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SOLAR GO-AHEAD A 56,000 panel, 200-acre solar farm is another step closer to coming to the Nicola Valley, as a result of an Upper Nicola Band referendum.
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FOR HUMBOLDT A bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos in Saskatchewan prompted an outpouring of support in Merritt for the community and team. STORY/PAGE 3
GREEN POWER The generator is running at the Merritt Green Energy Project, but a few repairs remain before the plant can be considered complete.
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BACK TO COURT The fight for public access to lakes in the Nicola Valley continues for the local fish and game club, this time centred on Corbett Lake.
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Merritt shows support for Broncos Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD
Students at Merritt Central Elementary honoured the Humboldt Broncos hockey team with a “jersey day” on April 12. They’ve joined Canadians from across the country — and many groups in Merritt — to show support for the Humboldt community after the local hockey team was involved in a bus crash on their way to a playoff game in Nipawin. Individuals and communities from across the country have shown support for the victims and families of the junior hockey team in a variety of ways. Jersey day is one such initiative. Kriss Morel, education assistant at Merritt Central Elementary School, said the accident has been a hot topic at the school. “There’s been lots of conversation with teachers and kids. There’s also been a ton of support offered from the district for students and staff who need it,” she said. She told the Herald the school decided to take part in jersey day to join others in showing support for the victims and their families. Martha Chillihitzia, a First Nations support worker at Merritt Central Elementary, made sure everyone could be included with jersey day at the school. She made ‘Broncos’ name bars for all the students to attach to the back of their shirts. Chillihitzia told the Herald that students, even in the younger grades, have been engaged in the conversation. “I went into a Grade 4 class. They talked about it — they talked about how truck drivers do get tired and lots of speculation about how it could have happened. They’re also following the news,” she said. “It’s just a very unfortunate thing that happened and it hit everyone,” she added. Morel explained she has an 18-year-old son and the conversations they’ve had about the accident haven’t been easy. “It really hits home — they’re devastating conversations at our house about how that could be their friend group and how tragic it
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Trading places Three principals at schools in Merritt will be swapping spots as of Aug. 1. Leroy Slanzi, Dan Duncan and Kevin McGifford will be rotating to a new school for the start of the next school year.
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Students at Merritt Central Elementary showed their support for those affected by the accident involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. Employees at Extra Foods and Pharmasave in Merritt also donned jerseys to show support on April 12. Dara Hill and Cole Wagner/Herald
must be for those people and those families,” she said. Chillihitzia explained she was a hockey mom, and now grandma herself. “My son finished hockey fifteen years ago, but we’re still one family,” she said. “Travelling down treacherous roads — I remember car pooling and somebody would have to lead the way and we’d all follow behind and the roads were so bad,” she said. “Now he’s got a hockey family, and it just hit home how close the hockey team is and how it can all change in an instant.” Chillihitzia and Morel echoed a hope that the jersey day gesture shows support. “We just want the Humboldt Broncos to know that we are also a
small community, and how everyone here pulled together to support them,” Chillihitzia said. “When I personally look at the big picture I see that the heartfelt message is so unreal that families and friends feel so supported by the whole world right now,” said Morel. A number of players and coaches in the Merritt Centennials organization had connections to the Humboldt Broncos team. Cents’ head coach and GM Joe Martin shared a good relationship with Broncos’ head coach Darcy Haugan. “I used to talk with Darcy quite a bit about a decade ago, or 11 or 12 years ago before I came here,” said Martin. “Since he moved to Humboldt, I talked to him a
couple times a year.” Haugan was one of the 16 people who died in the crash. The crash hits home for the Merritt junior A team, which travels by bus to every away game during the season. “Three hundred buses in North America taking athletes around in one sport — it could happen anywhere,” said Martin. The Centennials organization will be raffling off one final mental health jersey, with the funds going to support the Humboldt Broncos team. Tickets can be purchased by donation at the Cents marketing office at 2001C Voght Street. The hockey club is also collecting donations for the Broncos on behalf of community groups and businesses.
