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Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) is partnering with Valard Construction to build, operate and maintain a new power line that will cross some of the LNIB lands, running from the Trans Mountain pumping station to Aspen Grove, where it will connect to the existing BC Hydro system.

Kevin Ainsworth, General Manager of the LNIB Development Corporation, spoke to The Herald about the project and its potential benefits for the band.

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consider us to be quite entrepreneurial and we saw it as an opportunity.”

“So, four or five years ago, four years ago at least, we approached, it was Kinder Morgan at the time, and now Trans Mountain has

asked for the opportunity. It was a long, very lengthy discussion and negotiation process with Trans Mountain, to work out all the details of the opportunity.”

The hydro line, a 138-kilovolt line that will run roughly 24kms, is

needed to supply additional power to the Kingsvale pumping station when the Trans Mountain pipeline is twinned.

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Potential for paver plant to come to Merritt Barkman Concrete may be looking to set up shop in the City of Merritt.

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Manitoba-based Barkman Concrete is looking to expand their Western operations with a potential production plant and distribu-

The City of Merritt plans to begin structural flood mitigation thanks to a $750,000 grant from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, which is providing more than $12-million dollars to communities province wide.

tion centre in Merritt.

The company has been in business, and in the Barkman family, since 1948, with a base of operations in Steinbach, Manitoba and another production plant in Crossfield, Alberta, acquired in the 1990s.

Barkman is hoping to build a paver plant locally on a 20-acre parcel of land. Brian Pries, General Manager

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Twenty-acre parcel eyed for new paver plant From Page 3 of Barkman Concrete, addressed mayor and council at a Committee of the Whole meeting on March 4 providing details on their plans.

“We have a second plant (in Steinbach) that’s a dry cast, a paver plant. That plant we finished construction and opened in 2015, and that plant is basically a carbon copy of what we’re proposing to build here in BC.” Pries also assured council that even in cases of urban sprawl, where residential areas encroach on industrial facilities, Barkman maintains a low impact.

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Representatives from school Parent Advisory Council’s (PAC), District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), teacher and Advisorystaff Council’s District Advisory (DPAC), and support Unions,(PAC), Principals, andParent members of theCouncil public are invitedteacher to attend support staff to Unions, members of the public are to attend this meeting reviewPrincipals, provincial and funding, District projections forinvited enrollment and this meeting to review provincial projections for enrollment and funding, as well as provide morefunding, specificDistrict information regarding the District’s funding,budget. as wellStakeholder as provide groups more specific information District’s annual and members of the regarding public are the welcome to annual budget.

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A public budget presentation will be made to interested stakeholders in the A publicBoard budget presentation will be from madeschool to interested stakeholders the Merritt office.

Representatives PAC’s, DPAC, teacherinand Merrittstaff Board office.Principals, Representatives from school DPAC, teacher and support Unions, and members of the PAC’s, public are invited to attend support staff to Unions, members of the public are to attend this meeting reviewPrincipals, provincial and funding, District projections forinvited enrollment and this meeting to review provincial projections for enrollment and funding, as well as provide morefunding, specificDistrict information regarding the District’s funding,budget. as wellStakeholder as provide groups more specific information District’s annual and members of the regarding public are the welcome to annual budget.

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Audit & Finance Committee to meet in Merritt at 12:15 p.m. to go over a draft summary to be presented to Board on April 21, 2020.

Audit & Finance Committee to meet in Merritt at 12:15 p.m. to go over a draft summary to be presented to Board on April 21, 2020.

A draft summary prepared by the Superintendent and the Secretary Treasurer to be presented to the Board for discussion in Merritt at and 5:00the p.m.

A draft summary prepared by the Superintendent Secretary Treasurer to be presented to the Board for discussion in Merritt at 5:00 p.m.

Budget bylaw to be presented at the Regular Board Meeting. Subject to feedback, the budget for to thebe2020/2021 year be adopted at either Subject this meeting or the Budget bylaw presented at the will Regular Board Meeting. to feedback, June 10, 2020 meeting. year will be adopted at either this meeting or the the budget forboard the 2020/2021 June 10, 2020 board meeting.

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Community awareness of COVID-19

Although the House of Commons is not sitting this week, the Prime Minister announced DAN ALBAS that he is VIEW FROM assembling THE HILL a “COVID19” Cabinet Committee to help co-ordinate the response of the federal government to this emerging health threat.

Our Canadian Chief Public Health Officer has acknowledged that Canada may not be able to contain and limit the virus if it continues to spread around the world.

Last week federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu warned people should consider stockpiling enough food and medicine in case of a potential outbreak of the COVID-19.

Many criticized this warning, suggesting it was unnecessary given the low chance of infection here in Canada.

The public health officer has also stated that governments, businesses and individuals should prepare for an outbreak or pandemic.

In turn Global Affairs Canada is currently advising citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, Northern Italy, and to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to Japan.

Locally, the Interior Health Authority has confirmed one case of COVID-19 has occurred somewhere within the Interior Health region but refuses to reveal the area where that case has been confirmed.

On this point, I have heard some concerns expressed from the public that it should be possible to reveal the location of the community in question without releasing the name of the patient.

Do you feel that you have the right to know if a COVID-19 infection has been confirmed within your community?

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

A parable for International Women’s Day Another International Women’s Day is come and gone this year. A lot of women were recognised, and suitably awarded for their achievements in NARAYAN MITRA many spheres of YOU GOTTA societies in their own HAVE FAITH countries and across borders.

In the Old Testament, a wise woman challenged the mighty King David for his illogical love for a truant son who was guilty of great moral misdemeanor. The woman was positioned to point out the inconsistency of the King’s misplaced love and judgment.

The story involved David’s eldest son Amnon who violated his stepsister Tamar. Her brother Absalom, after nursing his hatred for Amnon for two long years, murdered Amnon in the end and fled the country.

As a father, David longed to restore Absalom. But as a judge, he felt that he would have to insist upon his banishment or execution.

The woman in this case uttered to David the following words in the biblical text: “For we shall surely die and are like water

spilled on the ground which cannot be gathered up again.

Yet God does not take away life, but plans ways so that the banished one may not be cast out from Him” (2 Samuel 14:14).

There is an old saying that says: “Sin comes home to roost.” How true it is!

Part of the punishment for David’s great sin was that God would “raise up evil against him out of his own house” (2 Samuel 12:11).

In case of David this was tragically fulfilled, for he lived to witness rape, murder and rebellion committed by his own children.

Let any parent who is playing with any such temptation think twice. Your sin will not only embitter your own life, but also the lives of those you love most dearly.

The gist of the woman’s argument with David was that there is no use crying over spilt milk.

Furthermore, David did not have a higher sense of justice than God had in restoring His banished. Thank God that the woman’s argument with David prevailed. Absalom was restored, only to lead a rebellion against his father which cost him his life.

The suspenseful story reminds us of at least four truths: the inevitability of death; the irrevocability of life; the impartiality of God; the infiniteness of His love.

First, then, is her statement: “For we shall surely die.”

The lengths to which Satan will go to stop people thinking about death are almost unbelievable. The devil keeps a healthy man so preoccupied with the cares and pleasures of life that “he prepares for this life as if it were never to have an ending.”

When at last, an accident, disease, or old age overtakes him, everybody tries to convince him that he is not going to die.

Fear, pain, weakness, material anxieties, or the vain hope of getting better, disincline him still from facing the fact of death until it is too late. We must all need to be ready to die.

Secondly, the irrevocability of life: “And are like water spilled on the ground which cannot be gathered up again.” What a graphic picture of life!

