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MOTELS WARNED In an effort to curb drug trafficking, city council has delivered a letter to local businesses urging them to report drug transactions.

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SNOWPACK RISING

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The BC River Forecast Centre is projecting high flows on the Nicola River this spring, as the region’s snowpack continues to rise.

WARRIOR MERRITT’S MAYOR called the state of local highways this winter “deplorable,” says highway contractors need to be held accountable if they fail to meet contract specifications. Page 3.

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REVENUES UP The City of Merritt stands to gain more in tax revenue this year than last — even without raising the property tax rate on area homeowners.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS DRUG TRAFFICKING

Taxis, motels put on notice by city Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt city council is sending a warning to the owners of all local hotels, motels and taxi companies to do their part to reduce drug trafficking in the community.

“We’ve got a drug issue in town and we just want all the hotels and some of the businesses that deal with these people to know that if they are they should stop and if not then something’s going to happen,” Merritt Mayor Neil Menard told the Herald.

At its Feb. 13 meeting, council unanimously approved two letters penned by Menard on behalf of the police committee asking that “each owner increase their efforts to ensure that their establishment is not knowingly or unknowingly used for this purpose.”

The letters warn that charges for service calls or the rescinding of business licenses could follow if the issue at an offending business is not resolved.

RCMP Staff Sgt. Sheila White said owners of motels and taxi companies haven’t necessarily been unco-operative with police over the years, but the letters serve as the first formal request to these businesses to watch for drug traffickers in her six years as detachment commander in Merritt.

“This letter that was sent out by the police committee gives them a heads up that our expectations and the community’s expectations to keep drugs out of our community is very high and

we’re just asking for their help in doing that,” White told the Herald.

“Our police are having a tough time keeping up with the drug dealers that come into town for a short period of time,” said Coun. Dave Baker, who sits own Merritt’s police committee.

Baker said Merritt RCMP have informed them of certain establishments in town that have had issues with drug trafficking and the committee has been looking at the best way to inform them this won’t be tolerated.

Drug trafficking is a big issue in Merritt, said White, who liaises with the police committee.

“A lot of our drug issues come from people that come in to our community and rent motel rooms and do their drug trafficking out of those rooms,” said White.

“That’s a common theme that we have.”

One issue police have with busting these drug operations is traffickers becoming aware of police monitoring and changing motels before Mounties can get a warrant.

“It’s very difficult to get a search warrant in time because we need so much information before a search warrant will be authorized by the judiciary,” White said. “That’s another reason why the letter went out — it’s not just one hotel [or] motel.”

White said she hopes this letter will encourage hotel owners to call police if and when they suspect drug trafficking to be going on at their businesses. An anonymous tip can be made by

calling Crimestoppers at 1-800222-8477.

Police hope owners of the local taxi companies will do the same when it comes to the role their type of businesses have been known to play in the drug trade.

“Sometimes the taxi drivers pick up fares and … the fare that they have in their vehicle is actually delivering drugs or going to pick up drugs from different places — not just residences,” said White. “If it happens often enough with the same group of people, then it’s very good odds they’re doing something nefarious.”

White said this is part of what

is known as a dial-a-dope operation.

“It’s very common throughout the country actually,” said White, adding that a drug trafficker will take a cab to deliver the drug to someone at a particular location, sometimes not even exiting the vehicle to make the transaction.

“It’s just like ordering a pizza … and our taxi companies are being used in this way,” White said.

When it comes to recognizing drug trafficking activity, White said taxi drivers should be wary of repeat fares making short trips to no particular location.

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Good neighbour bylaw pursued Disaster budget

After approving the letters warning hotels and taxi companies to help clean up potential drug trafficking at their businesses, Coun. Dave Baker made a notice of motion requesting staff look into a cost recovery program for repeated first responder calls to residences similar to Kamloops’ good neighbour bylaw.

His motion will come up for discussion at the next council meeting.

Kamloops city council passed a bylaw which would deems a property a nuisance if RCMP or other emergency services are called to it more than twice in 24 hours or three times in a year, with the goal of tackling rental

properties causing repeated disturbances and making neighbours feel unsafe.

Once that threshold is passed, the city has the power to charge the property owner for officers, vehicles and other personnel dispatched to the scene.

Merritt’s police committee discussed the idea of implementing a similar bylaw at a meeting in January, but Baker told the Herald it wasn’t exactly what they were looking for to deal with these problem businesses.

Merritt has a good neighbour policy, but implementing a bylaw like the one in Kamloops would put a little more teeth into it, Baker told the Herald.

The budget introduced by the B.C. government on Feb. 20 pledges an extra $72 million for wildfire recovery and fire prevention after the record forest fire season of 2017.

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Liberals react BC Liberals blasted the budget speech delivered by the provincial government on Feb. 20, which pledges to keep B.C.’s finances in the black for at least the next three years.

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ROAD MAINTENANCE

Merritt mayor takes issue with state of highways after fatal crashes Righting report Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Two years after petitioning the provincial government to hold the local highway maintenance contractor to a higher standard, Merritt Mayor

Neil Menard is once again airing grievances over perceived deficiencies with the state of highways in the Nicola Valley.

But the transportation manager for the Thompson-Nicola District says VSA Maintenance

is meeting — and in some cases exceeding — the expectations of the Ministry of Transportation as far as maintaining certain standards on the highways during winter conditions.

Menard emphasized

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that his complaints weren’t directed at the workers and plow truck operators.

