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Councillor calls foul on procedure Coun. Linda Brown didn’t have the chance to speak to her motion regarding employee morale before it was delayed to an in-camera session.

Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

A Merritt city councillor intends to notify the Ministry of Municipal Affairs of concerns she has over the handling of a motion on employee morale she’s brought forward at a council meeting held Jan. 9.

Coun. Linda Brown said she believes she was denied the right to speak to her motion first as per council’s procedure bylaw during last week’s regular council meeting.

“I’ve gone through our procedure bylaw — bylaw number 2055 — and no disrespect to any member of council, but I am not aware of any provision that states the person that brings a motion is entitled to speak first to it,” City of Merritt corporate officer Sean Smith told the Herald.

At the meeting, council was set to discuss whether or not it would undertake a survey measuring staff morale in the wake of high management turnover in recent years.

Brown told the Herald she’s heard from staff members who say they are concerned with their job security at the City of Merritt, prompting her to pursue this survey.

When the notice of

motion came forward, Coun. Diana Norgaard spoke first, making a point of order to defer the matter to an in-camera meeting, and the subsequent vote took it off the table for public discussion.

“This is a matter that has to do with staffing and we should be discussing [it] in a closed meeting, not an open, public meeting,” Norgaard said at Tuesday’s meeting.

The motion to defer was not debatable, and went directly to a vote, which returned a 6-1 result with only Brown opposed.

According to Smith, the topic did not have to go to a closed meeting, but Norgaard was well within her right to take it there.

Section 90 (1) of the community charter details when a meeting may be closed to the public, including when dealing with personal information about individual who holds or is being considered for a position with the city, as well as meetings involving labour relations and other employee relations.

“Within section 90 of the community charter council may discuss certain subjects in a closed meeting of council, so it wasn’t a requirement that the meeting be closed,” said Smith. “It would certainly

members that the rest of be council’s prerogative to council doesn’t have and do so in this situation, but council didn’t have to close she would be required to give us that information the meeting in order to and that would have to discuss that. It could have go to a closed meeting,” been discussed in an open Norgaard said. forum.”

Norgaard also said she Brown contends her disagrees with some of motion doesn’t deal with the descriptive terms used any of the stipulations in in the motion itself and that section of the charter, believes that when chaland shouldn’t be held in a lenged by her fellow counclosed meeting. cil members, “I will be Coun. Brown asking the may be embarminister if rassed. there’s some“Again, not thing I can do appropriate about it, espein an open cially with the meeting,” said motion being a Norgaard. closed item. I For examdon’t think it’s ple, Norgaard right,” Brown disagrees told the Herald. with the Smith said claim in the he believes Coun. Linda Brown motion that the motion Merritt City Council an extraordidid touch on nary number employee relaof managers tions. have parted Coun. ways with the Diana city, saying Norgaard told it’s typical to the Herald expect 20 to she felt that 30 per cent if council is in managegoing to seriment turnover ously consider annually in undertaking local governthe survey, ment a statistic questions will she said she need to be asked that will Coun. Diana Norgaard received from Merritt City Council CivicInfo BC. name specific Norgaard employees, said she is against Brown’s which she said wouldn’t be appropriate for a public motion believing it’s wording draws a foregone conmeeting. clusion that there is low “Councillor Brown staff morale at city hall, has suggested that she has which she disagrees with. information from staff

She said she is hesitant to spend $30,000 on a staff satisfaction survey that may not be warranted and believes council members could find out that information for themselves.

Council is expected to address whether or not it will undertake the survey at a closed meeting next Tuesday (Jan. 23).

The city has parted ways with eight managers, including three recreation directors, since former public works manger Shawn Boven was promoted to the role of chief administrative officer in mid-2015.

“I think council has a responsibility to staff to find out how they’re being affected over this hiring [and] firing cycle,” said Brown, adding that this survey is intended to determine if the concerns she’s heard are valid.

“If council is confident that staff is thriving under the current culture then we should welcome this opportunity to validate our beliefs,” said Brown. “If not, let’s make the change.”

Brown’s motion calls for confidentiality to be provided to all staff members who take the survey, and that the survey itself be conducted by an outside firm for less than $30,000.

“The report, I understand, could be brought back in-camera — that I believe should be incamera, but not the idea of talking about it,” said Brown. “The public should be outraged by that in my mind.”

Councillors looking to adopt phone-in option for future meetings Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

City councillors may soon be able to phone it in.

At council’s last meeting (Jan.

9) Coun. Dave Baker presented a notice of motion asking staff to draft legislation allowing city councillors and committee members to call in to meetings when they cannot attend in person.

Baker moved from Merritt to Big Bar Lake near Clinton, B.C. last year, having being laid off when the Tolko sawmill shutdown in December of 2016. Though he now has a lengthy commute to

Merritt, Baker said what prompted his request was to ensure committee meetings meet quorum.

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SUMMARY OF CITY OF MERRITT SNOW REMOVAL POLICY This procedure outlines the responsibility of the City, residents, businesses and contractors as it pertains to snow removal in Merritt.

NOTE: For purpose of this procedure “Area 1” is designated by heavy black line and “Area 2” is all remaining streets..

Service Level based on Snow Accumulation: 0 – 5 cm: Area 1 only sanded AS PRIORITY 5 – 20 cm: City streets are graded and sanded in the following time frame: Area 1 – within eight (8) hours Area 2 – within thirty (30) hours Over 20 cm: Exceptional Snowfall – will call out such manpower and equipment as may be available and required to maintain city streets in as passable conditions as possible.

Priorities: No.1 Emergency access routes to essential services such as hospital, police, fire, ambulance, City services. Dangerous roadways including hills and intersections.

No.2 Schools; No.3 Downtown Business Core; No.4 Highway Commercial properties; No.5 Residential properties Disposal: Residents, businesses and contractors are not permitted to blow or plow snow from private property onto right-of-ways, streets, lanes or walkways.

Residents and businesses in areas with City sidewalks adjacent to roads shall be permitted to place snow from the walk on the road.

Sidewalk Clearing: Every owner or occupier of residential zoned property shall remove snow or ice from sidewalks or pathways abutting the said property within twenty-four (24) hours of accumulation except for weekends and holidays.

