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Government House’s loss is the Nicola Valley’s gain.

Outgoing lieutenantgovernor Judith Guichon ended her term on April 23, handing over the keys to the official residence to the incoming Janet Austin, after serving as the Queen’s representative in Victoria since 2012.

Once described as a largely ceremonial role, the job of lieutenant-governor took on an extremely consequential responsibility following 2017 provincial election, after which no party commanded a majority of the seats in the legislature.

Faced with a BC NDPGreen alliance, BC Liberal leader Christy Clark urged Guichon to dissolve the legislature and call another election. Instead, Guichon turned to NDP leader John Horgan to form government.

“It’s certainly not something any lieutenant-governor contemplates when

they step into the role, and it certainly will probably be a while before it happens again. But I’m very pleased because I also learned a lot and studied a lot, and had some terrific advice,” said Guichon.

But while the drama that played out in Government House was historic, Guichon’s fondest memories of her time as lieutenant-governor came from working alongside children and youth.

Continuing the work of her predecessor Steven Point, Guichon helped build literacy programs across the province through the Write to Read Project.

The program allowed remote communities and First Nations to build libraries in their communities — including one in the Nicola Valley, on the Nooaitch reserve.

“We’ve opened 11 to date, I believe. Just wonderful, wonderful projects,” she said. Guichon’s background as an environmentalist also played a part in developing a program called Stewards of the

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Future, which was aimed at secondary school students with a passion for conservation.

“Students are able to get out of the classroom and go into their community to explore issues that affect land and water,” said Guichon. “If you can come up with a way to speak to young people at

their level, they are tremendous at educating their parents.”

At a ceremony at the B.C. legislature on Monday, Premier John Horgan announced that the province is donating $10,000 to Stewards of the Future.

Asked if she will she be retaking her seat as a flute

player with the community band upon her return to the Nicola Valley, Guichon responded with a laugh.

“I sure hope they’ll have me back,” she said. “I guess I’ll have to start practicing a little more.”

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Council voices support The City of Merritt agreed to draft a letter of support for Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on April 17.

All members of council except for Coun. Diana Norgaard voting in favour of the motion.

“I’m personally not against the pipeline but I have some concerns. I don’t believe

that Kinder Morgan has done a sufficient job of educating/ assuring the public of safety and spill recovery measures,” said Norgaard.

Mayor Neil Menard maintained his position that the pipeline will benefit the community.

“We’re very supportive of the pipeline — we’re strong believers it’s the safest way to move oil right across the country,” he said.

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City council voted in favour of bringing a rezoning application for a development on Pine Street to a public hearing, after initially rejecting the application in February.

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Wage going up The B.C. government is phasing out a discounted minimum wage for liquor servers, and raising pay for farm workers and other employees who make less than the general minimum wage.

LUCKY LANDING A Chilliwack man and his plane are safe and sound after an emergency landing on the Coquihalla Highway on April 22. The pilot had been flying from Chilliwack to Merritt on a leisure trip when his cockpit began to fill with fumes. The pilot located a break in traffic flow and touched down safely in the northbound lanes. “With detachable wings the aircraft was able to be loaded on a standard trailer and [was] removed from the highway with no incident,” reported Const. Tracy Dunsmore with the Merritt RCMP. Ryan Manseau/Twitter

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE May 8, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Council Meeting

to meet with Mayor Menard on May 2 from 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

May 22, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Council Meeting

Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor at a Drop-In session please call reception at City Hall 250-378-4224.

City of Merritt 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

BUSES NOW RUN 7 DAYS A WEEK INCLUDING STATUTORY HOLIDAYS Did you know that the Merritt Transit System now runs two buses during the week, including statutory holidays?

Bus 1 Monday to Saturday: Scheduled runs between 6:15 am and 11:00 pm. Includes four scheduled runs daily to Lower Nicola.

Bus 1 Sunday: Scheduled runs between 8:15 am to 6:15 pm. There are no scheduled runs to Lower Nicola. Extra runs to Diamond Vale and Collettville.