“We have no intentions of throwing any of the workers under the bus because they are doing their job and doing it very well,” said Menard. “It’s

getting the trucks out there, getting the appropriate number of trucks out there to get plowing. It’s getting the material onto the highway that will alleviate some of the ice.”

Fire chief Dave Tomkinson submitted a report to city council which clarified a misinterpretation in an earlier report regarding sprinkler systems in the provincial Building Act.

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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.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS WEATHER WATCH

Climbing snowpack leads to risk of flooding Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The BC River Forecast Centre is expecting high flows down the Nicola River this spring, but Merritt receiving any substantial flooding will depend on the weather.

Dave Campbell, head of the BC River Forecast Centre, said flows in the Nicola River are expected to be about 155 per cent of normal this spring, but how fast the snow melts will determine if 2018 is another significant flood year.

“If you can draw it out over a long period then we won’t see flooding, but if it gets compressed [over a short period of time] or you add more water from rainfall then that can cause problems,” Campbell said.

The Nicola basin’s snowpack is a little more than a third higher this year than it was at the same time last year, Campbell said.

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Last year a fast melting snowpack led to flooding across the Nicola Valley. More snow is on the mountains now than at this point last year, but the flood risk depends on the weather. Herald files

entire watershed is sitting at approximately 120 per cent of normal for this time of year, Campbell said.

“That’s something we’re watching pretty closely — starting to end up in that 120 per cent [range] is where we start to get a little more worried as we get into April,” he said. “I think the fact that we’re on that trajectory right now is definitely something to be watching.”

One measurement

from the Coldwater side of the basin sits at about 143 per cent of normal while the one flowing into Nicola Lake sits at 102 per cent.

Campbell said the depth of water in the snow is in the 240 millimetre range at higher elevations for the Nicola basin. Last year that number was about 130 mm.

Last spring the Merritt area experienced a large flood

due to a fast snowmelt combined with rain, but the snowpack itself was fairly modest until the end of the winter.

“Really it was the weather driving that,” Campbell said. “The snow tells us a little bit that [the] risk may be higher, but really it comes down to that weather piece as we get into late April, May [and] into June.”

With the snowpack already higher than last year, if there is a repeat

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of 2017’s springtime weather conditions, the flooding could be worse this year.

“That’s not necessarily what we’re expecting, but that’s a scenario that could play out,” Campbell said.

The numbers at the moment for the Nicola watershed are based on just two measurements, Campbell said, adding that in March and April there will be more data collected to provide a clearer picture.

“There’s probably at least another four or five that are within or very close to the watershed that get measured later,” Campbell said.

“That’ll beef up those numbers.”

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Subsidies settle in B.C. A year ago, this column described the Justin Trudeau government’s plan to borrow TOM FLETCHER and spend B.C. close to $1 VIEWS billion on an “innovation and skills plan” to create “superclusters.”

B.C. got its own supercluster last week, part of a nation-wide network announced by federal Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains. Ours is the Digital Technology Supercluster, getting an undisclosed share of the $950 million set aside in the 2017 federal budget.

What are superclusters, you may ask. They’re like the innovation clusters announced in the 2016 federal budget, only bigger. According to Bains, their job is to “supercharge Canada’s regional innovation ecosystems and build Canada as a global centre for innovation.”

The B.C. one in particular is “a made-in-Canada Silicon Valley that will create tens of thousands of jobs.”

It’s not all tax dollars. TELUS, Microsoft, Teck, Canfor and other corporations have committed $500 million, along with most of B.C.’s post-secondary institutions, led by UBC. Bruce Ralston, B.C.’s Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, was thrilled to announce B.C.’s “winning bid” for a share of the federal cash.

But of course, in the Ottawa style, there were no losing bids.

Atlantic Canada “wins” an Ocean Supercluster, Quebec gets one devoted to artificial intelligence, Ontario’s is for “next-generation manufacturing,” and the prairie provinces get a Protein Industries Supercluster based in Saskatchewan.

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No questions about Putin’s re-election Why wait another month to report on the Russian election (March 18) when we can wrap it up right now? Vladimir Putin is going to win another six years in power by a landGWYNNE DYER slide — probably The international between 60 per cent STAGE and 70 per cent of the popular vote.

The real question is what happens after that, because he will be 72 by the end of his next term and will not legally be allowed to run for president again.

Putin doesn’t take chances, so he has barred opposition leader Alexei Navalny from standing in the election by having the obedient courts convict him of fraud on a trumpedup charge. Not that Navalny ever threatened to beat Putin, who is genuinely popular in Russia, but none of the other presidential candidates in this election are even serious contenders. Their only function is to make the election look legitimate.

First up is Ksenia Sobchak, a former TV ‘reality’ show host whose wealth and establish-

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ment links (her father Anatoly was the mayor of St. Petersburg and Putin’s political mentor) have earned her the mocking title of ‘Russia’s Paris Hilton.’ She’s liberal, pro-gay, all the things that Putin isn’t, but she is nevertheless seen as his preferred opponent, and not to be taken seriously.

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‘Russia is in an unending poltical holding pattern, forever circling the destination of democracy but unable to land.’

Certainly the youthful Communist candidate, Pavel Grudinin, the boss of a former collective farm enterprise called Lenin State Farm, is not to be taken seriously. Neither is Vladimir Zhirinovsky, a raving ultra-nationalist caricature of a man. Putin will win in a walk — and yet Russia is a modern, well-edu-

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cated country with a democratic constitution.

