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and around BC. A lot of companies are sending multiple trucks and wanting to show their support as well. We definitely thank the trucking industry for all of this.” Nearly 30 trucks and 20 passenger vehicles gathered at the truck stop in Merritt bright and early the morning of Saturday, June 5. There, they were joined by supporters including drummers and dancers, many wearing the orange shirt that is a symbol of Residential School victims and survivors. Beckett hopes that the event will serve as a reminder to people of what Indigenous people across Canada have suffered through several generations of abuse and cultural annihilation in the Residential School system. “I’m hoping that it brings more awareness,” said Beckett. “I know First Nations have tried to be heard for years, and it’s been falling on deaf ears, per se. It’s time to be heard, it’s time for Canada to get some answers to First Nations and some justice. It makes a guy sick to his stomach to even See ‘CONVOY’ Page 8 think of what these families
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Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing educationisand qualifications, andthat proof of andwill licenses be accepted prior to Notice hereby given a required Publiceducation Hearing be will held on Tuesday 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 by: August 4th, 2020 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 21852284, Voght Street, Zoning Bylaw 2020.Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be Acontacted. copy of the proposed the Bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday Date Posted: Monday, June 17, 2019 July 23rd to Tuesday August 4th, 2020 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt Posting Expires: Friday, July 12, 2019 BC, or online at www.merritt.ca
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Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be given the opportunity the Public Hearing be heard in person, by aCommunity! representative, The City ofatMerritt is gearing up to betocrowned Canada’s Most Active WHAT: Merritt Summer Nights Market or byend written all matters the Bylaw. At the of the submission, challenge, one on community will WINcontained $100,000 andinthe titleproposed of being Canada’s WHEN: every Friday June 28th to August 5:00pm to In addition the national there will30th alsowritten be prizing for10:00pm the most must active be If most you active. are unable to to attend the winner, Public Hearing, submission WHERE: 2000-2100 Block Quilchena Avenue in each province and territory. received NO LATER community THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, JULY 30th, 2020, to ensure their availability Council the Public Hearing. It is open to to everyone and at all minutes tracked on the app and website from June 1 – 30 count toward a community’s total score.
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AsFor soon as youdetails, receive your taxwebsite notice,atyou can apply for your grant. To avoid penalty complete visit Cityproperty of Merritt www.merritt.ca file your application before June 30th. Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing There are two to file. You apply online ateducation www.gov.bc.ca/homewonergrant or by education andways qualifications, andcan proof of required and licenses will be accepted prior to telephone 1-888-355-2700. Information is available on the City website at merritt.ca. 4:00 p.m.atMonday, July 08, 2019 by:
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the trailer. A spike belt was deployed to stop the vehicle, which was initially successful, though the vehicle once again began moving down the highway before coming to a stop on Highway 8 near Snake Road and Highway 97C. Throughout the chase and the stop, gunfire was exchanged between police and the suspect vehicle. It eventually became known that there were two occupants of the suspect vehicle, one adult male and one child, believed to be the suspect’s 11-year old son. Both were transported to hospital with unknown injuries. Initially, Merritt RCMP along with the Southeast District General Investigation Services conducted a concurrent investigation into the vehicle stop. The area was secured until the arrival of the the Independent Investigations Office of BC, who took over the scene. IIO BC is now investigating to determine whether police actions or inactions are linked to the two injuries. As the matter is now under investigation by the IIO BC, no further information will be released by police.
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RAIN CAUSES GOLF COURSE TO FLOOD Rain squalls in the mountains surrounding the Nicola Valley resulted in flash flooding in several areas. Washed out culverts and bridges hampered logging activities, and the most recent report was received from Quilchena Golf Course, where four fairways went underwater Monday afternoon. However, since the highway is higher than the golf course and, along with the bridge, there are several culverts taking the water into Nicola Lake, there is little other damage.
