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Of the 69 emergency calls local police received in the first three months of 2019, 65 were false alarms.

That’s a drain on the local detachment’s already limited resources, Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood told city council at a regular meeting on May 14.

“Nearly all of those calls were hang-up 911s or somebody dials it, panics and hangs up, and won’t answer their phones so members have to go track them down,” Wood said.

Only having GPS co-ordinates to go off of doesn’t make the job easy for police, Wood said.

“Especially when it pings off one tower on the Coquihalla Highway and you have a 20-kilometre radius to try and find them,” he said. “And some of them are legitimate so you have to go check.”

Cell phones are the main culprit, Wood said, as it’s easy to pocket dial or for a child to dial 911, then hang up without the owner of the phone realizing.

Price jumps The price tag for a four-laning project on the Trans-Canada Highway jumped by more than $22 million, the first contract was awarded on the NDP’s new union public construction mandate.

Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood said nine officers were doing the work of 15 for a lengthy period of time in the first three months of 2019. Dara Hill/Herald

Merritt’s stats are pretty consistent with other communities in B.C., Wood said.

“I know when I was in North District in Quesnel they had major issues with that because one of their local prefixes was 991,” he said.

The local detachment’s staffing shortage only makes the problem worse, Wood said.

Of the 24 positions available at the station, 22

are filled – on paper, at least.

Wood said the statistic is misleading, as several members have been on extended medical leave or are transitioning into retirement. The actual head count of active members right now is 18.

One officer has been transferred to assist the Logan Lake detachment due to a significant staffing shortage in that community, Wood noted.

Wood himself has been on light duty due to a broken arm and separated shoulder he is still undergoing treatment for.

“For a lengthy period of time during this quarter we had just nine members on active duty to do the work of 15 for the Merritt detachment.”

Const. Alphonse L’Abbe retired from the First Nations Policing Unit this January after 28 years of service with the RCMP,

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Cpl. Doug Stone, Sgt. Norm Flemming and Staff Sgt. Sheila White all plan to turn in their badges this year.

So far, one new recruit has been confirmed to start work in Merritt in the coming months, and the detachment is actively looking to fill another position.

Public inquiry Liberal MLA Rich Coleman says he looks forward to testifying at a public inquiry into money laundering, after facing accusations he didn’t do enough to stem the tide of money laundering.

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A 49-year-old Salmon Arm man died following a series of accidents on the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt on May 16.

The man had stopped to offer assistance to those involved in the initial crash.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Committee of the Whole Meeting - May 21, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting - May 27, 2019 Regular Council Meeting - May 28, 2019

Recycling Program – Bin Inspections Through the month of June, City workers will be checking recycling bins prior to collection to ensure that only recyclable items are placed in the bin. Any bins containing non-recyclables will not be picked up. If your bin is not picked up, we will place a notice advising you of the specific item or items that will need to be removed to ensure collection the following week.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY May 28th, 2019 at 7:00PM Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday May 28th, 2019 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: LOCATION of SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1801 Coldwater Ave, Merritt LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Parcel A (BEING A CONSOLIDATION OF LOTS 1 TO 3 SEE CA6929604) Block 2 District Lot 125 Kamloops Division Yale District Plan 838; PID: 030-514-266 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2256, 2019 proposes to amend the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw 2187, 2015 by Rezoning 1801 Coldwater Ave.; from (R3) Medium-Density Residential – to (R4) High-Density Residential.

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FROM: MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R3) The Medium Density Residential zone is oriented towards providing higher-intensity, pedestrian-oriented development along fully-serviced major corridors and central areas of the City.

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TO: HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R4) The high-density residential zone is oriented towards residential neighbourhoods providing apartment buildings on serviced lots.

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00p.m. Friday, May 17 for the Casual Maintenance Labourer position, and prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 07, 2019 by: Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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2019 Property Tax Notices in the Mail The City of Merritt 2019 Property Tax Notices were mailed out on May 21st and payments are due by 4:30pm on Tuesday July 2, 2019. Please call us at (250) 378-4224 if you do not receive your Property Tax Notice before June 7th.

Your property tax notice included a flyer outlining how to apply online for your Home Owner Grant through the City of Merritt website (www.merritt.ca). To complete the online application you will need your property roll number and the access code that are printed on the top right portion of your property tax notice.

The flyer also includes information on the financial institutions that accept payment of the City of Merritt property taxes through their online banking sites.

If you are paying your property taxes at City Hall, and you didn’t file your Home Owner Grant online, please ensure you have completed your home owner grant application on the bottom of the tax notice prior to meeting with one of our tax clerks. The City accepts cash, cheque and debit for the payment of property taxes. Credit cards are not accepted.

If you are unable to visit City Hall during regular business hours, 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, you may use the payment drop box located beside the west entry doors facing the Civic Centre. Please ensure drop box payments do not include cash. Include the completed bottom portion of your tax notice along with your payment and any other supporting forms in a sealed envelope.

Any current property taxes not paid by the close of business on July 2, 2019 are subject to a 10% penalty. Postmarks are not accepted as proof of payment. Those who are unable to pay their taxes in full can reduce their penalty by paying as much as possible and claiming their Home Owner Grant by the July 2nd due date.

You may qualify for the deferment of your property taxes. Information on the Province of BC Property Tax Deferment Program can be found at: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/ annual-property-tax/defer-taxes

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For the permitted uses in the High Density Residential (R4), please refer to the Zoning Bylaw 2187, 2015 on the City’s website.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendment and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm on May 16th to May 28th, 2019 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at www.merritt.ca Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, May 23rd, 2019 to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods:

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By MAIL: City of Merritt, Planning & Development Services Manager, PO Box 189, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Services Manager at 250378-8620 or at mbrodrick@merritt.ca This Notice is published in accordance with Section 466 of the Local Government Act. Note: this is the second of two consecutive Public Notices

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Growers prefer Nicola Valley “Scour Merritt real estate” is on the top of Zachary Chester’s to-do list these days.

Chester is the CEO behind Bowen Island Growers, a craft cannabis business he started with partner Davis Allen, the company’s chief science officer.

The pair hopes to set up a micro cannabis operation in the Nicola Valley in the near future, and shared their ideas with council at a regular meeting on May 14.

While the company has yet to purchase any property, Chester said they are eyeing industrial land by the Merritt airport and on Midday Valley Road.

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More manpower needed in Merritt From Page 3 Coun. Kurt Christopherson said Wood’s report was “eye opening.”

“If you go to B.C. stats and check things out and find out that Merritt is near the bottom of the heap in socio-economic [status], crime, domestic violence, drugs and alcohol use, pregnancies, education levels, it’s a concern,” Christopherson said. “Not pointing fingers at anybody because I can’t think of another town that tries harder to address those problems, but we need help … we need more manpower on all fronts if we are going to adequately deal with the situations and the people who need help in our town.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY May 28th, 2019 at 7:00PM Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday May 28th, 2019 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: SUBJECT: OCP Amendment Bylaw No 2257, 2019 OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2257, 2019 THE PURPOSE of the proposed bylaw is to resolve an inconsistency between the Official Community Plan (“OCP”) and the Zoning Bylaw, by removing references to density contained in the OCP. This is the second public hearing for this bylaw.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendment and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm on May 16th to May 28th, 2019 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at: www.merritt.ca Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, May 23rd, 2019 to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

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Punishing the predators Last summer the Vancouver Sun reported that the RCMP DAN ALBAS suspect that arson View from the could be HILL behind as many as 29 different wildfires near communities such as Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Osoyoos, Oliver, Penticton, Summerland and Lake Country.

