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HALLOWEEN 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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It may be later than expected when shovels hit the ground, but the future of Upper Nicola Band (UNB)’s proposed solar farm is looking bright. Originally slated for the spring of 2019, construction on the project is now set to begin one year later — in the spring Determining adequate solar power and a total cost for the project, as well as negotiating a price for the electricity with FortisBC are the three boxes of 2020. The change of UNB wants checked off before construction begins on the massive solar farm. Photo courtesy of Upper Nicola Band plans hinges on three they have all their ducks is estimated at 30 to 40 electricity produced on October. requirements the band in a row. If approved, million. the farm. “We’re measuring a wants checked off before “If all of a sudden it’s construction would “Hydro has to look year’s worth of physia final decision on the then begin the followgoing to cost 45 million at what our expenses cal data,” he said, notproject is made, according spring, according to or 50 million or someare and how much solar ing they have data for ing to Peter Hilton, Hilton. thing like that, it will be energy we have so we’re UNB’s executive director. the first three quarters “It takes about five too expensive for us,” he making a fair, or reasonof the year. “So far, the The first is to be months for completion, said, noting that so far able rate of return,” he pyranometer has concertain there is enough so we’re looking at having the predictions have been said. “We have to make firmed the light source sunlight to sustain the it completed by October “virtually bang on” to sure we have a price high that we had predicted is electricity they’re lookof 2020,” he said. “It’s their budget. enough that we’re going there — so that’s very ing to produce, Hilton going to be the largest Hilton confirmed to make a profit on it.” good news.” explained. To do so, solar farm in B.C., possiUNB plans to make a The third component The second is to UNB installed a device final decision to go ahead bly in western Canada — is determining the overnegotiate a price with used to measure solar it’s something we’re very with the project or not all cost of the project, FortisBC, who has irradiance — called a proud of.” in mid-November, once which Hilton explained already agreed to buy the pyranometer — back in

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WILDFIRE WATCH

Smoky skies expected to linger in the Nicola Valley Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

It’s going to be some time before Merrittonians can breathe a sigh of relief, as smoky skies are predicted to stick around. With some 600 wildfires burning across the province, B.C. Ministry of Environment air quality specialist Ralph Adams said there’s no relief in Skies aren’t expected to clear over the next week, according to Environment Canada meteorologist Matt sight. MacDonald. Dara Hill/Herald “There are so many of mixing of the atmostable environment where seeing in individual comfires burning now and sphere,” he said “So in all smoke gets “stuck” in the munities,” he explained, they’re so widely distributlikelihood this condition atmosphere. noting a high pressure ed that it’s almost impossithat we’re seeing is bound “That usually leads to ridge has re-developed over ble to tell which fire is proto continue until we see a low winds and not a lot the province, making for a ducing the smoke we are

change in weather — and we’re not seeing that in the foreseeable future.” Environment Canada meteorologist Matt MacDonald said he’s looking for significant rain to inhibit wildfire growth, noting Merritt received 14 millimeters over the weekend, he explained most of that precipitation was from thunderstorms so there were a number of lightning strikes and high winds associated. “Ideally what we’re all looking for a rain event

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APPLICATION FOR PERMISSIVE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY AUGUST 28TH, 2018 AT 7:00PM Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday August 28th, 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: 1990 Chapman Street, Merritt LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL B (KJ48015) BLOCK 16 DISTRICT LOT 124 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN 1, PID 023-113-952, 1990 Chapman Street, Merritt. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2243, 2018 proposes to amend the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw 2187, 2015 by Rezoning 1990 Chapman Street; from (P3) Institutional and Public Use – to (C2) Central Business District. • FROM: INSTITUTIONAL AND PUBLIC USE (P3) The Institutional and Public uses and no others shall be permitted in the zoning district designated P3.

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 The Community Charter provides that on or before October 31 in any year, Council may by bylaw, exempt eligible land and/or improvements from municipal property taxes for the following year(s). On October 25, 2016, permissive tax exemptions were approved for a four year period from 2017 through to 2020 – see Bylaw 2215 (2016). On October 24, 2018 permissive tax exemptions were approved for a three year period from 2018 through to 2020 – see Bylaws 2224 (2017); 2225 (2017) and 2226 (2017). Bylaws can be found on the City website at www.merritt.ca/city-council/bylaws. Permissive property tax exemptions are provided for non-profit, philanthropic and charitable organizations. These permissive exemptions are at the discretion of Council and are subject to the City of Merritt’s budgetary constraints. Council may also consider permissive municipal tax exemptions less than 100%. Application forms for those organizations that did not receive an exemption under the bylaws listed above can be downloaded from the City website or picked up at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Please submit your 2019 applications by 4:30 p.m., September 7, 2018 to: City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght St., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Attention: Wayne Anderson, Financial Services Manager

