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HELPING BC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION: Law enforcement officers, protective services officials and first responders from all across the province, descended on Merritt this past More online at weekend (Feb. 21-23) to compete head to head in the 7th annual Law Enforcement Charity Hockey Challenge, a charity hockey fundraising event to benefit the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

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

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Chamber provides unknown treasures Enhance business opportunities is part of the Chamber mandate Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

After a few rocky years, Merritt’s Chamber is hoping to come back stronger and better than ever.

With an all new, allvolunteer board at the helm, the Chamber is reaching out to the community hoping to see previous members renewing their membership and to bring new members on board.

The Chamber has played an important, if often behind the scenes, role in many events around town, such as the Summer Nights Markets, Nicola Valley Food Bank fundraisers, and the Logger Sports show. The Chamber of Commerce will often help these events operate by providing a kind of ‘blanket’ business license and insurance for vendors, eliminating the need for

each individual to approach the City and secure these necessities for events that may only occur for one day or one weekend per year.

Chamber members and those on the board also act as a volunteer base, chipping in support and manpower for local events and fundraisers.

Ryan Wuthe, owner/ operator of Boyd Autobody and Glass and a Chamber director, says there are many benefits to becoming a Chamber member.

“We currently offer a variety of benefits and continue to grow these opportunities. In addition to member discounts and medical/ dental benefits packages, we hope to be able to bring support and education to local business,” said Wuthe.

“These will come in the form of ‘Lunch and Learn’ and ‘Business after Business.’

We hope to encourage educators and keynotes to come and help us simply work better, smarter and together. We want to improve the focus on Commerce in Merritt.”

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business licences annually, with the Chamber having just over 100 members each year, on average. Wuthe hopes to meet or exceed that number in the upcoming year, believing that new initiatives and a host of fresh ideas from the new board will entice more people to the Chamber, which is also affiliated with both the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce.

Merritt has one of the longest standing Chambers in both BC and Canadian history, with the Canadian

Although the Chamber has been quiet in recent years, struggling to keep membership up and accumulating a deficit, Wuthe is confident it can be rebuilt from the ground up with nothing lost in the process.

“We know it takes a team of motivated, likeminded, driven leaders to move any business forward. We are working diligently to put this team together and are excited to see what we know can be accomplished,” Wuthe said.

Board of Trade officially recognizing the ‘Merritt Board of Trade’, as it was known then, on March 17, 1914.

It may be just as relevant, or even more so, in 2020.

In a community that has been hit hard by the downturn of the forestry sector, the Chamber’s mandate to enhance business opportunities, promote the advantages and assets of Merritt, create economic growth and attract new businesses, could help in the area’s economic recovery.

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She ac:hieved a second place finish in the 2020 BC and Yukon Sectional Championships and a fifteenth place at the 2020 Skate Canada Challenge National Championships.

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Harmony on ice coming March 14.

The community is invited to “Harmony”, an ice carnival extravaganza: showcasing local skaters and up-and-coming guest skater Gabrielle Jugnauth on Saturday, March 14.

Gabrielle is an 11-yearold grade 6 student who has been skating with the Kelowna Skating Club since she was 3 years old. She is coached by Jason and Karen Mongrain and her accomplishments include

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skating club, and prepare to be amazed! Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and showtime is at 4 p.m. Entrance is by donation.

The Nicola Valley Skating Club is a non-profit society originally established in 1960. The local club was revived in 2014 by a group of local skating enthusiasts, and has been building ever since.

Led by professional Skate Canada accredited head coach Diana Lorenz, and a team of NCCP trained

program assistants, the club offers Skate Canada Learn to Skate, Powerskating and Figure Skating programs at the Nicola Valley Memorial and Shulus Arenas.

Programs run six days a week and skaters from age 3 to adult can participate in a program to suit their need.

Programs are inspiring and fun for both recreational and competitive skaters, or those who simply want to learn to skate better. Visit nicolavalleysc.uplifterinc.com to register for lessons online.

Gabrielle Jugnauth will be performing in Merritt on Saturday, March 14 as part of Harmony on ice presented by the Nicola Valley Skating Club. Photo submitted

Richard Lepinsky has recently released a digital album of original songs, entitled Balance in Life.

A native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Lepinsky is a lifelong musician, taking up the drums at the age of 11, and expanding to a keyboard and voice training as a teenager. After high school, he played drums professionally for several years.

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Committee of the Whole Meeting - Budget Finalization - March 3 - 6pm Regular Council Meeting - March 10 - 7 pm Thriving Communities Presentation – February 27 – 5:00 pm Merritt Airport Advisory Committee Meeting March 6 – 10:00 am – City Hall Large Boardroom

Rotary Park Temporarily Closed Due to Flood Restoration

What: Temporary Road Closure Where: 1900 Block of Voght Street When: 6AM - 9PM on Thursday, February 27

What: Temporary Road Closure Where: Priest Ave When: 6AM - 9PM on Saturday, February 29

Please be advised flood restoration is currently taking place at the Merritt Rotary Park and will be closed during this time.

The City of Merritt would like to thank community members for their patience during this restoration project.

During this park closure, residents are invited to explore one of the other 7 City parks such as Central Park or Lions Memorial Park.

Rotary Park is scheduled to reopen on February 29th, 2020.

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The City of Merritt Youth Advisory Committee members will: · Keep Council informed about important matters affecting youth; · Act as a positive advocate for youth and youth initiatives; · Proactively consider policies, strategies, and proposals which the Deadline to apply: Committee believes could improve the lives of youth in Merritt; until positions · Actively seek input from youth on important matters and matters are filled delegated to the Committee by Council; Fill out your application at www.merritt.ca or pick it up at City Hall.

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The Development Services Department is pleased to announce the department has moved to the First Floor of City Hall. The Department would like to invite community members to drop by to see the new space and ask any Planning/Building related questions. You can also give them a call at 250-378-4224. We look forward to welcoming you to our new space.

