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MERRITT &DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY

Death is the biggest and most overwhelming question of life. When you are with someone who is nearing death, it can be hard to know what to say.

P: 250-280-1701 www.merritthospice.org Email: merritthospice@shaw.ca

Obituaries Obituaries

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Celebration of life

Lynda Etchart

July 11, 1971 January 20, 2022 The family of Lynda Etchart would liketoinvite you to attend afuneral mass June 25th at 11 am followed by a celebration of life.At the Sacred Heart Church 2302 Jackson Avenue, Merritt B.C.

Celebration of life

Joseph(Joeh (J )James) J Brunet

July 14, 1925 -May 2, 2022

Afuneral service for Joseph Brunet will be held at on June 20, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2302 Jackson Ave, Merritt ,BC. Interment to followatPineridge Cemetary.

The family would liketothank everyone for their expressions of sympathy and condolences during this difficult time.

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Willy (Bill) Kraus

August 15, 1925 -June 4, 2022

Bill was born in Eigenheim Russia to aGerman family of ranchers. Political upheaval caused the family to flee, ending up homesteading in Saskatchewan. Young Bill was sent to live with his Aunt &Uncle to help on the farm. In 1943, Bill joined the RAF and was one of 3inhis class to get a commission. After the war,heentered UBC and obtained adegree in pharmacy. In 1950, Bill married Rosemary,also apharmacist, similarly interested in starting and building businesses. Bill was involved with pharmacy,hotel and vending machine businesses throughout his life. Bill enjoyed umpiring, road trips and making deals.

In the 70’sinMerritt, Bill married Bella, ahair salon owner,who had 3 children. Later in life, Bill did mostly locum pharmacy work all around BC, until retiring at age 84. Bill is predeceased by 3sisters, abrother and adaughter.Bill leaves behind Bella, 2brothers, adaughter,2 sons, 9grandchildren and 9great grandchildren who will greatly miss him.

Employment Employment Employment

Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society EMPLOYMENT OPPORUTNITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION

Do you want to make a difference in improving the health of indigenous communities? Consider this leadership opportunity to deliver community-based health care at Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society. As the Executive Director you will have a broad understanding of the health care system and will provide overall direction and leadership for the development and support of Scw’exmx administration and comprehensive team of health care professionals. As an experienced manager you understand the importance of building trust and clearly communicating to bring out the best in your team. Coupled with your strong nancial acumen, you bring balance not only to money matters, but also to the important relationships you skillfully build. To be successful in this position the Executive Director will have relevant post-secondary education supplemented by a preferred 5 years of management experience within the health care system. Apply via email: kowaintco@telus.net

Success forALL Learners, Today andTomorrow

CURRENTJOB OPPORTUNITIES

At this time,weinviteapplications forthe position(s) of: POSITION JOB CODE CLOSINGDATE

FirstNations SupportWorker 3259682 Ongoing TemporaryComputer Technician I 3220972 June 13,2022 Noon-Hour Supervisors–all schools 3259708 Ongoing Noon-Hour Supervisor –CollettvilleElementary 3179253 Ongoing Relief Clerk Typist 3256003 Ongoing Relief Custodian 3259601 Ongoing Relief Bus Driver 3255978 Ongoing Relief Education Assistant 3259613 Ongoing Qualified candidates areinvited to applyonline at https://www.makeafuture.ca/bcschools-and-districts/nicola-similkameen-school-district-no-58/. All applicants mustprovide acoverletter and resume outlining relevant background and work experience and three (3) professional references for eachposition theywant to be considered . Onlythose applicants selected for an interviewwill be contacted.

Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Casual Support Worker

Position Duties:

Under the direction of the Program Director, the successful applicant will carry out the Vision and Mission of Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House and provides support to women and their children in a nonjudgemental and condential atmosphere.

Duties Include the following:

• To create an atmosphere of safety and trust by providing condential and non-judgemental support • To assist clients recognize their rights and responsibilities • To provide necessary referrals and/or case planning with other organizations/agencies • Intake procedures including assessing eligibility • Handle crisis calls and to provide emotional support, information and referrals over the phone • Record keeping in compliance with the Privacy Act and Journey’s Into

Tomorrow policies, as well as maintain statistical activity reports • Cleaning duties to include, but limited to, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting etc.

