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Friends Mitchell and Aiden held a spontaneous food drive on May 1, collecting nearly 200 items for the Food Bank. PG. 8

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MOTI has no plans to turn Highway 5A into a strictly scenic route.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Thompson Nicola Regional District recently voted to draft a letter of support to ban non-local commercial vehicle traffic on Hwy. 5A, also known as the old Merritt highway, a twolane secondary route that connected Merritt and Kamloops before construction of the Coquihalla, beginning in 1986.

The letter of support was extensively debated by the Board of Directors and the decision was deferred

several times following a presentation by former RadioNL host Bob Price on behalf of the owner of Stump Lake Ranch and residents along the highway, who submitted letters outlining issues with commercial vehicles on that road.

However, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) does not believe that banning heavy trucks is a prudent decision, and have issued a statement indicating that this will not be a course of action at this point.

“Highway 5A between Kamloops and Merritt remains a safe highway for both commercial and passenger traffic,” reads the statement.

This claim seems to be supported by data which was pre-

sented to the TNRD Board of Directors in March by Ministry of Transportation Regional Operations Manager Graeme Schimpf, and Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement District Manager Glenn Taylor.

“There are no plans to turn Highway 5A into a scenic route, and there are no plans to ban commercial trucks from travelling this highway. Commercial vehicles use Highway 5A for a number of reasons: local deliveries, economic opportunities (forestry, agriculture), fuel reductions, and preferable weather.”

There also appears to be no plan to change speed limits along the route, which has been suggested as a safety measure, most recently by Merritt

Mayor Linda Brown, who was opposed to the commercial vehicle ban and requested that other means be used to improve conditions along the route.

“The speed limit was reviewed as part of the 2014 Rural Highway Safety review and was determined to be appropriate for the route,” said MOTI. “Since safety improvements were made in 2011, serious collisions have continued to decline. CVSE officers frequently patrol this route, including in unmarked vehicles, and generally find that commercial vehicles are complying with the posted speed. The ministry has invested over $13.5 million in safety and reliability improvements on Highway 5A between Merritt and

Kamloops since 2004, and this investment, along with enhanced CVSE enforcement, has improved safety,” the statement continued.

“In 2004, there were 36 reported collisions along the route. In comparison, between 2011 and 2019 there was an average of 13 collisions per year, with an average of five involving commercial vehicles.”

While this may not be the response local residents and the TNRD had hoped for, MOTI says that their concerns regarding the route have been recognized.

“The ministry will continue to engage with the TNRD and the local community to look for ways to continue mitigating their concerns.”

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

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Public questions/ Regular Council Meeting - Juneinput 25, 2019 May 11 - Regular Council Meeting - 6:00 PM information can be submitted prior to the Council Regular Council Meeting - July 9, 2019 - 3:00 PM May 19 - Economic Development Committee Meeting meetings to communications@merritt.ca Regular Council Meeting - July 23, 2019 Regular Council Meeting - August 4 - 7 pm

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

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Wednesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

These appointments are available in-person, but phone and In-person meetings areHall currently paused, phone in the Mayor’s Office at City (second floor), but 2185 Voghtand Street. video calls calls are are encouraged encouraged to to discuss discuss issues issues and and opportunities. opportunities. video

Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say250-378-8634 hello and discuss Booking an appointment ahead of time is required by calling

issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor please contact Corporate Services at 250-378-8614

PLEASE NOTE A NOTICE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY HEARING SCHEDULED FOR Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL AUGUST 4, 2020 AT 7:00 PM IS ON PAGE 5 LABOURER. For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing educationisand qualifications, andthat proof of andwill licenses be accepted prior to Notice hereby given a required Publiceducation Hearing be will held on Tuesday 4:00 p.m. 4th, Friday,2020 July 12,in2019 August theby:Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca Zoning Bylaw 2284, 2020.

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 08, 2019 by:

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be Acontacted. copy of the proposed the Bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday Date Posted: Monday, June 17, 2019 July 23rd to Tuesday August 4th, 2020 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt Posting Expires: Friday, July 12, 2019 BC, or online at www.merritt.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be given the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, WHAT: Summer Nights Market or by written submission, onMerritt all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw.

WHEN: every Friday June 28th to August 30th 5:00pm to 10:00pm If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be WHERE: 2000-2100 Block Quilchena Avenue received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, JULY 30th, 2020, to ensure their availability to Council at will thebegin Public Hearing.

The City of Merritt Utilities Department flushing the sanitary sewer mains on all sewer lines in Sector #2. Flushing is expected to start May 10 and will continue daily until completion. This can be provided any of the following methods: isWritten a regularsubmission preventative maintenance activity thatby must be conducted to ensure the sewer system is operating efficiently. Every effort will be made to minimize the disruption and inconvenience to Don & atDevelopment Services Manager the residents of McArthur, Merritt. More Planning info available www.merritt.ca/sanitary-sewer-main-flushing-may10-2021-until-completed

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PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning & Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or at dmcarthur@merritt. ca

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Community Policing Office Reopens CITY HALL COVID-19 HOURS

As of Monday, July 27th, 2020 the City of Merritt Community Policing Office (CPO) will reopen to the public. The Community Policing Office will be open City Hall will be reopened with limited by appointment only for bike registrations, crime prevention information, hours. City Hall will be open to the public and program inquiries.

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Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2019 Posting Expires: Monday, July 08, 2019

WHAT: MSS GRAD WALK WHEN: June 20, 2019 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm WHERE: Merritt Senior Secondary High School to Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

PINERIDGE CEMETERY CLEAN-UP NOTICE

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The City of Merritt Parks Department will be at Pineridge Cemetery from May 3 - 7, 2021, to perform the annual City clean-up. All memorabilia, wreaths, plastic flowers, etc., will be left at the WHAT: MSS GRAD CAR PARADE shed. During this time, the City of Merritt asks community members to refrain from placing any WHEN: 21, 2019 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm memorabilia onsite until clean-up June is completed.