Every owner or occupier of real property shall immediately remove snow, ice or rubbish from the roof or other part of a structure adjacent to a highway or pathway or sidewalk where such snow or ice or rubbish presents a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

Every owner or occupier of commercial or industrial zoned property shall remove snow or ice from sidewalk or pathways abutting the said property by ten (10) a.m. of any day and, as needed, following the accumulation of snow or ice.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

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Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The City of Merritt has its eye on a couple of infrastructure projects in Collettville and along Cranna Crescent heading in 2018.

Chief administrative officer Shawn Boven told the Herald he intends to gauge council’s interest in conducting a multimillion capital project to install sidewalks in Collettville at budget deliberations next month.

The project is estimated to cost $9 million and is being proposed as a local area service meaning Collettville residents would foot the bill exclusively.

“There’s been talk of sidewalks in Collettville for a number of years. Nobody knew how much they would cost, so we had to design the storm sewer because that’s needed to fill the ditches in and install sidewalks,” Boven told the Herald.

Design work for the project was completed by a company from Kelowna in 2017, Boven said.

“We’ll bring it forward to council at budget time to see if they want to pursue doing a local area service for Collettville where the costs are distributed to the residents in that area,” said Boven.

If council approves the construction it would mean installing curb, gutter, sidewalks and storm drainage throughout the entire Collettville area, he said.

The city would borrow the funds from the municipal finance authority and the residents of Collettville would see a tax increase applied over a period of 20-years.

“It’s kind of a fundamental principal of communities and local government that users that benefit from a service are the ones that pay for it,” said Boven.

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Chief Administrative Officer Shawn Boven intends to gauge council’s interest in installing sidewalks throughout Collettville. Photo courtesy of Google Maps

Listed as a priority for 2018 in last year’s budget, the other construction project on the city’s radar is

road work along the Diamond Vale cul-desac Cranna Crescent.

Design work for this project was recently

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School crisis doesn’t exist As school districts around B.C. hire and train every qualified TOM FLETCHER teacher B.C. they can find to fill VIEWS an allegedly drastic shortage, the education ministry has put out the latest lowkey update showing that the actual performance of the B.C. school system has no relationship to the hysterical political and media narrative that surrounds it.

The latest data released by the ministry show the slow but steady improvement in high school completion rates is continuing. The average for B.C.’s 60 school districts reached 84 per cent last year, rising by more than five per cent in the past 10 years.

The improvement for students designated as having special needs is even more impressive. High school completion within six years for special needs students was up 2.4 per cent last year alone, and up 25 per cent in the past decade. Similar results have come in for Indigenous students, closing the gap between those groups and the general student population.

And how are B.C.’s public schools measuring up nationally and internationally? Here are quotes from the current education ministry fact sheet, taken from a 2014 Conference Board of Canada report comparing B.C. to the rest of Canada and 16 “peer countries” around the world: • B.C. finished ahead of all provinces.

• Only Finland and Japan finished ahead of B.C. • More than 91 per cent of B.C. residents aged 25 to 64 have a high

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On the president’s colourful language Poor Donald Trump. He was simply asking for information, and they’re all over him as if he were a racist thug.

His choice of words was unfortunate, but the angels rejoice GWYNNE DYER when an ignorant The international person seeks enlightSTAGE enment. We should take his question seriously and answer it for him.

What Trump asked last Thursday was: “Why are we having all these people from s***hole countries come here?” From the context — he was meeting with congressmen and senators who were working on immigration issues — it’s clear that by ‘s***hole countries’ he meant Central American and African countries. El Salvador and Haiti came in for special mention.

What marks these countries out is that many of them are very poor, and some of them are plagued by war, crime and/or massive corruption. But most of the immigrants to the US have always come from countries

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like that: people who are safe and prosperous generally don’t abandon the countries they grew up in.

The first wave of Irish who went to the United States in the mid-19th century were driven by famine at home. The German, Polish and Italian immigrants of the same period were fleeing both poverty and political repression; the Russian Jews were also fleeing anti-Semitic violence.

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‘The first wave of Irish who went to the U.S. in the mid-19th century were driven by famine at home’

They would all have been ‘s***hole countries’ at the time.

They are all safer, more prosperous places

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now, and the sources of the migrant flows have changed — but the motives of the migrants have not. Donald Trump should already have known that, since he grew up in New York City, but maybe he was just too privileged and isolated.

At any rate, I’m glad to have cleared it up for him — and now that he understands the process all he has to do is clean up his language.

No, wait a moment. Trump had another question, too. He wanted to know why the United States couldn’t bring in immigrants from non-s***hole places like Norway instead. This is a little harder to answer, because it’s a question of definition: the whole concept of a s***hole depends heavily on your perspective.

From the point of view of Mexicans or Cubans, for example, El Salvador and Haiti are indeed s***holes (although they are far too polite ever to say that out loud). And from the viewpoint of a Norwegian, the United States is....Well, let me leave that question to Dr. Christian Christensen, a Norwegian-American currently living and working in Sweden, who tweeted as follows:

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OPINION More teachers pour in, union wants data about B.C. schools suppressed From Page 6 school diploma, higher than all other provinces and peer countries.

Note that the latest high school completion results are for the 2016-17 school year, before the B.C. government began pouring money in to hire 3,500 new teachers to meet the terms of a Supreme Court of Canada decision last year.

How much money? In the government’s court submission in 2014, it estimated that restoring class size formulas removed in 2002 would add $40 million to the Surrey school district’s payroll costs in the first year alone. That’s just one of 60 districts.

Was this decade-long court battle about improving performance, or hours available for one-on-one instruction time with students, or individual learning plans, or integrating special needs? No, it was not. None of that is mentioned in the reams of legalese produced by three levels of courts.

Instead, it was a narrowly focused attack by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to capitalize on an earlier Supreme Court of Canada ruling in favour of the Hospital Employees’ Union.

Essentially, in 2007 the high court invented a constitutional right to collective bargaining, overturning decades of case law. It ruled that the B.C. government had failed to meet its new standard, in legislative action that occurred five years before this judge-made standard was created.

So what will be the effect of these 3,500 new teachers, many in non-classroom roles such as librarians? That remains to be seen. Perhaps the school completion rates will increase even faster,

“Of course people from #Norway would love to move to a country where people are far more likely to get shot, live in poverty, get no healthcare because they are poor, get no paid parental leave or subsidized daycare, and see fewer women in political power. #S***hole.” A bit heavy on the sarcasm, but you get the point. Trump will have to make do with immigrants who are — how shall we put this? — darker in hue.

