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RODEO READY High school rodeo stars descended on the Nicola Valley this past weekend, looking to punch their ticket to the national championships set for July. A couple of locals managed to do just that, turning in impressive performances at the Nicola Valley rodeo grounds. More on page 14. Mike Potestio/Herald

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MINISTERS NAMED Premier Christy Clark has named her executive council, the legislature is set to be recalled on June 22 and could be defeated by June 29.

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ROLLING THROUGH A convoy of classic cars came through Merritt on June 13, part of the Vintage Car Club of Canada’s tour in celebration of Canada 150.

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ABORIGINAL DAY Find the Herald’s special 11-page Aboriginal Day supplement in this issue, and get to know the region’s newest First Nations police officer.

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Clark names executive council Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart, who was not named to executive council, expressed readiness for any role in government or as the official opposition. Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

Premier Christy Clark’s new cabinet is focused on an “urban agenda” that means working with Metro Vancouver mayors instead of telling them what to do. Clark unveiled a post-election cabinet Monday that is likely to be temporary, with a non-confidence vote by the NDP and Green Parties expected to defeat the B.C. Liberal government by the end of the month. She said the new priorities will be acted upon if and when the B.C. Liberals govern again. Clark appointed VancouverFalse Creek MLA Sam Sullivan as minister responsible for communities and Translink, and he

Jackie Tegart is sworn in as the member of the Legislative Assembly in the Fraser-Nicola riding. The legislature will reconvene on June 22. Photo courtesy of the BC Liberal Party

immediately announced that the government will move quickly to “scrap” the requirement that Metro Vancouver have a referendum on future transit expansions. Sullivan replaces Peter Fassbender, one of the Lower Mainland B.C. Liberal MLAs defeated in the May 9 election. A former Vancouver mayor who once beat out Clark for that job, Sullivan said he’s pleased to see mayors’ proposals such as broader Metro Vancouver road pricing, a regional carbon tax and other ideas to fund road and transit

needs. “I am thrilled to see the innovative thinking going on,” Sullivan said. “Of course, selling it to different constituencies is another story.” Other newcomers to the B.C. Liberal cabinet include Skeena MLA Ellis Ross, who takes over responsibility for natural gas development. A former chief of the Haisla Nation, Ross advocated liquefied natural gas export from his Kitimat-area community before running provincially. Former TV reporter Jas Johal

did a stint representing the B.C. LNG Alliance before winning the new seat of RichmondQueensboro for the B.C. Liberals May 9. He takes over as minister of technology, innovation and citizens’ services, replacing Amrik Virk, another Metro Vancouver cabinet minister defeated by an NDP challenger May 9. Langley MLA Mary Polak moves from environment to health, replacing the retired Terry Lake, and former speaker Linda Reid goes back to cabinet in charge of advanced education. Second-term West VancouverSea to Sky MLA Jordan Sturdy takes over as environment minister. Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart was not appointed a role in Clark’s executive council. Tegart said her current role as caucus chair at the moment is an important position, which she is focused on retaining. “I’m willing to serve in whatever capacity the Premier needs me, and I will be putting my name forward to run again as caucus chair this week,” she told the Herald.

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SETTING IT STRAIGHT In the June 8 edition of the Merritt Herald, the headline accompanying the story on page 18 (‘Panthers fifth at B.C.’s,’) incorrectly stated that the Panthers finished fifth at the B.C. high school girls rugby provincials. As stated later in the body of the story, the Panthers actually finished in sixth place. The Herald regrets this error.

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Rash of overdoses prompts warning dose at the hospital. “They believed what they were taking was cocaine, which isn’t normally something that we see in an overdose,” said Dunsmore. Police are not sure what the drug was, but continue to investigate, she said. On May 27 police and paramedics responded to a man who was found unresponsive in an alley. Naloxone was administered and the man was transported to the Nicola Valley Hospital, said Dunsmore. Drug paraphernalia was located nearby, but police are not sure what

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Merritt RCMP have responded to a high number of drug overdoses in the past couple weeks, which has prompted local police to issue a warning to the community. On June 7, police responded an apparent drug overdose involving three females. Two of the women had lost consciousness and received CPR before being hospitalized overnight, RCMP Const Tracy Dunsmore told the Herald. The third female didn’t lose consciousness, and was treated for an over-

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drug the man had taken, Dunsmore told the Herald. He was released from hospital after a few hours. Dunsmore said all four people who overdosed were over the age of 18.

Attending four overdoses in two weeks is “a high number” for Merritt RCMP, said Dunsmore. “We don’t attend all the [drug overdoses] that BC Ambulance goes to, but it’s been a concern nationwide and mostly province-wide for a couple of years now,” she said. “We want to make sure the public’s aware that there are bad drugs out there and you need to know how to handle it.” Police are reminding anyone using drugs to have someone with you in case something goes wrong, so they can call 9-1-1 right away. Dunsmore also advised

drug users to carry naloxone, which has been made readily available through several agencies in town. Police have reported two fatal drug overdoses in Merritt to date in 2017. Illicit drug overdose deaths have been drastically increasing across the province in the last few years. There were 518 drug overdose deaths in B.C. in 2015, up from 368 the year before that. In 2016, 935 people in B.C. died from drug overdoses. As of April this year, that number sits at 488 across the province.

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HELP KEEP MERRITT’S BOULEVARDS AND LANES CLEAN As summer arrives so does grass and weed growth. The City of Merritt would like to remind all property owners that they are responsible for maintaining this growth in the lanes and boulevards abutting their property. In accordance with the City’s Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, an unsightly property is characterized by uncontrolled growth or lack of maintenance. The City of Merritt asks that you do your part in keeping our community looking its best.

NOTICE The City of Merritt is seeking members of the public to sit on the Heritage Commission The City of Merritt has established a Heritage Commission for purposes such as advising Council on heritage matters and promoting public awareness of heritage within the City of Merritt. Members serving this commission are volunteers from the community, seeking to make a difference. The City is seeking two (2) members of the community to sit on the Heritage Commission. Application forms are available on the City’s web site at www.merrritt.ca or at City Hall. The Heritage Commission meets a minimum of four (4) times per calendar year. We encourage interested members of the public wishing to sit on this commission to fill out an application form today. Completed applications must be submitted to: Melisa Miles Director of Corporate Services City Hall PO Box 189 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 mmiles@merritt.ca

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June 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 99(3) of the Community Charter that Council will consider the 2016 Annual Report and any submissions or questions from the public in relation to the Annual Report at the Annual Meeting to be held on June 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC. The 2016 Annual Report will be available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www. merritt.ca on June 9, 2017. The Annual Report includes; Departmental Reports, Audited Financial Statements and Permissive Tax Exemptions. The 2016 Annual Report will be initially introduced at the June 13, 2017 Regular Council Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC.

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RCMP aim to run drug dealers out of town From Page 3 In an effort to encourage drug dealers to move out, police are urging residents to keep an eye out for drug houses in their neighbourhoods. RCMP Const. Ryan Dell with Merritt’s general investigation section (GIS) said police need residents to continue calling them in order to stay on top of drug trade activity. “Sometimes people get tired of phoning us, but we need them,” said Dell. He said drug dealers won’t often stay in one location very long, making them hard for police to track. “We need people to

keep us updated when somebody’s either set up shop or moved their shop,” said Dell. Some telltale signs of drug dealing at a residence include continual activity that’s a change from your neighbourhood norm, Dell told the Herald. For example, seeing a lot of traffic at a neighbour’s house once for a family reunion isn’t suspicious, but seeing that type of traffic on a daily basis would be a concern, Dell said. He also said to watch for unfamiliar people who appear to be drug users in your neighbourhood and neighbours who appears to be unemployed, but seem to

have no issue buying expensive items or making rent. “All of the drug

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Scorpions,’ [but] it doesn’t mean their presence isn’t here. “They just keep it

‘Nobody’s saying ‘Hey we’re the UN Gang or we’re the Red Scorpions, [but] it doesn’t mean their presence isn’t here.’

trade is somehow connected to organized crime, but there is no overt gang presence here in Merritt,” said Dell. “Nobody’s saying ‘Hey we’re the UN Gang or we’re the Red

— Const Ryan Dell. Merritt RCMP quiet and low-key, so as not to attract anyone’s attention.” Dell said that most complaints the RCMP receives regarding drug houses in Merritt turn out to be valid.

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City loses receipt data Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

A server error is to blame for the loss of five days’ worth of data linking payments made at city hall to people’s accounts, the City of Merritt’s financial services manager explained to the Herald. On June 1, the city experienced server issues, forcing them to restore the system using outdated backups — which resulted in the loss of some receipt data from transactions made at city hall on May 25, 26, 28, 29 and 30. “If people paid by cheque or if they did an electronic payment online, that’s all good,” said Wayne Anderson, financial services manager for the city. Those who paid bills by cash on any of the dates listed above are encouraged to bring a copy of their receipt to city hall, said Anderson. Alternatively, those who have lost a receipt can sign a one-page affidavit certifying they made a payment.

2017 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES IN THE MAIL The City of Merritt 2017 Property Tax Notices were mailed out on May 25th and payments are due by 4:30pm on Tuesday July 4, 2017. Please call us at (250) 378-4224 if you do not receive your Property Tax Notice by June 10th. Online Home Owner Grant - Your property tax notice included a flyer outlining how to apply online for your Home Owner Grant through the City of Merritt website (www.merritt.ca). To complete the online application you will need your property roll number and the access code that are printed on the top right portion of your property tax notice.

When it comes to investigating drug traffickers in town, the GIS will be proactive in encouraging them to simply move out of town, Dell told the Herald. “It’s better to get rid of them than it is to try and put them in jail sometimes,” Dell said, noting that it can be onerous to bring about a conviction. Dell said police will target prolific and/or problematic offenders in town, often confronting them with the fact that an investigation is underway. “Merritt’s a small town, so it’s easier to do proactive police work here that is in Vancouver or Surrey,”

said Dell. “Bad guys don’t blend in as well here as they do in the big cities.” Dell said if people believe a drug house is operating in their neighbourhood they should

call the Merritt police detachment at 250378-4262. Alternatively, Merritonians can contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to leave an anonymous tip.

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Dam delay an NDP disaster All political sides in B.C. agree that the creation of B.C.’s original hydro dams TOM FLETCHER on the Peace and B.C. Columbia VIEWS river systems was a work of visionary genius by former premier W.A.C. Bennett. It’s helped build the forest, mining and aluminum industries among others. And yet the final stage of B.C.’s vision, the Site C dam near Fort St. John, has been an international target for protest. Even Amnesty International jumped on the fundraising bandwagon to denounce it as an affront against indigenous rights. Others claim they see insufficient demand for its power, an odd notion in an era of a national carbon tax and big subsidies for electric vehicles. Or they make outlandish claims about the valley’s agricultural potential, usually from far away in the southwest corner of B.C. (As a former Peace Country homesteader, I’m ready to debate anyone on that.) And now provincial government paralysis threatens to delay critical diversion work during the fall window of low water on the Peace, postponing it by a year and adding $630 million to the cost, according to BC Hydro’s detailed estimate. B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver continues to claim that Site C is only being built now to provide cheap power for a liquefied natural gas industry he insists will never materialize. To borrow one of Weaver’s favourite phrases, this is simply not true. BC Hydro’s project plan specifically excluded large-scale LNG projects, whose proponents say they will power the main compression and refrigeration with gas.