WHERE: Merritt Rotary Park (2000 Block of Voght Street) to Merritt Civic Centre For further information, please visit(1950 Bylaw Mamette #2244.2018Avenue) regarding the memorabilia in section 16.3 and Sec 18.1 - 18.4. The City of Merritt asks that no rocks or glass be placed at the Pineridge NOTE: Parking will be reserved at Rotary Park and the Church from Cemetery. These items can be detrimental to mower blades and a danger to the public and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on June 22, 2019 cemetery maintenance equipment.

For more information, visit www.merritt.ca/bylaws.

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Pursuant to Section 24 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the City of Merritt intends to enter into an agreement with the Merritt Centennials Junior “A” Hockey Club for a term of three years commencing May 7, 2021. The agreement will provide assistance to the Merritt Centennials Junior “A” Hockey Club in the form of revenues generated from the sale of advertising space in the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

EVEN ADDRESSES Mon/Wed/Fri Please direct any inquiries to Sky McKeown, Manager of Recreation Facilities, at ODDand ADDRESSES smckeown@merritt.ca or 250-378-8618.

Tues/Thurs/Sat ROAD SWEEPING & LINE PAINTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS: 31 PROGRAM • MARCH 15 – MAY The City of Merritt Road Sweeping Program will on commence full-time your respective days starting Monday, March 15th. Citizens can expect to see the road sweeper out in mid-March, however, the temperatures aremidnight required to to 4:00 AM be above zero degrees for the sweeper to work due to the sweeper utilizing water. This program will continue for approximately one month *NO SPRINKLING SUNDAYS to prepare for the line painting contractor to complete all of the street line painting throughout the City of Merritt. Residents can ST expect to Effective Mayin1May. to 30TH see the line painters mobilizing throughout Merritt The September line painting project is scheduled for a completion date of May 31st.

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Drug possession charges laid Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER A Merritt man has been charged for possession of cocaine and methamphetamine.

On February 10, 2021, the Merritt RCMP General Investigation Section arrested a male who was unlawfully at large.

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A search following his arrest lead police to find and seize amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine from his person.

On April 30, 2021, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada approved two counts of possession of a controlled substance, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, against Ernest Loos of Merritt.

Merritt man wanted on province-wide warrant Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The RCMP is seeking the public’s help to locate a wanted Merritt man.

Richard Shaeffer is wanted province wide for assault, associated to an incident that occurred in the Merritt area on April 17, 2021. An endorsed warrant has been issued for Mr. Shaeffer’s arrest.

Shaeffer is described as an Indigenous male, who stands 5 ft 10 in tall, weighs approximately 160 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.

Shaeffer faces several other charges, stemming from incidents that occurred in March of this year.

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Richard Shaeffer Wanted man

the Merritt RCMP responded to the Coldwater area for a report of a man wielding a hatchet and allegedly threatening people stem-

ming from an ongoing neighbor dispute. The man was arrested at the scene without incident.

On April 30, 2021, the BC Prosecution Service approved charges against Richard Shaeffer in the incident, which include two counts of possess a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of mischief to property and one count of uttering threats.

Anyone with information on Richard Shaeffer’s whereabouts is asked to call their local police, the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262, or remain anonymous by calling the Crime Stoppers number at 1-800-222-8477.

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ALBAS: broadcasting bill flawed I will begin this week’s report by sharing a conversation I once had with a now retired provincial cabinet minister.

The former DAN ALBAS Minister said VIEW FROM that one of the THE HILL challenges in government is the need to be very careful to ensure that the proposed solution does not create more new, unanticipated problems.

I am reminded of this as the Liberal Government has tabled, and recently amended, Bill C-10: an Act to amend the Broadcasting Act. In an age of increased digital streaming, and various online media platforms, the Broadcasting Act and the oversight regulation with the Canadian RadioTelevision and Telecommunications Commission is badly in need of updating.

Recently the Liberal Government removed a critical exemption to Bill C-10, that will create serious setbacks to our Charter-protected right of expression.

When it was first proposed it exempted ‘unique user generated content.’

For example, if a Canadian created and posted their own video on YouTube, Facebook, Tik Tok or any other social media platforms, it was exempted by the changes proposed in Bill C-10.

However, the Liberals removed this exemption.

This means that the unelected and unaccountable bureaucrats at the CRTC could have the power to regulate, remove and censor what Canadians post to their own social media.

My question this week: Do you support or oppose this amendment to Bill C-10?

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl. gc.ca or call toll free 1-800-665-8711.

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Music bingo fundraiser for Food Bank Editor, The Nicola Valley Food Bank is hosting a Zoom Music Bingo fundraiser to support its program on May 9.

Music Bingo has been a crowd favourite in pubs and restaurants across Canada for years, and is now offered online providing a physically-distanced, safe entertainment opportunity that can be enjoyed from the comfort of home. Similar to traditional Bingo, Music Bingo replaces numbers with clips from popular songs. Music Bingo cards have song titles and artists under the B-I-N-G-O. When the

songs played by the DJ appear on a player’s card, they mark it off and win prizes when

completing specific patterns.

Music Bingo cards for the fundraiser in support of NVFB can be purchased for $10 each online and includes two hours of interactive entertainment with chances to win great prizes that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

To find more information on the event, as well as purchase cards, visit the Nicola Valley Food Bank Facebook page.

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Mental Health Week: Billy’s words The following was written by Billy Strande, just ten days before he was scheduled to be released from Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre in Oct. 2020.

Strande died while still incarcerated.