And this brings us to the heart of the matter. Trump is a racist: such a dyed-in-the-wool racist that he is virtually unconscious of it. He openly says that he prefers immigrants from nice, white countries

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With the third year of their four-year term complete, are you satisfied with the work of Merritt City Council?

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or the already impressive gains in Indigenous students making it to Grade 12 will accelerate. (This seems unlikely, since that rate is almost 90 per cent now.)

Perhaps B.C.’s already world-leading academic performance will improve, surpassing even the famously rigorous schools of Japan. Testing will continue to determine this.

One of Premier John Horgan’s post-election statements on the subject was to carry on the long

like Norway to brown or black immigrants from ‘s***hole countries’.

He was so confident that every American who had ever voted for him or ever might shared his views that he didn’t even deny what he had said right away. It was reported as soon as the meeting finished on Thursday, but the first White House statement just defended his remarks: “Certain Washington politicians choose to fight for foreign countries, but President Trump will always fight for the American people.”

It was more than 24 hours later, with the outrage still growing both at home and abroad, that Trump finally put out the usual statement (we’ve heard it on dozens of other

assault on the tests of student performance in B.C.’s elementary schools. The Foundation Skills Assessment has been a target of the BCTF since its inception, which is easier to understand when you know the annual results can be used to track individual teacher performance as student cohorts move from grade to grade.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

occasions) denying that he had said what many people — senior members of Congress, in this case — had heard him saying. It’s the kind of damage control that doesn’t really control the damage.

Fox News host Tucker Carlson told his audience that Trump’s ‘s***hole’ comments were “something that almost every single person in America actually agrees with.”

Wrong. What he should have said was “almost every single American who watches Fox News.”

Very few non-white Americans agree with this kind of talk, and a large number of white Americans, maybe as many as half, don’t either.

That adds up to a 65-70 per cent majority who don’t agree. Trump

will not win this argument, and Michael Steele, the former chairman of the Republican National Committee, knows it.

“There are, I have to say, a growing number of white Americans who are afraid of and do not want to see the browning of America.

They have a picture-perfect 1950s view of mother wearing an apron as dad, in a hat, goes off to work.

It looks a lot more like them than it does me, but America is starting to look more like me.”

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Tools stolen from university Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

About $4,000 worth of tools were reported stolen from the construction site of the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology’s (NVIT) new Centre of Excellence.

Police were called last Thursday (Jan. 11) and the theft is believed to have occurred overnight on Jan. 10.

“They noticed that one of the panels had been removed from the gate and a wheelbarrow had been moved out to the roadside,” said RCMP Const.

Tracy Dunsmore.

She said some drills, tool bags, a screw gun and plumbing equipment, such as a ratchet chain was taken from the construction site.

Police currently have no suspects and are waiting to review possible video surveillance from the scene.

The facility at NVIT has been under construction for months. Once complete the new building will house a gymnasium and culinary arts program.

A few days after the crime, police received a report of another theft where more tools

— and a boat battery — worth a combined $500 were taken from a garage on Walters Street. The theft was reported to police on Monday (Jan. 15).

Police believe the theft took place at about the same time as the theft from NVIT. Dunsmore said it’s possible the two thefts are related to each other as well as another theft that took place that week on Walters Street where a pair of car batteries were taken.

That theft was reported to police on Jan. 9. A pair of batteries were swiped in

Forbes finds himself back in Merritt Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

broad daylight from camping trailer parked in a driveway on Walters Street.

“Batteries aren’t things that commonly go missing,” she said, noting the two Walters Street thefts were just a few houses apart.

Some of the stolen items have identifiable markings on them, and police are asking for more information from the public.

Anyone with any information about these thefts is asked to contact the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Fraudster attempts to cash recycled cheque “He’s not sure where it happened, but he was out several thousand dollars,” RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore told the Herald, adding that police are not sure exactly how much money was stolen.

Merritt police are warning the public to shred It appears as though someone accessed the personal documents before throwing them away man’s Visa account and changed his address and after a resident found out someone had attempted other information in order to access his banking to cash one of his old, discarded cheques. account, Dunsmore said.

Last week, the male resident told the RCMP She told the Herald the man contacted his bank that his bank had informed him someone had and is in the process of getting his money back. attempted to cash a cheque, which he had recycled Police also received a complaint over back in November, RCMP Const. the holidays from a person who purTracy Dunsmore told the Herald. chased an item through Kijiji, but never “The account was closed [and] received the item, which was purchased the cheques weren’t valid anymore, so via e-transfer from out of town. there was not any issue of [funds] being Dunsmore said it’s believed the item stolen, however, somebody had tried was never sent. to cash the cheques,” said Dunsmore, “They would’t send a tracking numadding that someone was likely rifling ber,” she said. “Sometimes people will through recycling bins in the city. post things on there and try and sell it Dunsmore said scammers will often and it’s hard to trace back to where you target dumpsters looking for financial purchased it from or prove that they or personal information, such as disnever sent the item.” carded Visa applications.

On Kijiji’s website it states the best “They try and fill them in in your name and get a Visa in your name Const. Tracy Dunsmore way to avoid being scammed is to set Merritt RCMP up face-to-face transactions. that they can use and it goes on your The RCMP is warning the public credit,” said Dunsmore. to be wary when it comes to online purchases and Police are reminding the public to destroy any emails. documents that may contain personal or banking “Be aware of where you’re buying from, where information before getting rid of recycling or trash. you’re using your ID,” said Dunsmore. “Lots of “Try and shred them very well, don’t put surveys come out online asking you to provide them in recycling, burn them if possible,” said personal information,” she said, adding that even Dunsmore, noting that there are some businesses emails that appear to be coming from a source such that provide shredding services.

Another local man was recently scammed out of as your bank should be deleted if asking for that information. thousands of dollars after having his identity stolen “Once [fraudsters] get that they’re able to hack — one of two complaints of fraud police received into your Visa or bank account,” she said. over the holiday season.

Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merrittonians may notice a familiar face serving the community as the former Merritt hockey player is back in the community in a different uniform.

Ryan Forbes, former forward and assistant captain with the Merritt Centennials, has been serving the community since last July as a Work Experience Program (WEP) firefighter.

“I’ve always felt welcomed here and I like the community a lot,” Forbes said adding that he’s learning something new everyday while on the job.

