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City, LNIB to share recycling James Irving THE MERRITT HERALD

Briefs from City of Merritt Council Meeting Nov. 26, 2019.

City, LNIB to share recycling The City of Merritt and Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB), have spent the past four to five months ironing out the wrinkles, and on Nov. 26, City Council voted to allow Mayor Linda Brown and Corporate Officer Sean Smith to sign an official agreement that will see the First Nations join the City’s Recycle BC program.

Merritt and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, started sending their residential recycling to Recycle BC earlier this year. According to the City, LNIB was told it could take up to 11 years to complete its own Recycle BC agreement, given the waiting list of communities already seeking to join the program.

Recycle BC is a nonprofit, funded by businesses that use packaging and paper, and it returns incentive payments to contributor municipalities to help cover their cost to collect and transport recyclable materials.

Council heard that between seven and 10 per cent of the program’s incentive fees – which currently total $96,000 per year – would go to LNIB under the agreement.

“The City of Merritt will receive all collection fees directly from Recycle BC, and will provide transfer payments to the LNIB based on the proportion of LNIB serviced homes, relative to serviced City of Merritt homes, less an administration fee (that) equals two per cent of all fees collected,” Council was told.

“In the event that there are fines levied against the City for contamination of recycling, then the amount of the fine will be apportioned between the parties based on weight contributed by the parties.”

Council to shave summer sittings?

Council may meet only once in July, August and September of 2020, depending on results of staff investigation of the idea.

Citizen Ginny Prowal rose to ask if Mayor and Council would cut their pay in proportion to the reduced number of hours.

City Director of Corporate Services Sean

Smith said the change would mean, “Not less business, just fewer meetings.”

A bylaw specifies that Council will meet at 7 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month except December, when the regular meetings would be the second and third Tuesdays.

Council may cancel regularly scheduled meetings in advance.

Under the proposed 2020 schedule, one September meeting would be cut to allow for the

Union of British Columbia Municipalities annual meeting, as has been done for the last four years. A December meeting would be held Dec. 15 only, instead of Dec. 7 and 15.

One meeting would be held in July, on the 21st, and one meeting Aug. 18. The reduction would allow for staff and Council to schedule their allotted vacation time, avoiding conflicts with regular meetings.

Staff will propose changes to the bylaw that would make this pattern

regular, and also adjust meeting structure and order of items.

Airport committee takes off Council launched a select committee of citizens and others, to look into terms of reference for a City of Merritt airport advisory committee.

Geoff Scholtens and Rae Robinson were the first members named.

Mayor Linda Brown has the right to name other members. Coun. Kurt Christopherson was chosen to represent City Council.

member regarding the school. The threat was believed to be serious and staff immediately engaged safety protocols, as per Safe Schools BC, and contacted the RCMP. Officers received the call at approximately 7:45 a.m. and were on scene within half an hour.

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says that Merritt RCMP were stationed at the school as a precaution until the 21-year-old male suspect was apprehended.

Police are recommending a charge of uttering threats against the suspect, who has not been named.

“We would like to assure you that we do

take any and all incidents regarding the safety of students and staff seriously and follow up accordingly,” said Superintendent of Schools Stephen McNiven. “School District 58 (NicolaSimilkameen) promotes a safe school environment for learners and staff and

will continue to do so.”

He adds that students should seek out teachers or counselling staff if they feel they need the support following an incident of this nature.

If anyone has any questions or concerns, they are welcome to contact the school district directly at 250-378-5161.

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Belize Trip Mayor and council had a lot to discuss at the last council meeting. Photo submitted

At its Nov. 13 meeting in Merritt, the School District No. 58 board of education approved in principle a two-week field trip to Placencia, Belize, for students over spring break in 2021.

The trip was initiated by David Finch, a teacher at Merritt Secondary School. He was inspired by a similar school trip to Mongolia where students had the opportunity to help with building schools for local children.

Finch hopes that the students will return to the community with a better world view after this unique “hands-on” experience and that some many have even found their true passion.

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A Merritt resident is in custody following an incident at Merritt Secondary School (MSS) Tuesday morning (Dec. 3).

Staff received information that a threatening message had been posted online by a community

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Chamber, rodeo association seek City funding help James Irving THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt City Council heard two requests for funding from community organizations at its Nov. 26 regular meeting.

Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce and Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo Association representatives both gave explanations of the benefits their organizations provide in terms of cooperation, tourism and community promotion.

Scott Hildebrand, Merritt’s chief administrative officer, said in an email later, “We will discuss both of these items with the mayor and determine the best option. Given that both of these items are 2020

budget items it would make more sense to include these in our budget process versus making individual decisions.”

Chamber president Kim McLean took to the public input podium, with backup from board member Ryan Wuthe, to ask the City for $25,000 in support for 2020.

“We’re working toward the same goal: to make Merritt better,” McLean said.