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NICOLA VALLEY FOR MORE MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION UNDERSTANDING SIGNING CEREMONY CONTACT THE The City of Merritt would like to invite all interested Nicola Valley residents and guests to attend the signing MERRITT of the Community-to-Community Memorandum of CIVIC CENTRE Understanding. This Memorandum of Understanding is scheduled to be signed between the five Indigenous Bands of the Nicola Valley, the Thompson Nicola Regional AT District and the City of Merritt. The signing of this 250-315-1050 important document will help to build co-operation based

on the principles of reconciliation in the spirit of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

This historical event is taking place on

Friday, November 29, 2019 commencing at 11:00 AM in the Lecture Theatre at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology.

Refreshments will be served after the ceremony.

COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

All are welcome to attend and a RSVP is encouraged.

BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

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PET LICENCE RENEWAL NOTICE This is a reminder to all dog owners to purchase your 2020 dog licence from City Hall. All dogs over 6 months old are required to have a valid licence. This is an important program that helps us re-unite you with your dog if it gets loose and ensures the City has up to date ownership information. The cost is $24.00 for neutered or spayed dogs and $50 if they are intact. For more information about Dog Licences, please contact Bylaw Services at 250-378—8628.

Pet Licences are due for renewal by Feb. 7th, 2020.

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Business owners, employed and unemployed Merrittonians were invited to take part in a Thriving Communities Labour Market survey earlier this year.

While the minimum threshold was 100 survey responses, Merritt submitted far and above this number, completing 561 in total.

A joint effort of many parts, the survey project was guided by Community Futures Thompson Country and funded through the Labour Market Partnership stream of the province’s Community and Employer Partnerships program. Community engagement was a collaboration between strategic partners such as Amplify Consulting Inc., Work BC, the City of Merritt and Community Futures Nicola Valley, with the results being amalgamated into a report by O’Leary and Associates.

In an economy that has been drastically affected by the downturn in the forestry sector, citizens are hoping to identify current gaps and lobby for new opportunities by completing the Labour Market Survey.

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The Thriving Communities Presentation will share recommendations for local businesses, organizations, and educational facilities, as well as local and provincial governments, to strategically provide skills training, build partnerships, and make good investments.

Our Resources Showcase of strategic partners will feature job skills and training information plus helpful resources to share with community members and business owners alike.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain insight into Merritt’s thriving future.

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Poverty Reduction, hopes the study will do just that for Merrittonians.

“The province is looking at ways to support communities affected by the downturn in the forest sector.

A study like Merritt’s Labour Market Review provides citizens and local employers insights into current labour conditions, identifies opportunities and gaps, and provides a stable framework for revitalizing and rebuilding the region,” said Simpson.

Due to the strong response, the City

of Merritt and Work BC have partnered to host a Thriving Communities Presentation and Resources Showcase to reveal the results of the survey and explain what the data means for Merritt, moving forward.

Local MLA Jackie Tegart has shown support for the survey and optimism regarding the results.

“These kind of surveys with a resulting action plan are a catalyst for a community,” said Tegart. “When you have excellent

data, it sets the foundation for new investments and innovative thinking. It helps us as a community know where we are, where some of our challenges exist, and how we’re going to move forward.

I am looking forward to seeing the results and collaborating with community partners, so we can further Merritt’s ability to thrive today and into the future.”

The free event will be held at the Merritt Civic Centre on Friday, Feb. 27, beginning at 5pm.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL Youth Engagement – Let’s Talk Connecting with your elected representatives is an incredibly important piece of our JACKIE TEGART democracy.

VIEW FROM This is why LEGISLATURE my favourite part of being the MLA for FraserNicola is representing the views, beliefs, and values of my constituents. I appreciate being informed of issues of importance in my riding and raising them to government in Victoria.

Engaging all my constituents, including youth, is a top priority of mine. To act on this priority, I recently started a Facebook group for youth in Fraser-Nicola, aged 14-24, to interact directly with their MLA and each other on a variety of political issues.

This new group is a place for positive political interaction between young people, for youth to ask questions and give input directly to their MLA, and to learn more about BC’s government and political systems.

I am excited to engage with the youth of this riding and look forward to better representing their views to government. If you are interested in joining, go to www. facebook.com/groups/jackietegart.

I would also like to commend Mayor Linda Brown and Merritt City Council for their recent efforts to engage youth in Merritt, via their new City of Merritt Youth Advisory Committee.

Congratulations to the City of Merritt and to the five newly appointed committee members. I look forward to working with you and wish you the best of luck with engaging and representing your fellow youth.

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Healthy democracies don’t have to always agree In Ottawa, the issue drawing the most debate are the illegal blockades in several areas around Canada, relating to the approval of the $6-billion, 670 kilometre proposed DAN ALBAS VIEW FROM Coastal GasLink THE HILL Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline.

The opposition of this pipeline project is by five Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs and their supporters, both aboriginal and non-aboriginal, who believe this project should not proceed without the consent of the five Chiefs’ in question.

On the other side of this proposed LNG project are the supporters.

In this case, all twenty First Nations along the route, represented by democratically elected Chiefs and Councils, have signed letters of support for the project.

These letters of support provide financial, employment and training benefits estimated at

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close to $1 billion to the aboriginal communities along the 670 km pipeline route.

The debate has been focussed largely on the Prime Minister’s lack of any announced plan on how to deal with the blockades that could soon threaten both our economy and public safety.

Aside from economic interests, chemicals to treat domestic water systems, to de-ice planes so they can fly safely, in addition to propane to heat homes, food, as well as oil and gas, all depend on rail transport to reach Canadian destinations.

So where does the Liberal Government stand?

Does it stand with the will of democratically elected Chiefs and Councils who represent the majority of aboriginals in this region who support this LNG project and the much needed benefits?

Or does the Liberal Government stand with the minority of those who oppose this project, in many cases the same interests and activists who frequently oppose Canadian energy projects?

For many this is a complex issue that

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requires differing interpretations and definitions of the role of unelected Hereditary Chiefs as opposed to democratically elected Chiefs and band councils.

