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Merritt may lose biosolids processing plant to Hope Keith Lacey ABERDEEN PUBLISHING

PAINT-IN Merritt resident Kim Vizi-Carmen paints aspen trees at an art class held on Saturday (April 30) at Brambles Bakery. The event raised funds for the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society. Merrittonian Shirley Reynolds organized the event, which sold out with 40 participants. Each painter used the same sample painting as the base for their own designs. “It’s nice to paint with other people because you get inspiration from everyone else,� said Vizi-Carmen. “They are expressing themselves, they’re being individuals, they’re being artists,� said Reynolds. Michael Potestio/Herald

Lali seeking NDP nomination Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

When Harry Lali lost the Fraser-Nicola riding to the B.C. Liberals in the 2013 provincial election, he said it was inevitable he would return to battle for the seat. “It was inevitable because the constituency needs a fighter,�

Lali told the Herald via email. “The [current] Liberal [MLA] is anything but.�

Lali will seek the

Fraser-Nicola NDP nomination in the May 9, 2017 provincial election. “Fraser-Nicola needs a fighter who is not afraid to stand up for the people who elected him and I am that individual with a proven track record,� Lali said via a press release.

Liberal Jackie Tegart defeated the incumbent Lali in a close race in Fraser-Nicola in 2013.

It was Tegart’s first foray into provincial politics.

Lali said a poorlyrun provincial campaign and a dearth of NDP supporters showing up at the polls because he was considered a shoo-in cost him the riding.

The NDP’s central message in 2013 failed to speak to the economy, jobs and blue-collar workers, he said. “That was reflected here in the FraserNicola results, too.

That will not happen under John Horgan,�

Lali told the Herald.

“He is a strong leader who understands the needs of blue-collar workers.

In 2013, Tegart won with 44 per cent of the vote (6,002) to Lali’s 39 per cent (5,388).

According to Elections BC, approximately 61 per cent of the riding’s registered voters cast a ballot in 2013, compared to about 63 per cent in 2009.

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The president of a company looking to open and operate a state-of-the-art processing plant in Merritt that would break down biosolids into environmentally-friendly and profitable byproducts is considering halting negotiations and accepting an offer from the District of Hope to build the plant.

Last September, Kevin Hull, the president and CEO of Emergent Waste Solutions, met with Merritt city council, representatives from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) and five area First Nations bands to discuss his plan to operate a processing plant in Merritt.

Using new technology called Advanced Pyrolysis System (APS), Emergent Waste Solutions continues to work diligently to try and land a contract with Metro Vancouver to dispose of the entirety of that city’s sewer sludge — more commonly known as biosolids, said

Hull.

Hull told the Herald his preferred location for his pyrolysis plant remains Merritt.

However, there hasn’t been any significant progress from the various local stakeholders, he said.

Meanwhile, Hope has stepped up and offered to become full and equal partners and would help him finance a significant portion of building the plant, said Hull. “I have to be honest and tell you that I’m weighing an offer from Hope,� he said. “All of the stakeholders there appear to be lined up and on board. Unlike in Merritt, where there doesn’t appear [to be] any willingness at the present time to say we should go ahead with this project. “I want to say that I’ve had really good support from the Mayor (Neil) Menard in Merritt and guys like Randy Murray (regional representative on the TNRD) and many members of the community, but we’re not at the point where we have a site

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or land set aside for the project, but we are very close to having that commitment from Hope.�

If Hull signs the deal to build his plant in Hope, he would still be open to handling all biosolids produced from the City of Merritt and surrounding area.

Hull said a pyrolysis plant he is building with business partners in Vegreville, Alta. is only weeks away from opening, so he invited Menard to view the facility and Menard took him up on that offer a few weeks ago.

Menard said he was very impressed with what he saw and he’s convinced the technology Hull’s company is using can revolutionize the industry. “When I first met Mr. Hull last September, I was very impressed then and I remain very impressed now,� he said. “He’s very knowledgeable, and I believe in what his company is doing.�

Menard agreed that

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Petition to Fund Aboriginal Friendship Centers Now To be sent to: Hon. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, Parliament Hill, Canada.

1650 Yonge Street, Suite 103, Toronto, Ontario M4T 2A2 The Conayt Friendship Society of Merritt, B.C. encourages urban Aboriginal people and citizens who support them to sign and send this petition to Parliament and to write personally to the Minister of INAC. Petition summary and Petition summary and background

The Minister of Indigenous Northern Affairs has delayed funding to Aboriginal Friendship Centers across Canada threatening The Minister of Indigenous Northern Affairs has delayed funding to Aboriginal Friendship Centers across Canada threatening many with closures in the coming weeks and holding up programs and services designed to integrate urban Aboriginal peoples into the Canadian mainstream. After 20 years of stable funding to operate programs and services for the Metis, nonStatus Indians, Inuit and status Indians off reserve, up to 70% of the Aboriginal population of Canada is looking at a dim future. The integration movement of the Canadian government has seen more than half of the status Indians move from reserves to the urban centers with a promise of a better life and more participation in the economy. Young Aboriginal people want jobs. The skill development offered by the Friendship Censer has helped many to find jobs and move into the mainstream. Pressure on the Aboriginal Friendship Centers increases with the recent Daniels decision of the Supreme Court of Caned which threatens to become an empty promise with a decrease in programs and services by Centres because of the atmosphere of uncertainty for core funding and lack of funding for youth skill development. The Petitioners call upon Canada and Parliamentarians to release this year’s operational funding now.

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We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to continue funding the Urban Aboriginal Program designed to bring all Aboriginal people into the Canadian mainstream through skill development for Aboriginal youth, through social enterprise and business development. The vast majority of Friendship Centres need the core funding they have received since the inception of the Community Capacity Support Program.

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LOTS TO CELEBRATE ABOUT MERRITT YOUTH Find the Herald online Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

More than fifty of Merritt’s promising young people will have their personal successes celebrated at the annual Merritt Youth Celebration Awards tonight (May 5).

The awards ceremony, being held at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT), recognizes the achievements of Merritt’s youth across a number of fields — including community service, overcoming hardships, and volunteering.

The award winners are selected through a nomination process — often submitted by a parent or teacher. But nominations can also come from the community-at-large, explained Heather Broman, program coordinator at the Merritt community policing office.

This year, 55 youth between the ages of 12 and 19 will be recognized at the celebration reception. “Each and every one of them volunteers, or does something in the community that makes a difference,� said Broman. “They are really involved in the school, they’re helping out people with extra needs — they are all amazing kids,“ she added.

The awards portion of the evening will kick off at 6:30 p.m., when each winner will walk across the stage while a PowerPoint presentation explains their story and features their picture. After the awards, there will be a light reception, said Broman.

The fourth annual event is put on by the Community Asset Development Committee, which is comprised of a number of non-profit

and social service agencies from Merritt with the goal of giving young people the skills necessary for success in the long term.

Originally intended as a one-year event, the popularity of the awards in 2013 prompted the night to return on an annual basis. The evening also coincides with this year’s B.C. Youth Week (May 1 to 7), with events centered on celebrating young people happening throughout the province.

In addition to the awards night on May 5, young people in Merritt will have the chance to take part in the first annual Yes2KNOW summit in the days leading up to the awards.

That event will feature guest speakers, covering topics from bullying to online safety, and creating and sustaining healthy relationships among young people.

Locals aim to bring Merritt to Rockin’ River Fest Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merrittonian Rick Martindale is hoping to bring Merritt to the Rockin’ River Country Music Festival in more ways than one this year.

Martindale and fellow Merritt resident Rob Miller are currently working on a project called Merritt City Limits, which involves promoting Merritt by having an information centre at the festival grounds and shuttle bus service to the site when the country music festival gets underway this August long weekend. “The premise is that instead of trying to get 10,000 people to come in and see Merritt, we’ll

take Merritt out to them,� Martindale told the Herald.

The project involves erecting a large westernthemed wood facade that will be set up at the festival with tents and other booths behind it that will contain representatives promoting various Merritt amenities to festivalgoers.

He said he’s only had “loose conversations� so far with organizations that would make up these representatives.

Martindale says he’s received permission from the festival to place this setup on site.

Additionally, Martindale plans to have shuttle buses in operation

discussions to proceed with Hull’s project in Merritt have bogged down and he fully understands why he’s looking at other options, including the one to build the plant in Hope instead. “You can’t blame him. Sometimes in business, you snooze and you lose,� he said.

The plant in Vegreville he visited uses rubber pellets produced from old tires to produce environmentally-friendly byproducts and the same technology would be used to break down biosolids in B.C., said Menard.

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A conceptual drawing included in last Tuesday’s council agenda of the proposed facade that will promote Merritt at the Rockin’ River music Festival this August.

DID YOU PICK UP TUESDAY’S HERALD? during the festival that will bring people to and from the local hotels, Kelowna and Kamloops to the festival site with potential stops at local businesses.

The shuttle services will be funded by bus ticket sales, Martindale said.

The information centre is designed to be an annual activity, which could be utilized at other locations and events, he said.

The project is expected to cost approximately $10,000, which includes building materials and construction costs of the facade.

Martindale requested a matching grant of between $2,500 minimum and $5,000 maximum for the project from city council contingent upon whether or not he could drum up the other funds from other partners and sponsors.

He said this project doesn’t hinge on whether or not the City of Merritt provides a matching grant to fund the services. “But then it relies on what [funding] I’m capable of raising on my own,� Martindale said.

Council hasn’t decided whether or not they will provide funding yet.

Martindale estimates the costs to maintain the project in future years to be about $3,500 per year.

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Hull said his plant project could proceed without a contract with Metro Vancouver, but his preference would be to finalize a deal with Canada’s third-largest city.

He has presented city officials in Vancouver with close to a dozen peer-reviewed scientific studies that confirm APS works, but they have been hesitant to show any committed support, which is very frustrating, said Hull.

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The biosolids are converted into gas, which is scrubbed and filtered, and then re-used to provide power to the plant, he said.

Hull said he will continue to push for Metro Vancouver and other municipalities to warm up to his technology. “Instead of spreading it on land and having it filter into the food chain and aquifers, they could ship it to our plant and have it processed in a safe manner and produce byproducts that are profitable and friendly to the environment,� he said. “It would be a win-win scenario.�

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• SD passes budget with 1.35M deficit All schools will remain open and no job losses are projected in any of the 13 schools in School District 58 (Nicola Similkameen)

• Beautifying Nicola Avenue to cost nearly $1 million The City of Merritt is budgeting nearly $1 million to renovate the centre medians along Nicola Avenue through Merritt this year.

• Parents and kids alike to learn online safety The click of a mouse, the tapping of a couple keys on a keyboard, or even posting a 140 character tweet might seem like small iterations of the daily grind of the social media age

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City Calendar May 6 Dive-in Movie - N.V. Aquatic Centre May 7 Mother’s Day High Tea - Baillie House May 7 - 8 Spring Into Action Baseball Tournament - Central Park May 13 Family Fun Night Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre May 13 & 14 City Movie Nights - Civic Centre May 13 - 15 Crop Weekend Merritt Civic Centre May 19 National Lifejacket Day Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre May 19 NVIT Grad Merritt Civic Centre May 21 - 22 Merritt Stock Car Association Speedway Races Merritt Speedway Track In Lower Nicola May 28 Spring Garden Festival Baillie House

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Baillie House issues quarterly report This report is for the first quarter of 2016. A total of 4,331 visitors stopped at the Merritt Visitor Information Centre at the Baillie House — an increase of 9.8 per cent.

This is the highest number of first-quarter visitors that we have experienced. More Merrittonians are becoming aware of what the visitor booth has to offer and are referring visitors to our site. There is also a large number of recommendations from our out-of-town visitors who tell their friends that they must stop at the Baillie property. Upcoming events at the Baillie property include a television show called Chronicals of the Unknown that will be shooting an episode for their T.V. show here. They will reattempting to document the presence of spirits at the Baillie House.

In January, February and March, the Baillie House was open for a total of 378 hours. We were open five days per week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Even on statuatory holidays, the hours of operation did not change.

The majority of visitors to our site were from B.C. This is true every year as British Columbians continue to explore their home province. From year-to-year the relative number of visitors from each area is relatively stable.

Length of stay also does not change greatly, but through our efforts to provide a warm, friendly welcome to Merritt, we continue to get visitors coming to the downtown area as they pass through Merritt. We are then able to tell them what else is available in the downtown core. Most visitors return to our site when they pass through Merritt again.

