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The National Chief of the Lower Nicola The Energy Board issued Indian Band is bringing a wealth a recommendation that the of experience to a provincial federal government proceed with panel on climate change. the Trans Mountain Expansion project.

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TRANS MOUNTAIN

NEB recommends Canada moves Online ahead with pipeline expansion this week Report issues 16 new recommendations for the project to proceed.

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Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The National Energy Board (NEB) has once again recommended the federal government proceed with the Trans Mountain Expansion project, after a concluding a court-ordered secondary review.

The secondary review was required after the Federal Court of Appeal overturned the board’s original recommendation last August. The panel of three judges deemed the original review as flawed, as it did not address the potential impacts of tanker traffic off the south coast of B.C. The court challenge which prompted the Federal Court ruling combined a number of separate lawsuits, including challenges from the Upper Nicola Band and the Coldwater Indian Band.

The court ordered the NEB to begin a new review of the project, and submit their report with 155 days. The report, released on Feb. 22, makes 16 new recommendations to the government of Canada related to the pipeline project.

Budding bylaw The Thompson-Nicola Regional District board has asked staff to draft bylaw changes that would make it easier to grow cannabis on a small scale in the region.

Search ‘GROWING CONCERN’ Protestors gathered outside the Merritt civic centre during a route hearing hosted by the National Energy Board in May 2018. Dara Hill/Herald

The new report acknowledged a number of risks associated with the project, noting that there would be likely be negative effects on the southern resident killer whale population in the Salish Sea. The report also stated that the greenhouse gas emissions from “project-related marine vessels would likely be significant.”

But NEB ultimately recom-

mended that the risk of even the worst-case scenario spill could be justified “in light of the considerable benefits of the project and measures to minimize the effects.”

According to a news release from the NEB, 118 intervenors participated in the secondary review process, including 52 indigenous groups and individu-

als.

The route of the expansion project would see a new pipeline laid through the Nicola Valley.

The project would include the construction of a temporary workers camp near Merritt, which is expected to house about 350 people — one of five such camps scheduled to be constructed along the route.

District deficit For the third straight year, School District 58 has operated on a deficit budget drawing on existing surpluses, but superintendent Steve McNiven said there is no cause for concern.

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LOTTERY WIN

Second time a jackpot-winning ticket was bought in Lower Nicola Price on the rise Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

George Munro and his wife Rowena Inyallie are Merritt’s newest millionaires, after they scored the $25.9 million Lotto Max jackpot on Feb. 22.

The couple already purchased a new Ford F350 and a Ford Mustang is on the way. The pair also plans to fix up their house and help out friends and family.

“Best six dollars we ever spent,” said Inyallie.

“I’m still waiting to wake up.”

Shehbaz Bhown, owner of Shah’s Courtesy Corner Store in Lower Nicola, confirmed for the Herald the winning ticket was sold at their store.

The store will receive

Congratulations

a $2,000 prize as well, Bhown said, coming at an opportune time as the store was robbed, with thieves pocketing approximately $10,000 worth of goods (full story online at merrittherald.com, search ‘thieves snag’).

In an unlikely turn of events, it is not the first time the local corner store has sold a winning ticket. Merritt’s Mitchell Shuter won over $11 million in 2013 for a Lotto 6/49 ticket he purchased at Courtesy Corner.

The numbers are in, and while fewer homes were sold in the Nicola Valley in 2018 compared to the year prior, the median sale price has increased by $24,000.

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Tuesday, March 05th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Open House – Public Input Monday, March 18th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm – Budget Discussion Tuesday, March 19th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Budget Discussion uesday, April 02nd 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Budget Wrap Up

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Family Fun Nights . All Ages Friday, Mar. 8 Friday, Jun. 14 Friday, Apr. 12 Friday, Jul. 12 Friday, May 10 Friday, Aug. 9 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm . Regular Admission Come down to the Aquatic Centre for a fun filled family evening, this event will run the 2nd Friday of the Month! Games, activities and concession items will be available.

Free Teen Night . 13-18 yrs Friday, Mar. 15 . 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm . Free Admission Come and Hang out after with all your friends!

Teen nights are sponsored events for the youth in our community. Events will include free admission, snacks, beverages, games, prizes and much more.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of ACCOUNTING CLERK. For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 08, 2019 by: Wayne Anderson Financial Services Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: wanderson@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS VOLUNTEER WORK

Busy start to the year for search and rescue Society on the hunt for stable government funding.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Two months into the new year, Nicola Valley Search and Rescue (NVSAR) teams have already been called out four times — all within a one-week period in January — including the extensive search for a missing cowboy.

The search for Ben Tyner was not the team’s first rodeo with missing person missions, as they helped neighbouring crews with two searches last year, including one for Ryan Shtuka in Sun Peaks.

Other call-outs from 2018 included assisting in the rescue of a local cowboy who was injured in July, and locating two missing hunters near Cache Creek in October.

Teams were called twice in 2018 to help with evacuations — once for a flooding incident in Princeton and once for a fire near Spences Bridge.

NVSAR responded to a total of 16 tasks in 2018, which is consistent with their yearly average of 15 to 20.

Of the 16 tasks, five were to help neighbouring SAR teams in Kamloops, Princeton and the Central Okanagan with their missions.

