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DEVELOPMENT

NEW UPGRADES

RACE CARS

A developer of land at 3350 Voght Street gives their two cents prior to a public hearing.

Thanks to several grants, the Fall Fair building is getting some much needed repairs.

Cars were back on the track at the Merritt Speedway over an action-packed weekend.

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Smoke billows from the July Mountain wildfire burning southwest of Merritt. A State of Emergency has been announced in BC amongst a historic wildfire season. Cindy Hayter/Submitted MORE/PAGE 3

EMERGENCY 1798 GRANITE AVENUE Cute and cozy bungalow within blocks to downtown, schools & shopping. Spacious oak kitchen with formal dining room leading into the office and living room. There are 2 bedrooms on the main and office could be converted to a third bedroom.

Cozy sitting room with natural gas fireplace. Fenced corner lot is nicely landscaped with mature shrubs and trees. There is lots of covered parking for your vehicles, 2 carport and 2 car detached garage/shop with 2 pc bathroom.

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2-1749 Menzies Street

SOLD MLS#162369 $69,000 Nice 2 bed, 1 bath, home located in the quiet Cottonwood MHP. The home fts an open design w/ kitchen, dining & living room, new flooring in enclosed porch addition.

MLS#162938 $239,900 One of the nicest view lots on Monck Park Rd. Stunning panoramic views over Nicola Lake from this gorgeous 1+ acre lot in Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Build your dream home or weekend getaway.

MLS#162852 $349,000 Great retirement or 4 bed family home w/ attached garage. Alley access to detached 18’X30’ shop. Close to shopping, recreation, schools, parks for a busy family. C6 Zoning opportunities.

2276 Coutlee Ave

2881 Cranna Cres

1305 Government Avenue

SOLD MLS#162998 $409,000 This is the one you have been waiting for! Beautifully updated 3 bdrm, 2 bath home w/ large private 2 bdrm income suite w/ separate laundry. Great investment or perfect for a first-time home buyer.

MLS#162599 $415,000 Nice family home in good Merritt location. This home has tons of potential. Two bedrooms up and one down with a partially finished basement. Owner has put in some recent upgrades.

1926 1st Ave

2290 Merritt Avenue

MLS#161721

$355,000

Three bedroom one bathroom rancher style home in central location across from high school & in walking distance to downtown. Updated roof in 2016 & brand new 200 amp electrical upgrade. Corner lot w/ fully fenced yard & one car garage.

MLS#162624 $379,000 Nice 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse in popular Sun Valley Court. This unit has had updated flooring on the main floor along with newer kitchen countertops, built-in bookshelf, hot water tank 5 years old.

200 Veale Road

2775 Cranna Cres

NEW

SOLD

Very nice, move-in ready, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom rancher w/ a detached insulated & wired 22’x24” garage/shop w/ a 3 piece bathroom. The home features 2 large bedrooms, a nice open kitchen, dining & living room. There is lots of parking for your vehicles, toys, RVs and 2 separate outdoor patio areas.

MLS#162343 $435,000 Beautiful 11-acre property within 5 minutes from Merritt & 2.5 hours from Vancouver. Build your dream home on this property that offers stunning views of the valley.

MLS#162869 $439,000 3+2 Lovely Family Home on a flat usable fenced lot. Large yard for children or pets, great gardening, easy vehicle access to backyard to build a shop. 24X14 covered carport, outside basement entry, 5yr old roof.

2115 Mamette Ave

2343 McGoran Place

2820 Peregrine Way

MLS#162237 $550,000 Nice 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home located in a great neighborhood on a quiet cul-de-sac, walking distance to downtown Merritt and recreation centers.

MLS#162738 $635,000 Beautiful 5 bed, 2.5 bath family home in excellent location close to downtown Merritt & all amenities. Home had many updates including windows, composite siding, high end deck flooring & new railings.

MLS#161464 $675,000 2019 LEVEL ENTRY RANCHER (approx 1300sq ft) w/ WALK OUT BASEMENT. Lovely, warm décor in this 3 bed, 2.5 bath home w/ Panoramic views from the 25’ x 10’ BBQ deck.

2748 Eagle Cres

4117 Walters Street

838 Trans Canada Highway

MLS#163265

$425,000

SOLD MLS#162954

$460,000

HUGE house! HUGE flat lot! This 2 level, 7 bed, 2 bath home is centrally located & allows for easy walking to parks, golf & shopping.

House has all new paint throughout, HW tank 2015, furnace 2019, wood burning f/p upstairs, roughed in 2nd f/p downstairs. Private yard w/ plenty of room for parking.

1732 Granite Avenue

MLS#162403

$678,000

MLS#162426

$465,000

Very nice 4-bed, 3-bath family home located in desired area of Merritt, walking distance to downtown. The home features an updated kitchen w/ lots of cabinets & counter space, large living room w/ gas f/p, a nice MB w/ 4pc ensuite, central A/C, new roof in 2015, lots of storage & bright rooms.

2175 Nicola Avenue

Very nice 4-bed, 3-bath family home located on a double lot in a great location, w/ an inground pool & private yard. The home features vaulted ceilings in the living room, open to the family room, kitchen w/ lots of cabinets, eating island & dining room & lots of bright windows.

MLS#162471 $715,000 Fully renovated up & down duplex located in downtown Merritt. Both suites feature a nice open floor plan w/ 2 large beds, full laundry services, kitchen open to living/ dining room, and plenty of storage.

1963 Greaves Ave

5584 Harmon Estates Road

MLS#161550

$729,000

MLS# 162837

$835,000

Amazing panoramic views from the back deck of this spacious rancher w/ walk-out basement & mortgage helper w/ the legal 2, possible 3 bed suite. Investors take note: home & suite currently rented together for $2900.00 per month plus utilities.

Grandiose: 5 bed 4 bath custom built home in 2006. Built on a desirable street makes this home perfect for your growing family. Main floor features beautiful jatoba wood flooring, 20ft ceilings in the formal dining area, Kitchen features espresso shaker style cabinets that opens to a nice quaint family room & large patio.

MLS#160859 $1,199,000 The Ultimate Escape! Only 2.5 hrs from lower mainland. 70 pristine acres not in the ALR, 1 km south of beautiful Lytton. Stunning views from every angle, freshwater spring, & 2 water licenses.

4520 8 Mile Road

1464 Miller Road

660 Billwiller Road

SOLD MLS#162308 $1,200,000 Amazing 4 bed, 3 bath, home on a private .41acre lot, tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac, w/ an inviting heated inground pool & detached 26’X40’ insulated, heated & wired shop/garage.

MLS#162269 $1,200,000 LAKEFRONT PROPERTY! One of a kind on beautiful Nicola Lake known for family water sports, sailing, and fishing.

Gently sloped .28ac w/ its own boat launch on the lake.

MLS#163046

$1,390,000

Spectacular custom home on 20acres w/ a year-round creek! This stunning property is very private & only 12 mins from Merritt. Wrap around deck & over 2600 sqft on the main w/ vaulted ceilings, open concept dinning room, living room & kitchen w/ a gorgeous f/p.