It must one day take charge of its own affairs, but when and how?

Russia is in an unending political holding pattern, forever circling the destination of democracy but unable to land. It’s easy to explain how it got into this dead-end, much harder to see how it gets out of it.

The collapse of more than 70 years of Communist dictatorship in 1987-91 left most Russians in a state of shock. The young felt liberated, the older generation was apprehensive, but nobody quite knew what to do next.

The first and last truly competitive elections were held in that period, but by the mid-1990s the oligarchs (mostly ex-Communists) were back in the saddle.

The oligarchs had ‘privatised’ the formerly state-owned economy into their own pockets (with a little help from the local mafia), and they had co-opted President Boris Yeltsin as their front-man.

Freely elected and once popular for his dramatic defence of democracy in the attempted Communist come-back coup of 1991, Yeltsin was a drunken and corrupt wreck of a man by the time of the 1996 election.

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Ottawa’s ‘innovation’ budget bulging From Page 6 This so-called innovation bureaucracy is on top of Canada’s regional economic development programs. Stephen Harper’s Conservatives railed against political slush funds like the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and then when he got into government, he set up Western Economic Development Canada to even things up.

Now we have supercluster blobs of icing on the business subsidy cake.

The newly created Protein Industries Canada web page illustrates how contrived this whole thing is. “Outcomes from this cluster will be a new range of plant-derived foods, ingredients and feedstuffs of superior quality, commanding market premiums.”

Feedstuffs? Only in Canada, eh? Perhaps these buzzwords and subsidies mean that shoppers will be able to find Canadianmade mustard at their local supermarket, considering

the Canadian prairies are the largest mustard seed producer in the world. From French’s to Grey Poupon, our finished product is mostly made in the U.S. by multi-nationals.

Back to B.C., where Microsoft and other hightech giants have set up branch plants in Vancouver, or bought startups. It’s a natural extension of the original Silicon Valley, which has always extended to the Seattle area, home of Microsoft, Amazon and others.

It’s similar to the “Hollywood North” movie business. Same time zone, attractive climate, great scenery, oh, and whopping government subsidies.

Why don’t more investors, high tech or otherwise, set up shop in B.C.? Is it a lack of subsidies and “innovation” programs by governments?

The B.C. government has just appointed an “innovation commissioner” to go with the “innovation advisor” appointed last year

From the Herald archives: Feb. 22, 1995

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Federal Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains announces government funding for five ‘superclusters’ across Canada. Photo courtesy of the Government of Canada

by former premier Christy Clark, to try to induce entrepreneurial activity here.

When the Trudeau government announced the “superclusters” plan last year, they acknowledged that one of Ottawa’s biggest problems was too many “innovation” programs — an astonishing 140 of them.

The 2017 budget promised to review and simplify them.

I’ve searched for news that this has occurred, and I couldn’t find any. What we have instead is more layers, at the federal and provincial level.

And what else has the new B.C. government done to attract risk-taking entre-

preneurs? It has re-introduced an extra tax bracket for people making more than $150,000 a year, bringing their total tax burden up to half of their income.

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

Reviving the democratic experiment From Page 6 He ‘won’ that election thanks to massive Western and particularly U.S. intervention in support of their favoured candidate (the traffic goes both ways), but his mismanagement of the economy wiped out the savings of most Russians and brought democracy itself into disrepute.

Down to this day many Russians associate the word ‘democracy’ with the lawless and violent chaos of the ‘90s.

Putin, Yeltsin’s chosen successor, has maintained his popularity through 18 years in power because he has provided Russians with what they wanted above all: a fair degree of stability and predictability in

their lives. Living standards for most Russians are probably still below what they were in late Soviet times, but they were slowly but steadily rising from their 1990s nadir until the collapse of oil prices three years ago.

Putin’s foreign adventures (Georgia, Crimea, eastern Ukraine) are essentially defensive from a Russian point of view. Countries that were once part of the Russian empire and the Soviet Union are known as the ‘Near Abroad,’ where different rules of conduct supposedly apply, but Western fears of a Russian military ambitions against NATO countries are largely self-serving myths peddled by Western militaryindustrial-political complexes.

In fact, Russia is far too weak eco-

nomically and too fragile politically to embark on a military confrontation with any of the major powers.

Putin is a deeply cautious man whose conservatism have given Russia a desperately needed respite from continuous and ruinous political upheavals.

He is for all practical purposes a dictator, of course, although by Russian historical standards a fairly non-violent one. And he has always meticulously observed the constitutional rules, even leaving the presidency and serving as prime minister in 2008-12 in order to comply with the ban on more than two consecutive presidential terms.

It sometimes feels like Putin, for all his faults, sees himself as a caretaker leader until Russia is strong

and stable enough to try democracy again. He has certainly been careful to leave the entire legal structure of democracy in place, although he manipulates it ruthlessly for his own short-term purposes.

And the great unanswered question is: how would a post-Putin Russia revive the democratic experiment it embarked on in 1989-91, in the face of certain opposition from the oligarchs who benefit so greatly from current arrangements?

We may find out in the 2024 election, when Putin again comes up against the two-term limit.

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

What do curling and fresh lobster have in common?

Nothing. But four curlers from Merritt are going to experience both at the end of March.

A Merritt foursome, skipped by Adrian Reynoldson, won the B.C. Royal Canadian Legion Championship held in Esquimalt on the weekend and will now be heading to Prince Edward Island for the Canadian finals.

