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Investors, first time buyers take note! Lots of potential to bring your own ideas to this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home. The roof is approximately 5 years old, furnace approximately 4 years old and hot water tank replaced 2 years ago. Unfinished basement to create your own area with the laundry downstairs. Fully fenced yard and alley access, with lots of room for gardening and storage!
2180 Taylor Place
Welcome to one of Merritt’s newest executive style townhome developments, Nicola Bluffs, nestled into the Spring Bank neighbourhood. This spacious 3 bdrm, 4 bath home features a beautiful blend of contemporary and modern finishes including quartz counter tops, custom shaker cabinets and a designer lighting package.
MLS#167289 $629,000 Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, find peace & tranquility as you look over the fields from your new 22’ X 14’ covered barbeque deck. Appealing 3 bedroom home with numerous recent updates, fenced yard with underground sprinklers & hot tub in private deck.
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437 Woodward Avenue
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Cute and Cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with a large detached garage/shop located in the desired Lower Nicola area, just minutes from downtown Merritt. The home features a large living room with gas fireplace to enjoy, open kitchen and dining area with new fridge and stove – March 2022.
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Immaculate family home w/lots of upgrades, located in great neighbourhood. Main level features 2 bed, 4 pc. Bath, a large kitchen w/ lots of cabinets, a new sink & taps & amazing views from your kitchen window, as well as access to your great sundeck & a large living room open to your dining area. Large fenced backyard.
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Investment opportunity OR break in to the market with this 3 bed, 1 bath townhouse. Located across the street from an elementary school. This townhouse has a fenced front yard and offers back yard area with additional parking space and small outdoor storage room.
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Solid built family home 3 + 1 bedrms, 2 bath. Attached garage. Walking distance to shopping, banking, medical & recreation. Lots of cabinets in the bright sunny kitchen and plenty of storage throughout the home. Lovely gas fireplace up and wood insert downstairs. Fenced level .2 acre property with great shop and alley access.
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Stunning home in one of the best locations in town. This immaculate rancher has been beautifully crafted and finished. Gorgeous hardwood floors, deep crown moldings and 10’ high ceilings lead you into the open concept kitchen, dining, living room area where you enjoy the granite counters, custom millwork and gas fireplace. LED lighting throughout and a brand-new reverse osmosis water system.
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Elegantly decorated rancher in a neighbourhood of newer stylish homes. Well selected zero landscaping welcomes you into this spacious bright open concept residence. 3 appreciable sized bedrooms, 4 piece ensuite with soaker tub. Garden doors lead to a beautifully landscaped fully fenced back yard with grape arbours and large patio area.
2209 Harris Road
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Very nice 5 bed 3 bath home w/lrg inground pool located in bench area, close to elementary school, recreation & shopping. The home sits on 9000 sq ft yard w/mature landscaping, great inground pool w/water slide, covered deck, firepit, storage shed, fenced yard, lots of parking & add R.V. parking on side of the home.
100 Golden Quill Trail
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Location, location, location! First time on the market! Absolutely stunning Lower Nicola property on a gorgeous end of cul de sac lot! 2.5 acres, 2188 sq ft home, completely landscaped with 4 wells, barn, shed, shop/carport, chicken coops, grape vines, fruit trees including plum, apple, apricot very private with no drive by traffic and completely fenced, with CR-1 Zoning, you can bring your horses!
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26 acres in the Petit Creek area close to crown land and gorgeous views of the valley. 4 bedroom manufactured home on a full walkout basement. 24x23 garage and a separate 34x25 workshop with 200 amp main, great place for someone with all the toys.
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Executive style home featuring 5 bedrooms plus office located on a one of a kind .72 acre quiet cul-de-sac lot. Enjoy privacy & the feel of rural living outside your back door while still having the convenience of city amenities. Notable mentions include custom industrial feel wood/metal railings, heated tile in all 3 bathrooms, on demand H/W, triple car garage, heat pump/A/C, and access to the Nicola River
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Rain can’t stop the 2022 Farmers’ Market
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WEATHER Rain wasn’t able to stop the vendors and patrons from attending the first Farmers’ Market of 2022. Izaiah Reyes/Herald
The weather did not stop the first weekend of the 2022 Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market. On Saturday, May 7, 10 vendors were present at the Bailie House parking lot to serve the community with local products ranging from baked goods to skincare. “We are farmers, we are not afraid of bad weather,” Farmers’ Market President Shaelyn MacVicar exclaimed. “Rain, shine, hot, cold, it doesn’t matter, we will be here every weekend.”
This year, The Farmers’ Market is set to run every Saturday from May 7 to
October 8, from 9:30 am to 1 pm. “We’re really excited about this year,” said MacVicar. “The COVID restrictions have been lifted so we are able to bring in more vendors back.” There were a number of familiar vendors who stuck it out during the ugly weather; MacVicar Family Farms, Grimshire Apiary, Camille’s Sweet Treats, and Earth and Soul, just to name a few. “Surprisingly I thought it would be slower, but I think people are excited to go out and support the market,” said MacVicar. “It’s been a long winter. Merritt has had its fair share of lumps over the last six months and I think people are just wanting to go out and support our local businesses.” Unfortunately, the weather got in the way of the Market’s entertainment for the day. Love to Dance Academy wasn’t able to perform due to the bad weather but are willing to come back next time. “It will build the suspense for next time,” MacVicar said optimistically. “Now people will be even more excited to see them.” The Market will have one spot every Saturday for a local act to perform. “We are hoping to have the community’s youth come around and do dances and songs or any kind of entertainment that is out there,” said MacVicar. “If anyone has a skill or a performance art that they want to share with the community, just reach out to us and we can definitely set that up. It only costs $10 to
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be a member of the market and that covers the insurance to perform at the venue.” This year, the Market will be partnering with the Chamber of Commerce for the Street Market which will begin on Saturday, May 21. “We will be down on Quilchena Avenue instead of the Baillie House park-
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ing lot once a month.” said MacVicar. Community Futures also partnered with the Farmers’ Market for the ‘Fresh Finds’ program. “You can be a vendor for two markets and they give you a tent and a table and pay for your vendor fees for two weeks to see if the market is suitable for you and your business,” MacVicar explained. “We had a few last minute cancellation from some vendors but normally we are right around 15 to 20 vendors on an average week and we are always looking for more.” For more information on the Nicola Valley Farmer’s Market, email them at nvfarmersmarket@gmail.com
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Merritt gets flood mitigation funding
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Flooding devastated much of the community in November of 2021, following an atmospheric river event. Photo/Herald File Photo
Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM The City of Merritt will receive $329,000 in flood mitigation funding from the provincial government, a move both parties are hopeful will better prepare the community for future freshets and weather events. In response to the November floods, the funding provided by the Province will allow Merritt to conduct hydrotechnical assessments, resulting in the development of both short and long-term flood mitigation plans. Mayor Linda Brown says work has been ongoing, and hopes to use these plans to apply for further funding, allowing the City to take action on these plans and mitigate future disasters. “Shortly after the emergency, the city began work on long-term floodmitigation planning, modelling and dike design,” said
Brown. “The funds provided by the Province will cover the costs of creating a detailed floodmitigation plan that we expect to be complete by June. This plan will then be used to support an application to the federal government in July for funds to complete the work set out in that plan.” Brown added that the City’s goal for the project is the continued protection of the community and river ecosystems. There may even be room for recreational trail opportunities along any potential diking systems the City may implement. Hundreds of Merrittonians remain displaced from their homes from November’s flooding, the physical and emotional effects of which are still very much present throughout the community.
