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YOUNG ARTISTS Literacy Merritt and Arts Council has been hosting plenty of events to help kids take a break from the digital world, including this arts and crafts program. STORY / PAGE 10

BAND APPEAL Coldwater Indian Band was one of a handful of B.C. bands to again take the Trans Mountain pipeline project to federal court.

/PAGE 3 YOUTH COMMITTEE A Youth Committee has been formed through City Council, and are looking to make some positive changes to Merritt.

/PAGE 9 AGRICULTURE DAY The Herald looks at some of the farming stories affecting the Nicola Valley in honour of Agriculture Day on Feb. 12.

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Indian bands lose Trans Mountain appeal

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The Trans Mountain Pipeline has been given the go-ahead by federal court.

this week

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

A federal court has ruled in favour of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, defeating the appeal launched

by Coldwater Indian Band, Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Squamish Nation and a coalition of smaller Sto:lo groups from the Fraser Valley.

In a unanimous 3-0 decision, judges ruled on Tuesday in Vancouver that Ottawa had done due diligence in its consultations with First Nations people. This second round of consultations was made necessary by a Federal Court of Appeal ruling in August of 2018 that decreed the original consultations had been a failure, and did not adequately address the concerns of indigenous peoples.

“This was anything but a rubber-stamping exercise. The end result was not a ratification of the earlier approval, but an approval with amended conditions flowing directly from renewed consultation, all very much consistent with the concepts of reconciliation and the honour of the Crown,” the court said.

The ruling does not give a blanket approval for the project, and Trans Mountain is still required to consult with Coldwater Band about the proposed route through the Coldwater Valley. If

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VIRUS POLL Despite a second case of the coronavirus hitting B.C., a new poll says that less than half of British Columbians are concerned about the virus.

The Trans Mountain pipeline project, seen here under construction, has received approval once more from the federal government after the latest appeal by B.C. Indian bands.. Herald file photo

the Band still objects to the route they can object through a “route hearing” before the Canada Energy Regulator (formerly the National Energy Board), where Trans Mountain would have to prove its chosen route is safe.

The four First Nations groups can appeal to the Supreme Court within 60 days if they are not happy with the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision, though it is unclear if the court will be willing to hear another appeal.

Coldwater Chief Lee Spahan said the approval of the proposed route is still a “live issue”, and insists the reserve’s aquifer must be protected.

“For us water is life. We will do everything in our power to ensure our sole source of drinking water is protected from the Trans Mountain Expansion

Project. The Court’s decision today does not change that,” said Chief Lee Spahan. “If anything, the decision confirms that Canada has an ongoing obligation to consult Coldwater, including on project routing and protection of our aquifer.”

The proposed route would see the pipeline constructed through an aquifer that is the sole source of drinking water for roughly 320 people on the Coldwater Reserve, which is located approximately 13 kilometres southwest of Merritt.

“Today’s decision from court we are very disappointed with. However, today the court did confirm that the route through the Coldwater Valley still has to be determined. The risks to our community drinking water still need to be studied.

That work is on the way,” said Spahan.

The court felt that Trans Mountain’s promise to install monitoring wells, which would alert and potentially help avoid issues stemming from a spill, was an adequate condition.

“The case law is clear that although Indigenous peoples can assert their uncompromising opposition to a project, they cannot tactically use the consultation process as a means to try and veto it,” the court ruled.

The Canada Energy Regulator still has the option to re-route the pipeline at the Coldwater reserve community’s request, if it feels that is a necessary step. Chief Spahan says the yearslong fight to change the proposed route will continue.

“We are considering all of our options, including an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada,” said the Chief.

“In the meantime, we will continue to work with Trans Mountain to study our aquifer and alternative routes through the Coldwater Valley.

The adequacy of future consultation remains to be seen”, said the Chief.

“This story is not over, there is still significant uncertainty about how, and whether, our drinking water will be protected.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal government purchased the pipeline and related infrastructure for $4.5 billion in 2018, and construction of the expansion was already underway.

The project is now estimated to cost up to $10-billion.

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YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Are you between the age of 14-24 living in the Nicola Valley?

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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.

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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Swiss-born Othmar Vohringer has been in Merritt for eight years.

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Othmar Vohringer grew up in a farming community in Switzerland. As a child he was drawn to the lifestyle and the animals, and could be found on any one of the local farms during his school holidays, doing such chores as milking cows, feeding livestock or out working in the fields and pastures.

On one occasion when helping a farmer load pigs destined for slaughter, he found himself curious about what a slaughter facility might look and operate like, and asked the farmer if he could ride along and help unload the pigs. While he was not permitted to enter the facility itself, he asked the owner if he would like to hire on an eager young schoolboy.

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This marks the sixteenth celebration, honouring women in the Nicola Valley on International Women’s Day. Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church, 6:00 p.m.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

A thriving community Last month the City of Merritt invited Nicola Valley residents JACKIE TEGART to particiView from the pate in the LEGISLATURE WorkBC Thriving Communities survey.

The survey tasked business owners, people looking for work and those currently employed to provide their feedback with the goal of using locally sourced data to build a comprehensive strategy for the current economy of Merritt and a thriving future that benefits all community members.

And I know the path to continued full-time employment is challenging for many.

Uncertainty in certain sectors, job losses, the forestry crisis and other issues have unfortunately put a strain on the bottom line of many British Columbians.

This past year has been especially difficult on Merritt and the surrounding communities in light of the severe downturn in the forestry sector and other economic challenges.

Seven straight months of province-wide job losses is doing nothing to aid an already difficult situation.

I hope that this survey was well responded too, as a variety of voices and concerns must be shared in order to have a full view of what is required to get residents of Merritt back on their feet.

The Thriving Communities Launch event is planned for February 27th in Merritt.