She suggested the efforts of the all-volunteer group would be better focused on community betterment, not fundraising.

Coun. Tony Luck suggested fundraising is a typical activity

for most chambers of commerce, but Wuthe explained, “We’re only asking to pull ourselves out of financial debt,” which had accumulated under previous leadership.

Coun. Travis Fehr asked if funding would be needed for future years, but the representatives said they hope to support the group by building up the membership and holding more networking events like “business after business” or golf days.

Jacqueline Whitecross spoke on behalf of the rodeo association. While she said she had been involved for over 30 years, she added that enthusiastic new mem-

bers had come on board recently.

“We pray and stress a lot that we’ll be able to cover everything (in terms of expenses),” she said, but noted the association had seen a small profit this year.

Whitecross suggested a “cost-effective security system” is a priority to prevent vandalism at the rodeo grounds.

Responding to a question from Mayor Linda Brown, she said another key issue was upgrading the announcers’ and VIP booth and its rickety stairs.

Whitecross suggested better lighting in the stalls, a watering truck or tank to reduce dust, and adding to the arena itself are all needed.

Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo Assocation has been hosting events in Merritt for over 50 years. File Photo/ Herald

asked if the association RCMP Musical Ride “Nicer grounds will had used the services of that would draw more attract more people.” visitors to the arena and the City’s grant writer, Coun. Mike Bhangu and Whitecross said the city. asked what added group planned to do so.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL Holidays hope needs to be shared As the holidays approach and we settle into winter, excitement for the season is building.

This time of JACKIE TEGART year is filled View from the with hope, happiness and LEGISLATURE family. Holiday events become commonplace as weekends are filled with parties and community gatherings.

It is a time of festive joy and fun.

But for many British Columbians, it can be a difficult time emotionally and financially. That is why a key piece of the holiday season is giving back to the community and supporting the less fortunate. You can do your part by supporting local food banks and hamper programs, or volunteering your time.

Something as simple as a few hours at a seniors living facility can bring so much light to people over the holidays. Wrap gifts, share meals and treats, or just give back in any way you can.

On top of the giving back, you can also attend a myriad of exciting events in the region that are perfect holiday events for families and individuals alike.

So grab your family or attend solo and get filled up with the Christmas spirit while supporting your community.

In Merritt, the festive fun has already begun, as the country music capital turns into the Christmas capital. In late November, Merritt hosted its Country Christmas Week. The community Christmas tree was set up in Spirit Square and covered in donated hats, socks and mittens, to be distributed to needy neighbours – now that’s Christmas spirit! Tree decorating, Christmas concerts, performances, the festival of trees, the craft fair, bake sales and other volunteer-run, and free, events filled the city with festive fun.

The holidays are about building bonds and creating memories. They are about kindness and comfort. So this holiday season, take the time to give back.

Nothing makes the festive spirit soar like making a difference in the lives of those in your community.

Delay in calling Parliament leaves forestry in crisis: One of the reasons why I write weekly MP reports, is so citizens can be informed and follow events occurring in Ottawa and by extension, hold myself and MPs DAN ALBAS from other parties to View from the account.

HILL As much as I would like to share events occurring in Ottawa this week, unfortunately the House of Commons is still not in session.

Despite the election occurring back in late October, Prime Minister Trudeau has waited until Thursday, Dec. 5, to recall the House for a throne speech. After the throne speech, the House is not scheduled to sit again until Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.

The House of Commons was last in session in late June of this year and, with the exception of the brief throne speech on Dec. 5, it will have sat vacant for over half a year.

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While it is understandable that this is an abnormal time, as a result of the federal election, it is concerning that nearly three months will have passed, since the election, before the House assumes regular sittings.

I raise this because the B.C. Forest industry, as one example, is in a crisis situation.

Citizens in Kelowna are deeply concerned that 174 residents who worked at the local Tolko lumber mill, are now out of work.

This week the B.C. NDP government announced, in the fiscal update, that revenue received from the B.C. forest sector has decreased by $110 million.

That is government revenue that now must be made up either through reductions in spending or increased taxes elsewhere.

Also this week Canfor announced that 10 lumber mills will be shut down for a two-week period, temporarily displacing over 2,000 workers.

These critically important points deserve to be raised on the floor of the House of Commons for response from the Liberal government.

Not all problems in the forest industry can be solved by government. The current timber

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shortage and devastation from the mountain pine beetle are two examples of that.

However, we also have to recognize that some B.C. forest companies, currently closing down lumber mills in B.C., are not leaving forestry.

Instead they are investing in and opening up new lumber mills in the United States.

This is deeply concerning when B.C. forest companies leave B.C. to invest in other regions.

Many of the regions they are investing in have different government policies.

As an example, a lumber mill operating is some of these U.S. jurisdictions does not have higher payroll costs such as increased CPP or the B.C. NDP-created employer health tax.

