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CLIMATE CHANGE MAN KILLED The Chief of the Lower Nicola

Family Day weekend was Indian Band is bringing a wealth marked with another death on of experience to a provincial the Coquihalla, the second on panel on 5climate change.

Highway since the start of February. / Page 3

/PAGE 3 STUDY NIXED Merritt’s city council voted against commissioning a study to investigate options for flood mitigation, despite last year’s high waters.

/PAGE 5 SHELTER OPENING The Nicola Valley Shelter Society is ready to open the doors to a newly-designated winter shelter on Nicola Avenue.

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A SPOOKY GOOD TIME There were games, prizes, cool costumes, a haunted house and — of course — a whole lot of candy at the well attended City of Merritt Spooktacular. The 2017 edition had the best attendance on record with 1,100 people taking part in the annual Halloween event held on Oct. 20. Michael Potestio/Herald Cole Wagner/Herald

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Construction firestop hallat the The closure ofona the truck expansion could begin as has earlyled as Wagon West Travel Plaza this summer, after council gave to commercial truckers parking final approval to the illegally in town, saysexpansion Merritt’s project. mayor.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS BULL RIDER

Pozzobon sculpture commissioned Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Fresh off a recent competition in Australia, professional wood carver Marina Cole returned home to Canada preparing to begin a very sentimental creation.

It’s been more than a year since famed Merritt bull rider Ty Pozzobon passed away, and come September, Cole plans to unveil a wood sculpture in his likeness for his hometown.

“It’s not just another sculpture, it’s something that is going to really mean something and be a big piece and a big part of the community,” Cole told the Herald.

“It’s going to be a very technical carving and it’s going to be a lot of time spent on him to get him to the point of who his parents remember,” she said.

Merrittonians should be familiar with Cole, as she took home first place in the carving competition of last year’s Logger Sports Show.

The annual event is hosted by the local chamber of commerce, with support from the City of Merritt, and part of

Cole’s victory was being offered the opportunity to carve the sculpture of Pozzobon.

A champion bull rider who was remembered as much — if not more — for his jovial personality as his world-beating talent, Pozzobon was nearing the apex of his career when he took his own life last January.

“As I said to Ty in late 2016, because of all his successes, he’s put Merritt on the map and we really appreciate it,” Merritt Mayor Neil Menard told the Herald.

Cole said she feels blessed to have been offered the chance to capture Pozzobon’s likeness in the wood.

The carving will be a life-sized statue of Ty, possibly with a bull, but Cole is consulting Pozzobon’s parents as to what exactly they’d like to see.

“Obviously, it means so much to his parents, as well as the community, so their input is absolutely an important part of the carving,” said Cole.

Expected to begin work on the sculpture next month, Cole said it will require an extreme amount of detail.

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(Above) Marina Cole has been commissioned to carve a sculpture honouring Ty Pozzobon (right).

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“It’s going to have heart and it’s got to mean something to his parents [so] I’m going to take my time with it,” Cole said.

Once all the sawdust clears, Cole plans to unveil the work of art at this year’s Logger Sports Show.

The carving isn’t a city initiative, but the municipality will help get funds raised to pay for the statue, Menard said.

After hiring 3,500 teachers to meet court-ordered class size rules, the B.C. government is expanding its teacher training to fill gaps in specialties where they find the greatest shortages.

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Women’s march A group of indigenous women marked Valentine’s Day by marching through Merritt to call attention to missing and murdered indigenous women, and other issues facing their communities.

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COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY

Conditions, speed cause fatal crash Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

One person died in a crash involving six vehicles on the Coquihalla Highway on Sunday afternoon.

The northbound lanes of the highway were closed for approximately 10 hours while emergency services responded to the crash,

which occurred 32 kilometres south of Merritt on Feb. 11 at 12:30 p.m.

According to a press release from the Central Interior Traffic Services (CITS), a 35-year-old male had exited his vehicle to render assistance after an initial collision. He was then struck and killed by another vehicle.

A 78-year-old man was taken

by air ambulance to Royal Inlands Hospital in Kamloops with critical injuries, but his condition has since been downgraded to “serious.”

Two other people were treated for minor injuries at the Nicola Valley Hospital.

“The cause of the collision is believed to be speed relative to road conditions and sudden changes in road condition in shad-

ed areas of the highway,” stated the RCMP press release.

RCMP CITS in Merritt is asking that anyone with information regarding this collision who has not already spoken with police to contact Central Interior Traffic Services at 250-378-4262.

This is the second fatal accident on the Coquihalla Highway since the start of February.

Kin Corner Feeling the winter blahs set in? Local kinesiologist Katrina Bennett recommends adding resistance training to your daily routine.

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YOU’RE INVITED! to meet with Mayor Menard on February 21 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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Summer Students for Public Works.

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. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 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.

Date Posted: Feb. 08, 2018 Posting Expires: Feb. 28, 2018

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Equipment Operator II.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Seasonal Public Works Labourer.

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. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 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

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CURBSIDE RECYCLING The City of Merritt was recently advised by the TNRD, that some curbside recycling containers were contaminated with items that are not permitted in the recycling containers, such as yard waste i.e. leaves, twigs etc. - this contaminated the entire bin container load.

Items that are not accepted also include, glass, hazardous waste, plastic bags and overwrap, dishes and cookware, paint, form packaging, garden hoses, scrap metal and toys.

The TNRD can charge a penalty of $50.00 per metric tonne for contaminated loads.

These penalties could result in an increase to garbage fees for residents.

Please be cognizant and do not contaminate your curbside recycling container with materials that are not permitted.

The City and the TNRD appreciates your cooperation.