This survey can also provide an idea of the services needed for laidoff workers from See ‘FUTURE’ Page 7

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ALBAS: Infrastructure spending remains important With Parliament now actively underway the new dynamics of having a minority government are beginning to become more defined.

DAN ALBAS Back in late View from the December, despite HILL the Liberal Government voting against it, a special Parliamentary Committee with the mandate to “conduct hearings to examine and review all aspects of the Canada-China relationship including, but not limited to consular, economic, legal, security and diplomatic relations.” was created.

This new Canada-China committee is now established with meetings being held this week.

I was also honoured to be one of the twelve Members of Parliament to be named to sit on this important all party committee.

Much as the Canada-China committee was created by an opposition day motion, this week another opposition motion was tabled

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from the official Conservative opposition.

This week’s motion is summarized as: “That, given the Parliamentary Budget Officer posted on March 15, 2018, that “Budget 2018 provides an incomplete account of the changes to the government’s $186.7 billion infrastructure spending plan” and that the “PBO requested the new plan but it does not exist”, the House call on the Auditor General of Canada to immediately conduct an audit of the government’s Investing in Canada Plan.”

It is often said that Infrastructure is a “not sexy, but important” part of Government spending.

I would submit it is critically important for many reasons.

When either Federal or Provincial or in some cases both sources of funding are not made available, it means a local government must pick up either 66% or possibly 100% of the total infrastructure project costs.

These costs are then downloaded onto local taxpayers who continue to pay taxes to Ottawa and Victoria.

The absence of federal infrastructure funding can significantly raise costs for local

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citizens, more so in smaller rural communities with a limited tax base.

For whatever reason the Trudeau Liberal Government has not been very successful in delivering infrastructure projects despite having announced $187 Billion in infrastructure spending plans.

Rather than speculate on the reasons why, the Official Opposition Conservatives have tabled this motion.

With such a large amount of money being spent, bringing in the Auditor General to fully investigate will ensure there are clear answers.

Canadian taxpayers deserve accountability and transparency on how their tax dollars are spent.

Thus far it appears that once again the other opposition parties in this minority Government are supportive despite the Liberal Government‘s opposition.

My question this week: Do you support the opposition motion to bring in the Auditor General to audit the Liberal Government’s infrastructure program?

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

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Nous reconnaissons l’appui financier du gouvernement du Canada

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any industry here in Merritt as well as a reminder of what is currently available.

WorkBC helps strengthen the backbone of a community by improving skills, exploring career expansion options and helping many to find a job.

I also implore you to access the full range of services of the local WorkBC office as needed, such as personal and mental health services like counselling from Interior Health, job search resources and employment planning, as well as training and work experience opportunities.

I am eager to hear the results of the survey and the path of progress moving forward for the beautiful city of Merritt.

HOOKEY PLAYER BANNED FROM SCHOOL A 14-year old girl who has shown a consistent pattern of absenteeism will not be accepted back into Merritt Secondary School, the school board has decided.

M.S.S. Principal Bob Turnbull told the board that many Chelsea found her passion as a Red Seal machinist and wants women to know there is room for them in the trades, too. Photo submitted concessions had been made to bend over backwards to give the girl every chance they could, John Horgan skills and learning a Our government abuse access supports be she still continPREMIER, B.C. craft. is investing a record and skills training. And ued to be absent.

The school board While the trades $26 billion over three we’re making educaagreed with Mr. There was a time, were once considyears to build B.C., tion more accessible Turnbull that it was not long ago, when the ered “men’s work,” including new hospiand affordable for all. idea of what counted a bad situation and Chelsea’s mom knew tals, schools, bridges WorkBC is a as “women’s work” that’s changing with and roads. We’ve also resource that connects the girl was disruptwas much more limmore and more facilitated the largest people to employment ing the school lives ited than it is today. women joining the private-sector investservices to help people of other children.

When I heard sector, and Chelsea “She has continument in B.C.’s history find the right job for about a young could carve out a good with the LNG Canada them, no matter their ally been readmitmachinist from Delta, career in the trades. project in Kitimat. age, ability or backted only to run away B.C. named Chelsea, I Now that Chelsea is These investments ground. For people and play hookey wanted to learn more a Red Seal machinare creating tens of like Chelsea who again.” about her path into ist, she wants other thousands of good might be struggling to the trades. women to know there’s jobs all around the find their fit, WorkBC As a kid, Chelsea room for them in the province. We’re workcan help them explore looked up to her father trades, too. ing to help people career options, expand and brother who both A good job is more access these jobs as their skills and find work in the trades. than a pay cheque. carpenters, electrigood jobs close to Hanging out with her It’s work you can feel cians, renewable ener- home. dad in his home work- a sense of pride in.

The Merritt Herald gy technicians, and Going into the shop was her favourite A good job can make welcomes your letters, much more. trades wasn’t something to do, and she all the difference – it Breaking down bar- thing Chelsea grew up on any subject, addressed jumped at the chance to the editor. means building a betriers to post-secondary dreaming about, but to help fix things Letters must be signed ter life for you and education and skills it’s where she found around the house. In and include the writer’s your family and plantraining is key to gether passion. We’re high school, Chelsea ning a brighter future. ting more people working to break down name, address and phone was struggling to find number for verification That’s what Chelsea working in the trades. barriers to help more her fit and figure out purposes. has found in the forWe’re investing milwomen discover the what kind of career Letters may be edited est industry. She says lions in programs that trades and find their she wanted. That’s for length, taste and clarthere’s no better feelprovide opportunities dream job. Chelsea when her mom, who ity. Please keep letters ing than seeing new for women to access represents the next works as an employto 300 words or less. buildings being conpre-apprenticeship generation of skilled ment counsellor, sugEmail letters to: structed and thinking, training, apprenticeworkers in British gested Chelsea connewsroom@ “I helped make that.” ship services and Columbia – a diverse sider doing what she She loves being a part employment. We’re group of people, work- merrittherald. loves – working with of building our provfunding a program ing together to build a com. her hands, honing her ince. to help survivors of strong B.C.