Editor, To the people who are or have a loved one dealing with mental health issues, don’t feel like you are alone, but be careful who you reach out to for help. Seek a person or group who has experience, knowledge, and the proven results you are looking for. It may be comfortable to turn to family or others for help, but a lack of experience in educated health studies can leave you feeling judged, alienated and taken advantage of. Please realize that even in COVID times there is help but it is up to you to do the research, contact and follow through to find the proper health plan that fits your needs. It’s okay to be different. Being unique is what makes us important. Once you find bal-

ance you will find peace.

Parents with troubled youth, don’t blame your child for what could be given to them from you (mental health is hereditary). Do not say you have tried everything if you haven’t taken the time to research and understand a holistic approach to a child. Don’t assume jail will fix your child’s actions. Tough love is proven to make this worse during a mental health crisis. A cry for help from prison can take a year of paperwork. A failed suicide attempt is met with punishment and alienated embarassment. You do the math.

If you or anyone is having a harder time doing what is normal, or if you are craving a drink or drugs, don’t suffer in silence “socially” harming yourself every weekend. Please just take five minutes to research what seems to be hard for you. Only you can make your life better. But be careful who you ask for help.

To anyone I have ever hurt or offended in the past, I am sorry. To anyone feeling alone, embarassed, and past all hope, I know you better than you think and I care. Please think of me before you throw your life away. I will listen and anyone who feels the system will fix your kids, or that person’s fine because they are laughing at how drunk they were. Realize if we aren’t asking why, speaking out, and educating each other, then we are the problem.

Don’t be afraid of an awkward conversation. Don’t be afraid to be real.

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PROVINCIALS BOUND! For the fourteenth year in a row, the Merritt Secondary School girls rugby team is on its way to the provincial championships, scheduled for the last weekend in May in White Rock.

The Panthers sealed the deal on a provincial berth with a hard-fought 19-0 victory over the visiting Norkam Saints on Monday of this week.

“That was probably the toughest team that we’ve played this year,” stated MSS head coach Sue Kabotoff shortly after her team’s win.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

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OUR HISTORY

Kids’ food drive a success

Craigmont Mines opened in 1961 and was in operation for more than 20 years, producing more than 426 million kg. of copper and grossing over $450 million.

Copper prices in the global market began to drop in the mid-seventies, and Craigmont was closed in 1982, having employed around 5,000 people and creating an economic and population boom unlike any Merritt had seen before.

The mine had a second life of sorts with the mining of media grade magnetite from both the stockpiles and tailings at the site, which commenced in 1993.

The property is currently owned by Nicola Mining Inc. who hope to use Craigmont’s infrastructure to process raw material from other mining operations.

This photo, from the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives, shows Craigmont Mines equipment on opening day in August 1961.

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Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Jenn Denton’s ten-year-old son Mitchell, and his friend Aiden, held a spontaneous food drive on Saturday May 1, after Mitchell was inspired by another charitable act he encountered.

“He came home on Friday night feeling inspired because he’d seen a lemonade stand and the people holding the lemonade stand were going to donate some of the money to a good cause,” explained Jenn.

“He wanted to do something, so he came up with the idea of doing an impromptu food drive the next day.”

Mitchell set a goal, hoping to collect at least 50 items for the Nicola Valley Food Bank, with Jenn spreading word to the community through her

Facebook page. Although there hadn’t been much notice of the event given, Mitchell and Aiden were pleasantly surprised to receive donations from friends, neighbours, and even strangers who had found out about the food drive from Jenn’s Facebook post, which was shared more than half a dozen times.

When Mitchell and Aiden called it a day and tallied up the donations, they had collected nearly 200 items and $25, which will be delivered to the Food Bank this week.

“He just wanted to do something nice and wanted to give back to the community,” said Jenn.

“He felt proud, not just of himself but of the community. It was really cute how he came home inspired by another act of kindness… kindness is contagious. He was inspired by that, so hopefully he inspires other people. Pay it forward.”

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Road checks being set up along highway corridors Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@ MERRITTHERALD. COM

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth has announced some sweeping new orders to keep British Columbians in their local regions until after the May long weekend.

Effective immediately, police road checks can be set up on highway corridors that connect different regional zones within BC. These regions are: 1. Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley 2. Vancouver Island 3. Northern/ Interior.

When stopped at a road check, police will only have the

authority to request: - a driver’s name, address and driver’s license - any available documentation regarding driver’s name and address - the purpose of the driver’s travel (documentation regarding travel is not required).

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“If police have regional grounds to believe you are about to leave your zone, or are already

travelling outside of your health authority for nonessential reasons, they can direct you to stay within your region or to leave the authority,” said Farnworth.

The list of essential travel reasons allowing British Columbians to move within the different regions include work, healthcare, fleeing domestic violence, and social visits with dependents.

Failure to comply with the orders given at a road check may result in a $230 fine.

Violating the travel order may result in a $575 fine.

“The primary goal of these travel orders is to educate those that are travelling for nonessential reasons,” said Farnworth.

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He added that he is aware that there have been concerns raised about police being given broad, sweeping powers, and the impacts that this could have on British Columbians, particularly the potential to disproportionately impact black, Indigenous, and other racially-

vulnerable communities.

“I want to ensure to all British Columbians that we have been listening to these concerns.

I want to be clear - there is no authority for pedestrians to be stopped on the streets, or for arbitrary stoppings and investigations to be conducted.

These enforcements strictly pertain to the sites where the road checks are taking place.”

Police are not allowed to record personal information unless an enforcement action is taken. This means that police will only take down information if a driver is in violation

of the order.

BC RCMP Chief Superintendent Dave Attfield said that RCMP are currently in the process of determining where checks will be conducted to ensure public and officer safety. Signs will be placed well ahead of the checks to warn travellers

and give them ample space to turn around if the purpose of their travel is not essential.

Farnworth called these measures unprecedented, “yet so are the challenges we face during COVID-19.”

