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FLOOD REVIEWED The B.C. government released the results of an independent review on the actions taken in the Nicola region during last year’s flood season.

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GOING GREEN In an upcoming referendum, the Upper Nicola Band will decide on whether to proceed with what could be Western Canada’s largest solar farm installation, slated to be built on land near Nicola Lake. Story /Page 3

WYATT’S WORLD A new show celebrating the unique artistic perspective of local painter Wyatt Collins is on display at the Courthouse Art Gallery.

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PEOPLE’S CHOICE Have your say by voting on the best of the best in Merritt across a number of categories in the Herald’s first annual People’s Choice awards.

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Band to decide on huge solar farm

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this week merrittherald.com Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

In an upcoming referendum, members of the Upper Nicola Band will decide on whether or not to move forward with a $30-million solar project proposed for 200 acres of reserve land. If the project is completed, the solar power plant would be the largest installation in Western Canada, said Peter Hilton, a senior executive with the Upper Nicola Band. Before construction can begin, members of the band would have to approve a land designation which would allow the Upper Nicola Development Corporation to enter into a 99-year lease of 400 acres of land on the band’s Quilchena reserve, explained Teri Clayton, the land manager for the Upper Nicola Band. Half of the land would be used to develop a 56,000 panel solar array in partnership with FortisBC, while the other 200 acres would be reserved for future developments. The referendum is set for April 16, and would need a simple majority of voters to approve the designation.

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(Top) The conceptual designs of the proposed 200 acre solar farm. (Above) The current view of the land which may eventually house a 56,000 panel solar farm development. Graphic courtesy of the Upper Nicola Band and Bill Stowell/Herald

In 2017, the band made a proposal under BC Hydro’s standing offer program to build and operate a 15-megawatt power plant and sell the electricity back to the utility company, said Upper Nicola Band Chief Harvey McLeod. “We looked at solar, we looked at wind, we looked at geothermal. This one here was the best opportunity for the community,” said McLeod of the decision to move forward with a solar farm. The band ultimately decided to partner with FortisBC for the project because of the company’s willingness to build on reserve land, said Hilton.

Among the economic benefits of building on the reserve land would be the ability to hire locally within the band’s membership for construction and maintenance jobs, he added. The band would also collect taxes and lease payments throughout the life of the solar array. But the main motivator of building the array on the reserve was pride. “We’re going to have to the largest solar farm in British Columbia, maybe in Western Canada,” said Hilton. “For us to say that this belongs to us and it’s on our reserve — that to me is probably the biggest reason.” “We are going to be

leading and showing the rest of the province and Canada that we are in harmony with our land and we are demonstrating that. We are all concerned about clean energy, green energy,” said McLeod. “We’re not going to be talking about it, we’re going to be doing it.” A device called a pyranometer has been installed on the land since last fall. The device collects data on the level of solar irradiance on a given site, which helps inform power generation projections for FortisBC. “We’re going to collect about a year of data to verify our solar estimates for the site. So far we’ve

downloaded the few months that we have, and they have confirmed the data that we predicted for the site at this point in time,” said Grant Bierlmeier, a business development director with FortisBC. The Upper Nicola Band plans to hold at least two more information sessions for members ahead of the referendum on April 16. On April 4, the band will host a session at the Upper Nicola Community Health Services building from 5 to 8 p.m. Then on April 9, there will be another information meeting at the Merritt Civic Centre from 6 to 8 p.m.

Pot sales halted The Thompson-Nicola Regional District chair said the board is “exercising an abundance of caution” with its intention to ban retail recreational pot sales in rural areas ahead of legalization.

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Band challenge The Lower Nicola Indian Band is reaching out to the Nicola Valley to generate ideas for the federal government’s Smart City Challenge, a Canada-wide contest which features a $5 million prize.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE March 27, 2018 - 2:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole meeting – Resurgence of Downtowns Video (3 of 4) March 27, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Council Meeting April 17, 2018 - 2:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting – Resurgence of Downtowns Video (4 of 4) April 17, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Council Meeting

to meet with Mayor Menard on April 11 from 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street. Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

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Proposed Amendment to Council Procedures Bylaw No. 2055, 2008 At the Regular Council Meeting of March 27, 2018, Council will be considering an amendment to the City of Merritt Council Procedures Bylaw No. 2055, 2008. The proposed amendment would allow council committee members to participate in public meetings by electronic means when they would otherwise be unable to attend. If you wish to provide your input regarding this proposed amendment, please attend City Hall by 7:00 p.m. on March 27, 2018 and sign the public input sheet at the podium.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Driver All Trucks (Commercial Garbage Truck).

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Driver All Trucks.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2018 by:

Carole Fraser Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager, City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date Posted: March 05, 2018 Posting Expires: March 23, 2018

STREET SWEEPING IS UNDERWAY Spring has arrived and the City of Merritt will be celebrating by bringing out the street sweepers! Weather permitting, crews will commence a City-wide street sweeping program running from March 19th, 2018 to April 2nd, 2018. Thank you for your patience.

This is the second of two notices pursuant to sections 94 and 124 of the Community Charter.

NOTICE - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES, DETOURS AND ALTERNATING TRAFFIC PATTERNS

Rotary Park Friday, March 30

As spring quickly approaches, the City of Merritt would like to formally announce the continuation of the Coldwater Avenue Phase II project that will commence two (2) weeks ahead of schedule. The Contractor will resume work on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 for a duration of approximately ten (10) weeks.

10 am - Noon FREE • Meet the Easter Bunny • Egg Hunt • Music, Games, Face Painting • Concession • Merritt Fire Department

Please note that temporary road closures, detours and alternating traffic patterns will be in effect daily from Monday to Saturday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. We kindly ask that all parents and students plan their morning commute accordingly, and give themselves plenty of extra time to make it to classes. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and your continual patience is much appreciated.