MLS#161824 $1,399,000 RETREAT & SERENITY in Miller Estates, panoramic views in an area of custom-built homes & equestrian estate properties. Oversized great room w/ vaulted ceilings to complement bright open living area.

MLS#160799

$1,499,000

Piece of paradise, just mins from Merritt. This 19.5-acre land offers custom 2 bed + den, poss. 3rd bed, 2.5 bath rancher w/ 2 car garage, as well as detached 24 X 36 wired shop. The land produced 28 tons of grass mix hay w/ no irrigation in 2020.

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PROVINCE ON FIRE

State of Emergency declared in BC After many citizens and politicians called for weeks for a State of Emergency to be declared, one was announced on July 20.

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Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, declared a province wide State of Emergency which will come into effect at midnight tonight and will remain in place for 14 days, and may be extended or rescinded as necessary.

Following the declaration of a State of Emergency, the Minister is given power to implement any procedures deemed necessary to prevent, respond to or alleviate the effects of an emergency or disaster, including: (a)implement a Provincial emergency plan or any Provincial emergency measures; (b)authorize a local authority to implement a local emergency plan or emergency measures for all or any part of the jurisdictional area for which the local authority has responsibility; (c)require a local authority for a municipality or an electoral area to implement a local emergency plan or emergency measures for all or any part of the municipality or electoral area for which the local authority has responsibility; (d)acquire or use any land or personal property considered necessary to prevent, respond to or alleviate the effects of an emergency or disaster; (e)authorize or require any person to render assistance of a type that the person is qualified to provide or that otherwise is or may be required to prevent, respond to

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The Village of Lytton first caught fire on June 30. Photo submitted

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or alleviate the effects of an emergency or disaster; (f)control or prohibit travel to or from any area of British Columbia; (g)provide for the restoration of essential facilities and the distribution of essential supplies and provide, maintain and coordinate emergency medical, welfare and other essential services in any part of British Columbia; (h)cause the evacuation of persons and the removal of livestock, animals and personal property from any area of British Columbia that is or may be affected by an emergency or a disaster and make arrangements for the adequate care and protection of those persons, livestock, animals and personal property; (i)authorize the entry into any building or on any land, without warrant, by any person in the course of implementing an

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emergency plan or program or if otherwise considered by the minister to be necessary to prevent, respond to or alleviate the effects of an emergency or disaster; (j)cause the demolition or removal of any trees, structures or crops if the demolition or removal is considered by the minister to be necessary or appropriate in order to prevent, respond to or alleviate the effects of an emergency or disaster; (k)construct works considered by the minister to be necessary or appropriate to prevent, respond to or alleviate the effects of an emergency or disaster; “Public safety is always our first priority, and as wildfire activity is expected to increase, this is a progressive step in our wildfire response to make sure British Columbia has access to extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act,” Farnworth said.

Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

A development proposal for a vacant land parcel at 3350 Voght St. will be going to Public Hearing on July 27.

The development, which was given approval by council with a mixed Medium Density Residential (R7) and Residential Modular Home (R4) Zoning which would see townhouses front Voght St. and the remainder of the property as a modular home community.

However, the developer and Spayum Holdings LLP, the property owner, have had difficulty finding a partner willing to develop the site with both townhomes and modular homes.

For that reason, they have submitted a rezoning application to have the property zoned entirely R4, and this application will be considered by council following the Public Hearing.

According to Gerry Melenka, a Professional Planner with Kamloops based True Consulting, which is working alongside Spayum on the development, this rezoning will, “…allow for a complete modular home community, See ‘DEVELOPER’ Page 5

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TRANS MOUNTAIN Merritt City Council has made a decision on whether to enter into an agreement with the TNRD to provide fire services for the regional camps building the Trans Mountain pipeline.

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CITY SCHOLARSHIP The City of Merritt has handed out its first of two scholarships to a graduating Merritt Secondary School student.

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to meet with Mayor Brown every YOU’RE INVITED! Wednesday 10:00 to meetfrom with Mayor Brownam everyto 1:00 pm

COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE All Council City Council Meetings will nowin-person be held and online with live City Meetings have resumed residents are Regular Council Meeting - June 11, 2019 stronglylinks encouraged toat watch online via www.merritt.ca streaming available www.merritt.ca and on the City of Merritt social media channels.

Public input questions/ Regular Council Meeting - June 25, 2019 July 26 – Age & Accessibility Committee Meeting – 2:00 PM information can be submitted prior to the Council Regular Council Meeting - JulyHearing 9, 2019- 6:00 PM July 27 - Special Council Meeting | Public meetings to communications@merritt.ca August 24 - Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM Regular CouncilCouncil Meeting - July 23, 2019 Regular Council Meeting - August 4 - 7 pm Regular Council Meeting - August 18 - 7 pm

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in Council the Mayor’s Office at floor), 2185 VoghtStreet Street In Chambers atCity CityHall Hall (second (First Floor), 2185 Voght

Wednesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

These appointments are available in-person, but phone and In-person meetings areHall currently paused, phone in the Mayor’s Office at City (second floor), but 2185 Voghtand Street. video calls calls are are encouraged encouraged to to discuss discuss issues issues and and opportunities. opportunities. video

Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say250-378-8634 hello and discuss Booking an appointment ahead of time is required by calling

issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

Public Hearing Notice for 3350 Voght Street ad is on Page 8 Music in the PLEASE NOTE Park A NOTICE OF PUBLIC

If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor please contact Corporate Services at 250-378-8614

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Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of CASUAL LIFEGUARD/ Effective July 26th City Hall INSTRUCTOR I. When? will be moving to regular hours.

PUBLIC TUESDAY 4th, 2020 at 7:00PM For complete HEARING details, visit Cityon of Merritt website atAugust www.merritt.ca Thursday | 6:00 pm City Hall will be open Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing Monday to Friday between 8:30AM and 4:30PM. Julywill 29be accepted educationisand qualifications, andthat proof of andwill licenses prior to Notice hereby given a required Publiceducation Hearing be held on Tuesday Closed for lunch between 12:00PM and 1:00PM. 4:00 p.m.

Friday, July 12, 2019 by: August 4th, 2020 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located Where? at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager Rotary Park PO Box 189, 21852284, Voght Street, Zoning Bylaw 2020.Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL LABOURER.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be Cost?

Acontacted. copy of the proposed the Bylaw and other relevant documents may be zero pm on Thursday Hoursnormal of operation are viewed during business hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 Date Posted: Monday, June 17, 2019 Mon-Fri | 6-6 andAugust Sat-Sun4th, | 12-4.

July 23rd to Tuesday 2020 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt Posting Expires: Friday, July 12, 2019 Reservations no longer required and BC, or online at www.merritt.cathe sauna and whirl pools are back open.

Anyone who wishes call to250-378-6662 address the above Bylaw will be given the For more information opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, WHAT: Summer Nights Market or by written submission, onMerritt all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw.

WHEN: every Friday June 28th to August 30th 5:00pm to 10:00pm If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be WHERE: 2000-2100 Block Quilchena Avenue received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, JULY 30th, 2020, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Wezero thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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ForWhen? complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Thursday | 6:00 pm

Reservations no longer required.