Bus 2: Monday to Friday: Shares two bus service functions; namely, scheduled transit to the North End and Lower Nicola, and a curb-to-curb on-request service to and from destinations in the Merritt area. Bus 2 runs between 8:12 am and 3:45 pm daily. To request the curb-to-curb bus please phone (250.378.4080) 24 hours in advance. This is an excellent bus service for seniors and those with wheelchairs.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Permanent Full-Time Bylaw Officer II For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2018 by: Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The City of Merritt is inviting applications of interest for the following term contract opportunity: Merritt Youth Entrepreneur Program Coordinator.

This term contract position runs from May 3, 2018 to July 16, 2018 and September 3, 2018 to September 21, 2018. For further information and details please contact Will George, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism at 250-378-8619.

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CURBSIDE RECYCLING The City of Merritt was recently advised by the TNRD, that some curbside recycling containers were contaminated with items that are not permitted in the recycling containers, such as yard waste i.e. leaves, twigs etc. this contaminated the entire bin container load.

Items that are not accepted also include, glass, hazardous waste, plastic bags and overwrap, dishes and cookware, paint, form packaging, garden hoses, scrap metal and toys.

The TNRD can charge a penalty of $50.00 per metric tonne for contaminated loads.

These penalties could result in an increase to garbage fees for residents.

Please be cognizant and do not contaminate your curbside recycling container with materials that are not permitted.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS GREAT OUTDOORS

Locals trash talk vacant B.C. visitor centre Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

The B.C. visitor centre in Merritt has been closed since January, however travellers aren’t putting the opportunity to stop by to waste.

Destination British Columbia reported the centre had become a glorified bathroom over the years, with visitor information requests dwindling. Not much has changed since they’ve vacated, however, and continual “pit stop” usage has led to excess litter and frustrated residents.

Local mountain biker and walker Rob MacLaren enjoys the trail system connected to the vacant visitor centre, and is frustrated with the amount of garbage left behind by travellers.

“Basically people just want to use the woods around there — because they’ve done that for so long — as their personal toilet,” he said. “Not only between the two highways, but into the woods in and around the visitor centre. It’s just horrible.”

The site hasn’t been effectively maintained since Destination British Columbia left the building, he explained.

“I really don’t know where to go,” he said.

McLaren’s sentiment was echoed by Tracy Coombes, who told the Herald she’s witnessed littering in the area for years but because the building is now vacant, the situation has escalated.

“I walk the dogs here year-round, and even when the centre was open people would still be littering and using it as a bathroom in the trees,” she said. Now that the centre’s closed, there’s a steady flow of people coming off the highway, seeing that the gate is closed, going to the bathroom, leaving their garbage and carrying on,” she said. “It’s disgusting. There’s just mounds of toilet paper everywhere, there’s diapers, there’s every kind of garbage you can imagine.”

Coombes explained she’s reached out to various agencies in her efforts to have the site taken care of, including Thompson Nicola Regional District, the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and city bylaw officers. But nobody has rolled up their sleeves so far.

“It’s been a couple weeks, and nobody’s cleaned up any garbage,” she said.

Destination B.C. was the last tenant on the property, visitor services manager Kathleen Harvey explained.

“Both the building and the land are owned by the provincial government. The land is owned by the Ministry of Forestry, Lands and Natural Resources and the building is owned by the Ministry of Citizen Services. Destination B.C. was a tenant in the building,” she said.

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“It’s out of our of our jurisdiction, but that doesn’t mean we’re not going to look at it and try to do something about it,” he said, noting he may reach out to VSA Highway Maintenance.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development generally identifies and prioritizes the clean-up of illegal dumping on Crown land, and confirmed they are aware of the concerns and looking at available options to manage the site.

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their tenancy, but staff were employed to keep the site tidy.

“We paid for the operations and maintenance of the site when we were there,” she explained.

She told the Herald she’s disappointed to hear about the trouble.

“It’s unfortunate because we put a very large sign up outside of the gate that details where the nearest restrooms are,” she said.

“We’re trying to encourage people to just take a very short drive off the freeway and go into town where you guys have public washrooms.

You also have lots of businesses with washrooms — maybe there could be an economic benefit or spinoff from this to Merritt.”