Well may we feel uncomfortable for every thought, word, act and attitude will not only be revealed but will be assessed by comparison with Christ “in the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ” (Romans 2:16).

We shall find that we have all offended in innumerable points as the Day will declare (Revelation 20:12).

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Disappearing service clubs can hurt a healthy community Editor,

I just wanted to talk about service clubs and their vital contribution to our community, and my concern that they may be disappearing. My background is in health care social work. We are the members of the medical community that work hard to develop a plan for when you go home from the hospital.

Our goal is to create a sustainable living condition for the patient.

We know that it is better for patients to convalesce at home, and we try to provide patients with what they will need to be able to do so. However, as many patients know, there are gaps in the services provided by the government. Service clubs help fill those gaps. Without our service clubs we would be lost. Clubs like the Masons, the Elks, and the Lions (and many others) are invaluable.

For example, did you know the Masons provide volunteer drivers to bring people to and from their cancer treatments? A service that has become even more important with the loss of Greyhound. The groups fundraise to provide much needed equipment that may not be available in rural communities. I have even witnessed how a service club took on a project for an elderly woman who needed a great deal of help. Her medical condition made it difficult for her to maintain her home, so the service club jumped in to help. They removed all the mounting garbage around her home, which

took care of the rodent problem, they fixed her roof, replaced her plumbing, and made sure her furnace was working. Now several years later, the group continues to help with home maintenance.

Without this assistance she would have been forced to leave her home.

Most social workers have similar stories of service clubs stepping up to help members of the community, particularly in rural communities. The average person doesn’t hear about the Masons and similar groups, because part of their thing is to not advertise or make a big deal of the good deeds they do. However, I fear that membership in these groups may be dwindling and we are dangerously close to losing them.

These groups also offer opportunities to build friendships and provide the opportunity to make your community a better place to live. The help they provide to our community is nothing short of imperative to a healthy community.

So a heartfelt thanks goes out to the members of these groups and to my fellow Merritonians, consider joining a service group, your community will be healthier and grateful.

Deborha Merrick Merritt, B.C.

Merritt among BC districts struggling to finance education Editor,

Teachers and students are worth investing in.

Public school teachers in BC have been trying to negotiate a new contract for over a year now; however, talks have been stalled as the NDP government has failed to direct their negotiators to address the recruitment and retention crisis.

In Merritt, the district was unable to fill a Grade 2 position until November. Newer teachers recruited to the district over the past few years have left, as they find more attractive teaching opportunities elsewhere.

Newer teachers who have stayed struggle to meet the demands of the profession without the support of a funded mentorship program. It is increasingly difficult in our district to fill specialist positions like French, French Immersion, Math, and Special Education.

The Merritt area is not alone in these struggles. BC cannot retain a first-

class public education system for our students while paying teachers the second-lowest salaries in Canada. Each student is funded $1800 less than the national average. As I said, teachers and students are worth investing in.

The NDP government has refused to acknowledge the serious difference in wages between BC and other provinces. This is making it difficult to recruit and retain teachers in BC. Our provincial government must communicate to their bargaining association that public education is a priority. They must come to the table with adequate funding and salary proposals that make BC an attractive place for teachers. Our kids deserve at least average, right?

Sincerely, Peter Vogt President Nicola Valley Teachers’ Union

Life-saving wisdom from a wise woman From Page 6

“God does not take away life.”

Impartiality is a fundamental postulate of the Godhead. Again and again, it is reiterated in the Scripture that God is no respecter of persons.

We may well concede that God will condemn drunkards, murderers, harlots and the like. But in our heart of hearts we do not believe that God will condemn us.

We will acknowledge that we have not lived up to our own standards, let alone to God’s, revealed in Christ.

Yet somewhat we feel that God will find some

mitigation for our sins and will let us go to heaven.

Let us not think that He who condemned Christ will acquit us, whoever we may be. God is no respecter of persons.

Fourthly, the part I love to think of in this verse, the infiniteness of God’s love: “He plans ways so that the banished one may not be cast out from him.”

It is clear from the context that the wise woman was thinking of the cities of refuge which God had appointed for protection from avenging relatives, of anyone who had killed another person.

This protection was valid until his case could be properly tried before the judges and it was legally determined whether it was murder or manslaughter.

This was the extent of the wise woman’s refer-

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Those cities of refuge were intended by God to be a wonderful illustration of Christ and his work for people.

Hence the writer to the book of Hebrews spoke of Christians “fleeing for refuge to the hope set before them,” referring to Jesus (6:18).

What a wonderful picture this is of the gracious work of Jesus! Let us flee to him by acknowledging our need and renouncing our sin.

Let us accept the only means that God has provided by fleeing to Jesus.

Narayan Mitra is the Pastor of Merritt Baptist Church which meets at 2499 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt, BC.

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Coldwater Rd., is in place for the original line, but because the line is going to be twinned, the pumping station will also have to be doubled in capacity to handle the new product, and consequently, more power is required for the upgraded pumping station.”

Ainsworth explained. “So, a new power line is required,” The entity with the contract for LNIB is Shulus Electricity Transmission LP, which is 55-percent owned by LNIB Development Corp. and 45-percent owned by Valard Construction.

“One of the reasons that

TMX was comfortable working with us is that we’ve chosen a very good and qualified industry partner, Valard Construction,” said Ainsworth. “Valard is a powerline construction company based in Houston, Texas, who also operate and maintain power lines. So, this opportunity for us is quite unique, because not only will we build the powerline, we will operate and maintain the powerline on a 20-year contract with Trans Mountain.”

Economically, the power line will have an impact on the community by providing various job opportunities as site prep commences and the line is built, as well as long-term jobs in per-

forming the maintenance of the line.

“There’s obviously some very good economic benefits under the contract for operating and maintaining the power line, as well as construction opportunity as well.

We’re doing all the clearing for Valard as a subcontractor, and Valard will train two power line technicians from our LNIB community to do the operating and maintenance of the line going forward.”

The Kingsvale project is unique in that it will be the first instance in Canada of a power line being constructed, owned, operated and maintained by a First Nations community.

City receives grant for alternative transportation enjoyment. This refers to modes of transportation from simple walking and cycling, to crosscountry skiing, kayaking and rollerblading.

Councillor Tony Luck spoke to the Herald about the possibilities for the grant and how it will improve life for Merrittonians.

“This grant is an important piece of what I feel is Merritt’s vibrant and exciting future,” said Luck. “As communities look to curb the use of motorized vehicles, especially in urban cores, the funding that we received, matched with local taxpayers funds, will help us develop a proper, comprehensive active transportation plan for Merritt, which is intended to increase the overall aesthetic and health of the community.

“It will give us the opportunity to identify travel networks within

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

On Feb. 27, the City of Merritt hosted a “Thriving Communities Presentation and Resource Showcase”, in partnership with WorkBC. At the presentation, Will George, Merritt’s Economic Development and Tourism Manager, announced that the city had received a grant to improve alternative transportation within the community.

The grant, which will provide $25,000 and be matched by the city for a total of $50,000, was provided by the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program, which was formerly known as BikeBC. Active transportation refers to any type of human-powered commuting, whether for work, socialization or

the community, for example, walking and cycling paths along some of our greatest assets, the Nicola and Coldwater Rivers.”

Luck went on to explain how the grant will be incorporated into the city’s future plans.

“This grant funding is very timely, as we are in the early days of updating our Official Community Plan, Bylaws, and Development processes.

So, to get this plan completed and incorporated into the OCP will be great for transportation, park space, downtown revitalization and residential development planning moving forward. I believe we have a great opportunity to improve our community in a very positive manner.

