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LINEUP RELEASED The Rockin’ River Musicfest released its full lineup on Jan. 23, with organizers hailing the upcoming festival as the ‘biggest’ edition yet.

/PAGE 5 SHOW OF SUPPORT Merritt Secondary School students proposed adding colour to a sidewalk near the school in a show of support to LGBTQ students.

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APPROVED CLOSE AS IT GETS City officials counted the votes, and then counted again after 555 elector response forms were submitted to city hall during the alternative approval process, which could have vetoed the city’s plans to borrow enough money to expand the fire hall. 556 votes were needed to defeat the motion.

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SEARCH OVER At the end of March, Merritt will have a new top cop in town as Kamloops RCMP Sgt. Lorne Wood will be taking over as staff sergeant.

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Fire hall expansion moves ahead Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

A $2.2 million expansion of Merritt’s fire hall can move to the next stage after an alternative approval process failed to garner enough votes to stop it. The city received 555 elector response forms — one shy of the 556 needed to stop the borrowing bylaw from moving forward — but only 533 forms were valid, corporate officer Sean Smith told the Herald. Of the 22 invalid forms, five were from people living outside Merritt in the ThompsonNicola Regional District, two were duplicate forms and the rest were not properly filled out, missing required information that couldn’t be independently verified. “We counted this over and over and over and over again because we couldn’t believe it came in at 555,” Smith said. “You don’t need to certify the results of each individual form unless you get 556, but seeing as we got 555 that was way too close for us and we felt the need to verify forms individually and consulted with the province as to how we should be going about that.” The two-storey, 10,000 square-foot addition to the fire hall is intended to update the

45-year-old building to modern standards as it currently lacks space, storage and a proper decontamination room, fire chief Dave Tomkinson told the Herald. Merritt city council already gave three readings to the borrowing bylaw in 2017 and — with the approval process complete — will now vote on whether or not to adopt the bylaw, which would see the city borrow the $2.2 million from the municipal finance authority. Smith told the Herald council could weigh the close result of the alternative approval process when making its next decision on whether or not to adopt the borrowing bylaw. The first three readings were approved by a split 5-2 vote, with councillors Dave Baker and Mike Goetz opposed to the borrowing.

When a municipality plans to incur debt over a period longer than five years for a project it must undergo a community approval process. In an alternative approval process only those opposed to the borrowing are required to vote, with 10 per cent of eligible voters needed to stop the project from moving ahead. Anyone 18 years of age or older who has lived in Merritt for at least 30 days or a property owner who lives outside of town was eligible to vote, Smith told the Herald. A 36-day window of opportunity to vote was held between Dec. 15, 2017 and last Friday (Jan 19). An email option was provided as the process was occurring over the holidays when city hall was closed for a few days.

Smith said the city received 54 forms via email and 501 were submitted to city hall. The city went through the alternative approval process for phase one of the project just a few years ago, borrowing $1 million to pay for a new fire truck along with an additional truck bay to house the vehicle. If adopted, this new bylaw will enable the city to borrow the full estimated cost of phase two, which, according to the City of Merritt, would be about $134,000 per year over a 25-year period. “If you owned a property that’s [valued at] $240,000 it’d [cost you] about $21 a year or $1.70 a month,” Tomkinson said. Construction of phase two of the expansion could begin later this year.

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Cash dolled out At the first of many budget meetings over the next few months, Merritt city council dolled out more than $49,000 in community grants and rejected proposals worth more than $100,000.

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Phoning it in After a unanimous vote from council, the city’s corporate officer is now looking into legislation allowing councillors and committee members to phone-in to meetings they cannot attend in person.

Conceptual designs of the proposed fire hall expansion. Photo courtesy of Merritt Fire Rescue

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High school completion rates improving across School District 58 Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The number of high school students receiving their diplomas within six years has increased across School District 58, but is still shy of the provincial average. The school district had a six-year completion rate of 74 per cent in 201617, coming up considerably short of the provincial average of 84 per cent, new data from B.C.’s education ministry shows. “We certainly want it to continue to move towards the provincial average,” McNiven told school board trustees at last

Wednesday’s board meeting. “We have cohort groups that can spike us either in a positive way or a negative way, but the trend line, if you were to draw a line from 2004, certainly is on a trajectory that has been very positive since that time.” That 74 per cent in 2016-17 is a stark improvement from 2015-16, which saw just 65 per cent of students across the district complete high school in six years. While short of the provincial average, the 201617 rate marks a 14-year high for SD 58 completion rates, edging out the previous record of 73 per cent in 2013-14. The numbers also show SD 58’s

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completion rate rising out of a two year lull of 63 per cent and 65 per cent in 2014-15 and 2015-16. Completion rates for aboriginal students and students with special needs also hit 14-year highs in the district last year. The six-year completion rate for aboriginal students improved to 69 per cent — a dramatic 10 per cent from 201516. That number hovered at 58 and 59 per cent the past three years, having dropped from a previous high of 65 per cent in 2012-13.

Faith column Pastor Narayan Mitra ruminates on the similarities and differences between how we experience joy and what constitutes true happiness.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Clerk Typist at the Merritt RCMP Detachment. 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, February 02, 2018 by: Carole Fraser Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager, City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SCHEDULE OF 2018 REGULAR MEETINGS OF COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF MERRITT to be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C. commencing at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Tuesday, February 27, 2018

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SUMMARY OF CITY OF MERRITT SNOW REMOVAL POLICY This procedure outlines the responsibility of the City, residents, businesses and contractors as it pertains to snow removal in Merritt. NOTE: For purpose of this procedure “Area 1” is designated by heavy black line and “Area 2” is all remaining streets.. Service Level based on Snow Accumulation: 0 – 5 cm: Area 1 only sanded AS PRIORITY 5 – 20 cm: City streets are graded and sanded in the following time frame: Area 1 – within eight (8) hours Area 2 – within thirty (30) hours Over 20 cm: Exceptional Snowfall – will call out such manpower and equipment as may be available and required to maintain city streets in as passable conditions as possible. Priorities: No.1 Emergency access routes to essential services such as hospital, police, fire, ambulance, City services. Dangerous roadways including hills and intersections. No.2 Schools; No.3 Downtown Business Core; No.4 Highway Commercial properties; No.5 Residential properties Disposal: Residents, businesses and contractors are not permitted to blow or plow snow from private property onto right-of-ways, streets, lanes or walkways. Residents and businesses in areas with City sidewalks adjacent to roads shall be permitted to place snow from the walk on the road. Sidewalk Clearing: Every owner or occupier of residential zoned property shall remove snow or ice from sidewalks or pathways abutting the said property within twenty-four (24) hours of accumulation except for weekends and holidays. Every owner or occupier of real property shall immediately remove snow, ice or rubbish from the roof or other part of a structure adjacent to a highway or pathway or sidewalk where such snow or ice or rubbish presents a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Every owner or occupier of commercial or industrial zoned property shall remove snow or ice from sidewalk or pathways abutting the said property by ten (10) a.m. of any day and, as needed, following the accumulation of snow or ice. Complete copies of this procedure can be obtained at City Hall during regular business hours.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS COUNTRY MUSIC

