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Merritt’s mayor says a detox facility is “very badly needed in our community, and we are going to work towards achieving it.” Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

A new group comprised of representatives from the City of Merritt and First Nations bands aims to facilitate the creation of a detox centre in the Nicola Valley. The Wellness Society of the Nicola Valley represents a partnership between the City of Merritt and the Coldwater, Lower Nicola, Nooaitch, Shackan and Upper Nicola Indian Bands, stated a news release from the Lower Nicola Indian Band on July 11. “When the treatment and detox centre is built, it will provide culturally appropriate programs for individuals and families that will strengthen their abilities to address issues of addiction, substance abuse and trauma,” the release goes on to state. The board of directors for the society is a cross section of local First Nations bands and the City of Merritt. Vicky Paton, currently the Juniper House liaison with the ASK Wellness Society, will serve as the president of the board, while Jordan Joe, chief of the Shackan Indian Band, is the board’s vice president. Yvonne Hare, executive director for the Scw’exmx Child and Family Services

Society, councillor Diana Norgaard, Mayor Neil Menard and LNIB Chief Aaron Sumexheltza will also serve as directors on the board. Working together with the local bands will allow the future detox centre to better cater to the large First Nations population in Merritt, explained Paton. “I find that there is a disconnect between services [in the Nicola Valley] and I think that combining the bands in the programming will be beneficial,” she said. The search for property which could house the detox centre has already begun, Paton told the Herald. “That is our goal right now,” said Paton. “We are very early in the process for sure.” While specific details — such as how many people the detox centre might house — are yet to be decided, Paton said the goal is for the Wellness Society of the Nicola Valley to continue to meet and provide guidance once the centre is operational. According to the release, the society aims to finalize a location over the next few months, secure financial support and break ground sometime next year.

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ridors, where applicants don’t have to publish the required notice to be considered, said Catharine Read, chair of the board, in a statement Wednesday. Transportation Minister Claire Trevena said Tuesday she expects “nimble and quick” response from smaller bus services to fill in the gap left by Greyhound’s departure. The application procedure is explained on the

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PUBLIC NOTICE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 99(3) of the Community Charter that Council will consider the 2017 Annual Report and any submissions or questions from the public in relation to the Annual Report at the Regular Council meeting to be held on:

July 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC The 2017 Annual Report will be available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.merritt.ca on June 29, 2018. The Annual Report includes departmental reports, audited financial statements and permissive tax exemptions.

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NOTICE OF PROJECT COLDWATER AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – PHASE III The City of Merritt is pleased to formally announce the continuation of the Coldwater Avenue Phase III project that will commence on Monday, July 23, 2018. This is the final segment of the three-phase Coldwater Avenue Improvement project that will include upgrades to water, sewer and storm utilities to the 1900 block of Coldwater Avenue, between River Street and Voght Street. Please note that temporary road closures, detours and alternating traffic patterns will be in effect daily from Monday to Saturday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and vehicle access will be limited to local and emergency traffic only. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and your continual patience is much appreciated. If you would like further information regarding the Coldwater Avenue Improvement Project - Phase III, please do not hesitate to contact:

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Students invited to march in Pride parade Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt Secondary School students in the Pride Club and Aboriginal Voices Group may have been denied a rainbow crosswalk earlier this year, but they’ve been offered another opportunity to show their true colours. A group of Vancouver locals who wish to remain anonymous have banded together to provide funding for the MSS students to travel to the Vancouver Pride parade on a 50-passenger bus. The students will also be offered the chance to march in the Pride parade. MSS’ Kati Spencer is the Pride Club’s sponsor teacher, and said the gesture from the pride community in Vancouver means a lot. She recalled how shocked both her and her students were back in March when they heard council’s decision to reject the painting of a rainbow crosswalk

near the school. “The way it was handled by the mayor and the council was pretty upsetting. I guess it highlights how people don’t know how they can affect other people — I don’t know if they even realize the things they said were hurtful, but they were,” she said. “We’re getting all this support from the community which was amazing and really helped with the hurt.” Spencer told the Herald Kamloops Pride also reached out and asked them to lead their second annual parade. “I think it connected with a lot of people, not just in Merritt but anyone who heard the story and knows what that feels like — to have your identity rejected,” she said. “So the pride community has been amazing at reaching out and making sure our youth know they are supported, especially when it doesn’t seem like they are.” The students are

excited to march this summer, she added. “They’re getting former pride club members who have graduated to come march with us,” she said. “We have room for 50 people on the bus so we’re going to be reaching out to our supporters to come join us and thank them.” The main students behind the initial crosswalk proposal have graduated, Spencer explained, but the club still has plans to foster inclusion next year. She’s received a $1,000 grant from the [BC Teachers’ Federation] inclusive education initiative for a rainbow crosswalk on the school’s property, she said. “Even before the whole crosswalk thing happened, the district was making moves to ensure that the school district is inclusive and is providing opportunities for our LGBTQ2S kids, so we are definitely continuing,” she said.

The owners of the Coldwater Hotel painted a rainbow on a section of the parking lot adjacent to the hotel back in March. Herald files

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Protecting a bad system It’s often been said that there are only three countries in the world where it TOM FLETCHER is illegal to pay for B.C. your own VIEWS health care: Cuba, North Korea and Canada. I’m not sure if it’s strictly true. There may be a few other tin-pot dictatorships where access to lifesaving procedures is held in the iron grip of a state monopoly, and buying private health insurance is an offence. Here in B.C., the discussion remains trapped in a false narrative where we are good, the Americans are bad and the rest of the world doesn’t exist. Our politicians talk about protecting “Medicare,” seemingly unaware that this is actually the name of a U.S. program. B.C. has legislation misnamed the “Medicare Protection Act” to protect the monopoly. Vancouver surgeon Dr. Brian Day continues to push for the mixed option in court, with federal and provincial government lawyers arrayed against him every step of the way. The constitutional battle for the right to pay for your own care was won years ago in Quebec, but somehow that hasn’t translated to other provinces. Day’s lawyers have applied for an injunction against new penalties being brought into effect by Health Minister Adrian Dix. As of Oct. 1, extra billing for any procedure covered by B.C.’s Medical Services Plan could result in a $10,000 fine for the first offence and $20,000 for the second, along with refund of the extra billing. These provisions were passed into B.C. law in 2003, but were not enacted.

