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The delivery of an artillery shell to the RCMP detachment last Thursday has police stressing that members of the public call in such matters rather than hand them over in person. On July 21 a Merritt resident turned in the old explosive device at the detachment’s front counter wanting to properly and safely dispose of the possibly live shell, Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said via a press release. However, no
previous attempt had been made to determine whether or not the shell was live. The individual did not know much about the shell’s history, but described it as a 105 millimetre artillery shell. “The item was in a case and needless to say that the in-taking officer did not open the case to take a peek,” stated Moskaluk in the release. The shell was placed in a secure location pending the arrival of Canadian Forces personnel from CFB Esquimalt. They arrived at the Merritt police detachment
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ASK Wellness Society heads downtown Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD
The ASK Wellness Society offices in Merritt are going to be on the move in the near future, as the health outreach organization continues to grow in scope within the city. The new location is 2196 Quilchena Ave. ASK Wellness’ origins in Merritt can be traced back to a decade ago, when a single operator from the Kamloops branch provided services to Merritt out of the back of his car a couple days per week. Since then, the society and it’s programming have grown considerably. “We have two outreach workers, a health navigator, a street outreach worker, a shop worker, a front intake worker, we’ve got directors of operations,
and we’re just looking at increasing our housing inventory as well. We are busy and our programming is growing,” explained Stacey Wormell-Street, co-director of operations with ASK Wellness Society Merritt. The society currently operates out of an office in the Trade Winds apartment building on Granite Avenue — a 28-unit subsidized housing apartment complex that ASK Wellness also manages. Trade Winds is subsidized by BC Housing, and is open to anyone 55 and over, or anyone with a disability. The society will continue to manage the complex, even after the move to the new location on Quichena Avenue. For Wormell-Street, the move to a larger, more central location has a couple of key benefits for the people who
require ASK Wellness’ services. “Our location will be a little bit more accessible for folks who are spending a lot of time on the streets. We’re going to have more room so our clients aren’t going to feel as closed in, as they do in our space right now. They’re going to have a little more privacy,” she said, adding that the new location also opens up opportunities for more outreach programming geared towards the streetentrenched population. “We are looking forward to running more outreach programming, budgeting, how to be safe on the streets, and naloxone clinics we’re going to be running. The ASK Wellness Society is anticipating the big move to happen in early August.
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Drones can no longer help hunters spot their prey as the provincial government has prohibited their use in helping track wildlife. Flying drones are small, remote or GPScontrolled aircraft that can be equipped to send digital images to the operator. By amending the wildlife act hunting
regulation, the province has made it illegal for people to operate or possess a drone, or use data obtained by a drone, while on a hunting or trapping expedition. It is also now illegal for a third party to use a drone to help a hunter or trapper. “These changes help ensure that the rules are in line with what most hunters already practise,” said Minister
of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Steve Thomson in a press release. Before the change, section 27 of the wildlife act made it illegal to use a helicopter to hunt in British Columbia, although the province contended that drones were a kind of helicopter. The minimum fine for hunting with a
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Pipeline panel hears varying views in Kamloops on Kinder Morgan proposal Cam Fortems Kamloops This Week
A panel convened by the federal Liberal government to take another look at Kinder Morgan’s proposed Trans Mountain pipeline in wake of criticism of the National Energy Board (NEB) process heard from industry advocates and opponents about the future of Canada’s energy landscape. The panel met last Monday through Wednesday in Kamloops to hear submissions on the proposed twinning. In particular, the three-person panel will make recommendations on how to improve on the NEB review for major projects and what may have been missed by its review that concluded earlier this year. Merritt Mayor Neil Menard said his community is an enthusiastic supporter, mentioning construction jobs that will come with the pipeline. “The last thing we want to see in my community is the situation [Lac Megantic rail explosion] that happened in Quebec,” he said. Merritt has signed an agreement that will see it receive $420,000 of in-kind work on trails and a $50,000 scholarship for students interested in trades should the project move ahead. The City of Kamloops has also signed a deal to receive $700,000 in community benefits if the pipeline goes ahead. It has otherwise not