• TO: CENTRAL BUSINESS USE (C2) The purpose of this Central Business District Zone is to provide financial, retail and entertainment, government, and cultural services within the Downtown, which can also provide for medium density residential uses as part of a mixed-use development. For the permitted uses in the Central Business District (C2), 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 August 16th to 28th, 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 12:00PM THURSDAY, August 23rd, 2018, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

NOTICE OF PROJECT COLDWATER AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – PHASE III The City of Merritt is pleased to formally announce the continuation of the Coldwater Avenue Phase III project that will commence on Monday, July 23, 2018. This is the final segment of the three-phase Coldwater Avenue Improvement project that will include upgrades to water, sewer and storm utilities to the 1900 block of Coldwater Avenue, between River Street and Voght Street. 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, and vehicle access will be limited to local and emergency traffic only. 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 III, please do not hesitate to contact: Alec Macfarlane, AScT Engineering Technologist 250-378-8627 tech@merritt.ca

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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

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POLICE FILES

Arsonist not facing charges Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Crown counsel has decided not to approve criminal charges against a local man who claimed responsibility for a house fire back in 2015. Merritt RCMP Const. Derrick

Francis confirmed the man was in custody for another matter when he confessed to the residential fire on Midday Valley Road. Francis told the Herald the decision to not pursue charges was not based on the investigation. “The investigation was fine and

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it’s more about the person and where they’re at, how they’re doing — they don’t want to disrupt that,” he said. “A number of Crown got together and they decided that for the public interest it was the best decision.” Francis said the suspect remains in custody for other criminal acts.

RCMP target drunk drivers at Rockin’ River

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An RCMP blitz held during Rockin’ River revealed some festival-goers continue to drink and drive. “Between 24-hour and 90-day suspensions, I think there was eight or 10 people that got pulled over on Saturday,” explained Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood. While Wood admitted more education around drunk driving and the amount of time it takes for a person to sober up after a night of partying may be required, it was smooth sailing at the festival itself. “The security guys from Live Nation did a really great job,” he said. “When you get that many people together there’s always something that happens or someone that gets in an argument, but their security team dealt with the vast majority of those issues so it really helped us out.” On the other side of the coin, Rockin’ River founder Kenny Hess told the Herald he wishes RCMP would have taken his recommendaton to focus on prevention. “I asked them to set up on our site, on private property to

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Cities declare themselves citystates

Local politicians meddle in immigration, environment issues It’s the dead of summer. B.C.’s Green-NDP government is taking a break from dressing the province’s economy in worn-out bell bottoms. No trucks loaded with big steel pipe are rolling yet. Even the hardened actors of our many TOM FLETCHER B.C. summer tent camps VIEWS are taking a break from disrupting our energy and housing policy. The federal government has assured us there is no refugee crisis in Canada, while hastily shuffling the cabinet to create a new department of homeland security, er, Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction. Migrants are pouring across the border from the U.S., mostly at a single rural road crossing from upstate New York into Quebec. They come in taxis, roller suitcases trailing them. Ottawa has responded with an RCMP reception centre, welfare and hotel rooms, to welcome people clearly briefed on how to cut the legitimate refugee application lineup. National media don’t explore the obvious human trafficking angle. Instead they quibble about whether the migrants should be called “illegal” or “irregular,” and note with approval that 1,200 crossings in June is fewer than the 2,200 who somehow happened to arrive in May. By that point there were 30,000 awaiting hearings. B.C. media reported with approval a new policy quietly announced by the Vancouver Police. It’s a “draft” policy that’s already in effect, See ‘Plastic’ Page 7 in which

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International legal order a worthwhile effort Here’s the good news. Last February the International Criminal Court at The Hague opened an inquiry into alleged crimes GWYNNE DYER against humanity The international committed STAGE by President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines as part of his ‘war on drugs’. Now for the bad news. True to form, Duterte replied that the Treaty of Rome which created the ICC was “all bullshit” and that the court was only backed by “white idiots”. He then announced that the Philippines was withdrawing from the ICC “effective immediately”. Actually, he may not be able to do that unilaterally, because the Rome Treaty was ratified by the Senate of the Philippines and probably has to be abrogated by the same body. (Legal opinions vary.) But Duterte does control the Senate and could do it eventually, if he cared about legality. He’d still have legal problems, because

