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n light of the 215 children who were recently discovered in undocumented graves on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, many survivors have come forward to share their experiences at the institution.

One of those survivors is Dennis Saddleman, an Indigenous poet from the Nicola Valley who is known as the ‘Word Warrior’.

Saddleman attended the Residential School for eleven years, beginning when he was six years old. Unlike some children, who were gathered up from their homes and taken to the schools in groups, Saddleman arrived with his parents at the beginning of the school year.

“My parents brought me over, my dad drove, and I sat in between mom and dad,” said Saddleman.

“I looked over, and my mom, she was looking out the window, I could see tears coming down her face. It must be the worst thing to let your child go, especially to Residential School.”

Saddleman’s mother had also attended Residential School for three years in the 1920s, an experience she did not discuss with her son before he himself ended up at the school, which was run by the Catholic Church.

Particularly painful to Saddleman’s parents must have been the possibility that they were losing their son forever, knowing that many children did not return from Residential School. The Saddlemans had

already faced family tragedy.

Of their eleven children, seven died before Dennis was born, leaving him and his three older sisters, who also attended KIRS. “They didn’t say almost next to nothing about their experience at Residential School, especially my youngest sister,” said Saddleman.

“I think she took it pretty hard… I think something must have happened to her there, but she wouldn’t tell me. She drank lots, the booze got her really violent.”

Saddleman was not terribly apprehensive as a child of six years old. This seemed to him as if it could be an adventure.

“I was excited at first, but when I got there, we were in front of this huge building, and I was just a small child,” said Saddleman.

“That building scared me, and that’s why I wrote about that building. I called it a monster because it had lots of window eyes and red brick flesh, and right in the middle was the double doors, that was the mouth.”

He described “black creatures” which came from the mouth of that monster, to retrieve him and all of the other children who were being taken into the school’s care.

“Later I found out they were priests and nuns and Oblate brothers,” said Saddleman.

“They were strange, and I got scared. Their faces were pale, and some were thin.

There was just some white for their face and then all black, with a white collar. I called them the black creatures. My mom handed me over, and I looked back from the cement steps and my mom walked away and my dad walked away

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without saying goodbye, without looking back. Then they took me inside the building and when I went through the door, that’s when the monster ate me up. I spent my next eleven years there.”

Saddleman and five other boys were taken upstairs to the dormitory where they were ordered to remove their clothes.

“We were cold, and we were wondering why we were naked,” said Saddleman.

“Next thing we knew this Oblate brother, he was our supervisor, he was touching us all over and touching our privates. I felt really uncomfortable, I was trying to push him away. They said they were trying to look for lice and sores on us.”

Following this inspection, the boys were given government-issued clothes and shoes, which were poorly made and uncomfortable.

“They were supposed to look after us, but the government didn’t give very much

money to the schools,” said Saddleman.

“So, with very little money our clothes were cheap… they were all the same colour, like you see in a prison. We all wore the same clothes.”

All students, boys and girls, had their hair cut short. For an Indigenous person, long hair may be a spiritual or symbolic thing, and to cut the hair severs that spiritual or cultural connection.

“You can just imagine them just cutting it off and throwing it in the garbage.”

The students were separated into three groups: Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors, depending on age. Girls and boys kept to separate dormitories.

“In the dormitory, a lot of us boys couldn’t sleep because we were lonely and sad, and homesick, we were away from our parents,” explained Saddleman.

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From Page 3 “So, there’s a lot of boys crying and crying, and it made me feel the same and I was crying. I’d get up from my bed and go to the window and I’d look towards home, I could see the moon sometimes. I asked the moon, ‘Hello moon, can you see my mom and dad?’ And the moon never said anything, all it did was just hang in the sky.”

Even if siblings were attending KIRS at the same time, they were not permitted to socialize and spend time together. Children were forbidden from practicing their culture, there was no dancing or drumming.

“I spoke my language once and they put a bar of soap in my mouth, because I spoke my language,” said SOMETHING Saddleman.

FOR “Really, it was just like the world turned upside down.”

If traditional foods such as huckleberries or dried fish were brought to the school, the supervisors would conEVERYONE fiscate it, leaving students to eat ‘mush’, and macaroni, both of which were lumpy and tasteless and sometimes burned.

“The food in there was yucky and terrible, some of it not even fit for a dog,” said Saddleman, who recalled many children were thin and malnourished, eating only enough to stay alive.

“The government didn’t give enough money to the schools, so our food was like slop, I guess people would say.”

Each dormitory or group had a ‘supervisor’, typically an Oblate brother, who was in charge of anywhere from 30 to 100 children. Many had no experience with children and were not suited for what the position entailed.

“The supervisor we had was meaner than a mad dog… for the littlest thing you’d do, like chewing gum or something, you’d get severely punished,” Saddleman remembered, describing a strap approximately one foot long by three inches wide and a half inch thick.

“When they punish you, it seemed like they don’t care how hard they hit you with the strap. When you do get strapped, they don’t fool around. You have your hand out and you can imagine the whack. He likes to see you cry, and if you don’t cry and he doesn’t see any tears, he’ll tell you to turn your hand over and he’ll strap the back of your hand. And if you still don’t cry and he still doesn’t see any tears, you’ll pull your pants down and he’ll strap your bottom and if your back is exposed and your shirt gets lifted up, he’ll hit you there, too. Your back gets welted and red.”

The reasons for punishments varied, and were sometimes doled out even if the children were innocent. If a supervisor or nun or priest suspected somebody had done something wrong but didn’t know who, and no one confessed, then all of the children in that group would be strapped.

“Every day we live in fear, we wonder if we can make it through one day without getting strapped,” said Saddleman.

“Or they’d hit you in the head with a knuckle, or they’d backhand you right across the mouth, slap you in the face with their open hand. They kick you in the behind, sometimes if you’re on the ground they’d kick you in the ribs.”

Saddleman was also sexually abused by an Oblate brother, beginning when he was around eight years of age.

“That really made me feel dirty and ashamed,” said Saddleman.

“I went to the river, I wanted to jump in. I asked the river to take me away, but the river • Bring your own images or choose didn’t say anything to me, all it did was just flow and flow, so I went back to the school and from the ones we have created. suffered more.”

• We have T-shirts and Tote bags, Looking back at pictures of children in Residential Schools, KIRS and others, he as well as some baby and kids remembers that when photos were taken, they were all told to smile, whether they wanted items to or not.

“When they take pictures of you, they tell us to smile,” said Saddleman.

• Custom T-shirts make great gifts “You look at the pictures and some people don’t realize that behind that smile is fear.”

The times when Saddleman was able to return home to his family on the Coldwater Monday to Friday: 9:30-5:00 Reserve were the happiest times of his childhood.

Saturday: 10:00-4:00 “I was born in Merritt at the old hospital, I was raised on Coldwater reserve for the first six years,” explained Saddleman.

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Too many still considered ‘disposable’ Re: Kamloops residential school discovery.