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Convoy over 300 strong rolled into Kamloops From Page 3 are going through, or have gone through with the Residential Schools and then the finding of these children,” Beckett continued. “I just couldn’t imagine if it was one of my own children and this happened to them. Us truckers are saying, ‘we’re on your side, we stand with you, and we hear you loud and clear.’ It’s time for Canada to acknowledge that as well.” The crowd was addressed by several Indigenous elders, including Chief of Shackan Band Arnold Lampreau, himself a survivor of Residential School. Prayers and a blessing were bestowed on the convoy, after which traditional dancers performed, including a Bear Dance, in which a dancer dons the hide of a bear and
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The City of Merritt provides notice in accordance with section 99(3)Annual of the Community Meeting Charter that the Annual Meeting of Council will take place at 6pm on The City of Merritt notice in accordance Tuesdayprovides June 22nd, 2021. with section 99(3) of the Community Charter that the This meeting willof beCouncil held in will the Council Chambers in Annual Meeting take place at 6pm on City Hall, Merritt, At22nd, the time this notice is TuesdayBC. June 2021. posted, Public Health Orders prevent the public This will be held in the Council in frommeeting attending meetings in-person, butChambers the meeting Hall, Merritt, on BC.the At internet, the time this notice from is willCity be live streamed accessible posted, Public Health Orders prevent the public www.merritt.ca/watchmeetings.php from attending meetings in-person, but the meeting Meeting will on consider the Annual Reportfrom will The be live streamed the internet, accessible prepared under section 98 and the Statement of www.merritt.ca/watchmeetings.php Financial Information prepared under section 168 of Thethe Meeting will consider Report Community Charter, the andAnnual the Annual prepared under and the Statement of Development Costsection Charge98 report under section 569 Financial Information prepared under section 168 of of the Local Government Act. the Community Charter, and the Annual These documents all bereport inspected at section any time569 on Development Costcan Charge under www.merritt.ca, or in-person at City of the Local Government Act.Hall during ordinary opening hours. For further information, to These documents can all be inspected atof any time on make a public submission about any these www.merritt.ca, in-person atLowis, City Hall duringof documents, pleaseor contact Greg Director ordinaryCorporate opening hours. For City further information, to Services, of Merritt: make a publicglowis@merritt.ca submission about any of these documents, please contact Greg Lowis, Director of Corporate Services, City of Merritt: glowis@merritt.ca
Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Licence Application The City of Merritt requests residents’ views in relation to the following Non-Medical Cannabis The City of Merritt requests residents’ views in Retail Licence Application relation to the following Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Licence Application Applicant: Unity Cannabis Applicant: Unity Cannabis Company Contact: Daniel Penny, (250) 267-9857 daniel.penny@williamslakeband.ca Company Contact: Daniel Penny, (250) 267-9857 daniel.penny@williamslakeband.ca Proposed Site: 2101 Quilchena Avenue
Proposed Site:consider 2101 Quilchena Persons who that theyAvenue are affected by this application are requested to make written Persons who consider that they are affected by this submissions in the form of a letter addressed to application are requested to make written Mayor and Council for the City of Merritt and submissions in the form of a letter addressed to mailed/hand-delivered to: Mayor and Council for the City of Merritt and mailed/hand-delivered City of Merritt 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 Or emailed to: glowis@merritt.ca Submissions will be accepted until 12 noon on Thursday 17th June, 2021 Submissions will be accepted until 12 noon on 17th 2021 regarding For further Thursday information, or June, clarification this notice, please contact Greg Lowis, Director of For further information, or clarification regarding Corporate Services, City of Merritt: this notice, please contact Greg Lowis, Director of glowis@merritt.ca Corporate Services, City of Merritt: glowis@merritt.ca
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Persistence owner dedicates award to Indigenous entrepreneurs Owner Kylee Street was recently presented an award for Female-Owned Business of the Year.
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as well as entrepreneur support. Street was surprised to discover that she had been nominated for the award, and more so to find out that she had won. “This award was amazing to win because I had
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Merrittonian looks to take charge of naval warship An MSS grad has spent the past eleven years working his way up in the Canadian Navy.
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Merritt Secondary School. After high school, Courtnay and his brother were eager to get out and explore the big wide world. “My twin brother and I both joined the Navy at the same time and have had parallel careers all along,” said Pooley. “He is also See ‘CAREER’ Page 11 now an Officer
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Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Courtnay Pooley has successfully made the journey from Merritt’s dry, Interior grasslands to sailing the seas of the Middle East, now achieving the Junior Officer’s rank of Sub-Lieutenant (SLt) in the Royal Canadian Navy. “I grew up just outside of town on a farm in between Merritt and the Shulus Reserve,” said Pooley.
