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Cache Creek fire chief presumed dead “I think the cool evening will continue to moderate the water flows in Cache Creek and, hopefully, the water will begin to clear up so that we can see into the river,” said Ranta, who described the water as looking like chocolate soup.

“They’ve been scouring both banks — at this point, no luck.

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hard because we know that if the shoe was on the other foot, Clayton would be out searching for us.”

Cassidy was a fixture in Cache Creek, a village of more than 1,000 people 85 kilometres west of Kamloops.

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a 30-year veteran of the volunteer fire department and chief for more than a decade, John Ranta was one of the last people to see to go so long without checking in.

Clayton Cassidy alive.

More The concernmayor of ing, his Cache vehicle was Creek found near had been the camprespondground ing to a on Friday call from morning, its a village engine still resident on running.

Thursday “At this night, point, I when rising haven’t water levClayton Cassidy heard els caused Cache Creek Fire Chief they’ve debris to discovered build up under one of the bridg- him. But, unfortunately, es crossing a fast-flowing having found his vehicle this morning with the Cache Creek. engine running, that’s Fire chief Cassidy very much unlike and the volunteer Clayton Cassidy. Many fire department were people in the comalso on site and crews munity are fearing the worked late into the worst,” Cache Creek night to get the water mayor John Ranta said flowing again.

Friday afternoon.

What happened in “Our thoughts and the hours that followed is a question still haunt- prayers go out to, first of all, Clayton, but ing Cache Creek.

Cassidy was last seen to his wife and family and everybody in at about 3 a.m., when the community. He he went to check water levels around the village. was so engaged and so involved. It’s a tragedy It is believed he was of epic proportions for checking a culvert near Brookside Campground, the village of Cache Creek.” east of the village, and Water levels started was swept away in rising in the village Cache Creek. around suppertime on On Sunday afterThursday night, when noon, Ashcroft RCMP snow melt and heavy said the search would rains led to the Cache continue as a recovery Creek swelling beyond effort, the chief presumed dead, after more its banks. Culverts were blocked by debris and than 72 hours missing. the village lost a num“Over the weekber of bridges. end, extensive efforts Reached Monday were conducted to morning, Ranta said the search shorelines, with village had the floodpeople physically on ing well in hand, but the ground, as well as aerial searches,” RCMP the search for Cassidy Cpl. Dan Moskaluk told had yet to yield results.

Volunteers including KTW. Kamloops Search and “Those searches Rescue had been in did not yield any sign the area since Friday. of Mr. Cassidy. Given A helicopter, swift the information that water rescue and drone we had and the lack of teams, a canine unit signs, we’re presuming and ground searchers at this time that he had covered extensive swaths fallen in the water and surrounding the village is believed to have per— from Cache Creek, ished.” to where it feeds into Many residents the Bonaparte River feared the worst from and, eventually, to the early in the search.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

More flooding to come in Merritt Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Water continues to pour into Nicola Lake at an unprecedented rate, prompting the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources to issue a warning to prepare for the worst.

Water was flowing into Nicola Lake at a rate of 100 cubic metres per second as of May 9, according to a release from the ministry on Tuesday.

“There’s a big flow, and it’s forty per cent bigger than anything we’ve ever seen,” said Jeptha Ball, a flood safety engineer with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources.

The next highest rate on record came in 2002, when flows into the lake were measured at 70 cubic metres per second, he added.

Highway 8 remained closed as of Wednesday, 25 kilometres west of Merritt due to a washout.

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Because the lake is rising about 24 centimetres per day, the ministry has been forced to increase flows out of the Nicola Dam, which will lead to more overbank flooding in Merritt as flows in Nicola River increase accordingly.

While Ball said the goal is to offset the flow into the lake, he noted that other factors like a rapid snowmelt, or significant

precipitation could lead to the water levels in the lake rising regardless of any actions the ministry might take.

“It could turn around and go from 100 [cubic metres per second] to 110.

We hope it’s going from 100 to 90, 80, 70.”

Currently, the water level in the lake is about a metre below the point where it will start to flood

an emergency spillway, said Ball.

“We have no way to control the amount that comes over — as the lake comes up, more water goes over that. We can control until it gets up to the spillway,” he explained.

At the current rate, the water will reach the spillway in about four days, he

added.

Should water begin to pour down the spillway, it would join up with water being released through the dam, as well as flows from Mill Creek to create significant overbank flooding in Merritt.

In addition to increasing the outflow at the dam, ministry officials have been warning local ranchers to safeguard irrigation pumps for the possibility of significant flooding, said Ball.

“Same with the people around the lake. They will need to move things so they don’t float away on them,” he added.

Ball said the ministry expects the water level to reach about a half a metre below the 100 to 200 year flood line for Nicola Lake.

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PROVINCIAL ELECTION

Tegart claims victory, another term BC Liberals fall one seat shy of majority, though some ridings could flip after recounts.

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In Fraser-Nicola, the results were about the same as last time, but the 2017 provincial election as a whole was almost too close to call.

Incumbent Liberal can-

didate Jackie Tegart won her second consecutive election to reclaim her seat as MLA for the FraserNicola riding, defeating NDP candidate Harry Lali with 42.4 per cent of the vote compared to his 36.6 per cent.

Tegart won the riding by 706 votes — 6,181 compared to Lali’s 5,475 — which was a slightly larger margin of victory than the 2013 race when she unseated Lali as MLA. “We’re really pleased with the support that we’ve seen in all the communi-

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ties [in the riding],” Tegart said, adding that she intends to represent every

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constiuent and not just her supporters.

“I want people to know that election times are different than when we’re doing the work in the riding,” she said.

Tegart said health care appeared to be the number one issue amongst voters in the riding and she sees that as the top priority heading into her next term.

“I’m looking forward to sitting down with people in each of the communities that are interested in talking about that issue and

have some possible solutions for us to consider,” she told the Herald.

Tegart said she’s also looking forward to the completion of the expanding the emergency room at the Merritt Hospital, road construction in Lilooet and a number of other projects in the riding.

“I think we’ve done a lot of good work, and I’m looking forward to the next four years,” said Tegart.

But election night was not as decisive for the rest

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“I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who worked on my campaign and also all my supporters.”

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City of Merritt to participate in third annual Merritt Business Walk Business Walk Happening Today May 11, 2017 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

The City of Merritt will be visiting local businesses today during the third annual Merritt Business Walk, held from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. During the walk, City of Merritt staff, Council, and community members will be going from business to business discussing related issues and areas of growth.

The goal of the 2017 Merritt Business Walk is to build from the previous two years and continue to increase communication between the City of Merritt and the local business community.

Will George, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism for the City of Merritt commented “We will be having similar questions as last year to keep it consistent for comparable annual tracking. This year, our goal is to receive feedback from over 100 businesses in our community.”

George added “the purpose of the walk is not to have an hour discuss with one business owner but rather touch base with multiple businesses and if they wish to have a more in-depth discussion with the City or a community partner, then those meetings can take place after the Business Walk. We want to hear from the business community and make sure we are working with them to build a business friendly community.”

All businesses have the opportunity to participate in the survey either in person or by downloading the questionnaire online (available at www.merritt.ca/doing-business/economicdevelopment/business-walks till May 15). Businesses across a variety of industry sectors will be contacted during the walk to insure the sample reflects the diversity of business within Merritt.

The 2017 Merritt Business Walk report will be available by the end of May.

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Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Director of Recreation & Facilities.

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Seasonal Public Works Labourer.

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Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Summer Day Camp Leader (Non-Union Contract Term Position)

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualifications and proof of required licenses/certificates/degrees will be reviewed commencing Monday, May 15, 2017 by:

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Overbank flooding imminent From Page 3 Meanwhile, ministry staff working around Nicola Dam are also preparing for significant flooding and taking precautions to make sure they can still access the critical infrastructure to monitor flows out from the lake.

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BC Liberals come close From Page 3 of the province as it was the first minority government result in 65 years.

The Liberals were elected in 43 of 87 ridings while the NDP claimed 41 and the Green Party took home three.

Given the results, the Liberals are poised to form a minority government, but the results could change in the coming weeks as absentee ballots still need to be counted and several ridings, where the vote was close, will have recounts. The NDP lead the CourtneyComox by just nine votes.

The final count of the 41st B.C. election

will take place between May 22 and May 24.

To form a majority government a party needs 44 seats in the legislature.

“We have won the popular vote, and we have won the most seats, and with absentee ballots still to come, I am confident they will strengthen our margin of victory,” current premier Christy Clark said to a room of supporters following the election results.

