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Nicola Canford students are fundraising for clean water for BC’s Indigenous.

A department manager of five years is departing from Merritt’s City Hall.

Central Elementary students held a Dress-Up Day as their favourite animals.

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Students are learning about the importance of protecting clean water.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Students at Nicola Canford Elementary School (NCES) are doing their part to ensure all Canadians have access to safe, clean drinking water by launching a fundraiser in partnership with Water First, a Canadian charity that raises money for Indigenous communities in Canada without safe drinking water.

“A few years ago, there was a lot of concern in our community when it came to light that our area was being used to store biowaste from the lower mainland,” explained Burt Bergmann, principal of NCES. “As part of that, our local community and the three bands that feed into our school became aware and active of our role in protecting water, our watershed and the need for access to safe and clean water. At that time, we also became aware from the national news of the water insecurity that many Indigenous communities face in our country. This was a shocking realization for both staff and students. Since that time, we have been looking for ways to make a difference for our fellow Canadians, specifically in the area of water security,” Bergmann continued.

“Last school year we came across the Water First organization and decided that we wanted to engage with them in both a curricular way and a philanthropic way.”

Although this plan was put on hold due to COVID-19, this year the staff and students are excited to be working with Water First.

The Coyotes, as the NCES students call themselves, have pledged to raise $500 between Earth Day on April 22 and Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.

Water First began working with Indigenous communities in Canada in 2012 and changed their mandate in 2016 to work solely with Indigenous communities, providing education, training and resources to help those communities address water challenges.

During his 2015 election campaign, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committed to eliminating all long-term drinking water advisories on First Nations reserves by end of March 2021. However, as of November 2020, 60 water advisories on public water systems remained in effect in more than 40 First Nations communities, leaving many communities to turn to grassroots efforts, such as Water First and the fundraising undertaken by the NCES Coyotes.

In order to strengthen their understanding of the science of water, and its importance to human health, NCES students are studying water from a science, art, language and cultural standpoint.

“As part of our curricular work, we have accessed water testing kits from safewater.org and their teaching resources,” said Bergmann.

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“We have also accessed the teacher resources from Water First. As educators, we believe that we are not just educating the mind, we are educating the heart. In many ways, we see the heart education as even more important to shaping the lives of our kids. Kids that learn to be compassionate, caring problem solvers are the kids we can confidently leave our country to.”

Assisting with this initiative are the school’s First Nations support workers, Yvonne Joe and Amanda Adams.

Some of the other activities that NCES students are involved in this year around water and water security are: • Indigenous: - Nłeʔkepmxcin Language classes and Nłeʔkepmx Primary enrichment class are learning the language and cultural practices connected to water - Arranging to host the “Awakening of the Canoes” for a number of local bands - Having the

Nłeʔkepmxcin language connection to water and water practices posted in hallways for all students to access

o Songs and dances connected to water (ie. Paddle Song) • Book studies: - Wish Tree - The Elders are Watching - Water Walker - Water Can Be… - Why Should I Save Water - Once There Was A Raindrop - Nibi’s Water Song - We Are Water Protectors - The Water Princess - Water is Water • Science: - The science of bubbles - Water tension - Using water kits to test water at school, home and in the natural environment - States of matter - Tree planting If you would like to contribute to the NCES Coyotes fundraising, you can do so by visiting the school website.

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City of Merritt City Meetings have resumed residents are All Council City Council Meetings will nowin-person be held and online with live Regular Council Meeting June 11, 2019 strongly encouraged to watch online via www.merritt.ca streaming links available at www.merritt.ca and on the City

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Public input questions/ May 31 - Age & Accessibility Committee Meeting - 2:00 PM Regular Council Meeting - June 25, 2019 information can be submitted prior to the Council June 8 - Regular Council Meeting PM Regular Council Meeting - July- 6:00 9, 2019 meetings to communications@merritt.ca Regular Council Meeting - July 23, 2019 Regular Council Meeting - August 4 - 7 pm Regular Council Meeting - August 18 - 7 pm

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Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of CASUAL LIFEGUARD/ INSTRUCTOR I.

