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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PROVINCIAL ELECTION

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With polls tight across the province, leaders of both the BC NDP and the BC Liberals made campaign stops in Merritt this week, looking to shore up support for their local canidates as the election looms less than a week away. At an event at NMV Lumber Ltd. on Tuesday morning, BC Liberal leader Christy Clark vowed to fight back against “President Trump and the U.S. lumber barons,” who she characterized as having launched “a direct assault on our forest workers.” Flanked by NMV workers and Fraser-Nicola Liberal candidate Jackie Tegart, the premier stated that it was “not a time for weakness.” She then detailed a plan to stop thermal coal shipments from travelling through B.C. ports. The move was painted as response to the decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to levy countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber last week, with different companies having been slapped with specific rates. An additional anti-dumping penalty is expected to be added to the countervailing duties on June 23. Clark stated that she had asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to approve her request to ban thermal coal shipments from travelling through B.C. ports, but had a contingency plan in place should the Prime Minister not follow through. Should the BC Liberals win re-election, Clark pledged to use legislative power to make the shipments “utterly uncompetitive in the global market.” “If the federal government chooses not to implement a ban on thermal

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(Above) BC Liberal leader Christy Clark is flanked by Jackie Tegart at a campaign event in Merritt on Tuesday. (Below) John Horgan speaks in front of the now-closed Tolko mill later in the afternoon. Cole Wagner/Herald

coal shipped through B.C. ports, British Columbia will introduce a carbon levy on thermal coal on our own,” Clark told a crowd of supporters. Though the levy was introduced by Clark as a

counter-measure in the softwood lumber dispute, she also stated that restrictions on thermal coal shipments were also “the right thing to do for our global environment.” NDP leader John

Horgan made a campaign stop in Merritt later that same afternoon, vowing to provide more support workers in the forestry industry while standing at the entrance to the shuttered Tolko sawmill.

Horgan delivered a speech blasting Liberal leader Christy Clark for not working to keep the Tolko mill open, while NDP supporters held aloft a sign which read “Closed by Christy Clark.” “There’s a range of tools available to the provincial government. We can make sure we step in when a community is in distress and have someone there to ensure that we’re looking at: what are the cost and consequences for the mill? Is it a fibre question? Can we get more fibre to the mill?,” said Horgan of the government’s response to Tolko’s closure in December. “I don’t believe any of those discussions took place.” Horgan also took aim at how Clark was handling the ongoing softwood lumber dispute. “Because she let the softwood lumber deal go by without taking any substantial steps — here in British Columbia, or with Ottawa or with Washington — we are now facing a significant tariff that puts even more jobs at risk here in British Columbia.” He vowed to travel to Washington D.C. within 30 days of taking office, should his party form government, to advocate for B.C.’s interests in a potential softwood deal. The NDP leader contrasted his approach to the softwood dispute with that of his Liberal opponent, calling Clark’s proposal to levy retaliatory trade restrictions on thermal coal “irresponsible.” “What concerns me about Ms. Clark’s reaction is that she was the leader of the government of British Columbia when the softwood deal expired. A year went by and she did nothing,” said Horgan. “A week before the election day is not the time to rattle sabres.”

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Parker Drive prescribed burn project scheduled The City of Merritt is planning to conduct a prescribed burn in the area between Parker Drive and Central Park to reduce wildfire threats. The burn is scheduled to start Saturday, May 06, 2017 and will conclude the same day. Trained firefighters from the Merritt Fire Rescue Department will carefully control and monitor the fire at all times. Smoke and flames may be visible. The exact timing of the burn

will depend on weather and site conditions. It will proceed only if conditions are suitable and will allow for quick smoke dissipation and low to moderate fire intensity. The City of Merritt anticipates conducting additional burns within the Municipality in the coming months, targeting priority areas identified in the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). An information bulletin will be distributed in advance of these burns.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS FIRE RESCUE

Gear for pooches on the way Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

New equipment slated for Merritt Fire Rescue won’t do much for the city’s twolegged residents, but could prove to be a lifesaver for Fido. Merritt Fire Rescue is one of a number of fire departments in B.C. which have requested sets of oxygen masks designed to fit on dogs and cats. The request was made to an organization called the Happy Dogs Legacy, a group which aims to equip every fire hall in British Columbia with a set of the pet oxygen masks. Happy Dogs Legacy was founded following the deaths of seven dogs and two cats in a 2016 house fire in Burnaby. Last year, the group raised nearly $40,000 to purchase 328 mask sets for fire departments around B.C., said Elisha McCallum, spokesperson for Happy Dogs Legacy. “After our successful first round of fundraising, new requests started trickling to Happy Dogs Legacy, as a result of the local media coverage or because they heard from other fire halls who had already received masks about the initiative and were interested in receiving sets for their own vehicles,” said McCallum. The group is aiming to collect $15,000 to purchase an addi-

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tional 100 sets, and has already secured about $7,500, she added. Merritt already has one rig equipped with a set of pet oxygen masks, but would like to equip all their rescue vehicles with a set, said Dave Tomkinson, Merritt’s fire chief.

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“We’ve used other simple face masks on animals in the past,” he said. “But we haven’t had an opportunity, thankfully, since we [received] this set. They’re only on one apparatus, and if

should the situation call for it. “Many firefighters have told us that having customized equipment is key, as while human masks can be used, they don’t form a proper seal to get

oxygen in to the animals airway, while the pet oxygen masks fit securely over the elongated noses of most domesticated animals,” said McCallum. While the Happy Dogs Legacy must still complete their fundraising goal before shipping the second order of masks, McCallum said the group hopes have the masks in the hands of B.C. fire departments before the end of the summer. But the group is already hearing from firefighters who have been able to put the masks to use. “This makes all of the time and work we’ve invested worth it, when we hear these stories and to know our mask sets are making a difference,” she said. Those interested in contributing to the Happy Dogs Legacy can find more information at happydogslegacy.com.

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Stuck with the stigma Many people suffer from depression, which may range from mild to debilitating. It may GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG be the Psychology result of FOR LIVING life circumstances, hormonal influences, or the individual’s body chemistry. Some mild depression requires no treatment. It goes away on its own. Situational depression may lift when action is taken to change the circumstances that are contributing to the problem. When depression is deeper, or more long lasting, that is when it can interfere with the quality of life. Some turn to drugs or alcohol. Others feel sad all the time, and lose interest in the things they used to enjoy. Relationships can be affected. In severe depression the individual may not even want to get out of bed, neglect personal self-care, or even become suicidal. There are common sense things that can be done to help alleviate depression. Getting exercise, eating healthy foods in normal amounts, getting a good night’s sleep and avoiding negative people all help. Seeing a therapist is also advisable, and some individuals require antidepressant medication. In some cases it is true that a combination of therapy and medication together work better than either one alone. Unfortunately some are reluctant to consider medication because they feel there is a stigma attached to having to take medication. I tell my clients it is no different than a diabetic having to take insulin. A depression with biochemical attributes is neither the person’s fault, nor is it a weakness. If you are someone who requires

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Trash talk doesn’t help softwood deal One of the unfortunate things about the latest lumber trade attack from the U.S. is that it comes in the midst of the B.C. election campaign. Provincial politi- TOM FLETCHER cians blaming one B.C. another for federal VIEWS and even international economic problems is nothing new. And it doesn’t help anyone other than them, assuming they get a superficial boost from people who fall for emotional pitches with little rational basis. B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark wasted no time in last week’s TV debate. She claimed NDP leader John Horgan “turtled” in the fight over softwood lumber trade with the U.S., while casting herself as the only one tough and “calm” enough to defend the B.C. forest industry. This has been her theme since the day the U.S. Commerce Department announced preliminary duties of about 20 per cent on Canadian lumber imports, half of which come from B.C. mills. She uses a selective

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quote from Horgan about the prospects of getting a new deal despite the harsh protectionist mood of U.S. President Donald Trump. “Good luck with that,” Horgan said, in an ill-advised reply to a reporter’s question about the prospects for success. Horgan soon developed his own factually challenged response, noting Clark didn’t personally go to Washington D.C. to engage with Trump administration officials about Canadian lumber. This continued his theme since the last softwood deal expired, that Clark had “dropped the ball” by failing to get the Obama administration to settle the dispute. What a load of nonsense from both of them, and they know it. This fight goes back 30 years, and for most of that time it has been a truce via what is politely called “managed trade,” meaning either quotas or border taxes imposed by the U.S. Duncan Davies, CEO of Interfor with big lumber production on both sides of the border, puts it in plainer terms: the repeated U.S. actions are a “simple shake-down” by American forest industry interests. He told a conference of lumber wholesalers in Vancouver last week that the trade actions are about “increasing the value of U.S.