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‘Soft’ Brexit or no Brexit at all “We don’t know when Brexit talks start. We know when they must end,” tweeted Donald Tusk, former Polish prime minister and now president of the European Council. GWYNNE DYER He doesn’t know The international when the talks will STAGE start because even now, a year after Britain’s referendum on leaving the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May doesn’t know what her negotiating position is. She thought she knew. It was going to be a “hard Brexit” where Britain left both the European Union’s “internal market” (complete free trade between the half-billion people in the EU’s 28 members) and the customs union (the same external tariffs against everybody else). “Free movement” would also end (to limit immigration from EU countries), and Britain would flourish all alone thanks to its genius for free trade. Good luck with that. But then May called a needless election to get a bigger majority in parliament — to “strengthen her hand” in the negotiations

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with the EU that are scheduled to begin next Monday, or so she said. Instead, after a botched campaign focussed entirely on May, the Conservative Party lost its majority in last Thursday’s election. Now she is a zombie prime minister: “Dead woman walking,” one senior Conservative called her. Yet the Conservative Party can’t dump her yet because she is in the midst of talks with the small Democratic Unionist Party (exclusively Northern Irish) to get enough votes in parliament to keep the government in power. Even if May succeeds, “hard Brexit” is dead. To get the support of the 11 DUP members of parliament — even to retain the support of the 13 MPs of the Scottish Conservative Party — she will have to agree to a much softer Brexit. That would certainly include a customs union, and maybe also continued membership of the internal market. That may tear the Conservative Party apart, as the hard-line Brexiters in the party will fight against it tooth and nail. May’s Brexit Minister, David Davis, has already warned that next week’s start to the talks with the EU may have to be postponed. But the deadline for an agreement is only eighteen months away, in practice, and the negotiations will be extremely complex. No

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wonder Donald Tusk is losing patience. The Brexit referendum was originally promised in 2013 by May’s predecessor, David Cameron, in order to prevent a split in the Conservative Party. May’s devotion to Brexit today is still mainly aimed at avoiding that split, but the rest of the country has moved on. If the referendum were held again today, it would almost certainly result in a victory for the Remainers, not the Leavers. The problem is that both main parties include large numbers of Leave voters. They are a bigger proportion of the Conservative Party, although around half of the Conservative MPs are still secretly antiBrexit. Jeremy Corbin’s Labour Party is equally divided: at least a third of Labour’s voters were Leavers. Corbin would not have come so near to displacing the Tories if he had not maintained his ambiguous stance on Brexit in the recent election. Many of the traditional Labour voters who came back to the Labour Party this time were former supporters of the United Kingdom Independence Party. They had been made homeless by the collapse of that party, but they are still Leavers.

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OPINION LETTER

From the Herald archives: October, 1997

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Mountain biking association deserves kudos Editor; This letter is to extend appreciation to the Merritt Mountain Biking Association for their work in organizing the June 10 Cow Trail Classic Mountain Bike Race. Members did a tremendous amount of work preparing the trails, not just for this event, but also for locals and visitors to ride all through the season. We are so fortunate but also the home of domestic livestock who graze in the summer and of the wildlife that live there year round. Unfortunately not everyone who uses this area shows it the respect nature deserves. Clean up for the race was a massive undertaking. The roads show significant damage from those driving through in the mud leaving mud holes and deep ruts

in many places. Garbage litters the area where most users will park. Workers have removed many bags of plastic, broken glass, thousands of bullet casings, beer cans, shot up propane tanks, batteries, and burnt up furniture and auto parts have been left carelessly behind. Not only is the litter in this part of the hills, but some people seem to think dumping their old appliances and furniture over the embankments along the road to be within their right. I wonder whether these folks would mind if others dumped their unwanted articles onto their yards. Some people who have gone up to enjoy their chosen activities have had bonfires, a wonderful way to end a day in the hills. However, reusing the same fire pit would leave less dam-

age than scorched earth circles in at least half a dozen spots, most of which have broken glass and other burned objects left in them as hazards for the animals that wonder through. Perhaps if all those who enjoy the outdoors could follow the simple practice of packing out what you pack in, the backcountry will continue to be enjoyed by us all and by generations to come. Thank you again to the members of the Merritt Mountain Biking Association for your efforts in developing and maintaining this area. I wish you a successful event, one that showcases this area to local and visiting riders and their supporters.

On July 1, 2017, Canada will celebrate its sesquicentennial — or 150th — annivesary. One-hundredand-fifty years worth of history is a lot to remember — so each week in 2017, the Herald will run this special section to remind you of the remarkable accomplishments, important historical figures, and maybe even a few fun facts you might not have known about our country. On June 15, 1944...

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Weaver flip-flops on Site C policy as Green MLA From Page 6 Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier noted last week that he has a picture in his Dawson Creek office of himself standing with Weaver and for-

mer premier Gordon Campbell at the W.A.C. Bennett dam, announcing Site C on April 18, 2010. Incoming premier John Horgan promised during the election campaign to order an

immediate review via the B.C. Utilities Commission, but to continue construction in the meantime.

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Another election looms From Page 6

So neither party is going to propose a second referendum now. To do so would be to lose many of their proLeave voters, and probably to lose the new election that is likely to be called before the end of the year. Yet the outcome of last week’s election does open up a possible path to a new referendum. If the Conservative Party shreds itself

over who is to replace Theresa May, or if either the DUP or the pro-Remain Scottish Conservatives withdraw their support, there will have to be another election. Labour could win that election, but only if Corbyn can convince the Leavers in his party that he will try very hard to make a “soft Brexit” work. At the same time, he must persuade all the students and other

young people who voted for the first time this month (and almost all voted Labour) that he will put the results of the negotiations with the EU to a second referendum, even though he cannot promise that publicly now. It’s a fine line to walk, and Corbyn is genuinely ambivalent about the EU. Nevertheless, the final result could be either an acceptably soft and

amicable Brexit, (leaving Britain in a close relationship with the EU, like Switzerland or Norway) — or an abandonment of the whole Brexit project after a second referendum. But it will leave deep scars for a generation whichever way it comes out. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Photo of Marie-Thérèse Casgrain and Tommy Douglas in 1955. Photo courtesy of Library and Archives Canada

Tommy Douglas is elected Premier of Saskatchewan. As leader of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, he will head the first socialist provincial government in Canadian history. Tommy Douglas is considered the father of Canadian health care. In 1947, he will introduce provincial hospital insurance. Douglas will found the national New Democratic Party in 1961. A comprehensive health care system for the province will follow in 1962. The federal government will introduce the Medical Care Act in 1966. By 1972, universal health insurance, or medicare, will extend across Canada. Thanks to Library and Archives Canada for the excerpt. Find out more about Canada’s history every day at www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/onthisday/. Got an idea for the Celebrate 150 section? Suggestions for topics to be covered in future weeks? Send us an email at newsroom@merrittherald.com.

CANADA POST LOCKED OUT NATIONWIDE Nearly two weeks of rotating strikes and failed negotiations between Canada Post and its workers’ union were felt in Merritt after Canada Post shut down operations nationwide on Tuesday night. According to a Canada Post press release, the Crown corporation has suspended operations across the country, locking out nearly 50,000 employees, because of an estimated $100 million loss caused by rotating strikes carried out by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). “The accelerating decline in volumes and revenue combined with the inability to deliver mail on a timely and safe basis has left the company with no choice but to make this decision.”

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Man facing forcible confinement charges for domestic incident Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

A 32-year-old man is facing a rash of charges after allegedly holding a woman hostage. On May 30, a neighbour alerted the RCMP that the woman was being held against her will in the home, RCMP Const. Ryan Dell told the Herald.

“It escalated into an overnight occurrence, but it had been slowly building over a period of time,” Dell said, adding that the two had been living together prior to the incident. Dell said the man was arrested without incident, and now faces charges of unlawful confinement, assault, mischief and four

counts of uttering threats. “It’s a very serious allegation and it’s not a common allegation either,” said Dell. He said the woman was not physically injured in the overnight incident. She has since been put in contact with various community organizations for her

safety and well being, he said. Meanwhile, the male, who is not from Merritt, is being held in custody and the matter is now before the courts. Due to the domestic nature of the offense, Dell said he could not provide further detail regarding the incident at this time.

Police arrest two people caught red-handed Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt police have charged two people with possession of stolen property for separate incidents in which they were caught by the people who own the items that were taken. On June 12, a 23-year-old woman was arrested after having been found with goods reported stolen from a vehicle that’s being held in a local tow yard, said RCMP Const. Tracy Dunmore. “The owner of that vehicle was at the 7-Eleven and noticed two people that were carrying

bags he recognized as having been taken from his vehicle,” said Dunsmore. The man called police who attended the scene and arrested the woman in the parking lot of the store, Dunsmore told the Herald. The woman, of no fixed address, was charged with possession of stolen property and released on a promise to appear in court on Aug.1. On June 10 at about 11:40 p.m., the owner of a scrapyard on Midday Valley Road came upon a person exiting the yard with stolen items, said

Dunsmore. She said the owner detained the 30-year-old male, who is from Kelowna, at the yard until police showed up. “He was quite co-operative,” said Dunsmore. “He wasn’t being held or anything, he was just standing [and] waiting for the police when the members attended, so I don’t think there was any incident.” Police charged him with break and enter, possession of stolen property, possessing break and enter tools and two breaches, one of which was for possessing the break and enter instruments.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF CONAYT FRIENDSHIP CENTRE (the “Society”) The following special resolutions will be proposed for approval at a special meeting of the members of the Society to be held on JUNE 20, 2017 AT 5:00 P.M. at 1964 Quilchena Avenue [Bingo Hall/ Merritt Mom’s] Note that while this special resolution will be considered and approved at the members’ meeting, they will not come into effect until the Society files a transition application to under the new Societies Act, which will occur as soon as practicable after the meeting. Until that time, the current bylaws will remain in effect.

GREEN FOR THE SILVER SCREEN A group of Grade 10 students from Merritt Secondary School recently raised $530 for the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society. The idea to support the NVCTS was raised through a “community inquiry project,” with students screening a movie at MSS to raise the funds donated to the theatre society. Photo contributed

ANIMAL ATTACK

Dog apprehended after killing cat Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Police are not issuing charges after a pit bull attacked and killed a cat in the Diamond Vale area on June 9. But bylaw services was forced to put the dog down, as it was not considered a candidate for rehoming, said Melisa Miles, corporate officer for the City of Merritt. RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore said police responded to the scene to assist the bylaw service at about 10:00 a.m. Police apprehended the canine without incident. “[The dog] actually came [to us] without any problem and hopped in the back of the police

car,” said Dunsmore. She said a man who saw the attack tried to intervene by hitting the dog with a piece of wood, but tripped and fell — cutting his hand in the process. The man was not attacked by the dog, she said. “Calls were coming in that [the dog] had attacked a person,” said Dunsmore, adding that the man clarified to police that he had not been bitten by the dog. The dog had gotten out of its yard and was wandering the streets when it attacked the cat, Dunsmore told the Herald. She said the dog’s owner was co-operative with police, and turned the animal over to the bylaw service.