Noting the Ministry of Transportation is responsible for providing rest areas in B.C., she highlighted the fact that the ministry has built a new rest stop on highway 97C’s Loon Lake exit — equipped with Wi-Fi, lighting, and 24/7 accessibility.

Mayor Neil Menard said he’s in the process of investigating the old visitor centre as well as another pullout on Highway 5A subject to a similar issue.

He explained responsibility for the site does not rest on the city’s shoulders, but that’s not

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Eliminating efficiency B.C. Labour Minister Harry Bains has announced the latest changes to the miniTOM FLETCHER mum wage, B.C. which take VIEWS effect June 1.

The general minimum wage goes up by 11.5 per cent next week, as per the series of increases announced by Bains and Premier John Horgan in February in their “pathway to $15” declaration.

Bains announced that job categories that are paid less than the hourly minimum are also getting increases.

They include liquor servers, resident care-takers, live-in camp counsellors and farm workers.

The $1.25 wage discount for liquor servers is being phased out with larger annual increases until 2021, the same year B.C. is supposed to reach the often-stated B.C. Federation of Labour goal of $15 an hour.

Years ago B.C. Fed slogan was “six bucks sucks,” and then $10 became the magic minimum. Now it’s $15.

By 2021, I guarantee you that a $20 minimum wage will be urgently needed, regardless of inflation or economic conditions.

The surprise announcement was the wage for farm workers, and I had to press Bains to determine his true intention. For the past 40 years, B.C. farm workers have been paid by the amount they harvest, not by the hour.

Although he wouldn’t quite confirm it yet, that is coming to an end next year.

Farm piece work rates are also going up 11.5 per cent, but that isn’t being imposed until next January.

Raising it in the middle of a growing season “would be very disruptive, and

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Walk a mile in the bad guys’ shoes What does Kim Jong-un want? One thing: security.

He doesn’t want to conquer the world. It’s impractical: only one out of every 300 people in the world is North GWYNNE DYER Korean. He doesn’t The international even want to conSTAGE quer South Korea.

It’s twice as populous as North Korea and ten times richer: eliminate the border and Kim’s regime would crumble in months. And he certainly doesn’t want to attack the United States.

King Kim III (as we would have called him a couple of centuries ago) declared last week that North Korea has now completed the task of building a nuclear deterrent to ward off a possible American attack. It will return to the task of building its economy and prosperity instead. Indeed, it will “ stop nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles,” and even shut down a nuclear weapons test site.

He’s obviously laying out his negotiating position for the summit meetings that are planned for this month with South Korea’s

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President Moon Jae-in and for next month with U.S. President Donald Trump. He clearly wants a deal, but he has long been afraid of an American attack. There could be a deal, but only if Washington and Seoul acknowledge that his fear is real.

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‘There could be a deal but only if Washington and Seoul acknowledge that [Kim Jong-un’s] fear is real.’

A little story from the Cold War. I only realized how deeply I had been affected by the propaganda I had heard all my young life when I attended my first NATO military exercise in Europe as a journalist. It was the same exercise scenario as always, with Russian tanks surging forward to overrun Western Europe and outnumbered NATO troops struggling to halt the

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attack.

I did know that NATO wasn’t really outnumbered. It had almost twice as many people as the Soviet Union and its allies, and at least four times the wealth. It just chose to have smaller armies because soldiers are very expensive to maintain, and relied instead on the early use of nuclear weapons. But I had never questioned the threat of a Soviet invasion of Western Europe. Nobody did.

Then one day, I was interviewing a senior British army officer and for some reason I asked the obvious question I had never bothered to ask before. What scenario did the Russians use when they ran their military exercises?

Oh, he said airily, their scenarios imagine that we have invaded East Germany, but after a few days they manage to turn it around and start pushing us back west. When their tanks are breaking through the Fulda Gap we use nukes to stop them, and the whole thing rapidly escalates into a general nuclear exchange.

Well, of course. Would the Russians tell their troops that they were launching a deliberate attack on the West that would end in a fullscale nuclear war?