Society seeking stable government funding To support their ongoing efforts to promote public safety, NVSAR manager Nathan Brigden told the Herald the organization has their sights set on sustainable funding from the government of B.C. It’s been three years

since the province pledged $15 million to the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSAR).

With those dollars dwindling, the organization is left searching for fresh funds.

However, details of the provincial budget included no such promises for search and rescue teams.

“We are still hopeful that something will be announced before the new fiscal year starts on April 1, but we were hoping to hear something in the budget,” Brigden said.

While the $15 million from the provincial government was

shared among the eighty search and rescue teams in the province, Brigden said the funds the local chapter received allowed them to purchase new ropes, a pickup truck and free up time and energy that would otherwise be spent on fundraising.

“Prior to that all of our funding came through grant applications and other fundraising,” Brigden said.

“So having that money available allowed our members, who are all volunteers, to focus on search and rescue, which is why we got into it — not to write grants.”

NVSAR is currently seeking new volunteers. The deadline to apply is April 30, and those interested should email nicolavalleysar1@gmail. com. Herald files

Thank You Nicola Valley Fish & Game Club, special thank you to the following people and businesses who donated to our club for all the events we do and also to all the people who helped at these events, making them a success.

Celebrating our differences Bringing our community together

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Conservation officers Merritt Machine Works Alpha Welding Jackson’s Welding N.M.V. Lumber Columbia Fuels V.S.A. Highways Ponderosa Sports Gun Fishin Coldwater Hotel Mandolins Bagel & Coffeehouse Home Restaurant A&W Pet Value Fetch Dog Grooming McDonald’s Restaurant Lordco Auto Parts NAPA Auto Parts Bob’s Auto Pro Fifth Geier Auto Kal Tire Fountain Tire Canadian Tire

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Doctor’s Eye Care City Furniture Home Hardware Best-Valu Glass Copper Valley Mechanical Purity Feeds Vision Quest Merritt Movie Experts Hair Shack Hack Electric Nicola Motorsports The Local Butcher Tracker Sportswear Black’s Pharmacy Save On Foods Extra Foods Work n Play Adelphi Barber Tolko Social Club Highland Valley Copper Tolko

All of you make our efforts successful and if I missed someone my apologies, thanks again.

Paul Komonoski, Vice President Nicola Valley Fishing & Game Club

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

B.C.’s welfare state expands The featured item in Finance Minister Carole James’ budget for the coming TOM FLETCHER year was not $10-a- B.C. day dayVIEWS care, touted in the 2017 election and later downplayed by Premier John Horgan.

No, the banner item in James’ second full budget was the “Child Opportunity Benefit,” a pumpedup version of the existing “Early Childhood Benefit” that provides provincial tax credits for kids up to age six. When the NDP version starts in 2020, it will continue until age 18.

It’s not chump change. Eligible parents with one child get up to $28,800 over those 18 years. With two kids, it can reach $40,000.

It doesn’t start until next year because it’s tied in with the Canada Child Benefit, the marquee policy of the Justin Trudeau government.

That program was actually started

by Stephen Harper, but Trudeau made it his own by clawing back higher-income payments and boosting the low and middle income band.

It’s run by the Canada Revenue Agency, which requires provinces to give a year’s notice of changes.

Government strategy is to get poor people connected to the tax system, which for them has turned into a negative income tax or welfare program.

The B.C. version starts to scale back the provincial tax benefit at an income of $25,000. Cue the shock and horror of the poverty industry that thrives in our cities, feeding the standard line to media that no matter how much money is thrown at poverty, it’s not enough.

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A new proposal for Murray Church While talks are afoot to fundraise about $200,000 for a new Murray church, this scribe has a differing opinion on what type of memorial NARAYAN MITRA to establish on the You Gotta Have small parcel on Nicola Ranch that FAITH was once home to the heritage building, now razed to the ground.

I would encourage the owning denomination and other stake holders to think of perpetuating the memory of the centuryold building by way of putting up a beautiful garden along with large-sized plaque(s) along its perimeter.

The wordings on the plaques should contain a part of the history of the church, deriving from its heydays of serving as a place of worship and a community meeting place.

Not having the knowledge of how the church was raised and how well it was used, I cannot comment on the particular facets of its extended outreach. But in its new dispensation, attention should be given to its meet-

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ing the religious and spiritual needs of its worshippers and the community round-theyear — not just for special occasions.

This idea calls for using the existent property more than as a historical tourist centre or as a museum.

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‘But where evil and death reign, the view from the other side by eyes of faith can dispel gloom and doom.’

On the other hand, if a new all-weatherproof church building rises from its ashes, I would love to see it used as a regular structure for weekly worship for local folks (and outsiders) with its attendant supporting ministries, just as in regular church buildings, dedicated to building up holistic lives of its members and adherents.

Special services for celebratory days such

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as Easter/Christmas/Thanksgiving, weddings, funerals, of course, should be held therein.

But to leave the new church vacant for months at a time does not foresee good stewardship of either ministries it could be used for or of fresh money invested.

Evil has done its work by destroying the beautiful old structure that Murray once was.

But where evil and death reign, the view from the other side by eyes of faith can dispel gloom and doom.

The perfect example of this is the death of Jesus on the mountain of Calvary. Apostle John records in his gospel (19:41): “At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden…”

This simple statement is often overlooked.

Yet it is symbolic of sweet overtones of hope that can be found in most sad passages of life.