Position Quallcatlons and Requirements:

• College Certicate in the Social Services discipline or two years’ experience In the Social Services Sector • Crisis and Suicide Intervention/Prevention • Food safe, Level 1 First Aide • Effective and respectful interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues • Reliable and self motivated • Maintains professional standards of practice including ethical boundaries and protecting the condentiality of the House, families and colleagues • Reliable vehicle and valid BC Driver’s License • Complies with the Criminal Records Review Act Employment type: On call casual

Start date: Immediately

Wage: Dependent on qualications and previous experience

Please fax or email resumes to:

250-378-6172 Email: transitionhouse@coldwaterband.org

Only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews

Nooaitch Indian Band

2954 Shackelly Road Merritt, BC V1K 1N9 Ph: 250-378-6141 Fax: 250-378-3699

HOMEMAKER WANTED - Social Development Department

The homemaker reports to the Social Development Department and is responsible for providing home making services for Elders and people with disabilities on the Nooaitch Indian Band reserve. A homemaker provides healthy support to clientele and is required to do physical demanding tasks. A homemaker represents an important enhancement to Elders and Client care. A dynamic, enthusiastic, and reliable individual committed to home services is a key.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide professional homemaking services to pre-approved

Nooaitch or community members as directed by the Social

Development Dept. • Maintain cleaning duties based on the evaluation provided by the Scw’exmx Community Society’s nurse. Duties may include but are not limited to; vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dish washing, dusting, cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms, the kitchen area, laundry and overall upkeep and tidying of the center and area. • To establish a professional working relationship with the client(s) and follow a cleaning schedule, based on evaluation. • To perform assigned duties and responsibilities with respect for client(s) privacy and condentiality; adapt to a variety of situations; and respect and accept different values and standards of living. • To maintain a record of hours and duration of service for each client(s); record services provided at each visit; report incidents; provide time sheets as per Nooaitch policy. • Conduct all work in accordance with safety procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/equivalent • Must have the ability to perform outlined cleaning tasks with minimum supervision. • Must possess physical ability to perform all cleaning tasks. • Must be self-motivated. • Good interpersonal/communication skills • Must be in good health and have all Covid-19 vaccine shots. • Must have Driver’s License Wage amount will start at $16.00 to $20.00 depending on qualication of homemaker.

Please submit your resume, covering letter, and references to:

Human Resources, Nooaitch Indian Band, 2954 Shackelly Rd. Merritt BC. V1K 1N9 or by email: socialdev@nooaitchband.ca

Coldwater Indian Band Job Posting

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

The Coldwater Indian Band is seeking a dynamic and outgoing individual to fill permanent/ fulltime, the Social Development Coordinator position. The Social Development Coordinator is responsible for managing the planning, budgeting, funding development, delivery, administration of all Coldwater Indian Band Social Development Programs and Services. Job Summary Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Coldwater Indian Band policies, procedures and standards and as directed by the Band Administrator. Maintains Confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of the Coldwater Indian Band and its Social Development needs and plans. Planning, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Program Policy, Liaison and Representation, Referrals, Social Development Programs and Services, General Administration. • Coordinate, develop, facilitate various Social Development plans and programs for the

Coldwater Indian Band and its’ membership • Supervise the Social Development staff • Manage the Financial responsibilities of the Social Development Program • Develops or updates the Social Development Program Policy and assists the membership in understand these programs and policies • Liaises with Coldwater Indian Band Community members, associated agencies, Merritt agencies • Advocates for the rights and entitlements of Coldwater Community members, including children, elders and families • Develops and maintains a confidential record and client filing system for the Coldwater Indian

Band Social Development Services Position Qualifications • Minimum (3) to (5) years’ experience as a Social Worker. University Degree in Social Work (Post-Secondary courses and/or formal training in Substance Abuse/Alcohol and Drug

Counselling, Community Health, Family Violence, Supervision, Budgeting, Conflict resolution,

Facilitation and Critical Incident Management) • Lifestyle consistent with the importance of and responsibilities of the position • Strong Analytical and decision-making skills, tact, discretion and interviewing and counselling skills • Work under high-pressure conditions, independently and collaboratively within a First Nations, non-profit community setting • Cultural Sensitivity and understanding • Excellent intervention skills • Superior communication skills, written and oral • Excellent organizational and planning skills • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment • Successfully clear a Criminal Records check • Valid class 4 Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract • Reliable vehicle Salary: Relevant experience and qualifications will be evaluated. Resume with references and cover letter are to be sent via email to Attn: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND Human Resource Committee c/o Band Administrator (lantoine@coldwaterband.org.) PO BOX 4600, MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Deadline for resumes: June 17, 2022. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

is looking for a FULL-TIME LABOURER. $18/hour

• must have a valid driver’s licence • landscaping experience an asset but not required. • hardworking individual • experience with power tools Please fax resumes to 250-378-4166 or email: tlcpond1@telus.net

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for the Human Resources Manager position in the Merritt area. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and progressive business leader to take on this important and challenging role. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs, Management & Professionals, and Current Job Opportunities (Job Code 3246644) complete with cover letter and resume outlining relevant background and work experience and 3 references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.58(NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) STRONGSTARTCOORDINATOR –MERRITT