The BC Liberals have formed majority governments in every election since 2001.

Speaking to his supporters after the results rolled in, NDP leader John Horgan seemed confident a change in government was com-

ing.

“British Columbians have waited 16 years for a government that works for them, and we’re going to have to wait a little longer until all the votes are counted,” he said.

The election was a historic one for the Green Party, winning three seats for the first time, and now hold the balance of power. Party leader Andrew Weaver has said they are open to working with the other parties.

In Fraser Nicola, the Green Party candidate Arthur Green claimed just 2,336 votes (16 per cent), while Social Credit candidate Michael Henshall had 573 votes (four per cent).

Student vote The results of the election — both locally and provincewide — would have been a little different if those under 18 were in charge. More than 1,000 schools took part in this year’s B.C. student vote.

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Green: 337 Lali: 314 Tegart: 173 Henshall: 45

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Unstable minority unlikely to last Christy Clark claimed victory Tuesday night and said her BC Liberal TOM FLETCHER Party will carry on, a B.C. razor-thin VIEWS two seats ahead of the resurgent NDP. With absentee ballots still to be counted in the days ahead, Clark’s 43 seats represent a loss of only four from the last majority, and the NDP’s 41 seats is up six. But that handful of seats, mostly in Metro Vancouver, has changed the landscape of the whole province.

The Green Party’s three seats give leader Andrew Weaver a lot of say in how long the Clark government can survive in the first minority government in B.C. since the 1950s.

“Tonight is the beginning of something very different,” Clark told a subdued crowd at a downtown Vancouver hotel in the early hours of Wednesday morning. “And something that could be really exciting.”

It will be exciting all right, and it could even work out in favour of the party that has run British Columbia for 16 years. When W.A.C. Bennett defeated the Liberal-Conservative coalition government in 1952, his minority lasted less than a year before opponents brought the government down.

But Bennett had the last laugh, winning a majority and ruling for 20 years.

Weaver’s role in a potential minority was a hot topic during the final days of the campaign. He insisted throughout that he was willing to work with either main party, although the bitterness between him and NDP leader John Horgan was on display many times during Weaver’s four years as a lone Green MLA.

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Venezuela: drifting towards civil war “I am no Mussolini,” insisted Venezuela’s beleaguered President Nicolas Maduro on television early this month, but if things go on this way he could end up like GWYNNE DYER Mussolini. That The international would be very unforSTAGE tunate for him, and also for Venezuela.

The daily street protests against Maduro’s rule are now in their second month, and around forty people have already been killed, most of them by the police. “Molotov cocktails” (fire-bombs) are old hat; the new fashion is for “poopootovs” — containers of human or animal excrement that are thrown at the security forces. Nobody knows when it will all end, but most people fear that it will end badly.

It didn’t begin all that badly. Hugo Chavez, a radical former army officer who had led a failed coup attempt in 1992, was elected to the presidency quite legitimately in 1998. Venezuela was the richest country in South America because of its oil wealth, but

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most of the 31 million Venezuelans were very poor, and Chavez proposed to change that.

He had strong popular support — majorities of around 60 per cent in the 2002 and 2006 elections, and still 55 per cent even in 2012 — and he had lots of money to give to the poor. But he died of cancer in 2013, and his successor, a former bus driver called Nicolas Maduro, got barely 50 per cent of the vote in a special election later that year. He has not had a quiet moment since.

The problem is money. Chavez ran up massive deficits to finance his spending on health, education and housing, which really did transform the lives of many of Venezuela’s poor, but the bills only came in after he died. The world price of oil collapsed, Venezuela’s income did too, and everything went sour.

Now Venezuela has the highest inflation in the world (700 per cent this year), and the economy has shrunk by almost one-fifth.

There are chronic shortages of food and medicines: three-quarters of Venezuelans say they are eating less than two meals a day, and the child death rate is up by 30 per cent. And a lot of people, including former Maduro supporters, are very angry.

Maduro’s response has been to blame all

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the problems on the local business elite, who he claims are hoarding goods to cause shortages, and on the United States, which he says is plotting with the local opposition parties to overthrow the elected government. But plots are hardly necessary: he barely scraped into office in the 2012 election, and he would lose massively in an election held today.

To stay in power, Maduro must avoid an election, and the next presidential election is due next year. The opposition had already won a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly in 2015, so Maduro’s first move, in late March, was to have the Supreme Court (packed with his supporters) simply declare that the National Assembly was “in contempt” of the country’s laws and shut it down.

That was what brought the protesters out on the streets in such numbers that three days later Maduro lost his nerve and the Supreme Court revoked its decree. But the protests, fueled by the growing shortages of practically everything, just kept going, and now the demonstrators were demanding that the next presidential election be brought forward from 2018 to this year.

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Maduro’s time has come From Page 6 Maduro is cornered.

He could not win a presidential election this year, or in 2018 either. It’s not even certain that the rankand-file of the security forces can be relied on to defend him forever.

So he has played his last card: a new constitution.

The last constitution was written by Chavez himself and adopted in 1999. At

the time, he said it was the best in the world and promised it would last for centuries, but on May 1, Maduro said the country needs a new one. He is going to call a “constituent assembly” to write it, although he was vague on how its members would be chosen. Some might be elected, and others would be chosen from “social organizations” (i.e. his cronies).

The Chavez constitution does not give

Maduro the authority to do this, but the man is desperate. He needs an excuse to postpone elections he knows he would lose, and this is the best he can come up with.

It won’t work, because the opposition understands his game and will not accept it.

The country is drifting towards civil war.

“I don’t want a civil war,” Maduro said while announcing his constituent assembly,

but he is laying the foundations for one.

He might even win it, in the short term, if the army and police stay loyal to him.

But in the longer run he really does risk ending up like Mussolini: executed without trial and hanging upside-down in a public square.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

On July 1, 2017, Canada will celebrate its sesquicentennial — or 150th — anniversary. Onehundred-and-fifty years worth of history is a lot to remember — so each week in 2017, the Herald will run this special section to remind you of the remarkable accomplishments, important historical figures, as well as to provide you with inforrmation about Canada 150 events happening locally and across the country this year.

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is celebrating Canada’s 150 in a variety of ways: • A membership drive to reach a 150 members.

The 150th gets a free lifetime membership • 150 incorporated into our programs at the Art Gallery, during Art in the Park on July 1, and Art Walk.

• Providing three bursaries of $150 for any member group of the NVCAC, non-profit community organization or volunteer group, creating programs and activities related to Canada 150.

A program application form is available upon request. Email us for more information nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com.

• Providing two scholarships up to $150 to young artists under the age of 18 who will be able to utilize these scholarships to help fund extracurricular arts and culture activities, such as classes, lessons or programs that teach and further develop the skills of the recipients.

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Weaver holds the balance of power From Page 6

An erroneous story appeared on a TV station website that described Weaver as preferring to work with the BC Liberals. Even after it was corrected, the claim raced through social media for days, fuelled by the fury of NDP supporters at the thought of the Greens propping up Clark.

The NDP campaign stepped up its attack on the Greens in the final days, warning voters that the NDP is the only party that could end the BC Liberal dynasty. No matter how dip-

lomatic Weaver can be, this is not a relationship that can work for long.

Clark will be thanking her lucky stars that she made numerous outreach efforts to Weaver in the past four years. She embraced his call for changes to protect women on university campuses, and on the eve of the election she adopted Weaver’s suggestion that women can’t be required to wear high heels to work.

But this is not a stable relationship either. The BC Liberals are the party that approved the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, which is set to start construction in the fall. Clark

continues to push for liquefied natural gas development, which Weaver derides as a “pipe dream” where the international energy market has passed B.C. by.

And this is where the instability of the election result begins to weigh heavily. Final investment decisions for major projects, notably Pacific Northwest LNG at Prince Rupert, hang in the balance.

Clark could call the legislature back in July to pass the budget that was presented in February. Its signature policy is to roll back Medical Services Plan premiums by half, a

measure that the NDP supports and that may well satisfy Weaver’s longstanding call to get rid of MSP. What price would the Greens demand to support the BC Liberal budget? Clark’s vow to hold the line on carbon tax for four years will not sit well with Weaver. If Clark wants to hang onto power, her carbon tax “freeze” may have to undergo a rapid spring thaw.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Highway 8, blocked by flooding water 25 kilometres west of Merritt on May 5. Cole Wagner/Herald

A guide to sandbagging * Two people should be part of the sandbagging process. It will take about one hour to fill and place 100 sandbags, giving you a 1 by 20-foot wall. * Make sure you have enough sand, burlap or plastic bags, shovels and time to properly prepare. * Contact your local government for information on obtaining sandbags.