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OPINION LETTER

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Put the process in Canadian hands Editor, With all the jingoism over Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion creating jobs — and almost all of it temporary work — it’s conspicuous how there’s no mention of creating actual long-term employment by processing enough of our own crude to, at the very least, supply the expensive gasconsumption requirements of Canadians, instead of exporting the bulk raw resource then importing the finished product. (And a similar question could be asked in regards to our raw-log softwood exports abroad.)

After thirty years of consuming mainstream news media, I’ve yet to come across a seriously thorough discussion on why our national and provincial governments consistently refuse to alter this practice, which undoubtedly is the most profitable for the huge Texas-based corporation.

If the Americans can extract and process their own oil—as well as our crude and logs—then we should be equally as patriotic thus Canada First, even if it means paying slightly higher for Canadian wages than those in the U.S.

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Double whammy From Page 6 we were advised that that would be not the right thing to do,” Bains said.

Assuming weather and enough willing workers, farmers get this year’s harvest in at the current rate, and then deal with the imposed higher wage on Jan. 1, 2019. That’s the same day as the new health care payroll tax takes effect.

When our Fraser Valley newsrooms began reporting on the impact of the “employers’ health tax” on large-scale greenhouse operations, NDP stalwarts scoffed on social media. A farm’s got 150 employees and an annual payroll over the limit of $500,000? That’s no small business!

The farms in question may well have 150 or more seasonal employees, performing a time-sensitive job under a system designed to reward productivity. Tree planters will also be familiar with this piece work system, which rewards efficiency and hard work.

But Bains appears convinced B.C. needs to get rid of that.

It’s the one recommendation of the NDP’s reliably left-wing Fair Wages Commission that is delayed until June 1, 2019. The plan is to eliminate the piece-work pay system

for farm workers and require them to be paid by the hour.

When I questioned Bains about this, he made it clear this is only a delay. The commission needs more time to gather information first.

The Employment Standards Act has 15 piece work categories of farm produce, for cherries, apples and other Okanagan fruits to beans, berries and daffodils in the southwest.

Quebec and Ontario also use a piecework system for farm labour, with fewer categories.

I asked Bains about the doublewhammy of payroll tax and an 11.5 per cent wage increase imposed on the same day. The commission consulted widely, and studied economic indicators, he replied. The commission figures B.C.’s economy will continue to grow for the next two years.

“The economy is booming, and they believe it will continue to boom,” Bains said.

If it does, despite U.S business tax cuts, threats to international trade, income tax increases, and industrial investment fleeing Canada, that’s going to tighten the job market for farmers.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Peace between Koreas possible From Page 6 No. As the weaker side in the long confrontation, would they ever even consider doing that? Probably not. But I had never considered the fact that the Russians were afraid of us.

It had simply not occurred to me before that a country that had been invaded by everybody from Napoleon to Hitler, and had lost at least 20 million killed in the Second World War, might be obsessed about the threat of being attacked by us. We were the good guys: surely they must realize that we would never do that. But OF COURSE they didn’t.

Maybe we were ‘the good guys’ in that confrontation, in the sense that our countries were democracies and their countries were dictatorships, but in terms of threat perception and over-reaction the two sides were identical. The situation in the Korean peninsula is the same story in microcosm.

The Kim dynasty inherited a devastated country at the end of the Korean War in 1953. Its cities were levelled and at least a million people had been killed. The Chinese troops who had helped North Korea went home after the war, but the American troops stayed in South Korea.

Moreover, the Americans had nuclear weapons and would not promise

not to use them — and there was no peace treaty, just an armistice.

The Kims built a very big army as a partial and unsatisfactory counterthreat to U.S. nuclear weapons, and started working on their own nukes as soon as the economy had been rebuilt to the required level. However, that big army created a threat perception in the U.S. and South Korea as real and acute as North Korea’s own fears.

So how might you negotiate your way out of this futile and dangerous confrontation? Pyongyang won’t give up the nuclear deterrent it has worked so long and hard to build: there’s not enough trust for that. But Kim is saying that he is willing to leave it at its current small and technologically primitive level. It’s no real threat to the U.S. in its present form.

Concentrate instead on a peace treaty that gives North Korea a sense of security at last. Demand as a quid pro quo that Pyongyang reduces its ridiculously large army to the same size as South Korea’s. And promise that once those cuts have been made, the U.S. troops in South Korea will go home.