The province will be footing the bill for the road checks.

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When? Thursday, Thursday, May 13th 2021 at at 1:30 1:30 PM PM May 13

The The Board Board of of Directors Directors of of the the Thompson-Nicola Thompson-Nicola Regional Regional District District gives gives notice notice that that itit will will hold hold aa virtual virtual Public Public Hearing, to consider consider aa proposed proposed Liquor Liquor Primary Primary Licence Licence for for aa temporary temporary work work camp. camp.

Hearing, to What What is is the the purpose purpose of of this this Notice Notice of of Intent Intent for for Liquor Liquor Licence Licence Application Application No. No. LL LL 22?

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This notice is to advise the public about a proposed liquor primary licence, more specifically This notice is to advise the public about a proposed liquor primary licence, more specifically as as follows: follows:

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1. Proposed Proposed Establishment: Establishment: Merritt Merritt Camp Camp Lounge Lounge

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2. Location: Location: 3802 Ranchland Road, Road, Upper Upper Nicola Nicola 3802 Ranchland (Legal (Legal Description: Description: District District Lot Lot 120 120 and and District District Lot Lot 186, 186, KDYD; KDYD; PIDs: PIDs: 012-979-007 012-979-007 & & 012-979-066) 012-979-066) 3.

3. Purpose: Purpose: for for the the Board Board to to obtain obtain input input from from the the public public regarding regarding the the proposal proposal for for aa liquor liquor primary primary licence licence at at the the pipeline pipeline project project work work camp camp to to provide provide liquor liquor service service after-work after-work hours hours to to employees employees and and camp camp guests. guests.

Subject Subject Land Land

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4. Details Details of proposal: Indoor Indoor seating seating capacity capacity for for ~288 ~288 of proposal: persons persons (given (given non-Covid non-Covid operating) operating) with with proposed proposed hours hours of of liquor liquor service service being being 10 10 am am to to 99 pm pm on on Sundays; Sundays; 55 pm pm to to 99 pm pm Mondays Mondays to to Thursdays; Thursdays; and and 55 pm pm to to 10 10 pm pm on on Fridays Fridays and and Saturdays.

Saturdays.

Written Written submissions submissions are are encouraged. encouraged. Subject Subject to to making making prior prior arrangements, arrangements, individuals individuals may may call call or or video video into into the the meeting meeting live. live. Please Please contact contact TNRD TNRD Planning Planning in in advance advance of of the the meeting meeting via via the the options options below below ifif you you wish wish to to present present ‘live’. ‘live’.

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All All persons persons who who believe believe that that their their interest interest in in property property may may be be affected affected by by the the proposed proposed Licence Licence shall shall be be afforded afforded aa reasonable reasonable opportunity opportunity for for input. input. They They are are encouraged encouraged to to make make written written submissions submissions on on the the matter matter of of the the proposed proposed Liquor Liquor Primary Primary Licence Licence (via (via the the options options below) below) which which must must be be received received at at our our office office prior prior to to 4:30 4:30 pm pm on on May rd,, 2021.

May 33rdrd 2021. The The entire entire content content of of all all submissions submissions will will be be made made public public and and form form aa part part of of the the public public record record for for this this matter. matter.

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A A copy copy of of the the supporting supporting information information can can be be inspected inspected from from 8:30 8:30 a.m. a.m. to to 4:30 4:30 p.m., p.m., Monday Monday -- Friday Friday (except (except statutory th,, 2021 statutory holidays) holidays) at at our our office, office, from from April April 77thth 2021 until until noon noon the the day day of of the the Hearing; Hearing; or or please please contact contact us us via via any any of of the the options options below. below.

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New affordable Florentine homes coming for gives up Merritt seniors Complex Care The development will help fill the gap for much-needed housing for seniors with low and moderate income.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Local seniors will soon have more options for affordable, accessible housing with the construction of a new 44-unit rental apartment building.

Cedar Terrace will be located at 2230 Quilchena Ave. on provincially owned land, and will offer studio, one-bedroom and accessible apartments within a fourstorey building.

“These new homes will help seniors live independently and stay connected to their community,” said David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing.

“Providing homes people can afford in every corner of the province is our goal, and today’s announcement is great news for these seniors and for the broader community.”

The new homes for seniors will be operated by ASK Wellness Society, and will be for seniors with low and moderate incomes. ASK will be receiving approximately $4.7 million from the Province’s Building BC: Community Housing Fund.

“We are very excited for what this new housing will provide to the City of Merritt, in particular those who have found it challenging to find safe and

affordable housing,” said Bob Hughes, executive director, ASK Wellness Society.

“This new facility is being created to honour the needs of our local aging population by providing housing to residents who are 55 and older with rental fees geared to their income. After 14 years of operations in Merritt, we have seen the growing gap in accessible housing for seniors, and with Cedar Terrace we are narrowing that gap.”

With Merritt being affected by skyrocketing real estate prices, and an extreme lack of available rental housing, seniors have been particularly left out in the cold when it comes to finding a suitable place to call home. Several proposed new housing developments have come before council for approval, but unlike this one on Quilchena Ave., none have been located in the downtown core where there is easy access to a grocery store, pharmacies, doctor and dentist offices, and public transit.

“There is a significant housing shortage in Merritt right now, especially for seniors, so I am thrilled about this project,” said Mayor Linda Brown.

“On behalf of council, we are extremely thankful for the support and foresight from BC Housing and Ask Wellness in addressing this critical need.

I have heard from so many seniors who desperately need quality, affordable housing and couldn’t be happier to see this project move forward in our community.”

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Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Florentine Seniors Residence has announced that they will be giving up their Complex Care License.

In March of this year, Interior Health appointed an administrator to oversee operations on the second floor of the facility, which contained 20 independently funded long-term care beds. This followed a series of infractions Interior Health claimed had arisen following visits to the senior’s residence.