Just as Christ’s death and gloom of Calvary had as it backdrop a colourful garden with its promise of new spiritual life, so also our trials and adversities are always accompanied by the prospect of victory and blessing.

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B.C. poverty plan targets parents From Page 6 B.C.’s income assistance rates are bumped up another $50 a month as well, across disability, single employable and family categories. This adds to the $100 a month Horgan and James added as soon as they were in office, after an unconscionably long time with no welfare increase under the B.C. Liberals.

Another instant media analysis you may have heard is that by embracing this costly child benefit, the NDP are turning their backs on $10-a-day licensed daycare. Not so, as James made clear to reporters. They’re doing both, and more.

She reminded us

that $1 billion was put in last year’s budget for daycare. B.C. budgets are rolling three-year plans, so that’s $366 million in the fiscal year starting in March,

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These numbers include the current pilot program for “universal” daycare, running in 53 selected B.C. communities until spring 2020.

‘The ‘universal daycare’ pilot is not, strictly speaking, $10-a-day daycare, although some lucky parents are getting for $200 a month.’

and $473 million in 2021 as programs expand. This year’s budget adds another $300 million, for a total commitment of $1.3 billion.

From the Herald archives: Feb. 28, 1990

B.C. has so many child care programs now it’s difficult to keep them sorted out, but James’ budget figures also include the addition of 3,800 new day-

Finance Minister Carole James delivers her budget speech in the B.C. legislature, Feb. 19, 2019.

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care spaces and replacing the former “Child Care Subsidy” direct to daycares with B.C.’s “Affordable Child Care Benefit” last fall.

That benefit is an increased subsidy to qualifying daycares to lower the fees they charge to parents to $350 a month per child. Its almost fully subscribed now.

Still with me? The “universal daycare”

pilot is not, strictly speaking, $10-a-day daycare, although some lucky parents are getting it for $200 a month. As the NDP was raising taxes to pay for this nanny-state juggernaut, Horgan waved off questions about his daily repeated $10-a-day campaign speech, saying that was just another slogan copied from the B.C. Federation of Labour.

In fact, the B.C. daycare pilot spaces are “free” to eligible families with pre-tax income less than $45,000. Qualifying families with income up to $111,000 are paying less than $10 a day.

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

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CHARITY CHEQUE TNRD directors present members of the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society with a cheque for $100,000. The funds are contingent on the theatre society raising at least 50 per cent of the $3.9 million required for the project from sources other than the TNRD. To date, the society has collected approximately $1.5 million. (From left to right) NVCTS directors David Brown and Richard Jackson Jr., TNRD area “N” director Herb Graham, NVCTS director Kurt Christopherson and TNRD area “M” director David Laird. Dara Hill/Herald

One might have expected John to say, “At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a desert.” But not so it is written.

The Bible says, “a garden.” The ugliest of all human deeds, the crucifixion of the Saviour, was done where flowers turned their kindly faces.

Near the cross — a symbol of death — was a garden, the promise of ever flowing life, of unconquerable life.

Nothing is more wonderful than the love Christ had for man, and yet it was this very love, beautifully expressed in his every thought and action that found its greatest fulfillment in Calvary.

Let us remember that God is able to make glorious even those things which are tragic! Around the cross

there was a garden.

To the crucifiers, the cross was a symbol of shame and defeat. For the believers, the cross stands for deathless glory — for triumph and victory.

Christians can be certain, including the previous congregations of Murray Church who now view ashes only as they drive past, that beyond the trials and testings of their faith lie green pastures of spiritual refreshing and comfort.

Ash Wednesday is coming again in the Christian calendar (March 6 this year). But beyond the 40-day period, the trumpet call “He is risen” would once again be declared.

Yes, the sufferings and the crosses of believers also have their ‘garden.’

Narayan Mitra is the Pastor of Merritt Baptist Church. You can reach him at merrittbaptist@gmail.com.

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Three local sawmills have been charged under the waste management act for exceeding the allowable limit of smoke emitting from their burners.

Charges were laid Thursday against Aspen Planers, NMV Lumber and Tolko Industries after a technician from the waste management branch of the Ministry of Environment and local conservation officers tested the mills’ burners for opacity.

“We did opacity testing on wood waste burners at all the mills and three have been charged for exceeding the allowable smoke capacity concentration set out in their permits,” explained conservation officer Ray Gilewicz.

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Residents oppose gravel pit application TNRD directors calling for public consultation.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

A group of locals are on rocky terms with an aggregates company hoping to set up shop near Merritt.

Nicola Valley Aggregates Ltd. has applied to the Ministry of Energy and Mines to establish a gravel pit at 701 Highway 8 — approximately 2.5 kilometres west of Merritt.

The self-declared Coutlee Residents Association filed a letter with the ministry, stating their disapproval of the project calling for the company to address concerns ranging from dust and traffic to noise and groundwater contamination.

The ThompsonNicola Regional District (TNRD) board is standing behind the concerned residents.

TNRD’s area “N” director Herb Graham wrote a letter to the chief inspector of mines, calling for comprehensive public consultation before the proposal moves forward.

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as the Gordon & Catherine Pooley farm, the 179.9-acre property has been used for agricultural purposes for decades, and a hay field for the past 70 years, said longtime resident Robert Holmes.

“It’s a beautiful field and it is viable as any agricultural pursuit,” Holmes told the Herald.

