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A SPOOKY GOOD TIME There were games, prizes, cool costumes, a haunted house and — of course — a whole lot of candy at the well attended City of Merritt Spooktacular. The 2017 edition had the best attendance on record with 1,100 people taking part in the annual Halloween event held on Oct. 20. Michael Potestio/Herald

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Retail rules starting to take shape Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

The picture of what legalization will look like in Merritt is starting to become a little more clear.

After a special committee of the whole meeting on May 15 to discuss zoning options for retail cannabis dispensaries, the City of Merritt directed staff to look into amending the current three commercial zones that allow liquor sales to also permit retail cannabis at the May 23 regular city council meeting.

Thorough discussion took place before that decision was made by council. Where, and how many dispensaries should be allowed in town was a hot topic at the meeting on May 15.

Liquor stores are currently allowed in three commercial zones in Merritt according to Sean Smith, the city’s director of corporate services.

Councillors directed staff

The city plans to allow retail cannabis in Merritt’s three commercial zones. Photo courtesy of Kamloops this Week

to look into restricting recreational cannabis sales to these same areas.

“I think staying with the current zoning we have for liquor stores that already are a safe distance from [schools, daycares, playgrounds] anyways,” said Coun. Mike Goetz. “I

think if we stay with that same zoning we shouldn’t have to much of an issue.”

Some members of council expressed interest in limiting the number of dispensaries permitted in town at the meeting on May 15.

Coun. Dave Baker

explained he’d like to allow only a couple dispensaries to test the waters as legalization kicks off.

“I really like the idea of starting with a low number and seeing what kind of businesses come up,” he said. “I think the first one or two are going to have

the majority of the business. As we have the need for it, we can add more.”

Acknowledging the number of drinking establishments per capita in Merritt, Coun.

Diana Norgaard said she wouldn’t want to have more pot shops than liquor stores.

“Just so we know, we have four liquor outlets in town,” she said. “For me personally, I would not want more than four retail cannabis outlets.”

Coun. Linda Brown pointed out the city does not limit liquor sales in the city, and questioned why they would for cannabis.

“If this is legal, legitimate business, why are we talking about limiting?

If the amount of sales is required by the number of people who want to indulge, why are we stopping them? I can understand putting in laws to prevent driving, etc., but we don’t limit liquor sales, why would we limit this?” she said.

Lake starting to drain Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

For the first time in nearly a month, more water is flowing out of Nicola Lake than is being fed into it.

But flooded out Merrittonians looking to return to their homes will have to wait, as the Nicola Lake dam operator plans to keep flows high in order to drain out the swollen lake.

“We want to get the lake down a little bit more before we start reducing flows,” said Sarah Simon, the hydrologist in charge of Nicola Lake dam.

Evacuation orders remain in effect for a number of properties on the Nicola River floodplain in Merritt, but a decreased snowpack has prompted the BC River Forecast centre to downgrade the Nicola River, Coldwater River and Guichon Creek from a flood watch to a high streamflow advisory.

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SETTING IT STRAIGHT

FLOOD WATCH

Outflows from Nicola Lake dam to remain high.

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The City of Merritt issued evacuation orders for 22 units in the Bedford Apartment complex (on the left) on May 17. Twenty-seven people are affected by the latest orders. Cole Wagner/Herald

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In the May 17 edition of the Merritt Herald, a story on page 5 (‘Firefighters ready to be deployed,’) contained a spelling error. The name of the safety and staff development co-ordinator with the BC Wildfire Service is Brandi Burns.

Furthermore, a story on page 10 (‘Council rejects development on Pine Street’) stated that Coun.

Linda Brown was the only member of council to vote in favour of bringing the rezoning application to a first reading.

This is incorrect, as Mayor Neil Menard also voted in favour of the motion.

The Herald regrets these errors.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

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2018 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES IN THE MAIL

The flyer also includes information on the financial institutions that accept payment of the City of Merritt property taxes through their online banking sites.

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ATTENTION MERRITT BUSINESS OWNERS: The City of Merritt will be hosting the fourth annual Merritt Business Walk on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During the walk, City of Merritt staff, Council, and community members will be out talking to local businesses about issues and areas of growth. Businesses across a variety of industry sectors will be contacted during the walk to ensure the sample reflects the diversity of business within Merritt.

The City of Merritt 2018 Property Tax Notices were mailed out on May 18th and payments are due by 4:30pm on Tuesday July 3, 2018. Please call us at (250) 378-4224 if you do not receive your Property Tax Notice before June 1st.

Your property tax notice included a flyer outlining how to apply online for your Home Owner Grant through the City of Merritt website (www.merritt.ca). To complete the online application you will need your property roll number and the access code that are printed on the top right portion of your property tax notice.

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Students in Grade 8-12 can now apply for the Merritt Youth Entrepreneur Program!

As part of the 2018 Merritt Business Walk, we invite all businesses to participate in a survey either in person at the walk, or by downloading the questionnaire online (to be posted May 25, 2018).

To ensure your business is contacted during the 2018 Business Walk contact the City’s Manager of Economic Development and Tourism at 250-378-8619.

The City of Merritt in partnership with Community Futures Nicola Valley, and School District 58 is looking for entrepreneurial youth interested in starting their own businesses this summer.

For more information on the Merritt Business Walk Program please visit: www.merritt.ca/doing-business/economicdevelopment/business-walks

Students can apply to receive up to $200 in start up funding and business resources. This is a great opportunity for students looking to make some extra cash this summer while learning about the entrepreneurship.

If you are paying your property taxes at City Hall, please ensure you have completed your home owner grant application on the bottom of the tax notice prior to meeting with one of our tax clerks. The City accepts cash, cheque and debit for the payment of property taxes. Credit cards are not accepted.

If you are unable to visit City Hall during regular business hours, 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, you may use the payment drop box located beside the west entry doors facing the Civic Centre.

Please ensure drop box payments do not include cash.

Include the completed bottom portion of your tax notice along with your payment and any other supporting forms in a sealed envelope.

The program will conclude in September with the Community Futures Provincial Conference and tradeshow for students to present the summer businesses.

Applications are available at City Hall or online at www.merritt.ca.

Any current property taxes not paid by the close of business on July 3rd are subject to a 10% penalty.