Merritt Mayor Neil Menard and Kinder Morgan president Ian Anderson signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the city receive a $420,000 investment, predominantly in the form of in-kind trail work. Andrea Klassen/KTW
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taken a political stance, unlike many small communities that support it. Kamloops Coun. Donavan Cavers, who spoke as a citizen and not as a municipal representative at the event on Tuesday (July 19), said the elephant in the room is climate change. The NEB did not have a mandate to look at climate change impacts from Kinder Morgan’s proposal that would see capacity tripled by addition of a new line from Edmonton to Burnaby that would largely follow the existing route, which travels through Kamloops and Merritt. Cavers encouraged the threeperson ministerial panel chaired by First Nations leader Kim Baird to focus on climate-change impacts from shipping more crude
petroleum products to offshore markets. “I don’t understand the goldrush mentality to get it out of the ground in Alberta,” Cavers said. “In all likelihood, the value of the commodity will only increase.” The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) presented a different case around climate-change impacts. Nick Schultz, legal counsel for CAPP, said other nations with far lower environmental standards will rush to fill demand if Canada can’t increase its exports due to pipeline constraints. Schultz noted a number of climate-change initiatives and agreements the federal and provincial governments have recently signed, including
the Alberta NDP government’s new climate plan, which he called “one of the most progressive in the world. “Pipelines are needed due to [oilsands] construction,” Schultz said. “If we don’t have additional pipelines, that product will move by rail.” Cheryl Kabloona, local chapter head of the B.C. Sustainable Energy Association, accused Kinder Morgan of buying its way to approval, saying communities fear money won’t be there later if they don’t say “yes” today. “They’re a way for Kinder Morgan to basically buy social licence. It seems to introduce an element of bias in the process,” she said. Former Kamloops Liberal MLA Kevin Krueger spoke strongly in favour of the project, lauding Kinder Morgan as a good corporate citizen and pointing to its 60-year record of “spills without any consequence.”
Nine remain in search for Rockin’ River opening act The finalists
Nine people from across B.C. have a shot at being the opening act for country music mega-star Sam Hunt at the Merritt Rockin’ River Fest later this week. The province-wide search will come to a head on opening day of the music festival’s second event in Merritt. Contestants take the stage in the Road to Rockin’ River Final Talent Contest on Thursday, July 28 at 6:45 p.m. For two months contestants have bravely performed at eight entertainment venues
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across B.C., singing covers of their favourite songs or original work. Winners from each of those shows are now preparing for the final showdown at Rockin’ River Fest. CMT Artist of the Year Sam Hunt will be playing at the festival Saturday, July 30. The Georgia-bred guitarist, pianist and songwriter, who is known for his gifted, athletic abilities, is taking North America by storm with his Leave the Light On, House Party and Take Your Time singles. Joining Hunt as the musical
acts for this year’s event include Dean Brody, John Michael Montgomery, High Valley, Brent Lee, Josh Gracin Madeline Merlo and The Road Hammers. The Merritt Rockin’ River Fest features acres of camping facilities located within the grounds of the outdoor music festival site located just outside the south side of town. The festival is held from July 28 to 31, features three stages and more than 20 artists performing throughout the event.
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FIREFIGHTERS KEPT HOPPING SATURDAY NIGHT The Merritt Fire Rescue Department had a busy Saturday evening last weekend, responding to two fires in three hours. At 8:30 p.m., firefighters received a call about a house fire on Jackson Avenue. When fire crews reached the scene six minutes later, Deputy Chief Dave Tomkinson says the home was already engulfed in flames. “It was a fullyinvolved fire when we arrived,” he said. Tomkinson was met by homeowners from nearby houses using water hoses to prevent the blaze from spreading. He said the residents did a good job keeping grass, bushes and even homes from catching fire due to the radiant heat. “The neighbours really banded together,” he said. “There were garden hoses coming from every direction.”
