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Cents playoff hockey this weekend No more implementation

until branding open house By Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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CENTS AND VEES FACE OFF The Merritt Centennials and Penticton Vees are renewing their storied rivalry in round one of the BCHL’s Interior division playoffs. Action got underway on Tuesday at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton with the Vees pounding the Cents 8-0. Game two was scheduled for the SOEC on Wednesday. Games three and four of the best-of-seven playoff series are set for this Friday and Saturday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena in Merritt. A loud and proud hometown crowd is expected to be on hand to cheer the Cents on. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. both nights. For more on the Cents and Vees showdown, turn to page 21. Ian Webster/Herald

The “farm fresh” ad for Merritt displayed at city hall was not done up by the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) or its lead contractor on the destination branding project, Terra Firma Digital Arts. The ad, which pictures a young man and woman standing face to face in a field with a picnic blanket covering their heads, was designed by a separate ad agency for economic development manager Jerry Sucharyna. The ad had to go forward to meet deadlines for an economic development magazine and the Gold Country visitors guide. The rest of the campaign will have to wait until TOTA gives the city its branding implementation guidelines, TOTA’s Simone Carlysle-Smith said. “He [Sucharyna] needed to get some ads out for a couple of publications by a particular deadline, so those ads were done by an ad agency that he works with. The logo and the tagline were in production at the time, and those were released to him in order to make those ad deadlines. Those are not our work,” CarlysleSmith said. Sucharyna said he went ahead with implementing an official advertisement because that was the direction council approved at the Feb. 11 meeting when the new branding was adopted. He said Merritt needed to have an ad in those magazines for marketing purposes. “Merritt’s always participated in those magazines and to just drop out of them, that’s too big of a piece to miss,” Sucharyna said. “We took a step so that we could meet their deadlines.”

Carlysle-Smith said TOTA and Terra Firma Digital Arts weren’t able to accommodate that requirement, so the ad was done by another organization. “We weren’t ready to do creative because we want to set the foundation for the future rather than try to deal with short-term ads in the middle of a process,” Carlysle-Smith said. Sucharyna said there will be no other implementation of the new branding until after the open house, which takes place March 12. “We are working as closely with TOTA and Terra Firma as we can. We’re working through this process and we’re happy to do so,” Sucharyna said. Carlysle-Smith said the open house will provide an update on some of the projects currently underway as part of Merritt’s recently adopted tourism plan, particularly the brand project. “We’re just not getting our day in court, if you will. We just need to get there on the twelfth,” CarlysleSmith said, noting TOTA hasn’t had a chance to present the destination branding yet. The open house will take place at the Civic Centre between 6 and 8 p.m. and everything presented will be available on the website totabc.ca for those who can’t make it. Carlysle-Smith said it will feature visual samples, writing samples, the rationale for changing the branding and a profile of the target markets for the branding. The new tagline and brand logo will be discussed at the open house, she said. “We want to make sure that there’s community engagement,” CarlysleSmith said.

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Social Work Week will be a busy one around the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT). NVIT fourth-year social work student Britney McKague has several events lined up next week in honour of the profession. McKague wants the events to engage community members, connect them with services in the Nicola Valley, and raise awareness of social issues and the work social workers do. On March 12, the emergency cold weather shelter will be open all day for people to drop in, and will host a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in conjunction with the local advocacy centre. That evening, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the Fireside Centre will be open for people to drop in and have hot chocolate or coffee as well. McKague said other students are helping her plan some events, the biggest of which is the social work open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NVIT on March 13. “The whole foyer is going to be filled with tables. Every agency and organization that’s attending will set up a table or booth or something that shows what their agency’s about,� she said. “We have some gentlemen coming from [the Ministry of Children and Family Development] who are going to do a foster parent setup.� McKague, who’s doing her final work practicum at NVIT, said the institution hasn’t done many events for Social Work Week in the past, so she decided to take on the planning. She said she hopes the open house becomes an annual event that future students in the program

take up. There will also be a raffle at the open house, which attendees will earn tickets to by donating food items or clothing. The following day, the NVIT social work students will redistribute those items to people in need in the community. “That’s how we’ll wind down the last event for the week. It really gets the social work students in the community,� McKague said. As well as raising awareness of what social workers do and the help available to people in Merritt, McKague said the open house is an opportunity for service providers to network and see how they fit together. Prior to the open house, the local Violence Against Women in Relationships (VAWIR) committee will be hosting an event in the NVIT lecture theatre for social service providers from 9:30 to 11 a.m. McKague said it was a coincidence that both events were scheduled to happen on the same day, and it worked out well that the VAWIR committee involves many of the agencies she was interested in hosting, including ASK Wellness, RCMP Victim Services and Scw’exmx Child and Family Services. The VAWIR committee, which aims to raise awareness of domestic violence, is also presenting speaker Darlene Barriere at 1 p.m. following the open house. Barriere speaks at high schools, universities and colleges around North America about dating and relationship violence. Her presentations draw on personal experience with abuse and its effects, which she has written about in a memoir. She’s also speaking in the morning at Mer-

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From a mason to a musician to a man who almost became an infantry soldier, the Merritt Fire Rescue Department’s new crop of firefighters recruited to its Work What initially sparked your interest in wanting to be a firefighter?

Kris Chlebek Age: 25 Hometown: Edmonton, Alta. School: Emergency Services Academy, Sherwood Park Alberta/ Certified NFPA 1001 FF 1 and 2/ Certified Paramedic (Alberta) Previous employment: Public Works (City of Edmonton) Hobbies/interests: Music teacher/ musician, travelling, home renovations

Tell me a bit about yourself. Chlebek: Grew up playing music with the family – there’s five kids in my household, so we all played a different instrument. I was initially going to take music professionally as a career, I was going to go to school, but certain things happened and I changed my mind about that. [I] then started to go into a bit more the trades route, did a lot of work with my dad, doing our own home renovations – we have a couple rental properties that I got my hands into as well. So I did a couple years of that, but I was still trying to figure out if this was for me, if this is what I want to do long-term. Did business school for two years, thinking maybe I’d start my own business, something to do with construction, something to do with maybe real estate, and still found out that was not for me. Then that’s when I started to get into [firefighting].

Chlebek: It was really trying to figure out that one career. I was looking back into my history of employment, what kind of jobs I enjoyed, what I enjoyed doing in my spare time, and it came down to I really enjoy a job that is always new and exciting, always a challenge and would never get boring. I like helping out with the homeless back home in the downtown area of Edmonton. Certain things were starting to lead me towards firefighting, and a couple of my friends said they were trying out to be firefighters, so that’s when I really started to look in to what they were getting into. The more job research I did on the fire department, I realized that this was for me. Any day is never the same, it’s full of challenges, problem solving all the time and it’s all about the community, all about helping people and serving others. That’s truly what makes me, at the end of the day, happy. How did you first get involved with the work experience program and what do you think of it so far? Chlebek: Well, I first heard about it a few years ago – about three years ago – when I first started to get into the firefighting thing, but I didn’t have any of the minimum requirements, so it was my goal for the past few years to get them all and if I wasn’t working by now I’d apply and try to make the best of this

Experience Program (WEP) all have unique stories to tell. Merritt’s program is one of just three in Canada, all of which are located in B.C. The other two are in Big White and Sun Peaks. The five men will gain experience in

experience, and luckily I got in. We’re getting lots of experience – that’s the big thing [and] that’s why we’re all here, to gain experience that we could never get back home. There’s nothing like this in Edmonton. There’s five of us living at the station, doing station duties, cooking, cleaning, getting to know each other, getting into our trucks every day. It’s [a] once in a lifetime experience. What do you think of Merritt? What’s your first impression?

hands-on firefighting over the course of the nine-month program, which has operated in Merritt for the past six years. To better know some of the firefighters who will be serving the community, the Merritt Herald sat down with the MFRD recruits to share their stories.

