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GOLF TEAM The MSS golf team returns to competition after a long two-year layoff. —

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The Merritt High School Rodeo hosted a regular season rodeo at the Nicola Valley Rodeo Association Grounds on the weekend of May 14 . STORY / PAGE 19

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Province funds new meat processing facility

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Online Representatives of the SSMPA, City of Merritt, and Province of BC met at the historic Collett Ranch in Collettville on May 13 to discuss the benefits of this new funding. Marius Auer/Herald

Marius Auer REPORTER@ MERRITTHERALD. COM A series of rural development grants administered by the Province of BC will see the local Small Scale Meat Producers Association (SSMPA) receive $1 million to aid in the construction of a community abattoir.

The funding means a new facility in the Nicola Valley will provide meat processing and cut-and-wrap services to local farmers and ranchers, addressing a longstanding issue many local meat producers in the community face.

SSMPA’s Executive Director Julia Smith says the

funding comes along with a renewed sense of hope.

“We were on the verge of giving up. But now we are ready to press on, because this facility will allow us, and other local family farms and ranches, to grow and thrive while providing greater food security for the community,” said Smith, who also operates the local Blue Sky Ranch.

“My partner and I moved to the Nicola Valley in 2016 planning to expand our business to meet the growing demand for well-raised, local meat. But we soon found that the processors we relied upon were not able to keep up with our production and

we had to scale the business back instead of growing it.”

The new abattoir will provide a full range of services to process red meats, and will be a governmentinspected and licensed facility.

The Province says the new funding will address local meat producers’ lack of processing capacity, as well as provide a plethora of economic benefits such as employment opportunities and increased potential for locals to profit.

Parliamentary Secretary for Rural and Regional Development, Rolly Russell, was in Merritt on May 13 to announce a new batch of funding from the Province’s

‘StrongerBC Economic Plan.

“People in Merritt have been through a lot in the past year, and they know how important business recovery is for community rebuilding,” said Russell.

“Merritt has demonstrated both grit and creativity in navigating their recovery, and I want to thank everyone in Merritt who continues to work so hard to rebuild a vibrant, resilient community.

BC’s Minister of Agriculture added that recent changes to the Province’s meat-licensing system, along with investments in community projects such as the new Nicola Valley abattoir, will make it easier to produce,

buy, and sell BC meat in rural communities such as Merritt.

“This project represents significant job and economic opportunities for the region, while ensuring local ranches, abattoirs and businesses are part of a strong, resilient BC food system,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food.

The funding comes along with two other highdollar grants to other organizations in the Nicola Valley, including another $1 million going to Scw’exmx Tribal Council toward their ongoing ‘Gateway 286’ project, as well as $500,000 to the City of Merritt to support long-term

economic recovery from November’s flooding.

“The agriculture community is part of our community,” said Mayor Linda Brown of the announcement, adding that the new Nicola Valley community abattoir will keep local meat producers from having to leave the community to process their meat, especially during inclement weather on highways.

“It’s absolutely essential that we keep them safe.

Right now they’re driving all over just to get a couple cows slaughtered.”

For more information, or to learn more about the Small Scale Meat Producers Association,visit smallscalemeat.ca.

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PROVINCIAL GRANT The Province of BC is awarding Merritt a $500,000 grant related to economic recovery for communities that were affected by the flooding.

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The official groundbreaking ceremony for the Gateway 286 project took place on March 15.

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Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM The Province awarded a $1 million rural development grant to the Scw’exmx Tribal Council for the Gateway 286 project.

The funding will go toward fire protection infrastructure to further the progress of this multi-phased economic asset for the region.

“After an unbelievable year of fires, floods and a pandemic, we welcome the B.C. government’s $1-million grant that will bolster our rural community, support good-paying jobs and muchneeded economic development,” said Terrence (Lee) Spahan, director, Spayum Holdings LP and Scw’exmx Tribal Council.

“The Gateway 286 project is a 30-plus-year vision of past and present Nicola Valley Indigenous Chiefs and these monies

will take our commercial and tourism development one more step closer to reality. This project will enhance the experience of the travelling public by providing muchneeded services, and it will provide good-paying jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for the residents of the Nicola Valley.”

Gateway 286 is a commercial and tourism-focused development that will act as a replacement for the highway rest stop that has been closed since 2018.

“We were very sad to see the visitor centre close,” said Fraser-Nicola MLA, Jackie Tegart.

“We’ve had a number of issues because people use it as a natural stop on the highway.”

Gateway 286 boasts more than 30,000 square feet of land that will be developed into a commercial retail

space.

The project plans to feature a gas station, convenience store, food and coffee establishments, public washrooms and a central plaza.

RVs, tow-behind trailers, and vehicles of Godey Creek visitors will be accommodated by a large parking space. The project also aims to be home to the largest electric car charging station in western Canada.

Rainwater run off will be implemented in the gateway. Project planners want to emphasize sustainability and resource efficiency by having a water feature using only collected and controlled rain water. There will also be drought resistant landscaping and metered service connections at the site.

“To hear that they’ve gotten support from the provincial government to help with fire mitigation of the project is great

news,” said Tegart.

“I know it’s a long term project but this is one of the many steps in the way to the future.”

Tegart attended the official ground breaking ceremony of Gateway 286 on March 15. Along with the MLA, Mayor Linda Brown and Merritt City Council, representatives from the five local First Nations bands, and various industry partners also attended the event.

The rural development grant came as a part of a trio of grants awarded to the Nicola Valley. $1 million will go towards the development of a community abattoir and $500,000 will be awarded to the City of Merritt to assist in the economic recovery of flood affected communities.