Temporary housing relief for those displaced is coming by way of the $24 million in funding received mid-April, with this latest additional funding looking to increase long-term resilience. BC’s Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness, Jennifer Rice, says that the funding provided is a part of the province’s commitment to emergency preparedness and preventing future incidents where possible. “The Province is always there to support communities in their recovery after disasters and to help them build back better and more resilient to climate change,” said Rice. “We know that a changing climate means more intense and frequent disasters, and it is crucial that communities across the province prepare and adapt.”
Princeton, as well as the Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen, both received $100,000 in funding for flood mitigation efforts as well. The funding is thanks to an increase in Emergency Management BC’s disaster-mitigation budget, with the Province committing $2.1 billion towards flood and wildfire recovery in their 2022 budget.
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WHAT IT IS: Businesses are asked to display a grad photo in their storefront window from late May until after the graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 16, 2022. There is no cost to the business, the photo will be supplied by the school. This is a great way to celebrate our Class of 2022 graduates! Due date to participate is May 13th, 2022
If you are interested in displaying a photo or would like more information, please contact Crystal Ward-McGowan at cwardmcgowan@365.sd58.bc.ca
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The value of voting
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VIEWPOINT Sophia Forman, Grade 10
Throughout my life, I’ve always heard people say that voting is a privilege. In non-democratic countries, people don’t IZAIAH REYES get the luxury HERALD of picking their EDITOR leaders. From this perspective we are considered lucky, but sometimes I feel a struggle to value my single vote because I haven’t seen it influence the outcome of any elections where I have participated. This challenge becomes even greater after observing what has taken place in the 2022 Philippine elections. Since August of last year, I have observed friends and acquaintances on social media sharing their full blown support for presidential candidate, Leni Robredo. I have been exposed to the color pink so much because it was Robredo’s campaign branding color. Her ubiquitous presence throughout my Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube feeds made me believe that she would definitely be a shoe-in for the President of the Philippines come election time. Shockingly, Robredo lost to her opponent, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., by a wide margin. On the surface, this result makes me think of how many people were let down, thinking that their vote mattered. However, upon giving it some deeper thought, I have drawn a comparison to voting with being a bench player on a basketball team. A voter must keep casting educated votes much like a bench player must keep training to keep their skills sharp and body in shape because you never know when the coach will call your number or your vote swings the final results.
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4H Club clean up day
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Editor, A few weekends ago, our club helped one of our leaders repair her home that was damaged by the flood. Most of our members and their families came together and worked on things like the driveway and the backyard, fixing the bellybag and skirting of Bree’s home. She was very happy with how the work turned out and said she felt overwhelmed with community spirit and appreciation. She made chilli and hot dogs for everyone who helped. Thanks Bree for letting our club help you do this and thanks to Erica for organizing this fun community project. Morgan Pickering, 4H Club Reporter
Irving & Deegan: Newspapers are not packaging JAMIE IRVING & PAUL DEEGAN NEWS MEDIA CANADA Across the world, municipalities and provinces have been moving their recycling programmes to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR is great in theory and in practice. It levies fees on manufacturers and retailers for the packaging that wraps everything from the food we eat to the toys our kids play with. Any parent who has helped their child open a new toy knows that between the thick plastic that practically takes garden shears to open, the twist ties, and the cardboard, there is still way too much wasteful packaging associated with so many products. EPR has one laudable objective: Reduce packaging in the waste/recycling stream. It does so by shifting the burden of recycling costs from taxpayers to producers. When producers must pay these fees, they innovate and find ways to wrap their products in far less packaging. Since the advent of the Blue Box, newspapers have had the highest level of collection of all recyclable materials – more than plastics and even more than aluminum. Newspapers continue to be a valuable recovered resource in the recycling stream. They have a stable end market and high commercial value. And recycling newspapers saves trees.
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aged goods companies. In British Columbia, for example, the levy on newsprint went up by 80 per cent in a single year, while the levy on plastics remained flat. That’s not fair. We cannot have a misguided system that puts newspapers at risk at a time when the public needs trusted sources of information more than ever before. The unintended consequences of EPR on newspapers are to reduce the number of pages in a newspaper or for the paper to simply close. This has a detrimental effect on both readers and advertisers across Canada. Recently, the Ontario government issued a regulation that will exempt newspapers from EPR levies in the province. Canada’s newspaper publishers applaud this change, and we hope other provinces will follow Ontario’s lead. Alberta is about to put an EPR regime in place, and British Columbia is working through changes in that province. We hope Premier Jason Kenney and Premier John Horgan will exempt newspapers. To its considerable credit, the federal government has taken meaningful steps to support local journalism across Canada. Provincial and municipal governments should not undo that with punitive fees that are based on the flawed premise that newspapers are unnecessary and wasteful packaging.
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The Merritt Elks Lodge wins the Grasslands Service Bowling Trophy. The team scored a total of 4687 points to win the tournament on Sunday night. C.W. Ellis, Del Saunders, Ted Spencer, and Andy Blomberg make up the Merritt Elks. The Merritt and District Kinsmen won second place with 4528 points while the RCMP came in third with 3797 points and the Lions’ club at fourth with 3741 points.