Adam Sarich Age: 26 Hometown: Chilliwack, B.C. School: Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) Certified NFPA 1001 FF 1 and 2 Previous employment: Heavy machine operator (Alberta) Hobbies/interests: Hunting, fishing, rock climbing, restoring vehicles

Chlebek: It was much bigger than I was expecting. Tell me a bit about yourself. Population-wise? Chlebek: Yeah, population, size-wise. As soon as I drove in – they had a Wal-Mart, they had a Starbucks – I was like, ‘OK, I’m not going to starve for nine months.’ But, no, I love this city. I love the community aspect and how everybody kind of knows everybody, and wherever we go they kind of start to recognize us and everybody’s pretty welcoming. What do you hope this [WEP] leads to?

Sarich: I knew firefighting was something I wanted to pursue, so I applied and got accepted to the JIBC. I got accepted there and I did that. I managed to graduate there at the top of my class, and then while I was there, Merritt came down and did a thing, so I applied for a job out here and was lucky enough to get it. As far as other things, I do a lot of outdoor stuff like rock climbing, hiking, all that kind of stuff. Why did you want to become a firefighter?

Chlebek: Well, I’m starting to apply for jobs back home and the one thing this department does is help us get those jobs, the interview experience, the hiring experience, so I am going through a couple processes, but I hope it leads to a good career soon. I can use the experiences and skills I’ve learned here to enhance myself over there.

Sarich: I’ve always liked fire. It’s always been a thought of mine. What do you think of the WEP program and how did you [hear about it?] Sarich: The TO [training officer] and captain went down to our school and gave a talk to our class,

so that’s how I found out about it. So far, it’s exceeding my expectations of what I thought it was going to be. It’s been really good, the training’s excellent. All the people that are here in Merritt, as far as the paid-on-call members and everybody, are awesome to work with, and there’s a lot of knowledge to go around. I’m really enjoying it so far and we’re two months in, so we’ve got seven months left, so [I’m] looking forward to it. I like the fact that they encourage us to apply to other places and help us with our applications, so they’re helping us to find a career job. What does your future hold? Sarich: I’m really hoping to get on somewhere in the Fraser Valley. I’m from Chilliwack, so I’m from that area, but I’ll be applying all over B.C. Most of the halls are in the Fraser Valley there, so anything that opens up, I’ll apply for and hopefully by the time this program ends I’m in an application process, on my way. Were you familiar with Merritt? Sarich: I’ve always been into dirt biking, and we would come up here [a] couple times a year usually for the last, well, forever, so I’ve been here quite a bit. And I did take a summer off and me and a friend built a house here in Merritt, like, three years ago or something like that, so I know Merritt quite well.

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Open house: tourism plan update, brand presentation Merritt Civic Centre 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 The City of Merritt and Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association are working together on a pilot project to roll out the tourism plan with a destination branding project targeted to visitor markets. Brand essence statement Country is the essence of Merritt and the Nicola Valley. Its style and flavour permeate practically everything that the area has to offer visitors and residents alike. This new country comes with new attitudes — a fun-loving attitude, welcoming attitude, can-do attitude, ultimately a prideful attitude — pride in your city, pride in your world and a desire to share that with others.

The brand alludes to the notion of a “country” stamp of identity and authenticity — “we know how to do country, and we are the experts” — but it will be a country experience uniquely relative to the evolving realities of the community. This country with attitude appeals to the soul and the restless spirit in us — break out of the ordinary, find your special place or thing to do and go for it. Merritt suits this image of a heritage community with a contemporary lifestyle. Merritt has its own unique culture, heritage, recreational opportunities and environment. These characteristics add up to country with a “Merritt attitude,” a “Merritt personality.” The Merritt Nicola

Valley experience is one that you can be proud of. The brand imparts an allover thoroughness to the essence of being country-oriented. It touches on your architecture, heritage, ranching history, style of music, arts, culture, environment and outdoor recreation and ultimately says come discover us, there is something happening here.

Mayor’s DROP IN SESSION MONDAY, MARCH 10 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Community Room Downstairs at City Hall.

Come down and meet the Mayor. This is your opportunity to bring forth ideas on how we can make Merritt a better place to live and do business, ask questions about something you don’t understand or if something has transpired that you have not received a proper resolution with.

The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Casual Lifeguard/Instructors, at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre. Hours of work may include weekend, evening and daytime shifts. Wage Rate is $18.78 per hour plus 16% in lieu of benefits as per the Collective Agreement. For complete job posting details, please visit www.merritt.ca Cover letters with attached resume’s and copies of qualifications should be submitted no later than 4:00 pm Friday, March 14, 2014 to: Carole Fraser City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street P.O. Box 189 Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 cfraser@merritt.ca

NOTICE OF STATUTORY RIGHT OF WAY Pursuant to section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the City of Merritt intends to grant a perpetual statutory right of way to Merritt Green Energy General Partner Ltd. over a portion of the City property used for sanitary detention and infiltration ponds and legally described as Parcel Identifier: 012-986-178 That Part of District Lot 126 shown as Lot A on Plan M17853; Kamloops Division Yale District. The portion is shown on the plan below. The purpose of the right of way is to permit the installation of electrical power poles and power lines. The City will be paid $1000 a year for the permission granted.

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To keep up to date on the tourism plan implementation, visit the City of Merritt’s website. Take the Explorer Quotient test before the meeting at the Civic Centre on March 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Know your traveller type! For more information, contact City of Merritt business and economic development manager Jerry Sucharyna at 378-8619.

Seasonal Public Works Labourer Position Summary The position will be required to perform general labour duties and relief work as required. Current resumes reÁecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualiÀcations and proof of required licenses/certiÀcates/degrees will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. March 14, 2014 by: For complete posting listing see www.merritt.ca Carole Fraser, Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca For complete posting listing see www.merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Next council meeting: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

Any persons interested in further information can contact: Sean O’Flaherty, Planning & Development Services Manager, City of Merritt, 2185 Voght Street, PO Box 189, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8.

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Q&A Meet Merritt’s new WEP firefighters Austin Currie Age: 21 Hometown: Scarborough, Ont. School: Durham College, Ontario/Certified NFPA 1001 FF 1 and 2/Fire Life Safety Systems Technician Previous employment: Personal trainer, on-call rescue technician Hobbies/interests: Staying active/playing sports

Tell me a little bit about yourself. Currie: I started wanting to join the fire department when I was a kid. There was a program called kids@computers for the Toronto Fire Department and it helped underprivileged kids get access to a computer in their home, and up until that point my family had never had a computer, so it was kind of big. And having a fire department drop off a computer at your front doorstep is pretty cool. They let us

basically go to their little training facility and put on their gear, climb on the aerials [ladder truck] and everything – so since that experience I was hooked. Immediately after high school I did preservice firefighting and considering how young I was and everything, I knew going out of it that it would be really, really difficult for me to get a job. So I decided to go into personal training because what happened was I was training a buddy at the gym and the manager approached me. From there, I got in to personal training and then I went into the Fire and Life Safety Systems Technician Program for further education and I didn’t get to finish it because I got hired here. So you were always kind of on the path to being a firefighter from when you were a kid. I guess that covers how you got involved in WEP and how you heard about it. Currie: One of the guys from my preservice program got into this,

and I had heard about the Big White program prior, too. And I did more research on it and I found that this was in a city rather than a resort town, so I decided that this would probably be the better fit for me and it just happened that this program was hiring beforehand, so I decided to go with this one. And, luckily enough, I got an interview and I got the placement. What initially drove you to being a firefighter? Was it just the program in Toronto or was it before that?

Currie: Actually, when I first started off, my first career that I ever wanted to do was an infantry soldier. I actually started really researching the infantry and everything when I was in preservice, and it just so happened that I applied for a job as a firefighter in the military and they ended up calling me in and they wanted to pursue. What happened was they had mislabeled a job application or something online, so I thought that they

were hiring firefighters and instead they were hiring infantry, and they wanted to push my application towards infantry rather than firefighting. However, I was enrolled in preservice and at the time my mind was dead set on that. So luckily, I chose not to pursue the application, and here I am today. What’s your first impression of Merritt?