PUBLIC TUESDAY 4th, 2020 at 7:00PM For complete HEARING details, visit Cityon of Merritt website atAugust www.merritt.ca

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing educationisand qualifications, andthat proof of andwill licenses be accepted prior to Notice hereby given a required Publiceducation Hearing be will held on Tuesday 4:00 p.m. 4th, Friday,2020 July 12,in2019 August theby:Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 21852284, Voght Street, Zoning Bylaw 2020.Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

City Manager of Comms,Tourism and Economic Development waves goodbye Will George reflects on his time working for the City of Merritt.

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Communications, Tourism and Economic Development, is saying farewell to the City of Merritt after more than five years at City Hall.

In that time, the City of Merritt has grown, both in terms of population and policy, with George having a hand in several of the community’s projects and major changes alongside two different mayor and council groups and fellow staff at City Hall.

Some of those projects have made a significant impact on Merritt, such as the Voght St. improvement project and flood mitigation, new businesses and industry and housing developments such as the new construction on Walters St., George wasn’t able to pick just one project as his favourite.

“Just being able to work with the great team, with all the departments on some of the big picture items, such as the business license review to really engage with the business community, engage with our business support organizations, with the airport development plan, creating the communications department, looking at the communications plan that we were able to create with the team here,” said George.

“I think the change of the role over the years as well, looking after the economic development, tourism and communications department, I think they all have their own projects that I’m proud to be a part of, but I think overall the community engagement piece… and forming relationships with people here in the Nicola

Will George Valley.”

George noted that preCOVID, when he was able to take part in business walks, or drop in and chat with business owners, or bring them together to discuss the direction the City of Merritt was taking as far as business engagement goes, created some of his fondest memories of his role.

The amount of grant money flowing into the community from several sources and levels of government is also an accomplishment which George feels the entire City Hall team should be proud of.

“Looking back at the last five and a half years,

I feel that I’ve been able to leave the department better than when I found it with some of the new and exciting programs that we’ve been able to accomplish as a team, together,” said George.

Beginning in June, George will be moving to the Lower Mainland, taking on the role of Project Manager with the City of Coquitlam. Although it will certainly be a change moving from a city with a population of just over 7,000 to one with more than 140,000 people, George is looking forward to the challenge.

“I’m looking forward to working with the City there, working with their council and their management team, working on some of their strategic plans,” said George.

“Lots of their strategic items relate directly to the experience that I’ve been able to have here working with the city of Merritt.”

George is particularly looking forward to working on the Burke Mountain development, and engaging with businesses on Coquitlam’s COVID-19 economic recovery programs. A native of Maple Ridge, George is also looking forward to leaving the cold behind and returning to a milder climate.

“The winters aren’t as harsh… I think it will be nice,” George said, also joking about having to get his rain jacket out of storage.

“But, I’ll miss the small-town charm that

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Merritt has, being able to walk to work, walk to the post office, being able to pop in to all of our lovely retail stores where you know everyone and the owner is serving you at the front counter… being able to have the good relationships with the folks that are growing Merritt’s economy and our community overall.”

That isn’t to say that George won’t be returning occasionally once

ing Communications Manager, Economic Development Manager, as well as a newly created Economic Recovery Advisor position.

“I just want to say thank you to the community for really welcoming me in and all of the great projects and relationships we’ve been able to build,” George concluded.

“It’s been a privilege and I will miss it dearly.”

COVID travel restrictions are loosened.

“There’s so many connections I’ve made here and coming from the Prince George area before, I’ll be back in this area for visits once COVID restrictions ease up,” said George.

“I have lots of folks to stay connected with.”

George’s role at the City will now be divided into several different positions, includ-

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EDITORIAL

MITRA: The Queen who left us the legacy of a long weekend Every year, the May long weekend is generally considered as the ‘real,’ though unofficial, start of summer.

Family NARAYAN MITRA reunions, close- You Gotta Have ness to the end FAITH of school year, and the beginning of appreciably warm days all go to make the weekend wistfully waited for.

Of course, the last two Victoria Day weekends have already been upstaged by the dreaded COVID-19 with its restrictions and limitations. Disappointments writ largely on faces of would-be holidaying public tell the story of the start of a wasted summer.

But then again, even without interruption by any virus, the real antecedent of this weekend had hardly been appreciated by us. Very few Canadians stop to reflect on the purpose, prudence, and privileges of remembering a monarch of the British Empire (and Canada) whose reign left stunning legacies world over.