More concerning is that many of these fires were deliberately set in areas close to residential housing.

This not only threatens public safety but frequently creates the need for an evacuation order.

While wildfires, flooding and other disasters often bring out the best in people as they work together to save lives, animals and homes, it can also bring out the worst.

There is a small segment of the population consisting of individuals who use evacuation orders as an opportunity to engage in criminal actions such as looting, vandalizing and stealing from evacuated family’s homes.

These despicable acts occurred last year to evacuated homeowners in communities such as Williams Lake and 100 Mile House.

Looting is not unique to B.C., it has also occurred after floods in Atlantic Canada and the tornado strike that occurred in Quebec.

The threat of looting creates anxiety and even resistance to evacuate a residence, which is not only a threat to public safety, it can also considerably increase the challenges for first responders.

In my view, those individuals who use disasters as an opportunity to abuse public trust and prey on people at their most vulnerable times

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Provoking an unwinnable war with Iran “After a long debate, the highest levels of the military could not forecast a way in which things would end favourably for the United States,” said Richard Clarke, counterGWYNNE DYER terrorism adviser in The international the White House STAGE under three administrations. That was back in 2007, and he was talking about the Pentagon’s attempts to come up with a winning strategy for a U.S. war with Iran. No matter how they gamed it, the U.S. lost.

Two years later, in 2009, U.S. Marine General Tony Zinni warned that any attack on Iran would lead inexorably to ‘boots on the ground.’ “If you liked Iraq and Afghanistan,” he added drily, “you’ll love Iran.” And in 2011 Meir Dagan, former head of Mossad, Israel’s national intelligence agency, said that an attack on Iran was “the stupidest idea” he had ever heard.

This was all back in the days when various people in the West were talking far too loosely about war with Iran, because the Iranian

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president at the time was a loud-mouthed extremist named Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Then he lost the 2013 election and was replaced by a moderate reformer, Hassan Rouhani.

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‘What Trump says on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays he often recants on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.’

Rouhani stopped all the aggressive talk, and in 2015 he cut a deal with most of the world’s major powers to put Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions, if any, on ice for at least fifteen years. Everything then went quiet until another loud-mouthed extremist, Donald Trump, tore up the 2015 agreement and began talking about war with Iran again.

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He doesn’t necessarily mean it. What Trump says on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays he often recants on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. (To make matters even more inscrutable, his threat to bring about “the end of Iran” was made last Sunday, and there are no rules for Sundays.)

But he is surrounded by people who sound like they really are looking for a fight with Iran.

To be fair, Vice-President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are probably telling themselves that plausibly terrifying U.S. threats will suffice to make Iran crumble.

Only National Security Adviser John Bolton understands that the threats will cause Iranian reactions that can then be used as an excuse for an actual attack (and he’s just fine with that).

So is the scenario of a U.S. attack on Iran, with or without Saudi Arabian and Israeli help, still as hopeless a project as it was ten years ago?

It’s not hopeless at all if you just drop nuclear weapons on the twenty biggest Iranian cities.

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OPINION LETTERS to the editor

Time to offer support for council Editor, RE: ‘Mayor Seeks Fix for Forestry Woes,’ page 3, May 16.

I commend Mayor Linda Brown for getting down and dirty; to endeavour to resolve what type of community we should be in 30 years, doing a strategic plan, and being prepared to act upon it. She and her council, and new CAO appear to be ready for the challenge.

While commending the previous council in your article (something that most mayors would never do) she now wants to ensure our growth is manageable and sustainable — something that Merritt has never enjoyed in the past.

We’re in exciting times for Merritt. We’ve (mostly) weathered the Tolko storm and now our council is preparing for the future — notwithstanding the many issues that they have had to deal with, left over from, yes, the ‘previous council.’

This council now needs — and deserves — our full support.

Darch Oborne Merritt While Mayor Linda Brown was gracious enough to offer praise to the previous council, it is probably pertinent to remember that she was also a member of that previous council. In the meantime, having a plan is one thing and execution is another — mayor and council have just over three years left in their term to accomplish their mandate, as laid out by Mayor Brown. - Editor

Fletcher gets unions all wrong Editor, Regarding Tom Fletcher’s column (‘Welcome to the union ‘battle zone’ for pipeline construction,’ page 6, May 16): Boilermakers are not joined at the hip with any political party. We work with all governments in Canada no matter what party.

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a progressive union that believes in the natural right of workers to organize in a democracy, claims by that we are not is a fabrication.

The Boilermakers Union is made up of regular British Columbians who have organize themselves so they may securely work with dignity and what is wrong with that? If Mr. Fletcher wishes to learn about the Boilermakers I will be happy to arrange a sit down meeting with him to discuss who the Boilermakers are and the progressive role our trade and union has played in the development of this province.

Richard MacIntosh International Representative, Boilermakers International

Taking the fight to looters in court From Page 6 must be held accountable.

That is why I have proposed a private members bill, Bill C-447, to take action against looting.

My bill proposes to amend the Criminal Code so that committing a crime and taking advantage of an evacuation order for those experiencing a natural disaster or emergency is to be considered an aggravating circumstance for sentencing purposes.

Ultimately this bill, if passed, would create new legal tools for judges when it comes to sentencing those found guilty of looting.

I believe it is important that Canadians experiencing the trauma of a natural disaster have the increased confidence that our criminal justice system has their back.

As my bill was only just tabled this past week, it is unclear if the Liberals, NDP and Green Party will be supportive of it or not.

My question this week: Are you supportive of my latest private members bill?

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@ parl.gc.ca or call toll free 1-800-6658711.

Dan Albas is the MP for Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola

No appetite for bloodshed in Iran From Page 6 That’s not enough to cause a nuclear winter, but quite enough to kill between a quarter and a half of Iran’s 80 million people.

If you do that (and either the United States or Israel could do it single-handed), the Iranians will never come back for a rematch.

But neither the United States or Israel is going to do that. It would make them literally the enemies of all mankind. And short of doing that, there are no good options for winning a war against Iran, because (as in all ‘asymmetric’ conflicts) the Iranians don’t need a winning strategy. All they have to do is not lose.

The United States could certainly bomb all of Iran’s military and industrial facili-

ties to rubble. But this would not force the Iranians to surrender, nor would it prevent Iran’s sea-skimming missiles, fired from mobile launchers anywhere along 3,000 kilometres of coastline, from stopping all the tankers going into and out of the Persian Gulf.

(They carry about 20 per cent of the world’s oil.)

So in the end it would have to be ‘boots on the ground,’ just as Zinni said — but the ground war is unwinnable too. Iran’s army is about the same size as that of the United States, but it could quickly expand to ten times that size with volunteers, just as it did during the U.S.-backed Iraqi invasion of Iran in 1980-88.

The Iranian volunteers would be poorly armed and they would die in droves, but if

only one American soldier died for every ten Iranians, the U.S. public would quickly reach its maximum tolerance level for American casualties. It would be a high-speed replay of the Vietnam war, and the U.S. would lose again.

On Tuesday they wheeled out Acting U.S. Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan to say it’s OK. Don’t panic.

The grown-ups are still in charge. Our timely threats have deterred the Iranians from doing the evil things they were planning to do (or rather that we said they were planning to do), and so there’s no danger of a war.

I’d really like to believe him. But actually, nobody’s in charge.

Gwynne Dyer’s new book is ‘Growing Pains: The Future of Democracy (and Work)’.

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COQUIHALLA HALFWAY COMPLETE Special ceremonies have been planned for Tuesday, May 28, to mark the halfway completion of the Coquihalla Highway.