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Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities Reservations relevant to theno position; July 29 and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to education However, we remind the public However, we remind the public to to 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 08, 2019 by: Where? maintain physical distancing at

maintain physical distancing at Rotary ParkDeputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager Carole Fraser, all times.

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Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca all times.

Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2019 Posting Expires: Monday, July 08, 2019

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WHAT: MSS GRAD WALK WHEN: June 20, 2019 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm WHERE: Merritt Senior Secondary High School to Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Packaging Codes: An Explanation

Written submission canplastics be provided by any of a the following methods: by IfPlace these items loose in your recycling cart: you notice on your a symbol with number surrounded a triangle or three arrows - this is called the resin identification code.

Don McArthur, Planning & Development Services Manager This does not mean the package can be recycled. In fact, the code is intended to identify dmcarthur@merritt.ca resin content. Visit: https://recyclebc.ca/ packaging-codes-explanation/ for Street, more info.

PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 All submissions must include your name PLEASE RECYCLE RESPONSIBLY

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 & Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or at dmcarthur@merritt.

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More information on accepted items can be found on the City of Merritt website www.merritt.ca or Recycle BC website www.recyclebc.ca/materials.

Community Policing Office Reopens As of Monday, July 27th, 2020 the City of Merritt Community Policing Office (CPO) will reopen to the public. The Community Policing Office will be open by appointment only for bike registrations, crime prevention information, and program inquiries.

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ToConnect book an appointment phone thewebsite 250-378-3955 or email with us on our new tourism and social media.cpo@merritt.ca. www.tourismmerritt.com • #ExploreMerritt For more information on the CPO programs and services please visit www.merritt.ca/community-policing

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE WHAT: MSS GRAD CAR PARADE WHEN: June 21, 2019 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm WHERE: Merritt Rotary Park (2000 Block of Voght Street) to Merritt Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Avenue) NOTE: Parking will be reserved at Rotary Park and the Church from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on June 22, 2019

WATER RESTRICTIONS

WATERING RESTRICTIONS

CITY OF MERRITT IS NOW IN DROUGHT LEVEL 4.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, NO SPRINKLING OF 6:00AM - 8:00AM and 7:00PM - 10:00PM LAWNS OR FLOWER GARDENS IS ADDRESSES ALLOWED. EVEN Sprinkling of vegetable gardens can continue on the two days a week that you were already allowed to (Monday and Friday for evenMon/Wed/Fri numbered homes, Tuesday and Saturday for odd numbers), and you can still use a hand-held controlled-flow nozzle at any time. ADDRESSES ODD The City will be increasing patrols, and violatorsTues/Thurs/Sat will be ticketed.

In addition, we will not be issuing any exemptions, so we’re asking AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS: all residents to refrain from laying any new turf. onflowers yourandrespective days The City will end the irrigation of our grass in City parks.

Our public works crews will try to keep some of the flowers looking as best they midnight to 4:00 AM can while hand-watering, to keep our city beautiful. We know how important the spray park is for children and families to cool off andSUNDAYS have fun, *NO SPRINKLING so that will stay open for the time being.

Effective May 1ST to September 30TH We want to thank Merrittonians for their efforts in water conservation to protect our rivers, in what’s already one of the hottest, driest summers we’ve ever had.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Developer considers rezoning plans on Voght From Page 3

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whereas the current zoning requires a combination of townhomes and modular which has presented a little bit of a FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: 250-315-7024 problem for us with regards to finding partners that will develop the townhouse site, as well as the modular site separately. Modular communities typically are inclusive communities all upon themselves, where you don’t see a mix of commercial or high density residential within a modular home type development, they’re typically on their own and MERRITT they function that way,” Melenka continued.

Adding to the difficulty in securing a development partner is the fact that Spayum Holdings will continue to hold the land rather than sell it upon completion of the project.

A development partner was found through a request for proposals process, and preliminary conversations regardWe would to 24 congratulate LEGION WEEKlike JUNE -30, 2019 our recent recipients of our ing the plans have taken place, but Melenka said that the project could only move ahead with this partner if the 93 Years Serving Canadians Royal Canadian Legion Branch 096 Bursaries townhouses were eliminated from the design through the proposed rezoning.

IN CELEBRATION When the proposal first came before council with a request for R4 Zoning, council raised concerns of what the Come join us Saturday June 29, 2019and development would look like from Voght St. ALL FAMILIES PEOPLE OVER THE AGE We wish youOFall the best in your future endeavors.

WELCOME 19 WELCOME As Voght was previously considered a highway, properties backed the road, rather than facing out. Now, Voght is To our patio area for To join us for Free Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, meat draws in the Lounge considered a main thoroughfare for the City of Merritt, and, as such, there has been a desire to have buildings face Royal2:30pm Canadian Legion Branch 96 Pop and Water until ? the street and provide a more welcoming atmosphere than the row of fences currently seen. With an R4 Zoning, the 11am until 2pm Box 527 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 • 250 378-5631 modular homes would back Voght, whereas the suggested townhouses would face out. e music Enjoy th Melenka said he understands council’s concerns regarding the streetscape of Voght, but of that this is not the time for that to be considered.

LOST “Those elements of design are typically something that’s dealt with at what’s referred to as the development permit process,” said Melenka.

DOG “So, where fencing goes, what the height of fencing is, what materials there are, how the BAND in the afternoon vegetation and landscape plan looks, those are elements that are handled further on down from 1pm until 4pm in the Lounge the planning process. Where we are now is simply at a rezoning, so whether or not the use is appropriate for this location and that’s really council’s main consideration in cases of land use.”

In consulting with neighbouring property owners, particularly those on Parker Dr., Melenka said that they had expressed concern with the townhouses, worried that the allowable three or four stories would impede their view, although the townhouses were intended to We’re excited to get back on the ice and able to offer be two storeys in height.

“The removal of the townhouses to a single-story product helps satisfy some of that,” said Melenka.

“There was some expressed concern from those living along Burgess who backed onto the in Merritt, at the Merritt Rec Center. site that they didn’t want to have too many or any units above them, looking down on them.”

In response, the proposed number of modular homes that overlook Burgess was reduced CHOOSE ONE WEEK, OR PARTICIPATE IN ALL THREE from 22 to 17. Overall, the conceptual design would change from a total of 52 modular homes and 15 townhouses to a complete community of 46 modular homes.

This is a great way to keep the kids active but cool, “From a streetscape perspective… we’ve actually reduced the number of dwellings along and to keep their skills up going in to the season.

Voght which also might help with reducing the massing that you might see on Voght if it was WEEK 1: MON., AUG 16 TO FRI., AUG 20: just townhouses side by side by side,” said Melenka, who said the new proposal would also assist the City with Phase Two of the Voght St. improvement project by allowing for road from 3:00pm - 5:00pm allowances and road dedication for various infrastructure.

WEEK 2: MON., AUG 23 TO FR.,I AUG 27 This would include part of the property which is needed to construct a roundabout, as from 8:00am - 10:45am with off ice from 10:15am - 10:45am well as widening the road and connecting Grimmett St. to Spring Bank Ave. WEEK 3: MON., AUG 30 TO FRI., SEPT 3: “In order for them to install and construct a traffic circle, they would have to acquire lands from 8:30am - 11:15am with off ice from 10:45am - 11:15am within our property, so the subdivision would help facilitate that,” said Melenka.