Let’s talk about HORGAN: More women eyeing trades empathy Laura Dafoe CONTRIBUTOR

“The greatest gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy.” Meryl Streep Empathy is the key to communication.

When we truly try to sense what the other person is feeling, and do our best to understand their point of view, an important connection is made.

This is the power of empathy and the framework from which communication can flourish.

When our feelings are acknowledged, and our thoughts understood, we experience a sense of calm. Science has shown that, in these moments, a biochemical reaction takes place that soothes neuron activity, helping us to relax. From this place of stillness, we are able to think more clearly and express our

thoughts with composure.

It is important to remember that empathy is not the same as agreement. We can let someone know we hear what they are thinking and feeling, without agreeing with their opinion.

As listeners we also benefit from empathic listening. Our perspectives are widened and our thinking becomes more flexible and open to new ideas. A relationship of trust and caring develops as we get to know the other person better.

Even though empathy comes naturally to us, sustaining it can be a challenge. As with all skills, we get better with practice. There is no particular way to “do” empathy other than having the intention to be truly present with the other person and letting them know you are there with them.

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Standoff at Prince motel leads to arrest Almost an hour of confrontation led to charges against a Merritt man.

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A 34-year-old male resident of Merritt has been taken into custody following a 45-minute standoff at the Prince Motel on Nicola Ave. on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood of the Merritt detachment said, “On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, Merritt RCMP received information about a local male with several outstanding warrants possibly being in possession of a firearm. The investigation led officers to a location in the 2600 block of Nicola Ave where members contained a motel.

After clearing out the other occupants of the hotel officers called out the suspect.

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and was taken into custody without incident. Merritt RCMP members will continue to maintain a presence at the location while a warrant is drafted to search for the alleged weapons.”

The suspect will be held on the strength of the outstanding arrest warrants and appeared in court Feb. 5. The next court date is yet to

be determined.

Wood added, “The warrants were for several unrelated offences that are before the courts, including obstruction of justice, uttering threats, and assault with a weapon.

Further charges may be pending based on the search of the room he was hiding in.

“As far as this incident it was simply

Hercules flyover stuns residents Many Merrittonians observed a low flying cargo plane performing a flyover of the city on Saturday.

The plane, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, has a Merritt connection through crew member Jordan Mathieu, who graduated from Merritt Secondary School (MSS) in 2011.

Mathieu was accepted to the military at the age of 17 through the Regular Officer Training Plan.

Through the military Mathieu was able to complete an Aerospace

Engineering Degree at Ryerson University. She is now a Captain in the Air Force stationed at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton in Toronto.

The Hercules required repair in Abbotsford and a subsequent test flight. Mathieu, who has also trained on the Hercules and performs Search and Rescue operations, was able to choose a test-flight path over the City of Merritt for her grandfather, a longtime resident.

some information that was received as to the whereabouts of the person which caused us to initiate an investigation.”

The suspect will be held on the strength of the outstanding arrest warrants and appeared in court Feb. 5. The next court date is yet to be determined.

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Youth committee hopes for “positive change” Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

The new Youth Committee consists of members aged 14 through 24.

The Merritt Youth Advisory Committee has been officially formed, holding its first meeting on January 30.

At the meeting, members Marius Auer, Honey Grismer, Darian Krajci, Susanna Scholtens, and Beckett Finch were introduced and welcomed by Council. Co-chairs Auer and Grismer were elected, and the terms of reference for the committee were reviewed.

Council Member Adam Etchart, who serves on the committee to represent City Council, hopes the group will have a positive impact on the com-

munity.

“I am hopeful the group will come up with ideas to improve lives for youth in Merritt,” said Etchart.

The official purpose of the committee is: 1. To inform Council about important matters affecting youth; 2. To act as a positive advocate for youth and youth initiatives; 3. To proactively consider policies, strategies, and proposals which the Committee believes could improve the lives of youth in Merritt; 4. To actively seek input from youth on matters delegated to the Committee by Council; 5. To provide leadership experience for youth.

In addition to Councillor Etchart, the committee includes a School District #58

Trustee, a Committee Clerk, and city staff in a non-voting advisory capacity.

Both Etchart and

filled.

“Personally, I am excited to work with my fellow committee members to advocate

Adam Etchart City Councillor

Auer note that there are still two openings for youth members between the ages of 14 and 24, while five of the seven positions have been

for youth in this community and ensure that Council considers the views of youth,” said Auer. “I think this committee will be a force

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for positive change in Merritt, and I encourage any youth who are interested in joining to do so.”

It has taken some time to get the Youth Advisory Committee up and running. Originally brought up during Mayor Linda Brown’s term as Councillor, it was defeated at that time. During the election, Brown wanted to ensure that both the city’s youth and seniors would be more actively involved in community decisions that would affect them.

This campaign promise has spurred the creation of both the Youth Advisory Committee, and the Age-Friendly and Accessibility Advisory Committee, which was approved at the end of January.

When: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Start Time: 6:30 pm Where: Interior Savings Credit Union Community Room 1959 Voght Street (Around Back) We hope to see you there!

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The NICOLA VALLEY RODEO ASSOCIATION (NVRA) is seeking a catering and/or food service business to operate the food concession for the 2020 season at the Merritt rodeo grounds.

The NVRA calendar for 2020 currently features 6 multiple day rodeos including the annual CPRA sanctioned professional rodeo and the Canadian High School Finals, as well as other events to be announced.

The concession holds a Food Premise permit and was renovated in 2019 with updated equipment and finishes.