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UNB Chief election race nearing end Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Mahendra Paul has thrown his hat into the ring for the Upper Nicola election, hoping to secure the position of chief.

“I’m from Upper Nicola, born and raised, I’m a family man of 33 with two kids and a house and a dog,” joked Paul, in an interview with the Herald.

Paul has spent several years pursuing a diverse education covering topics from fine art to forestry.

“My formal education is fairly varied, I’ve studied a little bit of everything from QC to computer science.

“I’ve done consultation as well as IT work in the past, surveying etc. I have certification and background in forestry as well, for risk assessment and things like that for culturally significant areas.

I’ve also studied at the En’owkin Centre in Penticton, I did their NAPAT program, which is a mixture of fine arts and culture.

I did Interdisciplinary Indigenous Studies, and cultural anthropology through a myriad of other sources while I was going to school.”

Paul also serves his community as a volunteer with the fire

and rescue department working on fire protection and mitigation. For many years he has been following the political workings of the Upper

change. There’s a lot of buzzwords and topics that surround it, like reconciliation.

Reconciliation without change is just a word,

of progress without innovation or being flexible doesn’t work for anybody. In the sense that until better technologies and things are developed, we’re going to have to rely on fossil fuels and it’s a ludicrous thing to fathom that we have the oilsands and yet we still pay top dollar for Arabian oil.”

Paul also hopes to address the issue of education, improving access and providing more opportunities for

youth in Upper Nicola to pursue successful careers. His hope is to extend partnerships with companies such as Trans Mountain, and post-secondary educational institutions like NVIT and TRU, providing bursaries and incentives for members to further their education.

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“There’s a myriad of issues that I find that we’re facing,” said Paul.

“It’s an interesting time as indigenous people, our narrative is starting to

in my opinion. Right now, in Canada, with the issues pertaining to our resource management and the protection to our way of life and our culture and resources there’s been quite a lot of backlash.

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Airport Committee brings up top concerns The Airport Advisory Committee held their second meeting Friday.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

The committee touched on hopes for airport improvement, and also outlined some of the major concerns affecting the efficiency and usability of the airport.

One of the top priorities for the committee in advising council on areas in need of funding and revamping is the runway itself, which has suffered extensive cracking, breakdowns, and the development of sinks and swells.

This is not an entirely new issue: back in the 1990s, Transport Canada had closed 1,200 feet of the airport runway, citing its poor condition. At that time, the city installed drainage in an attempt to repair the issues that have since returned.

Charlie Henderson, Superintendent of Public Works, commented on the crack sealing that needed to be addressed, as well as potential upgrades to the apron, the section of the runway where aircraft are parked, loaded or unloaded, boarded and refueled.

Henderson said a large part of the budget goes to snow removal and sweeping, and that crack sealing was identified as a weakness in the budget.

“The roads crack sealing unit that we use is at the end of its lifespan, so we’ll be purchasing a new one: and then we’ve added materials and supplies to that budget, so we can complete that crack sealing.

“We know there are issues but there needs to be an overall plan, I think, from our standpoint on maintenance.

We need to know where this committee wants to take the airport and that type of direction.

Henderson added that his department did remove an overweight program for the apron, that was valued at around $340,000, due to other large infrastructure projects that needed to be made a priority, like flood mitigation and flood restoration.

“So unfortunately, that was removed, but it’s not forgotten about.

We have also identified $800,000 worth of overlay that needs to be completed here. There’s less than just one touchdown on an annual average, per day, so it’s not a very highly-used airport, so justifying that huge paving dollar is tough.”

Over the course of the meeting the committee members tabled motions which would be passed along to the city, including recommending to council that it amend the Official Community Plan to allow runway access to properties on the west side.

All motions, which were passed unanimously, are aimed at simplifying development and making it easier for the city to decide where to allocate time and funds.

Other suggested upgrades and improvements were the possible installation of a weather station, repair and replacement of fencing, as well as the installation of radio-to-computer equipment and a new logbook to track flight movement, which is currently mostly unrecorded.

“I was looking, and in 1981 we hit 6000,” said Sean Smith, Director of Corporate Services.

“We’re down to 300 recorded ones now. I’m presuming we may have slowed down a little bit, but we’re also not recording a whole lot.

So, some recommendations as to what we can do to better track what’s coming in and out so that when we go for grant funding, we don’t look like we have less than one a day,” Smith told the committee, as much of the grant funding is dependent upon

traffic numbers.

Another top priority the committee identified was lighting on the runway. Geoff Scholtens, committee member, believes this is something the city should

address if they want to attract more aircraft and related businesses.

“One of the things I’ve learned from Langley’s development is when they put lights on that runway they’ve

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“Myriad of issues� facing UNB From Page 9 most,� said Paul. “I feel that education is paramount that way we have skilled individuals that are capable of building and fostering those relationships with companies and partnerships, as well as raising their quality of life through that, because that’s another major facet of being an indigenous person. We’re some of the most impoverished people and marginally we fall below the poverty line in a lot of ways and that affects us in pretty much all manners of life,� continued Paul. “What I would like to facilitate is the partnerships that we do have, I would like to see more involvement having them either put bursaries or scholarships into an existing curriculum for our band school, that way not only am I hoping to bolster our enrolment which has kind of dwindled in the past years. The same thing that I’d want out of that is to essentially see them become suc-

cessful in the fields that promotes them to actually acquire the positions that our band and our nation requires, so they don’t have to galivant halfway across the world for a menial position when it’s right there.�

Paul’s goal remains serving his community and moving them forward in a responsible, sustainable way. “For the majority I’m just really trying to engage the people as it stands,� said Paul. “As an elected official, my primary objective is to represent them. I obviously have my own opinions and ideals, but I want them to effectually be the change they want to see. I want to engage them in all levels of that. I was always taught, look after your people and they’ll look after you, and in that regard, I’ve also been saying that leadership is a duty to your people as opposed to a privilege.�

Paul is in the running against current Chief Harvey McLeod, who declined an interview with The Herald.

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Spectacular sunset views from this executive 5 bedrm home. Beautiful rancher with walkout bsmt. Open floor plan with Brazkian HW floors, ceramic tile & carpet on main. Mill Creek cabinets and S/S appliances. Large deck in back.

#3142

$479,000

6953 OLD NICOLA TRAIL

SOL

Nicely finished 5 bedrm, 3 bath home with open design kitchen/living room.

Recent reno’s include flooring, paint, kitchen cabinets refinished with new counters & bathrms. Huge fenced yard, lots of parking.

$569,000

Personal Real Estate Corporation

315-3043

NEW Fabulous home in the downtown area, perfect for a large family. Has Mill Creek cabinets, huge family room, 2 F/P’s, 5 baths, 6 bedrms & inlaw suite. Double garage + single garage in back.

1800 sq.ft. rancher with bonus room above. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design kitchen with HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings & F/P. Nice fenced backyard with mature landscaping & workshop with power

#3162

$399,900

3011 HILTON DR

3 bedroom bungalow in good area with bright open floor plan. 2 bedrms up and 1 down. Large lot with room for garden, has detached 2 car garage and attached workshop. Great for first time buyer or retirees.

#3163

$329,900

1838 DOUGLAS STREET

1 acre with large rancher of 1600 sq.ft. with full bsmt partially finished,. 3 bedrms on the main, 1 down & another potential.

Open design kitchen with oak cabinets, 3 baths, huge rec.rm. Huge covered deck & a workshop.

#3166

$419,900

#108, 2514 SPRING BANK AVE

This 4 bedroom custom rancher with walkout bsmt is in exclusive Miller Estates on private fenced 10.87 acre property with fantastic views and setup for horses with hay storage & loafing shed. 3 car garage.