Editor, The average person might want to consider such an atrocity as having ‘happened long ago’/‘in the past’ and believe that (or therefore) humanity could/would not permit them to happen again, in much more modern times. I, however, doubt that is the way large-scale societies — let alone border-segregated, independent nations — necessarily behave collectively.

After almost 3.5 decades of news consumption, I’ve noticed that a disturbingly large number of categorized people, however precious their souls, can be considered thus treated as though disposable, even to an otherwise democratic nation.

When the young children of those people take notice of this, tragically, they’re vulnerable to begin perceiving themselves as beings without value. When I say this, I primarily have in mind Indigenous-nation (and Black) Canadians and Americans. But I know it happens worldwide.

While the inhuman devaluation of these people is basically based on race, it still somewhat reminds me of an external devaluation, albeit a subconscious one, of the daily civilian lives lost in protractedly devastating war zones and heavily armed sieges. They can eventually receive meagre column inches on the back page in the First World’s daily news. (To the newspaper owners/editors, of course, it’s just the news business and nothing personal.)

Editor, Why is our post office falling apart? It clearly needs repair but seems to be neglected.

Donna Rae Merritt, BC

blocked, based on discretionary criteria.

It is an important principle and one that PM Trudeau defended in 2017: “digital technology and use of the internet is the lever to create economic growth and opportunities for citizens right across this country, we need to continue to defend net neutrality and I will.”

The concerns raised point to the fact that Bill C-10 enables unelected bureaucrats at the CRTC to have the power to regulate and force these online companies to put in place regimes or algo-

rithms that may misplace or censor content posted online by Canadians.

The problem is much of the content on these social media sites is unique content created by Canadians, and posted to their social media accounts.

While the intent is to ensure Canadian content, the question is who decides these definitions for the CRTC? Instead of you having the choice, your choices could be limited, based on a yet to be announced criteria set and enforced by the CRTC. Further, if certain content is prioritized because it meets an arbitrary standard or other content

Attorney-General Suzanne Anton says the Crown is examining the possibility of seeking a high-risk designation for child killer Allan Schoenborn from a BC Supreme Court judge.

Doing so would prohibit him from going on escorted trips into the TriCities area.

The BC Review Board recently granted him the permission to request such outings, and last week, the province’s criminal justice branch announced it would not seek an appeal.

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This is the core concern that I am hearing from many local citizens.

People do not want unelected and accountable bureaucrats using an arbitrary process to decide what does and does not meet their objectives.

My question this week: Do you want the CRTC to have the tools to regulate your internet content?

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or call toll free 1-800-665-8711.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021 at 6:00PM Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 with respect to the below proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments. Due to COVID-19, the hearing will be livestreamed on the City of Merritt website (www.merritt. ca). Written or electronic submissions can be made prior to June 4th at 12 noon.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

SUBJECT PROPERTY: DISTRICT LOT 3638 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT EXCEPT: (1) PLANS 37177 AND 43275 (2) PART LYING NORTH OF PLAN 43275, 2320 HAMILTON HILL ROAD.

North of Plan 43275, PID: 013-188-542 (2320 Hamilton Hill Road) from “Large Parcel Residential (R1A)” and “Agricultural (AR1)” to “Comprehensive Development (CD2)”.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendments may be viewed Monday to Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pm from May 27th to June 8th, 2021 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at any time at www.merritt.ca Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be given the opportunity by written or electronic submissions on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw amendments. Submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM FRIDAY JUNE 4TH, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods: Email: publichearings@merritt.ca In Person: City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Monday to Friday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm May 27th to June 4th Mail: PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 Subject Line: For Inclusion in Public Hearing Agenda Attn: Greg Lowis, Director of Corporate Services Electronic submission can be provided by any of the following methods: Submit your opinions in plain text, or Word or PDF document at https://merritthearings.solutionmunicipal. ca/

Official Community Plan: The Official Community Plan Land Use Designation Map for Gateway 286 is amended to change the parcel legally described as District Lot 3638 Kamloops Division Yale District Except: (1) Plans 37177 and 43275 (2) Part Lying North of Plan 43275, PID: 013-188-542 (2320 Hamilton Hill Road) from “Future Development” to “Comprehensive Residential Commercial”.

Zoning Bylaw: That the Official Zoning Map, being Schedule “A” of the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw No. 2284, 2020, is amended by changing the zoning designation of the parcel legally described as District Lot 3638 Kamloops Division Yale District Except: (1) Plans 37177 and 43275 (2) Part Lying

Submit an audio or video recording on USB stick at City Hall prior to midday on June 4th, 2021; or Upload to a public video or audio sharing site and email the link for that submission to publichearings@merritt.ca or supply the link using the form at https://merritthearings. solutionmunicipal.ca/ No letter, video, report, or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact Corporate Services at 250-378-8634 or glowis@merritt.ca This Notice is published in accordance with Section 466 of the Local Government Act. Note: this is the second of two consecutive Public Notices.

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Minimum wage tops $15/hour in British Columbia Liquor servers must now also be paid the same minimum wage as the rest of the province.

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Tuesday, June 1 marks the end of a four-year plan by the Government of BC to bring the minimum wage above the $15 mark.

Minimum wage is now increased to $15.20/hour, up from the $14.60/hour set on June 1 of last year - the highest of any province in Canada. Only Nunavut has a higher minimum in the nation, set at $16/hour.

“In 2017, our government made a commitment to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by June 2021, through regular, measured and predictable increases,” said Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, in a May 31 presser. “As of tomorrow, we will have achieved - and surpassed - that goal, making sure workers who need regular and fair wage increases are getting them.”

When the plan began four years ago, minimum was $11.35/hour.

Bains said that the steady increase in wage has affected close to 400,000 British Columbians over the course of the plan, most of which are women, minorities, and youth.

One key component of the latest step in giving BC’s lowest paid workers a much-needed pay bump is the elimination of a lower wage for liquor servers.

As of June 1, liquor servers now make the same minimum wage as other workers across the province at the $15.20/ hour mark.

The lower wage has historically affected women disproportionately, as about 80% of liquor servers in BC are women.

“Low liquor wage is a clear example of the gender pay gap we are fighting to eliminate,” said Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary of Gender Equity. “Most minimum wage earners are women, often racialized women and newcomers who face barriers to accessing better-paying jobs. We need to work towards wages that workers can actually live on instead of being held back by.”

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Also affected are live-in camp leaders, whose minimum wage per day rises from $116.86 to $121.65. Resident caretaker minimum wage, per month, goes up to $912.28 plus $36.56 per suite for those who manage nine to 60 residential suites, to $3,107.42 for 61 or more suites.

As of next year, the minimum wage will begin to be tied to inflation.