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It’s not (quite) as bad as it seems In a particularly bad week for wrecking behaviour, Donald Trump trashed the NATO summit, declared the European Union a “foe”, undermined Prime GWYNNE DYER Minister Theresa The international May’s attempts to STAGE get a ‘soft’ Brexit for Britain, sucked up to the Russians and betrayed his own intelligence services. But his actions made it clear that the NATO alliance is of limited relevance and that a new military confrontation with the Russians would be pointless folly. He didn’t actually say either of those things last week (although he has said them both in the past). But despite the usual blizzard of offthe-cuff, contradictory Trumpian statements, a couple of truths did become obvious. One is that Trump is Russia’s man in the White House. It is not clear what kind of hold Moscow has on him, but it clearly has one. The other is that there is almost no military dimension to the ‘Russian threat’ in Europe, so NATO does not need to spend more

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money. Trump likes to sound tough. “Get ready, Russia, because (American missiles) will be coming, nice and new and smart!” he tweeted over a transient crisis in Syria three months ago.

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‘There was great outcry in every part of the United States about how Trump had ‘Thrown America under the bus.’’

After last week’s NATO summit he claimed to have bullied the Europeans into spending much more on defence (against the Russian threat, of course). But he never fired those missiles although the Russians didn’t back down. He didn’t really get any new promises from the Europeans last week to spend more money on NATO.

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And when he went to Moscow on Sunday, he declared that America was to blame for the poor state of U.S.-Russian relations. “Our relationship with Russia has NEVER been worse thanks to many years of U.S. foolishness and stupidity and now, the Rigged Witch Hunt!” Trump tweeted. Three hours later the Russian Foreign Ministry replied: “We agree.” And it’s true, apart from the bit about the ‘witch hunt’. After a two-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin with only translators present, Trump announced that he accepted Putin’s denials about Russian attempts to use social media to influence the 2016 U.S. election. “They (the U.S. intelligence services) think it’s Russia,” Trump said. “President Putin just said it’s not Russia. I don’t see any reason why it would be.” Well, Putin himself mentioned one plausible reason for Russia to interfere in the U.S. election at the very same press conference: he wanted Trump to win the election. But there was a great outcry in every part of the United States about how Trump had “thrown America under the bus,” as one Fox News reporter put it.

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TOMORROW’S BUSINESS LEADERS Young entrepreneurs in Merritt were offered the chance to receive training and funding through the Merritt Youth Entrepreneurs Program. The recipients of this year’s grants will present their business ideas to at the Community Futures Provincial Conference in Merritt later this year. From left to right: Manuel Olguin, Bryan Chavez, Sajjin Lali, Amrit Samra, Kara Wright, Julia Smith & Jacob Schultz. Photo contributed

Dogs don’t wait for care From Page 6 Then-premier Gordon Campbell provided an affidavit to Day’s court case to explain why. Barring private clinics while the public system can’t keep up with demand produces one of two outcomes: the patient waits, or goes to the U.S. or another country for treatment. As premier, Campbell conducted the “conversation on health” to try to include the reality of today’s world. Across Europe, private and public health care coexist and the results are generally faster care and lower costs. Here, no hospital can even tell you the cost of a heart surgery, because it’s un-Canadian to talk about money. Here, you wait in line for an MRI scan to see if you need surgery, but your dog can go right in as soon as you whip out your credit card. And that’s not even

discussing the arbitrarily non-essential matters like dental care and suffering-relieving treatments like massage and chiropractic therapy that Canadians are allowed to carry insurance for. Dix shows the ideological rigidity one would expect from an NDP MLA from East Vancouver. One of his earliest moves as health minister was to ban payment for blood plasma donations in B.C. This preserves the long-standing practice of importing plasma from paid blood donations in the U.S., since Canadians come nowhere near to donating enough blood to meet the demand for expanding blood product treatments as well as whole blood transfusions. There is no practical effect of the ban, other than an aura of ideological purity for Dix and his colleagues. Social media comments on Campbell’s involvement in the Day case sum up the

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entrenched public attitude. Some say B.C. should simply raise taxes on the rich until the problem is solved. In fact, this would push more people to the U.S. permanently, rather than just to get their knees fixed. Missing the point perfectly, one asked: “So the pain of the wealthy

is worse than the pain of the poor?” No, their pain is equally valued. That’s why it’s important to find the most efficient way to ease it. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca

Now, let’s pick this all apart and try to make sense of it. Trump’s betrayal of the American intelligence services was a natural and necessary part of his campaign to discredit them, because he fears that they have or will discover evidence that links him to the Russian intervention in the U.S. election. There was a huge backlash in the U.S. because even Trump’s own supporters were dismayed to see him value the Russian dictator’s words more highly than those of American intelligence professionals. Within a day he had been forced to admit, for the first time, that there had indeed been Russian meddling in the U.S. election process in 2016. He also had to backtrack on his claim that the United States was to blame for the heightened tension with Russia, tweeting that “We’re all to blame” and that he held “both countries responsible.” But actually, he was right about that the first time. If the United States had treated the badly wounded post-Soviet Russia less brutally in the 1990s, nurturing the fragile new Russian democracy instead of taking all the Eastern European countries into NATO and pushing the alliance’s military frontier right up to the former Soviet border, there might never have been support in Russia for an aggrieved nationalist like Putin.