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to build the best possible age-in-place seniors’ home, I had to make the agonizing decision to give up our Complex Care Licence,” reads a post on The Florentine’s Facebook page.

“We have operated the facility in excess of 13 years. The last couple of years has been most challenging… The loss of age-in-place facility for Merritt goes against what I contemplated back in 2004. It will be a big impact to the community.”

Residents and their family members on the second floor have been informed of the decision, and the fact that the residents, many with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s, will have to be moved.

With Gillis House, Merritt’s other option for complex care, typically operating at full capacity this may mean a move out of town for several, if not all, residents.

In order to keep the facility operating as it has for more than a decade, the owners of The Florentine have offered to sell to Interior Health, whereupon they would take over operation of the entire building, but have received no reply.

“We offered the Government the opportunity to purchase the facility but there has not been any response from either IHA or the Ministry of Health on the topic.”

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” — Elisabeth Kübler-Ross https://mentalhealthweek.ca

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Simon Ho and Florence Au have taken advantage of a provincial entrepreneurship program to open up Merritt Sew Valley.

Merritt welcomed a brandnew business as Merritt Sew Valley held their Grand Opening on April 28.

Located at 2201 Voght St. to the left of the Intown Inn and Suites Lobby, Merritt Sew Valley is the first business to open locally under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which gives foreign entrepreneurs and skilled workers a chance to immigrate to BC communities and establish businesses.

Simon Ho and Florence Au, originally from Hong Kong, arrived in Merritt with their children last year, but struggled to find a suitable storefront for their business until recently.

“It was very difficult, but very exciting,” said Ho. “We’ve had lots of support from locals and the community and the church. People here are very nice, we are very happy to set up the business here, we’ve met lots of good people, it’s a wonderful place.”

The business, as the name implies, has a focus on sewing goods and notions. Top quality sewing machines are on display and available for sale at the shop, but for those who may be interested in giving sewing a try, or have only a few projects to complete, the machines are available for rental as well.

In addition to sewing machines, there are a variety of related goods needed for your own DIY foray into sewing. There are also unique

items handmade by Ho, as well as the materials needed to make them yourself, such as the quality leather Ho incorporates into his work.

When it is safe to gather once again, Au plans on hosting sewing classes so that she can pass on her wealth of experience to the community.

Ho originally chose Merritt after an exploratory visit two years ago, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sitting down to a meal at the now closed Lynda’s Café, Ho felt immediately welcomed by the staff and other customers. While his cup was kept topped up with hot coffee, he was offered a newspaper and asked if he needed help with anything, if he had any questions, and was otherwise kept entertained with friendly conversation.

“It was a very good experience for myself,” said Ho. Now that the PNP has successfully brought an applicant to Merritt, and created a new business, Will George, Manager of Economic Development, Communications and Tourism for the city, hopes that more entrepreneurs will follow suit.

“We’re quite excited that Merritt Sew Valley has opened, this is the first business through the BC PNP that’s opened,” said George.

“We’ve had 14 letters of referral that we’ve provided to the province, and now we’re starting to see the results. It’s quite exciting and we’ll continue to see those as they are approved and setting up shop, just like Simon and Florence.”

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(L-R): Merritt Sew Valley owners Simon Ho and Florence Au, and employee Amelia. MORGAN HAMPTON/Herald

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• Agree to not bicker for the entire day, especially if you are prone to getting into arguments with siblings.

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CELEBRATE MINING MONTH

Mining is one of BC’s largest and oldest industries and BC Mining Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the importance of the modern industry to British Columbians.

BC’s long history of mining

Morgan Hampton in 1858 and a LOCAL JOURNALISM few years later in INITIATIVE REPORTER 1871, a province.

Today, mining Mining has a remains an intelong history in gral part of BC’s British Columbia, economy. In 2017, particularly the mining activities mining of gold. in BC generated More than 150 more than $11.7 years ago, two billion in gross gold-rushes took revenues. Also in place, one begin2017, companies ning in 1858 invested $1.5 bilalong the Fraser lion in mining River, and another related capital beginning in 1862 expenditures when gold was around the provdiscovered in the ince.

Cariboo region.

According These goldto the Mining rushes brought in Association of BC a massive influx (MABC), “The of people to an mining industry is area that had been a capital-intensive sparsely populated industry and BC by fur traders mining compaand indigenous nies work closely peoples, and with mining suphelped to usher in ply companies a new era, which throughout the culminated in BC province. From first becoming a heavy equipment Crown Colony

and industrial thus rich and materials to trans- diverse mineral portation, environ- deposits, which mental sciences occur in every and more, every region of the job in the BC min- province. From ing industry, supNorthern BC to ports two jobs in Vancouver Island, mining supply and from the Interior services.” to the Kootenays, Mining directly BC is a leading employed more jurisdiction for than 10,000 copper, coal, zinc, people in the silver, golf, lead, province in 2017, molybdenum and many of them more. working local “BC is projects in their Canada’s larghome communiest producer of ties. According copper and steelto this data, that making coal, the makes the mining second largest proindustry the largducers of silver, est private sector and the only proemployer of indig- ducer of molybenous people in denum,” said the Canada.

MABC. BC is a diverse Molybdenum, a province, with chemical element many different with the symbol landscapes and Mo, is primarily geographical See ‘MOLY’ Page 17 features, and

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Moly mining Elk Gold project strikes high quality ore prevalent in BC From Page 16 used in making steel alloys. It increases strength and hardness, improves electrical conductivity and increases resistance to wear and corrosion.

This structural product is known as “moly steel”, and accounts for roughly 35% of molybdenum use.

About 14% is used in the chemical industry as a catalyst and lubricant.

Other uses include pigments and fertilizer.