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timberlands, which occurs every time trade litigation is launched, Canadian supply is restricted and lumber prices rise.” Canada’s record is clear in the latest round. With the last “shake-down” deal already expired due to inaction on the U.S. side, it was the first topic Clark brought up with newly elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He in turn made it his top priority in his first meeting with Obama’s trade team. This demonstrates the obvious, that ultimately it is a federal trade issue. It would be nice if the U.S. government was less corrupted by corporate lobbyists and would act in the interests of its own home builders and home buyers, but that is not the case, and Trump is simply a more bombastic version of previous lobbyist-ridden U.S. presidents. Horgan turned up the rhetoric on a visit to Prince George, where many forest industry jobs are at stake. Trying to look tough, he suggested that B.C. could retaliate with its natural gas exports, or the Columbia River treaty, which regulates flood control and electricity production into Washington state.

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Legislature due for a shake-up after 16 years Editor, This election is an important one for rural B.C. and particularly the Nicola Valley. After 16 long years of this Liberal government they say they have done a great job for the economy. Have you noticed a lot of extra money in your pockets? Hydro rates have skyrocketed! Where I was paying $60 in the winter months, I now pay that in the summer! ICBC wants a 42 per cent increase. MSP rates have more than doubled. Rental housing is impossible to find, and expensive when you do. We no longer offer the services we used to: Women have to go to Kamloops to have their babies. Hospital beds are rare, and often taken by people who would be better served at home. Try to find help for a family member with mental health issues, or a woman with children whose husband just lost his job. Our forestry services have been cut to bare bones, and our wel-

fare services are almost non-existent. Children are dying in care, and we are ignoring the issues. Meanwhile our MLA is invisible. She said nothing when the modern Tolko mill in Merritt was closed. And now they are sending our logs to an old mill in the Premiers’ riding to be processed. Tolko has gone from a producer of lumber in Merritt to a broker of our raw logs! She said nothing when they were spreading sewer sludge from the coast and West Kelowna on our ranch lands. The NDP is promising to improve services, and to put our forest workers back to work. And they will do it by taxing those who now get a free ride: the top two per cent and corporations. It’s time they paid their share so the rest of us could reap some of the benefits of living in this province. Sixteen years is long enough! IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE! Denise Williams Merritt, B.C.

“No parking” signs pop up along Highway 5A Editor, Is it a coincidence or may it be incidental that 32 new “no parking” signs have been posted on a kilometre and a half along Highway 5A near the Corbett Lake Lodge area. It would be uncomfortable to think that there may be there political influence here. There are no other “no parking” areas anywhere near this area. In fact, there are areas throughout the highways system where parking is allowed that are far more at risk than this area is to the general public ; for example, the rapids adjunct to the highway between Spences Bridge and Lytton. It seems these signs at the Corbett Lake area may be a waste of public resources. The Ministry responsible may want to review their priorities and exactly who it is they represent. Jack Madryga Merritt, B.C.

Only one option left for Minister of Defence Editor, What advice can be given to a Minister of Defence who deliberately surrendered the moral high ground in a foolish attempt to lionize himself ? One word will do: “Resign!” He has become an embarrassment to Canada, a discredit to his former uniform, a liability to the Liberal party and most important of all: a glory-seeking joke to the men and women serving in the Canadian Forces. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan’s self-serving apology is totally inadequate, just another example of poor judgment. Talking about poor judgment, Prime Minister Trudeau went on record saying “...he has my full confidence.” By backing Harjit Sajjan’s shameful behaviour, which is bound to result in derisive snickering and disparaging remarks throughout the Canadian Forces, Trudeau has set an extremely low ethical standard. Members of his government have been given the green light to deceive, exaggerate, mislead and misinform Canadians. But I guess Trudeau did that himself during the election.

LETTER: FREE ENTERPRISE V. SOCIALISM On July 1, 2017, Canada will celebrate its sesquicentennial — or 150th — annivesary. One-hundredand-fifty years worth of history is a lot to remember — so each week in 2017, the Herald will run this special section to remind you of the remarkable accomplishments, important historical figures, and maybe even a few fun facts you might not have known about our country. This week, more information from the City of Merritt on how to engage with Merritt’s Canada 150 events. Last week, we brought your news about the upcoming Canada 150 events hosted by the City of Merritt (check around town for last week’s edition of the Herald to get caught up). This week, the city’s economic development office would like to hear from locals on which events they plan on attending throughout the year. Head on over to merritt.ca/canada-150-survey/ and answer a couple quick questions — the information will go a long way towards helping the city plan events for the sesquicentennial anniversary! Got an idea for the Celebrate 150 section? Suggestions for topics to be covered in future weeks? Send us an email at newsroom@merrittherald.com.

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Don’t poke the Trump From Page 6 Clark has threatened to choke off exports of U.S. thermal coal that moves by rail from Wyoming to the Fraser Surrey docks, and then to China. If Ottawa won’t do it, she says she’ll use provincial legislation to put “a levy so onerous on thermal coal through B.C. that no one will do it.” Would that get Trump to back down, or make things worse? Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Dear Sir: Make no mistake about it, when the smoke clears, we are deciding in this provincial election whether we are to be governed by free enterprise, or socialism. Free enterprise stands for private ownership of properly, your home and your business, small or large. There are people in countries now under socialist dictatorship who at one time said “ It can’t happen here.” When you vote you are in effect deciding whether your children will grow up in a free enterprise system, or under socialism. The choice is yours on May 2. For free enterprise in Yale-Lillooet, vote Waterland.

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FireSmart grant issued The Merritt Fire Rescue Department will be getting the word out on fire safety this summer thanks to a $10,000 provincial grant it received from the FireSmart Planning Grant program. The money is being used to hire a co-ordinator who will help educate residents on how to keep their properties safe from wildfires throughout the summer months. “It’s an outreach position — something not unlike Bear Aware — bringing attention to the issue,” said Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson. As part of wildfire prevention activities, the fire department plans to conduct a controlled burn of the brush above Central Park which is below homes

on Parker Drive, this weekend. “We are delivering notices door-to-door on the south side of Parker Drive just advising residents of the burn. We’ve provided the educational pamphlet FireSmart guide [so] they can assess their own properties and determine what they need to do to reduce their risks [from wildfires] and how to deal with the smoke issue on the day of the event,” Tomkinson said. Tomkinson said the last time the fire department did a controlled burn on that ridge was in 2010, and was identified in their community wildfire prevention plan as a priority area given its high use for recreational purposes and composition of long grass.

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A decision by the provincial government to not explain why the B.C. Coroners’ Service is now not releasing the names of deceased people is ludicrous, according to a national expert on freedom of information. Sean Holman, a journalism teacher at Mount Royal University in Calgary, said the “idea the public has no right to know why they can’t know something is ridiculous. “This is what you would expect in a communist country or a dictatorship,” Holman said. Following the retirement of coroners service manager Barb McClintock earlier this year, the service stopped providing the names of deceased who were subject to coroners’ investigations. In March, the agency announced it was reviewing legislation and regulations to determine how it would proceed with providing information to the public. Alana McMahen, executive administrative assistant to the office of the chief coroner, said a review should be complete within a month. She said once the review is complete, the office will provide a summary of the new release policy and the legal basis for it. However, in response

to a freedom of information request for the information being gathered that related to the review, Kris Ghag, manager of justice/ social team, information access operations, told KTW “the records you requested are withheld in their entirety,” citing policy and legal advice as reasons. Holman called the

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There are two very important new additions to Merritt’s arts scene that should grab the attention of the city’s artists, performers and art lovers. First — what was once the Courthouse Art Gallery is now the Courthouse Arts Gallery. And second, the Courthouse Arts Gallery has a new volunteer director: Jano Howarth, whose challenge is to figure out a way to make the most out of the added letter to the name of the Courthouse Gallery. “We added the ‘s’ on the end of art, because there is such a direction in town — in the meetings we’ve had in the community since December — to include all the arts,” explained Howarth. “And not just have it be the visual arts, which is often how we think of a gallery.” The Courthouse Arts Gallery also serves as the home of the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council — which is the body that Howarth refers to when she’s talking about meetings in town. The group has an ambitious plan to promote the arts in the Nicola Valley this

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year, and Howarth’s contribution as the volunteer director for the Courthouse Gallery will be a big part of that plan. “The next two shows, the people who are coming in have art cards, posters... they have something to sell — and they’re bringing it into the gallery,” explained Howarth. The idea is to find more ways to support artists who put on exhibitions at the gallery — while simultaneously allowing more locals and everyday people to interact with art in their communities. Other priorities for the gallery director included continuing to push for more dancecentric shows and exhibitions, praising the Love To Dance

Academy’s contributions to the local arts scene. But Howarth also circled back to fostering more support for artists as a major emphasis of her role as director. “Workshops for artists — with this next show, Patricia Peters has agreed to come into town on the last day, and do a workshop with artists,” said Howarth. Currently, the gallery is hosting an exhibition as part of the School District 58 Arts Festival. The “It’s Not Only Black and White” show will run until May 5. On May 6 until June 3 “The Poetic Language of Landscape,” featuring the work of Peters will be on display.