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Metis Culture Camp in Rotary Park
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family as often as we can and gratefully they were able to come.” McDonnell observed that the kids were interested in the ax throwing station the most. “Plastic axes! Not the real thing because liability is important,” McDonnell joked. “They loved that station and in the old days, for our culture, we would have done things like that.” For lunch, the kids were then served moose stew, berries, baked bannock, water, and juice, in line with Metis cuisine. McNiven noted that this event was also a breath of fresh air as most activities in the past two years have been canceled or done in a limited capacity. “I thought today was really about connection,” said McNiven. “To be able to have them connect to the Metis community here at the park is just a wonderful opportunity and a great experience for them.” McNiven also acknowledged that events like this is a great step towards the idea of “truth and reconciliation.” “The Metis experience is a unique one and it’s important for our children and learning community to understand that experience and to be able to participate in cultural activities like this.” The next event SD#58 will be hosting is the Aboriginal Education Celebration in Shulus Arbor on Wednesday, May 25.
School District 58 and The Nicola Valley Metis Association hosted a Metis Culture Camp at Rotary Park on Friday, May 6. Over 200 students from both Merritt and Princeton attended and learned more about the Metis culture. “As part of our culture camp we partner with our local community to put on events that highlight traditional knowledge, bring forward our elders, and really allow us to share in the culture of each of our communities,” Superintendent Steve McNiven explained. Students from Diamond Vale, Merritt Central Elementary, Bench Elementary, Nicola Canford, Merritt Secondary School, Vermillion Forks, John Allison, and Collettville Elementary were in Rotary Park this past Friday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. They were treated to six different stations highlighting different aspects of the Metis culture. “The youth loved going from spot to spot and the teachers were just as excited,” said Kaniikaniit Leader of The Nicola Valley Metis Association, Betty Ann McDonnell. “Everyone was just so positive ” “It was a good day,” McNiven added. “Nothing but positive comments from students, teachers, support staff, and administrators.” The six stations the kids attended were as follows; Metis Jigging Axe Throwing Feather • A flexible schedule Painting • A great way to lose weight and get Early into shape Childhood Years – • A great way to supplement your Kokum Dolls income Artifacts • Great first job - excellent Story Telling opportunity to teach “Princeton is part children the life skills of School District 58 for success so we invited beaders from there to Consider being a carrier for the Merritt Herald. come at this event,” You will earn extra money delivering an award winning community newspaper once a week to the homes in your neighbourhood. McDonnell noted. If anyone in your family is interested in being a paper carrier, “We’d like to include our Metis call Ken at 250-378-4241
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The Nicola Valley Hospital Auxillary Board and Darius Sam both donated to the NV Family Therapy, the sum received will be used for men’s mental health services. Photo/Herald
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Your Journey, Your Wellness Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Nicola Family Therapy will offer additional support to men in the community seeking help with their mental health, thanks to a plethora of recent donations received by multiple community members and organizations. With over $40,000 raised towards their free men’s mental health initiative from local athlete Darius Sam’s 100km ultramarathon awareness run and a donation from the Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary, Nicola Family Therapy looks to fill a gap in service they have identified. “I’ve been in the anti-violence sector for 23 years, and we have support for women and children, but we don’t have support for men,” said Sheri Bishop, executive director for Nicola Family Therapy. According to the Canadian Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, mental health concerns in men often go unnoticed and undiagnosed due to stigma around outdated perceptions of masculinity. Over 75% of suicides in Canada involve men, and men are more likey to strugle with substance abuse issues. “We know that everyone is vulnerable to trauma, and unresolved trauma work can lead to ongoing challenges in our lives as we try to grow, have families, and deal with everyday life stressors,” added Bishop. The organization says that it’s focused on providing service to all members of the community, looking to eliminate as many barriers to accessing mental health support as possible along the way. These barriers can often be more prominent for men seeking support. “We found that there was a gap in funding that we think is society wide, and we really want to be able to service all the members of our community in the most feasible, accessible, and affordable way.” “If we can offer counselling at no cost, that is for us the ideal option so that we’re eliminating the barriers for people to come through our doors.” According to Bishop, these barriers can range in nature widely and include financial, trauma, and scheduling issues, but aren’t limited to these and vary based on personal circumstances and experiences. These barriers may seem more rigid for
Merrittonians as they continue to recover from past years of fire, flooding, and an ongoing global pandemic. Nicola Family Therapy hopes to continue to break them down, and has been hard at work doing so. While it can’t be attributed to one thing specifically, Bishop says her organization has seen an increase in requests for service. “With the pandemic, fires, and floods, I’d like to safely say that our community has been significantly stressed and increasingly stressed over the last few years, so we are seeing more people asking for services.” While recent donations are keeping the free men’s mental health supports afloat, Nicola Family Therapy hopes to continue to fundraise and keep programs like these free. Moving forward, they plan to engage community organizations for funding opportunities, seek sponsorships, and hope to gather community donations. The organization also accepts donations of empty bottles at the Return-It depot on Clapperton Avenue. Nicola Family Therapy invites anyone seeking support, or looking to donate to the initiative, to reach out to them. Those interested should call 250-378-9222, go online to nicolafamilytherapy.ca, or visit in person at 2185A Voght St.