The successful applicant must be able to commit to provide services at all scheduled events for 2020 and demonstrate its ability to provide a variety of menu items at reasonable prices. Attention to prompt service and compliance with health legislation is essential, including meeting the requirements for a temporary food permit. https://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/ FoodSafety/Pages/Permits.aspx#temporary Expressions of interest must be received by the Nicola Valley Rodeo Association on or before February 15, 2020. Please direct your application to nicolavalleyrodeoassociation@ gmail.com. Questions may be directed to Peter Spencer at 604.240.1951 or Sharlene Lively at 250.315.7651.

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This year registration for French Immersion will take place earlier than neighborhood school registration. This will allow for equitable access and better planning. Collettville Elementary is a school of choice with limited registration and as a result, if needed, a lottery will take place to determine registration. Please visit our website for a complete overview of the process.

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Passion and ethics fuel farm slaughterman’s practice From Page 6 included the study of various spices and their effects.”

The four years of apprenticeship concluded with a three-day examination which included the slaughter and butcher of a pig and cow, sausage making, and a written exam in which students were expected to detail the laws and regulations of the butcher profession.

Things such as food hygiene, trade ethics and behaviours, and animal health and welfare, among others.

Later, Vohringer travelled in North America, and met his Langley, BC-born wife, photographer Heidi Koehler. Eight years ago, the pair decided to

move to Merritt in the hopes that a planned abattoir would provide steady work for Vohringer. Although the abattoir did not develop, Vohringer was hired to be head butcher when Post’s Meats changed hands and became The Local Butcher in 2015.

Vohringer also operates his own mobile custom slaughtering service.

“Here in Canada, as in Switzerland and many other countries in between, it is an age-old tradition that ranchers and farmers hire a ‘farm slaughterman’, to humanely slaughter livestock for their family’s personal consumption. Here in Merritt the farm slaughterman was ready to retire and

I stepped in to fill the void left behind.”

Although it may seem a contradiction in terms to some, Vohringer stresses the importance of humane slaughter and a strong relationship with the farmers who raise the meat he slaughters and processes for food.

“As a butcher and slaughterman, I strictly adhere to the ethical standards of respecting the animal and only providing meat and meat products for my clients and customers of The Local Butcher Shop that are of the best quality, and that I would be very happy to eat myself. Being a butcher is much more than cutting meat, it is a responsibility and an honor to be part of

an age-old trade that has its roots in a 2000+ year old tradition to provide people with food,” Vohringer said.

“To this day I have kept this passion and dedication to my profession alive. After all these years I still love with all my heart what I am doing, it humbles me and fills me with pride to have the skills to provide my customers with good meat quality and be able to skillfully fulfill their meat related wishes and assist them with professional advice concerning all aspects of meat.

It is a joy for me to be able to help livestock owners render their livestock humanely to wholesome, nutritious meat for their family.”

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Those who are eligible will have the opportunity to attend a funded Health Care Assistant (HCA) program and learn the tools needed to successfully enter the workforce as part of the healthcare team.

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“Unplugging” the goal for Arts Council and Literacy Week

The local Arts Council teamed up with Literacy Merritt to offer a chance for kids to “unplug” from digital devices with art. MORGAN HAMPTON/Herald Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

As part of Literacy Merritt and Nicola Valley’s Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week, the Old Courthouse Art Gallery hosted a hands-on creative event for K-Preteens and Teen-Adult on January 30.

Just as with the Merritt Drum Connection, participants were invited to “unplug” from digital devices and create a work of art, in this case a book made from an assortment of media; stamps, paper cut-outs, magazine pictures and text and recycled paint chips.

Arts Council President Mischelle Pierce said the event was a great way to get children down to the Gallery and involved

in the creative process.

“With the literacy program, the Unplug and Play we just thought it would be fun to partake in it, because we like to see kids coming in and doing more art. I think if they don’t learn art when they’re kids, they don’t really have the appreciation for it later on in life, so we thought it was a great opportunity to partner up with literacy,” said Pierce.

“It’s fun to see the kids with scissors and stamps. So often in school they’re doing a specific thing whereas here with this, it’s just a freeform do-it-how-you-like kind of thing. You might have a hope for what you’ll have in the end, but it doesn’t really matter the process.”

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Warriors program helps those struggling with addiction Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

“Gathering Our Warriors”, a program designed to help men who are struggling with alcoholism and addictions, began its second year on Feb. 5.

The weekly drop-in support group is based on 12-step recovery programs and emphasizes personal values and beliefs, and traditional teachings that will help the ‘warriors’ heal from trauma and addiction and navigate sobriety.

Richard Jackson Jr., a drug and alcohol counsellor at Conayt Friendship Society, is co-facilitator of the program, which he says focuses on new ways to live a happier, healthier life.

“Some of the things we’re looking at is anger management, which is very important. Becoming a warrior, the seven sacred grandfather teachings [Humility, Bravery, Honesty, Wisdom, Truth, Respect and Love]. We have talking circles and healing workshops. I bring in facilitators on a gender balance, so male and female, to do workshops with the warriors. Each with a different expertise, like domestic violence, recovery, healing - anything that has to do with the men becoming whole and also starting to look at abstaining from drugs and alcohol,” said Jackson.

The program welcomes all men who are struggling with alcoholism and addiction, not just those within the indigenous community.

The sessions are every Wednesday from Feb. to April and run from 12p.m. to 3p.m. at the Conayt Friendship Society.

“We start at noon and we serve a hot lunch from 12-1 and

from 1-3 we do the work,” said Jackson.

“Two of the biggest problems I see in the addictions field, is shelter and food. Those are the two main things that they need. So, we feed them a hot meal, maybe that’s the only hot meal they’re going to get for the day.

“It’s a very structured environment, very safe. I think it’s very important that the warriors feel safe and secure.”

Jackson, who has sat on the board of the very successful Round Lake Treatment Centre in Armstrong for the past 16 years, believes that “Gathering Our Warriors” is a valuable resource to those who have made the commitment to become sober. The Round Lake Treatment Centre operates on the premise that “Culture is Treatment”, and Jackson brings that attitude to his work as a counsellor with the warriors.