Postmarks are not accepted as proof of payment. Those who are unable to pay their taxes in full can reduce their penalty by paying as much as possible and claiming their Home Owner Grant by the July 3rd due date.

You may qualify for the deferment of your property taxes. Information on the Province of BC Property Tax Deferment Program can be found at: http://www2.gov. bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/property-taxes/annual-propertytax/defer-taxes For more information contact:

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NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES WHAT: 2018 MSS Graduation Parade WHEN: June 23, 2018 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHERE: Merritt Rotary Park - 2000 block of Voght Street to Merritt Civic Centre WHAT: 2018 MSS Graduation Walk WHEN: June 22, 2018 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm WHERE: MSS - 1651 Chapman Street to Nicola Valley Memorial Arena - 2075 Mamette Avenue

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS FIRST NATIONS

District signs aboriginal education deal Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

A five-year aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement was signed between School District 58 and local First Nations bands on May 9 at the Merritt Secondary School Honour House.

Aimed to increase student success and bring aboriginal learning to all students, the agreement outlines four areas of focus, according to School District 58 Superintendent Steve McNiven.

“It really allows us to focus on action items in the areas of well-being, language and culture, self-identity and academic success,” he said.

McNiven said he’s proud of the work the district is doing to bridge the success gap

Representatives from School District 58 and local First Nation bands gathered to sign a five-year education agreement. Dara Hill/Herald

between aboriginal and non-aboriginal students.

“Really the goal is to close the success gap that’s there between students who declare

aboriginal ancestry and those that don’t,” he said. “We want students with aboriginal ancestry to be as successful as all of our students in our

district.”

Lower Nicola Indian Band Chief Aaron Sumexheltza told the Herald significant strides have been made

toward a true partnership between the school district and local First Nations.

“I think over the last few years we’ve come

a long way in building relationships with the school district the local First Nations bands so [the agreement is] definitely a good step,” he said.

Working with the district is paramount for student success, Sumexheltza explained.

“I believe if we want better educational outcomes for our children, for example higher graduation rates and higher literacy rates, First Nations need to work with the school district,” he said. “I’m excited that the relationship between the school district and the bands, including Lower Nicola, will continue to grow stronger for the benefit of our children.”

Focus on aboriginal education has developed substantially in SD 58 over the past decade, McNiven said. He

pointed to increased student participation in cultural activities and language programs as a strong indicator of success.

“The amount of participation that goes on in local cultural activities has increased greatly,” he said. “When we look back to those rates 10 years ago and see the trajectory that we’re on now — we’re moving in the right direction.”

Sumexheltza said he hopes the agreement continues to enhance and advocate for aboriginal language programs.

“I’m hopeful that the school district will continue to see the importance of language and culture,” he said. “I’m hopeful that sometime soon we’ll actually have nłeʔkepmxcin immersion — that’s a goal I would like to accomplish.”

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

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Here’s a new one for the “you’re ruining it for everybody” file — the TNRD and the City Cole Wagner of Merritt COLE’S NOTES are stuck in a recycling conundrum due to the level of contamination in the city’s recycling collection.

You can read more about the issue on page 14 of this week’s edition of the Herald — but in short, people aren’t paying attention to what they are tossing in with the recycling.

It’s causing such a headache that Emterra Environmental in Kamloops has put the kibosh on accepting anymore recycling materials from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

Like drinking milk straight out of the jug, or making a rolling stop at a deserted intersection, improper recycling is publicly frowned upon but practised nearly universally in private.

Who among us can claim to know exactly what is allowed to go into the blue bin?

I’m convinced there are many good intentioned, otherwise upstanding citizens who have shrugged their shoulders while bleary-eyed in the morning of recycling day and tossed in everything they guessed might be recyclable. After all, it’s better than throwing it out right?

Well it turns out that’s not right at all. And now our personal indiscretions have become a public problem.

If there’s one thing most people are adverse to, it’s change. By the same token, if there is one thing we’re all great at, it’s telling other people how to live their lives.

So I say bring on the public shaming of poor recycling habits. If we’re unwilling to police ourselves, maybe we can at least expect to police each other.

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Reaching the climate tipping point Here are two interesting facts.

One is that the winter temperatures in the Arctic this year were the highest ever recorded. On two days in February, it was actually GWYNNE DYER warmer at the North The international Pole than it was in STAGE Zurich, Switzerland.

At one location in Greenland, the temperature rose to 36 degrees C higher than the usual average for that time of year.

The other interesting fact, revealed last month in two articles in ‘Nature,’ one of the world’s leading scientific journals, is that the Gulf Stream is slowing down. In fact, it is now moving more slowly that at any time in the past 1,600 years (which is as far back as studies have gone). This could be very bad news for Western Europe.

The difficulty comes in figuring out what these facts mean — if they mean anything at all, and are not just random variations of an unusually extreme kind. And this is the point in the discussion at which you start to hear the

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climate scientists use the word ‘non-linear’ all the time.

Most people think of global warming as a smooth, gradual process. It might end up doing a lot of damage, but it will sort of creep up on you, not smack you in the face.

Unfortunately, that is not how climate change has proceeded in many past cases of warming or cooling.

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‘The change can be abrupt and quite extreme — and once it has happened it becomes the new normal.’

The change can be abrupt and quite extreme — and once it has happened, it becomes the new normal, perhaps for a very long time. Like many complex systems, the climate is non-linear: it stays the same for a long

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time, and then suddenly some ‘tipping point’ is reached, and the whole thing flips into a different configuration.

Now, the warming in the Arctic is not nonlinear. It’s a trend that has been continuous for decades, although it has accelerated greatly in recent years: the amount of sea-ice coverage at the point of maximum freeze-up, in late March, has been far lower in 2015-18 than ever before.

Indeed, we’re almost certain to see an icefree Arctic Ocean at the end of the summer melt season at some point in the next decade.

Some of the ice will reform in the following winter, but less and less of it as the years pass.

Without ice cover the water will be warmed directly by sunlight, so one day the whole ocean will be mostly ice-free year-round.

The focus of concern for the moment, however, is on what the warming is doing to the Greenland ice-cap. This ice is on land, and when it melts it raises the sea-level. More importantly for the near term may be the fact that it is putting a large volume of fresh water into the northern North Atlantic Ocean.