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the Philippines was subject to the treaty when he ordered many of his murders. Even if the Senate did cancel the treaty, the country would stay subject to it for another year. But nobody is going to arrest Duterte now, and he doesn’t seem worried about the future either. Duterte later warned that any UN investigator arriving in the country would be arrested. Having settled the matter to his own entire satisfaction, he then went back to killing people. Death threats and death squads are his favourite political instruments, and his weird political charisma would evaporate if he wasn’t killing people. He is not too picky about who does the work for him, either. Ten months ago he pulled the national police from his ‘war on drugs’ because they were “corrupt to the core”. (True.) But the number of killings dropped because the specialised anti-narcotics force, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, lacked the manpower to keep the killing rate up. By May, therefore, Duterte was letting the national police take part in the drug raids again. His sole concession to reality was to gather a hundred police who were facing complaints of rape, kidnapping and robbery and tell them last week, on national

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television, that they too would face summary execution if they didn’t straighten up. “If you’ll stay like this, son of a bitch, I will really kill you,” he said. So Duterte is undeterred by ICC’s interest in his case and the slaughter continues unabated. Official statistics say that 4,000 small-time drug dealers (and cases of mistaken identity) have been killed; the 77-page report submitted to the ICC by Filipino lawyer Jude Sabio says more than 8,000. Yet public approval of his actions is not far down from the landslide support he got in the 2016 election. Everybody knows that in these circumstances, there is zero probability of Duterte having to answer for his actions before a court. Even later, when circumstances may have changed, the chances of bringing him to justice are slim. So what is the point of bringing an ICC case against him? One reason is that this is the first major ICC investigation that targets a non-African regime. There were good reasons why all previous ones involved African regimes: the continent is home to one-third of the world’s countries, most of its dictatorships, and most

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Couple thankful for emergency response Action on flooding needed now Editor,

On July 13, my husband and I were involved in a serious car accident on the Coquihalla Highway near Merritt. Our Volkswagen van was totalled and we sustained serious injuries. Immediately after the crash, there were many people doing anything they could to help us. Off-duty paramedics and firefighters, RCMP officers and your local Merritt and Nicola Valley responders, plus numerous bystanders, were quick to come to our aid. Even our little dog was whisked away to veterinarian Dr. Fleming who

treated and watched over her while we were in acute care at the Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital. The humanity of the people of Merritt has left us feeling deeply grateful. We hold your community in the highest esteem and wish we could thank you all by name. We are a month into recovery and doing better every day thanks to you. Gratefully yours, Charlotte and Fedele DiSalvo Victoria, B.C.

Editor, Flooding on an annual basis is here to stay if the past couple of years are harbingers. Flooding is heartbreaking, its expensive, and it needlessly uses resources that are needed elsewhere. And don’t banter about mitigation: thats a waste of money, and it won’t ever solve the problem! We must find a way

to control the Nicola, and the only way to do that is by modifying the dam, and the shallow ‘flats’ on the north side of it to enable the reservoir to retain more water in May/June; and then release it in the hot summer months when our salmon need the water to survive, and our ranchers need it to irrigate their fields. Now is the time for the city to assemble the province, TNRD,

and the feds, to get an engineering update to the 2006 Urban Systems Report and get plans formulated for works to be completed in 2019. C’mon City Council please show the initiative to get this done, now. It is up to you! Darch Oborne 1699 Ponderosa way

MERRITT HOCKEY DECIDES TO RETAIN CENTENNIALS CLUB

The ownership of the Merritt Centennials hockey team will remain with Merritt Hockey Ltd., instead of being transferred to a community association. Darch Oborne The directors of Merritt, B.C. Merritt Hockey Ltd., the company that owns the team, voted against the transfer of ownership at a meeting on Monday, August 7, Bill Reid, one of the directors, As of July there had been about 450 said yesterday. “irregular” migrant crossings into B.C. so far The $8,000 that this year, people sneaking in using a loophole in was collected towards Canada’s “safe third country” agreement with the the future sale of U.S. debentures in the That doesn’t sound like a lot, but we should association is being remember B.C.’s tradition of being the destination refunded, he said. of choice for migration within Canada. That The club will can be measured by the tent camps along major emain in Merritt for highways. this season, and as Local politicians seem determined to long as the town is pretend the “homeless” are all local, as they willing to support the discourage any effort to measure the reality of team at the gates, it migration. They’d rather regulate the easier will be here in the things, like plastic bags and drinking straws. seasons to come, he added.