As per the Ministry of Labour, 6% of the BC workforce earned minimum wage or less in 2020, while 12% of the workforce earned less than $15.20/hour.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Licence Application

Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Licence Application The City of Merritt requests residents’ views in relation following Non-Medical The Cityto ofthe Merritt requests residents’Cannabis views in Retail Licence Application relation to the following Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Licence Application Applicant: Unity Cannabis Applicant: Unity Cannabis Company Contact: Daniel Penny, (250) 267-9857 daniel.penny@williamslakeband.ca Company Contact: Daniel Penny, (250) 267-9857 daniel.penny@williamslakeband.ca Proposed Site: 2101 Quilchena Avenue Proposed Site:consider 2101 Quilchena Persons who that theyAvenue are affected by this application are requested make written Persons who consider that theytoare affected by this submissions in the form of a letter addressed application are requested to make written to Mayor and Council for the ofaddressed Merritt and submissions in the form of aCity letter to mailed/hand-delivered to: Mayor and Council for the City of Merritt and mailed/hand-delivered City of Merritt to: 2185 Voght St, Box 189, Merritt BC, V1K1B8 City of Merritt 2185 Voght St, Box 189, Merritt Or emailed to: BC, V1K1B8

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Councillor Mike Bhangu recently received a Certificate in Local Government Leadership (Level 1), from the Local Government Leadership Academy. Mike Bhangu was one of three elected officials in British Columbia to receive the certificate, and the first in Merritt’s history. The Level 1 Certificate in Local Government Leadership develops core competencies vital for good governance. JAKE COURTEPATTE/Herald

Public opinion wanted on cannabis shop Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Merritt City Council has approved public consultation for a new cannabis shop.

Unity Cannabis, the first cannabis shop owned by an Indigenous reserve in Canada and based out of Williams Lake, is looking to set up shop at the Adelphi Hotel.

The motion to request written submissions from the public about the project was discussed at the May 25 regular City Council meeting, and passed 6-1, with only Councillor Melvina White opposed. Public notices are to be posted at the Adelphi property, issued to any resident within 100 feet of the property, and published in two editions of the Merritt Herald.

Willie Sellars, the Chief of Williams

Lake First Nation, originally presented the business proposal to Council in a meeting in late April.

“We will source local talent,” said Sellars at the original proposal. “…we invest in our employees education to give people a better retail experience.”

The City of Merritt’s cap of four stores was eliminated in 2020. The current zoning bylaw requires that no portion of the store be located within 150-metres of any property zoned P1 (Park and Cemetery), P2 (Daycare Centre, Major or Public School), or C6 (City Centre District).

Currently, there is a daycare located at Conayt Friendship Society approximately 65-metres away, though the daycare is in the process of movSee ‘STORE’ Page 18 ing well outside

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Finding a voice through the written word From Page 5 death, and the unanswered questions, inspired Saddleman to write one of the poems nearest to his heart, called “Where Do You Go?” I’m sad Grampa Where do you go?

The poem begins, and follows Saddleman’s search for his missing grandfather.

“I remember I was playing with my toys beside my grandpa’s feet and my grandpa, he got up, he put on his coat and his hat,” Saddleman recalls.

“I asked him in our language, ‘grandpa where are you going?’ He said, ‘Oh grandson, don’t worry, I’ll just be gone for two or three days. I’ll be back’. The next thing I remember a red pickup truck came to the house and when I looked in the back of the truck there was a blue box. I had a funny feeling, but also I didn’t quite understand what was happening.”

Saddleman snuck down from the upstairs room he shared with his grandfather, peeking into the box, which turned out to be a casket in which his grandfather was laid out.

“I think they were getting ready for the burial, so the lid of the casket was open and I looked over and peeked in there and hey, my grandpa,” said Saddleman, who tried to rouse his grandfather, not realizing he had passed.

“I said, come on grandpa, get up, you don’t sleep here you’ve got a bed upstairs.”

I looked for you at your favourite fishing spot the salmon didn’t see you I looked for you at your favourite hunting grounds the deer didn’t see you The poem concludes with Saddleman finding his grandfather never really left, but was always in his heart.

Saddleman first began writing in 1987, 20 years after he had left the Residential School. At that time, he returned to school to upgrade his education, finding that he only had the equivalent of a fifth-grade education despite eleven years at KIRS. His teacher assigned a project which they would have two months to write. Saddleman chose to write about pow wows, and so he went on the pow wow trail asking the dancers and drummers questions and compiling six pages which he then submitted to his teacher.

“About a week later she called me over to her desk, and I thought ‘uh oh, I’m in trouble,” said Saddleman.

“She sat me down and she had my paper, she said, ‘this is really awesome, Dennis… why don’t you become a writer? You’re an awesome writer, look at your paper.”

Saddleman was so unused to praise, recalling that the ‘teachers’ at KIRS had called him stupid and were never satisfied with his work, that he initially believed the teacher was teasing him, despite her awarding a mark of 49.5 out of a possible 50.

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Unable to attend the event in Edmonton, Saddleman stayed home.

“Next thing I knew, I was getting text messages and emails and phone calls, and I thought what’s going on?” Saddleman said.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING When? Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 1:30 PM The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a virtual Public Hearing at the Sandman Centre in the Valley First Lounge at 300 Lorne St, Kamloops, BC, to consider proposed Bylaws 2745 and 2746.

What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2745, 2021?

It rezones three properties on Monck Park Road (legally described as Lots 75, 76 and 77, District Lot 530, KDYD, Plan KAP79399), as shown on the map below, from C-4: Recreational Commercial to LR-2: Lakeshore Residential Multi-Family. The application is to enable a multi-family strata subdivision of 40 single family dwellings for residential and/or traveler accommodation use. It also amends the LR-2 zone to allow a restaurant; an entertainment establishment; retail sale of convenience groceries and household items; and a caretaker’s residence.

What is Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2746, 2021?

It rezones the property at 28 Holloway Drive (legally described as Lot A, Section 27, Township 20, Range 20, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP92720), as shown on the map below, from CD-1 Sub zone A to CD-1 Sub zone B. The application is to enable neighbourhood commercial for sale of groceries; liquor and household items; fuel; and allow office and resort accommodation use.

All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to make their views known at the Public Hearing. They are encouraged to make written submissions (via the options below) which must be received at our office prior to 9AM on the 16th day of June, 2021.

While written submissions are encouraged during this time, anyone wishing to present at the hearing must contact Planning Services ahead of the hearing to arrange virtual access. The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form a part of the public record for this matter.

How do I get more information?

Copies of the proposed Bylaws and all supporting information can be inspected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (except statutory holidays) at our office, from May 19th, 2021 until 1:30 p.m. the day of the Hearing. You may also contact us via any of the options below for additional information or to receive a copy electronically.

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Merritt Secondary School would like to thank all of the community support and our local businesses that are participating in this year’s 2nd Annual Grad Walk of Stars. We are hopeful that this will be a reoccurring event and will grow more and more in the years to come.

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Survivor finds healing in writing From Page 13 whether they were driving or in the kitchen or something, they heard it. So, I was getting messages, and I thought, ‘gee, my poem’s getting famous without me. That poem went a long way.”