That may be part of what is slowing the Gulf Stream down.

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OPINION LETTERS

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Why celebrate the desecration of the earth?

Editor, Here we are again — floods and forest fires. But it works together when managed and handled properly. Common sense tells you that the more trees and shrubs which can hold the water, the less floods, drought and wildfires.

In this province it seems that our officials responsible do everything opposite and against climate goals. B.C. recognizes “Forest Week” (to celebrate an exploitation of wood from the forests), as well as “Mining Week” (to celebrate an exploitation of minerals from earth).

Shouldn’t we now celebrate what is left behind from such feverish production and activ-

ity? There was the whole section in Kamloops This Week and the Merritt Herald on both forestry and mining with pictures of these industries’ productions and mainly their massive areas of what they convert our beautiful province into: moonlike depressing scenery, which in my opinion is nothing to be proud of.

No wonder we now have floods and later forest fires that are left burning until there is another “moon scenery,” until there is one standing tree.

Why are air tankers not used to extinguish the fires? As with the fire that started near Logan Lake on May 15. It burned at least for three days before the long weekend. Why was an air

tanker not used? If it is used right away after the fire starts it could save time and resources.

And there would be less poisoned air.

Are the officials using the same practice as they did last year? Instead of putting up the fire at the beginning with the help of the tankers, fires burned for the whole summer.

Counting how much the last fire season cost, the money for the tankers would be ten times less. Not to mention avoiding the devastation for people, animals, atmosphere, land — and now floods and maybe forest fires again.

Vera Dust Logan Lake

Recent cougar attack prompts reminders Editor, In the Seattle area, a cyclist was killed and a second was injured by a three-year-old cougar on May 20.

So far we have been fortunate in Merritt; but I remember when a mother was killed in Princeton in 1996!

Wildlife officials reiterated guidance on what to do in case of an encounter with a cougar: • Stop, stand tall and don’t run. Pick up small children if they are present. Don’t run. A cougar’s instinct is to chase.

• Do not approach the animal, especially if it is near a kill or with kittens.

• Try to appear larger than the cougar.

Never take your eyes off the animal or turn your back. Do not crouch down or try to hide.

• If the animal displays aggressive behaviour, shout, wave your arms and throw rocks. The idea is to convince the cougar that you are not prey, but a potential danger.

• If the cougar attacks, fight back aggressively and try to stay on your feet.

Cougars have been driven away by people who have fought back.

DO NOT RUN! Darch Oborne Merritt

Animals simply cannot speak for themselves Editor, I would like to commend Patrick Cullen for his frank letter regarding dogs trapped in vehicles in hot weather. (‘Leave Fido out of your road trip’ page 7, May 17). I checked with the SPCA regarding what protocols are in place to rescue such animals, and was advised that while the bylaw services officer may be called to attend the situation, her powers are limited. It is best in these circumstances to call the RCMP so that the dogs can be extricated from the vehicles if necessary.

Please leave your animals at home in hot weather. They are at serious risk if you leave them in a sweltering vehicle. Thank you again Patrick for your care and concern.

Bonnie Cowan Merritt

Europe due for a chill if Gulf Stream stops From Page 6 It’s a surface current of warm water from the tropics that travels at an average speed of six kilometres per hour, contains as much water as there is in all the world’s rivers, and moves it all the way up to the seas between Iceland and Norway. Then the water cools off, drops to the bottom, and returns southwards as a deep-water cold current.

The Gulf Stream helps keep north-western Europe warm: England is at the same latitude as Labrador, but the average temperature is more than 10 degrees C higher. Norway, with 5 million people, is about the same latitude as southern Greenland (pop. 50,000). But the Gulf Stream has stopped entirely a number of times in the distant past, sometimes for centuries.

To be more precise, it stops going so far north: it ‘overturns,’ dives to the bottom and heads back south long before it reaches the latitude of European countries like Ireland, Britain and Norway. And when it has done that in the past, the average temperature in those countries dropped by up to 10 degrees C.

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There is reason to suspect that what was happening in these incidents was that a global warming trend was melting a lot of cool fresh water into the northern seas and blocking the Gulf Stream from getting so far north. So is that about to happen again? Nobody knows, but according to the latest studies the Gulf Stream has already slowed by 15 per cent in the past 50-150 years.

When it shut down in the past it was abrupt and fast: non-linear, in other words. The 15 per cent slowdown is not necessarily an indicator that the whole northern branch of the current is on the brink of shutting down. But then again, it might be.

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Pipeline spat escalates Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

The federal government’s move to protect the Trans Mountain pipeline project from delays caused by B.C. is “inappropriate,” B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman says.

Heyman responded to federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s announcement that Ottawa will provide financial backing for the $7.4 billion pipeline twinning from Alberta to Burnaby to cover any delays caused by B.C.’s efforts to delay it.

“Mr. Morneau appears more concerned about indemnifying a foreign corporation against risk to its investors than indemnifying British Columbians against risk to our coast, to our environment, to tens of thousands of jobs and all of the economic activity in B.C.,” Heyman told reporters.

“I think it’s inappropriate. We’ll leave it to other Canadians to voice their concern about that expenditure of taxpayer money.”

Heyman also responded to Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s comments that her government is prepared to “turn off the taps” for fuel shipments to B.C., which is already facing historically high gasoline prices. Notley said in Edmonton Wednesday she is proceeding with its own legislation to regulate fuel shipments.

“We’ve informed the government of Alberta that if they act to implement that bill, we’ll take legal action, and if we have to we’ll seek damages on behalf of

B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman in Merritt. Herald files

British Columbians,” Heyman said. “This is unacceptable. We urge them to refer their bill to the courts just as we have done.”

Premier John Horgan was asked about the escalating situation in Chilliwack, where he was touring flood preparations with B.C. Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson.

Wilkinson said he was “taken aback” by aggressive response of the federal and Alberta governments, and suggested that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are “out to teach British Columbia a lesson.”

Horgan agreed that Alberta and the federal government are being “provocative,” especially

Alberta’s threat to cut off fuel shipments to B.C. “If Alberta chooses to proclaim their legislation, we will act to strike it down,” Horgan said.