“The announcement today is fantastic,” said Tegart.

“A total of $2.5 million in grants is really great news for the Valley!”

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Aurora McDermott, Grade 9

A month has passed since I began to cover the events, stories, and goingson of our MARIUS AUER commuHERALD nity as your REPORTER reporter for the Merritt Herald. While this is undoubtedly one of the most unprecedented and hectic times in the lives of many Merrittonians, I’ve seen time and time again examples of the resiliency and true generosity that seems to be innate in our community.

During one of my first assignments, the City of Merritt’s Easter event at Rotary Park, I was particularly moved by the words of one young community member. When I asked him what his favourite part of the day was, the local elementary school student told me he was glad “that everybody is happy, and the flood is gone and so are the fires.”

Knowing firsthand the impact of November’s flooding, that statement brought me joy and a sense of community pride for the little town that could - we have been through fires, flooding, and a global pandemic, but that won’t slow us down.

Every day I hear stories of those who remain displaced helping their neighbours and fellow Merritonians despite their own dire situations. I hear of local athletes winning big, and activists making their voices heard. For lack of a better expression, I hear and see the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Through it all, Merritt remains a town that I can be proud to be a member of.

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From the Herald archives: May, 2015 CENTS PLAYER WINS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

A tulip in Merritt Editor, Today while doing our rounds this Tulip (see photo) appeared from no where.

Amidst the chaos and destruction here is this beautiful flower, like the residents of Merritt, can persevere throughout the chaos and destruction.

This Tulip is an inspiration! If it can do it so, can we!

The red Tulips are most strongly associated with true love. I believe this represents every resident of Merritt and their feelings for this great city.

I hope this Tulip helps anyone that may need a boost to push forward and just be you!!!

Kevin Vilac, Chief Operator of the Water and Wastewater Systems

TEGART: Government must address growing healthcare crisis JACKIE TEGART VIEW FROM LEGISLATURE

We recently marked National Nursing Week, a time to recognize and honour our nurses, nurse educators and nursing students for all they do. The last few years haven’t been easy for anyone, but our nurses and other frontline health care workers have shouldered an incredible

burden during the pandemic.

Long hours, overwhelmed hospitals, and staffing shortages have exhausted our health care workers and forced so many to leave, or consider leaving, their profession.

It’s a problem we are seeing in every corner of the province, and one that hits close to home here in Merritt. In the last six months we have seen the emergency room at Nicola Valley Hospital forced to close a number of times because Interior Health

has been unable to staff it. When our ER closes, patients are directed to either Kelowna General or Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Not only are these hospitals some distance away, but they too are experiencing staffing shortages and increased pressures.

Information provided in confidence suggests Royal Inland is currently operating at a 9-to-1 patient-to-nurse ratio, and over the next two months, there are nearly 20,000 unfilled

shift hours in the ICU and emergency departments. The situation is similar at Kelowna General, where we have been advised that there was one nurse on a shift responsible for 54 patients at the same time.

Across the province, our health care system is in crisis. Clinics and hospitals are overwhelmed and understaffed, and our dedicated health care workers are being pushed to the breaking point.

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I hope our government decides to truly listen to the calls from nurses, hundreds of whom traveled to the Legislature

to voice their concerns. We need to see action and relief, for the good health of all British Columbians.

Centennials’ defenceman Josh Teves was awarded the 2015 RBC National Junior A Scholarship Award. The 20 year-old Calgary native played for Merritt in the ‘14-’15 season.

In 61 games, he recorded five goals and added 30 assists for 35 points. Teves has earned an academicathletic scholarship to play for the Ivy League’s Princeton University Tigers beginning in September.

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THURSDAY, May 19, 2022

NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

& Neighbours FRIENDS Merritt launches FireSmart rebate program

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Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM The 2021 BC wildfire season is still fresh in many people’s mind. The mere thought of having one’s property burn down is terrifying. The good news is that there are preventative measures that can be taken as outlined

by FireSmart BC. However, most of these home improvements do not come cheap.

This is why the City of Merritt is partnering with Community Resiliency Investment Program to launch a FireSmart rebate program. This new initiative will assist residents in preparation for the 2022 wildfire season.

“For homeowners, this rebate offer helps cover the cost of labour if they are working on reducing the wildfire risk,” said Emergency Management Coordinator, Krista Minar.

“For the handyhomeowner that is able to do the work

themselves, it puts some money back into their pockets after applying the FireSmart principles.”

The initiative will give eligible applicants a rebate of up to 50 percent in total expenses incurred from making FireSmart

home improvements. The rebate will be capped to $500 per property.

Some of the items and materials that could be considered are; • Asphalt shingles • Noncombustible gutters • Fibre cement boards

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City offers rebate to protect homes From Page 8 “This year we are running this as a pilot project,” said Minar. “We are trying to focus on areas that have no existing policies for reducing wildfire risk.”

Since the project is new this year, the scope could potentially increase in the future but as of now, only specific residents in Merrit’s Bench area are eligible to apply.

“Anyone that qualifies can put in an application through the city of Merritt,” said Minar.

“From there a FireSmart representative will come to the home and complete a wildfire-risk assessment to deter-

mine how much they would qualify for before the work is being done.”

Minar also added that nonqualifying residents are still eligible for a free wildfirehazard assessment.

Interested individuals can contact the fire department to book an appointment.

“During a wildfire event, and if conditions allow, firefighters will do house assessments and structure protection activities for areas that are at threat,” said Minar.