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Cemetery CLEAN-UP The City works crew will be commencing the annual Cemetery clean up from May 2 – 6, 2016.

Any offerings or memorabilia that are placed on headstones will be removed and placed at the Pine Ridge Cemetery shed. Memorabilia will only remain at the Cemetery shed for 30 days then the items will be disposed of accordingly.

Pursuant to City of Merritt Cemetery Bylaw No. 2087, 2009 Section L General:

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No above ground memorabilia will be permitted after the grave site has been prepared for turf.

Flowers may be placed on graves but may be removed by the “Caretaker” when their condition is deemed by him/her to be detrimental to the beauty of the cemetery.

Any non-conforming offerings, wreaths, flowers, fencing, curbs or other devices may be removed by City personnel.

The City shall not be responsible for the loss or theft of any offerings.

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Council meetings can also be streamed live online at: http://www.merritt.ca/livestreaming-council-meetings Recordings of the City of Merritt’s council meetings can also be seen on Shaw Cable (Channel 10) on Thursdays and Sundays at 11:00 a.m

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An upcoming arts show in Merritt that will pay tribute to “a giant in the arts community� in this city promises to be one of the most memorable in the history of the Courthouse Art Gallery.

The upcoming show, called Inspirations and Master Artists of the Nicola Valley, is being dedicated to Diane Kiernan, an outstanding painter and well-respected artist who has been deeply missed since her death last September, said Kathi Dahlquist-Gray, a good friend and curator and director of the Courthouse Gallery.

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ber her good friend as a “giant� not only because of her immense artistic talent, but because of the fact she always stood out in a crowd of her peers. “She was a very tall and statuesque woman, but she loved to wear two and three-inch heels,� she said smiling. “This brought her way over six-feet-tall and she was extremely good looking and striking, so she always stood out and her incredible personality made so many people flock to her.�

Kiernan lived most of her life in the Lower Mainland running a successful business, but her artistic heart remained in Merritt and the Nicola Valley as she returned to spend many weeks

here each summer for more than 30 years, said Dahlquist-Gray.

When she retired, she moved to Merritt and lived here full-time for over five years until she lost her battle with cancer last fall, she said.

She had wanted to organize a show to honour Kiernan for some time and was in the process of doing so when she ran into her at Cooper’s grocery store last fall and Kiernan told her about her battle with cancer, she said. “She passed away shortly after that.�

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Failed state Property prices in central Baghdad are as high as London’s, even though Iraq’s national income is down by 70 percent since the collapse in the oil price. Islamic State’s bombs regularly devastate parts of the capital, and still the real GWYNNE DYER estate mar- The international STAGE ket booms.

Why? Because there is so much “dirty money” in Iraq that needs to be laundered. If you lack the political clout to get your stolen money out of the country, then the safest course is to put it into residential property. Although that’s not a very safe bet either when the entire pseudo-democratic system bequeathed to Iraq by the US invasion is on the brink of collapse.

Last weekend’s intrusion into the Green Zone, the vast (10 sq. km) blast-walled government compound in Baghdad, by thousands of angry Iraqis was probably the beginning of the end of the current dispensation in Iraq. After only two days they left again after delivering an ultimatum calling for wholesale reform of the government, but they vowed to return if it does not happen.

It will not happen, and they will be back in the streets soon. Former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, forced from power in 2014 after Islamic State forces conquered the western half of Iraq, has been plotting a comeback with other parties in parliament. He may not succeed, but he and his allies are certainly able to block the passage of most measures they do not like.

The cement binding Maliki and the other plotters together is their determination to retain the utterly corrupt system that has allowed them to loot the country’s oil wealth for so long. The oil wealth is a great deal less now, but it is still practically Iraq’s only source of income and they have no intention of giving it up.

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Our beef isn’t just with Earls When Earl’s announced it could not find a large and consistent enough supply of Canadian beef that met its criteria, there was a quick and emotional backlash. Yet, Earl’s sourcing decision also highlights Canada’s need for a more diversified beef system that would create more value for both farmers and consumers.

First, we must look at where in the supply chain the decisions are made regarding synthetic hormones, antibiotics and slaughter methods. Over 90 per cent of Canada’s federally-inspected beef is slaughtered and processed by two foreign-owned companies — JBS of Brazil and US-based Cargill — using two packing plants in Alberta and one in Ontario. These companies own the feedlots where they finish a large proportion of the cattle that supply their packing plants. They have a great deal of influence over the price paid for livestock, and thus the kinds of practices that make other feedlots economically viable.

It is understandable that family farmers feel unfairly labelled by Earl’s decision. Farmers do not have any say in the packing plants’ slaughter methods or in the pharmaceuticals used by large feedlots. Canadian farmers and ranchers typically raise beef animals in relatively small

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herds that spend their summers grazing on pasture. Cow-calf producers generally do not use hormone implants or antibiotics in the feed because they are both expensive and unnecessary. Antibiotics are used when needed to treat sick animals, which is a humane practice.

Some farmers are able finish their beef (on grass or grain) then direct-market to consumers or supply niche markets such as restaurants and specialty retailers, and consequently obtain a good price that reflects their production methods. Most, however, must sell into the system that Cargill and JBS control and take the price offered. It is not fair to blame the farmer for the

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decisions of these corporations.

We would like to challenge restaurant chains such as Earl’s to find a way to support Canadian farmers while also listening to their customers and avoiding the ecological footprint of importing meat from the USA. Couldn’t they work with a network of locally-owned, provincially-inspected abattoirs that contract with farmers who produce according to their specifications?

Cow-calf producers are already on-side.

Smaller feedlots might need to be established to finish the cattle without using the hormones and prophylactic antibiotics. Some of the abattoirs might need to invest in some upgrades, but with an assured market they should be willing to do so. This investment would also allow them to serve a broader market. With increasing consumer interest in local food, demand is likely to grow. Such an approach would contribute to localizing the food system by helping create a market for beef producers in each province where the restaurant chain operates, and would contribute to the infrastructure needed for local food systems.

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OPINION Corruption permeates

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From Page 6 The man who replaced Maliki, President Haider al-Abadi, is in relative terms a reformer.

He belongs to the same Dawa Party as Maliki and cannot afford to get too far out of touch with his power base. Nevertheless, almost a year ago he promised that he would replace many of his cabinet members, drawn from the various parties in the ruling coalition, with “technocrats” who would (theoretically) be less likely to steal the government’s money.

He couldn’t deliver on his promise, however, because any cabinet changes have to be approved by parliament. None of the parties there were willing to give up their own cabinet ministers, and with it their ability to divert the government’s cash flow into their own pockets. Three times Abadi’s proposed reforms were rejected by parliament.

It was after the last time, in April, that Moqtada al-Sadr, a populist cleric with a big following among Baghdad’s multitudinous Shia poor, ordered the invasion of the fortified Green Zone. That did force parliament to approve of five of Abadi’s cabinet changes, and more will probably follow.

But changing the figureheads in the government ministries will not end the looting of public funds, which permeates the system from top to bottom.

Indeed, you might say that corruption is the system in Iraq.

Like several other oil-rich countries, Iraq distributes some of the cash-flow to the citizens by means of paying them to do non-jobs. Most of the rest is stolen by the 25,000 or so people who hold senior administrative, political or military positions, leaving a small amount for public works.

There are seven million government employees in Iraq — in other words, a large majority of the adult male population ­— and most of them do little or no work. Indeed, some of them don’t even exist, like the “ghost soldiers” whose pay is collected by their officers. Collectively they were paid around $4 billion a month, which was all right when monthly oil income was up around $6 billion.

The oil revenue is now down to $2 billion a month. The Central Bank has been making up the difference from its reserves, but those are now running low. The system is about to go bankrupt and the economic crisis is now more urgent and more dangerous than the military confrontation with Islamic State, but that does not seem clear to many of the major players in Iraq’s dysfunctional political system.

It is so dysfunctional that little is being done even to repair the Mosul Dam, which requires constant work on its foundations if it is not to break and drown Mosul, four hours downstream, under a 24-metre-high wave. The wave would be much lower when it reached Baghdad two days later, but it would still be big enough to wreck property values for a long time to come.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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HERALD QUESTION OF THE WEEK Do you think the City of Merritt should have a First Nations Relationships committee??

EVERY BIT HELPS Brian Snee from Doctors’ Eyecare in Merritt dropped off a cheque for a little more than $200 to the food bank. The money was raised from his clinic’s coffee fund. Michael Potestio/Herald

Perhaps customers should be demanding ‘raised locally’, too From Page 6 The fact that Earl’s chose to look to the US for a reliable source of 900 tonnes annually also shows that Canada is far from being in a position to benefit from the CETA trade deal.

If ratified, CETA will give Canada market access to export over 50,000 tonnes of beef per year to the European Union. However, like Earl’s, the EU excludes beef produced with synthetic hormones and antibiotics, though it does not require Temple Grandin’s humane slaughter methods.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has helped large, foreign corporations dominate the federally-inspected beef sector by designing a regulatory system that makes abattoirs so costly to operate it largely excludes smaller companies. Meanwhile, beef sector commodity groups appear to be reluctant to challenge the status quo.

The Earl’s situation is highly visible, but is just one of the opportunities our farmers have lost due to the lack of alternatives in Canada’s system.

Let’s turn the Earl’s decision from a negative into a positive. It shines a light on Canada’s commodity-oriented beef sector and the absurdity

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of claims that CETA is going to help farmers.

Farmers, ranchers and consumers would be much better off if Canadian agriculture and food policy turned towards supporting the kind of diverse, viable and transparent system that would allow consumer-oriented companies to source all of their

products from Canadian farms. Perhaps Earl’s customers will also convince the company to add “raised locally” to its ethical sourcing criteria.

Emery Huszka farms near Florence, Ontario. He is a National Farmers Union board member and President of the National Farmers Union in Ontario.

to the editor

Dear Editor, It seems that every day the news media bring us sad stories of violence, war and climate disaster. But one bright spot in the midst of the gloom is the story of the movement to end polio.

Since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, global polio cases have dropped by more than 99 per cent.

The latest success story comes from Nigeria, which was home to half of all polio cases in 2012, but has now been free of polio for over a year. Many participants from all over the world — from international organizations to local community volunteers — have worked together

to make the successes possible. But the struggle is not over. As long as the wild polio virus remains in existence, there remains the threat of a resurgence that could undo almost 30 years of progress.

Canada has been a leader in funding polio eradication efforts and can now have the satisfaction of leading the last big push to eliminate polio by 2018.

Following the eradication of smallpox, it’s only the second time in history that the world has a chance to come together as a human family to eliminate a common enemy. Let’s make it happen.

Chitra Ramaswami Calgary Alta.

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Lower back pain may be caused by a bad mattress

DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Sleeping on the wrong mattress can create negative consequences for anyone with low back pain.

A mattress lacking in back support reinforces poor sleeping posture, strains muscles and does not help keep the spine in proper alignment — all of which can increase low back pain.

The patient also sacrifices sleep comfort if they do not choose a mattress that matches their individual preferences and needs. A mattress that provides both sleep comfort and back support allows the structures in the spine to really rest and rejuvenate during the night, thus reducing the symptoms of low back pain.

With the variety of mattresses on the market, choosing the right mattress for sleep comfort and back support can be a difficult decision. For people with low back pain, it’s definitely worth it to take time to select the best mattress for their back.

When trying to choose the best mat-

tress for back support and sleep comfort, keep the following practical guidelines in mind: Personal preference should ultimately determine what mattress to purchase. Any mattress that helps someone sleep without pain and stiffness is the best mattress for that individual.

There is no single mattress that works for all people with low back pain. Patients should choose the mattress that meets their standards for comfort and support and allows them to get a good night’s sleep.

Understand and inquire about the physical components of the mattress. The coils or inner springs inside a mattress provide back support. Different mattresses vary in their number and arrangement of coils. Padding on top of the mattress provides comfort and comes in many different thicknesses.

The depth of a mattress typically ranges anywhere from 7 to 18 inches deep. Choosing the number of coils, type of padding and mattress depth should be determined by the patient’s preferences and needs for back support and sleep comfort.

There are also memory foam mattresses available that come in various degrees of support.

These are not cheap but I personally find them very comfortable.

