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The recent streak of hot weather has caused the wildfire danger rating to spike from low to moderate this week, amidst two wildfires burning near Merritt. One fire is located 10 kilometres south of the city near the Coldwater exit and was reported to the Kamloops Fire Centre early on Monday evening. Ten firefighters responded to the blaze, which is an estimated 1.5 hectares in size. One hectare is equivalent to the size of two football fields, said fire information officer Melissa Klassen. The fire started out as a grass fire but moved into nearby trees. Authorities suspect the blaze to be caused by humans.
Klassen said two air tankers and a bird dog aircraft were brought in to drop fire retardant on that fire. Another 3.5 hectare fire is burning 25 kilometres south of Kamloops near Stump Lake. It broke out Monday afternoon and is suspected to be human caused, although it is under investigation, Klassen said. Seven fire suppression personnel were on sight to deal with that blaze, and a bird dog recognizance flight was conducted to determine if more resources were needed. Air tankers were brought in to lay a perimeter of fire retardant around the flames. Klassen said no structures are
threatened and both these wildfires have been contained, but the afternoon heat that can cause the fires to flare up is something to monitor. She said the hot weather is expected to last for the next few days, but temperatures might drop by today. The heavy amount of precipitation this area received recently dropped the fire danger rating dramatically, but bouts of hot weather that hit the low 30 C mark raised it quickly, Klassen said. “Our fire danger last week was very
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The Interior Health Authority (IHA) has given the green light to BioCentral spreading biosolids on a controversial piece of land it owns in the Sunshine Valley. “After careful review, Interior Health determined there’s no evidence to suggest the activity would cause a risk to human health and therefore it can proceed,� said IHA infrastructure program co-ordinator Christina Yamada. BioCentral was
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No health How to train your horse risk says IHA From Page 2 The letter from Ely goes on to state there should be open dialogue between the local community and BioCentral. “It appears the local community did not have an opportunity to provide input into this beneficial use decision,” the letter stated. “It is important for local people to contribute to decisions that may affect their health and well being in order to create a healthy community.” Georgia Clement, Sunshine Valley Estates resident and spokesperson for the anti-biosolids Friends of the Nicola Valley, said she hopes BioCentral would consider other locations for its biosolids land application. “There’s nothing they can tell the people in the Nicola Valley that is going to alleviate their concerns,” she said. Clement said it was disturbing that Ely used the term ‘unlikely’ when describing the chances of contamination. “If they can’t assure us that there is no risk, I’m not sure why they’re allowing the risk,” Clement said. She said residents of the Sunshine Valley Estates are looking into appealing this ruling through section 29 of B.C.’s Drinking Water Protection Act. This section states that if a person considers there to be a threat to their drinking
water, he or she may request the drinking water officer investigate the matter. Once receiving a request that specifies the facts the person considers constitute the threat, the officer must review the request and consider whether or not an investigation is warranted. Meanwhile, blockades of the road leading to BioCentral’s biosolids composting facility on Sunshine Valley Road have been in place since March. BioCentral in turn filed a notice of civil claim against the protesters blocking access to their facility, but decided to hold off after agreeing to an information meeting with protesters in exchange for allowing one truck to pass through back in April. After IHA’s decision on their notification, BioCentral owner Andres Murillo told the Herald his company is still mulling over its options when it comes to what it will do about the blockade. “We’re not sure yet,” Murillo said at that time. He said spreading biosolids on their lands usually happens twice per year — once in the spring and again in the fall, and usually consists of applying a quarter-inch layer. The five area First Nations bands have vowed to prohibit the importation of biosolids to the Nicola Valley, issuing a moratorium more than a month ago.
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More than 200 people registered for the Back Country Horsemen of BC’s (BCHBC) 24th Rendezvous this past weekend in Merritt. The BCHBC is a society of trail riders who focus on safety, environmental stewardship and maintaining trails. The event, which is the group’s main fundraiser for the year and annual general meeting, involved three days of horse training, cowboy poetry and competitions. Merritt is new this year as a chapter of the BCHBC, which has 23 chapters total and five new chapters have sprung up in the last
year. Kelly Allen, chair of the Merritt chapter, said the clinics were meant to teach safety on horseback. “We want to make sure everyone has as much knowledge as they can before they head out on a trail ride,” she said. Some of the training sessions involved teaching ones horse to step over objects, useful in case of downed branches across trails, and teaching the horse to respond to the rider’s body movement. Provincial BCHBC president Brian Wallace said the group’s main goal is to maintain the right to ride. Merritt’s chapter of the BCHBC has 29 members.
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Movies at the Civic Centre HELP KEEP MERRITT’S BOULEVARDS AND LANES CLEAN As spring wanes and summer arrives many of us are aware of the unusual amount of precipitation that has fallen on our City. With this rain and warmer weather comes plant growth and it does not require a lot of searching to find out-of-control grass and weeds in empty lots, alleys and boulevards. We all want Merritt and the neighborhoods we call home to look the best that they can be. A frequent question to the City bylaw department is “Who is responsible for maintenance of boulevards and lanes?” The short answer is the adjacent property owner. Just as with winter snow, the adjacent property owner is responsible for shoveling the sidewalk in front of their home, so during the rest of the year the adjacent property owner is responsible for keeping the boulevard and lane abutting their property in a neat and tidy condition. As a property owner you are responsible for the vegetative growth outside your property lines to the curb and if there is an alley you are responsible to the centre of that alley that abuts your property. We may all even want to consider some of our neighbours who for very good reasons may not be as able. With this in mind Merritt’s Nuisance Abatement Bylaw provides for minimum property standards within City limits. This Bylaw allows the City to regulate and in some cases hire outside contractors to complete any work that is not done by the property owners. Unless we all do our individual part to maintain our neighbourhoods it could simply not be done. One of the pleasures of living in a smaller community like ours is that the little extra that we contribute can translate to a huge difference that will positively reflect on the City of Merritt as somewhere great to live.
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The City of Merritt Public Works Department would like to remind residents that it is that time of year again for our annual maintenance program for sewer Áushing and camera work. We apologize for any inconvenience and your patience is greatly appreciated. If you have had any problems with your toilet bubbling up in the past it is recommended that you place a towel or saran wrap over your bowl and put the lid down. Also, if you experience any foul smelling odour it is advised to run a little water through the household’s sinks and bathtubs.