Wilkinson said Horgan needs to stop launching court actions, “eat a bit of humble pie and realize this pipeline is going ahead.

“Are they going to watch pump prices go through the roof for three years while we go through the courts?” Wilkinson asked.

Horgan reiterated his view that record gasoline prices are a result of a lack of refining capacity, and prices are high across the country.

ICBC bad driver crackdown popular with public More than 80 per cent of B.C. residents support harsher insurance rate penalties for high-risk drivers, according to results of public feedback released by the B.C. government.

Attorney General David Eby sought input into proposed changes that would see steeper ICBC rate charges for excessive speeding, impaired driving and distracted driving, as well as bigger rate increases under the penalty point system for minor driving violations.

Local RCMP officer proves effective at catching drunk drivers

The release also states more than 86,534 drivers affected by alcohol or drugs have been A local RCMP officer has been removed from B.C. roads thanks to recognized for his efforts to reduce the initiative. impaired driving in B.C. Lindsay Matthews, director Const. Forrest Anderson joined responsible for road safety with the anti-impaired driving program ICBC, wrote about the hard work Alexa’s Team this year, 10 years that Alexa’s Team has put in over following the death of four yearthe years in the release. old Alexa Middelaer by “We are proud to an impaired driver in celebrate this milestone Delta, B.C. honouring police offiIn addition to sigcers across the province nifying a decade since who have dedicated Middelaer’s death, their time to getting 2018 marks 10 years impaired drivers off since the initiation of our roads,” she wrote.

Alexa’s Team, a group “That’s ten years of of B.C. police officers late nights, standing committed to reducing road-side in all weather impaired driving in the conditions to help province. make B.C. communities Anderson joined the safer.” team this year after he Const. Forrest Anderson Laurel Middelaer, Alexa’s Team Member successfully removed 14 Alexa’s mother and impaired drivers from road safety advolocal roads. cate, explained the initiative has He explained you get added to exceeded her hopes and has made the team once you remove 12 driv- a positive impact on the life of her ers under the influence of drugs family. or alcohol. Noting its importance, “As we reflect on the ten years Anderson said he’s pleased to be a since Alexa’s life was taken, as part of the initiative. a family we were hoping to find “[The program is] definitely a some good in the wake of her good thing,” he said. tragic loss,” she wrote in the Working at reducing impaired release. “Alexa’s Team is a shining driving in our region of the provexample of that goodness, and of ince is a small and important step, what can be accomplished when Anderson explained. like-minded people band together “It’s a small piece of the puzto honour a young life.” zle,” he said.

Looking ahead to the next The number of Alexa’s Team decade, Forrester said he hopes to members has grown from 26 to see far fewer impaired drivers on 2,400 since its inception, accordthe road. ing to a press release from the “I’m hoping that we won’t have Insurance Corporation of British anybody on the list one day,” he Columbia (ICBC) and Mother’s said. “That’s my hope — that it Against Drunk Driving (MADD). will be too hard to find them.”

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More than 34,000 The rate increases people completed an are being submitted online survey on the to the B.C. Utilities proposed changes, with Comm83.4 per ission, and cent supif approved porting they would the idea take effect of at-fault in the fall drivers in of 2018. crashes payThe suring more. vey showed Increasing 63 per cent rates for a support for single serieliminating ous convicor changtion within ing ICBC’s a three-year David Eby practice of period, Attorney General allowing rather than customallowing one at-fault claim before ers to pay for at-fault claims out of their own raising rates, was suppockets, to avoid an ported by 74.3 per cent

insurance claim that would push up their rate. The most popular option, with 41 per cent support, was allowing out-of-pocket payment only for vehicle damage costing $2,000 or less.

The survey also found 75 per cent support for a fee to be charged when the registered owner does not list a secondary driver who is later found at fault in a crash.

The highest support, 91.5 per cent, was for a proposed change that would see the at-fault driver, not the registered owner, penalized with higher rates after a claim.

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Man shot in the leg after late night altercation Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

One man was shot near the entrance to Sumac Gardens on Clapperton Avenue on May 18.

According to Sgt. Norm Fleming, the 30-year-old male resident of Sumac Gardens was shot in the leg around 4:00 a.m. after he got home from work.

“He got home, went outside to have a cigarette, saw a person lingering around near

the entrance to Sumac Garden apartments so he challenged him and went over to talk to him,” he said. “A car pulled up and there was somewhat of an altercation at that point.”

A shot was reportedly fired from the back seat of a black, four-door vehicle, explained Fleming.

“I don’t believe there was anything random about it,” he said.

The victim is currently being

treated for serious, but non-life threatening injuries at the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre.

Fleming confirmed he doesn’t think the public needs to worry at this point.

“I wouldn’t say there’s any immediate cause for concern,” he said.

Police are currently investigating, and anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Merritt RCMP.

Suspects attempt to steal ATM from gas station

Despite a break in at the beginning of the long weekend, the Shell station was busy with traffic on May 20. Bill Stowell/Herald Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt RCMP responded to a breakin at the Shell gas station on De Wolf Way early Friday morning.

At approximately 1:00 a.m. officers responded to an alarm

at the gas station and discovered a cash box had been stolen. The suspects also attempted to take the ATM machine, according to Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood.

“Members attended and found the store had been entered and a cash box was

Fatality on Highway 5A Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

One motorcyclist died in a collision near Campbell Creek Road on May 16.

A 63-year-old male from Kamloops was heading northbound on Highway 5A around 4:30 p.m. when he lost control, crossed the centre line and hit an

oncoming car, according to a witness on the scene.

The man succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital, Kamloops RCMP Const. Jodi Shelkie confirmed in a press release.

Kamloops RCMP and the BC Coroners Service continue to investigate the collision.

removed,” he said. “In addition there was an attempt to steal the ATM machine from the store.”

Video surveillance footage revealed an older white Ford pickup truck with dually tires was at the scene at the same time as two to

three hooded suspects.

Police will continue to investigate the crime, Wood said, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Merritt RCMP at 250-3784262 or Merritt Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

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A Merritt sex offender who preyed on a young family friend in 2006 will be required to continue to register in Canada’s database of sexual criminals despite hardships the process may be causing for his Philippine bride, a judge has ruled.