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 CITY BUSINESS

Council scuttles request to look into flood mitigation work Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The City of Merritt’s environment committee wants to ensure steps are taken to mitigate the impact potential flooding in the Nicola Valley given what was experienced last year.

At its regular meeting held Tuesday (Feb.13) city council denied a request from the committee, which asked council direct staff to investigate their options for flood mitigation with the appropriate agencies and hire an engineering firm to prepare a flood mitigation strategy.

Council automatically defeated the motion after a tied 3-3 vote in which two of three council members who sit on the environment committee voted against the motion.

Councillors and committee members Mike Goetz and Ginny Prowal along with Coun. Diana Norgaard voted against the recommendation. Coun.

Linda Borwn was not in attendance for the meeting as she is on vacation, giving council an even number of votes.

The idea was fleshed out by the committee at its Jan. 24 meeting.

“I think it’s just timely,” committee chair, Patrick Farmer, told the Herald following that meeting regarding its recommendation to council. “We had some flooding last year and this is an opportunity to strike while the iron’s hot. There were lot of people impacted by flooding last year [and] it’s in the city’s best interest to look into that stuff to see what needs to be done.”

Despite initially supporting what her committee brought forward, Prowal said she voted against it on Feb. 13 because she came across related studies the city had commissioned in the past she thinks should be reviewed first.

“I’m not against it, I’m just not sure about the engineering part and we have a lot of information to go through,”

Last spring a large snowpack, heavy rain and fast spring melt led to flooding all around the Nicola Valley. In Merritt, the Nicola River rose to the edge of the Eldorado trailer park. Herald files

Prowal told the Herald.

Coun. Diana Norgaard said she voted against the motion because it did not come with any estimated dollar figure to produce the report.

Environment committee member Coun.

Kurt Christopherson initially brought the flood mitigation idea forward on Jan. 24, saying the city should take steps to mitigate

the problem given the likelihood of last year’s flooding conditions repeating.

“We’d be remise if we didn’t start looking at that,” Christopherson said at the committee

meeting. “I think it’s a bigger issue than can be handled by a city, but somebody has to start the process.”

While the city won’t pursue any new flood mitigation strategy, it will likely benefit from the work already underway by the Fraser Basin Council.

Thanks to a $600,000 grant from Emergency Management BC and Public Safety Canada, the Fraser Basin Council (FBC) will conduct a flood risk assessment of the entire Thompson watershed.

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INTERESTED IN RODEO? HORSES? THE HERITAGE OF THE NICOLA VALLEY?

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2018 is a big year for the Nicola valley Rodeo Association with our 60th annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo If you would like to be part of this event and many others, please attend our

AGM on February 19th at 6:30 pm

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Kindergarten provides our young learners with an enriched learning experience at their own unique developmental level. We look forward to working with each Kindergarten child’s family as we welcome you to your child’s new school community.

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PITCHING CLINIC on March 10 & 11

No pitching experience required, must be at least 8 yrs old.

You will need to preregister and have someone that can back catcher for you. $25 registration fee will be required.

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Monday to Friday: February 26, 2018 to March 9, 2018.

Time: 9:00 - 11:30 am and 1:00 - 2:30 pm

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• Parents/Guardians should bring the child’s Birth Certificate, immunization record, Care Card and proof of address when registering.

• Parents should register their child at the neighbourhood school in their location.

• Parents wishing to enrol their child in the French Immersion Program are required to register at Collettville Elementary School.

• Parents interested in a Kindergarten distance education program for their child, can contact the South Central Interior Distance Education School at 250-378-4245.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

The curious case of OAR If you have caught a snippet of the wall-to-wall coverage of the 2018 Olympic Winter Cole Wagner Games, you COLE’S NOTES might have noticed a new “nation” being represented in PyeongChang this year.

Competing in drab colours with suspiciously slavic-sounding names, 169 athletes marched in the opening ceremony’s with an “OAR” crest on their jackets.

And despite a valiant effort by CBC’s commentators who diligently referred them as “the Olympic athletes from Russia,” at the beginning of competition, the pretense that these athletes were a step removed from representing Russia was dropped by the time the figure skating team event started.

OAR is not a nation. It is a comprimise that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made after banning Russia from competing in the 2018 games, following the reveal of an extensive state-sponsored doping campaign which allowed Russian athletes to steal handfuls of medals in 2014 and 2016.

Those in the know about high level athletics will tell you that doping is prevalent in sport and despite the best efforts of officials, much of it goes unpunished. But the scope of the Russian program warranted a strong response from the IOC in the lead up to PyeonChang, and for a moment, it almost looked like they had delivered.

In December of 2017, Russia was banned from participating in the 2018 Games. This was quickly followed by an announcement from the IOC, which declared that athletes who could prove they were clean would be provided with a path to competition.

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Fixing the real problem at ICBC Attorney General David Eby has taken the most serious steps in 40 years to deal with the core problem at the Insurance Corporation of B.C. He is doing TOM FLETCHER what four previous B.C. B.C. governments VIEWS wouldn’t do, which is change a system that rewards people for staying injured instead of getting better. And he’s staring down his fellow lawyers in the personal injury field, who have turned thousands of minor injury claims into winning lottery tickets for themselves and their clients, at the expense of people with serious disabilities from vehicle crashes.

A $5,500 cap on “pain and suffering” payouts is a necessary first step. And a civil resolution tribunal to assess minor injury claims without the slow and vastly expensive court system is equally important.

First, what’s a “minor injury” in all this?

The exact legal definition is still in the works, but the attorney general’s ministry says it “will

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include things like sprains, strains, mild whiplash, cuts and bruises, anxiety and stress from a crash.” It won’t include concussions or other brain injuries, or broken bones, which can at least be shown on an X-ray.