Fill materials * Sand is by far the easiest material for filling and shaping sandbags and becomes heavier when saturated from rain or moisture. * In emergencies, other materials such as silt, clay, gravel or a mixture of these may be used, but none work as well as sand. * When vehicle access is cut off to the flood site, and you have no other choice, use the back side of the levee or an adjacent field to find whatever material is available to fill sandbags.

The Quilchena Store and Quilchena Hotel have both been impacted by flood water. Photo submitted

This bridge to Mill Creek Cabinets was knocked down by raging waters. Photo submitted

Procedure * Always use gloves, and avoid touching your eyes and mouth. * Filling sandbags is normally a two to three-person task. * One member while crouching with feet apart and arms extended places the bottom of the empty bag on the ground. * The opening of the bag is folded outward about 1 to 1.5 inches to form a collar and held open to allow the second team member to fill with material — approximately one-half or two-thirds full, and then fold them over. * Don’t hurry, haste can result in undue spillage and additional work. * The third team member stockpiles or stacks the open sacks.

Highway 97D was shut down over the weekend in Logan Lake, following a washout. Photo submitted

Proper placement Mill Creek surged on Friday, cutting off road access to a number of residents in their homes. Michael Potestio/Herald

Several routes in Logan Lake experienced siginifcant damage due to the floods. Photo courtesy of DriveBC

* Remove any debris from the areas where bags are to be placed. * Place the bags lengthwise and parallel to the direction of flow. * Fill the low spots first before placing bags the full length of the area to be raised. * Start at approximately one foot landward from the river or levee’s edge. * Fold the open end of the bag under the filled portion. The folded end of bag should face upstream. * Place succeeding bags with the bottom of the bag tightly and partially overlapping the previous bag. * Offset adjacent rows or layers by one-half bag length to avoid continuous joints.

More information Visit http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergencypreparedness-response-recovery/preparedbc/know-the-risks/floods for more information, including a video guide to basic sandbagging techniques.

Work started on Tuesday on a temporary bridge on Highway 97D in Logan Lake. Photo courtesy of DriveBC

This information provided to the Herald courtesy of Emergency Management BC and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Swan elected president professional development and legal counsel, while at the provincial level it advocates for school boards as a unified voice to government, other SD 58 School Board trustee education partners and the public on Gordon Swan has been elected as matters affecting public education. the new president of the B.C. School Members set the directions for Trustee Association (BCSTA). advocacy and all other The BCSTA memberaspects of BCSTA’s work ship voted in Swan at its on their behalf via resoluannual general meeting tions at the annual genheld in Richmond last eral meeting in the spring, month. and at smaller provincial Swan told the Herald council governance meethe’s happy the memberings over the year. ship believes in him as Swan said the BCSTA the best candidate for the is currently looking into job, especially given the mental health issues, profact that the vote for presgrams on child poverty, ident is weighted based school budgets and impleon student population in menting the addition districts.

Gordon Swan of more teachers across Swan served as viceBCSTA President the province, which was president for the past four ordered by the supreme court. years and has been a member of the He said that after reviewing both BCSTA for the past decade. the BC Liberals and BC NDP platReplacing him as vice-president forms on education, it will be critical is Stephanie Higginson of SD for whichever party forms the govern68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith). Teresa ment to connect with school districts Rezansoff, SD 51 (Boundary) was and trustees. named past president and did not “It’s one thing to say we have so seek re-election. much money for this; it’s another to Elected as directors were Carolyn say how we are going to make this Broady of SD 45 (West Vancouver), work in the best interest of kids,” Alan Chell from SD 19 (Revelstoke), Swan said.

Gloria Jackson of SD 28 (Quesnel) He said that while there are more and Donna Sargent of SD 38 teachers being added to school dis(Richmond). tricts, more funding from government The BCSTA is a non-profit group made up of representatives from local will be required to pay for the infrastructure needed to accommodate school boards. those additional hires.

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Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt Timber Supply Area Forest Licensees 2017 Forest Stewardship Plan Public Open Houses The following Forest Licencees will be hosting Public Open Houses to refer proposed Forest Stewardship Plans (FSPs) to the public and affected stakeholders.

Aspen Planers Ltd. BC Timber Sales Stu’wix Resources Ltd. Tolko Industries Ltd. Vermilion Forks Community Forest Corporation Weyerhaeuser Company Limited These FSP’s have been prepared under the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) and although the FSP does not show specific locations of roads and cutblocks, larger Forest Development Units (FDU) are shown where harvesting, road construction and silviculture activities will occur. Forest activities conducted within each FDU must be consistent with results and strategies specified in the FSP, which in turn, must be consistent with FRPA and current government approved objectives for the Merritt Timber Supply Area (TSA).

As well as the public review, stakeholders are invited to provide information about specific resource features that may be unknown to the proponent so that they may be incorporated into the planning process. Ranchers, trappers and other key stakeholders will continue to receive referrals for specific road and cutblock proposals.

The FSP’s will be available for public review at the locations and dates provided below. Forest Licensees will be available to answer questions and receive any comments.

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TIME 4:00 – 7:30 pm 4:00 – 7:00 pm

To ensure that affected stakeholders are informed about Forest Stewardship Plans we encourage your participation.

These Public Open Houses are also an opportunity to learn more about Forest Licensees who operate in the Merritt TSA.

City councillors pass 2017 budget Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt city council has adopted its 2017 municipal budget.

Council passed its five-year financial plan bylaw by a 6-1 vote at its May 9 regular council meeting.

At the meeting, Coun. Linda Brown reiterated her opposition to having a property tax increase, which is expected to be passed at 1.5 per cent.

“I didn’t vote for the increase in property taxation and I won’t be approving this,” she said.

Capital projects in the 2017 budget include completing the median landscaping on Nicola Avenue, installing LED streetlights in the downtown core and completing the replacement of the Nicola Valley Aquatic centre roof.

Projects the city is eyeing dependant on grant funding in the

budget include universal water metering and a surface upgrade to the Rotary Park playground.

More online at merrittherald.com, search ‘COUNCIL PASSES BUDGET’

NICOLA VALLEY FISH & GAME CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - 7:00 pm at Phelan Home, 2336 Jackson Ave. Items on agenda: elections for board of directors.

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Invited Drums Only All Dancers Welcome All Dancers need to pre-register for honorarium purposes before May 19, 2017.

Please call Christine at 250-378-2514 or Martha at 250-378-9931. You can also register on our SD#58 First Nations Support Worker Facebook page.

For any inquiries contact Yvonne Joe at 250-378-2172 The Pow Wow Committee is not responsible for lost or stolen items, injury and short funded travel.

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Mother’s Day today: Fun facts and Happy Mother’s Day! traditions about Mothering Sunday Sunday, May 14th

BY EMILY ALLEN

Mother’s Day - or Mothering Sunday - is on Sunday, March 26.

The day is always on the fourth Sunday of Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday and usually in the second half of March or early April.

The day is a celebration of mothers and the maternal bond and traditionally children give flowers, presents and cards to their mothers, and other maternal figures such as grandmothers, stepmothers and mothers-inlaw.

When did Mothering Sunday begin?

The day has long been associated with mothers and family. For centuries it was custom for people to return home to their ‘mother’ church on Laetare Sunday – the middle of Lent. Those who did so were said to have gone ‘a-mothering’.

The day often turned into a family reunion and a chance for children working away from home – often young domestic servants - to spend time with their mothers.

Many used to pick flowers from the verges along the way to leave in the church or hand to their mothers when they got home.

But it was American social activist Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) from Philadelphia who lobbied the government for an official day to honour mothers in the US, and is regarded as the “Mother of Mother’s Day”. She dedicated her life to the cause after swearing she would do so after her mother’s death.

However, over the years Jarvis became increasingly concerned at the commercialisation of the day, saying “I wanted it to be a day of sentiment, not profit.” She also didn’t like the selling of flowers and the use

of greetings cards which she described as “a poor excuse for the letter you are too lazy to write”.

The day took off in Britain when vicar’s daughter Constance Smith was inspired by a 1913 newspaper report of Jarvis’ campaign and began a push for the day to be officially marked in England.

Smith, of Coddington, Nottinghamshire, founded the Mothering Sunday Movement and even wrote a booklet The Revival of Mothering Sunday in 1920. Interestingly, neither Smith nor Jarvis became mother’s themselves.