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The owner and publisher of the Merritt Herald from 1960 to 1990, longtime Merritt resident, husband and father Oswald “Ossi” Elsaesser has passed away. His tenure was the golden age of print journalism, said his wife Hilde Elsaesser, who now lives in Coquitlam. But that doesn’t mean it was easy. “He was working all the time, it was very hard,” said Hilde, still speaking in a pronounced accent brought to Canada from Germany. “Day and night he was at the Herald. He really built it up.” When they bought the paper in 1960, along with the attached print shop, there were just two employees. When he retired, there were 17 people working there. The Elsaesser family story goes back farther than that, though. Oswald and Hilde met in 1954, both German immigrants travelling across the Atlantic Ocean. “We sat at the same table and we got to talking. He was a decent guy, so I stuck with him,” said Hilde simply. They were married about a year and a half later. Oswald was trained as a typesetter in Germany before making the move to Canada. “In those days you were handsetting the type,” explained his son, Martin Elsaesser. “When he came to Canada he continued in that field, though in the printing business, not in the newspaper business per se.” He worked for the Prince George Citizen and the Williams Lake Tribune before inheriting enough money to buy a paper of his own.
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HERALD OPINION Time to say goodbye to the Senate The topic of conversation recently has been a defunct, publicly funded, corrupt institution that seems to David Dyck accomplish In between very little while manag- THE LINES ing to cost Canadian taxpayers quite a lot. For once I’m not referring to the CBC, though the urge to write about Evan Solomon’s shameful departure was a strong temptation. I’m talking about the Senate. Known as the House of Commons’ “sober second thought,” I’d be surprised if its members did much reflection, sober or otherwise, judging by their lavish expense accounts and general fiscal irresponsibility. Sure, Senator Duffy is entrenched in some pretty shady dealings, but after the auditor-general’s report on senators’ expenses was released, it has become clear that Duffy wasn’t the only one who forgot they lived somewhere else, despite spending most of their time around the capital. It seems clear to me that Canadians don’t really believe in the Senate as a useful body for governance, and certainly not as one that can reign in expense accounts. So what’s the solution? The Supreme Court has made it clear that it would require unanimous assent of all provinces to abolish it. I agree with John Ivison’s suggestion: let Prime Minister Harper put it on the ballot in the upcoming federal election. The time has never been better to save taxpayers money by getting rid of one of Canada’s most irrelevant and expensive traditions.
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Federal inaction on invasive mussels Dear Editor, I am alarmed at the foot dragging over the issue of zebra and quagga mussels entering the Okanagan and other B.C. Interior watersheds. The threat is imminent and the damaging impacts are well known. These mussels multiply rapidly and there is no known way of getting rid of them. They contaminate beaches, sandy bottoms and infrastructure such as storm drains and intake pipes. They have steadily advanced westward from the Great Lakes, especially in the U.S. Our federal government has clear authority and responsibility to stop this invasion at U.S.
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tions? In my professional career I worked to combat invasions of non-indigenous pests. From that I recognize that immediate comprehensive actions are needed when dealing with invasives. Once established, the cost to get rid of them is astronomically higher than preventing the invasion in the first place. Without costly remedial action there will be costly damage to the tourism industry, infrastructure and the environment. Prevention by interception requires the full engagement of our federal government.
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Mulcair and the NDP would bring Canada back to a darker time Dear Editor, There seems to be a lot of hype now, based on propaganda, and not on facts and reality, that Thomas Mulcair might have a chance at becoming Canada’s next prime minister. This would be the same scenario as taking back a former spouse from a previous divorce to recreate the nightmare. This would be to repeat of the old days of previous prime ministers Pierre Trudeau, Jean Chretien, and Paul Martin. Those were the days when the country of Canada ended at the border of Ontario and Manitoba. Those three prime ministers ignored the western provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and B.C. Federal funding for infrastructure projects was non existent. The problem for this was that the above three prime ministers all lived in eastern Canada, but enjoyed collecting our taxes. A change of government brought in Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who was from Alberta, and the four western provinces were once again recognized
as part of Canada. In B.C. alone, Stephen Harper gave federal funding of $365 million for the South Perimeter road, $33,582 million for highway 97 Winfield to Oyama, and $417 million to the Evergreen Skytrain line, now under construction, just to name a few examples. That is the result of electing a prime minister who understands and recognizes the west. Electing Thomas Mulcair would revert Canada to a country that ends at the border of Ontario and Manitoba. Mulcair would finish the talk of Quebec ever separating from Canada. Mulcair would say talking about separatism is a crazy idea. Presently, Mulcair is against the pipeline from Alberta to B.C., but would still want a pipeline to go from Alberta to Quebec, where oil then can go by tanker from Montreal via the St. Lawrence River to the open seas of the Atlantic ocean. An oil spill is nothing in comparison to royalties. This way, Mulcair could collect on royalties for the province of Quebec.
There are suckers born every day. Once a sucker, always a sucker. Mulcair falls into this category. He fails to recognize that the recent NDP Alberta provincial government was only won by the NDP because of vote splitting. Only 25 NDP seats were won on the NDP name alone, and the balance by vote splitting by the Conservatives and the Wild Rose. Mulcair fails to realize that in the October 2015 federal election, there is no Wild Rose party, and these votes will go to the Conservatives. Latest polling shows the Conservatives with 54% of the federal vote in Alberta. Mulcair proves to us in his photo ops that he does not do any research before making comments on a topic. In summary, a federal Conservative government would keep infrastructure funding alive in the four western provinces, but once again laid to rest with a NDP federal government. Unbelievable, but so true. Sincerely, Joe Sawchuk Duncan, B.C.
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Elaesser took a risk that paid off in the Herald From Page 5 The Merritt Herald was up for sale, so he bought it. “It was quite a risk for someone to take,” said Martin. “Someone from a German background, coming to Canada . . . He didn’t know that much English when he came, so he had to acquire it in Canada and then a few years later he was actually the owner of a newspaper. “He took the plunge.” It was a risk that paid off, said Hilde, and they were able to raise eight children and expand the Herald into a bigger building. Worries about the printing press running on flammable fuel, housed in a little wooden shack prompted Oswald to build a bigger building. “He took a loan and built a new building all around it, and when they were done they took the other one out,” said Hilde. She said he made a wager with someone who said they would miss at least three issues of the Herald during the construction of the new building. “They missed only one paper,” she remembered, laughing. “It’s not as good a time anymore for newspapers. We had the golden time,” she reflected. “And 30 years is a long time for a newspaper publisher.” She said she and her husband always appreciated the people of Merritt. “We had great support.”