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NOTICE - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES, DETOURS AND ALTERNATING TRAFFIC PATTERNS As spring quickly approaches, the City of Merritt would like to formally announce the continuation of the Coldwater Avenue Phase II project that will commence two (2) weeks ahead of schedule. The Contractor will resume work on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 for a duration of approximately ten (10) weeks. Please note that temporary road closures, detours and alternating traffic patterns will be in effect daily from Monday to Saturday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. We kindly ask that all parents and students plan their morning commute accordingly, and give themselves plenty of extra time to make it to classes. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and your continual patience is much appreciated. If you would like further information regarding the Coldwater Avenue Improvement Project - Phase II, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Alec Macfarlane, AScT, Engineering Technologist 250-378-8627, email: tech@merritt.ca
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Band one step closer to solar Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD
A major solar farm is one step closer to becoming a reality in the Nicola Valley, after the membership of the Upper Nicola Band voted in favour of designating 400 acres of reserve land for development. But there are still hurdles to clear before the project is a definite go, explained Peter Hilton, a senior executive with the Upper Nicola Band. Band members vote overwhelmingly in favour of the land designation, with 172 of 186 votes cast in favour of opening the land to development, which would allow the band’s development corporation to enter into a 99-year lease agreement on the parcel to construct the project. Asked what prompted such a landslide, Hilton said there are many aspects of the project which appeal to the band membership. “It’s going to be on reserve, it’s going to produce jobs, it’s going to be a lot of pride for the community,” he said. “People see the benefits and would like to see it move ahead if we can.“ He also credited the Upper Nicola administration with a well-run information process which engaged many members of the band. While the land designation was an important step in the process towards building the solar farm — slated to occupy 200-acres of the designated parcel — there are more steps to clear before shovels can hit the ground, said Hilton. A device called a pyranometer has been installed on the land since last fall. The device collects data on the level of solar irradiance on a given site, which helps inform power generation projections for FortisBC. “We have to make
Upper Nicola Chief Harvey McLeod showed B.C. Premier John Horgan the preliminary designs for the 200-acre solar farm slated to be built on reserve land. Photo contributed
sure we have the resource we think we do, and at the moment, we’re still good,” said Hilton. Once the site’s solar potential has been confirmed, the band will have to negotiate on a final price with BC Hydro, as the power generated will be sold back to the Crown corporation. “We have a commitment from BC Hydro that they’re going to buy the energy from us, but we have to negotiate the final price,” said Hilton. “Of course it has to be high enough for us to build the proj-
ect and for us to make a profit.” He expects the band to make a final investment decision on the $30 million project in November or December. The referendum’s results produced a wave of emotions for Upper Nicola Chief Harvey McLeod. “This community is moving forward and really looking for opportunities with our people, and at the same time, walking the talk of clean energy and green energy,” said McLeod. He added that the referendum was the
culmination of a project which was first started by the band more than a decade ago. There was special significance to the timing of the decision, said McLeod, who noted that the band is pursuing a clean energy project while a debate over the Kinder Morgan pipeline rages at the provincial and federal level. The chief took a moment during a ceremony on Monday to reflect on the proximity of the proposed solar farm, and the existing Trans Mountain pipeline.
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“Standing there, and looking at the land, and looking across the lake to where the pipeline is, I was saying, ‘How significant is that?’” said McLeod. “On our reserve we are introducing sources of energy that are 21st century and I’m looking across the lake and I’m looking at 19th century sources of energy.” Once complete, the solar farm would comprise of 56,000 solar panels on 200 acres of land on the band’s Quilchena reserve near Nicola Lake. Since the parcel designated by the band is 400 acres total, another 200 acres will be reserved for future developments, explained Teri Clayton, land manager for the Upper Nicola Band. Of 790 eligible voters, 186 ballots were cast in the referendum on April 16. 172 voted in favour of the referendum, while 12 voted against. Two ballots were rejected. In comparison, 282 ballots were cast in the band’s election for chief and council on March 19, 2017.
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Perspective on pipelines For those who follow Canadian politics closely, all eyes were focused on Ottawa DAN ALBAS View from the last Sunday for HILL a summit meeting hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Alberta and B.C. premiers Rachel Notley and John Horgan. The topic of the meeting was the growing dispute between Ottawa, British Columbia and Alberta over the construction of Trans Mountain pipeline. The media headlines that followed this meeting were candid. “Trudeau has failed to resolve pipeline crises” and more recently “Kinder Morgan project a test of Trudeau’s competency, puts his 18 B.C. seats at risk, say pollsters.” While this is occurring, prime minister Trudeau has remained firm in his statement that the Trans Mountain pipeline will be built. From my time on the government side of the house, it is my opinion that media headlines are not always fair to elected officials. The expectation that Mr. Trudeau could resolve this pipeline stand off in a single meeting are overly optimistic and more so when you consider both provincial NDP premiers benefit politically from their respective positions. From a political perspective, the real challenge for the orime minister, who is in a situation of his own making, is whatever actions he ultimately makes will come at a steep political cost to the federal Liberals. The prime minister is also well aware of this fact.
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Grown-ups calling shots in Syrian strike I will do such things,— What they are, yet I know not: but they shall be The terrors of the earth. King Lear, Act II, Scene 4 There are occasions when only Shakespeare will do, and Donald Trump was really, really cross. There’s still no proof that the Assad regime was responGWYNNE DYER sible for the poison The international gas attack that STAGE killed, according to various reports, forty or seventy-five or even more people in the besieged Syrian town of Douma. Indeed, the Russians, Bashar al-Assad’s faithful ally, maintain that the attack did not even happen. Moscow suggests that the video footage was faked by the Islamist rebels, or perhaps taken from some previous occasion. There has been no proper investigation, although the Russians offered to escort a team from the
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Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to the site of the alleged attack as early as Tuesday. But Trump saw the footage on Fox News, and he was determined to punish the evil ones. And he did act, although his actions were not exactly ‘the terrors of the Earth.’ The missile strike, according to the U.S. defence secretary, General James Mattis, involved “double” the number of missiles that were used in last year’s similar attack. So that’s around 120 Tomahawk cruise missiles, costing around $100 million, delivered on three or four targets that were almost certainly evacuated last weekend. There were also a few smaller missiles, delivered by British or French aircraft that tagged along after the Americans. They probably came within range of the Russian S-400 air defence system, by general assent the best in the world, but there was no risk of their being shot down. The Russians didn’t turn their system on. It was a big enough attack to re-arrange the landscape around the alleged “chemical weapons-type targets”, even if Syrian anti-aircraft fire shot down a few of the unmanned missiles (as the Syrians claim). Essentially, however, it was a pantomime event designed to impress a
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small and unsophisticated audience: Donald J. Trump. It would appear that the grown-ups really are still in charge in the White House. They couldn’t actually disobey orders, but they could arrange things so that nobody got seriously hurt. They specifically chose targets that would “mitigate the risk of Russian forces being involved,” and the Syrians obviously had time to get their people out of the likely targets too. The United States even warned the Russians to clear the airspace along the tracks the missiles would follow, so that there would be no accidental encounters with Russian (or Syrian) aircraft. “We used the normal deconfliction channel to deconflict airspace,” explained the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Gen. Joseph Dunford. And the Russians obligingly turned off their air defences, since the Western attacks weren’t going to do any serious harm anyway. President Trump did say that “We are prepared to sustain this response until the Syrian regime stops its use of prohibited chemical agents,” but that is a perfectly meaningless commitment since Syria is not using them now.