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“I was raised by my mother, Catherine, and my father, Gordon. I was raised alongside my twin brother Hayden and my older sister Erin. Growing up on a farm in Merritt, I could not have asked for a more positive childhood. I feel I learned the value of work and doing the small things right.” Pooley attended Central Elementary and Coquihalla Middle School, which closed in 2012, before graduating from
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Career in navy a family affair for Pooleys having formerly been a technician like myself. For me, I grew up knowing that the Nicola Valley was a fairly small place, and I felt I needed to explore the world a bit. My first major posting was to St. John’s, Newfoundland for school. That was definitely a culture shock, I was very lucky to have my brother as a roommate there.” Courtnay and Hayden both graduated from the Marine Institute, a campus of Memorial University dedicated to maritime trades schooling, with ElectroMechanical Engineering Technician Diplomas in 2013. At that time, Courtnay was posted to the HMCS Calgary as a Junior Weapons Engineering Technician. “I did my apprenticeship under those that I still believe are the best technicians in the Canadian Navy,” said Pooley. “I worked and sailed on the Calgary until the end of 2016. My brother and I had both applied for our commissions, the legal document designating you as an Officer in the military. We were very fortunate to get selected in the same year and on our first year applying, which made us both very happy.” Both Courtnay and Hayden then changed from Weapons Engineering Technicians to Naval Warfare Officers, after which they were both expected to pursue a degree. Applying for the University Training Plan for Non-Commissioned Members, Pooley attended UVic. “I chose to go to the University of Victoria and study Economics,” explained Pooley. “I grew up having long conversations with my father about global affairs and I thought economics would round out my education very well for me to keep up to
him. I graduated in 2019 and began the Naval Warfare Officer Phase 3 course shortly after. This course teaches the core skills required of a mariner and bridge watchkeeper. After finishing that, I did what was a very challenging Naval Warfare Officer Phase 4 course. This course takes those universal mariner skills and adds the complexity of warfare to them.” Pooley’s personal life was also complex at this time, as the world was suddenly thrown into the COVID-19 pandemic, and he and his wife welcomed a baby girl to their family. “Training was essentially paused for six months, and my daughter was born two days before I was scheduled to proceed to sea for navigation assessments,” said Pooley. “The Navy and the Venture Division (the officer training school) were extremely understanding and allowed me to take a month off without any penalty to my training. I completed my course with a different set of students than I started with, but I did not have to do the entire phase over. This cannot always happen this way and I still get quite emotional thinking about how much consideration I was granted during this time.” After completing his Phase 4 training, Pooley was once again posted to the HMCS Calgary, this time as an officer. “Like most ships, a warship is commanded by its Captain,” explained Pooley. “At sea, 24 hours a day, a warship must be able to conduct operations ranging from search and rescue to drug interdiction, to exercises with foreign navies. The captain is ultimately responsible for the direction,
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coordination, and control of all of these things, this is called Command. They must get the ship from point A to Point B safely, effectively, and while maintaining the wellbeing of the crew and the ship. It is a quite a lot to ask of one person.” Because the Captain of a ship cannot be everywhere at once, or perform all of their tasks singlehandedly, he relies on others, such as Pooley, to delegate some of these responsibilities. Pooley is currently working towards being a certified Officer of the Watch. “It is my job to move the ship to where the mission dictates, do so safely and effectively, provide an immediate response to any emergencies that occur, and take responsibility for the safety of the entire crew on board while doing so,” said Pooley. “This is called Charge. The Captain exercises Command and delegates Charge to the Officer of the Watch. Charge is a legal status placed on the Officer of the Watch, which gives them command of everyone on the ship except for the Captain and the Executive Officer, who is the second in command, for the duration of their watch, until the watch is taken by another Officer of the Watch. At sea there is always an Officer of the Watch on the bridge, looking out the window and considering all of these requirements, and issuing orders to complete them.” Pooley is currently under training to hold Charge, working under a qualified watchkeeper while on the bridge. When it is determined that Pooley is a competent and effective watchkeeper, he will be issued a Bridge Watchkeeping Ticket. “Once I achieve this, I will go ashore and stand before a board of very senior Officers who will evaluate all of my knowledge gathered See ‘NAVAL’ Page 12 from my time at sea,” Pooley
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are any fires larger than two-metres high by threemetres wide. Also banned are fireworks, sky lanterns, and burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description, except when used for a campfire as defined by the Wildfire Regulation. These new regulations in effect allow only campfires smaller than 0.5-metres high by 0.5-metres wide, protected by a fire guard, and with ready access to at least eight litres of water or a shovel. These prohibitions apply to all public and private land within the Kamloops Fire Centre jurisdiction, unless specified otherwise in an enactment (e.g. in a local government bylaw). Before lighting any fire, people
should check with local government authorities to see if any other burning restrictions are in effect. Anyone found in contravention of these open fire bans are privy to a fine of up to
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contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. The prohibitions do not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane, or briquettes.
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Godey Creek Trail in Merritt is shown in this photo from AllTrails.