MSS sets new goal Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
MSS is abandoning its attendance goal for the 2015-16 school year in favour of a schoolwide social emotional learning program. “The [school] district’s put out these five pillars of social emotional learning they’d like all schools to be working at — things like self-regulation, self-management, selfawareness,” MSS principal Bill Lawrence told the Herald. The plan is to have all home room teachers teach eight lessons per year on these topics at each grade level, beginning in the fall. “We can’t assume that every kid knows that stuff,” Lawrence said. The program MSS
has will see students taught 40 lessons in social emotional learning over the course of their high school years starting with the graduating class of 2020. Lawrence said this program will provide a more structured environment for teaching students about these skills. He said aside from MSS’s Planning 10 class, teaching these skills came in a less structured form via career instruction at the Grade 8 and 9 level or through guest speakers. After looking into attendance for the past two years, that goal has run its course in helping to determine what works and what doesn’t work in generating good attendance, Lawrence said. He said the staff
struggled with the incentive approach to increasing attendance. “Should there be an incentive for doing the thing you’re supposed to do? So we didn’t really get that off the ground very far,” Lawence said. MSS had a goal of reducing the percentage of students missing 16 days or more of school from 39 per cent to 30 per cent and achieved that goal by reducing that number to 21 per cent last year. Lawrence said poor attendance continues to be an issue at MSS, typically amongst students in the senior grades. Lawrence said looking into social and emotional learning may also help with attendance by teaching skills such as self-management.
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Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods: BY EMAIL: soflaherty@merritt.ca IN PERSON: City Hall 2185 Voght Street BY FAX: 250-378-2600 BY MAIL:City of Merritt, Planning & Development Services Manager, PO Box 189, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or at soflaherty@merritt.ca This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Note: this is the first of two consecutive Public Notices Dated this 11th day of June 2015
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Kamloops Mountie makes first comments since being shot in December KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK
A Kamloops Mountie shot several times during a traffic stop in December has made his first public comments in a promotional video for the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. The video, five minutes and 19 seconds in length, was produced by Kamloops’ Mastermind Studios and features doctors and patients like Cpl. Jean-Rene Michaud thanking donors and urging others to give to the foundation that helps equip the hospital. “One bullet entered my elbow and the other one my torso,” Michaud says in the video.
Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Jean-Rene Michaud is in the Mastermind Studios promotional video for the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation “That night, the quick work by the emergency room department and the amazing work by the team of surgeons saved my life. I want to thank the staff at the Royal Inland Hospital for providing me with the chance to see my kids grow up, spend more time with my wife and
be with my family and friends. I owe my life to this establishment.” Ken Knutson, 36, is charged with a raft of serious offences, including attempted murder, stemming from the Dec. 3 shooting in Batchelor Heights. Knutson was arrested following an exhaustive manhunt
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MSS hands out the year-end hardware Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
It wasn’t just accolades for academic accomplishment that Merritt Secondary School handed out at its annual awards on Wednesday, June 3. There were also awards for the comeback kids. Shailyn John earned the New Leaf Award for junior students, and Brody Anderson took home the same award at the senior level. “It is an award that we give to a student who has shown a really huge turnaround, not only in their academics but in their attitude, their overall presence in the school — and we’ve had some good ones this year,” MSS vice principal Alison Kuzio told the crowd at the awards ceremony.
Anderson used to skip school all the time, but he caught up on work and will enter Grade 12 next year as a trades student at Thompson Rivers University. Kuzio said John, who will be a Grade 10 student next year, had a rough start to high school, but this year she took a lot of pride in her schoolwork. “She and I got to know each other pretty well,” Kuzio told the crowd. “This year — wow — I just can’t believe what has happened and I’m so proud of her. I’m trying not to get teary.” Sky John told the Herald she didn’t come to school much when she was in Grade 8 due to a lack of interest. This year, she was motivated by a desire not to have to repeat
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Drama Drama 8: Sarah Texmo, Nikki Joe Drama 9: Brianna Kerridge, Nicola Labounty Drama 10: Caleb Hartwig Theatre 11: Cassandra Eves English English 8: Makyla Cooke English 9: Emmanuelle Dugas & Chloe Murphy English 10: Natasha Zimmerman English 11: Erin Thomsen & Gabby Zabek English 12: Brooke Gabara Psychology Psychology 11: Michael Lao Psychology 12: Jennah Portelance French French Immersion Francais Langue award 8-11: Emmanuelle Dugas French Immersion Program High Achievement Award: Emmanuelle Dugas; Bryanna Kerridge; Natalie Ross; Cohen McCormach; Jasmine Ng Amelioration/Improvement Award: Kyra Etchart Grade 8: Olivia Boven Grade 9: Morgan Hepper Grade 10: Caleb Hartwig Grade 11: Seth Simon Grade 12: Kaleb Williams
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Ferry gambling idea jettisoned as money-loser Jeff Nagel BLACK PRESS
Casino gambling aboard BC Ferries has been ruled out by the provincial government. The province wanted to test slot machines on Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay
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Business case torpedoes plan for on-board slots From Page 14 “Ultimately, the costs, risks and procedural changes required to operate [electronic gaming devices] on a BC Ferries vessel outweigh the financial gains,” the BCLC review says. Extra costs and time for BCLC and the provincial gaming enforcement branch weren’t considered in initial estimates, it says. The review also redflagged various potential security challenges. “Disputes over game outcomes, thefts, delayed jackpots due to irregularities, children being left unattended if guardians enter the gaming facility during the sailing and other issues” might cause delays for passengers and damage the reputation of BC Ferries and BCLC, it said. Unlike casinos on land, police couldn’t deal with a problem until the ferry docks. The Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay run passes through U.S. waters for at least 20 minutes, the review noted. “There is the potential that a portion of all sales aboard the vessels, including gaming revenue, may need to be shared with Washington State.” Other issues included lack of a consistent connection to BCLC’s network and the need for ferries staff to adhere to strict BCLC cash-handling procedures and perform many of the responsibilities of casino employees, from solving technical problems to recognizing problem gamblers. The review said allowing ferry passengers to gamble at slot machines without the food, drink and entertainment options BCLC requires at casinos would be a break from current policy and might be criticized as a move towards video lottery terminals that are otherwise banned in B.C. The province