Not only was the noble Queen Victoria a superb ruler, but she embodied in herself dedication to her God and Saviour Jesus.

A regular student of the Bible, she used her spiritual sensitivities in making decisions for the nations under her sovereign control. Stories abound which give glimpses in her ways of judgment and decision-making.

A well-known story of the noble Queen Victoria reflects her submission to an even higher authority which she recognised. It is familiar to every Englishman, but it stirs many human hearts even today.

It is said that the Queen sat, in her Coronation week, in the Royal box, while Handel’s Messiah was being played.

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OPINION

Queen Victoria was humbled by her faith From Page 6

her and said, “Everyone in the room, when they reach the ‘Hallelujah Chorus,’ will rise and stand until the music ceases, except the Queen. It is the Royal etiquette that the Queen should keep her seat.”

The music continued, sweeter and fuller, sweet enough for heaven.

When the Hallelujah Chorus was reached, the people rose and stood with bowed heads.

It was noticed that the Queen was deeply moved. Her lip quivered, her eyes filled with tears, her body trembled, until they came to that burst of melody: “King of kings and Lord of lords.”

Then, in spite of Royal etiquette, the young Queen stood up, and with bowed head remained standing until the music ceased. A nobler, queenlier thing she never did.

Another story comes from the Queen’s older days.

One day, Dean Farrar, her chaplain, was visiting her when she was ill. She had been reading a pamphlet about the Second Coming of the Lord.

Turning to the Chaplain she said, “Chaplain, what do you think about the Second Coming of the Lord?”

We do not know his reply, but as he left Chaplain Farrar said, “Your Majesty, why have you asked me that question?”

“Oh,” she said, “I wish He would come while I am alive, for nothing would give me more pleasure than with my own hands to give Him the crown of Great Britain and India!”

In her young womanhood, with life before her, she crowned Jesus King of kings and Lord of lords; and now in her old age, with grey hairs and many cares that she has borne, she wanted to give Him every crown that God had given her.

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This old earth of ours has seen many remarkable coronation scenes.

Before the revolution in Russia, when a Czar had died and a new Czar came into succession, the custom was this.

The officials, the titled folk, the military men, and the leaders, met in the Kremlin Church in Moscow.

And as the crown of the Czar rested upon the head of the incoming Czar, they all stood in their brilliant apparel, and flashing their swords in the air they cried out joyously and loudly, “The Czar! The White Czar! Who is comparable to our Czar?”

Many years ago, a company of kings and princes and generals met in that famous hall in Versailles. They spent four days in very earnest conferring.

Then a wondrous scene took place as these kings and princes and generals picked out a man, William, King of Prussia.

They put him upon the elevated platform and they all stood around him, and they flashed their swords in the air, and they took the crowns from their heads and cried out, “All hail to William, the first Emperor of the new united German Empire.”

Sixty odd million people took up the cry. Back and forth it rang, “All hail to William, the first Emperor of the new united German Empire.” A wonderful scene indeed!

But these coronations, famous as they have been, pale away into insignificance in comparison with the day that is coming, the crowning day of the King of kings, when “There shall be upon the head of Jesus many diadems.”

That crowning Day is coming soon. It’s nearer now than when we first believed in Him. Hence the hymn writer rightfully composed: “Our Lord is now rejected, And by the world disowned, By the many still neglected, And by the few enthroned: But soon He’ll come in glory!

The hour is drawing nigh, For the crowning day is coming by and by.”

Narayan Mitra is the Pastor of Merritt Baptist Church at 2499 Coutlee Avenue. merrittbaptist@gmail.com

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Remembering Opie through poetry Dennis Saddleman was a friend of Phillip “Opie” Oppenheim, who passed away on May 15. Opie always encouraged Dennis, a published author, to pursue his craft of poetry. -Editor Editor, Once upon a time on earth.

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How we look, we look.

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SUBJECT PROPERTY: DISTRICT LOT 3638 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT EXCEPT: (1) PLANS 37177 AND 43275 (2) PART LYING NORTH OF PLAN 43275, 2320 HAMILTON HILL ROAD.