The man, who cannot be named under a court-ordered ban on publication, applied unsuccessfully in Kamloops provincial court to have his reporting requirement removed by a judge.

The man was sentenced to one year in jail and two years of probation in 2007 after pleading guilty to two counts of sexually touching a person under 14 years of age.

He was also ordered to register as a sex offender for 20 years.

In that case, court heard, the man took a 13-year-old girl and her brother on a trip in his tractor trailer. He had sexual contact with the girl a number of times on the trip and engaged in intercourse with her twice following the trip’s conclusion.

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Nicola Valley grads honoured Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

For the 34th time in its history, students from the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology were honoured at a graduation ceremony in Merritt on May 17.

“There was 138 credentials awarded yesterday,” said Ken Tourand, president of NVIT. The school first opened its doors in 1983, said Tourand, but

there was no graduation ceremony that year.

The majority of the students who attend NVIT come from outside of the Nicola Valley, he added, but the school is starting to build a reputation among local students.

One thing that will help boost the profile of the postsecondary institution will be the opening of a brand new $10 million wing this coming September, dubbed the

Centre of Excellence in Sustainability, said Tourand.

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City eyes new recycling regime Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

When it comes to recycling in the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD), officials say residents need to reduce contamination and rethink their approach.

Manager of environmental services Jamie Viera said Emterra Environmental in Kamloops is no longer accepting recycling from the TNRD due to heavy contamination.

“We’re currently struggling with finding any end markets for our mixed recycling. Our processor in Kamloops has shut us down, citing contamination as a rationale. We’ve been trying to send some recycling to processors in Kelowna and Vancouver. That’s been working, but there’s no long-term or even medium-term commitment — it’s a day-byday.”

Contaminated recyclables come in three primary forms, Viera explained. First, some recyclable objects aren’t being properly cleaned by residents.

Second, items that aren’t recyclable, like garden hoses and grass clippings are being lumped in with recyclabes.

Finally, residents are including items that are recyclable but not within the curbside program; items like batteries, televisions, used motor oil and cell phones.

Unattended depots and curbside recycling programs are notorious for having the highest levels of contamination because nobody’s monitoring what goes in, Viera explained.

“We’re not trying to point fingers at who the bad communities are, it’s more about where there’s staff interacting one-on-one with people,” he said. “If you have people there it’s a lot easier to stop someone and educate them about what’s recyclable.”

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RETIREMENT/ LONG SERVICE CELEBRATION School District No. 58 (NicolaSimilkameen) will be hosting a Retirement/ Long Service Tea honouring retiring employees for this year, as well as recognizing employees having 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service with the District.

The socials will be held on: Merritt: Monday, June 4, 2018 in the Multi-Purpose Room at Merritt Secondary School 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Princeton: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in the Princeton Secondary School Library 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

All past retirees/employees of the district are invited to participate in this celebration with us.

Please contact Sarah Blonde at 250-315-1100 to confirm your attendance.

Under Recycle BC’s six-stream approach, the Merritt recycling depot may need to undergo changes. Dara Hill/Herald

“Recycling right is crucial” There’s been an incorrect message circulating over the past 10 years, Viera explained, that encourages people to put as much into recycling as they can. The correct message, he said, is that people should only recycle what they know is recyclable.

“Throwing garbage and non-recyclables [into the recycling bin] and hoping it’s recyclable does not make it recyclable,” he said.

Some people get defensive when they hear that advice, Viera explained, but the TNRD isn’t encouraging people to throw items in the trash — rather that they recycle properly.

“If you want to recycle and do the right thing, we want you to do it,” he said.

“But you have to do it right — otherwise there’s no point.”

He noted communities across the country are struggling as they face a recycling market that’s changing drastically.

“We’re not unique in this situation — everyone in North America has been struggling with this for the past few months,” he said.

TNRD Joins Recycle BC, implements sixstream approach One solution the TNRD has identified is joining Recycle BC, which they plan to do fully by Sept. 1.

“Because of the market issues that we don’t see changing anytime soon, the new reality that recycled material needs to be much, much cleaner than it was previously, and because of the Recycle BC program finally being an option for the TNRD and hopefully soon the City of Merritt, the board has given us direction to go ahead and change our recycle program to meet Recycle BC requirements,” he said.

Under the umbrella of Recycle BC, the TNRD will be required to transition to a sourceseparated, multi-stream approach.

“We will be converting our system to what we call a sourceseparated depot. We are moving away from a mixed, all-in-one bin system across the whole TNRD,” he said.

As for what that means for curbside pickup in Merritt, chief administrative officer for the City of Merritt

Shawn Boven told the Herald the current process for recycling will essentially the same for local residents.

Vieira explained there will now be six separate streams for recyclables in Recycle BC’s program. They are: paper fibre, containers, plastic film, glass, white styrofoam and coloured styrofoam.

“So when a resident comes with their own material they self-haul to one of our depots their recycling option will be to separate the material into one of the six streams,” he said.

recycling service currently offered to Merritt residents, as joining the program would allow residents to continue to put all their recyclables into one bin for collection.

“If we join Recycle BC we can still use that system and then it’s up to the receiver of the recyclables to sort it — it’s up to Recycle BC to deal with that,” he said.

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The Nicola Valley & District Food Bank Society Annual General Meeting (AGM) is Thursday, June 7th, 2018 at Interior Savings (Community Meeting Room, 1959 Voght Street) @ 1:30 pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend! Our Board of Directors will present the Annual Report, present recommended changes to our Constitution and Bylaws as required by the Societies Act transition process. Members will also vote on the annual Budget and appoint Directors for the upcoming year.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this community minded organization we encourage you to attend and learn more.

Notice of Special Resolution: Adoption of Revised Constitution and Bylaws as set out by the Societies Regulation 2015, Schedule 1.

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City hopes to follow TNRD’s lead The City of Merritt is currently on the wait list to join Recycle BC according Boven. He explained joining the program is the best option moving forward, as the only other real alternative is sending recycling to the landfill.

“Since [Emterra Environmental] no longer accepts recyclables that are contaminated and the TNRD has joined Recycle BC, the TNRD won’t be able to accept our recyclables in their current fashion,” he said.