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Some foods that cause inflammation DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN On a typical day in my chiropractic practice, a majority of my patients have “inflammation” of one or more areas in their body. For some it is chronic — such as many forms of arthritis or crohn’s disease — while for others it is simply acute — such as whiplash or acute back pain — from a traumatic event. Regardless of where and how often the inflammation occurs, it is a little-known fact that many common foods can make the severity of
the inflammation much worse. If you search the Internet for the top foods that cause inflammation, the same ones will almost always come up. I have listed some of the biggest culprits below: Sugar. Sugar is the number one culprit as far as I am concerned. This is particularly because the average person consumes so much of it, even though he or she may know it is bad for them! Be sure to read labels on your food. Any ingredient that ends in “ose”, such as fructose or sucrose, should be considered a sugar. If you want to lower your levels of overall inflammation, avoid desserts, pastries, chocolate bars, candy and even fruit juice! Saturated Fats. Many
people can relate to this one. It has been shown that saturated fats cause inflammation in the adipose (fat) tissues of your body. This is a risk factor for heart disease and worsens the inflammation that comes with arthritis. In the North American diet, pizza and cheese are the biggest sources of saturated fats. Other sources of saturated fats that you may not have known about are red meat, full fat dairy products, pasta, and grain-based desserts. Trans fats. This nasty critter is known to trigger overall systemic inflammation. They are found in fast foods and fried products, processed snack foods, frozen breakfast products, cookies, donuts, many different crackers and
many kinds of margarine. Look for partially hydrogenated oils in the ingredient labels, and avoid these foods. Omega-6 Fatty Acids. Omega-6 fatty acids are needed in the body for normal growth and development. However, the body needs a healthy balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Excess consumption of omega-6 acids can make the body produce chemicals that promote pro-inflammatory chemicals. These omega-6 fatty acids are found in corn oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, soy oil, peanut oil, and vegetable oil. Unfortunately, mayonnaise and many salad dressings also contain omega-6 fatty acids. Remember though, you shouldn’t avoid
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Effective strategies for exam preparation
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District meet wraps up elementary track and field season By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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The weather was just about perfect for the 2015 SD58 elementary track and field championships, held on Friday at Voght Park. Over 150 athletes from five local schools took part in the annual event, which has a rich history. Three former participants have gone on to compete for Canada in the Summer Olympic Games: John Beers (high jump), Tim Kroeker (sprint hurdles) and Gary Reed (800 metres). Leading the pack at this year’s meet was Diamond Vale’s Chase Cooke who won all five of his events (30 points) in the 12-yearold boys age group. The feat included wins in the exacting 400, 800 and 1,500-metre races as well as victories in the long and triple jump. Two additional runners won the distance race triple crown: Bench’s Lucas Schmid (10-year-old boys) and Nicola Canford’s Lexus Thomas (12-year-old girls). Three other athletes came within a point of a perfect aggregate score, win-
ning four of their five events in their age group and placing second in the fifth. They were Bench’s Rose Howard (2005 girls) and Max Graham (2004 boys), as well as Nicola Canford’s Bill Brewer (2002 boys). Brewer’s 1.40-metre win in the 2002 boys’ high jump highlighted a banner day in that event. Teammate Justice Aspinall cleared an equally-impressive 1.28m to win the 2003 girls’ competition, and Bench’s Riley Davis jumped 1.10m (and had two good attempts at a record 1.17m) to take the
10-year-old girls’ title. Impressive individual performances also took place in the shot put event, with Diamond Vale’s Spencer Vaughan leading the charge. The 13-year-old tossed the steel ball 11.02m to finish first. At the pits, Graham leaped a mighty 3.70m to win the 11-year-old boys’ long jump. A complete list of winning results from this year’s district track and field meet, along with more photos, will be published in next Tuesday’s Merritt Herald.
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES There were some great results at the 2015 District Elementary Track & Field Championships at Voght Park on Friday. (Top left) Bill Brewer from Nicola Canford clears 1.40 metres in the 13-year-old boys’ high jump. (Right) Collettville’s Cienna Warrington-Wright edges Marissa Wekking from Bench in the thrilling final of the 12-year-old girls’ 100-metre dash. (Top right) Aggregate award winners (from left) Warrington-Wright, Kendra Marklund, Max Graham, Justice Aspinall, Chase Cooke, Rose Howard, Brewer and Maria Desjarlais. Missing: Tyson Jarvis, TJ Bent. Ian Webster/Herald
Heated action highlights weekend racing at Merritt Speedway By Ian Webster
MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION RACE RESULTS - Saturday, June 6
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It wasn’t just the temperature that was sizzling at the Merritt Speedway on Saturday evening. There were some hot performances on the quarter-mile oval, too. In the Hobby dash, Dale Calder led for all but the final 20 metres of the five-lap event before being edged at the finish line by another Kamloops racer, Clayton Scott. Calder was far from disappointed. “That was a great race,” she said. “It gave me goosebumps. If you’re going to lose, that’s the way to go. I’m real happy for Clayton. It’s his first win.” Things were just as exciting in the Hobby class A heat (10 laps) where Merritt’s Tom Parsons held off the hard-charging Jake Mills and Grant Powers in a classic three-car duel.
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PHOTO FINISH Stock car racer Clayton Scott (centre) picks up his first-ever win at the Merritt Speedway, edging fellow-Kamloopsian Dale Calder (24) by the narrowest of margins in the Hobby class five-lap dash event on Saturday. Ian Webster/Herald
Saturday’s race card saw the return of Delta’s Sarah Forrest to the Merritt Speedway for the first time since her rollover mishap back on May 17. The game youngster performed admirably in her brand-new ride. “She’s doing good,” her proud father Toby said. “She’s out there having
fun.” Forrest was joined in the four-cylinder Bomber class by fellow 15-year-old driver Greg Smathers from Barriere. It was the teen’s very first race action. He made it through the dash event and most of his heat before an over-heated engine put him on the sidelines for the rest of the
night. Other highlights of a hot night of racing included 17-year-old Lukas Steel’s two wins in the six and eight cylinder class, and Bill Fader’s new one-lap track record time of 18.825 seconds in the same division. The next racing date at the Merritt Speedway is June 27.