“Reducing the wildfire risk protects the home, the neighborhood, and the community as a whole.”

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fire resilient home is to withstand the damages fires could cause, there is also an indirect benefit that these homes provide to the community.

“By applying FireSmart principles you can increase your homes resiliency to the threat of fire and allow first responders more time to protect the neighborhood, as there is less fuel that they have to mitigate.”

“Historically, in large fires, entire neighborhoods have been sacrificed because the work to mitigate the risk is over and above the resources that are available at the time, by sacrificing those neighbor-

hoods you can save others that are defensible.”

The Merritt fire and Rescue Department are also planning a ‘Wildfire Prep Day’ in June for the local residents.

“We are going to have vendors, an outdoor theater, and a Structure Protection Unit available to help encourage Merrittonians to take part in FireSmart practices.”

Please visit Merritt.ca for information on eligibility and how to apply for the FireSmart rebate. For more inquiries, email Krista Minar at kminar@merritt. ca or call (250) 3785626.

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Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM With the sounds of road construction and landscaping once again filling the air, a campaign by Road Safety at Work BC is reminding Merritt drivers to be cautious of the “cone zone,” and protect roadside workers from serious injury or death.

The 12th annual Cone Zone campaign kicked off on May 16, looking to once again put worker safety top of mind for Merrittonians.

The campaign reminds drivers to slow down and be free of distractions while approaching a cone zone - areas to protect roadside workers outlined in traffic cones. WorkSafeBC reports that over the past decade, 12 roadside workers in BC have died on the job, and 220 missed time from work due to their injuries.

“That’s 233

people, mothers, fathers, friends, work colleagues, and neighbours,” says Trace Acres, spokesperson for the Cone Zone campaign.

“Every roadside worker in Merritt and around the Thompson-Nicola region deserves to make it home to their family at the end of their shift without injury.”

This year’s Cone Zone campaign is highlighting the life-changing consequences of distracted driving, and urges drivers to leave the phone alone.

Acres added that a distraction of even a few seconds while behind the wheel can have devastating results.

Roadside workers may include construction crews, municipal workers, landscapers, tow truck operators, and first responders. When approaching these

workers, drivers should slow down and pay attention to the directions of any traffic control person or signage.

The campaign also recommends planning ahead for possible work or cone zones by listening to media reports and staying informed of any road closures and detours. If no speed limit is displayed in the work zone, follow the normal posted limit. If there are vehicles with red, blue, or amber flashing lights stopped at the roadside, the province’s “Slow Down, Move Over” law applies. Drivers must slow to either 70 or 40km per hour, depending on the posted speed limit.

The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Rob Fleming, is reminding British Columbians to do their part in keeping workers safe.

The Province says that roadside work-

er safety is a collaboration between employers, workers, and drivers.

“As the summer road work season ramps up, we remind drivers to be aware and use caution when driving through roadside worksites.

Our roadside workers are making sure our roads and highways are safe, and we can do our part to ensure their safety by slowing down and following safety signage,” said Fleming.

The Cone Zone campaign is a joint provincial initiative, administered by Road Safety at Work, a WorkSafeBC funded initiative managed by the Justice Institute of BC. The organization looks to eliminate work-related motor vehicle accidents through preventative measures and education.

For more information, or to get involved, visit www. conezonebc.com.

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Highway 8 construction update

Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Highway 8 from Merritt to Spences Bridge was one of the roadways that was hit hard by the flooding event back in November 2021. As of now, there is still no access to the highway but a recent report shows that significant progress has been made.

In a report put out by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure from the weeks of May 2 until May 15, it states that there have been 12 temporary repairs completed, seven sites where work is underway, and five more sites where work has been planned.

“The ministry is focused on restoring access for communities and residents along the Highway 8 corridor,” said David Crebo, spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

“Despite challenges such as rock supply and seasonal rising water levels, the ministry continues to make progress on repairing the extensive damage and is working to reopen the highway as soon as possible.”

The following list highlights the sites where work either is underway or has been completed; Temporary repairs are complete in twelve locations: • 17.3km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction(42.4km east of Spences Bridge) • 18.5km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction(41.2km east of Spences Bridge) • 22.1km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction(37.6km east of Spences Bridge) • 23.4km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction(36.3km east of Spences Bridge) • 34.8km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction(24.9km east of Spences Bridge) • 38.6km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction(21.1km east of Spences Bridge) • 39km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction(20.7km east of Spences Bridge) • 53.1km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction(6.6km east

of Spences Bridge) 3 Mile Bridge Rattlesnake Bridge Curnow Bridge 57.7km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction (1km northeast of Spences Bridge) Work is ongoing in seven locations: • Two sites 43.7km west of Mamit Junction/97CJunction (16km east of Spences Bridge) (9 Mile) • 44.4km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction(15.3km east of Spences Bridge) • 45.7km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction(14km east of Spences Bridge) • 51km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction (8.7 km east of Spences Bridge) • 51.4km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction(8.3km east of Spences Bridge) • 52.3 km west of Mamit Junction/97C Junction (East of Secret Garden) Among the sites noted was Site 10A, 14 km east of Spences Bridge where construction crews are working on placing a temporary bridge.

“Site 10A is a challenging site where the highway sustained very significant damage,” said Crebo.

“Due to the degree of damage, at this site the temporary access road will be routed across the river to run along a railway corridor on the west side of the Nicola Valley. We have installed a single lane bridge at this site to access the railway corridor. The access road will cross back over the river to the highway at Cook’s Ferry IR7.”