By 1938 Mothering Sunday had become a popular celebration with Boy Scouts, Girl Guides and various parishes across Britain marking the day and communities adopting the imported traditions of American and Canadian soldiers during the war.

By the 1950s it was being celebrated throughout Britain and businesses realised the commercial opportunities.

Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day? When you say ‘Mother’s Day’ you’re actually referring to the American/Canadian version, although the term is widely used in Britain too. In the US/Canada, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 14 this year.

The French celebrate Mother’s Day on the last Sunday in May, where a family dinner is the norm, and traditionally the mother being honoured is presented with a cake that looks like a bouquet of flowers.

Mother’s Day in Spain is celebrated on December 8th. Spaniards pay tribute not only to their own mothers on this day, but also to the Virgin Mary. The day includes religious celebrations across the country.

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PROPER MAINTENANCE AND ADDING NECESSARY UPGRADES CAN MITIGATE FLUCTUATIONS IN THE HOUSING MARKET AND PROVIDE THE BEST RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT. The good news in real estate is that you can build your home's value in an appreciating market and protect it when the housing market is in decline. By making the right improvements, you'll protect the resale price through the cycle of any housing market. Here's how: Choose quality materials for maintenance and upgrades. For the long-haul, quality is the single most important factor in renovations and upgrades. Inferior products must be replaced more often, and labour costs rise as cheaper materials are often more difficult to work with.

Remember, in upgrades, newer isn't necessarily better, so try to retain the elements that are worth keeping.

Renovate to the level of your surrounding neighbourhood. Check property listings to determine average market value of your neighbourhood, or ask your real estate agent for an opinion. Once you know your home's potential price point, make decisions about how

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extensive your upgrades should be. Upgrade to a level that is appropriate to the value of your property and properties within your immediate area. Consider all upgrades throughout the home when making choices on new ones. If you choose to install a high-end bathroom into an otherwise dated home, you may not recoup its cost. Conversely, a lower-quality upgrade may disappoint potential buyers if the renovations are not in keeping with those throughout the house. Let your home, as a whole package, guide decisions on the level of new improvements.

Consider your individual financial picture.

It's not uncommon for homeowners to borrow to make home improvements. Lower interest loans for home renovations are often available since lenders view that you are adding value to your real estate investment. However, if you are borrowing and can't pay back in a timely fashion, then that $30,000 kitchen upgrade may not be wise.

LITTLE CHANGES CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE AT THE TIME OF SELLING

THERE ARE ALWAYS THINGS THAT CAN BE DONE IN ADVANCE OF LISTING IT TO INCREASE INTEREST AMONG POTENTIAL BUYERS. A FEW SIMPLE CHANGES CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. HERE ARE SOME IDEAS TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY: • Small Projects: A fresh and neutral coat of paint, basic staging and newly mowed lawn can go a long way.

Remove any overly personal items and clutter, so the potential buyers can imagine their own belongings in the home.

Also consider adding a few chic updates like crisp new linens, a statement chandelier or sparkling bathroom mirror to make a lasting impression.

Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, this is a must for any seller.

• Medium Projects: With strong demand for open concept living, consider removing any non-structural walls for a more flexible space.

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tile floors with fresh grout. Outside, work on the curb appeal of your home with any necessary landscaping that you may have been putting off, including sealing your driveway, staining your porch or deck, power washing the exterior and refinishing the front door.

• Large Projects: Kitchen and bathrooms offer the best return on investment, so if yours is outdated, it's time to get an upgrade.

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• Drought-tolerant plants. Choose annuals that require less watering such as zinnias and marigolds. Perennials offer the hardiest choices.

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• Condition your soil. To promote lavish growth, add an organic substance to your soil, such as manure or compost. Testing your soil will help identify excessive sand, clay or elements that contribute to or take away from soil acidity.

• Incorporate perennials for easy care. Choose perennials as the backbone of your garden then add colour as needed with a selection of drought-resistant annuals.

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Treating lawns during drought or dry periods can be tricky, as some homeowners may be forced to adhere to water restrictions established by their local governments.

Still, there are some ways to obey the law and still help lawns withstand drought and dry periods.

• Postpone fertilizer applications.

Fertilizers are designed to help grass grow, but growing grass needs water it won’t have access to when water restrictions have been put in place. If a lawn needs to be fertilized during drought or dry periods, homeowners should consult with lawncare professionals, who may have experience applying fertilizer during drought. Professionals also may have access to more fertilizing products than

homeowners will find at nearby lawn and garden centers.

• Pull weeds by hand instead of applying herbicides. Herbicides are substances used to destroy unwanted vegetation, such as weeds. When applied during droughts or dry periods, such products can make it harder for grass to overcome weeds. Instead of applying herbicides during drought or dry periods, pull weeds by hand. Doing so can address a weed problem without harming the grass.

• Water early. Water restrictions might not completely deny homeowners the right to water their lawns. Rather, such regulations restrict how much water homeowners can use to treat their lawns during drought or dry periods. Watering early, ideally between the hours of 4 a.m. and 8 a.m., ensures as little water as possible will be lost to evaporation and as much as possible will find its way onto the grass and into the soil.

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INSURANCE TIPS FOR HOMEBUYERS SUMMER TO-DO LISTS ARE OFTEN FILLED WITH ROAD TRIPS, SWIMMING POOLS, VACATION ADVENTURES AND TAKING IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS. HOWEVER, FOR MANY CANADIANS, THE WARM-WEATHER SEASON MEANS EVEN BIGGER PLANS – SUCH AS BUYING A NEW HOME. Purchasing a new property, especially for the first time, presents many questions. After separating the must-haves from the wish-list, finding the right real estate agent, and calculating how much you can afford, getting insurance for the new home is often left to the end, or only considered after the papers are signed and the move-in plans are underway.

“The type and location of home you buy can have a significant impact on your insurance premium,” says Wayne Ross, insurance expert at Aviva Canada. “By looking at a new home through the eyes of your insurance company, you could save thousands in home insurance premiums.”

Ross offers four simple tips to keep insurance in mind when shopping for your dream home: Explore the location. Neighbourhoods with lower crime rates, no history of water damage

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Think warm thoughts. Check out the heating system installed in the home. Oil tanks can cause expensive environmental damage if they leak while gas furnaces and electric heat are much less risky. If you heat with oil, you'll likely pump more money into your premium.

Some things are better new. Houses with more recent heating, electrical and plumbing systems are less susceptible to fire and other dangers, and result in lower premiums. Also search for an updated roof and look for signs of wear and tear.

Examine your extras. Adding upgrades such as swimming pools or hot tubs can increase your chance of liability – and therefore your insurance costs.

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THE DIY MOVEMENT HAS INSPIRED MANY HOMEOWNERS TO TACKLE HOME REPAIR AND REMODELING PROJECTS ON THEIR OWN. DIY projects can be rewarding, and many homeowners who have embraced the DIY movement have discovered talents they never before knew they had.

But no matter how simple popular home renovation television shows make remodeling projects appear, homeowners should know that such undertakings are far more difficult than they appear on television. Homeowners who overestimate their abilities and the time they have to complete projects can cost themselves substantial amounts of money. In fact, there are a variety of reasons homeowners might want to work with professional contractors when tackling home improvement projects.

Experience A trial and error approach can work with various projects and problems. But applying such an approach to home improvement projects is risky and potentially dangerous, not to mention costly. Experienced professional contractors with strong track records (seek recommendations from friends or neighbours) won’t have to go through trial and error and are therefore more likely than DIYers to complete a project on time and on budget.

Inspiration One oft-overlooked benefit of working with professional contractors is the likelihood that they can draw up ideas for projects that homeowners might otherwise never have thought up on their own. Homeowners without specific ideas in mind can ask contractors to come up with various scenarios before committing to a particular one. Veteran contractors can draw on years of experience to

create designs that DIYers might be incapable of coming up with and/or incapable of seeing through to completion.

Cost Conventional wisdom suggests it’s less expensive to do something yourself than to hire someone else to do it for you, but that’s not necessarily true of home improvement projects.

Labor costs typically account for a substantial amount of professionally contracted projects, but homeowners can cut those costs by volunteering to do some of the simpler tasks themselves. In addition, contractors often purchase materials at a much lower cost than individual homeowners because contractors buy in bulk. So while labor costs might be lower on DIY projects, the cost of materials can offset those savings.