“Without a subdivision it becomes difficult because the City would have to look at This summer camp will focus on training, jumps, spins, and skills. approaching Spayum to either purchase the lands or expropriate the land.”

We accept all levels from Canskate Stage 5 and up; any questions or concerns Susan Roline, a board member of Spayum Holdings LLP said that Spayum had done about levels can be discussed before hand. their “due diligence” when it came to determining a use for the land after the Grasslands Hotel burned down more than a decade ago, conducting a study which indicated that it Visit our website: www.hdcfss.ca www.hdcfss.ca, phone 250-589-6932 would be best suited to residential. or email: highlanddevelopmentcamp@gmail.com for registration.

“It satisfies a medium range housing choice within the community.”

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GOVERNMENT

ALBAS: An affront to democracy In the Nicola Valley, we have many small family run farms and small business operations.

When it comes time for retireDAN ALBAS ment, if a business VIEW FROM owner decides to THE HILL sell to a member of the family to pass the business along to the next generation, the difference between the sale price and the original purchase price is considered a dividend.

In the event the same family farm or small business is sold to a stranger the difference is considered a capital gain.

Both dividends and capital gains are taxable. The difference is that generally capital gains are taxed at lower rate.

So, if you sell your family farm to a family member, you are penalized for doing so.

Bill C-208 proposes to amend the Income Tax Act so that the same tax rate should apply when selling an operation to a family member as would apply when selling to a third party.

Unfortunately PM Trudeau, the Finance Minister, the Liberal cabinet and majority of the Liberal caucus all voted against this bill.

Fortunately, all members of the Conservative, the NDP, Bloc Québécois, Green MPs and some Liberals voted for this bill allowing it to pass third reading.

Despite this bill now becoming law, the government is refusing to immediately implement the bill.

The serious concern here is that the legislation has already been passed into law.

It is my view that the Prime Minister believes by delaying this bill until after a federal election, if the Liberal Government receives a majority, they can overturn it.

To use the bureaucracy to block this bill is an arrogant affront to democracy.

My question this week: do you agree?

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LETTERS to the editor

Kudos to the depot Editor, I just want to give kudos to Gwen at the recycling depot and the facility itself.

I was throwing my bottles and plastics in the large containers, and when I went back to my car, I thought, “where are my keys?”

She went through all of the large containers, paper, plastic,

everything, and found them.

I wanted to give her something, and she said “no no no.” So I just want to give her recognition and that wonderful facility. The attitude of the people that work out there, they are so helpful.

Merina Merritt, BC

A great choice for Canada Editor, I applaud the federal government for selecting Mary Simon as our next governor general.

This indeed is a meaningful way to move forward with our First Nations communities. Her experience will come in handy.

As for those that oppose her

appointment because she does not speak French. Phooey!

She is bilingual and will do more to represent First Nations citizens in Quebec than any before her. Language is not a barrier so don’t make it one.

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BACKYARD ASTRONOMER: Embracing summer nights Known as “The Backyard Astronomer”, Gary Boyle is an astronomy educator, guest speaker and monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

It was this time last year that Comet Neowise graced our skies and allowed the world to gaze upon the heavens following its nightly glide amongst the stars. Not since Comet Hale-Bopp in 1997 has a comet been as bright. These mountains of rock and ice are usually small, faint targets only a telescope can reveal. July 2020 belonged to Neowise with its long dust tail easily visible in the bright moonlight. It was a time that we all needed a distraction from COVID19. Nature has a way of helping to relieve stress and anxiety.

Although there are no predicted bright comets visible for the near future, the night sky is a never-ending stage to view celestial objects with a telescope, binoculars or just the naked eye. The easiest is of course the moon.

This is a great time to see the “ghostly” unlit portion of the moon called Earthshine of the Da Vinci Glow. This setting is a prime photography moment for DSLR cameras on a tripod. But the moon is a fantastic sight in any telescope, especially along the dividing line of its day and night side.

The two gas giants of the solar system are now above the southeast horizon well before midnight local time. Saturn and its majestic rings rise around 10 p.m. with much brighter Jupiter and its Galilean moons appearing about an hour later. Words cannot describe seeing these in a telescope.

Also, take advantage of nights the moon is absent from the sky to see the heart of our Milky Way Galaxy. Visible from the countryside, away from all light sources, this band of light is the collective glow of billions of distant stars. It stretches from the right side of the “teapot” in the constellation Sagittarius in the south to overhead running through Cygnus the Swan, dubbed the ”Northern Cross” and continues through the iconic “W” of Cassiopeia the Queen.

Binoculars can reveal a treasure trove of star clusters along the Milky Way along with a few star-forming regions. Hundreds of stars are can be seen at a glance. Astronomers now consider that every star has at least one planet orbiting it. A tiny fraction of these exoplanets are earth-sized and reside far enough from the sun for water (if it has) to stay liquid. This could be an indication that life might exist on that distant world, too far for us to travel to.

Over the next couple of months take advantage of experiencing nature whenever and wherever possible. Embrace the summer night for all it has to offer.

Till next time, clear skies.

John Isaac

END OF FESTIVAL? Mountainfest will not return after a 17 year run as one of Canada’s largest country musical festivals.

Unless a financial partner can be found, the show will not go on, promoter Claude LeLievre said.

A decline in attendance prompted the cancellation, he explained.

“The gate just wasn’t there this year,” he said.

“No, I don’t have the numbers yet, but I’ve done this for some 30-odd years and, normally, at the last minute, a good third of your revenue comes in and it wasn’t there.”

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Unity Cannabis a hot topic at City Council meeting Both the public and business owners were fired up to give their opinions on the possible new pot shop, both positive and negative.

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Scenes rarely seen within the chambers of a City Council unfolded at the July 20 regular Council meeting in Merritt, over a cannabis shop looking to set up in the Adelphi building.

Over a dozen members of the public showed up to voice their opinions on Unity Cannabis, a Williams Lake-based pot shop that is the first owned by an indian band in BC. Among those who came to speak were the owners and managers of the Adelphi, the owner of Quilchena Cannabis, and electronically, Chief of Williams Lake First Nation Willie Sellars.

Just under one month ago on June 22, the consideration was first put before Council to recommend the business license to the Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch, with public consultation having been undergone. The response at the time was overwhelmingly negative, caus-

ing Council to defer the decision to this Tuesday’s meeting, allowing for more public consultation.

Since then, over 300 pages of input from the public had also been received by City staff, both for and against.

Those opposed to the idea argued reasons such as a lack of variety in downtown core businesses, as well as the fact that the band looking to open shop was out of town, though Mayor Linda Brown said that although they are free to, no local bands have approached the City about an application.

Those that have voiced that they are for the development indicated reasons such as the beautification of the Adelphi building that would occur with new business. Garry Serko, who owns the building, mentioned that free enterprise is the backbone of the economy.