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It’s too late to fix that now, but Russia is still not a major military threat. It has lots of modern tanks and missiles, because that’s what nationalist leaders do, but its economy is only the size of Italy’s and it could not sustain a prolonged military confrontation with NATO. That’s why Putin concentrates on nonmilitary initiatives like his interference in the 2016 U.S. election (and apparently in Britain’s 2017 Brexit referendum as well). So it makes perfectly good sense for NATO’s European members to spend two per cent or less of their resources on defence. It’s true, as Trump regularly points out, that the United States spends four per cent of its GDP on defence, but that’s because it has military commitments all over the world. In fact, it’s unlikely that even two per cent of U.S. resources is spent on forces, weapons and tasks that are specifically related to NATO. The good news is that though the populists and ultra-nationalists are on the rise in the West (including Russia), raw military power still plays a minor role in the relations of the great powers. Hacking and the other digital dark arts are playing a much bigger role, and it is proving hard to get them under control. But which would you prefer? Gwynne Dyer’s new book is ‘Growing Pains: The Future of Democracy (and Work)’.

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Gillian Moore (left) and Hailey Cullen are Merritt’s newest tourism ambassadors. You can find them at the City of Merritt’s tourism kiosk on De Wolf Way, as well as at special events all summer long. Dara Hill/Herald Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

The paintings of local artist Wyatt Collins are featured at Kekuli Cafe for this year’s Art Walk. Dara Hill/Herald Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merrittonians are invited to “take a walk on the art side” as the community hosts this year’s month-long Art Walk. With a goal of developing relationships between the business and creative communities in Merritt, 17 businesses have been paired with 19 artists for this year’s event, set to run from July 3 to 31. To give the community a taste of the region’s creative flare, the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council (NVCAC) has welcomed artists working with mediums such as textile arts, woodwork, paint, photography and stained glass to showcase their work in local establishments, facilitated through the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce. Souvenir bracelets for participants are back by popular demand as well. A unique, complementary bead is available for participants to collect at each designated art walk location. Each bead has been carefully selected to represent the participating

business or the featured artist. The event has benefits for both creatives and business owners in the community “We’re getting awareness out there about some of the amazing talent that we have here in Merritt and, on the other side, it brings foot traffic to the businesses that are hosting them,” said

Meagan Preston, executive director for Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce. “So it’s double-sided — people are going in to see the art and they are ending up shopping, or people are going in to shop and they are ending up seeing the art. By pairing them up together we’re kind of killing two birds with one stone.” This year’s month-

long event has been successful so far, she added, noting they’ve had to restock the guide booklets available at every participating venue. “It’s been going very well. There has been lots of traffic,” she said. “People have been really receptive to the bracelets and some of the really unique charms we have this year.”

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For the third summer, people travelling through the Nicola Valley have friendly faces to show them the ropes. Locals Hailey Cullen, 18, and Gillian Moore, 17, are the newest Merritt tourism ambassadors. They have set up camp at the City of Merritt’s mobile tourism information trailer — stationed primarily on De Wolf Way — where they will greet travellers and guide their stay. The pair said they’re looking forward to spending the summer promoting tourism in the Nicola Valley. They noted helping travellers and getting more involved in the community are two aspects that attracted them to the job. “I wanted to really work with the public and do something to help benefit Merritt, so I thought this would be a great first job,” Moore said. Cullen, who has some customer service experience already, said she’s looking forward to attending

different events around town, such as music festivals. “On a sunny day we’ll be out enjoying events with the tourists as well,” she said. “For a small community we have a lot of stuff going on,” Moore added. “We have more to offer than some people think.” The tourism ambassador program is an initiative of the City of Merritt — in partnership with Community Futures Nicola Valley — which began in 2016. The program encourages local youth to step up and represent their community, explained Will George, manager of economic development and tourism for the City of Merritt. “It’s been amazing for two main reasons. It provides that face-to-face, friendly interaction for visitors when they first come into the community, and on the other side to offer youth employment opportunities for the summer.”

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For those who know him, Merritt’s Wyatt Collins has always been a colourful individual. But few could have predicted his rapidly rising stardom in the Nicola Valley arts scene. The 20-year-old has autism, which means he navigates some dayto-day activities with the help of a support worker and his family. But ever since ‘Wyatt’s World,’ — a show at the Court House gallery which featured his abstract and vibrant paintings — life has become even busier for Collins and his family. “So many people went to see his show when it was on,” said Rona Sterling-Collins, Wyatt’s mom. “We got

a copy of the guest list from their sign in book, and there are pages and pages.” The well-attended show led to another opportunity to display Wyatt’s art — this time as one of the featured artists in the monthlong Art Walk event in Merritt. Until July 31, locals can drop by the Kekuli Cafe to see a cross-section of Collins’ evolving art style. Whereas his early paintings are primarily abstract, recent works have featured pictographs inspired by the ancient rock inscriptions made in the Stein Valley in B.C., said Rona. “It has kind of been a two-part bonus because we’re learning about the stories behind the pictographs,” said Kim Vizi-Carmen,

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If the stunning views on a summer drive along the Coquihalla Highway weren’t enough, drivers of electric cars now have another reason to get out and stretch their legs. BC Hydro added

two charging stations to the Britton Creek rest area as part of BC Hydro’s electric vehicle fast charging network. The project aims to allow drivers to travel across B.C. from the Alberta border to Tofino. The second phase of the project is now complete, with 28 new stations added to

the 30 that were built in 2016. The stations at Britton Creek are the first electronic charging stations to be placed along the Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope. The Loon Lake rest area on Highway 97C also features charging stations for electric

vehicles. “B.C. already has one of Canada’s largest charging networks, but now motorists can travel all the way from Golden to Tofino using these new fast chargers,” said Michelle Mungall, minister of energy, mines and petroleum resources in a news release on July 6.