North of Plan 43275, PID: 013-188-542 (2320 Hamilton Hill Road) from “Large Parcel Residential (R1A)” and “Agricultural (AR1)” to “Comprehensive Development (CD2)”.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendments may be viewed Monday to Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pm from May 27th to June 8th, 2021 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at any time at www.merritt.ca Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be given the opportunity by written or electronic submissions on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw amendments. Submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM FRIDAY JUNE 4TH, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods: Email: publichearings@merritt.ca In Person: City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Monday to Friday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm May 27th to June 4th Mail: PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 Subject Line: For Inclusion in Public Hearing Agenda Attn: Greg Lowis, Director of Corporate Services Electronic submission can be provided by any of the following methods: Submit your opinions in plain text, or Word or PDF document at https://merritthearings.solutionmunicipal. ca/

Official Community Plan: The Official Community Plan Land Use Designation Map for Gateway 286 is amended to change the parcel legally described as District Lot 3638 Kamloops Division Yale District Except: (1) Plans 37177 and 43275 (2) Part Lying North of Plan 43275, PID: 013-188-542 (2320 Hamilton Hill Road) from “Future Development” to “Comprehensive Residential Commercial”.

Zoning Bylaw: That the Official Zoning Map, being Schedule “A” of the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw No. 2284, 2020, is amended by changing the zoning designation of the parcel legally described as District Lot 3638 Kamloops Division Yale District Except: (1) Plans 37177 and 43275 (2) Part Lying

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Students at Central Elementary came to school in fun finery for ‘Dress up Day’, which saw students become their favourite animal for the day.

“Due to COVID restrictions, classes have been limited in what they are able to do,” said Joanne Woods, Central Elementary PAC Secretary.

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The City of Merritt has received $24,349 from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF), one of 48 communities receiving a share of $1.7 million through the Emergency Support Services (ESS) stream, which aims to build

local emergency management capacity.

This is the fifth grant Merritt has received through the CEPF since its inception.

“We’ve, so far, recently received funding for evacuation route planning, last year we got it for emergency operation centres (EOC) and training, we’ve previously gotten it for flood mapping and planning, and Voght St. with the structural flood mitigation,” said City of Merritt CAO, Sean Smith.

“I’m very grateful, we’ve been really well supported through this fund over the last couple years so I’m happy to see some more dollars coming in to support our emergency program.”

Merritt’s approved proposal will see the support of Tabletop Training, Electronics and Equipment Procurement. The grant funding will be used to purchase five computers and other necessities such as whiteboards.

“It’s really facilitating the transition of ESS from a more paper-based to a more digital-based model,” explained Smith, who noted that they are currently using mostly phones and paper to coordinate, rather than electronic or digital forms.

“Both by way of provincial mandate and necessity of the age we’re needing to move more towards computer-based models, so this is just really catching up with the times and then giving these workers and volunteers the support that they need to make sure they know how to use that specialized ESS, how to use those forms and get some of the training for those particular services.”

This modernization is expected to maximize the level of service during emergencies, and create a better flow of information, which will improve processing times and procedures as a whole.

Through Tabletop Training, coordinators, officials and volunteers will essentially perform a role play of the emergency, creating an emergency event and then doing a run through of the expectations and procedures so that each party and individual will know their roles and responsibilities.

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BC returns to indoor restaurant dining in new four-step plan The Government of BC hopes to return mostly to a sense of normalcy by early September.

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM BC Premier John Horgan laid out a four-step plan this week for what he called “returning to normal life” - adding that these steps will not be all at once, but rather based on “where the science takes us.”

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Recreational travel is encouraged within your health region, though non-essential travel outside of your region is still prohibited. The rule is expected to be lifted in step two of the plan.

By July 1, the Government of BC is hoping to lift the indoor mandatory mask rule, though this certain situation remains fluid.

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Merritt Crown ready to go virtual this year Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM

The Merritt Crown is changing it up this year.

The third iteration of the race, held in late September of last year, saw around 60 racers come for the one day event - though, of course, still maintaining social distancing practices by wearing masks and having staggered start times. The racers took on Merritt’s extensive trail system, including Windy Canyon, Ridge, Godey, and James’ Joyride.

This year’s race will see riders tackle a similar route - however, the event will be held over a ten-day period, with riders allowed to spend any of the allotted time

period in mid-June to complete the 120-kilometre course.