Many point out the need for full reconciliation as a solution while others suggest the Indian Act needs to be abolished.

The Prime Minister has stated that “more dialogue” and “patience” is the solution.

From my perspective I feel it must be pointed out that in no democratic system of governance is there ever 100% agreement on any issue.

I would submit that different perspectives and differing solutions that can be meaningfully debated is part of a healthy democracy.

However in this situation I am greatly concerned.

It would seem that some believe that having all 20 different First Nations’ communities along the route signing letters of support for this LNG project by democratically elected band council’s is not enough.

The activists and See WHERE Page 7 protestors seem to

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OPINION LETTER

The Life of an Advertising Salesperson

to the editor

Re: Fight between Fossil Fuels and Future of Mother Earth

My life as a Sales Person. I did not choose this career, it chose me.

It starts off as a learning curve. At first you are learning the best way to just greet people. I learned the best way to do that is to be yourself.

Then, you learn about how to promote your product in a way that it benefits the client, how it can promote more business for them, bring more value to their advertising dollars.

I have been screamed at for small mistakes that were unintentional, but I took ownership and always made them right. I don’t know of one perfect person on this earth, but no one should feel belittled by another human being. Communication, used with a listening ear, is always key to understanding. I was never taught how to deal with a belligerent person in business, but I sure learned after the fact.

I have been shunned/ignored, walking into a business to do my job, just as they are doing theirs, all because they didn’t want to talk to me. Then later, if I am lucky, receiving an apology email or phone call because they were just having a bad day. I get it. I have bad days too.

I make follow up phone calls, emails, or visits, as I understand people are busy and they sometimes forget to return that phone call or email. Sometimes on the phone I can hear the disdain in their voice when I introduce myself, but have learned to turn the conversation around to a positive one, with a friendly voice and conversation.

I have gained some amazing friends through my profession, some amazing acquaintances, like minded people who understand, it is just my job. They understand I shop in this community. I do business here. I may need their services and guess what?

I will happily give my business to someone who treats me with the same respect as I have in turn, have given them.

I believe in my product. I believe people still read their local newspapers. Especially those that have no interest in social media or those that do not even own a computer. It is something that they can look at multiple times, see their kids or grandkids being handed an award, or excelling in a sport, clip them from the paper as a reminder of the pride they feel, see what’s on sale, or where they can attend an event that is coming to town, what contest they can enter, what made the front page this week? I have shed a tear with the client who has come in to place an obituary for their loved one, given them a hug and mistakenly said as they were walking out the door, “Have a great day,” instead of “Take Care” or something more appropriate, but feel like I am caught up in the moment of their emotions as I have taken on their sadness as any good hearted empath would.

That’s what it is. And this is no different for anyone else who plans to live, pay their bills, raise their children and eat. This is my job and I will continue to do it to the best of my abilities. At the end of the day, I will go home to my supportive family and rest. I will try not to bring home the frustrations of the day, but I know that if I do, they are there to support me as I would them.

If I have a great day and come home with a smile on my face, they will celebrate that with me as well, as I do with them.

So remember. Next time you see a sales person that you have come to know, come in your door, phone or email, realize that they are just another human being, trying to get through life, just like yourself. We all need people to do jobs that require our services, such as Waiters at your favourite restaurant, garbage pick up people, coaches, teachers, salespeople….you get the drift.

Everyone! Be Kind. It will make a difference!

As a member of mankind and resident of Mother Earth, it concerns me that we are embroiled in a battle between fossil fuel use and the future of Mother Earth.

During my 59 years I have witnessed the ongoing battle between big business, naturalists, parliamentary law and the laws of nature. This is not a new battle; it began when humans realized they could use nature to gain power, wealth and what they consider a better way of life. Government unfortunately ended up in the middle of this battle.

As big business tries to maintain the upper hand, naturalists continue their fight to conserve what little is left of nature for the future of mankind.

Some businesses continue to demonstrate that they operate with clouded minds, eyes and ears, which in turn creates backlash from naturalists who feel, see and hear the cries of Mother Earth.

These businesses and their supporters use lateral violence in attempt to put down and keep others in their place.

Recently a young lady came to our country to present her message for her generation’s future.

Some people belittled and laughed at her. She is bigger and stronger than any man or woman who don’t respect her. I like to believe the Creator sent her and the people who acknowledge her message honour and stand with her.

Most businesses utilize government to create laws to protect their behaviour. However, laws of nature are more powerful than any law created in the halls of government. Countries and businesses who do not acknowledge climate change will experience the wrath of nature. Fires, flooding, storms and disease are a few ways Mother Earth keeps reminding us of her pain and anger.

Countries fought over wood products. What happened? Bugs came and destroyed the forests.

Presently we are confronted with something called coronavirus. What more does Mother Earth have to present us with before mankind takes notice?

Conquer and divide is another method companies use to gain support for their cause.

Communities, families and friends are suffering from this approach. Shameful. Communities who are promised a better future and way of life are getting involved at the end of the era of fossil fuels.

There is a country across the water working towards a future of electric vehicles. I honour and raise my hands for their endeavour.

Countless species of nature and people have sacrificed their lives and way of life for human greed. Less than one hundred resident killer whales (Orca) are known to exist. Gone are the days the people can count on annual salmon runs to provide food for winter. People are producing and selling fertilizer made from waste, it is too soon too know the impact it will have on our health, land and water. More effort could be put into a climate friendly future. Don’t you agree?

People who think - without them the country will not function, and we owe it to them to continue their ways. However, we owe to our children, grandchildren and their children to secure a bright and healthy future. When we are dead and buried what type of world do you want them to inherit?

Brandon Garry Joe, Concerned member of Mankind and Mother Earth

Where do we go from here From Page 6 suggest that the five Hereditary Chiefs in opposition must also fully support this project or it should be cancelled.

In other words there is an expectation for 100% agreement.

This is a threshold that I believe very few, if any, healthy democratic societies could ever hope to achieve.

First Nations are very diverse and it is completely understandable that some will support projects they believe are in the best interests of their community.