He’s confident signing on will have little or no impact on the

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS FLOOD WATCH

Liberal leader visits flood-affected areas Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

B.C. Liberal party leader Andrew Wilkinson said he’s impressed with this year’s flood mitigation efforts in the Nicola Valley.

Wilkinson, B.C.’s leader of the opposition, sat down with The Herald on May 18 to chat about the drenched valley. The affected

communities in the region seem to be well-managed, he said.

After visiting the Upper Nicola Band and speaking with their emergency management officer, Wilkinson reported the flooding season seems to have been dealt with admirably, in part due to foresight and planning. “[They said] they’re so much more prepared this year and how this year their cooperation with

that this is an earlier flood season for a variety of reasons but the preparations are good so far,” he said. “In some places the water has crested already, like in the Upper Nicola, and probably here in Merritt — we sure hope so.”

While Wilkinson said he’s hopeful flooding has peaked in the Nicola Valley, he acknowledged tensions can flare when natural disasters threaten.

the provincial resources is so much better than it was last year, partly because everyone’s talking to eachother in a very cooperative way,” he said. “So, well done. It seems to be well under control at the upper end of Nicola Lake.”

Provincial-level flood mitigation has been effective this season as well, Wilkinson reported.

“Emergency Management BC is doing well, and everyone knows

“Floods are always tough because there’s always going to be a range of concerns and of course the life-threatening ones get dealt with first,” he said. “Water treats everybody equally. You’ve got to go where you can make the most difference and inevitably some people feel some things should have been done differently, but overall it seems to be working pretty well in this valley.”

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Sowpal ready to ride again for world title Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

There aren’t many 11-year-olds who can be described as a veteran of competing on the world stage — but Merritt’s Luke Sowpal is one of them.

The young BMX rider and his family are gearing up for a trip overseas for the 2018 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) World BMX Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.

It will be Sowpal’s second trip to the world championships in as many years. As a 10-year-old, Sowpal advanced all the way to the round of sixteen at the 2017 world championships, before a crash knocked him out of contention.

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Sowpal topped the field, earning him the national title and the right to compete at the 2018 world championships.

For the last year, Sowpal and his family have been putting on the miles around B.C. in order to give Luke a chance to prepare for the rigors of international competition.

“We’ve been trying to go to all the local races we can,” said Carla Sowpal, Luke’s mom.

Which has meant weekly trips BMX tracks in Vernon, Kelowna, Kamloops and Abbotsford.

“We’ve been trying to get in as much time for him as possible,” said Carla.

The cost of frequent travel can add up, she

‘I think that’ll make me work harder, knowing I have to be out further in front...’

A year older and that much wiser, Sowpal is determined to make up for the disappointing end to the competition.

“I think that’ll make me work harder, knowing that I’ll have to be out further in front for that not to happen,” said Sowpal.

While he’d ideally like to be on top of the podium, the young rider said his sights are set on a top-eight finish.

The road to Azerbaijan began immediately after last summer’s world championship, at the UCI Canadian Championships in Calgary, Alta., which took place in August.

— BMX Racer Luke Sowpal

said, even before factoring in trips overseas to attend world championships.

But the Sowpals have also received a boost from local businesses who have sponsored the young rider and earned a spot on his competition jersey.

City Furniture, Hub Electric, Nicola Motorsports and the Thoms family have sponsored Luke, while a grant from Teck has helped the Sowpals cover the cost of flights to Azerbaijan.

The location of this year’s worlds means that Luke will be facing some unfamiliar competition, explained Carla.

Last year, the worlds were hosted in Rock Hill, S.C. Sowpal was part of a Canadian delegation of more than 300 athletes, while there are only 18 Canucks attending this year.

Though the trip overseas is definitely the highlight of this season for Sowpal, the rider’s feet will be hitting the pedals again shortly after returning to Canadian shores.

In early July, Sowpal will ship out to Drummondville, Que. for the 2018 Canadian Championships, where he will look to defend his title from 2017.

This race will also serve as the qualifier for the 2019 worlds, set for Belgium.

Meanwhile, in preparation for this year’s world championships in early June, Sowpal raced in Bakersfield, Calif. from May 18 to 20, and will be in Surrey on May 26.

Despite the pressures of the world stage and a relentless travel schedule, Sowpal maintains a cool deamenor.

“I enjoy it,” he said.

“I like getting away on the weekends and having something to do.”

Luke Sowpal, 11, will be shipping off to Baku, Azerbaijan for the UCI World BMX Championships from June 4 to 9. (Below) Sowpal (middle) earned his spot by winning the Canadian title last year. Photos courtesy of Anthony Lyons Photography and John Pohl Photography

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Chilliwack Chiefs win RBC Cup on home ice The BCHL’s Chilliwack Chiefs won the RBC Cup on May 20. Dave Holland/Hockey Canada Images

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The Chiefs are the second consecutive host team and third in the last four years to win Canada’s National Junior A Championship, surviving a nine-week layoff after losing in the first round of the BCHL playoffs.

Less than four minutes after Will Calverley had tied the game, Andonovski followed up his own shot and slipped the rebound through Wellington goaltender Jonah Capriotti to put

Chilliwack ahead for the first time.

Kaden Pickering and Tommy Lee had the other goals for the Chiefs, while Top Goaltender recipient Daniel Chenard capped a terrific tournament with a 26-save performance between the pipes.

The Dukes quickly quieted the near-capacity crowd at the Prospera Centre, opening the scoring less than 90 seconds in when Andrew Rinaldi set up Ted McGeen for a quick strike from the slot and

a 1-0 lead.

Pickering answered for the hosts early in the second period, driving to the net with his stick on the ice and redirecting a perfect pass from Andonovski behind Capriotti.

A late-period power play looked to give the Chiefs momentum heading to the final frame, but instead it was the Dukes who jumped ahead; Mitchell Martan raced into the Chilliwack zone and cut to the middle before going five-hole on Chenard to send the

Central Region champs to the intermission with the lead.

Calverley, the tournament MVP, tied it less than five minutes into the third, getting his stick on a Bryan Allbee point shot for his tournament-leading sixth goal — and fifth to come via a tip-in.

The Andonovski goal was quickly followed by a huge penalty kill by the Chiefs, who allowed just a single power-play goal in 29 opposition opportunities during the tournament.