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Where do they stand: Fraser-Nicola candidates on the issues Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Forestry, health care, affordable housing and the Kinder Morgan pipeline highlighted two all-candidates forums held in Merritt on April 27 ahead of the May 9 provincial election. The four candidates competing to become the next MLA for the Fraser-Nicola first squared off at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) in the afternoon in front of about 35 people, and again at the civic centre in the evening in front of about about 80 people. The four horse race features a rematch between incumbent Liberal MLA Jackie Tegart and former NDP MLA Harry Lali, alongside Green Party candidate Arthur Green and Social Credit candidate Michael Henshall. The candidates faced a variety of questions at at both debates. Here’s what they had to say on the issues. FORESTRY

Tegart: The government responded quickly when the Tolko mill closed in Merritt last December, deploying a transition team to help laid off workers find new jobs. “This [industry] is not something that’s going to turn around really quickly, unfortunately, but we are looking at how to increase wood fiber utilization,” said Tegart. “I don’t think there are many who work in the forestry industry who were surprised that the annual allowable cut had to go down,” said Tegart, noting the fact it was raised by the government to remove pine beetle infested wood. Lali: The Liberals have mismanaged the forestry industry. He said when the allowable cut went up there were still mills closing in B.C. “It’s not all about the timber supply,” said Lali, adding that the Liberals cut supports that kept mills open, such as the social contract called appurtenancy the NDP government had in

place in the 90s. The province should stop allowing raw log exports, and ensure there is a new softwood agreement that works for B.C., he said. Henshall: Dozens of mills have shut down in B.C. in the last decade and set up shop in the U.S. “We have to look at why this is occurring. We need to have competitive corporate taxes that attract and support businesses,” said Henshall. Green: The federal government has failed to get a new softwood lumber agreement with the U.S., which will continue to hurt the forestry industry. “I believe what we should be doing though is making our products more value-added, and start building mills and start processing our logs here in Canada instead of just exporting raw product,” said Green. HEALTH CARE G: More incentives are needed to attract more doctors. He said

the Greens plan to offer free education and training to doctors in exchange for committing to practising in B.C. for a period of time to increase the supply of doctors. He said this will create more competition in larger centres and thus more opportunities to fill spots in rural parts of the province. H: There is a lot of wasteful spending on the province’s health authorities. “Government needs to sit down, [and] do a forensic audit of the health care system. Look for the inefficiencies … the duplications and cut the fat,” Henshall said, adding that the Merritt hospital needs a trauma centre, but is underfunded. “The money’s there in this province, but the allocation is wrong.” T: The Liberal government is committed to improving health care by expanding the practice ready assessment program, and is committed to funding the ER expansion at the Merritt Hospital. Tegart said physi-

cian training has been moved to places such as Kelowna, Prince George and Victoria because the government realized that where doctors train they tend to stay. “Of the six residency doctors in Kamloops graduating this year, six are staying in the region,” she said. “We will train and placed 100 nurse practitioners,” Tegart added. L: “If I had my way, I would fire most of the bean counters and the PR personnel at the IHA [and] use those savings to put it towards health care in that region,” said Lali. He said there needs to be more incentives for foreign-trained doctors

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A man accused of driving a Jeep involved in the hit-and-run death of a Kamloops teenager late last year is back behind bars after being released in March on bail. Jason Gourlay was arrested on Vancouver Island last month and faces new charges of failure to reside as directed and failure to abide by house rules. He was residing in a drug-

and killed 16-year-old rehab facility, a living condition imposed when Jennifer Gatey on Nov. 4, 2016, he was released as she crossed on bail. He will Pacific Way appear in court near her family’s via video conferAberdeen home. ence call in June Gourlay’s Jeep for another bail was identified as hearing. Gourlay, having potential41, was already ly been involved charged with failing to remain at Jason Gourlay in Gatey’s death within days of the scene of an the hit and run. accident and posIt was seized by police session of a controlled and forensic evidence substance — namely was collected. heroin and fentanyl. On March 3, police He is accused of drivarrested Gourlay and ing a vehicle that struck

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INVESTORS

NEW

$749,900

This Bench home has panoramic views of parks, mountains & city. Perfect family home with 4 bedrms, 2 baths and renovations of windows, roof, hardiplank siding, new kitchen floors & more.

Warm and inviting attractively decorated one level 3 bedroom rancher. Spacious covered back deck for BBQs. Great workshop to enjoy your hobbies & store your toys. Close to all downtown amenities.

Executive retreat on 17 acres with amazing views overlooking the valley with 1 hay pastures & 70 fruit trees. The home has 4400 sq.ft. + a full bsmt, wrap around decks. Spacious gourmet kitchen, 4 bedrms, 7 pce ensuite, vaulted ceilings & much more

Side by side duplex within walking distance to all amenities. 100 amp per side. Some long term tenants in place. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm kitchen and living room plus fenced backyard. Each side is 432 sq.ft. Some renos have been done

#2841

#2843 $289,000

#2842 $925,000

#2845

LOCATION, LOCATION

15 ACRES

$435,000

EXECUTIVE HOME

$159,900

ATTENTION INVESTORS

NEW

Quality home on the Bench with 4 bedrms, huge open oak kitchen w/island, pantry & nook. Master bedrm has 4 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Custom B/I office storage in office/ den. Newer roof & sundeck.

Well maintained 4 bedrm rancher with a beautiful view. 3 bedrms up, 1 down, 2 baths + ensuite. Recent updates include roof, much of the flooring on the main & bsmt renos. Covered deck in back.

Great 15 acre property with large amount of river frontage. Hydro at lot line, well & septic must be installed. Most of the land is flat & useable. Great place to build your custom dream home

This side by side duplex has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm kitchen & living room per side, plus a fenced backyard, and 432 sq.ft. each side for a total of 864 sq.ft. Some renos have been done.

#2801 $459,900

#2828

#2720

#2844

ON 179 ACRES

$369,900

INGROUND POOL

$289,000

EXCELLENT LOCATION

$159,900

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

Amazing historical property close to town, with 31 acres of hay meadows, marketable timber, a rock quarry & panoramic views of the valley with a 3 bedroom home. Call for full details.

Nice 3 bedrm rancher with full bsmt, inground pool & RV parking. Many updates including new roof, siding, bathrms, paint, U/G sprinklers deck, new pool deck. Beautifully landscaped. RV parking.

Good quality home with 3 bedrms up, large master suite, 2.5 baths, open concept kitchen to dining & living rooms. Family rm on main with gas F/P. Basement plumbed for secondary suite. Private backyard.

4 bedrm family home with open concept, large gourmet kitchen, sunken living room & fully fin. Bsmt. Nicely landscaped with garden area, large sundeck and RV parking. Close to schools & amenities.

#2495

#2701

#2811

#2796

$1,241,000

$359,900

HOUSE NICOLAOPEN BLUFFS

$349,900

$289,000

Starting at $299,900 2514 SPRING BANK+ GST AVENUE

- Full basement, double garage - Great views, close to shopping

Prices Starting at $299,500 + GST

#2743

If you’re looking for quality, this is it! Immaculate rancher with many high end features including 9 ft ceilings, gorgeous cherry HW kitchen with nook, HW floors, dining room, living room has gas F/P, 3 bedrms, 3 baths. The basement has sizeable workshop & 1 bedrm inlaw suite with private outside entry. Double garage, private covered deck, RV parking.

#2846

$459,000

Grandview Heights

Saturday, Oct. 8 and 15, - 1:00 – 4:00 pm, 2514 Spring Bank Avenue From 2200 sq.ft. to 2800 sq.ft. these spacious townhouses - From 2200 to 2800 sq.ft. townhomes have open concept kitchen with quartz countertops, - Quartz in kitchen gas F/Pcountertops and double garage. - 3 bedrooms, 4 baths Views of river and grasslands.

MANY HIGH END FEATURES

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST

Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Close to shopping and college. Start building your dream home today!

#1726

APPROX. ½ ACRE LOTS Prices Starting at $95,000 + GST Located Off Lindley Creek Road

This premier subdivision offers a rural living experience with expansive views of the Nicola Valley. Minimum lot size of 0.5 acre up to 0.96 acre, offers privacy and room to landscape. The cul de sac design guarantees no thru traffic and crown land surround entire property. Road are paved with city services in place. Call for details.

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#1928

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This side by side duplex has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm kitchen & living room per side, plus a fenced backyard, and 432 sq.ft. each side for a total of 864 sq.ft. Some renos have been done.