While crews are continuously working on temporary access throughout the Highway 8 corridor, they are also working on restoring power for surrounding residents with the help of BC Hydro.

According to Crebo there is no date yet on when the highway will officially reopen.

For more information on Highway 8’s construction progress, please visit www2. gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportationprojects/bc-highway-flood-recovery.

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Site 10A, 14km east of Spences Bridge now has a temporary bridge constructed.

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Organizations remind people of four-legged traffic

Multiple BC-based equestrian groups, as well as the Province, are reminding drivers that horses and their drivers are legally recognized as road users. Photo/Herald File Photo

Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM With the draw of warmer weather and brighter days beckoning people to spend

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Preventative measures such as slowing down before getting close to horses, passing at slow speeds with a onecar wide berth, and avoiding excessive noise such as honking or music can lower the risk of an accident for a mode of transportation that is increasing in popularity.

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mule may ‘spook.’

They could then buck, rear, or go from a standstill to a full-speed gallop in a split second. Motorists who don’t respect horse owners’ rights to share the road put horses, riders, themselves and other motorists at risk of serious injury, even death.”

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Bears wake up from winter sleep many in the Valley, the risks are too high this year.

“Take down the bird feeders.

They’re a very large source of calories for bears.

Birdseed has a lot of the calories that they need. Birds are messy eaters, so much of that seed gets onto the ground.”

The Province of BC, as well as the BCSPCA, are also Bears have begun to wake up from their hiber- advising residents nation, and Merrittonians could see increased to take down their traffic of them through the community. Marius bird feeders due to Auer/Herald the recent countrywide outbreak of Marius Auer highly pathogenic REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM avian influenza With temperalead bears to search (HPAI). Along with the risk posed to tures increasing for food in places birds, access to and the winter they’d normally birdseed for bears thaw well understray away from, can cause them to way throughout such as residential become habituated the Nicola Valley, areas. Kerr says Merrittonians are that while it may be and return to the City for food rather reminded to do unpleasant, access their part in being to non-natural food than hunting or gathering. “bear aware.” sources such as Bears who have Black bears, as garbage cans that well as black bears may cause the bear recently woken from their seasonin the brown-phase to return must be long slumber may of their fur, are a restricted. common sight in “We really need be more aggressive than usual, espethe vast wooded residents to look at areas of the Nicola their yards and look cially when they are on the prowl for Valley, and Merritt at their properties. food. WildSafeBC, Conservation We see too many Officer Tyler Kerr garbage cans stored a provincial nonprofit focused on says they have outside. What we outdoor and begun to wake up would like to see wildlife safety, says from their hiberna- people do is put that attractants tion. those garbage bins such as household “We’re seeing inside the garage. garbage, fruit trees that now. They’ve It’s smelly, it’s not left unkempt, and been awake for nice, but if it’s birdseed are the about a month in smelly for us, it’s main cause of some places,” said a dinner bell for human-animal conKerr. bears.”

“They just went Kerr added that flicts.

Kerr adds that through a hard while attractants while reported close winter in the den such as garbage encounters with hibernating and cans should be put bears haven’t been going through their away during this excessively high fat reserves they time, they aren’t so far this season, had built up. When the only thing that these incidents can they wake up, their may bring bears occur. Those who animal instinct and too close for commay encounter a their drive is to go fort. While feeding and get food.” and watching birds bear are reminded not to turn around This animal may be an enjoyand run, but instinct can often able pastime for

instead make themselves look as big as possible, speaking in a calm voice to the bear, and backing away wil making eye contact.

“We would like all residents to contact us when this

happens, that way we can keep track of where the bears are in city limits.

We don’t want these calls to start when bears are ripping down the walls of sheds, or attempting to gain

access to homes and cars, or getting into conflict with pets.”

Those wishing to report a conflict with wildlife that threatens public safety can call 1-877-952-7277.

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BROWN: “We need to adjust this floodplain.”

An increase in incoming flood recovery and resilience funding from the Province has allowed the City of Merritt to order a $329,000 floodhazard mapping study and develop new flood-mitigation plans, with some residents concerned this could mean relocating or re-building in a different location.

The new study, which the City aims to have completed by mid-June, Merritt Mayor Linda Brown says the City is will determine working hard and as quickly as possible to get where diking sysresidents the answers they need. Photo/Herald tems and other File Photo flood mitigation Marius Auer efforts will be carREPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM ried out. Some residents in flood

affected areas are concerned about being able to rebuild.

“I understand the concerns of the citizens. We’re saying to them that this dike could be wide or it could be short,” said Mayor Linda Brown.

“We can’t tell people to build and we can’t tell them not to build.

We’re kind of in a bind. We’re hoping to have this study done by mid-June and have a townhall or open house so individuals can ask questions.”

The situation for many who remain displaced after November’s flood-

ing has become dire, with hundreds of Merrittonians still living in hotels, campers, and spare bedrooms. Brown says that help is on the way for these individuals, but the timing of said help is hard to pin down.

With 20 3D printed homes, along with 40 modulars, the City hopes to temporarily house displaced residents within the year. The location, cost, and longevity of the housing projects are yet to be determined.

“I understand this is the most traumatic time in any one of their

lives. I need them to know we are trying our hardest and working as fast as we can to get them into a situation that is more tolerable than the situation they are in now,” added Brown.

Brown also added the City will advocate for further Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) funding for residents who are still displaced, as the precedent was set by the Province during flooding in Grand Forks in May of 2018.