The native of Kitimat, B.C. played 42 games for the Cents during his final season of junior hockey in 2015-16 before being sent at the trade deadline to the Chilliwack Chiefs who made a run to the Fred Page Cup that year, coming up just short of the championship.

While in Merritt, Forbes met some of the WEP firefighters and got to know a bit about the program, realizing fire fighting was the career he wanted to pursue after hockey.

“I knew I was going to miss the team aspect of it, so I looked to fire fighting as a very structured, team oriented profession,” said Forbes, adding that he enjoys being able to help people.

Trading in his hockey sweater for the firemen’s jacket Forbes has been serving Merritt for the past six months as a firefighter, but he’s still a familiar face around the rink.

“As a WEP we do first aid at the Centennial games, so it’s another way that I have a connection with the team still,” said Forbes. “Every time I step into the rink I miss it, but I enjoy what I’m doing now just as much and I’m sure that one day I’ll be able to play rec league

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or men’s league and find enjoyment from the game in the future.”

Focused on his fire fighting career, Forbes realized there was no point pursuing college hockey to obtain a degree in a field he had no interest in pursuing.

“I kind of just cut to the chase,” he said.

His BCHL career over, Forbes he spent some time working construction to save money to attend fire fighting school in Alberta this past spring. The construction job was one he said fits well with this career as it gives you knowledge of buildings.

Forbes, who now calls Chilliwack home, is searching for employment with a full-time fire department in the Lower Mainland as he continues to mature as a firefighter in Merritt.

“Good things take time,” he said. “I’m willing to stay here as long as I need to find a career.”

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Skinnier road, more savings From Page 5 The work would involves replacing sewer and water lines beneath the road, which would be repaved narrowed to reinstall larger sidewalks with curb and gutters.

Presently, Cranna Crescent is about 13 or 14 metres wide, Boven said.

“If we narrow the road to eight and a half metres, the savings in asphalt and future asphalt replacement actually pretty much pays for the installation of curb and gutter, which is a nicer look and even better for maintenance purposes,” said Boven.

The work would likely cost about $2 million, but is the option the city prefers.

“We’ll have a meeting with the residents and see if it’s something they’re even interested in,” said Boven.

The CAO said he did not know the specific costs for the design work.

reason for being unable to attend.

Smith said the phone in option is designed to be used in situations where it’s impractical for councillors to be in attendance in person and there are usually restrictions placed on it, which council would dictate.

“Council has the prerogative to establish the circumstances [surrounding] Coun. Dave Baker Merritt City Council when it would be appropriate to either call in or use other electronic means,” said Smith.

Smith said he intends to bring forward some examples of how other communities have utilized the phone in option for meetings.

next Tuesday’s council meeting (Jan. 23).

Baker said he envisions the option applying primarily to committee meetings, and not regular council meeting as there are no phones in the council chamber.

“I can’t see that as being a possibility in that room. I’m thinking more in the conference room where it’s a smaller venue and someone could be heard over the phone,” said Baker.

He said a phone-in option could be useful in a number of other situations.

For example, it could be used to gather professional opinion without racking up travel costs on visits to other communities or allow council members to more readily speak with visiting government representatives when unable to attend in person.

“There’s any number of things it can be used for; It’s not something to abuse either,” Baker said.

While he doesn’t think there would be a limit on the number of calls, Baker said a person would have to have a good

“There’s been quite a few of our committee meetings that have not had quorum,” said Baker.

The city’s committees meet quarterly of at the call of the chair.

Last year the final two scheduled meetings of the environment committee did not meet quorum.

Baker said it would be more convenient if members could call in to meetings they cannot attend in person.

“There’s quite a few communities that allow this already,” Baker said.

The city’s corporate officer Sean Smith said creating a phone-in option will require an amendment to the council procedure bylaw.

“Currently it doesn’t say anything regarding it, so I’ll be bringing a report forward as to what the options are and what the restrictions [would be],” Smith said.

Council will vote on whether or not to direct Smith to prepare this report at

Trucker charged in connection with fatal crash on Coquihalla Tim Petruk KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Charges have been laid in connection with a fatal 2016 crash on the Coquihalla Highway south of Kamloops.

Linda Tom, 47, was killed on Aug. 30, 2016, when her southbound Suzuki Swift was hit from behind by a commercial truck near the Helmer brake check north of Merritt.

Tom’s daughter suffered injuries in the collision.

Shiva Kartik Raman is facing one count each of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 29.

At the time of the accident, RCMP said the driver of the truck, its lone occupant, suffered non-life threatening injuries, while Tom died at the scene.

Police also said Tom was not wearing a seatbelt.

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Merritt Country Run set to return in 2018 Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

It’s time to mark the calendars and pull your running shoes out of the back of the closet — the Merritt Country Run is back after taking a year off in 2017.

Runners in the Nicola Valley will have extra time to prepare for the eighth edition of the race, as the event is set for September this year, rather than in June as in years’ past, said race director Tom Reynolds.

Low registration coupled with competition from other events in the region during June forced the race committee to postpone the event in 2017. By moving the race to Sept.

29 — and running on a Saturday, rather than a Sunday — Reynolds hopes to sign up about 300 runners and provide a boost to the local economy.

“One of the reasons we moved to Saturday versus Sunday is to give the out of town people a chance to get downtown and look around after the race is over,” said Reynolds. “When it was on Sunday, all the

stores were closed, so there was nothing for them to do except go home.”

Competitors will have the chance to sign up for one of three distances — a five kilometre route, a 10 km loop, and a half-marathon.

Though the routes remain the same, race day itself will be a little busier, said Reynolds.

“What we’re thinking this time, on the day of the race is to have

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The run presents another opportunity for the City of Merritt to engage out-of-town visitors with some of the tourism opportunities offered around town, said Will George, the city’s economic development manager.

Despite losing the Cow Trail Classic — a

Country Run is back, that’s excellent,” he said. “They weren’t on last year, and the Cow Trail Classic was. Some events come and some events go.”

But overall, more events are being held in town, said George — from small events aimed at locals, to larger events which present economic benefits to businesses in town.

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the trade show, rather than during package pickup so that there will be more activities down on the field for spectators to do while the runners are out and about,” he said.

As in previous years, all the proceeds from the race will be donated

mountain bike race which attracted more than 100 riders last year — George said the return of the run is another sign that things are trending in the right direction for tourism in Merritt.