They also do not pay carbon taxes or are subject to added duties at the border due to a lack of a softwood lumber agreement.

These are some areas where the federal government can show leadership. Unfortunately, with the House not sitting, the ability to raise these issues and hold the government to account is denied.

My question this week: Do you think it is reasonable that the Prime Minister has waited until Dec. the 5 to table a throne speech?

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OPINION/NEWS Lack of transparency, accountability to First Nations children furthers denial and discrimination Union of BC Indian Chiefs The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is expressing profound frustration with Canada’s continued attempts to distract and avoid paying the compensation it has been ordered to pay by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT).

Canada is seeking a stay of proceedings and judicial review of the CHRT decision in First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada and Assembly of First Nations et al. v.

Attorney General of Canada (for the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada), (2019 CHRT 39) in hearings that began on Nov. 25 in Ottawa. In a last-minute attempt to distract and delay, Canada issued a statement yesterday indicating it would be willing to settle a separate class action rather than pay out the compensation as ordered by the CHRT. In the September 2019 order, the CHRT found that Canada had “willfully and recklessly” discriminated against First Nations children and families by continuing discriminatory funding formulas that incentivized First Nations children being brought into care, rather than providing the resources and services that could see them remain within their families, and ordered that Canada compensate children, youth and their families who were victim to this discrimination.

Eligible claimants are those children and their caregivers where an “unnecessary” removal took place. Caregivers who physically or sexually abused the child would not be eligible.

Canada was ordered to enter into discussions with the Assembly of First Nations and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (FNCFCS), to determine a process for compensation, to be presented to and reviewed by the CHRT. Instead of doing as ordered, Canada filed for judicial review and a stay of proceedings pending the outcome of the judicial review. In seeking the review, Canada has argued that the CHRT overreached in issuing an order for compensation, and Canada will suffer irreparable harm should the order be upheld.

On the same day that the Federal Court hearings began, Canada announced that it would certify a class action, brought on behalf of First Nations children and youth who had suffered discrimination as a direct result of First Nations child and family services funding formulas.

Canada indicated its reason for this is to ensure equitable funding for all of those impacted between 1991 and 2019, which would include eligible claimants beyond the CHRT compensa-

tion ruling.

Many advocates, including the Assembly of First Nations and the FNCFCS who are lead plaintiffs in this case, argue that Canada is not acting in good faith and is looking for a way to avoid meaningful compensation to those eligible.

The First Nations Leadership Council agrees.

“This announcement by Canada is purely intended as a distract and delay tactic, to avoid providing First Nations children, youth and families with the compensation that they deserve and what has been ordered by the CHRT,” said Kukpi7 Judy Wilson, secretary-treasurer of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs. “There is nothing stopping Canada from also settling this class action, but the burden should not be placed on children to justify or testify to the harm that they have suffered as a result of these colonial child welfare policies. Historically, the exploitation of vulnerable people by the legal profession has been a major concern. For children and youth, this is a further serious issue for First Nations leaders.”

“The governments have been aware of the potential for compensation to First Nations children and families for years,” said Cheryl Casimer of the First Nations Summit Political Executive.

“The government should be putting its energy into meaningfully compensating those children, youth and families impacted, rather than trying to find a loophole to avoid paying them what they are due.”

“The proposed class action settlement does not acknowledge or compensate the parents and grandparents who have also been failed and traumatized by this system. They also deserve justice and fair compensation and we must ensure that it is received.”

“The Assembly of First Nations has been fighting for an equitable and meaningful response to the discriminatory child welfare policies and practices that have impacted First Nations children and families for over a decade,” said Regional Chief Terry Teegee of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations.

“This case was brought before the CHRT because the very basic human rights of First Nations children and families were impacted and continue to be impacted. The certification of a class action is only one step in a long process for that claim currently before the courts. Canada needs to stop fighting First Nations children and families in court, and instead dedicate itself to providing the resources to end the current First Nations child welfare epidemic that is happening in Canada.”

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Lodge staff stumble across burglary in progress; armed suspects still at large Merritt Mounties were called to a break and enter at Corbett Lake Lodge on Monday, Dec. 2, after members of the lodge’s staff discovered the armed suspects, mid-burglary.

Both suspects, a man and woman, were reportedly carrying firearms when they broke into one of the lodge’s cabins.

Staff members interrupted the crime just before 4 a.m and reported to police the theft of more firearms, as well as some personal property items of their own.

The male suspect is of either First Nations or Asian descent in his late 20s or early 30s, with short, dark hair and standing about six feet tall. The female suspect is about the same age, possibly of Italian descent, with pale skin and dark hair in a ponytail.

The pair was last reported to be travelling on Highway 97 toward Merritt in a light-coloured sedan.