Find a mattress with sufficient back support

to reduce low back pain. A good mattress should provide support while allowing for the natural curves and alignment of the spine.

Proper back support from the mattress also helps the patient avoid joint and muscle soreness in the morning.

It is my opinion that a medium-firm mattress will provide more back pain relief than a soft or very firm mattress.

Achieve a balance between back support and sleep comfort when buying a mattress.

Overall comfort while sleeping on the mattress is equally important as sufficient back support.

Sleeping on a mattress that is too firm can cause aches and pains on pressure points. A medium-firm mattress may be more comfortable because it allows the shoulder and hips to sink in slightly.

Patients who want a firmer mattress for back support can get one with thicker padding for greater comfort.

Know when it’s time to get a new mattress.

If an old mattress sags visibly in the middle or if the patient is no longer sleeping comfortably on the mattress, it is probably time to purchase a new one.

Putting boards under a sagging mattress is only a short-term fix and may cause more back problems and low back pain in the long run.

If the old mattress is still comfortable for the patient, he or she may choose to wait before buying a new one.

Shop for the best

value and quality of the mattress rather than for price. Finding a high-quality mattress is usually worth the investment, considering the effect a mattress can have on low back pain and sleep comfort.

Mattresses with more coils and thicker padding tend to be higher quality and also more expensive.

However, a higher price is no guarantee that the mattress is more comfortable or more supportive than a less expensive mattress.

Give the mattress a test-run before buying.

When shopping at the store, shoppers should lay on the mattress with their shoes off for several minutes to decide

if it is a good fit. If two people will be sleeping on the mattress, both should test it at the same time to make sure they have enough space and are both comfortable on the same style of mattress. Testing a variety of mattresses is necessary because mattress companies use different ratings of firmness and padding.

Lastly, just because you wake up with a sore back in the morning does not necessarily mean you need a new mattress. If your back has a mild problem to begin with, it will likely become sore whenever you lay still for six to eight hours, regardless of what mattress you are sleeping on. By see-

ing your chiropractor to address any underlying back problems before simply buying a new mattress, you may save yourself a significant amount of time and

money.

Dr. Colin Gage was born and raised in Merritt.

He’s been helping patients from his clinic at Nicola Valley Chiropractic since 1996.

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LOGAN LAKE

Development boom in Logan Lake a reason for optimism Besides new fire hall, new subdivision has started construction and campground has been upgraded Keith Lacey ABERDEEN PUBLISHING

The beginning of construction on a new, state-of-the-art fire hall isn’t the only reason for optimism and excitement within the District of Logan Lake.

Mayor Robin Smith says continued expansion of a large-scale residential subdivision, plans to expand the community’s industrial park in a joint agreement with the Lower Nicola Indian Band, a quarter of a million dollar upgrade to the municipal campground and the pending passage of the district’s budget this week — which is expected to keep any tax increase under two per cent — is all exciting news for Logan Lake residents. “We’ve got a lot of things going on for sure,� said Smith, who was first elected to district council back in 2008 and is now serving her first four-year term as mayor after being named acting mayor back in 2012.

The first phase of the Iron Stone residential subdivision has been completed and most of the 16 houses that were built have been sold, said Smith.

Construction on Phase 2 of the subdivision is now underway with the model show home recently finished and another home close to being completed, she said.

The plan is to build another 18 homes as part of Phase 2 over the next couple of years, said Smith.

“Things are going really well,� she said. “I think all but two of the homes that were built as part of Phase 1 have been sold and we’re hoping for the same kind of response as Phase 2 develops.�

There are longterm plans to continue expansion of this subdivision into Phase 3 and 4, but that won’t take place for at least a couple of years and not until all of the homes in Phase 2 have been sold, she said. “We’re trying not to get too far ahead of ourselves here and make sure that the homes we’re building have a market and are being sold,� she said.

“Once those homes are close to selling out, we can start planning for further phases in the subdivision.�

The district also recently completed a $250,000 upgrade of the Logan Lake Municipal Campground that included installing Internet access, full electricity to all sites and expanding the family campsite area, said Smith.

The district has also entered into an agreement to further develop the Logan Lake industrial park and Smith expects expansion news about exciting new projects to be forthcoming

from that agreement in the coming months.

Finally, Logan Lake district council finalized its 2016 budget, said Smith. “Our goal is to keep any tax increase under two per cent and I’m quite confident we will reach that goal,� she said.

The tax increase for 2016 has been set at 1.9 per cent and the bylaw will be voted on for adoption on Tuesday (May 10).

Smith admitted it’s an exciting time to be a resident of Logan Lake. “We’re excited for sure ‌ there’s a lot going on,â€? she said.

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Great Ways to Say Thank You on Mother’s Day This is the month to honor the special woman in your life. The one who sacrificed for your benefit. The unsung heroine of the world ... Mom. Breakfast in bed has been done. And blouses or homemade treasures are great, but this year you may want to do something different. But what will that be?

Consider these ideas to say thank you to your mother, stepmother, aunt, mentor, or any other woman you’d like to recognize this holiday.

• Spa retreat: What women doesn’t enjoy a little pampering from time to time?

Investigate the spas and salons in your area.

Many full-service spas have treatments ranging from facials to hour-long body massages. They may even offer packages that enable you to group services together, allowing Mom to start her day with a relaxing massage and finish up with a new haircut and style.

• Dream vacation: Is there a place Mom has always wanted to visit? Maybe finances were tight and she put her needs aside for a family trip instead? Giving back may mean giving her a special time away. Cruise ships and all-inclusive resorts offer a host of activities all for one price. This could be an option for gifters looking to book a vacation that doesn’t require a lot of itinerary planning or coordination. Just make sure Mom has her passport or other necessary travel documents and you’re set.

• Catch a concert: You may or may not have the same taste in music as your Mom, but surprising her with tickets can be an ideal way to show you care about her hobbies and interests. Many bands and singers that experienced their heyday when Mom was spinning her vinyl records or popping a tape in the cassette deck

are still pumping out hits today. And chances are they’re performing at venues around the country, too. Maybe she likes the adult-contemporary sounds of Michael Bublé. Or she’s a country gal interested in seeing Brad Paisley.

Mom may love the hard rock of the 1970s, and scoring tickets to a concert will knock her socks off.

• On to the theater: Perhaps your mother would be interested in seeing a play or musical. You don’t need to travel to Broadway these days to see top stars in the shows you love.

Traveling troupes and even local venues host popular stage shows. If you want to seek out the bright lights of Broadway, shows Mom may enjoy include “Wicked,” “Come Fly Away,” the enduring “Phantom of the Opera,” or “South Pacific.” Just be sure to book early if you desire weekend tickets. They tend to go fast.

• Girls’ day out: Maybe Mom just desires spending a day out with her friends, other female companions or you. Give her a gift certificate to a favorite restaurant and allow her to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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Happy Mother’s Day

A special day for Mom

(NC) From little touches, to homemade sweets at family brunches, we all have many ideas on how to honour our mothers for Mother’s Day. To celebrate these special women, nothing says I love you like a truly unique handmade gift.

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FAITH

Right-to-life debate NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH The right-to-life debate is going to be under a brighter spotlight this year, as an extension of its translucent focus for several years, with the Supreme Court of Canada demanding the Feds make up their mind

by June of this year.

Seen in the light of increasing support being given to euthanasia, it feels jarringly disconcerting to all who stand for respect and right-to-life.

In this age of unprecedented decline in moral culture, God’s people need to take a hard look at this issue and ask: “What does the Bible say about it?”

According to the Bible, man at his best is still a fallen creature. We have a susceptibility to moral depravity and sin.

From a human perspective, these two factors have affected us more than we may ever know.

The results of this two-pronged attack on biblical Christianity are moral declines that are unprecedented in modern civilization.

The right-to-life fight is not simply an issue against legalized abortion or mercy killing. It affects many other agendas of human life and its meaning.

Since its inception, the United Nations has promoted a worldwide programme of population control, scientific human breeding, and Darwinism.

Some of its leaders have continually called for “the necessity of erasing traditional concepts of morality in order to condition the populace for acceptance of control of human destiny by the state.”

To address the issue of right-to-life biblically, we need to look at three things: We must understand God’s creation of human life (Genesis 2:7; Job

31:15; 33:4).

The Bible continually assumes that creation of human life, in its origin, is by God. Human life is not created just by functions of human bodies.

According to the Bible, body without spirit is dead (James 2:26). The principle of human life that makes it sacred is totally and radically different from all plant, and even animal life.

True Christians have respect for all kinds of life, but there is only one life they hold as sacred — human life created in the image of God. The “right to life” is not an individual’s right to life. It is a gift from the Almighty God. He is in control of it from the beginning to the end, regardless of means (Isaiah 44:24).

God created us, and for that very reason human life is sacred. We must understand God’s control over human life (Job 34:14-15).

The secular humanists and all those who oppose sanctity of human life oppose violently the idea that God is sovereign over human life.

Every believer who truly understands the right-to-life issue argues for it from the standpoint of God’s sovereignty over life. God is in control of life and death — not man.

It is not our place to “play God” and take human life or hasten death. We must understand God’s concern for human life (Job 10:8-12; Matthew 6:25-26).

The fact that God is concerned about human life should make us concerned about right-to-life.

God cares for and is concerned for human life much more than plants or animals. We are of value to Him much more than things.

We are of more importance to Him than any bird, mammal, or anything else in the animal kingdom.

We might add that even babies in the wombs of the “invalids” in hospices are much more important to Him than the whales trapped on beaches or in Arctic ice.

The founding charters of many Western nations say that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without the due process of law.

Yet, those who wrote those charters perhaps never imagined that those very last few words would be used to deprive

people of the same three things.

Biblically speaking, the most crucial of these is the basic Right to Life.

Narayan Mitra, B.A., M.Div., is the pastor of Merritt Baptist Church at 2499 Coutlee Ave., Merritt. merrittbaptist@gmail.com

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250-378-6166 – TF 1-877-841-2100 www.century21.ca/movingrealestate May 5th, 2016 - May 18th, 2016

FEATURE HOME

RARE FIND IN LOWER NICOLA 2505 Kinvig Street

Almost 2 acres, flat and zoned CR-1, is fully fenced with room to build paddocks and outbuildings and has a good producing well. This 3 bedroom home has had many upgrades such as new windows and doors, 2 large sundecks, some new siding, electrical upgrade along with preparation work to the basement including electrical wiring which could be finished for additional living space. #2670 IMMACULATE HOME

new

LAKEVIEW LOT

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

$299,900

ON 10 FLAT ACRES

CED

U RED

Basement entry home in good area with 2 bedrm ground level suite. 3 bedrms up, HW floors, large open kitchen, master bedrm with jetted tub & W/I closet. Nicely landscaped & fenced backyard.

Amazing 1 acre lot at Nicola Lake with stunning panoramic views.

Perfect recreation property or year round residence. Fantastic lake for fishing, water skiing, windsurfing & swimming.

This 3 bedrm rancher is close to schools & shopping. Has been renovated over the past 5 years including roof, power upgrade & HW tank. Great starter or retirement home. Fenced backyard.

Great acreage in Sunshine Valley with large 6500 shop & covered RV parking. Enjoy this 5 bedrm, 4 bath home with full basement, large family & games rooms and a wrap around covered deck to relax on.

#2672

#2669

#2633

#2615

$329,900

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

$199,000

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$159,900

CENTRAL LOCATION

$699,000

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IN LOGAN LAKE

180 ACRES

ED DUC

RE 3 bedroom rancher with extensive updating of new roof, windows, doors, vinyl siding, addition, deck, flooring, bathroom & new detached workshop/garage. Excellent location to schools & shopping.

Brand new home in newer development. 3 bedroom basement entry homewith open concept design kitchen, granite counters & large great room with gas F/P, and a huge 630 sq.ft. garage. GST applies.

Nice 5 bedroom home on large lot with newer laminate floors on main level, newer paint, furnace, soaker tub & roof. 2 bedrms down in fully fin. Bsmt with large family room. Room for RV.

#2616

#2659

#2598

$234,200

PRIVATE 30 ACRES

$379,000 INGROUND POOL

Great property and fenced area for horses with spectacular views. Beautiful pastures.

Home is rustic cabin style with 2 bedrms on the main with master in loft, open living & kitchen areas.