Monster, which Saddleman wrote specifically about KIRS, has since been included in the curriculum of several colleges and universities.

I HATE YOU RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL I HATE YOU YOU’RE A MONSTER A HUGE HUNGRY MONSTER BUILT WITH STEEL BONES BUILT WITH CEMENT FLESH YOU’RE A MONSTER BUILT TO DEVOUR INNOCENT NATIVE CHILDREN Saddleman’s poem goes on to describe how he felt being consumed by this Monster, but ultimately, coming to a place of forgiveness.

I was looking at an old Residential School who became my elder of my memories I was looking at a tall building with four stories Stories of hope Stories of dreams Stories of renewal And stories of tomorrow Since then, Saddleman has toured North America speaking about his experiences at KIRS, educating people around BC as well as Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, and Honolulu.

“I consider my writing a healing tool,” said Saddleman.

“I’m going to go out and I’m going to tell everybody my story, read my poem. I want to educate and heal the people with my poems and my stories. Reach out to the non-natives so that they’ll be able to have some kind of idea of what the Residential School was about. Reach out to the young people, the inter-generational survivors, so they can maybe have an understanding of what their parents and grandparents went through. That’s what I was doing. That’s what I had in my mind.”

For Saddleman, the process of creativity is akin to godliness, and he thinks back to a time when he had no friends or family near, and the characters he created to keep him company. Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, he has always been a storyteller.

“A long time ago I didn’t have any playmates when I was living up Coldwater,” said Saddleman. “So, I created these characters, I ended up playing with the river child and the mountain child, I even had, when I went to sleep, the dream child. And at night you can see the moon child, all these characters. It goes back to the time the good lord created the world, he’s the Creator, he gave us the gift of being creative. Words can heal or words can hurt…

You have a connection to everything that’s out there, whether it’s living or non-living everything’s got a spirit, so you have connections to all the spirits out there.”

Connecting with his creativity, his spirit and his inner child, helped Saddleman to turn his own life around.

“When I drank a long time ago it was really, really bad,” said Saddleman.

“I drank Lysol, I slept in the back alleys.

To save all my money for a bottle I’d go behind a grocery store because I’d rather eat my food from the dumpster, that’s how bad it was. I was really down at the bottom… I hit the bottom. I didn’t realize I was carrying all this hate and all this violence and rage. I was carrying it and I didn’t know I was carrying all this, and I was hurting my family and my friends, I was hurting the community,” Saddleman continued.

“I didn’t have any dreams or hopes…

I was so angry and enraged, I stabbed myself in the ribcage with a hunting knife.

The doctor saved me, he stitched me up, but I did lots of bleeding. I took a gun, put it under my chin, I wanted to commit suicide. So many things were in my head; the sex abuse, the Residential School calling me dumb and stupid and ugly, all the shame and everything I had. And then I sobered up, that was really hard, to turn my life around.”

Saddleman has been clean and sober now for nearly 41 years. He reflects on the time he spent in Residential School, and at rock bottom, thankful that he survived and has been able to share his work with the world.

“What we went through, all the struggles with the residential school and the drugs and alcohol, a lot of people didn’t make it,” said Saddleman.

“A lot of people passed away at the Residential Schools, like the 215 children

they’re talking about. A lot of people committed suicide, and a lot of people died from alcohol and drugs, I’m still here. I survived. It’s like the good lord gave me a purpose to be here, to use my voice and share what I went through in the Residential School, to give people an idea of what Residential School was like, give my positive side in the book, the healing and the education. You can rise out of the ashes; you can light that little spark and the fire will burn.”

Encouraging this spark to grow is what Indigenous People’s Day means to Saddleman.

“Before, we were in the light,” explained Saddleman.

“Then the residential schools came, and

we were in the darkness, and now many of us came out of the darkness to be back in the light again… we had to reclaim our lives and learn who we are again and where we came from. Understand our courage, our strengths, they’re the bones that give us the shape of who we are.

We’ve come out of the darkness, and we picked up the broken pieces, we have hope and we have dreams now.”

Between 1831 and 1996 there were 139 Residential Schools in Canada. It is estimated that over 150,000 children attended these schools.

According to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, approximately 4,100 to 6,000 children died in the Residential School system, from disease, malnourishment, abuse and neglect.

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From Page 11 this range with a Development Permit having already been issued.

It also indicates that any new cannabis store be outside of a 100metre range of a current location - currently there are two stores in town, approximately 290 and 2200-metres away.

If successful, Sellars also said that there would be interest in developing the bar and restaurant space in the building as well.

The “historic, rustic” look of the Adelphi was a key factor in choosing a possible location.

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MR MIKES COMING TO TOWN

Decades after leaving town, Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual is making a return to Jake Courtepatte Merritt.

NEWSROOM@ MERRITTHERALD.COM The current owners of both the Ramada Hotel and Best Western in town, Anoop, Gurpreet, and Harpreet Sekhon are bringing back the chain. They have more than 25 years in the tourism and hospitality industries.

“As franchisees, we are excited to be opening a Mr. Mikes in Merritt,” said Anoop Sekhon. “We look forward to bringing the Mr. Mikes experience to our hometown.”

A Mr. Mikes Steakhouse used to operate at the red-top building on Nicola Avenue, though it closed down in the 1980s.

The Merritt location, which is now under construction, marks the seventeenth Mr. Mike’s restaurant within British Columbia.

Completion is scheduled for early fall.

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Living with Tourette’s: a local perspective Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

May 15 to June 15 is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month.

The Herald spoke to 17-year-old Laura Belliveau who was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in February of this year.

“It started with arm movements, head jerks, squeaks and grunts,” explained Laura.

“At first, it was maybe one or two times a day. I would try and show my mom, but then it wouldn’t happen.”

Laura’s mother, Catherine Belliveau, originally thought that the movements were inconsequential, similar to when a chill or shiver runs through your body and causes you to react with an involuntary physical movement.

However, as time went on and Laura’s tics grew more severe, it became obvious that something more serious was going on, which lead Catherine and Laura to follow up with doctor and psychiatrist visits to get to the root of the problem.

“They try to rule out other conditions because there are a few other medical conditions like PANS/PANDAS, where you still have tics like Tourette’s, but they’re caused by strep bacteria,” explained Catherine.

Doctors also ruled out more serious neurological ailments like a tumour before coming to the conclusion that

Laura was indeed suffering from Tourette’s.

Following her diagnosis, Laura was offered medications with the hope that they would calm her tics and restore some normalcy to her day-to-day life. However, there are no medications specifically for Tourette’s, and no cure, so the medications prescribed are typically antipsychotics designed for other illnesses and disorders.

“I’ve mostly just been trying out medications, so far none of them have worked,” said Laura.

One of her prescribed medications made her sleep for as much as 18 hours a day, and caused a multitude of other unpleasant side effects.

“Side effects that were worse than the tics,” said Catherine.