$159,900

Ray Thompson 315-3377

Brenda Thompson 315-8377

Brad Yakimchuk

Karen Yakimchuk

315-3043

315-3076

Personal Real Estate Corporation

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC

LOCATION! LOCATION!

ON 1 ACRE

NEW

Don Ward 315-3503

Janis Post 315-3672

Century 21 Moving Real Estate BC Ltd. 250-378-6166 • Fax: 378-4344 or Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100

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ATTENTION INVESTORS

#2844

Don Gossoo Managing Broker

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NEW

Stunning home features 4 bedrms, 4 baths, 17 ft ceilings ceiling, deluxe kitchen, private deck off master bedrm with hot tub. Main floor has 2 bedroom suite. Fenced & landscaped. Triple garage.

#2840

$749,900

Warm and inviting attractively decorated one level 3 bedroom rancher. Spacious covered back deck for BBQs. Great workshop to enjoy your hobbies & store your toys. Close to all downtown amenities

DUPLEX

FAMILY HOME

#2828

$369,900

#2843

$289,000

OUTSTANDING

PRIME LOCATION

NEW

Well maintained rancher with a beautiful view. 3 bedrms up, 1 down, 2 baths + ensuite. Recent upgrades include roof, much of the flooring on the main, bsmt reno & outside wiring for RV parking. Covered deck, backyard access

STRATA HOME

NEWER BUILT HOME

CLOSE TO AMENITIES

SPACIOUS HOME

QUIET LOCATION

#2841 $435,000 LARGE FAMILY HOME

Quality built rancher with many high end features including 9 ft ceilings, gorgeous cherry HW kitchen cabints, HW floors, dining room, living room with gas F/P, 3 bedrms, 3 baths. The bsmt has sizable workshop & 1 bedrm inlaw suite. Private covered deck, RV parking

#2846

$459,000

LOCATION, LOCATION

Quality 5 bedrm home in quiet cul de sac, exceptionally kept featuring new kitchen cabinetry, new flooring on main, new roof, updated HW tank, sunken living rm, 3 baths, large rec.rm in bsmt.

Good quality home with 3 bedrms up with large master suite, 2.5 baths, open concept kitchen to dining & living room. Nice family room with gas F/P. Basement is plumbed for secondary suite.

#2835

#2811

$389,999

$349,900

NEW RANCHER

ON THE BENCH

Two storey townhome in newer Strata development. Open concept kitchen with quartz countertops, laminate flooring, gas F/P, 3 bedrms up, 3 bath and full basement for rec. room & storage. GST applies.

#2788 $299,500 GREAT STARTER

Great retirement community within walking distance to shopping & amenities. Features 2 bedrms, 2 baths, laundry on the main, living room with gas F/P, carport in front.

Great location for this full side by side duplex in a good neighbourhood. Each side has a living area of 2284 sq.ft. with 3 bedrms, 2 baths, kitchen,living rm, dining & an unfinished basement

4 bedroom home in great area, close to schools & amenities. HW floors, A/C, open concept with big gourmet kitchen. Has had some reno’s in past few year. Nicely landscaped, RV parking.

#2816

#2786

#2756

#2796

$299,900

IN PRIME LOCATION

$234,900 IN LOWER NICOLA

$339,900

FIRST TIME BUYERS

$289,000

IN LOWER NICOLA

Immaculate 5 bedrm family home in good area. Has large open kitchen with oak cabinets & nook area with access to covered deck. 2 bedrm legal suite at ground level, Backyard has garden area & shed.

#2823

$399,900

EXECUTIVE BENCH HOME

Large family home with over 3800 sq.ft. on 3 floors, 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, large open kitchen with nook, formal dining, big rec.room & games room/gym. Nicely landscaped with U/G sprinklers.

#2793

$449,900

FIRST TIME BUYERS

Beautiful 3 bedroom rancher with full bsmt on quiet cul de sac. Has 20x24 heated shop, room for RV, new fenced, new kitchen with granite counters & S/S appliances. Newer furnace, vinyl windows & siding & floors.

2 bedroom rancher with den and loft, open concept style home with spacious kitchen/ dining area that opens to living room with gas F/P. Loft could be used as family room. New Home Warranty. GST applies.

Perfect half duplex for young family & close to schools. 2 bedrms up, 3 down with family room. Newer mid furnace & 100 amp service. Fenced backyard with storage shed & new roof.

#2781

#2803 $159,900

IMMACULATE HOME

BRAND NEW HOME

#2766 $369,900

#2703

#2815

$369,900

$319,900

3 bedrm rancher with fully basement, pool & RV parking. New updates include a new roof, siding, bathrms, paint, U/G sprinklers, deck & new pool deck. Nicely landscaped with mature foliage.

#2701

$359,900

RIVERFRONT LOT

A rare waterfront lot of 0.94 acres, waiting for development with over 50 meters of river frontage, not subdividable. In neighbourhood of high end homes. Could apply for reduction in setback.

#2813

$174,900

Well kept 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home with open concept kitchen with skylight. Enjoy the covered deck in the summer and the tidy yard. Nice views from the living room. Pad rent $373.

Quality built home with 4 bedrms, 3 baths, huge oak kitchen with island, pantry & nook, fully fin. Bsmt with office/den with BI storage hutch, large family rm, U/G sprinklers, newer roof & deck.

2 bedrm rancher has had some renos including newer cabinets, counters, S/S appliances in kitchen, bathrm fixtures, paint, some flooring & vinyl windows. Has 20x32 detached shop with guest accommodations.

#2805

#2794

#2801

#2825

$79,900

$159,900

Large family home with 3 bedrooms up and 3 bedroom suite down. Has had some reno’s in past 5 years, newer paint, kitchen counters & flooring. Large fenced backyard with huge deck.

#2806

$289,900

LARGE BUILDING LOT

BUILDING LOT

Priced well below assessed value. Bring your ideas and build you dream home in this up and coming Bench subdivision. Geotech report available with a set of blueprint for A frame house. Services underground.

Great building lot of 7330 sq.ft. in popular subdivision on Fir Avenue. Nice flat lot, close to elementary school, beautiful walking trails along the river and downtown shopping centre. Services at lot line.

#2668

#2474

$59,900

BUYERS:

$459,900

$57,000

CALL US FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION ON YOUR PROPERTY

$159,900

AFFORDABLY PRICED

BROOKMERE

SOL

#2845

$199,900 FAMILY HOME

NEW

NEW TOWNHOME

$389,900

New 2 storey townhome with 3 bedrm up, 4 baths, open concept kitchen with quartz countertops, laminate flooring, gas F/P, and fully finished basement. 2 car garage. GST applies.

#2789

$299,500

IN LOWER NICOLA

FULL DUPLEX

SOL

3 bedroom rancher close to all amenities & shopping. Newer kitchen & flooring in past year, new roof & paint. Large yard with 2 storage sheds in back. Perfect for first time buyers or investors.

INVESTORS

PRIVATE YARD

$299,500

Large family home with 4+ bedrms, 3 baths, living rm with F/P, large dining & family room with F/P. Full bsmt has another family rm, 4th bedrm rec.rm, workshop area & cold room. Covered deck in back.

#2790

SOL

SOL Beautiful 4 bedrm family home on the Bench with 2 car garage, extensive updates and move in ready. Backs onto city tennis courts with panoramic views of the valley. Full daylight basement with family rm.

New two storey townhome with open concept kitchen with quartz countertops, laminate flooring, gas F/P, 3 bedrms up, 3 baths and the basement is finished for rec.room & storage room. GST applies.

SOL Nicely built newer home with nice open concept design with 2 bedrooms upstairs, master with large 5 pce ensuite with soaker tub & W/I closet. U/G sprinklers, central A/C, fully fenced. Home Warranty.

NICOLA BLUFFS

SOL

NEW

This Bench home has panoramic views of parks, mountains & city. Perfect family home with 4 bedrms, 2 baths and renovations of windows, roof, hardiplank siding, new kitchen floors & more.

NICOLA BLUFFS

Quality built & immaculate family home in quiet area on 0.26 acre lot. Home has been well maintained, high quality laminate, 4 bedrms, 5 pce ensuite & 2 other full baths. Has 2 bedrm suite with long term tenant.

New 2 storey home in good area featuring spacious living room, open concept kitchen with stone counters, 4 bedrooms up, 3 baths, master with W/I closet. New Home Warranty. GST applies.

Nice log home with 3 bedrms, 2 baths, on 0.5 acres on cul de sac with large garage/shop 24x40 and 12x24 horse barn with room for more outbuildings & large garden and is close to school.

Good investment with 3 bedrooms up and 2 bedrooms in lower unit. Has electric heat and separate meters. Currently both rented at $750 up and $850 down. Close to downtown.