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FLOOD REVIEW

Dam management not an issue Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

An independent report released by the B.C. government lauded ministry staff for their handling of the flooding on Nicola Lake in 2017. Water levels in the lake peaked in May at a record breaking 626.97 metres, and high flows along the Nicola River caused localized flooding in Merritt. Outflows from Nicola Lake are managed through partly through the Nicola Dam, but the report noted that other streams meet up with the river downstream of the dam and also contributed to the high flows in Merritt. An evacuation order was issued for a number of homes in the Mill Creek and Upper Nicola areas. “[The water manager] appropriately balanced the effects of

The operators of the Nicola Dam did well to balance the effects of high water levels on the lake and high flows along the Nicola River in 2017, an independent report found. Herald files

flooding around Nicola Lake with the effects of high flows in the Nicola River downstream of the lake,” stated the report by Associated Environmental Consultants Inc., which examined the actions of water managers and the River Forecast Centre. The review also

provided suggestions to improve the province’s water management responsibilities in the Okanagan and Nicola areas. But while the report suggested adding monitoring stations to Quilchena, Moore and Clapperton Creeks, the actions of local water

managers in the Nicola area were praised. “…[Nicola Lake was] managed professionally and appropriately in 2017, and we have not identified any recommendations that would have resulted in improved outcomes,” stated an excerpt from the report.

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INDIGENOUS ELECTIONS

Shackan Indian Band picks new chief and council Shackan Indian Band elected their new chief, Jordon Joe on March 17. He will be taking over from Chief Percy Joe, who has occupied the position since 1971. Joe will be accompanied by returning council member Joan Seymour and new council member Mary Angus. Together they have been elected for a three-year term. Heather Fader, executive director of Shackan Indian Band, noted the new chief and council will now consult with the band’s membership for direction. “Typically they have goals and objectives identified by the membership and that’s what they will follow,” said Fader. “The council will review, make decisions and give us direction with what they feel is appropriate.”

The report concluded that a wetterthan-average spring, combined with unusual weather conditions in the previous fall and winter, were the primary drivers behind the severe flooding in the Thompson Okanagan. The review is expected to be rolled into a larger report commissioned by the B.C. government, which will examine both the 2017 freshet and wildfire seasons, stated a press release from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

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Be a part of the Smart City Nicola Valley Challenge

The Smart City Challenge is a contest to empower communities across the country to address local issues using data and technology. The Lower Nicola Indian Band is entering the challenge on behalf of the Nicola Valley and needs your ideas and support to win the $5 million dollar prize. Do we build an Centre of Excellence for Innovation and Culture (tourism, jobs, training, education)? Do we use technology to improve access to health care? Can technology and data somehow improve our sense of security in our communities? Join the Challenge! Take the survey and share your ideas on our blog at www.smartcity-nicolavalley.ca or on Facebook at Smart City Challenge - Nicola Valley Your ideas could win you a Samsung Galaxy Tab Elite or an iTunes gift card (courtesy of TLC Solutions)

LATER BUS SCHEDULE for School District No. 58 Students

Beginning April 3, 2018, School District 58 (NicolaSimilkameen) will begin a trial of running a late bus to help support high school students participating in after school extra-curricular, tutoring or other activity.

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Tuesdays and Thursdays with pick up from Merritt Secondary School.

Tentative pick up time 5:10 p.m. at Merritt Secondary School. Busses will run on the Nicola Lake to Douglas Lake route, Lower Nicola to 14 Mile route and the Coldwater route. We will monitor participation rates and ridership over April and May to determine whether this is a service we should continue for the 2018-19 school year. If you have any questions or would like some more information please feel free to contact the School Board Office at 250-378-5161.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Confused on housing tax Taking ideas from Metro Vancouver and trying to apply them around the TOM FLETCHER province B.C. is a risky business, VIEWS as B.C.’s urban-focused NDP government is finding out. They’re trying to live up to their election rhetoric about solving the urban housing shortage by managing supply and demand. Step one is deploying modular housing, mostly in an effort to get a growing population of urban drug addicts out of tent camps. Their grand election promise to get more than 100,000 new residential units constructed remains far off. It is apparently based on a long-held NDP myth that the government builds housing. It doesn’t, except perhaps for the glorified shelter spaces that proliferated under the previous B.C. government and continue to be rolled out today. In general, property developers and the construction industry build housing, if they can ever get approval from local governments to do so. And in those urban areas with the highest housing costs and lowest rental vacancy rates, the construction industry and skilled trades are already flat out building more to meet the demand. In 2016, the B.C. Liberal government brought in a 15-per-cent additional property transfer tax for foreign buyers of real estate. It was restricted to Metro Vancouver, where mostly in Vancouver and Richmond, Asian buyers were snapping up new condos and high-end houses, pushing real estate beyond the reach of B.C. residents working middle-class jobs. That tax led to a short-term slowdown of prices.

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The ceaseless march of automation There are always some casualties when a new form of transportation comes along. In 1830, at the official opening of the world’s first railway, the Liverpool GWYNNE DYER and Manchester The international Railway, a wellSTAGE known British politician, William Huskisson, was struck and killed by a locomotive. He was known to be clumsy and accident-prone, but it still cast a pall over the proceedings. About eighty years later an ancestor of mine was the first person in Newfoundland to be run over and killed by one of those newfangled motor-cars. And now this: on March 19, Elaine Herzberg of Tempe, Arizona became the first person to be struck and killed by an autonomous vehicle. There was a person sitting, hands off, behind the wheel of the ‘self-driving’ car that hit her, because these vehicles are still in the experimental stage. Uber, the company that was running these particular tests, issued the

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usual ‘our thoughts are with the victim’s family’ statement and suspended its on-the-road tests in cities throughout the United States. But the halt is only temporary: this technology is unstoppable. It’s also relatively safe, at least compared to vehicles driven by human beings. Around a hundred Americans a day die in traffic accidents, but in developing countries it’s far worse. About four hundred Indians are killed in traffic accidents each day, although there are actually fewer motor vehicles in India (263 million in the U.S., 210 million in India). The widespread use of self-driving vehicles will almost certainly bring down the death rates sharply everywhere, because even if computers can be as stupid as human drivers, they cannot be as impatient or angry or drunk. What the robo-cars, trucks and buses are going to kill in very large numbers is not human beings but jobs. Automation goes in stages. Computers were not very clever in the 1990s, but they were already good enough to run the robotic arms and similar devices that took over the old assembly lines. The computers are much smarter now, and up to the extremely demanding task of driving a vehicle in traffic. There are still bugs in