This may be because Laura’s Tourette’s is at the top end of the spectrum.

“Laura’s Tourette’s is considered severe and debilitating,” said Catherine.

“Most people who have Tourette’s fall more on the mild to moderate range, so their life is affected, obviously, but their functioning isn’t as affected, and they don’t tic quite as frequently. On a good day, Laura will tic a few hundred times, on a bad day she’ll tic well over 1000 times. Some people who are on the more severe end of the spectrum, like Laura is, will tic in full sentences. See ‘UNDERSTANDING’ Page 21

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Understanding those living with Tourette’s From Page 20 Sometimes it will be really nasty sentences, sometimes it will just be something random.”

Laura also experiences full body tics, where she might fall down or go limp without warning. For this reason, she uses a walker or cane to help prevent injury, and doesn’t spend much time alone. Without effective medication or a cure, this limits what Laura can accomplish on her own.

“I can’t cook or use knives to cut my food anymore, because I’d do something like shove my hand in hot water, or stab myself,” said Laura.

“I probably won’t be able to get a job because I drop things, throw things, use extremely derogatory terms...I probably won’t be able to get my driver’s license, and I can’t be unsupervised for long periods. I can’t even have a bath properly anymore, because I slide.”

Schoolwork also poses difficulties for Laura, who is on track to graduate this year.

“Schoolwork is a big thing,” Laura said, who accidentally broke her laptop with a tic.

“I had to get a new computer. Sometimes when I’m feeling more calm, I go on my computer to try and do an assignment and I to our donors for making it possible to bring back our printed edition of the rip up my keyboard.” newspaper. We would not have been able to do it without you.

Laura has also ripped up her paper-based assignments, or scribbled on them and herself. And while it is possible to suppress a tic, doing so is not recommended as it can lead to what is known as a ‘tic attack’, a series of rapid and intense tics that cannot be suppressed or calmed.

“You can’t really suppress a tic attack or do much about it,” said Laura.

Nicola Valley’s News Voice Since 1905 “It’s like an explosive tic that can last anywhere from 5 minutes to several hours, and it’s extremely exhausting, but you can’t stop. > I’ve ended up in the hospital several times FRAUD CHARGE NEW CLASS DANCE STARS An ex-Merritt bank NVIT is working LTD students did very from those... a lot of my tics involve punchemployee is facing with UBC to provide well at this year’s approved criminal the first degree Kamloops Festival of charges of theft in Nsyilxcn the Performing ing myself as well.” /PAGE 8 language fluency. /PAGE 9 Arts. and fraud. /PAGE 13 In Laura’s case, they may also trigger an asthma attack, for which she carries an inhaler. to all the businesses who have Being out in public can also be difficult.

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“It’s frustrating, not really being able to do much of anything by myself,” said Laura.

“Imagine walking down the hallway and just falling and then not being able to stand up.”

Catherine said that the pair hold out hope that in the future there will be a cure, or a medication that works, and that Laura can pursue her dream of becoming a firefighter. In the meantime, Laura continues • Freda Allen • Anne Wray • Mike Hilton • Evan Walsh • Emily Wessel • Shirley Dumma her studies, and tries to be a normal teen• Robin Clarke • Kristyna Murphy • Callie • Charmaine Staley • Marise Sasges • Ben Klassen • Karen Szabo • Linda Brown• In memo- Langlois-Torgerson • Hans Treis • Jeanette & Mike • Margaret Carlson aged girl. She plays Skyrim, listens to music • Corinne Pitt ry of Walter • Alex Doll • Carmen Fairley Matthias • Alice Murray on her record player, is an avid fish keeper • Maureen Lisle Evans, Love Callie, • Jana Rosenberg • Terence Grams • Terrence Neilson • James Murdoch and cat lover, and gets together with friends • Mark Remming Zach & Maria • Bill and Tina Mikita • James A Clark • Lavinia Wilson • Cole Wagner for tea when COVID allows.

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Soccer season ready to kick off The Merritt Youth Soccer Association is looking forward to some cross-team matchups.

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ast week, Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry gave the green light for minor sports to open back up.

The go-ahead is now there: though sporting organizations across the province are still waiting on the details.

One of those organizations is the Merritt Youth Soccer Association. While scrimmages and practices are currently being held within each team’s roster, games between different teams are yet to be played.

MYSA President Kelly Donaldson acknowledged that the fluidity of sports under the pandemic has left a lot up in the air.

“To be honest, we didn’t know what to expect,” said Donadlson.

“We normally open registration in January for soccer, which usually starts in April. We had no idea, because things were changing so quickly, and we weren’t even confident that we were going to have a season.”

Even up to a week prior to the announcment

of British Columbia’s four-step plan to re-open, MYSA officials were contemplating whether they would be able to pull off some sort of a season.

Restrictions prior to the announcement called for no scrimmaging whatsoever.

“We started questioning, how are we going to pull this off ? And how are we going to keep not only the kids engaged, but the coaches as well?”

MYSA, like most other youth sporting organizations, has been following the orders of Dr. Henry. However, they are paying the greatest attention to ViaSport, the governing body for all sports within British Columbia.

“We take directions from BC Soccer, which trickles down from ViaSport,” said Donaldson.”So there is a lot of moving parts. When the public health orders come out, although they are an umbrella, there is an interpretation that comes along with it.”

Step one of the BC re-opening plan, which began on May 25, allows outdoor games and prac-

tices for both adult and youth sports. No spectators are allowed as of yet, though by June 15, when

within those to test what is restricted and what’s not, based on those policies that are implemented.”

BC moves into step two, up to 50 spectators are to be allowed at outdoor games.

Though from an organizational standpoint, implementing the standards is much more than just numbers.

“What it actually means when you’re on the ground, implementing soccer programming, it’s a lot of working

MYSA ended up going about one week later for their opening day this season than usual, mostly to ensure that the coaches were informed and up to speed. Each coach was given multiple resources as to how the season would play out, including a Return to Play plan, before the kids got back on the field.

As of now, the MYSA

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Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Break out your athletic gear: this Saturday marks the first annual BC Trails Day. In these pandemic times, getting out into nature has become even more essential.

“Over the past year, British Columbians have turned to community trails and greenspaces to stay healthy and to boost their connection to nature and community. There are more recreation users on the trails than ever, and that means more wear and tear,” said Louise Pedersen, Executive Director of the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC in a press release. “BC Trails Day is an opportunity to come together to give back to the trails we love and bring

is in approximately week six or seven of play. Time is of the essence when it comes to actually playing cross-team games.

“We’ve been approved to do scrimmaging, and we’re kind of waiting on bated breath to get some games going,” said Donaldson.

Ever since the season opened, Donaldson and other MYSA executives have been confident that real games would eventually come. They are now feeling that they can start moving in that direction.

“We know that we can start playing them, but we just don’t know the restrictions that are around that.