11 acres with drilled well, fenced with good potential and fantastic views. Easy access, located off Coldwater Rd just 10 minutes south of Merritt. Great place to build your dream home.

Enjoy the great outdoors on this 1 acre lot in a great community on Iron Mountain, only 10 mins. From Merritt, 1 hr to Kelowna & 2 hrs from coast. Have your own country estate or hobby farm.

This 1.6 acres waterfront lot on Nicola Lake in Quilchena on the Lake development, is just 2.5 hrs from Lower Mainland and 15 minutes from Merritt. Great fishing & outdoor water recreation activities. Water & sewer not connected.

#3160

#3147

#3152

#3130

$739,000

6685 MONCK PARK RD

$285,000

6965 OLD NICOLA TRAIL

Karen Yakimchuk 315-3076

Brad Yakimchuk

Jared Thomas 778-694-6804

Melonie Ivanic 778-803-6554

$139,900

$409,900

Check out our website for full details on these & other listings.

3551 VOGHT STREET

6433 MONCK PARK RD

1898 BLAIR ST

Waterfront lot of 0.83 acres on Nicola Lake at Quilchena on the Lake development.

Build your dream home in this exclusive neighbourhood. Lake is great for all outdoor water & rec. activities

1.5 acre C-4 lot in great area with good exposure just off freeway and located on Merritt’s motel row. Perfect place for hotel, motel, car wash, garden center & more. Call for zoning permitted uses.

This 1 acre lot with 180 degree view of Nicola Lake is perfect to build your dream home or recreational retreat. Lake access through the boat launch only minutes away. Services available

Fully fenced commercial property of approx. 30,000 sq.ft. with 2 titles. Seller is motivated & will consider carrying mortgage or a joint venture in a building complex

#3132

#3157

#3069

#3137

NEW

#3164

$579,900

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher in quiet neighbourhood is great for retirees or first time buyers. Open concept kitchen, dining & living room with gas F/P, kitchen has large island. Fenced yard with covered back deck.

#3155

$399,900

This 3 bedrm, 1.5 bath end unit home is a must see. Has many updates including siding, roof, windows & doors. Large finished rec.rm in bsmt. Fresh paint throughout. Has large fully fenced yard with fruit trees and private deck

Beautiful 2 bedrm, 2 bath rancher with open concept kitchen with quartz counters & soft close cabinet doors. Has cozy central gas F/P. This stand alone unit is just 2 yrs old.

#3144

#3171

$219,500

$394,500

1 acre lake view property featuring stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake. Perfect recreational property or a year round residence. Nicola Lake offers year round activities.

#3158

$159,900

$415,000

$495,000

$165,000

$439,000

2770 PEREGRINE WAY

2760 PEREGRINE WAY

2749 PEREGRINE WAY

2651 COUTLEE ST

2338B COLDWATER AVENUE

6449 MONCK PARK RD

2800 PEREGRINE WAY

6348 MONCK PARK ROAD

923 MIDDAY VALLEY ROAD

2845 NEILSON ST

Spacious new home with open concept floor plan, spectacular views & high quality finishing. 2 bedrms up, master on the main & 2 more down, 4 baths & full unfin. Bsmt. New Home Warranty. Double garage

New executive family home on the Bench with views. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, designer kitchen with quartz counters, gas F/P in living room, 5 pce ensuite & a full unfinished basement. GST applies

New custom executive home with fantastic views. 3 bedrms on the main with open concept floor plan. Master has 4 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Large private deck in back off the family room.

Large home with 3 bedroom up, large kitchen with oak cabinets & large family rm. Main floor has 2 bedrm suite. Newer roof & HW boiler. Nice fenced yard with garden space. Double garage.

Very clean and comfortable 3 bedroom half duplex in good area. 2 bedrooms up, recently painted and has newer flooring in most rooms. 1 bedrm down, large rec.room and 3 pce bath. Private fenced backyard. Close to amenities

Build your dream home in one of Merritt areas finest development, Nicola Lakeshore Estates.

Water & sewer hookups available. Close to water access. This lake is known for fishing, water skiing & more.

This Lot 7 has 6674 sq.ft. with spectacular views. This is a growing development of custom homes. Water and sewer at property line. Bring your plans.

1 acre waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. Build your dream home or vacation getaway . Land has gentle slope to waterfront. Great location for many water sports and close to Monck Park Provincial Park. Water & sewer to lot line.

Approx. 291 acres with great potential for many different projects. Current plans are for a 2 acre estate lot development with city boundaries. Has fantastic views with city services available.

15.9 acre RV Park zoning bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city services. Has small rental home with long term tenants.

#3118

#3117

#3116

#3143

#3159

#3074

#3108

#3071

#2956

#3090

$739,9000 + GST

$739,900

$639,900+ GST

$449,900

$249,900

$159,900

$115,000

2175 MAMETTE AVE

1653 LINDLEY CREEK RD

1937 MERRITT AVE

1618 FIR ROAD

471 WOODWARD AVE

LOT A, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Nice 3 bedrm home in good neighbourhood. Home has many updates of roof, siding, bathrms, paint, U/G sprinklers deck & more. Nicely landscaped, inground pool, RV parking. Quick possession possible.

The perfect lot to build your dream home. This lot is in a growing new subdivision & the natural slope of the land will allow for a rancher style home in the front with a walkout basement.

Great views

Great rental investment property, starter home or for retiree. Close to amenities. Fenced yard with garage. 2 bedrooms up plus basement with secondary living quarters. New furnace & HW tank. Tenanted.

2 yr old custom rancher with vaulted ceilings, open concept kitchen/nook & great room. Fully fin. basement with large family room & storage. Fenced back yard with garden area & shed. Quick possession.

Private Lower Nicola property, nicely landscaped with creek running through front of property. 1 bedrm up & 1 down, open concept kitchen with all appliances & huge master bedrm with ensuite. Woodstove in full bsmt. Large workshop 22x50.

122 acres with multiple zoning of C4, C6, and R1. Buyer should contact the City of Merritt to request suitable zoning for match their project needs. Call for more details.

10 acre development site with CD-1 zoning. Will have city water and sewer (not connected yet). Bring your ideas and call for more details.

#3156

#3138

#3161

#3140

#3126

#2957

#2958

$375,000

$64,999

Grandview Heights

$239,900

$549,900

$475,000

CALL US AT

250-315-0000

$1,584,000

$699,000

$450,000

MIDDAY VALLEY ROAD

Approximately 5 acre parcel, north facing, with fantastic views. City services, not currently connected.

Zoned R-9 High Density Residential.

Great opportunity. Call for details.

#2962

$300,000

$3,990,000

$1,650,000.

LOT 1, HOUSTON ST

1132 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Approximately 4 acre residential development property. Zoned R1. Bring your ideas and call for more details.

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits with separate titles. Zoned M1. Located on truck route and easy access to highway.

Great place to start your business.

#2959

#3080

$230,000

$2,000,000

Spius Creek Estates

#100B-2840 VOGHT ST

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS Prices Starting at $104,000 + GST Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Choose your lot, bring your plans & start building your future! Close to #2894 shopping.

Located Off Petit Creek Road

Prices starting at $224,000 Country living at its best! Approx. 10 acres lots located 15 minutest west of Merritt in the beautiful Sunshine Valley. These properties have stunning views of the valley. Great area for horseback riding, biking, hiking and more. Call for full details. GST applies.

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Merritt’s own Cover Girl Jen Hogg is working towards a highend photoshoot and a large cash prize.

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Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Life-long Merrittonian Jen Hogg is hoping to be named Inked Magazine’s next Cover Girl.