Additional funding is needed for both homeowners who are still displaced, and by the City

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itself to implement flood resiliency initiatives.

These concerns came to light after the province announced $329,000 in funding to allow the City to conduct hydrotechnical assessments, resulting in the development of both short and long-term flood mitigation plans. These plans could include the expansion or alteration of Merritt’s floodplain.

“We need to adjust this floodplain. That’s another study that’s going to go on as to where that floodplain will go.

That will depend on the dike plan.

There’s a few steps in between, and it’s quite complicated.”

Brown says she has heard concerns from residents about the diking system possibly forcing parts of Merritt’s Quilchena Avenue to relocate, but she says the City won’t go that far, adding that the City is working hard to bring residents back home.

“We want to get them home, and we want to get them into a safe home that they can live in with pride and dignity and anything they need.”

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Merritt’s own Bandits slo-pitch team took top stop on the podium at this year’s Mother’s Day Weekend Slo-pitch Tournament, besting 5 other local teams. Photo/Crystal Munro

It was all softballs and smiles at this past weekend’s Mother’s Day Weekend Slo-pitch Tournament, hosted by Merritt’s own ‘Daddy’s Girls, Momma’s Boys’ (DGMB) ball team.

Six local teams battled for the top spot during the annual event at Central Park, with the Bandits beating out DGMB for the top spot. Fresh off of multiple recent wins, Bandits coach Clay Munro says it feels great to see his team excel starting the season.

“They are starting off the season on fire,” said Munro. “As a coach, that’s all I can ask for, and everyone had smiles on their faces.”

The Mother’s Day champions are now

preparing for the 90 team Big O Memorial Slo-pitch Tournament, taking place at Tournament Capital Ranch in Kamloops on May long weekend.

All six local teams played five roundrobin games on Saturday, with more action-packed double knockout style matchups on Mother’s Day deciding the tournament. Sunday’s final game saw the Bandits defeat DGMB by a score of 24-2.

Full tournaments results as follows: 1st place: Bandits 2nd place: Daddy’s Girls, Momma’s Boys (DGMB) 3rd place: Bad Decisions “It was a great tournament from what I’ve heard, other than everyone being sore from all the games,” joked Crystal Munro, organizer for the tournament.

“We’re hoping to get this done again on 2023 Mother’s Day weekend.”

Mother’s day gold for U13 soccer club

U13 Warriors team photo with coaches Kim DeRose, Nate Russell, and Adam Ware. Photo/Kim DeRose

Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Mother’s day fell on the weekend of May 7 this year. Most of us celebrated this occasion with our moms by going out to eat or even just giving them a call. For the mother and son duo of Kim and Layne DeRose, there was no better way to spend Mother’s day than to win gold in a U13 soccer tournament.

The Merritt Youth and Soccer Association (MYSA) finally had the

opportunity to travel outside of Merritt to compete in an invitational tournament. The club was able to send two of its teams to Ashcroft for the Tom Watson Memorial Tournament, the U10 ’Sharks’ , coached by Jennifer Reid and Becky Puterbough, and the U13 ‘Warriors’ was coached by Kim DeRose, Nate Russell and Adam Ware.

“The kids showed up, it was raining and it was cold but everybody had a

good time and that’s how they spent their Mother’s Day so it was great,” DeRose recalled.

“I thought the kids played great. We had six wins and one loss and it actually came down to goals for and against for the win and that’s how we ended up first.”

Among the 10 boys and four girls in the U13 squad was DeRose’s own son, Layne. The young player was very happy with his team’s performance.

capacity and team bond250 kids registered.

“I had tons of fun,” ing when they are able to “I don’t know how Layne DeRose, said. play against other people we got the interest up but “Our team never gave outside of Merritt.” we’ve got a record breakup, we played good and Back in 2020, MYSA ing amount of kids regiswe ended up winning the tering,” said DeRose. “It’s cancelled their season due tournament.” great, I think we’re just all to the COVID restricThe Warriors played tions. The following year looking for something to 7 games over 2 days, the club reopened but do again.” only losing to Lillooet with a limited capacity.

Molly Brigden is the Orange 4-0. They started This season was their first President of the MYSA. the weekend by beating time returning to some She discussed the imporBarriere 2-0, followed semblance of normalcy. tance of having the kids by an 8-0 Logan Lake “It’s great to see the be able to travel for out of win, then a Clearwater kids be able to play sports town tournaments.

7-2 win to finish off their again,” said Brigden. “We “This is the first year, Saturday. On Sunday, they want them to recognize since COVID, that we beat Home Hardware that there is more to socwere able to send teams 3-2 and then avenged to an out of town tourna- cer than what we have to their loss against Lillooet offer in Merritt.” ment,” said Brigden.

Purple with a final score “I know we get to see a of 1-0. lot of kids build on team “It felt really good to be playing against other towns and representing my community,” said Layne DeRose.

The U10 Sharks also played in the tournament, impressively finishing fifth out of 12 teams. The roster featured another DeRose, this Kim’s daughter, Eberle, who was excited playing soccer on Mother’s Day. This season MYSA enjoyed a significant U10 Sharks team photo with coaches Jennifer Reid, and Becky increase in sign ups for Puterbough. Photo/Kim DeRose their program with over

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Highland Development Camp celebrates annual gala Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM The Highland Development Camp Figure Skating School recently had it’s Annual Gala on Friday April 22. The Logan Lake based school showcased their

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students who come from surrounding towns, including Merritt.

