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A SPOOKY GOOD TIME There were games, prizes, cool costumes, a haunted house and — of course — a whole lot of candy at the well attended City of Merritt Spooktacular. The 2017 edition had the best attendance on record with 1,100 people taking part in the annual Halloween event held on Oct. 20. Michael Potestio/Herald

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School board sees COVID-19 case - Merritt declares local emergency Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

A member of the operations department for School District No. 58 has tested positive for COVID-19.

Superintendent of Schools Stephen McNiven confirmed the news on Sunday, and that the person has the full support of the district.

“To the best of our knowledge, the staff member’s work, during first signs of illness, was limited and did not involve schools or classrooms; and therefore, the scope of contact at that time for the School District was also limited.

We are working closely with Interior Health and following all appropriate protocols.”

The news is just one of a flurry of reports to come out around Merritt since Friday, including Mayor Linda Brown declaring a State of Local Emergency on Monday evening.

“This is not a measure that we take lightly, but we feel it is warranted

given the gravity of this situation,” said Mayor Brown in a statement released on Monday.

“We are in complete support of the measures the Province is implementing, but as a municipality we must retain the ability to take swift action, should a necessary situation arise.”

Mayor Brown said she has heard concerns from the local townspeople, including the running of tour buses through Merritt. She assured the public that tour busses will not be stopping in Merritt except to get fuel.

Tuesday saw the move towards limiting public exposure by the City shutting all services except for those deemed essential, which means all City of Merritt services will cease except for a certain few, including 24-hour fire and policing, wastewater and garbage collection, and communications.

At deadline forThe Herald, the number of cases in B.C. that have been confirmed since just Monday has been 145,

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with 78 new cases reported on Tuesday alone.

That brings the provincial total above the 600 mark, with close to 50 in the Interior Health region.

Of that total, 53 are hospitalized. There have been no new deaths to report yet this week, with B.C.’s number sitting at 13.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, the Provincial Health Minister, said the Province has released a mobile app for residents

to keep up to date with the latest B.C. news and updated totals.

Mayor Brown added, “There are a hundred other things I would like to tell residents right now, but I will be brief. I know that people are scared. You are scared for your health, your familyand friends, your jobs, and the economy.

So long as we support each other, we will get through this.”

“I plead with residents

to follow all directives coming from our health officials, and to whatever degree your circumstances permit, please limit your contact with others.”

City Council voted unanimously to apply for the Province of B.C.’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund-Evacuation Route Planning grant at Tuesday’s online Council meeting, in case of any possible future emergency needs.

Local restaurants giving back in trying times Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

The Game On Sports Bar and Grill decided to follow suit with restaurants and pubs across the country by temporarily closing down to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

But Game On, like other food service venues, was suddenly faced with the loss of fresh produce and ingredients that will not keep until the Ministry of Health declares it is safe to reopen.

Rather than throw all of these items out, or letting them rot and go to waste, owner Jim Cooley decided to give everything that could not be frozen away to the community.

“We gave away all produce, vegetables and food we could not, or did not, want to freeze,” Cooley explained.

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people in need, and ones I knew would give to seniors that I know.

I don’t believe it was a huge deal, I just wanted to give food away rather than throw it away.”

Game On closed its doors on March 17. Cooley has said that reopening will be like starting all over again.

“It will be like starting a new business when we open again, because we need to purchase all of the fresh items and perishables.”

But at the moment there is no question that the reopening will happen, hopefully sooner rather than later.

Across the highway, Game On’s fellow sports bar and restaurant, Boston Pizza, is facing similar challenges, although they have decided to remain open for take-out and delivery, as currently permitted by BC’s Provincial Health Officer.

Owners Leanne Dixon,

her husband Gary Dixon and General Manager Christine McDonald decided to take this difficulty in business and turn it into a positive for the community.

On Saturday, March 21 an assortment of groceries were bagged at the store and offered to anyone that needed them.

“If you know someone that is having difficulties leaving their home for any reason or haven’t been able to purchase them at the shops, we have made up some small bags of food to give away,” Dixon posted on Facebook.

