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Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
New timber-themed directional signs to guide visitors into and around Merritt may soon pop up around town as city council has unanimously adopted a wayfinder strategic plan. The $40,000 document, produced by Vancouver design and planning company Alta, includes design concepts for a new city logo, directional
signage and map kiosks, as well as cost estimates for signage and sign placement guidance. At its regular meeting on Tuesday (Jan. 26), the plan was unanimously adopted as-is by council, which had the option to recommend changes to the document. The cost estimates are broken down into two phases. Phase one recommends the city install a pedestrian map panel,
information kiosk, three directional signs for vehicle travellers and three signs marking Merritt's gateway entrances. The total price for the roadway signs is estimated at $19,500 while that of the gateway entrance signs will cost anywhere from $60,000 to $150,000. The information kiosk is estimated to cost $19,000 while the map panel will require about $10,000. The wayfinder
signage strategy recommends placing an information kiosk outside the civic centre and a map panel at Spirit Square. Phase two recommends erecting three directional signs for pedestrians at an estimated cost of $5,400. Coun. Diana Norgaard said she was in favour of the report, but expressed worry at the $30,000 difference per gateway sign.
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Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
City council unanimously adopted anti-tethering legislation to its animal control bylaw in an effort to strengthen local regulation regarding the care of Merritt’s canine citizens. The bylaw now includes section 23.A which states that “no dog shall be tethered without the ability to move around and access shelter and water.” The rule doesn’t specify access to food. The bylaw isn’t meant for owners who might leave their dog tethered on a sidewalk while they shop inside a store. “The dog’s not experiencing any
stress,” O’Flaherty said of that scenario, noting that is not the purpose or the intent of the bylaw change. Rather, this bylaw is designed to address cases where dogs are tethered all day without the ability to access shelter and water. Prior to voting, Coun. Linda Brown expressed the concern she had previously with the amendment that this new rule was unenforceable. “When we get a complaint, what can we do other than calling SPCA, and if we act, what are the consequences to us acting?” Brown asked planning and development manager Sean O'Flaherty.
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Council can implement signage as funds become available the Walk of Stars. The forestry industry is a big part of the community,” reads the document. The directional signs
transportation elements, the document noted. “Timber is used throughout Merritt in local streetlights and
are to be constructed out of aluminum with posts made from local timber, it also states. City of Merritt chief administrative
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“I'm feeling uncomfortable with the cost estimates that are in here,” she said, noting that she felt the gap could lead to cost overruns if implemented. Despite accepting the plan, the city is not obligated to implement the proposed changes to its logo, nor is council required to spend any money erecting the signs. Council can choose to proceed with implementation of the signage as funds become
available. However, in its five year financial plan, the city has budgeted $25,000 per year, or $100,000 total for this initiative. Coun. Linda Brown indicated this project is one council should act on soon. “I think we need this implemented so that we can put it into our budget process,” Brown said. The timber-themed signage is designed to integrate with Merritt's current landscape, streetscape and other
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School district trustee Gordon Swan (left) and Lower Nicola Band chief Aaron Sam sign the new agreement, surrounded by district and band representatives last Tuesday, Jan. 26. The new five-year agreement is meant to hold both organizations accountable for educational goals. David Dyck/Herald David Dyck THE MERRITT HERALD
On Jan. 26, School District 58 officials and Lower Nicola Band chief and council met at the band’s offices in Lower Nicola to sign a new five-year local education agreement (LEA). The goal of the document is to provide both organizations with the ability to plan, implement and monitor educational services, and to hold each accountable for attaining certain goals. The document replaces the old two-year agreement that was in place previously. According to the district, some of the objec-
tives, such as incorporating Nle?kepmxcin language and culture and improving achievement results for students. Others — in particular the establishment of a local education agreement committee — are new. That committee will be made of up school district staff, district principle of Aboriginal education Shelley Oppenheim-Lacerte, SD 58 superintendent Steve McNiven, assistant superintendent Christine Perkins, and representatives from each of the five local bands. “The actual agreement that
we’re signing tonight is just for Lower Nicola, but the LEA subcommittee will bring all of the bands together,” McNiven told the Herald prior to the meeting. “There are obviously some consistencies in the documents that allow us to do that.” Last October, the school district signed a similar agreement with the Upper Nicola Band. McNiven said he planned to have another one signed this year between SD 58 and the Shackan, Nooaitch and Coldwater bands. “We’ve put a letter forward to those three communities to start the discus-
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Bones found last summer on Swakum Mountain have been identified as Monica Jack’s — missing since 1978 An 18-year-old mystery has finally been put to rest. Kamloops and Merritt RCMP confirmed last week the bones found by forestry crews in June of 1995 were the remains of 13-year-old Monica Rose Jack. The remains, which consisted of a partial skull, bones, and two teeth, were found approximately 300 yards off Swakum Mountain Road. In May, 1978, Jack went missing from her Quilchena home, approximately 14 kilometres north of Merritt on Highway 5A. For years, questions and speculation about her disappearance circulated in the community. When she went missing in 1978, Merritt parents were warned to pay close attention to their children if they were allowing them to roam by themselves in the streets.