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Lacrosse tournament showcases stars of tomorrow By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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Lacrosse enthusiasts and interested onlookers alike were treated to some great action on the weekend at the Nicola Valley Thunder’s eight-team novice and peewee tournament at the Shulus arena. In addition to the two host squads, there were visiting teams from Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Ridge Meadows and Kelowna. On the novice side of the draw, the local Thunder team very nearly took the title, narrowly losing 3-1 to the Kelowna Kodiaks in the championship game on
Sunday. In the very evenlymatched contest, the two teams remained tied 1-1 for much of the game before the Kodiaks scored twice late in the third to take the title. Jalen McRae had the Thunder’s lone goal. The Nicola Valley novices had beaten Kelowna 1-0 the day before to wrap up the round robin portion of the tournament in first place with a 3-0 record. Other wins came against a pair of Chilliwack sides by scores of 6-1 and 5-2. Thunder scorers in the preliminary round were Brayden McRaeChillihitzia (hat tricks
in both games), Jalen McRae (2), Lucas Schmid, Ostyn Fox, Gavin Shackelly and Korbin Stump. Tyson Jarvis was outstanding all weekend in net for the novice Thunder. The Nicola Valley peewees did not fare as well in their home tournament, losing all four of their games. In round robin play, the Thunder fell 9-3 to Chilliwack, 13-2 to Abbotsford and 12-3 to the Burrards from Ridge Meadows. The Thunder peewees last game was by far their best, as they took Chilliwack to overtime before losing 8-7. The game was highlighted by a hat trick
performance by Nicola Valley’s Breanna Ouellet and some terrific goaltending by Peyton Fox. Other Thunder marksmen in the final game were Max Graham, Beckett Finch, Sajjin Lali and Spencer Nagata. Nicola Valley scorers in the round robin were Ouellet (3), Graham (2), Lali, Finch and Zach Dixon. In the peewee championship game, Abbotsford held on for a 6-5 victory over Ridge Meadows. The Thunder tykes take to the Shulus arena floor this Saturday in a three-game mini-tournament that sees matches
NIFTY PLAY Nicola Valley novice player Gavin Shackelly (25) makes a nice pass from his backside to a teammate during the Thunder’s game against the Kelowna Kodiaks on Sunday. The Kodiaks edged the Thunder 3-1 to take the tournament title. Ian Webster/Herald
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SPORTS SHORTS Merritt U12s step up to the plate Merritt’s U12 softball team mixed it up with the ‘big boys’ on the weekend, hosting squads from Barriere and Clearwater on Saturday at Central Park. While the local side lost both games, team
coach Cliff Colter felt the experience was invaluable. “It kind of opened our players’ eyes,” he said. “They have a better idea of what’s out there, and how hard they have to play.” Colter said that it was the best pitching and aggressive baserunning his team’s come
BIG CHUCKER Merritt pitcher Cortez Charters shows some great form in his team’s game against Clearwater on Saturday at the Central Park ballfields. Ian Webster/Herald
up against. The Merritt U12s play their next league game in Kamloops on June 16, before attending a tournament in 100 Mile on the June 21 weekend.
Merritt Golf and Country Club Ladies Day Results - May 26
POOL BUDDIES (From left) Merritt Otters Ayla Redknap, Evi Slanzi and junior coach Jamie Neill. Photo submitted
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TOE-TO-TOE Raynen George-Campbell (white jersey) and Dawson Geier compete for the ball during MYSA Grade 8 to 10 soccer action at CMS on Saturday. Geier’s Green Gunners and George Campbell’s Barcelona battled to a 4-4 draw. In the background are the Gunners’ Trevor U’ren and Barcelona’s Kyra Etchart. Ian Webster/Herald
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Otters open season in Revelstoke The Merritt Otters Swim Club kicked off their competitive season in Revelstoke on the weekend. Head coach Leroy Slanzi said his team’s first event saw a host of personal best performances. “We were led by Ayla Redknap and Evi Slanzi, who absolutely crushed all their previous PBs. It looks like it’s going to be a promising summer for our local swimmers.” The Otters are off to Princeton this Saturday for a one-day meet. On
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O’Donovans right on target (sports) Dakota and Sunshine O’Donovan continue to enjoy considerable success in the world of target sports. Competing at the 2015 Provincial Air
Pistol Championships in Kamloops on May 15, the brother and sister duo both emerged victorious in their respective junior divisions. Seventeen-year-old Dakota shot a personal best score of 535, while his 14-year-old sister, who has been focusing on air rifle until recently, registered 272.
Taekwon-Do this weekend at MSS The local Coquihalla Taekwon-Do Club is hosting the one-day Friendship Invitational on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Merritt Secondary School gymnasium. In additional to
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18 local participants, there will competitors from Vernon, Ladner, Burnaby and Coquitlam. Participants will range in age from five to 57, and from white to black belt in level. There will competition in both patterns and sparring.
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City Movie Night
Royal Canadian June 12 at 6:00 pm. June Legion # 096
13 at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm. At the Merritt Civic Centre.
Dive-In Movie Saturday, June 13, 2015. 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre.
World Knit In Public Day Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Baillie House. Come by and knit with others or stop in to see other’s work. Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers will be there for demonstrations.
Giant Garage Sale At the Trinity United Church, corner of Quilchena Ave and Chapman Street. Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
LOWER NICOLA FLEA MARKET at SMITH PIONEER PARK! Love a good bargain? Want to earn a little cash? Come enjoy a fun day at the park with the people, the food, the large variety of fabulous vendors, the entertainment and the FUN! SUMMER DATES: June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23, September 13 & 20, October 4. HOURS - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Message Lower Nicola Flea Market or call Diane at 250-378-3481.
Father’s Day Steak Dinner on June 20, 2015 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased by June 18. The week of June 21 – 27 is Legion week and the Legion will be celebrating this day on June 27 by hosting the second annual free hamburgers and hotdogs day. 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. come join us for the meat draw starting at 2:30 p.m. and stay for the free meal and learn how the Legion supports the community. Call Jan @ 250 315-9148 or the Legion @ 250 3785631.
Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club Are you interested in cars, cruising and joining in activities related to cars? Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club would welcome you as a member. Meetings are monthly on the 1st Wednesday of the month at the Ramada at 7:00 p.m. For more info call Russ or Charlotte at 250378-2290.
LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Living with the Loss Support Group Wednesday 7 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. #12-2025 Granite Ave, Merritt. Call 250-280-4040.
Elks Bingo Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m.
Conayt Bingo Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and play bingo! 2164 Quilchena Ave.
Conayt Elders Drop In Centre Tuesday & Thursday Mornings, 8:30 a.m. – Noon, 2164 Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome – just come out and visit! For info, contact Deloris at 250-378-5107.
Merritt Country Run Seeking Volunteers Enthusiastic volunteers needed for the morning of the Merritt Country Run, Sunday, June 14, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Duties may include park set-up, course monitoring, tending water stations, and cheering! Call 250-315-3234, email merrittcountryrunvolunteers@gmail.com or visit merrittcountryrun.ca
Accepting Registration 1st Merritt Beavers, Cubs and Scouts now accepting early registration for fall 2015. For more information, please contact Karen Pare at (250)378-2706
Garage Sale The Nicola Valley Women’s Institute is having a garage sale Saturday, July 4, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. We are
raising money for a local bursary and would appreciate any items donated, items in working order please. No clothing. Sale will be at 1455 Quilchena Ave. For info please call 378-2305.
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help us reach our goal Would you like to see a movie theatre in Merritt, then the Merritt Community Cinema Soceity can use your help!
Fall Fair Yard Sales Saturdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dates 2015: May 23, 24. June 27, 28. July 11, 12. Aug 1, 2. Aug 15, 16.
Little Britches Rodeo Saturday, June 20, 2015 to Sunday, June 21, 2015. June 20 at 10:00 a.m. June 21 at 9:00 a.m. At the Merritt Rodeo Grounds.
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If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Merritt Community Cinema Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3
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Drop off times of donations to fair building If you have items to donate, drop off dates at the Fair Building as below or any afternoon on Yard Sale Dates. Please do not leave items at the gate. This year we will respectfully decline donations of mattresses, VCR’s, TV’s, expired car seats, and exercise equipment. Any yard sale days donations welcome until Aug 1. Saturdays 3 - 5 p.m. May 9 & 30. June 13 & 27. July 4 & 25. Wednesdays 3 - 5 p.m. May 13 & 27. June 10 & 24. July 8. Contact Martha 250-378-2303 for yard sale information.
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SHOP LOCALLY Oswald (Ossi) Elsaesser Wednesday, 27 May, 2015 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ossi Elsaesser, peacefully, May 27, 2015. Ossi was born on September 5, 1932 in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany. He immigrated to Canada in 1954, crossing over to Canada on board the Arosa Star, where he met his future wife to be, Hildegard, disembarking at Quebec City. He made his way to Toronto where he worked a few months before moving on to Vancouver where he and Hilde were married in 1955. Their Àrst daughter, of eight children, was born in Burnaby after which the family moved to Williams Lake, where two sons were born, and Prince George where one more daughter was born. During that time Ossi worked in the printing business. The family settled long term in Merritt in 1960 where three more sons and one more daughter were born. Ossi purchased the Merritt Herald in 1960, which he ran for 30 years until he retired in 1990. During that time Ossi worked hard to build up the business that included a thriving print shop and stationery store as well as the community’s weekly newspaper. Recently, in November, 2014, Ossi and Hilde moved to Coquitlam to be nearer to their children. Ossi enjoyed being involved in the background in politics, coaching soccer, playing chess and golf, and most of all spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ossi will be sadly missed by his wife of 60 years, Hildegard (nee Bangert). Ossi is predeceased by one son, Eike, and leaves behind seven children: Angela (John) Beers, Ole (Jodi) Elsaesser, Iris (Alan) Balson, Martin (Joanne) Elsaesser, Fred (Christine) Elsaesser, Désirée Jackson, and Peter (Jennifer) Elsaesser. He also leaves behind 17 grandchildren: Amanda, Emily, Connor, Hayley, Natalee, Tyas, Braxton, Dion, Abagail, Eric, Owen, Willem, Callum, Rosemary, Braeden, Evan, and Joel; as well as 5 great grandchildren: Kaylee, Morgan, Jackson, Hallie, and Anna. Ossi is also survived by one brother, Rolf, who has one daughter and two sons, Andrea, Uwe and Kai. Ossi is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Rosa (nee Benzinger) Elsaesser. No service by request.
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Yard Person Home Hardware Merritt is seeking a Seasonal Yard Person to join our team for the months of June through November. We offer a clean and safe work environment in a motivated and fun atmosphere with a competitive salary and beneÀts program. We are seeking someone who has the following qualities: • • • • • • • • • •
Class 5 Drivers License Able to drive standard transmission Familiar with operating yard equipment Physically Fit Available on Weekends Customer Service experience Safety operations Apply math Enjoys working within a team We are willing to Train
Join the team by e-mailing your resume and cover letter to pmhbc01@gmail.com or drop one off at the store. We would like to thank all those who apply; however, we will only be contacting those candidates that we believe will be a successful Àt in our organization. LOWER NICOLA BAND SCHOOL (LNIB School) External Job Opportunities (Job descriptions available upon request)
SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (SEA) QualiÀcations:
• CertiÀcate: Special Education Assistant (SEA) an asset or • CertiÀcate: Teachers Aid or Diploma an asset • Training/experience re: Special needs, behaviorally challenged students • Good communication/organizational skills • Personal maturity and role model to children • Physical ability and endurance to work with special needs students • Understanding of child development and educational programming • First Aid CertiÀcate or willing to upgrade • Willingness to work as an educational team, knowledge of IEP’s an asset • Knowledge of First Nations culture/language an asset • Able to work one-on-one with students
Criminal Records Check is mandatory for all positions. SALARY: Negotiable DEADLINE: June 12, 2015 START DATE: August 31 (Summer Institute) Interested candidates to submit resume and cover letter and three references to: Angie Sterling, M.Ed., Principal The Lower Nicola Band School 201 Horn Road, MERRITT, B.C. VIK 1M9 Phone: (250) 378-5527 Fax: (250) 378-6389 Email: asterling@lnib.net
WE are seeking qualified Management Couple for mobile home community in beautiful Cultus Lake, BC! On-site opportunity with housing provided. One team member will perform office duties, the other maintenance and upkeep. E-mail resume and/or cover letter to: clvjobreply@gmail.com or fax to 1.604.858.5939.