Godey Creek starts on Douglas Lake lands near 97C and flows (rages at times) west down the canyon just south of the Info Centre, under Hwy. 5, and then disappears into the ground mysteriously. This trail is especially nice on a very hot summer day - have a dip in the creek! The best hole is right by the ramp. It is a popular and quite strenuous hiking and biking trail, unsuitable for horses due to ramps and
bridges. It can be done as an out-and-back (ONB) or made into a very fine round trip. For a round trip, start at the Info Centre and follow signage for TMI and Godey up to ‘Lone Pine’, a conspicuous old pine that is an area landmark - then proceed SE down into the creek valley, keeping right and always going downstream. The creek is very swift in freshet, so keep pets and kids secured and safe. Continue down the creek until you hear Hwy. 5, then go right over the last bridge, and fol-
low the trail back to the Info Centre via Godey Traverse. As an ONB, follow the path at the SW corner of the Info Centre and proceed on Godey Traverse - turn around when you get to the top, or anywhere you wish. Along the trail you will notice some very fine old growth, an old miner’s cabin, and lovely pools in the creek. It is two miles one way, strenuous at times - use caution on creek crossings and on ramps. Takes 1.5 hrs to hike one way.
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Jake Courtepatte The Centennials, of course, NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM will be featured in the Interior Conference - along with At long last, the British Cranbrook, Penticton, Prince Columbia Hockey League will George, Salmon Arm, Trail, be returning to a sense of norVernon, Wenatchee, and West malcy this coming fall. Kelowna. The junior A league The Cents will face each announced its schedule on Interior opponent five times Monday for all 18 teams - a full, throughout the season, and will 54-game schedule. have limited exposure to cross“We are excited to turn the conference matchups. page and get back to competFour of the five meetings with ing for a Fred Page Cup in past divisional rivals the Prince 2021-22,” said BCHL Deputy George Spruce Kings will come Commissioner Steven Cocker. in October, with the season start“With our schedule now out, ing one month later than usual. players as well as fans will have That extra four weeks could the opportunity to look ahead to mean the difference between key dates and get excited for our fans being in seats in time for the 60th Anniversary season.” season opener or not, with BC There will be some differencplanning on being well into the es from a normal, pre-COVID final step of the Reopening Plan schedule, however - instead of by that point. the traditional four-division Said season opener is schedformat, the league will instead uled for Oct. 8 against the adopt a two-conference model Spruce Kings at Nicola Valley consisting of nine teams per Memorial Arena. side. Training camp is scheduled Teams will be split between to open in mid-September, while the Interior and Coastal playoffs will begin by the end of Conferences, in which eight of March. the nine teams per conference For the Centennials’ full will make the postseason to vie schedule, check out www.merrittfor the Fred Page Cup. centennials.com.
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Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM The Merritt Centennials have found their new bench boss. Dave Chyzowski, the second overall pick in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft for the New York Islanders, has signed a two-year deal with the junior A team, with a third-year option in the role of head coach and general manager. Director of Hockey Operations John Stuart said that the Cents’ executive team took over forty applications for the position. “As a committee, we took our time and due diligence on what we wanted in selecting a head coach,” said Stuart, who said that they were “absolutely thrilled” in bringing Chyzowski on board. “His knowledge and experiences in hockey, his knowledge of how to deal with teenage boys on pursuing their dream is something we truly value as an organization. Dave has great connections in the hockey world, along with Dave’s captaining of the Team Canada World Junior team to a gold medal in 1990 and his 18-year professional career. The relationships he has built within hockey will truly help our organization and players to the next level. It is safe to say hockey is firmly in the Chyzowski DNA.” Chyzowski kicked off his playing career in the late 1980s with the Kamloops Blazers in the WHL, amassing almost two points per game in his final season en route to his high status on NHL teams’ draft boards. His NHL career spanned six seasons between the Islanders and the Chicago Blackhawks, before stops in the professional leagues of Germany and Austria, eventually retiring from playing in 2007. Recent follows of the Blazers may recognize the name Chyzowski from Dave’s son, 24-year old Nick, who spent three seasons as assistant captain and then captain of the Blazers between 2015-2018. Ryan Chyzowski, three years younger than his brother Nick, spent last season as the captain of the Medicine Hat Tigers, also of the WHL. The Cents’ newest head coach also recently held onto ties with the WHL, serving as the assistant coach of the Vancouver Giants in the 2019-20 season. He now moves into his first head coaching position in the BCHL. Chyzowski said that it was the allure of the small town market that really attracted him to the Merritt Centennials. “I love small towns, I believe teams in small towns are closer than teams in other towns. One of the biggest things hockey players go through is that everyone has ups and downs. I’ve gone through everything these players are going through. It’s easy to forget that these are teenagers when they have their helmets on and are crashing around the ice. I want to help them grow as individuals and hockey players. I’m excited to be a part of the team, a part of the organization, and helping to grow both to their full potential.”
