Gerry; nephews and nieces as well as many friends and relatives. He is predeceased by his parents Victor and Elma, nephew David, grandson many friends and relatives.

He is predeceased by his Joshua and daughter Karen.

Roger avid outdoorsman.

One of his parents was Victoranand Elma, nephew David, grandson favorite accomplishments was climbing Mount Sir Joshua and daughter Donald.

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When he wasn’t using his woodworking skills to build something in the shop, he was putting pencil to paper with his new found love of art. Roger lived life to the fullest which included 27 years of retirement MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE with his wife Bernice.

Roger was a loving husband, SOCIETY father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all.

No formal service by request.

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MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager:

Mrs. Grace Paterson (nee Puckett) passed away peacefully in Merritt on Aug. 17, 2017 at the age of 93.

Born in the Nicola Valley Hospital, Grace and her twin brother Rae were born to Fredrick and Gertrude Puckett of Quilchena, BC, in 1924.

Grace was predeceased by her husband George (Scotty) Paterson in 1989.

She will be lovingly remembered by family members and great friends who knew her well.

A memorial service will be held, and announced, at a later date. Merritt Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com

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NOTICE TO MEMBERS This is a Notice to Members of the Conayt Friendship Society that the

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Employment Opportunity VSA Highway Maintenance Ltd. is now accepting applications for Professional Drivers to operate snowplowing equipment & other labor maintenance activities for the upcoming 2017 / 2018 winter season. A valid BC Driver’s License, Class 1, 3 or 5 with Air is required. VSA provides highway maintenance services in Merritt, Logan Lake, Lytton and surrounding areas Resumes including driver’s abstracts may be emailed, mailed, faxed or delivered, and will be accepted up until Oct 6, 2017.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates will commence work on or about Oct 23, 2017 Attention: Jay Shumaker VSA Highway Maintenance Ltd. 2925 Pooley Ave. Merritt, BC V1K 1C2 250-315-0169 (fax)

Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House

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You have received the Annual Report and the Audited Financial Statement of the Society by separate mail.

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Tel. 250-378-5107.

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• 8 p.m. Fall Fair closes Sunday, Sept. 3 • 9:30 a.m. Fall Fair opens to public • 10 a.m. Pet show • 12 p.m. Awards presentation • 2:30 p.m. Removal of exhibits and payouts of prize money • 9:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.: Fall Fair dance

42nd ANNUAL FALL FAIR SATURDAY, SEPT. 2 & SUNDAY, SEPT. 3, 2017 Saturday: noon to 8 pm & Sunday: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

Come check out all of our exhibits at the NV Fall Fair.

We are located just past the rodeo grounds on Lindley Creek Road.

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Rodeo grounds looking better than ever

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(Clockwise, from top left) The entranceway to the covered seating area has been newly fenced. Close to $60,000 was spent reinforcing the main timbers supporting the grandstands. The beer gardens have new stand-up bars that provide a fabulous view of all the action happening in the rodeo arena. Ian Webster/Herald

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Pro rodeo will have something for everyone Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The 59th edition of the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo on the Labour Day weekend in Merritt once again promises to be one of the best ever — with spectacular displays of skill, courage and horsemanship by some of the best cowboys and cowgirls on the planet and a whole mess of additional fun and entertainment to boot.

This year’s Canadian Professional Rodeo Association event has attracted over 50 top-10 competitors in the CPRA standings, including several current money leaders and former national champions (see page 16-17 inside).

Everyone’s trying to earn those precious points that will earn them a spot at the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) in Edmonton in October.

Performances on both Saturday and Sunday kick off at 1 p.m. with gates opening at 11 a.m. Be sure to come early to get the best seat, experience the ambience of the rodeo way-of-life, and take in the abundance of onsite attractions, activities and vendors.

For the hardcore rodeo fans, there’ll even be a slack performance Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. featuring over 70 contestants in ladies barrel racing, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and team roping events.

Both Saturday and Sunday will be familyfocused at the rodeo. There’ll be special activities for the youngsters in a kid’s zone run by the Merritt Centennials’ hockey team.

Kids can also cheer on their friends in the peewee barrel, mini horse and mini bronc events at the intermission each day.

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There’s even more entertainment both days! The intermissions will feature thrilling performances by the West Coast Thunder Drill Team from Langley. They’ll wow you with their wonderful riding skills, colourful attire and intricate patterns.

The grown-up crowd at the rodeo is encouraged to partake of the newly-renovated beer garden with its stand-up bars and awesome view of the action happening in the arena.

Once again, to encourage young and old alike to come out and enjoy the rodeo, the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo’s ticket prices can’t be beat — with adults at $15, students $13, and all children 10 and under and seniors 80 and over absolutely free! Tickets for both days of the rodeo can be purchased at the gate.

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