Dixon told the Herald that the restaurant is required to make a minimum order from their supplier in order to bring food in to prepare, and that minimum order is more than what can be used at this time.

“It’s at a loss to us, but to stay open we need to make that food order,” Dixon said.

“So, making lemonade out of lemons, giving back to the community that supports us by donating what we can for free.

And those that can afford to still order take out and delivery help to balance this unpredictable and risky cycle. We had about 30 bags filled with a variety of items. Veggies, fruit, bread and milk, and seven families received ribs to make dinner last night for their homes. Depending on if we can manage to stay open or not, we will do this weekly with food that we cannot sell.”

The restaurant is also offering family-style meals of pasta and salad, pizzas, and ribs and chicken parm that can be preordered and frozen for use later, at a reduced price.

“We saw a way of turning our hardship moment into something better and worthy,” said Dixon.

“We just wanted to help and support where, and as we can.”

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Believing it was a great idea for her own community of Merritt, Davy put some hearts up in her own window and has been encouraging others to do the same.

“I first posted this in Merritt,” said Davy.

“I saw other communities were doing it and thought it was such an excellent idea.”

Others have now joined in, with some even putting teddy bears in their windows as an adaptation of the plot of the 1989 Michael Rosen children’s book “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt”.

Davy said some are adding to their hearts as time goes on, marking the amount of days spent in isolation or quarantine.

“Lots of people are adding a new heart each day they are social distancing and staying at home,” said Davy.

Davy hopes to see the trend continue to grow for as long as the crisis continues, which could be some time now that Merritt has declared a local state of emergency, and all non-essential businesses have been ordered to close and their employees stay home.

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A Message from the staff and board members of Nicola Family Therapy: The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak is still evolving and remains a Public Health Concern. We are reaching out to advise you of some temporary changes we are making to manage risk to our clients, our therapists, and our staff members. When it comes to client and therapist safety we are trying to make sure our decisions are based on precautionary principles and taking reasonable steps to reduce risk.

With high numbers of clients seen over the course of a month, young and old, we have no reasonable way to screen everyone. This creates what we would consider to be a potential risk to the health of all of our clients, and staff, which we are endeavoring to alleviate through the use of distancebased modalities. In order to continue providing service, but to mitigate risk, telephone sessions will be offered to clients until the spread of the virus has slowed, and guidance from trusted sources reverts to normal.

Therefore, starting on Tuesday, March 17th, we will be transitioning to telephone delivery of service for the foreseeable future. We understand that not all situations can be easily transitioned to telephone services and clients will always have the option of declining telephone based sessions.

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VIEWPOINT GOVERNMENT

Financial help upcoming DAN ALBAS VIEW FROM THE HILL When I first wrote on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) three weeks ago there were 33 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada with 20 in Ontario, 12 in British Columbia and one in Quebec.

One death as a result of the disease had also been recorded in B.C. There have now been seven COVID-19 deaths in B.C. One of the health challenges is, for a variety of different reasons, the tests for the virus are all at maximum capacity.

This means that as more capacity is added to increase the tests, numbers may continue to rise substantially.

At the same time, the Province of B.C. has declared a state of emergency with the City of Vancouver also proposing similar measures.

The reason why a state of emergency is called is to allow authorities to have more abilities to fight the spread of the virus.

This week in Ottawa, the Prime Minister announced up to $87 billion in financial assistance to help mitigate the financial impacts that COVID-19 will inflict upon Canadians.

The measures are vast but

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include temporarily increasing the Canada Child Benefit & GST credits, EI entitlements for those who would not normally qualify and a labour payroll subsidy of 10% to small business owners.

Other measures include deferring the due date for individuals on personal income taxes. The return filing due date will be deferred until June 1, 2020.

In addition there will be a reduction in the required minimum withdrawals from Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) by 25% for 2020.

The Government also proposed twao new benefits.

First, the Emergency Care Benefitwhich will allow for people directly impacted by COVID-19 to receive up to $900 dollars every two weeks for a maximum of 15 weeks.