Police are asking for anyone who might have dash cam footage from Highway 97C around the time of the offence or any other information related to the burglary to contact Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

Crime spree halted with RCMP arrest; suspect appears in court Merritt resident Jared Nevada Shackelly (also known as Jared Washington) appeared in Kamloops provincial court on Monday,

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Dec. 2, after being arrested in connection with a daylong crime spree last month that led to six charges related to four four separate incidents.

Merritt Mounties arrested Shackelly on Nov. 29. He was eventually charged by Crown counsel with breaking and entering, possession of credit card data, theft under $5000 and two counts of breach of a police-issued undertaking.

Shackelly is also alleged to have stolen a vehicle two days before his arrest and driven it while disqualified, adding two more charges to his list. He has been in police custody since his arrest.

Serial shoplifter sentenced to jail, probation A Merritt man has been sentenced to seven days in jail and five years of probation for a string of crimes committed over four hours on Oct. 10.

Bradley McIsaac-Holmes, 28, began the spree at 5 pm.. that day by stealing a bottle of wine from a downtown liquor store, at which time RCMP were able to identify him. He went on to shoplift from a convenience store just after 7 p.m. and assault an employee at a pizzeria from which he was attempting to steal a pizza at 9:20 pm.

Soon after that, he was apprehended and taken into custody.

McIsaac-Holmes was found guilty of two counts of theft under $5,000 and one count of assault in connection with those incidents, as well as a third charge stemming from a grocery store robbery in September.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS HEALTH CARE

NVIT adds health care aide seats Madeline Baker CONTRIBUTED

The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT), has partnered with School District #74 to help train, hire, and retain more health care aides in rural British Columbia communities.

In an effort to combat the crisis-level low numbers of health care aides in the province, Minister of Health, Adrian Dix,

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NVIT has already been able to offer students a wide range of clinical placements from the Merritt campus, as well as access to employment opportunities thanks to their link with the health authority’s recruiting department.

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allocated $140,000 to NVIT so that they could add another 14 seats to their training program.

Now thanks to that money, both Cache Creek and Prince Rupert have added community education programs featuring Health Care Aide (HCA) certification.

Ivy McRae, Health Care Program Coordinator at NVIT’s Merritt campus, says that the provincial money will do a lot to bolster the school’s already strong efforts toward local training and retention of health care workers.

Through the school’s pre-existing partnership with Interior Health,

them within that area,” says McRae. Merritt’s HCA program has the numbers to show how successful and popular the partnership has been, McRae adds, so much that they had to add instructors to maintain the best possible teacher-student ratio.

“This last cohort [in Merritt], we started the program with 24 students, and we’ve never done that before.

Normally a cohort is full at 18 students.”

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The Health Care Aide certificate also qualifies graduates to work in some hospital departments thanks to the program’s acute care training.

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In a first for the Merritt area, Conayt Friendship Centre has partnered with Fierce Merritt to offer a social, support and education group for both youth and adults who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirited (LGBTQ2+).

LGBTQ2+ community groups are most often split into two broad categories: adult groups, which focus on socializing and dating, and youth groups, which aim to provide education and support.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS HUMAN COMPASSION

Nicola Valley Animal Rescue celebrates milestone The folks at The Florentine have been fundraising for a year and are pleased to present the Merrit and District Food Bank with a donation of $1,000 and 20 characters with reading books. Photo submitted/Almerina Rizzardo

Supporting youth in the community From Page 9 Fierce Merritt, a fledgling group started by Hugo McPherson and Shawno Ashmore, in hopes of partnering with them for a new kind of LGBTQ2+ group.

“I wanted to increase the services and supports for the LGBTQ2+ community because I know that, while with the younger generations it’s more open, with the older generations it can still be quite hidden,” said Pop. “I wanted to offer support for youth and their families since I work with that broad range, and that’s why I didn’t put an age limit.”

Pop’s message came as a happy coincidence for Fierce Merritt, which lost its original meeting place with the closing of Lynda’s Cafe.

McPherson and Ashmore started Fierce Merritt in 2018 after the city council turned down a request by MSS’s Pride Society for a rainbow crosswalk.

That rejection, followed by an outpouring of support for the community from local businesses and residents, confirmed a belief held

by Hugo “a Go Go” since he’d arrived, that Merritt both needed and was ready - or close

enough to ready - for an LGBTQ2+ social group.

They had been contemplating new venues for the group, hoping for something better suited to their needs - while Lynda’s was supportive, said McPherson, the necessity to buy refreshments didn’t suit all potential members and he worried that it was lowering their numbers.

Enter Pop with a physical space - Conayt Friendship Center itself,

an urban Aboriginal centre that is open to all who require its services - and a budget to provide enrichment programs for Merritt’s youth.

In their new home, Fierce and Conayt will provide a hybrid of what each would offer alone: some meetings will take the form of movie nights or picnics, while others will have relevant themes for serious discussion and support.

The group will also

play host to practicum students from NVIT’s Bachelor of Social Work program, of which Pop is a recent graduate.