He noted the southfacing slope is ideal for growing crops and the rest of the parcel is undeveloped land hosting Douglas fir and wild grasses, with trails linking the property to a vast trail network in the adjacent crown land.

“As a pit they are going to devalue the property,” he stressed.

The Coutlee Residents Association has stated their opposition for several reasons.

In addition to proximity to neighbouring communities and lack of consultation, the group has identified traffic, noise, dust, groundwater contamination and wildlife disturbance as potential issues with the development.

Residents of the area obtain their water from nearby shallow wells, Holmes said, which could be threatened by the mining activity. Therefore the resi-

dents are requesting a hydrogeological survey to assess the potential impact to wells and the nearby stream.

“The biggest issue up there is water. Where are they going to get water to operate a gravel pit? Or even just to do dust control?” asked David Laird, TNRD area “M” director. “The dust is just going to blow around the corner and into town.”

“The impact of dust on human health and wildlife may be significant given the proximity of residents at 250 [metres] and wildlife in the surrounding areas,” Holmes wrote in his objection letter on behalf of the Coutlee Residents Association, in which he requested an environmental study on the topic to understand the health impacts and plan for mitigation.

The proposal states the company intends to use the sand and gravel for sales to the local community, and the extraction limit would be set at 200,000 tonnes per year. However, Holmes said he has his doubts.

“There are three other aggregate companies in the Nicola Valley,” he wrote in his letter. “Two have

The site of the proposed gravel pit, a sloping field as seen from a resident’s adjacent property. Photo courtesy of Al Mackay-Smith

indicated that the local market is already oversupplied and the larger company has sales of just 30,000 tonnes per year ... will the much larger tonnage proposed by the Nicola Valley Aggregates be trucked to the Lower Mainland?”

As the property is not in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), the decision to approve the application is up to the ministry, Laird told the Herald, noting he has not heard back from the officials.

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Review board turns down Schoenborn’s request Discretion for outings remains in the hands of the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

There will be no mandatory supervised outings for Allan Schoenborn, the man who was found not criminally responsible for killing his three children in Merritt in 2008.

The B.C. Review Board declined Schoenborn’s request for court-ordered excursions in the community.

But the director of the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital

retains the discretion to grant escorted excursions under specific circumstances.

The board heard that Schoenborn continues to make progress in his treatment, but there are lingering concerns about his ability to resist aggressive impulses in his day-to-day behaviour.

The board also heard there are concerns that Schoenborn’s notoriety could put him in harm’s way, should he be allowed supervised outings in the com-

munity.

However, the board declined a request from the Crown that the victims’ family be given advance notice, should the director grant Schoenborn a supervised outing.

And while the discretion to grant supervised outings remains in the hands of the director, the board recommended Schoenborn be granted an outing under strict parameters “within the ensuing six-month period.”

The proposed outing would heavily supervised, by two staff members and a forensic security officer, and would take place in a rural setting or a non-public area.

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KINDERGARTEN 2019 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.

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• 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.

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Merritt Mountie acquitted of assault RCMP Sgt. Norm Flemming had been charged for an incident in May 2017.

Michael Potestio KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

A Merritt RCMP officer has been acquitted of assaulting a man.

Judge Dennis Morgan rendered his verdict via video call in Kamloops provincial court on Feb. 26, finding Sgt. Norm Flemming’s arrest of a Patrick Tent was reasonable.

Tent entered the foyer of the police detachment on May 15, 2017, for an ongoing complaint regarding his neighbour’s chicken coop.

According to Crown prosecutor James Whiting, Flemming lost his temper

with Tent during a heated verbal exchange and grabbed him by the lapels of his shirt before placing him under arrest.

“The Crown says there’s no justification for the arrest and, even if there was, the force used was unreasonable,” Morgan said.

Defence lawyer David Butcher said given Flemming’s knowledge of Tent and Tent’s behaviour, it wasn’t unreasonable force given the circumstances.

Flemming testified he tried to reason with Tent, who shouted over him. Fleming said Tent didn’t heed a warning he may be arrested if he continued to threaten to use a chainsaw to cut down a tree that would then fall on his neighbour’s chicken coop.

Flemming believed he had grounds to arrest Tent for threatening and disturbing

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Jessica Wallace KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

The ThompsonNicola Regional District board is one step closer to giving itself a pay raise.

During a committee of the whole meeting on Feb. 15, the board approved sending a revision of its remuneration

bylaw to its next board meeting for ratification.

The board next meets on March 14.

Electoral area directors would see an increase of 19 per cent (to $23,700 from $19,875 in 2018), while municipal directors would see an increase of 11 per cent (to $14,400 from $13,028). In addi-

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Morgan stated the Crown did not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the level of force used by Flemming to arrest Tent was excessive.

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tion, the board chair, Kamloops-area resident Ken Gillis, would see an increase of 18 per cent (to $46,300 from $39,100), while the vicechair, Steven Rice of Spences Bridge, would see an increase of 27 per cent (to $28,200 from $22,213).

As well, per meeting pay would increase to $160 from $150 and staff are recommending the addition of emergency response pay, at $160 per meeting.

There would also be an increase in the perkilometre travel rate, to

58 cents from 55 cents.

TNRD finance director Douglas Rae said the regional district has historically based its remuneration on the average of nine surrounding regional districts, some of which have increased their wages recently to compensate for federal legislative changes that eliminated a tax break for politicians.