This is to support workers, including the self employed, that find themselves in quarantine, looking after a family member such as an elderly parent or those parents with children requiring care due to school closures and are

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unable to earn employment income irrespective if they qualify for EI or not.

The second is the Emergency Support Benefit and is for Canadians who lose their job or face reduced hours and are not eligible for EI. Unfortunately we do not know more, other than they have proposed 5 billion to fund this new benefit and at this time I cannot provide constituents more details.

Both of these new benefits will be available for application only through the internet via a CRA My Account, My Service Canada Account or through a yet to be disclosed toll free number.

This approach may pose positives and negatives.

The Prime Minister himself has suggested Canadians should stay home wherever possible in order to reduce exposure to the virus.

But on the other hand I am already hearing frustrations that the toll-free numbers for existing programs often result with citizens unable to get through.

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While online access works for many Canadians, rural areas lack online access making this option potentially unworkable for some.

Lastly, is speed and responsiveness.

These new benefits will be open for application in April and people are concerned with whether or not they will qualify or if the payments are issued quickly for those wrestling with rent, grocery and medicine bills.

This is only a partial summary of the many measures put forward.

I will give credit to the Government for making efforts to have a comprehensive financial response.

My question this week is will these proposed measures help you?

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

Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for the riding of Central Okanagan Similkameen Nicola. This riding includes the communities of Kelowna (specific boundaries), West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland, Keremeos, Princeton, Merritt and Logan Lake.

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OPINION TEGART: Staying safe and informed as we face COVID-19 As you know we are facing an unprecedented health crisis that is spilling over to the rest of society as schools close, businesses are temporarily shutting doors and life JACKIE TEGART is drastically changing. VIEW FROM LEGISLATURE However the reality is that through this hardship we all have an important role to play in combating COVID19. We have to do everything that we can, whether we are in high-risk groups or not, to prevent infection and avoid spreading the virus.

Those most vulnerable - those with compro-

mised immunity and senior citizens - are counting on every single one of us to do our part as a community.

As we all begin to enact social distancing and isolating ourselves as best as possible, we need to make sure we’re looking out for one another and checking in on those who need us most.

Please make a point of checking in with your friends, family, and neighbours, at a safe distance, during this difficult time. Phone calls and facetime are a great option too.

Use calm, common sense over the following weeks.

Panic shopping and overstocking negatively effects the very people who are at most risk.

Canada may have closed its borders to non-residents, but our trade and commerce remain open

and running so there is no need to hoard. Supply lines are very much intact.

Misinformation is also something that can cause panic and anxiety. Please continue to consult reliable sources like the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, and the World Health Organization can be counted upon for the most accurate and up-to-date information on COVID19.

I want to assure you all that we are working closely with all members of government in order to provide a constructive approach while we all work to fight this virus.

This is a time for all elected officials to ensure that the people of this province are able to stay safe, healthy and supported during these challenging times.

LETTERS to the editor

Doctors’ warnings Trudeau’s powers must be headed should be limited Editor:

As front line British Columbia nurses, we want to join our voices with the Royal Columbian Hospital doctors in expressing our alarm at the insufficient and slow response of the federal and provincial governments to the current spread of Corona-19. The doctors’ warning must be heeded.

We need to act now to prevent a catastrophic number of preventable deaths..

At our current rate of spread,

our hospitals will be overwhelmed in a few weeks without drastic action. We must slow the community spread of COVID-19 in B.C…. A community lockdown may seem drastic, but experiences throughout the rest of the world clearly demonstrate how critical it is to act decisively and urgently.

The measures taken so far have been welcome, but they are not sufficient.

Dennis Fitzgerald

To Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:

I saw today that you want sweeping powers as Prime Minister so you can make decisions without the House’s consent. Why do you need those powers? Do you really think that in these times you will get much of a fight out of the opposition? If your decisions are sound you will get the backing that you need.

Please don’t even consider this.

The Office of the Prime Minister has too much power as it is.