Technological advances in min-

ing in the past several years have also made it possible for tailings from mines, even those in operation decades prior, to be re-mined for valuable minerals such as molybdenum or even gold, copper and silver, in a way that was not economical at the time the tailings were created.

BC has some of the most rigorous regulations in place which take into consideration environmental, economic, heritage, social and

health effects of a project. These cover all stages of a mining operation, from planning and permitting to development, production, and eventually reclamation.

BC’s mining companies are also among the lowest greenhouse gas emissionintensive in the world, with the BC Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines considered a benchmark for best practices the world over.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Gold Mountain Mining Corp., a BC based gold and silver exploration and development company

which now owns and operates the Elk Gold Project, a past-producing mine approx. 57km. from Merritt, recently announced some exciting news.

The company has been relogging previously drilled core

samples, and performing additional test drills to determine the quality of gold at the site, which covers nearly 17,000 hectares.

The result of the test drilling revealed See ‘50,000’ Page 19 that

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MINING MONTH

New Gold announces Beyond New Afton Project KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Early last year, New Gold announced an extension in mine life for the New Afton Mine to 2030, but that is not stopping a group of New Afton employees from leading an innovative project to mitigate the social impacts when operations inevitably do wind down in the future.

“Our employees, along with a steering committee of our management team, developed our Beyond New Afton (BNA) committee well over a year ago,” said Scott Davidson, the company’s manager of environment, lands and permitting. “Mines have long been held to a strict standard pertaining to our environmental closure plans, but we’ve found there are few industry standards when it comes to the social impacts of closure and how we can help reduce those impacts when we wind down our operations. That is what our BNA committee and our consultants seek to find out with our Beyond New Afton Project.”

New Afton, a copper and gold mine about 10 kilometres west of Kamloops, employs 610 people, works with many contractors and suppliers and regularly supports local non-profit organizations.

Because minerals are a limited resource, eventually the ore in the ground will be removed and an operation will close.

Although the New Afton Mine is not scheduled to close any time soon, the idea was to start the planning process now to be proactive.

One of the BNA committee members is Korah De Walt-Gagnon, First Nations coordinator for New Afton. She looks at the project as a way of developing communityfocused solutions and ideas by involving the community.

“Our team knows that when we bring many diverse voices to the table, we have the opportunity to understand different perspectives and hear creative ideas,” De WaltGagnon said. “Not only does our BNA committee include employees from different parts of our mine operations, but our Beyond New Afton Project will be making a survey available to anyone from the community who wishes to participate. For our committee, we need this to be collaborative and innovative because we all believe this is the right thing to do.”

Five key communities of interest were identified early in the process by the BNA committee. These groups had the potential to be most impacted by the mine winding down operations and include New Afton employees and their spouses/partners, New Afton contractors and suppliers, members of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc

and the Skeetchestn Indian Band and Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Nation.

“We are doing more one-to-one engagement with these five groups and started engaging our employees and contractors last week,” De Walt-Gagnon said.

After the input from stakeholders is received, the next step will include validating the information to then develop a Beyond New Afton Plan. This plan will be a living document updated every few years to ensure strategies to mitigate social

impacts are relevant and assist in a smooth transition upon notice of closure.

“We are interested in what future looking strategies our First Nations partners, employees, contractors and vendors, plus others within the community will share,” Davidson said. “We believe this is a holistic look at closure which we hope becomes a gold standard for other larger employers and mines to emulate.”

The community is invited to take the survey at www.bit.ly/BeyondNewAfton.

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50,000 oz. target set for 2025 From Page 17 Gold Mountain is poised to access some exceptional gold deposits, even outpacing what the mine had previously produced through mining of what is known as the ‘Mother Shoot’, an open pit which produced roughly 97 grams of gold per ton (g/t).

“We’re extremely encouraged by the results of our 1300 vein down-dip drilling, highlighted with our 124 gram per ton intercept over 42 cm,” said Chief Operating Officer, Grant Carlson.

According to Ronald Woo, Gold Mountain President, the exploratory drilling has had a remarkable success rate virtually unseen in other operations.

“We’ve seen a lot of success from this drill program, 100% of the drills intercepted mineralization, which is really unheard of,” said Woo. This discovery came on the heels of Gold Mountain’s announcement last month which indicated that the first few thousand metres of samples had resulted in 213 g/t, or roughly $13,000 CAD per ton.

“Now coming out of this Phase One drill program we have results showing

that not only is there more ounces to find in our shallow open pit scenario, but this deep drilling really starts to establish the underground potential of the mine,” said CEO Kevin Smith.

According to Resource World, in underground mining, roughly 30 g/t is considered high grade, although amounts as low as 5 g/t are still often considered economically viable, meaning that the Elk Gold Project is set to see high returns on extraction.

“These results at the tail end of our Phase 1 drill program bring our hit rate to 100%. Every drill hole from this program returned significant gold intercepts,” Smith told Resource World magazine. “… Having these holes return some of our highest grades is a welcomed surprise. Additionally, we continue to uncover phenomenal grades from our re-logging program that is proving to be an economical way to fill gaps in our model. The Elk gold project continues to demonstrate excellent continuity and expandability.”

Gold Mountain plans to see Phase One, a 19,000 oz. production profile, beginning in the fourth quarter of this year. This will ideally lead to a proposed increase of up to 50,000 oz by 2025.

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YOUTH EXCELLENCE

Merritt lacrosse player earns Premier’s Award Clinton Kaboni committed to Humboldt University on a lacrosse scholarship last year.

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@ MERRITTHERALD.COM One of Merritt’s finest at our national sport is getting his day in the spotlight.

Clinton Kaboni was awarded the Premier’s Award for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sports on Friday, for his contributions to the game of lacrosse and his community.

The 18-year old was one of six outstanding athletes across the Interior named as a recipient by The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I-SPARC).