Currie: Prior to this, the only place I’d been was Nova Scotia, and I haven’t been anywhere but Buffalo in the United States, so flying in was a pretty cool experience for me. It’s a small town, but at the same time I see a lot of potential for growth and everything here. I prefer small towns, actually. I come from a bigger city and sometimes it can get a little too busy for my liking. I like the atmosphere here. Really, really nice people, even when it comes to crossing the street. In my area, if you try to cross the street, they’ll run you down, right,

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VICTORIA – The New Prosperity mineral deposit near Williams Lake is described by the industry as one of the largest in the world, containing 5.3 billion pounds of copper and 13.3 million ounces of gold. The Harper government’s decision to reject open-pit mine development for a second time is seen by elected officials in the Cariboo region as a disaster. One of Quesnel’s sawmills is preparing to close for good, and I’ve been told there is more to come as the post-pine beetle era unfolds. Here in the B.C. capital, the decision is mainly viewed as a huge mistake. Taseko Mines is going to court to show that the federal panel used the wrong design when reviewing the company’s expensively revised plan. The province has permitted two successful mines that operate in the same area, one of which is run by Taseko. In Ottawa, this is a Supreme Court of Canada test case over who owns the land and the mineral wealth underneath. In traditional Canadian law, the province owns it. This was highlighted in the recent discussion between B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta’s Alison Redford over royalties from oil. Six aboriginal communities make up the Tsilhqot’in Nation, which has a long and bitter history of resistance against the Crown. They almost won a declaration of title to 40,000 hectares known as the Nemiah Valley: forests, wild horses, minerals and all, in a 339day trial that ended in 2007. Their case suffered a setback at the B.C. Court of Appeal, and is now before the highest court. Aboriginal rights have been established, but this would be the first clear title.

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when used as “an uncomfortable substitute for ‘investigation’” and “table” as a verb, as in “council tabled the motion.” Clichés are clichés because they are so overused that they have become embedded in our thinking and the language around particular situations. They are widely thought to signify lazy writing. They make their way to the backs of people’s minds, where they lurk there until the unsuspecting writer must somehow indicate that a city council has postponed making a decision on a motion and does so by writing the ultimate offence: they tabled

the motion. Of course, the Washington Post poked fun at itself. The list included “[Anything]-gate, especially if you’re writing in the Washington Post” and “parlor game,” which the list’s introduction uses to describe the act of picking out clichés for Post staff. I’m sure it was no accident that the stock photo paired with the article was a heavy-handed visual as well: a Scrabble board with tiles spelling the word cliché, minus the accent of course. Some clichés are worse than others, if the measure of value is subtlety. Usually, clichés are obvious and

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accurate and easy to read. In creative writing, it makes sense to use different language where clichés would do in less literary circumstances. I’m not advocating that we all start using clichés liberally and in every scenario, but at the end of the day, I hardly think using them is a terrible offence on the part of journalists. Why mess with a phrase that is direct, generally accepted, and conveys what we need it to? As the cliché goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. (And in case you were wondering — this column is utterly and completely (like this) riddled with (and that) clichés on purpose.)

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Attitude abundant at meeting Dear citizens of Merritt, I spoke at the council meeting on Feb. 25. I was shocked at the confrontational and negative behaviour from some audience members. While my husband and I are extremely unhappy with this new tagline that has nothing to do with our official “Flourish under the sun,” I want to make change by being involved and helpful. Being confrontational while having nothing to add to the conversation is not helpful. While I believe that the city has gone horribly wrong with not only the target market and this tagline (and I fear to see the visuals), those who want change need to be involved in the process, not just heckle from the back of the room. My husband and I chose Merritt. We love this area and are making connections. We are dismayed at the lack of interest by the community and committees in it to work together. If the goal is to infight and make bad feelings between the members of our community, then maybe the tagline does fit. I saw a lot of negative attitude that night and I didn’t like it one bit!

YOUR OPINION Can’t resist commenting want your city’s brand to be risqué. You don’t want to leave any room for it to be taken the wrong way. And “attitude” is probably the easiest word to do just that. That word initially comes off negative to everyone. If you have to explain your slogan and tell people why it’s actually a good thing, then it’s not a good brand! (Mr. Christy, you make dirty cookies. Uh, what? But dirty means good!) This is where council is supposed to have good judgement. You’re supposed to be conservative. Realize the potential responses, consequences, uproar, etc. that could arise. Look at some of B.C.’s other brands – Kamloops is the Tournament Capital; Kel-

Dear Editor, I tried my best to hold back, but I just couldn’t resist. Country with attitude? More like council with attitude, I’d say. Seriously, what is this? Like many other Merrittonians, I am appalled by this new branding of our town. I am sure most of the arguments have been made by others, but let’s reiterate: How is this the best option? Who was this “task force”? Why wasn’t it presented to the public in a proper forum? Where was our say? And, God forbid, what are they thinking? Who are the marketing geniuses responsible for this? While it’s great to have an edge, you don’t

owna, the Orchard City; Nelson, the Queen of the Kootenays; Penticton, the Peach City; and Surrey, the City of Parks. Do you think any of those cities would consider “attitude” a better alternative? Perhaps I am missing something. Is council trying to pull a “Miley Cyrus” maybe? Is this some attempt to make a transformation from a sweet little country town to an edgy, attention-seeking city? But I get it. We’re all used to it by now – council does what they want. That’s their attitude. Nik Vischschraper An embarrassed Merrittonian from London, Ont. (The Forest City)

My old dictionaries, Webster and Oxford, describe “attitude” as a feeling or opinion toward a person or thing, and a person of a set mind. In modern day, “attitude” has morphed to mean opinionated, aggressive or even belligerent. As a tourist, I would not want to stay or even stop for a visit at a town that shows me attitude. As a resident for over 40 years, I feel insulted. Glen Arendt Merritt

Ill-defined concerns led to mine rejection Tsilhqot’in tribal chair Joe Alphonse was pleasantly surprised to see Taseko turned down again. He said the Tsilhqot’in National Government is releasing its own mining policies soon. “We welcome opportunities to look at projects that are environmentally sound and we need economic opportunities,” Alphonse told the Williams Lake Tribune. Somehow efforts to move

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mine waste rock from Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) to a sealed storage site two kilometres away are not enough to protect groundwater, although they are sufficient at the nearby Gibraltar and Mount Polley mines. And Alphonse makes it clear this mysterious environmental problem will be solved once he and his fellow chiefs have control of the resource. A Supreme Court of Canada ruling on aboriginal title is required to settle this. If some limited form

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of title is at last defined for the treaty-less majority of B.C., or at least Tsilhqot’in territory, the fate of the mine may become clear. Conventional wisdom on this is that the mining company didn’t try hard enough to establish a working relationship with the Tsilhqot’in. For his part, Taseko CEO Russell Hallbauer says the chiefs refused to meet with him, which isn’t surprising from a group that doesn’t recognize the B.C. forests ministry

either. Here’s a sample of the volume of evidence that may determine the future of B.C. Archeological studies presented at trial describe “18 roasting and/or pit depressions” at Teztan Biny. It’s not clear if these were for seasonal food preparation or for pit houses, which would indicate a more permanent settlement at the lake. Nor is it clear whether these “cultural depressions” have been identified as

being of Tsilhqot’in origin. Oral histories are also uncertain. Tsilhqot’in witnesses testified that Teztan Biny has been used in the 20th century as a hunting and fishing camp. The mine was rejected due to ill-defined cultural as well as environmental concerns. B.C. residents could finally see some answers this year. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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A local medical marijuana user is dreading April 1. That’s the date she will no longer be legally allowed to grow her own pot to treat her chronic pain. The patient, who spoke with the Herald on a condition of anonymity, said she is dreading the end of the final month that she’s legally able to grow her own medicine. She has had Crohn’s disease since she was 18. Crohn’s disease can cause inflammation in any part of the gastrointestinal tract and causes a wide variety of symptoms, primarily abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting. It can also cause other complications, including inflammation of the eye, skin rashes and arthritis. She has had three surgeries for her Crohn’s disease and has been in and out of hospitals for most of her life for various conditions associated with the disease. She also has anxiety, osteoporosis and arthritis. Now, at 53, she says marijuana is a treatment that works for her and her symptoms, but she’ll have to stop it. As of April 1, the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulation replaces the Medical Marihuana Access Regulations. Under the old rules (MMAR), people could be licensed to grow cannabis for personal use, and others could be licensed as third-party growers to produce for a maximum of two people each. Under the new regulation, the Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulation, there will only be one way for people prescribed marijuana for medical purposes to access it: through Health Canada’s licensed producers. With that change comes an increase in the price of the pot from about