Plastic straw mythology has taken over From Page 6 officers don’t ask about the immigration status of witnesses, complainants or victims. City hall came up with this a couple of years ago, and stats show virtually no contact between VPD and immigration authorities since. It’s called “access without fear” (of deportation). In effect, Vancouver has declared itself a sovereign state and declined to observe federal immigration law, such as it is. Call it Stealth Sanctuary City. Victoria is likely on the same path. This being a municipal election year, their preferred distractions include pushing Sir John A. Macdonald into the closet and cracking down on plastic bags. The ban on point-of-sale bags hasn’t spread as quickly as I predicted in January. It’s in effect here in Victoria, but not all of the dozen suburbs have

fallen into line. “We’ve still got a few left,” one store clerk whispered to me as she pulled out a thin rack of plastic bags and slipped one over my awkwardly shaped purchase. “We’ve always used the biodegradable ones, so I’m not sure what the problem was.” Plastic straw mythology has taken over. We have a federal environment minister incorrectly claiming that restaurants have banned the dreaded straws, and praising kids for using a steel straw that looks like a Ninja murder weapon. This as municipal politicians try to implement provincial environment policy, or at least attract attention by pretending to do so. Corporations run to the front of the parade to declare plastic straws a biohazard. As with the bag boondoggle, inferior and more greenhouse gas-intensive paper is substituted. This is what rudderless government looks like.

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

ICC not created to overthrow dictators From Page 6 of its wars. Nevertheless, even competent, lawabiding African governments were starting to feel victimised, and it helps to have an Asian country on the list. But more importantly, this is part of a much broader initiative to bring the rule of law to a domain where legal justice was previously unavailable. Where can individual citizens turn to get protection of their own rights (including the right to life) against the government of a sovereign state that does not obey its own laws?

Like that of Rodrigo Duterte. Obviously, this enterprise is not doing very well at the moment. The governments of the great powers refuse to let any higher court have jurisdiction over their treatment of their own citizens, and even lesser powers cannot be forced to accept the jurisdiction of the ICC, which has neither an army nor a police force. Duterte will probably never have to answer for his crimes. No surprise here. Most crimes go unpunished everywhere, and there will never be universal justice. Nevertheless, the effort to create an international legal order is worthwhile, and not foredoomed.

The ICC was not created to overthrow people like Rodrigo Duterte, who was, after all, elected by the Filipino voting public. Its real function is provide a legal pathway for punishing the members of a criminal regime AFTER it has collapsed – and if possible to make that eventual legal reckoning so certain that it is even deters those criminals who are still in power. So it is doing what it should, and it’s far too early to say that its actions are futile. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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The bylaws may be inspected at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District offices at 300-465 Victoria Street, Kamloops BC between the hours of 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except holidays) and on the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca.

Coun. Goetz not seeking re-election Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

done implementing Copies of the bylaws be posted polling place water and sewer lines While he’swill not seeking a fourth at the at the airport, beautifying De Wold Way term on council, Goetz assured on voting day. he’s not going anywhere any and improving the local transit system.

what you think it is when you sit in those chairs,” he said. “One thing about council is sometimes it’s a lot of waiting and it time soon and people can can get frustrating.” “Those are the things I really enjoyed still expect to see him around Noting he didn’t think he would get being a part of,” Goetz said. “Also sitting town, involved in the comElector registration elected when he first ran back in 2008, on committees and going down to UBCM munity. Photo courtesy of the City Goetz said serving three terms was more and meeting ministers, fighting for things of Merritt Elector Registration: Registration of all—electors the of voting. than he time expected, and a rewarding expethat was afor funvoting part of will it.” take place at rience overall. Goetz told the Herald he’s excited to overquestion, his In order to register Looking to voteback on the person must be eligible to vote as“I’m either a Resident Elector or a Non-R really glad I had the opportunity seeawhat projects the new council will decade in city politics, THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT Property Elector Goetz (there is no vote). to serve the community and I hope I did take on. noted he’scorporate particu2018 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS a good job,” he said. “It’s a completely different world than larly proud of the work he’s

With a trilogy of terms on city council under his belt, Coun. Mike Goetz has decided to pass the torch. “You’ve got to have a passion to do the job and I’ve kind of lost the passion the last two years,” RESIDENT ELECTORS must: he said. “I’ve enjoyed doing it but after 10 years you kind of x be 18 years of age or older on voting day; andNOTICE OF NOMINATION feel that maybe it’s time for somebody x be a Canadian Public Notice is given citizen; and to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general local election will b else with some different ideas to sit in held on Saturday, October 2018 toimmediately elect one (1) preceding Director from each day; of theand following Electoral Areas: x be a resident of BC for at least 620, months voting those chairs.”