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Merritt’s plans for the 2022 grad season Proud families take pictures of their graduates on stage at the last School District 58 Aboriginal Graduation before the pandemic. Photo/Herald file photo
Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Merritt’s graduating class of 2022 will have the normal fanfare and celebration of years past, with School District 58 (SD58) and the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) planning graduation ceremonies that mark a return to a “new normal.” The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of many traditional graduation activities such as ceremonies and
processions that grads and their families may be used to attending. This year, the valley’s graduates will be celebrated at four separate in-person ceremonies: SD58 Aboriginal Graduation, June 9 at NVIT NVIT Merritt Campus Graduation, June 10 at NVIT Merritt Secondary School Graduation, June 16 at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena Kengard Learning (KLC) Graduation, June 23 at KLC The return to in-person graduation is exciting for everyone, says SD58’s Assistant Superintendent Jameel Aziz. “SD58 is pleased to share that we will be returning to more typical Grad activities across the District,” said Aziz. “I know all students, staff and families are excited about the ability to celebrate together and mark this major milestone with those who care about them and support them.” During the pandemic, the school district’s teachers and staff visited the homes of each graduate, hand-delivering diplomas in person graduation ceremonies for Thompson-Nicola Regional District
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The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Hearing, to consider a proposed Liquor Primary Licence for the Sagebrush Golf Club. What is the purpose of this Notice of Liquor Licence Application LL 25? This notice is to advise the public about a proposed liquor primary licence, more specifically as follows: 1. Proposed Establishment: Sagebrush Golf Club 2. Location: 6355 Stagecoach Trail, Quilchena (PID: 028-635-159) 3. Purpose: for the Board to obtain input from the public regarding the proposal for a liquor primary licence at the Sagebrush Golf Course to serve members and the public during rounds of golf. 4. Details of proposal: Proposed licensing is for external playing fields and putting green only (no indoor areas). Proposed hours of liquor service are 9:00 am until midnight, seven days/week. Please contact TNRD Planning in advance of the meeting via the options below if you wish to attend. All persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Licence shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity for input. You may make written submissions of the proposed Liquor Primary Licence (via the options below), which must be received at our office prior to 4:30 pm on May 16, 2022, or you may present publicly to the Board on the May 19, 2022, Hearing. The entire content of all submissions will be made public and form a part of the public record for this matter. How do I get more information? Supporting information can be inspected from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday (except statutory holidays) at our office, from April 27, 2022, until noon on the day of the Hearing; or contact Planning Services via any of the options below. For info & submissions Mail
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each family. These ceremonies were live streamed for friends and family to watch. NVIT opted for online graduation processions for the past two years, a common theme throughout the worldwide education community. Both institutions will begin the transition to a “new normal” for graduation processions. This year, spectators will be able to look on in person, with COVID-19 safety procedures in place across the board. “It’s not going to be our full event we normally do with the sit-down luncheon. We’re doing a transition grad,” said Sue Sterling, vice-president of students for NVIT’s Merritt campus. “We will be in person and we’re still going to have our drummers, dancers, and speakers at our event.”
The technology institute also plans to have food trucks on site for the families of graduating students to enjoy in lieu of their regular indoor luncheon. Students, faculty, and staff alike are looking forward to a more “normal” year of graduation ceremonies. “It’s so important that we move back to in person gatherings, because that’s a piece of our overall health and wellness. We want to connect our families with our institution throughout their educational journey.” Restrictions on large indoor and outdoor gathering were lifted on March 11, with the province announcing the rescinding of both mandatory indoor masking and a majority of COVID-19 workplace and event restrictions.
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New awareness campaign by BCNU Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM The British Columbia Nurses Union (BCNU) is shedding light on the challenges faced by those working in healthcare, and hopes to increase awareness and support for the mental health of BC’s nurses with its Help BC Nurses campaign. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the physical and mental wellbeing of nurses all over the world, from managing the stress of increased
emergency room traffic, to long hours wearing multiple layers of personal protective equipment such as masks and face shields. BCNU says these stressors, along with the province-wide nurse shortage, are too much for the province’s healthcare workforce to bear. The union says 68% of nurses staffing was inadequate over the last three months in a fall 2021 report.
“The current situation in our healthcare system is truly heartbreaking,” said BCNU President Aman Grewal in a recent press release. “More than three-quarters of nurses have told us their mental health has worsened during the pandemic; and over half have stated their physical health has deteriorated as well. Our government must prioritize the well-being of our nurses. The future of our provincial health care system depends on it.”
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BCNU. The union says its members are increasingly concerned about deteriorating working conditions, and cites nurse retention in healthcare jobs as
a main concern for the future of the healthcare system. BCNU says 35% of all nurses said that the experience of the pandemic made them more likely to leave nursing in the next two years, and 82% say their
mental health has worsened during the pandemic. The Province of BC addressed the struggle of BC nurses in announcing new support for internationally educated nurses in April of 2022, and 602 new nursing
seats being added to public post-secondary institutions throughout BC in February 2022. The Province sayid in a recent press release it hopes to address the nursing shortage and alleviate the pressure off of BC
healthcare workers and nurses and promote careers in the field. Those working in healthcare who require mental health support can contact Care to Speak, a nonprofit providing confidential and
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A photo of Nurse Sophia Steffens taken in 1916. Photo/NVMA
Cameron Bridge Nicola Valley Museum & Archives Born in Liverpool in 1886, Sophia Steffens was born to her parents, Mrs. Sofie Steffens and C. Steffens. Shortly
after her birth, her father got work in British Columbia, and soon after his family would follow him, arriving in Canada in 1887 finally settling in Kamloops. It was reported that their family travelled on the first train from Montreal to Vancouver before getting off at Ashcroft. The family moved around for many years until 1903 when her family settled at Mamette Lake here in the Nicola Valley. Her father set up a ranch in Mamette lake where he operated it until his death in 1910. Her father’s death meant a certain amount of financial instability, and Sophia being one of the oldest of eleven children, was sent to work to help provide for her family. She ended up working in a number of hotels here in Merritt, including as a waitress at the Coldwater Hotel. It wouldn’t be until 1914 that an opportunity opened up for Miss Steffens. The NVGH which had been opened some 2 years prior, had begun a nurse training program. The Nurses School was a three-year course, the first two taking place at the Nicola Valley General Hospital. These two years were comprised of twelve-hour shifts which included a three-hour classroom session being
Sophia Steffens with Allan Collett (left) and Leo Morrissey (right) at the opening of the new Nicola Valley General Hospital. Photo/NVMA
Sophia Stephens with a patient inside Nicola Valley General Hospital. Photo/NVMA
taught by Dr. Gillis, Dr. Tutill, or the Matron Nurse. The final year was held in Vancouver and comprised of theory. Sophia Steffens had been interested in pursuing a career, and so was one of the first people to sign up for the program, and consequently, she was the first member to graduate in 1917. This first graduation had some celebration to it, with Mayor Archibald Jackson awarding her with a gold metal, and with M. L. Grimmett, the President of the hospital board of directors leading her in the Florence Nightingale Oath. From then on for many years, Miss Sophia Steffens would serve as a nurse including working closely with Dr. J. J. Gillis during the Spanish Flu during the fall of 1917. Other family members would later follow in her step, becoming nurses, including Olive Steffens. Throughout her many years as a nurse in the Valley, Miss Steffens worked in a number of different hospitals and in a number of different positions. She would
serve as the acting matron, supervisor, and night nurse at the NVGH. During the height of the Spanish Flu pandemic, Nurse Steffens, alongside others went to work at the Shulus Reserve Hospital to help the native population who had been severely impacted by the Spanish Flu. Being a nurse is a job that can come with many perils, and Sophia Steffens experienced one of them. In the mid 1920’s, while nursing a patient, Miss Steffens contracted Typhoid Fever and was forced to take a year’s long leave of absence to rest and recover from the disease. In her retirement she continued to keep busy, she co-wrote the lyrics to the song “The Beautiful Nicola Valley” as well as having wrote a book called “The Land of Chief Nicola”, a history of the indigenous peoples of the Nicola Valley. In addition to this, Sophia Steffens was an active member of the community, being a big supporter and often times executive of many different organizations throughout the Nicola Valley, including in particular the Red Cross, The NVGH, and the local Liberal Association. Sophia Steffens would pass away on October 5th, 1976 at the age of 90 and is remembered as being a highly respected member of the community.