It is also understandable that others will

oppose certain projects.

This is not unlike what we see with many B.C. municipalities who frequently take different positions on a variety of topics.

Listening to former Chiefs, such as former Haisla Nation Chief Councillor Ellis Ross, I believe democratically elected Chiefs and Councils who support projects that can help lift their communities out of poverty must be respected by the democratic will of the community.

My question this week – Do you agree?

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or call toll free 1-800-665-8711.

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Raising awareness is key to understanding Saving the Working Forest for Generations petition.

Children of affected BC forestry families hold a sign with the BC Forestry Alliance slogan outside of the Provincial Legislature buildings in Victoria where a peaceful rally was held on Feb. 18 in support of the province’s hard hit forestry sector.. BC FORESTRY ALLIANCE/ Photo submitted

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

The BC Forestry Alliance organized a peaceful rally outside the Parliament Buildings in Victoria on Feb.18.

Carl Sweet, one of the rally organizers, spoke to the Herald about the Alliance’s goals. As a sales equipment consultant at Inland Kenworth in Quesnel, Sweet has had a longstanding, working relationship with forest industry workers.

“Our hope was to raise more awareness of the importance of the forest industry to the province, raise awareness to people who probably don’t understand how crucial it is to our economy, and we were also there to deliver our ‘Saving the Working Forest for all Generations’ petition,” said Sweet.

“Minister Donaldson, (Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development), came out and accepted the petition. We had MLAs from NDP and Liberals there, in and amongst the crowd. It was a very well organized, well received rally. It wasn’t a protest; it was a rally. Government came out and greeted us and were very pleased to be able to receive us well.”

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a statement following the rally, explaining government’s plans for the forestry sector and affected British Columbians.

“I spoke with members of the B.C. Forestry Alliance today because I wanted to hear about their concerns. I told them that our government will support the thousands of people who rely on the forest sector for their jobs and livelihoods. We will continue to work with the sector to address challenges and ensure a bright and sustainable future,” Donaldson said.

He also spoke of the importance of the Federal government becoming involved.

“We know there is a greater need, which is why we have been pressing the federal government to bring

resources to the table, as they did during the 2008 downturn. I spoke with Seamus O’Regan, federal Minister of Natural Resources, last week and let him know that British Columbians believe that worker support is a shared responsibility.”

Sweet was happy to see such a strong turnout, estimating that there were around 2000 people present, as well as approximately 40 commercial trucks and even a heavy-lift Kamov logging helicopter. He believes that many underestimate the importance of the forest industry and the revenue it provides government, which helps to pay for social programs such as healthcare and education. The Alliance also hopes to combat the misinformation and

demonization of the forest industry and those who work in it.

“One of the things that we’re trying to encourage people to do, if they don’t know about forestry, is take the time and do some of their own research.

There’s a lot of real misinformation from protectionist groups and environmental groups,” Sweet explained.

“We encourage people to reach out to loggers or industry professionals and have the real facts given to them before they decide whether forestry is good or bad. People believe loggers want to see the last tree cut down, and it’s so far from the truth. Loggers don’t want to see the last tree cut down. For every one that we harvest, we plant three.”

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KINDERGARTEN 2020 STUDENT REGISTRATION The Board of Education of School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) Kindergarten establishes a strong foundation for lifelong learning, as teachers provide dynamic, play-based opportunities to help each child grow and learn. Our child-centered programs develop a sense of well-being and belonging and offer opportunities for exploring, creative play, developing language and literacy while focusing on social responsibility and cultural diversity.

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

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE Monday to Friday: March 2-13, 2020 Time: 9:00 - 11:30 am and 1:00 - 2:30 pm

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• To register, a child must be 5 years of age on, or before, December 31, 2020.

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

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

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

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

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John Chenoweth, Associate Vice President of Academic and Community Education at NVIT, speaks about the school’s partnership with Ontario based Fanshawe College to provide a Renewable Energies Technology program which will begin in September of this year.

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Indigenous Centre of Excellence in Sustainable and Green Energy Joint partnerships has brought a new and exciting program to NVIT Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

NVIT is launching a Renewable Energies Technology Program in partnership with Fanshawe College, a leader in renewable technology studies based out of St. Thomas, Ontario.

NVIT and Fanshawe gave a joint presentation regarding the program on Feb. 19 in the NVIT lecture theater. In attendance were prospective students, faculty and city councillors Mike Bhangu, Tony Luck and Kurt Christopherson.

In 2017 NVIT received funding through Western Economic Diversification in order to create an Indigenous Centre of Excellence in Sustainable and Green Energy, with the goal of encouraging and support-

ing First Nations participation in the emerging green tech economy. With this funding, NVIT was able to build a green energy lab, where students would have the opportunity to study renewable energy technology.

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Participate in one of the following upcoming partner group meetings which will take place in the Learning Commons at Merritt Secondary School.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 11:30 am to 1:30 pm The district would like to invite community partners and advocates to attend a meeting to share their thoughts on the future of education in the district.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm We are inviting Parents, Guardians, Caregivers, Grandparents, Foster Parents, Parent Advisory Councils (PAC) and students to come and share their thoughts on the future of education in the district.

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From Page 9 and research, including the Renewable Energy Technology (RET) Program.

Beginning in September, up to 16 students will enroll in the RET program and receive two years of training in the electrical, electronic and mechanical aspects of renewable energies such as solar, thermal, wind, biomass and geothermal technologies.

Ross Fair, one of the presenters from Fanshawe College, where he is Associate Dean, pointed out similarities between BC now and Ontario in the early 2000s, when their RET program was launched.

“There appears to be interest in the government, there appears to be interest among private industry, and certainly there is interest among the community to find ways in which we can generate electricity in a way that doesn’t harm the planet the way that the burning of fossil fuels does,” Fair said.

John Chenoweth, Associate Vice President of Academic & Community Education at NVIT, spoke with optimism about the new program. He anticipates that Fanshawe’s nearly 100% employment rate for graduates will carry over here, where indigenous communities are at the forefront of embracing renewable technologies.