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resources to help them start their careers.” A $25,000 grant from Destination BC covered the costs of the new tourism information trailer, which will be home to Moore and Cullen throughout the summer months. George told the Herald the intention behind the kiosk was to compliment the visitor information services offered at the Bailie House downtown. “Not everyone knows when they are having a coffee at Starbucks that the Merritt Visitor’s Centre is just down the

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earned its fair share of acclaim, said Cave. “Every show the trailer has been in, it has won,” said Cave. “It’s been in Boler shows and it’s been in car shows.” The truck and trailer combo is more than just a pretty sight, as Cave and his wife often take the trailer on fishing trips. Cave and his wife will be adding a few more miles to the odometer of the ‘33 Ford truck this summer, when they take the trailer out on a trip to Saskatchewan — turning some heads on the highway City of Merrittalong www.city.merritt.bc.ca the way. Chamber But before that, locals will haveofaCommerce www.merritt-chamber.bc.ca chance to see the award-winning vintage ride — along with many other collecHWY #8 TO HWY #97 tor cars — up close at the Nicola Valley LOWER NICOLA 10 km Cruisers’ annual Show ‘N Shine LOGAN LAKEevent 50 km at Central Park on July 22. SPENCES BRIDGE 65 km

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that there weren’t many other Fords from the same era sporting the shade. The idea to add a vintage trailer to the ensemble came later, after Cave and his wife happened upon the opportunity to buy the ‘74 Boler. Like the Ford, the trailer was gutted by Cave before being rebuilt — painted yellow with custom pin striping to match the vintage pickup. “One fellow, I could see him in my mirror, [driving] a Range Rover. He’s on the back corner of the trailer in the passing lane, and he slowly comes up,” said Cave. “When he got abreast of me, he’s got a great big video [camera] — I mean like a TV one — and then he hung out the window to get the front.” While the truck might have a few years on the trailer, the Boler has

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Sores on Forman’s stomach a week after she came into contact with the plant. Dara Hill/Herald Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

A local resident is warning others of the potential growth of a harmful invasive species in the Nicola Valley. Amanda Forman was weeding her garden in downtown Merritt last week when she unknowingly encountered what she believes to be wild parsnip. “I remember getting some sap on my hands but not thinking anything of it,” she said. “I pulled it out and just put it right back into the compost bin.” Wild parsnip is an

invasive perennial in the carrot family native to Europe and Asia, according to a report issued by the Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC). It resembles dill that has gone to seed and can grow up to a height of 0.5 to 1.5 metres. The seeds of wild parsnip contain chemicals called furanocoumarins which, along with deterring herbivores from eating the plant, can cause a burnlike rash on people and livestock, according to the OIPC. After pulling the plant from her yard,

Forman continued to garden in the heat for the remainder of the day. Her skin was exposed as she was wearing a bathing suit, she explained. “Then the next day when I was having a shower I could feel something burning on my body when the water hit it,” she said. “I looked down and I had red splotchy marks everywhere,” Forman explained she had experienced rashes from sun exposure before, so she wasn’t alarmed.

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Officials on the lookout From Page 14 “I didn’t think anything of it, but then I was out in the sun painting and sweating, and sweat and UV rays make the rash worse, so the blisters started forming,” she said. “I could literally watch the blisters grow on my body, so I went to the doctor.” She was then diagnosed with shingles, Forman recalled, but the burn was spreading. “Anywhere I scratched on my body would automatically form a blister,” Forman said. She decided to visit the hospital for assistance later that same night, where she was misdiagnosed once again, this time with a poison ivy reaction. “I was really confused and frustrated,” she said. Forman then took matters into her own hands and searched online for anything to do with rashes that look like burns. “I scrolled until I saw one that looked like mine, clicked on it and automatically a picture of what I had in my garden showed up,” she said. “I went back to my doctor — I’m glad they were on the right track with it being plant-based, but I don’t think a lot of people know this stuff is around here.” Mike Dedels, invasive plant management co-ordinator for

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The invasive plant in Forman’s backyard, before she picked it. Photo contributed

the TNRD, initially expressed doubts Forman came into contact with wild parsnip. “I haven’t heard of it at all here,” he told the Herald. However, after investigating Forman’s photos of the plant, he’s not so sure. “I looked at the pictures, as did the Invasive Species Council, and it looks just like wild parsnip,” he admitted. Dedels said his team is looking into the possible growth of wild parsnip in the Nicola Valley. “We like to get a hold of

new species before they spread, so it’s something we’re going to be watching for,” he said. “We would definitely be putting some warnings out.” Now that Forman is confident she’s discovered the culprit of her rash, she wants to spread the word about the toxic plant. “My biggest concern is just making sure that kids do not pull it,” she said. “If there is anything in your garden that you did not plant yourself, just research what it is before you even pull it out.”

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The B.C. government has licensed its first Liquor Distribution Branch store for retail marijuana sales, and signed agreements with 31 federally licensed producers to stock them when legalization takes effect in October. The LDB monopoly distributor will offer its stock online to stores that will “form an extensive and competitive wholesale product assortment,” the attorney general’s ministry said in a statement. The initial stock will be from 12 of the producers, expanding from there. Retail sales online will also be available only from the LDB, whose stores will have “an array of cannabis accessories for retail sale.” “The volume, variety and quality of our product assortment

speak to the LDB’s commitment to working towards eliminating the illicit market,” said Blain Lawson, LDB general manager. The first LDB-operated cannabis store location is in Kamloops’ Columbia Place shopping centre, which also has an LDB liquor store. The store will be staffed by 20 employees, including managers and “knowledgeable cannabis consultants,” the ministry says. Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said local approval is still needed but he supports the location and the province’s approach. “Their mixed model for cannabis sales, allowing both private and public retail, has many benefits to B.C. communities,” Christian said. LDB is posting employment ads for its new retail stores, which cannot be within liquor stores but may be nearby.