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‘The latest tactic of U.S.-style ambulance chasing lawyers is to use B.C.’s two-year time limit for filing injury claims to maximum advantage’

Eby promises this determination will be made by independent medical experts, not ICBC or the government, and the tribunal will rule on disputes within 90 days, without lawyers.

ICBC management confirms what I described in this space last fall: the latest tactic of U.S.-style ambulance-chasing lawyers is to

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use B.C.’s two-year time limit for filing injury claims to maximum advantage.

Clients are encouraged to deal with the vehicle claim but hold off on the injury. Milk our naive “free” health care system with frequent doctor visits to build up a record of suffering and soft-tissue treatments. Continually emphasize the discomfort and anxiety that follows the crash, because there’s no x-ray machine that can disprove it. Start talking about “my accident,” as if it’s your new career.

Then, as the two-year deadline approaches, assemble the whole thick file into a lawsuit against ICBC, which currently is receiving new lawsuits at a rate of 60 a day. This is why suddenly emerging minor injury claims have morphed into an average cost of $450,000, with lawyers and experts just to settle them out of court.

Eby deserves full credit for his other major move, which is to take the money being siphoned off for minor injuries and use some of it to double the maximum benefit for serious injury and death, from $150,000 to $300,000. Incredibly, this is the first increase since 1991 for people whose lives are actually devastated by a crash.

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From Page 6 What it means, says Jane Dyson, executive director of Disability Alliance B.C., is that someone who is a quadriplegic as a result of a vehicle accident can actually afford to replace his or her electric wheelchair every few years.

Unfortunately, the minor injury cap doesn’t take effect until April, 2019. Stand by for a gold rush of questionable personal injury claims in the meantime.

And Eby’s formula contains a flaw that could prove fatal to the whole exercise. The “minor injury” assessment has a one-year deadline. The ministry explains it this way: “If, after 12 months, a customer continues to have serious impairment from the injury, or has significant inability to care for themselves, it would no longer be considered minor and would not be subject to the limit for pain and suffering payouts.”

The last NDP government discovered 20 years ago what happens to welfare rolls when the rate is raised and eligibility is eased. More people opt for a free ride than you expect. They may soon get a similar lesson in human nature.

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Olympics ban rendered toothless pete in Rio 2016, and they marched together in the opening ceremonies using the Olympic rings as their stand-in flag.

The idea behind the refugee team at the Olympics was straightforward — the athletes shouldn’t be punished for the actions of their government, of which they had no control.

In lieu of representing their nations, the athletes competed as individuals. The same principles largely apply to the 169 OAR athletes.

Which is why I take issue with these athletes being allowed to compete in team sports like team figure skating, curling or hockey. Had there been enough refugee athletes in 2016,

From Page 6 There were a few rules for the 169 athletes who qualified under these rules: there would be no playing of the Russian national anthem and the Russian flag would make no appearance at the games. The athletes would instead compete under the Olympic flag, with the Olympic anthem to be played should any of the athletes top the podium.

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By allowing the teams to compete, the IOC’s ban turned out to be little more than a fashion statement.

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“A number of organizations have said they’d be more than happy to participate in [funding] whatever the cost is,” he said. “It’ll be covered somehow.”

The wood carving will be placed somewhere in town, and while it’s unclear at the moment where that will be, Menard said it should be placed somewhere where tourists can view it.

“We need to have it somewhere accessible,” he said, adding that the Pozzobon family’s preference will factor into the decision as well.

Cole, who is based in Medicine Hat, Alta., is very familiar with Pozzobon and the rodeo scene.

“I followed his story as well as everything [that] happened,” Cole said.

“Doing a sculpture for somebody like him, his foundation and for his parents, it’s going to be something that I’m going to put my whole heart into,” Cole said.

Ty Pozzobon’s passing became a national headline in the days following his death.

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A few months later, the researchers diagnosed Pozzobon with a traumatic brain injury.

He was the first rider to be confirmed as having suffered from CTE, and his death — and subsequent work from a newly established Ty Pozzobon Foundation — have helped pave the way for more oversight at professional rodeo events.

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Rifles stolen on long weekend Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Police are looking for a pair of hunting rifles that were reported stolen from a pickup truck on Sunday (Feb. 11).

A married couple out ice fishing at Courtney Lake that day returned to their vehicle only to find it had been broken into and the two guns taken, RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore told the Herald.

The theft was reported to police at about 4:30 that afternoon.

“It looks like while they were out on the lake fishing somebody smashed the windows to the pickup truck and stole the two firearms,” Dunsmore said.

Merritt RCMP do not have a description of the rifles that were stolen at this time.

Whoever committed the crime only took the guns and refrained from stealing a wallet that was left in the vehicle, Dunsmore added.

“That one is probably somebody passing by.

Courtney Lake is quite a ways out on the highway,” Dunsmore said.

Police have no suspects at this time, she said, adding that “it could be anybody from anywhere on a long weekend.”

Courtney Lake located about 22 kilometres from Merritt along Highway 97C. Anyone with any information regarding this theft is asked to contact the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477.

RCMP investigating break-ins to motorhomes Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Police are asking for the public’s assistance after a rash of breakins to motorhomes in Lower Nicola.

“We’ve had three or four motorhomes in the Lower Nicola area that [were] reported as having been broken into [this] weekend,” RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore told the Herald. “They were different locations, but all in the Aberdeen Road area.”

She said a few items were reported stolen, such as a toaster and a set of binoculars.

The thefts are believed to have occurred over the past two weeks, and while police have no suspects, they believe the break-ins were likely committed by the same person(s).