Replacement of Bylaws RESOLVED as special resolutions that: 1.

the current Bylaws of the Society be deleted in their entirety and that the form of Bylaws attached hereto as Schedule A be adopted as the Bylaws of the Society in substitution for, and to the exclusion of, the existing Bylaws of the Society, with effect upon the electronic filing of a Transition Application with the BC Registrar of Companies; and

the directors of the Society be authorized and directed to sign all documents and take all actions that are necessary or desirable in carrying out the transition of the Society under the Societies Act and the replacement of the Bylaws.

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Martial artist sentenced to eight months Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

A local martial arts instructor will spend the next eight months behind bars after facing multiple assault charges, including one for cold-cocking a First Nations man outside the Coldwater Hotel last May. Anthony Kim Carlton, who had been defending himself in court, pleaded guilty to a lesser assault charge than the one he was facing for the incident in Merritt. The Crown initially sought charges of assault causing bodily harm. Carlton entered the

Martial arts instructor Kim Carlton. Herald file photo

guilty plea last Monday, just a few days before the trial was scheduled to continue in Merritt. Carlton acknowledged that he had overreacted to the situation, Crown prosecutor Neil Flanagan told the Herald.

On May 8, 2016, Carlton exited the front door of the bar and immediately knocked the man to the ground with a single blow to the head. Carlton will serve 30 days in jail for the offense, which will run

concurrent with an eight month sentence he received in April. In that case, he was found guilty of two counts of assault with a weapon and attempting to obstruct justice for offenses that occurred in Bridge Lake, B.C. in 2013 This isn’t the first time Carlton’s involvement with the police has made headlines. Back in 2010, he was the first person to be convicted for violating B.C.’s alien species regulations, resulting in police seizing two lion cubs that Carlton was keeping on his property in Bridge Lake. The legislation in question was created after an incident

involving Carlton’s zoo in 2007, when his thenfiancee was mauled to death by a tiger that lived in Carlton’s zoo. Carlton was fined $500

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2017 Cow Trail Classic a thing of beauty Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Over 120 riders of all ages and from all across the province took to the line for the running of the 2017 Cow Trail Classic on June 10. The annual event, organized by the Merritt Mountain Bike Association, was held on the Coutlee Plateau, five kilometres south of Merritt on Midday Valley Road. This year’s Cow Trail was actually comprised of three separate races, covering 39, 16 and 10.5 kilometre distances. While the latter two races were both singlelap affairs, the long course involved three different routes. The added challenge proved to be a blessing for race winner Michael Robinson from Whistler. “At the beginning, Rickie Federau (from Chilliwack) and Sev Nowak (Kelowna) both took off. They were really fast. I was part of the next group some ways behind,” said Robinson. “I didn’t learn until much later that Rickie and Sev both went off course and did the wrong first lap. It was kind of a double whammy for them. Rickie ended up blowing a shock and Sev flatted.” The 40-year-old Robinson took full advantage of the situation and surged to the front on the second lap, ahead of Kelowna’s Peter Watson and Alex Schmidt from Vancouver. It was a lead he would never relinquish. “My second lap was really good. I felt super strong,” said Robinson. “I used it to try and create as big a gap as I could.” The transplanted Englishman, who has returned to competition after breaking his pelvis in 2008, finished the

2017 COW TRAIL CLASSIC RESULTS 39-KILOMETRE RACE Male 1. Michael Robinson, Whistler 2. Peter Watson, Kelowna 3. Alex Schmidt, Vancouver Female 1. Annie Bergen, Kelowna 2. Emanuela Bandol, Kelowna 3. Miranda Smith, Nanaimo

(Above) Sev Nowak from Kelowna leads the group of 120-plus riders across the start line at the beginning of the 2017 Cow Trail Classic mountain bike race on Saturday. Eventual winner of the elite 39-kilometre race was Whistler’s Michael Robinson (right) in a time of 2:11.43. Ian Webster/Herald

race in two hours, 11 minutes and 43 seconds, 50 seconds ahead of Watson and almost five minutes up on Schmidt. As for Federau, a broken shock meant his day was over, while Nowak managed to find a tube, make the necessary repairs and complete the race, albeit in the wrong order. He was later disqualified. The top female finisher in the 39-kilometre event was Kelowna’s Annie Bergen, who, like Robinson, was riding the Cow Trail for the first time. She finished in two hours, 39 minutes and 11 seconds. “It was so much fun,” she said. “I liked the fact that there were three laps and each one was a bit different.” Bergen conceded that she was a bit lucky to have won. “My teammate, Sandra Walter (from Coquitlam), was in the race, and she is an amazing athlete. Unfortunately, she crashed on the first lap and was unable to continue. I’m happy to have won, but would’ve been happier in second, and Sandra not to have crashed.”

Bergen, who competes in triathlons when she’s not mountain biking, said she’ll be back next year for sure, as will her son, Simon, who finished second overall in the 10.5-kilometre race. The only repeat winner this year was 15-year-old Hamish Graham from Kelowna. The über-talented junior took top honours in the 16-kilometre race in a time of 59 minutes and 15 seconds, almost eight minutes faster than the next nearest competitor, and just 19 seconds off his time from last year. Next up for the young Okanagan racing prodigy is the Canadian championships in Canmore, Alta. in July. Cow Trail race director, Erika Doyon, said the feedback after this year’s races was all positive. “The racers said the trails were in great shape, and the flagging and course marking were clear. People felt it was well-organized, with great prizes and food. “We had fantastic volunteers,” added Doyon. “Everyone worked well together to make this event happen.”

2:11:43 2:12:33 2:16:42 2:39:11 2:56:39 3:29:57

16-KILOMETRE RACE Male 1. Hamish Graham, Kelowna 59:15 2. Jeremy Seamens, Kamloops 1:07:07 3. Dean Griffiths, unknown 1:16:41 Female 1. Caroline Reid, Kelowna 1:23:05 2. Jeanine Ball, Kamloops 1:25:42 3. Geza Rodgers, Port Moody 1:30:52 10.5-KILOMETRE RACE Male 1. Justin Siever, Kelowna 49:49 2. Simon Bergen, Kelowna 50:50 3. Rhett Bates, Kelowna 56:52 Female 1. Tiffany Copeland, Maple Ridge 1:16:17 2. Denise Velkjar, Kamloops 1:22:06 3. Deanna Sim, North Vancouver 1:38:07

(Upper left) The podium finishers in the 39-kilometre women’s race were (left to right) Emanuela Bandol from Kelowna (second), Annie Bergen from Kelowna (first) and Miranda Smith from Nanaimo (third). (Above) Fifteen-year-old Hamish Graham from Kelowna, repeat overall winner of the 16-kilometre event. (Left) Race day included a kids’ camp, run by Ozmosis Training out of Vancouver/Penticton. A ladies’ skills camp was held on the Sunday. Ian Webster/Herald

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Tenisch wins inaugural Merritt Enduro Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

A small but enthusiastic group of 11 riders answered the bell for the first-ever Merritt Enduro mountain bike race on Sunday. Organized by local bike enthusiast Darch Oborne, the event was held on the scenic trails located above and behind the tourist information centre at the junction of Highways 5A, 8 and 97C. Enduro is a relative-

ly new form of mountain bike racing that combines challenging climbs with breathtaking, timed descents. It is said to be a consumate test of a rider’s stamina, expertise and courage. Sunday’s participants completed three stages — the Ridge Trail, the Upper Ridge Trail and Deerhunter. In each stage, the ascent to the top of the trail took riders upwards of half an hour, while the downhill portion took only a few minutes, and

included walls, ramps, jumps and rock drops. Seven of the 11 participants in Sunday’s Enduro managed to finish all three uphill and downhill phases. Emerging victorious was Merritt’s own Jeremy Tenisch, age 24, who won all three downhills in a combined time of 17 minutes and 37 seconds. He was followed closely by Kelowna’s Mike Acton (19:03) and Merritt’s Darren Yastremsky (20:02). The remaining

finishers were locals Ryan Marklund (20:48) and Ryan Yastremsky (20:48), Jason Jackson from Fort McMurray (23:13) and Angelina Cavaliere (29:05) who also acted as sweep for all three runs. Oborne is hoping to hold a sanctioned Enduro event in the Nicola Valley next year. (Right) Merritt’s Jeremy Tenisch negotiates a wall ramp on the downhill section of the Ridge Trail located behind the tourist information centre during Sunday’s Enduro races. Ian Webster/Herald

Two local high school rodeo stars qualify for national championships When the dust had settled at the B.C. High School Rodeo Finals in Merritt on the weekend, a pair of Grade 10 students from Merritt Secondary School had punched their tickets to national championships in the month of July. Quilchena cowboy Armoni McRae (right) will compete at the Canadian High School Finals in Nanton, Alberta from July 27 to 29, after qualifying on the weekend in both the boys’ saddle bronc and bull riding events. McRae had a very successful Friday at the B.C. championships, placing second in bulls with a score of 68 points, and third in bronc riding with 53 points. Merritt cowgirl Taylia McKeown (below) will be attending the National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillette, Wyoming from July 16 to 22 before travelling on to Nanton for the Canadian finals one week later. McKeown and her 21-year-old quarterhorse mare Doxy will compete in the goat tying event. The pair came into this past weekend tied for third place in the season-long standings. A first-place finish on Saturday, bookended by eighth and sixthplace results on Friday and Sunday secured an overall fourth-place finish in the event for the season for McKeown and Doxy. McKeown said this is Doxy’s final year of competition. Michael Potestio and Ian Webster/Herald

Awards and Accolades Merritt Secondary School Grade 12 student and Merritt Minor Hockey Association product Courtney Christie has been presented with the Margie Moss Award as the Most Valuable Midget Female A or Female Recreation Player in the Okanagan-Mainline region, which includes all of the Okanagan communities and the Kamloops area. Christie was presented the award by OMAHA representative Nonie Miyazaki. Also in attendance at the presentation were Christie’s coaches this past season — Dylan Richardson (far left) and Vicki Taylor (second from right). Christie has played all of her minor hockey with female teams in Merritt, and demonstrated outstanding leadership and sportsmanship. She is known for her hard work, respect for the game, and unfailing support for her teammates through thick and thin. Ian Webster/Herald

The Merritt Volleyball Association and Tracker Sportswear presented cheques totalling $4,100 to the local branch of the Special Olympics to assist with the organization’s events and initiatives. The money was raised at the two highly-successful Volleyfest events held this spring in Merritt. (Above) MVA member Nicole Mackay-Smith (second from left) presents the cheques to Special Olympics representative Byron Robbie. Also in attendance were Special Olympics clients (seated, left to right) Renee Fox, Wyatt Collins, Will Gregoire and Bella Portelance, along with Special Olympics volunteers (standing, left to right) Brenda Curnow, Joe and Trudy Geill and Crystal McGowan. Mackay-Smith noted that two out-of-town Volleyfest participants (Jackie Parsons and Steve Orban) donated their winnings from the social night activities back to the Special Olympics cause. Robbie and Curnow expressed their appreciation for the donation, and are looking forward to puttting the monies to good use in the future. Photo contributed