#2732

#2762

#2784 $519,900

#2689 $224,000

$394,900

IN LOWER NICOLA

$389,900 DUPLEX

WELL MAINTAINED

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2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. New plumbing with heat tape, 1 bath, comes with all appliances. Quick possession. Close to golf course. Pad rent $346 per month.

RIVERFRONT LOT

CORNER LOT

DOWNTOWN LOCATION

Located in great neighbourhood on Sunflower Avenue of high end homes. Build your dream home and raise your family here. Close to all amenities. Services to lot line

Just under 1 level acre right beside Nicola River. Imagine fishing from your front yard, watching the deer and eagles. Beautiful building lot and very private. Zoned R1

Great building lot in popular subdivision. This corner lot is nice and flat, close to schools and only minutes from beautiful walking trails along the river and downtown shopping. Services to lot line

#2832

#2608

#2492

SOL Perfect retreat for outdoor enthusiast with year round activities. Close to fishing, crosscountry skiing, quading & more. Beautiful 2 bedrm home with open kitchen/living room, double garage, lots of parking.

#2524 $289,000

2 bedroom rancher in a cozy setting with a big yard and an attached single car garage. Zoned C2 with possibility of working from home. Currently rented at $875 per month.

Very clean home with 2 bedrms, great open floor plan, island in kitchen & central A/C. Very nice yard with flower garden & cedar hedge for privacy and a covered sundeck for those BBQ days, and a woodshed for storage.

This side by side duplex, currently rented, good for investment on a corner lot and close to elementary school & convenient store. Each side has 2 or 3 bedrms plus a single garage.

#2692

#2612

#2687

$173,900

COLLETTVILLE

LOCATION, LOCATION

$69,900 BUILDING LOT

$166,000

Nice flat lot of 7524 sq.ft. on

for many types of building plans or new manufactured home. Zoned R-2. Don’t miss

#2819

#2655

$89,000

this opportunity at this price. $67,000

$44,900

SOL

a quiet street. Has ability

Spectacular views from the 7470 sq.ft. lot. Services are at the lot line. Building a house in this development is a great investment. Close to shopping and amenities.

#2674

$99,000

$149,000

$57,000

Charming home with large rooms throughout, 4 bedrms, 3 baths, newer windows & doors, boiler system & HW tank. New roof in 2008, updated flooring & bathrsm. Huge rec.room, games room & wet bar.

#2810

$289,000

BUYERS: Invest in Merritt—Invest in your future! If you are trying to decide which community to live in, you’ll notice Merritt has more reasonable prices than Kamloops and the Okanagan. INVESTORS: Now is a great time to start or increase your portfolio as we have close to a zero vacancy right now. Let us help you find the right property to fit your needs.

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IC & I

MAGNIFICENT LAKE HOME

PRIME LOCATION

SPANER & WEBB

Gorgeous 4000+ sq.ft. home at Nicola Lake with floor to ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings, double sided F/P, large gourmet kitchen & master suite with deluxe spa-like ensuite & F/P.

Quality built lakefront home on 1.05 acres with fiberglass dock & inground heated pool. 4 huge bedrms with W/I closets & ensuites. Open gourmet kitchen, massive open living rm with stone faced F/P. High end theater room with projection screen & more.

Great opportunity and in prime location in the heart of downtown. Previously ran as a restaurant with living quarters above, endless retail possibilities. 1200 sq.ft. on each of the 3 floors. Unfinished bsmt for storage, attached garage.

Successful men’s and women’s clothing store in downtown Merritt. Established in 1961, Spaner & Webb has been a mainstay in the downtown core & continues to thrive. Sale includes land, building & business with updated POS system & stock.

LAKEFRONT LOT

AT NICOLA LAKE

BOB’S MINI MART

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

3100 sq.ft. open concept home with master bedrm w/4 pce ensuite on the main plus 3 bedrms down, 3 baths, huge office/den, living room with vaulted ceilings, large view windows. Large workshop + double garage.

A long time, well established convenience store with living quarters upstairs. Business know for quality and great customer service. Building has had some extensive renos & upgrades over the years.

Great location on a corner lot with approx. 7300 sq.ft. building, zoned C-4 with site specific zoning to allow doctors, lawyers, professional offices. Lots of parking, nicely landscaped.

NICOLA LAKEVIEW HOME

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

20 ACRES

In busy location with tenant, and is fully leased. Total of 6600 sq.ft. with 4100 on the main, 1050 sq.ft. in basement and 1520 on top floor that could be used as living quarters.

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1. Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details

#2573 $850,000

#2555

HOMES ON ACREAGE/LAND ON 17 ACRES

APPROX. 11 ACRES

AMAZING VIEWS

SOL

NEW Spacious retreat of 4400 sq.ft. plus a full bsmt and wrap around decks. Features 4 bedrms, 3 baths, gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceilings, 7 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Has 70 fruit trees & 2 hay pastures.

#2842

$925,000

Riverfront property in Sunshine valley with bright 2100 sq.ft. rancher with 3 bedrms, 3 baths, open kitchen, family rm, living rm & office. Has 48x36 barn, 48x30 shop and fenced pastures.

#2817 $779,000

ON 4.3 ACRES

#2814 $769,000

ON 1.99 ACRES

Start planning your dream home on this fantastic 1 acre waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. All ready has a driveway started down to the more level area near the water. Included 8x20 dock.

#2830

$479,000

#2792

$2,818,000

#2824

$229,900

#2826

$375,000

SOL

LAKEFRONT LOT Perfect location, just 35 mins. from Highland Valley Copper Mine and 25 mins. from Merritt. Has 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths, 1800 sq.ft. rancher with upgrades. Large barn, great shop with concrete floors & other small outbuildings.

Great country retreat or family home approx. 15 mins from Merritt. Has flat benches and room to build a nice size shop. Features 3 bedrms, 3 baths, renos since 2014 of new kitchen, flooring, paint and new roof in 2015. Fully fin. Bsmt with large rec. room & hobby rm.

ON TWO ACRES

12.63 ACRES

#2798

$324,900

#2837 $439,900

Incredible unobstructed one acre lot, amongst other beautifully built custom homes. Quickly becoming the premier place for full time or recreational living. Choose your plan & start building today!

#2833

$169,000

WATERFRONT LOT

#2664

$699,900

#2831

$825,000

#2019

$595,000

SOL Wonderful 2 acre property in Lower Nicola with large 24x40 shop plus a 624 sq.ft. outbuilding you could use for home-based business. The 3 bedrm 2 bath rancher with oak kitchen cabinetry, updated main bath & an extensive private back deck & hot tub

#2767

$495,000

Private acreage, treed with great access to Spius creek. Several good building sites, has a drilled well and hydro to lot line. Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.

#2047

$199,000

This is a waterfront property of 1.05 acres, in an exclusive development at Nicola Lake of high end quality homes. Nicola Lake is known for great boating activities, fishing & water skiing.

#2822 $509,900

This open concept rancher has a walkout basement & quality features like vaulted ceilings, rock F/P in huge living room with HW floors, spacious kitchen with island, 2 bedrms up, 2 down, large wet bar and games/rec.room.

#2613

$650,000

$2,000,000

10.9 ACRES

179 ACRES

VIEW LOT

LAKEFRONT PROPERTY

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Located in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 minutes west of Merritt. Enjoy the views of the valley & surrounding mountains. Land is mostly cleared with some trees.

Located only 2 km from city this historical south facing parcel sits on bench above Highway 8 with panoramic views, 31 acres in hay that can yield 3 crops annually, has marketable timber, a rock quarry and 3 bedrm home.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the incredible views from this 1.055 acre lot overlooking Nicola Lake. There are 2 golf courses just across the lake. Located in a high end development.

2 bedroom recreational cabin with living room, dining room & kitchen. Enjoy the sandy beaches & breathtaking views. Boating, fishing, swimming and snowmobiling in winter. No water or sewer services.

Immaculate 8500 sq.ft. pre-cast tilt-up building on corner lot of 0.8 acres. Easy access from highway on truck route. Has 6400 sq.ft. of retail space + 1600 sq.ft. of warehouse on ground floor. Paved parking, loading dock.

Bowling Alley for sale includes building, land and all equipment for turnkey business. Located downtown on 7503 sq.ft. lot. Building is approx. 6700 sq.ft. A must view for any interested entrepreneurs.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

RV PARK

Great opportunity to own a commercial/ residential revenue property with a currently lease in place. Has approx. 4230 sq.ft. of retail space with 4 bedrm residential suite above, in the heart of downtown.

15.9 acre RV Park bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city wate, sewer & power. Also has small rental home with long term tenants.