Sophia Steffens checking a patients pulse in 1918. Photo/NVMA
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BCNU President Aman Grewal addressing the attendees of the vigil. Photo/BCNU
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Families of drug overdose victims attended the vigil in the Confederation Garden to grieve. Photo/BCNU
From Page 15 the profession in the next two years. “They might go 12 hours without going to the washroom or having anything to eat or drink,” Grewal explained. “That doesn’t happen in any other workplace besides nursing.” Aside from nurses, BCNU also invited other unions and MLA’s of the local leg-
islature to attend the event. During the vigil, the attendees were addressed by Grewal as well as BCNU Vice President Adriane Gear. A couple of nurses also shared both their personal and professional loss. “The act of holding a dying patient’s hand while they lay intubated and alone or balancing an iPad so family members can say their final good-byes is something that stays with you,” says Grewal.
“It’s had a profound impact on our members, and they are not allowed to share this reality openly.” Grewal explained how involved nurses are with treating patients suffering from a drug overdose. “It’s the nurses who are going to be taking care of them until they are resuscitated,” said Grewal. “Resuscitated could mean getting getting a couple of doses of the Narcan or
applying a breathing tube if the patient is struggling breathing.” Grewal also adds, “the families are supported by the nurses and the social workers when they’ve been notified or have been at the bedside of the patient in the ICU.” “Nurses have a lot of empathy and care they provide to the entire family, a very wholistic approach.” Although the work is very demanding and the current situation is not attractive, Grewal noted that there are still people who actively choose to become a nurse. “People have a calling,” Grewal said. “Some have it in them that they want to become a nurse from an early age. It is a profound and respectable profession to be in.” For these people and the rest of the nursing community, BCNU is working hard to address the issues plaguing the essential position. The union is headed into bargaining in the fall. They will negotiate working conditions, wages, and raise any other union members’ concerns and priorities. “BCNU is just coming up to 41 years since it was formed,” said Grewal. “We continue advocate for our nurses’ working conditions to ensure it is safe”
We salute the doctors and healthcare teams whose tireless dedication to our communities have saved countless lives and provided much-needed comfort in this time of dire need.
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Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM It is very amazing to see an individual find their true calling. For Shella Broman, being a nurse was innate. The Filipino-Canadian spent years wearing many hats; care aid, licensed practical nurse, longterm care nurse, and now, certified footcare nurse. Though her journey was not a straight path, she kept taking the steps to make it to this point, one foot in front of the other, her sole planting firmly on the ground, following the beat to her heart. Now Broman is taking on a new journey, opening her own footcare centre here in Merritt, continuing her passion while serving the community where she resides. Broman came from Pangasinan, Philippines. There, she finished her studies in accounting but her inclination to become a nurse was cultivated even before then.
“It’s been in my heart since I was in the Philippines,” said Broman “My aunt was my role model, she tells me her stories of helping a lot of people in the US and I told myself ‘I want to do the same thing.” Broman would move to Hong Kong working as a nanny but the influence of her aunt, Susan Gonzalez, still remained. She moved to Canada in 2010 and by 2014 she enrolled in Nicola Valley Institute of Technology’s Care Aid course. The one-year program became her first foray into the world of healthcare. “Its was a very amazing experience,” said Broman. “I had great teachers and classmates.” The Gillis House nursing home hired Broman as a care aid intern. She would be in this position for five years. “While Shella was working as a Care Aid you could
really see her come the LPN program. Broman became alive,” said Tony a licensed practiBroman, Shella Broman’s husband. cal nurse in 2020 and had moved “She’s sort of to Nlaka’pamux living her vision Health Services. of taking care of Here, she received the elderly and she would always come footcare training to become a certified home with heartfootcare nurse. warming stories “She did a lot of about her visits with them. It really daily travels but it was the time when gave her the will she got the specialand energy to purization with footsue the next step.” care,” said Tony The Bromans’ Broman. met in 2016, marThe job rying a year-and-arequired Broman half later. to travel to dif“I really believe ferent towns on a in Shella’s vision weekly and someand passion for times even daily caring for people,” basis. She traveled said Tony Broman to towns such as “I’m always Ashcroft, Cache encouraging her Creek, Lytton, and to pursue that Spences Bridge. dream. Each step “We opened this of the way I’m service because I doing everything I feel like, as a nurse can to make sure in a long-term care that education and facility, I can offer finances are posmore than the sible for opening nursing aspect of this place.” health care so we In between her thought about foot five-year tenure, Broman transferred care.” “I really love to Princeton Long and enjoy it,” said Term Care for a Broman “The brief period of time before return- primary reason I enjoy footcare is I ing to Gillis in get to have one-on2018. After comone sessions with ing back, Broman enrolled once again my clients.” to NVIT where she completed See NURSE Page 18
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From Page 17 “I can know them better, I hear stories from them, and I get so much knowledge from them especially from the elders.” This experience inspired Broman to open her own footcare services. The ‘Heart and Sole Healthcare’ was initially a mobile service Broman introduced back in January. With the help of her husband, Broman was able to secure a fixed location at the old Double Take Beauty Bar building. “Heart and Sole Healthcare is the fulfillment of the dream that God put in her heart,” said Tony Broman. Broman is currently serving clients
aged between 40-90 years old. Her service includes: diagnosis, diabetic footcare, recommendations, and treatment of common footcare problems; • fungal nails • ingrown involuted nails • callous, corns • warts • bunyons • cracked heels “We use the name Healthcare because we see it has potential to grow in the future,” said Tony Broman. “To get started we wanted to just focus on the footcare side and be successful there before we expand.” The Heart and Sole Healthcare’s grand opening will be on Friday, May 13.