The tour will make its way by bus to Floods, near Hope, where a sign marking the beginning of the Coquihalla Highway will be unveiled by Alex Fraser and Claude Richmond, Minister of Tourism.

The tour will make various stops on the way to its final destination in Merritt. Those in attendance will view a major diversion of a river and an earth wall project.

As well, they will receive a briefing on avalanche control along the Coquihalla and there will be a demonstration on the use of avalanche guns.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PUBLIC HEALTH

Free at-home fentanyl testing kits made available in Merritt Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merrittonians can now take drug testing into their own hands thanks to a pilot project aimed at lowering the number of fentanyl overdoses in the region.

Members of the public can pick up free take-home testing kits at ASK Wellness in Merritt for the next three months.

“This is a way for people to still maintain their anonymity around their drug use,” said Bob Hughes, director of ASKWellness Society.

“They are able to access a kit and be shown how to use it and take that kit back home and before they consume a substance they can know whether there is fentanyl in it.”

The fentanyl crisis in B.C.’s Interior is

“unrelenting,” added Hughes.

The substance was present in approximately 87 per cent of illicit drug overdose deaths in 2018 in B.C., according to a news release issued

by Interior Health.

Putting the power of drug testing into the hands of the public can help them make informed decisions around substance use, said Dr. Jane Buxton, medical lead for harm reduction for the BC Centre for Disease Control.

“After testing their drugs, people may choose to use less, to use with a friend, or not use the drug at all,” she said. “And, of course, key to staying safe even with access to test strips is to be trained to respond to an overdose and have a naloxone kit with you at all times.”

The pilot project

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Reminder!!

Giant Community Garage Sale June 1st - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pick up your map at the following locations from May 28th onward: Municipal Office and both Gas Stations.

You may also view map and list at: www.loganlake.ca on May 28th. For more info please call 250-523-6225 Fentanyl was present in approximately 87 per cent of illicit drug overdoses in B.C. last year, according to Interior Health. Herald files

will help researchers decide if at-home drug testing is an effective alternative to staff-led testing currently offered at certain health care facilities.

Hughes thinks it will be.

“What we know is

that the people at the highest risk of fatal overdoses are using largely in private dwellings — they are in their own homes, they are in a trailer, they are in a hotel room,” said Hughes. “Obviously that speaks to a popu-

lation that has higher income, they are not necessarily those that are homeless. So it is a recognition that people who are employed, who have families, are using substances with a contaminated drug supply,” he said.

MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY SEMINAR DESIGNED FOR PARENT/GUARDIANS This evening information session aims to increase Mental Health Literacy.

We will discuss language around Mental Health and pathways to Mental Health care for youth and families.

Some popular myths around what Mental Illness IS and IS NOT will be debunked. Ways to promote Mental Wellness will be explored as well as recognizing when to seek help.

Recognizing that sometimes life throws us some challenges & having good TOOLS helps.

Sadness is NOT the same as depression and feeling anxious does NOT mean one has an anxiety disorder.

Knowing the difference will guide your next steps. Join us for Garage Sale Ad: The Valley Brew – May 22nd snacks, coffee and meaningful learning.

Tuesday, May 28 6 - 8 pm @ MSS Library Presenters: Brent Bowden, Counsellor & Misty Sheldon, Counsellor

For more information call 250-378-5131 and ask for Misty Sheldon or email: msheldon@365.sd58.bc.ca

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

More online at

merrittherald.com VENUE IN THE VALLEY For the first time in the school’s 35-year history, the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) honoured their graduates with a ceremony right on campus. About 70 students walked across the stage at the graduation ceremony, but NVIT president Ken Tourand said the actual number of graduates is far higher. “There are a number of them that can get jobs right away and they’re gone as soon as their final exams are done,” he said. Dara Hill/Herald

POST SECONDARY

Credit union awards $25,000 to local students The transition to post-secondary just got a little easier for 25 students in Merritt.

Each of them will receive a $1,000 award from Interior Savings, as part of the credit union’s ‘Million Dollar Bursary Program,’

which provides up to a million dollars in $1,000 bursaries to Interior Savings members across the province.

The bursary program is part of a commitment by the credit union to share profits

with its members while also helping its younger members make a positive move forward with ongoing education, said Kathy Conway, CEO of Interior Savings.

“Through our Million Dollar Bursary program, we aim to

help students graduate from post-secondary in a better financial position,” said Conway in a news release.

The program is now in its sixth year, having awarded $82,000 to students in Merritt since its inception.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS FEDERAL POLITICS

Albas’ new bills target crypto, criminals

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Local MP Dan Albas wants to see criminals face stiffer penalties if they commit crimes in areas affected by a natural disaster.

Albas, MP for Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola tabled a private members bill on May 13 aimed at deterring would-be looters from entering an area under an evacuation order.

Bill C-447 would allow judges to consider taking advantage of an evacuation order for a natural disaster or emergency as an aggravating circumstance for sentencing purposes.

“This came out of my summer listening tour last year,” said Albas. “When people read in the newspapers that there are lootings that happen during forest fires and whatnot, it can make them a little leery to leave.”

The bill would not establish mandatory sentencing guidelines, but it would allow judges to impose stiffer penalties for crimes which victimize people or communities affected by a natural disaster, said Albas.

The bill received first reading but Albas is still working to find support for the bill across party lines.

“The bill is designed specifically to get crossparty support,” he said, but added that if the

Cannabis growers enticed by cheap real estate in Merritt From Page 5 “And many growers have the same generic strain selection with a main focus on high THC content.”

Creating new, unique strains for medical and wellness purposes is at the heart of the company’s vision, he said.

In addition to producing cannabis for ingestion, the duo plans

to create topical wellness products such as transdermal patches to treat PTSD and menstrual cramps.

“We have a deal in place with a company where we will have to extract certain molecules out of the cannabis strain into a liquid form for those transdermal patches,” Allen explained.

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Growers was born out of pain management in 2013 when Allen found success treating his stomach disorder through medical marijuana. “[Allen] had a license where he has basically been able to grow for himself and other licensed Health Canada patients for the past several years,” Chester said. “Within that com-

munity he has been able to source genetics from all over the world that other companies don’t have.”

Today, Allen has approximately 50 heirloom cannabis strains from across the globe.

“Why Merritt?” asked Coun. Kurt Christopherson.

“You guys are more open to having companies like this,” Allen

responded. “To rezone in the Lower Mainland takes much longer so we would have to wait a year to go through that process, and for us to have a more scalable operation size the real estate is more affordable here.”

Mayor Linda Brown expressed similar thoughts to the Herald last month.

“I think for one thing

bill does not receive royal assent by the end of the parliamentary session, he would like to see it taken up by whichever party forms government following the 2019 federal election.

Albas’ second bill, tabled on May 17, would forgive the capital gains tax on the sale of virtual currencies — such as Bitcoin — when the seller donates the gains to charity.

“Many people buy and sell virtual cur-

rencies like Bitcoin as they would buy and sell any other asset.

Unfortunately, the tax code does not currently treat virtual currencies like other assets and I believe that needs to be corrected,” said Albas in a news release.

While the bill has yet to be voted on by parliamentarians, it has already garnered the support of the Digital Finance Institute, a thinktank focused on e-commerce based in Toronto.

we are a community that has available industrial land, and I think that is one thing that is drawing them in,” she said.

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EVENING OF MUSIC

FRESH STRAWBERRY SALE

Merritt Community Choir is hosting its annual “Evening of Music with Friends” on Sunday, May 26, at 7 p.m. at the Trinity United Church.

Join us in sharing both vocal and instrumental music in a variety of styles including pop and folk and classic.