“Because of the location and time period, we suspect it was the same person,” Dunsmore told the Herald, adding that Lower Nicola residents should check on their motorhomes and sheds.

Merritt RCMP haven’t had any reports of break-ins in the Lower Nicola area in

a few months, and are reminding residents around the Nicola Valley to check on their motorhomes and sheds on a regular basis to ensure valuables haven’t been stolen.

There was also a reported break-in to a

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Dunsmore said a woman left a bag containing her wallet and gym shoes in her vehicle, and it was stolen sometime between 7

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“It’s kind of a popular spot, so people walking through will take an opportunity if they can see something sitting on the seat that is easy access,” said Dunsmore.

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Program keeps pups off of the streets Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

In an effort to ensure unwanted puppies go to a good home, Angels Animal Rescue is offering a new program to owners of pregnant dogs.

At no cost to the owner, the society is offering to foster mother dogs and their puppies until they’re old enough to be separated and adopted out to new homes.

In addition, the society will have the mother fixed before returning her to her owner, ensuring the process does not have to be repeated.

“That’s a program we’re trying to get going,” Angels Animal Rescue Society director Natalie McPhate told the Herald.

The program is intended to give owners incentive to get their dogs fixed, and reduce the chances of an unwanted litter of puppies being discarded.

“To find puppies in garbage bags or freezing to death because they’re out in the cold and not living inside the home — puppies can’t handle the winter the same way a big dog can,” McPhate said, adding that the problem isn’t as bad as it once was in the Nicola Valley.

The animal rescue hopes the program will enable it to build up a better rapport with dog owners, especially those who live on local First Nations reserves, McPhate told the Herald.

The society offered a similar service in the past where it would split the cost of having the dog fixed, but this time around will take the burden of puppies off the owner.

“Just getting the word out is the only way to get that one off the ground,” she said.

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After hearing your child’s story, empower them to create an action plan to help stop the bullying. Talk with your child about ways you can support them as well as intervention strategies they can use, such as working with the school or advocating on their own. Creating a plan that works with your child’s strengths and abilities can help build self-confidence and resilience. Make sure to share these agreed-upon strategies with those involved in your child’s life, such as teachers, coaches, and other adults who interact with your child on a daily basis.

Reactions to Avoid Telling your child to stand up to the bully. This can imply that it is your child’s responsibility to handle the situation. While there is a ring of truth to this statement (being assertive is often a good response) sending your child back into the situation without further information will probably cause more harm. A more effective response is to brainstorm options with your child about what you can do as a team to respond to the situation.

Telling your child to ignore the bully. This is easier said than done.

Your child has probably tried ignoring the situation, which is a typical response for children. If that method had been effective, however, there wouldn’t be a need for the child to seek your help. It is difficult to ignore someone who is sitting behind you on the bus or next to you in class. In addition, if the student who is bullying realizes that their target is purposefully “ignoring” them, it can actually ignite further bullying, since that response provides the sense of power and control the student seeks.

Taking matters into your own hands. A normal gut response from parents is to try to fix the situation and remove their child from harm. For example, a parent might call the parents of the student who is bullying, or directly confront the bully. Remember, when children tell a parent about bullying, they are looking for the parent to guide them to a solution that makes them feel empowered. Involve them in the process of determining next steps.

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February 17th is our Remax night! - Merritt VS Salmon Arm, 7 PM

Youth 17 and under are FREE! This is for all Saturday Merritt Centennial regular home games!

High School students present your student I.D., Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Watch our young rising star hockey players in the Timbits Intermission!

February 18th is family night! Merritt VS Victoria Game time, 2 PM! A family of 4 is $20.00! Free public skating after the game with the Centennial players!

February 20th is A & W night! Merritt VS Trail. Game time, 7 PM. Come and say hi to Root Bear and Rocky our Cents mascot!

Shoot on the bear to win! Lots of great draws for A & W prizes!

February 23 is Mental Health Night!

Merritt VS West Kelowna, Game time, 7 PM.

This is an important night for not only the Cents, but our community as well. We hope to bring awareness to this very important subject. Cents will be wearing special jerseys which will be auctioned off. Proceeds from these sales will go half to the Mental Health Foundation and half to the Ty Pozzobon Foundation. The mental health jersey auction site is set to go and bidding continues until March 16. The site is www.32auctions.com/merrittcentennials.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS FIRE HALL

Council votes to move ahead with expansion Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

In front of a sea of firefighters who packed city hall Tuesday night, council officially approved borrowing $2.2 million to expand the fire hall in a vote that wasn’t without some last minute drama.

With the borrowing bylaw now adopted, Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson said he hopes to see the project break ground sometime this summer.

Voting at its regular meeting on Tuesday (Feb. 13) council opted to adopt the bylaw which will see the city borrow the necessary funds over a 25 year period in 4-1 decision, but not before some debate.

Coun. Mike Goetz, who has opposed the borrowing, given the close results of the alternative approval process.

The borrowing bylaw passed a close alternative approval vote, with just 533 votes cast of a needed 556 required to stop the bylaw from moving ahead.

“We have an election in seven months, and I would like to see this question go to referendum in October, that way we have a clearer vision of what the city is willing to do and then there’s no quibbling after that,” Goetz told his fellow councillors, noting some people have been saying the process was unfair.

Earlier in the meeting, during public input, council heard from one resident, who asked council vote against the bylaw, noting that he felt the alternative approval process was a questionable way to determine elector support for borrowing the funds despite being permitted under the community charter.

He said its unclear how many residents are actually in favour of the project because the process assumes if no one votes they are in favour of the borrowing.

Coun. Diana Norgaard, while in

favour of the fire hall expansion, said she supported Coun. Goetz’s opinion that the vote should be dealt with via a referendum.