True wellbeing is based on the balance of the traditional medicine wheel: physical, spiritual, emotional and mental health are treated as important parts of the whole.

“What we’re trying to do is heal the spirit. Because when you take alcohol and drugs, the spirit wants to leave your body,” said Jackson.

“The home is your body, what you put into your home reflects who you are. So, we need to be accountable and take responsibility for our actions, that’s very important. The three things I ask the warriors to do is to be open, honest and transparent. With everything they do.”

Conayt Friendship Society is located at 2164 Quilchena Ave. next to Merritt Moms and Families.

UPPER NICOLA BAND NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Upper Nicola Band has called an Election in accordance with the Upper Nicola Band Custom Election Regulations (2020) for the purpose of electing one (1) Chief and nine (9) Councillors to the Office of Chief and Council for the ensuing term.

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ensuing three (3) year term

a) b)

Signed Candidate Code of Ethics Form, which will be available at the Nomination Meeting or electronically at the website at the bottom of this page; Must submit a Criminal Record Check that is not older than three (3) months prior to this Notice which may be obtained from the RCMP or online at www.backcheck.net.

FEBRUARY 13, 2020 6:00PM – 7:00PM HEALTH OFFICE QUILCHENA

You may obtain a copy of the Upper Nicola Band Custom Election Regulations (2020) from the Electoral Officer, by requesting a copy from the UNB Administration office or by visiting the website address at the bottom of this notice.

IMPORTANT NOMINATION INFORMATION

NOTICE OF ELECTION

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with the Upper Nicola Band Custom Election Regulations (2020) there are provisions that MUST be satisfied in order for a nomination, and candidate eligibility to be approved by the Electoral Officer.

Electors eighteen (18) years and older as of the date of the Nomination Meeting may nominate and/or be nominated at the Nomination Meeting, and Vote in this Election – and shall form the Voters List.

An eligible elector may nominate another eligible elector for the Office of Chief and the Office of Councillor in person at a Nomination Meeting.

Electors are reminded that the requirements for nominations and qualifications of candidates are provided for in Part 5, 7 & 8 of the Upper Nicola Band Custom Election Regulations (2020) – please review this section if you intend to run for office.

NOTE: Each nomination must have a mover, seconder and three (3) additional nominations.

All Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of Part 7, including the following: a) Must be an elector of the Upper Nicola Band for at least two (2) years prior to the Nomination Meeting; b) Must not be an undischarged bankrupt; c) Must not be disqualified by reason of being incarcerated; d) Must not be in financial arrears to the Upper Nicola Band, or must be in good standing with any repayment plan for at least one (1) year prior to the Nomination Meeting.

A copy of the voters list will be available at UNB Service Buildings for viewing. Any questions about the voters list may be brought to the attention of the Electoral Officer for resolution – including adding or removing a name.

ADVANCE POLL

MARCH 14, 2020 - 8:00AM - 8:00PM QUILCHENA - HEALTH OFFICE

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MARCH 21, 2020 - 8:00AM - 8:00PM QUILCHENA – HEALTH OFFICE SPAXMN – UNB MEETING PLACE

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MARCH 22, 2020 @9:00AM SPAXMN – N’KWALA SCHOOL AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE: that the Electoral Officer shall not disclose an elector’s address without the consent of the elector, which may be granted by contacting the Electoral Officer at the email listed at the bottom of this Notice.

Electors may vote in person at a polling station or electronically. Given under my hand at Victoria, British Columbia, this 27th day of January, 2020.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORAL OFFICER BY 12:00PM THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2020:

Lawrence Lewis, Electoral Officer

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- February 12, 2020

Help Support Local Agriculture Megan McPherson is spearheading a charge against Bill 52.

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After intense public outcry, the province has released a new policy intentions paper which they say will provide more residential flex-

Changes coming to ALR land

ibility for those living in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).

Bill 52 eliminated the two separate zones of the ALR, introduced stricter rules around the dumping of fill and removal of soil on ALR land, and severely restricted options for secondary dwellings, imposing a new residence ‘limit’.

A Facebook group called ‘Changes to

Bill 52’ was created as a platform for affected farmers and ALR stakeholders to give voice to their many concerns over legislation they felt was unjustly punitive. However, the group soon expanded to include concerned citizens, non-ALR landowners, prospective farmers, and even politicians.

On Oct. 28, 2019,

farmers rallied at the legislature to protest against Bill 52. On that date, Liberal MLA Ian Paton also presented to the House a petition, which has now reached over 31,000 signatures, calling for repeal of the legislation. Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham and the House rejected the petition, stating that it was in an unaccepted format due to the signatures being

collected via Change. org – the BC government does not recognize online petitions.

Meghan McPherson, creator of the ‘Changes to Bill 52’ group who spearheaded much of the campaign against the legislation, is a prospective farmer who owns a onehectare ALR parcel in Courtenay. She and her family were directly impacted by Bill 52,

along with many others across the province.

“All of these people that had one residence plus the previously allowed legal suite above the barn or a legal modular in place, all of a sudden had illegal housing on their property – even though it was legally put in place. So, Bill 52 made that housing conditional to farm use, even though that housing

was put in unconditional to farm use. So, then the question became, ‘how is the ALC going to be able to determine the difference?’ Because they went and made a whole bunch of legal housing around the province conditional on wording that they didn’t want to define.”

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3Bar Farms brings traditional farming practices to Merritt Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Originally hailing from Aldergrove in the Fraser Valley, the Handleys have made Merritt their home since 2005. Their passion for farming became the family business in 2007 when 3 Bar Farms was officially launched.