Co-organizer James Oborne said that similar courses have also been set up in Kelowna, North Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, and Fernie, “to accommodate racers from those areas, and keep travel to a minimum.”

Co-organizer Darch Oborne said that there will be “several individuals and teams” from the Merritt area participating.

“We are thankful to have the co-operation of the Ministry of Forests, and appreciative of our major local sponsors: including Extra Foods, Interior Savings, Hack Electric, Best Western Plus, Nicola Valley Tourism and Breathe Bikes.”

Those that are registered will have their jersey sent out to them in the second week of June, available to wear despite what course they choose.

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One staple of the Centennials back court has earned himself a spot in college hockey for the 2021-22 season.

First-year defenseman Liam Visram will be joining the Portage College Voyageurs of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.

Centennials Director of Hockey Operations John Stuart said that the organization is “so happy” for the 21-year old.

“Not many people deserve this opportunity as much as

Liam. We are proud he finished his junior career with the Merritt Centennials and wish him all the best in his future.”

A veteran of an impressive five seasons

on junior-level hockey, the experienced blueliner spent three games with the Ridge Meadows Flames of the Junior B Pacific

Island Junior Hockey League in 2016-17.

He went on to a very successful two years with the same league’s Delta Ice Hawks, prompting a jump to the Junior A level by joining the Nanaimo Clippers in 2019.

In 18 games this year with Merritt, he notched one goal and seven assists.

Visram originally hails from Langley, BC. A statement on the Centennials’ webpage says that Visram will be pursuing a Business Administrative Diploma at Portage College.

CAMP SCHEDULED The Merritt Centennials are set to return to the ice this July for the team’s annual Spring Camp.

Held at the Summit Centre in Abbotsford from July 16-18, camp will be open to all players born between 2001 and 2006.

If interested in registering, copies of the form can be found at www.merrittcentennials.com.

Cost is $300 per player, with no refunds, barring camp cancellation.

Matt Bardsley has resigned from his position as general manager of the Kamloops Blazers.

“It’s a decision we made as a family and, yeah, it hasn’t been easy, but it’s just one we felt was the right one for our family,” Bardsley said.

Bardsley and his wife, Stacy, have two children — twoyear-old Vince and five-yearold Brooke — and family in Oregon and California.

Stacy’s parents have not seen their grandkids in nearly two years. Bardsley’s parents have not seen the grandchildren in about a year and a half.

“It’s impacted us,” Bardsley said. “We’re not sure when things are going to change, but we just felt it was the right decision to make for our family, for the kids, and if we were going to make it, it was right for the organization to do it now, rather than wait until August or September to see where things are at and change then.”

Bardsley said he does not have a job lined up. He is not certain where his family will

settle south of the border.

“That’s the other challenge, is we’re kind of going a bit blind on it,” Bardsley said. “Most people, when you make a transition, you usually have something in place. We don’t, but we just felt, ‘Let’s go ahead and make that decision and see where things are at.’”

Why now, with the pandemic’s grip appearing to loosen and increasing vaccination numbers?

“Those are some things we did discuss, but we just felt it’s important to know where we can be,” Bardsley said.

“In the states, it’s a lot more mobile right now. If we are in Portland, Washington or California, we know we can still get to and from to see family.”

Bardsley was named GM on June 1, 2018.

Over three seasons with the Blazers, the club posted a record of 87-54-9-3 and won two B.C. Division championships.

He was named Western Conference executive of the year for the 2019-2020 season.

The Blazers have potential to compete for a third consecutive division title next season.

“It’s really hard [to leave] if

I’m being honest with you,” Bardsley said. “Our goal was to be here for a long time.

It’s really difficult, but I do feel good knowing that it [the team] is in a really good spot.”

Blazers’ majority owner Tom Gaglardi and president Don Moores made a push to change Bardsley’s mind.

“Absolutely we did,” Moores said. “It meant a lot to him. It probably threw him off a bit, just in the sense he had made a decision, but when we said that, he thought about it a little bit further.

“We’ve always been quite close. I know he’s been struggling for a while with COVID and the family situation. To actually hear he had come to the decision was certainly a big surprise and disappointing, for sure, but understandable.”

Bardsley will remain in Kamloops until June 30 and is available to assist with hiring his replacement.