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Great racing Saturday

The second weekend of stock car racing at the Merritt Speedway took place on Saturday. Despite the lower than usual car count, there was some exciting action in all four divisions: Bomber four and six-and-eight cylinder, Street and Hobby. Due to the threatening skies, time trials were not held prior to the racing schedule. Some of the closest finishes occurred in the Hobby class, as the likes of (above) Jack Allgrove, Barry Bussiere and Jake Mills duked it out for quarter-mile supremacy. Gone from the Hobby ranks is 30-year veteran Grant Powers from Prince George, who has taken over the starter’s duties. A new arrival to the stock car racing scene this season is local drag racing veteran Rae Caswell. Another change to the status quo is new announcer Ted Shannon from the Lower Mainland. He kept the crowd informed and entertained on Saturday with his enthusiastic play-by-play. Coming up this weekend at the Merritt Speedway is the first of three flat track motorcycle racing dates. The action takes place on Saturday, with time trials at 5 p.m. and racing set to begin at 6 p.m. Ian Webster/Herald

MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION RACE RESULTS - Saturday, June 10 Bomber 4-cyl. C #41 Greg Sorenson Bomber 4-cyl. 1. #41 Greg Sorenson B #15 Kendall Powers 2. #14 Adam Nielen A #15X Devon Kent Peters 3. #21 Mike Casey 6/8-cyl. #08 Alex Ruttan Bomber 6/8-cyl. 1. #77 Sean Dandy Street #55 Angela Klassen 2. #09 Bill Fader Hobby B #80 Jack Allgrove 3. #08 Alex Ruttan A #09 Larry Ruttan Street 1. #55 Angela Klassen 2. #13 Tom Miller

Heat 3. #03 Terry Mockford #15 Kendall Powers Hobby #14 Adam Nielen #08 Alex Ruttan #13 Tom Miller #75 Jake Mills

MERRITT SLO-PITCH

With its family-friendly atmosphere, its strict no-alcohol and no-drugs policy, and its important anti-domestic-abuse theme, the Stop the Violence slo-pitch tournament at Central Park on the weekend was a resounding success. Organized by the Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House, the event attracted 17 teams from throughout the southwestern part of the province. In addition to some great ball, Saturday’s activities included games, balloons and face-painting for the children, along with delicious watermelon. “It’s my favorite tournament of the year,” said long-time local player Candice Bateson. “There’s such a focus on the kids, on families, and on having a good time.” Bateson’s Airborne team (above) emerged victorious on Sunday. After going 5-0 during preliminary play, the local side defeated Whistler’s Soul Crush 15-10 in the championship game. (Right) Two-year-old Korban Patrick demonstrates that the next generation is ready and rarin’ to play some ball. Ian Webster/Herald

U13s win gold in Ashcroft

Good news is always welcome, no matter how late. In early May, the Merritt United U13 soccer team travelled to Ashcroft and placed first in their 12-team division. The Merritt squad won all five of its games against teams from Lillooet, Clinton, Barrier and the host community to take the title. Members of the team are (back row, from left to right) Alex Howard, Mariska Wekking, Hannah Howard, Alex DeCastro, Zach Dixon, Graycin Nicholls, coach Gary Dixon, (front row) Cameron Nicholls, Victoria King, Blake Klassen, Beau Patterson, Lucas Dixon, Carson Anscomb. Photo contributed

Merritt Youth Soccer Association

WEEK 8 SCORES GR. 4-5 Orange Crush 2 Whitecaps 3

Dash Main

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YOUTH SOCCER

1. #04 Barry Bussiere 2. #99 Amy Parsons 3. #72 Brad Gillis

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Little Britches results A strong contingent of Little Britches contestants from the Nicola Valley has been doing well at rodeos in recent weeks. On the May 20-21 weekend, the group was in 100 MIle House. Top-10 finishers were: Junior Boys Stake Race: Keaton AntoineMcRae 8th/8th; Soren Anderson 4th; Kolt Alexander 9th Junior Boys Steer Riding: Keaton AntoineMcRae 4th/6th Junior Boys Dummy Roping: Soren Anderson 3rd/4th; Kolt Alexander 2nd Junior Boys Goat-Tail Tying: Soren Anderson 1st (photo on the left); Kolt Alexander 7th Junior Girls Barrel Racing: Kelsey Starrs 8th Junior Girls Dummy Roping: Kelsey Starrs 4th Junior Girls Pole Bending: Kelsey Starrs 5th/7th Junior Girls Goat-Tail Tying: Kelsey Starrs 3rd/5th Senior Boys Breakaway Roping: Tryton Bose 2nd; Troy Holmes 3rd Senior Boys Stake Race: Troy Holmes 3rd/10th; Tryton Bose 3rd; Jalen McRae 6th; Isaiah McRae 9th Senior Boys Chute Dogging: Isaiah McRae 2nd/3rd; Troy Holmes 2nd/3rd; Kolby Turmel 7th Senior Boys Goat-Tying: Troy Holmes 3rd/6th; Isaiah McRae 9th Senior Boys Steer Riding: Kolby Turmel 4th Senior Girls Breakaway Roping: Andee Walker 5th Senior Girls Barrel Racing: Gracie Garthwaite 4th; Andee Walker 10th Senior Girls Pole Bending: Gracie Garthwaite 2nd; Maya Starrs 4th; Andee Walker 8th Senior Girls Goat Tying: Maya Starrs 10th This past weekend in Clinton, Kelsey Starrs (photo on the left) was the reserve all-around cowgirl in the junior division. Photos contributed

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BOARD

June 24-25, July 8-9, 22-23 Phone Martha for information at 250-378-2303. Donations gratefully accepted. Please no beds, skis, tv’s, as we cannot sell these items and have to pay to dispose of them. Thank you for your donations.

FAMILY HISTORY

The Family History Centre will be closing after our June 15 shift. We will reopen September 14, 2017. Anyone requiring assistance during the summer to research their Family Trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-2129868. We will open the Family History Centre by appointment only.

FARMERS MARKET

Come see a variety of vendors at the Nicola Valley Farmers Market every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm beside the Ballie House.

CRAFTING WITH CONAYT

Come down to the Conayt Friendship Soceity Monday to Friday until 5:00 p.m. at 2164 Quilchena Avenue for crafting. If you are an Elders or tweens to twenty then come join us. Come alone or come with your friend, that’s the beauty of crafting - quiet reflection or social outing. We have the supplies – you just show up. For more information call 250-378-5107

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Please come and visit us at the Legion. We’ve extended our hours for the summer. Hours are now Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm and Saturdays 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests welcome

MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB

Now playing outdoors at the Sport Box, Central Park, 2975 Voght Street: M/W/F 8:30-11:00 am; T/TH 6:309:00 pm. A designated court with instructor(s) and demo paddles will be available for new players. Those over age 10 welcome (10-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). Its an easy sport to play, great fun and exercise. For information call Brian 250-378-7452 or Gary 250-280-0105.

FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY

Come down to St. Michael’s Community Centre on Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at 1990 Chapman St. Join us for coffee, tea ans sometimes food, no questions asked just plenty of hospitality. A time for socializing, games, social events, sitting with a magaxine or book or just relaxing.

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTER’S GUILD

Meets on the first and third Thursday of every month. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at 1721 Coldwater Avenue. A stashbuster weekend is planned for May 26, 27, and 28. For more information, call Sharon at 250-315-2340

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 10:30 a.m., cribbage 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 11:00 a.m. bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m., free swim at the pool 9 - 10 a.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday. Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m.

MESSY CHURCH

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

LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

The Living with Loss drop-in support group will be meeting the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 2025 Granite Avenue, Room 12. 250-280-4040.

morei information call 250-378-2004

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Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Church

2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-2339 Bible Study: 9:30 • Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday at 10AM and last Wednesday of the month at 7PM

Trinity United Church

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

Highland Valley Copper

Mine Tours

We invite you to come visit one of Canada’s largest mining operation. Highland Valley Copper formed in 1986 through merging existing mines in the valley. HVC produces copper and molybendum concentrates through a process involving grinding and flotation. Restorative end land use is an integral part of mining, HVC has a diverse environmental program to guide reclamation planning.

The pursuit of sustainability guides our approach to business. Our six focus areas - Community, Our People, Water, Energy and Climate Change, Air and Biodiversity. To learn more about our sustainability goals and our approach to achieve those goals go to www.teck.com/sustainability.

Mining Operations Tour Dates June 28, July 19, August 2, and August 30

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. We also work to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-5190.

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Sale of New and Used storage containers

Merritt Baptist Church

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

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Tour Details: Starting at 12:30 pm ending at 3:30 pm HVC is an industrial setting and appropriate dress code is required.

Reclamation and Historical Land Use Tour Dates July 5, August 9, and August 23 Tailings Storage Facility Tour Dates June 14, July 12, and August 16

Due to safety regulations, children under the age of 12 are not permitted. Space is limited Must prebook tours

250-523-3802 Highland Valley Copper Hwy 97C Logan Lake, BC

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Crossroads Community Church

Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave

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THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR SHRINERS Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month. For CLUB OF CANADA Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Pete Ratzlaff at 250378-4199 for more information.

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FALL FAIR YARD SALES

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STAIN GLASS SUN CATCHERS NIGHT LIGHTS PICTURE FRAMES

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New two storey townhome with open concept kitchen with quartz countertops, laminate flooring, gas F/P, 3 bedrms up, 3 baths and the basement is finished for rec.room & storage room. GST applies.

#2860

#2859

#2861 $175,000

#2790

$219,900

$149,000

$299,500

NEWER BUILT HOME

STRATA HOME

DUPLEX

FAMILY HOME

PRIME LOCATION

DESIRABLE AREA

RIVERFRONT

CUSTOM HOME

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Nicely built newer home with nice open concept design with 2 bedrooms upstairs, master with large 5 pce ensuite with soaker tub & W/I closet. U/G sprinklers, central A/C, fully fenced. Home Warranty.

Great retirement community within walking distance to shopping & amenities. Features 2 bedrms, 2 baths, laundry on the main, living room with gas F/P, carport in front.

Great location for this full side by side duplex in a good neighbourhood. Each side has a living area of 2284 sq.ft. with 3 bedrms, 2 baths, kitchen,living rm, dining & an unfinished basement

4 bedroom home in great area, close to schools & amenities. HW floors, A/C, open concept with big gourmet kitchen. Has had some reno’s in past few year. Nicely landscaped, RV parking.

This Bench home has panoramic views of parks, mountains & city. Perfect family home with 4 bedrms, 2 baths and renovations of windows, roof, hardiplank siding, new kitchen floors & more.

Large family home with over 3800 sq.ft. on 3 floors, 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, large open kitchen with nook, formal dining, big rec.room & games room/gym. Nicely landscaped with U/G sprinklers.