From the beginning it was important to Lucas Handley that the farm not become an “industrial” or “factory” farm, that everything be done according to traditional practices that work with nature rather than against it. The result is food that is produced in a way that is both beneficial to its environment and the people that consume it.

When questioned on his reasons for not utilizing products such as glyphosate and readily available pesticides and synthetic

fertilizer, Handley said, “It’s just not something I ever thought I’d need.

People have been growing for thousands of years using crop rotation, companion planting and green manures. If it worked then, why not now?”

Indeed, why not? 3 Bar has become a staple of the Nicola Valley landscape and farm culture.

Their weekly booth at the Farmers’ Market and the Summer Nights Market on Fridays as well as their Wednesday door-to-door deliveries provide nutritious, local food to the citizens of Merritt and the surrounding area. A wide variety of vegetables, farm fresh eggs, over 50 varieties of garlic ranging from mild to extra hot (grown from over 100,000 bulbs planted each fall) and value-added products such as pumpkin spice and garlic powder, are

available to customers.

According to the farm website, “3 Bar Farms prides itself on its fresh produce, grown completely without the use of chemical herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, or fertilizers.

We use mechanical weed control, from hand pulling to our new rolling cultivator. We gain an edge on the growing season via protected cropping, low tunnel covers, and greenhouses.

We use drip irrigation, conserving water. We store our produce in cold rooms and root cellars, utilizing the natural temperatures within the earth to cool.

We use the straw from our grain operations and the manure from our chickens to fertilize the gardens. Our farm is farmed in a sustainable manner. Our soils are alive. And the food we sell is nutritious!”

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Julia Smith and Ludo Ferrari, owners of Blue Sky Ranch, an off-grid farm just southwest of Merritt, picked up Penny the Jersey X Dexter cow in the spring of 2017. At that time, Penny was just another cow in the Nicola Valley, until Feb. 2018 when she sustained a

severe injury to her eyelid.

After stitching, the vet advised Smith to keep her eye protected with a patch of denim glued in place.

Smith thought, “there has to be a better way”. Ferrari’s delight at seeing the lingerie box pulled out of the closet quickly turned to disappointment when the scissors came out and the hot pink bra was taken down to its new owner in the barn.

“People who know me were unfazed and more surprised to learn that I owned

a hot pink bra than by the fact that I had put it on my cow,” said Smith.

But the rest of the world was enamoured. To date, Penny the cow and her hot pink bra have received 15,000 reactions, over 4,500 comments and 21,000 shares.

Today, looking at the most popular post she has ever made, Smith said, “If I’d known that picture was going to go viral, I would have given her the matching panties, too.”

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Fraser Health to add more homegrown ingredients Fresh and local food has been announced as a priority for Fraser Health patient meals.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Fraser Health has announced it will be using more B.C .ingredients in the nearly 5-million meals served in its care facilities and hospitals.

The goal is to bring more local, healthy food to people, and to provide B.C.’s farmers, ranchers, and food processors with an expanded market.

In order to sell products to provincial government facilities, agricultural producers will need to become familiar with a complex food supply system. The ministry will offer information and assistance to interested suppliers, which will include new technology, business advice, and on-farm food safety training.

The program, known as ‘Feed BC’, has helped over 200 B.C. food and agriculture businesses

build their capacity and readiness to sell to public facilities through business-development related training.

“Hospitals and other government facilities offer B.C.’s farmers, ranchers and food processors a significant market with exciting growth potential,” said Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham.

“I’m so pleased Fraser Health is working closely with the government’s Feed B.C. program to grow the amount of B.C. food served in its facilities.

“We are seeing an increase in the amount of local food served in B.C.’s hospitals and care facilities already, and we are just getting started.”

Fraser Health operates facilities that offer a wide range of health care services to more than 1.8 million people from Burnaby to Hope. These include hospitals and long-term care facilities that will now be procuring more BC ingredients for their patients and residents.

The standards for food products are high, and producers must comply with industry specifica-

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tions regarding food safety, nutrition, allergens and traceability in order to protect those persons and patients that are most vulnerable.

President and CEO of Fraser Health Dr. Victoria Lee has high hopes for the program.

“We’re excited to partner with

We are proud to celebrate Agriculture Day in our Community.

The City of Merritt Mayor and Council are proud of all of our local producers and suppliers that sustain us with fresh, local food choices!

the B.C. government and local producers to provide more fresh and local food to our patients and residents. Good nutrition plays a fundamental part of a person’s health, well-being and recovery and is complimentary to the care we provide.”

BC’s seafood, food-processing and agriculture sectors reached a record $15-billion in revenue in 2018, with consumption in B.C. accounting for $6.5-billion of that. The trend of local support for BC’s food products continues to grow.

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intentions paper, McPherson said she feels some relief, but in her case and others, it is somewhat a case of ‘too little, too late.’

“I’ve spent the last year of my life devoted to fighting this. I’ve lost sleep, I’ve lost $50,000 in resources, just personally, and I’m not the only one. There are families around the province who have lost so much money and so much sleep just fighting the legislation, and because of lost opportunities. They’ve had to sell their properties, or they’ve missed the opportunity to buy a property because the second dwelling was no longer legal. Or in my case, my mother had to move somewhere else, and we’d already put $50,000 into the development. And now my mom’s just getting set-

tled into her new place, so we’re not going to be uprooting her again any time soon.”

While people like McPherson remain cautious, they are optimistic at the potential changes, which would be an improvement over the pre-Bill 52 legislation. Outlined in the intentions paper are new residential options not previously permitted, such as garden suites, guest houses, carriage suites, dwellings over existing farm structures, and permitting a principal residence to be constructed in addition to a manufactured or modular home that was originally a principal residence.

Secondary dwellings would also not be required to be a manufactured home for immediate family members, as previously stipulated.