$1-$5 per gram to an estimated $7-$12. That price hike has some medical marijuana users concerned. “Basically, the government’s forcing me — if I don’t want to do anything illegal — to go on heavy-duty pain pills. I can’t afford to buy it from the big licensed producers,” she said. As of Tuesday, there were nine approved licensed producers. The patient lived with her Crohn’s disease and its symptoms for decades before medicating with marijuana. Before she started using it for medical purposes, the patient said her experience smoking marijuana was short-lived, when she used it recreationally during a teenage phase. “Then I got married, the kids started coming, and it died away. It just happened naturally. We just didn’t do it,” she said. In 2004, one of her co-workers in the Lower Mainland introduced her to smoking pot for her gut pain. He was HIV positive and used it to treat his symptoms. She said after a few puffs of a joint, the

severe pain in her gut was gone. “I could tell my guts still weren’t working right, but it wasn’t something you wish you wouldn’t have to go through. It was tolerable,” she said. But the pain and her anxiety caught up with her in 2009, when her health symptoms forced her to leave work. Now she lives on a combination of pension and disability benefits. She relocated to Merritt just under three years ago for its more affordable housing prices and for a change of scenery. Nearly two years ago, she applied for a licence to produce marijuana for personal use. It took about $2,000 to get the setup going and her marijuana growing. “It’s hard work for me to deal with the plants and stuff, but that’s part of my therapy too. I love gardening, so for my depression, I’m under my lights in the winter, I’m gardening, and I’m feeling good about doing that and producing my own medicine,” she said. “I wake up sore, but

I’m used to living like that. But I have my tea, and after about an hour and a half, I turn on my volcano,” she said. The volcano is a device that vaporizes cannabis so the THC is extracted and the patient breathes it in through a bag. “I don’t want to smoke the joints and all that other junk in there,” she said of joints. The patient said she also makes butter with her cannabis that she uses in cooking. She said it’s helped with secondary consequences of her Crohn’s disease as well, including stimulating her appetite. “It helps me to nourish my body too, because it makes me want to eat something,” she said. “Food’s done a number on my head because it’s meant pain to me so often. It’s pretty hard to put food in knowing it’s going to hurt.” She doesn’t know exactly how many grams she’s prescribed per day, but pegs it at around 15. Besides marijuana, she is on two antidepressants and one painkiller to help her sleep

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to two others, but who will have to give them up and are expected to destroy their plants when the new regulation takes effect. Using marijuana for pain relief is a part of her everyday life — and one that makes her medical issues tolerable, she says.

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It was harvest time on the The one said, “Did you hear that?” homestead. The man was coming off The other answered, “Yes. And that the field with the wagon. His wife and three year old daughter were standing is no animal.” and waiting for him. They could hear They moved toward the sound. the wagon coming along. There, just a few feet off the trail, was The little girl said, “Can I run to meet the little girl, trying to get under a log for protection and warmth. She was Dad?” getting ready for night three. For three The mother replied, “Yes.” days she had eaten nothing. When Dad came home there was no girl with him. They tied up the horses and ran around looking for the girl. They were calling and calling, but no little girl. Dad rode to town to report her missing to the police.

They picked her up and took her home. What happiness for all of them! Imagine the joy when the boys knocked at the door and someone opened it to see the girl alive! In this country of bush, bears and the odd wolf...who looked after the girl? God There were no phones then but the had sent an angel and looked after next day a group of men, dozens of her. God loves His people. them, formed a line about eight feet apart, and walked along. They looked When I look at the world today, behind every bush and under fallen it is almost like being lost in the bush. logs, but they still didn’t find the girl. Where do we go? He has given us His word and prophesies and there we The search went into the next day find things that tell us where we are. and the police went to see a camp We are nearing the end of time. Jesus of first nations to see if they had seen is coming. her. Two young men joined the search party. The nights were cool. It was We need to take the word, ask and starting to get dark as the two young He will show us where to go. God says, men were on their way back to camp. “My word is truth.” Let’s remember They were walking along the trail, then that. He wants all to find Him for we suddenly stopped. are all His children.

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ment now to take away my medicine and say I can’t do my own medicine — I can’t afford to buy it. I’m on disability, for crying out loud. That was the whole point of me growing it, so that I could afford it and so I wouldn’t have to go out and illegally buy it,� she said. “I’m a good person. I’ve never been in trouble with the law. I’ve never had a speeding ticket,� she said. Come March 31, the law requires medical marijuana patients who used to grow their

what her next medications will be, but expects her limited income will prove a barrier to accessing product from licensed producers. “I can’t pay for my other medication because I can’t afford it,� she said. She said continuing to grow it is an option the change in access is forcing her and others like her to look at. Dried marijuana is not an approved drug or medicine in Canada. The government is obligated to provide reasonable access to a

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“We approached the City of Merritt in November 2012 to be a part of a case study pilot project to roll out our regional strategy.” The tourism plan was approved by city council last November. “There’s a much bigger picture at work here than just the destination branding, but that is the main focus of the open house in terms of reporting on how far we’re at in terms of the tourism plan implementation,” Carlysle-Smith said. TOTA and Terra Firma Digital Arts are producing samples of how to incorporate the new brand and a book of branding guidelines that summarize the rationale and creative direction of the new

brand for the City of Merritt to consult. She said she expects that book to be finished by the end of March. The branding book and samples is where TOTA’s job will end and then the city will take the new branding forward with implementation. “Part of our deliverables is a brand book. That actually contains all of the designs, the rationale, the look and feel of how creative should be done for the destination. And within that, we have a website homepage design coming, the new visitor guide with the newspaper and also signage,” Carlysle-Smith said. “We do want a sample of what the visitor guide could look like, what a sign could look like, what your website

homepage should look like. We definitely have those in as samples, but we’re not actually doing any. We’re just showing you samples,” CarlysleSmith said. With the new branding tagline and logo completed, the next step is to focus on the style of copywriting, which the advisory committee is reviewing. Carlysle-Smith characterized the writing style as descriptive and evocative. She said the logo and tagline are not the finished product of the branding, which is being rolled out in stages. Carlysle-Smith said TOTA steers the brand based on feedback it’s received at every step in the process, which included an online survey, workshop, and task force.

“You have to learn from each stage that you go through before you progress to the next stage, and I think that’s what people don’t realize. They don’t realize we’re still working on this right now, they think it’s all done,” she said. Carlysle-Smith said the new destination branding “Country with attitude” is geared toward two main markets: international travellers and residents of the Lower Mainland. She said they want to attract people from international destinations who fly into Vancouver and travel to Alberta and back. “What we’re trying to do is get them to stop in and see what’s unique about each of our communities in the area,” Carlysle-Smith said.