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the programs, but in two or three or five years they will have been fixed and self-driving vehicles will be available for sale to the public. Those at the head of the queue to buy them will be the operators of fleets of vehicles. There are approximately four and a half million driving jobs in the United States: taxidrivers, bus-drivers, delivery van drivers, longdistance truckers. That’s about four per cent of all American jobs, and the driving share of total jobs is around the same in other developed economies. It’s a safe bet that at least half of those jobs will disappear in the next ten years, and they will almost all be gone in fifteen or twenty. The long-term impact of autonomous vehicles on private car ownership will be just as great. A recent KPMG survey of carindustry executives found that 59 per cent of CEOs believe that more than half of today’s car-owners will no longer want to own a car by 2025. Just summon a cheap self-driving taxi whenever you want to go somewhere. It’s a pity about the jobs, but on balance this is change for the better.

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OPINION LETTERS

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A message to the youth of Merritt Editor, Caught the paper this week, and read about Merritt’s response to the rainbow crosswalk, and two things really bothered me. Firstly, the mayor’s comparison of gay folks to the Merritt Centennials makes no sense; gay folks are not a sports team or a business, and I doubt the Centennials have ever been threatened or beaten up for playing hockey. We’re talking about human rights, and there’s no correlation between that and a hockey team. The crosswalk makes a statement about a group of marginalized people who are still finding equal footing with everyone else. Evidently this won’t happen in Merritt any time soon. Second, I read the response about a religious crosswalk, and while I respect the right of anyone to their own beliefs, I’d like to point out that not long ago people were put to death for challenging the church’s position that the Earth was the centre of the universe. Back on point though, I hear the writer’s perspective that everyone should respect that anyone can have their own beliefs, but does the writer not respect that their own beliefs are a source of marginalization against gay people? So how would a religious crosswalk compare in purpose to this rainbow crosswalk? To the young folks of Merritt, hurry up and finish school, and get out there in the world, find your footing and a place that will respect you and stand up for your rights. Like the railway, the future will eventually leave this place behind. I am sorry that you’ve been met with this response and that you have been compared to a hockey team by the mayor, but once you leave this place, you’ll find respect and a safer home. Lee Vandergucht Douglas Lake

B.C. Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson says the B.C. NDP’s proposed tax on vacant homes is really targeting assets. Photo courtesy of Hansard TV

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Say no to rehab centre in Merritt Editor, I refer to an article in the Merritt Herald, where the Merritt city council is sending a warning to the owners of all local hotels, motels and taxi companies to do their part to reduce drug trafficking in the community (‘Taxis, motels put on notice by city’ page 3, Feb. 22). I suggest that the business owners and tax payers of Merritt issue a warning to the elected officials of Merritt that they clean up their act first and do the job they are elected to do rather than push the responsibility on to the tax payers of the city. Tax payers, do you know that the City of Merritt supports an organization from Kamloops that is responsible for managing a number of BC Housing units in Merritt. In order to fill these units, this organization is bringing known drug users into the community and providing these individuals with housing to receive funding from the federal and provincial governments. The city and RCMP have been well aware of this situation for well over a year, yet have done nothing to correct the situation. In addition the city has also donated tax funds to this organization. City officials have also lobbied the provincial government to build a drug rehab centre in Merritt, Such a move would only increase the number of drug users in the community and the trafficking of drugs. Citizens of Merritt, let’s do our part and voice our strong opinion of opposition to the elected officials and make them realize that they can be replaced for failure to do their job in protecting the residents of Merritt. Ken Achter Merritt

Empty home tax a bit of bad policy

Vancouver city council added their own “empty homes tax,” primarily to target Asian investors parking their capital in downtown condos. This is the model for the B.C. NDP’s “speculation tax,” announced in February by Finance Minister Carole James and set to take effect by next year. The idea is to force owners of vacant residences to put them on the long-term rental market, based on the assumption that they are real estate speculators. It will be extended to high-demand urban areas, Metro Vancouver, the regional districts of Fraser Valley, Greater Victoria and Nanaimo, plus the municipalities of Kelowna and West Kelowna. James has been dealing with the fallout ever since. Opposition critics have taken to calling it the “cabin tax,” landing on owners of vacation homes who don’t know how often they have to occupy them to avoid the tax. Nanaimo regional district and West Kelowna were first to demand to get out of this scheme. They argue that new construction investment will simply move down the road across the arbitrary borders to avoid the tax. Both B.C. Liberal leader Andrew

Wilkinson and B.C. Green leader Andrew Weaver are livid. Weaver’s wealthy constituents with Gulf Islands getaways are not amused. Others want to know why Whistler was exempted, but not Parksville. James has put off clarifying the status of vacation homes until later this spring. Wilkinson sees a darker motive. “What the NDP have done is called a speculation tax what is really an asset tax,” Wilkinson said March 7. “What they want to do is slowly chip away at people’s equity in their homes. They’re saying for now it’s secondary homes, but not sure if it’s applying to foreigners only, not sure if it’s applying to Albertans.” Finance ministry officials quickly poured cold water on my news report suggesting Albertans might get a break on their Qualicum Beach or Okanagan retreats. If anyone gets protected, it will be B.C. taxpayers with second homes. Once you get beyond the glass towers of Yaletown, this idea that governments can increase housing supply by force starts to look shakier by the day. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

From the Herald archives: March 22, 1995

MERRITT AIR QUALITY UNHEALTHY Merritt has an air pollution problem that is worse than many other communities in B.C. According to reports from the provincial health ministry, Merritt had fine particle air pollutant levels that put it among the three highest in the province. Houston and Quesnel were the only two communities with higher levels than our own. Dr. Robert Holmes has been familiar with this problem for many years and largely attributes it to beehive burners. He said the Nicola Valley is one of the worst places to have burners as smoke settles in the valley and can’t escape. Winter and summer weather poses a further problem as it creates an inversion and there’s generally no wind to carry it away. When asked how he knows the problem is worse some months than others. Holmes replied, “you can see it.”