Resale value Many homeowners renovate their homes with eyes on improving the resale value of those homes. But if homeowners want to showcase a newly remodeled kitchen when selling their homes, they should be prepared for prospective buyers to ask who worked on the project. Fearing potential problems down the road, some buyers might be put off by homes that were remodeled by DIYers and not professional contractors.

Renovating a home on your own can be a rewarding project for homeowners. But it’s important that homeowners recognize the many benefits of working with professional contractors before making any final decisions with regard to who will tackle their next project.

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Planning to build or renovate?

Things to know before you build When is a building permit required?

A building permit is required for the following: • Constructing any building greater than 10 m2 (108 sf).

• Constructing an addition to an existing structure.

• Constructing or rebuilding a deck, enclosing a porch, or erecting a roof.

• Moving or demolishing buildings.

• Installing prefabricated structures, including shipping containers.

• Relocating a mobile home.

• Interior renovations or plumbing changes.

• Installing wood-burning appliances.

• Constructing retaining walls over 1 meter in height.

• Changing the use or occupancy type of an existing building.

• Creating a secondary suite.

Building Permit Applications

When you have completed your plans for construction, you can obtain a Building Permit Application from the City of Merritt website (www.merritt.ca) or from City Hall.

Contact Planning and Development Services at 250-378-4224 to confirm the application requirements for your specific project.

Zoning Bylaw When planning changes to your property, please consult the Zoning Bylaw, available at www.merritt.ca.

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OH HAPPY DAY It was a busy day at the McDonald’s location in Merritt on May 3 — so busy in fact, that the workers were forced to call in some help from the community. With councillors, the fire department and local business leaders (including the Herald’s publisher, Theresa Arnold!) chipping in, McHappy Day in Merritt managed to raise $7,928.23 in support of the Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver. “Last year we had 125 families from our community [access the services],” said Angela Seymour, community relations representative for Kamloops and Merritt McDonald’s. Fourteen of those families are from the Nicola Valley, while 111 are from Kamloops, she added. The annual one-day charity drive raises one dollar from every Big Mac, McCafe or Happy Meal sold. Shaylene (above left), who works at the Merritt location, was one employee locally who donated her entire day’s pay to the charity drive. Michele Siddall/Herald

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umour had it that George McClure, a rancher in the Highland Valley District (30 miles north of Merritt) and originally a native of Prince Edward Island, had returned from a stint in the army a morose man with feelings of persecution.

These rumours did not help George in February of 1920 when Provincial Constable Percy Badman, of Merritt, was informed that McClure had shot and killed his 60-yearold neighbour Jack Chartrand.

Const. Badman arranged for Jack Eggleson, formerly Merritt’s chief of police, Jim Ellis, of the Merritt Herald, local RCMP Const. Offley and coroner Dr. J.J. Gillis to meet him at the crime scene. He then hired a horse and sleigh to take him to the McClure cabin, five miles away in the hills of the Mamette Lake area.

At the time of the murder, Chartrand was a hired man, a prospector and a trapper. Jay Shivel was an eyewitness to the shooting and later said that he and Jack were sawing wood on that cold, wintry day when they looked up to see McClure on a horse, armed with a rifle, come up to the house.

He stopped, looked Chartrand dead in the eye and said, “You’ve been murmuring about me.” Chartrand only managed to say, “What’s

that?” when a shot rang out and a bullet hit the unarmed man square in the chest. He staggered to one side before McClure shot him a second time. This time Chartrand keeled over then and there and died in the snow.

Shivel, who had been frozen with astonishment the whole time, came to his senses and started backing slowly toward Chartrand’s house. McClure was still mumbling in a crazed voice, “I had to do it!

He was talking behind my back.”

Shivel realized that the man was not in his right mind and quickened his pace, He reached the door just as McClure was raising his rifle to take a shot at him. He quickly opened the door, entered and then slammed it shut.

Jack Chartrand’s wife was watching the horrific scene unfold through the window. Shivel saw

His words shocked McClure back to life. He grabbed his rifle and ran out the door. After he was sure the crazed man was gone for good, Shivel brought Mrs. Chartrand and her children out from hiding and tried to comfort them He found Chartrand’s rifle and some ammunition and sat sentry by the door all The Herald’s front page, May 22, 1922. Herald files

her and whispered to her to hide herself and her children quickly.

As he was exiting the bedroom to look for a safe spot for himself, Shivel came nose to nose with McClure who was pointing his gun right at the frightened man’s stomach.

Thinking quickly, Shivel pushed the weapon away just before it could fire and the bullet ripped through the broom closet where

the a toddler had been hiding.

Shivel reached for the rifle and he and McClure fought for control over the weapon until it fell to the floor.

Hand to hand, they wrestled for a bit but Shivel managed to pin him to the floor.

McClure went limp and then as if in a daze he sat up crying, “What have I done?” Shivel replied, “All I know is, you’ve killed a man!”

night until dawn’s early light made him feel safe enough to help Mrs. Chartrand bring in the frozen body of what was once her husband.

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They caught him off guard and the man was soon overpowered, handcuffed and taken to Chartrand’s house. The men gathered the spent bullets as evidence before they travelled on to Merritt.

An inquest was held and George McClure was found guilty and ordered to stand trial. But before a trial could be held, McClure was declared insane and spent his years in an asylum, remaining there until he died.

For more information on the history of Merritt and the Nicola Valley, call or come and visit the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives, 1675 Tutill Court, (250)-3784145. You can also visit our website at www.nicolavalleymuseum.org.

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MSS athletes medal at track meets Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Secondary School track and field team, coached by teachers Randy Sheldon and Kelly Shea, will have over 20 athletes competing at the Okanagan championships on May 18 following a great set of performances at a pair of track meets this week.

A dozen athletes took part in the Dylan Armstrong Invitational Meet in Kamloops on May 5 and 6, and managed to come away with 17 medals (see right).

Twenty-two MSS Grade 8, junior and

senior students then took in the West Zone high school championships on Tuesday, also at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops, and produced an impressive 36 individual and relay top-three finishes (see right).

A top-three finish at the zone meet was needed in order to qualify for the Okanagans.

Leading the way for the MSS Panthers squad at the zone championships were gold medallists Bill Brewer, Megan Dunsmore, Leif Ellingsen, Emma Forman, Caleb Hartwig, Mishayla Morrissey, Lexus Thomas and Nicholas Willey.

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(Above) Merritt Secondary’s Lexus Thomas leads the pack in the 14 and 15-year-old girls’ 1200-metre run in Kamloops on Saturday. She placed first in her age group. (Below) Grade 9 students Leif Ellingsen (left) and Nicholas Willey came away from the Dylan Armstrong Track Meet with three medals apiece from the shot, discus and javelin throwing events. Ian Webster/ Herald

Nicholas Willey runs the ball hard against Rutland Secondary in an exhibition game played last week. Ian Webster/Herald

dozen of Reid’s players showed up on each occasion. The games were one-sided to say the least.

“We began training in February with over 40 Grade 8 to 10 players coming out,” Reid

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Emma Forman

F14-15 Shot Put 8.51m 2nd Discus 20.21m 2nd Javelin 18.94m 1st

Nicholas Willey M14-15 Shot

Discus

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Bill Brewer Junior 100m 12.66 2nd High J. 1.65m 1st Long J. 4.43m 3rd Rahul Chhabra Senior 2000m S/C 2:43.73 2nd Joel Davey

Senior 1500m 5:12.55 2nd

Megan Dunsmore Junior Long J. 3.81m 1st Discus 20.47m 2nd

Panther junior boys rugby team folds The once-proud tradition of Merritt Secondary School boys’ rugby took another hit this week, as the only team in existence this year — the junior boys’ squad — has folded.

The difficult decision to terminate the program three-quarters of the way through the season was made by head coach Ryan Reid after repeatedly having insufficient numbers at his disposal to field a full side of 15 players in league games against other schools.

The final blow came last week when it was Merritt’s turn to host a pair of games against Sa-Hali and South Kamloops, and only a

M16-17 Long J. 4.29m 3rd

West Zone HS Championships Kamloops, May 9

MSS track coach Randy Sheldon’s son Ryland (far left) had a banner day at the Dylan Armstrong Invitational Track Meet on Saturday, winning all five of his events. The younger Sheldon, 10, placed first in the 60-metre dash (9.94 seconds), the 600-metre run (two minutes 15.12 seconds), the 60-metre hurdles (12.02 seconds), the long jump (3.43 metres) and the shot put (5.86 metres). Sheldon competes for the Kamloops Track Club.