Team third Bill Neuls said with some practice during the next couple of weeks, he knows the team will be ready to take on the country’s best. And from what he heard in Esquimalt, he knows there’s going to be a fresh batch of lobster.

“We talked to a guy who’s from over there and he said on that week it should be prime lobster time.’’

The foursome, also included second Tom Rodgers and lead Ken Moyes.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS MUNICIPAL BUDGET

Revenues up for the city Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The City of Merritt stands to gain more in tax revenue this year — even without raising rates.

“The secret’s out, its good news for Merritt,” director of finance Sheila Thiessen told council at a budget meeting held Feb. 6.

If rates are not increased this year, the City of Merritt still expects to collect an additional $125,000 in taxes over last year.

Despite seeing some reductions — the bulk of which stems from the shutdown of the Tolko sawmill — the municipality is coming out ahead thanks to revenue from other assessment classes.

“We did lose some of the assessment base for the mill in heavy industry, but we’ve had

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incredible growth. Our real estate market’s been booming,” Thiessen told council, noting there was a record number of transactions last year.

Property assessments were expected to drop after the Tolko sawmill closed in December of 2016, but there was an unexpected increase in real estate values and growth in new construc-

tion that offset the loss for 2018.

The City of Merritt is expected to collect an estimated $8,273,473 in taxes this year from its seven tax classes.

Residential properties are forecasted to make up about 45 per cent of the tax base in 2018, collecting a total of approximately $3,750,000. Business

class will collect about third of the tax base to the tune of about $2,640,000, according to stats from the finance department.

Last year, taxation made up 40 per cent of the city’s revenue sources, which was the largest piece of the pie followed by grants at 30 per cent and user fees at 18 per cent.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS LOG ARCHWAY

Entrance needs facelift

The log archway on Voght Street was donated to the city by the Canadian Country Music Heritage Society. Michael Potestio/Herald Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The Canadian Country Music Heritage Society (CCMHS) wants the City of Merritt to put a little TLC into the Country Music Capital of Canada — in particular, the log archway it gifted the municipality years ago.

“We put it up and turned it over to the city [about] 15

years ago,” CCMHS president Ron Sanders told the Herald. “It could easily be improved [and] embellished — maybe some lights.”

Sanders brought the idea to city council’s attention at a recent committee of the whole meeting.

“It’s kind of decrepit,” he told council. “It’s a major entrance in to the city and I think it should be looked after

properly if it’s going to represent the city.”

“We are looking at it, but we’re going to wait until the weather’s right and if it needs to have some maintenance work done on it then we’ll do it,” mayor Neil Menard told the Herald.

Chief administrative officer Shawn Boven said staff have not received any direction on this request from council to date.

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City council, local police target drug traffickers From Page 3 As for motel owners, they should be aware of constant foot traffic in and out of the room.

“We’re asking hotels, motels to get the proper identification from the people who are renting the room,” White added.

According to police quarterly reports crack cocaine is the “primary drug of choice” circulating in Merritt and fentanyl, heroin and crystal meth are all readily available.

Menard mentioned at the meeting that while this activity doesn’t transpire at all of the local motels and taxi companies, there are some where it does and “it’s time to, for a lack of a better term, for the city and this council to get a little tougher on that situation.”

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SOL Perfect for investors – side by side duplex within walking distance to shopping & schools. Each side has 2 bedrooms, 100 amp service and a fenced backyard.

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

Investors – side by side duplex with 2 bedrooms, bathrm, kitchen, living room and 100 amp service per side, plus a fenced backyard. Some renovations have been done.

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

Build your dream home on this newer Bench lot of 10,280 sq.ft. Spectacular views and homes of higher quality in neighbourhood.

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Great subdivision to build your dream home. Fantastic views, close to shopping, restaurant, services, schools and highway.

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Great location to build your dream home in this newer subdivision. Close to shopping, restaurants, services, schools & highways. Services at lot line.

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#2965

$159,900

2743 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

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

$174,900

At Pavilion Lake, great all seasonal 0.35 acre recreational lot with mountain & lake views with water access close by, Has drilled well, 100 amp service, 2 wired RV plugs, deck & shower stall.

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Great starter or retirement home located in good neighbourhood, close to shopping & schools. Home has fully finished basement with second living quarters for your inlaws.

Fenced yard and single car garage.

Stunning 3 bedrm, 4 bath home with 4273 sq.ft. of luxury on 1.3 acres overlooking Nicola Lake. Enjoy the floor to ceiling windows, huge patio with fire bowl, spacious deck with hot tub plus 3 car garage.

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

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$219,000

2797 GRANDVIEW AVE

2725 PEREGRINE WAY

1653 LINDLEY CRK RD

Spectacular views from the 7470 sq.ft. lot.

Services are at the lot line. Building a house in this development is a great investment.

Close to shopping and amenities.

One of the finest lots in Grandview Heights subdivision, with amazing views of the Nicola Valley.

Close to all amenities and shopping. Perfect place to build your dream home.

Nice building lot on Lindley Creek Road, in a growing newer subdivision.

The natural slope of the land will allow for a walkout basement with a rancher type look from the front yard.

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Just under 1 level acre right beside the river.

Beautiful building lot available, very private.

Imagine fishing from your front yard or watching the deer and eagles play.

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Great waterfront property of 6 acres for your recreational getaway or build your home in the country. Mostly flat with many building sites, shallow well, septic approval, hydro with 200 amp and driveway already in.