As a result, the TNRD’s remuneration was determined to be below the average.

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Cents looking for strong start against Trail First round of the BCHL playoffs kicks off on Friday.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Centennials closed out their regular season on a high note, rattling off five straight wins to finish in a dead heat with the Penticton Vees for top spot in the BCHL’s Interior division.

By virtue of their second place finish, the Centennials will be matched up against the Trail Smoke Eaters in the first round of the playoffs. The Cents owned the edge in the season series 4-2.

But while it was a season to remember for the local junior team, Cents’ head coach and GM Joe Martin was the first to put the team’s recent success in the rearview mirror.

“To be honest, no matter who we play I always feel like an underdog,” said Martin,

who was named the BCHL Coach of the Year on Tuesday. “We had a good year but this is something different.

We haven’t won anything yet.”

Despite finishing last in the Interior division, the Smoke Eaters possess one of the more potent power plays in the BCHL — something Martin said he would be keeping an eye on as the series progresses.

“I have a lot of respect for Trail. They are an offensive team, just probably not as deep as us overall,” said Martin.

To match the offensive output of the Smoke Eaters, the Centennials coach said he will be leaning on his core of veteran players to provide the offensive spark that was so potent during the regular season.

First round schedule March 1: Trail @ Merritt March 2: Trail @ Merritt March 5: Merritt @ Trail March 6: Merritt @ Trail March 8: Trail @ Merritt* March 9: Merritt @ Trail* March 11: Trail @ Merritt* * if necessary Puck drop at 7 p.m. for all games.

Eight players will be moving on from the Merritt Centennials next season, but they will have one last run in the BCHL playoffs as a send off. The players (from left Brendan Schneider, Mathieu Gosselin, Brad Cocca, Nick Wicks, Austin Roden, Mike Van Unen, Christian Sabin and Nick Granowicz) were honoured with a commemorative ring and Centennials jersey at the team’s awards dinner on Feb. 24. For a full list of this year’s award winners, as well as photos from the event, head online to merrittherald.com. Cole Wagner/Herald

Four Centennials forwards finished the season among the top 20 scorers in the BCHL: Brad Cocca, Nick Granowicz, Mathieu Gosselin and Nick Wicks.

“They’ve pulled some games out where maybe we’re losing, or we were down a little bit

late,” said Martin of his veteran forwards.

But while much has been written this season about the scoring prowess of the Centennials’ top line, Martin said he will be looking for contributions from up and down the lineup.

Brendan Schneider could be the contribu-

tor that Martin is hoping for, as the high energy forward has been deployed in all situations for the Centennials this season.

“He’s a perfect example of a guy that I trust, a guy that plays the game the right way.

But he also is a guy that can do a lot, he can get

the game going with a big hit, get the game going with a blocked shot, sacrificing himself,” said Martin. “He has the ability to score a big goal. He kinda does it all and it’s guys like him who can rise in the playoffs and we need them to.”

One area of strength

for the Centennials of late has been their goaltending, as Austin Roden finished the regular season with five straight wins in net for the Cents.

“Regardless of whether you have a great team in front of you or not, [in the] playoffs you need to have strong goaltenders,” Martin told the Herald.

“You need them to win you a couple games each series.”

Last but not least, the recipe for success for the Centennials includes taking advantage of what is expected to be a raucous crowd at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Friday and Saturday.

“It’s huge to be starting here at home,” said Martin. “It’s one thing to play here where you’re familiar, the same routines you’re always in throughout the week, it’s another thing for us to play here in front of a lot of people. It means so much to these guys.”

Martin named coach of the year Joe Martin is the first Centennials coach to win the award since Luke Pierce took home the Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy in 2012/13.

Merritt Centennials SMOKE EATERS vs TRAIL VERNON VIPERS Friday, March 1 - 7 pm SMOKE EATERS vs TRAIL Saturday, March 2 - 7 pm

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

This season’s ascension of the Merritt Centennials as one of the BCHL’s top teams has not gone unnoticed by the rest of the league.

Cents’ GM and head coach Joe Martin was named the BCHL’s

Coach of the Year on Feb. 26. He was the only representative from the Centennials to be nominated for a BCHL year-end award.

Martin’s team has amassed 36 wins and 79 points — the best season in his four-year tenure as Cents’ head coach. Last season, the Centennials finished

with 24 wins and 55 points, good for sixth in the Interior division.

Martin was nominated alongside Tyler Kuntz of the Powell River Kings and Brian Maloney from the Chilliwack Chiefs.

The winner was determined by votes from the BCHL broadcasters.

Joe Martin

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Sloan earns PGA pay day Marty Hastings KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Roger Sloan cashed in on Sunday.

The 31-year-old golfer from Merritt placed tied for second at the Puerto Rico Open, the best finish of his PGA Tour career, and earned a paycheque for $198,000.

Sloan birdied the 17th and 18th holes for a final-round

67, finishing the tournament at 12-under-par, along with Daniel Berger, Johnson Wagner and Aaron Baddeley.

Martin Trainer won the firstplace prize of $540,000 with a final score of 15-under-par.

Sloan, who finished 2018 with an Official World Golf Ranking of 474th, moved up to 280th on Feb. 25. He is 81st in FedExCup Standings, 17 places ahead of Tiger Woods.