#2763 $239,900

#2495

$1,241,000

#2834

$425,000

1 ACRE

LAKEVIEW PROPERTY

AT NICOLA LAKE

Build your dream home on this 1.1 acres with 180 degrees of spectacular views. Water & sewer hookups available. Close to water access. Great lake for fishing, water skiing, wind surfing & hiking trails in the area. Adjoining lot also available

Sit back, relax & enjoy the incredible view from this 1.055 acre lot, waiting for you to build on. Nicola Lake is great for all water shop. Two golf course just across the lake.

#2735

#2720 $289,000

$159,000

Enjoy the great outdoors on this 1 acre lot on Iron Mountain. Close to fishing, hunting, cross country skiing & more. Only 10 mins. from Merritt, 1 yr from Kelowna & 2 hrs from the Lower Mainland.

15 ACRES

A great property in well developed subdivision of acreage lots. This unique property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro to lot line, no septic or well in place.

#2820

$89,900

#2809

$199,000

#2820

53 ACRES

LAKEVIEW PROPERTY

VIEW OF LAKE

Great development of high end custom homes. Build your dream home on this one acre lot. Water and sewer hookups available. Close to water access for boating, swimming and more.

One acre of lake view property at Nicola Lakeshore Estates, a high end subdivision of custom homes. The allows you to mold the property to your exact plans while maintaining privacy.

#2575

#2836

#2731

$159,900 AT NICOLA LAKE

SPIUS CREEK ESTATES

$850,000

#2759 $450,000

$159,000

A rare property that includes R3 and FD zoning. FD allows for Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans – could be changed residential to M1 zoning for Light Industrial. Call for details.

$1,690,000

#2626

$199,000

#2778

$349,900

COLDWATER HILLS

#2771

$1,850,000

COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT

LE SPRING SA Nice 1.1 acre lot to build your custom home. Water and sewer hookups available. Fantastic views. Great hiking trails in the area plus boating, fishing, water skiing and wind surfing.

#2808

Located off Petit Creek Road

$199,000

ONE ACRE LOT

Prices starting at $199,000

These approx. 10+ acre lots are located approx. 15 minutes from Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning views of the valley & some are riverfront. GST is applicable. Call for more details. Disclosure available. #2540

Located in Nicola Lakeshore Estates, with breathtaking views. This subdivision has high end custom homes. Great development for a recreational home or full time residence

#2729

$199,000 276 ACRES

Development property with incredible lake views. Property has an allowed density of 62 units maximum. 2 titles being sold together. Has RL1, LR-1, and LR2 zoning.

#2714

Approx. 4 acre waterfront lot allows for multi-family resort, Pub, restaurant, marina, store, etc. Huge potential to start your own marina/resort. Adjoining 2 lots also available.

$1,700,000

#2710

Located on Veale Road Prices starting at $189,000 + GST

Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcels with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have preapproved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells. New perimeter fencing. Call for complete details. #1869

$1,200,000

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One man dies after collision on 97C An elderly man died after a twovehicle collision at the intersection of the Trans Canada Highway and Highway 97C near Cache Creek on April 28. A southbound vehicle with one elderly male occupant was turning left onto Highway 97C and drove into the path of a northbound pickup truck with two occupants, accord-

ing to an RCMP press release. The elderly male driver — who is from the immediate area — succumbed to his injuries prior to arrival at hospital. The cause of the crash has yet to be determined Anyone with information is asked to contact the CITS in Ashcroft at 250-453-2216.

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TOWING TUTOR Tow truck operators from all across B.C. and even Alberta were in Merritt last weekend to take part in a WreckMaster towing course, sponsored by Tom’s Towing in Merritt. The operators were being instructed on April 28 on how to safely hoist and up-right a school bus. WreckMaster Inc. provides training to tow-truck operators across North America, at five different levels of expertise. The company also offers courses on specialized vehicle recovery methods. Cole Wagner/Herald

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Merritt Timber Supply Area Forest Licensees 2017 Forest Stewardship Plan Public Open Houses

APARTMENT FIRE

Kengard comes down

The following Forest Licencees will be hosting Public Open Houses to refer proposed Forest Stewardship Plans (FSPs) to the public and affected stakeholders. Aspen Planers Ltd. BC Timber Sales Stu’wix Resources Ltd. Tolko Industries Ltd. Vermilion Forks Community Forest Corporation Weyerhaeuser Company Limited These FSP’s have been prepared under the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) and although the FSP does not show specific locations of roads and cutblocks, larger Forest Development Units (FDU) are shown where harvesting, road construction and silviculture activities will occur. Forest activities conducted within each FDU must be consistent with results and strategies specified in the FSP, which in turn, must be consistent with FRPA and current government approved objectives for the Merritt Timber Supply Area (TSA). As well as the public review, stakeholders are invited to provide information about specific resource features that may be unknown to the proponent so that they may be incorporated into the planning process. Ranchers, trappers and other key stakeholders will continue to receive referrals for specific road and cutblock proposals. The FSP’s will be available for public review at the locations and dates provided below. Forest Licensees will be available to answer questions and receive any comments.

Though a portion of the Kengard Manor building stood for weeks after the initial demoltion, the apartment complex has now been completely demolished due to concerns about the structural integrity of the building. Michael Potestio/Herald Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The remaining portion of Kengard Manor was demolished as of Wednesday morning, officially marking the loss of the building to the current inventory of rental units in Merritt. “Lots of people [are] looking, but [we have] nowhere to place them,” said Linda Etchart with Royal LePage Merritt. Etchart said there rental vacant rate remains at zero in Merritt, but the demand its till there. “We need some investors,” she said. Merritt Fire Rescue Chief Dave Tomkinson told the Herald that due to the structural instability of the building, fire investigators were unable to enter the

apartment complex, which went up in flames in March. “As far as looking at the physical aspects of the building, and the heat and fire indicators, we weren’t able to do that, so the investigation continues on with interviewing witnesses,” said Tomkinson. The cause of the fire was still under investigation as of April 18, he told the Herald via phone. Calls to the fire chief regarding the current status of the fire investigation were not returned as of the Herald’s press deadline on Wednesday. The north wing of the building was knocked down in early April after being deemed to be structurally unsound due to fire damage. The remaining portion of

NEWSPAPER AWARDS

Herald claims bronze Susan Gearing-Edge, the Herald’s resident historical columnist and a proud employee of the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives, was awarded a bronze medal for her history column titled “Calamity House; Fact, Fiction or Rumour?” at the recent Ma Murray community newspaper awards. Gearing-Edge was competing against columnists from papers across British Columbia — and we couldn’t be more proud of the result.

the building suffered water and smoke damage. The fire occurred just after noon back on March 16. Evacuated residents from the building told the Herald at the scene that the fire began in the laundry room on the first floor. The Kengard Manor fire displaced 58 residents and eliminated 35 rental units from the market. Many of those residents managed to find places to stay in town, but others had to find lodging outside of Merritt in places such as Kamloops and Logan Lake. Demand for rentals in Merritt is only expected to grow as workers from the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain expansion project are expected to begin looking

for lodging in the Nicola Valley come September. In the wake of the fire and current rental shortage, Merritt city council has asked staff to review ways to create more rental suites in Merritt. This action includes having staff reviewing the section on secondary suites in the zoning bylaw to find ways to register all illegal suites and create incentives be reviewed with the possibility of providing ownership buy-in to registering secondary suites. City council approved the motion, which Coun. Linda Brown brought forth, at its April 11 meeting. It was passed by a vote of 6-0. Coun. Dave Baker was not in attendance.

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Housing, seniors care priorities for all candidates From Page 9 and less red tape that hinders them from practicing in B.C. KINDER MORGAN T: The project is a “win all the way around” now that Kinder Morgan has met the Liberals conditions, including First Nations consultation, environmental approval, benefits for B.C. and spill response. “We’ve been successful in having those met, and there will be a $1 billion fund available over the next 20 years [from a revenue sharing deal] to help communities with green projects and support communities as they move forward on climate change,” Tegart said. “Jobs in rural B.C. are really, important and Kinder Morgan will provide many jobs in the area,” she said. “We also negotiated B.C. workers first, so local B.C. workers will be first on the list in order to get those jobs.”