Thompson-Nicola Regional District THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT 2018 LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF "E" PUBLIC HEARING "A" (Wells Country), "B" (Thompson Headwaters), (Bonaparte "I" (Blue Sky Country) be a resident of Gray the proposed Loon Lake GENERAL Fire Protection Service Area Plateau), for at least 30 days immediately pre

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"J" (Copper “L” (Grasslands), “M” Nicola Valley – North), “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley voting day, and Desert Country), NOTICE OF(Beautiful NOMINATION Notice of Assent Voting (Referendum) South), "O" (Lower North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers and the Peaks) not otherwise de disqualified by lawoffrom Public Notice is given to theBoard electors of the voting. Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general election When? The Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District local gives noticewill be held

for a four (4)October year term commencing Novemberr 2018. Nominations willElectoral be received the Chief Election Office on Saturday, 20, electaone (1) Director each of the following Areas: that2018 it willtohold Public Hearingfrom in the TNRD Boardroom, 4th Floor - 465byVictoria

Thursday Resident electors will also beStreet, required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). or designated person, as(Thompson follows: “A”a(Wells Gray Country), “B” Headwaters), “E” proposed (Bonaparte Plateau), (Blue Sky Country) Kamloops, BC, to consider Bylaw No.“I” 2497. “J” (Copper Desert Country), “L” September (Grasslands),must “M” (Beautiful Nicolaresidency Valley – North), (Beautiful Nicola Valley – South), identification Feb. is From: not necessary. The identification prove both and“N” identity. 26, 2015 9:00am Tuesday, 4, 2018 4:00pm What is Temporary Use PermitTo: 6 Bylaw No. 2497, Friday, 2015? September 14, 2018

From Page 3 with no wind or lightning, but that’s very out of character for this time of year,” he said. “The only rain we’ve seen [this summer] has been accompanied by these rigorous cold fronts that have produced more lightning than rain,” he said, noting a cold front swept across the province on July 10 and was responsible for over 100 fire starts from widespread lightning. The silver lining, according to MacDonald, is the smoke is keeping temperatures lower in the province and helping to slow fire behaviour. “[On Aug. 13] we only got up to 23 degrees, and normal temperatures for this time of year are highs of 27,” he said. Smoky summers: here to stay? It’s unusual to have two years in a row with such smoky conditions, explained Adams, who

“O” (Lower North Thompson) and “P” (Rivers and the Peaks)

10:00 a.m. The TNRDELECTORS OfficeNo. will2497 be must closed onseasonal weekends NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY will allow assembly for upbytothe 5 events annually, for a four (4) year term Bylaw commencing November 2018. Nominations will beuse, received Chief Election Officer or a noted he as an ancillary use to the existing rustic guest ranch at 4036 Campbell Range designated person, as By hand, other delivery service: By fax to: 250-372-5048* x seen not be eligible tomail voteoras afollows: resident elector; and hasn’t Road (legally described as the SW ¼ of Section 35, Township 18, Range 16, back-to-back summers From: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 To: to: 4:00pm Friday, September 14, 2018 For Thompson-Nicola Regional District x be 18 years ofinfo age & or9:00am older on Kamloops voting day; and By as email election@tnrd.ca* W6M, Division Yale District), shown shaded in bold outline on the like the past two in the The Street TNRD Office will be closed on weekends #300-465citizen; Victoria x be a Canadian and map below, for a period of 3 years. The specific and limited permit conditions documents must b submissions *Originals of faxed or emailed nomination 20 years he’s worked By hand, mail or other delivery service: By fax permit to:received 250-372-5048* Kamloops BC V2C 2A9 are as stipulated in the proposed which is a part of Bylaw 2497. by 4pm September 21, 2018 by the Chief Election Offic x be a resident of BC forRegional at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; and with the B.C. Ministry Thompson-Nicola District By email to: election@tnrd.ca* of Environment. #300-465 Victoria Street *Originals faxed or emailed documents be for or Nomination forms fromof the TNRD website at www.elections.tnrd.ca x be a registered owner of are realavailable propertyfor in download the proposed Loon Lake Fire nomination Protection Servicemust Area atfrom leastth3 “It could be that this th 2A9 Kamloops BC V2C received by 4pm September 21, 2018 by the Chief Election Officer TNRD office, 4 Floor, 465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC during regular office hours (except weekends an preceding voting day, and is a fluke, or it couldimmediately be statutory holidays) until the close of the nomination period (4:00 pm on September 14, 2018). the new normal x — it’s not otherwise be disqualified by law from voting. Nomination Mail forms are available for download from the TNRD website at http://elections.tnrd.ca or from