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and (d) in year four, 25 per cent of the Assessed Increase. The Specific Revitalization Area allows for a maximum of a five (5) year exemption period. For projects within the Specific Revitalization Area the amount of Revitalization Tax Exemption will be calculated as follows: a) for a Project consisting of the alteration of a façade, $20,000 or the increase in the Assessed Value of Improvements on the Parcel from the Base Amount Year to the year in which the Project is completed, whichever is greater; b) for a Project consisting of the construction of a strata-title residential development, the increase in the Assessed Value of land and Improvements on the Parcel containing the total Project in the Base Amount Year to the year in which the occupancy permit is issued for the Project as apportioned among each strata unit in accordance with each unit’s strata entitlement; and c) for all other Projects, the increase in the Assessed Value of Improvements on the Parcel from the Base Amount Year to the year in which the occupancy permit is issued for the Project. Any person wishing to express opposition to proposed City of Merritt Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2212, 2016 is requested to do so in writing to: Attention Director of Corporate Services, City of Merritt, PO Box 189, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8; or Email: mmiles@merritt.ca; or Fax: (250) 378-2600; or By delivering in person at City Hall at 2185 Voght Street; or By addressing Council during the opportunity for public input respecting proposed City of Merritt Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2212, 2016 at the Council Meeting on August 9, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 2185 Voght Street. Melisa Miles Director of Corporate Services
CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS ENVIRONMENT SELECT COMMITTEE & CITY SOCIAL PLANNING SELECT COMMITTEE The City of Merritt is seeking a maximum of three (3) members of the public to sit on the City’s Environment Select Committee. The Environment Select Committee develops and recommends policies to Council regarding the status and management of the air, water and land within the jurisdiction of the City of Merritt. This committee reviews all matters referred to it by Council that fall within the Committee’s scope and provides input on existing or proposed bylaws, policies and programs of the City that have the potential to have a positive or negative impact the quality and sustainability of air, water and land. The Environment Select Committee provides a perspective on services, events and capital projects related but not limited to climate change, green technology and energy efficiency. The City of Merritt is seeking four (4) members of the public to sit on the City Social Planning Select Committee. The City Social Planning Committee advises and makes recommendations to Council on policies, priorities, new initiatives and direction to maintain and improve the social well-being of
residents. This committee provides advice to the Council on the development of action plans to deal with a variety of social issues affecting the Nicola Valley community, such as youth engagement, homelessness, access to social assistance programs. It also provides a cross disability perspective on inclusion and accessibility affecting all persons with disabilities and ensures that the committee process engages the broad community, including seniors, aboriginals, ethnic groups and others. Individuals interested in applying, please ensure that your Letter of Interest clearly states which committee wish to sit on. To apply please forward your intention by letter prior to August 15, 2016 by 3:00 p.m. to: City of Merritt Melisa Miles Director of Corporate Services PO Box 189 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Or email to mmiles@merritt.ca
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Six firearms were seized and a man arrested after a collision on the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt this past Thursday (July 21). Just before 8 a.m., Merritt RCMP began receiving reports of an erratic driver on Highway 5, said Cpl. Dan Moskaluk in a press release. Following those reports, police received word that a white Toyota Camry struck a transport truck on the highway near Mine Creek, and the alleged driver of the car had been detained by a witness after attempting to flee the scene. Merritt RCMP arrested the man upon arrival and while searching the 44-year-old’s vehicle located six firearms. The man, who is known to police, had two handguns and four long guns in his possession along with ammunition. One of the handguns — a semi automatic nine millimetre — was loaded with a 15 round magazine, Moskaluk stated in the press release. The man is facing numerous charges in relation to the firearms and for driving offences. He was charged for possessing firearms contrary to prohibition and careless storage and possession of restricted weapons. Hope RCMP also assisted at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this matter or having witnessed any of the incidents stated above are asked to contact the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262.
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Amanda Stanley, “science program officer” for the Seattlebased Wilberforce Foundation, TOM FLETCHER headed up B.C. to Prince VIEWS Rupert a couple of weeks ago to check on one of her projects. That would be the camp on Lelu Island where a splinter group of Tsimshian tribal members and supporters maintain an effort to blockade and disrupt testing required for an environmental permit application to construct a liquefied natural gas terminal. Stanley tweeted a picture from the camp, looking past a Mohawk warrior flag at the coastline. “So inspired by these defenders of land, water and salmon,” she wrote. Wilberforce, the California-based Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Hawaii-based Sustainable Fisheries Partnership and others have poured money into anti-LNG campaigns in B.C., as they funded opposition to oilsands development before them. Indeed, the record suggests the long project to establish what environmental front groups named the Great Bear Rainforest was a strategy to stop hydrocarbon exports from western Canada, even as U.S. sources ramped up production. So what’s been going on at this “science program” on Lelu Island? Its own multi-media promotion material provides some glimpses, featuring sweeping allegations and efforts to block scientific evaluation with crude threats and intimidation. A video series called “A Last Stand for Lelu” shows two self-styled warriors confronting drilling vessels. Their RCMP escort boat suggests these ships