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Valley Kitchen Valley Kitchen is Merritt’s newest eatery, a small-scale restaurant with big flavour operating out of the concession in Central Park, at 2975 Voght St. The new venture is a joint collaboration between friends with a passion for good food and good company. “Valley Kitchen is four friends that have come together to bring their extensive experience and expertise in the restaurant industry to Merritt,” explained founder and co-owner, Katerina Reljic. The goal of Valley Kitchen is to provide accessible, high-quality food and coffee and tea-based beverages to both residents of Merritt and the many visitors who travel through the community each year. Customers can choose between deluxe hamburgers on a brioche bun,
spiced maple drizzled chicken bites, double cooked fries, poutine with gourmet slow roasted pork topped with scallions, and a mixed greens salad featuring apple, pear and house made honey dill dressing, all created with quality ingredients and a strong attention to detail. Kids have a menu of their own, including cheeseburgers and chicken bites. Milano blend coffee is always hot and ready, with almond milk and oat milk available. “We want to provide patrons with ‘comfort’-based food using local and seasonal ingredients,” said Reljic. “Valley Kitchen will provide an elevated, casual, dining-in-the-park experience for all Merrittonians.” And indeed, Central Park is an ideal location for such an idea, providing a welcoming atmosphere with a
skate park, baseball diamonds, a multiuse sports box and a nearby mountain bike course. The three other owners are co-founder Nolan Prowal, Mark Angelo Arcega and Jorge Sora. “I’ve been working in the customer service field for around ten years,” said Reljic. “Coming from a background of chefs, hospitality professionals and restaurant owners it was infused in my genetic makeup and eventually I couldn’t stay away. I started working in catering, doing event setup, serving, and food prep.” Wanting to move into the more upscale side of the restaurant industry, Reljic began working at Diva at the Met, a boutique hotel and fine dining experience in Vancouver. “I worked there for several years, all while doing private catering on yachts on the side. I was then part of the opening
team of Hawksworth Group’s award-winning sister restaurant, Nightingale, where I was senior member of the team for five years.” Arcega was born in Canada but raised in the Philippines, moving back to Canada in 2017 and beginning his culinary career as a line cook at Cactus Club. “He was able to take a step forward and join the Nightingale team as a server assistant,” said Reljic. “Mark established himself as a reliable, responsible, hardworking and loyal employee. Wanting to gain serving experience Mark took a position at Preston’s restaurant in the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel. His knowledge and experience working at Nightingale helped him to exceed expectations in his new work environment. Mark is wanting to bring his extensive hospitality and restaurant experience, along with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Admin to help our business succeed.” Sora, the chef behind Valley Kitchen’s tastiest new creations, was born and raised in Colombia, although he moved to Canada at a young age. He worked as a server assistant and then a
cook at Glowbal and Trattoria where he discovered his passion for the restaurant industry before joining the crew at Nightingale. “This is where his culinary skills were put to the test,” said Reljic. “Progressing from station to station, and climbing the ranks, Jorge was mentored by some of the world’s best chefs, cooking for upwards of 700 guests a day. Jorge not only excelled in quantity of service, he never sacrificed quality.” Jorge even pursued his career to Copenhagen to work for an establishment known as the number one restaurant in the world, Noma. “Coming back to Vancouver, Jorge wanted to work for the newest and hottest fine dining establishment in Vancouver, Published on Main, where he would be able to showcase all of the skills and lessons he had learned,” said Reljic. “Having worked in his culinary career for amazing chefs, he now wants to join forces with friends to bring his knowledge of good food to the people of Merritt.” Nolan is a born and raised Merrittonian who moved to Vancouver to begin his restaurant career at
the Banana Leaf, working as a Junior Manager, server and bartender. “This is where his love for cuisine and mixology grew and flourished,” said Reljic. “However, he decided to move on in search of a finer restaurant and found himself at Nightingale working as a server assistant, moving up in the ranks to serving team, and eventually moving to the bar team to advance his skill and gain more knowledge of the inner workings of running a bar.” Prowal and Reljic made the move to
Merritt in October 2020, looking for a fresh new start and to be closer to Prowal’s family. Wanting to start a business of their own, the pair reached out to their friends to get involved and Valley Kitchen was born. “We all met while working in the restaurant industry
in Vancouver, and all became great friends,” said Reljic, who welcomed the change of pace in moving to Merritt. “We love the small-town community...such a lovely and welcoming community, and we are so happy to be a part of it.”