Our special guests for the evening are “Strings Plus” and “Strange Companions.” Donations accepted at the door.

Baillie House is selling fresh strawberries. They are already washed, chopped and ready to use or freeze. 15 lb and 30 lb pails. Phone 250-378-0349 for more information.

BAILLIE HOUSE SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL

The Heritage Society is holding a garden festival on May 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plants will be for sale and yard sale items. If you would like a table to sell your own items, they are free.

Come on down and get a new friend for your yard.

For more information or to book a table call 250378-0349.

MERRITT MOUNTAIN BIKE GROUP RIDES

Join us every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Meet at Breathe Bikes and join a group ride. Rides are approximately two hours where you will have fun and learn new skills.

(MMBA); google bike Merritt and see the great riding opportunities here; use Trailforks APP to find all the hiking and riding trails. The Merritt Crown: a 110 km, 1200 vertical feet, 12 hour self supported mountain bike race to be held June 22 or take part in the BC1000 Bike Race; Merritt to Fernie; self-supported mountain bike race; take it fast; or easy; just do it! google ‘BC1000Epic’ For more information email: darchoborne@hotmail.com

YARD SALES

Nicola Valley Fall Fair giant yard sales will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dates for 2019 are: May 25, 26, June 8, 9, 22, 23, July 6,7, 20, 21, August 3, 4, 17 and 18. the Fal Fair will be accepting donations. Donations may be dropped off at the exhibition building on the yard sale dates, or you may phone Martha at 250378-2303 to make other arrangements. Proceeds from the yard sales are going toward the construction of indoor washroom facilities at the Fair Exhibition Building.

FARMERS MARKET

Come see a variety of vendors at the Nicola Valley Farmers Market every Saturday from now to October 12 from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., beside the Baillie House. New vendors welcome! Check out our website at www. nicolavalleyfarmersmarket.com for more information.

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Join us June 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a garage sale, BBQ, raffle and Neysa’s home made dog cookies - 2460 Torgerson Road.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church have presenters from the Kamloops Diocesan Anti-Human Trafficking Committee will provide a two hour information session on human trafficking for adults 16 and over. Join us Saturday, June 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hall - Corner Blair St/ Coldwater Ave. This pres-

entation will enlighten and inspire you on how you can help stop the horrors of human trafficking. Light refreshments will be provided.

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION

The Vancouver Paranormal Society will carry out a public investigation on June 8th and 29th at the Baillie House. Participants will be able to participate in a full evening of activities and experience what the investigators do. Only four tickets available for each event. To reserve a spot email peter@vancouverparanormalsociety. net. All proceeds go to the Baillie House.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed for daytime, evening and overnight shifts at the Nicola Valley Winter Shelter. Applications are available at the advocacy centre, #2-2025 Granite Ave. and at Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society, 2038 Nicola Ave.

CONAYT BINGO

Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.. Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave.

OLD TIME FIDDLERS

The group is actively seeking new members, all instruments welcome but an interest in and appreciation of old-time country music is desirable. The group partakes in two major outings: the Harmon Lake camp-out along with the famous Old Time Fiddlers auction and Christmas party. The goal will be to have monthly music jam sessions. Call 250-2807385 for more information.

HOSPICE

Merritt Hospice is calling for volunteers to support palliative care clients and their families and to support those who are grieving. Volunteers are also needed for administrative duties such a fund raising, community events and to serve as board members. Contact Jill Sanford at 250-3784577 FMI

FOOD BANK FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and games start at 5:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall.

RED CROSS

H.E.L.P. Merritt Red Cross is looking for volunteers for two hours on Thursdays to loan out health equipment from the Merritt Hospital.

You will be working with another volunteer who will help train you. If you can help please call 250-378-5276. Students for summer months are welcome.

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Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at 2164 Quilchena Ave. Everyone is invited.

Elders eat at no charge.

For more information call 250-378-5107.

Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD

Meets on the first and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the civic center.

New members always welcome. The next quilting retreat weekend will be on May 10 – 12..

Register at the civic center, open to everyone.

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MASONS

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Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society is looking for volunteer tutors for the One to One elementary school reading program. For more information email literacymerritt@gmail.com or phone 250-378-7844.

MESSY CHURCH

For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sit-down dinner with your family. First Thursday of month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. For more information or to register

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Born outside of Canada?

We can help! Kamloops Immigrant Services is a non-profit agency now offering services in Merritt. We assist all newcomers, including naturalized Canadian citizens, with a variety of services to help you get established in your community. All our services are free of charge for eligible clients. Contact us for additional information at 1-866-672-0855 or e-mail liza@kcris.ca / min@kcris.ca.

NICOLA VALLEY METIS

General meeting will be held every third Wednesday of the month.

For more information please call Betty Ann at 250-378-5015.

There will be a 12 Step Seminar at Merritt Adventist Church every Sunday 3 p.m. or 7 p.m..

Materials are provided.

Drop by 2190 Granite Ave., or contact Jim for more information 250378-2339.

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. The group aims to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-

5190.

THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church

2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

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Anyone wanting to research their family trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-2129868. We will open the family history centre by appointment only.

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1750 1 17 7 Hill Street ■ Phone: 250-315-3000

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am

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2134 BLACKWELL AVE

2651 COUTLEE AVE

2890 RANSOM AVENUE

Great investment retirement or first time buyer. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath home with fenced yard & 20x26 detached garage.

Room to park your toys & RV.

Beautiful & spacious 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with large fenced backyard, U/G sprinklers & covered patio. Large kitchen with S/S appliances, island & nook. Large family room, formal dining & living room plus office all on the main. 15x37 bonus room above garage.

Large home with 3 bedrms above main, large kitchen with oak cabinets & large family room. Ensuite with jetted tub.

Main floor has 2 bedrm suite. Has newer roof & HW boiler. Fenced backyard.

Fully renovated family home with 1 bedrm suite & fully fin. Bsmt. Bright open floor plan, 5 bedrms, 2 baths, lots of windows.

New suite has private entrance. Has fully heated shop.

#3099

#3091

#3100

#3095

$195,000

$550,000

$449,900

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Doug Beech (Owner) 378-7392

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1775 BLAIR ST

#50, 2500 PETER HOPE RD

Nice family home on 12,000 sq.ft. fully fenced lot. Home is well maintained with 3 bedrms on the main & 3 bedrms in the fully fin. Bsmt.

Recent updated include HW tank, furnace, electrical & updated kitchen. Has large garage w/power.

Great recreation property on Peter Hope Lake. Has open design kitchen, living & dining room with wood burning F/P, 2 bedrms up 3 down. Covered deck overlooking the lake. Strata fees #215.21 per month

#3096

$419,000

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315-3043

4876 PASKA LAKE RD

6348 MONCK PARK ROAD

6021 BEECH ROAD

MERRITT DRY CLEANING

Waterfront lot on Paska Lake. Lot is 0.46 acres with spectacular views of mountains & lake. Has older RV used as cabin with deck, a storage shed and out house. A great fishing getaway

1 acre waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. Build your dream home or vacation getaway . Land has gentle slope to waterfront. Great location for many water sports and close to Monck Park Provincial Park. Water & sewer to lot line.

Approx. 13 acres. Great property is established subdivision of other acreages. This unique property has a great deal of creek frontage on both north & south side of Guichon Creek. Hydro at lot line. Septic must be installed. Most of land is flat & usable.

Well maintained & established business, a turnkey operation. 3200 sq.ft. building, good parking, comes with all equipment. Numerous building & equipment upgrades. Room for growth

#3094

#3071

#3098

#3046

D L O S #3079

$525,000

$215,000

$475,000

2760 PERGERING WAY

2717 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

2770 PEREGRINE WAY

#305, 1701 MENZIES ST.