It might work. It’s certainly worth a try.

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

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Man charged after allegedly firing shots Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt RCMP received a call for a male with a firearm and possible shots fired near the 2000 block of Coldwater Avenue around 9:00 a.m. on April 23.

According to Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood, RCMP responded to the call and the 46 year-old man was taken into custody without

Fatality on 97C Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

One person died after a vehicle rollover on Highway 97C on April 21.

At 6:50 a.m. on Saturday West Kelowna RCMP joined the B.C. Ambulance Service to respond to a single vehicle rollover on the Okanagan Connector near the Pennask Summit.

According to West Kelowna RCMP, the grey Toyota 4-Runner was heading eastbound on the freeway when the driver lost control and rolled off the highway.

“The driver and lone male occupant of the Toyota SUV, a 63-yearold White Rock man, was fatally injured in the crash and was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene,” RCMP Const.

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“Members attended and the resident — who is known to us — came out and basically gave himself up,” he said.

A subsequent search of the home revealed both a firearm and ammunition, according to Wood, and Merritt RCMP are recommending charges in relation to firearm offences.

“We did find a firearm. I can’t

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get into all the details at this time, but it does appear there was a round fired inside the residence,” Wood added.

Police are still investigating whether or not the gun was discharged prior to the arrest, said Wood. Potential charges include careless use of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose.

Residents targeted by phone scam Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Local RCMP urge residents to be aware of fraudulent Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) calls.

According to Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood, reports of a man with an East African accent claiming to be from the CRA are making the rounds in Merritt.

He explained the caller typically claims that the target’s taxes are due. The caller may then threaten to arrest

the target if payment is not received.

“One of the cases I saw was somebody that was a little down on their luck — they were scared they were going to go to jail and basically sent them all the money they had,” Wood said.

If you believe scammers have contacted you, Wood advised to hang up and either report it to Merritt RCMP or call the Canadian Revenue Agency hotline at 1-800959-8281.

A recent press release from the CRA reminded Canadians that the agency will never: • Ask for your personal or financial information through an unsolicited email with a link; • Ask for any kind of personal information through email or text message; • Ask for payment by prepaid credit cards or gift cards; • Leave your personal information on an answering machine or threaten you.

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The mood in Merritt was little brighter on April 23 thanks to Merritt Central Elementary’s second annual march of kindness.

Students from kindergarten to Grade 2, led by the school’s drumming group, marched through Merritt schools in effort to spread positivity through songs, highfives, ‘kindness coupons’ and small offerings such as bookmarks and keychains.

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Cleghorn to join Geneseo Knights Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD Action from the Nicola Valley Thunder bantam team in one of their two games against Shuswap at the Shulus arena. Bill Stowell/Herald Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Thunder rolled through the Nicola Valley this weekend as the local lacrosse association played host to a number of games in the bantam, midget and novice age categories.

Bantam The Thunder opened their two game home stand against Shuswap with a hard fought contest which ended in a tie. Nicola Valley got off to a hot start with three goals in the first period from Keagan Wekking and Lucas Schmid (2). All three Nicola Valley goals were unassisted.

Schmid notched the hat trick in the early stages of the second, but Shuswap managed to battle their way back into the game with three goals of their own in the middle frame.

The visitors’ momentum carried into the third period, as Shuswap scored a fifth goal only minutes into the last stanza. Jalen

McRae had the answer for the Thunder with just over four minutes left, with Schmid picking up the assist for his fourth point of the game.

The two teams had only a few hours to rest before they were back in action for game two of the series in Shulus.

This time, the Thunder made no mistake as their high-powered offence kicked into high gear for a nine-goal outing.

Matthew Morrissey opened the scoring for the Thunder, while Carter Shackelly and Keagan McGifford also scored in the first.

The Thunder built on the 3-1 lead in the second with goals from Ostyn Fox, Shackelly and McGifford (assisted by Daniel Lindley Archachan). Tyson Jarvis stood strong in net, allowing the Thunder to build their lead to 6-2 after two periods.

With the game in the palm of their hand, McRae found the back of the net twice and Shackelly completed the hat trick to seal the win for the Thunder.