Steve Hagen, the owner of Quilchena Cannabis, noted that his See ‘CANNABIS’ Page 9

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PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, July 27, 2021 at 6:00PM Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 The Citytoof requests residents’ views inhearing relation with respect theMerritt belowCannabis proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment.

The will be Non-Medical Retail Licence Application livestreamed on the City of Merritt website (www.merritt.ca), and in-person attendance to the following Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Licence is permitted. Written or electronic submissions can be made by prior to July 23rd at 12 TheIn-person City ofsubmissions Merrittcan requests residents’ Application noon. be made at the hearing. views in relation

to the following Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Licence SUBJECT PROPERTY: Applicant: Unity Cannabis 3350 VOGHT STREET, BLOCK 5,Application DISTRICT LOT 181, KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT, PLAN 10096 EXCEPT PLAN 14921, PID: 009-629-467 Company Contact: Daniel Penny, (250) 267-9857

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Persons who consider that theyAvenue are affected in any way Proposed Site: 2101 Quilchena by this application are requested to make written Persons who in consider that areaddressed affected intoany way submissions the form of athey letter Mayor

by Council this application are requested to make written and for the City of Merritt and mailed/handsubmissions in the form of a letter delivered to: addressed to Mayor and Council for the City of Merritt and mailed/handCity of Merritt delivered to: 2185 Voght St, Box 189, Merritt BC, V1K1B8 City of Merritt 2185 Voght St, Box 189, Merritt Or emailed to: BC, V1K1B8 glowis@merritt.ca Zoning Bylaw: That the Official Zoning Map, being “A” of the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw OrSchedule emailed to: No.The 2284,application 2020, is amended by changing the zoning of the parcel will be considered designation for a second timelegally at glowis@merritt.ca described as 3350 Voght Street, Block 5, District Lot 181, Kamloops Division Yale 6pm on10096 JulyExcept 20th, 2021 City Hall, Merritt.

Written District, Plan Plan 14921,at PID: 009-629-467 from “Medium Density The application will be considered for a second time at Residential (R7)” to “Residential Modular Home (R4)” . submissions received prior to midday on July 15th, 6pm on July City Hall, Merritt.

Written A copy of the proposed Bylaw 2021 amendment may be viewed Monday Friday 2021 will be20th, included inat the Agenda for the tomeeting.

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“To me, it doesn’t seem like the rules are being applied fairly,” said Hagen.

“I’m not going to hash out competition and all that, I know that has already been considered, but I believe you guys should at the very least be asking for a variance to this application.”

Chief Sellars acknowledged the issue of the proximity to a competing business, noting that the location is compliant with the proximity requirements.

The motion was passed by a count of 4-3 to give

support to a license being granted to the business, with Mayor Brown giving her approval, as well as Councillors Luck, Christopherson, and Fehr.

The passing prompted banging on the locked door from fellow Quilchena Cannabis owner April Hagen, who after being let back into the room, interrupted Council proceedings by announcing that a lawsuit would be brought to the City.

Hagen also appeared to be upset that Mayor Brown was incorrect in stating that Quilchena Cannabis was a chain store.

“You said that Quilchena Cannabis owns six other locations, we do not own six other locations, we own our one location on Quilchena Avenue, that

we put our heart and soul into.”

The threat was then made of a lawsuit over the project’s approval, though details of any upcoming lawsuit are unknown at this time.

“We moved our family to Merritt to join the rest of our family members that have been upstanding community members and business owners in this town.”

Mayor Brown then shut down the speech from the business owner, saying that it was not appropriate to have the conversation in the middle of a Council meeting, and that she was welcome to speak with herself and staff the following day.

More on this story will be in the July 29 edition of the Merritt Herald.

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Fall Fair building getting facelift New youth centre

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he Fall Fair building, which has served the community for four decades from its position overlooking the Fair and Rodeo Grounds at 319 Lindley Creek Rd. is undergoing some much needed repairs.

Thanks to several grants provided by various levels of government, as well as the Herculean fundraising efforts of many volunteers over the years, the Fall Fair Building will soon be sporting a new roof and proper washroom facilities, a project considered vital to modernize the site.

“Right now, we’re working on the roof,” said Susan Thompson, Treasurer of the Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association.

“We got a government grant for $65,000 for that, plus we had to put in some funds. We’re also working on building the washroom facilities, we’re raising funds for that as well.”

In addition to the grant for $65,000 the Fall Fair Association also contributed $40,000 to the project, which is being completed by Salish Mountain Installations.

“Because of the way lumber has gone up we had to change our plans a little bit,” explained Thompson.

“We were just going to do the big building, but because plywood (cost) more than tripled, we had to change it to do a different kind of roof. So, now we’re going to do the chicken barn and the shed as well, so that will be all of the Fall Fair Buildings that have new roofs on them.”

This excludes the horse stalls, which do not need a new roof at this time.

The new roof will be a definite improvement over the current roof, which has developed several leaks.

“It had holes everywhere, and every time it rained, we’d have to put out ten buckets,” said Thompson.

“The building is 40 years old, and

that’s the life of a metal roof, apparently.

So, I guess it’s a natural thing… it did live its life, it was a 40-year roof. It was time.”

While there is no firmly established timeline for the washroom projects, the Association is putting out a request for proposals and plans for the new facilities.

The new washrooms, which will replace the serviceable but somewhat outdated outhouses, will be funded by a grant of $130,000 from the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD), $7,500 in Grant-in-Aid from the City of Merritt, and money which has been raised by the Fall Fair Association through various fundraisers, such as their well-known ‘Giant Yard Sale’. $65,000 has already been spent bringing water and sewer pipes in from the street to be connected to the new washrooms.

“It’s not a cheap proposal,” said Thompson, who said that upgrading the facilities would offer them more opportunities for both building use and income.

“In the future we could have a wedding there. I mean, do you want to go outside in your wedding dress and climb into an outhouse? We’ll have more ability to rent our building out to larger groups, with decent washroom facilities. And the City has indicated to us that if they had a disaster, they would like to use the building if we had proper facilities. That may be in their plan.”

Although the Fall Fair will not be happening this year due to the COVID19 pandemic, the work will continue to update the site and turn it into a place where the community can gather for more than just the annual exhibition of baked goods, home grown produce and handicrafts.

“That’s what we’re hoping for, that we’ll have more rental opportunities when we’re done,” said Thompson.

“We do get lots of requests for weddings and large group events, but we just don’t have the facilities for it right now.”

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Scw’exmx Child and Family Services, along with Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society held a soft launch on July 16 of the new Youth Centre, which will soon open its doors at 1802 Chapman St., the former location of the HUB International Insurance broker.

Attendees were treated to a BBQ with snacks, drinks, hotdogs and hamburgers as well as welcomed to tour the new facility and find out what programs would be available for the rest of the summer, such as a canoe camp. On hand were Scw’exmx’s youth workers, who will oversee the new centre, and

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“We’ve got a bunch of boys and girls wellness kits for kids that are on the streets,” said youth worker Darlene Rodominski.

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“We’re going to have a Wii room, and we’re going to have a computer lab.”

There will also be a kitchen where food can be prepped, and cooking classes will be held.