Executive 5 bedrm home in prime Bench area.

Had custom Fir cabinets, granite counters, S/S appliances, huge master ensuite, fully finished basement & low mtnce yard with pool. Covered storage area.

#2639

#2606

$549,900

$429,000

$265,000

Immaculate 2 bedrm plus den rancher in quiet cul de sac. Features large master suite with 3 pce ensuite, gas F/P, crown moldings throughout, large bright kitchen & new detached garage.

Lots of parking.

#2630

QUIET BENCH AREA

$239,900

INVESTMENT

Great family home on quiet street near school. 2 bedrms up, 2 down with family room & cozy wood heater. Large corner lot with side access and room for RV parking. Enjoy the deck off the kitchen.

Perfect 1 bedroom apartment for young couple, retirees or investors. Located in a well managed building with an elevator, this complex is close to schools, corner store and transportation. Strata fees are $167 per month.

#2623

#2635

$259,900

$59,000

Coldwater Hills

Grandview Heights

Located on Veale Road

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS

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

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!

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Prices starting at $139,000 + GST

Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST

#1726

Amazing 180 acres, south facing, sits of bench above Hwy. 8 with panoramic views of valley. 31 acres in hay, has marketable timer, a rock quarry & lots of horse/ biking trails. Includes 3 bedroom home.

#2495

$1,241,000

Prices Starting at $89,000 + 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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Moving Real Estate BC Ltd. RENOVATED

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED

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Completely renovated 3 bedroom home with new windows, some doors, exterior & interior paint, new flooring, trim, bathroom, appliances and HW tank. Unique design with spectular yard & new deck.

This 3 bedroom half duplex has a new roof, paint, flooring, some bathroom fixtures & vinyl windows.

Spacious & bright kitchen with S/S appliances, ceramic tile flooring and 1.5 baths. Fenced backyard with storage shed.

LOCATION, LOCATION

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD

#2658

$169,900

#2657

$167,900

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OPPORTUNITY

Spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 2 down, heritage style home with newer flooring & kitchen cabinets, vinyl windows, walk-in soaker tub with shower in main bath. U/G sprinklers, stamped concrete patio. Single garage.

Nice 3 bedroom half duplex, close to school & on quiet cul de sac. Great for first time buyers or retirees. Has new flooring, windows & updated kitchen. Fenced backyard, clean & move in ready.

Large home in good neighbourhood. 3 bedrooms up, 1 down in partly finished basement.

Basement used as inlaw suite. Has newer roof, large covered deck and carport. As is where is.

#2648

#2649

#2622

$242,000

PRIME LOCATION

$156,000 TOWNHOME

$175,900

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#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC • www.century21.ca/movingrealestate IMMACULATE HOME

NICELY RENOVATED

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

CUTE & COZY RANCHER

Completely redone 4 bedroom home close to the downtown. Home has newer kitchen, flooring, bathrms up & down, windows/doors, interior trim & casings, wood burning stove downstairs & covered front porch.

New 2 bedroom rancher in good area of Merritt. This open concept style kitchen has granite countertops with a large great room with gas fireplace. Great views and perfect home for retirees or young professional couple. GST applies. Double garage.

1100 sq.ft. rancher in walking distance to all amenities. Huge oak kitchen with open design, HW floors, woodstove for heating. Big double lot with fruit trees, nice lawn & fish pond plus lots of parking

new Basement entry home in good area with 2 bedrm ground level suite. 3 bedrms up, HW floors, large open kitchen, master bedrm with jetted tub & W/I closet. Nicely landscaped & fenced backyard.

#2672

$329,900

HERITAGE RANCHER

#2666

$229,900

#2660

$339,000

GREAT LOCATION

VAULTED CEILINGS

#2667

$229,900

IN DESIRABLE AREA

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Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

EXCELLENT LOCATION

ON THE BENCH

DESIRABLE BENCH AREA

GOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD

Situated on private 0.32 acre lot with fully fenced back yard,U/G sprinkling & drippers, fruit trees, shed & greenhouse. The home has had many upgrades including new windows, doors, siding, a complete expansion & reno inside.

Great family home with unique floor plan, 3 bedrms on the main, 2 downstairs with large open family room, office & storage. Large lot of 14,000 sq.ft. with room for a pool. Double carport, RV parking.

4 bedroom home, close to all amenities. Has great street appeal, mature landscaping, fenced backyard & a single garage. New roof in 2015. 3 bedrms up, 1 down, country style kitchen & large rec.room.

Nice 4 bedroom home in good area and close to schools. The kitchen has been updated with good visibility to open dining and living room areas.

Deck off the kitchen. Fully finished basement with family & rec.room.

LOCATION, LOCATION

COZY RANCHER

LARGE FAMILY HOME

GREAT STARTER HOME

2 bedroom rancher close to all amenities. Home is very clean & in good shape, with oak kitchen comes with appliances. 2 car garage, private backyard with workshop, shed & covered concrete deck.

This home has 3 bedrms up plus a 2 bedrm suite in the basement with long term tenant. Fantastic layout the large family room, oak kitchen with appl., large living room. Enjoy the back sundeck for those BBQ days.

Why rent when you can own this 3 bedroom home with 1.5 baths, newer windows & siding, partly finished basement and upgraded electrical panel.

Close to schools.

#2638

#2662

d

sol #2618

$299,900

#2661

CED

$344,900

#2651

$259,900

#2663

$329,900

U RED

5 bedroom home on large lot, close to all amenities. Features newer laminate floors on main, newer paint, furnace, soaker tub & new roof. Fully finished basement with family room.

RV parking.

Well maintained 3 bedroom home with nice kitchen & pine cabinets with lots of space, a forming room, large living rm with gas F/P, 3 bedrms, 4 baths and a fully finished basement.

Great yard with U/G sprinklers, sundeck and RV parking.

RIVERFRONT

IMPRESSIVE RANCHER

GREAT BENCH LOCATION

immaculate home

LOCATION, LOCATION

NICE ADDITION

BENCH VIEW HOME

Immaculate 2 bedroom plus den rancher in desirable area. Features include 3 pce ensuite, open concept, gas F/P, crown moldings, bright kitchen, detached garage, RV parking, fenced backyard.

Nicely finished mobile home in Eldorado MH Park overlooking the river and golf course. Has 2 bedrooms, laminate floors, new skylight and comes with appliances. Quick possession.

1800 sq.ft. rancher only 6 yrs old, 3 bedrms, plus bonus room above garage, open kitchen with all appliances, HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings, in excellent condition. Fenced backyard.

Good size family home in quiet Bench location. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, fully finished basement with rec. room, play room, office and den. Fenced backyard, RV parking and a covered deck. This home has tons of potential.

This 2 bedroom home with good solid construction needs some updates. Has full, unfinished basement, large covered deck, fruit trees and a garden area in back.

#2604

#2563

#2572

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.

2 bedrm mobile with addition in one of the nicest parks. One bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living room in center. Addition has enclosed porch & family room.

Large family home with many updated including kitchen, moldings, bathrm, paint & blinds. 3 bedrms & den up, master with W/I closet & 2 pce ensuite. Daylight bsmt with summer kitchen, 3 bedrms & family rm.

HERITAGE HOME

APARTMENT

IN LOWER NICOLA

OVER 3200 SQ.FT.

INVESTORS

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

LOCATION, LOCATION

Completely restore Heritage home with 3 bedrms, new plumbing, electrical, insulation, windows, some new gyproc & light fixtures in attic. Nice covered porch, new pergola & detached garage.

Newer 2 bedroom apartment in “The Summit” comes with stainless steel appliances, 1.5 baths and laundry room. No more shoveling snow! Great place to live, close to transit.

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.

Great opportunity for investors, retirees or first time buyers. One bedroom apartment in well managed building with an elevator. Close to schools, store & transit. Strata fees $167 per month.

New 3 bedroom home with basement entry in area of new development. Open concept kitchen with granite counters, large great room with gas F/P. GST applies. Double garage.

This 5 bedroom home is located on the Bench, close to school & park. Nicely maintained with some reno’s in past 5 years. Vaulted ceilings, 2 F/P’s, front & back decks, fenced backyard, 2 car garage.

#2340

#2612

Very nice floor plan in this 4 bedroom family home, close to schools. Features newer kitchen and flooring, 2 gas F/P’s, 4 baths, full basement with inlaw living quarters with walkout basement.

Double garage.

#2635

#2659

#2624

Charming one of a kind home in the downtown area. Large rooms throughout, 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths, all new windows & doors, boiler system, HW tank, updated flooring & bathrooms. Double carport.

#2601

DETACHED SHOP

$299,900

Spacious 5 bedrm, 5 bath home with open kitchen/family area, vaulted ceilings, 6 ft crawl space for storage, 2 large sundecks in private backyard, gazebo, & fish pond. Great location.

#2653

$435,000

IN LOGAN LAKE

CED

#2598

$265,000

#2588

$313,999

3 bedroom rancher in good area, close to schools & shopping. Renovations over the past 5 years include roof, siding, 100 amp service & HW tank.

Has fenced backyard with lane access.

#2633

$159,900

#2640

$255,000

$329,900

$129,900

U RED This executive Bench home has 4 bedrms on main, 1 down, custom fir cabinets with granite counters, S/S appliances, 4 baths & rec.rm & family rm.

Nice inground pool and patio for BBQ’s.

In popular Sun Valley Court. Bright open concept of living/dining and kitchen areas. 2 bedrms & den upstairs with laundry + 2 baths and powder room on the main. HW flooring, gas F/P Strata fees are paid for the year.

Quality built Cape Code style home on 0.44 acres with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, country kitchen, and a fully fin. bsmt. Has attached double garage plus a 32x28 shop/garage with 12 ft ceilings. Lot of RV parking.

ADULT ORIENTED STRATA

QUIET BENCH AREA

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

OVERLOOKS RIVER

One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.

Great family home with 2 bedrms up, 2 down, family room with wood heater to cut heating costs, and storage room. Large corner lot of 9375 sq.ft. with side RV parking. Enjoy the deck off the kitchen.

New rancher with deluxe spacious kitchen, dining room & great great with gas F/P. Den, laundry & 1 bedrm on main, 1 bedrm above & possible 3rd in loft. Double garage. GST applicable.

2 bedrm manufactured home with huge private sundeck with hot tub, sauna & 30 x 12 work shed all overlooking Nicola River & golf course. One of a kind in a perfect location.

#2602

#2518

#2606

#2586

$429,000

$199,900

#2637

$207,900

#2623

$259,900

#2611

$514,900

d l o s

$359,900

#2630

$239,900

$87,900

$44,900

d sol #2646

$214,900

CLOSE TO SHOPPING

Renovated

GOOD FAMILY HOME

brookmere

Home is in central location. Two bedrooms up, two down in unfinished basement. Has electrical upgrade and windows have been replaced. Bring your ideas. 24 hrs notice.

Nicely renovated 3 bedroom home with inlaw suite and close to elementary school. Has new flooring, paint, trim and bathroom down. Shared laundry.

Large flat lot with detached garage.

Home features 4 bedrms, HW floors, large gourmet kitchen with appliances, sunken living room, newer shingles, some windows & exterior doors in past few years & A/C. RV parking.

#2650

#2647

#2409

#169,000

$224,900

$289,000

$289,500

$159,000

$269,900

$69,900

#2505

$419,900

d l o s #2597

$319,900

Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane access, huge backyard with single garage.

This 3 bedroom rancher has had extensive updating. New roof, windows, doors, vinyl siding, addition, deck, flooring and bathroom plus a new detached 22x24 workshop/garage. Excellent location & close to schools, 2 parks & downtown.

Located across from elementary school. Home has new kitchen with tile backsplash, pellet stove, new HW tank, 3 bedrms up, 12x32 attached garage and fully fenced backyard with fruit trees.

Quality built one bedroom unit in The Vibe. Open design plan with Maple shaker cabinets with granite countertops in kitchen, and comes with appliances. Nice view of mountains.

Spacious family home with 3 bedroom up, vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, sunken living room, gas fireplace and large 3 pce ensuite. 1 bedroom down. Close to school. Single garage.

Quality family home on the Bench with 3 bedrms, 3.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek cabinets, granite countertops & partly fin. Bsmt. U/G sprinklers, 2 patios & mature landscaping.