“Now that we’ve heard that the Merritt

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FISHED OUT AT THE DERBY There was more than just fish pulled out of Mammette Lake at the ice fishing derby hosted by the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club on Jan. 14.

A tow truck had to be called to pull out a pickup truck which sank through an area of soft ice. Nobody was hurt, and after blasting the heaters to dry out the seats, the vehicle’s owner managed to drive away at the end of the well-attended derby.

Denis Prescott wasn’t having much luck with the fish, but said he was happy to enjoy the mild weather and good company. Cole Wagner/Herald

WINNING WEIGHT The annual ice fishing derby at Mammette Lake is one of the biggest events of the year for the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club.

This year’s winner was Colleen Hume (2 lb., 2 oz.) while Paul Gelinaeu (1 lb., 13 oz.) took second. Travis Mosley and Lindsey Morrison shared third place (1 lb., 10 oz.). Joshua Smith caught the largest coarse fish, which weighed 3 lb. About 160 people attended this year’s derby. Cole Wagner/Herald

Park bookings on the rise in Merritt From Page 10 “It’s great to have local events and ones that are for local individuals, because that helps build the community and Merritt as a great place to live,” he said. “But it’s also important to have those bigger events that bring in people from outside the community and allow them to experience it. The dollars stay here because you have guests that are staying in local accommodations and eating in local restaurants.”

One way to measure the growth of events in town is to look at the number of park bookings for a single year, he explained.

“Looking at Voght Park, as an example, we’ve seen more events held in 2017, about 101 bookings, compared to 2015 and 2016, where it was booked about 50 times each.”

And although the mountain bike race won’t be happening in 2018, George said that the sizeable number of trails in around Merritt remains one of the main attractions for tourists visiting the Nicola Valley.

“We often see different individuals coming and doing a bit of a circle route, hitting Kamloops, Hope and Merritt,” said George. “Just because the Cow Trail Classic isn’t on doesn’t mean people still can’t ride the trails, or do group rides and things like that.”

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Martin selected to coach prospects’ game Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

You can put another feather in the cap of Joe Martin, as the Merritt Centennials’ head coach and general manager was recently named as the head coach for Team West at the upcoming CJHL Prospects on Jan. 23.

Martin will travel to Missausaga, Ont. to take part in the all-star game, which will feature the best junior A players from across Canada going head to head — with a ton of NHL scouts in attendance.

“It’s a real short amount of time — we fly in on Monday evening and we’ll have a dinner in kind of a banquet setting. On Tuesday morning, they go for some testing in front of the NHL guys, and I’ll be there watching,” said Martin.

“Then we’ll have a meeting before a meal — and that’s the only time I really get with the team before we get on the ice as a team.”

Martin said despite the short time frame, his focus for his team will be emphasizing the importance of competing, every single minute.

“These guys are thought of as possible draft picks and free agents. To do that, a scout has to put their name beside them. For some of these guys, you treat it as one 60 minute game to get a guy to attach his name to you.”

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Cents’ goalie Austin Roden picked up his first shutout of the season and was selected as the third star of the game, in the Cents’ victory over Vernon on Jan. 12. Ian Webster/Herald

THE WEEK IN REVIEW Friday, Jan. 12 Merritt 5 Vernon 0 Five different Cents scored in front of the home-town crowd, while Zach Risteau put on a show in his first game back at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, recording three assists on the night. Austin Roden got the shutout for the Cents.

Saturday, Jan. 13 Trail 5 Merritt 4 After trading goals in a high-flying first period, the Cents saw their 3-2 lead evaporate in the second as Trail’s Kale Howarth banged in his second goal of the game from the crease on the powerplay. A shorthanded goal in the third proved costly for Merritt.

Tuesday, Jan. 16 Wenatchee 4 Merritt 3 One of the top teams in the BCHL managed to stave off a late comeback effort by the hometown team. After Henry Cleghorn tied it at three midway through the third period, Wenatchee’s Jasper Weatherby found twine with his 30th goal of the season, with only two minutes remaining in the game.

Berger commits to Minnesota State Merritt’s starting goalie will be headed back to his hometown to play college hockey.

Twenty-year-old Jake Berger committed to play for the Minnesota State Mankato for the 2018-19 season.

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“He’s great in his billet, he’s great in the community and it’s nice for our players to look up to him.”

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Saturday, January 20th 2- 4PM - Literacy Week Launch - Merritt Library FREE - Guest readers at 2 & 3PM. Prizes, crafts, games.

7PM - Cents Home Game - Regular Admission Bring a new or gently used book to donate to the Interior Savings Credit Union "Unplug & Play" literacy book-drive & enter to win a literacy prize.

Sunday, January 21st 1-3PM - Superhero Swim at the NV Aquatic Centre - Regular Admission - Dress up as your favorite Superhero for an afternoon of fun.

Monday, January 22nd 9:30-11:30AM - Healthy Beginnings - 0-6 w caregiver - FREE - Play, songs, crafts & snack.

6:45-7:45 pm - FREE Public Skating - Merritt Arena - Helmets strongly recommended.

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Wednesday, January 24th 10-11AM - Wee Reads -Merritt Library - 0-5 yrs w caregiver - FREE - Stories, songs & fun.

Thursday, January 25th 3:30-4:30PM - 3- 5 yrs & 5:30 to 6:30PM - 6- 9 yrs Interpretive Dance - Civic Centre (Rm 3) - FREE Express story through movement. NEW literacy event.

Friday, January 26th 6PM - Movie Night - Civic Centre - $2 pp - LEGO NINJAGO on the giant screen. Enter to win a prize.

ENTER TO WIN A FAMILY LITERACY GIFT BASKET Games, books, puzzles, skating, movie, and swim passes, Cents tix, & more. Enter at these locations:  Community Policing Office  Interior Savings Credit Union  Lower Nicola Indian Band Office  Merritt Centennials Office  Merritt Civic Centre  Merritt Library  Merritt Toys and Games  Nicola Valley Advocacy Centre  Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre  Nicola Valley General Hospital  Public Health Unit at NVGH  Scw'exmx Child & Family INTERIOR SAVINGS CREDIT UNION "Unplug & Play " LITERACY BOOK-DRIVE Support literacy in the Nicola Valley by donating a new or gently used book to the Bright Red Bookshelf program. Bring a book to the Cents home game Saturday, January 20th or to the Interior Savings Credit Union branch until Saturday, January 28th. (Ongoing donations are accepted at the Community Policing Office.)