Moores said the organization is thrilled with director of player personnel Robbie Sandland and there are no plans to make changes to the scouting staff.

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Heather and Tyler Westgate will soon be opening their new showroom, offering the Nicola Valley and beyond a selection of high quality flooring, as well as the expertise and experience to perform the install or refinishing you require.

Formerly WS Custom Wood Floor Co., the company is currently undergoing a name change to reflect their roots.

“We changed our name to Nicola Valley Floors so we have a stronger community connection,” said Tyler Westgate.

“We plan on opening a small showroom and retail location this spring in the downtown core.”

The showroom will not only provide flooring options and hands on samples, it will also showcase local wood products. Very fitting for a town that has made its living in the forest industry for generations.

“We have secured a rental space and are working on bringing in quality flooring options for people in Merritt, as well as feature the sustainability of local BC wood products that we already offer people,” said Westgate.

“The showroom will be man-

aged by my wife Heather.”

As of now, the couple are hard at work, and operating out of their storefront at 2070 Quilchena Ave. (formerly D&D Emporium), but will not have an official grand opening until all of their samples and products arrive, likely sometime in June or July.

Nicola Valley Floors assures a quality install or refinishing by virtue of many years of experience and significant training in best practices.

“We have almost 20 years of experience in the flooring industry, and have spent countless hours training and receiving certifications through the National Wood Flooring Association,” said Westgate.

“We specialize in floor finishing with European penetrating oils and make sure all of our glues and finishes are zero VOC and Greenguard certified.”

Greenguard certification involves testing a product for VOC emissions and more than 10,000 chemicals, ensuring it meets standards of low emission levels, which is beneficial to indoor air quality and, by proxy, your health, as you will spend much of your time in

your home using these surfaces. A properly installed floor will last for many years, and should be of the highest and safest quality for you and your family.

“I am passionate about the sustainability of real wood floors and enjoy sourcing materials that have been made right here in BC when I can,” said Westgate, who further explains his policy on the company website. “(We) work directly with you or your designer/architect to find the floor that will suit your lifestyle for the long term. We do not work with ‘luxury’ vinyls and will politely tell you the draw backs and health concerns of these products.

Real wood is the natural choice.

We do plan to give people other options such as engineered hardwood, laminate and vinyl plank, but are working hard to make sure the products we offer people are consistent with our values.”

Which isn’t to say that there will be a lack of variety in flooring options offered by Nicola Valley Floors. To the contrary, the options and aesthetics of real wood are limitless.

“We have spent years developing relationships with brokers, distributors, and custom mills,” said Westgate.

“We are able to source any width, length, and species of wood for your one-ofa-kind floor, so you don’t have to.

When it comes to a truly handcrafted wood floor, our certified craftsmen have the skill and expertise to design a stunning, one-ofa-kind showpiece. We offer wood and metal inlays, intricate borders, hand-cut parquetry, just to name a few options.”

And, if you’re happy with your current wood floor but want to ‘spruce’ it up a bit, wood pun intended, then Nicola Valley Floors will be happy to help you out.

“We look forward to showing people that we can bring back

the natural beauty to their old, worn hardwood floors, removing years of dirt and damage, changing the colour to suit your style and even seamlessly matching and adding wood to other areas of your home,” Westgate explained.

“We also use a highpowered dust containment system paired with HEPA filtration so there is almost no harmful dust escaping into the customer’s home.”

If you are looking to replace or refurbish your floors, you can find Nicola Valley Floors on Facebook, currently under WS Custom Wood Floor Co. or online at https://www.wscustomfloor.com/.

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

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Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:00 pm • 250-280-1268

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We are seeking a fully qualied and dynamic individual, with a diversied background in various aspects of child welfare protection to deliver services to all the children living in communities afliated with the agency. The Caseworker will develop and supervise a comprehensive plan of care that will ensure the safety and well-being of children in permanent care ranging from 0-18 years of age. The Caseworker will ensure that cultural and traditional experiences will be incorporated into the child’s learning and plans for transition to adulthood. The Caseworker will develop positive working relationships with the extended family, foster families, community and create a meaningful relationship with the child in care.

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Job Title • Receiving all staff, students, parents and community members in a welcoming manner • Office management skills • Experience working with confidential information • Effective verbal and written communication • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity • Desire to increase capacity through professional development • Demonstrate good work ethic; punctual; respectful • Honest and trustworthy • Ability to work within a team and individually Working Conditions • The ability to have good multitasking and time management skills.