Agricultural land across British Columbia, including land owned by local farmers, will see changes in Agricultural Land Reserve rules after protests against Bill 52. MORGAN HAMPTON/Herald

“I’m optimistic that the Minister wouldn’t allow this paper to be published if it wasn’t actually her intention, so it’s a step in the right direction. And overall, I feel very posi-

tive about the changes that are being proposed in this intention paper,” McPherson said.

“What they proposed in the intention I feel is an ideal outcome

as far as residential use goes. But an ideal outcome long term for me would see that there is better method of communication in place for stakeholders of ALR properties,

whether they’re farming or not.”

The policy intentions paper was a result of collaboration between the ALC, BC Agriculture Council and the Union of BC

Municipalities. Also included in the considerations were the public feedback the ministry heard during recent public consultations throughout the province.

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SCHOOL HOOPS

Panthers play host to Eagle’s Nest tourney

The Merritt Panthers take on the Penticton Lakers at the Eagle’s Perch Invitational tournament at MSS on Friday. JAKE COURTEPATTE/Herald Jake Courtepatte THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt Secondary School was the site of the third Eagle’s Nest Invitational basketball tournament of 2020, this time with both grade eight girls and

boys taking to the hardwood.

Along with the gymnasium at NVIT, a total of sixteen teams gathered between the two facilities to duke it out.

The girls side saw the Merritt Panthers

land in fifth place, while the Seaton Sonics were the big winners over Brock in the final.

In the boys tournament, the Sa-Hali Sabres out of Kamloops topped the podium for the

second straight year over Seaton, while the Panthers finished in the seventh position.

Both the Junior and Senior squads took to the court earlier in January for their variations of the annual tournament.

WHL SIGNING

Former Cent son signs with Silvertips Jake Courtepatte THE MERRITT HERALD

A generational Merritt athlete is taking his talents south of the border.

Forward Max Graham has signed with the Everett Silvertips of the WHL. “It’s really exciting to join such a great organization in the Everett Silvertips,” said Graham. “Training camp provided an

incredible opportunity to see what Everett had to offer and I loved everything about it. I take pride in a 200foot game, winning battles, and playing with a gritty approach, but also enjoy putting up points and being a finisher in the offensive zone. I understand that hard work will make my chances greater to reach the next level, and I’m looking forward to contributing as

a Silvertip.”

The 15-year old Graham, whose father John spent parts of five seasons with the BCHL’s Centennials in the late 1980s and early 90s, is eligible to join the Silvertips for the 2020-21 season.

“Max first caught our attention as an invited prospect in training camp and has dedicated himself to taking exceptional steps this season,” said

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Silvertips general manager Garry Davidson.

“The trajectory he’s taken as a skilled forward has his future trending in a really positive manner. He’s had a great first half, plays a hard-nosed game and has shown signs of adding more layers to his offensive abilities. We’re proud to welcome Max to the Silvertips family and look forward to

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Guest Speaker: Former Canuck Enforcer GINO ODJICK Music & Karaoke with Bobby Garcia and The Coquihalla Coyotes.

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Getting to know: Cents assistant coach Zack Wright

Cents drop one to Silverbacks in special teams battle Jake Courtepatte THE MERRITT HERALD

Playoff hopes for the Merritt Centennials took another hit in the junior A squad’s only action over the weekend, falling to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on Saturday.

The penalty box played the main culprit for the team’s latest stumble, allowing a pair of goals on five penalty kills throughout the game.

The game at the NVMA saw Cents goalie Tanner Marshall battling with his Salmon Arm counterpart Ethan Langenegger throughout the majority of the first twenty minutes, before the Silverbacks were able to find twine late in the first.

Merritt Centennial’s assistant coaches Barnes (left) and Zack Wright (right). CALLIE LANGLOIS-TORGERSON/Submitted Quilchena Braves 51stPaul Annual Moccasin Hockey Tournament February 7 - 9, 2020 Callie Langlois-Torgerson L:How did you feel when games. And when we have Nicola Valley Memorial Arena CONTRIBUTOR asked to coach? weekends with a Sunday off Friday: W: When I was first asked that is usually family time! So

Part two of a two-part Q+A session with the Cents coaches.

LANGLOIS: When did you start playing hockey?

WRIGHT: I started playing hockey when I was 5 or 6?

I don’t really remember I just know I’ve loved playing since I was little whether it was organized minor hockey, Mini sticks in the hallway with my brother or on an outdoor rink.

L: Favourite player?

W: Joe Sakic.

to coach I felt very honoured nervous! It’s very cool to to be on the bench with the team you grew up watching as a kid.

L: Challenges you face with work and family?

W: I am a Forest Technologist with BC Timber Sales in town, so I juggle my Monday- Friday job along with attending a few practices a week when I can make it, and take time off to attend road

I’d say the biggest challenge is just time management overall.

L: Favourite thing about home games?

W: the fans, the community can make the NVMA an intimidating place to play!

L: When you’re not working/coaching?

W: You’ll find me either playing or reffing in the men’s league in town. I can’t seem to stay away from the rink.

Salmon Arm added another pair early in the second to take a threegoal lead, though Evan Benwell and Hunor Torszok managed to bring the home team back to within a goal.

It was as close as they would get, however, eventually dropping the contest 5 - 3.

The Cents now find themselves 12 points back of the West Kelowna Warriors for the final BCHL playoff position, though with one game in hand.

Next up for the Cents is a visit with the Prince George Spruce Kings on Feb. 7, before returning home on Feb. 11 to kick off a four-game homestand against the league-leading Coquitlam Express.

Graham brings “hard-nosed” game to Everett From Page 19 his continued development this season with the Okanagan Rockets program.”

Graham, who grew up also playing lacrosse and racing motocross, has since moved with his family to Kelowna from Merritt. John

Graham spent years coaching within the minor hockey Cents program, even winning a provincial PeeWee championship in recent years.