The top-10 finish on the weekend made Sloan eligible to play in the Honda Classic, which got underway on Thursday at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The Honda Classic has a prize purse of $6.8 million, with a winner’s share of $1,224,000.

Sloan has earned $367,892 after 10 events this season.

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merrittherald.com JUNIOR HOOPS Isaac Asselstine from Collettville Elementary prepares to take a shot during the elementary school basketball tournament held at NVIT and Merritt Secondary School on Feb. 20. Bench Elementary finished on top for the Grade 6 and 7 boys, while Vermillion Forks 1 and 2 picked up silver and bronze respectively. On the girls’ side, Nicola Canford took the top spot, while Collettville and Vermillion Forks 1 were second and third. Bill Stowell/Herald

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NICOLA VALLEY FISH & GAME CLUB

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.

If your looking to get your C.O.R.E. Camper-OutdoorRecreational-Education course including firearms safety needed to get hunting licence, then mark March 21 & 22 evenings. March 23 all day and March 24 at the club range with hands on firearms use and safety.

Final test will be Monday, March 25 in the evening.

For more information call 250-378-4904 and leave a message.

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD

Meets on the first and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the civic center.

New members always welcome. The next quilting retreat weekend will be on March 22-24. Register at the civic center, open to everyone. Find us on Facebook!

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY

presents “The Bookshop” rated G on Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre.

Tickets and memberships are available at the door.

Any book donations for Literacy Merritt will be gratefully received at this screening.

NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA

NICOLA VALLEY FOOD CONNECTION An opportunity for food lovers, providers, and creators to build relationships, learn about food security, and create sustainable, local food systems, and form a collaborative food action group. Join the N.V.F.C. on Friday, March 8 from noon to 6 p.m. at N.V.I.T, 4155 Belshaw Street. This is free event to attend. For more information email: nicolafoodaction@gmail. com

PENSION BREAKFAST Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00

OLD TIME FIDDLERS

The group is actively seeking new members, all instruments welcome but an interest in and appreciation of old-time country music is desirable. The group partakes in two major outings: the Harmon Lake camp-out along with the famous Old Time Fiddlers auction and Christmas party. The goal will be to have monthly music jam sessions. Call 250-280-7385 for more information.

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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

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 250-378-4577 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sit-down dinner with your family. First Thursday of month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church.

For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net

Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month.

For more information call 250-378-2004.

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.

Hours are 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member.

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SHRINERS

Volunteers are needed for daytime, evening and overnight shifts at the Nicola Valley Winter Shelter.

Applications are available at the advocacy centre, #2-2025 Granite Ave. and at Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society, 2038 Nicola Ave.

CONAYT BINGO

Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.. Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave.

Early bird games start at 5 p.m. at the Elks Hall.

MASONS

Masons meet every fourth Monday of the month.

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IMMIGRANT SERVICES NOW IN MERRITT

Born outside of Canada?

We can help! Kamloops Immigrant Services is a non-profit agency now offering services in Merritt.

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

NICOLA VALLEY METIS

General meeting will be held every third Wednesday of the month.

For more information please call Betty Ann at 250-378-5015.

MARRIAGE COURSE

The Crossroads Community Church will be hosting a marriage course for couples who are married or living together and want to grow their relationship. Enjoy seven weeks of dessert nights at a table for two (our last night is a full dinner).

Couples will be guided to discuss with only their mate, important topics that will help grow practical tools to keep your relationship strong. Come out Sunday evenings from Jan. 13 to March 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. If you would like more information go to www.merrittcrossroads. com or call 250-3782911 You must register before Jan. 4 as space is limited.

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.

RED CROSS

The Red Cross will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Please go to the hospital if you need medical equipment.

COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY

Join us Thursday to Saturday from 12 - 6 p.m.

Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch!

DRUMMING

If you are an adult and interested in drumming then you may want to join the Merritt Drum Connection at the Court House Art Gallery N.V.A.C. on Feb. 18, 19 & 28 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

No experience required.

Drums are available to rent if you don’t have one. djembe rentals are free for the first 6 registered Please call 260-318-0963 for more information.

STEPS TO CHRIST

There will be a 12 Step Seminar at Merritt Adventist Church every Sunday 3 p.m. or 7 p.m..

Materials are provided.

Drop by 2190 Granite Ave., or contact Jim for more information 250378-2339.

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COMMUNITY BAND

Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m.

Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-3157724.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL DROP IN CENTER CLUB FOR ELDERS Play Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the CMS gymnasium, 2975 Clapperton Ave. The club also plays on Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 9 p.m., at the Merritt Civic Centre, 1950 Mamette Ave. Come for fun and exercise, dropins welcome. Demo paddles and instruction available. For more information call Brian 250-378-7452 or Gary 250-280-0105

GARAGE SALE

Baillie House spring garage sale, every Thursday

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

Crossroads Community Church

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

Merritt Baptist Church

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

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

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

Trinity United Church

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am Bible Study - 6:45 to 7:45 pm Wednesdays

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In Memoriam

In Loving Memory

William Clifford MacDonald December 6, 1930 - March 4, 2009

I think of you in silence, your name I oft recall.

There is nothing left to answer, but your picture on the wall. Someday we hope to meet again.

We know not when, to clasp your hand in the better land.

Never to part again.