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OPINION Fears about a new Cold War are overblown
From the Herald archives: April 17, 1991
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From Page 6 If it did use them, it has already stopped. As General Mattis said: “Right now, this is a one-time shot.” So move along, folks. Nothing more to see here. And spare us all the talk (most recently by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres) about a ‘new Cold War’. There can’t be a new Cold War, because the Russians don’t have the resources to hold up their end of it. The Russian Federation has half the population of the old Soviet Union, and its economy is about the same size as Italy’s. If Italy spent its budget the way Russia does, it too could have big conventional forces and a nuclear striking force big enough to deter even the United States from attacking it — but it could not sustain a global military confrontation with the NATO powers for even one year. Neither could Russia.
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‘The Russian Federation has half the population of the old Soviet Union and its economy is about the same size as Italy’s.’
Moscow only commits its forces to areas that really threaten its security (or at least appeal to its own sometimes paranoid definition of what constitutes a security threat). Syria is quite close to Russia, whose own population is more than one-tenth Muslim, so Moscow was unwilling to let Islamist extremists win the Syrian civil war, and in September 2015 it intervened to stop them. The Russia intervention in Syria has been almost entirely successful: Bashar al-Assad has won the war, and already controls all the big cities and most of the country’s ‘useful’ land. The Washington foreign policy establishment hates this outcome, but it never had a plausible alternative to peddle, nor (after Afghanistan and Iraq) was there the political will in the United States for a major military intervention in Syria. The Syrian war will end in a year or two, and fleabites like this week’s air strikes will have no influence on the outcome. And Moscow will stop there: it has no further ambitions in the Middle East. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
Eyes on New Brunswick From Page 6 Rather than take any decisive action, has suggested he may ultimately work with the project proponent, Kinder Morgan, to mitigate investor risk in the Trans Mountain project. Although no formal announcement has been made, I am already hearing strong opposition from some Canadians at the thought of throwing, and I will quote directly, “public money into the coffers of an oil giant.” Meanwhile, Alberta continues to move forward a bill in their provincial legislature that could limit the supply of Alberta gasoline to British Columbia. A move that the premier of Saskatchewan has also voiced support for. In B.C., the NDP government has called Alberta’s threat a “bluff ” and remains
committed that they will not change their position. What happens next? At this point, it is all speculation and rather than engage in ‘what
be rendered later this week. Many will know that for decades provinces have prohibited the inter-provincial direct consumer shipping of
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‘Alberta continues to move forward a bill in their provincial legislature that could limit the supply of gasoline to B.C.’
if ’ scenarios, I will provide a factual update when more information is available. While the debate on potentially restricting oil flow between two provinces rages on, one subject that has my full attention is the upcoming decision by our Supreme Court on the Comeau case. This decision should
alcohol over provincial borders. In fact, there are many items and even services that face similar restrictions that amount to interprovincial trade protectionism. In the last parliament, I had a bill passed that removed the federal government from some of these
restrictions but only a handful of provinces followed suit. Ultimately this led to the Comeau case that came before the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC). The Comeau case argues in favour of section 121 of our Charter: “All Articles of the Growth, Produce, or Manufacture of any one of the Provinces shall, from and after the Union, be admitted free into each of the other Provinces.” In the event the SCC rules in favour of this definition, it could potentially create significant new opportunities for many local industries and producers to access important new markets in Canada. Something I believe most Canadians support. Dan Albas is the MP for Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola
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CARING COMMUNITY A donation for $6,800 dollars was made to the Nicola Valley Health Care Endowment Foundation during a well attended Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year) Program in the Merritt Gurdwara. The local Sikh Society has been collecting funds to support the emergency department expansion project from the Punjabi community for the past four months during programs every second week. Those in the photo (from left to right) are: Mayor Neil Menard; directors for the Nicola Valley Health Care Endowment Foundation Ross Olive, Richie Gage and Jerry Sanders; Merritt Sikh Society members Bakshish Kaur Sandur, Harbans Singh Sandhu, Joginder Singh Mahil and Peter Samra. Bill Stowell/Herald
Merritt Green Energy project putting power back on the grid After delays, labour disputes and hardware failures pushed the operational start date for the Merritt Green Energy project back by months, builders are almost ready to turn the keys over to the operators of the biomass-fired generator. Though the plant is now generating power and selling it back to BC Hydro, there are a few repairs left for Iberdrola Energy Projects Canada to make before the plant can be considered fully operational, explained John Turner, vice president of operations for Veolia North America — one half of the companies financing the project. “There are still a few things that are going to take a little bit longer to sort out,” said Turner. “And things [that] are going to need the boiler to go down to sort out.” Once Iberdrola has completed their construction obligations, the keys to the facility will be turned over to a company responsible for operating the plant;
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The Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club is heading back to court in an effort to stop a suspected land swap that would block public access to a sport fishing lake east of Merritt. The club is suing Corbett Lake Lodge, Douglas Lake Cattle Company and the province of British Columbia for allegedly blocking public access to Corbett Lake. The club alleges public access exists via the highway right-ofway of the Okanagan Connector that extends into a portion of the lake. According to court documents, the club claims that since 2005, the lodge, ranch and Crown have conspired to block the public access to the lake through various actions. These actions include constructing a large berm on the highway right-of-way, erecting an eight-foot fence, posting noparking signs along the side of
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Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club member Rick McGowan sits on a berm constructed on the edge of Corbett Lake, which is the subject of a new lawsuit. Herald files
the highway, causing RCMP to apprehend people fishing on the lake and attempting to convert a portion of Crown land on the highway right-of-way to private land by gifting it to Douglas Lake Ranch. Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club lawyer Chris Harvey told KTW the land swap is only suspected to be happening at this point and he believes litigation should stop such an occurrence.