Lee added the insur-

ance marker at 12:20; P.J. Marrocco jumped all over a turnover deep in the Wellington zone and fed Lee in front, who had an easy tap-in for the 4-2 goal.

Chilliwack is the 14th B.C. Hockey League team to win the national championship, but the first to do it as host.

The 2019 RBC Cup will be held May 11-19 at the Centennial Regional Arena in Brooks, Alta., with the Brooks Bandits of the Alberta Junior Hockey League playing host.

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A fish release and learn to fish event will be held at Lac Le Jeune in Sunday, May 27.

The event is sponsored by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, Angler’s Atlas and Rivershore Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. The learn to fish portion of the

day will take place at 10 a.m., followed by a free barbecue at noon and a live fish release into the late at 1 p.m.

There will also be a chance for attendees to win prizes donated

by Bent Rod, Cap It, Domenic’s Marine and Remax.

MINOR LACROSSE REPORT Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

STILL TIME TO TRI-IT The annual Interior Savings Adults and Kids Tri-It Triathlon is set for May 27, but there is still time to sign up before the race. Registration forms are available at the civic centre and the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre, but no registrations will be accepted on the day of the race. Herald files

Merritt’s midget lacrosse team battled hard against their rivals from Kamloops, but came up short in their road game on May 16.

Kamloops exploded for five goals in the first period, an onslaught

which put the Nicola Valley Thunder on their heels before Bill Brewer found the back of the net for the visitors.

Brewer pulled the Nicola Valley midgets to within three early on in the second period with his second goal of the game. But Kamloops had an answer, scor-

ing their sixth and final goal with just under four minutes left in the middle frame.

Nicola Valley’s Payton Fox held the home team scoreless in the third, but the Thunder failed to spark the offense necessary to overcome the four-goal deficit.

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SPORTS ELEMENTARY TRACK

Bench Elementary students take off during the start of the baton relay event. (From right) Kennedy Krajci Grade 7, Kolton Wekking Grade 7, Kessa Zackall Grade 4 and Will Hubbard Grade 4. Cole Wagner/Herald

Harry Keller, a Grade 7 student at Bench Elementary, gives it his all in shot put.

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Diamond Vale Grade 7 students Alice, Nevaeh, Brooklyn; pleased with how the track meet is going. Cole Wagner/Herald

Bench Elementary’s Riley Davis soared over the bar during the Grade 7 girls high jump event.

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The final leg of the Bench relay event featured Grade 6 Brooklyn Robichaud passing the baton to Tristen Antenanko (Grade 4), while Kendra Marklund (Grade 7) received a pass from Natasha Shuparski (Grade 7). Cole Wagner/Herald

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May 24

Nicola Canford Elementary Track at Voght Park

May 25

Central Elementary Track at Voght Park

May 26

Turn Me Loose in Shulus run Starting at Shulus Arena

May 27 Kids Triathlon Voght Park May 31 - June 3 BC High School Rodeo Finals

Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds June 1

District Elementary Track at Voght Park

June 3

RBC Race for the Kids at Voght Park

June 9

Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles City Tournament Merritt & District Tennis Club

June 10

Men’s and Ladies’ Mixed Doubles City Tournament Merritt & District Tennis Club

June 27

Father’s Day Fishing Derby at Kentucky-Alleyne Lake

June 30 - July 1 Nicola Valley Kennel Club Dog Show Voght Park

July 7

Merritt Little Britches Rodeo

Regular Sessions HOT START TO RACING SEASON The engines were roaring at the Merritt Speedway on the May long weekend, as the racing season officially got underway in the Nicola Valley. In the Hobbystock Main Event on May 20, Barry Bussiere (second from the right) came away with the checkered flag, while Dennis Smith (middle) took second. Jason Howat rounded out the podium finish. The next scheduled race day is on June 9, with time trials set to get underway at 4 p.m. Photo contributed

Indoor Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, Friday, CMS, 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, Civic Centre, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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MOVIE NIGHT AT MERRITT BAPTIST CHURCH, THE NICOLA VALLEY COMMUNITY GARDENS 2499 Coutlee Avenue, on Friday, May 25 at 6.30 pm.

The film “Hiding in Plain Sight” (90 min.) depicts a moving story centred on the themes that “homeless doesn’t mean hopeless” and “how far would you go for your family?” Admission free. Door opens at 6pm. Info from (250)378-2464 or merrittbaptist@gmail.com.

NICOLA VALLEY FALL FAIR YARD SALE

May 26 - 27, June 9 - 10, 23 - 24, July 14 - 15, 28 - 29 August 11 - 12 (last weekend), 319 Lindley Creek Road, Merritt, Saturday 9 - 2 and Sundays 10 - 2. Drop off days are during the yard sales or Monday from 6 - 8.

Phone Martha at 250-378-2303 for inquiries. No tvs or large exercise equip. as we have to pay to have someone dispose of these items.

WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR is returning to Crossroads Community Church on June 6 at 7PM. There will be an offering to support these orphan children, vulnerable women, rescue babies and former child soldiers.

100% of what is donated is sent to Watoto Canada. And, they will have items for sale so bring some cash or your debit card!

BAILLIE HOUSE STRAWBERRY SALES

Fresh strawberries from Chilliwack. Already sliced and ready to eat, make jam or freeze. Cut off is May 26. Call 378-0349 to order.

ABRACADAZZLE MAGIC SHOW

May 25 @ 7pm @ MSS Gym For ticket information/reservations contact the Grassland Homesteader’s 4-H Club @ 250-315-8577 or gh4hclub@ gmail.com or FB: 4-H in the Nicola Valley - Grassland Homesteader’s

BAILLIE HOUSE GARDEN FESTIVAL & BOOK SALE

The annual festival is on May 26th from 9 am to 2 pm.

Plants and tools for sale. Lots of books. Free tables for vendors to sell garden items or flea market treasures. To book a table call 378-0349.

LOGAN LAKE LIONS WALK FOR DOG GUIDES

Sunday May 27 from 11:00-3 pm in Magg’s Park in Logan Lake. Join us for the Petvalu Walk for Dog Guides, help support the training and placement of these special dogs. Also join us for a Picnic in the Park, kids games, entertainment, hamburgers/hot dogs and more .

NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET

Come see a variety of vendors every Saturday from May - 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.