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GUENTER Judy June 5, 1948 - February 24, 2019 Judy was born on June 5, 1948 with twin brother Ted to Sydney and Erma Ponting and passed away on February 24, 2019. She lived around Bradner most of her life. Judy married Dave Guenter in 1969. She is greatly loved and will be missed by her husband Dave, children, Patty (Grant) Bennett and Eric, two grandsons Austin & Kevin Bennett and brothers Jim and Ted (Betty). Service to be held at a later date.

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you you’re always at our side.

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In loving memory

Christine Mary Hardisty-Ogilvie Beautiful Christine Mary Hardisty passed away on February 7th, 2019 leaving immeasurable loss to her loved ones and all those whose hearts she so readily captured with her presence. After the onset of Alzheimer’s and with such inner strength and peace, Christine departed before the condition took her memory of her loving family, her mobility, her mesmerising smiles and her captivating laughter. To the end, Christine was known by family, friends and the staff at Kamloops Senior Village as such a kind, caring and polite, proper English lady. She was a person whose elegance and presence was so endearing and adorable, that you could not help but want to hug her.

Christine was born on May 11th, 1942 in Leven, England. Daughter of her loving mother, Ena Rowe, and her adored father, James Harold Rowe - who served on the 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment in the First World War. She grew up amongst two loving sisters, Marjorie and Eileen.

Prior to immigrating to Canada in July 1968, Christine attended Wood’s Shorthand and Commercial College in Hull, England which SUHSDUHG &KULVWLQH IRU KHU FDUHHU LQ WKH RIÀFHV of Scottish Brewers Ltd. as well as, various trade associations connected with the Port of Hull.

Upon immigrating to Vancouver, Canada, with her former husband, Michael John Hardisty, Christine secured a position at Columbia Engineering International Ltd. as an Executive Assistant to the Vice President. Christine left her career in 1971 to become a homemaker for her family prior to heading to Kamloops, B.C. where she entered the LQVXUDQFH LQGXVWU\ PDQDJLQJ RIĂ€FH RSHUDWLRQV until her retirement.

Christine is the loving mother to Drew Langdon Hardisty and Jason Michael Hardisty, who are proud to have been so blessed to have a mother with such unconditional love. There was no limit to her care and devotion to her sons, with her “care packages� continuing into her son’s adult lives - in a capacity that brought such laughter and hugs with their mum, Christine.

Christine’s life was enriched with the addition of her loving husband, Donald Loring Ogilvie - they were married on December 23rd, 1997 at the Kamloops United Church. Don brought three sons: Jonathan, Jason and Peter and daughter Ruth, as well as seven grandchildren, into Christine’s life. Don and Christine were avid gardeners and really enjoyed their time together in their beautiful garden.

Christine’s presence was, and still is, love in totality and the best gift a son, husband and friend could ever hope for. Thank you to all those who brought Christine into your hearts. She has now been received by her much-loved son, Jason, her loving parents, James and Ena and the welcoming arms of our Lord.

The family wishes to thank the loving care provided

by Ponderosa Lodge and Kamloops Senior Village during the period of her care.

An honorary memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at the St. Paul’s Cathedral Church, located at 360 Nicola St, Kamloops, BC. at 11:00 a.m.

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DARLENE PERLE HAND January 28 28, 1955 9 - February b 8 8, 20 2019 9 Darlene passed away in Kamloops at the age of 64 years.

Survived by brothers; David (Diane) Hand, Ken Hand, Jay (Shelley) Hand, sisters; Oriole (Steve) Martinello and Michelle Behrens, as well as nieces, nephews and many friends.

Pre-deceased by mother Ann Gay and big brother, Darrell Hand.

A graveside service will be on March 1, 2019, at 11 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life gathering at the Adelphi Hotel.

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FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT WORKER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for a temporary First Nations Support Worker for Merritt Secondary School for 7 hours per day.

This is a 10-month per year position, excluding Christmas and Spring Breaks, and times when students are not in session.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing counseling support, communicating with students and parents/ guardians, tutoring, and cultural education.

Electronic application submissions are accepted at www.sd58.bc.ca {click on Employment, Current Job Postings, (Job Code # 2573821)) and follow the prompts}. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until March 4, 2019.

Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Receptionist / Executive Assistant Employment Status: Regular, Full-time Salary Range: $34,580 - $38,220 Submission Deadline: March 8, 2019 at 4:00pm Positionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Purpose: This position provides administrative support to the Band Manager, oďŹ&#x192;ce staďŹ&#x20AC; and Chief and Council. As appropriate, this position also provides general support to Band members on a case by case basis. The Receptionist/Executive Assistant is also responsible for maintaining strict conďŹ dentiality; employing excellent interpersonal and communication skills regarding sensitive issues; and working independently as well as within a team environment.

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14 • THURSDAY, February 28, 2018 AUSTIN RODEN

GOALIE - #1 Hometown: Victoria, BC Date of Birth: April 30, 1998 Height: 6’2” Weight: 180 lbs.

Stats: GP 42 • GAA 2.95 • SV% 0.912

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Proud supporter of the Merritt Centennials Let Persistence help you reach your training potential

JOE MARTIN

BRANDON SHAW

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JAMIE MCCAIG

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MATTIAS DAL MONTE

DEFENCEMAN - #2 Hometown: Nanaimo, BC Date of Birth: July 5, 2000 Height: 6’3” Weight: 185 lbs.