“When we talked about the alternative approval process I was against it because I could see way too many ways that it could go all cone shaped and swirly and it did go cone shaped and swirly,”

Norgaard said.

Council had just six members in attendance at the meeting as Coun.

Linda Brown is away on vacation. Tied votes result in an automatic defeat of a motion, and given Norgaard’s statements the bylaw appeared to be headed to a split vote as both Coun. Goetz and Coun.

Dave Baker had previously voted against the

first the reading of the bylaw.

However, despite his earlier reservations, Baker changed his position of the borrowing bylaw, noting that while he liked the idea of heading to a referendum, he viewed the alternative approval process as an acceptable method to determine the opinion of the electorate.

“I think the residents of Merritt have spoken,” Baker said.

Norgaard also opted

to vote in favour of the motion and it passed with only Coun. Goetz voting in opposition.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS AIR AMBULANCE

More helicopters needed

FRIENDS & Neighbours Friends & Neighbours

Local family benefits from charity Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Air ambulance helicopters have been called out twice since the start of February for accidents on the Coquihalla. Herald files Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

A B.C. organization has started a petition calling for an expansion of air ambulance service across B.C. to improve response time in trauma care.

Hans Dysarsz started a non-profit group called B.C. HEROS (Helicopter Emergency Rescue Operations Society) while working to secure air ambulance service for Prince Rupert. He and Dr. M.J. Slabbert, who works at

University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George, are calling for more helicopters to improve response times and bring doctors to patients when necessary.

Dysarsz, a former medivac pilot who lives in South Delta, is also calling on Health Minister Adrian Dix to ease restrictions on firefighters treating injured people at accident scenes. He says B.C.’s four air ambulances leave large parts of B.C. without 24-hour advanced life support service, affecting 1.4 million

rural people.

The society cites a 2017 report by B.C. Forest Safety Ombudsman Roger Harris calling for faster response to logging and other resource industry injuries in remote parts of B.C. The group produced a map showing B.C.’s lack of air ambulance service compared to Alberta and U.S. states, with most of B.C.’s trauma centres located in the southwest corner.

They also want B.C. to increase the number of “advanced life support” ground ambulances.

COMMUNITY POLICING

Citizens on Patrol under new management was covered by the RCMP, but a decision from E-Division saw local groups recently presented with the possibility of that arrangement coming to an end if they opted to remain independent rather A local crime prevention organization has than join their local community policing offices, teamed up with the community policing office Dunsmore told the police committee.

(CPO) to form a dynamic duo.

“If they decided to stay a standalone group then “We’ve just taken over the Citizens on Patrol they would have to provide their own insurance group so they’re no longer a standalone group that and sign a memorandum of agreement liaises with the [Merritt RCMP] detachwith the detachment commander,” ment. They’re going to be falling under Dunsmore said. our umbrella,” RCMP representative Boszko told the Herald that as a CPO with the community policing office, program, the group now has the benefit Tracy Dunsmore, told the municipalof having the RCMP set up training ity’s police committee at its last meeting exercises for them.

(Jan. 23).

“They will continue the way they The Merritt Citizens on Patrol have been in their meetings, setting (COP) has been operating for some two their own schedules, going out on decades, predating the CPO, which the patrols and reporting,” Dunsmore told group will now submit its patrol reports the Herald. to.

The group consists of about 14 “We’re still doing our own thing volunteers who patrol all of Merritt, without a problem, it’s just basically for insurance purposes and also for supConst. Tracy Dunsmore checking the downtown, alleys, trailer parks and fields around town for any port,” COP co-ordinator Lonni Boszko Merritt RCMP suspicious activity. Members typically told the Herald. complete four-hour shifts driving around the city in As an official program of the community polictheir own vehicles, keeping notes which are coming office, the COP will receive assistance with piled into a report. recruitment and the purchasing of equipment, “They decided that it was a lot safer,” said Dunsmore told the Herald.

Boszko of the RCMP’s decision. “There’s so many “There will be a lot more communication,” said Dunsmore. “If we have a certain area of town that’s groups out there. A lot of the bigger cities [RCMP has] vehicles they provide for the citizens patrol, so seeing more crime than others we can set out an email to the group [and] ask them for extra patrols.” I think that was why they decided they had best get all of us on the same page.”

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Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

On Feb. 11, residents of British Columbia helped raise $5.5 million to support Variety children’s charity.

While the cash was raised from every corner of the province, the money will help a number of local families in Merritt, including the Schultz family who have been the beneficiary of Variety programs for years.

Most recently, the cost of a new, specialized wheelchair for four-year-old Olivia Schultz was covered

by Variety, while the charity also takes care of the cost of accommodations whenever the family has to visit Children’s Hospital.

“Before we knew about programs like these, we would incur about $500 just to go down there for one day and come back with our kids,“ said Amery Schultz. “It’s piece of mind. We’re not rich by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s an added expense we don’t have to worry about.“ The family has dealt with more than their fair share of obstacles.

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Olivia, Christiane and Amery Schultz. Cole Wagner/Herald

when he was born. He benefited from Variety, they bought a breast pump for him,” said Amery.

And despite the rough go of things, the family still enjoys days of respite — again thanks to Variety programs like Boat for Hope, where kids and their families are invited for a day out on the water, complete with games, prizes and pirate treasure.

The Schultz family is just one small example of the charity’s

impact locally, added Amery.

“There’s agencies like Merritt Youth and Families that have the Variety bus — there is money that comes from that program into this community on so many different levels,” said Schultz.

“There is between 80 and 100 families in this community that go down to Children’s Hospital every year, so I would think that most of them are benefiting in some way or form.”