Rockin’ River sets lineup ‘We’ve arrived,’ said festival president Kenny Hess on the response to the lineup. Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The speculation is over. On Jan. 23, organizers announced the full lineup for the 2018 Rockin’ River Musicfest, which is slated to return to Merritt from Aug. 2 to 5. Joining already-announced headliner Eric Church will be Brett Eldredge and B.C.’s Dallas Smith. Joe Nichols will headline opening night of the festival on Aug. 2, while Luke Combs, Midland and the James Barker Band also slated to hit the stage during the four day festival. “It would take you half a week just to count ‘em all, how many number one singles we’ve got going on between all these artists,” said Rockin’ River Musicfest president Kenny Hess. Hess said the response to Tuesday’s annoucement overwhelmed the Rockin’ River organizing crew. “It has been non-stop, the phone ringing off the hook, people on our website, on everywhere. Social media has just exploded,” said Hess. As in prior years, there are

Congratulations Lynn Tulliani on your well deserved promotion! Pharmasave, Merritt would like to congratulate Lynn Tulliani, for her well deserved promotion to Front Store Manager. Lynn started working at Pharmasave, Merritt, as a part-time cashier, in 2007. Other then the Pharmacy, she has worked in all of the departments. She was asked to apply for the position of Assistant Front Store Manager in 2008 and has now been promoted to Front Store Manager. Lynn mentions that it is her co-workers and customers that make her job worthwhile. Pharmasave is constantly growing and changing. If you have any questions, ideas or concerns, Lynn would be happy to help you!

Over 25 acts are slated to perform at the festival. Photo courtesy of Rockin’ River Musicfest.

plenty of Canadian and B.C.based acts featured on the lineup, and the festival will host the return of the “Road to Rockin’ River” competition, where Canadian performers audition for the chance to open for one of the festival’s headlining acts. “I am a big believer that if we do not nurture our young talent, we’re gonna end up with no talent. It’s like a forest — you can’t just cut it down, you’ve got to re-seed it, take care of it

and groom it,” explained Hess. “I can’t think of a better way to groom young talent than to have them on the same stage as guys like Eric Church, Brett Eldredge, Dallas Smith, Dustin Lynch, Luke Combs, all those great acts — the young acts can only benefit from sharing the stage with them.” More information about the festival is available at the Rockin’ River website at rockinriverfest. com.

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(From left) Remington Graham, Avery Starrs, Kiera Nyeste and Frances Reid enjoyed the Literacy Week activities at the Cents game on Jan. 20. LITERACY WEEK The Merritt Centennials helped to kick off Literacy Week as the team collected new and gently used books in partnership with the Interior Savings Credit Union during their game at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Jan. 20. The books were then donated to the Bright Red Bookshelf program. Events continue throughout the week, leading up to the “Read for 15 Challenge” on Jan. 26 and 27. For a full list of local events, check out literacymerritt.com/calendar/. Ian Webster/Herald

We are taking nominations for women to be honoured in our Celebrate Women event on March 8. Tell us why you think a special woman in our community should be honoured. Everyone is encouraged to nominate, and to come out and honour these wonderful women. NOMINATION DEADLINE: Feb. 2 - 5 PM For NOMINATION SUBMISSIONS or more information please contact Megan at (250) 378-9222 during the day, or email: megan.fulcher@nicolafamilytherapy.ca

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Jokes, money, and civic duty Well folks, the unfortunate news is in — the country music capital of Canada Cole Wagner was left off COLE’S NOTES the shortlist of potential cities for Amazon’s new headquarters. The online retail giant is planning to invest $5 billion to create a new “HQ2” in a North American city, and with 50,000 highly paid jobs on the line, mayors were falling over each other in an attempt to woo the company to add their towns to the shortlist. Its unclear if Merritt’s application to house the HQ2 was lost in the mail, or whether it was immediately tossed in the “too cold” pile, along with Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa. Maybe Amazon executives were worried about making delivery deadlines with the Coquihalla Highway closed frequently during the winter season. Although we were never a real possibility, I like to think that Amazon could have done us a solid by including Merritt as one of the 20 finalists. We might never have been in the running, but at least it would have been funny to a massive spike in traffic on the Tourism Merritt website, as businesses and tech journalists the world ‘round began to investigate our city. Thanks for nothing, Jeff Bezos — please send back the complimentary pair of cowboy boots we included with our application package. Alas, there will be no magical $5 billion investment from the world’s largest online retailer this year. As we approach budget season at city hall, councillors will be forced to find real solutions to potential holes in the city’s finances.

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Macedonia plays the name game “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet,” Shakespeare wrote, but it doesn’t smell as sweet in Macedonia. In a display of GWYNNE DYER national insecurity The international with few parallels, STAGE Greece has denied that the country to the north has the right to use the name Macedonia ever since it got its independence when Yugoslavia broke up in 1991. Athens insisted, with very little evidence, that by calling the new country the Republic of Macedonia (the same name it had as part of the federal state of Yugoslavia), the Macedonians were laying claim to the Greek region of the same name. But recently there were signs that common sense was starting to break through. The Macedonians were willing to negotiate on the issue, because Greece has blocked its applications to join the NATO alliance and the European Union since 2008, and only let it join the United Nations under the ridiculous name

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of ‘Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’ (FYROM). But Athens and Skopje (the capital of FYROM) have been talking compromise for almost a year, and it was looking good. Interior minister Panos Skourletis, a prominent figure in the Syriza Party that dominates the coalition government in Athens, said “It is a silly dispute that has to be solved. They [the Macedonians] want to solve it, and I think it will be solved in 2018. If not now, then when?” The dispute has been complicated by the fact that the Macedonians, a small ethnic group who have inhabited the area they now possess since the Slavic invasions of the 6th and 7th centuries, have claimed Alexander the Great as their founding father. It’s understandable, since they can claim no other historical figures of note, but it has immensely irritated the Greeks. Alexander, who conquered half the ‘known world’ before he died more than 2,000 years ago at the age of 32, is also seen by modern Greeks as their most important world-historical figure, mainly because they too have no more recent candidates. Homer, Socrates, Euripides and Plato are all very well, but they lived even longer ago and conquered no foreigners. So in addition to the preposterous notion that Macedonia lusts after the Greek province of the same name — ‘FYROM’ has only two

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million people (of whom a quarter are ethnically Albanian), whereas there are 10 million Greeks — Greek nationalists are further aggrieved that their neighbours are trying to steal their great national hero. And indeed, there has been some attempted larceny. Under the last prime minister, an ultranationalist called Nikolas Gruevski, the Republic of Macedonia started naming airports, highways and stadiums after Alexander and erecting large and remarkably clumsy statues to the great conqueror. Gruevski lost the Macedonian election last June, however, and the new prime minister, Zoran Zaev, has taken a very different line. “I give up the claim of Macedonia being the sole heir to Alexander,” Zaev said in a TV interview last month. “The history belongs not only to us but to Greece and many other countries.” He has denounced the previous government nationalist binge and even suggested that he will dismantle statues that offend the Greeks. This is only reasonable as Alexander really was Greek. He spoke Greek (his tutor was Aristotle), and he was born on what is now Greek territory.