In terms of, what’s the cohort size? What does that look like? It’s that umbrella policy that trickles down into these organizations like ours. It’s not as easy as it sounds.

“It’s certainly not ideal, but it’s better than nothing. It’s something.”

Donaldson acknowledged that Merritt, like many Canadian towns, is a hockey community.

What that means for the sport of soccer is that there are very eager coaches willing to teach

the local youth their sport.

“You have eager coaches that want to teach, you have parents that want to be there... it’s about keeping the kids engaged, and keeping the coaches engaged, so they don’t get fatigued in the process.”

As of now, the final word from ViaSport is still being waited on, as to what exactly the rules for cross-team games will be.

With the announcement of BC’s four-step plan coming over one week ago, organizations like the MYSA are hoping to hear from their governing body any day now.

“We thought we would have some direction by this point,” said Donaldson. “Obviously we are still waiting. In my opinion, since the whole COVID situation started last March, BC Soccer has been very good at communicating. So to kind of still be waiting on this, is a bit of a surprise for us.

But that’s okay, I would imagine we’ll hear something this week. If we do, we’ll mobilize quickly and get kids playing.”

attention to the many benefits that they provide.”

In Merritt, the day will be celebrated at the Godey Creek Trail.

Merritt Mountain Biking Association President Jordan Pinto said how pleased he was that members and hikers/runners from the Nicola Valley were converging on Godey Creek Trail to get this very popular trail ready for the 2021 season.

“Directors Sam McKibbin and Darch Oborne are going to make this a successful community event” he said. “And we’ll have a barbecue after, for all the volunteers”.

The Logan Lake ATV Club will also be holding their own BC Trails Day event, in what representative Jane D’Silva said is an effort to promote “staycationing.”

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BUSINESS FEATURE Farmers’ Market season CONTAIN-IT Do you want to nominate a business? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing reporter@merrittherald.com.

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Both the Merritt and Lower Nicola Farmers’ Markets are in full swing, showcasing tons of local products and artisan talent.

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church

Sunday service (indoors), 10 am. Phone (250)378-2464 for more info and for prayer support.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time 2nd & 4th Sundays/ Sunday School (K-Gr. 4) - 10 am

Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:00 pm • 250-280-1268

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church MORGAN HAMPTON/Herald

1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

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Downsizing Estate Sale Household, Tools, Assorted Iron, Welding, Cutting Torch & Cart, Sporting Goods, Trophy Mounts, Furniture, Lumber, Auto, Plumbing, Electrical, Picture Frames and many many more items to view.

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Nlha’7kapmx Child and Family Services Ofce Location: 987 George Road, Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0 Phone: 250-455-2118/1-888-228-2118

We are seeking a fully qualied and dynamic individual to be responsible for the management and delivery of the child protection services in accordance with policies and procedures established by the agency. The Team Leader plans, organizes, directs and controls the day-to-day operations for child protection, in accordance with the mandate, provided by the Board of Directors and as required by the Child, Family and Community Services Act and other applicable legislation. The Team Leader will ensure child focused services are done in consultation with any one of the six Nlaka’pamux communities afliated with the agency.

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Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor of Social Work degree or a Masters designation is preferred; minimum of ve years’ experience in a leadership role involving operations management, within a delegated Aboriginal agency or social service organization, delivering child welfare services to Aboriginal communities.

• Leading and planning, development and monitoring of the agency’s child protection, alternative care, wellness and addictions, and mental health services.

• Assist in the development of social work policies and procedures and make recommendations to meet the goals and objectives established by the agency.

• Anticipates the needs and types of resources required by the agency to provide the services, programs and activities of the agency and consults with the Executive Director to negotiate funding proposals to meet the needs of the communities and to identify specied resources.

• Ensures programs meet contractual expectations, cultural and traditional needs of families and communities and legislative and professional requirements.

• Championing the management process by providing supervision to ensure expectations are met in decision making by setting goals, planning, organizing, leading and controlling the course of action being taken.

• Works with the Practice Analyst to ensure a coordinated approach to review quality assurance activities, the practice audits and case review programs.

• Ensure all child protection, resources, addictions, mental health and prevention programs and services are delivered in a culturally appropriate manner and the case plans contain specic Nlaka’pamux cultural components.

Conditions of Employment: • A valid BC Driver’s License.

• A Criminal Record Check is a requirement for all NCFSS positions.

• Candidate must be willing to travel to six communities afliated with agency.

• Non-standard hours of work for on-call or emergency response.

Salary: Relevant experience and qualications will be evaluated.

Closing Date: Review of applications will continue until the position is lled.

Submit by Fax or Email: Letter of application, resume and two reference letters.

Fax: 250-455-2117 or Email: laverne@n7xservices.com

MERRITT HERALD

job - excellent opportunity to teach children the life skills for success

If anyone in your family is interested in being a paper carrier, call Ken at 250-378-4241

Preference will rst be awarded to internal candidates, individuals with Aboriginal ancestry, and community members meeting the requirements. Thank you for your interest in this position, only those applicants short-listed, will be contacted for an interview.

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Coldwater Indian Band School Job Posting

Working Conditions • The ability to have good multitasking and time management skills.

• You may have irregular hours on special events.

• Ability to work with technology and be familiar with computers and photocopiers.

Qualifications • General Administration and secretarial training • Valid Driver’s License • Preference to Native Language and experience working in First Nations Communities • Intermediate level ability with computer skills: Microsoft word, and excel.

Rate of pay: As per set rate in school policy Closing: On-going until this position is filled.

Only Short Listed Applicants will be contacted.

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A division of 0741858 B.C. Ltd.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Job Title • Receiving all staff, students, parents and community members in a welcoming manner • Office management skills • Experience working with confidential information • Effective verbal and written communication • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity • Desire to increase capacity through professional development • Demonstrate good work ethic; punctual; respectful • Honest and trustworthy • Ability to work within a team and individually

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Florentine in Merritt is currently seeking applicants for Kitchen Aides, Servers, and Sous Chefs for casual/vacation relief.

Successful candidates will be working under a Chef assisting in all aspects of the kitchen including prep work, cooking and serving.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Food Safe Certificate mandatory • Knowledge of cleaning standards (WHMIS) • Valid drivers’ license and clear drivers’ abstract • Ability to work alone without instruction AND ability to work in a team following direction • Must be pleasant and have good interpersonal skills • First Aid certificate or training a benefit • Criminal record check (abstract) is a requirement • Ability to function autonomously Wages – per the Collective Agreement ranging from $15.56 $20.62/hr (depending on position) Our key expectations of these positions are to provide an efficient mealtime program, which will be well received by our residents as an enjoyable experience to look forward to each day.