“Our intent here is to have a situation where we have students in two years leave with skills that a lot of industries want,” Chenoweth said.

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Spectacular sunset views from this executive 5 bedrm home. Beautiful rancher with walkout bsmt. Open floor plan with Brazkian HW floors, ceramic tile & carpet on main. Mill Creek cabinets and S/S appliances. Large deck in back.

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher in quiet neighbourhood is great for retirees or first time buyers. Open concept kitchen, dining & living room with gas F/P, kitchen has large island. Fenced yard with covered back deck.

This 3 bedrm, 1.5 bath end unit home is a must see. Has many updates including siding, roof, windows & doors. Large finished rec.rm in bsmt. Fresh paint throughout. Has large fully fenced yard with fruit trees and private deck

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Enjoy the great outdoors on this 1 acre lot in a great community on Iron Mountain, only 10 mins. From Merritt, 1 hr to Kelowna & 2 hrs from coast. Have your own country estate or hobby farm.

This 1.6 acres waterfront lot on Nicola Lake in Quilchena on the Lake development, is just 2.5 hrs from Lower Mainland and 15 minutes from Merritt. Great fishing & outdoor water recreation activities. Water & sewer not connected.

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1.5 acre C-4 lot in great area with good exposure just off freeway and located on Merritt’s motel row. Perfect place for hotel, motel, car wash, garden center & more. Call for zoning permitted uses.

This 1 acre lot with 180 degree view of Nicola Lake is perfect to build your dream home or recreational retreat. Lake access through the boat launch only minutes away. Services available

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Stay strong in your beliefs NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH The season of Lent is now upon us and represents to many Christians a time of self-denial.

Believers in Christ accept certain disciplines that Christ taught and try to practice them in their daily lives.

There is no vacation or recess from certain aspects of Christian living.

There are certain occasions and times when the Christian aspires to follow Christ a bit closer. Lent is such a time of the year.

We respond more willingly to the invitation of Christ when he said: “If any man will follow me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”

Unlike some other faith traditions, the Christian is free to abstain from certain types of food or not. He is also not obligated to fast as a routine.

The life of Christ abounded in other types of penance besides fasting.

Of the many accounts of his passion, the most striking was his remarkable silence before his accusers and his patient, wordless acceptance of the undeserved sufferings that were thrust upon him.

The gospel writers record that when false witnesses had borne testimonies against Christ before

the chief priests and the council, the High Priest asked him: “Do you make no answer to what these men are testifying against you?

But he kept silent, and made no answer” (Mark 14:60,61).

When the Jewish leaders had turned Christ over to the Roman authorities to stand trial, Pilate said to him: “Do you not hear how many things they testify against you? And he did not answer him with regard to even a single charge” (Matthew 27:13,14).

In his perplexity, Pilate took advantage of a legal technicality.

He passed Christ on to Herod who questioned him with many words.

But he answered him nothing (Luke 24:8,9).

Silently, too, Christ bore all the indignities of the third degree

methods tried alike by the unfeeling mob and the professional soldiers.

Jeeringly some asked him to prophesy.

Their cruelty reached its climax in his being scourged by an instrument of torture so cruel and degrading which was reserved for criminals and slaves.

Yet not a single word of protest escaped his lips.

How closely do the followers of Christ today imitate his example of remaining silent when treated undeservingly?

Despite the somewhat time-tested truth in the adage “silence is golden,” restraint of the tongue is not a popular virtue for most of us.

The confusion resulting from speaking dif-

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The proposed treatment sites are located within the Thompson Rivers District (Kamloops Timber Supply Area) and Cascades District (Merritt Timber Supply Area).

Kamloops Timber Supply Area: • East and west of Criss Creek Merritt Timber Supply Area: • North and south of Mammit Lake • North-west of Nicola Lake All sites proposed for treatment are coved by the Southern Interior Area Forest Health Program Pest Management Plan # 2017-2021-4, confirmation #402-0672-17/22. The Pest Management Plan and maps of the treatment areas may be viewed at: Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Thompson Okanagan Region – Forest Health Program 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2T3 Phone: 250-828-4179 A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS HEART HEALTH

Being aware of the signs may help save your life Women may experience slightly more nausea, as well as vomiting and shortness of breath Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Nearly twenty people turned out to the Women and Heart Disease at Mary’s Corner Café and Catering on Feb. 19.

Mary Holgate, café owner, spoke of her own experience with heart disease and the heart attack she suffered at the young age of forty, as well as her decision to

have an Implantable CardioverterDefibrillator (ICD) installed to monitor and regulate her heart.

Over heart healthy appetizers and desserts, the women, most of whom wore red in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s official Red Dress symbol for heart disease in women, discussed heart and stroke awareness.

Several had been personally affected, having suffered some degree of heart disease. Ranging from being born with a missing heart valve, to needing a quadruple heart bypass later in life.

Holgate passed

around information sheets, detailing ways to be more heart healthy, lower cholesterol and high blood pressure, and also explaining the different ways men and women experience heart attacks.

Women are often not aware they are having a heart attack as the symptoms usually present themselves differently than those stereotypically associated with a heart attack.

Women will generally experience slightly more nausea, as well as vomiting and shortness of breath than men.

They may also feel tightness and pressure in their chest that is more subtle than the

Mary Holgate, owner of Mary’s Cafe and Catering, hosted a “Women and Heart Disease” event at her restaurant on Feb. 19. Holgate addressed the ladies present on the signs and consequences of heart disease, and offered advice on how to stay heart healthy.

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jarring pain men have reported.

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, “Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Canada for women over the age of 55.

Women are more likely to die from heart

disease than from any other disease.

“Women are under-aware and under-researched.

Within the healthcare system they are underdiagnosed and undertreated, and undersupported in their recovery. Women’s unique physiology

poses distinct challenges in the prevention and management of heart disease.”

Holgate was pleased to see so many women from different age groups turning out to support one another and learn not only how to prevent heart disease but also

how to recognize it in themselves and others.