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What would Trump in office look like? GWYNNE DYER The international STAGE Let us suppose that it is July 2017. Let us suppose that Donald Trump, nominated as the Republican candidate for the U.S. presidency exactly a year ago, won the November election — quite narrowly, perhaps, but the polls are certainly suggesting that such a thing is possible. So he was inaugurated six months ago, and has started to put his campaign promises into
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effect. We may also assume that the Republican Party retains control of both houses of Congress. If it doesn’t, then Trump’s ability to execute his plans would be seriously circumscribed, but the surge of support that gives Trump victory would probably also give the Republicans a win in some close Senate races. The Republican majority in the House of Representatives, thanks to extensive gerrymandering, is practically fireproof. Trump’s three most disruptive campaign promises were also the three that had the most appeal to his core voters, and he is implementing them fast. They are: a 40 percent tariff on all foreign imports, an end to
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attempts to cross the ditch, and the remotely controlled machine-guns that respond to those attempts. There are also land-mines down in the ditch. Why is it so lethal? Because long experience has shown that the only way to really close a border is to kill people who try to cross it. The “wall” is not yet finished in July 2017, of course. It will take several years to complete, at a cost of $30-50 billion. Already, however, there are daily deaths among the tens of thousands of Mexican protesters who gather at the construction sites — and a few among MexicanAmerican protesters on the other side of the fence as well. The Mexican government, faced with
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economic disaster as the millions of manufacturing jobs created in Mexico to export back to the United States evaporate, has broken diplomatic relations with Washington, as have several other Latin American nations. State Department experts are worried that a radical nationalist regime may come to power in Mexico, but “establishment experts” are not welcome in the new White House. Negotiations for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the US and European Union have been broken off, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership will never be ratified by Congress. The legisla-
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Real Estate tax windfall continues for B.C. Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
The B.C. government took in more income tax, sales tax and property transfer tax than it budgeted last year, leading to an operating surplus of $730 million for the fiscal year ended March 31. The focus is on the government’s windfall from a hot real estate market, with property transfer tax revenue up $468 million over the previous year, according to audited year-end figures
released by Finance Minister Mike de Jong Thursday. The current B.C. budget had forecast a decline in property transfer tax revenue this year, but de Jong said those revenues are running significantly ahead of what was expected in February. When the B.C. legislature convenes for a rare summer sitting next week, de Jong said there will be further indications of how the government will use its extra revenues to deal with a housing market that
has become unaffordable for many people in urban areas. The government has committed to allowing Vancouver to impose a new property tax on vacant homes, in an effort to make absentee owners sell them or offer them for rent. Victoria has indicated an interest in similar taxation power, but de Jong said changes to the Community Charter that governs cities outside Vancouver won’t happen this summer. If there is a consensus
among local governments at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention this fall that a vacant residence tax is needed, the province will likely allow it, de Jong said. But he repeated his view that the best answer to rising home prices and a shortage of rental accommodation is to build more of them. “Let us not make the mistake of assuming that government is going to tax our way out of the challenge people are facing when trying to buy
a house,” de Jong said. NDP leader John Horgan said B.C.’s surplus is despite a slump in resource revenues, and instead is based on $200 million from increased Medical Services Plan premiums and a “massive increase” in property transfer taxes. “And as we’ve seen in the past, blackjack, booze and bungalows are not ways to build a sustainable economy,” Horgan said. For 2015-16, the number of properties sold in B.C. jumped 18.6 per
cent over the previous year, and the total value of sales was up 20.9 per cent. The finance ministry estimates the total value of real estate sold in 201516 was $93.67 billion, with nearly $80 billion in residential properties and the rest commercial. B.C. finished the fiscal year with economic growth of three per cent, more than triple the national average. Population rose and retail sales increased by six per cent.
Provincial premiers blast U.S. lumber claim Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
Premier Christy Clark and other provincial and territorial leaders have written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, asking him to refute the latest lumber trade action by U.S. interests. “Unfair and inaccurate allegations of Canadian lumber subsidies” have been
made by 25 U.S. Senators to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, seeking a reduced cap on Canadian lumber sales, the premiers wrote from their meeting in Whitehorse this week. The premiers cited decisions by the World Trade Organization and NAFTA in 2006 that found Canadian subsidies to be less than one per cent and ineligible
for trade action. Trudeau and U.S. President Barack Obama reported progress on negotiating a new softwood lumber deal after their meeting in Ottawa in late June. Trudeau and Obama’s joint statement acknowledged the increase in crossborder ownership of forest products companies, and said a key feature of
a new agreement would be “designed to maintain Canadian exports at or below an agreed US. market share to be negotiated.” The last Canada-U.S. softwood lumber agreement expired in the fall of 2015, leaving trade unrestricted as Canadian producers benefit from a stronger U.S. dollar and housing construction.