Kaboni said that he was “honoured to be recognized.”

“I’d like to thank my coaches, my teammates, and especially my family.

This award is important to me because I want to promote change within myself, my culture, and

my community, and just bring about the values of success.”

Kaboni committed to Humboldt State University in California on a lacrosse scholarship shortly after the pandemic hit last year.

Since then, he has been doing his classes from the family home in Merritt, training with his 17-year old brother Connor in the meantime, who since has also committed to play lacrosse at Humboldt State.

Together, the brothers also run an inspirational clothing line for kids, while also helping to manage the family’s youth empowerment charity.

Melanie Mark, Minister Clinton Kaboni is pictured during his stint playing lacrosse for Sierra Canyon High School in California. Photo submitted of Tourism, Arts, Culture ments both on the field we need young people like were produced for each and Sport, called the and in your community. you to give us hope. Keep athlete to be displayed on awards “reconciliation in Your outstanding achievefollowing your dreams and I-SPARC’s Youtube and action.” ments are a source of reaching for the stars.” social media channels.

“Congratulations to pride, especially for your Due to the ongoing “I personally conall the regional winners family, coaches, and everypandemic, this year’s gratulate the recipients in of the Premier’s Awards one who has supported awards ceremony could the Interior region,” said for Indigenous Youth Bruce Baptiste, Interior Excellence in Sport. I’m so and encouraged you along not be held in-person.

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Cents snap losing streak to Prince George

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD. COM With the BCHL season ticking towards the end, the Merritt Centennials finally overcame their demons.

The Cents took to the ice for their May 1 game against Prince George without a win against the Spruce Kings yet this season, with both of Merritt’s wins so far coming at the expense of the Chilliwack Chiefs in the threeteam pod division.

Colton Phillips-Watts stole the show between the pipes in a 6-5

barnburner win for the Cents, facing a whopping 51 Prince George shots to earn the third star of the game.

Ben Ward was in on five of the six Merritt goals, notching two goals and three assists, to be named the game’s first star.

New head Coach Levi Stuart spoke after his first win in the position.

“I think we proved to ourselves when we work hard, out work the opponents, win those 50/50 battles, we win hockey games. If the guys learn from this, they can continue this trend.”

The following day’s matchup

inspirational leaders like you are helping to bring our communities together.

You have honoured the province, your nations, and your families with unwavering commitment and hard work.”

with the Chiefs also came down to the wire - down 4-1 with under four minutes to go, Ward and Zack Dallazanna both found twine to make it a one-goal game, though it was as close as they would come to tying it up.

Merritt took to the ice on Wednesday night in a rematch with the Spruce Kings following press time. They close out the shortened season on May 7 and May 8 against Prince George and Chilliwack respectively.

Chilliwack currently holds a one-point advantage over Prince George in the Chilliwack division standings.

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BUSINESS FEATURE

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MR. BBQ is a brand-new business in Merritt, and as the name implies, the focus is on bringing the best barbecued food to the folks of the Nicola Valley.

“We started this business as a passion project,” said owner of MR. BBQ, Joe Roberts, who operates alongside Kristie Belanger and Ross Bennett.

“For years, I did pit roasts for friends and family all the way from the east coast to Saskatchewan and Alberta, and now we are here bringing that smoky passion to Merritt.”

Originally hailing from Alberta, the economic downturn of the oil industry and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic had Roberts looking for a new place to call home, deciding that Merritt was the place to be - as well as an ideal place to turn his passion into a profitable venture.

“I worked in the

oil field for a lot of years, and once COVID hit and along with it all the layoffs, we thought it was a perfect time to turn a lifelong hobby into a business,” said Roberts.

“We moved here from Alberta last year and were amazed at the level of community spirit in Merritt.

It’s a town that really cares about its people and local economy. We opened MR. BBQ officially March 2nd and have had the patronage and fantastic support of so many locals.”

The trio are also happy to support the people and economy that supports them, looking for local products whenever possible, most notably the meat that creates their signature dishes, but also breads and desserts as well.

“We have been lucky to source our meats from some great local people including Timber Ridge Ranch and Nicola

Valley Meats,” said Roberts.

“We have made contacts with people involved in running some local events are very excited at the opportunity to be involved.”

Whatever your tastes might be, Mr. BBQ has an option for you. Whether you’re craving traditional BBQ or want to give Asian, Eastern European or South American styles and flavours a try, MR. BBQ has you covered. Great for a night off from cooking for the family, or if you want to host an event when

social gatherings are once again permitted, MR. BBQ offers numerous choices.

“MR. BBQ is a mobile smokehouse and catering company focused on old-fashioned BBQ with some new twists,” explained Roberts.

“On the catering end, we do weddings and other events…we have a pig roast package with options of in-ground pit roast

on site, open flame roasting, or our mobile rotisserie.

Right now, we are selling to the public in weekly BBQ events that include BBQ combos and by-the-pound options.”

A complete menu is available on the MR. BBQ Facebook page, and the website: https:// www.mrbbqsmokehouse.com/ .

“There is no event too small or too big and we work with any budget,” said Roberts.

“We are also launching a luxury picnic, small event package catering to small groups from two to ten. There are several themes to choose from. You choose the location, we do the set up and take down, provide all the cutlery, seating, fresh floral arrangements, etc.

We love this community and realize COVID times are tough, and everyone needs a little bit of fun.”

Even though this is a dream job for Roberts and staff, and it’s hard to imagine anyone could get tired of experimenting with fun new and delicious ways of serving ribs, briskets, chicken, etc., all work and no play makes for a dull crew. Luckily, there’s no shortage of things to do for the new Merrittonians, even with COVID keeping us all close to home.

“When we aren’t smoking and barbecuing, we are out fishing, kayaking, camping and traveling,” said Roberts.