“There may not be a land swap,” he said. The club is seeking a declaration that the public right-of-way exists and that the lake and fishery are public, as well. The club is also seeking an injunction to restrain the lodge, ranch and Crown from interfering with the public’s right to access the lake.
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SD 58 Arts Festival 2018
Wednesday, April 25
Wednesday, April 25 “Civic Centre Art Show” “Civic Centre Art Show” Opening Reception: 4-7 pm Opening Reception: 4-7 pm Merritt Civic Centre Merritt Civic Centre Show continues thru May 4th Show continues thru May 4th
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Friday, April 27 Open Mic Night
Friday, April 7:30-9:00 pm 27 Kekuli Open MicCafe Night (A Youth Highlight) 7:30-9:00 pm
Kekuli Cafe (A Youth Highlight) Monday, April 30
“Spotlight on Talent” Talent Showcase All Grades 6:30-8:30 pm “Spotlight on Talent” Merritt Secondary School, MPR
Monday, April 30
Talent Showcase All Grades Tuesday, 6:30-8:30May pm 1 “An Enchanted Evening of Dance” Merritt Secondary MPR 6:30-8:30School, pm Merritt Civic Centre Featuring Spanish, Ballet, First Nations and more
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HISTORIC EXHIBIT ON RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS ACROSS CANADA
“WHERE ARE ALL THE CHILDREN”
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“FORGOTTEN: THE METIS EXPERIENCE”
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology is providing space for this exhibit. Their partnership in bringing this experience of life is appreciated. For NVIT and the School Districts that share this experience with students it is part of the reconciliation taking place in Canadian society.
While this is a sad chapter in the lives of many Nlaka’pamux people, there needs to be a recognition of their experience for the benefit their children and grandchildren. The display is open for viewing, please contact Chloe at NVIT for viewing times.
Dr. Sharon McIvor
President, CFS Board of Directors
The Legacy of Hope Foundation can be found on the Internet.
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$259,900
2137 CASTILLOU CRESC
Quality built rancher with many high end features, 9 ft ceilings, American Cherry HW kitchen, HW floors, 3 bedrms on main, 3 baths & fully finished basement with 4th bedroom & private entry.
#2926
$459,000
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Nice 2 room mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park, with newer appliances included. Close to golf course. Easy walk to amenities. Pad rent is $346.00 per month.
#2674
$49,900
#2827
$84,900
#2930
$425,000
1475 COLDWATER
1463 COLDWATER AVE
1938 PARKER DRIVE
8900 MERRITT SPENCES BR
IN LILLOOET
1937 MERRITT AVENUE
Great starter or retirement home located in good neighbourhood, close to shopping & schools. Home has fully finished basement with second living quarters for your inlaws. Fenced yard and single car garage.
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SOL Perfect for investors – side by side duplex within walking distance to shopping & schools. Each side has 2 bedrooms, 100 amp service and a fenced backyard.
3 bedroom home on the Bench with fully fenced backyard, partially covered deck & garden area. Home has large open kitchen with oak cabinets, 2 baths, large master bedrm & fully fin. Basement.
This side by side duplex has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm kitchen & living room per side, plus a fenced backyard, and 432 sq.ft. each side for a total of 864 sq.ft.
Investors – side by side duplex with 2 bedrooms, bathrm, kitchen, living room and 100 amp service per side, plus a fenced backyard.
4 bedroom Bench home overlooking the city & valley. Has huge country kitchen with large island & skylight. HW floor in huge living room, 2 fireplace + woodstove. Very private back yard.
On 2 acres bordering the beautiful Nicola River with 20+ fruit trees. This 1600 sq.ft. 2 bedroom home has basement, newer woodstove, and a variety of outbuildings.
At Pavilion Lake, great all seasonal 0.35 acre recreational lot with mountain & lake views with water access close by, Has drilled well, 100 amp service, 2 wired RV plugs, deck & shower stall.
#2980
#2972
#2844
#2845
#2941
#2948
#2965
$155,000
2779 EAGLE CRES.
$384,900
2733 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS RD
Amazing view from this 7039 sq.ft. lot. Close to shopping and restaurants. In area of quality built homes and growing subdivision. Bring your plans and start building your dream home.
Great subdivision to build your dream home. Fantastic views, close to shopping, restaurant, services, schools and highway. Priced to sell!
#2407
#2932
$75,000
$74,900
$159,900
2740 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS
One of the finest lots, located in Grandview Heights subdivision, with amazing views of the Nicola Valley. Close to all amenities. The perfect place to build your dream home.
#2981
$69,900
$159,900
2769 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS
Nice building lot of 6136 sq.ft.with great view of the beautiful Nicola Valley. Close to shopping, restaurants, services, schools & highway. City services to lot line.
#2975
$79,900
$409,500
2731 EAGLE CRESCENT
Build your dream home on this newer Bench lot of 10,280 sq.ft. Spectacular views and homes of higher quality in neighbourhood. Close to all amenities. #2911
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$110,000
$299,000
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#2935
2725 PEREGRINE WAY
1653 LINDLEY CRK RD
Spectacular views from the 7470 sq.ft. lot. Services are at the lot line. Building a house in this development is a great investment. Close to shopping and amenities.