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Fletcher’s assessments need work Editor, I see that Tom Fletcher is continuing his war on the BCTF and the Supreme Court of Canada (RE: School Crisis Doesn’t Exist, Jan. 18). Fletcher draws on the questionable data of school completion rates to go on his usual tirade against the BCTF and against the decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada in November 2016 to restore contract language the court found was illegally stripped by the BC Liberal government in 2002. I suspect the judges who made that decision had a great deal more understanding of legal procedure and precedent than Mr. Fletcher. Measuring performance for students is not a one shot deal. The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) cannot be used to track individual teacher performance as Fletcher claims. Most of the money spent on the FSA is wasted as overall performance of the education system can be achieved more effectively and cheaply through a random sample assessment. The best indicator of individual student progress is still a teacher’s report card. Finally, Fletcher’s use of completion rates as a measure of improvement in the education system is wrong. There are ways to increase completion rates that have nothing to do with overall student improvement. For example, some districts now require teachers to assess students on a sliding scale measuring individual student “achievement” against the “ability” of the student and an increase in knowledge of the student related to that “ability.” When that happens there is no longer any standard achievement level for any student who completes Grade 12. More students may stay in school until they “graduate” under such a system but graduation would no longer signify to students, parents, universities, or employers that students completed schooling to a minimum educational standard.

Politics interrupting common sense From Page 6 On the other hand, the multinational empires, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, that ruled the entire region for over 2,000 years until the 20th century usually included the territory now occupied by FYROM in their Macedonian province, so that name can be claimed by anyone whose ancestors lived there. And by late last year, reasonable people were working on a sensible compromise. By this New Year’s Eve Yiannis Boutaris, the mayor of Thessaloniki, the capital of the Greek province of Macedonia, was entertaining Macedonian president Zoran Zaev in his city. “For too long we have

been obscured by this nationalistic foolishness and populist propaganda,” he said, and the problem looked well on the way to being solved. The solution, according to sources inside the negotiations headed by U.N. negotiator Matthew Nimitz, would be to rename FYROM ‘New Macedonia’, which implies no claim to ‘old’ Greek Macedonia. But then Pannos Kammenos, the founder of the small ‘Independent Greeks’ party that is in coalition with Syriza, demanded an immediate referendum. Kammenos’s party is polling so low at the moment that it wouldn’t even make it into the next parliament, so he needed

to boost his standing with his right-wing supporters. The opinion pollsters promptly asked the Greek public if they would accept any name for FYROM that included the word ‘Macedonia’, and between 68 per cent of respondents (poll of Jan. 15) and 77 per cent (poll of Jan. 20) said ‘no. So Syriza, which is currently trailing the opposition New Democracy party in the polls by 10 per cent, is unlikely to go any further with this proposal. (63 per cent of its own voters said ‘no’). The foolishness will therefore continue for some time to come. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Makings of an interesting process Sidewalk funding scheme flawed From Page 6

Editor, Chief Administrative Officer Shawn Boven said “It’s kind of a fundamental principal of communities and local government that users that benefit from a service are the ones that pay for it” The Cranna Crescent project would involve replacing sewer and water lines and installing curbs, gutters and sidewalks. There is no talk of only Cranna Crescent residents paying for those improvements. It is a cost that would be shared by all the taxpayers of Merritt including Collettville taxpayers. Why is the Collettville sidewalk project being treated differently than the Cranna Crescent project? The residents of Collettville are not benefitting from work on Cranna Crescent yet we will be expected to help pay for that project through taxes to the city. Since amalgamating with Merritt, Collettville property owners have been taxed to help pay for numerous projects throughout the city and most of these projects have been of no benefit to us. I always thought that one of the principles of forming a local government was to provide a larger tax base to cover the costs of projects that a smaller tax base could not afford. At the time of amalgamation we were required to pay for installation of sewer and water and voted to join Merritt knowing full well we would bear those costs for the next 20 years. We were not told, nor did we agree to also pay for storm sewer, curbs, gutters and sidewalks.

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Though the election won’t be underway until October, the town’s opinions on the incumbent councillors are likely to be shaped in large part by their decisions in budget meetings over the next few months. And while you can expect blow-byblow coverage of the meetings in the Herald, there is no better way to shape your own opinion than by taking in these meetings firsthand. Wondering about how much the city pays for snow removal? Curious about how much it would cost Collettville residents to build sidewalks? Got a burning complaint about rising property taxes? All valid reasons to be in attendance at city hall over the next few months. I’ll spare you the grandstanding about “doing your civic duty,” but I will offer this well worn adage: before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes (or at least sit through one budget deliberation). Except you Jeff Bezos. We’d really like those cowboy boots back.

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In an effort to signal their support for the LGBTQ community, School District 58 intends to ask the City of Merritt for permission to paint a crosswalk outside Merritt Secondary School (MSS) in the rainbow colours of the pride flag. School trustees heard from the high school’s pride group, which requested the rainbow-coloured crosswalk to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) pride, at last

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inclusive pride flag colours,” one delegation member told trustees. She said many schools in Canada and the U.S. have been

Wednesday’s school board meeting. “What we would like to do is paint the crosswalk out [in] front of the school with the new, all-

painting these crosswalks and they want Merritt to follow suit. “Why do we want to do this? Because love is love no matter what form,” the student said, adding that they want to show the high school supports its students regardless of their religion, race or sexuality. She said she hopes the crosswalk will help to reduce bullying and show that at MSS students can express themselves freely without fear of being judged. School board chair Gordon Comeau told the delegation that it

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Sudden death not suspicious The BC Coroners Service is investigating the sudden death of a 57-year-old male that occurred Saturday (Jan. 20) at a motel on Nicola Avenue. “We were called to assist with BC Ambulance to a sudden death at the Double D [Inn],” said RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore. She said the cause of death is unknown at this time, but is not believed to be suspicious, and there are no pending charges to be laid.

would be a good idea to convince the City of Merritt that this is a worthwhile venture. “Then it represents more than just the school, it represents a buyin on the part of the city,” said Comeau. Trustees voted unanimously to support the request and approach the municipality for permission to paint the crosswalk. If denied the request from the city, trustees suggested looking at alternatives such as painting a section of the bus loop located on school property.

a neighbouring business on Priest Avenue, which, when reviewed, revealed a male suspect rummaging through vehicles on the property. This suspect is believed to have stolen a pick up truck from a house party he attended in the Bench area earlier that night, which was reported to police by a fellow partygoer. “That vehicle actually appeared in the video from Priest Avenue and the male that was driving it fit the description of the suspect that had stolen it,” said Dunsmore. “He is seen coming back later

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The RCMP has named its new top cop for the Merritt detachment. Kamloops RCMP Sgt. Lorne Wood, head of that detachment’s major-crime unit, has been hired to replace outgoing staff sergeant Sheila White. “Merritt seems like a great town and I’m pretty outdoorsy,” Wood told the Herald, adding that he enjoys hunting, fishing and hiking, which the Nicola Valley is known for. The 46-year-old will begin his job as the new Merritt staff sergeant by the third week of March, but will be commuting from Kamloops until June, when his youngest daughter graduates high school. “The plan is to buy a house and move,” said Wood, noting that he hopes to be living in Merritt by the summer. As a first-time staff sergeant, Wood said he’ll need some time to adjust to the new position as it will be very different from his current one. “The biggest thing in that first six months or a year is to get things sorted out, meet everyone and see what needs some attention and what’s working well,” Wood said. Wood said he understands there are concerns in Merritt surrounding impaired driving and the influence of drugs. The 20-year veteran of the RCMP has been in charge of the majorcrime unit in Kamloops for the past five years and, prior to that, worked in that same field in the BC RCMP’s North District. While the promotion is a big change from his current position, Wood said he is looking forward to it. “Change is always good,” he said. After years of work

in plain clothes investigations, Wood said he decided it was time for a change and a new challenge. He said he thinks his breadth of experience working in different detachments will help him in his new role as staff sergeant in Merritt. “Staff sergeant White’s clearly got things running quite well, so hopefully I can slide in and learn some stuff from her and keep things going,” Wood said. White announced in September she had taken a job as an advisory non-commissioned officer, so Wood will still receive her guid-

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Affordably priced 2 bedroom mobile home in Eldorado Park. Comes with all appliances. Close to golf course. Quick possession possible. Pad rent $346 per month.