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Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Carter Davey

on all the reasons why the numbers declined so dramatically, the ‘C’ word escaped from his lips on more than a few occasions. The commitment on the part of many of the students in the program just wasn’t there.

“We thought we had established a good base last year with a Grade 8 boys’ rugby program that had between 16 and 18 players — all from the one grade. But the continuity didn’t happen,” said Reid. “We did everything we could to keep [the junior boys’ program] going. Finally, we just ran out of options.”

Both Reid and assistant coach Russ Willey felt particularly bad for the 10 to 12 students who had remained dedi-

cated to the junior team since the very beginning.

“That’s the hardest part [about folding the team],” said Reid.

“They get robbed.”

Before calling it a day, the junior boys’ squad had played three pairs of mini-games against West Zone competition, and a trio of exhibition matches versus Rutland Secondary (Kelowna) and Princeton.

“We won both games against Princeton,” said Reid. “One was a sevenaside contest; the other one a 10-aside match.”

Reid is hoping that a few of his former players will be able to attend some upcoming tryouts in Kamloops for regional age-group teams.

“That way, they can keep playing the game,” he said.

Leif Ellingsen Junior Shot Put 10.01m 1st Discus 21.42m 2nd Javelin 22.55m 1st Emma Forman

Junior Javelin 19.83m 1st

Oliver Hardy

Senior 400m

57.48

2nd

Caleb Hartwig Senior Triple J. 11.55m 1st Long J. 5.18m 2nd Mason Hintz

Gr. 8

High J. 1.45m 3rd

Ben Hume Senior 100m 11.90 3rd 200m 24.94 3rd Abram Jackson Senior 400m 69.04 3rd Shot Put 6.85m 3rd Jocey King Gr. 8 400m 75.87 2nd Long J. 3.36m 3rd Mishayla Morrissey Senior 800m 2:39.24 1st 1500m 5:35.72 1st Jay Peralta Gr. 8 200m 27.50 3rd Long J. 3.99m 2nd Niah Prowal Junior Triple J. 8.05m 3rd Long J. 3.59m 2nd Lexus Thomas Junior 800m 2:51.99 1st 1500m 5:42.45 1st Triple J. 7.74m 2nd Nicholas Willey Junior Shot Put 7.80m 2nd Discus 25.21m 1st Javelin 17.91m 3rd Shalan Wilson

Junior Javelin 12.09m 3rd

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Cow Trail Classic lookin’ great Kidz Tri needs a hand Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Cow Trail Classic 2017 mountain bike weekend, June 9 to 11, is shaping up to be a great one. The host Merritt Mountain Bike Association is partnering with Ozmosis Training out of North Vancouver and Penticton to serve up a number of additional pre- and post-race activities.

On the Friday, the MMBA and Ozmosis are offering a two-hour Pre-Race Tune-up for any and all riders looking to get that last minute edge prior to competition day.

“You will spend the evening working on the more technical aspects of the course, to ensure your race day can be the most successful it can be,” stated a joint press release issued April 29.

On Cow Trail Classic race day, young riders between the ages of six and 16 can register to be part of a day-long youth

camp — “where children can improve their skills, gain confidence on their bike and on the trails, and have a lot of fun.”

The focus of the youth camp will be on safety, teamwork and having a good attitude.

“Our PMBI certified coaches will have your child loving every minute of the bike camp!” the press release boldly stated.

Merritt’s local cycle shop, Breathe Bikes, is helping to sponsor the kid’s camp, and is offering free camp registration as prizes to two lucky youngsters who drop off a letter, video, or piece of original art work at the bike shop — answering the questions: What do you love about mountain biking, and what skills do you want to work on to become a better mountain biker?

The day after the Cow Trail Classic (Sunday), there’s another great offering — a Ladies Camp.

The camp for women is aimed at the beginning and the advanced rider, and everyone in between.

Ladies are encouraged to “come out and learn new skills in a friendly group atmosphere, from some of the best coaches B.C. has to offer.”

The 2017 Cow Trail Classic race itself should be even better than one year ago, when over 100 riders from around the province took part in the event.

There have been some changes to the various course options.

Riders can choose the multi-lap, 39-kilometre full-meal-deal, or do a shorter one-lap, 16-kilometre route.

For beginning riders, younger riders, or anyone just wishing to get a taste of the mountain biking experience, there’ll be a sweet 10.5-kilometre introductory course.

All three offerings will take place on the Coutlee Plateau, and feature the beautiful hills, grasslands and variable terrain that has made the Nicola Valley a mecca for mountain bikers.

Piggybacking onto the Cow Trail Classic weekend is an enduro race, also being planned for the Sunday. This mountain bike race will take place on the hillside behind the Tourist Information Centre, and feature three separate climbs and three highspeed descents.

For all the information on the Cow Trail Classic activities, and to register for the event, go to cowtrailclassic.com.

For more on the Merritt enduro ride on June 11, contact Darch Oborne at 378-7363.

Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The 2017 KIDZ TRI triathlon, slated for Sun., June 4th, has some new and exciting features.

For one, there’s a brand new course this year that will see all participants finish at Voght Park rather than at Rotary or Central Parks as in the past.

Secondly, an adult division has been added to the highly-successful event, so the ‘big kids’ can have some fun, too.

Anyone in Grade 9 or older will be considered an adult.

The start remains the same, with everyone gathering at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre for registration, warmup and the swim phase of the triathlon experience.

From there, cyclists will make their way to Voght Park by variable routes depending upon their age group.

The run phase will

take place either entirely on the Voght Park track, or in combination with the walking trail along the Nicola River to and from Central School.

The various distances for the swim, bike and run phases are all participant-friendly — ranging from one length of the pool for the wee ones (with all the assistance they need) to six laps for the adults, from one to 10 kilometres on the bikes, and from just over 400 metres to 2.7 kilometres on the walk/ jog/run.

It’s all about trying something new, and having a bunch of fun doing it.

But, if the triathlon is to be successful, it’s going to need some

help, especially on the day of the event.

“We need approximately 50 volunteers in order to make things enjoyable for the participants,” said KIDZ TRI committee member Marlene Jones. “Helpers will be needed from about 7 to 10:30 a.m. on the Sunday, mostly out on course directing the cyclists and runners.”

For more information on participating in the KIDZ TRI triathlon, or to volunteer to help, contact Jones at the Community Policing Office (250-378-3955).

Participants can register and pay at the Civic or Aquatic Centres. The earlybird entry deadline is May 31.

4H Club attends judging rally in Kamloops OLIVIA SCHMID 4H HOOFBEATS

A half dozen Nicola Valley 4H club members are all smiles after a long day at the District 4H Judging Rally on April 29 and 30 in Kamloops.

The six — Niah Prowal, Olivia Schmid, Emma Sowpal, Megan Dunsmore, Chloe Shier and Lexus Thomas — were joined by 200 other 4H members

from across the region.

Judging Rally is where 4H members are evaluated on their ability to accurately judge everything from horses to photography, and rabbits to leathercraft.

“4H teaches kids not only about animals and agriculture, but life skills that will help them become contributing citizens in their

communities.

“Knowing how to evaluate and compare choices are important skills when it comes to good decision-making, and learning how to do so is a valuable exercise,” said Shannon Dunn, photography project leader.

At this year’s Rally, Nicola Valley Club members each judged

two categories of horses and two of photography. The judging exercise involved the girls ranking the subject horses and photographs and then giving clear explanations of their results. Their written and verbal responses explaining why they placed the subjects in a specific order and the accuracy

(Left) Nicola Valley Thunder bantam lacrosse player Taylor Shackelly keeps a close eye on a Kamloops ball carrier during her team’s 9-1 loss to the Rattlers on May 3. The local bantams won their first game of the season on the weekend, defeating Kelowna 7-4. Detailed scoring statistics were not made available. In other lacrosse action, the Thunder peewees blanked Penticton 13-0 on Saturday. Scoring for the winners were Lucas Schmid (5), Rylan Falcone (2), Jalen McRae, Carter Shackelly, Simon McGifford, Keagan McGifford, Ty Jackson and Matthew Morrissey. Goalie Tyson Jarvis picked up the shotout . Ian Webster/Herald (Right) JR Anderson, a Grade 7 student from Merritt Central Elementary, evades Diamond Vale’s Karan Natt during elementary rugby tournament action on Friday at Central. Cole Wagner/Herald

of their evaluations were then judged by experts in each respective field.

Ribbons were awarded for the the most accurate judging in each division.