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Merritt | Kamloops | Ashcroft | Williams Lake School board chair Gordon Comeau and School District 58 superintendent Steve McNiven on March 14. Cole Wagner/Herald Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

School board trustees haven’t given up on the idea to paint a message of inclusion somewhere in the City of Merritt, but will wait for further direction from students at Merritt Secondary School before making their next move. The school board’s meeting on March 14 was the most recent board meeting since city council opted to reject the proposal to paint a pride-inspired crosswalk at an inter-

section near the high school. Though school board chair Gordon Comeau called the city’s decision “disappointing,” he spoke out against the idea of resubmitting the proposal to council during the meeting on March 14. “We respect their decision at this point and they can choose to revisit it as they see fit,” said Steve McNiven, superintendent for School District 58. The idea of painting a crosswalk with the pride-inspired rainbow colours was initially

submitted to the school board for consideration by a group of students from MSS’ Aboriginal Voice group and the school’s pride club. The groups have fundraised in order to help offset the cost of painting and maintaining such a crosswalk, noted trustees at the board meeting. A number of alternate options were presented at the meeting on March 14, including the idea of painting the entrance way to MSS with pride colours. Two Vancouver-based lawyers also offered the stu-

dents space at a parking lot they own in Merritt. But the board will wait until the students themselves have a chance to mull their options and decide where to invest their funds and energy, trustees decided at Wednesday’s meeting. “I’m very pleased to see the board continue to support the students and their want to have a symbol of inclusion and diversity in our community,” said McNiven. “We will take the students lead on what and how they want to see that done.”

District introduces enrolment cap for immersion Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The local school board cited creeping numbers and a lack of qualified teachers as the reasons for setting a cap on French immersion enrolment in Merritt at the board meeting on March 14. The district will allow up to 28 students to enter into the French immersion program at Collettville Elementary starting next fall, with a waiting list for any number of kids who sign up past that number. The cap is “really precautionary right now, in the sense that we’re not sure if we’re going to be able to get the staff that’s needed,” said School District 58 superintendent Steve McNiven. With 27 students starting school at Collettville in 2017/18, the school operated one kindergarten class, and one Grade 1/K split. If the school were to sign up more than 28 students, another division would have to be staffed, said McNiven.

French immersion enrolment hasn’t been capped at Collettville before, but an increase in the number of students last year forced the school to open up another class and prompted the school board to consider instituting a cap for the upcoming year. Should the district recruit more French immersion teachers, students beyond the cap could potentially be admitted into the program. But a teacher shortage across the province has made recruitment challenging, explained McNiven. French immersion teacher retention is also an issue for the district. “Often French immersion teachers have a lot of choice and they chose to go elsewhere,” said McNiven. Early enrolment for kindergarten classes ran from Feb. 26 to March 9, and 27 incoming kindergarteners have already registered for French immersion for 2018/19 in Merritt.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) BUDGET PLANNING PROCESS – 2018/2019 ANNUAL BUDGET April 4, 2018: A public budget presentation will be made to interested stakeholders in the Princeton Board office. Representatives from school Parent Advisory Council’s (PAC), District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), teacher and support staff Unions, Principals, and members of the public are invited to attend this meeting to review provincial funding, District projections for enrollment and funding, as well as provide more specific information regarding the District’s annual budget. Stakeholder groups and members of the public are welcome to outline their priorities to the Audit & Finance Committee. The meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m. The purpose will be to discuss priorities and listen to concerns in order to help set the frame work for the 2018/2019 annual budget. April 5, 2018: A public budget presentation will be made to interested stakeholders in the Merritt Board office. Representatives from school PAC’s, DPAC, teacher and support staff Unions, Principals, and members of the public are invited to attend this meeting to review provincial funding, District projections for enrollment and funding, as well as provide more specific information regarding the District’s annual budget. Stakeholder groups and members of the public are welcome to outline their priorities to the Audit & Finance Committee. The meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m. The purpose will be to discuss priorities and listen to concerns in order to help set the frame work for the 2018/2019 annual budget. May 9, 2018: Budget bylaw to be presented at the Regular Board Meeting. Subject to feedback, the budget for the 2018/2019 year will be adopted at either this meeting or the June 13, 2018 board meeting. PLEASE NOTE: Representatives from stakeholder groups or members of the public will also have the opportunity to make a presentation to the Audit & Finance Committee in private if they so desire. Individuals or groups interested in making such a presentation should contact the Secretary-Treasurer at (250) 315-1105 to arrange a meeting.

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Local artist celebrated

“Wyatt’s World: An Abstract Expressionists Unique Perspective In Fluid Imagination” opened at the courthouse gallery on March 16. Bill Stowell/Herald Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Take one look at Wyatt Collins’ artwork and one understands that the 20-year-old artist from the Nicola Valley has a unique eye for colour. A 2016 graduate of Merritt Secondary School, Collins’ work is now on display at the Courthouse Art Gallery in a show called “Wyatt’s World: An

Abstract Expressionists Unique Perspective in Fluid Imagination.” While his eye for colour is undeniable, Collins’ work comes from a different perspective than many other abstract artists. Collins has autism, but when he paints, he demonstrates a “clear focus that allows him to show emotion through his uninhibited brushwork,” to borrow a phrase from the artist’s

bio. Collins started painting in high school art classes and has since started to explore a defined style in abstract expressionism. “He has excelled using fluid form and drip painting techniques in an environment with no limits to size or content,” stated a press release about the show. “Wyatt’s World” also features artwork from Daphne McRae,

SCHOOL DISTRICT 58

Late bus added for rural students Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Students and families in School District 58 can take advantage of a late bus service running on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 3. The pilot program will support rural and First Nations students, allowing them to participate in after-school activities they may not have access to otherwise. “One of our priori-

ties is to make sure we address any barriers that might be in place for students, either financially or transportation-wise,” explained Steve McNiven, superintendent for School District 58. The program will utilize three buses, servicing three different routes. Each bus will visit Merritt Central Elementary following the conclusion of after-school activities to pick up children and will then do a second

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Micaela Smith, and Natasha CastilloVizi. The works will be on display at the Courthouse Gallery until April 7. On March 23, the gallery will host a workshop for kids between 8 and 12 years old. Participants will be taught how to create a diorama display. The cost to attend is $5.