Two bedrm manufactured home overlooking Nicola river and the golf course with huge private deck, hot tub and detached work shed. Pad rent is $389 per month.

Prestigious custom finished home inside & out. Features 7 bedrms, 7 baths, custom Mill Creek cabinetry, HW flooring, gorgeous tile work, legal suite on main + inlaw suite in bsmt. RV parking

New 2 storey house in newer area. Has open concept style kitchen with Quartz counters in spacious kitchen. 4 bedrms up, 3 baths, master with ensuite & W/I closet. 2-5-10 Warranty. GST applies.

#2816

#2786

#2756

#2796

#2841

#2852

#2851 $389,900

2 bedroom rancher in a new subdivision on a corner lot. Large open kitchen with Quartz counters and a gas fireplace in the living room. Comes with 2-5-10 Warranty. Double garage. GST applies.

$299,900

$234,900

$339,900

$289,000

$435,000

#2793

$449,900

#2827 $84,900

$525,000

#2855

$359,900

IN LOWER NICOLA

RV PARKING

IN LOWER NICOLA

EXECUTIVE BENCH HOME

FIRST TIME BUYERS

ON 1 ACRE

DOWNTOWN LOCATION

IN LOWER NICOLA

NICELY RENOVATED

Beautiful 4 bedrm family home on the Bench with 2 car garage, extensive updates and move in ready. Backs onto city tennis courts with panoramic views of the valley. Full daylight basement with family rm.

Large family home with 4+ bedrms, 3 baths, living rm with F/P, large dining & family room with F/P. Full bsmt has another family rm, 4th bedrm rec.rm, workshop area & cold room. Covered deck in back.

#2815

Well kept 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home with open concept kitchen with skylight. Enjoy the covered deck in the summer and the tidy yard. Nice views from the living room. Pad rent $373.

Quality built home with 4 bedrms, 3 baths, huge oak kitchen with island, pantry & nook, fully fin. Bsmt with office/den with BI storage hutch, large family rm, U/G sprinklers, newer roof & deck.

2 bedrm rancher has had some renos including newer cabinets, counters, S/S appliances in kitchen, bathrm fixtures, paint, some flooring & vinyl windows. Has 20x32 detached shop with guest accommodations.

#2800

Nice home with 2 bedrms on the main and a 2 bedrm inlaw suite in the basement. Has good size living rm, dining rm & kitchen with laminate flooring. 1 car older garage, nicely landscaped

Charming home with large rooms throughout, 4 bedrms, 3 baths, newer windows & doors, boiler system & HW tank. New roof in 2008, updated flooring & bathrms. Huge rec.room, games room & wet bar.

Nice log home with 3 bedrms, 2 baths, on 0.5 acres on cul de sac with large garage/shop 24x40 and 12x24 horse barn with room for more outbuildings & large garden and is close to school.

#2848

#2801

#2825

Great family home with open concept kitchen, Mill Creek cabinets & granite counter on island. 4 bedrms up, 3 baths & dining room opens to spacious covered deck overlooking with landscaped backyard.

#2794

Stunning home features 4 bedrms, 4 baths, 17 ft ceilings ceiling, deluxe kitchen, private deck off master bedrm with hot tub. Main floor has 2 bedroom suite. Fenced & landscaped. Triple garage.

#2840

#2810

#2784 $519,900

IN PRIME LOCATION

SOL

$369,900

$319,900 INVESTORS

PRIVATE YARD

$285,000

LOCATION! LOCATION!

$79,900

EXCELLENT LOCATION

$459,900

$159,900 APARTMENT

BROOKMERE

IN LOWER NICOLA

#2701

$359,900

RIVERFRONT LOT

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

#2813

$174,900

Side by side duplex within walking distance to all amenities. 100 amp per side. Some long term tenants in place. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm kitchen and living room plus fenced backyard. Each side is 432 sq.ft. Some renos have been done.

#2845

$159,900

Well maintained rancher with a beautiful view. 3 bedrms up, 1 down, 2 baths + ensuite. Recent upgrades include roof, much of the flooring on the main, bsmt reno & outside wiring for RV parking. Covered deck, backyard access.

Perfect retreat for outdoor enthusiast with year round activities. Close to fishing, crosscountry skiing, quading & more. Beautiful 2 bedrm home with open kitchen/living room, double garage, lots of parking.

#2811 $349,900

#2795 $289,000

BUILDING LOT

RESIDENTIAL LOT

LOCATION, LOCATION

Great building lot of 7330 sq.ft. in popular subdivision on Fir Avenue. Nice flat lot, close to elementary school, beautiful walking trails along the river and downtown shopping centre. Services at lot line.

In Grandview Heights subdivision, one of the finest lots in Merritt with amazing view of the Valley. Close to all amenities, this is the perfect place to build your dream home.

#2474

#2854

ATTENTION INVESTORS

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

#2844

$159,900

$362,500

BUYERS:

$57,000

#2839

$389,800

APARTMENT

GREAT STARTER

WELL MAINTAINED

SOL

Good quality home with 3 bedrms up & large master suite, 2.5 baths, open concept kitchen to dining & living rm, family rm with gas F/P, plumbed for central A/C, BI vac. Bsmt plumbed for secondary suite

#2828

$289,000

SOL 3 bedrm rancher with fully basement, pool & RV parking. New updates include a new roof, siding, bathrms, paint, U/G sprinklers, deck & new pool deck. Nicely landscaped with mature foliage.

$749,900

$89,900

Quality built one bedroom apartment in The Vibe, close to shopping & bus. Nice open design, kitchen has granite countertops & Shaker style cabinets. Appliances included.

Very clean home with 2 bedrms, great open floor plan, island in kitchen & central A/C. Very nice yard with flower garden & cedar hedge for privacy and a covered sundeck for those BBQ days, and a woodshed for storage.

Newer 2 bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor in The Summitt with open floor plan. Comes with stainless stove, fridge & dishwasher.

Perfect half duplex for young family & close to schools. 2 bedrms up, 3 down with family room. Newer mid furnace & 100 amp service. Fenced backyard with storage shed & new roof.

2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. New plumbing with heat tape, 1 bath, comes with all appliances. Quick possession. Close to golf course. Pad rent $346 per month.

#2773

#2612

#2774

#2803

#2674

$129,900

COLLETTVILLE

$69,900 BUILDING LOT

$159,900

BUILDING LOT

Located in great neighbourhood on Sunflower Avenue of high end homes. Build your dream home and raise your family here. Close to all amenities. Services to lot line

Just under 1 level acre right beside Nicola River. Imagine fishing from your front yard, watching the deer and eagles. Beautiful building lot and very private. Zoned R1

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

#2832

#2608

a quiet street. Has ability for many types of building plans or new manufactured home. Zoned R-2. Don’t miss

#2819

#2655

$89,000

this opportunity at this price. $67,000

$99,000

$149,000

#2838

$44,900

RESIDENTIAL LOT

RIVERFRONT LOT

Nice flat lot of 7524 sq.ft. on

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

$159,900

$59,900

Build your dream home on the 7783 sq.ft. lot with amazing view, close to shopping, restaurants, services and highways. A relatively flat lot that allows many home designs.

#2821

$89,900

BUYERS: Invest in Merritt—Invest in your future! If you’re looking to get away from the big city lifestyle, Merritt is the community to live in! Check out our website for more details and photos on all of our listings. Then call us – We’ll help you find the property that suits your needs.

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CENTURY 21 MOVING REAL ESTATE BC LTD. LAKE

IC & I

MAGNIFICENT LAKE HOME

PRIME LOCATION

SPANER & WEBB

HOMES ON ACREAGE/LAND ON 17 ACRES

12.19 ACRES – SUNSHINE

NEW

ON STUMP LAKE

NEW

Do you own horses? This home features large country kitchen overlooking the hayfields, sunken living room & 3 baths. Has approx. 7 acres of hayfields, has 2 barns, riding arena, carport and a workshop.

Custom waterfront home on 2.7 acres with 150 ft of water frontage. Stunning two level 4+ bedrms, 4 baths, & a self contained bachelor suite w/laundry. Fantastic panoramic views.

Quality built lakefront home on 1.05 acres with fiberglass dock & inground heated pool. 4 huge bedrms with W/I closets & ensuites. Open gourmet kitchen, massive open living rm with stone faced F/P. High end theater room with projection screen & more.

Great opportunity and in prime location in the heart of downtown. Previously ran as a restaurant with living quarters above, endless retail possibilities. 1200 sq.ft. on each of the 3 floors. Unfinished bsmt for storage, attached garage.

Successful men’s and women’s clothing store in downtown Merritt. Established in 1961, Spaner & Webb has been a mainstay in the downtown core & continues to thrive. Sale includes land, building & business with updated POS system & stock.

PIECE OF HEAVEN

ON 1.99 ACRES

PRIVATE ACREAGE

WATERFRONT LOT

BOB’S MINI MART

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

3 bedrm rancher on 4.8 acres. Home has open concept design, large master suite with 4 pce ensuite, vaulted ceilings & 2 living rooms. Gorgeous outdoor living area with large covered deck. Enjoy the rock garden, fish pond a dog run. Partially cross fenced.

Great country retreat or family home approx. 15 mins from Merritt. Has flat benches and room to build a nice size shop. Features 3 bedrms, 3 baths, renos since 2014 of new kitchen, flooring, paint and new roof in 2015. Fully fin. Bsmt with large rec. room & hobby rm.

#2858

This is a waterfront property of 1.05 acres, in an exclusive development at Nicola Lake of high end quality homes. Nicola Lake is known for great boating activities, fishing & water skiing

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

#2837 $439,900

Enjoy the great outdoors on this 1 acre lot on Iron Mountain. Has 2 bedroom mobile home, 2 storage sheds or workshop. Shallow well, septic installed and a creek running through the property.

Great location on a corner lot with approx. 7300 sq.ft. building, zoned C-4 with site specific zoning to allow doctors, lawyers, professional offices. Lots of parking, nicely landscaped.

Spacious retreat of 4400 sq.ft. plus a full bsmt and wrap around decks. Features 4 bedrms, 3 baths, gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceilings, 7 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Has 70 fruit trees & 2 hay pastures.

#2842

$925,000

$589,000

#2866 $825,000

#2865 $950,000

#2847 $169,000

#2792

$2,818,000

#2822

$509,900

#2824

#2831

$229,900

$825,000

#2826

$375,000

#2019

$595,000

ON TWO ACRES

APPROX. 11 ACRES

ON 20 ACRES

LAKEFRONT LOT

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

20 ACRES

Wonderful 2 acre property in Lower Nicola with large 24x40 shop plus a 624 sq.ft. outbuilding you could use for home-based business. The 3 bedrm 2 bath rancher with oak kitchen cabinetry, updated main bath & an extensive private back deck & hot tub

Riverfront property in Sunshine valley with bright 2100 sq.ft. rancher with 3 bedrms, 3 baths, open kitchen, family rm, living rm & office. Has 48x36 barn, 48x30 shop and fenced pastures.