FOR OFFICE too soon to tell,” he the TNRD office, 4th Floor, 465 VictoriaQUALIFICATIONS Street Kamloops BC during regular office hours (except week#300-465 Victoria St said. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at leastpm one with a signature) to prove ends and is statutory holidays) until the elected, close ofand the to nomination period (4:00 on September 14,if2018). A person qualified to be nominated, hold office as a member of local government they meet thi Kamloops, BC “You can’t ignore proof that they are entitled to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the ma following criteria:to register in relation quALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE V2C 2A9 climate change in all of other property owners. x Canadian A person is qualifiedcitizen; to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the folthis,” said MacDonald. lowing “We’ve seen active wildx criteria: 18 years of age or older on general voting [October 20, 2018]; Mailday in ballot fire seasons before, but x• Canadian citizen; resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed some of thisElectors is related may vote by if they:under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, bein x• 18 years of age or older on general voting day [October 20, 2018]; notmail disqualified to what we callxblocking Phone • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; have a physical disability, illness the or injury their ability to by vote at another voting opportunity; OR elected to or holding office, that or beaffects otherwise disqualified law. patterns.” (250) • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being 377-8673 x expect to be elected absentto from the Regional District on general and advanceLIMITS voting days; OR CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE Blocking patterns, he or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. explained, keepx areaswho reside in a remote readilyCampaign accessible by road.Act, for the 2018 general local election, the following In accordance withlocation the Localnot Elections Financing CAMPAIGN PERIOD ExPENSE LIMITS of high pressure in the expense limit for candidates during campaign period apply: TNRD Electoral Area Director All persons who the believe that their interest in property may be affected by the $5,000. atmosphere Electors stagnant, mustInsubmit thewith following to the Regional District office on the to Vote By Mail: accordance the Localinformation Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2018 general localApplication election, the following proposed Bylaw shall be afforded aADVERTISING reasonable opportunity to be heard at the THIRD PARTY LIMITS “blocking” the normal expense limit for candidates during the campaign period apply: TNRD Electoral Area Director $5,000. 1. Full name and mailing address; Public Hearing. Additionally, they may make written submissions on the matter eastward progression of In accordance with the Local2497 Elections Campaign Financing Act, LIMITS for thebe2018 general local elections, the THIRD PARTy of Social Bylaw (via the adjacentADVERTISING options) which must received at our office 2. Birthdate orEmail last 6 digits of Insurance Number; pressure systems. th following third party advertising limits apply: TNRD Electoral Area Director $750.00 prior to 4:30 p.m. on the 25 day of February, 2015. The entire content of In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2018 general local elections, the all following third planning@tnrd.ca “These blocking pat3. Address of the property (for non-resident property electors); submissions will be made public and form the publicSESSION record for this matter. CANDIDATE INFORMATION party advertising limits apply: TNRD Electoral Area Director $750. ters give rise to more admin@tnrd.ca 4. Reason for request drought and worsening How do I get more A Candidate information session will beinformation? held Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 1:30pm in the TNRD Boardroom o CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION 5. heMethodthe of 4delivery ofthe mail ballot package: wildfire seasons,” th Floor of main office building located at 465 Victoria Street in Kamloops. Fax A Candidate information held Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 1:30pm in the Boardroom on the 4th A session copy ofwill thebeproposed Bylaw and supporting information canTNRD be inspected said. “So I think this(a) is pick up at Regional District office; Floor of the main office building located at 465 Victoria Street in Kamloops. (250) 372-5048 The session will cover the duties and time commitments of TNRD elected officials, an overview from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday Friday (except statutory holidays) at our of local a glimpse of what’s to thto residential address or alternate address; OR (b) regular letterwill mail through Canada Post office, from January 26of , 2015 until 10:00 a.m. the day ofan theoverview Hearing; please government, as well asduties important details the election process. An opportunity to ask questions will also The session cover the and time commitments of TNRD elected officials, of or local government, as be come further down the contact us via any of the adjacent options. well as important details of the election process. An opportunity to ask questions will also be provided. provided. road — we can expect (c) courier address (at elector’s expense). more of these extreme representations be received by the Boardno of later Directors INFORMATION To be counted, your mail ballot must beNoreceived byFURTHER thewill Chief Election Officer than 4:00 pm on June 22, 2 FuRTHER INFORMATION heat events, more proafter the Public Hearing has been concluded. Website For furtherinformation information on campaign period expense limits and third party advertising limits, contact More information nounced droughts and For further on campaign period expense limits and party advertising contact Elections BC Elections BC R.third Sadilkova, Director of limits, Development Services www.tnrd.ca Toll-free 1-855-952-0280, email lecf@elections.bc.ca or visit www.elections.bc.ca/lecf. therefore worsening Toll-free atat1-855-952-0280, email lecf@elections.bc.ca or visit www.elections.bc.ca. 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Comprehensive study recommended for flood mitigation Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