This season, the younger Graham leads the Rockets (BCMIML) program and is second in the league in points

(47) while leading the league in goals (26), suiting up in 25 games while recording 68 penalty minutes, 10 power play points, a pair of shorthanded goals and ranking tied for second on the Rockets with three game winning goals.

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Thank you to these participating businesses for supporting the Moccasin Hockey Tournament Johnny’s on the Rez staff would like to welcome all Hockey Players and Visitors to the beautiful Nicola Valley for its 51st Annual Moccasin Hockey Tournament.

GOOD LUCK to all teams playing and good cheering for all the spectators. Enjoy yourselves and have a great time in our beautiful surroundings.

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OLD TIME FIDDLERS

Merritt Army Cadets, ages 12-18, Tuesdays from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at 1755 Coldwater Avenue.

Free to attend. For more information please contact Tracy 250-3784722.

FILM SOCIETY

Nicola Valley Film Society presents “All is True” (in English; PG rating) on Monday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at the NVIT lecture theatre. Tickets and memberships are available at the door. For more information phone 250-378-5190.

UKULELE CIRCLE

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

MERRITT AL-ANON

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

RED CROSS

The Red Cross Equipment Loan depot is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. untll Noon. Please bring a completed Referral Form from your health care provider to the hospital if you need medical equipment.

PENSION BREAKFAST

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.

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 250-2807385 for more info.

MASONS

Masons meet every 4th Monday of the month.

IMMIGRANT SERVICES NOW IN MERRITT

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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.

FAMILY HISTORY

Family History Centre 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.

MERRITT COMMUNITY CHOIR

meets Monday evenings. If you enjoy singing and learning choral music skills in a fun and friendly setting, this is for you! We enjoy a variety of music styles.You are welcome to check us out. Questions or more information, call Ellen at 250-378-9899. New members accepted until March 2.

MERRITT SNOWMOBILE CLUB

will be hosting a family fun poker ride on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Brookmere parking lot at Thynne Mountain. There will be hot dogs, pop and chips by donation. For more information call Adam at 250-315-3673.

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.

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p.m to ? Tuesday through Saturday . Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member.

COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY

Join us Thursday to Saturday from 12 - 6 p.m. See our current art show or join us for our Friday workshops, different arts and artists, from tea and talk to mosaics, drawing, etc. For what’s new this week at the gallery and the Nicola Valley Arts Council check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com, or call 250-378-6515 or 250315-3437.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB

Play Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 11:30 a.m. at CMS gym., Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the Merritt Civic Centre and Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the CMS gym. Come for fun and exercise, drop-ins welcome. Demo paddles and instruction available.

For more information, please contact Gary 250280-0105 or Ayton 250378-5691.

ALANON

meetings are held every Monday from 7-8 p.m. at the United Church hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave.

THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF CANADA

Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Ted Lund at 250-378-4195 for more information.

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Good with other dogs once introduced properly and walked with new friend first. Very playful and goofy, will always cheer you up! Neutered and up to date on all vaccines. He requires someone with knowledge of his breed, strong leader ship but light-hearted and understanding.

Donations can be to made to The Angel’s Animal Rescue Society at The Interior Savings Credit Union, Account #1193739.

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

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Eugene Stanley Pattinson Late Jan 29th, Eugene Stanley Pattinson (but don’t you dare call him Eugene) took his last breath at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. He was 63.

He was born in Nanaimo, but raised in Merritt by his adopted parents William and Eileen, and there he lived out the majority of his life.

While working out his days at Aspen Planers, he found joy in sports, movies, online gaming, and political debate. He was a kind man, simple in his needs, and generous in his time, as well as a schemer and a dreamer.

Beyond all that, he was a loving single father to Jennifer Pattinson and Jessica Reid, and the exceptionally proud grandfather of Logan, Daryl and Tenille Kaylee. He is also survived by his sister, Margaret Belisle, and his brother, Gorman Pattinson.

Stan struggled with multiple myeloma for 5 years, only to hear last week that his treatment options were exhausted; it was time to focus on comfort.

While painful to hear, he was quick to joke about swapping stories with loved ones at the Pearly

learn all the mysteries denied to him in life.

His decline was quicker than anticipated. Stan had almost no time to connect with loved ones during his last week, but he spent that time in comfort, with family and friends at his constant side. He will be greatly missed - but we are happy to say he transitioned very peacefully and he is

As Stan was not big on ceremony, there will be no memorial or prayer service. Instead, the family will hold a casual Celebration of Life on Feb 8th from 1-3pm at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel (1180 Rogers Way, Kamloops B.C.) All are invited to drop-in and share stories about Stan, as the family hopes to collect memories on his behalf that portray not only his good qualities, but also his faults and quirks. Suits are not welcome- but 49ers or Canucks apparel are.

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Conayt Friendship Society Employment Opportunity EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Conayt Friendship Society (CFS) is looking for highly qualified and motivated individual for the position of Executive Director. The position requires a creative individual who provides leadership, to staff, volunteers and community partners.

The successful candidate will possess senior management experience within a community service organization and a comprehensive understanding of the issues facing the diverse Indigenous community. The successful candidate will have a minimum of an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Public Administration, Business Management); and or a work history that would show experience and the abilities needed to manage a non-profit organization with a demonstrated ability to work with a Board in a governance structure to support and implement the values and decisions of a Board; and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The successful applicant must pass a Criminal Record Check.

As per Section 16 of the Federal Charter of Human Rights Act, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.

We thank all individuals for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Closing Date: Open until position filled Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Board of Directors Conayt Friendship Society PO Box 1989, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC Fax: (250) 378-6676 E-mail: reception@conayt.com

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Position Title: Community Services Assistant Department: Community Services Hours: 35 hours per week Start Date and Term: 2nd March 2020 to 19th March 2021 Reports to: Director of Human Services Summary of responsibilities This is a temporary 12-month position.

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