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The Nicola Valley Thunder peewee lacrosse team after receiving their silver medals at the ‘C’ division provincial championships. Back row: coach Everett Hoisington, coach Dustin Shackelly. Middle row: coach Jon Galbraith, Asia Munro, Carson mouland, Jacob King, Tristin Harasym, Gavin Shackelly, Noah Galbraith, Mack Klassen, Ty Jackson, Roland Quewezance. Bottom Row: Anthony Lockhart, Simon Cisco, Brody Jury-Hoisington, Antoine Gregoire, Ryland Sheldon, Jake Klassen, James Stamp. Missing: Simon McGifford and Maddox Craske. Photo contributed Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

A remarkable run by the Nicola Valley Thunder’s peewee lacrosse team came to a close at the provincial championships over the weekend. And while it might not have been the final result the players were hoping for, their performance cemented the Thunder’s place among the province’s top teams. Playing in the peewee ‘C’ division, the squad etched their names in the record books after running the table during the round robin portion of the tournament. The Thunder then dispatched the Ridge Meadows team in the cross-over game, earning themselves a spot in the final against Port

Coquitlam. Earlier in the tournament, the Thunder edged out a win over the Port Coquitlam team by a narrow margin of 6-5. But with the provincial championship on the line, the Lower Mainland team started the final game on Sunday with extra motivation. The Thunder found themselves down one early in the game, but a tally from captain Ty Jackson brought them level partway through the first. Two late goals by Port Coquitlam restored the team’s lead heading into the second frame. Gavin Shackelly had the answer for the Thunder, who pulled within one. Penalty trouble proved costly for the Nicola Valley team, as the Thunder continued

to play more minutes shorthanded than their opponents. Port Coquitlam took advantage before the second period expired, scoring again to push the lead back to two. With the provincial championship on the line, Jackson scored early in the third period, signalling the potential for a Nicola Valley comeback. Once again, Port Coquitlam had the answer, pushing the game out of reach before Jackson could complete his hat trick later in the game. When the final buzzer sounded, the Thunder had played a spectacular tournament, but were forced to settle for the silver medal. Throughout the tournament, the team embraced the identity of the underdog team

Roland Quewezance looks to make a pass while being watched by the opposition. Photo contributed

facing off against the bigger cities in the Lower Mainland. “Even in the final game, they never quit. They kept going and going and going,” said Thunder coach Everett Hoisington. The team’s unlikely run was embodied by goaltender Antoine Gregoire, who only had two practices in net before volunteering to

play in goal during the provincial tournament, added Hoisington. “A lot of the time he basically kept us in the game,” said Hoisington. As the only girl on a team of 10- to 12-yearold boys, Asia Munro also had a standout performance during the tournament, receiving the team’s ‘Warrior’ award which recognizes an individual’s growth

in the sport. “It always amazes me how tough these girls actually are,” said Hoisington. The coach also highlighted the play of Gavin Shackelly, who was a leading scorer for the Thunder all season long. Many players on this year’s peewee squad were a part of a novice team that recorded

hardly any wins last season, said Hoisington, adding to the Cinderella story of the Thunder team. Reflecting on the tournament, Hoisington said the excellent result for the local squad left him with an overwhelming sense of pride in his players — as well as desire to see the sport continue to grow in the Nicola Valley.

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Merritt rider sets record in cross-province race Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

After riding 14 to 16 hours a day for six days straight, Merritt’s Darch Oborne had tears in his eyes as he made the final approach into Fernie, B.C. The Kootenay town served as the finish line for the B.C. Epic 1000 — a bike race in which participants cover more than 1,000 kilometres from Merritt to Fernie, often riding on back roads, logging roads or former railway tracks. The race is a solo endeavour — there

are no support teams, official trail markers or resupply stations. So it was understandable that the 73-year-old Oborne would feel an overwhelming sense of relief upon his arrival in Fernie, marking the end of a journey that he said he doubted he could ever complete. It was only after he walked up the steps and kissed the door of the building marking the finish line in Fernie that someone tapped him on the shoulder to inform him that city hall — the actual finish line for the race — was just across

the street. He had kissed the doors of the court house. “A couple guys came over from city hall because there were a few who finished when I did. They said ‘Hey it’s across the street!’” laughed Oborne. “I said, ‘Hey — I’m finished.’” Sixty-seven participants took off from Merritt on June 30 as part of the Grand Depart for the B.C. Epic 1000. To date, only 37 of those riders have completed the course, according to the race tracking website track-

leaders.com. Meanwhile, 29 riders scratched out of the race. One person is still listed as pre-start. Oborne was not only the oldest rider in the field, he is now the oldest to have ever completed the B.C. Epic 1000 — an accomplishment he does not take lightly. “It was a good experience to have over,” said Oborne. “Never again.”

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The Haunted Crew (see their Facebook page) is returning to Merritt on July 20th. The adventure will start at 9 pm, when you can go with the investigators on their nightly mission. Tickets limited to first 20 brave souls. Call 250-378-0349 for more information.

SHELTER & SUPPORT SOCIETY

The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society is now operating a daytime drop-in centre located at 2038 Nicola Avenue. Hours of operation are Thursday thru to Monday from 8 am - 4 pm. Light breakfast and lunch served. Everyone welcome. For information contact Nancy at 250-315-0155.

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Lawn bowling starts early May, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7 pm. For more information call 250378-2095.