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While Kristy Poirier may be new to the community, she is no stranger to providing healthcare services and programming. Her journey, ultimately leading her to become a Nurse Practitioner (NP), began from the point of view of a patient, one who was quite ill. “When I was 11, I was a patient at BC Children’s Hospital. I was super sick with meningitis, but I had fantastic doctors and nurses looking after me. Even 25 years later, I remember
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From Page 19 Nurse at the BC Children’s Hospital, Surrey Memorial Hospital, as well as the Nicola Valley Hospital. The jump to NP is not an easy one,
with additional years of schooling required. “We have extra schooling that allows us to autonomously diagnose and treat illnesses,” said Poirier. “We’re able to order and
interpret tests, as well as prescribe medications and perform some basic medical procedures” Nurse practitioners are able to complete these tasks independently, while a
RN would require the supervision or assistance of a doctor. Being Merritt’s only NP, Poirier days are kept quite busy seeing clients at her clinic in the Conayt Friendship Centre
on Quilchena Avenue. “I see about ten patients per day, and I’m here in the clinic Monday to Thursday. Previously, there was only a nurse practitioner here two days of the week.” A nurse and family doctor shortage has existed within the province, and the country as a whole, for years. The British Columbia Nurses Union (BCNU) says that nurse retention, as well as a lack of education opportunities for those entering the field of healthcare, are some of the main driving forces behind this shortage.
Nurse practitioners are able to help fill the gap in services, as well as provide a different level of care in conjunction with family doctors, or general practitioners. “We work in conjunction with family doctors to provide holistic care to patients. It’s important for people in Merritt to understand that nurse practitioners are a valuable resource to the healthcare community. We’re able to help out and fill the gaps,” added Poirier. Conayt’s nurse practitioner program offers access to primary care for individuals who may not have
cancer screenings were held off during the pandemic because people weren’t able to come into clinics. Now that things have opened back up, we can focus on more of that preventative care now.” Looking forward, Poirier will continue to provide care to Merrittonians, and says she is grateful for the opportunity to be in the community and bring about positive change. “It’s great to be here in Merritt. I’m happy that I can help the community and move our healthcare forward.”
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Ryland Sheldon competing to get first place at the 100m dash right before the injury. Photo/ Misty Sheldon
Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Unfortunate news coming from Kamloops this past weekend. MSS track and field athlete, Ryland Sheldon suffered a season ending injury. Sheldon, Grade 9, was competing in the 100 metre dash this past Saturday at the Dylan Armstrong track meet held in the TRU Hillside Stadium. “There was one guy ahead of me but I was gaining on him at about the 60 metre mark,” Sheldon recalled.
Right around the 80 metre mark, Sheldon said he felt a pop on his right leg, below his hip. He then recalled slowing down until eventually falling on the ground. “I was caught up in the moment and I didn’t really know what was happening,” Sheldon recalled. “This level of injury has never really happened to me before.” Sheldon was taken away on a stretcher and immediately taken to Royal Inland Hospital’s emergency room. “The thing that scared me the most
was when I tried to get up, I couldn’t move my right leg,” Sheldon explained. “Initially I thought it wasn’t a big deal and then I realized I couldn’t move my right leg at the hip joint.” Sheldon is a multi athlete. Aside from track, he also played for the school’s fastball, ultimate frisbee, and basketball teams. During the meet, Sheldon was also competing in a basketball tournament held inside the stadium. He was going back and forth between the two sports. “At halftime we were winning 24-0 and then I left to go for the 100m,” Sheldon recalled. After analyzing his x-ray results, Sheldon’s doctor found that his injury is more significant than initially perceived. “We got a call from the doctor yesterday after they looked at my x-rays again and the tendon actually pulled a bit of bone off,” said Sheldon. Sheldon’s injury will cut his season short for all the sports he was playing. “It’s disappointing especially when it’s the end of the year and playoffs for certain sports are about to take place.” Trying to be optimistic, Sheldon feels
happy he is still able to join the Panthers from the sidelines. “As a team, I probably hate to miss the rest of the ultimate frisbee season the most because we’re going to the provincials,” Sheldon explained. “As a team, I probably hate to miss the rest of the ultimate frisbee season the most because we’re going to the provincials. As an individual player, I would miss basketball the most, because I was doing pretty well,” said Sheldon, who was the Jr. Boys starting point guard. “Ryland’s impact on the team is deeper than on the court and the energy he brings on and off the court is hard to match,” said Jay Peralta, Sheldon’s basketball coach. “He’s a talented player and great athlete, him missing the rest of the season will be a tough season as his contribution to the team is more than he realizes. I hope he has a speedy recovery and will be back stronger than ever” As of now there is no set timeline on Sheldon’s recovery. He intends to see a specialist in the coming days to get more information.
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Principal Gian Cavaliere says that the ultimate frisbee program, a relatively new offering by BC School Sports, has been well received and benefited students and the school alike. “The kids have grown in so many ways. They’re playing club ultimate frisbee in the summer now. It’s a big deal for us. We do get a lot of success out of our teams, but not usually in newer programs,” said Cavaliere. “Ultimate frisbee definitely caters to a different clientele of athletes, and it’s one of the few co-ed sports there are. There’s no referee, it’s very much a sportsmanship based game. The kids love it.” The upcoming Okanagan tournament will see the Panthers go up against schools such as Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Osoyoos, and many others, only three of which will avoid elimination to move on to the provincial tournament in Surrey, May 28 and 29. Moving forward, Cavaliere says that the school and its students are excited to claim their place at the provincial tournament, and look to continue providing new athletic opportunities to the community.