Future meetings will be held at Conayt Friendship Center on Dec. 9 and 16 from 3 to 5 p.m., and are open to the public.

Questions about the group can be directed to Tiffany Pop at yafs@ conayt.com or 250 378 5107, or Hugo McPherson at fiercemerritt@yahoo.com.

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Angie Koczkur says that she was raised to give back to any community in which she lived, and it didn’t take long for her to identify which members of Merritt’s community most needed her help when she arrived in 2004.

During her walks to and from work, Koczkur says that she was constantly running across such high numbers of stray and feral cats that she eventually sought information

from the city about the cat population control procedures they had in place.

The bylaw officer’s answer at the time - “poison them, drown them, or dump them” - inspired her to form Nicola Valley’s Forgotten and Feral Feline Society.

Fifteen years and one name change later, Nicola Valley Animal Rescue is still going strong thanks to the generosity of local businesses and many helping hands throughout the community.

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Playgrounds get facelifts Madeline Baker CONTRIBUTED

Two Merritt parks recently had their playground areas redesigned for increased accessibility and safety.

Now, with the help of government grants and local fundraising, those redesigns have become reality.

Central Park now features concrete sidewalks and many rides, such as teeter-totters and swings, have been rebuilt lower to the ground to increase accessibility for children in wheelchairs.

Rotary Park’s playground also lowered some of its features, and a ramp has been added to the tower area to make it more easily accessible.

Both parks have added rubberized surfaces that cushion falls better than other customary ground covers like pea gravel or sawdust.

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Aspen Planers has temporarily restarted a second shift at its Merritt mill through the holidays thanks to the acquisition of additional fibre supply.

That supply includes the company’s purchase of wood left over in the log yard of the shuttered Canfor sawmill in Vavenby.

Some 50 employees were laid off in June, when the company announced plans to move to a single shift per day production schedule Left to right: Richard Leinsky, John Graham, David Brown, Councillor Tony Luck, Councillor Adam Etchart, MLA Jackie Tegart, Mayor Linda Brown, Councillor Kurt Christopherson attend the grand re-opening at Central Park. Photo sumbitted

from recycled tires provided along with funds by the BC Government’s Tire Stewardship Grant, which covered a large part of the costs for both upgrades. The Rotary Club of Merritt also fundraised $15,000 to add to Rotary Park’s funds.

The City of Merritt thanks Marathon Surfaces and Suttle

Equipment, for handling the installation of these new surfaces, Suttle and Habitat for supplying playground equipment, and Jim Potter Tree Services for landscaping work related to new safety restrictions.

Both playgrounds are now open and ready for play for children between the ages of five and 12 years old.

Fifteen years of feline compassion From Page 10 One of those helping hands is the rescue’s Vice-President Betty Ann McDonnell, a prominent name and familiar face in many local initiatives.

McDonnell, who is also a foster parent and president of Merritt’s Metis Society, gives of her time, energy, and even her income in times of scarcity, because she is a self-professed animal lover who can’t bear to see a cat in need turned away.

Anyone who runs or works for an animal rescue will, of course, be full of stories about human cruelty to their charges - McDonnell and Koczkur are no exception, but they also overflow with tales of remarkably selfless compassion shown by many Merritt residents.

For that matter, Koczkur feels that a lack of education about the frequency of pregnancies and size of litters for unspayed cats is just as much to blame as pet owner abandonment for Merritt’s large feral population.

She praises the city’s recent change to a Trap, Neuter, Release (or

TNR) program for finding a humane way to avoid unwanted litters whenever possible, and continues to work for the cats who do find themselves without a home or family of their own.

That work involves fostering many of the cats herself, a 24-hour, 7-day job that can entail everything from regular feeding and waste clean up – which takes hours on its own – to unexpected vet visits, giving medication, preparing for and welcoming new arrivals, and all the mischief with which cats like to fill their days.

Between fostering, running the rescue, and her day job at Interior Health, Koczkur truly does give her all in the hopes that one day, Nicola Valley Animal Rescue will no longer have a need to exist.

Anyone who would like to donate, become a foster parent, or otherwise help NVAR in their mission can reach the sanctuary at 250 378 4171, contact Angie Koczkur by text at 250 315 8709 or Betty Ann McDonnell at 250 378 0076, or send an e-mail to mwalsh13@telus.net for more information.

due to an ongoing lack of access to logs, increased log costs and weakening lumber markets.

Local 1-417 of the United Steelworkers Union Marty Gibbons said it’s not clear yet how many employees will be returning to work. Union rules ensures employees affected by the layoffs have first crack at their jobs if the company restored a second shift.

At the time of the shutdown, an Aspen Planers representative said the company hoped to be able to return to two shifts.

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Please Don’t Drink and Drive!

Too many people are arrested every holiday season after failing breathalyzer tests at police roadside checkpoints. Driving while intoxicated puts your own life in danger, but the worst thing is that it endangers the lives of other road users as well. Make sure that this festive time of year doesn’t end in tragedy for you or anyone else.