Steven Harper made sure of that and, even though you claim to be different, those powers have never been drawn back.

Donna Stocker

I wish to preface this writing by telling you I’ve had an influx of mice this winter! Many thanks go to my neighbour who has spent a great deal of time cleaning out my traps every so often, as required!

Recently I changed to using “Wayfarin.” However I’ve found that the dishes are empty every morning. Yesterday, I was left with very little bait in only one of the receptacles for this purpose: so I decided to walk downtown, do a little shopping, and include a fresh supply of Wayfarin for the little dears!

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I was surprised to find hordes of shoppers literally cleaning out the stores of everything edible and non-edible. I picked up the few items I needed. I rushed away without the poison.

When I got home I checked my bait dishes and decided, those poor mice will just have to bide their time. I checked my bait this morning, to find the small amount I left is untouched! My concern is: have the miceys got their fill? And gone on to mousey heaven?

Or are they just hoarding that Wayfarin?

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MERRITT BOY PLAYS FOR TOP TEAM Thirteen year old Grant Mulvey of Merritt, B.C. was recently selected to play for the Northern Okanagan Championship Hockey Team in the Bantam Division. The team is the North Kamloops Kinsmen Bantams and they are currently involved in a tournament with six outside teams, from Calgary, Prince George, St. John’s, Vernon, Richmond, and North Kamloops.

Grant is the very first Merritt boy to ever be asked to compete in such a tournament.

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1676 GREIG ST.

2677 QUILCHENA AVE.

2152 MERRITT AVE

4420 IRON MOUNTAIN RD

1425 MILLER ROAD

200 VEALE ROAD

396 WILD ROSE DR

6685 MONCK PARK

1653 LINDLEY CREEK RD

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

7874 sq.ft. lot in a growing newer subdivision and the natural slope of the land will allow for a rancher style home in front with a walkout basement. Great views

#3169

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.

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.

#3165

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

#3160

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#3158

#3138

$569,000

$529,900 1967 SAGE PLACE

2985 CLAPPERTON AVE.

#3162

$399,900

#210, 2514 SPRING BANK

#3163

$329,900

1838 DOUGLAS STREET

#3166

$419,900

#108, 2514 SPRING BANK AVE

NEW Beautifully renovated 5 bedrm, 3 bath home on large corner lot with fenced back yard & fruit trees. Includes 2 bedrm ground level suite. Enjoy the enclosed sunroom year round. Lots of parking.

#3142

$479,000

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.

#3164

$579,900

#34, 1749 MENZIES ST

$285,000

6965 OLD NICOLA TRAIL

$139,900

$159,900

$64,999

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

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New 2 storey townhouse in Nicola Bluffs with great views. Open concept kitchen with Quartz countertops, vinyl plank floors, gas F/P 3 bedrms up, 4 baths and full bsmt. Has $4,000 appliance package & central A/C. Under construction.

#3172

$739,000

$414,900+GST

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

This 3 bedrm townhouse in great condition has a larger yard being an end unit. Main floor has bright open design, laundry & 2 pce powder room. 3 bedrms up plus office/play room.

Double garage.

#3173

$259,900

$415,000

$495,000

$165,000

$439,000

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2651 COUTLEE ST

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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.

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#3116

#3170

#3159

#3074

#3108

#3071

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$739,9000 + GST

$739,900

$639,900+ GST

$449,900

$249,900

$159,900

$115,000

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3011 HILTON DR

1937 MERRITT AVE

1618 FIR ROAD

471 WOODWARD AVE

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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.

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.

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

#3155

#3161

#3140

#3126

#2957

#2958

$375,000

$399.900

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$549,900

$475,000

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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.

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

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NICOLA AGRICULTURE: Farming a lifelong passion for Miller’s Farm Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Ellen Miller and her husband Kent were no strangers to a farming lifestyle when they moved to Merritt four years ago in 2016, and opened up shop on Miller’s farm on Hwy 8 in Lower Nicola.

“I was born and raised on a dairy farm in the Fraser Valley,” said Miller.