• You may have irregular hours on special events.

• Ability to work with technology and be familiar with computers and photocopiers.

Qualifications • General Administration and secretarial training • Valid Driver’s License • Preference to Native Language and experience working in First Nations Communities • Intermediate level ability with computer skills: Microsoft word, and excel.

Rate of pay: As per set rate in school policy Closing: On-going until this position is filled.

Only Short Listed Applicants will be contacted.

Please send resume, cover letter, and 3 references in any of the three ways listed below. All applicants must comply with the Criminal Records Review Act and BC Drivers Abstract.

Email: jantoine@coldwaterschool.ca Fax: 250-378-9212 Mall: Box 4600, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

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Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree, with C-6 Delegation or can be delegated, under the current Child, Family and Community Service Act legislative authority; minimum two years’ experience in child protection or Human Service eld.

• Understanding of Nlaka’pamux culture and traditions to respond to a child’s cultural identity and support participation in community activities and events.

• Ensure safety standards of care are being followed and comply to quality assurance standards.

• Receive and investigate all reports of child abuse, neglect and abandonment.

• Ensure appropriate placements are supervised and monitored appropriately.

• File information on the child’s placement, progress, health and education is maintained and all required legal documents are kept current.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work independently or collaboratively in a community-based environment.

• Procient using a variety of computer applications in Microsoft and ability to learn and use new software systems and social media platforms or networking sites..

Conditions of Employment: • A valid BC Driver License if required.

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check is a requirement for all NCFSS positions.

• Candidate must be willing to travel to six communities afliated with agency.

• Non-standard hours of work for on-call or emergency response.

Salary: Relevant experience and qualications will be evaluated.

Closing Date: Review of applications will continue until the position is lled.

Submit by Fax or Email: Letter of application, resume and two reference letters.

Fax: 250-455-2117 or Email: laverne@n7xservices.com Preference will rst be awarded to internal candidates, individuals with Aboriginal ancestry, and community members meeting the requirements. Thank you for your interest in this position, only those applicants short-listed, will be contacted for an interview.

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Employment Opportunity TEAM LEADER We are seeking a fully qualied and dynamic individual to be responsible for the management and delivery of the child protection services in accordance with policies and procedures established by the agency. The Team Leader plans, organizes, directs and controls the day-to-day operations for child protection, in accordance with the mandate, provided by the Board of Directors and as required by the Child, Family and Community Services Act and other applicable legislation. The Team Leader will ensure child focused services are done in consultation with any one of the six Nlaka’pamux communities afliated with the agency.

Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor of Social Work degree or a Masters designation is preferred; minimum of ve years’ experience in a leadership role involving operations management, within a delegated Aboriginal agency or social service organization, delivering child welfare services to Aboriginal communities.

• Leading and planning, development and monitoring of the agency’s child protection, alternative care, wellness and addictions, and mental health services.

• Assist in the development of social work policies and procedures and make recommendations to meet the goals and objectives established by the agency.

• Anticipates the needs and types of resources required by the agency to provide the services, programs and activities of the agency and consults with the Executive Director to negotiate funding proposals to meet the needs of the communities and to identify specied resources.

• Ensures programs meet contractual expectations, cultural and traditional needs of families and communities and legislative and professional requirements.

• Championing the management process by providing supervision to ensure expectations are met in decision making by setting goals, planning, organizing, leading and controlling the course of action being taken.

• Works with the Practice Analyst to ensure a coordinated approach to review quality assurance activities, the practice audits and case review programs.

• Ensure all child protection, resources, addictions, mental health and prevention programs and services are delivered in a culturally appropriate manner and the case plans contain specic Nlaka’pamux cultural components.

Conditions of Employment: • A valid BC Driver’s License.

• A Criminal Record Check is a requirement for all NCFSS positions.

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Applicants should have a Degree or diploma in a field related to early childhood development (e.g., therapy, education, nursing) and should have demonstrated practical experience in working with developmentally delayed infants, their families, and other professionals. Send a full resume to nicolavalleyidp@gmail.com

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Full-time or part-time Office staff required to work at a local doctor’s office.

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