Christmas time often means one party after another with drinks galore.

When you accept an invitation, plan ahead of time how you’re going to get home. Members of the same family or group of friends can designate a driver, arrange to share a taxi at the end of the evening, or use a free or for-hire drive home service.

Even if your alcohol consumption is minimal you still ought to check that you’re still capable of driving safely. Use a personal breath alcohol tester to find out if you’re over the legal limit; they are on sale at most provincial liquor and wine stores.

It might be hard to remember this when under the influence, but a person’s behaviour and faculties are altered by alcohol. When blood alcohol content is over 0.5 g/l, a driver’s field of vision shrinks, distance perception changes, visual reaction times increase, there is more sensitivity to glare, and vigilance and resistance to fatigue are reduced. Perhaps the ultimate danger is that alcohol consumption results in a loss of inhibition, which causes drivers to under-evaluate dangers and break traffic laws.

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BIG SUCCESS

Street wins Young Entrepreneur of Year Sharing her passion of sports and wanting to help others, has paid off.

Morgan Hampton CONTRIBUTOR

Local business owner Kylee Street of Persistence Training Centre was awarded Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the B.C. Achievement Indigenous Business Awards on Oct. 17.

The 32-year-old mother of two was nominated locally and took home her ninth business award in just under two years.

Street put her strong background in sports to use when she first started a personal training business in her garage in October 2017.

“I played national football in Australia, I competed and qualified for nationals in Olympic lifting, I’ve competed in multiple countries in CrossFit, I played on the rugby team in high school,” said Street.

“I’ve done a lot of sports.”

Her talent and persistence, as her business name implies, paid off when she eventually had more than one hundred people a week coming to her house and was able to move into the

facility in the Railyard Mall.

Street is proud of the fact that Persistence is a place for people from all walks of life that is accessible to everyone, no matter where they are in their fitness journey.

“People might think it’s just athletes in there but the majority of the people that make up the facility are beginners or people wanting to get healthy,” said Street.

“It’s not an intimidating place. It’s a place that you can bring your kids if you don’t want to find a babysitter and they can watch you do workouts. I have classes for six-year-olds up to

people in their 70s that come.

“It’s definitely a place that anybody can come to and feel welcome.”

When asked what makes her facility such a standout, and the reason it has garnered an impressive number of nominations and awards, Street believes it is the level of involvement of both employees and clients.

“The reason that PTC won the business award is because of the community that we’ve created and the family atmosphere that we have there and the support that is at the facility.”

Kylee Street showcasing her Young Entrepreneur award at the B.C. Achievement Indigenous Business Awards held on Oct. 17. Photo Submitted/Kylee Street

PLAYING HARD

Cents drop 3 over weekend Teddy Toss set for Sunday, be sure to bring a teddy to support people in need Jared Thomas CONTRIBUTOR

The Merritt Centennials came into the week with a ton of momentum after picking up their first three-game winning streak, but it’s one step forward, one step back for the Centennials as they dropped all three games in the week

from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1.

The Cents opened the week on home ice against the top offence in the BCHL in the Trail Smoke Eaters, and the Smokies set out to flex their might.

The Centennials opened the door early and often with a march to the penalty box right off the hop. Trail scored six powerplay goals in the first period of play with the lone bright spot being the first of the season for Cent Josh Van Unen to make it 6-1 after one.

The second period saw the Cents get one back on a powerplay

drive from Olson Werenka of their own, but the Smoke Eaters would add another on special teams to make it 7-2 after 2.

In the third period, the Smoke Eaters finally scored twice 5-on-5 to make it a forgettable 9-2 defeat.

The Cents looked to rebound against the ever-impressive Penticton Vees on the weekend with a doubleheader. In game one, Ryan Winter made his return to the crease and played great with 48 saves on 52 shots, but the Cents offence wasn’t there

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as the only scorer was Ben Ward for Merritt during the second period to tie the game briefly at 1. The Vees then pulled away with three unanswered goals to make it a 4-1 loss.

In game two of the double-header the Cents went down to Penticton looking for a better result, but couldn’t muster any offense. The Vees suffocated Merritt all game long, and if not for the stellar play of Tanner Marshall the game could’ve been worse than the 5-0 defeat.

The Cents now

look to regain their swagger as they head into December with road games against the Langley Rivermen on Tuesday, Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Wednesday, and Vernon Vipers on Friday.

The Cents then return home for the Hockey with Heart Food Drive on Saturday (Dec. 7) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in support of the Nicola Valley Food Bank. On Sunday (Dec. 8) it’s a home date, and everyone’s favourite – the Teddy Bear Toss at 2 p.m..