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.

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 Terry at 250-378-5190.

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DROP IN CENTER FOR ELDERS

The Conayt Friendship Society located at 1964 Quilchena Ave. has a drop-in center for Elders every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Snacks and light lunches are provided. Elders are welcome to assist in preparing menu and lunch. A sign-in sheet is at the front office. Elders can provide suggested menus and lunch to reception at the attention of the Executive Director.

PENSION BREAKFAST

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

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

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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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

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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CERTIFIED CAREGIVER Employment available to provide total care for elderly lady in the Merritt area.

Light Housekeeping and meal preparation required.

Hourly pay rate offered, commensurate with skills and experience.

Please send resume and references to: Box 100, C/O Merritt Herald, P.O. Box 9, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8 Only those with experience need apply.

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OVERHEAD DOOR TECHNICIAN. $29.00/hr.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING Online-based 43 wk program incls 8 wk practicum. Regulated Pharmacy Technicians earn $25-$28/hr in hospitals & $20-$27/hr in community pharmacies. Accredited by the Canadian Council for the Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). www.stenbergcollege.com Toll-Free: 1-866-580-2772

Nicola Valley Museum Archives Employment Opportunity Position Title: Museum Assistant 30 hours per week Required Knowledge: Good computer skills Good verbal and written communication skills Good organizational and multi-tasking skills Greet and assist visitors & researchers Sales â&#x20AC;&#x201C; publications, memberships Accessioning Reception Research Information requests Filing Give tours to visitors Research artifacts for labelling Updating displays Write & research articles for publication Record visitor, info requests, research, volunteer statistics â&#x20AC;˘ Photocopy & scan archival documents & photos Interested applicants should submit resumes by May 31st, 2018 to: Nicola Valley Museum Archives 1675 Tutill Court PO Box 1262 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Email: nvma@telus.net

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Install and service all types of residential & commercial overhead doors including sectional, rolling rubber and steel, fabric doors as well as electric operators. You must be fully experienced in all facets of the trade. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test. We offer F/T employment (min. 40/hrs/wk but usually lots of OT), all specialty tools supplied, newer fully equipped truck, electric and rough terrain scissor lifts. Company paid beneďŹ t package.

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Psychiatric Nursing Diploma

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INDIAN BAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR The Coldwater Indian Band has an immediate and exciting opportunity for a temporary full time (Fiscal Year end) Economic Development Coordinator and reports to the Coldwater Indian Band Administrator.

The Economic Development Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Band Administrator in the overall CED initiatives of the Coldwater Indian Band. Work with Lands Department to develop the bands designated Industrial Area. The individual will also assist the band membership with Economic Development applications for funding, feasibility studies, gaining employment, & training, Managing Economic Development Initiatives through grant funding, etc. The individual will also assist the band with the management other Coldwater Indian Band companies, Ltdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Economic Development interests. The individual will also assist by applying for Grants and other funding to assist with these initiatives as well as for the band membership seeking gainful employment.

Qualifications & Qualities: â&#x20AC;˘ Community Economic Development certification, or Degree in Business Administration or a minimum 4 years employment as an Economic Development Officer/Coordinator â&#x20AC;˘ Prefer experience in Economic Development and Capital Projects and related experience in First Nations Communities â&#x20AC;˘ Prefer experience in Aboriginal Economic Policy development and in funding and management of Economic Development Programs and Services â&#x20AC;˘ Strong aboriginal cultural sensitivity and understanding â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal, including record keeping, reporting, facilitation, presentation and public speaking skills) â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and ethics at all times â&#x20AC;˘ Strong team player â&#x20AC;˘ Exceptional planning, organizational and coordination skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work independently/with minimal supervision & follow direction â&#x20AC;˘ Exceptional planning, organizational and coordination skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to consistently demonstrate tact, discretion and sound judgment â&#x20AC;˘ Exceptional oral and written communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to do proposals and understand budgeting â&#x20AC;˘ Satisfactory Criminal Records check â&#x20AC;˘ Valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License and Reliable vehicle Send your resume with references and cover letter c/o: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; H.R. COMMITTEE BOX 4600 MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: 250-378-5351 or email c/o: lantoine@coldwaterband.org Extended deadline for resumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: May 25, 2018 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 pm (noon) Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview

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MERRITT 3499 Voght Street "QSJM 28, 2018 3 bedroom apartment. $900 utilities.

2 bedroom Suite on the lake. $1200 plus hydro 3 bedroom + den house. $1600 plus utilities 3 bedroom house. $1200 plus utilities 3 bedroom townhouse. $1100 plus utilities

We are LOCAL & cater to eclectic tastes.

We support non-profits with fundraising auctions.

2 bedroom Sandpiper Unit. $900 plus utilities.

Shop our online gallery anytime.

Commercial downtown space available. $400 and up.

ONLINE AUCTION OF BAILIFF SEIZED RESTAURANTS, BAKERY AND BUTCHER SHOPS Opens MAY 22 - Closes MAY 29.

Items incl. 9 Taylor Soft Serves, 4 Spiral Mixers, 14 Convection/Combi Ovens, Complete Bakery & Gas Cooking Equip, Hobart Mixers, 7 Ice Machines, Upright Coolers & Freezers, Smallwares & More...BID & VIEW ONLINE www.activeauctionmart.com - VIEW ONSITE - 10am 4pm Wkdays at ACTIVE AUCTION MART 295-19358 96th Ave, Surrey,BC V4N4C1 - Ph: 604-371-1190

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Your RESTAURANT MORE THAN JUST A COFFEE SHOP

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CATERING AVAILABLE! DELIVERY WITHIN TOWN LIMITS!

Misc. for Sale John Deere 2006 Skid Steer 1000hrs. Cleanup Bucket, Tooth Bucket, Forks, New Tire’s. $20,000 O.B.O. (250) 378 - 3496

Misc. Wanted #1 Numismatist buying coins, coin collections, old paper money,all gold & silver +, Todd The Coin Guy 250-864-3521

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Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

EXCAVATING Gary’s Mini Excavating Service • Small Job Specialist • Dump Trailer Service • Fencing & Post Pounder • Bobcat Service • Concrete Driveways & Sidewalks • Fully Insured

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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!

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