One of the finest lots in Grandview Heights subdivision, with amazing views of the Nicola Valley. Close to all amenities and shopping. Perfect place to build your dream home.
Nice building lot on Lindley Creek Road, in a growing newer subdivision. The natural slope of the land will allow for a walkout basement with a rancher type look from the front yard.
#2854
#2838
$89,000
$82,999
$689,900
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$219,000
2797 GRANDVIEW AVE
#2819
$699,900
$59,900
2190 CONKLIN AVE
2743 GRANDVIEW
Just under 1 level acre right beside the river. Beautiful building lot available, very private. Imagine fishing from your front yard or watching the deer and eagles play.
Build the home on your dream in this newer development. Great views of the beautiful Nicola Valley, close to shopping, restaurants, services, schools and highways. Priced to sell.
#2928
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$149,000
#2932
$74,900
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4079 AIRPORT RD
9.9 acres overlooking the Nicola River with fantastic views. A road has been made to the building site, cleared & ready to start building. Power & water available at lot line. Part of Miller Estates.
53 AC property that includes R3 and FD zoning. FD allows for Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans – could be changed residential to M1 zoning for Light Industrial. Call for details
Build your executive retreat on this 1.1 acre lot in Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water and sewer hookups available. Great lake for all water sports, fishing and hiking trails. Adjoining lot also available.
#2872
#2939
#2808
$250,000 ON CLEASBY ROAD
$1,590,000 6021 BEECH RD
$199,000
1.7 acres of commercial land. Lease all or part of this site at $0.75 per sq.ft. Presently being used for semi-truck parking. Zonced C-3. Call for permitted uses available. #2952
#2953
$425,000
6593 MONCK PARK
Great waterfront property of 6 acres for your recreational getaway or build your home in the country. Mostly flat with many building sites, shallow well, septic approval, hydro with 200 amp and driveway already in.
Build your dream home on this 1.1 acre lot in one of Merritt’s finest developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water & sewer hookups available, located close to water access.
#2857
#2809
$199,000
1481 MILLER RD
6685 MONCK PARK RD
6449 MONCK PARK RD
10 acre lot in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 minutes west of Merritt. Enjoy the views of the valley & surrounding mountains. Land is mostly cleared with some trees.
Great 1 acre lakeview lot with stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake. The perfect place to build your country retreat, in neighbourhood of high end custom homes. Enjoy fishing, swimming & boating.
In one of Merritt’s high end developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. This 1 acre lot has water and sewer hookups available and fantastic views of Nicola Lake. Close to water access.
#2971
$189,000
$99,999
#2831
#2830
$239,900
#2977
$795,000
12 acres of land with city water and sewer, not presently connected. Site has existing fourplexes at varying degrees of completion and all needing work. Has fantastic views.
#2720
#2763
#2943
Bob’s Mini Mart. A long time, well established convenience store with living quarters upstairs. Business known for quality and great customer service. Building has had some extensive renos & upgrades over the years.
#2047
$269,000
Approx. 1/2 acre parcel zoned C-3 with utilities in place on the lot. Located near Walmart, highway access and backs onto the airport.
LOT 1, MIDDAY VALLEY RD
Start planning your dream home on this fantastic 1 acre waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. All ready has a driveway started down to the more level area near the water. Included 8x20 dock.
Buy your land now and be ready to build in the spring!
Two parcels on 2.47 acres with separate titles. C4/R4 zoning offers a broad range of development prospects. Has approx. 2500 sq.ft. building on 0.5 acre lot with C4 zoning.
2801 CLAPPERTON AVE
Great property is a well developed subdivision of acreages. This unique 15 acre property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro is at lot line, well & septic must be installed. Most of land is flat & useable.
5985 BEECH RD
4066 AIRPORT ROAD
4153 AIRPORT RD
Private 12.6 acres, treed with great access to Spius Creek. Several good building sites, has a drilled well and hydro to lot line. Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.
$289,000
2776 VOGHT STREET
6408 MONCK PARK
Lease all or part of this 11.4 acre site. Great location beside Walmart. C-4 zoning. Highway 5 close by. Ready to go, cleared & gravel topped site. Utilities at lot line. Owners may entertain offers to purchase.
$189,000
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#2969
2 bedroom suite, small workshop & yard, shared laundry, pet considered $850/month + util. 1 bedroom carriage house, bright/cheery space, easy walk to downtown. $900/month incl. util.
Suite 100B-2840 Voght Street
250-315-0000
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Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1. Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details
$799,900
$159,900
#2555
$2,000,000
2845 NEILSON ST
15.9 acre RV Park zoning bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city services. Has small rental home with long term tenants.
#2771
$1,650,000
LOT 1, HOUSTON ST
MIDDAY VALLEY RD
923 MIDDAY VALLEY RD
Approx. 4 acre residential development land zoned R1, services not connected. Call for more details.
Approximately 5 acres with city water and sewer (not connected). Zoned R-9 High Density Residential zoning. Call for more details
Approx. 291 acre with great potential. Current plans are for a development of 2 acre estate lots with city boundaries. Rural living within close proximity to city, with fantastic views.
#2959
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Commercial building in busy location with tenant, and is fully leased. Total of 6600 sq.ft. with 4100 on the main, 1050 sq.ft. in basement and 1520 on top floor that could be used as living quarters.