Much of the overhaul took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, without fanfare, although there have already been a handful of events held at the centre.

“We’ve had some events here while the school was open and it’s been well received,” said Rodominski.

“The teenagers said this is exactly what Merritt needs, and they were very excited about it. We’re hoping to do this throughout the week, but also in the evenings to bring some of the youth off the streets and in somewhere safe.”

Rodominski said that there is a significant number of homeless and at-risk youth in Merritt, and the goal of the Youth Centre is to give them a place to be, to relax and have fun alongside their peers. In addition to the wellness kits, which will be handed out monthly, Rodominski hopes to bring in a nurse who can educate the youth on sexual and reproductive health and address any health concerns that they may have.

“We’re going to have boys’ and girls’ groups as well, and get them out on the land, get them out doing some fun stuff, maybe take them to the movies,” said Rodominski.

“Just to have them excited about something so they know there’s more than just hanging out on the street, there’s more than just sitting at home gaming out. So, they can get out and find there’s bigger and better things out there.”

Youth workers will also discuss jobs and potential career paths or education options with those interested, and help them to achieve personal improvements or necessities, such as getting their driver’s license.

Rodominski has been a youth worker for eleven years, and her co-worker, Lucy Henry, has more than 20 years of experience.

The Youth Centre will be open to Merrittonians between the ages of 13 and 18, with schedules for younger teen groups and older teen groups to be announced when the centre officially opens.

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Handley noted he was excited about the event and noted that several vendors, himself included, may bring their own classic cars out to the event.

Roline anticipates anywhere from 80 to 120 cars, which is the number the Show and Shine typically hosts, although total attendance is often dependent on the weather, with extreme heat and air quality sometimes leading to a lower turnout.

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NVFM vendors are excited for the opportunity to set up at a community event, something that was drastically restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The blending of farmer and machine is a natural fit,” said NVFM Vice President, Lucas Handley, owner of 3-Bar Farms and classic car enthusiast.

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People from around the province plan to attend, as Merritt’s Show and Shine will be the first of the season.

Last year, in lieu of a show, the NVCCCA hosted a Cruise, similar to a parade, which welcomed classic car owners to drive a pre-determined route through Merritt for spectators. Many car clubs in BC will once again be hosting a Cruise instead of a show, or have cancelled their events entirely.

Also on hand this year will be the Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market (NVFM).

“This year we’re partnering with the NVFM, they’ll come out on the Sunday as well and set up on the show site,” said Roline.

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Telephone: Massage Office _________________________________ Pharmacy ______________________________________ Real Estate Company ____________________________ Optical Business ________________________________ Building Contractor Company _____________________ Electrical Company ______________________________ Welding Company _______________________________ Coffee Shop ____________________________________ Agricultural/Farm Business _______________________ Home Based Business ___________________________ PEOPLE AND PLACES (Include Name & Business Name) Local Artist _____________________________________ Dentist ________________________________________ Doctor _________________________________________ Coach _________________________________________ Hair Dresser____________________________________ Nail Technician _________________________________ Business Owner ________________________________ Club Organization _______________________________ Cook __________________________________________ Mechanic ______________________________________ Manager _______________________________________ Personal Trainer ________________________________ Photographer ___________________________________ Realtor ________________________________________ Receptionist ____________________________________ Salesperson ____________________________________ Server _________________________________________ Local Band/Musician ____________________________

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SPORTS Stock car racing returns

Have a sports story tip? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing newsroom@merrittherald.com.

HITTING THE TRACK

The stands were full of spectators at the Merritt Speedway on July 17 and 18, the first race held at the track since BC reached Step 3 of the reopening plan on July 1.

Photos by Jake Courtepatte/Herald

GOLF TALK: Merritt’s Sloan earns a T-31st finish

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM With only four events remaining in the PGA Tour season, Roger Sloan is on the outside looking in.

The Merrittonian was able to gain a few points in the FedEx Cup playoff race over last weekend, finishing tied for 31st at the Barbasol Championship in Kentucky, a secondary event to the British Open played at the same time.

The finish earned Sloan a payout of $20,475.

Sunday’s final round earned him a significant portion of that cheque, when he managed to go

bogey-less on the back nine holes while also managing a pair of birdies and an eagle.

Sloan has now made three cuts in a row this month, after a 71st place finish at the John Deere Classic and a 21st place finish at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

So far, the golfer has earned a purse of just over half a million dollars through the 2021 PGA Tour season.

The top 125 point producers at the end of each PGA season punch their ticket to the FedEx Cup playoffs. Sloan currently sits in the 147th position with 293 points, 87 points away from the 125th spot.

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Council approves pickle ball lease

Merritt City Council has approved a three-year lease for the Merritt

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Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@ MERRITTHERALD. COM Pickle ball action at the Merritt Lawn Bowling facility has been approved by City Council.

A recent grant by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District of $130,000 has made the lease a possibility, sharing the facility with the lawn bowling club by constructing four pickle ball courts.

“With the dissolving of the Lawn Bowling Executive and limited play over the past couple years, this was a largely underutilized property,” said Sky McKeown, Director of Recreation & Facilities.

McKeown spoke to the remaining members of the lawn bowling club around this time last year, who expressed their

desire to share the facility due to dwindling numbers and the COVID19 pandemic.

“This group has kept the building in phenomenal shape...even to this day, they are caring for that property.”

Councillor Travis Fehr expressed his gratitude to the Lawn Bowling Executive for the care that they have given the property.

“I just wanted to say thank you to them, for handing off part of it to a new and upcoming activity that will help our community...I think that there was not enough to do in Merritt, so it’s great to see new things that people enjoy being added.”

The ‘rent’ works out to $1 per year.

McKeown said that it is his hope that the club will take the opportunity to sublease the property to other organiza-

tions within town for different events and things such as annual general meetings, at no or little cost.

“It is a small facility, however it has been in the past a facility that has been rented out that assisted the owning club with things like

upkeep.”

The lease will put the pickle ball club in responsibility for any utility bills and the general upkeep of the building.

The pickle ball courts are expected to be completed in August of this year.

McKeown added that there

are plenty of ‘avenues’ that can be taken with the new lease.

“Maybe bringing high school kids in, elementary school kids, and planting the seed early for them.

Council was all in favour of going forward with the lease.

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At a recent Nicola Valley Arts Gallery show, Body Art: Living Art of Tattoo & Body Adornment, one of the feature artists was Brian Wheeler of Sin on Skin Tattoos, a Merritt-based tattoo shop which operates out of Wheeler’s home at 1230 Hicks Ave. Some people are fortunate enough when pursuing a career to find a perfect match. A passion that can become a nine-to-five job and cost you none of your enthusiasm along the way. This is how it was for Wheeler, who always knew he was an artist, and that body art

would become his preferred medium.

“I have always been an artist, and spent a lot of time hanging around tattoo shops watching the artists work,” said Wheeler.

“After a while I caught on and began tattooing.”

Eventually, Wheeler knew he wanted to take the plunge and become a full-time tattoo artist, something his wife, Jenny, supported wholeheartedly.

However, the pair wanted to ensure their expenses were kept to a minimum and that Wheeler, a family man, wouldn’t be giving up time with his children

in order to pursue his dream.