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RODEO SPORTS

Foundation aims to build on productive year

Ty Pozzobon’s legacy fuels an effort to reshape bull riding and rodeo culture for athletes.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

A year after it was established in the memory of the professional bull rider star, the Ty Pozzobon Foundation has already made strides towards changing the way professional rodeo athletes live their lives.

“When we lost Ty, we lost the Sidney Crosby or the Connor McDavid of our sport. It kind of made everyone have a real gut check and realize that if it could happen to Ty, it could happen to anyone one of us,”

said Tanner Byrne, a professional bull rider who started the foundation in the wake of Pozzobon’s passing.

The goal of the foundation was simple: to protect and support the well being of rodeo competitors, both inside and outside of the arena. To that end, Byrne worked with Professional Bull Riding Canada to ensure that a sports medicine team was present at every single PBR Canada event last season, for quicker care and better insights to injured athletes.

Pozzobon was posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), suspected to have been caused by the numerous bumps he took while riding bulls.

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The official logo for the Ty Pozzobon Foundation. Photo courtesy of the Ty Pozzobon Foundation

FIRST NATIONS

Crowds turn out for Moccasin Hockey Tournament Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The 49th edition of the Moccasin Hockey Tournament in Merritt was a roaring success, with organizers already preparing for the tournament’s 50th anniversary next year.

Big Guy Lake topped the standings in the competitive division, prevailing in a close fought 2-1 match over Ashcroft in the final on Sunday afternoon.

Meanwhile in the Master’s division, it was Williams Lake LongHorn taking the title from the Kamloops 10K. All the games contested during the threeday tournament were

competitive, said organizer Dan Manuel.

“There were no blow-out games,” he said, adding that the tournament was never forced to use a mercy rule to stop any of the games early.

With the 49th edition in the books, Manuel said the organizing committee is looking to get a jump on next year’s event, hoping to mark the special anniversary with a rousing event at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

“We had lots of good support this year, and we are hoping to make it an even better, bigger event next year for the fiftieth annual,” said Manuel.

Members of the Quilchena Braves hockey team in a match on Saturday afternoon. Cole Wagner/Herald

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Byrne making effort to provide better care for rodeo athletes From Page 17 In a sport where the athletes are only paid if they ride, and only paid well if they win, the motivation to get back on the bull after taking a shot is more than just cultural, explained Byrne. But Pozzobon’s passing was a wake-up call for many athletes on the circuit to take better care of their bodies.

Byrne aims to ensure those athletes have the tools, motivation and information to make better choices when it comes to competition. “[We’ve] seen lots of guys going to the sports medicine team and to the health professionals and really taking it in instead of sloughing it off,” said Byrne. “They took it very serious and gave themselves the time to heal before coming back which was pretty amazing to see just in the first year.”

The success of having the teams on hand

at PBR Canada events has pushed the foundation to set a goal of having sports medicine teams at grassroots rodeo competitions such as Little Britches rodeos.

“It’s always going to be dangerous. You’re always going to take a shot, and we’re not trying to stop concussions from happening — you’re never going to do that, especially in our sport,” said Byrne.

“What we really need to do is educate ourselves.”

And while providing medical assessments for rodeo athletes has been a pillar of the work done by the foundation to this point, Byrne said the educational piece is being developed for the coming year.

“We’re going to do a series [of videos] about proper self care on the road, which includes proper diets, workout regiments and overall mental health care being on the road as

THE CENTENNIALS WEEK IN REVIEW Friday, Feb. 9 Powell River 7 Merritt 4 Despite only having picked up five wins since the start of 2018, the Merritt Centennials had mathmatically clinched a playoff spot in the ultra-competitive Interior division, by virtue of their record being out of reach for the Mainland’s Coquitlam Express. Unfortunately, a playoff-berth did not spark a push from the visitings Cents, who were punished by a potent Powell River offense. Zach Risteau had a three point night for the Cents, who couldn’t keep up with the high scoring Powell River Kings.

Saturday, Feb. 10 Nanaimo 3 Merritt 1

Ty Pozzobon and Tanner Byrne at a professional bull riding event. Photo contributed

much as we are. It will be used at schools and clinics to change the minds of athletes from day one,” he explained.

The foundation is also working towards creating a course for professional rodeo athletes, which will encompass money management and savings for life after the professional circuit.

The courses are part of a holisitic effort to improve mental health outcomes for rodeo athletes.

“Losing Ty, it pushed it to the forefront for me, and made me realize that I don’t want other guys to go through what I’ve been going through... and what his family has had to go through,” Byrne

told the Herald.

Considered a rising star at the time of his death, Pozzobon’s passing has caused a number of former professionals to re-evaluate their own health and seek out better care, Byrne added.

“It’s pretty amazing to see that Ty has saved many lives, even in the first year,” he said.

The Clippers, feeding off the energy of the 1,000 fans who showed up to the Frank Crane Arena, went six for six on the penalty kill to stifle Merritt’s offense, despite the numerous chances the team received with the man advantage. No slouches on the penalty kill themeslves, the Cents killed off nine of 10 powerplays gifted to Nanaimo. Zach Zorn even managed to tally a short handed goal to bring the game to within one, before Preston Brodziak put the game on ice with less than a minute remaining in the third.

Sunday, Feb. 11 Merritt 4 Cowichan Valley 0 The Centennials ended their island swing with a bang, with Austin Roden earning the shutout for the Cents after facing only 20 shots throughout the game — unusual for the Cents, who regularly give up huge shot totals. Though the team put up four goals, they played with fire by putting the Capitals on the powerplay seven times, managing to kill off every opportunity.