Stats: GP 40 • G 4 • A 5 • PTS 9 • PIM 41

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DEFENCEMAN - #4

DEFENCEMAN - #8

FORWARD - #9

LEFT WING - #10

LEFT WING - #11

FORWARD - #12

CENTRE - #13

Hometown: Kamloops, BC Date of Birth: February 26, 1999 Height: 6’1” Weight: 165 lbs.

Stats: GP 57 • G 4 • A 23 • PTS 27 • PIM 92

Hometown: Merritt, BC Date of Birth: January 22, 2002 Height: 5’9” Weight: 155 lbs.

Stats: GP 45 • G 1 • A 9 • PTS 10 • PIM 26

Hometown: Delta, BC Date of Birth: April 24, 1998 Height: 5’9” Weight: 170 lbs.

Stats: GP 58 • G 18 • A 41 • PTS 59 • PIM 20

Hometown: Kamlooops, BC Date of Birth: August 30, 2001 Height: 5’7” Weight: 150 lbs.

Stats: GP 31 • G 3 • A 2 • PTS 5 • PIM 22

Hometown: Kamloops, BC Date of Birth: February 26, 1999 Height: 6’1” Weight: 190 lbs.

Stats: GP 58 • G 14 • A 13 • PTS 27 • PIM 50

Hometown: New Hudson, MI Date of Birth: September 3, 1998 Height: 6’0” Weight: 190 lbs.

Stats: GP 58• G 15 • A 22 • PTS 37 • PIM 58

Hometown: Quebec City, QC Date of Birth: January 28, 2000 Height: 5’8” Weight: 165 lbs.

Stats: GP 42 • G 4• A 4 • PTS 8 • PIM 18

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FORWARD - #14

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LEFT WING - #18

FRONT - #19

LEFT WING - #20

DEFENCEMAN - #21

RIGHT WING - #22

Hometown: Presov, Slovakia Date of Birth: December 20, 2000 Height: 5’11” Weight: 178 lbs.

Stats: GP 46 • G6 • A 8 • PTS 14 • PIM 30

Hometown: Quebec City, QUE Date of Birth: May 18, 1999 Height: 5’9” Weight: 160 lbs.

Stats: GP 53 • G 22 • A 38 • PTS 60 • PIM 44

Hometown: Denver, CO Date of Birth: August 4, 1999 Height: 5’11” Weight: 175 lbs.

Stats: GP 49 • G 27 • A 24 • PTS 51 • PIM 40

Hometown: Macomb, MI Date of Birth: March 28, 1998 Height: 6’1” Weight: 180 lbs.

Stats: GP 58 • G 32 • A 27 • PTS 59 • PIM 34

Hometown: Hazelton, BC, Date of Birth: May 24, 1999 Height: 6’0” Weight: 175 lbs.

Stats: GP 34 • G 4 • A 9 • PTS 13 • PIM 6

Hometown: Oakville, ON Date of Birth: February 2, 1999 Height: 6’1” Weight: 190 lbs.

Stats: GP 55 • G 4 • A 20 • PTS 24 • PIM 91

Hometown: Wellesley, ON Date of Birth: August 25, 1998 Height: 5’9” Weight: 175 lbs.

Stats: GP 58 • G 17 • A24 • PTS 41 • PIM 50

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DEFENCEMAN - #24

FRONT - #25

LEFT WING - #26

DEFENCEMAN - #27

DEFENCEMAN - #28

CENTRE - #29

GOALIE - #35

Hometown: Windsor, ON Date of Birth: November 23, 1999 Height: 5’11” Weight: 180 lbs.

Stats: GP 52 • G 0• A 22 • PTS 22 • PIM 26

Hometown: Lakeville, MN, Date of Birth: April 15, 2000 Height: 5’10” Weight: 170 lbs.

Stats: GP 35 • G 8 • A 9 • PTS 17 • PIM 22

Hometown: Mississauga, ON Date of Birth: August 13, 1999 Height: 5’9” Weight: 170 lbs.

Stats: GP 58 • G 23 • A 45 • PTS 68 • PIM 44

Hometown: Vancouver, BC Date of Birth: February 11, 2000 Height: 5’11” Weight: 180 lbs.

Stats: GP 44• G 3 • A 15 • PTS 18 • PIM 20

Hometown: Carver, MN, Date of Birth: May 24, 2000 Height: 5’10” Weight: 185 lbs.

Stats: GP 55 • G 4 • A 14 • PTS 18 • PIM 67

Hometown: Victoria, BC, Date of Birth: December 29, 2000 Height: 6’1” Weight: 170 lbs.

Stats: GP 52 • G 5 • A 5 • PTS 10 • PIM 10

Hometown: Quebec, ON Date of Birth: March 19, 1999 Height: 6’1” Weight: 170 lbs.

Stats: GP 20 • GAA 3.21 • SV% 0.906

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Proud to support our Merritt Centennials!

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Jackson’s Welding In business since 1967

Give it your all Cents!

Thank you for all your hard work!

1750 Hill Street, Merritt

250-378-4332

“keeping our Boys Fed between periods” We’re proud to provide PROTEIN snacks and food for our players between periods during home games.

2760 Forksdale Ave. 250-378-1841

We support all your efforts

Go Centennials

CONTAIN-IT STORAGE

1750 Hill Street Phone: 250-315-3000

Serving the Nicola Valley since 1960.

Great team effort this season!

1301 Nicola Avenue

250-378-5121