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is looking for a motivated employee to join our ofÀce team. Part-time position. Wage is based on experience and skill level. Please fax resumes to 250-378-8259 or drop them off at 2076A Granite Ave. Emil Anderson Construction is seeking resumes for EACs grading project at Sunday Summit. We are looking for experienced articulated rock truck drivers, excavator and dozer operators, as well as labourers with trafÀc control certiÀcation, level 3 Àrst aid or road construction experience. Apply by email to hr@eac.bc.ca or fax to (250) 762-6171. Job Posting Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society
(1) Full-Time Executive Assistant Objective: The Executive Assistant is responsible for organizing and coordinating the day-to-day administrative functioning of the Society ofÀce. The Executive Assistant plays a key role in providing administrative support to upper level management and the Board of the Society, client Àle management and data entry. Requirements: • Graduation from High School Grade 12 or equivalency • Three to Five years administrative experience with progressive increased responsibility • Prioritize work assignments to balance multiple needs • ProÀcient in the use of computer programs for accounting, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, email and the internet to the advanced level (capable of using a large number of functions and are conÀdent in using the program) • Strong understanding of computer hardware and be able to support internally • Superior oral and written communications and interpersonal skills • Must have strong administrative and organizational skills • Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has knowledge of Aboriginal Culture • Must have a valid BC Driver’s License and reliable transportation • Must be able to pass a criminal records check Start Date: ASAP as needed. Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience Deadline: June 25, 2015 - Noon For full job description contact SCFSS. Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume: Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director Scw’exmx Child & Family Service Society #85 Highway 8 West, Merritt, B.C. V1K 0A7 Tel: (250) 378-2771 • Fax: (250) 378-2799 Email: executivedirector@scwexmx.com Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualiÀed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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Garage Sales Garage Sale: Sat. June 13 1405 Government. 8 to 4pm Garage Sale:Saturday June13 9am to 2pm. 1899 Quilchena Ave. (Corner of Quilchena and Chapman) Proceeds toward Community Outreach. Saturday June 13th. 8am to 1pm. 2400 Coldwater Ave. Trailer 7. Crafts, clothes, jewelry, books,VHS movies add much more great items.
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LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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N’Kwala School High School Generalist Teacher Position
A. LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corporation (LNIBDC) is the main business arm of the LNIB, and the vehicle for developing, investing, managing, and supporting LNIB-owned businesses and business opportunities, including the interests of LNIB in joint ventures and business partnerships. LNIBDC is the key business strategy and development unit of the LNIB group of companies. The scope of the group of companies currently includes forestry, ranching, and procurement in the mining and energy sector. LNIBDC is actively engaged in pursuing new business opportunities in residential, recreational, industrial and commercial sectors, on and off reserve that will provide employment and wealth to the LNIB. In particular, LNIBDC is interested in partnering with other businesses through joint ventures and partnerships that will enable knowledge transfer, and result in employment and career opportunities for LNIB members, procurement and contracts for LNIB companies and entrepreneurs, and business proÀts for LNIBDC. B. KEY ROLE OF THE INTERIM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER The core role of the Interim Business Development Manager is to develop, implement and manage the long term economic vision and goals of the Development Corporation for an initial period until the initial strategic planning process is complete, as approved by the Board of Directors. C. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP The Interim Business Development Manager reports to the Board of Directors of LNIBDC. D. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT • Business Planning: Will be responsible to ensure that each business unit of the LNIB group of companies carries out the complete suite of planning milestones and components. This process includes business fundamentals (vision and mission statement, guiding principles, core business, SWOT and competitive analysis model, corporate citizenship, and environmental stewardship), 10 year strategic plan, 3 year business plan and Ànancial forecasts, and annual workplans and budgets prepared for review and approved by the Board of Directors. The Interim Business Development Manager will be the champion of this planning framework. • Opportunity Analysis: Will be responsible to identify, analyze and seek approval from the Board of Directors on all new business opportunities including the expansion of existing business units which will result in improved wealth and employment opportunities for LNIB members. • Marketing: Will be responsible for developing and implementing a marketing/branding plan for LNIBDC that will provide further business opportunities and a sense of pride within the community that LNIB is a progressive and “for business” community. • Operational: Will work with each of the managers of the existing business units of LNIBDC and future Managers of LNIBDC to ensure that safety, environmental compliance, performance to budget, business growth and employment /H.R. practices are adhered to. • Communication & reporting: Will be responsible for preparing quarterly operational and situational reports to the Board of Directors on actual to budget, new business opportunities, business initiatives, and strategic business plans. Will report, as requested by the Chief of LNIB, on business opportunities, land matters as it relates to designation and leasing of lands, joint ventures and negotiations and other issues that the community should be informed on. Will further be responsible to ensure a communication link with the City of Merritt and other business partners is provided. • Liaison - Will be responsible for working collaboratively with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada on matters requiring Federal approvals for leases, permits or other instruments required to advance economic opportunities for LNIBDC. • Legal: Will be responsible to ensure that all legal matters pertaining to LNIBDC are compliant with federal, provincial, regional, and local governments’ laws. Will further be responsible that in dealing with designation votes, leasing, preparation of joint venture agreements and impact management beneÀt agreements and other business and commercial matters requiring sound legal advice and documentation that those legal matters will be achieved through the engagement of the legal counsel of LNIBDC. • Policy: Will be responsible for preparing policies, as directed by the Board of Directors, which will ensure the long term operational mandates of the LNIB companies are consistent with best business practices. E. EDUCATION • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in the Business Administration/Management Administration. F. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE • Management/supervision of a company or project(s) in which there was a demonstrated ability to analyze, plan and deliver proÀtable results in a timely and cost effective method. • Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the delivery of: • Marketing programs • Feasibility studies • Effective communication written and oral to stakeholders • Negotiations and review of legal documents/instruments of tenure • Financing strategies • Business analysis, start-ups and operations • Organizational design • Real estate development • First Nation work experience would be an asset G. • • • • • •
SKILLS AND ATTITUDE Self-motivated with an ability to set aggressive goals for yourself and your colleagues. Analytical but capable of making decisions in a timely manner. Well organized A natural leader that can motivate others and provide an effective team working environment Respectful to others and especially to the First Nation government being served. ProÀcient in Word, Excel, Power Point and Social Media
H. COMPENSATION Attractive salaries and beneÀts package commensurable with qualiÀcations, experience, and performance. The Interim Business Development Manager will be paid through the self- generated revenues of the LNIBDC and pay will be competitive with similar First Nation job opportunities. A bonus structure will be considered and a full beneÀt package will be available to the position after a 6 month probationary period. Annual performance reviews will be conducted by the Board of Directors for any consideration for increased compensation. Please submit personal resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to: Attention: Executive Assistant Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt, BC, V1L 0A7 Or Fax (250) 378 6188 Or email at executiveassistant@lnib.net Deadline for Application: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 at 4:30 PM. We thank all those that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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N’Kwala School is seeking an individual who enjoys teaching a variety of courses, thrives in a small school environment, and values a low student teacher ratio to maximize learning.