#2524

#2548

#2616

#2561

#2506

#2600

$319,000

$129,900

$234,200

$129,900

STRATA HOME

IN LOWER NICOLA

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.

One bedroom apartment in well managed building.

Close to schools, store & transit. Has elevator in building. Great for first time buyers, retirees or investors. Strata fees $161.77 per month.

This home has had many upgrades such as furnace, HW tank, insulation, electrical, plumbing, & windows. 3+ bedrms, new custom kitchen with newer appliances. Wood stove in basement. Lots of parking.

Half duplex in family oriented neighbourhood and close to school. Has 3 bedrms up, large kitchen, updated bathrm with newer flooring & tub surround. Large fenced yard with storage/ work area.

Completely renovated 3 bedroom duplex in family oriented cul de sac location. Has new laminate flooring throughout, S/S appliances, newer kitchen, bathroom, windows, roof & HW tank.

Totally updated 3 bedrm home within walking distance to downtown. Has new paint, most flooring, kitchen counters, cabinets, bathrms, bright sunroom & patio area. 2 car garage.

Very nice townhouse, with bigger yard & less traffic. Tastefully decorated, 3 bedrms up, 3 pce ensuite plus office/play room, open living/kitchen area. Great patio in large fenced yard.

This mobile home with addition is situated on 0.33 acre lot with 7 fruit trees & is close to elementary school. Home features 3 bedrms, 1.5 baths and spacious rooms. Roof only 1 yr old.

#2632

#2643

#2463

#2587

#2468

$153,900

$319,900

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

d sol

TOWNHOME LIVING

$239,900

$329,000

QUIET CUL DE SAC

RENOVATED

#2558

$379,000

#2642

APARTMENT

FIRST TIME BUYERS

$59,000

$69,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

HERITAGE CHARM

#2634

$59,000

#2533

STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME

INVESTORS

$46,900

$225,000

OPPORTUNITY

WALK TO SHOPPING

#2334

#2557

$165,000

$261,900

$214,900

$214,900

#2607

$139,900

$264,900 INVESTORS

Side by side duplex within walking distance to all amenities. 100 amp service per side. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen and living room, plus a fenced backyard. Some reno’s have been done.

Side by side duplex with each side having 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen and living room plus a fenced backyard. Within walking distance to all amenities. Some reno’s have been done.

$159,900

#2627

d l o s

$379,900

SPENCES BRIDGE

INVESTMENT

#2628

EXECUTIVE HOME

$159,900

Great opportunity – full side by side duplex with fenced yard and close to the Thompson River.

Each side is a 1 bedroom unit with a common area of enclosed porch. As is where is.

#2584

$74,900

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LAke

IC & I

IC & I

ON 1.5 ACRES

10 AC SUNSHINE VALLEY

AT NICOLA LAKE

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Almost 2 acres, flat and zoned CR-1, is fully fenced with room to build paddocks and outbuildings and has a good producing well. This 3 bedroom home has had many upgrades such as new windows and doors, 2 large sundecks, some new siding, electrical upgrade along with preparation work to the basement including electrical wiring which could be finished for additional living space.

Beautifully finished 4 bedrm family home on 1.5 acres with 3 horse paddocks, fully fenced, barn & workshop, horse shelter & 2 dog runs.

Immaculate home with upgrades over the years.

Great family home on 10 acres with 6500 sq.ft. shop & covered RV parking. Home has 4+ bdrms, 4 baths, woodstove in cozy central gathering area & full basement make this a wonderful place to raise a family.

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.

In busy location with tenant. Total of approx.

6600 sq.ft. with 4100 sq.ft. on main, 1050 in basement and 1520 on top floor than could be living quarters. Great opportunity.

Great location on corner lot with 7300+ sq.ft. building, zoned C4 with site specific zoning to allow offices, lawyers, doctors, etc. Lots of parking. High visibility. For sale or lease.

#2573

#2019

30 ACRES

HERITAGE HOME

10 ACRES

RARE FIND IN LOWER NICOLA

new

#2670

$299,900

#2641

$535,000

#2615

$699,000

#2664

$739,000

$850,000

2 ACRES

LAKEVIEW HOME

d l o s

$595,000

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

2 acre lot in prime industrial area, close to city limits. Current zoning is “Future Development”.

Water and sewer are not connected, requires application.

#2581

$279,900

COMMERCIAL LOT 30 acres, private and fenced area for horses.

Beautiful pastures in the spring. Home has 2 bedrms on the main plus huge master in the loft. Cozy place with airtight woodstove. Great recreational retreat or home. 25 mins. south of Merritt.

#2639

$549,900

Heritage home on 1.33 acre in desirable area in town. Owner has done numerous upgrades & renos. New windows, interior doors, Heartland appliances, boiler system, detached garage with bonus room & much more.

10.9 acres in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executives homes. Land is south facing, sloped with some trees. Great place to build your dream home and enjoy the views.

Gorgeous lakeview home on 0.985 acre lot with panoramic views. 3 fully finished floors of 3200 sq.ft.. Vaulted ceilings, 5 bedrms plus a bachelor suite, maple flooring, granite counters & more.

#2621

#2374

#2631

$589,000

$239,900

ON 4.64 ACRES

ON 1.93 ACRES

53 ACRES

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.

$634,900

#2626

NICOLA LAKEVIEW HOME

$890,000

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LOT ½ acre parcel with C-3 zoning located near Walmart on east side of Airport. Site is vacant with no improvements. Utilities are nearby.

#2486 This 4 bedrm country home on 1.93 acres in Lower Nicola has a well kept & landscaped yard with fish pond & large lawn area. Home has 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths & full bsmt partially finished.

#2620

$389,900

Beautiful 4 bedrm, 3 bath log home with open design, new Mill Creek cabinets, new flooring & furnace heat pump. Has numerous outbldgs, barn, storage shed, garage & more.

Rare property that includes R-3 and FD zoning.

FD allows the Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans such as an additional residential zoning or M-1 for Light Industrial.

#2335

#2575

2 ACRES

$360,000

$1,690,000

9.88 ACRES

179 ACRES

#2644

$109,000

Located just 15 minutes from Merritt, this acreage would be great to build your dream home on. Easy access off highway, land in open with rolling hills, some trees & nice views.

Has well in place and power on road. Adjacent lot also available.

#2590

$179,900

$650,000

Recreation commercial waterfront lot with huge potential to start your own resort/marina.

2 other lots available all side by side for a total of approx. 12 acres.

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.

#2495

Light industrial 0.8 acres with 62x32 insulated shop in the TNRD but on the edge of town.

Located behind Shaw Cable yard & just off Coquihalla Exit. Zoning allows for wholesale commercial, service industries & more.

#2610

COMMERCIAL LOT

#2475

Great recreational property or build your home in the country. Has drilled well of 15 GMP, septic approval, power at lot line, & driveway in.

Nice views, easy access to crown land & lakes.

OPPORTUNITY

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

$99,000

$1,241,000

$900,000

$297,500

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LAKEVIEW ACREAGE

20 ACRES

Perfect place to build the home of your dreams at Nicola Lake on 1.055 acres. Nicola Lake is great for all water sports, fishing & sailing. Two golf courses nearby.

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.

Irregular shaped parcel, presently split, zoned C-4 Highway Commercial and C-5 Airport Commercial. There is a planned rezoning change to C-9 (Shopping Centre Commercial).

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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.

Two lots of 1 acre each, being sold together with two titles. Property is private, trees with views, is gently sloping with area setup for camping & room for RV’s. Close to crown land & Kane Valley.

Immaculate 2000 sq.ft. building that can be used as two separate 1000 sq.ft. spaces or remove center wall & use as one space. Has parking in rear. Good frontage exposure.

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Beautiful lakeview home as a full time residence or perfect getaway. Just 7 kms off connector at Elkhart Exit. Enjoy the 4 season activities. Home has 2 bedrms on the main with open living room/kitchen & master in loft + unfin. Bsmt.

Light industrial bare lot, flat site, zoned M1 for your business opportunity. Easy access to truck route and just moments from the downtown core. Call for more details.

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Gorgeous property with approx. 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing through. A great variety of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR. Has old farm house & shop. Hydro to house, 2 titles.

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Immaculate 2000 sq.ft. building that can be used as two separate 1000 sq.ft. spaces or remove center wall & use as one space. Has parking in rear. Good frontage exposure.

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Just under 1 level acre right beside the river.

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Located off Petit Creek Road

Prices starting at $199,000

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$99,000

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$419,000

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AT NICOLA LAKE

Great building lot in popular subdivision.

Nice and flat, close to elementary school & shopping. Close to walking trails along the river. Services are to the lot line. Zoned R-2.

Amazing 1 acre lakeview property with stunning panoramic view of the valley. Perfect recreation property or year round residentiace. Great lake for boating, fishing, windsurfing & more.

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$57,000

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Just under 1 acre lot with exquisite views of Nicola Lake. Lot allows you to mold the property to your exact specifications. Lake offers many year round activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

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Lali ready to fight for Fraser-Nicola

Wildfire west of Merritt under control

From Page 1 The election saw Premier Christy Clark once again lead a majority Liberal government.

“The B.C. Liberals have been in power too long,” Lali said. “The people of B.C. are fed up with an arrogant premier and a tired, out-of-touch government that is more interested in representing big corporations while middle-class and everyday people suffer.”

He said the riding isn’t receiving strong or effective representation from Tegart, claiming the

rookie MLA is afraid to stand up for issues her constituents find important, such as the dumping of biosolids in the Merritt area.

Lali was elected to the Legislative Assembly as MLA of the Yale-Lillooet riding in 1991 and re-elected in 1996. He served as minister of transportation from 1998 to 2001. He chose not to run for re-election in 2001, but returned as MLA after winning the Yale-Lillooet riding in 2005. Lali won the newly created Fraser-Nicola riding in 2009.

Firefighters have a 1.5 hectare wildfire located west of Merritt near Petit Creek Road under control.

The fire was discovered on the afternoon of May 2.

Fire information officer Max Birkner said an initial attack crew of three firefighters and two pieces of heavy equipment worked to extinguish the flames and contain the fire.

Four firefighters were on scene Tuesday.

“It hasn’t grown or anything, it’s basically being taken care of right now by a crew there,” Birkner said of the fire.

He said no structures were threatened by the flames, and the fire is believed to be human caused, but the fire is still under investigation.

“I feel strongly that by listening to people, we are making better project decisions.”

- Lexa Hobenshield, External Relations Manager, Kinder Morgan Canada

For more than four years, we’ve worked together with our neighbours and local communities to hear what they have to say about our proposed pipeline expansion.

By listening closely and having an open dialogue, we’ve been able to create a stronger, safer and more responsive project. We are working to meet all the requirements of the regulators, as well as consulting with communities, Indigenous people, government agencies and municipalities – and we’ll continue to work with them throughout development, construction and operations. We know how critical it is to get this right. Most importantly, we’re acting on what we hear with significant changes to the Project.

How feedback has resulted in a stronger, safer and better project: •

A $100 million investment in the West Coast Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) for marine safety enhancements.

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An increase in safety valves along the pipeline from 94 to 126.

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An increase in pipeline wall thickness in sensitive areas, such as urban locations and at river crossings.

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Routing of the pipeline to avoid 22 crossings at fish-inhabited rivers including the Fraser, upper North Thompson, Albreda, Coldwater and Coquihalla.

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Routing to avoid environmentally sensitive areas, such as Cheam Wetlands and three BC Class A parks.

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Routing of the pipeline to minimize community impacts to the Westsyde neighbourhood in Kamloops and the Westridge neighbourhood in Burnaby.

For more information, go to TransMountain.com/engagement Email: info@transmountain.com · Phone: 1-866-514-6700 Committed to safety since 1953.

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Police seek suspects in multiple break-ins

Police are investigating a breakin at the Merritt Return-It Depot on Clapperton Avenue, which occurred sometime after its 4 p.m. closure back on April 28.

“The thief or thieves accessed the back of the building through a door,” said RCMP Const. Brock Hedrick, adding that some items were stolen.

He said police are not disclosing what items were taken at this time.

The break-in was discovered the morning of April 29 when the depot opened at 10 a.m.

Police are examining video surveillance footage from neighbouring businesses, and have seized some items from the depot for fingerprinting.

Police are also searching for suspects after a break-in at NMV Lumber on Pooley Avenue last month.