In School District No.58(Nicola-Similkameen), we recognizethatwelearn,teach andwork on theancestral,traditional andunceded territoriesofthe Nle?eKepmx andSyilx people, andweacknowledge ourMétis communitiesand theircontributions to theAboriginal ways of being, knowingand doing. Thedistrictservesthe twocommunities of Merrittand Princeton, sixFirst NationsBands,the Métisand theConayt Friendship Society. OurStrategic Plan hasa“Success forALL Learners”focus,supported by adedicated staff, engagedstakeholdersand partners whoshare agenuine commitment to thedistrict.The districtoffersrichprogrammingtojustover2075students, 48%ofwhom areIndigenous. We areproud of ourworktowards Truthand Reconciliation. At this time,weinviteapplicationsfor thepositionof: StrongStartCoordinator forMerritt CentralElementary.Asthe Province of BritishColumbia hasrecentlymovedchildcare into theportfolio of theMinistryofEducation,thisisaveryexcitingopportunityfor ECEcertied stafftosee thepotentialfor more diverserolesand responsibilitiesinthe District moving forward. We look forwardtohavingapassionate ECEprofessionaljoinour wonderful ECE team! Underthe supervisionofthe District PrincipalofStudent Support Services andthe school principalthe StrongStartCoordinator delivers theStrongStartBCEarly Learning Centre drop-in program for parents/caregivers with preschool aged children (0-5 years). Parentsand/orcaregiverswill be supportedtoparticipatealongside theirchildrenusing interactiveactivitiesthatconcentrateonkey aspects of earlychildhood developmentin aplay-basedsetting.

This is aunionized positionthatoffersa4 hours perday,plus2additionaltemporary hours perday,for 10 monthsper year with an hourly wage of $28.82,plusa comprehensive benetpackage includingMunicipal Pension,health, vacation,and sick benets. Qualied candidates areinvited to submitanapplication packageonline, which shouldinclude thefollowing: • CoverLetter • Resume,includingrecentprofessionaldevelopmentactivities • Copiesofdiploma,degree, certications • Three (3)professionalreferences Interested applicants should go to ourdistrictwebsiteat www.sd58.b (Job Posting#3254555 )which providesguidanceonhow to apply forthis position.

Responsibilities:

1. Create awelcoming, inclusive, respectful environment; 2. Deep commitment to creating an inclusive learning environmentthrough theTruth andReconciliationprocess; 3. Plan engaging dailyactivitiesand programbased on BritishColumbia’s Early

LearningFramework suitable forchildren ages 0to5 years; 4. Prepare andadapttoa varietyof classroommaterials as required; 5. Prepare healthysnacks;includingthe purchase of foods, preparation,and clean-up; 6. Work as arole model andmentorfor parentsand caregivers of children in the programasa representative of theDistrict; 7. Work collaboratively, positively, and proactivelyasapartofthe larger school community,bringingECE expertiseand knowledgetothe school team and

District; 8. Make connectionswithservice providersin thecommunity andfacilitate referrals for families wherenecessary; 9. Make connections with school personnel to facilitate asmoothtransition forfamilies into kindergartenand beyond; 10.Provide outreach to community parents of children from birthto5 years old; build relations andsupport access to early learning opportunitiesand supports; 11. Workwithother facilitators anddistrictstaff to developgoals andstrategiestomeet identied social, emotional andcurriculum needs; 12. Prepare newsletters, video/online presentations,and othercommunication to parents; 13.Attendtrainingsessions and provide programreportsasrequiredbySchool

District No.58(Nicola-Similkameen); 14.Participateinmeetingsasrequired; and 15.Perform otherassignedjob-related duties.

Qualicationsand Attributes:

• CompletionofGrade 12 or equivalent; • A certicate,preferably aDiploma,in

EarlyChildhood Education; • A CommunityCareFacilitiesBranch

B.C. Licensetopractice; • A validChild Safe FirstAid Certicate; • A clearCriminal Record Review, completed priortohiring; • Recentexperienceincreating, planning,implementingand budgeting foranearly learning program; • Strongverbaland written communication skills andoutstanding interpersonalskills; • Provenorganizationaland planning skills; • Anunderstandingofand a commitment to qualityearly learning andthe EarlyLearningFramework; • Ability to collaborateeffectively with avariety of parents, children, volunteers, professionals,and community members; • A provenability to create an inclusive andwelcomingenvironment for diversechildrenand families; • Knowledge of childdevelopment, family needsand supports, communityresources, andearly learningpedagogy; • A provencommitmenttoTruth and

Reconciliation, indigenous pedagogy andpractices, andservice to indigenouschildrenand families; • A class5 driver’s license; adriver’s abstract to be providedannually; and • Suchother qualications,skillsand abilitiesasmay be needed to meet

Ministryrequirementsorterms of the

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Take notice that Stacy Galbraith of Water Boy Trucking Ltd has led with the Chief Permitting Ofcer, pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health and Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed Aberdeen Rock Quarry located at 5km Aberdeen Road. A copy of the permit application, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing at Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, Kamloops BC Any person affected by or interested in this program has 21 days to make written representation to the Chief Permitting Ofcer, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, c/o Mining Division, South Central Region, 2nd Floor, 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops BC, V2C 2T3 or by email to mmd-kamloops@gov.bc.ca, with a copy to Stacy Galbraith, 2725 Aberdeen Road, Lower Nicola, BC V0K1Y0.