Qualifications: r Knowledge, skills and ability to teach Grades 8 to 12 r Certified teacher: Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch r Experience working in First Nations schools an asset r Ability to engage, support, and challenge learning experiences r Strong content knowledge of courses to be taught r Effective instructional and assessment practices r Outstanding interpersonal skills, classroom management, and leadership skills r Salary to commensurate with experience N’Kwala is a First Nation operated independent school offering a kindergarten to grade 12 program. N’Kwala is surrounded by rolling hills and the natural environment; it is located approximately 90 km south of Kamloops and approximately 50 km east of Merritt. Posting will remain open until filled. Start date: September 8, 2015 (4 days Professional Development scheduled for August)
Please send resume to: Carol Holmes, Principal Email: principal@uppernicola.com
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Lower Nicola Indian Band
SUMMER STUDENT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Are you a student returning to school in September 2015/16? Lower Nicola Indian Band has summer student opportunities in the following areas: ADMINISTRATIVE BAND OFFICE: RECEPTION Start Date: June 29, 2015 End Date: Sept 4, 2015 Under the Supervision of the Executive Assistant the Successful candidate will be assisting in all aspects of reception including directing calls and clients to appropriate staff member. SpeciÀcally the individual would gain experience in all duties involved with reception within the Administration Department. PUBLIC/CAPITAL WORKS Start Date: June 29, 2015 End Date: Sept 4, 2015 Under the supervision of the Director of Infrastructure general upkeep of the Lower Nicola Indian Band properties (may include Band School) performing such tasks as: Lawn maintenance; Manual duties to clean and maintain landscaped environment ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Start Date: June 29, 2015 End Date: Sept 4, 2015 Under the supervision of the Director of Lands and Economic Development the successful candidate would provide valuable support to the Economic Development staff in all areas of the department’s mandate. SpeciÀcally the individual would gain experience in meeting preparation, developing communications materials for newsletters or website posting, public speaking, reporting and budgeting. CLERICAL SUPPORT WORKER Start Date: June 29, 2015 End Date: Sept 4, 2015 Under the supervision of the Education Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Education Manager with clerical support within the education department. RECREATION ASSISTANT Start Date: June 29, 2015 End Date: Sept 4,2015 Under the direction of Arena/Recreation Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and participating in recreational programs and events for Lower Nicola Indian Band youth, adults and elders. Submit Resume and Cover Letter with three references to: Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC, V1K 0A7 C/O Sondra Tom, Executive Assistant Or: by fax (250) 378-6188 OR by email executiveassistant@lnib.net Application Deadline: June 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm
KENGARD MANOR Spacious 1 & 3 bedroom apartments.
F/S, heat and hot water included. Starting at $625/mth Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent
For appointment call
250-378-9880 Mobile Homes & Pads
3 bdrm 2 bath double wide trailer in L.N. Newly reno, 1/2 acre, quiet spot $975 plus damage deposit. Available July. 1st. Call 250-378-4166
Modular Homes 2 Bedroom mobile home Washer/dryer/fridge/stove. Large yard, close to downtown, schools, and bus route. Pet friendly upon approval. Utilities included. Available immediately. $900 per month. (250) 378 - 0887 Small 1-2 Bedroom Trailer Washer/dryer/fridge/stove. New laminate flooring. Pet friendly upon approval. Utilities included. Available immediately. $850 per month. (250) 378 - 0887
Homes for Rent 3 Bedroom with large yard for rent in Lower Nicola $900.00 mth. Please contact (250) 374 - 1728 for inquires.
Suites, Lower For Rent; 2 Bedroom lower suite, clean, quiet.Includes Telus Dish. Available June 1st. (250) 315 - 2247
Townhouses 3 bdrm 1 1/2 bath townhouse on quiet cul-de-sac. Pets neg. $995 incl. gas. 250-682-0844
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Lower Nicola Indian Band
Job Posting - HOME MAKER Reports to: Family Support Counsellor Duties: • General house cleaning • Preparing some meals • Work reports to be submitted to the Supervisor regarding your work and clients physical condition
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Skill Requirements: • Valid driver’s license, Class 4 preferred • Reliable vehicle • Good Communication Skills • Experience working with First Nations communities is required • Health related training or experience is an asset.
Deadline: June 30th, 2015
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2 bdrm duplex renovated. $675 plus utilities. 3 months FREE RENT.
250-378-4888 to book your appointment. 2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9
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2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC
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HOURS
Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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2 bdrm duplex. $700 plus utilities 2 bdrm house. Large fenced yard. $750 plus utilities. 2 bdrm Sandpiper Unit. $750 plus hydro
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1 bdrm Suite in Lower Nicola. $600 plus hydro.
1 bdrm in 4plex in Lower Nicola. $650 plus hydro.
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2 bdrm in 6plex in Lower Nicola. $600 inc utilities 1 bdrm in 4plex in Lower Nicola. $700 plus hydro.
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SERVING THE NICOLA VALLEY FOR 40 YEARS!
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MORTGAGE BROKER
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