Novice The local novices were in tough against a team from Penticton, and found themselves on the wrong end of a 14-4 scoreline.

Travis King stood tall for the overmatched novices, while the Thunder still managed to find the back of the net four times during the game.

Goals went to Cooper Hatfield (2), Jake Voigt and Blake Weimer.

Midget It was a similar story on the other end of the age spectrum for the Nicola Valley Thunder midget team. Their rivals from Shuswap came to play and delivered with a 15-1 victory over the locals.

The lone Thunder goal came in the second period from team captain Bill Brewer, assisted by Connor Kaboni.

Payton Fox endured the barrage in net for the Thunder.

The Centennials’ leading scorer from this past season has found a place to play next season.

Henry Cleghorn will be joining the State University of New York’s Geneseo Knights program for 2018-19.

The Knights are a division III NCAA program based out of

upstate New York, 58 kilometres south of Rochester.

Cleghorn served as an assistant captain for the Centennials this past season, playing a total of 163 games in a Cents uniform over three seasons.

“I’m very excited to be joining the Geneseo Knights next season, they have a great hockey program and an older team and I believe I can fit in

well with their group” Cleghorn said in a Centennials release.

“Merritt has been my home for three years and I can’t thank my billets, coaches and teammates enough for supporting me and making me feel welcome. I will always be thankful for my time there and I will cherish the friendships I have made forever. What an amazing place to play junior hockey.”

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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 Diamond Vale Elementary

May 19-20

First weekend of racing at the Merritt Speedway

May 26

Turn Me Loose in Shulus run Starting at Shulus Arena

May 27 Kids Triathlon Voght Park June 27

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

Regular Sessions

Three different teams from the Nicola Valley hosted home games over the weekend, including the novice Thunder team at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Bill Stowell/Herald

Pickleball (starts May 14)

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Plenty of teams on hand at first annual Smashfest Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Tournament organizer Clay Munro just wanted to give Merrittonians another chance to play some competitive slo-pitch in their own backyard.

By that metric, the first annual Smashfest tournament, held from April 20 to 22 at Central Park in Merritt, was a rousing success.

Twenty teams from around the region attended the tournament, which awarded more than $7,000 in cash prizes.

An avid softball player himself, Munro said he and his girlfriend play in plenty of tournaments around the province during the season. He aimed to bring “competition back in the Valley,” with the creation of Smashfest.

The tournament featured teams in two divisions, elite and recreational, with the top three teams in each category earning prizes.

Four MVP awards were also handed out based on input from the fans, added Munro.

Two local teams ended up on the podium, with the Land Pirates from Merritt taking second in the recreational division, while Munro’s Backdoor Bandit team earned bronze in the elite division.

Results Elite: 1st Smack a Pitch (Abbotsford) 2nd Fireballs (Kamloops and area) 3rd Backdoor Bandits (Merritt) Rec: 1st Deep in the box (Clearwater) 2nd Land Pirates (Merritt) 3rd Rusty Guns (Similkameen)

(Left, top) The Backdoor Bandits team from Merritt took home third place in the elite division.

(Left, below) Action from tournament play on April 21. (Above) The mixed-gender tournament was a roaring success, said organizer Clay Munro. Planning for the 2019 edition of Smashfest has already begun, he added, while the possibility of hosting a men’s tournament in Merritt this summer is still on the table. Bill Stowell/Herald

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NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET

Come see a variety of vendors every Saturday from May 12 - October 6 during our new hours from 9:30 - 1:00, beside the Ballie House. New vendors welcome, call 250-571-3470 or 250-378-4624.

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..

SENIORS CENTRE “GIVE IT A TRY”

Bridge: Tuesday, May 1-7:00 pm & Whist: Wednesday, May 9- 7:00 pm @ the Seniors Centre Lawn Bowling & Bocce: Tuesday, May 22 6:00 pm @ the Lawn Bowling Green and Archery: Wednesday, May 23 @ CMS. Please stop in and sign up @ the Seniors Centre (1675 Tutill Court). Daily between 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (except Sundays)

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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.

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.

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.

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.

RED CROSS

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.

Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch!