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$425,000

6593 MONCK PARK

Great waterfront property of 6 acres for your recreational getaway or build your home in the country. Mostly flat with many building sites, shallow well, septic approval, hydro with 200 amp and driveway already in.

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6685 MONCK PARK RD

6449 MONCK PARK RD

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

Great 1 acre lakeview lot with stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake. The perfect place to build your country retreat, in neighbourhood of high end custom homes. Enjoy fishing, swimming & boating.

In one of Merritt’s high end developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. This 1 acre lot has water and sewer hookups available and fantastic views of Nicola Lake. Close to water access.

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12 acres of land with city water and sewer, not presently connected. Site has existing fourplexes at varying degrees of completion and all needing work. Has fantastic views.

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

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$269,000

Approx. 1/2 acre parcel zoned C-3 with utilities in place on the lot. Located near Walmart, highway access and backs onto the airport.

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

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2801 CLAPPERTON AVE

Great property is a well developed subdivision of acreages. This unique 15 acre property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro is at lot line, well & septic must be installed. Most of land is flat & useable.

5985 BEECH RD

4066 AIRPORT ROAD

4153 AIRPORT RD

Private 12.6 acres, treed with great access to Spius Creek. Several good building sites, has a drilled well and hydro to lot line. Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.

$289,000

2776 VOGHT STREET

6408 MONCK PARK

Lease all or part of this 11.4 acre site. Great location beside Walmart. C-4 zoning. Highway 5 close by. Ready to go, cleared & gravel topped site. Utilities at lot line. Owners may entertain offers to purchase.

$189,000

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Lease all or part of this 1.3 acre property at $0.85 per sq.ft. Zoned C-3. Directly across from Boston Pizza and Highway 5 is close by. Call for permitted uses. Owner may entertain offers to purchase

$825,000

MIDDAY VALLEY RD

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

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2845 NEILSON ST

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.

#2771

$1,650,000

LOT 1, HOUSTON ST

MIDDAY VALLEY RD

923 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Approx. 4 acre residential development land zoned R1, services not connected. Call for more details.

Approximately 5 acres with city water and sewer (not connected). Zoned R-9 High Density Residential zoning. Call for more details

Approx. 291 acre with great potential. Current plans are for a development of 2 acre estate lots with city boundaries. Rural living within close proximity to city, with fantastic views.

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$230,000

#2962 $300,000

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$4,900,000

LOT 2, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

LOT A, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Approx. 6 acres with city water and sewer (not connected yet) with R1 zoning, but one that may have to be changed to suit the Buyers needs.

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.

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

#2960 $400,000

#2958 $750,000

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION

MAN IN THE MASK Merritt’s man of mystery is no crime fighter — but he does want to make the world a better place. Twentyyear-old Josiah Rogers began taking his boombox to the pedestrian path near the intersection of Voght Street and River Ranch Road in December, and has spent “about an hour” every day since dancing on the corner. Rogers, an aspiring DJ who uses the stage name Jaguar Raves, typically dances with a Guy Fawkes mask on — though he said he has many different masks he’d like to try out. Drawing inspiration from artists like the Blue Man Group, Rogers said he hopes to bring a smile to people’s faces and inspire more people to take to the streets and dance. Reception has been mostly positive, he added, and he’s had at least a few people join the impromptu street dance party. Bill Stowell/Herald

New group aims to make seniors’ homes safer Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

A retired building contractor hopes to put his extra leisure time to good use by volunteering to help seniors install simple safety measures in their homes. Heinz Sandrock aims to bring together skilled tradespeople to help in this endeavour by forming a group which will be known as the “Retired Trades People Association of Merritt.” The goal of the group would be to provide seniors and handicapped people

feel safer in their homes by installing things like grab bars, no slip maps and tub benches. “We’re not trying to compete with contractors,” said Sandrock. “Screwing a bar in the wall so people can hang on. Little things.” Part of the service would include an inspection, where someone from the association would visit a senior’s home to evaluate the hazards in each room. Once the appropriate modifications are selected, someone from the association would

install them free of labour cost. Sandrock’s idea for the group came during his time volunteering with the Meals On Wheels service in Williams Lake. “I saw all kinds of stuff that shouldn’t be there,” said Sandrock. “I said to myself, when you have the chance, maybe you should do something about that. Well the time is now.” For now, Sandrock is looking for tradespeople who are interested in volunteering with the group. Prospective members can call Sandrock at 250-315-7748.

CITY BUSINESS

Firefighter hired as Merritt’s recreation manager Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The City of Merritt’s new manager of recreation and facilities doesn’t start work for a couple weeks — but the new hire is already

a familiar face around city hall. Sky McKeown, who served as the fire prevention officer for the Merritt Fire Rescue Department, was selected for the job after a national search for

a new recreation and facilities manager. “Sky proved to be the best candidate,” said Shawn Boven, chief administrative officer for the City of Merritt in a statement. “I am excited for the skill set

that Sky is bringing to us from the fire department.” Even though his new office won’t be far from the fire hall, McKeown said the move is exciting, if not a little bittersweet.