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Kimbers win MGCC mixed open for second year in a row Mission couple the picture of consistency despite hot,dry conditions Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
Regardless of the weather, the husbandand-wife team of Dick and Jean Kimber know how to get the job done. Under sunny skies and with temperatures in the low 30s, the Mission couple won their second consecutive mixed open tournament title at the Merritt Golf & Country Club on the weekend. Their indexed score in the net competition came out to 61.4, just a half-point better than the second-place finishers — Jack Rausch and Linda Lewis from 108 Mile House. “We were very lucky to play as well as we did,” said Dick, reflecting on their second title in as many years. “We were in trouble several times, and managed to make par on each occasion. We were in sand traps, behind trees, you name it.” The weather conditions Sunday were in sharp contrast to one year ago, when overcast skies and bouts of rain called for a completely different kind of game. “The course was playing great. We didn’t mind the warm weather. We just kept drinking lots of water,” said Dick.
Mission’s Dick and Jean Kimber (above) were Merritt Golf & Country Club mixed open tournament winners for the second year in a row. (Above, far right) Merritt’s Eric and Deb Montgomery took the overall low gross title. (Right) One of the 18 foursomes on Sunday consisted of (from left to right)) Carl and Cathy Brugger from Kamloops, and Dr. Darren Lorenz from Salmon Arm and his sister-in-law Diana Lorenz from Merritt. The Bruggers and Dr. Lorenz are all former Merritt residents. Ian Webster/Herald
As was the case a year ago, the Kimbers’ strengths complement ed each other. Jean is incredibly consistent and straight off the tee box; her husband’s forte is his approach shots. “Even when we missed the green, we escaped with wedges and one-putts. No real hiccups,” said Dick. It might also have helped that the Kimbers
have no home course; they prefer to tour around the Fraser Valley playing different links. It helps them be adaptable to different layouts and challenges. The battle for the low gross title was a close one indeed. Three teams tied at 74, with Merritt’s Eric and Deb Montgomery getting the nod over Kamloops’couples Dan
the end.” A total of 36 teams took part in this year’s mixed open event, up 10 teams from one year ago. Everyone appeared to enjoy themselves immensely. “Sydney and his staff, and Glenda do such a terrific joke. You feel so appreciated. We hope to make [the tournament] a yearly thing if we can do it,” said Dick Kimber.
and Karen Valin and Carl and Cathy Brugger. Interestingly, the tiebreaking formula called for the team with the worst score on hole-18 to be declared the winner. “It was a six-inch putt that I blew,” said Eric Montgomery with a laugh. “At the time, Deb was so mad at me. Little did we know, it would make the difference in
Merritt Golf and Country Club Ladies Day Results July 19
Merritt Golf and Country Club Mixed Open Results July 24 Low Net - Dick & Jean Kimber, Mission - 61.4
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Low Gross - Eric & Deb Montgomery, Merritt - 74 2nd Low Net 2nd Low Gross 3rd Low Net 4th Low Net 5th Low Net 6th Low Net 7th Low Net 8th Low Net 9th Low Net 10th Low Net 11th Low Net
Jack Rausch & Linda Lewis, 108 Mile 62 Dan & Karen Valin, Kamloops 74 Steve Doubinin & Cathy Sloan, Merritt 63 Ron & Shelley Sanders, Merritt 64.2 #5 Bill & Sally Mae Houghton, Kelowna 64.2 #7 Mark & Shelley Larsen, 108 Mile 64.6 #14 Carl & Cathy Brugger, Kamloops 64.8 #16 Don & Cathy Simmons, Kelowna 64.8 Darren & Diana Lornez, Salmon Arm/ Merritt 65.4 Leo & Doris Carriere, Blind Bay 65.6 #10 Gord Hebden & Lynne Price, Merritt 66.6 #13
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Mel Pearson Curtis Sloan Charlie Larsen Gord Schimpf
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Burman Flett Don Simmons
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Diana Lorenz Shelley Eng Muriel Griffiths Maureen Lorenz
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Peggy Plotnikoff Joan Robinson De De Connolly Elaine Laine
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Liz Claman Iris Hodson Sheree Byer Eileen Rabbitt
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FULL TIME APPRENTICE OR INSTALLER. Competitive wages based on experience Proďƒžt Sharing and Beneďƒžts available Drop of application or Resume attention Kirk or Sherry Call 250-378-1818
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.
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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 qualiďƒžed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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