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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church
2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Merritt Baptist Church
Sunday service (indoors), 10 am. Phone (250)378-2464 for more info and for prayer support.
Merritt Lutheran Fellowship
in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
St. Michael’s Anglican Church
1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.
Trinity United Church
Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time 2nd & 4th Sundays/ Sunday School (K-Gr. 4) - 10 am
Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:00 pm • 250-280-1268
Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
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SHACKAN INDIAN BAND PO Box 1360/ 2099 Granite Ave Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Phone: 250-378-5410 Fax: 250-378-5219 www.shackan.ca
Adam Jonathon Klassen March 21, 1986 - May 20, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce our beautiful son Adam Jonathon Klassen has passed into the arms of our lord on May 20/2021 with his beloved dog Guaco at his side. Adam was born in Merritt March 21/1986. He is preceded by his grandmother Petra Quinn, uncle Kevin Hallett and survived by his father John Klassen and mother Tracey Ketter. Sister Shantell Silvey (Steve), Grandparents Jack and Louise Klassen and Dale Ketter. Aunts; Melody (Allen), Sherry, Lynn (Rick). He will be missed by his cousins and nieces and nephews. Adam loved his fishing and hunting and just being outdoors. He had a beautiful smile and he was kind, and generous, always willing to help. A service will be announced at a later date.
Position: – Social Development/Education Coordinator Employment Type: Full Time Permanent This position is responsible for delivering the Social Development and Education programs in accordance with regulations and agreements. Part of this position also includes culture and event coordination, social assistance, and training support. Qualications and Experience: • Degree in Social Work or related study • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in social service eld • Strong skills in Microsoft Ofce • Knowledge of First Nations social development programs and BC education and Post-Secondary systems • Several years of nancial and budget experience – Xyntax would be benecial • Excellent client service skills A full job description is available on the Shackan Band website at www. shackan.ca Application Deadline: June 18, 2021 Please submit a cover letter and resume with three work related references to teri.clayton@shackan.ca or call the ofce 250-378-5410 to set up an appointment to drop off. In your letter please state if you are interested in either position part-time or both positions as full-time. Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry as per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Milo Kenneth Thompson Feb 1, 1923 - May 29, 2021
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QUALIFICATIONS: • Food Safe Certificate mandatory • Knowledge of cleaning standards (WHMIS) • Valid drivers’ license and clear drivers’ abstract • Ability to work alone without instruction AND ability to work in a team following direction • Must be pleasant and have good interpersonal skills • First Aid certificate or training a benefit • Criminal record check (abstract) is a requirement • Ability to function autonomously Wages – per the Collective Agreement ranging from $15.56 $20.62/hr (depending on position) Our key expectations of these positions are to provide an efficient mealtime program, which will be well received by our residents as an enjoyable experience to look forward to each day. LETTER OF INTEREST INSTRUCTIONS Please provide a letter of interest with resume and references to: exedir@theflorentine.ca.
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Responsibilities and Duties Planning – Annual and Long-term Education Plan for Coldwater Indian Band, membership and as directed. Human Resource – Supervises and valuates the performance of anyone with direct reporting relations to the Department when applicable. Financial – Develops Education Program budgets in consultation with the Band Administrator and administers the budgets as approved by Chief and Council and all other associated duties. Policy – Administers the approved Post-Secondary Education Policy. Liaison and Representation – Participates as Ex-Officio when required on the Band School SAC; Represents the band in negotiating the Local Education Agreement; Attends School District 58 meetings where applicable; Liaises with Post-Secondary Institutions/Schools in support of the Coldwater Indian Band Education Policy and programs; Liaises with SD #58 re: L.E.A., F.N.A.C, and staff where applicable; Advocates for Coldwater students within School District 58 & students attending different PostSecondary Educational Institutions; Liaise with Indian Services Canada in support of the Coldwater Indian Band Education Department programs. Post-Secondary Program Administration – Administers the Post-Secondary program as per Job Description. General Education Administration – Administers all pertinent Education Program funding through Xyntax; Develop and maintain individual student confidential files; Maintains records of all Education programs, services and funding associated with this department; Keeps the Band Administrator informed of sensitive and important issues and events in relation to the operation of the Education Programs; etc. Position Qualifications • Post-Secondary Diploma (prefer minimum Business or Public Administration diploma) • OR an equivalent combination of post secondary education and directly related work experience. • Proposal writing an asset • Lifestyle consistent with the importance of the responsibilities of the position • Strong analytical and decision-making skills, tact, discretion and sound judgement • Demonstrated commitment to fiscal management • Superior communication skills, written and oral • Working knowledge of Xyntax an asset • Knowledge of Nlaka’pamux and Coldwater Community an asset • Ability to organize and manage workload • Good negotiation skills (Local Education Agreements) • Able to work independently and in a team environment • Satisfactory Criminal Records check • Valid Driver’s License and Reliable vehicle
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Coldwater Indian Band Job Posting The Coldwater Indian Band is seeking an individual to fill the Education Coordinator position. The Education Coordinator is responsible for the planning, administration and coordination of Coldwater Indian Band Programs and Services and reports to the Band Administrator. This position will be working from the Merritt Office.