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January 26, 2016 Regular Council Meeting recap GENERAL MATTERS Delegations and Recognitions
presented to Council at a future date
Mr. F. Rizzardo appeared before Council to appeal the penalties and interest issued to Merritt Plateau Holdings Inc. for an unpaid tax notice he did not receive for Roll #451 01778.001
City of Merritt Animal Control Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2205, 2016 was adopted
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council passed the following resolution: WHEREAS the City of Merritt supports community and healthy living initiatives to increase awareness of chronic disease and promote healthy eating and smoking cessation; and WHEREAS Interior Health Authority has requested that the City of Merritt partner with Interior Health in the Healthy Communities Initiative; THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Merritt continue to work together with Interior Health to formalize a partnership to strengthen actions that will improve upon the health and wellness of the community and reduction of chronic disease risk factors, and that a list of community health priorities be developed and
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NEW BUSINESS Council accepted the 2015 Year End Report for the Visitors Information Booth at the Baillie House. Council directed staff to prepare an updated bylaw or bylaws continuing the Revitalization Tax Exemption Program with parameters formalized in this workshop; AND THAT Council approves the 2016 Grant applications as deliberated. Council directed staff to resume accepting applications for the Revitalization Tax Exemption program with the caveat for new applications that the applications will be considered in light of the new bylaws that are currently being prepared. Council participates in the AdoptA-Road Program setting April 04, 2016, June 27, 2016 and September 19, 2016 as clean up dates. Council accepted the City of Merritt Wayfinding Signage Strategy report as
prepared by Alta Planning + Design and directs staff to proceed with implementation as funds become available. Council accepted the Age-Friendly Action Plan, and give consideration to the recommended actions as they arise through the budget process, and in conjunction with Council’s Strategic Goals. NOTICES OF MOTION Councillor Goetz made the following Notice of Motion: THAT the City install 2 picnic tables at the parking lot area used by the Farmer’s Market, for all to enjoy and have both with dedication plaques for Milly Mitchell. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL Councillor Brown attended the meeting with the representative from Metro Vancouver Waste Management on January 26th. Councillor Goetz provided the latest “gas buddy” prices and commented on recent Committee of the Whole meeting held with the School District Trustees and the Committee of the
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Whole meeting for the start of budget. Councillor Norgaard has completed her read of the Asset Management Plan, attended the Inaugural meeting of the Police Committee and acknowledged the historic ruling of the Human Rights Tribunal granting the same level of service for all children. Councillor Christopherson viewed the quilt display at the Old Courthouse; reminded everyone of the fund raising concert on February 17th for the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society and attended the meeting with the representative from Metro Vancouver Waste Management on January 26th. Councillor Prowal reported on the first two action steps of the goal to increase the amount of tourism coming to Merritt by increasing the number of events that will lead to an increase in overnight stays has been completed and expressed her heart felt wishes to the resident of the community of La Loche, Saskatchewan. Councillor Baker commented on the Committee of the Whole meeting held with the School District Trustees and well as the Police
Committee meeting. Mayor Menard also expressed his sentiments for the residents of La Loche, Saskatchewan; met with Sarah White from Shaw; attended meetings with Community Futures Nicola Valley and a group attempting to organize a Downtown Business Association; met with First Nations on developing a detox/rehab/mental health centre; met with Chelsea Morrey, ICS over concerns at CMS; participated in the Committee of the Whole meeting with the School Board of Trustees and the Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss grant applica-
tions. Mayor Menard hosted Mayor drop-in sessions; attended the Police Committee meeting as well as Thompson Nicola Regional District board meetings, a
meeting with Ministry of Highways representatives; bio solids meetings and a meeting for an amalgamated transit system. www.merritt.ca