2390 SMITH STREET

1653 LINDLEY CREEK ROAD

6404 MONCK PARK RD

6433 MONCK PARK RD

New executive family home on the Bench with views. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, designer kitchen with quartz counters, gas F/P in living room, 5 pce ensuite & a full unfinished basement. GST applies.

Very nicely finished Jenish style rancher with 4 bedrms, 4 baths & fully finished bsmt. Large open kitchen with island, pantry & Hickory cabinets, bamboo flooring & low E windows. Spectacular views.

Newly built 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with open concept. 2 bedrms up, master on the main & 2 more down.

High quality finishing. Large rec. room downstairs. Double garage. GST applies.

2 bedroom apartment in great area, on the top floor. Open floor plan with 2 large bedrooms and spacious open kitchen with all major appliances. Great for first time buyer or investor.

Nice building lot in a subdivision that is close to being built out. The natural slope of this land would allow a plan for a walkout basement with a rancher type look from the front

A 1 acre waterfront property on Nicola Lake with approx. 142 feet of lake frontage.

The house was recently list in a fire & property is being sold “as is where is”. Has paved driveway, septic & water lines in.

This 1 acre lot with 180 degree view of Nicola Lake is perfect to build your dream home or recreational retreat.

Lake access through the boat launch only minutes away. Services available.

#3101

Great starter or retiree home. 3 bedrooms, newer kitchen with all appliances. Has has some reno’s in past 8-9 yrs. Nice covered deck for BBQ’s. 2 workshops plus RV parking. Private backyard

#3037

#3072

#3093

#3097

#3076

#3069

#3060

$750,000

$395,000

$750,000

$159,999

$317,000

1937 MERRITT AVE

2749 PEREGRINE WAY

#107, 2514 SPRINGBANK

#29A, 254 HWY. 8

2171 TAYLOR PLACE

Great starter home or investment property, with second living quarters in basement. Has fenced yard and 1 car garage. Close to amenities and shopping.

New custom executive home with fantastic views. 3 bedrms on the main with open concept floor plan. Master has 4 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Large private deck in back off the family room.

New 2 bedroom strata unit in newer development. Master bedrm has W/O closet & 5 pce ensuite. Open concept kitchen with quartz counters. Gas F/P in large living room.

Double garage. GST applies

2 bedroom mobile home is move-in ready. Has new laminate flooring in living room, hallway & master bedrm. Nice kitchen with island & skylight. 5 pce bathrm with soaker tub. Has covered deck & fenced yard.

#3075

#3059

#3084

#3017

Immaculate executive style home with oak HW and tile flooring throughout. 2 bedrms up, master on the main with W/I closet and ensuite with jetted tub & separate shower. Has full unfin. Bsmt for storage. Gas F/P & vaulted ceiling in large living room.

$219,000

1875 QUILCHENA AVE

$650,000+ GST

1602 POPE PLACE

$349,900

2549 CLAPPERTON AVE

$79,900

1799 PONDEROSA WAY

#3088

Karen Yakimchuk 315-3076

Brad Yakimchuk

Melonie Ivanic 778-803-6554

$64,999

$460,000

Spius Creek Estates

$165,000

6685 MONCK PARK RD

Great 1 acre lakeview lot with stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake. The perfect place to build your country retreat, in neighbourhood of high end custom homes. Enjoy fishing, swimming & boating.

#2971

$439,900

2263 GRANITE AVE.

$162,900

$315,000

NICOLA LAKE is located 10 km from Merritt, great for swimming, fishing & boating

$499,000 1898 BLAIR ST

Fully fenced commercial property of approx. 30,000 sq.ft. & comprised of two titles. Has C2 zoning, 5 large truck gates to easy access from both roads & lane and is fully fenced

#3051

Owner may finance $395,000

2845 NEILSON ST

15.9 acre RV Park zoning bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city services. Has small rental home with long term tenants.

#3090

$1,650,000.

1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

MIDDAY VALLEY ROAD

MIDDAY VALLEY RD

10 acre site with CD-1 zoning. City services are not connected yet. Close to truck route for easy access.

Approximately 5 acre parcel, north facing, with fantastic views. City services, not currently connected.

Zoned R-9 High Density Residential.

Great opportunity. Call for details.

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits with separate titles. Zoned ‘FD’. Located on truck route and easy access to highway. Application in city to change zoning to M-1

#2958

#2962

#2555

Located Off Petit Creek Road This 3 bedroom home is a custom 3 level split with open concept, large kitchen, new HW tank and HW boiler for heating system. Master bedrm has jetted tub & W/I closet. Large rec. room. Lots of parking.

#3089

$359,900

Location!

Location!

This newer 2 bedroom home in a good neighbourhood has an open concept plan, perfect for professionals, first time buyers or retirees. Fenced yard with U/G sprinklers.

#3086

$329,900

Grandview Heights

Nice 3 bedrm home with some renovations including new flooring, paint & shingles. Reno’s still in progress.

Has 24x24 detached shop/garage.

Close to schools & shopping. Garden area in backyard.

#3077

$395,000

Great location on the Bench, this home has 3 bedrms on the main with room for 4th in fully fin. Bsmt. Home has upgrades of newer hardi plank siding, windows, fresh paint & newer laminate on the main. Large sundeck in backyard.

#3082

$385,000

Bungalow on downtown lot with lane access. 2 bedrooms, big living room. Great for investment. Good area, within walking distance to shopping & amenities. As is where is.

#3087

$149,900

Prices starting at $224,000 Approx. 10 acre lots located just 15 minutes west of Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning view of the valley and some lots are river front. Disclosure Statement available. #2990 Call for more details.

Prices Starting at $89,000 + GST Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Choose your lot, bring your plans & start building your future! Close to #2894 shopping.

$300,000

$2,000,000

2740 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

6449 MONCK PARK RD

LOT A, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Located in newer developing subdivision, this lot of 6200 sq.ft. has amazing views of the Nicola Valley and is close to all amenities. The perfect place to build your dream home.

Build your dream home in one of Merrtt areas finest development, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water & sewer hookups available. Close to water access. This lake is known for fishing, water skiing & more.

122 acres of multiple zonings C4, C6 and R1. Buyer should contact the City of Merritt to request suitable zoning to match their needs. Call for more details.

10 acre development site with CD-1 zoning. Will have city water and sewer (not connected yet). Bring your ideas and call for more details.

#3066

#3074

#2957

#2958

$69,900

2724 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS

$750,000

Building your walkout rancher on this 6200 sq.ft. lot.

Services are to the lot line.

In great neighbourhood of fine homes. Close to NVIT and shopping.

#3073

$64,900

Deanna Palmgren Licensed Property Manager

Rick Baker

Kim McLean

Assistant

Assistant

$159,900

$1,584,000

$750,000

6397 MONCK PARK RD

923 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

LOT 2, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Build your dream home in Nicola Lakeshore Estates on this 0.94 acre lot with 180 degree views. Great lake for fishing, boating, waterskiing & more.

Water & sewer services available.

Approx. 291 acre with great potential.

Current plans are for a development of 2 acre estate lots with city boundaries.

Rural living within close proximity to city, with fantastic views.

6 acres currently zoned R1. City water and sewer not yet connected. Zoning may be changed to suit Buyers needs.

Fantastic views.

#3078

#2956

#2960

$164,500

$4,900,000

$400,000

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2. Choose Your Lot. You will almost always need to choose the land before you select floor plans or other details. You (and any pros you hire) will need to investigate factors such as soil condition, drainage, zoning and building codes in the region.