VALUE ADDED LUMBER REMANUFACTURING PLANT

PRODUCTION WORKERS

• Wages: starting $20 to $25 • Steady day shift work • Students welcome to apply • No experience necessary • Will train

TRUCK DRIVERS WITH CLASS 1 Local steady work

CARPENTERS

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

LETTER OF INTEREST INSTRUCTIONS Please provide a letter of interest with resume and references to: exedir@theflorentine.ca.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SERVICES COORDINATOR – Southwest Region TERM: Full-Time TERM:Permanent Permanent Full-Time START DATE: June 2021 START DATE: June 2021 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., June 11, 2021

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., June 11, 2021

THE ROLE:

Reporting directly to the Director of Community Services, the Services Coordinator directly supports the THE ROLE: operations, contract management and budgets of specific community parks, street lighting, and Reporting directly to the Director of Community Services, the Services Coordinator directly supports the economic development areas. This position is expected to provide a staff presence in the Western and operations, contract management budgets of specific community parks, street lighting, and Southern areas of the Regional District,and including Electoral Areas "E", "l", "M" and "N". This position economic development areas.

This position expected to the provide a staff presence in the Western and assists the TNRD community services initiatives andisprojects within specified areas, as well as assisting TNRD departments requested.

As Electoral part of the Areas Community Services function, this position Southernother areas of the Regionalwhen District, including "E", "l", "M" and "N". This position thecommunity team by providing Fireinitiatives Department andprojects Emergency Services support and liaison assists supports the TNRD services and within the specified areas, as well as within the electoral areas.

assisting other TNRD departments when requested. As part of the Community Services function, this position supports the team by providing Fire Department and Emergency Services support and liaison within the electoral areas.

For more information or to apply to this position, visit https://www.tnrd.ca/about-us/careers/ For more information or to apply to this position, visit https://www.tnrd.ca/about-us/careers/ Please note that only applications submitted through our careers site can be considered.

Please note that only applications submitted through our careers site can be considered.

THE THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT Encompassing an unparalleled geographic region in the heart of British Columbia, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) offers the best of both worlds. Urban life within vibrant communities and outlying rural regions that showcase the region's beauty - pristine but rugged mountains, rolling grasslands, lush evergreen forests and both historic and modern areas, all within approximately 45,000 square kilometres. Headquartered in the City of Kamloops, the TNRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 130,000 located within its 11 diverse municipalities and 10 electoral areas.

Thompson-Nicola Regional District #300 - 465 Victoria St. Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2A9 admin@tnrd.ca 250.377.8673 Toll Free (BC) 1.877.377.8673

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Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references in any of the three ways listed below. All applicants must comply with the Criminal Records Review Act and BC Drivers Abstract.

Email: jantoine@coldwaterschool.ca Fax: 250-378-9212 Mall: Box 4600, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

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Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree, with C-6 Delegation or can be delegated, under the current Child, Family and Community Service Act legislative authority; minimum two years’ experience in child protection or Human Service eld.

• Understanding of Nlaka’pamux culture and traditions to respond to a child’s cultural identity and support participation in community activities and events.

• Ensure safety standards of care are being followed and comply to quality assurance standards.

• Receive and investigate all reports of child abuse, neglect and abandonment.

• Ensure appropriate placements are supervised and monitored appropriately.

• File information on the child’s placement, progress, health and education is maintained and all required legal documents are kept current.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work independently or collaboratively in a community-based environment.

• Procient using a variety of computer applications in Microsoft and ability to learn and use new software systems and social media platforms or networking sites..

Conditions of Employment: • A valid BC Driver License if required.

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check is a requirement for all NCFSS positions.

• Candidate must be willing to travel to six communities afliated with agency.

• Non-standard hours of work for on-call or emergency response.

Salary: Relevant experience and qualications will be evaluated.

Closing Date: Review of applications will continue until the position is lled.

Submit by Fax or Email: Letter of application, resume and two reference letters.

Fax: 250-455-2117 or Email: laverne@n7xservices.com Preference will rst be awarded to internal candidates, individuals with Aboriginal ancestry, and community members meeting the requirements. Thank you for your interest in this position, only those applicants short-listed, will be contacted for an interview.

Merritt, BC

Yard Team as a Truck Driver/ Lumber Yard Associate Looking for a new career?

How about a secure and steady job with Home Hardware Building Centre Merritt.

We offer a clean and safe work environment in a motivated and fun atmosphere with a competitive salary and benefits program. We are seeking a full time employee to join our Yard Team as a Truck Driver/Lumber Yard Associate and are willing to train.

Key Responsibilities include: • Assist in loading and unloading merchandise and materials • Delivering and picking up lumber supplies at job sites, vendors and other locations in a timely manner • Operating freight handling equipment in a safe manner • Maintenance and operation of company vehicles and equipment • Verification of administrative paperwork and delivery documents • Assist customers in the lumber yard Candidates should have the following qualifications: • Hold a valid Class 1 or 3 Drivers License • Air Brake endorsement • Clean Drivers Abstract • Can drive Standard Transmission • Physically Fit • Customer Service experience • Ability to work co-operatively in a team atmosphere • Flexible work schedule Join the team by e-mailing your resume and cover letter to homehardwaremerritt@gmail.com. We would like to thank all those who apply; however, we will only be contacting those candidates that we believe will be a successful fit in our organization.

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SHACKAN INDIAN BAND PO Box 1360/ 2099 Granite Ave Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Phone: 250-378-5410 Fax: 250-378-5219 www.shackan.ca

Position: Band Administrator The Shackan Band is seeking an honorable and innovative Band Administrator who will manage all operations and activities, including providing direction to a small number of staff and ensuring proper scal and operational management. The scope of this position is broad requiring the candidate to be an experienced leader with strong negotiation, analytical, and scal skills. The Band Administrator ensures that all business and operations are conducted in a respectful, responsible, condential, and ethical manner.

Qualications: Education: A Bachelor’s degree in First Nations Studies, Business Management, Accounting or Public Administration or related level from a recognized post-secondary institution is an asset.

Experience: • 8 - 10 years directly related experience in a senior management position in a First Nation.

• Demonstrated success and experience managing First Nation budgets.

• Experience writing reports and funding requests to senior ofcials and/ or various forms of government including Indigenous Services Canada.

• Hands on experience in the Xyntax software system.

• Knowledge of the Nlaka’pumux people, traditions and culture is a benet.

Conditions of Employment: • Must provide criminal record check prior to employment.

• Able and willing to work variable times, including evenings and weekends.

• Must have own vehicle for work purpose.

To Apply If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or receiving the full job description, please email teri.clayton@shackan.ca.

Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume by email to teri.clayton@shackan.ca at the Shackan Band Ofce.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Application deadline: June 18, 2021 Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry as per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Thank you to all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SHACKAN INDIAN BAND PO Box 1360/ 2099 Granite Ave Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Phone: 250-378-5410 Fax: 250-378-5219 www.shackan.ca

Position: – Social Development/Education Coordinator Employment Type: Full Time Permanent This position is responsible for delivering the Social Development and Education programs in accordance with regulations and agreements.

Part of this position also includes culture and event coordination, social assistance, and training support.