2016 DOG LICENCES ARE NOW OVERDUE Renewal notices were mailed at the end of November and the amnesty period for incurring fines is running out. Having a dog license means your furry friend can be home safe and happy much sooner than without. The cost is only 16 dollars for neutered or spayed dogs, and 32 dollars if they are intact. A reminder that there is a two (2) dog maximum and ALL dogs over 6 months of age require a licence. Your dog isn’t just a dog; they’re a part of the family and the City of Merritt wants to help get them back in your care as soon as possible. For further information on Dog Licences, please contact Bylaw Services at 378-8628
SPOTS STILL OPEN for Volunteers on Tourism & Economic Development Committee The City is looking for interested persons to sit on its Tourism & Economic Development Standing Committee. The purposes of the committee is to provide timely and strategic advice to Council on matters pertaining to economic development, investment and business attraction, and longer-term economic stability; support the Economic Development Officer and other City staff involved in such issues in the development or recommendations regarding Economic Development Strategic Plan; assist in preparing multiyear or annual updates to the Economic Development Strategic Plan while endorsing appropriate development, and bringing recommendations regarding such updates and endorsements to Council and to champion the Official Community Plan and Integrated Growth Strategy as they relate to economic sustainability and capacity building within the City of Merritt. Committee meetings are generally bi-monthly or at the call of the Chair. Interested applicants should fill in a Committee Volunteer application form (available on the City’s website or at City Hall), or send a letter indicating their name, address, telephone and email contacts, and the reason they would like serve on this committee. Deadline for volunteer application forms is February 12th, 2016.
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there would be lines of wagons. Would they move that way? I think they could move only a few wagons at a time so as not to draw a lot of attention to what was going on.
Every community that was going to the same place would have people that knew how to live and would teach their children. What kind of place had God prepared God was leading. for them as they would need animals and How many people went into this to grow their own crops to feed the animals country? We have no way of knowing as well as the people? for they came from different countries Up in the high country there would to different places. One thing we know, have to be areas of Áat lands, not just hills they were led by God for He had a place and rocks but Áat, bare land that they and a reason for them to be up in the hills, could plough and grow crops of all kinds. separate and free from the big world and They had to make their own clothes and it’s way of life. there would need to be pasture lands for These people, as they went, knew from the animals. the Bible prophecy that the road would be There would need to be lots of these long and hard, but they also knew from kinds of places for there would be groups the Word that Jesus understood a hard from different countries. This is where we road and He would lead them. They were see God because He had designed these there not only to be there, but God had a kinds of places before the need arose. purpose for them just as He does for us in this stressed world. When I think of them moving, I imagine
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A national unity crisis? One of the buzz words emanating out of Ottawa this week is some talk of a DAN ALBAS national View from the unity criHILL sis. This discussion comes after Montreal Mayor Dennis Coderre announced strong opposition to the proposed Energy East pipeline project that is supported by the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and New Brunswick. The opposition from the mayor of Montreal was not well received, particularly within the province of Alberta, which has for decades diligently paid into the Canadian equalization program that annually pays out billions of dollars to Quebec and none to Alberta — or for that matter currently British Columbia or Saskatchewan. Even well-known CBC comedian Rick Mercer entered into the debate focusing a rant segment entirely in support of the Energy East project while lambasting the stance from Montreal mayor Coderre. As a result, the subject of pipelines has featured prominently in Ottawa this week including on Wednesday when the Liberal government will announce a new pipeline review process and then Thursday the official opposition Conservatives will table a motion calling on the Liberal government to express support for the Energy East project along with a number of other conditions. At the time of this writing, it is unknown what the new pipeline review process will be or what the outcome of the motion on Thursday is.