“Although, COVID has settled down the traveling.

But luckily, we have

a lot to explore and enjoy in Merritt, this being our first summer here.”

If you’re interested in having MR. BBQ at your next event, or ordering some delicious BBQ, you can contact them via their Facebook page, by phone at 250 – 936 – 9202 or by email info@mrbbqcatering.ca .

“We go above and beyond to fit your theme, feed your guests and make it a one-of-akind event!”

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

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

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time 2nd & 4th Sundays/ Sunday School (K-Gr. 4) - 10 am

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

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

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Nooaitch Indian Band 2954 Shackelly Road Merritt, BC

David “Doc” Hayne

Nooaitch Indian Band is located in the beautiful Nicola Valley, west of Merritt.

Dave Hayne passed away peacefully on April 20th after a long battle with cancer. A former resident of Logan Lake, he also lived for many years in Ladner while working at BC Transit. A long association with St. John Ambulance gave him his nickname “Doc”. A great number of people used “Doc” and his free medical services over the years, which he was very proud of.

Doc lost Faye, his wife of almost 40 years, in 2012. He then reconnected with his first wife, Brenda Hand, and relocated to Moncton New Brunswick. After Brenda’s passing, he moved to Tsawwassen to be near family. Always friendly and willing to help, Doc will be truly missed.

In lieu of flowers or condolences, we ask you to make a donation to the Heron Hospice Society located in Delta, BC. Doc was expertly cared for by the staff at the Irene Thomas Hospice during his final days.

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BAND MANAGER The successful candidate will be working with the Chief and Council; will have post-secondary education, formal training, professional skills, management experience, knowledge and understanding of Federal Programs preferably within Band Administration, and to be responsible for: • Providing effective management, organizational leadership skills and knowledge in governance.

• economic development and program affairs.

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• Working in partnership with Chief and Council and employees to provide holistic and effective services to the community.

We offer a competitive compensation package. We appreciate submissions of resumes, and only the short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Please forward your resume with references to: Nooaitch Indian Band c/o Executive Assistant 2954 Shackelly Road Merritt, BC V1K 1N9 Telephone: 250-378-6141 Fax: 250-378-3699 Email: kathy@nooaitchband.ca Resumes will be accepted until May 20, 2021.

CASHIERS WANTED Canadian Tire, Merritt BC (JW Storry Enterprises Ltd)

Full Time or Part Time Positions Available The Cashier team member works in a fast-paced environment that involves constant interaction with customers. This position requires delivering friendly and courteous service while processing

the operation of a computerized cash register.

Opportunity to learn and grow within the Cashier role (returns, eCommerce) or other roles within the store including department or warehouse team member.

By joining Canadian Tire you will have plenty of opportunity to grow your career here in Merritt and gather skills for future roles at any of the over 500 Canadian Tire stores nationally.

Requirements • Friendly, customer oriented and a good team player.

• Basic math and typing skills.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Experience in a customer service role and/or with a Canadian Tire store is considered an asset.

• Ability to operate a cash register.

Please send your resume to Jeremy.storry@cantirestore.ca or apply directly at Customer Service at the store.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

TEMPORARY FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT WORKER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for a Temporary First Nations Support Worker for Merritt (Merritt Secondary School) for 7 hours per day, 10 months per year.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing counseling support, communicating with students and parents/guardians, tutoring, and cultural education.

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

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

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

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

• Ensure appropriate placements are supervised and monitored appropriately.

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

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

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

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Nlha’7kapmx Child and Family Services Ofce Location: 987 George Road, Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0 Phone: 250-455-2118/1-888-228-2118

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MOA to work at a local doctor’s office. Preference given to a certified MOA with experience, but would be willing to train an applicant that has worked in an office.

Please send resume to P.O. Box 820, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8

Electronic application submissions are accepted at www.sd58.bc.ca {click on Employment, Current Job Postings, (Job Code # 3015536) and follow the prompts}.

Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until the position is filled and will be available until June 29, 2021.

This position has the potential to develop into a relief position going forward.

Attention: Lindsey Henderson, Manager of Human Resources School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 sblonde@365.sd58.bc.ca Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Position Title: Environmental Protection Coordinator (NOC 2224) Start Date: By June 1st, 2021 Wage range: $25 to $35 based on education, skills and experience.

SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Coordinator will work with environmental consultants and coordinate the environmental protection activities of the Lands Department relating to reserve lands for the Lower Nicola Indian Band. The incumbent supports all aspects of the Lands Department including the implementation of work plans, laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with Environmental Consultants to assist the Lands Manager with: • the coordination of all aspects of environmental management on-reserve • reviewing development applications and preparing recommendations related to environmental risk management; • coordination of compliance and monitoring activities • developing pollution control, pollution prevention, and recycling programs; • developing environmental awareness initiatives for community members and leaders; • environmental review and assessment • the coordination of an environmental assessment processes.

Minimum Requirements: • Diploma or certicate program in natural resource management or related disciplines; or an equivalent combination of skill knowledge and experience.

• Knowledge and experience working with First Nations communities and governments as asset.

• Ability to use tact and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and complex issues.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Advanced knowledge and experience with GIS programs including ArcGIS and Lightship Maps • Willingness to travel for meetings on occasion.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s Licence (Class 5).

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment RCMP criminal record check.

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Coldwater Indian Band School Job Posting

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

• You may have irregular hours on special events.

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

ON-CALL CARRIERS WANTED

WITH THE OPPORTUNITY OF FULL TIME POSITION. • A flexible schedule • A great way to lose weight and get into shape • A great way to supplement your income • Great first job - excellent opportunity to teach children the life skills for success

If anyone in your family is interested in being a paper carrier, call Ken at 250-378-4241

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

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

Only Short Listed Applicants will be contacted.

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

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

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