Build your dream home on this 1.1 acre lot in one of Merritt’s finest developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water & sewer hookups available, located close to water access.

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Commercial property includes corner store in great location, and 10 residential apartment rental units. Financials available to qualified Buyers only. Call for full details.

Great holding property in downtown Merritt. Currently to be used as a parking lot. Has great potential. Call for more details.

Start planning your dream home on this fantastic 1 acre waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. All ready has a driveway started down to the more level area near the water. Included 8x20 dock.

Buy your land now and be ready to build in the spring!

Two parcels on 2.47 acres with separate titles. C4/R4 zoning offers a broad range of development prospects. Has approx. 2500 sq.ft. building on 0.5 acre lot with C4 zoning.

Bob’s Mini Mart. A long time, well established convenience store with living quarters upstairs.

Business known for quality and great customer service. Building has had some extensive renos & upgrades over the years.

Great property is a well developed subdivision of acreages. This unique 15 acre property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro is at lot line, well & septic must be installed. Most of land is flat & useable.

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4153 AIRPORT RD

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

Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.

$289,000

2776 VOGHT STREET

6408 MONCK PARK

Lease all or part of this 11.4 acre site. Great location beside Walmart. C-4 zoning.

Highway 5 close by. Ready to go, cleared & gravel topped site. Utilities at lot line.

Owners may entertain offers to purchase.

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In one of Merritt’s high end developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. This 1 acre lot has water and sewer hookups available and fantastic views of Nicola Lake. Close to water access.

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

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

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Lease all or part of this 1.3 acre property at $0.85 per sq.ft. Zoned C-3. Directly across from Boston Pizza and Highway 5 is close by. Call for permitted uses. Owner may entertain offers to purchase

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Has city services. Has small rental home with long term tenants.

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6.4 acres on corner lot zoned M1, with 3920 sq.ft. maintenance shop with 24 ft ceilings, concrete foundation & sliding 3 ton crane & hoist. Has additional buildings and Quonset.

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Approx. 4 acre residential development land zoned R1, services not connected.

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Approximately 5 acres with city water and sewer (not connected). Zoned R-9 High Density Residential zoning. Call for more details

Approx. 291 acre with great potential.

Current plans are for a development of 2 acre estate lots with city boundaries.

Rural living within close proximity to city, with fantastic views.

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#2962 $300,000

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Approx. 6 acres with city water and sewer (not connected yet) with R1 zoning, but one that may have to be changed to suit the Buyers needs.

10 acre development site with CD-1 zoning. Will have city water and sewer (not connected yet). Bring your ideas and call for more details.

122 acres of multiple zonings C4, C6 and R1. Buyer should contact the City of Merritt to request suitable zoning to match their needs. Call for more details.

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#2958 $750,000

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GO CENTS GO Cents Head for Playoffs

Merritt! Let’s fill the arena and show our support for our home town team, The Merritt Centennials! Wear your Cents jerseys or wear red! Cheer loud and proud!

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.

Also, the winner of our $10,000 draw will be announced!

Come on out March 5th and 6th to Cheer on our Centennials for their first 2 playoff home games!

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Ministry closely monitors VSA performance From Page 3 The mayor’s comments come after two fatal crashes were recorded in a matter of weeks on the Coquihalla Highway. In one crash on Feb. 3, an SUV was stopped on the side of the highway when it was struck from behind by a semi truck, killing a woman who was seated in the rear of the vehicle.

Then, on Feb. 11, another man was killed after being struck by a vehicle as he exited his car to render assistance to other drivers involved in a crash. In the latter crash, RCMP cited road conditions and speed as factors in the accident.

“Number one, safety is our main concern for the travelling public,” said Menard. “I don’t think VSA is living up to their contract and doing what they are supposed to do before the storm, because they

usually know when one is coming, and what they need to do to prepare the highways.”

There are a number of metrics that the Ministry of Transportation uses to measure the performance of companies contracted to maintain the highways in a given region, said Trent Folk, district transportation manager for the Thompson-Nicola District. In order to make sure contractors like VSA Highway Maintenance is meeting the specifications outlined in their contract, the ministry deploys operations staff to monitor the performance of the contractor while they are out on the roads.

All maintenance contractors are required by the ministry to have outlined plans for quality management, he explained.

“In addition to the

field auditing and the stuff on the road, there is also office components, where we’re going through taking a look at how they are responded to storms, comparing it to their quality management system,” said Folk.

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across the province, every summer and winter season on an annual basis, said Folk.

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As a final check, the ministry brings in third party staff from outside the local region to evaluate the audit process and certify that the contractor is meeting or exceeding the specifications in their multi-year contract. The same process occurs in regions

ing the specifications that are in that contract and what we expect of them,” said Folk.

“Through our monitoring program and our auditing program, that’s what we’ve found and we’ve been quite happy with the performance of VSA compared to that

specification.”

He also pointed to pro-active measures developed by VSA specifically for the Nicola region, such as the ‘snowshed protocol,’ in which multiple agencies are brought together in advance of a winter storm on Highway 5.

The group includes tow truck drivers, commercial vehicle safety enforcement (CVSE) officers and an array of maintenance staff who are ready to respond to inclement weather in an attempt to minimize the chance of a closure on the route.

Still, Menard said he feels that more could be done to protect travellers on the mountain passes.