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Multi-sport talent earns Premier’s Award Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Local multi-sport athlete Bill Brewer received provincial honours at an awards ceremony on March 20, as one of 12 young indigenous athletes selected to receive the Premier’s Award for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport. In November, Brewer was selected to receive the award as one of the Interior region’s recipients. From the 48 regional winners, 12 provincial honourees were selected and invited to attend the awards ceremony held during the opening ceremonies of the Gathering Our Voices Youth Conference at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport hotel in Richmond.

The 2017 recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport. Bill Brewer is in the front row, second from the right. (Right) Brewer stands on the podium at the Western Canadian snowboard cross championships. Photos contributed

Brewer’s multi-sport talents separated him from the rest of the field, however. While the other 11 awardwinners were selected for their performance in one or two sports, Brewer’s experience in

four sports was noted by the awards committee. Brewer runs track and plays basketball at Merritt Secondary School, snowboards with the Sun Peaks Team and plays lacrosse

in the Nicola Valley. “I am impressed and inspired by the dedication these young athletes have demonstrated to achieve the 2017 Premier’s Award for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport,”

said Premier John Horgan in a statement. “As outstanding athletes and community leaders, this year’s recipients truly represent British Columbia’s best and brightest. We are proud to offer the training and

development support that enables Aboriginal youth to reach this level of accomplishment. Congratulations!” The annual awards honour Aboriginal athletes under 25 years of age who have

achieved excellence in performance sport, are regarded for their leadership qualities, are committed to a higher education, and are recognized as community role models both on and off the field.

CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Merritt Curling Club wrapped up its season with the annual club championships. On the ladies side, champions were Wendy Stone, Jane Wowchuk, Monica Tenisch and Carol Desmone. Men’s champions were Al Rasmussen, Vic Newton, Rick Olsen and Jim Murdoch. Bill Stowell/Herald

(Top left) “B” winners on the men’s side were Bob Schmidt, Bill Stowell, Gerry Gilderdale and Mark Dixon (both missing). (Above) “B” winners on the ladies side were Carol Sundher, Jennifer Redshaw, Deb Phillips, Jenny McDonald and Val McDonald. (Top right) Competition was tight during the league playoffs at the Merritt Curling Club from March 16 to 17. Bill Stowell/Herald

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SPORTS RACQUET SPORTS

Badminton stars shine in Kelowna

ELEMENTARY HANDBALL

Some of Merritt’s finest badminton players travelled to Kelowna to compete on March 9 and 10. (From left) Wade Kanigan, Gregory Miller, Nate Willey, Dylan Ball, Nick Parr, Kendra Marklund, Alex Howard, Lucas Schmid, Aidan Dunsmore, Harry Kell, Rae Bassett (center). Photo contributed

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HOLY HANDBALL! Elementary schools from across School District 58 took part in the annual district handball tournament for Grade 4 and 5 students. Action was spread out across a number of schools in Merritt, including the Coquihalla Middle School where Collettville Elementary was crowned champions for the girls’ tournament (top). Bill Stowell/Herald and contributed

MINOR HOCKEY REPORT

Murray GM bantams battle at regional champs Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

After emerging victorious in the battle of Merritt, the Murray GM bantam rec squad was off to Lillooet to compete in the regional championship against the top teams in the Interior from March 17 to 18. The Merritt squad began the regional championships with strong showing against Lillooet, coming away with a 6-2 win. Trying to ride the hot start into their afternoon game, Merritt faced off against played Salmon Arm and ended with a 2-2 tie. On Sunday morning, Merritt played West Kelowna in a hard fought, back and

THE SPORTS TICKER

What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

April 4

MSS Girls’ rugby season opener vs. Westsyde at Voght Park

April 11

MSS Girls’ rugby vs. South Kamloops Secondary at Voght Park

April 27

Elementary rugby tournament at Diamondvale Elementary

May 7

Nicola Valley Skating Club AGM at NVIT, 7 p.m.

May 19-20

First weekend of racing at the Merritt Speedway

Sept. 29

Merritt Country Run

Regular Sessions Bryce Garcia was a standout in net for the Murray GM bantam rec team. Photo courtesy of Terra Fox

forth game. Though Merritt scored the first goal of the game, West Kelowna came back late, scoring two goals to take the W. Later that day, Merritt played Penticton which ended in a 2-2 tie, with Ivy Smith getting the tying goal for Merritt.

Merritt’s final game was Monday morning vs. Lumby — the team to beat in the tournament. Merritt played hard but ended up in an 8-2 loss, with Merritt goals from Tryton Bose and Sebastian Myram. Goalie Bryce Garcia was rock solid in goal

for Merritt throughout the weekend. The coaching staff is very proud of the effort put forth by the team this season, and wanted to give a shout out to the parents for their contributions over the season to make this a great year of hockey.

Indoor Tennis

Monday, Wednesday, CMS, Friday 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursday, CMS, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Indoor Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, Friday, CMS, 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. (until May 1) Tuesday, Thursday, Civic Centre, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Raise The Bar Bootcamp

Tuesday, Thursday, Diamond Vale School, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Cadet Hall, 10 a.m.

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ARMY CADETS

Merritt Army Cadets would like to invite everyone to our 100th Annual Vimy Memorial Service on April 8 at the Merritt Cenotaph. Please be seated by no later than 9:30 am, service from 10:00 am - 11:30am. Luncheon to follow at the Merritt Cadet Hall, 1755 Coldwater Ave. Please RSVP to Tracy Brooks @ 950sponsoringcommittee@gmail.com by March 31, or call 250-378-4722.

LAWN BOWLING

Lawn bowling starts early May, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 2 pm. For more information call 250378-2095.

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 10:00 a.m., cribbage 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 11:00 a.m. bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m., free swim at the pool 9 - 10 a.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, 3 - 5 p.m. floor and table shuffleboard. Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. Drop-ins are held: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 10 am - 12:30 pm, Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm where refreshements are served, games are played and we socialize. Every second Friday at 1:30 pm we have a general meeting. We also have a games room that has a pool table, snooker table, shuffleboard table, a small library consisting of books, puzzles and DVD’s. We have just upgraded our horseshoe pits. This is available anytime the Center is open.