3. Line Up Your Team. Unless you are a homesteader, you’ll need a team of experts to design and construct your house. Key players will include a builder, an excavator, a surveyor and a home designer or an architect. Many homeowners begin by selecting the builder or contractor. That pro then selects other members of the team. However, you may also opt to hire an architect or designer first.

4. Pick a Plan. Many new homes are built using stock plans from a catalog. The builder or a home designer may make minor modifications in room size, window style or other details. A custom-designed home, on the other hand, is created specifically for the family which will live there. Whether you opt for a stock or a custom design, you will be wise to choose a plan that will meet your needs for many years to come.

5. Negotiate a Contract. Be sure to get a written contract which has been signed and dated by both the builder or contractor and the architect or designer. A contract for new home construction will describe the project in detail and include a listing of all the parts to be included in the house. Remember to amend the contract if you or your team make any changes to the project later on.

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OUTDOOR PROJECTS TO INCREASE HOME VALUE 1. Build a deck or patio. A deck or patio not only adds visual interest and enjoyment, it is also a way to add to the resale value of your home. Be sure to plan well ahead and to check your municipal building requirements as a building permit may be required for decks above a certain size and height.

2. Install a sprinkler system. On average, homeowners use 50 per cent more water than necessary on their lawns. This increases hydro bills and may subject your basement to seepage and your garden from damage from over watering. Automatic lawn sprinkler systems are designed to allow proper irrigation through timing and even water distribution.

REDESIGNING YOUR LIVING SPACE ON A BUDGET A CHECKLIST FOR YOUR REMODELING DREAMS

1. Draw Your Dream. Even before you consult an architect or contractor, you can begin sketching out your ideas and imagining your remodeled home. If you are adding or expanding a room, think about how the space will be used and how the changes will affect traffic patterns. Also consider how new construction will affect the overall context of your home. An oversized addition may overwhelm your house or crowd a small lot. A simple home design software program can help you visualize your project.

3. Landscape your property. Whether planting a garden or building a pond, landscaping often results in a significant return on your investment. However, always consult a trained professional before tackling a landscaping project to ensure that your project has all the elements of a professional project.

4. Build or replace a fence. Defining the limits of your property is important for a variety of reasons, including privacy, security and safety. Ultimately, the fence has to fit with how you use your yard. Do your research and consult with neighbours to determine if you can complete the project jointly.

5. Re-shingle a tired roof. A strong, durable roof is an essential component of your home’s overall health and functionality. If your roof is showing signs of wear, such as raised shingles or water seepage, choosing a qualified roofing contractor is a good first step.

2. Learn From Others. One of the best ways to get inspiration and to avoid pitfalls is to follow the experiences of other homeowners. A number of websites offer online chronicles of home improvement projects, along with reply forms, message boards, and chat rooms that let you ask questions and get feedback.

3. Think Ahead. Although you may dream of having a spacious new addition, the project may not make sense if you plan to sell your house in a few years. A luxury bathroom can price your house beyond the values in your neighborhood. Some projects, such as vinyl siding on a Queen Anne Victorian, will actually decrease the value of your home. Moreover, your own family’s needs may be very different in a few years. Will the plans you draw today fit your future?

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SOUND CONTROL KEY TO A CALM, RELAXING HOME Inside and out, life can be loud. Retreat from the hustle and bustle of the world by making your home, or specific rooms within it, a calm, relaxing sanctuary.

There’s a room in every house that could benefit from greater sound control, whether it’s a home theater, music room, studio, home office, children’s play room, bathroom, mechanical, or laundry room. Insulating properly will allow you to really enjoy your home that much more and achieve a higher level of comfort.

Experts suggest selecting a dense insulation with a non-directional fiber structure to combat airborne noise such as music, speech and foot traffic. A top choice among builders, contractors, and homeowners is a product called Roxul Safe ‘n’ Sound, which is specially designed for your home’s interior walls, ceilings and floors. This insulation material creates an excellent sound barrier that effectively absorbs noise and reduces the transfer of sound waves from one room to another. Its resistance to fire is an added benefit that also adds passive fire protection to your home, a type of fire precaution that is part of the core of the building and will help control fire by limiting its spread.

Certain sound dampening measures, such as carpeting, might also help alleviate echo and reverberation, as will acoustic panels that prevent sound reflections throughout a room. With basic DIY skills, you can simply and affordably construct your own acoustic panels using a stone wool rigid board called Comfortboard 80, which is effective at reducing the intensity and propagation of noise.

Homeowners looking to renovate often see room for improvement in their kitchens and bathrooms. A new kitchen remodel for a kitchen measuring 12 by 12 feet may cost homeowners anywhere from $17,000 to $37,000.

Before investing so much into their remodeling projects, homeowners should think carefully about the features that will improve their time spent at home. When planning a kitchen renovation, homeowners may want to consider the following upgrades to make the room more enjoyable while improving its functionality.

Oversized sink: Although high-efficiency dishwashers are popular, deep sinks to soak soup pots or woks are still useful. Deep sinks may be preferable to double sinks, especially for homeowners who use lots of kitchen tools when preparing meals.

Soft-closing hinges: When replacing cabinets (or just the hardware), consider installing soft-closing hinges and slides on doors and drawers. These devices eliminate slamming and caught fingers, reducing noise and injuries in the kitchen.

Foot-pedal water operation: When outfitting a sink, think about foot controls, which are popular in doctors’ offices and hospitals. Turning on the water with the tap of a foot can reduce the transfer of pathogens to faucets from hands during food preparation. These pedals also free up hands for other tasks.

Bottom’s up People likely spend more time raiding the refrigerator than the freezer on any given day. Rather than having to bend down to seek out that favorite flavor of Greek yogurt, choose a model with the fridge on top and freezer on the bottom, especially if anyone in the household has mobility issues. When shopping for refrigerators, French-door style units may offer even more access, making it easy for homeowners to slide fruit trays, sheet cakes and other large items into the fridge.

Extra lighting: A kitchen should be a balance of form and function. A combination of overhead lighting, decorative lighting and task lighting can illuminate all areas of the space effectively.

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IMPROVE ENTERTAINING SPACES Some homes are seemingly built for entertaining, while others may need a little help to make them more fit for hosting dinner, holiday gatherings or an evening with friends.

Overall, one-quarter of people entertain guests in their home either daily or weekly across the globe. One-third entertain monthly, according to findings from GFK Insights.

People who open their homes to loved ones may want to make some modifications to their spaces to improve the experience for all involved.

• Tame the clutter. Look for ways to reduce clutter in rooms where entertaining takes place.

Built-ins with bookshelves and cabinets can hide electronics and wayward toys or collectibles.

Focus attention on the entryway, hanging hooks for collecting coats, keys and shoes, so they do not overrun the foyer. Remove any knickknacks or other breakable items from shelves or on coffee tables to free up more space.

• Improve lighting. Work with an electrician and/or designer who can offer ideas for lighting that can set the mood for entertaining. Rooms that are dull and dim can benefit from overhead lighting fixtures if there are none already available. Task lighting in the kitchen under cabinets can make it easy to prepare food for guests. Wall sconces or focused lighting on artwork can establish a dramatic effect.

• Do major construction. Consider working with a builder to make some changes if you simply don’t have the space to entertain. Taking down a wall can open kitchens to living spaces, while adding a deck or three-season room off the kitchen or dining room can provide more space for guests to congregate.

• Install a guest bath. Update or add a bathroom near the main entertaining areas. This allows guests to discretely use the bathroom and keeps them from roaming in areas of the house you would prefer they avoid.