Enjoy the country lifestyle on this 20 acres, just 15 mins. from town with a 3 bedrm, 2 bath home with 600 sq.ft. deck. Has detached garage/shop. Backs onto Crown land hiking & riding trails.

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

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

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

#2573 $850,000

#2555

#2767

$495,000

#2817

6 ACRES

$779,000 ON 4.3 ACRES

#2809

#2957 $269,000

$239,900

$479,000

LAKEFRONT PROPERTY

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

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

Immaculate 8500 sq.ft. pre-cast tilt-up building on corner lot of 0.8 acres. Easy access from highway on truck route. Has 6400 sq.ft. of retail space + 1600 sq.ft. of warehouse on ground floor. Paved parking, loading dock.

#2834

#2626

6500 sq.ft. commercial space. Sale includes building and land. Currently used as bowling alley & all equipment included for turnkey business, if desired. Parking at rear. Amazing value for any entrepreneurs.

$199,000

Perfect location, just 35 mins. from Highland Valley Copper Mine and 25 mins. from Merritt. Has 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths, 1800 sq.ft. rancher with upgrades. Large barn, great shop with concrete floors & other small outbuildings.

#2798

$324,900

Great development of high end custom homes. Build your dream home on this one acre lot. Water and sewer hookups available. Close to water access for boating, swimming and more.

#2836

$159,900

$425,000

LAKEVIEW LOT

AT NICOLA LAKE

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

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

Sit back, relax & enjoy the incredible view from this 1.055 acre lot, waiting for you to build on. Nicola Lake is great for all water sports. Two golf courses just across the lake.

#2575 $1,690.000

#2833

53 ACRES

14.5 ACRES

$169,000

#2047

$199,000

Park-like 14.5 acres, fenced & x-fenced, backing onto Crown land with numerous outbldgs. Has 2 wells (one has over 100 GPM). Immaculate 4 bedrm, 2 bath home with vaulted ceilings & large covered deck.

#2853

$834,500

SPIUS CREEK ESTATES

#2820

179 ACRES

VIEW OF LAKE One acre of lake view property at Nicola Lakeshore Estates, a high end subdivision of custom homes. You can mold the property to your exact plans while maintaining privacy.

#2495

$1,241,000 AT NICOLA LAKE

Nice 1.1 acre lot to build your custom home. Water and sewer hookups available. Fantastic views. Great hiking trails in the area plus boating, fishing, water skiing and wind surfing

#2808

$199,000 ONE ACRE LOT

#2731

$850,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

RV PARK

Great opportunity to own a commercial/ residential revenue property with a currently lease in place. Has approx. 4230 sq.ft. of retail space with 4 bedrm residential suite above, in the heart of downtown.

15.9 acre RV Park bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city wate, sewer & power. Also has small rental home with long term tenants.

$199,000

#2778

$349,900

COLDWATER HILLS

Located off Petit Creek Road

Prices starting at $199,000

These approx. 10+ acre lots are located approx. 15 minutes from Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning views of the valley & some are riverfront. GST is applicable. Call for more details. Disclosure available. #2540

Development property with incredible lake views. Property has an allowed density of 62 units maximum. 2 titles being sold together. Has RL1, LR1, and LR2 zoning. #2714

$1,700,000

$1,850,000

COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT

Approx. 4 acre waterfront lot allows for multi-family resort, Pub, restaurant, marina, store, etc. Huge potential to start your own marina/resort. Adjoining 2 lots also available.

$199,000 276 ACRES

#2771

LE SPRING SA

Located in Nicola Lakeshore Estates, with breathtaking views. This subdivision has high end custom homes. Great development for a recreational home or full time residence

#2729

#2759 $450,000

$159,000

Located only 2 km from city this historical south facing parcel sits on bench above Highway 8 with panoramic views, 31 acres in hay that can yield 3 crops annually, has marketable timber, a rock quarry and 3 bedrm home.

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

$2,000,000

LAKEVIEW PROPERTY

10.9 ACRES

#2763

LAKEVIEW PROPERTY

#2830

Build your dream home on this 1.1 acres with 180 degrees of spectacular views. Water & sewer hookups available. Close to water access. Great lake for fishing, water skiing, wind surfing & hiking trails in the area. Adjoining lot also available

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

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

#2829 $399,000

#2710

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

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

$1,200,000

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!

WITH LOW INTEREST RATES, NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE BY INVESTING IN MERRITT.

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National

Aboriginal day June 21, 2017

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Aboriginal Day Celebrations Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Rotary Park - Merritt, BC

Master’s of Ceremonies: Richard Jackson Jr. and Xni Grismer-Voght Randy and the Wild Horse Band

8:00 am – 10:00 am

Tipi Raising / Park set up - VOLUNTEERS (Men) WELCOME AND NEEDED TO HELP RAISE THE TIPI’S

National Aboriginal Day Celebrations Opening remarks 10:00 am Voght Park ( 1500 Canford Avenue)Welcome Songs – ALL hand drummers welcome! Opening Prayer & Welcome: Okanagan, Nlaka’pamux, English Merritt BC Singers

ities—all activities are at Voght Park

10:30 am Aboriginal Day Activities commence Lesson– Adrian Retasket - VOLUNTEERS WELCOME AND NEEDED TO HELP RAISE THE TIPI’S • Activity Booth’s Open / Father Son Lookalike Contest Registration Opens marks – Master of Ceremonies / Welcome Songs – ALL •hand drummers Vendor’s craft welcome! and sale booths Open ayer & Welcome: Okanagan, Nlaka’pamux, English & French • Syilx & Nlaka’pamux Tipi’s open for language, song and story telling e Performance by the Akachuk family

Day Activities commence 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Randy andPlease the Wild Horse Band be prepared for to start entertainment ooth’s Open theMedicine outdoorWheel activities! • Colour the & write up meaning craft and sale booths Open • Children’s Crafts Booth / Face Painting (11:00—12:30) opens for Okanagan language and story telling lawn chairs, • Bracelet & Bring necklace making mux Tipi opens for Nlaka’pamux language and story telling umbrella’s, day tents, Mile – organized by Buzz Manuel sunscreen and your / Children’s rest area – designated 11:00 am tipi for Merritt Mom’s Children / Teen / Adult Contests throughout the day to include: own picnic lunch! siting / rest area – designated tipi for Elders • Baby Crawling Contest • Wild Stick Horse Race Crafts Booth • Water Balloon Toss this is a • Sack race / Egg & Spoon Race A reminder e Medicine Wheel & write up meaning • Water Park open day free• Other games to be announced drug andallalcohol & necklace making • Three legged race • Bear/Eagle game (age: 3-4/5-7/8-10/11-13) event.

Teen / Adult Contests throughout the day to include: 11:30 am – 3:30 / Watermelon wling Contest  Sack race / Egg & Spoon Racepm Hot dogs Everyone in theBooth’s Nicola open lloon Toss  Other games to be announced Valley is welcome 2:00 pm Watermelon Eating Contest –toChild / Teen / Adult categories ged race  Bear/Eagle game (age: 3-4/5-7/8-10/11-13) come share in the

festivities! ihitzia and band to play during and during 2:00 pmlunch – 4:00 pmfestivities Nicola Valley Round Dance / Intertribal Dancing • Inter-Tribal Watermelon Booth’s open Proudly hosted by the • Potato Dance/Owl Dance • Friendship Dance een / Adult categories Conayt Friendship • Everyone is welcome to dance • Round Dance Society n Eating Contest – at the watermelon booth

y – Travelling Spirit 1:30 pm Beat Dance Performance  Inter-Tribals g Spirit Pow Wow Dancers  Friendship Dance Round Dance ance / Owl Dance 3:00pm

Aboriginal Day starts (5 games leading to blackout) ForBingo Information:

Deloris Charters at 250-378-5107 Closing prayer / closing remarks

ay Bingo starts (5 games leading to blackout)

Please be prepared for the outdoor activities! Bring lawn chairs, umbrella’s, day tents, sunscreen and your own picnic lunch! A reminder this is a drug and alcohol free event. Everyone in the Nicola Valley isAboriginal welcome to come share in the festivities!

—Registration of teams at the info booth

er / closing remarks

Advisory Council

For Information call Savannah at 250-378-5107 Nicola Valley Native Veterans funded part of this Event

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

PROUDLY HOSTED BY CONAYT FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY

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ABORIGINAL DAY

Celebration of culture Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Aboriginal Day in the Nicola Valley is always a busy event, with multiple local celebrations going on in various communities and bands in the region. In Merritt, the Conayt Friendship Society is once again hosting Aboriginal Day festivities in Rotary Park, with things set to get underway in the morning with a full schedule of events planned for the day. Volunteers will be needed to help raise the tipi’s around 8 a.m., ahead of the official opening prayer and welcome, slated for 10 a.m. After that, those in attendance will be free to mingle around the park and take stock of the multitude of activity booths and craft sales tables which will be set up during the day. Meanwhile, in Sylix and Nlaka’pamux Tipi’s, there will be songs, language lessons and story telling going on throughout the afternoon. Entertainment will be provided by Randy and the Wild Horse Band around lunchtime. But those partaking in the annual watermelon eating contest at 2 p.m. might opt to skip lunch in order to consume more melon in pursuit of the championship title. Finally, the day will be capped off with plenty of cultural dancing, including an inter-tribal round dance.

We would like to extend a warm thank you to all our First Nations people. We are proud to serve the Aboriginal community

Going the Extra Mile.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week

250-378-5564 Find us at the Railyard Mall (Garcia St.)

Celebrating National Aboriginal Day June 21st !

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 ! (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) !

Aboriginal Advisory Council

Cherokee Bent, age 13.

Atorian Shuter, age 11.

On behalf of Aspen Planers, we recognize the contributions of our Aboriginal community.

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Road Trip production rolls through Nicola Valley Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The Nicola Valley earned high praise from director Allan Hopkins, after his most recent project wrapped production in various locations around Merritt earlier this month. Hopkins, who awarded the Whistler Film Festival’s BC’s Got Talent Spotlight last year, was in the community shooting feature-length comedy he wrote called Indian Road Trip. “The First Nations communities have been amazing here, they’ve been so supportive, many many people have come out,” said Hopkins. “All the Chiefs have just opened up their communities to us, it’s just been wonderful. The local people that have shown up, either on screen or on crew, have been phenomenal too. Couldn’t be happier, couldn’t have been a better experience.” The premise of the film is centred on “two restless and unruly young Native men,” played by Ajuawak Kapashesit and Paul C. Grenier. “The pair are forced to drive a cranky elder across the reserve so she can make peace with her dying sister. It quickly becomes clear that a supernatural force is trying to halt the journey. On the slowest road trip in movie history, the young men learn that life on the Rez is more thrilling and dangerous than they ever imagined,” reads a plot summary provided by the film’s crew. For Hopkins, who is a member of the N’quatqua First Nation, Indian Road Trip is an effort to showcase the distinct humour, personalities and characters with whom he remembers growing up. “We don’t see a lot of that in the news, and in a lot of the stories that get wider

Celebrating

Ajuawak Kapashesit gets acting (or mechanical) advice from director Allan Hopkins, during the shooting of Indian Road Trip on the Nooaitch reserve earlier this month. Cole Wagner/Herald

coverage. So I wanted to bring something that was really light and comedic, and really shows that side of First Nations people and

their personalities and their culture,” said Hopkins. “I think it’s really timely, and there [are] a lot of young First Nations filmmak-

ers who are branching out from just focusing on the social justice issues, and on the legacy of residential schools and the prob-

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lems and pain associated with that. I think audiences are willing to listen, they are willing to show up for stories that are broader and

have a different perspective.” The script has been in development for over a year, with Hopkins originally submitting a 10-page version of the script to the Whistler Film Festival’s Aboriginal Filmmakers Fellowship program in 2015. From there, he was invited by the Adam Beach Film Institute in Winnipeg to submit the project to Telefilm’s Micro-budget program — which supports films made under a $250,000 budget. “That’s not a lot of money to make a film — it sounds like a lot of money, but it’s not a lot of money to make a film. So a lot of the

crew — in fact all of the cast — are coming in three or four times less money than they would normally make. I’m just really really grateful for them. The spirit, the enthusiasm, just been amazing,” said Hopkins. From May 24 to June 4, the crew of Indian Road Trip could be spotted at a number of locations in and around the Nicola Valley, including in Upper Nicola, on the Nooaitch reserve, and around the Lower Nicola valley. A number of locals were also involved in the production, as extras or on crew.