“My husband, Kent has been working on farms since he was 14.

We love farm life and working with the animals. All of our married life we have been in a farm environment with chickens, cows, horses, bees and growing vegetables.”

When it was time to relocate from the hustle and bustle of the Lower Mainland, the Millers chose Merritt as the place for their ideal new homestead.

Being nearer to family and allowing their great grandchildren to experience the farm life was a dream come true for the Millers and their family.

“We decided to retire and move to Merritt to be closer to our daughter and family,” explained Miller.

“It only made sense to get acreage and continue on with the farming, albeit a small but satisfying farm. We have 3 great grandchildren that love to come to the farm and it gives me great pleasure seeing the excitement on their faces when Grandad takes them for a ride on the tractor or they get to go see the animals in the barn.”

Although initially Miller rejected the idea of goats, they are now one of her favourite animals and there are more than 20 on the farm.

I hated goats because of their eyes, until I got some of my own,” said Miller.

“Now I absolutely love them. They each have a different personality. Each spring is filled with bouncing baby sheep and goats in the field. We keep most of the females and sell the boys

once they are about 6 months to a year old.

The majority of the herd of goats are Boer, a lovely friendly breed of goat and generally good mothers.”

Despite the many joys of farming, it isn’t without its hardships.

“Every winter is long, packing water in the freezing temperatures, and feeding hay,” Miller explained.

“The first winter we were here in Merritt, on New Years Eve it was -32 degrees, and we had a set of twin goats laying in a tub with hay on my heated front room floor. My friends roll their eyes when they hear of things we do, but have learned to understand my passion for farming.”

Maintaining a commercial garden, which the husband-wife team did for their first three years on the farm, has also become a challenge, and this year they will only be producing for themselves.

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We are expanding our hives, and are building a honey extracting room, hopefully to be ready for this summer’s crop.”

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PLEASE NOTE:

This meeting is now closed to the public. Please check back on our website to find out how to participate remotely.

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 framework for the 2020/2021 annual budget.

This meeting is now closed to the public. Please check back on our website to find out how to participate remotely.

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 framework for the 2020/2021 annual budget.

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 5:00 p.m.

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

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. The presentation should be supported by a written submission, which should be provided to the Secretary Treasurer in advance.

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Town parks seeing temporary closures

Central Park Fairley Park, and Rotary Park have all been temporarily closed to the public.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

The City of Merritt has determined it is in the interest of public safety to close city parks and playgrounds in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Merritt is by no means the first municipality to take this action, as the Lower Mainland has shuttered their parks and the province has closed BC Provincial Parks.

As of 8:00 am on

March 20, Central Park, Rotary Park and Fairley Park have been closed to the public, and anyone continuing to use these facilities does so at their own risk.

According to a press release from the City of Merritt, “High touch surfaces, including playground equipment, can increase the potential for virus transmission.

During this time the City of Merritt invites residents to enjoy park trails and open spaces, ensuring social distancing is maintained.

At this time the Skatepark and theMulti-Use Sports Box will remain open.”

For up to date information regarding COVID-19, you can visit the City of Merritt website.

A file photo shows the City of Merritt’s Central Park closed in 2019. The park is once again closed to the public, this time to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU! The situation in British Columbia may be changing daily, but Pharmasave in Merritt wants you to know that they will not be closing during this time.

Reduced Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday will be from 11 am - 5 pm You can rest assured the pharmacy and pharmacists are ready to serve you, providing the remedies you require at any time of the year, but especially right now. Feel confident that Pharmasave is maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness as always and are making sure you have access to the supplies you need.

For more information, call your Pharmasave pharmacist, Ken or Stacey Due to COVID 19, we ask that you please do not visit our pharmacy, if you have a fever, cough, difficulty breathing, travelled outside Canada in last 14 days, or been in contact with a patient with or suspected COVID 19.