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

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

• Constructing an addition to an existing structure.

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

• Moving or demolishing buildings.

• Installing prefabricated structures, including shipping containers.

• Relocating a mobile home.

• Interior renovations or plumbing changes.

• Installing wood-burning appliances.

• Constructing retaining walls over 1 meter in height.

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

• Creating a secondary suite.

Building Permit Applications

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

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

For a complete list of the City’s bylaws go to: www.merritt.ca/city-council/bylaws

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

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Panthers punch their ticket to provincials Merritt’s senior boys team wins the overall points title at Okanagan Championship meet.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Two Panthers leapt to the top of the podium at the Okanagan high school track and field championships on May 13.

Senior Bill Brewer and junior Isabelle Heard both claimed gold in high jump. The pair will look for more hardware at the upcoming provincial championships, where they will be joined by six other Merritt Secondary School athletes who finished in the top four in their events at the regional meet.

Both Heard and Brewer will be compet-

ing in multiple events at the provincial meet, set for May 30, 31 and June 1.

Heard and Brewer each finished fourth in long jump, while Brewer picked up another fourth place finish in the 100 metre dash.

Brewer’s performance helped secure the overall senior boys points title for the Merritt Secondary School Panthers — but it wasn’t as though he did it alone.

Merritt’s Brody Pattison gave Brewer a run for the title in senior boys high jump.

Both athletes jumped 1.75 metres successfully,

but Pattison ultimately finished second to Brewer.

Leif Ellingsen and Nicolas Willey finished third and fourth respectively in the senior boys shot put. Ellingsen picked up his second qualification in javelin, taking bronze in the event.

Peter Scholtens picked up precious points in 110 metre hurdles, where he finished second with a time of 18.33 seconds.

Meanwhile, Avery Warren’s time of 6:15.06 was good enough to pick up a qualification and a silver medal in junior girls 1,500 metre steeplechase.

On the junior boys side, Jay Peralta jumped his way into a qualification spot in long jump, leaping 5.23 metres to secure fourth place.

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Bill Brewer qualified for provincials in three events: high jump, 100 metre dash and long jump, Photo contributed

Okanagan Championships meet results Grade 8 Riley Davey Andee Walker

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Senior Bill Brewer Brody Pattison Peter Scholtens Leif Ellingsen Nicolas Willey Nicolas Willey best shot put throw was measured at 9.98 metres — good enough for fourth place among senior boys. Leif Ellingsen finished in third with a throw of 10.10 metres. Photo contributed

100 m - 4th High jump - 1st Long jump - 4th Triple jump - 5th High jump - 2nd 100 m - 5th 200 m - 8th 110 m hurdles - 2nd rd rd Shot put - 3 Javelin - 3 th Shot put - 4 Discus - 5th

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Junior rodeo athletes heading to national finals

(From left) Maya Starrs, Jalen McRae and River Anderson qualified for the National Junior Finals Rodeo, set to take place in Huron, South Dakota in June. Photo contributed Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Three junior rodeo athletes from Merritt set themselves up for a busy summer, after qualifying for both the National Junior Finals Rodeo and the Canadian High School Finals.

Maya Starrs, Jalen McRae and River Anderson all competed at the B.C. High School Rodeo Association’s

Provincial Junior Finals in Barriere from May 18 to 20. All three athletes are Grade 8 students at Merritt Secondary School.

The provincial junior finals serves as a dual qualifier for both the Canadian High School Finals, set to return to Merritt this year from July 26 to 28, and the National Junior Finals Rodeo.

The National Junior

Finals Rodeo will take place in Huron, South Dakota in June, and will feature competition from the United States and Canada.

Starrs and her horse Loki will compete in the barrel racing and pole bending events, while Anderson and her horse Rockstar will compete in goat tying. McRae will compete alongside his horse Amy in goat tying as well.

MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION RACE RESULTS MAY 18 Aaron Wyatt, #47 in the 4-Cyl bomber class, launched in the air during opening weekend at the Merritt Speedway. Photo contributed

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CROSSED UP The Nicola Valley Thunder bantam team travelled down to New Westminster to compete in a tournament over the long weekend. The team faced tough competition in four games but battled hard in each contest. More online at merrittherald.com. Photo contributed

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Fastest #95 S. Dandy #72 C. Gillis #31 A. Klassen #72 M. Fasten Time 19.94 22.226 19.671 20.159 Next race day: June 8 (night races) at the Merritt Speedway

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Valerie Anne Egan

April 28th, 1934 to May 15th, 2019

BABIJ William Nick ‘Bill’ March 22, 1937 to May 10, 2019

Our precious mother, Valerie, passed away peacefully at her home in Merritt on a warm, Spring evening: Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

Pre-deceased by her husband or 45 years, (Peggy Egan), Jack, in 2001, Sister in Law, Eleanor (Peggy) Egan, her parents, Ernie (ER) & Sally Winter, she leaves behind her brother, Budge (WR) Winter (Bev) (niece Loanne Athans), ‘adopted’ mother, Anne Bridger (Grama Anne) all of Kelowna and her 3 loving children, Dana, Ric & Patrick (Charlene).

Close to her heart were her grandsons, Jacob & Renney; to whom she was ‘Nana’ and best friend.

Mum spent many years dedicated to the local provincial SURYLQFLDO Hospital +RVSLWDO Boards %RDUGV and DQG was ZDV influential LQĂ XHQWLDO & in the development of Coquihalla-Gillis House.

Her community involvement also included being LQVWUXPHQWDO LQ WKH Ă€UVW 0LVV 0HUULWW SDJHDQW 2WKHU instrumental in the first Miss Merritt pageant. Other key projects were the ‘new’ Curling Rink and Merritt Golf Course.

Mum was the ‘Hostess with the Mostest’ in every possible way. She was always involved in her family’s activities & sports as well as being an astute businesswoman. Those who knew her throughout her life will no doubt take away many fond memories as she was gracious, generous, kind, a great conversationalist but mostly funloving.

Our family wishes to thank “Hands at Home Care� for 16 loving months of round the clock home care; Dr Soderberg & the Staff of NVGH. A Celebration of Life is planned for Wednesday, June 12th at 1:00 pm at Crossroads Church.

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We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Bill Babij on May 10, 2019 at the age of 82. Bill resided in Merritt for the past 53 years.

Bill is survived by his two daughters: Leanne (David) Panchuk and Beverly (Dan) Denison, and ďŹ ve grandchildren Haley, Clare, Emma, Peter, and Lucas. Bill is also survived by one brotherin-law and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Stevie and brother Joe. Bill was the youngest of three siblings, and three half siblings. He was born and raised in Mannville, Alberta on the family farm. As a young man, he travelled and worked across Canada, later telling stories of this time with the saying ‘from coast to coast on tea and toast’. He met and married Evelyn in Enderby, BC, then settled in Merritt where he worked as an equipment operator for Weyerhaeuser until his retirement. They raised their two children spending winters snowmobiling and summers camping and travelling with the truck and camper through Canada and the US. Bill enjoyed camping trips to Disneyland, Yellowstone Park, Grand Coulee Dam, Bella Coola, spring breaks to visit Alberta relatives, and a huge camping trip to Alaska. Bill belonged to ELKS for a few years and was happy to take his two daughters to many Girl Guide camping trips. Bill enjoyed his twice weekly trips to buy lottery tickets (always hoping to win), and visiting the Merritt Post OfďŹ ce daily where he would visit with friends and acquaintances on the streets of Merritt. Bill especially looked forward to his Thursday coffee and cake visit with his good friends Kim and Charlotte.