“HDCFSS had its best year yet!! We had many medals come our way this year at the competitions,” said Coach Jennifer Yates.

“We had 100% of our virtual tests passed and numerous Skate Canada Assessments passed. Very thrilled for the new season with many exciting events coming up such as summer skating, competitions, ice shows, and seminars. I am

so proud of the hard work and dedication these athletes committed. Keep it up!”

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MSS golf team returns to competition

Merritt Secondary’s Panthers golf team are set to play the Okanagan Zone Tournament on Wednesday, May 18. Photo/Allyson Paxton

Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM The MSS golf team have finally gone on the road as they competed in the West AA Zones Tournament held at The

Dunes in Kamloops on Thursday, May 12. This marks the team’s return to competition after a long two year layoff due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We all know that since the pandemic, we’ve been isolated but here in

Merritt we are so lucky to have the golf course,” said Coach Allyson Paxton.

“There is a big importance in competing against other kids, going out and seeing other golf courses. I think it’s really important for students to learn from each other so having other kids to learn from through competing is exciting to see.”

Paxton explained that throughout the pandemic, the high school’s golf season has continued but without any competition. The Merritt Golf and Country Club have hosted the team, allowing them to play and practice at the local golf course.

“For a lot of these kids, it’s their first ever tournament,” said Paxton. “They did wonderfully, and I think we have a really good chance of making it to Provincials.”

The team boasts a new crop of talent which includes Merritt Centennials player, Jacob DeWitt.

“He is an amazing golfer,” said Paxton. “It’s really shocking to see somebody of his age golf that well.”

The team also has Nathan Van Rensburg who was excited to compete once again.

“It’s a great feeling to be able to play new courses and play in tournaments.

It’s always fun meeting new people while doing something you enjoy,” said Van Rensburg.

“Everyone had a great time playing a new course they hadn’t seen before, and it was ultimately just a great experience.

We have a great team headed towards Okanagan’s and possibly, even provincials.”

Unfortunately the Panthers lost against West Side Secondary School.

The following are the final scores posted by the players.

Juniors: • Luke Sowpal – 90 • Cayden Bergstrom – 91 • Will Hubbard – 99 • Carson Mouland – 98 • Gavin Mouland – 98 Seniors: • Jacob DeWitt – 87 • Blake Klassen – 103 • Zach Dixon – 105 • Nathan Van Rensburg – 98 • Carter Shackley – 96 Paxton said she is amazed by all the young talent from grade 8 that are in the roster.

“We have some extremely talented players so I’m excited to watch them compete.”

“We have a lot of potential with the future of the MSS golf team and a lot to look forward towards.”

The Panthers are set to play in the Okanagan Zone Tournament on Wednesday, May 18.

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Merritt hosts high school season home rodeo

Rodeo contestants line up for their grand introduction on Saturday, May 14. Izaiah Reyes/ Herald

Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM The Merritt High School Rodeo hosted their regular season rodeo at the Nicola Valley Rodeo Association grounds on the weekend of May 14. The event will serve as the club’s only ‘home’ rodeo this season before heading out to Quesnel for the BC Provincials.

“What the kids are trying to do is compete in their events against other contestants to do their best to earn points throughout the season,” said Tanya Starrs, a parent-volunteer for the High School Rodeo.

“The top 12 in each event will com-

pete with the north kids at a provincial finals and then the top contestants from there at each event will continue on to compete at a Canadian finals as well as a national finals.”

Roughly 60 contestants were at the rodeo grounds this past Saturday, hailing from Williams Lake all the way to Okanagan, all trying to qualify for the Provincial finals where all of BC’s best from both the north and south divisions will compete to make it to the Canadian finals and then the National finals.

“The competition is starting to get pretty intense,” said River Anderson, member of the Merritt High School Rodeo.

“It’s something you have to work pretty hard for, it’s something you have to really practice. It also costs a lot of money so it is something that you have to be really serious about.”

River Anderson, started rodeo since she 8 years old and she has undoubtedly enjoyed her experience since.

“You get the chance to meet a lot of super interesting people and friendships here last super long.”

The Merritt High School Rodeo serves as an opportunity for kids with a passion for the sport to showcase the culmination of their hard work and talents.

“We’re basically representing Merritt and promoting rodeo,” said Starrs.

“We have some practice nights together, we do fundraisers together, and we work as a team.”

The club is supported by the Nicola Valley Rodeo Association, where they are able to host their one, even sometimes two, home rodeos of the season.

“They’ve been very good to us with giving us a really good rate so we are able to afford renting out the facility.”

“It’s a great opportunity for our local high school kids to be able to go and practice at these rodeo grounds.”

Parents of the riders submitted to the Herald the results from the High School’s home stint; Senior girls: Maya Starrs Saturday : 3rd team roping , 8th barrel

racing Sunday: 3rd breakaway roping , 6th barrel racing, 7th pole bending Kelsey Starrs Saturday : 3rd team roping , 1st breakaway roping, 8th goat tying Sunday: 4th goat tying Andee Walker Saturday: 3rd barrel racing Sunday: 3rd barrel racing Vanessa Michelle Saturday: 9th pole bending, 8th goat tying Sunday:1st goat tying, 7th breakaway roping Ayla Goss Saturday:5th break away roping, 6th pole bending Sunday 6th pole bending, 6 team roping Senior Boys: Wyatt Smith 2nd bull riding Junior Boys: Kolt Alexander reserve all around cowboy for the weekend Junior girls: Myra Goss 4th pole bending The club is now getting ready for the BC Provincials in Quesnel with the juniors happening on May 21, 22, and 23 while the seniors will be on June 10, 11, and 12.