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Proud to be part of the

Aboriginal community!

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Co-operation keeps Mamit Lake dam strong

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

In early May, as heavy rains led to surging tributaries throughout the region, water began to trickle down the spillway at the Mamit Lake dam. Had it not been for

the strong sprit of cooperation between the Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB), Highland Valley Copper (HVC) and emergency authorities, the trickle of water could have rapidly increased to a torrential flow that might have threatened

homes and property for residents in Lower Nicola. The spillway was reinforced with 51 truckloads of rock materials, using a crane and other heavy machinery, to prevent any additional damage during high flows.

The plan was initiated and safely completed in five days through a collaborative approach with HVC, LNIB and its engineer of record, related authorities as well as Rey Creek Ranch property owner Gord Garthwaite. “From the time that

this concern with the Mamit Dam was identified, we worked closely with LNIB to share resources and expertise, and ultimately ensure that the safety of communities and residents was maintained during this extraordinary weather event,” said

Greg Brouwer, general manager at Highland Valley Copper. LNIB Chief Aaron Sam echoed Brouwer’s thoughts. “On behalf of the Lower Nicola Indian Band, we are grateful to all parties for their quick and co-operative

Aboriginal

actions to secure the dam,” said Sam. “Our residents can be reassured of the dam’s safety. We are also extremely proud of our entire emergency operations team for the professional way they responded to the recent flood emergency.”

June 21, 2017

National Day

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Movie shoot features locals We are proud to recognize and support

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(Above) Lunch break on the Nooaitch reserve, where the micro-budget production Indian Road Trip was filming on June 1. (Right) The two lead actors of Indian Road Trip, Paul C. Grenier (left) and Ajuawak Kapashesit (far right) pose with actors-in-training from Kamloops; JJ George (11) and Liam Boisclair (10). Cole Wagner/Herald

From Page 24 Mise’l Abram, a co-producer on the project, hails from the Nicola Valley. As for when locals might expect to see their starring roles on the silver screen, Hopkins said he’s hoping to take the film on a rigourous festival tour starting next year. “Maybe Toronto film festi-

val, maybe even some place like Sundance. But really nice festival run would be amazing,” said Hopkins. He added that the film isn’t likely to receive a wide theatrical release, but that he aims to make it available online — and aims to also pursue a broadcast license for the project in order to land it on TV.

PROUD TO CELEBRATE OUR ABORIGINAL CULTURE. MARIO’S TOWING WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR SUPPORT AND WISHES FOR A STRONG FUTURE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

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Joining the community in celebrating National Aboriginal Day WALK THE STAGE Last week, 41 First Nations high school seniors were honoured at a graduation ceremony at the Merritt Civic Centre. Many of these graduates will take part in ceremonies put on by their schools later this month, but the annual First Nations graduation in Merritt is an opportunity for the local bands and indigenous institutions such as NVIT to mark the accomplishment of local aboriginal students. Graduating from Merritt Secondary School and the Kengard Learning Centre this year: Noah Chenoweth, Kalvin Clarke, Desiree Collins, Johnny Collins, Destiny Coulee-Dumont, Kerry Eisnor, Emma Ferch, Jordan Harris, Keisha Henry, Billy Gus-Honeywell, Shailyn Joe, Martin Justice, Wyatt MacDonald, Shila Major, Garrett Mike, Morgan Moses, Everett Nicholas, Michaela Palacios, Khole Peterson, Cheyanne Shackelly, Casidy Sheena, Makenna Shuter, Travis Spahan-Charlie, Leeza Squakin, Sage Steele, Ashton Stephens, Travis Sterling, Denny Thomas, Ken Tom, Leann Tom, Samiah Dom, Jon Trosky, Victoria Bob, Jackie Aljam, Isaiah Napope. Photo courtesy of Jen Heard/Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

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HAPPY NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY! We welcome you to join in the celebration of Aborginal culture and tradition. NVIT is currently accepting applications for the Fall! We are excited to announce a brand new Executive Assistant Diploma Program (for graduates of the Office Administration Certificate Program) beginning September 5, 2017. What’s coming up this summer at #MYNVIT ? Aug. 21 – Feb. 2018 PPTF – Plumbing and Piping Trades Certificate

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Lower Nicola Indian Band School

REGISTRATION 2017-2018

THE LOWER NICOLA BAND SCHOOL INVITES ALL CHILDREN (First Nations/Non First Nations) To Register for Kindergarten to Grade 7

“FREE” Daily

• Full-time Kindergarten – must be 5 yrs by Dec 31, 2017 • Bus Services provided to all areas of Merritt.

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM and SNACK PROGRAM 3 times a week

HEAD START SERVICES: • 3 & 4 year old Program (K4 must be 4 yrs old by Dec. 31, 2017) • Parent & Tot Drop In • Home Visiting Program • Transportation provided for all Head Start programs • Mom’s & Tot’s Services 0 to 6 years old

NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT by Fall 2017 “Youth Fitness Circuit & 40 Yard Dash”

CURRICULUM: • New BC Curriculum • Nle?kepmx • Cultural Studies • Field Trips • Learning Assistance Program • School supplies provided

FACILITIES: • Full-Size Gymnasium • Library • Computer Lab • Baseball/Soccer Field

Education Comes First

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First Nations police officer living his dream Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Chester Williams still recalls his childhood memory of seeing black police cars drive by his home in Kitwanga, complete with white doors and red cherry siren lights on the hoods. “As soon as they came on the reserve my mom would tell me to hide,” said Williams. “I didn’t understand then why, but I knew I was very frightened and every time I saw a police car I was always frightened,” said Williams who is now an RCMP constable. When he got older, Williams learned why he was told to hide from police. “Back in the day, in the residential school era, the police were the ones that apprehended the First Nations children,” said Williams. The RCMP constable from the Gitxsan Nation, east of Terrace, B.C., said his fear of police subsided after he turned 18, which is when he began to see them as positive role models. He said the respect he saw the general public show police officers was something he never felt as a First Nations man. “I just liked that,” said Williams. He wrote his RCMP exam at the age of 19, and completed an interview. However, while he did well in the interview, Williams failed the exam. “The reason I did badly on the RCMP exam was that I didn’t have an education,” said Williams. “I was pushed through the system.” Williams said he didn’t attend residential school, but was taken off reserve when he was 12 as part of a pilot project in the Lower Mainland where he attended various high schools and fostered with different families, eventually getting a leaving certificate.

Chester Williams has been working in Merritt since April. Though he took the RCMP exam at 19, Williams wouldn’t become a police officer until he was 40 years old. Michael Potestio/Herald

After that Williams moved back to the reserve where he grew up and worked in a sawmill for 14 years, but his dream of becoming police officer was not over yet. In 1996, while in his late 30s, he was

given another chance to join the RCMP as he was introduced to the Aboriginal Cadet Development Program (ACDP). “Basically, what it was was for First Nations who didn’t pass the exam, but

scored high on the interview,” said Williams. “They would send us to Depot [Academy] for three weeks [to] get our basic training and then they would test our education level.” However it was

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during his time in the ACDP that it became apparent that Williams needed more schooling, so he was sent to Northwest Community College to upgrade his education three days per week and two days per week he served as a special constable in his home community. Within a year he got his GED and wrote the RCMP exam once again and passed, went to Depot at the age of 40 and finally became a member of the organization he admired so much as a boy. Williams’ RCMP career has been spent entirely in aboriginal policing services. Williams became the newest member of

Merritt’s First Nations policing service in April. He is responsible for policing the Lower Nicola and Upper Nicola reserves, and serves alongside three other officers in the department. “We do a lot of proactive stuff such as delivering talks at the reserve schools, doing talks on elder abuse,” said Williams. Williams said the value of having First Nations policing services is its ability to gain the trust of aboriginal people in helping them deal with issues that arise on reserves. “Our mandate is not to go in there and fix the problem, our mandate is to go in

there and assist them with their problems whatever they may be,” said Williams. “We just deliver the tools and the community takes ownership of the problem and rectifies it.” Any issue that falls under the criminal code, however, is treated like any other crime. “Training kicks in and we investigate to the best of our abilities,” said Williams. William’s career brought him to places around the province. His first posting was Smithers, B.C. and then from Smithers he went to 100 Mile

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Highland Valley Copper June 21, marks the 21st Anniversary of National Aboriginal Day. We at HVC encourage our community to participate in celebrations that recognizes diverse cultures, unique heritage and valuable contributions of Aboriginal Peoples. At Highland Valley Copper we are committed to proactive engagement and collaboration with our communities in the Nlaka’pamux territory. We can be reached by Email: hvc.feedback@teck.com or Toll Free Telephone: 1-855-523-3429

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Brooklyn Purdy, age 11.

Retirement next From Page 29 House, Prince George and then to RCMP headquarters in Vancouver where he worked as the program co-ordinator of aboriginal policing services for eight years. After that he spent a year with the Missing Person’s Unit and another stint in Prince George before being transferred here to Merritt. The married man of 33 years and father of two grown sons has been on the job in Merritt about two months, and says he loves the community.

While new too the detachment, Williams isn’t a new face to everyone, as he knows Merritt’s Staff Sgt. Sheila White and Cpl. Doug Stone from their days working together in Smithers. “Sheila White was the corporal there and Doug Stone was in traffic,” Williams said, adding that seeing them again is great. At the beginning of his career, Williams wanted to get to the Okanagan. When asked why that was the goal, the man from northern B.C. replied simply, “the weather.”

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Aboriginal Day The City of Merritt is proud to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. City Hall: 2185 Voght Street • P: 250.378.4224 • F: 250.378.2600 • www.merritt.ca

Nicola Tribal Association

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The Nicola Tribal Association would like to Celebrate National Aboriginal Day and wish everyone a summer celebration commemorating Aboriginal Heritage and Culture.