FREE BOOKS! Pick a book you think is fun - Take it home until you're done - Bring it back when you are through So someone else can enjoy it too!

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ATOM REC Back Row (L to R): Richard Antonenko (Coach), Chase Bidney, Kolt Alexander, William Stewart, Duke Parkes, Asia Munro, Bob Simpson (Coach), Buzz Manuel (Coach) Middle Row (L to R): Aiden Oppenheim, Kelsey Starrs, Von Semke, Ezekiel Thuveson, Marcy Chenier, Keanu Manuel, Mason Walker Front Row (L to R): Riley Munson, James Adams – Stewart, Brady Nendick, Griffin Hintz, Caleb Dumais Tristen Antonenko, Griffin Payou Missing: John Parkes (Asst Coach)

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ATOM DEV. Back Row (L to R): Mike Mouland (Head coach), Brad Denton (Safety), Andrew Denton, Jake Klassen, Tom Harrington (Asst Coach), Jon Galbraith (Asst Coach) Middle Row (L to R): Jesse Peters, Shane Charters, Noah Galbraith, Soren Anderson, Hunter Hewton, Landon Weimer Front Row (L to R): Gavin Mouland, Will Hubbard, Carson Mouland, Evan Sterling, Cayden Bergstrom, Luke Sowpal, Cooper Harrington

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PEEWEE REP Back Row (L to R): Shayne Cavaliere (Asst Coach), James Stamp, Korben Stump, Gavin Shackelly, Austyn Streek, Peter Schmid (Head Coach) Middle Row (L to R): Terry McRae (Asst Coach), Mason Agar, Eva Galbraith, Carter Shackelly, Brayden Chillihitzia-McRae, Karson Peat, Ashley Cavaliere, Jon Galbraith (Asst Coach) Front Row (L to R): Nathan Willey, Jalen McRae, Lucas Schmid, Rylan Falcone, Glen Newman, Nathan Van Rensburg

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MINOR HOCKEY BANTAM REC RED Back Row (L to R): Semiah Oppenheim, Robert Sterling, Korben Blachford, Spencer Nagata, Sajjin Lali, Gabrielle Davis Middle Row (L to R): Gerry Ellingsen (Asst Coach), Sam Suzuki (on ice helper), Hayden Ellis, Hanna Ellingsen, Sebastian Myram, Ivy Smith, Peyton Fox, Brodie Sterling, HC Ray Lang, Grayson McMaster (on ice helper) Front Row (L to R): Cassie Smith, Tryton Bose, Bryce Garcia, Wyatt Smith, Mariska Wekking

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BANTAM REC WHITE Back Row (L to R): Shawn Paterson (Head Coach), Cameron Nicholls, Kylie Johnny, Taylor Nicholls, Beau Paterson, Taylor Shackelley, Shane Cavaliere (Asst Coach) Middle Row (L to R): Chris Charters (Asst Coach), Jayden Etchart, Zach Dixon, Connor Ashley, Reese Paterson, Bianca Cavaliere, Winnie Johnny, Gary Dixon (Safety) Front Row (L to R): Cortez Charters, Gracin Nicholls, Manjot Phangli, Dayton Gregg, Blake Klassen

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SPORTS CROSS FIT

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Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt was well represented at the recent Okanagan Valley Throwdown — a crossfit competition which attracted competitors from across Western Canada.

It was the first competition for three members of the team, which was put together through the Persistence Personal Training (PPT) program based in Merritt.

Brent Manning, Serena Garcia and Jeremy Tenisch joined PPT’s Kylee Street — a veteran of a number of crossfit competitions — to compete in the recreation division of the Okanagan Valley Throwdown in Penticton on Jan. 13 and 14.

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(From left) Brent Manning, Kylee Street, Serena Garcia and Jeremy Tenisch competed at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Jan. 13 and 14. Photo courtesy of Kylee Street

Manning has only been doing cross fit for a month and a half now,” said Street.

And while Street has a number of competitions under her belt personally, the Throwdown marked the first return to competitive crossfit event since becoming a mom.

The four-person squad was entered in the team event in the recreation division. In team crossfit competi-

tion, two men and two women work together to complete a variety of exercizes and lifts, with the entire team’s performance counting towards an overall score.

Though the mostlyrookie team was in tough, they managed to come out with encouraging results — finishing 24th among a field of 28 teams.

“That’s basically what its about — dip-

ping their toes in the world of competition and now they are super keen to progress on to individual competitions,” said Street of the team’s perfomance.

With more competitions on the horizon, Street hopes to put field more teams out of the Persistence Personal Training facility, with the goal of having a new team of rookies ready to compete in April.

WORKING UP AN APPETITE Mild weather and good company made for an excellent day at the cross country ski trails in the Kane Valley. The Nicola Nordic Ski Club hosted its annual Chilli Sunday event on Jan. 14, and about 80 people came out to enjoy a bowl of chilli and a ski (or snowshoe) on one of the many trails in the Kane Valley area. Cole Wagner/Herald

MEN’S BONSPIEL

(Left and above) After three days of competition, three rinks were crowned champions of their divisions during the Men’s Bonspiel at the Merritt Curling Club, held on Jan. 12 to 14. Cole Wagner/Herald (Below) “A” winners were Vern Latremouille, Rob Dunsmore, Ken Conway-Brown and Renee Thomsen.

“B” winners: Brian Gilmore, Darryl Yole, Breet Palmer and Rick Beetstra.

“A” Winners

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“C” winners: Doug Allen, Curt Thoms, Ian Gordon and Doug Stone.

(Bottom) The youngest rink in the bonspiel consisted of Peter Scholten, Nathan Saulnire, Liam Warren and Anthony Ogg. The boys were in every game they played, and gave some of the older rinks a run for their money. Though they fell short of the final, tournament organizer Brian Snee aplauded the boys for their stellar play.

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Vernon Vipers Saturday, January 20 - 7 pm

Come out to support Remax Youth Club Night There will book drive by the Big Red Bookshelf and everybody that brings a book will be entered to win a family gift basket. There will be pop up prizes throughout the night.

Game is sponsored by Interior Savings and Credit Union helping to promote Literacy Week.