“The turnout was amazing. I think there is a need for more women and health nights with a variety of topics. Everyone there last night took away some good information,” Holgate said.

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Lent: a perfect time to talk less and live forth more From Page 14 ferent languages was not the only evil that befell mankind at the Tower of Babel. Men’s tongues were set in perpetual motion with the result that they spoke incessantly and gave in to little thinking.

Everywhere words rumble over one another in a constant flow of speech, in print, and through social media.

Now a days, for every written word there are over 1,000 spoken.

Even when people have nothing worthwhile to say, they speak anyway, as though silence is too painful an experience to be endured.

In the light of this, how do we classify ourselves? Are we incessant chatterers, or do we pride ourselves on knowing when to speak and when to refrain from speaking?

This distinguishing task is not easy. It will be a test of anyone’s will power.

If, however, we want to accomplish something really worthwhile this Lent, we can assign ourselves to no better and no greater penance than to practice some times of solitude.

The reward is worth the striving.

The person who can keep quiet when he dies to blurt out has gone a long way towards conquering one of his bad habits.

He has gained a fundamental control of himself that would make it easier to force other impulses to obey his will. “If any man offends not in word, the same is a perfect man,� the Word of God says (James 3:2).

It was the example of Christ that taught the Lord’s half-brother James the truth of this statement.

It is from the behaviour of Christ during his trial and passion that we can likewise learn the necessity of keeping a close guard upon our tongues (Psalm 141:3).

Placing ourselves at the foot of the cross, we might study a perfect object lesson in silence this Lent.

The mute patience of Christ was not a stolid acceptance of an inevitable fate.

Nor was Christ

silent because he was incapable of answering back his accusers and persecutors.

His behaviour was

a voluntary self-control over a faculty that demanded frequent and full expression, yet “Jesus kept silent�

(Matt.26:63).

What Christ has done for us in silence, we should do for him through our lives and

actions (and use words where absolutely necessary).

Narayan Mitra is the Pastor of Merritt Baptist

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IT’S TIME TO CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE IN THE NICOLA VALLEY It’s time for people to make their choice. Indicate your top picks for the Merritt Herald People’s Choice Awards on this entry sheet, or using our online ballot form at https://www.merrittherald.com/peoples-choice-2020/

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Only original newspaper ballots and online entries will be accepted. No mechanical reproductions allowed.

Employees of Merritt Herald and their immediate families are not eligible. All ballots must be received or entered online by no later than Friday, April 24, 2020 at noon PST. Some restrictions and conditions apply.

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Select who your top choices are in at least 25% of the total categories. Contest closes Friday, April 24 at noon.

One entry per household per day.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY PEOPLE AND PLACES (Include Name & Business Name) Volunteer ______________________________________ Customer Service _______________________________ Music Venue ___________________________________ Sports Organization _____________________________ Non Profit Organization __________________________ Best Local Event ________________________________ Animal Rescue __________________________________ FOOD AND BEVERAGE Burger _________________________________________ Chinese Food ___________________________________ Steak _________________________________________ Pizza __________________________________________ Soup __________________________________________ Wings _________________________________________ Dessert ________________________________________ Sushi __________________________________________ Sandwich ______________________________________ Coffee _________________________________________ TOP BUSINESSES Business Of The Year ____________________________ Business Overall (Under 10 Employees) ____________ _______________________________________________ Business Overall (Over 10 Employees) _____________ New Business (1 year or less in business)__________ _______________________________________________

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Cents split to finish season at home

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Cents split to finish season at home.

The Merritt Centennials wrapped up their 2019-20 campaign with their final weekend of action and didn’t disappoint the hometown faithful who came out in droves to see their final home game.

On Mental Health Awareness and Ty Pozzobon night, the Cents were able to come up with a gutsy win over an opponent that had their number all season long in the Trail Smoke Eaters.

After a ceremonial puck drop and ceremony at centre ice from the Pozzobon family, the Cents came out with some inspired hockey, that saw them hit their high water mark for offense on the year in a 7-5 win.

After an early penalty kill, the Cents broke back on a rush the other way and Christian Buono played forward on the right wing side for Talon Zakall who was able to find a streaking Daniel Tkac at the back door to open the scoring in the game.

The Smoke Eaters were able to counter with a set play off the faceoff and Michael Collela was able to roof the puck with a wrister to tie the game 1-1.

Late in the frame Owen Ozar was able to sneak in behind the D for a breakaway and after some quick hands in

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Captain Rylan Van Unen finished off his junior career in style scoring 3 games over his final weekend of hockey including 2 goals and a first star performance on Satuday’s Ty Pozzobon night. Garrett James. /Photo submitted

front, slid the puck past Winter to make it 2-1 Smoke Eaters after 1.

In the second period, led by Captain Rylan Van Unen in his final game at the NVMA in his junior career, the Cents were able to charge back. Van Unen had a steal at the offensive blue line, then danced in and slid a shot five hole to level the game 2-2.

Christian Buono added to the offense at the 6:43 mark, when he kept on a two on one and sniped top corner to give the Cents their first lead since early in the game. Evan Benwell found Merritt local Talon Zakall back door to give the Cents a 4-2 lead. Zakall suited up in his 100th regular season BCHL game.

The Smoke Eaters then answered back with a quick pair of goals, one on the powerplay and one on a

penalty shot to level the score 4-4. With the game in the balance, the Cents went to a powerplay of their own and were able to connect courtesy a Van Unen wrist shot from the line that got through the crowd and past Matteo Paler Chow to make it 5-4 after 2.

In the third, the Smoke Eaters tried to spark their team by switching netminders, but it couldn’t slow down the Cents offense who scored early on with Payton Matsui cutting to the middle and sniping high from the slot to give the Cents a two-goal edge once more 6-4.

Ben Ward added another, and the Smoke Eaters made it interesting with a late goal, but Ryan Winter and the Cents would hang on for the win in front of more than 1,000 fans at the NVMA.