When it comes to flood management in the Nicola Valley, flood safety engineer Sarah Simon said the community needs to look further than the Nicola Lake Dam. At a presentation to city council at the regular meeting on Aug. 15, Simon explained the dam was designed for irrigation water supply as well as fisheries environmental flows. “The Nicola Lake Dam isn’t a great way to manage floods. It does do a little bit, but it won’t do much under If the Nicola Lake dam had a lot of storage it could be a used as a flood control structure, but extreme events so there it does not currently have the necessary capacity, according to Sarah Simon, the dam’s operawill always some man- tor. Cole Wagner/Herald agement issues if we continue to have years like the past couple,” she said. “If it had a lot of storage it could be called more of a flood control structure.” While outlining dam operations over the past two years, Simon explained the rapid transition from cold to warm weather spurred unprecedented inflow into the reservoir. “We filled the reservoir in about a week’s time,” she said. “We’re not just dependent on the snowpack, but we’re also very dependent what the other weather conditions are.” Moving forward, Simon recommended the City of Merritt seek a private consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive study. She The Nicola Valley Association for Community Living and Skasuggested such a study would outline other Lu-La Workshop would like to thank all those who attended and options for the city to participated in our first Steak Dinner Fundraiser. move forward with. We appreciate the overwhelming response from local businesses Possible solutions and individuals that donated wonderful items we used in our raffle were pondered by baskets and silent auction. We successfully raised enough money to councillors at Tuesday’s give each client $400 to put towards Lions Camp Horizon registration meeting, such as dredgfees. We feel blessed to be part of such a giving community. ing the channel and increasing the size of Merritt Printing, Microships, Bees Knees, Douglas Lake Cattle Co., the dam. Pat Brown, Marina, Merritt Centennials, Merritt Centennial Booster “We have an issue Club, Betty Doberstein, Norma Wardrop Hall, Janet Verbeek, with no storage and Alpha Welding, Save On Foods, Merritt Toys and Games, no way to store,” said Lynda’s Cafe, Julie-Property Guys, West Can, Kari-Kruse & Style, Coun. Linda Brown. Ruby Parkinson, Nicola Valley Massage, Vintage Car Club, “Has anyone looked at Blacks Pharmacy, Tracker Sports, Don Wilson, Kenny, Becca Hess & an aquifer or have we Rockin River Family, Extra Foods, Zanie Morrissey, Mellah Leuca Day looked at doing what Spa, Jamara Joyal Massage, Linda Baird, Cheryl Gillett, Ted and the urban systems report Marguerite Lund, Kyle, Lepika Lamarinde and The Grand. said in 2006: dredging the channel?” In response, Simon

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explained dredging the channel would increase storage, but only slightly. “Even if we had more storage this year, you probably still would have had flooding in Merritt,” she said, adding that rebuilding the dam, as well as displacing the residents up and down stream, would cost millions of dollars. That’s not to say solutions aren’t possible, she assured, noting the federal government has funds available through the national disaster mitigation fund. “Sometimes you get funding to do a study, but also there’s

funding to build something or do something as well,” she said. “You could also build other storage dams up higher,” she added. Councillors expressed their agreement with Simon’s suggestions. Coun. Kurt Christopherson said he’s pushed for a comprehensive plan to put the bits and pieces of flood management together. “It’s not going to happen overnight but so long we can make sure the parts we start doing fit into an overall plan I think we’re on the right course,” he said. “In order to do a comprehensive plan you have to get the proper funding in place. We’ve started that process and I hope that we can come up with solutions that future generations will look back on us and say we actually did something right.”