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JACKIE TEGART View from the LEGISLATURE B.C.’s rural communities have challenges that are far different, and you might say far greater, than the province’s large urban areas. More often than not, our small towns are driven by one or maybe two
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main industries – usually resource based. This puts those communities at the mercy of national and international influences, rising and falling with the demand for those resources. Fortunately, our government recognizes these challenges and the importance of our smaller towns and cities. In September, Premier Christy Clark announced the Rural Dividend, which will provide up to $75 million over the next three years to help transition the economies of rural communities with a population of 25,000 and under. The Rural Dividend
will help small towns strengthen and diversify their local economies and will support them in building and implementing their own solutions, based on their community’s values and needs. Now is a good time for groups, organizations and residents of Merritt to think about which projects they would like to propose. Think about innovative ideas that have the potential for the greatest impact on Merritt. Communities will need to clearly state what the funds will be used for and demonstrate the need to be filled. The eligibility criteria and other pro-
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Keep perspective on moose hunting Editor: Pointing fingers at the Aboriginal hunters is getting to be a common occurrence amongst the sport hunters. The insistence of blaming Aboriginal hunting for the decline of the moose population is in my opinion self-serving and unfounded. History is full of examples contrary to that assumption. Here are some examples worth acknowledging. Stelar’s sea cows hunted to extinction within 27 years of their discovery by the Europeans. Bubal hartebeest, common throughout northern Africa and the Middle East was systematically wiped out by European hunters for meat and sport. The Toolache wallaby hunted to extinction for its fur and for sport by European settlers. The Carolina parakeet, hunted to extinction to provide decoration for ladies’ hats. The great Auk, once estimated in the millions, hunted to extinction by Europeans. The Passenger pigeon, once numbering in the billions, hunted to extinction by European settlers. Of course, the near extinction of the American bison that was once numbering in the hundreds of millions was reduced to less than 1,000 animals by 1890, again
due to hunting by European settlers. In fact, humans in general have caused the extinction of 322 animals with two-thirds of those occurring in the past two centuries, according to an issue of the Journal of Science (July 2014). In reality, I have never read any historical accounts of any species that became extinct due to Aboriginal hunting practices. As far as the state of the moose populatuion throughout Canada, the answer is not that clear. Some areas have an increase in numbers and others a definite decrease. Even in national parks there is a documented decrease in the moose population (I am certain that there is no Aboriginal hunting in national parks). As a matter of fact, wildlife biologist Seth Moore concluded that disease, predators and climate change are pushing moose populations into decline in many parts of North America (CBC news, October 16, 2015). To those who believe that the moose are in danger of extermination, the right thing to do is call for the end of all forms of moose hunting. That would be unpopular, but admirable.
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From Page 1 O'Flaherty responded by saying the city isn't superseding any other legislation by acting on this issue within its own bylaws, and believes the new rule is enforceable. The penalty for violating the bylaw would be a fine between $50 and $2,000 as determined by a judge, as an offender would receive a court summons, O’Flaherty said. “Any person, owner or otherwise, could be faulted for violating the bylaw,” O’Flaherty said. However, people who break this rule might be afforded a warning depending on the severity of the incident. “We more often than not give people a chance to correct the problem,” he said. Bylaws are complaint driven, so evidence of this infraction brought forward to the city would likely prompt the municipality to conduct its own investigation. The motion to adopt the amendment passed 7-0 despite Brown's initial opposition and is now in effect. reporter@merrittherald.com
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Wood products producers are encouraged by the Trudeau government’s decision to sign the TransPacific Partnership, the first step to ratifying a sweeping agreement with Japan, Australia and other Asian countries. International Trade Minister Christia Freeland said this week she will take the next “technical step,” allowing the TPP to be debated in the House of Commons. It’s the first signal the Liberals will continue the work started by the Conservative government, which warned against being left out as the U.S. and Mexico go ahead with the TPP. “All in all we think this is a pretty good agreement,” said Paul Lansbergen, acting president of the Forest
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our economy is diversified.” Lansbergen said the deal not only phases out tariffs against Canadian forest products, it has clear provisions to settle disputes, and rules around blocking imports due to concerns about insects or other contaminants. Some of the TPP partners currently have few forest product imports from Canada
because of “prohibitive” tariffs, he said. Vietnam applies tariffs of up to 31 per cent, Malaysia up to 40 per cent and Brunei up to 20 per cent, which would be phased out under TPP. Japan, a long-time customer for B.C. lumber, has tariffs of up to 10 per cent on forestry and value-added products such as oriented strandboard and engi-
neered wood. Forest product exports have done well with the low Canadian dollar, with sales to the U.S. returning to historic levels after a collapse of the U.S. housing market in 2008. Canada’s softwood lumber agreement with the U.S. expired last fall, but bilateral wood products trade is exempt from the TPP as it was left out of NAFTA.