For tickets drop by 2001 C Voght St., or pick one up at a Home Game.

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FAMILY LITERACY WEEK - JAN 20TH TO 27TH

Sat - 2-4PM - Launch - Merritt Library, 7PM - Cents Game/Book-drive. Sun - 1-3PM - Superhero Swim Mon - 9:30-11:30AM - Healthy Beginnings, 6:45-7:45 pm - FREE Public Skating Tue - 10AM-Noon - FREE, Noon-5PM - Games Day, 6 -7PM - Active Stories Wed - 10-11AM - Wee Reads. Thu - 3:30-4:30PM - 3- 5 yrs & 5:30 to 6:30PM - 6- 9 yrs - Interpretive Dance.

Fri - 6PM - Movie Night

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD

Meet the first and third Thursday every month starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Centre. Join us for our next quilting weekend in the Civic Centre on Jan 26, 27 and 28. Please join us by contacting the city or just drop in to see what we do. For information please call Sharon at 250 315-2340.

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

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

FAMILY HISTORY

Anyone wanting to research their Family Trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-212-9868. We will open the Family History Centre by appointment only.

MULTI CULTURAL DINNER

The Family History Centre at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is open every Thursday from 2 pm to 4 pm. Located at 2451 Spring Bank Ave. Everyone welcome.

NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA

Join the Navy League every Wednesday evening from 6-9 p.m. for our parade. We are located at 1755 Coldwater Ave. Jumpstart does cover the cost of our fees and no child is turned away due to finances. For more information phone 250-280-6944.

Masons meet every fourth Monday of the month.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Legion hours have changed. We are now open Wednesdays as well. Hours are 2 pm to 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturdays from 1 pm to 7 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB

Playing M/W/F 8:30-11:00am at old CMS Gym (2975 Clapperton Ave); T/TH 6:30-8:30pm at Merritt Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Ave). It’s an easy sport to play, great fun and exercise. Demo paddles and instruction available. For more information call Gary 250-2800105.

COMMUNITY BAND

Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m. Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-315-7724.

PENSION BREAKFAST

Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day Breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 am at 2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC. Everyone is invited.

Elders eat at no charge. For more information call 250378-5107. Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

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The Nicola Valley Garden Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the Community Room at Interior Savings Credit Union. Entrance at the back of the bank. Enjoy monthly speakers, refreshments and meeting great friends. For more information contact Ellen Miller at 250-315-1012

MERRITT SENIOR CURLING starting up in October

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2017 Mondays and Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. new curlers welcome contact Lucy 250-378-7638

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

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Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. We also have a games room that has a pool table, snooker table, shuffleboard table, a small library consisting of books, puzzles and DVD’s. We have just upgraded our horseshoe pits. This is available anytime the Center is open.

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St. Michael’s Anglican Church

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am Bible Study - 6:45 to 7:45 pm Wednesdays

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Ralph William Werbowsky Jan. 8, 1959 - Jan. 9, 2018

Ralph lost his battle with cancer in the early hours of January 9, 2018, in the Nicola Valley General Hospital, Merritt, B.C. Ralph was born in Kamloops, B.C. and grew up in Hope, B.C. He spent his years working and travelling through B.C., spending his last years as a tow truck driver, a job he loved.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 16 years, Debbie, who took the journey with him from beginning to end. He also leaves behind his 4 faithful companions, Racelynn, Dakota, Destiny and Wrangler; his step daughter Lacie (Kris) Nairn; two sons and their wives; 3 grandchildren; his adopted parents; 2 brothers, their wives and families; many nieces and nephews and many friends, too many to mention.

Ralph is predeceased by his biological parents and his brother Alfred (Liz).

Special thanks to the incredible doctors, nurses and hospital staff at Royal Inland, Kelowna General, Nicola Valley General Hospital and Merritt Home and Community Care, that helped make Ralph’s last days comfortable.

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Full Time Nlaka’pamux Language Nest Coordinator Human Services 35 hours per week February 5, 2018 Director of Human Services

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The Upper Nicola Head Start Program is looking for a dynamic, reliable, energetic individual to assist with our Head Start Early Childhood and Afterschool program. Must be certified as an Early Childhood Educator or Assistant.

Successful candidate will possess: Strong leadership and organizational skills. Preference will be given to applicants possessing an Infant/Toddler certificate.

Food Safe Certification and a valid First Aid certificate would also be beneficial. Successful candidate will also need to pass a criminal record check.

Duties include, but are not limited to: preparing activity plans for the day, organizing games and art projects, planning field trips, light cleaning and janitorial duties.

Summary of responsibilities To provide clerical support, organizing schedules, shopping and helping in the kitchen for the Language Nest.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities â&#x20AC;˘ Must demonstrate solid interpersonal/communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Administration, time management and organizational skills â&#x20AC;˘ Background and Knowledge of Nlakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;pamux Language and Culture â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working with toddlers, families, and elders in a day-care-like setting â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in scheduling shift work â&#x20AC;˘ Problem solving skills and multi-project management required â&#x20AC;˘ Liaise effectively with various government agencies and organizations â&#x20AC;˘ Class 5 Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable vehicle â&#x20AC;˘ Food safe or willing to acquire â&#x20AC;˘ Computer ďŹ&#x201A;uent in Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook and Access software â&#x20AC;˘ Grade 12 diploma or equivalent plus 2 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in similar environment or appropriate combination of education and experience with First Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizations â&#x20AC;˘ Team orientated with a great work ethic, a self-starter and able to work independently â&#x20AC;˘ Ability and willingness to submit to a criminal record check â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to speak or willingness to learn Nlakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;pamux.

Apply to: Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 E-mail: hr@lnib.net

Wage: dependent on experience Hours: Will vary depending on enrolment. Minimum of 20 hours per week and Maximum of 32 hours per week. Work days are Monday to Thursday.

Term: ASAP until June 30, 2018 with the possibility of extension depending on enrollment.

Closing Date for Applications: open until ďŹ lled Resumes can be faxed or emailed to: Attention: Stacy Zakall Program Manager Upper Nicola Head Start Email: headstart@uppernicola.com Phone: 250-350-3498 Fax: 250-350-3311 **We thank everyone for their applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted**

Deadline to apply: January 26, 2018 Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter complete with references, specifying the position you are applying for. Complete job description can be obtained by contacting the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

Thank you to all who apply, only qualiďŹ ed candidates will be considered.