#2674

$44,900

3055 HILTON DRIVE

#2934

$374,900+GST

All seasonal 0.35 acre recreational lot at Pavilion Lake in Marble Canyon about 1.25 hrs from, with mountain and lake view with public access close by. Has Drilled well and 100 amp electrical service with plug for RV on site.

#2965

$145,000

1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

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

10 acre site with CD-1 zoning. The City of Merritt water and sewer is not presently connected. Located close to truck route with easy access. Call for more details.

#2957

#2958

$1,584,000

LOT 1, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

#2949

$259,900

1740 MACCAULAY ROAD

12.9 acres with 5 bedroom rancher with fully ﬁnished basement. Approx. 7 acres in hay, an outdoor riding ring, barn, garage, workshop and storage shops. Bring your horses!

#2936

$779,000

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923 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

NEW

Approx. 12 acres of land with city water and sewer, not presently connected. Site has existing fourplexes at varying degrees of completion and all needing work. Has fantastic views.

#2961

$750,000

Full side by side duplex in quiet area of Collettville. 1 bedroom up and 1 down, 1040 sq.ft.up and down per side. Great revenue property. New roof, new exterior paint. One side has had renos.

NEW

New 2 bedroom rancher in newer subdivision on corner lot. Features large open kitchen, dining and living room with gas F/P. Has Quartz kitchen counters. Comes with 2-5-10 year Warranty.

1314 FIR AVENUE

SMITH RD, LILLOOET

NEW

#2963

1501 COLDWATER AVENUE

$169,000

$1,152,000

COLDWATER HILLS

FT E L TS O L Y 2 L N O

Approx. 291 acres with great potential for many different projects. Current plans are for a development of 2 acre estate lots within city boundaries with fantastic views.

#2956

$4,900,000

Spectacular 10 acre view property overlooking the Nicola River and mountains. Backs onto Crown land. A road has been made to the cleared building site . Power & water at lot line.

#2872

$250,000

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Located on Veale Road Prices starting at $189,000 + GST

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS

Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcels with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have preapproved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells. New perimeter fencing. Call for complete details. #1869

Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Close to shopping and college. Start building your dream home today!

Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST

#2894

Prices Starting at $199,000 Located Off Petit Creek Road

These approx. 10+ acre lots are located approx. 15 minutes from Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning views of the valley & some are riverfront. GST is applicable. Call for more details.

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315-3043

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

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2349 REID AVENUE

1001 COLDWATER RD

NEW

#2947

$387,500

#4, 1717 GRANITE

Full side by side duplex in quiet area of Collettville. Each side has 1 bedroom up & 1 down and 1040 sq.ft. Great revenue property. Both rented. New roof, new exterior paint & 1 side has recent renovation.

#2786

#2949

$224,900

SELLERS

$259,900

2557 COLDWATER AVE

4 bedroom Bench home overlooking the city & valley. Has huge country kitchen with large island & skylight. HW ﬂoor in huge living room, 2 ﬁreplace + woodstove. Very private back yard.

Investors - Side by side duplex within walking distance to all amenities. Each side has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrm, kitchen, living room, 100 amp service and a fenced back yard.

On 2 acres bordering the beautiful Nicola River with 20+ fruit trees. This 1600 sq.ft. 2 bedroom home has basement, newer woodstove, and a variety of outbuildings.

#2964

#2892

#2955

#2941

#2963

#2948

$155,000

$729,000

New 2 bedroom, 2 bath rancher on corner lot in newer subdivision. Features large open kitchen, dining and living room with gas ﬁreplace. Comes with 2-5-10 year Warranty. GST applicable

#2940

#2934

$369,500 2662 PRIEST AVE

$374,900

#122, 1401 NICOLA AVE

Quality built family home with 5 bedrms on 0.5 acre level fenced yard. 2 car garage & detached shop with access from back street. Enjoy the covered deck & lower patio in shady

#2916

2288 BURGESS

$325,000

1475 COLDWATER

Nice 2 room mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park, with newer appliances included. Close to golf course. Easy walk to amenities. Pad rent is $346.00 per month.

#2674

$44,900

1463 COLDWATER AVE

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

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

#2945

#2844

#2845

2733 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS RD

$159,900

• There are fewer Buyers to compete with • Prices are usually lower than peak season • Fewer chances of multiple bids on a property • Allows you to see how the property holds up to the cold weather

Call us to discuss Buying or Selling your property.

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

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

#2910

#2911

#2813

#2932

#2933

$74,900

$110,000

$159,900

$110,000

$299,000

1601 PONDEROSA WAY

Quality built rancher with many high end features including 9 ft ceilings, gorgeous cherry HW kitchen cabinets, HW ﬂoors, living room with gas F/P, 3 bedrms, 3 baths. The bsmt. Has possible suite potential. Private covered deck, RV parking.

Fantastic quality built home on 1.35 acres on the Bench. This home has 3 bedrms, 3 baths, and fully ﬁn. Bsmt. Has 3 car shop, inground pool, U/G archery range and paved parking.

#2926

#2875

$459,000

#109, 1401 NICOLA

$679,900 ON 1ST STREET

Two bedroom manufactured home with large private sundeck overlooking the Nicola River and golf course. Has hot tub and 30x12 detached work shed.

#2827

$84,900

Upper Nicola school property of 1.92 acres with 2950 sq.ft. school house. Septic system installed and a well. Property is being sold “as is where is” condition. Call for more details.

#2930

$450,000

$779,000

8795 OLD KAMLOOPS RD

ON TYNER LAKE

Panoramic Stump Lake views from 12.3 acres with over 500 ft. of lakeshore. This one of a kind rancher has vast wrap around porches, a rustic guest cottage + a 2300 sq.ft. barn/shop.

Government lease land with rustic 2 bedroom cabin with kitchen and living room. Has 2 woodstoves, propane fridge, stove & lights are solar power. Located 30 kms from Merritt.

#2937

#2877

$2,190,000

$55,000

#302, 1701 MENZIES ST

1937 MERRITT AVENUE

6557 MONCK PARK RD

6832 BEAVER POINT

Newer 2 bedroom apartment on the 3rd ﬂoor of the Summit. Comes with stainless steel stove, fridge & dishwasher. Close to corner store and bus stop. Strata fees $160.00 per month.