Qualications and Experience: • Degree in Social Work or related study • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in social service eld • Strong skills in Microsoft Ofce • Knowledge of First Nations social development programs and BC education and Post-Secondary systems • Several years of nancial and budget experience – Xyntax would be benecial • Excellent client service skills A full job description is available on the Shackan Band website at www. shackan.ca Application Deadline: June 18, 2021 Please submit a cover letter and resume with three work related references to teri.clayton@shackan.ca or call the ofce 250-378-5410 to set up an appointment to drop off. In your letter please state if you are interested in either position part-time or both positions as full-time.

Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry as per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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We are seeking a fully qualied and dynamic individual, with a diversied background in various aspects of child welfare protection to deliver services to all the children living in communities afliated with the agency. The Caseworker will develop and supervise a comprehensive plan of care that will ensure the safety and well-being of children in permanent care ranging from 0-18 years of age. The Caseworker will ensure that cultural and traditional experiences will be incorporated into the child’s learning and plans for transition to adulthood. The Caseworker will develop positive working relationships with the extended family, foster families, community and create a meaningful relationship with the child in care.

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MerrittMerritt Real Estate Services Ltd.Ltd. HELPING SERVING MERRITT & AREA FOR 40 YEARS! HELPINGYOU YOU IS IS WHAT WHAT WE WE DO! SERVING MERRITT & AREA FOR 40 YEARS! Real Estate Services Visit: www.royallepage.ca/merritt Looking to sell? Call one of our for a complete list of current listings agents to see what your home is worth.

3499 Voght St. Merritt BC • 250-378-6181 email: rlpmerit@telus.net IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD

$2,900,000 2-2390 SEYOM CRESCENT 3 TITLES ARE INCLUDED ON THIS 392 ACRES LOCATED UP IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD JUST 20 MINUTES OUTSIDE OF MERRITT in the beautiful Nicola Valley. This property is located at 1290m in elevation with many breathtaking views & your own Lakefront property.

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$269,900

COMPLETELY UPDATED! THIS UNIT IS A MUST SEE WITH 3 BEDROOMS & 1.5 BATHROOMS. Tastefully updated unit with a brand new IKEA Kitchen with island, new flooring throughout, fully updated bathrooms & all new paint. The modern colors and style are a must see to be appreciated.

MLS#162280

MLS#161651

JENNIFER KIGHTLEY: • 250-315-3256 •email: jenniferkightley@royallepage.ca

248,900 1602 DOUGLAS STREET

2875 TELEMON PLACE

$209,000 THREE BEDROOM TWO LEVEL TOWNHOME WITH NO STRATA FEES. Vinyl windows and a mix of vinyl and laminate flooring. Front and back yards are fenced with parking for two vehicles plus toys off lane access

SINGLE WIDE WITH AN ADDITION THAT PROVIDES EXTRA SPACE. NEW ROOF IN 2019 AS WELL AS NEW VINYL SIDING ON ADDITION. New vinyl plank and vinyl flooring in most rooms. Total of 4 bedrooms plus storage room

MLS# #162267

MLS#162386

JOHN ISAAC: • 250-378-1586 •email: johnisaac@telus.net

306-1703 MENZIES STREET

Managing Broker

$105,000 2662 FORKSDALE COURT

ATTENTION INVESTORS OR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS. HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A NICE 2 BDRM APARTMENT on the top floor of Nicola Apartments. Great location close to schools, transportation and other amenitie

$734,900

BEAUTIFUL 3380 SGFT, 3 BDRM, 2 STOREY HOME IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER NEIGHBOURHOOD. The very open and spacious main floor is complemented with a gorgeous kitchen with beautiful alder cabinets, large center island and a huge walk in pantry.

MLS# 161862

MLS# 162319

TONY LUCK: • 604-217-5825 •email: tjluck@royallepage.ca

374 COYLE PLACE

$659,000 1540 MILLER ROAD

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO RUN A HOME BASED BUSINESS ON THIS 1.48 ACRE PARCEL ZONED I-3. This home also features a 24 x 24 attached 2 car garage with 12’ ceilings and 10’ doors. Property is all flat and useable. Lots of RV parking.

MLS#162392

MLS# 162321 Personal Real Estate Corporation

$779,000

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS 3 BEDROOM RANCHER NESTLED AMONGST AMAZING ROCK FORMATIONS AND TREES in it’s own little private oasis in Miller Estates This well cared for home has 2 bedrooms up and 1 down. Detached 24x24 garage is wired and has remote garage door.

50x50 dog kennel.

DEBRA SCHINDLER: • 250-315-3548 •email: debbieschindler2@gmail.com

$825,000 1788 NICOLLS ROAD

1860 MACAULAY ROAD

$939,000

14+ FLAT USEABLE ACRES JUST 10 MINUTES FROM TOWN. FULLY FENCED 2018, RV HOOKUP W/POWER. Cute/cozy 2 bed 1 bath guest home, year round pond and beautiful surroundings! The detached garage is 40x20 and a 20x16 garage is off the main garage.

9.81 FLAT USABLE ACREAGE WITH AN ALMOST 2000 SQ. FT, 5 BED, 3.5 BATH RANCHER JUST 10 MINUTES FROM MERRITT. The 20 x 30 shop has high doors and 220 power. Huge lean to barn with hay storage and horse shelters, totally fenced!

MLS# 161638

MLS# 162053

DENISE DESILETS: • 250-315-8395 •email: denisedesilets@royallepage.ca

2548 CORKLE STREET

Owner/Broker

$369,000 238 ARALIA DRIVE

$399,900

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MODULAR HOME WITH ADDITION IN LOWER NICOLA. Addition was added in 2019 and offers a spacious dining room and bedroom.

Large living room is open to kitchen. Listed by Debbie Schindler PREC*

ONE LEVEL LIVING AT ITS FINEST! IMMACULATE RANCHER OPEN CONCEPT WITH LARGE KITCHEN, nice dining area with lots of windows, patio door off living room to large deck, partially fenced backyard with shed. Located in Logan Lake!

MLS#162211

MLS# 161876

CLAUDETTE EDENOSTE: • 250-280-0689 •email: claudetteedenoste@royallepage.ca

160 CHARTRAND AVENUE

$118,000 7 BRECCIA DRIVE COMMERCIAL LOT FOR SALE IN THE CORE OF DOWNTOWN LOGAN LAKE. The city is growing fast and here is an opportunity to construct a commercial unit with residential above.

MLS# 162086

$489,500

THIS 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME IS SITUATED ON A BEAUTIFUL FENCED LOT WITH GREENSPACE/MOUNTAIN SIDE AT REAR OF PROPERTY. Chattels include Fridge, Stove, Washer/Dryer, 3 Bookcases in Basement, 1 Sewing Table, Dining Room Table & Hutch. New windows/doors within last 4 years and a newer roof.

MLS# 161316

FREDERICK SINGER (LOGAN LAKE): • 250-318-8392 •email: fred.singer@royallepage.ca