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Successful applicants will be required to have a Class 2 with air or higher license and provide a Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abstract.

The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset.

Applications can be dropped off at the School Board office, 1550 Chapman Street, or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca , click on Employment/Support Staff, listed under Job Code #2384201 and follow the prompts provided. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until January 25, 2018, and should be forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263

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PRODUCTION WORKERS, Excellent wages depending on experience. Steady employment Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C. 250-378-6161

Coldwater Indian Band LANDS, WILLS AND ESTATES TRAINEE Job Posting The Lands, Wills and Estates Trainee is responsible for assisting the Band Administrator and Lands Manager with community activities on reserve. This includes liaisons with consultants and others as required, additionally, to work with the consultant to develop project materials (reports, maps, images etc.). The trainee will also assist Administration in updating the Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP) and assisting the Lands Manager in updating the Land Use Plan (LUP).

The trainee will also assist the Lands Manager in finalizing zoning bylaws. Throughout the term of employment, the trainee will also participate in training/ formal education to eventually take over the Lands Manager position.

Education and Experience â&#x20AC;˘ Learn on the job capacity building to take over the Lands Manager position â&#x20AC;˘ Familiarity with Coldwater Bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lands and History â&#x20AC;˘ Willingness to learn in a formal education setting â&#x20AC;˘ Wage: $18.50/hr, 35 hours per week Send your resume with references and cover letter that outlining why you are interested in this position and stating your salary expectations: c/o COLDWATER INDIAN BAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; H.R. COMMITTEE BOX 4600 MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: 250-378-5351 Or email at: lantoine@coldwaterband.org akantakis@coldwaterband.org Deadline for cover letters and resumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: January 31, 2018 4:00 pm ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW

Lands and Economic Development Reception, Full Time Department: LED Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Start Date: February 5, 2018 Reports to: Lands and Economic Development Administrative Assistant Summary of responsibilities Reporting to the Lands and Economic Development Administrative Assistant, the receptionistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main responsibilities are: answering incoming calls, booking appointments, assisting community members and clients. The receptionist will provide a positive initial contact for all internal and external clients of the Lands and Economic Development and Shulus Forest Enterprises.

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Required knowledge, skills and abilities â&#x20AC;˘ Grade 12 diploma required. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Clerical experience â&#x20AC;˘ Operate multi-line telephone system â&#x20AC;˘ Take detailed messages â&#x20AC;˘ Create and modify documents using Microsoft OfďŹ ce programs â&#x20AC;˘ Perform ďŹ ling and other administrative duties as required â&#x20AC;˘ B.C. License recommended â&#x20AC;˘ Ability and willingness to submit to a criminal record check â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;pamux language Apply to: Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 E-mail: hr@lnib.net Fax: (250) 378 - 6188 Deadline to apply: January 31, 2018 Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume complete with references, specifying the position you are applying for. Complete job description can be obtained by contacting the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

Thank you to all who apply, only qualiďŹ ed candidates will be considered.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Sandpiper 2 bdrm w/laundry. $800/mth plus Deposit & Hydro. Available Feb. 1st. 250-378-8104

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1988 Quilchena Ave. January 6, 2018

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4 bedroom upper floor. $1400 plus utilities

Business Development Coach Lands and Economic Development 35 hours per week February 5, 2018 Director of Lands and Economic Development Summary of responsibilities The Economic Development Coach (EDC) is a highly visible accomplished professional who reports to and works closely with the Director of Lands and Economic Development. The EDC must have the ability to make good strategic decisions, demonstrate strong leadership; build relationships with potential partners, business community and surrounding municipalities. The EDC shall use their expertise to help deďŹ ne the character and trajectory of economic growth by focusing on and promoting the community and developing sustainable jobs matching to local employment needs and opportunities, and increasing the tax base.

3 bedroom townhouse. $1000 plus utilities

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Little bag of old gold, broken gold,scrap gold, broken gold, unwanted gold. 250-864-3521

1 bedroom apartment. $650 plus hydro

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lower Nicola Indian Band

Coin Collector Buying Coins Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver + Chad 250-863-3082

Position Title: Department: Hours: Start Date: Reports to:

Required knowledge, skills and abilities â&#x20AC;˘ Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Professional economic development designation (preferred). â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum ďŹ ve years of relevant experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Economic development theories and practices. â&#x20AC;˘ Business planning and business expansion/ marketing strategies. Financial management and analysis. â&#x20AC;˘ Local, regional and provincial economic potential and opportunities. â&#x20AC;˘ Building strategic partnerships and facilitating the development collaborative relationships. â&#x20AC;˘ Understanding statistical methods, principles and trends in social and economic ďŹ elds. â&#x20AC;˘ Understanding of the relevant First Nation legislation framework, legal environment and relevant court decisions, policies and procedures. â&#x20AC;˘ Understanding of the local and regional economic, culture and political environment. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;pamux language â&#x20AC;˘ Ability and willingness to submit to a criminal record check Apply to: Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 E-mail: hr@lnib.net Fax: 250-378-6188 Deadline to apply: January 31 2018 Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter complete with references, specifying the position you are applying for. Complete Job Description can be obtained by contacting the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

Thanks to all who apply, only qualiďŹ ed candidates will be considered.

3 bedroom townhouse. $1400 plus utilizes 2 bedroom Sandpiper. $850 plus hydro 2 bedroom Summit. $1100 plus hydro 2 bedroom bsmt suite. $800 inc utilities Please feel free to stay in touch with our ofďŹ ce as this may change on a daily basis.

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FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN Please be advised that Weyerhaeuser Company Limited intends to submit a Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) which covers areas within the Cascades Natural Resource District.

This plan is a requirement of the Forest and Range Practices Act. The FSP outlines the results or strategies that the holders of the plan intend to implement in order to meet the objectives set by government along with other legal requirements including its area of application.

This plan is publicly available for review and for written comment. Those wishing to review the plan may do so by appointment, during normal working hours at our Princeton main office until April 1st, 2018. Please phone 250 295 4203 to make an appointment.

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CITY FURNITURE SOLD THEIR CLEARANCE CENTER BUILDING O G T S U M G N I TH Y R E V E O T P U SAVE

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2017 MODELS, FLOOR MODELS, SCRATCH AND DENT, ONE OF A KIND MODELS....THEY ALL HAVE TO GO! Phone: 250-378-2332 2025 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt

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