The following afternoon against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, the Cents played a hard fought game against a team that needed to win to improve their playoff seeding. However, the Cents couldn’t muster the late tying goal in a 3-2 loss.

The Silverbacks opened the scoring early on with a powerplay marker from Daniel Rybarik, but the Cents were able to answer right back and once again it was Captain Rylan Van Unen who provided the offense after being set up by Payton Matsui from behind the net to tie the game 1-1.

Christian Buono was able to score on a nifty passing play off the faceoff to give the Cents a 2-1 lead after 1 and Ryan Winter had to stand on his head in net to keep Salmon Arm

at bay.

The second period was a back and forth affair, and it wasn’t until late in the frame that the Silverbacks found some footing.

Shorthanded they were able to turn a Cents shot off the cross bar into a goal by William Poirier, and followed that up with a goal at even strength from Nick Unruh to make it 3-2 after 2.

Merritt pushed hard for the equalizer in the final frame, but couldn’t solve the collapsing defense of the Silverbacks and goaltender Ethan Langenegger.

The 3-2 score would hold up as the final.

After the final game of the season head coach Derek SweetCoulter had nothing but admiration and appreciation for those around the organization including the fans.

Evan is a fun-loving, energetic kid who loves fishing, downhill skiing and wakeboarding on the lake in the summer. However, Evan is one of those kids that has always had a difficult time finding his place in team sports.

Racing motocross since he was 3 1/2 years old has built his character, set personal goals, built his confidence, and along the way he has made life-long friendships and memories.

He will be participating in all seven rounds of the Future West Outdoor Motocross Series this spring and summer, along with his older brother Lane and his little brother Owen.

Evan will be moving up from the 50cc race bike to full time on a 65cc bike. Evan has his work cut out for him: bigger, faster tracks, and learning the ability to race a motorcycle with a clutch and six-speed transmission, all the while planning ahead his next move on the track.

Evan just finished his indoor racing season for the Canadian Arenacross Championships hosted by Future West Moto at the Chilliwack Heritage park inside the big red barns.

He placed second overall in both his 50cc classes, and had 13 podium finishes out of 16 races in his two classes.

The series had eight rounds spanning from November 2019 to February 2020.

THANK YOU!

To all the fans, volunteers, billet families, sponsors, and supporters of the Merritt Centennials. We appreciate each and every one of you for your support through thick and thin this season, you are the heart of the Centennials hockey.

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Community Futures Nicola Valley in partnership with Harry Howard - The Mortgage Centre Interior will be delivering this seminar “Understanding Your Equifax Consumer Credit Report”. Join us on February 26 at 6 p.m. at the Civic Centre.

Refreshments will be provided.

Boyd Autobody & Glass is sponsoring this event. If you would like more information go to Evenbrite.ca

FILM

Nicola Valley Film Society presents “Tel Aviv on Fire” (with English subtitles; PG rating) on Monday, March 9 at 7p.m. at the NVIT lecture theatre. Tickets and memberships are available at the door. For more information phone 250-378-5190

CORE PROGRAM

The Nicola Valley Fish & Game Core program, first week in March is cancelled due to medical Issues. Will still do challenges. Contact Steve for Core & Pal: 250-3155909 for other information call 250-378-4904.

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS’ GUILD

Regular guild meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6:30 p.m.d in the Civic Centre. New members are always welcome! For more information contact Debra at 250-280-4086. The next “Stash Buster” retreat weekend will be March 6, 7, 8. Register at the Civic Centre.

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AA meeting will be held every Monday at noon in the United Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave.

MERRITT SENIOR

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: seniors exercises 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., cribbage 1 & 7 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 11:00 a.m., bridge 7 p.m., pool tables open.

Wednesday: floor curling 1 p.m., free swim at the pool 9 - 10 a.m., court whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Second and fourth Thursdays physically challenged floor curling, pool opens at 1 p.m.

Friday: seniors exercises 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., rummoli and games 7 p.m.

The second Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. we have a general meeting, executive meeting at 10 a.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. The hall is available to senior members to use for teas, birthdays, celebrations and get togethers. The games room is complete with a pool table, snooker table, shuffleboard table, dart board, horseshoe pit, library with books, DVD’s and puzzles. For more infor please call 250-3783763.

RED CROSS

Merritt Health Equipment Loan Program is looking for volunteers .. You will work with another volunteer who will train you in Red Cross procedures.. Please contact us at (250) 378-3269 or download a volunteer application from the Red cross website at https:// www.redcross.ca/volunteer/apply-now

LITERACY MERRITT

Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society is looking for volunteer tutors for the One to One elementary school reading program. For more information email literacymerritt@gmail.com or phone 250-378-7844.

HOSPICE

Merritt Hospice is calling for volunteers to support

palliative care clients and their families and to support those who are grieving. Volunteers are also needed for administrative duties such a fund raising, community events and to serve as board members. Contact Jill Sanford at 250-3784577 for more info

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

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

MERRITT AL-ANON

Meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 - 3 pm from October 16 until March. If you are 50 and over you are welcome to come join the fun. For more information call George at 250-3786779 or Dee at 250378-5821. meetings are held every Monday from 7-8 p.m. at the United Church hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave.

MERRITT DRUM CONNECTION

Please check out Merritt Drum Connection on

Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information call 250-378-2004.

The Merritt Ukulele Circle meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Arts Council Office, 1840 Nicola Ave. From beginner, on up, all skill levels are welcome. For more information email: Richard at percman54@ gmail.com

Are you interested in losing weight sensibly, then you may want to come to TOPS. We meet Tuesdays at the United Church Hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave. For information call 250-378-5225. Weighin from 7:45 until 8:45 a.m. with meetings from 9 - 9:30 a.m.

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Facebook for Tuesday evening dates for music circles and drum lessons.

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

12 step group for relatives and friend of alcoholics, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Church in the hall.

MASONS

Masons meet every 4th Monday of the month.

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Born outside of Canada?

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

NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA

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

OLD TIME FIDDLERS The group is actively seeking new members, all instruments welcome but an interest in and

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. The group aims to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-

5190.