“I’m a firm believer in going through all the proper channels to accomplish something and do it with as much respect as possible,” said Menard. “They haven’t listened to us. So now

In 2016, Menard worked with a group of local stakeholders to put together a petition with more than 2,500 signatures, calling on the Ministry of Transport to enforce existing standards for area-highways such as the Coquihalla, Highway 5A, and 97C.

we’re in the process of trying to arrange a meeting with the minister.”

While the state of the highways are the main concern for Menard, he said there are other avoidable factors contributing to the frequent closures on the Coquihalla Highway, such as ill-prepared drivers of commercial trucks spinning out in winter conditions.

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B.C. GAMES

Nicola Valley athletes off to winter games Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

It might not be PyeongChang, but for the two Nicola Valley athletes who will compete in the B.C. Winter Games, qualifying for the event represents an important step in their athletic careers.

Hannah Howard and Bill Brewer hope to do their hometown proud at the B.C. Winter Games, which run from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25 in Kamloops.

Both students at Merritt Secondary School, Howard and Brewer will be competing in different events; Howard in badminton and Brewer in snowboarding.

Howard is a Grade 8 student who qualified for the games after Bill Brewer (right) will compete in snowboard cross, while Hannah Howard (left) will play badminton. Photo contributed and Cole Wagner/Herald attending a try-out in Kelowna. ence,” said Howard. caught on from that,” she said.

Elementary.

Because MSS doesn’t have The young athlete is hoping to Having watched her older sister For Howard, the love affair a badminton team, Howard qualify for the B.C. Winter Games finish in the top five — but more with the sport started when is forced to travel around the importantly, she wants to use the in Penticton in 2016, Howard she was a student at Bench Okanagan to attend competitions knew that she definitely wanted to games to learn from her fellow Elementary. and training camps to keep her competitors and take another step attend the event this year.

“We started doing it in PE skills up. Additionally, she attends towards her goal of competing in “She had an amazing experifor elementary school, and I just drop-in sessions at Collettville

MERRITT CENTENNIALS WEEK IN REVIEW Wednesday, Feb. 14 Merritt 4 Langley 1 The Cents jumped out to a four goal lead through two periods and never looked back.

With only a few games to go in the regular season, the Cents are heating up at the right time.

Saturday, Feb. 16 Merritt 5 Chilliwack 2 Despite giving up the opening goal, the Cents offensive stars found their legs in the second period, pulling ahead with a pair of goals.

The onslaught continued in the third.

Sunday, Feb. 18 Merritt 2 Victoria 2 The goaltenders stole the show as both teams put up huge shot totals (46 shots for the Cents, 49 for Victoria), but nobody found a winner in a game that went the distance.

Tuesday, Feb. 20 Merritt 7 Trail 4 It was a high scoring affair in the make-up game on Tuesday night at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Jake Berger made 40 saves as the Cents extended their unbeaten streak.

the Olympic Games.

“When you go to a higher level, you get to see how they play and then you can learn off their strategies as well,” she said. “I’m hoping I could possibly make it to the Olympics — that is a very high goal.”

Brewer, a Grade 10 student, will be taking to the slopes at Sun Peaks to compete in the bordercross event.

As a member of the First Nations Snowboard Team, he spends every Saturday training at Sun Peaks — which means he’ll be on home territory when his races begin.

“I’m not too sure what to expect, but I’m just really looking forward to racing,” said Brewer.

“I’m just hoping I place well.”

The B.C. Winter Games are held every two years, with 19 events included in this year’s event. Athletes compete as part of a regional team, and will march together in the opening ceremonies on Feb. 22

JUNIOR HOCKEY

Cents auction jerseys to support Ty Pozzobon Foundation Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

For the second year in a row, Cents faithful have the chance to earn a very unique piece of hockey memorabilia and support local mental health initiatives in the process.

Along with the new-look logo recognizing the team’s 45th anniversary, the jerseys sport a ‘Pozzy 23’ patch on the back,

MAKE UP GAME

for Salmon Arm Silverbacks will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22 REMAX LEGACY NIGHT. Don’t miss it, as there will be Prizes & Giveways

paying homage to the late Ty Pozzobon.

More than just a fashion statement, the limited run jerseys are being auctioned off to raise funds to support mental health initiatives and the Ty Pozzobon Foundation.

Fans can bid on the jerseys online at www.32auctions.com/ merrittcentennials. All of the jerseys from current Cents players are up for sale.

Additionally, jerseys

featuring the names of Cents greats Greg Agar, Ed Beers, Paul Kruse, Bill Muckalt, Rob Polman-Tuin and Darrell Zelinski are also available.

Last season, the team ran a similar promotion with teal coloured uniforms, raising $6,600 in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Bidding for the jerseys closes on March 16.

Game-worn jerseys and alumni uniforms are up for sale online.

Photo courtesy of the Merritt Centennials.

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SPORTS MINOR HOCKEY REPORT Bantam Rec The Alpha Design team faced off against their neighbours from Ashcroft on Feb. 17.

Merritt won the contest by a score of 6-4.

Bianca Cavaliere recorded a hattrick, with Dayton Gregg assisting on two of her goals. Gregg scored one of his own, with Taylor Shackelly providing the assist Jayden Etchart tallied one with Graycin

Nicholls assisting, while Blake Klassen rounded out the scoring with the assists going to Cortez Charters and Graycin Nicholls.

The team plays two away games this weekend against Lillooet and Chase.

Peewee Rec The Joco Transport peewee rec team were in tough in a pair of games played on Feb. 17 and 18.