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MIDDAY VALLEY RD
#2573
#2954
#2961
2701 NICOLA AVE
3940 CRAWFORD AVE
Lease all or part of this 1.3 acre property at $0.85 per sq.ft. Zoned C-3. Directly across from Boston Pizza and Highway 5 is close by. Call for permitted uses. Owner may entertain offers to purchase
$825,000
$230,000
#2962
$300,000
#2956
$4,900,000
LOT 2, MIDDAY VALLEY RD
1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD
LOT A, MIDDAY VALLEY RD
Approx. 6 acres with city water and sewer (not connected yet) with R1 zoning, but one that may have to be changed to suit the Buyers needs.
10 acre development site with CD-1 zoning. Will have city water and sewer (not connected yet). Bring your ideas and call for more details.
122 acres of multiple zonings C4, C6 and R1. Buyer should contact the City of Merritt to request suitable zoning to match their needs. Call for more details.
#2960
$400,000
#2958
$750,000
#2957
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EARTH DAY
APRIL 22, 2018 Did you know, that connecting with others and our natural environment is a very important way to lift our spirits? This years Earth Day theme is Consume Less, Play More! Sounds great, right? So what does this mean and what can we do to make this happen? It all starts with us! As humans, it is our responsibility to make sure we respect our earth and teach our children to do so as well, so that our future generations have a fighting chance to live and breathe clean air, have clean water and good soil for growing food. One of the Earth Day Organizations is quoted as saying: “From poisoning and injuring marine life to disrupting human hormones, from littering our beaches and landscapes to clogging our waste streams and landfills, the exponential growth of plastics is now threatening the survival of our planet.” How can we teach our children about this so they can carry on making the Earth a cleaner, safer place to live and grow? Here are some ideas! Continued on page 20
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NEW REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE PICK-UP Garbage accounts for 55% of nuisance bear calls and results in the destruction of numerous bear every year in Merritt. Do not place your garbage on the curb the night before pickup. Fish and meat remains should not be left outside and suggests freezing or keeping them in a cool place until they can be placed into the garbage on your collection day.
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Local archers take aim at 3D shoot event
The Nicola Valley Archers club held a 3D shoot event at the Lower Nicola gun range on April 14 and 15. Juniors (left, top) were on hand as well as experienced archers. 3D shoots involve lifelike animal targets (left) in a variety of settings, allowing archers to emulate the mechanics of bow hunting. Bill Stowell/Herald
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What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley April 27-29
Ladies Volleyfest at Merritt Secondary School, Collettville Elementary School and CMS Gymnasium
April 27
Elementary rugby tournament at Diamondvale Elementary
May 19-20
First weekend of racing at the Merritt Speedway
June 17
Father’s Day Fishing Derby at Kentucky, Alleyne Lake
June 30 - July 1
Nicola Valley Kennel Club Dog Show Voght Park
June 30 - July 1
Merritt Otters Swim Club swim meet at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre
July 7
Merritt Little Britches Rodeo
Sept. 29
Merritt Country Run
Regular Sessions Indoor Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, Friday, CMS, 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. (until May 1) Tuesday, Thursday, Civic Centre, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Raise The Bar Bootcamp BREAK THROUGH Jamie Neill (with the ball) leaves two South Kamloops Secondary players on the pitch after breaking through tackles en route to one of eight tries scored by the Merritt Secondary School girls rugby team during their game on April 11. The team rebounded from a loss in their season opener to blank South Kamloops 44-0. Tries were scored by Hope Smith, Taylor Nicholls, Jamie Neill, Neleah Chillihitzia, Emily Geire (2), Tyra Gage, and Rachael Smith. Cole Wagner/Herald
Tuesday, Thursday, Diamond Vale School, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Cadet Hall, 10 a.m.
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Nicola Valley Thunder rolling after hot start Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD
The Nicola Valley Thunder bantams improved to 2-0 on April 11, as the team bested the Kamloops Rattlers by a score of 8-1. The Thunder got off to a quick start in their second game, with team captain Lucas Schmid opening the scoring in the early stages of the first period. Keagan McGifford followed up with a goal of his
Saturday, May 26, 2018
own after assisting on Schmid’s tally, and it was off to the races for the bantam squad. Before the first was over, Schmid and McGifford had both scored their second of the game, while Carter Shackelly added a single. Ostyn Fox found the back of the net in the second, while Jalen McRae and Shackelly scored in the third. Tyson Jarvis was a wall in net for the Thunder, allowing only one goal against.
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Community Room - Phelan House PADDLE POWER (Top) Paddlers Ryan, Kerry, Dot, Jenn, Christina and Mia (no last names given) took to Nicola Lake on April 14 for a 24-hour paddle session to raise money for families dealing with cancer. Despite a windy start and torrential rain throughout the night, the team successfully completed a long session on the water. Bill Stowell/Herald
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NICOLA NATURALIST SOCIETY MEETING: NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA
Jo-Anne Hales presents “Habitat selection of the Great Basin Spadefoot”. Jo-Anne is an Environmental Specialist for the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc band and is doing graduate studies at TRU. Her talk covers her interesting work with these charismatic and threatened little amphibians which are a symbol of our interior grasslands. Thursday April 19th, 7 PM at NVIT. All welcome.
N.V. FISH AND GAME CLUB
Annual trophy night and fund raiser at the Hitchin Post in Lower Nicola. Join us Saturday, April 21 at either 5 or 6 pm for a steak dinner. For more information call Paul at 250-378-4904
THE NICOLA VALLEY COMMUNITY GARDENS
Has plots available for the 2018 growing season. If you have questions or would like to reserve a plot call 250-378-0349 or stop by the Baillie House..