“When we decided we wanted to open a tattoo shop 15 years ago, our children were young, so we added on to our home and built a private studio,” explained Wheeler, a lifelong Merrittonian who never entertained the notion of opening a shop anywhere else.

“This allowed me to be a stay-athome dad, which was quite rewarding in itself. It also helps me keep my prices down, due to the lack of monthly overhead expenses that most shops incur.”

In the hopes of bettering his art,

and providing his customers with the best possible experience, Wheeler has pursued his training under many prestigious tattoo artists who are well known in the world of ink.

“Throughout my career I have had the privilege to train under some of the masters in the industry such as Shane O’Neill, Bob Tyrell, Kat Von D, BJ Betts, Corey Miller, Mike DeVries, and many more talented professionals,” said Wheeler.

“Tattooing has given me many opportunities and for that, I’m grateful.”

That being said, there is more to Wheeler’s life than work.

“When not tattooing, I camp and travel the world, and ride my Harley,” said Wheeler, who has also branched into digital art.

“I’m drawing digital images of hot-rods and bikes and selling them. It’s a hobby that I would like to see turn into a

revenue producing venture. I do my own drawings or draw your ride.”

Some of these digital art creations were on display at the Body Art show, and continue to fuel Wheeler’s designs, each of which are completely unique.

“My favourite part of tattooing is creative freedom, making art that becomes a part of someone,” Wheeler explained.

“I love the smiles at the end when my customer is jazzed about their new ink. I have no favourite tattoo; I feel like that’s like picking your favourite child! I am lucky to be someone who truly loves his job, and would do it even if I didn’t have to. I have formed many lifelong friendships throughout the years that can be directly linked to tattooing.”

To give back to his customers, many of whom travel from all over BC and Alberta to return to his studio, Wheeler offers

a ‘Spin and Win’ promotion every year throughout the month of August.

Customers spin a large wheel that Wheeler built for a chance to receive a discount on their tattoo work.

“On it are 16 spots, every single spot has a $10$60 tattoo credit for your next visit,” Wheeler explained.

“Every customer in August spins,

and everyone is a guaranteed winner, no one loses.”

If you would like to see some of Wheeler’s work, you can find him on Facebook at ‘Sin on Skin tattoos, Merritt’.

“I really want to thank my customers who I

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“And my kids, who had to put up with growing up in a house with a tattoo shop.”

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Ronnie Blomme passed away at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops BC on July 8, 2021 at 71 years.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his partner Claudette and her children, grandchildren, and his friends. He is predeceased by his parents Alice and Harry Blomme of Merritt.

No service by Ron’s request. We will have a family gathering to celebrate memories of Ron at one of his favourite places.

To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under heaven a time to be born and a time to die ... a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance.

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• Wages: starting $35 to $45 Depends on experience Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C. 250-378-6161

Position: Home Support Worker

We are looking for a mature individual who is passionate about patient care, has excellent communication skills, detail oriented, the ability to multi task, and can provide excellent customer service.

The Pharmacy Assistant will assist in the day to day activities of the pharmacy.

Duties will include customer service, cash handling, filling prescriptions, ordering, inventory management and other duties the pharmacist may need.

Prior experience is an asset or have graduated from an accredited pharmacy school, but we are willing to train a highly motivated individual.

Full Time about 35 hours per week We offer a competitive wage package and rate will depend on experience.

Send a confidential email to Lapwu88@gmail.com Or drop off a resume at Pharmasave

(1 vacancy, full time, permanent employment) Wage: $16.00 hourly for 40 hours per week Languages: English and Mandarin Experience: On-job training, experience assets Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

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Specific Skills: Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Assist in regular exercise, e.g. walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Launder clothing and household linens.

Work Location: Merritt, BC; work at client’s home Personal Suitability: Excellent oral communication; reliability; flexibility.

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Looking For Canning Jars. Mary Agnus will be starting to can for the Lytton Village. For more info and to drop off your canning jars for this worthy cause then please call her @ 250-682-2907

INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008. Built with concrete posts. Barns, shops, riding arenas, machine sheds and more. Adam.s@ integritybuilt.com 1-250-351-5374 www.intergritybuild.com

Garage Sales Fall Fair Community Yard Sale.

July. 10 & 24 August. 07 & 21 September. 11 & 25 9-2 pm each day Donations again are gratefully accepted, they can preferably be brought to the building during the Giant Sales or please call Clifford at 250-378-2303 for more information.

RVs / Campers / Trailers For Sale. 2015 Keystone Hideout, Slideout, 4 seasons. Never Off road. Outdoor kitchen and shower. Large Bathroom.

Low Km’s. Asking $20K More info: (604)206-0108 or (778)661-0926

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Looking for a well established business with over 28 yrs. behind them, with a steady, committed clientele behind them, then TLC is the business for you.

TLC has been creating beautiful landscape design and installation, weekly maintenance for residential and commercial clients, providing such services as: Dethatching - Aerating - Irrigation Installation - Tree, Shrub and Hedge Trimming - Patio pavers -Stone work, Beautiful ponds and water features .

The sale of this company will include: 3 antique trucks 1953, 1957 and a 1948 GMC, 990 John Deere tractor, 1 hauling trailer, 1 Ditch witch trencher, Sod Cutter, Billy goat Vacuum, 1 Aerator, 2 Dethatching, 1 lrg Exmark walk behind, 3 Arien Mowers, 2 hedge trimmers, 2 Stihl weed eaters, 2 lrg backpack blowers.

Revenue over $300,000 with Potential Growth expansion SELLER WILL TRAIN.... Reason for sale retiring

SELLING PRICE: $250,000.

If you are interested in this extraordinary company and want the freedom of being your own boss, then give us a call at 250-378-4166.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band - HELP WANTED Director of Infrastructure

Summary of Organizational Responsibilities: The Director is responsible for the planning, development, and project management for: construction or repair of public buildings, earth structure (above ground and below ground), powerhouses, roads, bridges, canals and systems related to water distribution and sanitation. The Director also must manage, update and implement all policies pertaining to maintenance and repairs of the Band’s public properties, plan and manage capital construction projects and to provide related policy analysis for the Band Council. As the Director of Infrastructure you will also be responsible for the management of the Mamit Lake Dam and sizable Capital budget.

Important Skills and Experience: • Critical thinking for developing alternative solutions or approaches to problems.

• Adept at performance management of self and team.

• Solid interpersonal/communication skills, administration/organization skills.

• Experienced effectively liaising with various governments and organizations.

• Knowledge of funding agencies and applications processes.

• Computer competency in Microsoft products including MS Ofce.

• Driver’s License and access to private vehicle • Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux language and Culture Minimum Qualications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with Professional Engineer designation preferred • Three to ve years experience in a senior supervisory capacity • Knowledge of applicable federal, provincial and local building codes and safety laws.

• Experience in working in a First Nation’s environment and understanding of cultural norms and practices preferred.

Working Environment: Ofce environment associated with productivity requirements. Deadlines maybe punctuated by short time lines. Work may require evening and weekend work and on call by cell phone in case of an emergency.