“All 8 teams make playoffs and we will look at the standing over the next two weeks. The top 4 teams will attend provincials.”

The rugby provincials will be held in Abbotsford on June 1 and 2.

Unfortunately the team will have to take to the field next Wednesday without two of their senior players. Rachael Smith suffered from a season-ending MCL/ACL tear and Hannah Ellingsen is still in recovery from her knee injury.

The team is hopeful to see Ellingsen on the field again before the season ends.

“She might make it to provincials if we go that far,” said Brigden. “Our fingers are crossed but we’re not 100 percent sure yet.”

This is the first year of the MSS Rugby 7’s program. With the lifting of restrictions, spring sports came back to the Merritt high school.

“Spring is the only season for BC high school sports that we did not have games for two years because of COVID.” said Gian Cavaliere, Athletic Director and Vice Principal at MSS.

“We’re just really excited that sports are back this spring season. We are also excited to have our fields to play the games on because we lost them in the flood.”

Brigden made note that Rutland Secondary School might be the toughest challenge they face in the playoffs. The Panthers have lost all three games they played against Rutland this season.

“All of our games have been really close,” said Brigden. “I believe we have the potential to beat them so we’re looking forward to meeting them in the playoffs.”

The team finished their season third in the standings with a record of 7 wins and 4 losses. They are scheduled to play in Rutland Secondary School facing the same teams they did this past Wednesday.

“We’re super excited, they have come so far in just one season,” said Brigden.

“They’ve learned a lot and we have a lot of raw talent in our team so we are excited to see where we would place next week.”

MSS girls rugby 7’s team headed to playoffs

U13 Warriors team photo with coaches Kim DeRose, Nate Russell, and Adam Ware. Photo/Kim DeRose

Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM The MSS Panthers hosted their final Rugby 7’s home game for the season on Wednesday, May 11. The team played their final three games at the former Coquihalla Middle School before head-

ing into the playoffs on May 18.

While beating Okanagan Mission Secondary School 27-0, the Panthers subsequently fell short against Mount Boucherie Secondary School (5-14) and Rutland Secondary School (10-19).

“Everybody makes the playoffs,” Coach Molly Brigden explained.

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SD58 Student Trustee Carson Ancsomb says he and his graduating class of 2022 are thrilled to return to normalcy as much as the pandemic will allow, adding his position as a trustee has allowed him to advocate for his fellow students on issues such as graduation ceremonies and more.

“It’s very cool to be able to represent our views,

in case there’s any worries or anyone has any questions,” said Anscomb.

Anscomb has served as a student trustee since his junior year, with trustees from both Merritt and Princeton Secondary Schools serving both their junior and senior years in the role. The district says this allows students to be directly involved in their Board of Education.

“It’s great, I get to ask questions and get a look behind the scenes of the district,” added Anscomb, who attends every second board meeting. Anscomb

previously attended Nicola Canford Elementary before moving to MSS in his 8th grade year.

His updates to the board usually include a rundown of recent activities at the school, future plans, as well as any concerns his peers may have raised to him. Lately, 2022 graduation activities have been top of mind.

“I’m very excited to start back up what we used to consider normal, and knock on wood that it stays normal. I have friends that were in the previous graduating classes and I feel really bad for them.”

The COVID19 pandemic has severely hindered

graduation efforts around the globe, with Merritt being no exception.

Faculty and staff at MSS handdelivered diplomas to graduates in the previous two years, holding events such as sociallydistanced grad parades and virtual ceremonies for families to attend.

Representing the ideas and concerns of his fellow graduates and classmates, Anscomb says the school is buzzing with excitement and welcoming the idea of a “normal” graduation after a less than typical junior and senior years.

“It’s a nice change of pace.

We had a bit of an awkward Grade

10 and 11 year. It’s nice to have a taste of normal right before we’re leaving.”

Planned activities for this year’s grads include white water rafting at Adams River, as well as a grad sleepover at Merritt Secondary, which recently reopened after extensive damage caused by the flooding was repaired.

Anscomb looks forward to continuing to represent his fellow students on the Board of Education while he prepares to attend the University of Victoria (UVIC), and is hopeful that graduation plans will be full steam ahead.

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Aug. 27, 1931 to May 6, 2022 It is with h great sadness that the family ann nounces Jack’s passing at his care home in Surrey.

We were grateful to have Jack near to us these last 2 years. Survived by sons Scott and Kevin (Sonja), 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

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Al Thompson Feb. 22, 1936 - March 10, 2022

THOMPSON, Al passed away on May 10, 2022 in Merritt, BC at the age of 86 years. Al is survived by his loving wife Phyllis; children; Stewart, Debra, Kelly Lee, Jim, Michelle, Shannon (Sean Murphy), Kelly, William (Irena); eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Al came to the Okanagan in 1942 and was a friend of Bill W., he was a man’s man and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping but Phyllis was always his top priority.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 17th at 11:00 am, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 696 Glenmore Road. Interment to take place at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com for the Thompson family.

March 25, 1939 – May 5, 2022 Chuck passed away peacefully at home with Mo beside him.

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He is survived by his loving spouse Maureen Dixon; sons Tig, Rob and Casey; daughters Frances and Judy; and also his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by Mo’s children, Mark and Brenda. He was predeceased by both his brother, Harry, and Mo’s son, Loren, in 2021.

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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.