Keep a pet-safe yard this spring (NC) — The yard can be a wonderland for your pet, full of interesting smells, grass to roll in, bugs to chase and shady spots for naps. But if you use fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals, it can be a potentially dangerous place for pets too. Dr. Simon Starkey, a veterinarian with PetSmart Canada, gives us some important aspects to keep in mind for a safer outdoor adventure: Pesticides Slug bait and pest poisons are

particularly dangerous because the taste entices pets to consume them. Small quantities can be very dangerous to your pet. Ask your local nursery for pet-friendly gardening products and follow application instructions carefully. Tightly seal containers and store them in a secure place. Poisonous plants and mushrooms There are a variety of poisonous plants and flowers that are dangerous to curious pets. Some common poisonous plants

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Tell me a little bit more about yourself. You’re the only one on here who’s past experience is being a contract firefighter. Miller: I come from a small town, Lucknow, Ont. I grew up on a farm, basically helped out on the farm my whole life. Most of my jobs have consisted around farming, or a bit of construction. I went to school in Texas. Out of school, I got a job within a couple months at Bruce Power, which is the world’s biggest nuclear power station. There it’s not so much firefighting, it’s more medical calls and fire prevention and checking over the station and we respond to every call, lots of training. Why did you want to become a firefighter? Miller: I just liked the lifestyle, I guess. I was big into competitive sports throughout my whole life, and

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PUTT-KER UP Costumes were in style at the Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise’s Indoor Golf Classic on Feb. 22, including Peter Criss from Kiss (left) and Wilma (or her identical twin sister Wenda) from the Where’s Waldo? book series (right). The event was sold out and raises money for community initiatives that’s distributed by the club.

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You were a mason before doing this. So my first question: why this program, why firefighting? Court: It’s that simple feeling you get of just helping out people every day and doing the best you can. It’s just this feeling I get inside every day I wake up and I feel like it’s something I was meant to do for the rest of my life. Was it always like that for you? When did you decide that firefighting was the way?

So why the WEP program? Court: My co-ordinator for Conestoga College — that’s where I went to

What are your future plans? Court: Short-term is just staying here, concentrating on furthering my skills, and my education and my training. Longterm, I would like to work for Brampton Fire Department. I’ve lived there my entire life and it’s kind of where I want to settle down, so that’s my long-term goal, and I’ve already been in contact with the chief there because of the boot drives I’ve been to with him. And he’s really interested, so hopefully that’s something I can work out eventually.

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School District 58 is asking for public input on its new strategic plan with a series of meetings. The public consultation process will determine the strategic priorities for the next five years. To begin the process, the district is offering a short survey online at sd58.bc.ca until March 10. Survey participants are asked to identify 10 potential priorities from a list of 15 devised by the strategic planning advisory committee. Some examples of potential priorities are student engagement, teacher learning, personalized learning, student well-being and technology. School District 58 superintendent Bob Peacock said the online survey is the first step in the strategic planning process, which will be carried on by the strategic planning advisory committee. “The group will get together and massage that information. Also, they’ll be out talking to partner groups. They’ll bring that all back to the advisory group and do some more massaging,” he said.

The strategic planning advisory committee will develop a method to determine the district’s priorities and prepare a draft plan for public distribution. At the same time, the group will also review and update SD58’s purpose, mission and values statements based on feedback from the consultations. Peacock said the district’s vision, mission statement and educational philosophy haven’t been updated for about 12 years, so the timing was right to revisit them. “Education has changed over that time, and we just want to make sure what we say we stand for is in line with where education is today,” he said. Peacock said there were no specific factors leading to the update. “It was just a timing thing,” he said. Seven meetings with partner groups are slated between March 31 and April 9, while community-wide meetings in Princeton and Merritt are slated for April 14 and 15, respectively. The locations of the meetings were not determined by press time, but will be posted on the

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Celebrate Women Friday Nicola Valley Women in Action will celebrate a milestone this Friday with its 10th annual Celebrate Women event. The event honours women who make a difference in the community, and is recognition of International Women’s Day, which takes place on Saturday. Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon will be one of 10 honourees, and is slated to speak at the event. The event starts at 6 p.m. on March 7 at

the Civic Centre, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The Nicola Valley Community Band will perform for the halfhour leading up to the start of the celebration. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

school district’s website (sd58.bc.ca) on its strategic planning page. “Partner groups” include students, parents, future parents, support staff, teachers, RCMP, and health and

social agencies. Peacock said once a draft is devised, there will be a larger meeting for all the partner groups to come together and go over the plan again. Then, once that

feedback is incorporated, the revised plan will go to trustees. Past priorities were improving the graduation rate, numeracy, literacy and aboriginal education.

“This is really the first time we’ve sat down and tried to put together a strategic plan expanding that far,” Peacock said. Peacock said he hopes people will take

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The final film of the Nicola Valley Film Society’s 2013-14 season is showing Monday at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology. Love is All You Need is a Danish film that follows Ida, a hairdresser, as she returns home from a bout of breast cancer treatment and finds her husband cheating on her. Ida finds a fling with the father of her daughter’s soonto-be groom, played by Pierce Brosnan, but the short-lived attraction is put on hold when he moves to Italy. True to the romantic comedy genre, Ida finds herself caught between her past life and the propsect of a new love. But while it’s no stranger to clichés, Scandinavian filmmaking sensibilities — keeping light natural, cameras handheld and settings true — lend to the film’s emotional credibility. (The characters’ chemistry doesn’t hurt either.)

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healthier, less expensive and they can bring the whole family together. Interior Health’s registered dietitians offer some important reasons why home cooking is good for everyone. Healthy cooking is easy. You don’t need to be a chef to prepare healthy meals when you have the right foods and recipes on hand. “People who cook meals from scratch eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains,”

said registered dietitian Jill Worboys. “Cooking from scratch doesn’t have to be complicated. Basic cooking skills combined with a few tasty ideas are all you need to make healthy and delicious meals at home.” Need some help to get started? The Nutrition Month website (nutritionmonth.ca) has some simple and delicious recipes. Home cooking is budget-

friendly. Eating at restaurants can be expensive. Cooking meals at home helps save money for other important things. “Delicious and nutritious foods can be easy on the pocketbook. There are many ways you can save money when cooking at home,” said Worboys. “Planning meals ahead of time helps you make the most of the ingredients you buy and reduces waste.”

Walking toward a healthier future DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Did you know that even 20 to 30 minutes of brisk walking per day could make you a healthier person in many different ways? Hundreds of research studies have shown the many different benefits of regular exercise, including walking. I know you have been told before, but walking 20 to 30 minutes per day will increase the number of calories you burn. If the total number of calories you consume or eat in one day is less than the number you burn, your body will take some of your body fat, convert it to energy and use it. Do this every day and you will lose weight. When you first begin exercising consistently, you may feel tired after-

ward. However, after your body becomes accustomed to it, you will feel more energized. You will even find it easier to accomplish many physical tasks that you found difficult before. I can speak personally to this one. When I exercise regularly, I fall asleep faster, sleep more soundly, and wake up feeling fully rested. Getting adequate and good quality sleep is very important for your overall health. Have you heard the saying “use it or lose it”? This applies to many different things, including your muscles. Your muscles are designed to adapt to whatever demands you put on them. The more you exercise, the stronger and healthier your muscles will become. By contracting your muscles repetitively in a controlled manner, as in walking, the blood flow through them is increased. This will help flush out accumulated waste products from the muscle tissue and prevent chronic muscle stiffness due to inactiv-

ity. As well, exercise and stretching will help prevent those painful muscle cramps that seem to “attack” some people during the night. Going for a good walk applies force or pressure on you bones and joints in a non-traumatic manner. Like your muscles, your bones respond to the demand you put on them. Therefore, the more you exercise, the more your body will respond by packing more calcium into the bones that are experiencing the increased forces. In conjunction with supplementing your diet with calcium and vitamin D, this will decrease your risk of osteoporosis. This one is the most dear to my heart. All

of your joints have a relatively poor internal blood supply. They depend on the internal “circulation” or “mechanical pumping” of a clear slippery fluid within the joint itself as it moves. Therefore, the more your joints move or pump, the healthier they will be. As a chiropractor, I encourage all of my patients to be as active as possible. The healthier their joints are, the less likely they will experience any serious back or neck pain in the future. It has been proven over and over again that regular exercise helps reduce your level of stress. High levels of stress can contribute to high blood pressure, weakening of your