This position is open to ALL persons. Preference will be given to qualied members of the Lower Nicola Indian Band and/or other First Nations persons.

Deadline to apply: open until lled by qualied candidate To Apply. Go to: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/lnib or E-mail: hr@lnib.net

Looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the Best Western team.

Must be eager to learn, self-motivating and have great time management skills.

Strong interpersonal skills are required for guest interaction in all positions.

Please respond with resume in person.

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Duties and tasks included but are not limited to: • Responsible for the management of the Band’s Public Works department, including the maintenance of records and information that relate to the Band’s assets • To development and implement capital project plans, including the development of proposals for funding for and the implementation of capital projects • Project Management of all capital projects or alternately to supervise any contracted project managers.

• Prepare engineering analysis of projects including preliminary design, calculation, life cycle cost and equipment selection. – make sure most appropriate, cost effective people involved • Conduct technical analyses of survey and eld data for development of topographic, soil hydrological or other information and prepare reports.

• Prepare and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts and other visual aids.

• Prepare and manage yearly detailed department budget and workplan • To develop such proposals as may be available to fund public or capital works projects • To ensure that the environmental concerns of the Band are identied and addressed • To assist the Departmental Portfolio holder to develop related policies • Ensure a capital assets registry is maintained • Create, maintain and monitor sector budgets • Supervision and guidance for departments for Infrastructure, Facility Maintenance and Public Works, roads maintenance.

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The Lower Nicola Indian Band is a part of the Nlaka’pamux Nation and is located in the Nicola Valley near Merritt B.C. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting our website at www.lnib.net Lower Nicola Indian Band is seeking a civil engineer for the position of Director of Infrastructure. This is a position offering a rewarding career for an individual who can manage a team dealing with a wide variety of challenges in Public Works and Infrastructure included the second largest lever in the Nicola Watershed at the Mamit Lake Dam. Come join our team in the beautiful Nicola Valley.

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Wage: $110,000 + per year, depending on education, skills and experience

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HELP WANTED IMMEDIATELY Housekeeping positions available.

Seasonal. Great location.

Above minimum wage compensation.

Email your resume to: corbettlake@gmail.com or call 250 378-4334 SPEAKING FOR ANIMALS

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BC SPCA foster program: is looking for

FULL TIME CHAMBERMAIDS Drop off your resume in person to 3713 DeWolf Way Please no phone calls.

Foster a fur baby Spring is here, and BC SPCA

orphaned, neglected and abused animals.

If you can open your heart and home to foster a pet, please call or visit your local BC SPCA branch today.

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Department: Fire Department Position Title: Fire Fighter Hours: 35 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Wage: $24 to $27/hour Summary of responsibilities Responds to res and other emergency alarms and assists in those operations necessary to insure the connement and extinguishment of res or the elimination of other hazardous conditions. Also will be involved with wildland re ghting and cultural burning.

Duties and tasks • Assists in the evacuation of endangered persons from hazardous locales • Connects and lays hose lines operates hose nozzles and other re extinguishing appliances in an efcient manner to reduce water or other damage raises, lowers and climbs ladders • Uses hand and power tools makes forcible entry into buildings opens up walls and other structures • Enters burning buildings or other locations • Protects property through salvage and clean-up operations by using salvage covers, brooms, mops, shovels and similar equipment • Replaces broken or ruptured sprinkler heads to prevent unnecessary water damage Required knowledge, skills and abilities • Completion of Grade 12 • Completion of one or two years of additional post-secondary education, apprenticeship or equivalent • Preferred, successful completion of an approved reghter training program and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Level 1 and 2 Certication • Class 3, 4 and/or 5 British Columbia driver’s licence with airbrake endorsement • Must be medically and physically t and meet vision and hearing standards • Must pass a criminal record check • CPR Level “C” and Occupational First Aid Level 3 or First Responder Level 3 Other qualications that may be benecial include: • Volunteer reghter experience • Other work experience related to reghting (such as building construction, mechanical experience, driving large or emergency vehicles, forest reghting, diving, rst aid and paramedical experience) • An ability to swim and related life-saving certicates • • Knowledge of cultural burning and non claustrophobic.

Position will be open until lled To Apply. Go to: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/lnib/16960 or E-mail: hr@lnib.net

BC INITIATIVE FOR INCLUSIVE ACCESS TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

FULL TIME INCLUSIVE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FACILITATOR NICOLA VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – MERRITT

Status: Full-time (37.5 hr/wk), Permanent • Start Dates: July 28, 2021 (NVIT Merritt) Wage: $20/hour + extended benets after 3 months TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: 1. Explore our website and browse the Staff Orientation Modules to become familiar with the work we do.

2. Write a cover letter highlighting why you are: • Interested in working with us, and • Tell us about any personal or professional experience you have with people who have been marginalized because of a disability or other reason 3. E-mail your resume and cover letter to lauren@steps-forward.org The successful applicant should have a strong and compassionate sense of social justice and a strong desire to learn about the historical context of developmental disability. The art and work of inclusion facilitation is an on-going learning experience wherefacilitators engage in on-going critical reection with each other about how to support students to build broader autonomous lives.

Campfire Bans are in effect, please do you part and keep your neighbours safe.

Lower Nicola Indian Band - HELP WANTED Fire Fighter

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MLS: 162953

$237,000

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MLS: 162745

$349,900

2399 MERRITT AVENUE

MLS: 163104

$455,000

2543 JACKSON AVENUE

MLS:162939

$499,900

11 BERYL DRIVE

MLS: 163190

$349,900

With living room, kitchen, laundry and 3 piece bath on main floor. Lane access at backyard 19 x 12 shop. This townhome is an end unit and has a fully fenced yard.

75 x 200 ft private lot in Lower Nicola with detached garage, huge fenced garden and amazing private patio area. The lovely 4 bedroom home has had a nice sized addition built with 2 bedrooms and small office space.

Lovely older well-maintained home within walking distance to the downtown core. Back yard is all fenced. Detached 16x24 garage. RV parking. The yard is beautiful with scattered perennial beds throughout and has a large garden plot.

Lots of room for the family in this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom 2 storey house with a large yard. The home also has a built in garage that is big enough to fit a full size truck or space to store your recreational toys.

This 3 bedroom 1.5 bath is located a stone’s throw from all amenities in Logan Lake. This is an ideal starter or investment property as it is presently used.

1860 MACAULAY ROAD

240-2500 PETER HOPE LAKE

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Look no further, this beautiful cabin has breathtaking views & is located in the private gated community at Peter Hope Lake. The home has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms over 2 floors.

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Opportunity to restore back into a Full Duplex as previously used or keep as a large home. Includes two kitchens, two bathrooms and each side has two bedrooms and two living rooms. 24 x 26 double car garage.

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Don’t miss out on this 3 bedroom, 2 bath modular home with addition in Lower Nicola. Addition was added in 2019 and offers a spacious dining room and bedroom.

Large living room is open to kitchen.

MLS: 158828

$279,000

A rare opportunity to own one of the last remaining 1 acre view lots in the Merritt area. Situated on the Coldwater Road this lot offers the potential for a custom built home with room for horses.