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Merritt Baptist Church

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Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

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

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 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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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

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.

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Eleanor Frances (Clerke) Nora was born January 26, 1922 in Vernon, B.C. She was raised on a ranch as one of five children. As Nora grew older, one of her chores was to take the cows out to pasture and many happy hours were spent reading and eating fruit while they grazed.

She also fondly remembered outings to Kal Lake and swimming in the reservoir just up from their property.

Nora became a teacher and was teaching in Vernon when she met her “dear Bob� in 1945. They loved each other for 58 years until his passing in 2003. After a few years in Vancouver, they moved to Merritt in 1949 where she lived for the next 65 years. Nora loved the Nicola Valley and especially their cottage at Nicola Lake. At different times she was a member of Merritt’s badminton, curling, duplicate bridge, and golf clubs. She was a master teacher and after retiring in 1974 went back and taught English for new Canadians until she was 70. Nora had a passion for bridge. She played as often as she could and she liked to teach and encourage others to learn the game.

It was a hard decision for her to leave Merritt and her many dear friends to move to Kelowna, but as with all things in her life, she just continued on with an optimistic spirit.

Her last three years were spent at Missionwood in Kelowna where she enjoyed the pool, the library, daily bridge, and most of all, wonderful new friendships.

Nora was young at heart. She proved to us over and over that age is only a number. She also showed us how important it is to work at your health to the best of your ability.

She always enjoyed being physically active and even later in life walked everywhere she could and swam in the pool daily. She also enjoyed the daily paper, keeping up with current events, doing crosswords, and of course, playing bridge.

Nora loved a good party and entertaining friends. People who visited were always made to feel at home. She enjoyed baking and desserts were in order every night. She especially loved to bake for her adored grandchildren and always made their favorites. She cherished her family and her friendships and remained unselfish, caring, and giving all of her life.

Nora is survived by her loving family: her daughter Sue (John), her grandson Andrew (Lindsay), her granddaughters Kate (Chris) and Alison (Chris), and her great grandchildren Cole, Charlie, Brynn, Sam, Bo, Shay, Wynn, and Thea, and her nieces, nephews, and their families.

She was our special Mom, Nonie, Auntie Nonie, Great Granny and friend and she has left her mark on all our hearts. We will cherish our wonderful memories of her life, her love, and her generosity of spirit.

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]^ Hector Michael Stewart passed away peacefully at Gody, B.C on April 20, 2018, aged 74 years. Lovingly remembered by his wife Sarah Dorothy Stewart and sons Greg Sterling (Marsha), Ron Sterling (Noni), Ted Sterling (Sheila), Lloyd McRae and Corey McLeod as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren - too many to mention, but all loved dearly.

Mr. Stewart is also survived by brothers, Nelson Stewart (Seraphine), Joe Stewart, and one sister, Nettie Ernst (Gary) as well as numerous nieces & nephews and many friends and relatives. He is predeceased by parents Johnny Stewart and Celestine McRae, brothers Teddy Stewart, Walker McRae, Harold McRae, Patrick McRae, Francis McRae and sisters Tabby McRae and Caroline Haire.

Hector was a member of the Upper Nicola Band of the Okanagan Nation. He was in the Royal Canadian Navy for several years and was part of the carrier called the HMCS Bonaventure. As a veteran, child and youth care worker, social services worker, horse trainer, and cowboy his talents were many and he will always be remembered for his stories and laughter.

Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 12:30pm at Crossroads Church with Pastor Mike officiating. Should friends desire, donations may be made to Rona Sterling-Collins or Lloyd McRae. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com. Service arrangements entrusted to Merritt Funeral Chapel.

Salary $63,211.55 to $72,160.88 per annum 35 hr/week à H[LEOH VFKHGXOH &RPSUHKHQVLYH EHQHÀ W SDFNDJH Our vision is to work collaboratively to facilitate opportunities for our children, families and communities to achieve their full potential and realize a healthy quality of life through the expression of our ancestral beliefs, values and instructions. Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) has been providing child protection and support services to the Nicola Valley (Merritt, B.C.) since 1994.