FAMILY HISTORY

Family History Centre

Crossroads Community Church

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

Merritt Baptist Church

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

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

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

Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:30 pm • 250-280-1268

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

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welcomes the opportunity to help you research your ancestors. Located at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, 2451 Spring Bank Road.

Hours 1 – 3 p.m. every Thursday, January to June. For more information call 250-280-9868.

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

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

Elders eat at no charge.

For more information call 250-378-5107.

Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

Mon. March 2

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

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In loving memory

Herbert Clark Allen Jan. 17, 1935 - Feb. 21, 2020

Passed away, February 21, 2020, of bladder cancer.

He was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, January 17, 1935. Herb and his wife Freda, arrived in Merritt in June 1951. Herb was employed as a diamond driller, working for various companies before he established his own company, H. Allen Diamond Drilling in 1965. Herb and Freda spent 30 successful gold mining seasons in the Cariboo.

He leaves to mourn his passing; his wife, Freda, his sons; Herb Jr. and Pat (Shelley), 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

No service by request.

Thank you to all the Doctors, nurses, home care, respite and all health care team members who assisted with his care.

Ellenor Christine Graham May 21, 1937 – Feb.18, 2020

Ellenor Christine Graham (nee Nelson-Smith) passed away peacefully in Merritt, BC on February 18, 2020 aged 82 years.

She will be sadly missed by her children Allan (Nancy), Susan (Brian) Thompson, Wayne (Valerie), Kathy (Ralph) Reimer and a brother Ralph Nelson-Smith, 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Elizabeth Nelson-Smith and her husband Charles Robert Graham.

She was born at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster on May 21, 1937 and the family moved to the Nicola Valley in 1945.

Ellenor married “Chuck� Graham in Bellingham Washington on July 12, 1954 and before you knew it she was a very busy mom with four children under five years old. She always told us that her biggest accomplishment in life was her children, and the most important thing she was leaving us was her love.

Always volunteering at something she set an awesome example for her family and community.

She was a brownie and girl guide leader, volunteered at the Lower Nicola Community Club, convened the baking section at the Nicola Valley Fall Fair for years, and was treasurer for the Merritt Stock Car Association. Mom worked at the Merrittonian, a local newspaper, as a reporter for a period of time. She then went on to complete her GED to achieve her grade 12 in the early 1980’s and then attended Thompson Rivers College to obtain her Office Admin Certificate. She took an income tax course and started her own H & R Block Tax office in 1982 and worked well into her 60’s, there were still many phone calls asking “Mrs. G� a question or getting her advice.

She was a very smart lady and always strived to learn, she took Law Courses, piano lessons, loved to do crossword puzzles and read “real stuff� as she put it, she was also an avid snowmobiler in her younger years.

The family would like to thank the kind and compassionate caregivers at Gillis House where mom resided for her final years. A Celebration of Life for Ellenor will be held at the Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church on Feb 29, 2020 at 1 pm, with Pastor Perry officiating. Should friends desire donations can be made to Gillis House.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Whiteman (Moses).

Donny leaves behind his mother, Alice, siblings; Cameron and Allison and his nieces and nephews, his step mom, step siblings, aunts and uncles, beloved cousins and extended family and friends.

He is pre-deceased by his father Donald Moses.

Donny’s humour and gentle soul will be missed by many who were blessed to share his time on earth.

MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY

Merritt Hospice ‘Living with Loss’ support group meets Mondays @ 1:30pm.

One way to share your loss is to attend a grief support group.

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PO Box 1360 2099 Granite Avenue Merritt, B.C. V1K 1M9 Phone: 250 250-378-5410 Fax: 250-378-5219 www.shackan.ca

PRODUCTION WORKER Merritt, B. C. Aspen Planers Ltd. is located in Merritt BC and is a producer of dimension lumber. We are currently accepting resumes for production work. • First Aid Tickets, forklift experience, grading ticket and previous mill experience would be a definite asset. • You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Shift work will be required.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes in person to: Aspen Planers Ltd. 1375 Houston Street, Merritt, BC We thank all applicants who express interest however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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Shackan Band - Job Posting Homemaker Job Description Shackan Indian Band has an opening for a Part Time Homemaker to provide support to the members located on Shackan Indian Reserve IR #11 Summary of Organizational Responsibilities: Reporting to Social Development Worker, primary role as a homemaker will be to provide general housekeeping to the applicants that have been assessed already.

Homemakers Clients are initially assessed by the Registered Nurse to determine the care requirements of the applicants.

Duties and Tasks • General or Spring house cleaning • Cleaning of the community hall as requested • Work occasional community evening events • Work reports must be submitted weekly and will include check lists and the Physical well-being of our clients Performs other related duties as assigned by your supervisor.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux language • Physically fit to perform duties • Access to reliable vehicle • Cooking /Meal Prepping/Deliveries • Good Communication skills • Excellent life skills • Knowledge of Shackan Indian Band resources Qualifications: • Food Safe • Valid driver’s license, own vehicle is required • Must be willing to submit to a criminal record search Please submit your resume to the Band office at 2099 Granite Avenue, fax 250-378-5219 or email crystal.leier@ shackan.ca Posting closes March 13th, 2020

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ACCOUNTING CLERK Scw’exmx Tribal Council is inviting applications for the Position of Accounting clerk.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounting clerk performs a variety of Finance-related duties.

As a member of the Finance team, the individual is responsible for general financial duties, and functions to support the tribal council as required.

Performing a variety of finance-related duties, including but not limited to: Bi-weekly full cycle Payroll, Accounts Payable and Xyntax data entry.

Essential Skills: • Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a certificate or diploma in accounting, with knowledge of fund accounting. • Two years proven experience in accounting/bookkeeping • Payroll certification or minimum 2 years proven Payroll experience • Strong computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office programs • Pervious experience using Xyntax considered an asset • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Able to prioritize work and meet deadlines based on changing needs of a fast-paced organization. • Familiarity of Nlaka’pamux and Syilx culture will be an asset • Criminal Record Check will be required

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