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

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

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

#2935

#2946

#2834

SOL

$169,000

$219,000

2725 PEREGRINE WAY

1653 LINDLEY CRK RD

Spectacular views from the 7470 sq.ft. lot. Services are at the lot line. Building a house in this development is a great investment. Close to shopping and amenities.

One of the ﬁnest lots in Grandview Heights subdivision, with amazing views of the Nicola Valley. Close to all amenities and shopping. Perfect place to build your dream home.

Nice building lot on Lindley Creek Road, in a growing newer subdivision. The natural slope of the land will allow for a walkout basement with a rancher type look from the front yard.

#2854

#2838

$89,000

#2936

2797 GRANDVIEW AVE

#2819

12.19 acre country home with 5 bedrm, 3 bath rancher with fully ﬁnished basement with inlaw suite. 7 acres in hay, outdoors riding ring, barn, garage, workshop and storage shops. Bring your horses.

SOL

#2944

$159,900 2731 EAGLE CRESCENT

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

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2718 EAGLE CRES

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

$74,900

$414,500

1590 BANN ST

2743 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

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

$174,900

$169,000

3055 HILTON DRIVE

This newly completed home is move-in ready! Features include open country kitchen with Mill Creek cabinets with island, vaulted ceilings, S/S appliances, 2 baths and 2 car over-sized garage.

1740 MACCAULAY ROAD

NEW

Neat and tidy 2 bedroom bungalow that’s move-in ready! Completely fenced yard with underground sprinklers and extra RV parking. Has newer roof and windows. Very close to shopping and schools.

Very spacious 4 bedroom half duplex with laminate ﬂooring, huge kitchen, family room and inlaw suite in the basement. Great home for a large family. Has single car garage.

$245,000

8900 MERRITT SPENCES BR

This 3 bedroom rancher with full basement in a great country home on 9.5 acres, just 1 mins. from Merritt. This is a good solid family home with rock F/P, hardwood ﬂoors, and laundry on the main.

Why wait until Spring? Call us for a Market Evaluation and let’s get your home listed now!

1499 COLDWATER AVENUE

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

1314 FIR AVENUE

The perfect retirement community in Woodlane Village and close to shopping. This townhome features 2 bedrms, 2 baths, laundry on the main, living room with gas F/P, and carport in front. Strata fees $250 per month.

1938 PARKER DRIVE

NEW

2402 COLDWATER AVE

Nicely decorated immaculate 3 bedrm home with newly updated kitchen, new roof, full basement with pellet stove, gas F/P in living room, HW ﬂoor. Lovely landscaped private backyard.

2064 PRIEST AVE

$82,999

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$59,900

$1,100,000

2190 CONKLIN AVE

Just under 1 level acre right beside the river. Beautiful building lot available, very private. Imagine ﬁshing from your front yard or watching the deer and eagles play.

#2928

$149,000

$425,000

2779 EAGLE CRESC

Nice building lot with close to shopping and in area of ﬁne homes. started building your today!

#2407

amazing views, restaurants and Don’t wait, get dream home

$75,000

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LINDLEY CREEK RD

LAKE LAND

IC & I

6589 MONCK PARK RD

4079 AIRPORT RD

9.9 acres overlooking the Nicola River with fantastic views. A road has been made to the building site, cleared & ready to start building. Power & water available at lot line. Part of Miller Estates.

53 AC property that includes R3 and FD zoning. FD allows for Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans – could be changed residential to M1 zoning for Light Industrial. Call for details

Build your executive retreat on this 1.1 acre lot in Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water and sewer hookups available. Great lake for all water sports, fishing and hiking trails. Adjoining lot also available.

#2872

#2939

#2808

$250,000

ON CLEASBY ROAD

$1,690,000

6021 BEECH RD

$199,000

1.7 acres of commercial land. Lease all or part of this site at $0.75 per sq.ft. Presently being used for semi-truck parking. Zonced C-3. Call for permitted uses available. #2952

#2893

#2953

$425,000

6593 MONCK PARK

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

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

#2857

#2836

$159,900

1481 MILLER RD

6649 MONCK PARK

10 acre lot in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 minutes west of Merritt. Enjoy the views of the valley & surrounding mountains. Land is mostly cleared with some trees.

Incredible unobstructed one acre lot, amongst other beautifully built custom homes. Quickly becoming the premier place for full time or recreational living. Choose your plan & start building today!

#2833

$169,000

Better Management. Better Results

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

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NEW

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

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1. Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details

#2555

$2,000,000

2845 NEILSON ST

2900 POOLEY AVE

15.9 acre RV Park zoning bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city services. Has small rental home with long term tenants.

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

#2771

$1,850,000 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

NEW

$230,000

$39,900

MIDDAY VALLEY RD

#2573 $850,000

#2954

#2959

5 BEDROOM, 3 BATHS, 3 SUNDECKS

$825,000

2701 NICOLA AVE

3940 CRAWFORD AVE

Approx. 4 acre residential development land zoned R1, services not connected. Call for more details.

250-315-0000

$899,000

#2831

#2830

$239,900

#2931

$795,000

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

#2720

#2763

#2943

Bob’s Mini Mart. A long time, well established convenience store with living quarters upstairs. Business known for quality and great customer service. Building has had some extensive renos & upgrades over the years.

#2047

$269,000

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

1925 COUTLEE AVE

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

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

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

2801 CLAPPERTON AVE

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

5985 BEECH RD

2309 ABERDEEN ROAD

4153 AIRPORT RD

Private 12.6 acres, treed with great access to Spius Creek. Several good building sites, has a drilled well and hydro to lot line. Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.

$289,000

2776 VOGHT STREET

6408 MONCK PARK

Lease all or part of this 11.4 acre site. Great location beside Walmart. C-4 zoning. Highway 5 close by. Ready to go, cleared & gravel topped site. Utilities at lot line. Owners may entertain offers to purchase.

$189,000

IC & I

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

#2962 $300,000 1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

NEW

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

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

#2960 $400,000

#2958 $750,000

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY development land and starting planning your future!

#2918

$1,550,000

923 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

NEW

Approx. 291 acre with great potential. Current plans are for a development of 2 acre estate lots with city boundaries. Rural living within close proximity to city, with fantastic views.

#2956

$4,900,000

LOT A, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

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

#2957

$1,584,000

LOT 1, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

NEW

Approx. 12 acres of land with city water and sewer, not presently connected. Site has existing fourplexes at varying degrees of completion and all needing work. Has fantastic views.