PENSION BREAKFAST

Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day Breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 am at 2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC. Everyone is invited. Elders eat at no charge. For more information call 250378-5107. Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

MULTI CULTURAL DINNER

The Family History Centre at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is open every Thursday from 2 pm to 4 pm. Located at 2451 Spring Bank Ave. Everyone welcome.

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 phone 250-280-6944. The Nicola Valley Garden Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Community Room at Interior Savings Credit Union. Entrance at the back of the bank. Enjoy monthly speakers, refreshments and meeting great friends. For more information contact Ellen Miller at 250315-1012

MERRITT SENIOR CURLING starting up in October 2017 Mondays and Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. new curlers welcome contact Lucy 250-378-7638

THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR Merritt Hospice is calling for volunteers to support CLUB OF CANADA

CHURCH RENOVATIONS

Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chap.m.an Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Pete Ratzlaff at 250378-4199 for more information.

Merritt Seventh-day Adventist Church at 2190 Granite Ave. is under renovation and is closed temporarily. Still open meeting at the Merritt Baptist Church each Saturday morning. Our soup and sandwich service “Friendship Outreach” is not available. Sorry for any inconvenience. The improvements will allow the church to serve the community better in the near future. Contact 250-378-2339.

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Need help filing your income taxes? We will be at Crossroads Community Church from 9 am till noon every Tuesday morning from March 6 till April 24. Drop off your paper work one Tuesday and pick it up the following week. If you need more information please phone 250-378-6283.

The Red Cross will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Please go to the hospital if you need medical equipment.

ELKS BINGO

Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch! Join us Thursday-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 NVAC check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com Or call 250-378-6515 or 250-315-3437.

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

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

Merritt Baptist Church

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.

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service times: Sundays at 10am (no service on the 5th Sunday)

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am Bible Study - 6:45 to 7:45 pm Wednesdays

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Palliative Care Clients and their families and to support those who are grieving. Volunteers are also needed for administrative duties such a fund raising, community events and serve as board members. Contact Jill Sanford at 250-378-4577 for more information.

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Jason Brian Hahn Oct. 30, 1973 - March 7, 2018

Jason Brian Hahn passed away suddenly doing what he loved, on March 7th, 2018 at the age of 44. He was born in Hope B.C., and though resided in Merritt B.C. for the past 11 years, still called Hope his home. Jason is survived by his devoted, loving wife, Carmen (Kjenstad), of 27 years, son Clayton (20), daughter Mikayla (15), mother Bonnie (Hunter), father Brian (Hahn) and sisters Christon (Livesey) & Celyne (Hahn). Aside from the love of his family, he had many friends who he called family. Those who knew him shared many camping trips sitting around D FDPSĂ&#x20AC; UH ZLWK D JRRG FDHVDU DQG D VLGH RI chocolate. He also loved to go ATVing, the more mud the better. He had a passion for truckinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afraid to work hard, long hours to provide for his family.

Jason...NEVER GAVE UP.... â&#x20AC;?WORK HARD...PLAY HARDER!!!â&#x20AC;?

David Brian Tiessen March 22, 1955 - March 7, 2018

It is with great sadness that our family announce the passing of David Brian Tiessen at 62 years of age. Lovingly remembered by his wife, Bernice, daughter, Tracy (Jim), Nadine, grand children, Deagan, Lily, Mani & Eli, mom, Doreen Tiessen, brothers, Ken (Sandra), Dennis (Eileen), Ron, Brad (Suzanne), sisters, Sandra, Brenda (Jim), brothers in law, Teddy, Simon, Sandy (Marlene), Sam, sisters In law Maggie, Jean (Charlie), Shirley, Nellie (Chris), Mary, Helen, Emile and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, John Edwin Tiessen, Stuart, Sally and Irene Hart. No formal service at Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request.

Remembering Our Loved Ones

A truck parade leading into a Celebration of Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will be held on April 7th, 2018 at 1:00 at the Hope Curling Rink.

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Help Wanted

2 part time positions for server/bus person and line cook/prep. Mostly nights and weekends, suitable for high school students. Bring resume after 2 pm. Ask for Ken or Nikki. 1950 Garcia Street.

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MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY The most natural response to a loss is to establish the significance of the event. When a bad thing happens to us, we want someone to know and to acknowledge how bad it is. P: 250-280-4040

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Blain Alan Graham Blain was born in Vancouver on August 16, 1959 and spent his very early years living at Douglas Lake Ranch. His family moved to town (Merritt) a few years later so that he and his siblings could attend school. Blain was incredibly charismatic, outgoing and fun loving. He charmed all who knew him and developed many close and lasting friendships in his lifetime. It was his exceptional skill as a people person that allowed him to excel in his profession as a salesman. He started out selling camping spots for Thousand Trails in Chilliwack and worked his way up to selling world class properties for Marriott in Palm Desert, California. Blain was a U.S. resident for more then 30 years, but he always FRQVLGHUHG 0HUULWW WR EH KLV KRPH DQG KLV Ă&#x20AC; QDO ZLVK was to be laid to rest here. He was an avid and gifted sportsman, playing football, basketball, broomball, beach volleyball and softball. He also chose to spend a fair amount of time chasing a golf ball. It was in a local tournament that he hit a hole in one and won a truck! For all his numerous accomplishments, Blain was most proud of his two children Cody and Mackenzie. He battled his cancer diagnosis with a vengeance, so that he could have a bit more time with them. Unfortunately, he lost that battle too soon on January 23, 2018. Blain was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Betty Graham. His is survived by his son Cody, daughter Mackenzie, older brother Barry (Susan), younger sister Bonnie (Lyle) and many, many, many dear friends. Please join his children and family as we celebrate his life on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 2 pm for a service and tea at the Crossroads Community Church. A reception will be held that same evening at the Grand Pub & Grill - to continue the celebration at one of his favorite places and with some of his favorite people. Should you so desire, please consider making a donation in memory of Blain to a charity of your choosing. Of all possessions, a friend is the most precious. Herodotus.