All the Nicola Valley participants felt confident about their judging. Megan Dunsmore made her photo leader proud by placing sec-

ond overall in senior photography.

Each of the girls learned a lot about the judging process over the course of the day at Rally, and now can look forward to applying their developing skills as they work towards completing their projects and remaining components of the 4H curriculum.

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U14 girls softball team wins a thriller Nationals.

Whitecross, Moorhead and Zabek are all members of the Pack Charmaine 16U Division 3 team from Kamloops that will be going to Calgary.

A fifth Merritt volleyball player competed in club volleyball this spring. Niah Prowal is a player on the Pack Robyn 16U Division 4 squad.

Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt minor softball U14 girls’ squad scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth and final inning to defeat the visiting Kamloops Clovers 10-9 last Thursday.

Trailing by two runs going into their last atbats, the Merritt squad got the ball rolling with a solo home run by Kristi Hall. The team then loaded the bases, and scored both the tieing and winning runs on walks given up by the Clovers’ pitcher.

Hall was the individual star of the game, as she also hit a triple in the second inning, and pitched her team out of trouble in the third with three strikeouts in a row.

Other game highlights included a nice 4-3 play early in the fourth by Merritt’s Isabel Chavez and Ema Fox, and a nice stop on an attempted steal at home by backcatcher Chloe Hughes.

“This was our first

Ashley Cavaliere handled the pitching for the first two innings in Thursday’s game between the Merritt U14 girls team and the visiting Kamloops Clovers. Ian Webster/Herald

game against an out-oftown team, and I think we did pretty well,” said Merritt coach Candice Bateson. “The girls had lots of fun. There were lots of fans there to cheer them on.”

The U14 girls were scheduled to play Merritt’s U14 mixed team on Tuesday of this week.

Club volleyballers headed to Nationals Four young volleyball

players from Merritt will be attending national club championships in the coming weeks.

Rose Howard, Emily Whitecross, Logan Moorhead and Haley Zabek all qualified for the Canadian finals following top-eight finishes with their club teams at the B.C. provincials in Abbotsford on the weekend.

Howard plays for the Pack Paul 15U Division 1 in Kamloops. They will be travelling to Regina, Sask. for their

Merritt tennis club holds doubles tournament The Merritt & District Tennis Club held an Icebreaker doubles tournament on the April 22 and 23 weekend.

A very exciting men’s final saw Bob Bansi and Mo Ghag edge Harbans Sandhu and Patrick Farmer 6-4, 5-7, 6-4.

The next day, Sandhu and Dianne Quinn took the mixed title. Scores of that match were not available.

The next MDTC tournament weekend is on May 13 and 14.

HOCKEY BRIEFS

Stead a finalist for CJHL Top Goaltender Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt minor hockey product Kristian Stead is one of six finalists for the Canadian Junior Hockey League’s Top Goaltender Award, the CJHL announced on May 4.

Stead, 20, has played the last two seasons with the Nipawin Hawks of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey league (SJHL).

In 42 regular-season games with the Hawks in 2016-17, Stead recorded an outstanding 1.97 goals-against average (GAA) and .936 save percentage (SV%).

Stead went on to record a 1.91 GAA and .946 SV% in 10 playoff games. He took his team to game seven of the SJHL semi-finals, where the Hawks lost to the Battleford North Stars.

Prior to joining Nipawin, Stead

national Junior A championships, which get underway on May 13 in Cobourg, Ont.

Brooks and Penticton headed to RBC Kristian Stead

played two seasons (2013-15) with the 100 Mile Wranglers of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

Both those seasons, he was an AP (affiliate player) with the Merritt Centennials.

Stead has earned a scholarship to continue his hockey career at the University of AlaskaAnchorage beginning in September of this year.

The winner of the CJHL Top Goaltender Award is scheduled to be announced prior to the Royal Bank Cup

The Brooks Bandits from the Alberta Junior Hockey League and the Penticton Vees of the B.C. Hockey League are headed to Cobourg, Ont. for the 2017 RBC Cup — the national championship tournament of Junior A hockey in Canada.

The Bandits and Vees punched their tickets to the RBC by finishing first and second respectively at the Western Canada Cup tournament, which ran from April 29 to May 7 in Penticton.

The WCC brings together the top teams

The K/1 division of Merritt youth soccer doesn’t keep track of or publish its game scores, but that doesn’t prevent some spirited action from taking place on Thursday night’s at Voght Park.

(Above) The Red and Orange K/1 teams wail away at the ball. Ian Webster/Herald

Merritt Youth Soccer Association

WEEK 3 SCORES GR. 4-5 Orange Crush 4 Green 3

Golden Gladiators 6 Whitecaps 0 GR. 6-7 Light Blue 3 Orange 2

GR. 8+ Green 7 Light Blue 3

THE SPORTS TICKER

What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

May 11

Nicola-Canford Elementary Track Meet

May 11

Merritt U12 vs U14 Softball, Central Park, 5:30 p.m.

May 12

Merritt Central Elementary Track Meet

May 13-14 Mother’s Day Weekend Slo-Pitch Tournament, Central Park May 13-14

MDTC Singles Tennis Tournament

May 17

Merritt Bench Elementary Track Meet

May 17

Merritt Mountain Bike Association AGM, Tolko Board Room, 7 p.m.

May 18

Collettville Elementary Track Meet

May 19

Diamond Vale Elementary Track Meet

May 20-21

Stock Car Racing, Merritt Speedway, 2 p.m.

May 27-28

MDTC Doubles Tennis Tournament

June 2

SD 58 District Elementary Track Meet

June 4

Kidz Tri Triathlon

Zakall selected in WHL bantam draft

June 10

Cow Trail Classic Mountain Bike Race

June 10

Stock Car Racing, Merritt Speedway, 6 p.m.

June 10-11

Stop The Violence Softball Tournament, Central Park

Merritt minor hockey product Talon Zakall was chosen by the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League’s bantam draft on May 4.

Zakall, who played this past season for the Tier 1 Kamloops Junior Blazers, was picked 285th overall in the 13th round of the draft which was held in Calgary.

June 11

Merritt Enduro Mountain Bike Race

June 16

Black’s Pharmacy Sr. Men’s Golf Tournament

June 17

Flat Track M/C Racing, Merritt Speedway

June 24-25

Merritt Otters Swim Meet

July 7-9

Coquihalla Open Ladies Golf Tournament

July 8-9

Little Britches Rodeo, Rodeo Grounds, Collettville

from the four western provinces, as well as the host side.

The Bandits went a perfect 5-0 in the Western Canada Cup, while the Vees finished with a record of 4-11. Penticton edged their league rivals, the Chilliwack Chiefs, 3-2 in Sunday’s final game to claim the second spot.

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Run-Walk-Stroll starting at LNIB School on Saturday, May 13. Open to all ages and all people. Registration fee is by donation with proceeds to benefit Youth and Elder programs. Planned route distances 10K, 5K, 2K, 800m Barbecue to follow. Registration on line at LNIB.net

FRESH STRAWBERRIES

for sale from the Baillie House. Chopped but no sugar added. 15 lb or 30 lb pails. Deadline to order is June 3.

Strawberries will be arriving on June 10. Call 250-378-0349 to order.

at Baillie House Sat. May 13th. Two Sittings 11:30 am & 1:30 pm. For tickets phone Baillie House at 250-3780349.

The Living with Loss drop-in support group will be meeting the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 2025 Granite Avenue, Room 12.

250-280-4040.

PET VALUE WALK FOR DOG GUIDES

SHRINERS

The Logan Lake Lions is proud to host our 7th Annual Pet-Val Walk for Dog Guides May 28th at Maggs Park in Logan Lake. Registration starts at noon the walk will start at 1 pm. Come join us everyone is welcome For further information or pledge sheets contact Sharon June at 778-220-9462 or email: sjune547@gmail.com

COMMUNITY CHOIR

Merritt Community Choir is hosting an “Evening of Music With Friends “ on Thursday, May 18 at 7 pm at the Trinity United Church located on the corner Quilchena and Chapman. Joined by the Community Children‘s Choir, Strings Plus and Strange Companion‘s. Come and enjoy an evening of musical variety.

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

NICOLA VALLEY CRUISERS CAR CLUB

Are you interested in cars, cruising and joining in activities related to cars? Nicola Valley Cruisers car club would welcome you as a member. Meetings are monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at the Ramada at 7:00 p.m. For mor info call Russ or Charlotte at 250-378-2290

CONAYT BINGO

Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.

Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

FALL FAIR YARD SALES

May 13-14, 27-28, June 10-11, 24-25, July 8-9, 22-23 Phone Martha for information at 250-378-2303.

Donations gratefully accepted. Please no beds, skis, tv’s, as we cannot sell these items and have to pay to dispose of them. Thank you for your donations.

NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET

Annual yard sale will be held on May 13. Spaces are open to everyone. To join call 250-571-3470 or 250378-4624. All proceeds benefit the Market Bursary Fund.

PET VALUE WALK FOR DOG GUIDES

Fundraising dog walk for the Lions Foundation Dog Guide programs to be held on Sunday, May 28 at Voght Park.

Sign-in at 1 pm and walk at 2 pm. Prizes to follow. Register & learn on-line or call Holly 250-280-8948 for info or to volunteer. Information at www.walkfordoguides.com.

SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL

On May 27 at the Baillie House from 9 am to 2 pm.

Lots of plants and garden items. Tables available Call 250-378-0349 to reserve a spot

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. We also work to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact

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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 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday at 10AM and last Wednesday of the month at 7PM

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL Would you like to see a community theatre in Merritt, then the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society can use your help!

COMMUNITY CHOIR

The Merritt Community Choir is started its spring season on Monday, Jan.23 at 7:00 pm. Meeting at Colletteville school, please use the Birch Ave. entrance. Fun new music will be presented. New members are welcome to come out for an evening of enjoyment. For more information please contact Ellen at 250-378-9899 or Barb at 250-378-2678.

COMMUNITY BAND

Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 pm Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-378-9894

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In Loving Lo Memory Mem mory

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Real Estate

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Houses For Sale 3 Bedroom Rancher on Large Lot. Mature Trees, Fenced, Double Carport Plus 2 Sheds.

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Pedro Miguel Etchart

Don’t cry for me for I am with god. I pray for you all.

I will love you in heaven as I have loved you on earth.

Love Husband John of 42 years, daughters Maya Leighton (Craig), Tanya Everett, grandchildren Corey, Chelsey, Caitlin, Rebecca, Colton.

MERRITT

FUNERAL CHAPEL

.

The Celebration of a Lifetime Begins Here

Pedro Miguel Etchart passed away on December 18, 2016, at the age of 76.

A celebration to honour his life will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017, commencing at 3:30 pm, at the Hall of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2302 Jackson, Merritt, BC.

City Furniture is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our sales team.

Obituaries

Please apply in person with resume to City Furniture, 2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt. or by email: sonny@cityfurnituremerritt.ca

Merritt, BC

With a heavy heart we say goodbye to our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend Wendy Carlton who passed away April 19th 2017. You will be sadly missed by all and forever remembered for your love of family and animals.

No formal service by request. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the S.P.C.A.

BUYING Coin Collections, Olympic Coins, Gold & Silver etc. Call Chad: 250-863-3082

A Division of Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC

Part-time/Full-time SALES ASSOCIATES

& Appliances Ltd.

$$$ All coin & Paper money collections wanted. BIG & small. U.S. Foreign & Canada Todd 1- 250- 864-3521

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP Attention British Columbia residents: Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

Toll-free 1-888-5112250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

Merchandise for Sale

Wendy Carlton April 19, 2017

Medical Health

Help Wanted

We thank all candidates who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Misc. Wanted

On Call 24 Hours A Day

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m

www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com 2113 Granite Ave., Merritt, BC

250-378-2141 or 1-800-668-3379

Obituaries

MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY Every death creates a special pain unique to each survivor.

In Memoriam

P: 250-280-4040

www.merritthospice.org Email: merritthospice@shaw.ca

In Loving Memory

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Rentals

Legal

Employment

Employment

Property Management

Legal Notices

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

MERRITT 1988 Quilchena Ave.

April 13, 2017

NO VACANCIES AT THIS TIME. Please feel free to stay in touch with our RIĂ€FH DV this may change on a daily basis.

By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, we must sell the stored goods to recover costs of unpaid storage.

Katherine Dick owing $367.25 Angela Mernickle owing $358.75 The contents will be sold on or after May 19th 2017 R.Hack Mini Storage 250-378-5580 CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer Employment/Licensing loss? Travel/Business opportunities? Be embarrassed?

Think: Criminal Pardon. US Entry Waiver. Record Purge.

File Destruction. Free Consultation 1-800-347-2540.

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Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Local business requires part-time worker, weekdays. Must be neat in appearance, dependable & enthusiastic. Will train.

All inquiries welcome.

Drop off resume at: Merritt Dry Cleaning & Coin Laundry, 1926 Quilchena Ave., Merritt

Summer Museum Assistants The Nicola Valley Museum and Archives is seeking two summer students to work during the months of June and July. The hours will be from 9-5, Monday to Saturday with alternate Saturdays off for a salary of $13 an hour.

Requirements; • 16 – 30 years of age • A full-time student in the previous year and returning to school in the fall • Excellent skills working with the public • Strong computer skills • Able to handle monetary transactions If you are interested in this exciting position, please submit your resume to nmva@telus.net , or drop it off in person at the Museum.

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GENERAL WORKING FOREMAN (CUPE, Local 900) Job Description Under the direction of the Director of Public Works and Recreation (DPWR), this position is responsible for the coordination and monitoring of day-today operations for the Public Works and Parks Departments while working independently or in conjunction with operational staff.

Job Duties: • Deal with issues and delegate tasks to operational staff; • Prepare schedules and sketches for maintenance and infrastructure repairs, records and data related to Infrastructure Asset Management, operational assessments and records of construction; • Supervise operational staff and report to DPWR any staff issues; • Oversee work conducted by Contractors working with District operational staff and report to DPWR; • Assist in operation and maintenance plans for roads, drainage, sewer, water, parks, facilities and structures, fleet vehicles and equipment, tools and equipment; • Ensure operations staff comply with Work Safe Regulations and the District’s Occupational Health and Safety Program and mentor and train operational staff; • Investigate public complaints and respond to public service requests; • Perform or delegate standby duties and call outs to operational staff; • Act as co-chair for Occupational Health and Safety Committee and submit reports to DPWR of daily activities.

Required Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership, organizational skills, and manage change while supervising and directing operational staff. Excellent knowledge and experience in Municipal Infrastructure and Public Works Best Practices in: roads, sidewalks, water distribution system, wastewater and drainage system, parks, fleet vehicles and equipment maintenance.

Education and Work Experience: • Grade 12 or Equivalent, EOCP Water Distribution Level 2, EOCP Wastewater Treatment Level 1, Valid Class 3 Driver’s License, 10 years experience with municipal infrastructure, 3 years supervisory experience, equipment operating experience, Certificate in Public Works Supervision or equivalent, CET Technical Certificate or AScT certification with a Diploma in Civil Engineering (preferred) This is a full-time, permanent, 40 hours/week position with wages and benefits governed by CUPE Local 900. The compensation for this position is $37.31/hour, shift is Monday to Friday, 6:30 am until 3:00 pm. A Flex time program is available.

Full Job Description for this position is available on the District website at www.loganlake.ca/careeropportunities.

Closing date for this position is Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 3:00 pm. Please send detailed cover letter and resume to: Jeff Carter Director of Public Works and Recreation jcarter@loganlake.ca

Equipment Operator experience and Class 1 drivers license is an asset. &RPSHWLWLYH ZDJH DQG EHQHĂ€W SURJUDP.

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Servicing the Resourc e, Commercial, Industria l & Residential Sectors for over 21 years 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

• Off road vehicle ďŹ re suppression sys tems • Hydrostatic testin g & recharge facility • Fire extinguishers / emergency lighti ng • Fire Alarm Systems • Annual life safet CertiďŹ ed y system veriďŹ catio ns • Kitchen ďŹ re suppre te chnicians ssion systems • Clean agent sys tems • Fire sprinkler system s / Backow Preve nters / Fire Hydrants

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Serving all citizens of Merritt and surrounding areas Stoyoma Dental is Merritt’s newest Dental Clinic. We are a Not For Profit Society serving all residents of Merritt and the surrounding areas. If you are covered by Status, Healthy Kids, Disability, Ministry or the Emergency Plan you are fully covered for eligible services & no additional funds will be required of you!

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CALL: (250) 378-2786 “When others have come and gone, Ivan’s Siding is still going strong”

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View this weeks flyer online at cityfurniturecanada.com 2025 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt Phone: 250-378-2332

& Appliances Ltd.

HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm, Sat.: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Closed Sunday & Holidays