Results from Feb. 14 were not available as of press time

BCHL STANDINGS to Feb. 13 INTERIOR DIVISION Team

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Penticton Vernon Wenatchee Trail West Kelowna Salmon Arm Merritt

51 53 53 52 54 52 51

11 13 14 16 26 25 26

3 4 1 1 1 1 1

35 35 34 31 26 23 20

2 1 4 4 1 3 4

75 75 73 67 54 50 45

MAINLAND DIVISION Team

GP W

L

T OTL PTS

Prince George Chilliwack Langley Surrey Coquitlam

52 52 52 53 53

15 21 18 21 35

4 3 2 2 3

29 25 22 24 14

4 3 10 6 1

66 56 56 56 32

ISLAND DIVISION

RANCHERS ROCK The cattlemen took over the Merritt Curling Club on Feb. 10, as a number of ranchers put together rinks to compete in the annual Cattlemen’s Spiel. (Above) Andy Knight surveys the house as he prepares to throw one of his stones. (Right) Australian import Josh Hickman calls the line during a match on Saturday afternoon. Cole Wagner/Herald

Team

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T OTL PTS

Victoria Powell River Nanaimo Alberni Valley Cowichan Valley

53 53 54 53 53

17 16 20 29 37

3 4 3 4 2

29 27 28 15 9

4 6 3 5 5

65 64 62 39 25

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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 develop.m.ent 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.

Nicola Valley Film Society presents Land Of Mine rated 14A on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 pm at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. Tickets and memberships are available at the door. For more information phone 250-378 5190.

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NICOLA VALLEY FISH & GAME CLUB

will be held at the Civic Centre at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Everyone is welcome to attend. if you require further information call 250-378-4315.

Get your entries in now for the Trophy Awards night to be held on Saturday, March 10 starting at 5:30 pm in the Seniors Centre (museum). This is a pot luck supper event, so be sure to bring a dish to share. Entries will be accepted for Big Game, Fish, Ladies and Juniors, Best Archery and Photography contest. For more information call Paul Komonoski at 250-378-4904 or Ed Collins at 250-378-2547.

SAVE THE DATE

You are invited! Stop Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Public Bi-Monthly meetings held at the Trinity Church Hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 20 at 7 pm.

SPANISH FLAMENCO DANCING

Vibrant, fiery rhythms of Spanish Flamenco dancing and music . Come and enjoy an unique combination of Spanish Flamenco dancing and Indian Bannock.

Spanish Flamenco dancers of the Love To Dance Academy will be performing at the Kekuli Restaurant on Voght Street. Friday night March 2 between 7 & 8 pm.

Masons meet every fourth Monday of the month.

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COMMUNITY CHOIR

Do you like to sing? Yes? -- then come check out the Merritt Community Choir. We meet Mondays, 7 p.m. at Diamondvale Elementary School . . . potential members are encouraged to drop by -- no auditions or experience required. If you enjoy singing in a group then please join us. For further information please call the Merritt Community Choir Conductor, Ellen Nast at 250-3789899.

DROP IN CENTER FOR ELDERS

The Conayt Friendship Society located at 1964 Quilchena Ave. has a drop-in center for Elders every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Snacks and light lunches are provided. Elders are welcome to assist in preparing menu and lunch. A sign-in sheet is at the front office. Elders can provide suggested menus and lunch to reception at the attention of the Executive Director.

GATHERING OF ELDERS

SPANISH FLAMENCO DANCING

Every Thursday 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Conayt Friendship Society, 1964 Quilchena Ave. All Elders (age 55+) welcome.

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NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD

Meet the first and third Thursday every month starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Centre. Join us for our next quilting weekend in the Civic Centre on Jan 26, 27 and 28. Please join us by contacting the city or just drop in to see what we do. For information please call Sharon at 250 315-2340.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Legion hours have changed. We are now open Wednesdays as well. Hours are 2 pm to 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturdays from 1 pm to 7 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member.

COMMUNITY BAND

Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m. Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-315-7724.

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU 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.

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service times: Sundays at 10am (no service on the 5th Sunday)

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 Bible Study - 6:45 to 7:45 pm Wednesdays

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Playing M/W/F 8:30-11:00am at old CMS Gym (2975 Clapperton Ave); T/TH 6:30-8:30pm at Merritt Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Ave). It’s an easy sport to play, great fun and exercise. Demo paddles and instruction available. For more information call Gary 250-2800105.

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Position: Junior Forest Technician Company: Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corporation Location: Merritt, BC Reports to: Forestry Manager Deadline: 4:30 pm Feb 23, 2018.

William MOYES It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Moyes, known to family and friends as Bill.

He passed away suddenly in Kamloops, B.C. on January 26th, 2018.

He will always be lovingly remembered.

At Bill’s request, no service will be held.

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In Memoriam

Peter Arduini March 29, 1948 - Feb. 16, 2015

Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measures

Love Dee, Erinn, Rory & Nickolas.

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Strata grounds maintenance for Sun Valley Court April 1, 2018 – Oct 31, 2018 For a complete list of job description email:Sunvalleycourt@hotmail.com Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society

(1) Full-time Fixed Term Family Circles Coordinator Objective: The Family Circles Coordinator provides preventative support and maintenance programs to preserve families where possible. The Family Circles Coordinator will bring all relevant parties together to promote cooperative planning and decision making to rebuild family support networks. This position will provide strong leadership in advocating the rights and jurisdiction of family units and will develop positive working relationships with community groups, agencies and societies.

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Position: Senior Forest Technician/ Timber Cruiser Company: Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corporation Location: Merritt, BC Reports to: Forestry Manager Deadline: 4:30 pm Feb 23, 2018.