HOSPICE
Merritt Hospice is calling for volunteers to support Palliative Care Clients and their families and to support those who are grieving. Volunteers are also needed for administrative duties such a fund raising, community events and serve as board members. Contact Jill Sanford at 250-378-4577 for more information.
CHURCH RENOVATIONS
Merritt Seventh-day Adventist Church at 2190 Granite Ave. is under renovation and is closed temporarily. Still open meeting at the Merritt Baptist Church each Saturday morning. Our soup and sandwich service “Friendship Outreach” is not available. Sorry for any inconvenience. The improvements will allow the church to serve the community better in the near future. Contact 250-378-2339.
HELP WITH INCOME TAX
Need help filing your income taxes? We will be at Crossroads Community Church from 9 am till noon every Tuesday morning from March 6 till April 24. Drop off your paper work one Tuesday and pick it up the following week. If you need more information please phone 250-378-6283.
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.
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.
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.
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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The Red Cross will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Please go to the hospital if you need medical equipment.
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Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch!
COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY
Join us Thursday-Saturday from 12-6 p.m.. See our current art show or join us for our Friday workshops, different arts and artists, from tea and talk to mosaics, drawing, etc. For what’s new this week at the Gallery and the NVAC check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com Or call 250-378-6515 or 250-315-3437.
MESSY CHURCH
First Thursday of month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sit-down dinner with your family. For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net
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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church
2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Merritt Baptist Church
2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Merritt Lutheran Fellowship
in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.
Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church
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 May 25, 26 and 27. 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
1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 • Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church
2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-2339 Bible Study: 9:30 • Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.
St. Michael’s Anglican Church
1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service times: Sundays at 10am (no service on the 5th Sunday)
Trinity United Church
Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am
Terry at 250-378-5190.
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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ORVAL BRIDGES May 18, 1934 – March 26, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Orval Bridges of Merritt, BC, on March 26, 2018 at 83 years of age. Orval was a wonderful and loving dad who will be remembered by his children Jacquie Bridges of Kelowna, BC, and Frank Bridges of Green Bay, WI, as well as 6 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Orval will be missed by his special companion Vina Richardson. Also left to cherish his memory are Nelson and Kaye Oliver, and Anita Bridges. Orval was predeceased by his loving wife Gayle Bridges, his brother Blaine Bridges, and his parents Melvin and Norva Bridges. Orval lost his battle with many complication from vascular surgery. He was amazingly caring, and kept a brave face while we felt our hearts break. We will miss his sense of humour, sense of adventure, kindness and most of all his company. He was a kind man who all admire, and thank, for instilling his own qualities in us, and raising us to be the best person we could each be. Orval worked several jobs in his career, mainly with BC Hydro, retiring in Merritt. Of his many passions DQG WDOHQWV ZHUH KXQWLQJ À VKLQJ VSHQGLQJ time with grandchildren, as well as playing and coaching hockey. There will be a Celebration of Orval’s Life held at a later date. Please stop by to share a story, and enjoy some refreshments. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Theresa at RIH 6 South. Donations in Orval’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324 Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca
It is with sadness we announce the death of a dear lady, Sonia Ralston, on April 10th at the age of 86. She was predeceased by her husband Don, a son Laurie, a sister Jean and also a younger sister and brother. She is survived by a brother, daughter, granddaughter, grandson and many nieces and nephews and also by her friends and church family at Trinity United. After moving to Merritt, she worked in Social Services and then became a very successful realtor, who won many awards for her work. She enjoyed singing in the choir for many years and was a trustee and on the church board. She played mandolin in the Spirit Vibes group in Trinity and also in the band who entertained at Nicola Meadows and Gillis House. She took up painting, with a few displayed on her walls in her home. In her earlier years she loved to go walking and riding bikes with her friends. She spent her last months in Gillis House in the good care of the nurses and staff. There will be a memorial service and refreshments to follow at 2 PM this Sunday, 22nd of April, at Trinity United Church on Quilchena Ave., officiated by Rev. Elaine Diggle.
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SUMMER STUDENT COMPUTER TECHNICIAN School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for a summer student computer technician in the Technology Services Department at our Merritt location. The computer technician will provide assistance in the following: ‡ 3DUWLFLSDWH LQ WKH FRQÀJXUDWLRQ DQG VXSSRUW of internal systems; • Perform basic repair and maintenance of desktop PC’s and printers; • Computer troubleshooting experience or ZRUNLQJ RQ $ FHUWLÀFDWLRQ DQ DVVHW ‡ 'HPRQVWUDWHG SURÀFLHQF\ LQ EDVLF problem solving, strong interpersonal, time management and customer service skills; • Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and familiarization with internal microcomputer components; • A valid driver’s license. It is preferable that students were enrolled full-time in High School/College in 2017/2018, however, MUST be returning full-time to College/ University or Trades School for the 2018/2019 sessions. College/University proof of acceptance is mandatory. This is a 7.5 hour per day, four-month position.
Brandon Daniel is indebted to Mario’s Towing Ltd for storage and towing on a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado VIN: 2GCEK133981158428 A lien is claimed under the act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $9502.38 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale that may accrue. Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day April, 2018 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The vehicle is currently stored at Mario’s Merritt Towing Ltd. 2676 Nicola Ave, Merritt, BC V1K1B8. The vehicle was placed in storage on March 11th 2017. For more information call Mario’s Merritt Towing at 250-3789241 ext.3001.