#2961

$1,152,000

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Students in Merritt Secondary School’s concert band concentrate on their music during a performance at the school on Sept. 18. Michele Siddall/Herald

From Page 3 Six-year completion rates for students with special needs saw a huge spike in 2016-17, rising to 58 per cent in 2016-17 compared to 37 per cent the year before. That number has gone up and down the past few years, falling from 45 per cent in 2012-13 to 38 per cent in 2013-14 and rising back to 45 per cent in 2014-15 before falling again the year after. Completion rate is the percentage of students in a district who earn their diploma within six years of entering high school in Grade 8. “There are gaps that need to continue to be addressed,” McNiven told the school board, adding that the top priority is to close the gap with the provincial average. McNiven noted the completion rate gap between all students and students of aboriginal ancestry has been closing, and that it will also be important to close the gap between all students and those with special needs. McNiven told the Herald there are number of factors as to why the completion rate has been improving. “Teachers make the biggest

difference. They have a huge impact on the success rate of students, and then I think there’s also things from a team perspective that we’re doing around our strategic plan that helps support that work,” McNiven said. He said he anticipates they’ll see similar numbers for 2017-18 next year. “That’s our hope, and to be able to consistently hit that mark in a positive way,” said McNiven. The average completion rate has climbed by more than five per cent in the past 10 years in B.C. and the numbers for aboriginal students and students with special needs has also improved province-wide. Students designated as having special needs have also closed the gap in high school completion, up 2.4 per cent to 69.4 per cent in 2016-17 compared to the previous year. Over the past 10 years, special needs completion rates have improved more than 25 per cent. The completion rate for indigenous students showed a similar improvement, up 2.1 per cent in 2016-17 compared to the previous school year. Indigenous high school completion is up to 65.9 per cent, an increase of 19 per cent in the past 10 years.

MSS and PSS numbers looking good On a year-to-year basis, the number of Merritt Secondary School (MSS) students that graduate remains high. Unlike the province’s six-year completion rate, the graduation rate measures the number of eligible graduates enrolled on Sept. 30 who graduate that same year at a particular school. According to the Fraser Institute, MSS had a grad rate of 92.4 per cent in 2016, up from 90.9 per cent in 2015. The grad rate took a nose dive at 82 per cent in 2014 after having reached 97.3 per cent and 93.2 per cent in 2012 and 2013. In Princeton the graduation rate

has been near-perfect every year. In 2012 and 2013 the grad rate was nearly 98 per cent and in 2014 and 2015 it was a perfect 100 per cent before falling to 91.4 per cent in 2016. “Graduation rates are quite high because [they] take into account those who are eligible to graduate that year in Grade 12 and lots of our kids are successful, which is very positive,” McNiven told the Herald. He said the completion rate lags behind because it takes that Grade 8 cohort group into consideration and tracks how they progress over a six year period.

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should find these prices as low as auction finance representatives who will help buyers arrange low-cost financing, as prices in many cases.” well as ICBC representatives who will Here, every used car and truck is on be providing plates and insurance on sale. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE site. AND NO BIDDING. It’s the perfect We’ve got over $1.5 million in used opportunity to get a good quality inventory to choose from. Our total used car at the lowest price possible, inventory will be over 125 cars and including cars for only $77. All cars and trucks will be on display at 2525 trucks. We want to remind everybody Paul Johnson, General Manager that this is a one-day sale only. When East Trans Canada Highway, BC under for Kamloops Dodge Jeep has just our inventory has been reduced, we will the big Canadian Flags at 8:00 a.m. on announced plans to hold a used car and remove the sale prices and return to Saturday, January 27, 2018. truck event with used cars and trucks normal operations. Since we are a local All vehicles will be opened so that starting at $77 and up this Saturday, business, we would like to give back buyers may inspect the vehicles before January 27, 2018. According to Mr. to the community,” Johnson said. We the sale begins at 9:30 a.m. Whomever Johnson, sales from the last few months would rather allow local people to buy is sitting behind the wheel at 9:30 a.m. have resulted in an extra amount of used these vehicles than wholesale them at an when the prices are SLASHED on the cars, trucks and lease returns. “In the last auction.” Any questions can be directed few months we have increased sales at a windshield will be given first opportunity to 250-374-4477. tremendous rate. Now we need to reduce to purchase the vehicle at the SLASHED sale price. This innovative approach to Kamloops Dodge Jeep opens at 8:00 the number of cars and trucks in our selling used vehicles will make it easy a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2018, used car inventory. During this $77 sale and quick for anybody in the market for and the sale starts at 9:30 a.m. SHARP! every used car and truck will be sold for Buyers must be 18 or older with valid hundreds to thousands below the original a good used car or truck at a very low price with no hassle. “We have three driver’s license. price.” Johnson said, “Our customers A leading automobile dealer located in Kamloops is overstocked with used car inventory and will be selling used cars and trucks for as low as $77 and up this Saturday, January 27, 2018. Rain, Snow or Shine! Kamloops Dodge founded this sales event and has had tremendous success with it over the years. This year promises to be the biggest yet!

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Local rider named to national eventing squad an elite rider. It just happens to be the same discipline which prematurely ended her season only couple years ago. “The jumps that don’t fall down — that you’re galloping really fast at — that didn’t scare me as much. But I was always nervous going into show jumping,” said Cooke. There is always an element of danger that goes along with equestrian events. Riders are perched high on the back of a powerful animal, moving at high speeds and navigating tricky terrain. But Cooke has always felt at home during the cross-country portion of eventing — despite it being perhaps the most high risk of the three disciplines. Terrain can be more inconsistent compared to show jumping which takes place in wellkept arenas. There are angled fences, dropped landings and aquatic obstacles that can throw a wrench into a horse’s behaviour. In 2015, Cooke was just starting to compete on a new mare who had been recommended to her by her coach. “I had just gotten a couple really nice horses from him, and this mare was ready to go intermediate,” said Cooke. “We were having an awesome round.” But disaster struck on fence 17 at the Five Points Horse Trials,

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In a couple of weeks, Dana Cooke will be shipping off to Florida. It is the beginning of another jam packed season of eventing for the rider who grew up in the Nicola Valley, aiming to continue her meteoric rise through the rankings of North American riders which began last year. And although she has yet to compete, 2018 is already off to a fantastic start. On Jan. 11, Cooke was named to Equestrian Canada’s high performance squad. For the woman who grew up riding on trails around Merritt, it was the culmination of years and years of riding at a high level. But the achievement also spoke to her ability to overcome a series of devastating setbacks over the last few seasons, incurred while Cooke pursued her ultimate goal of competing in the Olympics Games. Eventing, said Cooke, is “kind of like a triathlon for horses.” Riders compete in three different disciplines, aiming to avoid penalty points in pursuit of the lowest possible score after the competitions are complete. Both riders and horses are judged on their poise, nerve and ability — which makes sense, as the competition originated as a calvary test for military riders. The dressage phase has riders take their horses through a series of movements on flat terrain. Cooke described the competition as figure skating with horses, with judges who mark the riders on their competency as they move through a pre-determined set of

(Above) Dana Cooke rides FE Missippi during the show jumping event at a competition last season. FE Missippi was one of several horses Cooke competed with during the 2017 season, after a series of injuries cut her season short in 2015 and 2016. (Right) Cooke rides FE Missippi during the Dressage portion. Photos courtesy of Shannon Brinkman and MP Stone

motions. Next up is the crosscountry portion, where riders push their horses to the limit to jump solid obstacles at high speeds. Riders can incur penalty points for a variety of infractions, but “if you fall off, you’re done,” said Cooke. The final stage is show jumping. Riders navigate over delicate fences, aiming to clear each jump without incurring penalty points. As with the cross-country portion, competitors aim to complete the course within the allotted time — again, any infractions costing them precious penalty points. “Like a triathlon, you have to be training for everything — it’s not always practicing your swimming or your running,” said Cooke. But like most multisport athletes, Cooke has a speciality which has helped her become

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when the horse flipped over and landed on top of Cooke, shattering her pelvis in three places. The injury marked the end of the season for the rider, who was lucky enough to avoid surgery. Making a full recovery, and getting back on the same horse for the following season, Cooke and the mare experienced another setback. “The same weekend, the exact same weekend on the same horse — we slipped again and she knocked me out,” said Cooke. Although she climbed back into competition a few weeks later, the two successive injuries were enough to put an end to the relationship between Cooke and the mare. But while Cooke was far from finished in competition, two successive seasons cut short by injury hindered her chances of being named to a national team. She now makes her home in North Carolina, but Cooke said growing up in the Nicola Valley was an integral part of starting her career in equestrian. “I had access to it where a lot of people, who live in the city, don’t have access to farms and horses. It was just my every day life,” she said.