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CLASS 1 & 3 DRIVERS. 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 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

2900 Pooley Ave the following vehicle will be auctioned on June 2, 2022 for non payment

2004 Cadillac CTS VIN# 1G6DM577440102075 Debtor: Desiree Judd Amount Owing: 10,458.00 2006 Cadillac STS VIN# 1G6DW677860217717 Debtor: Piquard Frank Amount Owing: 3,549.20 2005 Buick Century VIN# 2G4WJ532151333963 Debtor: Biagioni Steven Harold Amount Owing: 2,716.23

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.

Garage Sales

Garage Sale Sat. May 21. 2352 Coutlee Street. 9am to late. Table saw, compound miter saw with stands, New generator, drills and bits, game cams, hand held radios, wrenches, 100 watt solar panel and stand. Many more items for everyone.

2352 Coutlee Street

PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER.

ACROSS

1. Scream loudly 5. Antidepressant (abbr.)

8. The bill in a restaurant 11. Oblong pulpits 13. Adult female chicken 14. Abnormal breathing 15. Financial obligations 16. Belonging to a thing 17. Winged 18. Peoples 20. College hoops tournament 21. An informal body of friends 22. Region of the world

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1. Cool!

2. Hebrew unit of measure 3. Swedish rock group 4. College army 5. Black eye 6. One who stopped working 7. Teach a value 8. Rhythmic patterns 9. “MASH” actor Alda 10. “Friday Night Lights” director 12. Midway between south and southeast 14. Indian musical pattern

25. In an early way 30. Connected by kinship 31. Type of tree 32. Official order 33. Foundation for an idea 38. Small, faint constellation 41. Book lovers 43. Vegetable 45. Cabbage variety 47. A way to heal 49. Illuminated 50. Dish that features a stick 55. Insurance-related costs (abbr.)

56. Solid water 57. Soldier’s gear 59. “Uncle Buck” actress Hoffmann 60. Former measure of length 61. Arabic name meaning “spring” 62. Doctors’ group 63. Actress Susan 64. Appropriate

19. Fulfill a desire 23. Water soaked soil 24. Brass instrument 25. Before 26. Popular color 27. Peyton’s little brother 28. Partner to cheese 29. Put onto 34. “Much __ about nothing” 35. A way to mend 36. Anger 37. Soviet Socialist Republic 39. Mobilized 40. Resembles an earlobe

41. Cut of meat 42. Nigerian people 44. Recently 45. Square stone building at Mecca 46. Adhere to orders 47. Adventure story 48. Marine bivalve mollusk 51. Retrospective analysis (abbr.)

52. Actor Pitt 53. Tibetan village 54. A way to change by heating 58. A beam of sunshine

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www.merrittherald.com

THURSDAY, May 19, 2022

email: rlpmerit@telus.net

SERVING MERRITT & AREA FOR 40 YEARS!

Helping you is what we do.™

3499 Voght Street, Merritt BC, V1K 1C6

250-378-6181

Owner/Broker

www.royallepage.ca

Visit: www.royallepage.ca/merritt email: rlpmerit@telus.net for a complete list of current listing.

Managing Broker

CLAUDETTE EDENOSTE Ph: 250-280-0689

JOHN ISAAC Ph: 250-378-1586

claudetteedenoste@ royallepage.ca

johnisaac@telus.net

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

TONY LUCK

Ph: 604-217-5825 tjluck@royallepage.ca

LOOKING TO SELL?

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

2713 GRANITE PLACE $574,900

2437 CLAPPERTON AVE

(Logan Lake) $699,900

$198,000

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NE

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

$374,900

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

1611 PINE STREET

1555 CHESTNUT AVENUE

$399,000

EW

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$689,000

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NE

140 TOPAZ CRESCENT (Logan Lake) $529,000

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2829TELEMON PLACE

Quality built 4 year old home in a new subdivision. Large entryway which leads up into this gorgeous open concept home.

3 + 1 bedrooms, 3 baths, large kitchen from which you walk out to the backyard 167410

KEVIN DUNN

Ph: 250-525-0073 1kevindunn@ protonmail.com

NE

Call one of our agents to see what your home is worth.

405 DALADON

FRED SINGER

Ph: 250-318-8392 fred.singer@royallepage.ca

Home with In Law Suite downstairs with 3 + 1 bdrms, 3 baths, 2 large livingrooms, 2 kitchens.

Enjoy cozy wood fireplace during cold winter nights upstairs and an electric fireplace down.

Master bed offers 2 pc ensuite. Patio door off kitchen with covered 28x8 ft deck. 167397

1-1749 MENZIES STREET $485,000

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NE Nicely renovated 2 bedroom home! Movein ready with fresh paint, new flooring, new windows, new doors, torch on roof, HWT and plumbing. Kitchen renovated with new appliances. Yard is fenced with 3 fruit trees and storage sheds. Call today for your appointment!

167496

Lovely end unit offers large yard and an extended cement deck off the living room giving you lots of room. Home has many updates.

The main floor also offers a 2 piece guest bath and laundry off the kitchen with access to a generous double garage.167350

Royal y LePage g Property p y Management g For all rental inquiries, please contact

Kevin Dunn or Crystal Chandler.

First time buyers & investors take note of this charming 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath that was NOT affected by the floods. Updates done to the home include the roof 9 yrs ago and hot water tank is 7 yrs. There is long time tenants in place that have cared for this home like it is their own.

167469

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

Rental Applications are available at our office AND on our website www.merrittrealestateservices.com in the “Property Management” tab.

Phone: 250-378-1996 or Email: proplepage@gmail.com