HOCKEY WITH HEART FOOD DRIVE

Saturday, Dec. 7th 10am-4pm Please have a donation ready as the Cents and volunteers will be going door to door in the community to collect for the Food Bank before the Christmas season If you would like to volunteer please call Jared at 378-3604

Josh Van Unen scored his first goal in the BCHL against the Trail Smoke Eaters. Garrett James/photo submitted

TEDDY BEAR TOSS Sunday, Dec. 8th - 2pm

Have your Teddy’s ready to Toss after the Cents first goal.

Tim Horton’s will have hot chocolate, coffee and donuts for the fans.

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TRY ALPHA!

December 6th, at 10:00AM. We welcome everyone to come down and take a look at our newly renovated space!

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT - The Nicola

Naturalist Society will once again run the Merritt Christmas Bird Count on Sunday 15th December. You don’t have to be an expert birder. Join one of our groups covering the count circle to tally all the birds. A great way to learn the winter birds along with experienced birders. Join thousands of naturalists across N America to contribute to the longest-running wildlife database. To register email nicolanaturalists@ gmail.com or phone 250378-2468.

FIERCE MERRITT

LGBTQ2+ support group Nov. 28, Dec. 4, 9 and 16 from 3-5 pm at 2164 Quilchena Ave. More info: fiercemerritt. simplesite.com, email: fiercemerritt@yahoo.com, 250-378-5107.

MERRITT DRUM CONNECTION

Please check out Merritt Drum Connection on Facebook for Tuesday evening dates for music circles and drum lessons.

For registration and to borrow a drum phone 250-318-0963 . We start 6:30 p.m. at NVCAC Courthouse. Drop ins welcome!

RED CROSS

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

presents a Dramatic Reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol. Sun. Dec. 8th at 1:30 pm Featuring Local Readers at Trinity United Church. Tues. Dec 10th at 7 pm ‘An Evening of Christmas Music With Friends’. Sat. Dec 14th Christmas Luncheon and Craft Sale 11 am to 2;30 pm at Trinity United Church

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Hours are 1

Crossroads Community Church is hosting the Alpha Series again on Sunday Nights (January 12 - March 29, 2020) from 6:00-8:30pm....

ALPHA is a place to explore the Christian faith with others. It is a series of sessions focussed on the questions of life, faith and meaning. Each session has food, a talk and a space to discuss and ask questions. FMI or to Register: www.merrittcrossroads.com/alphacourse

p.m to ? Tuesday through Saturday . Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member.

The Red Cross Equipment Loan depot is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. untll Noon. Please bring a completed Referral Form from your health care provider to the hospital if you need medical equipment.

SHRINERS

Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information call 250-3782004.

PENSION BREAKFAST

Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at 2164 Quilchena Ave. Everyone is invited.

Elders eat at no charge.

For more information call 250-378-5107.

Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

OLD TIME FIDDLERS

The group is actively seeking new members, all instruments welcome but an interest in and appreciation of old-time country music is desirable. The group partakes in two major outings: the Harmon Lake camp-out along with the famous Old Time Fiddlers auction and Christmas party. The goal will be to have monthly music jam sessions. Call 250-2807385 for more info.

IMMIGRANT SERVICES NOW IN MERRITT

Born outside of Canada?

We can help! Kamloops Immigrant Services is a non-profit agency now offering services in Merritt. We assist all newcomers, including naturalized Canadian citizens, with a variety of services to help you get established in your community. All our services are free of charge for eligible clients. Contact us for additional information at 1-866-672-0855 or e-mail liza@kcris.ca / min@kcris.ca.

MERRITT MOUNTAIN BIKE GROUP RIDES

Join us every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Meet at Breathe Bikes and join a group ride. Rides are approximately two hours where you will have fun and learn new skills.

(MMBA); google bike Merritt and see the great riding opportunities here; use Trailforks APP to find all the hiking and riding trails. For info email: darchoborne@hotmail.com

NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA

Join the Navy League every Wednesday evening from 6 - 9 p.m. for our parade. We are located at 1755 Coldwater Ave. Jumpstart does cover the cost of our fees and no child is turned away due to finances. For more information call 250280-6944.

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NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. The group aims 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 250-3785190.

COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY

Join us Thursday to Saturday from 12 - 6 p.m. See our current art show or join us for our Friday workshops, different arts and artists, from tea and talk to mosaics, drawing, etc. For what’s new this week at the gallery and the Nicola Valley Arts Council check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com, or call 250-378-6515 or 250315-3437.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB

Play Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 11:30 a.m. at CMS gym., Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the Merritt Civic Centre and Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the CMS gym. Come for fun and exercise, drop-ins welcome. Demo paddles and instruction available.

For more information, please contact Gary 250280-0105 or Ayton 250378-5691.

ALANON

meetings are held every Monday from 7-8 p.m. at the United Church hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave.

RV OR BOAT STORAGE SITES AVAILABLE NOW!