Each year, Inked Magazine, one of the world’s most popular magazines showcasing the industry’s best tattoos and most talented artists, holds a competition to determine who will be its “Cover Girl”.

Competitors advance through nine rounds based on public voting, with the Grand Winner being awarded an exclusive photo shoot and $25,000.

Hogg’s philosophy is “family is everything”, and the love of family was the driving force behind her entering into the competition.

“I was raised by a single mother in a small house in Lower-Nicola with my brother and sister,” said Hogg.

“We didn’t have a lot, but we had each other; family is everything. We had what we needed, we had each

To make an appointment to meet your new best friend Phone/text: (250) 378-5223 (250) 574-1316 email: aarsrescue@gmail.com

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other, we had our little pack, and we grew up strong and loved.

Unfortunately, my family has gotten a lot smaller over the past few years.”

Within just a year of her son’s birth, Hogg lost both her mother and her father-in-law.

While she still has her brother, her sister followed her own heart to New Zealand, leav-

ing an entire ocean between the close-knit family members.

“My sister Tina moved to New Zealand in the fall of 2014, and I haven’t seen her since,” said Hogg.

“We miss each other like crazy so winning the $25,000 prize money would definitely make a trip to see her

KAMLOOPS: 471 Okanagan Way 250-372-2233

MERRITT: 1690 Voght Street 250-378-4432

We’ve got a free gift for you— free home energy upgrades

See ‘FAMILY’ Page 15

We’ll be in your community this spring to upgrade select homes with free energy-efficient products, such as LED light bulbs, high-efficiency showerheads, faucet aerators, and more. Some homes may even receive a new ENERGY STAR® fridge, insulation upgrades and a high-efficiency gas furnace. These upgrades are part of the Energy Conservation Assistance Program, offered free to incomequalified households.

See if you qualify at bchydro.com/ecap and apply online by April 15, 2020.

Call our program contractor at 1 855 560 3227 with any questions. * Apartments/condominiums are not eligible for ECAP. Manufactured homes are not eligible for a furnace replacement or insulation upgrades.

We’re working together to help BC save energy.

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Family the reason for magazine hopeful From Page 14 more than possible.”

Hogg is relying on her wider family of Merritt to help advance her into the next round.

“I am currently holding my spot at third in my group of ten, and will be advancing into the top five March 12,” said Hogg.

“After that I really need to get to first or second in my group, or I will fall away with the rest of the girls being weeded out. I’ve been in Merritt my whole life and I’ve grown up understanding how our amazing small town can rally behind its members to help them achieve great things. I’ve already been so blessed to see yet again how great it is to be a part of Merritt and I really hope to gather some more support and get to the top of this contest and reunite my little family.

“I feel like ‘Family is Everything’ represents the vibe of Merritt too, so it’s kind of fitting that something our town values is at the core of this competition for me.”

Voting will continue until April 9, with each round narrowing down the potential winners until the Grand Prize Winner is announced.

“I can’t even tell you how amazing it feels to have made this far into the competition as I had never even planned to do this,” said Hogg.

“I saw the ad for the competition on Facebook and it felt like something I needed to do. Very quickly, my amazing friends, family and fellow Merrittonians started to show support and now we’re here! I am beyond grateful for all the support and honestly this has made me love my little town even more than I did before.”

Fire dept. receives grant Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Merritt will be receiving $116,000 for fuel management and training, thanks to a Community Wildfire Resiliency grant.

Merritt Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson said it will help fund the FireSmart program, which includes things like open houses and workshops and door-todoor campaigns.

Tomkinson said the “lion’s share” of it is going to a fuel management treatment up on the bench.

“It’s an area of about 24 hectares, where we endeavour to reduce surface fuels and ladder fuels, essentially opening up the canopy. Ladder fuels are small branches that would allow a surface fire to climb up a tree into the canopy.

So, after they remove a certain amount of trees and open up the canopy, they would go back in and prune those up to a certain height so that a fire on the ground wouldn’t get up into the crown and become a continuous crown fire running into the community. Those fuels would be piled and when the conditions were right, likely in the fall or winter those piles would be burned.”

The contract for the

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Community DO YOU HAVE:

Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society

• a passion for helping others • an eagerness to learn • a willingness to attend meetings and contribute your input to help our community grow serving the interest of all citizens including its most vulnerable • society board experience • administrative experience The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society is growing and we need more volunteer board members to help guide our programming to better serve the community.

Since 2012 NVSSS has operated the community cold weather shelter. In recent years we have expanded services to include both Housing First supports as well as adult drop-in programs which include peer mentoring, work experience, and street outreach services. Many of our services are offered through collaboration with other community agencies and we are looking for more board members who see this as an important step in supporting others.

If this sounds interesting to you and you would like to apply, please send an email explaining why you feel that you are a good fit to our team at cpo@merritt.ca attn: NVSSS Board Members or a letter to NVSSS Board Box 819 Merritt BC V1K 1B8

REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS are scheduled for 1:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month.

Local firefighters participate in wildfire training around the Merritt area in this 2019 file photo.

work will be put out to tender, with work ideally beginning in the spring.

It is the last area of Crown Land within the city that is still significantly treed and needs to have wildfire risks mitigated.

In total, there are 167 acres (67.6 ha) that are treated under a fuel management prescription.

Tomkinson added that after treatment, the project moves into a “maintenance phase.”

Some of the funding will also be used to train firefighters in wildland firefighting techniques.

FireSmart Coordinator Krista Minar will be hosting workshops in the coming weeks, where one can get information on preventing wildfires and personal property hazards.

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• website design and tracking • social media management • blog management • community display • paid search and so much more!

Taking care of all your advertising needs to keep your business up to date!

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Lower Nicola Indian Band School

REGISTRATION 2020-2021

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

“FREE” Daily HOT LUNCH PROGRAM and SNACK PROGRAM

• Full-time Kindergarten – must be 5 yrs by Dec 31, 2020 • Bus Services provided to all areas of Merritt.

Small Class Sizes SEAs in Every Classroom Advanced Physical & Healthy Education Program

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

Land Based Learning Opportunities

FACILITIES:

Monthly Dinners for School Community Education Comes First

CURRICULUM:

• Full-Size Gymnasium • Library • Baseball/Soccer Field • Climbing Wall • Basketball Court

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Lower Nicola Band School Ph: 250-378-5527 201 Horn Rd., Merritt, BC

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People’s Choice

MERRITT HERALD

Awards PEOPLE’S CHOICE PEOPLE’S CHOICE

AWARDS AWARDS 2018

2020 2019

IT’S TIME TO CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE IN THE NICOLA VALLEY It’s time for people to make their choice. Indicate your top picks for the Merritt Herald People’s Choice Awards on this entry sheet, or using our online ballot form at https://www.merrittherald.com/peoples-choice-2020/

VOTE ONLINE!

https://www.merrittherald.com/ peoples-choice-2020/

Only original newspaper ballots and online entries will be accepted. No mechanical reproductions allowed.

Employees of Merritt Herald and their immediate families are not eligible. All ballots must be received or entered online by no later than Friday, April 24, 2020 at noon PST. Some restrictions and conditions apply.