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Vees draw first blood in game one of playoffs By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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When the Merritt Centennials took to the ice at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton on Wednesday night for game two of their opening round playoff series with the Vees, they would undoubtedly be looking to make some amends for a horrific opening effort the night before. Tuesday, in front of a sparse crowd of 1,358 at the cavernous SOEC, the Cents simply failed to show up for game one of their best-of-seven series with the Vees and were soundly thumped 8-0 by the Interior division regular-season champions. The result of Wednesday’s game two was not available by the time this edition of the Merritt Herald went to print. Penticton took a page out of Merritt’s playbook on Tuesday in handing Merritt its worst loss this season. The Vees simply outworked the Cents from the first drop of the puck until the merciful final buzzer 60 minutes

of playing time later. The tone for Tuesday’s game was set early, as the Vees came out skating in the first period and the Cents did not. The ice was heavily tilted in Penticton’s favour and the Vees lived in the Cents’ end, outshooting their opponents 16-5 in the process. Had it not been for the stellar play of Merritt netminder Devin Kero in the opening 20 minutes, Tuesday’s contest could have been over in a heartbeat. Somewhat miraculously, the two teams went to their respective dressing rooms at the first intermission tied at 0-0. While Kero continued to stand on his head at the start of the second period, his teammates failed to rally around his inspirational play. The roof finally caved in at 9:48 of the second stanza, when the Vees’ Brad McLure scored at the end of a powerplay to put Penticton up 1-0. Rather than awaken the Centennials, the opening goal of the game seemed to only lull them further into their

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4-0, and Riley Alfred scored four minutes later to bring the spread to five. Mercifully, Kero’s night was over as the Cents’ heroic netminder was pulled after facing 35 shots in just over 45 minutes worth of action and getting almost no help from his supporting cast. Backup goalie Jarrod Schamerhorn fared not much better in the Cents’

net, as he was left hung out to dry in the final 15 minutes. The Vees’ Paul Stoykewych, Shane McColgan and McLure all beat the former Western Hockey League puckstopper on a night when the hometown team seemed capable of scoring at will. Frustration boiled over in the final minutes of the lopsided game as the Cents’ Devin

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Oakes was tossed for a vicious, retaliatory twohanded slash to the back of an unnamed Vees’ leg. Shortly thereafter, Merritt’s Malik Kaila received a minor and 10-minute misconduct for his mauling of the Vees’ pesky McCoglan. The final shot count favoured the Vees, 44-20. They scored on one of their four powerplay opportunities, while

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funk. They allowed the Vees’ Matthew Serratore and Cody DePourcq to score two more times in a span of less than four minutes to all but seal Merritt’s fate. Any chance of a third-period comeback by the Cents was dashed just 28 seconds into the final frame of regulation play as Cam Amantea executed a perfect tap-in to put Penticton ahead

Game 1 Tues., March 4 Penticton 7 p.m.

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VEE POWER The Merritt Centennials were simply overwhelmed by a harder-working Penticton Vees team in game one of their best-of-seven playoff series on Tuesday night in Penticton. The Vees won 8-0. Game two was last night. Ian Webster/Herald

the Cents failed to take advantage on their one man-advantage chance in the game. Olivier Mantha had an easy night of it in the Vees’ net picking up the shutout. The Centennials were without leading pointgetter Diego Cuglietta, Dane Birks and Rhett Willcox in their series opener with the Vees. Cuglietta is still recovering from the high hit he took from Vernon’s Jared Wilson in the final game of the regular season, while Birks suffered an undisclosed upper body injury in practice on Monday. Willcox is close to returning to action after rehabbing a lengthy lower body ailment. Regardless of Wednesday’s outcome, the Cents will be at home for games three and four at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Friday and Saturday night. They’ll be looking for a loud, proud and raucous crowd at the old barn to help spur them onto victory. The puck drops both nights at 7:30 p.m.

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Rich rugby tradition continues at MSS By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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As the last of winter’s snows begin to leave the local playing fields, so the thoughts of Merritt Secondary School athletes turn to rugby — a sport with a storied history in the Nicola Valley. The Panther boys rugby program will likely see both junior (Grades 8 to 10) and senior (Grade 11 and 12) teams, coached by teacher JP Lancaster and MSS alumni Nathan Brigden and Ryan Reid. “On paper, our numbers look quite good right now,” said Lancaster on Monday of this week. “We, the coaches, put on quite a recruiting push, and many of our returning players sought out their peers and encouraged them to come out.” Lancaster even turned to Merritt Centennials head coach Luke Pierce, himself a former MSS rugby player, for assistance in bringing students on board this season. “We had Luke talk to the players on both the bantam and midget hockey teams,” Lancaster explained. “[Luke] spoke about how rugby helped his own hockey career in terms of co-ordination, hand-eye skills, quick decision-making, and especially communication. “Luke played rugby all the way through high school,” added Lancaster. “He’s pretty passionate about kids playing multiple sports and the crossover value of one sport to another.”

COMPETITION AND CAMARADERIE Merritt’s Nolan Prowal (above) breaks away from a Sa-Hali tackler during MSS senior boys’ rugby action last year. (Right) MSS teammates Tiffany Brabant and Jaycee Chenier celebrate a Panther senior girls’ score. Ian Webster/Herald

Staying with the strong hockey-rugby connection, Lancaster pointed to two recent MSS players who have benefitted greatly from their participation in both sports. Eric Schmidt, 20, has just finished his second junior B hockey season with the Princeton Posse after starring on the ice with the local midget rep team and on the field with Merritt Secondary’s rugby fifteens. He continues to play rugby in the off-season with the local Merritt Barbarians men’s squad. Nolan Prowal, 17, was probably the Panthers’ most outstanding senior rugby player last year. The Grade 12 student has just finished playing midget rep hockey this year and has been picked up by the

Columbia Valley Rockies of the KIJHL for the tail end of their Junior B season. Lancaster is hoping that Prowal will be back at MSS in time for the start of this year’s rugby campaign. The list of other athletes who have benefited from the MSS rugby program and gone on to great things is a mile long. Garth Cooke represented Canada in the sport, while Max Heppner has represented his province on several occasions, and also played at a high club level in New Zealand, Great Britain, South Africa and the U.S. Heppner’s most recent rugby travels took him to Chicago, and a return to New Zealand is in the works.

Closer to home, Panther alumni Cameron Graham currently plays for the UBC Thunderbirds while Sam Carroll toils for the UBCO Heat. When they’re in town, alumni like Graham, Carroll, Heppner, Zach Wright, Mark Price and Riley Clark (to name a few) can all be found helping out at MSS practices and even coaching teams. “We really try to connect our young players with former members of the team. It helps our current group appreciate that they are part of something special that has a rich tradition at the school. “You can be big or small, fast or slow — there’s a place for you on the field,” said Lancaster. “The discipline, the

respect, the work ethic are all huge benefits from the sport. “At the end of the day, if we’re producing fine young men who show commitment [to] and a level of respect for what they’re doing, I’m fine with that.” Every bit as rich in tradition and history is the girls’ rugby program at MSS, which is headed up this year by Molly Brigden and fellow teachers Heidi Andersen, Jenny Stirling and Erica Martindale. Both Stirling and Martindale (née Huber) starred for Merritt Secondary during their own rugby playing days. MSS girls rugby teams have made the provincial tournament on numerous occasions (placing as high as sec-

Local runners perform well at Penticton’s Lakeshore 5K A pair of Merritt road runners were winners of their respective age groups at the annual Lakeshore 5K Run in Penticton on the weekend. Bruce Wark, 62, placed first in the men’s 60-64 division with a time of 19:19, while Marie-Josée Bedard, 40, came out on top in the women’s 40-44 category in a time of 21:12. Overall, in a field of 178 competitors, Wark and Bedard finished 21st

and 36th respectively. Second overall in the Lakeshore 5K was former Merritt runner Hans Aabye, 36, who finished in 16:08, just three seconds behind the winner, 16-year-old Sean Bergman from Kelowna. The Lakeshore 5K was the second stop in the Interior Running Association’s 2014 Road Racing Series. Next up is the River’s Spring Run-off 10K in Kamloops on March 16.