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Front Left to Right: Priya Sandur, Vanessa van Rensburg. Back Left to Right: Avery Warren, Miranda Cavaliere, Abigail Bateson, Megan Voigt Photo submitted

Love to Dance cleans up at Kamloops Festival Lizette Nel CONTRIBUTOR

The goal of the Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts (KFPA) is to encourage the development of the performing arts, Dance, Music and Drama within

Kamloops and surrounding areas.

Participants can compete in a wide variety of sections and dance styles and receive adjudication from highly qualified adjudicators from around BC and Alberta The adudicator for this year’s Ballet and Modern dance section, Tania Brossoit, is a director with The DANCE conservatory in West Vancouver.

Dedicated dance students from the Love To Dance Academy worked hard and and after two months of intense and specific dance training and coaching by dance instructors Lizette Nel (ballet) and Vanessa van Rensburg (Spanish Flamenco), they were ready and excited to perform and compete in the 2020 Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts.

CHL PUTS STOP TO KAMLOOPS MEM CUP Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

The Canadian Hockey League officially put an end to its season over the weekend, cancelling the annual Memorial Cup event that was to be played in Kelowna.

The decision to put the season on pause came down on March 12 due to the ongoing pandemic, though a recent news release from the league has stated that the season is over.

“These are unprecedented times in our

leagues, it will be the first time that a team isn’t hoisting a Memorial Cup at the end of the season,” said Bruce Hamilton, Owner, President and General Manager of the Kelowna Rockets.

“We had a lot of discussions within our leagues and with the CHL over the past weeks. It was a tough decision to cancel the Memorial Cup, but with the uncertainty right now, we feel that it is the right one.”

The event was scheduled to go down

Front Left to Right: Julia Dobson-Gill, Dani Kuzio, Megan Voigt. Back Left to Right: Danica Guichon, Miranda Cavaliere. Photo submitted

in the final week of May, with the Rockets earning an automatic berth in the tournament as the host team.

2020 Memorial Cup Chair Tom Dyas said the CHL is continuing to monitor the latest updates and advice from all public health officials.

“Unfortunately, given the troubling state of our global climate and public welfare, there is still too much risk and uncertainty to move forward in good conscience.”

Results were as follows: Character Solo - Abigail Bateson - 1st award - 85% Spanish Solo - Danica Guichon - 1st award - 84% Classical Solo - Megan Voigt - 82% Classical Solo - Abigail Bateson - 2nd award - 85% Demi Character Duet - Priya Sandur & Kate van Rensburg - 1st

Award - 86% Lyrical Ballet Duet - Avery Warren & Abigail Bateson - 1st Award - 83% Interpretive Trio - Miranda Cavaliere, Megan Voigt, Abigail Bateson - 1st Award - 84% Spanish Fusion Group - 1st 84% - Megan Voigt, Julia DobsonGill, Miranda Cavaliere, Dani Kuzio, Danica Guichon.

Quadruple gold for high school gymnast Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

Merritt Secondary School athlete Drew Kanigan took plenty of steps to the top of the podium in the recent high school gymnastics provincial championship, earning four gold medals through the tournament.

His results included: - 1st, paralell bars - 1st, high bar - 1st, floor - 1st, pummel horse Such extraordinary finishes earned Kanigan billing as the top overall senior male athlete. He also took home over $4,000 in bursary money.

Two more finishes in other events at the third and sixth positions earned the elite athlete the overall title.

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During the COVID 19 pandemic the community board will help keep the citizens of Merritt informed about the closures of community events and non-profit organizations. If you have an event that been canceled please let us know.

The Merritt Herald and Q101 will work together to keep the list updated and keep the residents of Merritt informed.

CANCELLED FIERCE Merritt LGBTQ2+ has cancelled meetings until further notice.

Tournament March 21-23.

CANCELLED Merritt Volleyball Association’s Volleyfest April 3-5

POSTPONED April’s start-up for Merritt Youth Soccer has been postponed until further notice.

CANCELLED church services for Crossroads Community Church for March 29.

POSTPONED April’s start-up for Merritt Minor Softball has been postponed until further notice.

CANCELLED for March 29 church services for the Trinity United Church.