Just off the Highway 5A located in the Quilchena Resort Area (20 minutes north of Merritt), The Douglas Lake Ranch is now offering 25 secure and monitored RV or Boat storage sites - available by monthly or up to annual contracted rates. This site was the previous Quilchena Golf Course RV site and is available immediately for your storage needs.

Access is just behind the Quilchena Hotel.

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Crossroads Community Church

2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church

2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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.

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: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

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General Employment

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Full-time Social Worker

The Opportunity: Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Social Worker. As an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker will provide culturally appropriate services and information which enhance the relationships and wellness of children and families who are experiencing significant challenges, in the Merritt area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability • Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently • Ability to handle crisis and crisis intervention • Ability to handle unpleasant and emotionally charged situations • Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Strong understanding of social, economic, political and historical concerns in Aboriginal communities • Ability to communicate in an appropriate manner orally and in writing • Ability to effectively use standard computer applications • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s Degree in social work or similar field is preferred • Must have, or be eligible for, C6 delegation • Minimum one-year social work experience preferred however encourage new graduates to apply or • Minimum one-year experience with First Nations families, youth, children and families • Ability to interpret and apply Federal and Provincial legislation and standards of practice • Experience working with Aboriginal communities • A valid BC class 5 driver’s license and criminal record check are mandatory Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

Your interest in contributing as part of our team at a great organization begins with submitting your cover letter and resume as one document saved as (your last name resume SW December 2019) before December 6, 2019 with the email or fax subject line as “Applying to SW December 2019” to: opportunities@scwexmx.com

Wanted part time/on call

HOUSEKEEPER Days, evenings and weekend shifts.

Apply in person to the front desk 3561 Voght St. No phone calls please

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Position Title: Accounting Clerk I – Accounts Payable Department: Finance Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm Start Date: Immediately Wage: Negotiable Reports to: Director of Finance

Required knowledge, skills and abilities • High competence in developing and using Excel spreadsheets and accounting software • Minimum 1 year working experience with payroll systems required.

• Work experience in First Nations accounting preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll and payroll tax laws required.

• Clear written and verbal communications.

• Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.

• Good computer and data entry skills • Ability and willingness to submit and pass a criminal record check Qualifications: • At least one year of a two-year accounting diploma or equivalent.

• Two years previous accounting experience preferably with a First Nations organization.

• Experience with MS Excel and MS Word, financial accounting software, is required.

• Good knowledge of general accounting concepts, and basic typing skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively at both the staff and management level and the ability to work within a team environment.

• Adagio Integrated Accounting system experience an asset WORKING ENVIRONMENT: High stress associated with meeting frequent deadlines with precise data and accurate information. Seasonal overtime required. Some travel.

Deadline to apply: 15 December 2019

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Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter complete with references, specifying the position you are applying for. Complete Job Description can be obtained by contacting the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

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Salary: $31,200.00 $33,500.00/Annually Full Time, Permanent Start Date: 2020-01-15 Job Description: slicing, chopping, peeling, cutting and marinating meats, vegetables, other foodstuffs, ready for cooking, assisting with frying, braising, steaming, other cooking tasks. Washing and maintaining kitchen hygiene, cleaning up, dishwashing, removing trash, unpacking supplies, organizing and all related kitchen work, to assist the cooks.

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How to Apply Drop off resume in person to 1953 Nicola Avenue, Merritt Ask for Felix Huang or Email: tropicofh@ gmail.com

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Summary of responsibilities Reporting to the Director of Finance the Accounting Clerk I – Accounts Payable is responsible for recording expenditure transactions, maintaining all files relating to funds payable and paid in a timely, organized, and complete manner, and the reconciliation of the A/P Control Accounts, including: • Receives bank statements, clears deposits and verifies that all deposit slips, • Posts pre-authorized payments to correct accounts, verify amounts to service agreements and contracts.

• Stays current with sales tax regulations.

• Follows up to collect on outstanding purchase orders.

• Assists with audit procedures.

• Provides the Managers with timely information as to the status of accounts and processes any adjustments to the sub-ledger as directed by the Finance Manager.

• Provides monthly A/P statements for the Managers as required.

• Reconciles the A/P trial balance to the general ledger, monthly.

• Reconciles vendor statements, credit card statements, and utility billings.

• Posts all cash payments, manual cheques and cash transfer directives as authorized.

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Our vision is that we are all somebody’s 7th generation. We are working collaboratively to facilitate opportunities for our children, families and communities to achieve their full potential and realize a healthy quality of life through the implementation of our laws, jurisdiction, and our ancestral beliefs, values and teachings. Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) has been providing child protection and support services to the Nicola Valley (Merritt, B.C.) since 1994.

Please learn more about us www.scwexmx.com and Merritt, B.C. www.merritt.ca

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Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates selected to interview will be contacted. December 13

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for a Tea and Luncheon in honour of Marj Street and Pat Street after passing two weeks apart on November 8th and November 22nd, 2019.

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