Name: Address: City:

Email:

BUSINESS Landscaping Company ___________________________ Plumbing Company ______________________________ Auto Parts Store ________________________________ Clothing Store __________________________________ Cold Beer Wine / Liquor Store ____________________ Convenience Store ______________________________ Daycare ________________________________________ Dog Groomer ___________________________________ Fitness Facility __________________________________ Gas Station ____________________________________ Grocery Store ___________________________________ Hair Dresser____________________________________ Hair Salon _____________________________________ Hotel / Motel ___________________________________ Insurance Office ________________________________ Logging Company _______________________________ Unique Business ________________________________ Building Supply Company _________________________ Tire Shop ______________________________________ Accountant / Bookkeeper ________________________ Bank __________________________________________ Dentist ________________________________________ Doctor _________________________________________ Storage Facility _________________________________ Catering _______________________________________ Restaurant _____________________________________ Pub ___________________________________________ Massage Office _________________________________

Telephone: BUSINESS Pharmacy ______________________________________ Real Estate Company ____________________________ Optical Business ________________________________ Building Contractor Company _____________________ Electricial Company _____________________________ Welding Company _______________________________ Coffee Shop ____________________________________ Agricultural Business ____________________________ PEOPLE AND PLACES (Include Name & Business Name) Coach _________________________________________ Business Owner ________________________________ Club Organization _______________________________ Cook __________________________________________ Mechanic ______________________________________ Manager _______________________________________ Personal Trainer ________________________________ Photography ____________________________________ Realtor ________________________________________ Receptionist ____________________________________ Salesperson ____________________________________ Server _________________________________________ Local Musician _________________________________ Local Band _____________________________________ Teacher/Educator _______________________________ Butcher ________________________________________ Veterinarian ____________________________________

Select who your top choices are in at least 25% of the total categories. Contest closes Friday, April 24 at noon.

One entry per household per day.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY PEOPLE AND PLACES (Include Name & Business Name) Volunteer ______________________________________ Customer Service _______________________________ Music Venue ___________________________________ Sports Organization _____________________________ Non Profit Organization __________________________ Best Local Event ________________________________ Animal Rescue __________________________________ FOOD AND BEVERAGE Burger _________________________________________ Chinese Food ___________________________________ Steak _________________________________________ Pizza __________________________________________ Soup __________________________________________ Wings _________________________________________ Dessert ________________________________________ Sushi __________________________________________ Sandwich ______________________________________ Coffee _________________________________________ TOP BUSINESSES Business Of The Year ____________________________ Business Overall (Under 10 Employees) ____________ _______________________________________________ Business Overall (Over 10 Employees) _____________ New Business (1 year or less in business)__________ _______________________________________________

VOTE ONLINE at https://www.merrittherald.com/peoples-choice-2020/ Physical ballots can be dropped off at the Merritt Herald office, 2090 Granite Avenue, Merritt, BC

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SPORTS

Have a sports story tip? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing newsroom@merrittherald.com

Thompson Cariboo Midgets wrap up season

Merritt NVIT toppled the Merritt Trackers 3-2 in the Midget finals of the Thompson Caribbo playoffs over the weekend. Robert Sterling opened the scoring for NVIT just after the twelve minute mark of the first period, before both sides traded goals in the second thanks to NVIT’s Matthew Newman and the Trackers’ Cameron Nichols. Nichols tied it up late in the third, though NVIT’s Jake Buxton potted the winning goal with just fifty seconds left in regulation. Thanks goes out to Lillooett for hosting the playoffs this year, and to NVIT Assistant Coach Gerry Ellingson, Manager Monica Charters, and Safety Managers Todd Nagata and Chris Charters. A special thanks to replacement goalies Bryce Garcia and Joey Isaac, who filled in for injured keeper Korben Blachford. Missing from photo is Missy McDonnell and Isaiah McRae. James Fountain/photo submitted

MENS HOCKEY

Shockers take NVMHL NVSC picks up endbanner over Old Milwaukee’s of-year medals

Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

The top finalists of the Nicola Valley Men’s Hockey League took to the ice on Sunday evening at Shulus Arena to battle it out for league supremacy.

Both the Shockers and Old Milwaukee’s vied for the coveted Arctic Cup, with the Shockers coming out on top by a score of 9-1.

The championship win was the Shockers’ second appearance in the league final, and their first win overall.

The pair of squads overcame four other teams in the league to reach the final, including the Kodiaks, the Mavericks, Johnny’s, and Mulies.

Abby Thoms (left), along with coach Diana Lorenz, after Thoms earned a silver medal at the end-ofyear competition for the Nicola Valley Skating Club. Diana Lorenz/Photo submitted Diana Lorenz CONTRIBUTOR

The Shockers came out on top over the Old Milwaukee’s to capture the Arctic Cup in the NVMHL championship game on Sunday. Sheldon Quewezance/Photo submitted

This past weekend NVSC ended its Competition season with a bang. 6 skaters participated in 8 events. We Received 2 medals and amazing results as well as personal bests from every single one of our Skaters over the 3 days of heavy

Competition.

Super Series is considered to have stringent Competition, and Skaters travel Province wide to participate for Provincial status.

From Whistler, Smithers, Dawson Creek, Cranbrook, the island and all our See ‘ANOTHER’ Page 19 usual

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Another podium finish for NVSC

League playoffs close out Curling Club year

From Page 18

regional Clubs here from the interior.

Wonderful to see our skaters standing on the podium, or receiving high standards in their elements from judges.

So extremely proud of all our skaters performances, and also our entire competitive team this season.

We invite everyone to come watch all our Club Skaters in action this Saturday as we hold our Ice Show “Harmony” at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Skaters from the age of 2 up to 15 will be in our show.

Along with an captivating Guest skater from Kelowna.

Women’s ‘A’ final winners: Monika Tenish (skip), Jane Wowchuk Men’s ‘A’ final winners: Vern Larremouillie (skip), Rob Dunsmore (3rd), Wendy Stone (2nd), Joyce Blaine (lead), Lynn Newhouse (3rd), Rene Thomsen (2nd), Don Wilson (lead). Photo contributed (spare) Photo contributed

Mixed doubles winners (left to right): Sean Cornies, Curtis Sloan. Photo contributed

Abby Thoms (left), along with coach Diana Lorenz, after Thoms earned a silver medal at the end-ofyear competition for the Nicola Valley Skating Club. Diana Lorenz/Photo submitted

Mix doubles finalists (left to right): Avery Warren, Josee Warren.

Photo contributed

On behalf of the Merritt Curling Club, i would like to thank all the volunteers who made the event work. The MCC has been working hard recruiting new members. Hope to see MCC members - new and old - in the Fall.

Have a great summer! - Diane Wandler

BC Winter Games bronze for Merritt Badminton duo

Wade Kanigan (left photo 1, second from right photo 2) and Alex Howard (right in photo 1, far right in photo 2) picked up a bronze medal in the doubles tournament at the recent BC Winter Games, as part of the Thompson-Okanagan Zone 2 squad. Takashi Hirose/Photo contributed Takashi Hirose CONTRIBUTOR

On February 19-23rd, the Badminton Zone 2 team (Thompson-Okanagan) played tremendously for the BC Winter Games.

The team consisted of five boys and each of them illustrated respect, diligence, fun and seemed to have a memorable time.

Our two boys from Merritt, Wade Kanigan and Alex Howard, played tough athletes in the BC Games. They’re first

match was against Zone 5 (Richmond), and are considered one of the best team in Badminton.

However, Alex and Wade , our two recreational players, defeated Richmond in two sets. As a coach, I am proud how focused and intense they played and what

they have achieved that day. Alex and Wade did lose yo Prince George and the Vancouver Island however they put up a great fight. They were awarded with a bronze medals for their doubles individual game.

Way to go Zone2!

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FILM

Nicola Valley Film Society presents “Tel Aviv on Fire” (with English subtitles; PG rating) on Monday, March 9 at 7p.m. at the NVIT lecture theatre. Tickets and memberships are available at the door. For more information phone 250-378-5190

TRY ALPHA!

Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information call 250-378-2004.