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Cents topple the Vees 6-4 for inspirational win Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
Regardless of how the 2015-16 BCHL season finishes up for the Merritt Centennials, their Jan. 27 game against the Penticton Vees will undoubtedly gone down as one of the year’s biggest highlights. Three goals in a span of 25 seconds, in the final two minutes of the third period on Wednesday, propelled the Cents to a stunning 6-4 come-from-behind victory over the visiting Vees at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. The win was Merritt’s first against Penticton in seven attempts this season, and first since Jan. 16 of last year when the Cents topped the Vees 4-1, also on home ice. After jumping out to an early 3-0 first-period lead, then falling behind 4-3 midway through the third, the Centennials needed some late-game heroics to pull off a
VICTORY AT LAST! The Merritt Centennials defeated the Penticton Vees for the first time in seven attempts this season, with a dramatic come-from-behind 6-4 win last Wednesday. (Left) Nick Jermain celebrates his hat trick goal and eventual game winner. Other Merritt scorers were Michael Regush, Tyrell Buckley with his first BCHL goal and Nick Fidanza into an empty net. (Above) The Centennials mob winning Merritt netminder Cole Kehler, who stopped 41 of 45 Penticton shots. Ian Webster/Herald
thrilling upset over the second-ranked Junior A team in Canada. With just 1:33 remaining in regulation play and Merritt pressing for the equalizer, secondyear Cents’ defenceman Tyrell Buckley wired a point shot past Vees’ netminder Anthony
Brodeur to tie the game. It was the 18-year-old Penticton native’s first BCHL goal in 92 games played. Eleven seconds later, off another face-off win in the Vees’ zone, the puck came back cleanly to Centennials’ blueliner, Nick Fiorentino. From
virtually the same spot as Buckley, the 19-yearold New Yorker fired the puck on net. It hit the lower stick hand of teammate and fellow American Nick Jermain and deflected past a helpless Brodeur. The goal was Jermain’s third of the
game and proved to be the winner. Fourteen seconds later, Brett Jewell buried an insurance marker into an empty net with Brodeur pulled for an extra attacker. Immediately following the game, Jermain was taken to the hospital to have repairs done to
his injured hand. The Centennials roared out to an early 3-0 lead after 20 minutes, only to see the Vees rebound with four unanswered goals of their own over the next period and a half — setting the stage for Buckley’s and Jermain’s dramatic
tying and winning goals respectively. Penticton outshot Merritt 40-37. Cole Kehler picked up the win in the Cents’ net. The two teams will meet once more this season in regulation play, when Penticton visits Merritt on Feb. 26.
Grannary stars at CJHL Prospects Game; commits to University of Nebraska-Omaha Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
It’s been quite a week for 18-year-old Merritt Centennials forward Colin Grannary. In a span of seven days, the team’s leading scorer participated in the CJHL Prospects Game (where he earned Player of the Game honours for Team West), then announced that he had signed a letter of commitment to play for the NCAA Division 1 University of NebraskaOmaha Mavericks beginning in September of 2017. These two most recent developments come just one week after Grannary was named to NHL Central Scouting’s mid-term rankings list of North American skaters. This year’s Prospects Game was held at the South Surrey Arena on Jan. 26. It attracted a capacity crowd of over
1,600, including 150 scouts representing all 30 NHL teams. The annual event showcases the best draft-eligible Junior A players from across Canada, as determined by the CJHL and NHL Central Scouting. The 2016 Prospects Game saw Team East defeat Team West 3-1, despite being outshot 44-19. Team West’s only goal was scored by Grannary at 1:58 of the first period, with assists going to Jeffrey Stewart of the Surrey Eagles and Justin Young from the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Whitecourt Wolverines. Team West was coached by the Salmon Arm Silverback’s Brandon West, along with the very first captain of the Vancouver Canucks — the legendary Orland Kurtenbach. At the beginning
TOP HONOURS (Above) Merritt Centennials forward Colin Grannary accepts the Player of the Game Award for Team West at the CJHL Prospects Game in Surrey on Jan. 26. Presenting the award is BCHL commissioner John Grisdale. (Right) Grannary in action with the Centennials. Photos courtesy of Garrett James Photography and Ian Webster/Herald
of this week, the Centennials issued a press release stating that Grannary, a native of Delta, has committed to the University of Nebraska-Omaha for the 2017-18 season. Grannary currently sits sixth in BCHL scor-
ing with 25 goals and 44 assists for 66 points in 47 games. As the name would indicate, UNO is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and has a student population in excess of 15,000. It’s sports teams compete in
the Summit Conference of the NCHC. Maverick hockey is played at the brand-new, state-of-the-art Baxter Arena, which has a seating capacity of 7,500. The 2015-16 Mavericks men’s hockey team is enjoying an excellent season with
a combined record of 16-9-1. The current roster includes four former BCHL players: forwards Riley Alferd (Penticton), David Pope (West Kelowna) and Luke Nogard (Powell River), along with Prince George netminder Kirk Thompson.
Recent Centennials’ acquisition Zach Court committed to the University of NebraskaOmaha earlier this season, while still a member of the Nanaimo Clippers. The 18-yearold from Winnipeg will also become a Maverick in the fall of 2017.
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