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Come see a variety of vendors every Saturday from May - October 6 during our new hours from 9:30 - 1:00, beside the Ballie House. New vendors welcome, call 250-571-3470 or 250-378-4624.

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Meets on the first and third Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Civic Center, from September to May. The next meeting will be on Sept. 6. We would love to see new members! Meanwhile, for information call Sharon at 250-3155190 or find us on Facebook.

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.

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

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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.

Highland Valley Copper formed in 1986 through merging existing mines in the valley. HVC produces copper and molybendum concentrates through a process involving grinding and flotation. Restorative end land use is an integral part of mining, HVC has a diverse environmental program to guide reclamation planning.

Playing M/W/F: 8:30-11:30am, Sport Box, Central Park (2975 Voght Street) T/TH: 6:30-8:00pm, Merritt Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Ave) Great fun and exercise, drop-ins welcome. Demo paddles and instruction available. FMI call Brian 250-378-7452 or Gary 250-280-0105

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

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church

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.

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 Pete Ratzlaff at 250378-4199 for more information.

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Tour Details: Starting at 10:00 am ending at 1:00 pm HVC is an industrial setting and appropriate dress code is required. Due to safety regulations, children under the age of 12 are not permitted. Space is limited Must prebook tours

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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

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

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

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Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods: BY EMAIL: mbroderick@merritt.ca IN PERSON: City Hall, 2185 Voght Street BY FAX: 250-378-2600 By MAIL: City of Merritt, Planning & Development Services Manager, PO Box 189, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Services Manager at 250-3788620 or at mbrodrick@merritt.ca

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250-315-5612

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2018 WESTERN CANADA

2018 WESTERN CANADA RETAILER OF THE YEAR

RETAILER YEAR CANADIANOF HOME THE FURNISHINGS AWARDS

WE DON’T SELL. WE HELP YOU BUY!

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N BOXING WEEK WEEK WE DON’T SELL. WE HELP YOU BUY!

YOUR CHOICE

1999

in July

MSRP $3099

S.S. TUB

55”

349

SAVE $1100

699

SAVE $1100 $

1399

MSRP $429

MSRP $1999

• Twin Cooling Plus System® MSRP $2999 • Cool Select Pantry

UN55MU6300

BOXING WEEK 1699 SAVE • AVAILABLE1300 IN BLACK & WHITE.

• Opens flexibly • Gel Infused Memory Foam to surround and support and closes quietly

Gel Memory Foam or Latex

in July

SAVE $1300 SAVE

• Latex to conform, comfort&cradle

• Gel Infused Memory Foam to surround and support NEW!

PREMIUM APPLIANCES. $170 TIMELESS DESIGN.

Microwave Oven with Glass Touch Bottom Control, 21cu.ft

NEW!

PREMIUM APPLIANCES. • Precise Glass Touch Control TIMELESS DESIGN. $429 • LED cooktop lighting

TUB

NEW!

1449

1599

MSRP $1849

$2199 S.S.

33”

MSRP $2749 TUB

MSRP $2199

30” Wall-Mount 3 Speed Canopy Hood Fan

LESS TIME WASHING!

Tackle your Toughest Loads

SAVE $350 Black stainless Third Rack $999 Dishwasher with StormWash • Perfectly clean various dishes

1999 $

6.4 cu. ft. Range

MSRP $1399

• Auto opens to dry faster

22 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator

1699

MSRP $2799

$2499 $800 SAVEMSRP

$ 1999SAVE 800

46db Front Control Dishwasher

High Efficiency Front Load Washer 5.2FT. Cu.HE Ft IEC 5.2 CU. Front

• Even-Heat™ True Convection • ExtendFresh™ MSRP Plus $1249MSRP $1399 • SatinGlide® Max Rails MSRP $1499 MSRP $1849 • 600 CFM MSRP $2199 • 2 Dual ElementsMSRP $3099 MSRP $2749 • Auto Speed Setting Temperature Management System • 1 Touch ProWash™ Cycle (12/9” and 9/6”) • Interior Water Dispenser

Electric Dryer 7.4 Cu. Ft with7.5Steam CU.FT. Front Load Steam Dryer

MSRP $2799 • 1200 Steam For Stains • Advanced Moisture10Sensing Loadrpm, Steam Washer • Multi-Steam Preset • 5•Temps, 11 Cycles Coated Drum 10 Wash / 5 Temp Settings • Powder • Drying Cycles

SAVE $800

SAVE $400 SAVE $600 SAVE $550

SAVE $400

30” Wall-Mount 3 Speed Canopy Hood Fan

22 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator

46db Front Control Dishwasher

High Efficiency Front Load Washer 5.2 Cu. Ft IEC

Electric Dryer 7.4 Cu. Ft with Steam

• ExtendFresh™ Plus Temperature Management System • Interior Water Dispenser

• SatinGlide® Max Rails • 1 Touch ProWash™ Cycle

• 1200 rpm, Steam For Stains • 5 Temps, 11 Cycles

• Advanced Moisture Sensing • Powder Coated Drum

• EasyClean® Interior • Energy Savings Feature

SAVE 200

• 120 Clear Motion Rate MSRP $999 Tackle your Toughest Loads • Built-In Wifi

SAVE $400 SAVE $600 SAVE $550 SAVE $400 $1099 $2299 $899 $ $1449 $1599 $2199 999

Microwave

Dryer, 7.5 cu.ft

• 120 Clear Motion Rate

• Forgot something? Forgot Wifi MSRP $999 •• Built-In $something? No problem! No problem! • Fast and efficient55” washing Smart 4K UHD TV

799

55” Smart 4K UHD TV

S.S.