Basic Responsibilities: To take a lead role in all aspects of technical forestry work including: • Timber Cruising • Block boundary and Road Layout • Site Plan data collection and write ups • Riparian Assessments • GPS Traversing The successful candidate will: • have extensive experience in forest development work & timber cruising • have a thorough knowledge of Provincial Cruising procedures • have a diploma or degree in forestry or natural resource • be registered or eligible to register with ABCFP as a RPF or RFT • be willing to work out of town (hotel or camps) • have a valid driver’s licence • KDYH D ÀUP FRPPLWPHQW WR VDIHW\ • have excellent written and oral communication skills • be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel Please forward all cover letters, resumes and supporting documents to SFE Manager Don Gossoo via email: don.gossoo@lnibdc.com no later then 4:30 pm Friday, February 23, 2018.

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Position: Foreman – Vegetation Management Department: Operations Job Status: Temporary Contract Summary: Perform tasks involving herbicide application at Vegetation Management Sites Tasks involved with herbicide application will require crews to understand KMC’s IVMP and have a working knowledge of all applicable Acts and Regulations for BC and understand herbicide labels.

Responsibilities: • Organize the job site and crew in order to carry out the project to plan • Lead and mentor the on-site team • Follow up on scheduling variances and adjust production accordingly to ensure unnecessary delays are avoided. • Familiarity with using GPS technology and mapping software • Ability to read drawings and maps • Loads and unloads vehicles with supplies, equipment and construction materials • Moves tools, equipment and construction materials to and from work areas • Operates spray equipment, UTVs, and pick-up trucks • Works hard, follows direction and takes initiative • Report any required or preventative maintenance to supervisor/ shop foreman • Have a working knowledge of all applicable Acts and Regulations for BC Herbicide Application • Work site vary from Merritt to Burnaby and overnight out of town travel is required A requirement for this position is successful completion of Pesticide User License course. LNSS will provide the training at no cost to the selected applicants, and those who successfully complete the training course will move forward in the application process.

Requirements: • In possession of a valid Pesticide Use License • WHIMIS, Personal protective equipment (PPE) • First Aid • H2S Alive • &RQÀQHG 6SDFH $ZDUHQHVV • Valid Class 5 Drivers License • Operate 2-way radio • Preference will be given to individuals with experience spraying noxious weed It is our top priority to ensure a healthy and safe work environment for our employees and for everyone on our job sites. LNSS has a comprehensive safety program and expects the highest level of adherence to safety standards, LNSS safety procedures, and OHS Legislation. Violations of safety standards will not be tolerated on any LNSS job site.

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Position: Labourer – Vegetation Management Department: Operations Job Status: Temporary Contract Summary: Perform tasks involving herbicide application at Vegetation Management Sites Tasks involved with herbicide application will require crews to understand KMC’s IVMP and have a working knowledge of all applicable Acts and Regulations for BC and understand herbicide labels.

Responsibilities: • Loads and unloads vehicles with supplies, equipment and construction materials • Moves tools, equipment and construction materials to and from work areas • Operates spray equipment, UTVs, and pick-up trucks • Works hard, follows direction and takes initiative • Report any required or preventative maintenance to supervisor/ shop foreman • Have a working knowledge of all applicable Acts and Regulations for BC Herbicide Application • Work site vary from Merritt to Burnaby and overnight out of town travel is required A requirement for this position is successful completion of Pesticide User License course. LNSS will provide the training at no cost to the selected applicants, and those who successfully complete the training course will move forward in the application process.

Requirements: • In possession of a valid Pesticide Use License • WHIMIS, Personal protective equipment (PPE) • First Aid • H2S Alive • &RQÀQHG 6SDFH $ZDUHQHVV • Valid Class 5 Drivers License • Operate 2-way radio • Preference will be given to individuals with experience spraying noxious weeds It is our top priority to ensure a healthy and safe work environment for our employees and for everyone on our job sites. LNSS has a comprehensive safety program and expects the highest level of adherence to safety standards, LNSS safety procedures, and OHS Legislation. Violations of safety standards will not be tolerated on any LNSS job site.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band - HELP WANTED Position Title: Senior Accounting Assistant Department: Finance Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm Start Date: Immediately Wage: Negotiable Reports to: Director of Finance Summary of responsibilities Reporting to the Director of Finance the Senior Accounting Assistant is responsible for general updating and reconciling of accounts, data entry and related data processing duties for the Lower Nicola Indian Band and its entities. The Senior Accounting Assistant works in a team environment and assists the Director of Finance in support of AP, AR, GL, payroll, bank and control account reconciliation, as well as accounting for capital assets and Band Owned Entities.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities: • High competence in developing and using Excel spreadsheets • Knowledgeable about Canada Labour Code, Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, sales and income taxes as they apply to First Nations • Familiar with First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act • Excellent level of communication, written and verbal, and strong ability to work well with people • Ability to read, understand, and explain policies and legislation • Strong administrative and budgetary expertise • Well organized, detail oriented and attention to accuracy • Demonstrated ability to independently manage time and work load • The proven ability to lead and work well with other individuals in a team environment • The capability to multi-task and work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude • Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux language • Ability and willingness to submit to a criminal record check 4XDOLÀFDWLRQV • Accounting student at 4th year level or better • Five (5) years experience in a similar environment • An appropriate combination of education, skills and experience, preferably with First Nations organization(s) • Interest in and respect for First Nations culture • 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.

Position Title: Employment Coordinator Department: Lands and Economic Development Hours: 35 hours per week Start Date: March 1, 2018 Reports to: Director of Lands and Economic Development Summary of responsibilities The Employment Coordinator will be responsible for advancing the employment related interests of Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) members with respect to the Highland Valley Copper Mine (“HVC�) and other industry partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing the meaningful and productive involvement of LNIB members by way of employment, education and/or training.

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