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Two-Year Term Full-Time Temporary Position Coldwater Indian Band has collaborated with GDH and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), respectively, to create an exciting work opportunity in our community. Job Summary: The purpose of the position is to offer two-year employment for a Recycling Champion, reporting to and working closely with the Public Works department and in cooperation with GDH and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). Duties include and are not limited to: Reporting to and working closely with the Public Works and in cooperation with GDH and ISC, responsibilities include, and are not limited to: • Being a change agent, working with community members to encourage and support Recycling behaviors and actions; • Day-to-day operation of the recycling storage shelter including organization, cleaning and maintenance of the facility; • Greeting the public in a friendly, professional manner, assisting with sorting and documenting while responding to public enquiries/concerns; • Operate and maintain Equipment with attachments (training available); • Be involved in community engagement and awareness training; • Prepare monthly reports, budgets. records and billing where necessary; • Coordinating implementation of the Community Energy Plan; • Other duties as may be required by direct Supervisor. Qualifications: • Passion for working with people and be able to maintain a cheerful and helpful attitude under busy and challenging circumstances; • Effective oral communication skills; • Will require a good level of physical fitness and the ability to use basic hand tools • Nature of the facility and job is such that the successful applicant must have the ability and willingness to stand and walk throughout the day, as well as work in inclement weather; • Being an active Steward of the Land, have knowledge/understanding of traditions and language is an asset; • Two-year term, full-time temporary position (35 hours/week) from date of hire, with possible extension, subject to the operational needs of the department and continued funding; Application letter with resume of experience, qualifications and references will be accepted until 4:00 pm, June 23, 2021 and quote Recycling Champion to: Email: lantoine@coldwaterband.org and to the Attention of the Coldwater Indian Band Human Resources Committee Fax: (250) 378-5351 *Due to the funding arrangement with both GDH and Indigenous Services Canada, applications for this position will be shared in confidence with them* *Thank you for your interest in this position. No phone calls please, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview*
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Send your resume with references and cover letter: Attn: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND H.R. COMMITTEE, c/o Band Administrator (lantoine@coldwaterband.org.) PO BOX 4600, MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Deadline for resumes: June 18, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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Coldwater Indian Band School Job Posting ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Job Title • Receiving all staff, students, parents and community members in a welcoming manner • Office management skills • Experience working with confidential information • Effective verbal and written communication • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity • Desire to increase capacity through professional development • Demonstrate good work ethic; punctual; respectful • Honest and trustworthy • Ability to work within a team and individually Working Conditions • The ability to have good multitasking and time management skills. • You may have irregular hours on special events. • Ability to work with technology and be familiar with computers and photocopiers. Qualifications • General Administration and secretarial training • Valid Driver’s License • Preference to Native Language and experience working in First Nations Communities • Intermediate level ability with computer skills: Microsoft word, and excel. Rate of pay: As per set rate in school policy Closing: On-going until this position is filled. Only Short Listed Applicants will be contacted. Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references in any of the three ways listed below. All applicants must comply with the Criminal Records Review Act and BC Drivers Abstract. Email: jantoine@coldwaterschool.ca Fax: 250-378-9212 Mall: Box 4600, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Intermediate Teacher Position N’Kwala is a First Nation operated independent school offering a kindergarten to grade 12 program. We are a rural school with very small class sizes, allowing for additional one-on-one support for students. N’Kwala is surrounded by rolling hills in a picturesque natural environment and is located in the beautiful Nicola Valley approximately 90 km south of Kamloops and approximately 50 km east of Merritt. If required, on-site accommodations and daycare are available for the successful candidate. Upper Nicola Band offers competitive wages and a generous benefits package. Required Qualifications: • Qualified and experienced to teach intermediate level students • Special Education training an asset • Ability to adapt or modify programs to meet the student’s special needs • Knowledge of the BC curriculum • Valid BC teaching certificate Recommended Qualifications: • Experience working in First Nations community • Experience with the Read Well and Saxon Math programs • Experience with special education programs • Experience with multi-grade classroom