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Merritt Secondary’s Panthers ultimate frisbee team were crowned West Zone champions, and will be the top seed out of the west at their next tournament. Photo/Shelly Moorhead
Another win for Merritt Secondary School’s (MSS) athletic community came on May 5 with the Panther’s 12-1 defeat of Kamloops Westsyde Secondary School, crowning them 2022 West Zone Ultimate Frisbee Champions. The Panthers’ co-ed team of ultimate frisbee players compete in the Okanagan league of BC Ultimate Frisbee, which is divided into four zones. The west zone will be represented at the Okanagan tournament in the second week of May by MSS and Westsyde Secondary, with the Panthers winning for top seed. “We worked hard for this. It was a nice bonus, especially with sports starting back up again this year. This is the first major win the school’s had in a while now,” said Ryland Sheldon, grade 9 student at MSS and player for the Panthers ultimate frisbee team. “Half our team right now is made up of seniors, so hopefully next year the sport will be more known and we can get more players. It’s a good experience,” added Sheldon. MSS Athletics Director and Vice-
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A successful book drive for Monic Charity ing times, allowing them to escape reality tion will improve access to a sense of and find a moment of peace and calm. “normal” for students. “Literacy supports everyone’s learn“We had a five week period where ing. The kids get a lot of comfort out the kids weren’t coming to the school of losing themselves in a book. It’s not and accessing books, so all the more important right now for our library to be always just the learning piece, it’s good for the soul.” able to get those books into Central students’ hands,” said CES Principal Dan Duncan. Moving forward, the school’s library will sort their newly received donation, STORAGE as well as continuing towards their goal of returning to the CES campus from ■ Approved their current accommodations at the mini-storage former Coquihalla Middle School for the ■ On-site rentals beginning of the 2022/23 school year. ■ Secured CES librarian, Leanne Cleavely, was ■ Sale of New & Used excited about what Monic’s donation storage containers means to the Central community. 1750 Hill Street ■ Phone: 250-315-3000 “We need to provide books to over 200 students,” said Cleavely. “It’s huge to get this donation because it’s going to help us get more books out. I’m just Crossroads Community Church blown away by the 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 amount of help we Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m. received. A lot of Merritt Baptist Church people recognized 2499 Coutlee Avenue (at Omre) there was a need Sunday service 10 am, Phone (250)378-2464 here and it’s really neat to see.” Merritt Lutheran Fellowship Cleaveley added in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 that books have Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m. been a source of Sacred Heart Catholic Church both learning and Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 comfort for Central Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m. students during trySt. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m. Trinity United Church Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 murdered. Service Time every Sunday - 10 am The crowd left Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) Shulus Community 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Hall just after Sunday Service Time: 4:00 pm • 250-280-1268 10:30am, the Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church rain holding out 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 until participants Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
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Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM During November’s atmospheric river-caused flooding, Merritt Central Elementary School (CES) sustained major damage throughout the campus, including the loss of an estimated 2000 books and other library resources, the replacement of which have been greatly aided by a charity books drive. On May 4, Monic Charity Foundation delivered close to 1000 donated books to CES. The non-profit organization by Vancouver-based financial firm Monic Financial, saw the need for new library materials and the opportunity to encourage future generations. “Helping children grow is one of the key mandates we have,” said Stanley Ho, Director for Monic Charity. “We hope to
give them the thought that giving back is always a positive gesture.” Monic Charity jumped on the opportunity to assist Merrittonians in flood recovery by supporting their literacy and emotional health, both of which benefit from access to library resources. The organization hosted a book drive in the Greater Vancouver area, soliciting donations from local families. The response was positive, says Ho. “A lot of the parents that we extended invitations to were very excited to participate and make donations.” Many students in the Nicola Valley were displaced from their homes and schools for months, and some continue to be. Teachers and staff at CES have gone above and beyond to provide students positive learning experiences throughout what has been a tumultuous school year, and Monic Charity’s dona-
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Recap of LNIB’s Red Dress memorial walk From Page 23 were mostly under cover at Shulus Arbor. Traditional hand-drumming, an opening prayer, and an “honour” song and dance honouring those impacted by the MMIWG2S were in store at the arbor. The walk was organized by the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s (LNIB) Carole Basil, who says the community banded together to bring awareness to the ongoing MMIWG crisis. “We want to show support and awareness for the MMIWG2S,” said Basil, who facilitates LNIB’s Cultural Revitalization program. “There’s been numerous
MMIWG2S in our community and it’s very heartbreaking.” Multiple members of Merritt’s RCMP were also in attendance, facilitating the traffic control as walk participants made their way to Shulus Arbor and showing their support for the event. “I feel it’s important for the police to participate and acknowledge our part in the history of colonization and the trauma. We need to come out and support our Indigenous communities and recognize that MMIWG2S is still going on today,” said Constable Tracy Dunsmore. “We need to protect our women, girls, and everybody.”
Plans for new NVIT campus move forward
Ken Tourand said that NVIT has been searching for a proper home in Vancouver since 2007. Photo/ Herald File Photo
Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Plans are moving forward for a new Indigenous centre that will move the current NVIT Burnaby campus. The new centre will move forward on the territories of the Coast Salish peoples in Vancouver. Aside from a new NVIT campus, the centre will also include a youth centre, and skills training campus, affordable homes, a child care centre and cultural and support services. “As BC’s only public post-secondary institution with an indigenous mandate, we have been working on establishing a permanent Vancouver campus since 2007,” said Ken Tourand, president of NVIT. “Being founded by the five Nicola Bands, NVIT’s roots will always remain in the Nicola Valley, however, with support
from our Elders, Chiefs and the NVIT Board of Governors we can’t wait to build a new campus in Vancouver.” The new campus will address the lack of specialized learning environments needed to expand its programs. Proposal for NVIT’s new permanent home includes purpose-built classrooms, media labs and lecture areas, trades workshop, library and study areas, and a student lounge. “This centre represents a significant step forward to addressing the legacy of residential schools, intergenerational trauma, and the realization of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,” said Matthew Norris, president, Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA). “Indigenous youth and their community deserve a community hub they are proud of whose design represents their voices
and interests, and where they feel safe and can access the programming and services that support their well-being as Indigenous Peoples.” The project is located on the territories of the Coast Salish people, which includes the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The building will be located at the corner of East Hastings Street and Commercial Drive in Vancouver, near UNYA’s current building. The new centre will be a permanent purpose-built home for UNYA and the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) Vancouver campus. NVIT currently far from many of the students it serves, leasing the full capacity space in Burnaby. “Working in partnership with the
UNYA, and with support from the Ministry of Advanced Education, this project has the opportunity to ensure that Indigenous youth receive the supports they need to transition seamlessly into post secondary education,” said Tourand. UNYA envisions a welcoming and centralized space for their youth programming which features classrooms, media labs, art studios, community spaces for Elders, traditional ceremony spaces, health and wellness clinic, and gym and recreation areas. The centre could also include a community kitchen and café, bookstore, outdoor gathering area and ceremonial spaces. “This new centre will help meet the need and seize the opportunity, serving as a national example of Indigenous-led, transformational change,” said Premier John Horgan. “By working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples, we are building a stronger province where everyone has access to opportunities today and for generations to come.” With the approval of the concept plan, government will also provide $2.5 million for the business-case development to finalize the project’s scope, timelines and funding sources. The centre will be operated by UNYA, with partners NVIT and yet-to-be determined housing and child care operators that will be engaged through the City of Vancouver. “NVIT can’t wait to get to work over the next year to get the business case completed, so we can get this project approved and move on to construction,” said Tourand. “We anticipate many more milestones over the next 5 years as we move the project through to completion.”