SKATING STARS On Feb. 16 and 17 members of the Nicola Valley Skating Club competed in the Okanagan Regional Championships, bringing home plenty of honours. (From left to right, standing) Abby Thoms, Jayda Stars, Isabelle Heard and Iggy Connolly. (Left to right, front) Chloe Hughes, Emma Sowpal and Sarah Parno.

“With personal bests and self improvement from the last competition in November for all my skaters, I am extremely proud of all the hard work the skaters have put in,” said head coach Diana Lorenz. The club will perform locally on March 10.

Photo courtesy of Diana Lorenz

Simon Cisco scored the lone goal for the Merritt team on Feb. 17, as the team fell 5-1 against their rivals from Clearwater. Though the game was knotted 0-0 through the first period, Clearwater managed to pull away in the second and third period, with Cisco’s unassisted goal standing as the only tally for Merritt.

Results were the same in a rematch on Feb. 18, but this time Merritt was shutout.

PUBLIC NOTICE FortisBC Energy Inc. 2017 Long Term Gas Resource Plan

On December 14, 2017, FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) filed its 2017 Long Term Gas Resource Plan (LTGRP) for acceptance by the British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission), in accordance with section 44.1(2) of the Utilities Commission Act. FEI’s 2017 LTGRP presents FEI’s long term view of the demandside and supply-side resources identified to meet expected future natural gas demand and reliability requirements taking into consideration the cost to FEI’s customers over the 20-year planning horizon (2017-2036). The 2017 LTGRP includes a 20-year vision for FEI and an Action Plan that describes activities that FEI intends to pursue over the next four years.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE There are a number of ways to participate in a matter before the Commission: • Submit a letter of comment • Register as an interested party

NEXT STEPS 1. Intervener registration Persons who are directly or sufficiently affected by the Commission’s decision or have relevant information or expertise and that wish to actively participate in the proceeding can request intervener status by submitting a completed Request to Intervene Form by Friday, March, 9, 2018.

GET MORE INFORMATION All documents filed on the public record are available on the “Current Proceedings” page of the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com.

If you would like to review the material in hard copy, or if you have any other inquiries, please contact Patrick Wruck, Commission Secretary, at the following contact information.

• Request intervener status For more information, or to find the forms for any of the options above, please visit our website at the link below or contact us using the information below. http://www.bcuc.com/get-involved/get-involvedproceeding.html All submissions received, including letters of comment, are placed on the public record, posted on the Commission’s website and provided to the Panel and all participants in the proceeding.

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MICHAEL CAPP July 13, 1924 ~ January 29, 2018

Michael Capp passed away at Gillis House on January 29, 2018, at the age of 93 years.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife Betty Capp and his 10 children from his blended marriages, 23 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, brother Walter Capp and sister Cilia Dube, nieces & nephews as well as many friends and relatives.

A celebration of life will be held on March 11, 2018 at 2 PM, at the Merritt Senior Citizens Hall, with Pastor Thandazani Mhlanga officiating.

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COMPUTER TECHNICIAN Applications are invited for the position of a Computer Technician I or Computer Technician II, depending on experience, with School District No. 58 (NicolaSimilkameen) in Merritt.

This is a 12-month per year, 7.5 hours per day position.

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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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Full Time Account Manager - Investments – Merritt Branch At Interior Savings, it’s our job to be there with the right financial support to help our members succeed. That’s local money for local good!

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As an Account Manager - Investment with Interior Savings you are a key contributor to the financial success of our company. You actively grow the business and lead initiatives such as campaigns; seminars and networking with external centers of influence. This position requires strong communication, leadership and mentorship skills, the ability to work well under pressure, the ability to be a strong team player and professionalism.

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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.

Basic Responsibilities: Assist with 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: • ideally have a diploma in forestry or natural resource • be willing to work out of town (hotel or camps) • be willing to work outside in adverse weather conditions • have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence • KDYH D ÀUP FRPPLWPHQW WR VDIHW\ • have excellent written and oral communication skills Please forward all cover letters, resumes and supporting documents to SFE Manager Don Gossoo via email: don.gossoo@lnibdc.com no later than 4:30 pm Friday, February 23, 2018.

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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.

Deadline: March 2, 2018 Apply to: Lower Nicola Indian Band - 181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt, BC V1K OA7, Fax: 250-378-6188 or E-mail: hr@lnib.net 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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Lower Nicola Indian Band - HELP WANTED Position Title: Employment Coordinator Department: Lands and Economic Development Hours: 35 hours per week Start Date: Immediately 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.

In addition to reducing barriers, increasing employment, retention and advancement of LNIB members. To promote a safe, discrimination-free workplace that accepts and UHVSHFWV WKH FXOWXUDO YDOXHV RI DOO 1 H NHSP[ HPSOR\HHV Required knowledge, skills and abilities: • Must possess a high school diploma. • Must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree program in Human 6HUYLFHV RU UHODWHG Ă€HOG • 0XVW KDYH IRXU \HDUV ZRUN H[SHULHQFH DV DQ (PSOR\PHQW Coordinator / Job Coach / Education Planner • Preference will be given to candidates who have worked with First Nations in the areas of skills and employment development and personal growth. • Creating and maintaining an “Employment Repositoryâ€? database of LNIB members who are able to work and are interested in employment opportunities with HVC or our industry partners. • Develop a communication strategy to advertise all employment and training opportunities with HVC and our industry partners. • Work with HVC and our industry partners to develop a fair and equitable dispute resolution process. • Works with community organizations, HVC and industry partners to plan and implement job fair(s). • Develop, organize and facilitate training and employment workshops to LNIB members. • $ELOLW\ WR VSHDN RU ZLOOLQJQHVV WR OHDUQ WKH 1 H NHSP[ ODQJXDJH • Ability and willingness to submit to a criminal record check Deadline: March 2, 2018 Apply to: Lower Nicola Indian Band - 181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt, BC V1K OA7, )D[ RU ( PDLO KU#OQLE QHW

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Position: Foreman – Vegetation Management Department: Operations Job Status: Temporary Contract Summary: Perform tasks involving herbicide application at Vegetation Management Sites

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.