Congratulations First Nations GRAD CLASS OF 2017 WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST FUTURE! Coldwater Indian Band, Cooks Ferry Indian Band, Nicomen Indian Band, Siska Indian Band, Upper Nicola Indian Band, Shackan Indian Band, Nooaitch Indian Band, and Lower Nicola Indian Band Visit our website for more up-to-date information

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The Staff of the Merritt Herald would like to thank the Aboriginal community for their continued dedication to educating and upholding your cultural traditions, language and philosophies. We would like to take this time to honour the aboriginal peoples of Merritt and surrounding areas. We dedicate this supplement to you!

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Douglas Lake, B.C.  Healthy snacks and hot lunch provided Email: nkwala@uppernicola.com or TO ENSURE Phone: 250-350-3370 or 350-3342 (summer) principal@uppernicola.com Email: nkwala@uppernicola.com  Certified Category 2 Independent School – Provincial standards EACH Check outTHAT the benefits at N’Kwala: F  K4 – Grade 12, including the Adult Graduation Diploma  Small teacher student ratio maximizes learning STUDENT ON teaching Open to all students  Student focused and ENT BE AT learning OR  Syilx language and culture ABOVE Serving communities: 9410 N’Kwala Road  Healthy snacks and hot lunch provided GRADE Merritt Douglas Lake, B.C. URE Quilchena  Certified Category – Provincial standards LEVEL2 Independent School ACH Douglas Lake Phone: 250-350-3370 or 350-3342 (summer)  K4 – Grade 12, including the Adult Graduation Diploma NT Lower Nicola (TBC) Email: nkwala@uppernicolaband.com  Open to all students OR

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Donald (Don) R. GENT Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Donald (Don) R. Gent, on May 30, 2017 in Kelowna, BC of cancer. He was 73 years of age. Don will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Dawn Gent, grandsons Cory and Ethan; Dahl (Brian) Gisel, granddaughter Jami and grandson Sean; and Dena Gent, grandfurbaby Clare; and his companion, Pat Young. Don is survived by his brothers Wayne (Joan) Gent, and Doug (Maureen) Gent and several nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his wife, Lois Gent, his father, Philip (Phil), and mother, Helen Gent of Estevan, SK. A long-time resident of Lower Nicola, Don was born in Estevan, SK, and lived in a number of SODFHV 6. 21 17 DQG %& EHIRUH Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ VHWWOLQJ in the Nicola Valley with his family. He served many folks throughout the province in his role as a Microwave Technician with BC Tel (now Telus), and was a member of the Telecom Pioneers of &DQDGD )RU PDQ\ \HDUV KH HQMR\HG JROĂ&#x20AC;QJ DQG curling with his good friends in Merritt, gardening DW KRPH DQG Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ +H ZLOO EH ZHOO UHPHPEHUHG for his smile and laughter, and his willingness to help others. A celebration of Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held in August in Merritt. More details to follow. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV GRQDWLRQV FDQ EH PDGH WR WKH Canadian Cancer Society.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a Permit Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We, N.M.V. Lumber Ltd., 2770 Pooley Avenue, Merritt, BC, V1K 1C1 intend to submit this application to the Director to authorize the discharge of air emissions from a remanufacturing plant. The sources of discharge are a shavings bin cyclone, sawdust bin cyclone and a natural gas ďŹ red lumber dry kiln. The land upon which the facility will be situated and the discharge will occur is Lot 1 Plan KAP66092 District Lot 124 KDYD and Lot 5 Plan KAP29655 District Lot 122 KDYD, located at 2770 Pooley Avenue, within the City of Merritt. The maximum rate of air emissions discharged from this facility will be 3.9 m3/sec from each cyclone and 9.18 m3/sec from the dry kiln. The operating period for the cyclones will be eight hours per day, ďŹ ve days per week and for the dry kiln will be 24 hours per day, 104 days per year. The characteristics of the air emissions from the cyclones will be particulate matter with a maximum concentration of 115 mg/m3. The type of treatment to be applied to the discharge is a cyclone as primary treatment. The characteristics of the air emissions from the dry kiln are those typical of natural gas ďŹ red lumber kilns. No treatment is proposed for emissions from dry kiln natural gas combustion. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, N.M.V. Lumber Ltd., with a copy to the Director, Authorizations South Environmental Protection Division, Ministry of Environment, 1259 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC, V2C 5Z5. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Dated this 12th day of June, 2017. Contact Person: Harry Sandur Email Address: hsandur@nmvlumber.com Telephone No.: 250-378-9201

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Property Management

Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales Yard Sale 1898 Douglas Street Sat. June 17. 9am to 2pm Yard Sale Sat June 17. 8am to 9pm 801 Pine Street

Heavy Duty Machinery A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Home” Call for price. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”MEGA MADNESS SALE!” 20X23 $5,780. 25X25 $6,312. 30X31 $8,175. 33X35 $9,407. One End Wall Included. Check Out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1855-212-7036

Misc. Wanted Always Buying Coins, Collections Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins+. Chad 250-863-3082

Have Unwanted Firearms? Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers. Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232 WANSTALLS TACTICAL & SPORTING ARMS

Real Estate For Sale By Owner Newer 3 Bedroom Modular home. 1 Bathroom on quiet street with a beautiful view Heated work shop. $228,000 (250) 378 - 0936 or (250) 315 - 7567

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

NICOLA APARTMENTS

Clean One & Two Bedroom starting at $650/month. NO PETS 250-315-5097

MERRITT 1988 Quilchena Ave.

June 13, 2017

2 bdrm bsmt suite. $800 plus utilities 3 bdrm house. $950 plus utilities. 3 bedroom house in Lower Nicola. $1400 plus utilizes 3 bdrm Upper Suite of House. $1200 plus utilities. 4 bdrm Upper Suite of House. Newly renovated. $1450 plus utilites.

A brighter day to make a move

A brighter day to make a move INSURANCE/INVESTMENTS

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CUSTOM MADE

Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

Brian Street owing $402.75 Travis Harris owing $272.50 Adam Rhodes owing $293.50 David Barrie owing $272.50 Alan Matthias owing $272.50 The contents will be sold on or after June 24th 2017 R.Hack Mini Storage 250-378-5580 CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer Employment/Licensing loss? Travel/Business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US Entry Waiver. Record Purge. File Destruction. Free Consultation 1-800-347-2540.accesslegalresearchinc.net

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Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

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Your

FIRIEhave PRErelocated VENTIONto Merritt, BC. I am pleased to announce Fire protection Equipmentin Insurance and WELCOME INS W ALKK-INS WAL I bring with NTS & W ATTIEENTS of experience PATI NEW Investments. S Ame LE S ,18INyears S TA LL A TI O N , S IONS ULTAT CONS FREE E R V IC I am really looking forward to meeting you, E please visit me at ISTS & ORTHODONTIST ON SITE 2 FULL TIME DENT Servicing the Resourc 1988 Quilchena Avenue. HOURS e, ment. Commercial, Industria Call 250-378-4888 to book your appoint 1R9 l V1K , Let’s talk about Money for Life. Avenue le 2731 Forksda & Residential Sectors www.dentistryatmerritt.ca * ® Dr. Jaspal Sarao er 21 yeCPCA Leslee Lucyfor ovCFP Dr. Sunil Malhotra ars

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TREE SERVICE • Over 30 years experience • Fully insured • FREE estimates • Tree pruning • Removals • Storm damage • Tree structure evaluation • New & old lot planning ava ilable. Greg Van Osch, Certified Utili ty Arborist

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HOUSE CLEANING

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Professional & Friendly Home Cleaning Services. We do all the dirty work, so you don’t have to. Serving Merritt & the Nicola Valley

Call Sharry at 250-315-5485

PLUMBING

BARK MULCH

Your

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BARKMULCH • PEELINGS SHAVINGS • SAWDUST Friendly Family Service Since 1972

Call Les Porter at 250-490 -11

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Serving all citizens of Merritt and surrounding areas Stoyoma Dental is Merritt’s newest Dental Clinic. We are a Not For Profit Society serving all residents of Merritt and the surrounding areas. If you are covered by Status, Healthy Kids, Disability, Ministry or the Emergency Plan you are fully covered for eligible services & no additional funds will be required of you!

(next to the Credit Union) po Box 3090, Merritt, Bc

HOURS: Mon-Fri 8AM - 4:30PM

CLEANING SERVICES

CERTIFIED IN MODERATE ASBESTOS REMOVAL

Drying Equipment

DENTIST

1999 Voght Street

250-378-9410

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Interior

Lumber, Plywood, Fencing SPECIALS

LARGE LANDSCAPING BEAMS AVA ILABLE

PHONE: 250-378-4943

Cell: 250-315-3174 Call Gary Sedore for FREE ESTIMATES: 250-378-4312

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SCREWS, NAILS, ROOFING, INSULATION, JOIST HANGERS & much more

Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters. Service Work & Furnace Service. Custom Sheet Metal Atlas RV Parts & Repairs

email: garylsedore@gmail.com

BUILDING SUPPLIES MERRITT LUMBER SALES 2152 DOU

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RVICE FRANK’S MECHANICAL SE APPROVED OLD OR NEW WE HAVE WARRANTY NE MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYO • Tune Ups • Brakes • Exhaust • Suspension • Lube/Oil s & Struts •Radiator Service • Shock • Air Conditioning Service

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2026 Mamette Avenue

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MERRITT TREE SERVICE • Fully insu red, cert ified falle r • WSB C cove red us tree asse ssm ent gero • Dan ➤Schedule your FREE Estimate

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• Retaining Walls • Driveways • Underground Irrigation • Complete Landscape Design and Installatio n • Trucking • Excavation •Demolition and More ! WE GUARANTEE EVERYTHING THAT WE DO!

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HUGHMER CONTRACTING INC. Fracture Rock • Gravel Topsoil & Screened Manure Tandem or Single Axle Loads RANDY MERVYN

560 Hwy 8, Lower Nicola BC • mervyn02@shaw.ca Home: 250-378-4191 • Cell: 250-378-7496

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Electric Range W/ True Convection

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$639

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2025 Coutlee Avenue,$349 Merritt Phone: 250-378-2332

S.S.

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French Door Refrigerator W/ AccuChill™ System

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$349

• Humidity Controlled • 12 Place Settings TotalCoverage Spray Arm Garden Fresh™ Crispers Triple ﬁlter wash system • 1-Hour wash •cycle

Tall Tub Dishwasher

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™

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AFTER PROMOTION

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AFTER PROMOTION

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$11624.1

Advanced suspension • Express• Wash / Sani-Rinse system Option • 9 wash cycles AFTER PROMOTION

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DISCOUNT 30” Wall Oven W/ Even-Heat™ True Convection

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DISCOUNT Front Load Dryer Top Load Washer ICE

7and cu ft Simmer9 cu ft 15 cu ft $• 12/9” Double $ Ring Round $ Element AFTER PROMOTION

$2699

$469

• 600 CFM • Auto Speed Setting 6.5

4.1

• 2 Temperature-Controlled Zones • 46 Bottle Capacity

• 11 cycles • Automati control