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PANTHERS ON ICE Fresh off their solid performance at the Men’s Bonspiel in Merritt, the Merritt Seconday School Panthers’ curling team was in Kelowna on Jan. 20 and 21 to compete in the Okanagan Championships. The rink, which consisted of (left to right) Anthony Ogg, Nathan Saulnire, Liam Warren and Peter Scholten, came away with a record of two wins and two losses against more experienced competition. Susan Newton coached the rink and Josée Warren was the teacher sponsor, while the team looked sharp in team jackets which were purchased with the help of the Merritt Curling Club. Photos courtesy of Josée Warren

Zach Risteau has proven to be a valuable pick-up for the struggling Merritt Centennials. Risteau (left) scored twice in Saturday’s loss to the Powell River Kings, who relied upon 16-year-old Alex Rolfe to backstop them to victory. Rolfe made 39 saves. Ian Webster/Herald

THE CENTS WEEK IN REVIEW Friday, Jan. 19 Penticton 4 Merritt 1 The Vees improved to a perfect 5-0 in their season series against the Cents. Though the game was tied through two periods after Merritt’s Zach Court scored the equalizer midway through the second period, Penticton managed to put up three goals in the final frame to seal the game in front of their hometown crowd. The Vees have been red-hot through the first month of 2018 — the team is unbeaten in eight games so far, with seven wins and one tie during that stretch.

Saturday, Jan. 20 Powell River 3 Merritt 2 The Cents’ clawed their way back into the game after falling behind 2-0 through two periods on goals from Ben Thomas and Ben Berard. Merritt’s Zach Risteau proved that his BCHL scoring touch never left him following a stint in the USHL earlier this season as he potted a pair of powerplay goals in the third period to send the game to overtime. Risteau now has five points in six games since returning to the Cents. The first OT period solved nothing, so it was onto double OT at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Berard’s second of the night sealed the deal for the Kings, who relied upon a standout performance by 16-year-old call up Alex Rolfe in net.

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From an early age she was involved with the pony club and took riding lessons from local instructors, Anita Orton and Lynn Larson. Even Cooke’s eventual decision to move to North Carolina was fuelled in part through a connection to B.C.’s Interior — a trainer from Salmon Arm named Rebecca Howard first took Cooke on at a barn in the state. “When I first moved down here, she asked me what were my goals. I said ‘I want to go to the Olympics.’ And she said, just once? At that time I was like, ‘Well yeah I would love to make the team once.’ It seemed so out there and such a far fetched idea that I would even have the chance, but I really wanted to be there,” said Cooke. “There are a few top riders in our sport for our Canadians, but there are a lot of us who don’t make it that far.” Howard was one of the few who did make it to the highest echelons of competition, having been named to Team Canada for the 2012 Olympics in London. Thanks to their relationship, Cooke was also in attendance — working as Howard’s groom, and ensuring her horse Riddle Master was in in tip-top shape for the competition. But Cooke has different plans for the 2020 games, set for Tokyo. Rather than being stuck in the stables, Cooke wants to earn her chance to wear the maple leaf in competition. With that competition two years away, and the all-important first step of being put on Team Canada’s radar in January already accomplished, Cooke has her sights set on qualifying for the Pan American Games in 2019. To achieve that goal, Cooke will have to continue where she left off last season — her first full season since being sidelined with injuries in 2015 and 2016. Finally healthy, and riding on a variety of horses who have promise for 2020, Cooke strung together a series of top 10 and top five finishes and cemented herself as someone to watch in the coming years. Her finishes vaulted her up the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale) standings in North America, moving her into 66th overall, an improvement of 102 spots from where she was in the previous season. But the upcoming season — which starts with training camp in Florida in February, and continues with competitions in March, April, May and June before resuming in the fall — is an important one if Cooke is to achieve her goal of becoming an Olympian. Being named to the Pan American team would be a boon to her hopes, she said, as competing as part of a team is a different beast than individual competition. “It’s very different than regular competition — it’s not just about you,” she explained. A solid performance at the Pan American games in team competition could go a long way to convincing the national team that she was deserving of a spot for the games in Tokyo, she added. But if seeing her name included as part of the national team’s development squad has taught her anything, it is she is more motivated than ever to achieve her goals. Years ago, in conversation with Howard, she admitted that she wanted to make the Olympics — once. Now? “I want to be on the team all the time.”

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Nicola Valley Film Society presents Land Of Mine rated 14A on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 pm at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. Tickets and memberships are available at the door. For more information phone 250-378 5190.

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will be held at the Civic Centre at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7. Everyone is welcome to attend. if you require further information call 250-378-4315.

LITERACY MERRITT & NICOLA VALLEY

celebrate Family Literacy Week. Interpretive Dance to be held at the Civic Centre (Rm 3). Express story through movement on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 3:30-4:30 pm for ages 3- 5 and 5:30 to 6:30 pm for ages 6 - 9. Movie night - Lego Ninjago: Friday, Jan. 26 at 6 pm in the Civic Centre - $2 per person Enter to win a prize.

COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY

Join us Thursday-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 NVAC check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com Or call 250-378-6515 or 250-315-3437.

NICOLA VALLEY FISH & GAME CLUB

Get your entries in now for the Trophy Awards night to be held on Saturday, March 10 starting at 5:30 pm in the Seniors Centre (museum). This is a pot luck supper event, so be sure to bring a dish to share. Entries will be accepted for Big Game, Fish, Ladies and Juniors, Best Archery and Photography contest. For more information call Paul Komonoski at 250-378-4904 or Ed Collins at 250-378-2547.

CAREER FAIR

NVIT Education and Career Fair, Feb. 7 from 10 am – 2 pm on Campus. Come tour the campus, meet with industry experts and find a career choice that suits you.

RED CROSS

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

MESSY CHURCH

First Thursday of month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sit-down dinner with your family. For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net

SHRINERS

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

FAMILY HISTORY

Anyone wanting to research their Family Trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-212-9868. We will open the Family History Centre by appointment only.

FOOD BANK FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO

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

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

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Meet the first and third Thursday every month starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Centre. Join us for our next quilting weekend in the Civic Centre on Jan 26, 27 and 28. Please join us by contacting the city or just drop in to see what we do. For information please call Sharon at 250 315-2340.