CANCELLED Nicola Naturalist Society monthly meetings at NVIT have been cancelled.

POSTPONED Coldwater Transition House Elders Lunch

CLOSED All City of Merritt park playgrounds are closed to the public.

POSTPONED Merritt Minor Hockey Association has postponed all games effective immediately.

CANCELLED Church service at the Free Evangelical Church until further nnotice.

CANCELLED Rock & Roll Dance hosted by Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club April 4.

CANCELLED Jam Session at Merritt Senior Center cancelled until further notice.

POSTPONED Junior Native Hockey

CLOSED Nicola Meadows will be closed to visitors until further notice.

been until further notice.

CANCELLED Merritt Centennials Spring Hockey Camp - April 3-5

POSTPONED All face-to-face teaching at NVIT is until further notice.

CLOSED Merritt Thrift Shop is closed until further notice and will not accept donations at this time.

POSTPONED Merritt Seniors Bingo ( Tuesdays) for one week.

CANCELLED all potlucks, luncheons and activities at the Merritt Senior Centre have cancelled until further notice.

CANCELLED Home Based Business Market April 26.

CANCELLED First Nations Student Hand Drumming & awakening of Canoe Celebration March 31.

CLOSED City Of Merritt recreational facilities including Merritt Civic Centre, Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre, Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, TNRD Merritt Library, Nicola Valley Courthouse Art Gallery and the Visitor Centre at Baillie House.

All programming with SCHSS has been until further notice.

CLOSED Merritt Mom’s and Families until further notice and will not be accepting clothes at this time.

CLOSED Nicola Valley Museum and Archives until further notice.

CLOSED Merritt City Hall, until further notice.

NO EVENTS For the remainder of the semester at the NVIT gym.

CANCELLED Home Routes Concerts scheduled for April 22,

CANCELLED Friday night bingo for Nicola Valley Food Bank held at the Elks Hall until further notice.

CANCELLED Merritt Girl Guides in person meetings until further notice.

CANCELLED Wednesday afternoon bingo at the Elks Hall has

CLOSED Royal Canadian Legion until further notice.

POSTPONED MSS Drive Thru Breakfast fundraiser for April 2 has been to a later date.

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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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POSTPONED The Living With Loss Support Group has postponed their Monday afternoon meetings until further notice.

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One way to share your loss is to attend a grief support group.

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As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...

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It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Kenneth Charles Johnston on March 20, 2020.

Ken is predeceased by his loving wife Judy Johnston and his parents Eva and Jim Johnston. He is survived by his three children Joanne (Andrew) Stacey, Kathy Pothier, Sheralyn Johnston, and his two siblings, Jerald (Arlene) Johnston, Irene (Brian) Laroque. His grandchildren; Cody Allen, Bailee Tesan, Tristan and Tegan Pothier, Kai Birks, and Great Grandchildren, Jaxson and Bella Tesan, and Paisley Pothier. His nieces and nephews; Keri Ketter and Erika Ketter, Tressa (Brian) Laupitz, Sonya (Bobby) Garcia, Brian Johnston, Carl (Sarah) Johnston, Great nieces and nephews Keyton and Preston Laupitz, Austin and Colby Garcia, Grace Johnston. And many more nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held later this year.

Email: merritthospice@shaw.ca

Henny Stonehouse passed away peacefully at he age of 82 in Merritt, BC. Henny will always be remembered by her love for her family, fishing, camping and her beautiful smile.

Henny was predeceased by her loving husband of 48 years Morley Stonehouse.

Left to mourn Henny are her sons; Wes Stonehouse, Bill Stonehouse and her two grand daughters Sam Stonehouse, BJ (Dan) Monro and her great grand children Shaine, Jack and Tyson.

Also remembered by her brother Dick (Darlene)Post and daughter-in-law Diane (Ray).

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Allan Chamberlain.

Richard passed away peacefully in Merritt on March 18th 2020 at the young age of 67. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years Diane, his daughters Candice (Tyler) Bateson, Cheryl Taylor, Crystal Chamberlain.