Two men gained entrance to one of the lumber yard’s buildings and stole some equipment.

“They had a breakin but there is video surveillance,” said RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore.

According to NMV Lumber owner Harjeet Sander, the break-in resulted in about $3,000 in stolen goods and damages combined.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents can contact the Merritt RCMP at 250-3784262.

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Bringing it all together From Page 5 & Master Artists of the Nicola Valley show include Pius Chong, Linda Butler Buchanan, Evelyn Armstrong, Cassandra Dolen, William Edmonds, Roger Kamp, Jean Kiegerl, Arnold Mosley, Mischelle Pierce, Almerina Rizzardo, Silvia Rosenfelder-Schechtel and Murphy Shewchuk.

“The Nicola Valley is a hotbed for talented artists … and this show is bringing together some of the finest artists who have ever lived here or been inspired by this region,” said DahlquistGray. “The lineup of talent that has agreed to show is staggering and it will be a great tribute to Diane and her legacy.”

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council produced a book 10 years ago called Visual Artists of the Nicola Valley: Celebrating Art and Culture in our Community.

Many of the artists featured in that collection have tremendous talent, but have never shown their work in a public setting, said Dahlquist-Gray.

To show just how influential and popular Kiernan was, many of those same artists will be showing their best work at the Courthouse Gallery starting this weekend.

“There are a handful of artists in this area who do incredible work, but

haven’t shown around here in many years, shown very little or not at all,” she said. “I’m so thrilled that several of them have agreed to show publicly for the first time ever.

“One lady named Linda Butler Buchanan has never shown art outside of her home in her entire life and I can tell you she’s simply awesome. To have people who have never shown want to be part of this show as a tribute to Diane is what will make this show something very special.”

Pius Chong is a world-renowned artist in Asia and Europe and he didn’t hesitate for one second when asked to be part of this show, she said.

Dahlquist-Gray is expecting a full house for the opening reception and she expects this to be one of the more popular shows in the gallery’s history.

“The biggest show we’ve ever had was when we published our book 10 years ago and I’m even more excited about this show,” she said.

Kiernan’s daughter Stephanie will be coming to Merritt for the opening reception on Saturday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Courthouse Gallery and most of the artists will also be in attendance, she said.

The show will run until Saturday, May 28. The Courthouse Gallery is open from Thursday until Saturday from noon until 6 p.m.

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Board of Directors: Dr. Sharon D. McIvor, LL.B., LL.M., LL.D., President; Caroline MacDonald, Treasurer; Betty-Ann McDonnell, Vice President, Gloria Moses, Secretary; Isabell Bara, Lavonne James

CONAYT We’re more than just a friendly place!

For information about Conayt and to book appointments call: Conayt Reception (Leona Andrew) 250-378-5107

Nurse Practitioner Julia Walker, BSN (2007), MScN-FNP (2014) For appointments, call Charlene Joe, Medical Assistant at 250-378-5107

Merritt Moms: Sharon Parsons, B.S.W. For enquiries call: 250-378-5107

Pre-Natal Nutrition: Alanna Cowan: 250-378-5107 For mother’s-to-be, and mothers with children 0-6 months

Sioux & Landan Swakum Conayt Housing: Jordana McIvor-Grismer, Housing Manager. We have 41 housing Units for rent for families with children, limited housing for seniors.

Aboriginal Youth Wellness: Mark Coutlee, B.S.W. For enquires call: 250-378-5107

Drug & Alcohol Counsellor: Richard Jackson Jr. “NeW ClieNts WelCOMe” Book appointments with Leona Andrew, Administrative Assistant: 250-378-5107

Community and Cultural Programming: Savannah Joe at 250-378-5107 Includes: Elder’s programs, youth drop-ins, summer jobs & Pension Day Breakfast [3rd last day of each month]

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C’mon seniors, get in the Games Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Calling all seniors in the Nicola Valley!

The British Columbia Seniors Games Society (BCSGS) and the City of Coquitlam are cordially inviting you to make the leap (carefully), and sign up to take part in this year’s B.C. 55+ Games, slated for September 20-24 in the Lower Mainland community.

The theme of this year’s Seniors Games is ‘Learn a new sport! Get inspired!

Challenge yourself! Make new friends!

With 23 different sports and recreational activities being celebrated — from archery to whist — there’s sure to be something that appeals to everyone.

The BCSGS was founded in 1987 as a registered charitable organization serving British Columbia’s seniors population. The primary focus of the Society is the staging of the 55-plus B.C. Games — a five-day, province-wide sporting extravaganza hosted by a different community each year. In 2017, the Games will be in Vernon.

Coquitlam is expecting close to 4,000 participants from the 12 zones of the province to take part in the 2016 B.C. Seniors Games. Merritt and its surrounding area lies in the southern extremity of Zone 8, which also includes communities as far west as Lillooet, as far north as Blue River and as far east as Salmon Arm and Sicamous.

Phyllis Riley, president of the Merritt’s Senior Citizens Association, reported that Nicola Valley residents have taken part in the 55+ Games in the past. In 2010, Mary Dickie (then aged 84) traveled to the Comox Valley region on Vancouver Island — by bus and by herself — and won a

A SMASH Pickleball is just one of 23 different sports being showcased at the 2016 B.C. 55+ Games. Ian Webster/Herald GAMES ON (Above) More than 4,000 participants are expected to attend the B.C. 55+ Games in Coquitlam. (Lower left) In 2010, Merritt’s Mary Dickie won a gold medal in horseshoes. Herald file photos

gold medal in horseshoes. More recently, in 2014, Dickie’s son, Fred, rounded up a wily crew of veteran ice hockey players and entered a team in the Games in Langley, while that same year Harbans Sandhu and Diane Quinn joined forces in doubles tennis.

Riley and BCSGS local representative Ed Collins are encouraging all area seniors to attend the regular monthly meeting of the Merritt Senior Citizens Association on May 13 at 2 p.m. at the Merritt Seniors Centre (located adjacent to the Nicola Valley Museum and the Coquihalla-Gillis House).

Guest speakers at the meeting on the 13th will be BCSGS Zone 8 president

Linda Haas and director Bruce Dahling.

They will have a great deal more information about the Society and this year’s Games in Coquitlam.

In the meantime, anyone with questions can contact Collins at 250-378-2547.

Sloan heating up on web.com Tour Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Former Merrittonian Roger Sloan is getting his groove back.

The 29-year-old professional golfer, who spent most of last year on the world’s top PGA Tour, has finished fifth in each of the last two web.comTour stops and picked up close to $50,000 in winnings in the process.

Sloan’s latest achievement came on the weekend at the $600,000 United Leasing & Finance Championship at the Victoria National Golf Course in Newburgh, Indiana. The graduate of Merritt Secondary School and the University of Texas-El Paso shot rounds of 71-73-65-69 to finish at 10-under 278, two shots back of the winner — Ireland’s Seamus Power.

One week earlier, in Guanajuato, Mexico, Sloan fired four sub-par rounds (that’s a good thing in golf), including a six-under 66 on the final day, to register a sparkling 13-under score of 275 at the El Bosque Mexico Championship.

At the United event this past weekend, Sloan, who now calls Houston, Texas home, was in the running for his secondever win on the web.comTour, but ran into

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some trouble bringing it home on the final two holes. Leading by a stroke after 16, he fired a pair of back-to-back double bogeys to slide down the leaderboard into fifth place.

As sportswriter Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Herald humorously stated in his coverage of Sloan’s weekend, a double-double is “a dandy way to start your morning at Tim Hortons, but a dreadful way to finish a round of golf.”

“Tough finish after playing great golf on a great golf course,” Sloan wrote on Twitter. “I’m looking forward to learning from it to be better next time!”

The outcome could have been worse.

On 17, Sloan splashed his drive into the wet stuff. He did the same again with his tee shot on the final hole. A lesser golfer could have had an epic meltdown and easily fallen out of the top ten. The Calgary-born Sloan persevered and minimized the damage.

Sloan’s consecutive fifth-place finishes have shot him up to 26th place on the web. comTour money list. The top 25 at the end of the season will earn a promotion to the PGA Tour.

After winning the 2014 Nova Scotia Open during his last stint on the web. comTour, Sloan spent last season playing a limited number of PGA Tour events. In 20 starts, he made the cut on seven occasions, placed in the top-25 once, and earned just over $133,000.

Sloan’s next web.comTour start is on two weekends from now, when he competes in the $650,000 Rex Hospital Open at the TPC Wakefield Golf Club in Raleigh, North Carolina.

2016 55+ GAMES Coquitlam, B.C. - Sept. 24-28 Official Sports Archery Badminton Bridge, Duplicate Bridge, Social Carpet Bowling Cribbage Cycling Darts Dragon Boat Racing Five-Pin Bowling Floor Curling Golf

Ice Curling Ice Hockey Lawn Bowling Pickleball Slo-Pitch Soccer Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Track & Field Whist

The Blues Clues and Fighting Hornets did battle on the weekend in Merritt youth soccer action. Ian Webster/Herald

Merritt Youth Soccer Association

WEEK 4 SCORES GR. 4-5 Blues Clues 2 White Santos 11

Fighting Hornets 2 All Blacks 2

GR. 6-7 Blue Smurfs 3 Orange Oreos 4

Green Goblins 3 Black Bongos 2

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MSS rugby teams win one, lose one Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt Secondary School’s two rugby teams were busy on the pitch this past week.

On April 27, the senior girls’ squad hosted the Westsyde Whundas from Kamloops and came away with a convincing 24-10 victory — their second of the season.

The Lady Panthers were the dominant side in the first half in terms of execution and possession of the ball, but it was the visitors who scored the only try on their one foray into the Merritt end of the field.

Merritt’s young team didn’t panic, and came out in the second half determined to exert their will and put points on the board.

Fly-half Keisha Henry did that in spades, as the powerhouse Grade 11 student slashed through Westsyde’s backline and

drove the ball over the goal line. Henry also nailed the two-point convert to put her side up 7-5. It was a lead the Panthers would never relinquish.

A quick pair of tries

by Merritt number eight Jamie Neill and scrum half Taylor Nicholls and another successful convert by Henry extended the score to 19-5, before Westsyde was able to tally their second and last try of the game.

Wing Emma Ferch added one more late try to round out the Merritt scoring.

MSS head coach Molly Brigden was delighted with her girls’ effort throughout the game.

“Our young team is learning a lot about the game of rugby by playing the older teams in our league. We had a lot of chats prior to the game about working together towards a common goal. I thought that

the girls did this well.”

Brigden had special praise for Haley Zabek in the line-outs and her Grade 8 scrum half Nicholls.

“Taylor still amazes me every game. She is matched up against veteran players and holds her own every week.

Her speed and agility on the field make her look like a seasoned player.”

Brigden also praised her forward group, who were very efficient in rucking over the ball, in scrums and in the open field.

“Jayda Smith showed us her tackling ability and no-fear attitude.”

Brigden said that the backs have seen a number of injuries, but that players like Emily Geier have stepped in to fill the gaps well.

“Our girls are really developing a love for the game, and there is an excitement among them every week.”

Brigden gave a big

shout out to local referee Ryan Reid, who goes above and beyond the call of duty to help teach the game of rugby to all teams that play in Merritt, and to the WEP firefighters who attend all home games in a first-aid capacity.

Also on Wednesday of last week, the MSS Grade 8 boys’ rugby team made their debut in a match against Clearwater. It was a learning experience for the rookie Merritt side, as they fell 60-5.

“All of our players were participating in their very first rugby game,” said head coach Reid, who couldn’t be at the game because of his reffing responsibilities back in Merritt. “From my assistants Zach Wright and Russ Willey, I learned there were a lot of positive individual performances, but the team just came up a much more experienced side.”

PITCH BATTLE Merritt Secondary School rugby teams were both in action last week.

(Upper left) Keisha Henry drives the ball into contact in the MSS senior girls’ game against visiting Westsyde. The hometown Panthers defeated the Whundas 24-10. Henry scored one of her team’s tries and kicked two successful converts.

(Lower left) The MSS Grade 8 boys team executes a perfect line-out during their 60-5 loss to Clearwater Secondary. It was the very first rugby game for all of the MSS players.