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

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.

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(1) Full-time Family Circles Coordinator

(1) Full-time Family Wellness Navigator

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.

Objective: Navigators deliver self-management support to participants via coaching and wellness planning. Participant-centered support is facilitated by an Integrated Wellness Plan.

Navigators work with participants to set goals in all domains in their life and relationships, identify wellness team members (including peer supports, therapists, traditional healers/ helpers/teachers or family) to help meet the goals, set a realistic time frame, and support individual in achieving or adapting their goals.

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Requirements: • Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, Social Work or Relevant Experience • Must be familiar with the development, and cognitive, emotional, social, and cultural needs of the program participants as well as the family system • Interviewing and needs assessment skills • Strong problem solving and planning skills • Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral • Knowledge of local First Nations customs and culture an asset • Must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation • Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check • Preference will be given to, but not limited to, First Nation Applicants

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Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume Attention: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society 2975 Clapperton Avenue, Merritt, BC, V1K 1G2 Telephone (250)378-2771, Fax (250)378-2799 Email: reception@scwexmx.com

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Position: Logging Truck Driver Company: Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corporation Location: Merritt, BC Reports to: Forestry Manager Deadline: Friday, March 2, 2018 *New Opportunity* Shulus Forest Enterprises Inc. is currently looking for a Professional Logging Truck Driver to transport logs locally. We ZLOO RIIHU FRPSHWLWLYH UDWHV EHQHĂ€WV DQG DUH FRPPLWWHG WR D VDIH and respectful work environment.

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Crossroads Community Church

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5 Element Slide-In Front Control Convection Oven

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25%

$2099

French Door Refrigerator W/ Interior Dispense

S.S. 33” Wide

$799

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Tall Tub Dishwasher

22

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$500

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$599

Reg

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30” Self Cleaning Electric Range

$899

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$1149

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Stainless Steel Refrigerator W/ Bottom Freezer

• Temp Assure™ Cooking System • WarmHold / Custom Broil • Gallon door storage • Spillsaver™ glass shelves

$399

Reg

$479

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Tall Tub Dishwasher

• 12 Place Settings • Triple filter wash system

cu.ft.

cu.ft.

$469

Reg $579 SAVE $110

30” Electric Range With Storage Drawer • Large oven capacity

Phone: 250-378-2332 2025 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt

$699

$349

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$499 (FEB 1 - FEB 28)

$893

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OTR Microwave

YOUR CHOICE $1999

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$

YOUR CHOICE

Reg $999 SAVE $200

55” 4K UHD SMART LED TV

• 4K UHD 3840x2160 • Inputs: 3 HDMI / 2 USB • 120 Clear Motion Rate • Direct LED Backlighting

$799 (FEB 1 - FEB 28)

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$1000

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(FEB 2 - FEB 8 *1 WEEK ONLY)

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Serving B.C. & Alberta Since 1976

We don’t sell. We help you buy!

HOUSTON (250) 845-2004 REVELSTOKE (250) 837-3373

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*12 months no interest, no payments S.A.C. on furniture and mattresses and 6 months no interest, no payments S.A.C. on appliances and electronics. Administration fee ($99.95), any delivery charges and all taxes payable at the time of purchase. On approved credit. A $21 annual membership fee may be charged to your account subject to certain conditions. Financing provided by Fairstone Financial Inc. and is subject to all the terms and conditions in your cardholder agreement and the credit promotional plan discloser statement (collectively the “Account Agreement”). Finance Charges will accrue on the purchase from the beginning of the credit promotional period of 12 months on furniture and mattresses and/or 6 months on electronics and appliances but no minimum payments will be due during the credit promotional period. However, if you pay the purchase price in full by the expiration date of the credit promotional period, all of the accrued Finance Charges will be waived and no Financial Charges will be assessed on the purchase. Otherwise, all of the accrued Finance Charges will be assessed. On termination of expiry of the credit promotional plan (or for the purchases that are not part of the credit promotional plan), the standard APR of 29.99% and the terms of the regular credit plan will apply to all outstanding balances owing. This offer is valid up to and including March 4th 2018, cannot be used for previous purchases and cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions or special incentive programs.

Certain terms and conditions apply. See store and Account Agreement for further information. Sale Ends March 4th 2018.

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Top Mount Refrigerator

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Scandinavian low profile electric fireplace. Cabinet doors with glass inserts allowing viewing into the storage area.

STORAGE PADDED BED FRAME

40” UHD 4K SMART TV

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32” H x 64” W x 20” D

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cu.ft.

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Storage drawers optional

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Trusted by Millions Since 1926

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DOUBLE

$369

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DOUBLE

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$249

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$599

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$999

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S.S.

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KING SIZE ALSO AVAILABLE ON SALE

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$550

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$795

TIGHT-TOP Evolution Pocket Coils. Great firm support.

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$300

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6.4

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