Please learn more about us www.scwexmx.com and Merritt, B.C. www.merritt.ca THE OPPORTUNITY: Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as an Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health (ACYMH) Clinician. As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Clinician will provide culturally appropriate services and information which enhance the relationships and wellness of children and families who are H[SHULHQFLQJ VLJQLÀ FDQW FKDOOHQJHV LQ WKH 0HUULWW DUHD RESPONSIBILITIES: • Connects and collaborates with appropriate referral sources • Conduct intakes • Conduct mental health assessments and develop assessment reports • Conduct provisional DSM diagnosis • Develop and execute treatment plans • Maintain appropriate Clinical and administrative records KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Awareness of First Nations culture and issues affecting First Nations families and communities • Develop and maintain working knowledge and relationships with natural partners and supports in the communities • Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in Clinical Mental Health assessment, diagnosis and treatment • Ability to conduct suicide assessments and assist with crisis interventions • Comfortable with conducting both Psycho-educational and treatment focused group sessions to various ages • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or comparable degree with strong clinical skills • Education in DSM diagnosis and related treatments for common Mental Health challenges • Registered with a professional association • Related experience with responsibility for providing mental health services to children and families • Experience working with Aboriginal communities • A valid BC class 5 driver’s license and criminal record check are mandatory Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, SUHIHUHQFH PD\ EH JLYHQ WR TXDOLÀ HG DSSOLFDQWV RI Aboriginal ancestry.

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SUMMER STUDENT COMPUTER TECHNICIAN is looking for a

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• landscaping experience an asset but not required. • hardworking individual • experience with power tools • driver’s license is a must.

Please fax resumes to 250-378-4166

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday May 8th, 2018 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: LOCATION of SUBJECT PROPERTY: 4074 Airport Road, Merritt

The computer technician will provide assistance in the following: ‡ • • ‡

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL A SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 91 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN KAP80535 VALUE ADDED Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2230, 2018 REMANUFACTURING proposes to amend the City of LUMBER PLANT Merritt Zoning Bylaw 2187, 2015 by Rezoning 4074 Airport Road from Service Commercial – C3 to Airport Commercial – C5

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• FROM: SERVICE COMMERCIAL (C3) means the purpose of the Service Highway trucks and lumber forklifts Commercial Zone is to accommodate vehicular oriented commercial uses perience an asset. of low intensity, and commercial uses requiring large areas for storage and STUDENTS CAN APPLY handling of materials goods, and equipment.

School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for a summer student computer technician in the Technology Services Department at our Merritt location.

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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.

Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C. 250-378-6161

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Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until April 30, 2018.

Please forward to: Attn: Operations Manager School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 * Fax: (250) 378-6263

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Cook’s Ferry Indian Band, Nlaka’pamux Nation

Finance Clerk Employment Status: Regular, Full-time Salary Range: $38,220 - $41,860 Submission Deadline: May 9, 2018 at 4:00 pm The Finance Clerk assumes responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely reporting on Cook’s Ferry Indian Band’s ďŹ nances by reporting to the Band Manager and Chief and Council as requested; ensures general ledger, payroll, accounts payables and accounts receivables are processed accurately and timely and ensures that all aspects of contract management, ďŹ nancial management and procurement are handled according to policy and procedures. This position administers the beneďŹ t package for Cook’s Ferry sta and Council.

For the permitted uses in Airport Commercial (C5), please refer to the Zoning Bylaw 2187, 2015 on the City’s website.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendment and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm on April 27th, 2018 to May 8th, 2018 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at www.merritt.ca Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM TUESDAY, May 1st, 2018, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods:

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BY FAX: 250-378-2600

By MAIL: City of Merritt, Planning & Development Services Manager, PO Box 189, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or at mbrodrick@merritt.ca This Notice is published in accordance with Section 466 of the Local Government Act. Note: this is the first of two consecutive Public Notices

Working closely and reporting directly to the Band Manager, the Finance Clerk is responsible for Cook’s Ferry Indian Band’s ďŹ nancial processes, adherence with ďŹ nancial and budgetary processes and controls, policies and procedures, and yearend requirements. This position also has responsibility to comply with all aspects of the Cook’s Ferry Indian Band Financial Administrative Law,2016.

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