Photos by Ian Webster/Herald and courtesy of Kristina Desmond

WINNING COMBINATION The tennis twosome of Merritt’s Harbans Sandhu and Penticton’s Shirley Persson (above) prevailed in the Merritt & District Tennis Club’s mixed doubles tournament on Sunday. They edged the tandem of Jamie Ballam and Deanna Sheloff from Merritt 7-5, 7-6 (7-6 tiebreaker) in as close a match as you can get. The next tennis tournament weekend is on May 14 and 15. Men’s and ladies’ singles preliminaries will be on the Saturday, and the finals on Sunday. Ian Webster/Herald

Panthers rock at Battle of the Border Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

A total of 15 Merritt Secondary athletes joined over 500 others from across B.C. and Alberta at the Battle of the Border high school track and field meet at Centennial Stadium in Kamloops last weekend.

The 11 boys and four girls from MSS performed admirably, picking up 19 top10 finishes. Leading the way were Megan Dunsmore and Niah Prowal who finished first and second in the Grade 8 girls’ discus, Leif Ellingsen with a second in Grade 8 boys’ discus and Rose Howard with a second in the Grade 8 girls 200 metres.

Merritt head coach Randy Sheldon was very pleased with their team’s turnout and participation, noting that the local high school track and field program is growing steadily each year.

“As a team, we finished 11th out of 42 schools, sixth overall in B.C., and first in our zone,” Sheldon said.

Next up for the Merritt T&F squad is the north and west zones championship in Kamloops on May 10.

RUN, JUMP, THROW Merritt athletes were out in force at the Battle of the Border track and field meet in Kamloops last week.

(From the top) Abram Jackson competes in the junior boys’ 100 metres. Gabby Zabek unleashes a big leap in the senior girls’ triple jump. Spear chucker Kris Chasko lets loose with the javelin in the senior boys’ event. Over 500 high school athletes from B.C. and Alberta took part. Photos courtesy of Stef Zabek

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Merritt Baptist Church

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Hypnotist

On May 27 the MSS Grads are presenting “Hank Stone” Hypnotist at MSS Gym Doors open @ 7:30 pm and Show starts @ 8:00 pm, there will be a concession and the monies raised at the concession with go to support Kayla Gray and Jordyn Tolles. For more information contact MSS, Aleshia 250 2820 2266 or GameGrid Group 250 315 8247.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

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

Baillie House Strawberry Sales

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Fresh Lower Mainland Strawberries. Already chopped and ready to eat or freeze. There is no waste. Arriving in Merritt on June 11, Order must be paid for by May 27 at 6 pm.

Walha-Schindig Celebration

The Cow Trail Classic mountain bike race is happening June 11. Come on out and race the Cow Trail or support the racers coming from afar. For more information on how to race or how to help out, contact the Merritt Mountain Biking Association at merrittbiking@yahoo.ca or go to cowtrailclassic.ca

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church 2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

The Red Cross will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 10 am to noon. Please got the hospital if you need medical equipment.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

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Parent and Community Session

invites participants of all ages and abilities to participate in the First Annual Turn Me Loose in Shulus Run. This fundraiser will benefit programs for youth and Elders, with registration by donation, youth under 18 and Elders over 60 are free. The run takes place on Sunday, May 15, 2016 starting at the Lower Nicola Band School and has distances of 800 m, 2 km, 5 km and 10 km. BBQ to follow the event! Registration on line at www.lnib.net and you can also order a cool Turn me Loose in Shulus t-shirt.

As part of the Yes2kNOW Youth Summit in Merritt, a Parent and Community Session will be held at Interior Community Services, 2975 Clapperton Rd, on May 4 from 6:30pm - 8:45pm (doors open at 6pm). Jesse Miller will discuss social media safety and parenting in the social media generation. Darlene Barriere will discuss the myths surrounding bullying & bullies, why kids actually bully, and some strategies to stop bullying. This is a FREE event. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Childcare is available. For more info contact: (250) 378-3955.

Evening of Music with Friends

Nicola Valley Explorers

Merritt Community Choir is hosting its annual “Evening of Music with Friends” on Thursday, May 19, at 7 pm at Trinity United Church. Guests for this year’s concert include the Community Children’s Choir, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Choir, and the Nicola-Canford Elementary Glee Club. Come out for an evening of celebrating music for all ages! Donations can be made at the door.

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Nicola Valley Farmers Market is holding a yard sale at the farmers market site next to Baillie house. May 14, 2016. Rent a space and bring your own table and your for sale items. There will be a hot dog sale on site and money raised will go towards a bursary.

Your Invited to Walhachins Spring “Walha-Schindig” Celebration Saturday May 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walhachin Soldiers Memorial Hall 4359 Central Ave., MUSIC, GAMES, ARTISAN & FLEA MARKET. An event for the family to support the work of the museum and preserve the history of Walhachin. Admission by donation. Musicians and Entertainers are welcome. Flea Market & Artisan tables available at friends@waBhachin.net or 250 318 6100 or facebook: WalhachinBC. Email today to reserve a spot.

Food sales by Ashcroft-Cache Creek Rotary Club.

STORAGE

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. We also work to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more info please contact Terry at: 250-378-5190.

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Sweet Pea

Sweet Pea would love a quiet adult only home.

She can be a tad nervous so someone experienced with dogs, who is patient, calm and gentle would suit this little girl.

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Dom is a handsome, well trained boy who Cutie Pie loves to cuddle, is very good in the loves most people and most other dogs. He is house, travels well in the vehicle, loves people very shy at first so needs to meet new people and is very good with children. Cutie must go and new dogs slowly. Ask him to play ball with to a home where she is the only pet. you and he is your best friend. He is ready to desperately forwith spay and neuter services. go to a homeneeded that is familiar the breed.

Donations can be to made to The Angel’s Animal Rescue Society at The Interior Savings Credit Union, Account #1193739.

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Rattan Kaur Lali January 1, 1919 – April 28, 20166 Long-time Merritt resident, Rattan Kaur Lali, passed away peacefully in Surrey at age 97. Rattan is survived by sons Sewak (Gurdev – deceased), Chatter (Resham), Gian (Davinder) and former MLA/Minister of Transportation Harry (Rani) and daughters Jagjit (Gurmit Nann – deceased) and Harbhajan, 17 grand-kids, 22 great-grand-kids, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband and one grand-daughter.

Rattan was born in 1919 in British India in Village Ghugg, District Hyderabad, Sindh Province (now in Pakistan), daughter of Amar S. Phagoora (father) and Maha K. Phagoora (mother), nee Ghagg.

Rattan married Bhagat Singh Lali in 1939. Following the 1947 Partition of British India, Rattan, her husband and 6-year-old son moved from Pakistan to India, initially settling in Lalle-Ladhewal, then shifting to Village Miranpur, District Jalandhar, in Punjab State. At Miranpur they farmed their land and raised six children.

In late-1957, her husband immigrated to Kamloops, B.C. In 1958, Bhagat Singh moved to Merritt. In the Sixties and Seventies, he brought Rattan and their family to Merritt, BC. From 1972 to 1990, Rattan and her husband moved back and forth between their beloved Punjab and their extended family in Merritt. Rattan’s husband passed away in 1990 in India. Rattan returned to live in Merritt until 2012, then moved to Surrey, BC with one of her sons. On Thursday morning, April 28th, Rattan passed on.

Barely Àve-foot tall, slim-framed Rattan left a giantsized foot-print wherever she went. Rattan loved life, was Àercely loyal to her Sikh Faith, her God and to her family. Rattan was deeply spiritual, extremely compassionate, generous, strong-willed, energetic, loved life, made friends everywhere she went, and touched the lives of countless individuals. Though she will be sadly missed, Rattan is home with her Creator.

Rattan’s funeral services are on Sunday, May 8th @ 11am, at Riverside Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7410 Hopcott Road, Delta, BC, followed by celebration of life @ 1:00pm at Brookside Gurudwara, 8365 – 140th St., Surrey, BC.

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On April 2, 2016, Stanley Fredrick Voght passed away at Gillis House in Merritt. Stanley fought a long and courageous battle with Cancer for 12 years.

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Glad Rags Cleaning Is Hiring Part-Time, Days, Evening and Weekends. We will train. Must have a vehicle Call Wendy @ (250) 378-7647

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NOW HIRING part time, day/evening positions • We provide on the job training • Must have current Drivers Licence Send resumÊ or drop off to: 1721 Hill St., Merritt, BC, V1K 1L2 or phone: 250-378-9410 or email:michelle@tbmcleaningandrestoration.com

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Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C. 250-378-6161 Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society

(1) Full-time Aboriginal Child & Youth Mental Health Clinician Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as an Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health (ACYMH) Clinician. As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Clinician will provide culturally appropriate services and information which enhance the relationships and wellness of children and families who are experiencing signiÀcant challenges, in the Merritt area.

The position is under the direct supervision of the Executive Director. Evening and weekend work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Connects and collaborates with appropriate referral sources • Conduct intakes • Conduct mental health assessments and develop assessment reports • Conduct provisional DSM diagnosis • Develop and execute treatment plans • Maintain appropriate Clinical and administrative records KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Awareness of First Nations culture and issues affecting First Nations families and communities • Develop and maintain working knowledge and relationships with natural partners and supports in the communities • Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in Clinical Mental Health assessment, diagnosis and treatment • Ability to conduct suicide assessments and assist with crisis interventions • Comfortable with conducting both Psycho-educational and treatment focused group sessions to various ages • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or comparable degree with strong clinical skills • Education in DSM diagnosis and related treatments for common Mental Health challenges • Registered with a professional association • Related experience with responsibility for providing mental health services to children and families • Experience working with Aboriginal communities • A valid BC class 5 driver’s license and criminal record check are mandatory

Start Date: ASAP As Needed Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience Please submit your applications.

Those who are short listed will be invited for an interview.

For full job description contact SCFSS.

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume by E-mail Attn: Yvonne Hare, Executive Director ExecutiveDirector@scwexmx.com Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only qualiÀed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Aboriginal Family Preservation Coordinator Objectives The Aboriginal Family Preservation Coordinator works closely with urban Aboriginal families and the Ministry of Child and Family Development to preserve the family by promoting and optimizing the healthy development of families living in the Merritt area.

Capacity Building r Create and/or support community programs and services accessible to urban Aboriginal families to improve the mental, emotional, physical well-being of children and family members r Provide and promote healthy activities for families with children r Develop linkages with general services such as MCFD services, Psychiatrists, General Practitioners, Hospitals, School Districts and Interior Health services providers. r Attend Family Court days and offer services to parents if children are to be apprehended or returned to their families r Qualifications r Bachelor of Social Work degree preferred or Child and Youth Mental Health or related degree or significant progress towards a related degree.

Interested applicants, please submit resumes to: Executive Director, Conayt Friendship Society, PO Box 1989, 2164 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8.

Email: reception@conayt.com.

Deadline: May 13, 2016 Aboriginal Preference: Under the Human Rights legislation of B.C., preference will be given to aboriginal, qualified candidates.

TRY A CLASSIFIED Nicola Valley Women in Action Victim Services Program Is seeking an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SUPPORT WORKER This is a non union, permanent part-time position (16 hours per week), work in a team environment with flexibility in workload and duty sharing responsibilities Duties: general office duties with emphasis on filing and data processing. Some minute-taking may be required. Assist Coordinator with special projects.

Also provide services to clients including information, court orientation, referrals, etc. Occasional evening and weekend shifts may be required.

QualiďŹ cations: r Grade 12 minimum. Post-secondary courses/ diploma in related disciplines an asset r Strong computer skills and experience r A high level of organizational and interpersonal skills r Experience working with victims of crime or witnesses to crime and trauma or related experience r A valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle r Ability to obtain and maintain a RCMP enhanced security clearance Must display a high degree of professionalism in carrying out duties as a representative of the RCMP and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence duties as soon as possible, subject to RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.

Please send or drop off resume with cover letter to: Nicola Valley Women in Action PO Box 371 2185 A Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Resume and cover letter can be faxed to (250) 378-9299 or email to nicolaft@telus.net

Deadline for applications: May 16, 2016

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Home Care/Support

CAREGIVERS Dengarry Professional Services Ltd.

is seeking caregivers for 24 hr. support within the home of the caregiver for individuals with mental / physical / developmental disabilities Basement suites and / or accessible housing an asset.

Target Population r Aboriginal families with children in care

Full job description available upon request.

Find A New Career

It Starts with You!