UKULELE CIRCLE

The Merritt Ukulele Circle meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Arts Council Office, 1840 Nicola Ave. From beginner, on up, all skill levels are welcome. For more information email: Richard at percman54@ gmail.com

TOPS

Are you interested in losing weight sensibly, then you may want to come to TOPS. We meet Tuesdays at the United Church Hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave. For information call 250-378-5225. Weighin from 7:45 until 8:45 a.m. with meetings from 9 - 9:30 a.m.

Meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 - 3 pm from October 16 until March. If you are 50 and over you are welcome to come join the fun. For more information call George at 250-3786779 or Dee at 250378-5821.

ALANON

meetings are held every Monday from 7-8 p.m. at the United Church hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave.

Please check out Merritt Drum Connection on Facebook for Tuesday evening dates for music circles and drum lessons.

For registration and to borrow a drum phone 250-318-0963 . We start 6:30 p.m. at NVCAC Courthouse. Drop ins welcome!

in two major outings: the Harmon Lake camp-out along with the famous Old Time Fiddlers auction and Christmas party. The goal will be to have monthly music jam sessions. Call 250-2807385 for more info.

MASONS

Masons meet every 4th Monday of the month.

SHRINERS

Crossroads Community Church is hosting the Alpha Series again on Sunday Nights (January 12 - March 29, 2020) from 6:00-8:30pm....

ALPHA is a place to explore the Christian faith with others. It is a series of sessions focussed on the questions of life, faith and meaning. Each session has food, a talk and a space to discuss and ask questions. FMI or to Register: www.merrittcrossroads.com/alphacourse

MERRRITT SENIORS CURLING

MERRITT DRUM CONNECTION

RED CROSS

The Red Cross Equipment Loan depot is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. untll Noon. Please bring a completed Referral Form from your health care provider to the hospital if you need medical equipment.

PENSION BREAKFAST

Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at 2164 Quilchena Ave. Everyone is invited.

Elders eat at no charge.

For more information call 250-378-5107.

Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

OLD TIME FIDDLERS

The group is actively seeking new members, all instruments welcome but an interest in and appreciation of old-time country music is desirable. The group partakes

IMMIGRANT SERVICES NOW IN MERRITT

Born outside of Canada?

We can help! Kamloops Immigrant Services is a non-profit agency now offering services in Merritt. We assist all newcomers, including naturalized Canadian citizens, with a variety of services to help you get established in your community. All our services are free of charge for eligible clients. Contact us for additional information at 1-866-672-0855 or e-mail liza@kcris.ca / min@kcris.ca.

NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA

Join the Navy League every Wednesday evening from 6 - 9 p.m. for our parade. We are located at 1755 Coldwater Ave. Jumpstart does cover the cost of our fees and no child is turned away due to finances. For more information call 250280-6944.

FAMILY HISTORY

Family History Centre welcomes the opportunity to help you research your ancestors. Located at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, 2451 Spring Bank Road.

Hours 1 – 3 p.m. every Thursday, January to June. For more information call 250-280-9868.

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s

primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. The group aims 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.

ELKS BINGO

Every Wednesday. Doors open at 11 a.m. and games start at 1 p.m.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Hours are 1

p.m to ? Tuesday through Saturday . Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member.

ALANON

meetings are held every Monday from 7-8 p.m. at the United Church hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave.

THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF CANADA

ELKS BINGO

Every Wednesday. Doors open at 11 a.m. and games start at 1 p.m.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB

Play Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 11:30 a.m. at CMS gym., Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the Merritt Civic Centre and Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the CMS gym. Come for fun and exercise, drop-ins welcome. Demo paddles and instruction available.

For more information, please contact Gary 250-

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CADETS

Merritt Army Cadets, ages 12-18, Tuesdays from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at 1755 Coldwater Avenue.

Free to attend. For more information please contact Tracy 250-3784722.

The Old Time Fiddlers continue to have a music jam hosted at the Seniors’ Centre.

The 3rd Saturday of each month; Set up at 6:30 p.m.; Music 7 - 9 p.m.

There is a drop in fee and snacks and coffee by donation. We welcome new members, come and see what we’re all about.

For information please call Cress at 250-2807385.

FAMILY HISTORY

Family History Centre welcomes the opportunity to help you research your ancestors. Located at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

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FIERCE

FIERCE Merritt LGBTQ2+ (gay support group) “Be a unicorn in a field of horses” Meet and greets at the Conayt Friendship Society, 2164 Quilchena Ave. 250-3785107 Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information go to fiercemerritt. simplesite.com or email: fiercemerritt@ yahoo.com

MERRITT ARMY CADETS, ages 12-18,

Tuesday from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. 1755 Coldwater Ave. Free. For more info please contact Tracy 250-378-4722.

Crossroads Community Church

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

Merritt Baptist Church

2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

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.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am

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/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am

Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:30 pm • 250-280-1268

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

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Hours 1 – 3 pm every Thursday, January to June. For more information call 250-280-9868.

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OLD TIME FIDDLERS

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 Ted Lund at 250-378-4195 for more information.

Join us Thursday to Saturday from 12 - 6 p.m. See our current art show or join us for our Friday workshops, different arts and artists, from tea and talk to mosaics, drawing, etc. For what’s new this week at the gallery and the Nicola Valley Arts Council check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com, or call 250-378-6515 or 250315-3437.

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In Memoriam

In loving memory of JENNIFER BOWDEN May 20, 1972 – March 13, 2017

Time goes by so quickly, but there is never a moment of time that you are not on my mind. I think of all the great moments we shared and I’m so grateful for the space given by friends and family to share in our memories.

I miss you more than words can say.

Thank you for all that you have given me and for making me a better person.

Brent

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ARENDT Margaret Anne 1936-2020 Margaret Anne Arendt, of Merritt, BC, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2020 following a stroke.

Margaret was born in 1936 in Quesnel, BC, on her Grandmother Charlotte’s birthday. She was the first grandchild of that generation. She died on the birthday of her own granddaughter, Macalister.

Margaret is survived by her sister Pamela Whitaker of Merritt, BC, and her brother Ian Macalister of Macalister, BC, her three sons – Glen (Carol), Cole, and Hondo (Katie) – as well as eight grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister Barbara, as well as her loving husband Glen.

Margaret married Glen Uwe Arendt in Vancouver in 1960, and they honeymooned in the Okanagan until the money ran out! They enjoyed almost 59 years of marriage, playing cards, watching hockey, visiting relatives, and vacationing on the Oregon coast.

Margaret was a registered nurse and a longtime member of Beta Sigma Phi. She lived in many homes in many communities over the years, including Macalister, Likely, Williams Lake, Dragon Lake, Quesnel, Houston, and The Pas, Manitoba, before she settled in the Nicola Valley.

Margaret loved her family, her birds, and her garden. She was a voracious reader and puzzler and had a weakness for Jeopardy and the Vancouver Canucks.

Margaret’s passing has left a hole in so many hearts. She will be missed terribly. A memorial service will be held in Merritt, BC, on Saturday, August 1, 2020.

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Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society

Full-time Family Executive Assistant Comprehensive Benefit Package Including the BC Public Pension Plan Our vision is that we are all somebody’s 7th generation. We are working collaboratively to facilitate opportunities for our children, families and communities to achieve their full potential and realize a healthy quality of life through the implementation of our laws, jurisdiction, and our ancestral beliefs, values and teachings. Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) has been providing child protection and support services to the Nicola Valley (Merritt, B.C.) since 1994.