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Celebration of Life
ELIZABETH LAIRD As the community says goodbye to a long time Nicola Valley resident and business entrepreneur, the family of Elizabeth Laird invite you to a celebration of life this Saturday May 14th at 1pm in Merritt’s Rotary Park. Everyone is welcome to come and share stories and memories. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Elizabeth Laird Memorial Scholarship to financially support students entering the radio broadcasting program at the BC Institute of Technology. E-transfers can be sent to Jeffrey Laird at jblaird@shaw.ca
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Joseph (Joe) James Brunet July 14, 2022 - May 2, 2022
Joseph Brunet passed away peacefully in Merritt, B.C, on May 2, 2022. Joe was born in Graceville, Quebec July 14, 1925. The family moved to Merritt in 1954 after selling a farm in Holyoke, Alberta. Joe was the youngest child of Telesphore and Caroline Brunet. Predeceased by his wife Lorraine in 2014. Joe will be lovingly remembered by his two daughters Yvette (Tom), Ida (Pat) and one son Leon (Jocelynne), grandchildren: Paul (Wendy), Shannon (John), Debbie (Dave), Mike (Robyn), Chuck (Cheryl), Carrie (Kevin), Whitney (Mike), Travis (Coralee), also fourteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Joe will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors, fishing and hunting were his passion. He always grew a large garden which he loved to share with his neighbours and friends. He will be missed and forever loved by all who knew him. Celebration of life and service will be held at a later date.
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Employment
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CLASS 1 & 3 DRIVERS.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Nicola) Ltd. is now accepting applications for Equipment Operators, Labourers and Rest Area Maintenance Workers for the 2022 Spring/Summer season. A valid BC Driver’s License is required. Wage rates range from $22.66 - $31.34 per hour depending on position. YRB provides highway maintenance services in Merritt, Logan Lake, Lytton and surrounding areas. There is a possibility that employment will lead into winter work. Resumes including driver’s abstracts may be emailed, mailed, or delivered. Closing date: May 20, 2022 Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Experience is an asset but not a necessity, we will train. The position is running dump truck and pulling gravel trailers. This is a full-time but seasonal position, offering work for about 8 months of the year starting around April. Good Wages and benefits. Please provide a Drivers Abstract with your resume. If interested, please contact Chris Grund at 250-315-5309
is looking for a
Attention: Rodney Hafner Yellowhead Road & Bridge 2925 Pooley Ave. Merritt, BC V1K 1C2 jobs@yrb.ca
FULL-TIME LABOURER. $ 18/hour
Is looking to fill a
LABOURER POSITION Experience is an asset but not a necessity, we will train. The position is for a yardman, running fork-lifts, pick-up and occasionally loader. Applicant must have a valid Class 5 License. This is a full-time but seasonal position, offering work for about 8 months of the year starting around April. Good Wages and benefits. Please provide a Drivers Abstract with your resume. If interested, please contact Chris Grund at 250-315-5309
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CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES At this time, we invite applications for the position(s) of:
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Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at https://www.makeafuture.ca/bcschools-and-districts/nicola-similkameen-school-district-no-58/. All applicants must provide a cover letter and resume outlining relevant background and work experience and three (3) professional references for each position they want to be considered . Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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• must have a valid driver’s licence • landscaping experience an asset but not required. • hardworking individual • experience with power tools Please fax resumes to 250-378-4166 or email: tlcpond1@telus.net
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Garage Sales Garage Sale, May.14, 9am to 5pm 1499 Main Street
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Legal / Public Notices By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, we will sell the stored goods of the following to recover costs of unpaid storage. Barb Haldorson Unit #17A Amount owing $430.22 These personal and household effects will be sold by either public or private auction on or after May 28, 2022 R. Hack Mini Storage, 2865 Pooley Ave., Merritt 250-378-5580.
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2713 GRANITE PLACE $574,900
$175,000
2437 CLAPPERTON AVE $198,000
2893 ABERDEEN ROAD $3,100,000
137 ASPEN CRESCENT (Logan Lake) $437,500
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4 bedroom single story with a full basement in a great location, situated on a large 12,600 square foot lot. Two car garage, shop and large 12’ by 32’ sundeck that is great for entertaining. 167015
This will be a great family home with a little TLC. 3 beds and 1.5 bath up. Large unfinished area down as well as 2 partial finished beds, large laundry and workshop area. Mountain views from rear garden. 167296
3225 PETIT CREEK ROAD
SL3-6528 WATERSIDE TRAIL
ROOM FOR HORSES! on this 5.63 acre property. Lovely 2007 3 bed 3 bath home with detached garage, river view and much more! Check out you tube video! 165779
Enjoy the beauty of being at the lake while enjoying the mountains views all at the same time. This lot has a buildable area of 1,304.07 SQ.FT. and a monthly strata fee of $125.167316
$998,900
A great opportunity to build your new home in the Collettville area. Bring your ideas for this R2 property that could possibly accommodate a duplex. 167218
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FRED SINGER
Ph: 250-318-8392 fred.singer@royallepage.ca
$260,000
Three bedroom on its own lot with fenced yard, lane access and storage sheds in back yard. Some of the upgrades include 100 amp service and vinyl windows. 167054
1555 CHESTNUT AVENUE $739,000
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Kevin Dunn or Crystal Chandler. 75 Acres Zoned CR1 (Minimum 2 acre parcels) and (SH1 Minimum 5 acre par-cels). This property is all flat useable land and ready for development into 2 to 5 acre parcels which are in great demand in the area. 167169
Beautiful location offering a low maintenance yard. This home has an open concept floor plan with 10ft ceilings that combines the great room, dining, kitchen featuring a large island with quartz counters, soft close cabinetry with an elevator lift for ease of lift for heavy kitchen items..167146
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