Experienced skitter operator needed for Clearwater area.

www.pitch-in.ca

Contact Kristine at (1)250-554-7900 for more detail.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

$750 Loans & More NO CREDIT CHECKS Open 7 days/wk. 8am - 8pm

1-855-527-4368 Apply at:www.credit700.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Moving & Storage

is hiring a

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Arnica Contracting is looking for a Part Time Heavy Duty Mechanic.

A Class 1 Drivers licence is an asset.

If you are interested, please call us at 250-315-5074.

STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT jentonstorage@gmail.com

604-534-2775 Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay SHACKAN INDIAN BAND

Employment Opportunity HOMEMAKER (CASUAL) Position Title: Homemaker (Casual) Reports to Social Development Worker

Position Summary: The Homemaker is responsible for providing home support to people who require assisted living services.

Education/Training/CertiďŹ cation r Provincial Grade 12 or Equivilant/ Minimum Grade 10 r Standard First Aid r Valid BC Driver’s Licence (Class 7N or Class 5) with own reliable transportation Experience r Prefer 2-3 years related cleaning/homemaking experience with a FN Community Personal QualiďŹ cations and Other Skills and Knowledge: r Knowledge of Shackan Band Culture and Traditions r Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Shackan Indian Band policies, standards, and procedures as directed by the Social Development/Education Worker r Maintains Confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of Shackan Indian Band r Advocates for the health, well-being and safety of Shackan Indian Band members. r Answers or refers inquiries from clients or family members and caregivers to the Social Development/Education worker r Provides a clean, healthy and safe environment for the client. r Pass a criminal record check r Must demonstrate patience, compassion and respect for all clients r Good organizational and cleaning skills r Good communication and listening skills r Ability to work independently and without direct supervision r Valid Driver’s license and own transportation Send resumes to Debra Manuel Social Development/Education Worker Drop off in-person: 2099 Granite Avenue or Mail: PO Box 1360 Merritt BC V1K 1B8 Phone: (250)378-5410 for more information Fax: (250)378-5219 or email attachments to debra.manuel@shackan.ca Deadline May 31st, 2016

TIMOTHY Hay for sale. Great quality. $15.00 per bale. 60 lb. bales. Pitt Meadows. Call anytime.

604 505 4087

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions BC LIVESTOCK IN KAMLOOPS IS HOSTING A FARM & RANCH EQUIPMENT AUCTION SATURDAY MAY 14, 2016 10:30 A.M. Tractors, Backhoe, Haying Equipment Cattle handling equipment LOTS of Antiques FMI call 250-573-3939 www.bclivestock.bc.ca

Garage Sales Plant & Yard Sale Saturday May 07. 9am-1pm Catholic Church Hall

Misc. for Sale Now Buying anything Old & Interesting. Country Collectable’s. Farm Gear.

Automobilia. Vintage Cars & Parts. Call: Vulture Garage (250)458-2234

Misc. Wanted 999 COINS & BARS. 250-864-3521, I want to buy the coin collection also buying everything gold or silver.

Todd’s Coins 250-864-3521

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4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY

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Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Property Management

Misc for Rent

NICOLA APARTMENTS Clean One Bedroom starting at $550/month.

NO PETS

ask about the MOVE IN BONUS! 250-378-9880

KENGARD MANOR Spacious 1 bedroom apartment.

F/S, heat and hot water included.

Starting at $650/mth Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent

For appointment call

250-378-9880

MERRITT 1988 Quilchena Ave.

shocking experience if you don’t know where the wires are.

1•800•474•6886 CALL AT LEAST TWO FULL WORKING DAYS BEFORE YOU PLAN TO DIG.

Find Yourself a New Car

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W1635

2 bdrm condominium. $1100 plus hydro.

Please be advised that Gerard Guichon Ranch Ltd. is proposing to remove 407.5 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W1635 located in the vicinity of Pleasant Valley.

2 bdrm executive suite. $1200 plus hydro 2 bdrm duplex. $950 plus utilities.

Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Atlas Information Management Ltd. c/o John Childerley, RPF at 101-1383 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC V2C 6K7 by May 31, 2016.

LEGAL NOTICE: 3 bdrm townhouse. $950 plus utilities.

4 bdrm house.

Newly renovated. $1900 plus utilities.

250-378-1996 Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Lynda Etchart

TRY A CLASSIFIED

Reporter/Photographer

Owners or having a legal interest of a Mobile Home situated on lot #57 in Diamond Vale Mobile Home Park, 2776 Clapperton Ave, Merritt, BC, MH reg. # 29008 Previous tenant: Gary Gunderson and Elizabeth Gunderson The above stated property along with its content will be disposed of for abandonment pursuant to Part 6, of the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulation

by Green Mountain Holdings Ltd., 4070 Delbrook Ave, North Vancouver B.C. V7N 4A1, the Landlord.

Unless persons above here by being notified, take possession of the property, establishes a right to possession of it, or make an application to the court to establish such a right within 30 days from date of this notice pursuant to Part 6 of the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act.

Aberdeen Publishing South Okanagan papers are looking to hire an exceptional and dedicated Reporter/Photographer.

The successful candidate works well in a team setting but is self motivated.

You will be responsible to write multiple news stories a week, take photographs to accompany stories, attend community events as well as layout pages.

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PLUMBING & HEATING

ting a e H & g n i b m u l Nicola P Fully QualiÀed Tradesmen in..

Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters.

Service Work & Furnace Service.

Custom Sheet Metal Atlas RV Parts & Repairs

PHONE: 250-378-4943

2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC

BU B UILDING SUPPLIES

Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting John Childerley, RPF. 250-372-0857.

2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities.

Property Manager:

Help Wanted

Commercial Building for Lease. Downtown Location.

Busy Street Front.

Available June 01st 2013 Quilchena Ave. (250) 378 - 6332

3 bdrm apartment. $800 plus hydro

4 bdrm house in Lower Nicola. $1100 plus utilities Digging can be a

Trucks & Vans 1973 Chev 1/2 Ton, 4x4, 350 motor, 4 speed standard. Flat deck, good shape, good tires. $2,500.00 obo.(250)378-3648

April 19, 2016

2 bdrm Sandpiper Unit. $800 plus hydro.

Your

Transportation

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SCREWS, NAILS, ROOFING, INSULATION, JOIST HANGERS & much more LARGE LANDSCAPING BEAMS AVA ILABLE

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Mon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am 4 pm

MORTGAGE BROKER

Use the equity in your home to consolidate debt, top up RRSPs, or tackle renovations 1 Ca ll Ha rry Ho wa rd (250) 49 0-6 73

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DENTIST

W OME K INS WELC ALK-INS WAL NTS & W ATTIEENTS NEW PATI

FREE CONSULTATIONS ISTS & ORTHODONTIST ON SITE DENT TIME 2 FULL Call

AberdeenPublishing.com

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Your

250-378-4888 to book your appointment.

2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9

www.dentistryatmerritt.ca Dr. Sunil Malhotra

HOURS

Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dr. Jaspal Sarao

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www.merrittherald.com

Local Business Directory ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE

COUNSELLING Merritt Counselling

DAN ALBAS, MP

Ben Myrick, MSW, RSW

Central Okanagan Similkameen Nicola

Depression Stress & Anx iety Grief & Loss Abuse Relationships T r a u ma F i r s t N a t i o n s H e a l t h A u t h o r i t y P r o g r a ms

Toll Free: 1-800-665-8711 www.danalbas.com Westbank Location: Hwy 97 Plaza #10-2483 Main Street Westbank, B.C. V4T 2E8

D o w n t o w n Of f i c e - R ea s o na bl e R a t e s - N o Wa i t - L i s t i n g

by appointment: (250) 378-5152 www.merrittcounselling.ca

DENTIST

Stoyoma Dental CliniC Did You Know ?

Serving all citizens of Merritt and surrounding areas Stoyoma Dental is Merritt’s newest Dental Clinic. We are a Not For Profit Society serving all residents of Merritt and the surrounding areas. If you are covered by Status, Healthy Kids, Disability, Ministry or the Emergency Plan you are fully covered for eligible services & no additional funds will be required of you!

1999 Voght Street

HOURS: Mon-Fri 8AM - 4:30PM

ROOFING

EXCAVATING Gary’s Mini Excavating Service

STORAGE

SELF STORAGE UNITS

Safe, Secure, Easy Access, 8’ to 40’ Shipping Containers SUITABLE FOR: • Cars • Boats • ATV’s • Snowmobiles, • Household Goods • Monthly & Yearly Rat es • Business or personal files & More.... .

Full-time Watchman on site

Starting @ $45./month with GST

at HACK Electric 37 8- 55 80

286 5C Poo ley Ave ., Mer ritt , B.C .

• Small Job Specialist • Dump Trailer Service • Fencing & Post Pounder • Bobcat Service • Concrete Driveways & Sidewalks • Fully Insured email: garylsedore@gmail.com

Cell: 250-315-3174 Call Gary Sedore for FREE ESTIMATES: 250-378-4312

SIDING

IVAN’S SIDING S aleS & S ervice

• Vinyl & Hardie Board Siding • Aluminum Soffit, Fascia & EAVEStrouGhS

CALL: (250) 378-2786

WINE MAKING

FOR THE ULTIMATE WINE EXPERIENCE, VISIT THE WINE PRESS

Quality products, friendly service!

SErVING thE NICoLA VALLEY For 40 YEArS!

“When others have come and gone, Ivan’s Siding is still going strong�

ELECTRICAL

HACK ELECTRIC

MaKe aN appoiNtMeNt toDay!

(next to the Credit Union) po Box 3090, Merritt, Bc

250-378-5877

New patieNtS alwayS welcoMe!

CLEANING SERVICES Certified in moderate asbestos removal

250-378-9410 Now HiriNg CARPET CLEANING uPhoLsTERy & TILE & GRouT CLEANING – fLood & jANIToRIAL sERvICEs

www.tbmcleaningandrestoration.com tf: 1-877-612-0909

MECHANIC

RVICE FRANK’S MECHANICAL SE APPROVED OLD OR NEW WE HAVE WARRANTY NE MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYO • Tune Ups • Brakes • Exhaust • Suspension • Lube/Oil s & Struts •Radiator Service • Shock e rvic Se g nin • Air Conditio

2026 Mamette Avenue

250-378-1322

ELECTRICAL

Over 30 years experience

Residential & Commercial

Member of the RJS Craft Wine Making Academy

250-378-6622

Location: 2865C Pooley Ave (Hack Electric)

www.thewinepressmerritt.com

tree service JIM POT TER

MERRITT TREE SERVICE • Fully insu red, cert ified falle r • WSB C cove red • Dan gero us tree asse ssm ent ➤Schedule your FREE Estimate

CALL JIM at 250-378-4212

Solu tion s for you r tree pro blem s!

email: rhackel@shaw.ca 2865C Pooley Ave., Merritt

Reg. No. 14246

250-378-5580

CONTRACTING

YOUR EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

RESIdENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & INdUSTRIAL Landscape construction, MateriaL HauLing, utiLities instaLLations, excavators, BoBcats, experienced operators, FuLLy insured Reasonable Rates, while using customers time efficiently

12 & 14’ Bin rentaLs inc.

Call 250-315-5074

PLUMBING

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WELCOME TO OUR

GARDEN CENTRE

FRESH INVENTORY ARRIVING ALMOST DAILY!

Thursday, May 5-Thursday, May 12, 2016

LOCAL SPECIALS ONLY, NOT AVAILABLE IN KAMLOOPS. WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. ALL OUR PLANTS ARE ZONED FOR OUR CLIMATE, NO TRUCKS FROM ONTARIO, NO STRESSED PLANTS.

GARDEN CENTRE

WE HAVE ALL TYPES OF SOILS AND MULCHES FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS.

OUR PLANT EXPERT

SUSAN

BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY!

WHO IS LOVING OUR PLANTS IS AVAILABLE MORNINGS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS.

WE HAVE LOCAL PREMIUM SUPPLIERS INCLUDING: HONGS, VAN BELL, BYLANDS, & SUMMERLAND GREENHOUSES.

PREMIUM PLANTS BUT NO PREMIUM PRICES!

ONLY

BELOW COST!

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10 inch Hanging Basket

Cedar 2 Gallon

SALE 39.99

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Kingston Fireplace

425.00

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Play Centre

249.99

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228.00

SALE 2.99

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