L: Those five conditions were pre-arranged with the federal government, and that most of the pipeline construction jobs will go to foreign workers. “Very few, if any, are going to be available to local workers, and I think it’s high time for Christy Clark and the BC Liberals to start telling the truth to the people of British Columbia, and stop trying to fool the people of FraserNicola with phoney jobs that won’t exist,” said Lali. H: This project is a clear example of the Liberals putting corporate interests ahead of citizens. He said it would make more sense for the province long-term if the bitumen this pipeline will carry was refined in B.C., noting the risk of an oil spill. “A refinery of that product would bring long-term, good paying jobs to our communities,” he said. “This is the primary reason to BC Liberals have to go.” G: “We will do whatever we can to shut

it down,” said Green. “The economics of mining and shipping bitumen is an economic, taxpayer-subsidized train wreck, not to mention an environmental nightmare.” HOUSING H: The best way to deal with housing issues is to increase the inventory of homes in the province. “We need to assess regulatory guidelines, we need to find tax breaks for the private sector and there needs to be a working with municipalities for joining alterations,” said Henshall. “The answer is not to socialize housing, however I’m not opposed to co-op housing.” T: The Liberals have budgeted $920 million for new affordable housing units, and mentioned there is a 30-unit housing complex being built by ASK Wellness is building in downtown Merritt, which is geared specifically towards people dealing with drug and alcohol issues who

are at-risk of becoming homeless. “But there is no doubt that there is more work to be done,” she said. L: The NDP platform calls for 114,000 new, affordable housing units to be built in the next 10 years in communities where they’re needed. “These homes will be a mix of housing for students, singles, seniors, women, families and will range from supportive social housing to quality, market rental housing,” said Lali. G: Foreign investors buying up property in Metro Vancouver has increased demand and the cost of housing, which has in turn impacted this riding. He said the Greens plan to increase the amount of affordable housing in B.C., and double the foreign purchaser’s tax to 30 per cent to alleviate the current pressure on the rental situation. “We believe these measures will cool the market, creating a slight

downward trend while offering a roof over the head of our lower income residents,” said Green. SENIORS L: Funding for seniors home care needs to be increased and more services need to be added back to the Merritt hospital that were cut under the Liberal government in the early 2000s. He also said the NDP’s plan for 114,000 new homes will have a seniors component to it. G: Seniors care is part of the Green Party’s plan for providing a livable income strategy as is their plan for more affordable housing. “We’re going to develop a poverty reduction strategy as well as housing first for those who are forced out of their homes because they can no longer afford to live in their homes,” said Green. T: The Liberal government is committed to increasing funding to keep seniors in their

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homes longer as long as they’re safe and comfortable. “We will invest $500 million to ensure seniors in residential care are receiving [at least] the minimum amount of [care] hours per day as per the recommendation form the seniors advocate,” said Tegart. She also said the Liberals plan to build and publicly fund 500 new long-term care beds across B.C. by 2022. H: Fixed-income seniors cannot afford inflation, which is being caused by poor government policy. “We need to be considering how we’re going to plan ahead, look at the reason’s for the inflation and if there is money going into provincial coffers that they need to be responsible for providing for these types of things,” said Henshall. EDUCATION T: “We [have put] $1.4 billion in to new and improved schools, and we are going to

maintaining the $9 million investment in the rural education and enhancement fund,” Tegart said. She said the Liberals will also spend $5 million over the next two years to fund teacher retention programs in rural schools. L: The needs of students have not been met. The B.C. Supreme Court forced the Liberal government to reinstate class size and composition to 2002 levels, and as a result added $300 million to the system to do so. “That’s why you need an NDP government to make sure that that court decision is going to be carried out,” said Lali. G: If the Green Party forms the government, it will increase education spending by $2.1 billion over the next four years. H: “There needs to be a forensic audit of every aspect of the Ministry [of Education] and we need to find what is lacking and provide suitable funding,” said Henshall.

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LADIES VOLLEYBALL

Honey Badgers three-peat at Volleyfest Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Honey Badgers volleyball team from Kelowna was the class of the field again this year at the Merritt Volleyball Association’s annual Ladies Volleyfest, winning its third Comp 1 title in as many years. The Badgers defeated another Kelowna team, the Serve-Ivers, 25-15, 25-17 in their best-of-three championship match on Sunday at Collettville School to take the title. The two finalists have an interesting Nicola Valley connection, as former resident Jessica Baskerville is a member of the Honey Badgers, while Merritt born-andraised Vanessa Graham plays for the ServeIvers. Both now live in Kelowna. The Badgers had to battle through a tough semi-final match to get to the championship game. After losing to the Sap Sucking Tree Huggers from Kamloops/Prince George in pool play, they managed to turn the tables on Sunday morning, winning 25-24, 23-25, 15-9 over the Huggers. Teams from the Okanagan put in a strong showing all weekend, winning three of the five titles up

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for grabs. Meanwhile, a Merritt team, the Timber Queens, managed to win the Rec B final, played at the Coquihalla Middle School gym. The Timber Queens were also winners of the fun team challenge held on Saturday, which had players out in the community setting up photo ops that met a series of criteria. A total of 40 teams were entered in this year’s Ladies Volleyfest, which had as its theme ‘Lumber Jacks and Jills’. All profits from the event will be donated to Special Olympics BC. The final amount received a real boost when the Charity Ball 50/50 winner, Jackie Parsons from the PYP team out of Lake Country, donated her half of the $600-plus pot back to the Special Olympics organization. The two Volleyfest tournaments run by the local Merritt Volleyball Association (the mixed event takes place in early April) are the longest continuously-run adult tournaments held in the province.

The Honey Badgers are three-time Ladies Volleyfest champions. (From left to right) Leah Sootheran, Kristin Lambiris, Jessica Baskerville, Erin Konrad, Sara Wallis and Rachel Penner. Ian Webster/Herald

The match of the tournament might have been the Honey Badgers’ three-set victory (25-24, 23-25, 15-9) over the Sap Sucking Tree Huggers from Kamloops/Prince George) in Comp 1 semi-final action on Sunday morning. Ian Webster/Herald This year’s Ladies Volleyfest included a team challenge on Saturday. Two groups that really got into the spirit of things were the Cheeky Monkeys (left) from Vernon and Merritt’s own Timber Queens (right). The Cheeky Monkeys team was comprised of (from left to right) Sarah McDonnell, Alicia Carter, Jacqueline Rivard, Tracy Solmes, Janelle Smithson, and Melissa Locke in front. The members of the Timber Queens were (left to right) Dallas Edginton, Takarah Kubo, Hailey Grenon, Cindy Sandur, Caity Grimshire, Melissa Hamm and Christina Pehr. Ian Webster/Herald

COMP 1 1. Honey Badgers (Kelowna) 2. Serve-Ivors (Kelowna) COMP 2A 1. Chicklets (Port Coquitlam) 2. Sawz (Kelowna) COMP 2B 1. All Night Long (Vernon) 2. Smokin’ Aces (Kamloops) REC A 1. Westside Girls (Vernon) 2. Dem Ladies (Chilliwack) REC B 1. Timber Queens (Merritt) 2. Rod’s Pipe Wenches (Vernon)

The Volleyfest tournament always sees its fair share of former Merritt residents taking part, such as Vanessa Graham (far right) who now lives in Kelowna. Ian Webster/Herald

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SPORTS JUNIOR WRANGLING

Rodeo clinic attracts enthusiastic youngsters

Seventeen young cowboys and cowgirls, ranging in age from nine to 16 and from as far away as Barkerville, Williams Lake and Oliver, spent the weekend in Merritt — taking part in a steer wrestling and riding clinic put on by local rodeo competitor Mike Gill. (Above) Twelve-year-old Mason Pincott from Buffalo Creek practises his steer wrestling skills on a steer-saver device. (Right) Nine-year-old Taylor Escott from the tiny community of Wells (pop. 245) tries his hand at steer riding. The determined Escott prepared for his first-ever ride by studying, reading up on, and watching videos of the sport back home. The two-day clinic wrapped up on Sunday with a jackpot competition. Winners of the event were Landon Horsley from Merritt in Pool A and Gage Rawlings from Kamloops in Pool B. The steer wrestling winner was Conway Pinchbeck from Williams Lake, while Merritt’s Troy Holmes was voted Most Improved. Ian Webster/Herald

MSS TRACK

Brewer wins Battle of the Border high jump

Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

MSS Grade 9 student Bill Brewer jumped a personal best 1.72 metres to win the junior boys’ high jump at the Battle of the Border track meet in Kamloops on Saturday. Brewer’s PB came on his first attempt at the winning height. He also cleared the bar on his first try at all six previous heights. Over 500 athletes from high schools across B.C. and Alberta took part in the one-day competition at Hillside Stadium. There was even one runner from Saskatchewan. Merritt Secondary School had a total of 12 athletes from Grades 8 to 12 take part in this year’s Battle of the Border. The track and field program at MSS is run by teacher Randy Sheldon.

A number of Merritt athletes managed top-10 placings. In the Grade 8 division, Mason Hintz finished fourth in boys’ high jump (1.30 metres), while teammate Zach Loewen finished in the same position in the boys’ long jump (3.23 metres). In the junior category, Leif Ellingsen and Nicolas Willey placed seventh and eighth in the boys’ shot put with throws of 8.75 and 8.35 metres respectively. Willey also finished eighth in the discus event with a toss of 25.08 metres. In the junior girls’ javelin, Emma Forman placed seventh with a throw of 20.11 metres. Finally, in senior boys’ competition, Grade 12 student Caleb Hartwig placed third in the triple jump with a best leap of 11.55 metres.