ond) and also done farranging tours to the likes of France and Fiji. The distinguished alumni of Panther girls rugby include Haley Glendinning and Lindsay Reynoldson (currently playing for UBC), along with Emily Young, Kalea Nokleby and Paige Norgaard (all of whom played for B.C. in national age-group championships). As in the past, Merritt Secondary will field just one girls team, comprised of players from Grades 8 to 12. “We’re going to be a young squad again this year,” said Brigden. “We have 24 players on the roster, but not too many seniors. We do have a lot

of Grade 8s who were part of the elementary touch-rugby programs last spring. They’re really keen.” Brigden said that she would be happy to see more recruits show up for practices, adding that there are no cuts. “We’ll take as many players as we can get.” The girls squad held its first practice on Monday, and already has a tournament planned for the first week of April in Williams Lake. “We’ll put our team in the development division of the tournament because we have so many players who haven’t ever played a contact game of rugby before,” said Brigden. All three MSS rugby teams will once again compete at the AA level of high school sports. The MSS boys’ sides will go up against the likes of Sa-Hali, Westsyde and St. Ann’s in league play, and play exhibition games against AAA schools such as NorKam and South Kamloops. The Merritt Secondary girls team will match up against Valleyview from Kamloops and Lillooet, and also round out their schedule with some exhibition games — against the likes of South Kamloops and Mount Boucherie in West Kelowna. All in all, it looks to be another great high school rugby season.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com MSS Grad steak dinner on Saturday Apr. 12. Tickets are available from any of the 2014 grads.

Churches. Everyone is welcome to join in celebrating with Christians around the world at the Catholic Church, 2302 Jackson Ave., at 7 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 7.

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Spring craft fair April 5 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 250-3158027

Dance Into My Heart: Sponsored by the Merritt Dance Society & NVCAC. March 7 - 29th. This juried art show will feature a diverse mix of art from young artists to professionals. Gallery is open Thursdays 4p.m. - 8p.m., Friday and Saturday noon - 6p.m.. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony for the juried art show Thursday Mar. 7 4p.m. - 6p.m. Light refreshments will be provided and you will have a chance to meet the artists and find out more about their work. For more info contact Meriel at 250-3786515

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NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS ”Love Is All You Need” Rated PG on Monday, Mar. 10th at 7:30 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. Parking is free and there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. For more information phone 378-3974.

NICOLA VALLEY FISH & GAME CLUB Annual trophy & awards night pot luch supper to be held Saturday Mar. 8 at the Seniors Centre. Big fish and photo entries. Deadline Feb. 22. Entries can be left at Ponderosa or Nicola Valley Outdoors. For info call Paul Komonoski 250-378-4904

WORLD OF PRAYER SERVICE The women of Egypt invite you to join with them in a celebration service, praying under the theme, “Streams in the desert”. A local service will be held at Secred Heart Catholic Church, in partnership with St, Michael’s Anglican and Trinity United

SAYSO SOCIETY Mic night at the SaySo Expressions Project. Bring your voice and bring your ears. Rant, rave, sing, speak, or just come to listen. Last SaySo before Spring Break! Doors 6:30, Friday March 7.

THOMPSON VALLEY PONY CLUB Is hosting its annual Tack Sale Saturday Mar. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Barnhartvale Hall, 7370 Barnhartvale Rd., Kamloops BC. For info or booking a table contact Tracy at gregntracy@shaw.ca.

at 5 p.m. and music at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome to come down and enjoy good food and great music.

MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY TRAINING COURSE Are you interested in becoming a Hospice volunteer? Are you interested in learning what hospice and palliative care are all about? Course offered Mar. 7, 8 and 9. For more info email merritthospice@shaw.ca or call Maureen at 250-315-7562

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE St. Patrick’s luncheon on Monday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Catholic Church Hall. Everyone welcome.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NVCAC PRESENTS La Vent du Nord. Friday Mar. 14th at 7:30 p.m. Merritt Civic Centre. Le Vent du Nord (The North Wind) is a Canadian folk music group from Quebec. Tickets available at Black’s Pharmacy, Mandolin’s and Baillie House.

PRINCETON ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS Wheat In The Barley, Friday Mar. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Riverside Community Theatre. Canadian folk fusion with crack songwriting, brilliant arrangements and stunning instrumental solos unite under the banner of savvy eclecticism. Wheat in the Barley pulls together a lot of great influences into one package: Celtic, Slavic, French Canadian, Yiddish, Cajun and much more! Tickets available at Sunflower Gallery and Thomasina’s.

ROYAL CANADAIN LEGION Merritt Old Time Fiddlers will be jamming at the Legion on Friday, March 14. Baron of Beef

The Navy League is in need of officer’s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps. Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet every Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have past experience or are interested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us. Ellen 250-280-6944, Debra 250-2804086 or email at nlccventure@ gmail.com

KNITWITS Love to knit or crochet? Or are you a novice interested in learning more about knitting or crocheting in a friendly and welcoming setting? Come on down to Brambles Bakery Thursday evenings. Bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.

COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY The Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will be holding a weekly Creative Art Session, in the Orange Room at the Art Gallery, every Thursday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone welcome to stop in and

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Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery. 250-378-6515 www. nvartscouncil.com N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi - Scott: 250-378-3502 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m. 2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday 7 p.m. 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday 7 p.m. at the airport - 250-3786769 N.V. Thrift Store First Tuesday NVGH basement 250-378-9100 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church 250-378-2911 Pathfinders Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadets Tuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775 Royal Canadian Legion #96 Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m. - Regular

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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 1899 Quilchena Ave. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sundays for children ages 4 to 8 years. Children learn of God’s love through stories, music, crafts and fun. More information: Gail 250378-9706

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: Crib & Whist 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m. (third week - shut-in lucheon) Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m. All seniors welcome.

Mtg. Fourth Thursday 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631 Royal Purple First & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers Guild Tamarack Gardens every other Thursday at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787. Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539 Soup Bowl Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410 Teen Centre / Fireside Thursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m. 250-378-5660 24U First & Third Tuesdays 2 p.m. at the Hospice Society - Sue 250-378-2717 or Bonnie 250-315-0179 Valley Scrapbooking 250-936-8298 Valley Visual Artists General club information Fran McMurchy 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 250-378-2950 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Best Western Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc.Wednesdays 6 p.m. - ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca T: #merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday 7 p.m. Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca N.V. 4-H Club Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028 Nicola Valley Better Breathers Third Wednesdays 1 p.m. Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 NVCAC

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Brownies Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 CMHA - Merritt Clubhouse Fireside Center - 2026 Granite Ave. Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pm Shirley 250-378-5660 Central School Pac First Tuesday 7 p.m. Lunchroom - 250-378-4892 Community Choir Mondays 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212. Girl Guides Wednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School 250-936-8298 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays 6 & 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave. 250-280-4040 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Dance Society Linda Sanford: 250-378-6109 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church 2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship in St. Michael's Church • 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. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL Would you like to see a movie theatre in Merritt, then the Merritt Community Cinema Soceity can use your help!

Thank you Merritt for helping us purchse the land!

For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794

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If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Merritt Community Cinema Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3

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KITCHEN HELPER Queen India Food 2 Go is hiring 1 permanent kitchen helper for its location 3683 Dewolf Way Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C4. Basic English required. Exp. an asset but not required. Duties: Wash, peel, and cut vegetables and fruits, Clean and sanitize kitchen equip. Sweep and mop floor etc.