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Local Business Directory EXCAVATING Gary’s Mini Excavating Service • Small Job Specialist • Dump Trailer Service • Fencing & Post Pounder • Bobcat Service • Concrete Driveways & Sidewalks • Fully Insured
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE HERE FOR YOU!
DENTIST
CONCRETE SERVICES IRON MOUNTAIN CONCRETE nce Quality workmanship with over 34 yrs. experie
STAMPING
•Floors • Patios •Driveways •Exposed Concrete •Acid Stain •Repairs •Textured Concrete •Exposed Retaining Walls Darren Christensen
email: garylsedore@gmail.com
Cell: 250-315-3174 Call Gary Sedore for FREE ESTIMATES: 250-378-4312
250-315-5612
ironmtnconcrete@gmail.com
NEW PATIENTS & WALK-INS WELCOME
GENERAL DENTISTS & SPECIALIST ORTHODONTISTS AVAILABLE Call
250-378-4888 to book your appointment. 2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9
www.dentistryatmerritt.ca
R. Dutt-DMD Dr. J. Sarao-DMD, Dr. S. Malhotra-DDS, Dr.
MECHANIC
RVICE FRANK’S MECHANICAL SE APPROVED
s experience • Over 30 year • Fully insured es • FREE estimat g in un pr ee Tr • • Removals e • Storm damag evaluation e ur ct ru st ee • Tr lable. t planning avai • New & old lo Arborist , Certified Utility Greg Van Osch
• Tune Ups • Brakes • Exhaust • Suspension • Lube/Oil s & Struts •Radiator Service • Shock e rvic Se g nin itio • Air Cond
Toll Free: 1-800-665-8711 www.danalbas.com @DanAlbas
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CONCRETE SERVICES
CATERING AVAILABLE!
HOMEMADE TASTES
DELIVERY WITHIN TOWN LIMITS!
you’ve grown to love and enjoy some new recipes as well!
Bring in your business card and enter for our monthly draw for a
FREE LUNCH!
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1950 Garcia St.
250-378-9125
JOEANDSONS.CA
Come in and enjoy all the
JOE & SONS CONCRETE LTD. ing, Specializing in concrete form finishing, repair & coatings.
250-525-1555
RESTAURANT MORE THAN JUST A COFFEE SHOP
we do EVERYTHING CONCRETE
• Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Crack Filling & Patching • Commercial Foundations • Saw Cutting • Jack Hammering • Grinding • Concrete Leak Repairs • Epoxy Garage Floors
• Home Foundations • Retaining Walls • Stamped Concrete • Pool Decks • Basements • Sidewalks • Patios • Stairs
L COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIA
PC - 60
250-280-3478
Owner Operator since 1987
• Excavating • Site Prep • Concrete Demolition • Compaction • Drainage • Utility Installation • Retaining Walls • Line Locating • Concrete Cutting
RURAL / RESIDENTIAL
NIC STOYOMA DENTAL CLINI Did You Know ?
Serving all citizens of Merritt and surrounding areas Stoyoma Dental is Merritt’s newest Dental Clinic. We are a Not For Profit Society serving all residents of Merritt and the surrounding areas. If you are covered by Status, Healthy Kids, Disability, Ministry or the Emergency Plan you are fully covered for eligible services & no additional funds will be required of you!
1999 Voght Street
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY!
HOURS: Mon-Fri 8AM - 4:30PM
NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME
(next to the Credit Union) PO Box 3090, Merritt, BC
250-378-5877!
CLEANING SERVICES
CERTIFIED IN MODERATE ASBESTOS REMOVAL
NOW HIRING
250-378-9410
CARPET CLEANING UPHOLSTERY & TILE & GROUT CLEANING – FLOOD & JANITORIAL SERVICES
www.tbmcleaningandrestoration.com TF: 1-877-612-0909
EXCAVATING
PLUMBING
DENTIST
250-216-0930
250-378-1322
2026 Mamette Avenue
MORTGAGE BROKER
YOUR LOCAL MORTGAGE BROKER
Use the equity in your home to consolidate debt, top up RRSPs, or tackle renovations Call
Harry Howard 490-6731
(250)
harry@harryhoward.ca
Interior
HOURS
Tuesday: 9 am - 6 pm Wednesday - Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm Friday and Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm
TREE SERVICE
OLD OR NEW WE HAVE WARRANTY NE MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYO
2562B Main Street West Kelowna, BC V4T 2N5
THURSDAY, April 19, 2018 • 27
SIDING
IVAN’S SIDING S ALES & S ERVICE
• Vinyl & Hardie Board Siding • Aluminum Soffit, Fascia & EAVESTROUGHS
CALL: (250) 378-2786 “When others have come and gone, Ivan’s Siding is still going strong”
SERVING THE NICOLA VALLEY FOR 40 YEARS!
CONTRACTING Your Construction SPECIALISTS
LET OUR EXPERTS HELP YOU
with Trucking, General Excavations, Road Construction & Maintenance, irs, Road Bridge Building – Installation and Repa ns, Etc. llatio Insta y Utilit tion, Grading & Compac WE GUARANTEE EVERYTHING THAT WE DO!
inc.
CALL 250-315-5074
28 • THURSDAY,
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April 19, 2018
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Large selection of adult novelties!
OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 9 :00 AM- 9:00 PM SUNDAYS 11 AM TO 9 PM
SERVING 3 LOCATIONS
2013 QUILCHENA AVE, MERRITT ~ 250.378.9686 420 TRANS CANADA HWY, SALMON ARM ~ 250-833-1414 259 TRANQUILLE ROAD, KAMLOOPS ~ 250-554-1501
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