(Above) Merritt Secondary’s Bill Brewer wins the junior boys’ high jump at the Battle of the Border track meet in Kamloops on the weekend with a leap of 1.72 metres. (Upper right) Merritt’s Emma Forman tosses the javelin in the junior girls’ competition. She placed seventh overall. (Lower right) MSS senior boys’ runner Joel Davey takes part in the 1500 metres. He finished in a time of five minutes, 17.72 seconds. Photos submitted

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Thunder midgets in rebuilding mode Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

After several seasons of championship teams, and a couple of visits to the provincials, the Nicola Valley Thunder midget lacrosse program is going through a transition year. The growing pains of a rebuilding year were in evidence this past week, as the midgets lost a trio of home games. On April 26, the Thunder fell to Kamloops 13-2, while on Sunday, it was a pair of losses to Penticton by scores of 7-3 and 8-3. In all three games, the local midget side played hard, but were simply outgunned by older, more-experienced teams. Thunder scorers in the three games were captain Jorge ArrazolaSam (4), Bill Brewer (2), Beckett Finch and Colton Macaulay. In other lacrosse action the Thunder peewees continued their winning ways with a 13-0 shutout of Kelowna in Rutland. Scoring for the

Netminder Tim Scholtens of the Orange Crush team makes a goal line save during Grade 4/5 soccer action at Central School last Wednesday. Ian Webster/Herald

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WEEK 2 SCORES

(Above) Nicola Valley Thunder player Max Bose (47) sets a pick for teammate Jorge ArrazolaSam during midget lacrosse action against Penticton at the Merritt arena on Sunday. Nicola Valley midget netminders have been facing a lot of rubber this season as the team goes through a rebuilding year. (Below) Goalie Colton Macaulay turns aside a Penticton shot. Ian Webster/Herald

Nicola Valley peewees were Carter Shackelly and Lucas Schmid (three each), Gavin Shackelly and Jalen McRae (two apiece), Rylan Falcone, Keagan McGifford and Austyn Streek. Tyson Jarvis earned the shutout in net. The Nicola Valley novices were also in Kelowna, falling to the Kodiaks 9-3. Thunder scorers were Carlitos Olguin, Antoine Gregoire and Nathan Skotnicki.

RUNNING CLUB

Learn to Run Club tackles Sun Run and more

Members of Merritt’s Learn To Run Club have been busy in recent weeks putting all their training to the test. (Above) A dozen runners from the club joined close to 40,000 other participants in the Vancouver Sun Run 10K on April 23. Pictured (from left to right) are Deb Stowell, Caity Walsh, Noreen Cross, Andrea Janzen, Anita Dumont, Bill Stowell, Colleen Waddell, Henry Janzen, Roxanne Stewart, Colleen Mullin, Taylor Morrison, and Learn To Run instructor Stacey Krajci in front. On April 30, Dumont and Morrison were joined by club members Deidre Soderberg and Liz Brackenreed in the Boogie The Bridge 10K run in Kamloops. Morrison is planning to do the BMO 21K half-marathon on May 7. Kracji reported that conditions for this year’s Sun Run were near perfect with moderate temperatures and overcast skies. “I told everyone in our group to just get out there and enjoy themselves, and not worry about their times. We even had a team dinner the night before as kind of a bonding experience.” The 13-week Learn To Run program led by Krajci is specifically aimed at training the beginning runner for their first-ever 10K run. The group meets formally once a week for a 30 to 60-minute session that includes a warm-up, an interval-based jog/run, followed by a cool-down. Members are asked to do a minimum two more runs in the week — either by themselves or with others. “The whole program is built on minutes rather than distance, because everybody’s going to be running at a different pace,” said Krajci. “We have people of all ages and ability levels.” The next 13-week Learn To Run session is scheduled to start in mid-July and aim for the BMO Okanagan 10K Run in October. For more information, visit the Merritt Leisure Services office at the Civic Centre during business hours. Photo submitted

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What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

May 3

MSS Jr. Boys Rugby vs Sa-Hali & SKSS, Voght Park, 3:30 and 5:15 p.m.

May 4 Merritt U14 Softball vs Kamloops, Central Park, 5:30 p.m. May 5

SD 58 Elementary Schools Rugby Tournament

May 11

Nicola-Canford Elementary Track Meet

May 11

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

May 12

Merritt Central Elementary Track Meet

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

MDTC Singles Tennis Tournament

May 17

Merritt Bench Elementary Track Meet

May 18

Collettville Elementary Track Meet

May 19

Diamond Vale Elementary Track Meet

May 20-21

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

May 27-28

MDTC Doubles Tennis Tournament

June 2

SD 58 District Elementary Track Meet

June 4

Kidz Tri Triathlon

June 10

Cow Trail Classic Mountain Bike Race

June 10

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

June 11

Merritt Enduro Mountain Bike Race

June 16

Black’s Pharmacy Sr. Men’s Golf Tournament

June 17

Flat Track M/C Racing, Merritt Speedway

June 24-25

Merritt Otters Swim Meet

July 7-9

Coquihalla Open Ladies Golf Tournament

July 8-9

Little Britches Rodeo, Rodeo Grounds, Collettville

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The Annual Community Yard Sale is being held Saturday, May 6 from 9am-2pm at the Quilchena Store parking lot, 22 km north of Merritt on Hwy 5A. There will be some antiques and collectibles. Call 250-378-9127.

CELEBRATION OF MUSIC

You are invited to “a Celebration of Music”. Join the Nicola Vallley Community band in conjunction with School District #58 at the Fine Arts Festival this evening at 7 pm in the Merritt Civic Centre. They will showcasing Naramata singers, the Kamloops Men’s Chorus and Love to Dance performers.

MARKET

The Home based Business Market will be held on May 6 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Merritt Civic Centre Vendors please register at Home Business Market (facebook) or call Sue at 250-936-8577

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Please come and visit us at the Legion. We’ve extended our hours for the summer. Hours are now Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm and Saturdays 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests welcome

THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF CANADA

Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Pete Ratzlaff at 250378-4199 for more information.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL

MOTHER’S DAY TEA

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

FALL FAIR YARD SALES

FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY

Come down to St. Michael’s Community Centre on Fridays from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at 1990 Chapman St. Join us for coffee, tea ans sometimes food, no questions asked just plenty of hospitality. A time for socializing, games, social events, sitting with a magaxine or book or just relaxing.

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

Meets on the first and third Thursday of every month. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at 1721 Coldwater Avenue. A stashbuster weekend is planned for May 26, 27, and 28. For more information, call Sharon at 250-315-2340

PET VALUE WALK FOR DOG GUIDES

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Fundraising dog walk for the Lions Foundation Dog Guide programs to be held on Sunday, May 28 at Voght Park. Sign-in at 1 pm and walk at 2 pm. Prizes to follow. Register & learn on-line or call Holly 250-280-8948 for info or to volunteer. Information at www.walkfordoguides. com.

CRAFTING WITH CONAYT

Come down to the Conayt Friendship Soceity Monday to Friday until 5 p.m. at 2164 Quilchena Avenue for crafting. If you are an Elders or tweens to twenty then come join us. Come alone or come with your friend, that’s the beauty of crafting - quiet reflection or social outing. We have the supplies – you just show up. For more information call 250-378-5107

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 10:30 a.m., cribbage 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 11:00 a.m. bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m., free swim at the pool 9 - 10 a.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday. Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m.

MESSY CHURCH

First Thursday of month, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sitdown dinner with your family. For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net

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

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

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1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday at 10AM and last Wednesday of the month at 7PM Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am

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Emily Frances Agar Aug. 17, 1982- April 06, 2017 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Emily Agar. Emily was a mere 34 years old and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Em was a daughter, sister, niece, auntie and an amazing friend to many. Emily had spent the last 13 years living in beautiful Whistler, BC and thoroughly enjoyed a career working with children, which was her passion. Em, also was able to travel this world extensively and went on many trips that most of us wouldn’t see in a lifetime. Emily was an extremely caring, funny, whitty and loving girl and will always be remembered this way. Emily is survived by her father Jim Agar, sister Neysa Agar, brother Tom Agar (Hailey Bouchard) and nephew Mason and niece Ella, auntie Marcille Moffatt (Doug), Auntie Lucille (Mark), Auntie Jetta, Uncle Greg( Laura), Uncle Les (Shelly) and many cousins. Emily will be joining her beloved mother ELLY Agar who tragically passed away in 2012. May you rest in peace sweet beautiful girl and we all hope to see you again someday. Love Always, Your Family. A celebration of Emily’s life will be held in Whistler, BC on Saturday April 29th, 2017 with a tea to be held in Merritt, BC at a future date.

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