The family would especially like to thank Kim Jurriet for her wonderful care of Bill over the past several years. He valued her friendship immensely.

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9K838

9K842A

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2016 KIA SORENTO SX V6 AWD

2019 KIA SEDONA L

2017 RAM 1500 SLT CREW

2015 RAM 1500 SPORT 4X4

2019 KIA SPORTAGE LX AWD

91,932 KMS | WAS: $28,849

11,641 KMS | WAS: $26,911

80,800 KMS | WAS: $35,777

31,395 KMS | WAS: $35,724

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9K777A

9K854

9K847

9K823

2018 MITSUBISHI RVR SE

2016 KIA SPORTAGE LX M/T

2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT

2019 KIA SPORTAGE LX AWD

2014 RAM 1500 SLT 4X4

25,357 KMS | WAS: $25,179

61,922 KMS | WAS: $16,178

22,621 KMS | WAS: $24,366

29,271 KMS | WAS: $27,719

103,736 KMS | WAS: $29,060

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P8125A

2014 KIA RIO LX+ 55,236 KMS | WAS: $11,504

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T9101A

2018 FORD EDGE SEL AWD

2014 FORD F-150 FX4

2019 KIA SORENTO LX AWD

34,634 KMS | WAS: $30,078

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*SEE IN-STORE FOR DETAILS AND A LIST OF QUALIYING MODELS 1

1

SAVE $100

3

1

1.7 CU.FT. S/S OTR

4PC. KITCHEN SET

• 1000 Watts • 2 Speed

$499

MHW5630HW YMED5630HW $1799

MSRP $699

2

3

$999

MSRP $1049

SAVE $250 5.2 CU.FT. Front Load W/ Extra Power

SAVE $250 7.3 CU.FT. Front Load Dryer W/ Extra Power

• 12 Hour Fresh Spin™ • Quick Wash Cycle

QUEEN MATTRESS ONLY

4.4 CU.FT. Top Load Washer • Two-Way Wash Action Agitator • Late Lid Lock

$799

TUB

$2099

899 $1399 MSRP 1199

$1499

$699

MSRP $1699

MSRP $1949

MSRP $999

$

$

SAVE $450

21.7 CU.FT. French Door Refrigerator W/ Built-In1 Ice Maker

$529

W/ True Convection

• 5 Burners / Warming Zone ADD LAUNDRY

• Steam Sanitize$Option PAIR SAVE ADDITIONAL 100

MSRP $629 2

FINGERPRINT-RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL SAVE $100 SAVE $350 NOW ON MAYTAG® KITCHEN APPLIANCES

1

3

EXTRA POWER

• Stainless Steel Handles • Strong Box™ Door Hinges

4PC. KITCHEN SET

*SEE IN STORE FOR DETAILS.

Dishwasher $ 300 APPLIANCES • PowerBUY Pre-Heat3+ / Power™ Element • OnlySAVE 47 dBa

2.1 CU.FT. OTR Convection Microwave

2

• Wrinkle Control Option • IntelliDry® sensor • Heavy-Duty Motor

S.S.

TUB

SAVE $300 $200 BUY APPLIANCES 4 6.4 CU.FT. 30”2WIDE Range TopSAVE Control Powerful

2

MSRP $749

SAVE $150 7.0 CU.FT. Dryer

• PowerWash® Cycle • PowerWash® agitator • Deep Water Wash option

S.S.

• Most Powerful Motor • 4-Blade S/S Chopper MSRP $2549 • PowerBlast™ cycle

SAVE $450

4

MSRP $949

50 dBA Dishwasher

3

Reg $5196 SAVE $1150 $599

SAVE $150 4.9 CU.FT. Top-Load Washer

BUY MORE SAVE MORE

KING SIZE ALSO AVAILABLE ON SALE

SAVE $150

4

SAVE $300

• 400 CFM / 3 Speed • Sensor Reheat

Reg $1099

You will feel like Royalty sleeping in this super comfort get technology bed. The ConfortGel memory foam will provide long lasting support.

MSRP $849

$4046

2

20 CU.FT. French Door Refrigerator

2 CU.FT. OTR Microwave W/ Interior Cook Rack

SAVE $500

12 MONTHS

MSRP $2049

SAVE $200

1

STUDIO COMFORT TOP

$699

4

$1599

• Advanced Moisture Sensor • Quick Dry Cycle

$599

• Precision Cooking™ System • Variable Broil • Shatter Resistant Cooktop

• PowerCold™ Feature • Beverage Chiller™ compartment

$799

4PC. KITCHEN SET

Reg $6496 $549 $1400 SAVE MSRP

6.4 CU.FT. Electric Range

SAVE $450

1

MSRP $1249

$5096 $449

SAVE $300

2

3

5.3 CU.FT. Range W/ Fan Convection Cooking

$3976*

$1999 *AFTER PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT SAVE $600 MSRP 2599 Reg $5376 5.5 CU.FT. Front Load 7.4 CU.FT. Front Load 4 SAVE Washer W/ Extra Power Steam Dryer$1400 $

• 16-HR Fresh Hold® Option • Sanitize Cycle / Internal Heater

• Advanced Moisture Sensing • Extra Power Button

Storage drawers optional

S.S. NO PAYMENTS NO INTEREST! 350 TUB 350 • 400 CFM / 900 Watts • 4 Speeds / 10 Power Settings

• FlexHeat™ Dual Radiant Element • FrozenBake™ Technology

SAVE $

$599

SAVE ON FURNITURE & MATTRESSES $ SAVE 100 3

MSRP $699

7.0 CU.FT. Top Load Dryer • AutoDry™ Drying System • Wrinkle Shield™ Option

22 CU.FT. French Door Refrigerator • Accu-Chill™ temperature system • FreshFlow™ Produce Preserver

$

4

Dishwasher W/ TotalCoverage Spray Arm

• 1-Hour wash cycle • Sensor cycle / Internal Silverware Basket

SEE PAGE 4 FOR DETAILS

$1049

$1799

$899

MSRP $1399

MSRP $2149

MSRP $1199

City Furniture Merritt can help you with all your

SAVE $80

OTR Microwave • 1000 Watts • 2 Fan Speeds

$349 MSRP $429

HOME FURNISHINGS $499

$429

MSRP $624

MSRP $524

$1099 $599 YEAR -$CANADIAN 2018 WESTERN CANADA RETAILER OF THE HOME $FURNISHING AWARDS 429 $549 699

SAVE $125

SAVE $95

6.5 CU.FT. Front Phone: 250-378-2332 Load Dryer

4.0 CU.FT. Top Load Washer W/ Dual Action Agitator

• 3 Temperature Settings

• 11 Cycles/Auto Dry 2025 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt

• Late Lid Lock / Porcelain Tub

MSRP $1429

SAVE $330

21 CU.FT. Side-By-Side Refrigerator W/ Dual Pad Ice & Water

• EverDrop™ Water Filter • Electronic Temp Controls

MSRP $749

SAVE $150

MSRP $579

SAVE $150

MSRP $829

MSRP $699

$150 $130 HOURS:SAVE Mon. - Fri. 9:30 - 6 pm, SAVEam 16 CU.FT.9:30 Top Mount CU.FT.pm, 30” Sat.: am -4.8 5:30 • Large Oven / Versatile Cooktop • 12 Place Settings Refrigerator Electric Range W/ • Humidity Controlled • Triple filter wash system • Bake Assist Temps Storage Drawer & Appliances Ltd. Sun.: Garden Fresh™ CrispersCLOSED • Large oven capacity 6.7 CU.FT. Self Clean Electric Range

Tall Tub Dishwasher