33”

• Auto Speed Setting 1.8 cu.ft. Over-the-Range

799

with AddWash, 5.2 cu.ft

• Black Stainless • Twin Cooling Plus System®

SAVE $400

SAVE $150 • 600 CFM

$200 SAVE $1100 SAVE $ Washer Front-Load Electric Front-Load

• Auto Release™ Door UN55MU6300 • Touch Control/Digital Leak Sensor

French Door with Twin Cooling Plus, 24.6 cu.ft

NEW!

• Powerful heat with precise control • Fast and thorough cooking

• Pedestals Sold Separately

SAVE $800

MSRP $599

Electric Range with 3.3 kW Rapid Boil™, 5.9 cu.ft.

MSRP $3099

Top Control Dishwasher W/ Stormwash™

QUEEN MATTRESS

MSRP $2999

1999

$80 SAVE $600 SAVE $300 YOURSAVE CHOICE

YOUR CHOICE • Latex to conform, comfort&cradle

• Cool Select Pantry

2 PC LEATHER SECTIONAL

699

MSRP $999

2 PC LEATHER Over the Range Microwave Electric Range with Flex 28 cu. ft. French DoorSECTIONAL 28.1 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator Gel Memory Foam or Latex Duo™, 5.9 cu.ft. Refrigerator • Simple Clean Filter • External Ice & Water Dispenser • AVAILABLE IN BLACK®& WHITE. • Efficiently cook multiple • Twin Cooling Plus System • 1.8 cu.ft • Twin Cooling Plus System® QUEEN MATTRESS dishes at once

1699

25.5 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator

6.4 cu. ft. Range

• Even-Heat™ True Convection • 2 Dual Elements (12/9” and 9/6”)

• 1300 RPM / Delay Start

SAVE $1000

MSRP $449

24 cu. ft. Large Capacity 3-Door French Door Refrigerator

299

6.3 cu. ft. Electric Slide-in Range

• 5.2 cu.ft. Ultra Large Capacity with NeveRust™ • 6Motion™ Technology 7.4 cu.ft. Ultra Large Capacity Electric SteamDryer™

SAVE 500 $

• ProBake Convection™ • EasyClean®

• TrueSteam™ Technology • SteamFresh™ Cycle

Top Control Dishwasher with QuadWash™

• QuadWash™ • Inverter DirectDrive™ Motor

$1999 $799 1499 2018 WESTERN CANADA RETAILER OF THE YEAR $

MSRP $2199

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MSRP $2999

MSRP $1299

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5.2 cu.ft. Ultra Large Capacity Washer

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• Pedestals Sold Separately

1999

MSRP $2799

SAVE $800

- CANADIAN HOME FURNISHING AWARDS

& Appliances Ltd.

HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9:30 am - 6 pm, Sat.: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sun.: CLOSED

Up to 20% of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit

UP TO

Up to 20% of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit

% 20 UP TO

OF MSRP CASH PURCHASE CREDIT

Up to 20% of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit

OF MSRP CASH PURCHASE CREDIT * O N S E L E C T N E W 2 018 M O D E L S I N STO CK T H E LO N G EST

OFFER ENDS JULY 31

ON SELECT NEW 2018 MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST *

CANYON

SIERRA 1500

YUKON

ACADIA

TERRAIN

ENCORE

ENVISION ENCLAVE

OFFER ENDS JULY 31 2018 GMC SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB DENALI 4X4

UP TO 2018 GMC SIERRA 1500 DENALI SHOWN

15,000

2018 GMC ACADIA DENALI CASH PURCHASE CREDIT*

BASED ON 20% OF MSRP OF $75,815 ON SELECT NEW 2018 MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST

UP TO 2018 GMC ACADIA DENALI SHOWN

2018 GMC CANYON DENALI SHOWN

GMC PRO GRADE PROTECTION:

7,000

CASH PURCHASE CREDIT*

BASED ON 15% OF MSRP OF $46,667 ON SELECT NEW 2018 MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST COMPLIMENTARY 2-YEAR/ 48,000 KM LUBE-OIL-FILTER MAINTENANCE 2

9,000

CASH PURCHASE CREDIT*

BASED ON 15% OF MSRP OF $60,000 ON SELECT NEW 2018 MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST

2018 GMC TERRAIN DENALI

2018 GMC CANYON CREW CAB DENALI 4X4

UP TO

UP TO 2018 GMC TERRAIN DENALI SHOWN

5-YEAR/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANT Y 3

7,000

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BASED ON 15% OF MSRP OF $46,667 ON SELECT NEW 2018 MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST

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2018 BUICK ENCORE

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2018 BUICK ENCLAVE

UP TO

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BASED ON 20% OF MSRP OF $38,500 ON SELECT 2018 MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST.

INCLUDES BUICK SU I T E O F PRIV I L E G ES:

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BASED ON 20% OF MSRP OF $50,000 ON SELECT 2018 PREMIUM II AWD IN STOCK THE LONGEST.

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10,000

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BASED ON 15% OF MSRP OF $66,667 ON SELECT 2018 AVENIR AWD IN STOCK THE LONGEST.

AVA I L A B L E 4G LT E W I T H B U I LT - I N W I - F I ® H OT S P OT3

B U I C KO F F E R S .C A

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. GMCOffers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Denali 4X4, Canyon Crew Cab Denali 4X4, Acadia Denali and Terrain Denali equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only on select vehicles delivered from July 4 to July 31, 2018. *Offers are valid toward the retail purchase of an eligible new or demonstrator 2018 MY GMC delivered in Canada between July 4th, 2018 – July 31st, 2018. Up to 20% Of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit is a manufacturer to dealer incentive (tax exclusive), valid toward retail cash purchases only on select 2018 models in dealer inventory the longest as of July 4th, 2018. Not compatible with lease and finance purchases. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing the Up to 20% of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit which will result in higher effective cost of credit on their transaction. Credit is calculated on vehicle MSRP (which excludes vehicle freight and A/C charge), excluding any dealer-installed options. Credit value will vary with model purchased: models receiving a 15% of MSRP Credit are: Canyon (excl. 2SA), Acadia, Terrain, models receiving a 20% of MSRP Credit are: Sierra LD. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) to verify eligibility. These offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Conditions and limitations apply. Void where prohibited. See Dealer for full program details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. 2 Whichever comes first. Limit of four complimentary Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details. 3 Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply, see your dealer for details. 4 Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Requires active connected vehicle services and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot.

ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK DEALERS. BuickOffers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Buick is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a 2018 Buick Encore, Envision Premium II AWD and Enclave Avenir AWD equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Buick Dealer Marketing Association area only on select vehicles delivered from July 4 to July 31, 2018. * Offers are valid toward the retail purchase of an eligible new or demonstrator 2018 MY Buick delivered in Canada between July 4th, 2018 – July 31st, 2018. Up to 20% Of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit is a manufacturer to dealer incentive (tax exclusive), valid toward retail cash purchases only on select 2018 models in dealer inventory the longest as of July 4th, 2018. Not compatible with lease and finance purchases. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing the Up to 20% of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit which will result in higher effective cost of credit on their transaction. Credit is calculated on vehicle MSRP (which excludes vehicle freight and A/C charge), excluding any dealer-installed options. Credit value will vary with model purchased: models receiving a 15% of MSRP Credit are:) Enclave, models receiving a 20% of MSRP Credit are: Encore (excluding 1SV), Envision. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) to verify eligibility. These offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Conditions and limitations apply. Void where prohibited. See Dealer for full program details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. 1 Limit of four complimentary Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details. 2 Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply, see your dealer for details. 3 Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. 4G LTE service available in select markets. Requires active connected vehicle services and a data plan to access the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Credit card is required for purchase.

Call Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-378-9255, or visit us at 2049 Nicola Avenue, Merritt. [License #30482]

Up to 20% of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit

20 UP TO

Up to 20% of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit

UP TO

OF MSRP CASH PURCHASE CREDIT

Up to 20% of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit

15,000

ON SELECT NEW 2018 MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST*

TOTAL CASH PURCHASE CREDIT

Up to 20% of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit

GET UP TO

CHEVROLETOFFERS.CA

2018 SILVERADO 1500 UP TO

15,000

CASH PURCHASE CREDIT *

ON SELECT SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB HIGH COUNTRY 4X4 IN STOCK THE LONGEST. BASED ON 20% OF MSRP OF $75,005.

UP TO

7,000

CASH PURCHASE CREDIT *

ON SELECT 2018 MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST. BASED ON 15% OF MSRP OF $46,667.

ALL ELIGIBLE 2018 MODELS COME WITH

CHEVROLET

COMPLETE CARE

13,000

2018 MALIBU

CASH PURCHASE CREDIT *

ON SELECT 2018 MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST. BASED ON 15% OF MSRP OF $86,667.

2018 COLORADO

UP TO

2018 SUBURBAN

UP TO

2018 EQUINOX

6,500

OIL CHANGES **

5 YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN

WARRANTY

7,700

CASH PURCHASE CREDIT *

ON SELECT MALIBU PREMIER IN STOCK THE LONGEST. BASED ON 20% OF MSRP OF $38,500.

OF MSRP

2018 CRUZE HATCH

CASH PURCHASE CREDIT *

ON SELECT 2018 MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST. BASED ON 15% OF MSRP OF $43,334.

2 YEARS/48,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY

UP TO

▲

UP TO

6,400

CASH PURCHASE CREDIT *

ON SELECT 2018 MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST. BASED ON 20% OF MSRP OF $32,000.

4G LTE WITH BUILT-IN WI-FI HOTSPOT 1, INCLUDES 1 MONTH OR 3 GB OF DATA (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST) FROM VEHICLE DELIVERY DATE

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. ChevroletOffers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the retail purchase or lease of a 2018 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab High Country 4X4, Suburban, Colorado, Malibu Premier, Equinox and Cruze Hatch equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only on select vehicles delivered from July 4 – July 31, 2018. * Offers are valid toward the retail purchase of an eligible new or demonstrator 2018 MY Chevrolet delivered in Canada between July 4th, 2018 – July 31st, 2018. Up to 20% Of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit is a manufacturer to dealer incentive (tax exclusive), valid toward retail cash purchases only on select 2018 models in dealer inventory the longest as of July 4th, 2018. Not compatible with lease and finance purchases. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing the Up to 20% of MSRP Cash Purchase Credit which will result in higher effective cost of credit on their transaction. Credit is calculated on vehicle MSRP (which excludes vehicle freight and A/C charge), excluding any dealer-installed options. Credit value will vary with model purchased: models receiving a 15% of MSRP Credit are: Colorado (excl. 2SA), Equinox, Suburban; models receiving a 20% of MSRP Credit are: Cruze Hatch, Malibu (excl. 1VL), Silverado LD. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) to verify eligibility. These offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Conditions and limitations apply. Void where prohibited. See Dealer for full program details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. 1 Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Requires active connected vehicle services and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Accessory Power must be active to use Wi-Fi hotspot. ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2017 or 2018 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV, Bolt EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. Ÿ Whichever comes first, fully transferable. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for complete details. ©2018 General Motors of Canada Company. All rights reserved.

Call Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-378-9255, or visit us at 2049 Nicola Avenue, Merritt. [License #30482]

CASH PURCHASE CREDIT ON SELECT 2018 INVENTORY IN STOCK THE LONGEST

ENDS JULY 31ST

INVENTORY IS LIMITED, SO VISIT YOUR DEALER TODAY. Call Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-378-9255, or visit us at 2049 Nicola Avenue, Merritt. [License #30482]