Grandchildren Nikita (Nick) Sartori, Abigail Bateson, Owen Bateson, Ethan Taylor, Brendon Taylor. Great Grandchildren Peyton Sartori, and Nova Sartori. Predeceased by his sister Cheryl (1976), mother Leona (2016), father William (2009), and step father Eric Krause (2018). A celebration of his life will tentatively be planned for May 16, 2020 11pm at the Elks Hall in Merritt.

Should friends desire, donations in his honour may be made to the Parkinson Society or Gillis House.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of the Deceased Kenneth Charles Johnston, formerly of 2697 Nicola Avenue, Merritt, B.C., are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the Executor named below, c/o J E Johnston, Box 2351, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 on or before April 20, 2020, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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Emcon Services Inc.is a proud Canadian based company with over 30 years of success as an interprovincial Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor. We currently have an opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as an Accounts Payable Clerk supporting the Corporate team in Merritt, BC. • Are you a strategic thinker? • Do you enjoy the challenges of a fast pace ever changing environment? • Above average interpersonal skills? • Enjoy working as a team member?

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Qualified applicants are invited to submit resumes outlining experience and references to: HR Manager Emcon Services Inc. #105-1121 McFarlane Way Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C2 Fax: 250-378-4106 E-mail: HR@emconservices.ca No phone calls please Emcon Services has the following conditions of employment: satisfactory drug pre-screening and Driver’s Abstract.

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EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS ON THIS LOVELY 2 BED, 1 bath & office home w/ loads of parking and still room for a dream shop In the backyard!

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

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$399,900 2549 CLAPPERTON AVE

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS FRESHLY RENOVATED 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home close to schools and all amenities including the downtown. A Tudor exterior with recent interior upgrades including new french doors opening out to a covered deck and new appliances in the kitchen.

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GREAT FAMILY HOME CORNER LOT IN PRIME LOCATION. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and lots of kitchen cupboards, newer appliances, dining area, large living room with fireplace. Large family room downstairs with suite potential with walk-out basement.

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$396,000

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

1549 QUILCHENA AVE T JUS TED LIS

$439,000 1901 HILL STREET

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AARON APPLIN: • 250-280-6247 •email: aaronapplin@royallepage.ca

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$189,900

LOVELY 2 STOREY HOME, located in desirable area in Lytton on a large corner lot. This home has been well cared for with a new roof in 2019 & a new hot water tank in 2014. There are 2 bedrooms & one 4 piece bathroom on the main floor. The large family room downstairs has beautiful french doors and has an approved WETT inspected wood stove to help with winter heating costs. MLS# 155766

THIS WELL CARED FOR HOME is a must see. The main floor of the home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms with the laundry also located on the main. The kitchen has updated appliances & is very bright & inviting for entertaining. The french doors off the kitchen lead out to a very scenic deck where you can enjoy family meals while enjoying the amazing mountain views. MLS# 155531

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

$72,900 2101 BLACKWELL AVE

#33 254 MERRITT SPENCES BRIDGE

$385,000 JUST LIKE NEW. 3 bedroom 3 bath two story home with garage, new roof, flooring, paint plus bathrooms and custom kitchen.

PLENTY OF PARKING SPACE. plus two storage sheds and a 13 x 12 covered deck come with this 3 bedroom move in ready home. Vinyl windows and siding plus upgraded flooring.

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$725,000 2960 VOGHT ST

“THE INN AT SPENCES BRIDGE.”, located at the original town center of Spences Bridge, has been painstakingly refurbished over the last number of years by the current owners. This is an unprecedented opportunity to own a part of BC history. Being offered is the oldest operating hotel in the BC originally constructed in the 1860s during the famous Gold Rush.

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$399,900 HERE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY The robust 30 x 32 double bay shop has an attached 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom plus den suite which has recently been nicely renovated. The suite has its own private entry so you could also rent the suite for additional income or use it for your own home. Lots of display space in front of the shop as well as a fenced and gated compound for storage. MLS# 154998

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