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(1) Full-Time Social Work Case Aide Scwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;exmx Child and Family Services Society is a First Nations service delivery agency providing culturally appropriate and holistic services through various programs to Aboriginal children and families residing on and off reserve in the Nicola Valley. You can learn more about us at www.scwexmx.com. Objective: The Social Work Case Aide is responsible for providing paraprofessional and support services to the social work team and clients accessing services. The Social Work Case Aide plays a key role in supporting the social work team in meeting service delivery standards through the provision of administrative service delivery support. The Social Work Case Aide develops positive working relationships with the extended family, foster families and a meaningful relationship with the children in care. Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ %DFKHORUÂˇV 'HJUHH LQ VRFLDO ZRUN RU VLPLODU Ă&#x20AC; HOG LV preferred â&#x20AC;˘ Able to obtain and maintain C6 delegation â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum one year social work experience or â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum one year experience with First Nations youth, children and families â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to interpret and apply Federal and Provincial legislation and standards of practice â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability â&#x20AC;˘ Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently â&#x20AC;˘ 3URYHQ DELOLW\ WR KDQGOH FRQĂ&#x20AC; GHQWLDO LQIRUPDWLRQ with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment â&#x20AC;˘ 3URĂ&#x20AC; FLHQW LQ 0LFURVRIW 2IĂ&#x20AC; FH 2XWORRN :RUG ([FHO DQG Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms. â&#x20AC;˘ Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has knowledge of Aboriginal Culture â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License and reliable transportation â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to pass a criminal records check Start date: April 9, 2018 Pay: $45,069.91 per annum Deadline: March 23, 2018 Interviews to take place: March 26, 2018 For Full Job Description contact SCFSS

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

SUMMER STUDENT WORKER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for Summer Students. The worker will provide assistance in the normal maintenance tasks involved with maintaining SOD\JURXQGV SOD\LQJ Ă&#x20AC;HOGV DQG VFKRRO GLVWULFW VLWHV $ valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license is required. It is preferable that students were enrolled full-time in High School/College in 2017/2018, however, MUST be returning full-time to College/University or Trades School for the 2018/2019 sessions. College/University proof of acceptance is mandatory. Submit applications in-person at the School Board 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH &KDSPDQ 6WUHHW 0HUULWW RU RQ OLQH DW www.sd58.bc.ca. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until April 27, 2018. Please forward to: Attn: Operations Manager School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted. For further information, please call Darrell Finnigan at (250) 315-1113.

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Objective: Navigators deliver self-management support to participants via coaching and wellness planning. Participant-centered support is facilitated by an Integrated Wellness Plan. Navigators work with participants to set goals in all domains in their life and relationships, identify wellness team members (including peer supports, therapists, traditional healers/ helpers/teachers or family) to help meet the goals, set a realistic time frame, and support individual in achieving or adapting their goals. Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, Social Work or Relevant Experience â&#x20AC;˘ Must be familiar with the development, and cognitive, emotional, social, and cultural needs of the program participants as well as the family system â&#x20AC;˘ Interviewing and needs assessment skills â&#x20AC;˘ Strong problem solving and planning skills â&#x20AC;˘ Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of local First Nations customs and culture an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a valid BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable transportation â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check â&#x20AC;˘ Preference will be given to, but not limited to, First Nation Applicants Start date: ASAP As Needed Pay: Negotiable 3RVWLQJ XQWLO SRVLWLRQ LV Ă&#x20AC; OOHG For Full Job Description contact SCFSS

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(1) Full-time Family Circles Coordinator Objective: The Family Circles Coordinator provides preventative support and maintenance programs to preserve families where possible. The Family Circles Coordinator will bring all relevant parties together to promote cooperative planning and decision making to rebuild family support networks. This position will provide strong leadership in advocating the rights and jurisdiction of family units and will develop positive working relationships with community groups, agencies and societies. Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, Social Work RU UHODWHG Ă&#x20AC; HOG â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of family and child protection legislation â&#x20AC;˘ Interviewing and needs assessment skills â&#x20AC;˘ Strong problem solving and planning skills â&#x20AC;˘ Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of local First Nations customs and culture an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Must have a valid BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable transportation â&#x20AC;˘ Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check â&#x20AC;˘ Preference will be given to, but not limited to, First Nation Applicants â&#x20AC;˘ Travel required, geographical area includes Merritt, Lytton and Ashcroft Start date: ASAP As Needed Pay: $26.31/hr. 3RVWLQJ XQWLO SRVLWLRQ LV Ă&#x20AC; OOHG

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Position: Senior Forest Technician/ Timber Cruiser Company: Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corporation Location: Merritt, BC Reports to: Forestry Manager Deadline: 4:30 pm Friday, April 6, 2018. Basic Responsibilities: To take a lead role in all aspects of technical forestry work including: â&#x20AC;˘ Timber Cruising â&#x20AC;˘ Block boundary and Road Layout â&#x20AC;˘ Site Plan data collection and write ups â&#x20AC;˘ Riparian Assessments â&#x20AC;˘ GPS Traversing The successful candidate will: â&#x20AC;˘ have extensive experience in forest development work & timber cruising â&#x20AC;˘ have a thorough knowledge of Provincial Cruising procedures â&#x20AC;˘ have a diploma or degree in forestry or natural resource â&#x20AC;˘ be registered or eligible to register with ABCFP as a RPF or RFT â&#x20AC;˘ be willing to work out of town (hotel or camps) â&#x20AC;˘ have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence â&#x20AC;˘ KDYH D Ă&#x20AC;UP FRPPLWPHQW WR VDIHW\ â&#x20AC;˘ have excellent written and oral communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel Please forward all cover letters, resumes and supporting documents to SFE Manager Don Gossoo via email: don.gossoo@lnibdc.com no later then 4:30 pm Friday, April 6, 2018.

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While supplies last. Inventory by store will vary. Prices are subject to change without notice. In the event of a change, the product description and display price in the liquor store will prevail. Prices do not include taxes.

March 22, 2018 – Merritt Herald