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Help Wanted A.R.T ENTERPRISES Ltd o/a Subway at A-2190 Vought St, Merritt, BC, V1K-1B8 is hiring five F/T Permanent Kitchen Helpers. $10.29-$11.50/hour. High School graduate. Duties: Wash & Peel vegetables & fruit. Receive, unpack & store supplies. Remove garbage. Drop-off or email resume: worksubwaymerritt@aol.com Cabinetry Employee Required in Armstrong. Min 10 years experience in cabinetry, painting & installation. Fax 250-546-9155 Looking for a full time butcher in Merritt - wage will be based on experience. Email resumes to: empirevalleybeef@yahoo.ca, or mail to: Empire Valley Premium Beef PO Box 4281, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2V3

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Anne Hopkins On February 23, 2014, Anne Hopkins passed away peacefully at Chilliwack at the age of 80 years. Survived by her loving two daughters, Deberah and Sandra, of Kitimat; two sons, Richard of Abbotsford and Kory of San Jose, California; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. There will be no funeral service as per Anne’s request.

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On Sunday, March 2nd, 2014, Mrs. Vera Mae Remple of Lower NIcola, B.C. was called to be with her Lord at the age of 88 years. Mrs. Remple was pre-deceased by her parents, Norman and Edna Berkeley, her brother Bill, her Àrst husband Lawrence Street, her second husband Willard Remple, her daughter Laureen and son David. She leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter Marva Street of Lower Nicola, sons Morris (Marlene) of Lower Nicola and Jim of Kamloops, as well as numerous grand and great grandchildren. Vera loved gardening, crossword puzzles and painting. Most family members and many friends have samples of her art. She also enjoyed communicating with her “Pen Pals”. Her faith in her Lord was most important to her, as were her friendships with her church family. Pastor Jim Potter will conduct a service of Prayer and Celebration in Crossroads Community Church on Friday, March 14th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place in Pine Ridge Cemetery prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed at merrittfuneralchapel.com. Service arrangements are entrusted to the Merritt Funeral Chapel, 250-378-2141.

Mike Zlot Mike Zlot passed away peacefully on Feb 12, 2014 in Chilliwack BC at the age of 82 years with his family by his side. Mike was born in Prince George in 1931 to Martha and Tony Zlot who had emigrated from Poland and the Ukraine. Mike and his older brother Tom were raised and worked on a trap line in Northern BC most of their early years. Mike attended high school in Prince George and was a member of the 1949-50 BC Junior Hockey team Prince George Shamrocks. Mike then moved away to attend college and became an industrial electrician. He worked in many camps all over BC and across Canada for many years. Mike and his family then moved and settled in Merritt in 1970. When he was home and not working he loved to spend many hours hunting and Àshing locally around Merritt. He was always the happiest and most comfortable in the great outdoors. In his later years he enjoyed keeping his “reserved stool” warm at the Grand Hotel Pub. He made some wonderful friendships there, in particular his buddy (FBI) and the entire staff. Mike moved to Chilliwack in his last year of life to be cared for by his family, and to be closer to them. He remained sarcastic, witty and smiling until the end when he took his last breath and was so appreciative of his family and friends who came to see him. Mike was predeceased by his wife Maryanne, and his parents, Martha and Tony. Mike is survived by his daughter Michelle (Roger), son Mike (Elizabeth), grandchildren Alyssa, Forrest and Dryden. As requested by Mike, there will not be a service or memorial but he would like everyone at the Grand Hotel Pub to raise a drink in memory of the “Old Trapper”.

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TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON Merritt, BC AEL TrafÀc Control is seeking applications for TrafÀc Control Persons in the Merritt Area. Applicants must meet the following qualiÀcations and conditions: • Current Flagging CertiÀcate • Valid BC Driver’s License and positive driving record • Reliable and Áexible, as the nature of the work is on call (24/7) • Physically Àt and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions • Safety footwear is required Applicants must provide details of qualiÀcations and experience, as well as a photocopy of Áagging certiÀcate, driver’s license and current drivers abstract. Candidates are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Please send your application to: Mike Davidson TrafÀc Control Supervisor 103-1121 McFarlane Way Merritt, BC V1K 1B9 Fax: (250) 378-4209 Email: mike.davidson@hmcservices.ca AEL will be providing a TrafÀc Control Course April 27 & 28th 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: 1121 McFarlane Way, Merritt Cost is $300 (taxes included)

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The Conayt Friendship Society is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual for the position of Executive Director. The Conayt Friendship Society is a registered non-profit community-based organization located in downtown Merritt BC. The Society has a longstanding commitment is to improve the quality of life and adjustment to urban life for Aboriginal people. The Society is governed by eight (8) Board of Directors elected from the membership at large. The mandate of the Conayt Friendship Society is to build community bridges, increase awareness and support the retention of Aboriginal culture. The Society’s programs and services address individual and family issues, build a positive community image and initiate activities that foster community support and participation.

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The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director administers the day to day business of the Society’s services and programs. The position requires a creative individual who provides leadership, to staff, volunteers and community partners. Representing the Center the Executive Director will maintain a visible profile and active role in the community to insure the Society’s Goals and membership needs are maintained, identified and addressed.

The successful candidate will possess senior management experience within a community service organization and a comprehensive understanding of the issues facing the diverse Aboriginal community. The successful candidate will have a minimum of an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Public Administration, Business Management); and or a work history that would show experience and the abilities needed to manage a non –profit organization with a demonstrated ability to work with a Board in a governance structure to support and implement the values and decisions of a Board; and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. A competitive salary and benefits package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. We thank all individuals for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested individuals should forward a resume, covering letter and 3 work related references by mail, email or fax to the attention of the:

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Open Houses OPEN HOUSE MAR 9TH. 16748 85th Surrey, Gorgeous Fleetwood Home. 6 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,651 sq ft. Lot 6,069 sq ft. 18yrs old. A grand entrance with vaulted ceilings, and massive windows, Kitchen/family room are open concept. Family room shares a double fireplace with the den. Mountain view $649,999. For virtual tour: info@ barbraven.com Phone: 778-928-4524

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Misc for Rent Basement for rent, shared laundry, kitchen, internet hookup, shared utilities. $600/month. $600 safety deposit. Non drinker, no smoking. Employed mature woman preferred. No pets. Call 250378-6020 or 250-280-2264 for interview

Mobile Homes & Pads 3 bdrm 2 bath double wide trailer in L.N. Newly reno, 1/2 acre, quiet spot $975 plus damage deposit. Avail Mar. 1st. Call 250-378-4166 Two 1 bedroom mobile homes. Wash, dryer, fridge, stove, utilities included. Small pets considered. $800 per month 250-378-0887 Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

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Avail Mar. 1/14 One bdrm for one adult only. N/S, N/P, heat & cable incl. $525/mon. Ref’s. 250-378-2954 Sandpiper Unit 109 2 bdrm w/laundry. $750/mon + Hydro Avail Mar. 1/14. 250-378-8104

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Hometown: Okotoks, AB Date of Birth: June 14, 1994 Height: 6’0� Weight: 170 lbs. Stats: GP 56 • G 9 • A 10 • PTS 19 • PIM 44

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Hometown: Merritt, BC Date of Birth: January 1, 1993 Height: 6’0� Weight: 170 lbs. Stats: GP 58 • G 10 • A 20 • PTS 30 • PIM 60

Hometown: White Rock, BC Date of Birth: January 25, 1995 Height: 6’2� Weight: 195 lbs. Stats: GP 41 • G 10 • A 19 • PTS 29 • PIM 30

Hometown: Coquitlam, BC Date of Birth: December 4, 1995 Height: 6’2� Weight: 180 lbs. Stats: GP 50 • G 22 • A 27 • PTS 47 • PIM 32

Hometown: Brecksville, OH Date of Birth: December 8, 1994 Height: 6’1� Weight: 187 lbs. Stats: GP 53 • G 4 • A 14 • PTS 18 • PIM 35

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GOALIE - #35

Hometown: Hancock, MI Date of Birth: January 29, 1994 Height: 6’1� Weight: 168 lbs.

Hometown: Kelowna, BC Date of Birth: March 23, 1995 Height: 6’2� Weight: 190 lbs.

Stats: GP 40 • W 19 • L 15 • GAA 2.48 • SV% .918

Stats: GP 8 • W 5 • L 3 • GAA 3.08 • SV% .905

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Good Luck in the BCHL Playoffs!

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