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. We also work to assist in the develop.m.ent 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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MASONS

Masons meet every fourth Monday of the month.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

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Playing M/W/F 8:30-11:00am at old CMS Gym (2975 Clapperton Ave); T/TH 6:30-8:30pm at Merritt Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Ave). It’s an easy sport to play, great fun and exercise. Demo paddles and instruction available. For more information call Gary 250-2800105.

COMMUNITY BAND

Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m. Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-315-7724.

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Merritt Baptist Church

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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: Sundays at 10am (no service on the 5th Sunday)

Trinity United Church

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

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

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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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May 18, 1954 ~ December 19, 2017 Rita is predeceased by her partner of 37 years, Kalle Karvinen Lovingly remembered by Regan, Charlene, Lyle and families. There is no formal service by request. Should friends desire, donations may be made to COPD Foundation of Canada.

5 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Brunet, Born May 18, 1954. He is survived by his three daughters Bobbi-Jo Cotter, Tawnee Brunet, Carmen Brunet, and siblings Yvonne and Ivan, as well as three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Details will be forwarded to family and friends closer to the time.â&#x20AC;?

Ralph William Werbowsky Jan. 8, 1959 - Jan. 9, 2018

Ralph lost his battle with cancer in the early hours of January 9, 2018, in the Nicola Valley General Hospital, Merritt, B.C. Ralph was born in Kamloops, B.C. and grew up in Hope, B.C. He spent his years working and travelling through B.C., spending his last years as a tow truck driver, a job he loved. He leaves behind his loving wife of 16 years, Debbie, who took the journey with him from beginning to end. He also leaves behind his 4 faithful companions, Racelynn, Dakota, Destiny and Wrangler; his step daughter Lacie (Kris) Nairn; two sons and their wives; 3 grandchildren; his adopted parents; 2 brothers, their wives and families; many nieces and nephews and many friends, too many to mention. Ralph is predeceased by his biological parents and his brother Alfred (Liz). Special thanks to the incredible doctors, nurses and hospital staff at Royal Inland, Kelowna General, Nicola Valley General Hospital and Merritt Home and Community Care, that helped make Ralphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last days comfortable. No service will be held at the request of Ralph DW WKLV WLPH ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV GRQDWLRQV FDQ be made in Ralphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society of B.C.

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Zavisha Sawmills Ltd. Zavisha Sawmills is a growing company, located in North Western Alberta, which is looking for employees to help us advance and diversify our company. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement. Zavisha Sawmills has been working on a system of Continuous Improvement in the workplace for several years and we are committed to doing so for many years to come.

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Early Childhood Educator/Assistant

The Upper Nicola Head Start Program is looking for a dynamic, reliable, energetic individual to assist with our Head Start Early Childhood and Afterschool program. Must be certified as an Early Childhood Educator or Assistant. Successful candidate will possess: Strong leadership and organizational skills. Preference will be given to applicants possessing an Infant/Toddler certificate. Food Safe Certification and a valid First Aid certificate would also be beneficial. Successful candidate will also need to pass a criminal record check. Duties include, but are not limited to: preparing activity plans for the day, organizing games and art projects, planning field trips, light cleaning and janitorial duties.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band JOB POSTING

Wage: dependent on experience Hours: Will vary depending on enrolment. Minimum of 20 hours per week and Maximum of 32 hours per week. Work days are Monday to Thursday. Term: ASAP until June 30, 2018 with the possibility of extension depending on enrollment. Closing Date for Applications: open until ﬁlled Resumes can be faxed or emailed to: Attention: Stacy Zakall Program Manager Upper Nicola Head Start Email: headstart@uppernicola.com Phone: 250-350-3498 Fax: 250-350-3311 **We thank everyone for their applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted**

Coldwater Indian Band LANDS, WILLS AND ESTATES TRAINEE Job Posting The Lands, Wills and Estates Trainee is responsible for assisting the Band Administrator and Lands Manager with community activities on reserve. This includes liaisons with consultants and others as required, additionally, to work with the consultant to develop project materials (reports, maps, images etc.). The trainee will also assist Administration in updating the Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP) and assisting the Lands Manager in updating the Land Use Plan (LUP). The trainee will also assist the Lands Manager in finalizing zoning bylaws. Throughout the term of employment, the trainee will also participate in training/ formal education to eventually take over the Lands Manager position. Education and Experience • Learn on the job capacity building to take over the Lands Manager position • Familiarity with Coldwater Band’s Lands and History • Willingness to learn in a formal education setting • Wage: $18.50/hr, 35 hours per week

Lands and Economic Development Reception, Full Time Department: LED Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Start Date: February 5, 2018 Reports to: Lands and Economic Development Administrative Assistant Summary of responsibilities Reporting to the Lands and Economic Development Administrative Assistant, the receptionist’s main responsibilities are: answering incoming calls, booking appointments, assisting community members and clients. The receptionist will provide a positive initial contact for all internal and external clients of the Lands and Economic Development and Shulus Forest Enterprises. Position Title:

Required knowledge, skills and abilities • Grade 12 diploma required. • Excellent communication skills • Clerical experience • Operate multi-line telephone system • Take detailed messages • Create and modify documents using Microsoft Ofﬁce programs • Perform ﬁling and other administrative duties as required • B.C. License recommended • Ability and willingness to submit to a criminal record check • Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux language Apply to: Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 E-mail: hr@lnib.net Fax: (250) 378 - 6188 Deadline to apply: January 31, 2018 Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume complete with references, specifying the position you are applying for. Complete job description can be obtained by contacting the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

Lower Nicola Indian Band JOB POSTING

Business Development Coach Lands and Economic Development 35 hours per week February 5, 2018 Director of Lands and Economic Development Summary of responsibilities The Economic Development Coach (EDC) is a highly visible accomplished professional who reports to and works closely with the Director of Lands and Economic Development. The EDC must have the ability to make good strategic decisions, demonstrate strong leadership; build relationships with potential partners, business community and surrounding municipalities. The EDC shall use their expertise to help deﬁne the character and trajectory of economic growth by focusing on and promoting the community and developing sustainable jobs matching to local employment needs and opportunities, and increasing the tax base.

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Required knowledge, skills and abilities • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Professional economic development designation (preferred). • Minimum five years of relevant experience. • Economic development theories and practices. • Business planning and business expansion/ marketing strategies. Financial management and analysis. • Local, regional and provincial economic potential and opportunities. • Building strategic partnerships and facilitating the development collaborative relationships. • Understanding statistical methods, principles and trends in social and economic fields. • Understanding of the relevant First Nation legislation framework, legal environment and relevant court decisions, policies and procedures. • Understanding of the local and regional economic, culture and political environment. • Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux language • Ability and willingness to submit to a criminal record check Apply to: Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 E-mail: hr@lnib.net Fax: 250-378-6188 Deadline to apply: January 31 2018 Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter complete with references, specifying the position you are applying for. Complete Job Description can be obtained by contacting the Lower Nicola Indian Band. Thanks to all who apply, only qualified candidates will be considered.

Send your resume with references and cover letter that outlining why you are interested in this position and stating your salary expectations: c/o COLDWATER INDIAN BAND – H.R. COMMITTEE BOX 4600 MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: 250-378-5351 Or email at: lantoine@coldwaterband.org akantakis@coldwaterband.org Deadline for cover letters and resume’s: January 31, 2018 4:00 pm ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW

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