For further information about this role, please contact Principal, Heather Grismer at 250-350-3370 or email: principal@uppernicola.com Please send cover letter and resume to Human Resources, PO Box 3700, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8, or hr@uppernicola.com. Position closes July 26, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m. No late entries will be accepted. N’kwala School thanks all those interested but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Reporting directly to the Director of Community Services, the Services Coordinator directly supports the THE ROLE: operations, contract management and budgets of specific community parks, street lighting, and Reporting directly to the Director of Community Services, the Services Coordinator directly supports the economic development areas. This position is expected to provide a staff presence in the Western and operations, contract management budgets of specific community parks, street lighting, and Southern areas of the Regional District,and including Electoral Areas "E", "l", "M" and "N". This position economic development areas. This position expected to the provide a staff presence in the Western and assists the TNRD community services initiatives andisprojects within specified areas, as well as assisting TNRD departments requested. As Electoral part of the Areas Community Services function, this position Southernother areas of the Regionalwhen District, including "E", "l", "M" and "N". This position thecommunity team by providing Fireinitiatives Department andprojects Emergency Services support and liaison assists supports the TNRD services and within the specified areas, as well as within the electoral areas.
assisting other TNRD departments when requested. As part of the Community Services function, this position supports the team by providing Fire Department and Emergency Services support and liaison within the electoral areas.
For more information or to apply to this position, visit https://www.tnrd.ca/about-us/careers/ For more information or to apply to this position, visit https://www.tnrd.ca/about-us/careers/ Please note that only applications submitted through our careers site can be considered.
Please note that only applications submitted through our careers site can be considered.
THE THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT Encompassing an unparalleled geographic region in the heart of British Columbia, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) offers the best of both worlds. Urban life within vibrant communities and outlying rural regions that showcase the region's beauty - pristine but rugged mountains, rolling grasslands, lush evergreen forests and both historic and modern areas, all within approximately 45,000 square kilometres. Headquartered in the City of Kamloops, the TNRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 130,000 located within its 11 diverse municipalities and 10 electoral areas. Thompson-Nicola Regional District #300 - 465 Victoria St. Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2A9 admin@tnrd.ca 250.377.8673 Toll Free (BC) 1.877.377.8673
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SHACKAN INDIAN BAND PO Box 1360/ 2099 Granite Ave Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Phone: 250-378-5410 Fax: 250-378-5219 www.shackan.ca
Position: Band Administrator The Shackan Band is seeking an honorable and innovative Band Administrator who will manage all operations and activities, including providing direction to a small number of staff and ensuring proper scal and operational management. The scope of this position is broad requiring the candidate to be an experienced leader with strong negotiation, analytical, and scal skills. The Band Administrator ensures that all business and operations are conducted in a respectful, responsible, condential, and ethical manner. Qualications: Education: A Bachelor’s degree in First Nations Studies, Business Management, Accounting or Public Administration or related level from a recognized post-secondary institution is an asset. Experience: • 8 - 10 years directly related experience in a senior management position in a First Nation. • Demonstrated success and experience managing First Nation budgets. • Experience writing reports and funding requests to senior ofcials and/ or various forms of government including Indigenous Services Canada. • Hands on experience in the Xyntax software system. • Knowledge of the Nlaka’pumux people, traditions and culture is a benet. Conditions of Employment: • Must provide criminal record check prior to employment. • Able and willing to work variable times, including evenings and weekends. • Must have own vehicle for work purpose.
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Library Page at the Merritt Library The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library is seeking a part-time Page for the Merritt Library with a keen attention to detail and a strong customer service orientation. Duties include accurately re-shelving library materials and checking in materials, moving bins, boxes and carts, providing directional assistance, and supporting staff with projects and programs, paging and other basic library functions. The position is subject to the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union, Local 705. The position is Grid 3, which pays $16.69 - $18.54 per hour. Complete details of the position and required qualications are available on the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library website: tnrl.ca/ jobs. Posting closes June 22, 2021 @ 16:00.
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To Apply If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or receiving the full job description, please email teri.clayton@shackan.ca. Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume by email to teri.clayton@shackan.ca at the Shackan Band Ofce. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Application deadline: June 18, 2021 Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry as per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Thank you to all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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