Please learn more about us www.scwexmx.com and Merritt, B.C. www.merritt.ca The Opportunity: Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as an Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing information management and other supports to the Executive Director, providing administrative support to the Board of Directors and coordinating communication efforts for the organization. The Executive Assistant will act as the liaison for both internal and external stakeholders, building and fostering professional relationships in a culturally sensitive way. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant will be required to manage the flow of information throughout the organization and act as a communication ambassador.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:: • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of client service and response • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms.

• Has the ability to make complex decisions with precision and integrity using effective communication skills with the intention of building and maintaining trusting relationships • Expert level written and verbal communication skills • Experience and interest in internal and external communications best practices • Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability • Must have superior administrative and organizational skills • Recognizes and respects cultural diversity and has knowledge of Aboriginal Culture EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • 3 to 5 years experience as an Executive Assistant supporting the Executive/Board level as well as a diverse range of effective communication experiences and capabilities • Minimum 2 years experience in Human Resources • Minimum 2 years supervisory experience • A valid BC class 5 driver’s license and criminal record check are mandatory Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry Your interest in contributing as part of our team at a great organization begins with submitting your cover letter and resume as one document saved as (your last name resume EA March 2020) before March 20 with the email or fax subject line as “Applying to EA March 2020” to: opportunities@ scwexmx.com Attn: Lisa Post, Executive Director 2975 Clapperton Avenue, Merritt, BC, V1K 1G2 Telephone (250)378-2771, Fax (250)378-2799 Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.

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Full-time Family Wellness Navigator Comprehensive Benefit Package Including the BC Public Pension Plan Our vision is that we are all somebody’s 7th generation. We are working collaboratively to facilitate opportunities for our children, families and communities to achieve their full potential and realize a healthy quality of life through the implementation of our laws, jurisdiction, and our ancestral beliefs, values and teachings. Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) has been providing child protection and support services to the Nicola Valley (Merritt, B.C.) since 1994.

Please learn more about us www.scwexmx.com and Merritt, B.C. www.merritt.ca The Opportunity: Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Family Wellness Navigator. As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Family Wellness Navigator delivers quality family support services that are child and family focused with family and cultural values. The Family Wellness Navigator’s goal is to safeguard children’s wellbeing and support families to navigate services, systems and family planning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:: • Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability • Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be effective independently • Ability to manage crisis and crisis intervention • Ability to handle unpleasant and emotionally charged situations • Demonstrated ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Strong understanding of social, economic, political and historical concerns in Aboriginal communities • Ability to communicate in an appropriate manner orally and in writing • Ability to effectively use standard computer applications • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Diploma in Social Services, Human Services or Social Work or related field • One to three years’ experience working with youth, children and families in the field of Social Work and/or support services. • Experience with First Nation families, youth and children Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry Your interest in contributing as part of our team at a great organization begins with submitting your cover letter and resume as one document saved as (your last name resume FPW March 2020) before March 20, 2020 with the email or fax subject line as “Applying to FWN Marchâ€? to: opportunities@ scwexmx.com Attn: Kyra Mason, Programs Manager 2975 Clapperton Avenue, Merritt, BC, V1K 1G2 Telephone (250)378-2771, Fax (250)378-2799 Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates selected to interview will be contacted for interviews to take place on February 7th.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) OPERATIONS LEAD HAND School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) invites applications for the position of Lead Hand – Operations in Princeton, BC. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and leader to take on this important and challenging role. Duties will commence June 29, 2020.

General Responsibilities The Lead Hand will report directly to the district’s Operations Manager. This person will assist in the coordination of all school district maintenance, transportation, custodial and capital programs, as it pertains to the scheduling of employees and resources in the district, as well as providing hands-on duties in the department.

Qualifications Required -Successful completion of a Grade 12 education program.

-Red Seal Certificate in Carpentry, as well as several years of successful experience as a qualified Tradesman including first-line supervisory experience.

-Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to relate to administrative, teaching, operational staff, and parents in a constructive and cooperative manner.

-Demonstrated strong leadership quality in maintaining energetic disposition towards working in the district.

-Ability to efficiently use Microsoft programs including word, excel and outlook.

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Submit applications in-person at the School Board Office, 1550 Chapman Street in Merritt or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca.

Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until March 25, 2020.

Please forward to: Attention: Operations Manager School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

For further information, please call Darrell Finnigan at (250) 315-1113.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) SUMMER STUDENT WORKERS School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for Maintenance Summer Students.

The position will provide assistance in the normal maintenance tasks involved with maintaining playgrounds, playing fields and school district sites. A valid driver’s license is required.

It is preferable that students were enrolled full-time in High School/College in 2019/2020, however, MUST be returning full-time to College/University or Trades School for the 2020/2021 sessions. College/University proof of acceptance is mandatory.

Submit applications in-person at the School Board Office, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca.

Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until March 27, 2020.

Please forward to: Attn: Operations Manager School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

For further information, please call Darrell Finnigan at (250) 315-1113.

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Tall Tub Dishwasher

• 50 dba - Quietest Dishwasher Brand • Sanitize Option • Ultra-Quiet Operation

MSRP $2239

5.2 CU.FT. WiFi ENABLED Front Load Washer • 6 Motion™ Technology • Tub Clean Cycle

TUB

White On Sale $749

$300

SAVE $799

Tall Tub Dishwasher

• 50 dba - Quietest Dishwasher Brand • Sanitize Option • 24/7 Overflow Protection System®

999

SAVE Reg

$200

$1099

47 dBA Dishwasher W/ TotalCoverage Spray Arm

2PC FABRIC SOFA SET

$799 $769

• 1-Hour wash cycle • Soil Sensor

SOFA

LOVESEAT

PAIR

ON FURNITURE & MATTRES

UNTIL

$

$899

$1599 NO PAYMENTS NO CASH & CARRY

CANADIAN HOME FURNISHINGS AWARDS

S.S.

$450

$2049

19.7 CU.FT. French Door Refrigerator

• FlexHeat™ Dual Radiant Element • FrozenBake™ Technology

Sold In Sets

2018 WESTERN CANADA

S.S.

SAVE

Reg

SAVE $640

5.3 CU.FT. Range W/ Fan Convection Cooking

KING SIZE ALSO AVAILABLE ON SALE

$799

SAVE

ON FURNITURE & MATTRESSES SEE PAGE 12 FOR DETAILS

7.4 CU.FT. WiFi ENABLED Front Load Dryer

• Wrinkle Care / Sensor Dry

Storage drawers optional

PUT IT CITY CARD! ON YOUR

NO PAY NO INTEREST! OAC

199 $279 $299

$

RESSES ON FURNITURE & MATT

649 $699

$

White or Stainless

Stainless

18.7 cu.ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerator

4.8 cu.ft.

Self-Clean Electric Range

• 3 Glass Shelves/4 Door Bins • 2 Produce Drawers

• Bake Assist Temps • Versatile Cooktop

SINGLE

DOUBLE

QUEEN

COMFORT 1 POCKET COIL MATTRESS

399 $425

$

White

Stainless

Tall Tub Dishwasher

• 12 Place Settings • Triple Filter Wash System

699 $749

$

White

Stainless

18 cu.ft. Top Mount Refrigerator

• Humidity Controlled • Garden FreshTM Crispers

SAVE $370

6

MONTHS

• NO PAYMENTS • NO INTEREST SAME AS CASH ON ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES See details on p8

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

SAVE $270

SAVE $250

SAVE $130

& Appliances Ltd.

4 cu.ft. Top Load Washer w/ Dual Action Agitator

• Late Lid Lock • Porcelain Tub

SAVE $250 PAIR $899

6.5 cu.ft.

Front Load Dryer

• 3 Temperature Settings • 11 Cycles / Auto Dry

HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9:30 am - 6 pm, Sat.: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sun.: CLOSED