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ELEMENTARY STUDENT REGISTRATION For “NEW” Elementary school students, please register your child at the neighbourhood school in your location from Monday to Friday, August 27 to August 31, 2018. Schools will be open from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Call ahead to confirm. Collettville Elementary School ... 250-378-2230 Diamond Vale Elementary ......... 250-378-2514 Merritt Bench Elementary ........... 250-378-2528 Nicola-Canford Elementary ....... 250-378-2172 Merritt Central Elementary ......... 250-378-9931 KINDERGARTEN: To register, a child must be 5 years old, on or before December 31, 2018 and a birth certificate, immunization record, Care Card and proof of residence should be presented. Kindergarten starting dates will be arranged through the school. FRENCH IMMERSION: All students in this program attend Collettville Elementary School (Grades K-7), and Merritt Secondary School (Grades 8-12). GRADE 8 - 12 MERRITT SECONDARY SCHOOL 250-378-5131 New students register at the school from August 27 - August 31, 2018 Counsellors will be available and students are encouraged to call ahead to schedule an appointment. Please Note: On the first day of school (Sept. 4th) Merritt Secondary School Grade 8 students are at school from 9:30 - 2:00 pm. KENGARD LEARNING CENTRE - 2475 MERRITT AVENUE. If you haven’t completed secondary school the KENGARD LEARNING CENTRE can help - telephone 250-378-4245 The Community Learning Centre offers courses up to Grade 12, a hot lunch program, parenting classes, job preparation and much more! New students can register at Kengard Learning Centre by calling 250-378-4245 or register at the school on September 4, 2018, 2475 Merritt Ave.

Distance Education: South Central Interior Distance Education (S.C.I.D.E.S.) 250-378-4245 or 1-800-663-3536 SCIDES is the distance education school operated by the district which offers BC Ministry approved educational programs for students of all ages, anywhere in the province of B.C. (Kindergarten through Grade 12 and adult learners, tuition free). Registration is ongoing. For an appointment call 250-378-4245 or 1-800-663-3536.

SCHOOL OPENING Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – Adjusted hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Please Note: Merritt Secondary School Grade 8 students are at school the full day. BUS STUDENTS: Please check the School Bus Schedule and with your school for bussing information. Bus schedule to be published at the end of August. Tuesday, September 4, 2018 ONLY: Busses will pick up students one hour LATER in the morning and return students beginning at noon.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018: Busses begin the regular schedule.

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Students should implement cyber security precautions

Thanks to advancements in technology, students and educators are increasingly turning to birth, tablets and computers when working on daily assignments and classroom activities. Students rely on the internet for research and keeping in touch with teachers and other students, and work is even assigned and completed via digital platforms. Despite the upside of technology, cyber crime is a potential pitfall of all that time spent online. The internet provides instant access, and that can put students at risk. According to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report, the education sector ranked

sixth in the for the total number of reported “security incidents.” Schools are data-rich, meaning they give hackers access to information like identification numbers, birthdates, email addresses, financial data, medical records, and more. Students must understand cyber security risks when working and sharing data online. The following are some tips students can follow. • Protect passwords. Students are urged to keep their passwords to themselves. This prevents others from using accounts maliciously or even in seemingly harmless ways that can put you in trouble, such as searching for inappropriate content in school. Choose complicated passwords that can’t be easily guessed, and opt for two-step authentication whenever offered. • Use secured WiFi networks. Free or open WiFi connections are not encrypted, meaning they can be accessed by anyone. Many cyber criminals gain access to information through these channels. Schools should have encrypted systems in place. • Limit what you share on the internet. Students are urged to be aware of what they share online. According to DataManagement, a computing service, information posted to social media is permanent, and deleted items aren’t necessarily gone. Exercise caution on social media. Don’t post unless it is something you would be comfortable sharing in public. • Watch out for phishing scams. Phishing usually occurs through fraudulent email messages that mimic the look of reputable solicitations. Scammers rely on these tactics to tempt people to click on links or download attachments that can put malware on a device and steal personal data. Exercise caution with all links and downloads. • Schedule routine backups. Data can be lost if a device crashes, so routinely back up personal devices and home computers. Backups can be stored on external hard drives or with cloud services. • Exercise caution when filesharing. UC Santa Cruz’s information technology services says viruses and malware can be transmitted by filesharing software, and files offered by others may not be what they say they are. Only used school-approved filesharing options. Cyber security is something students should prioritize this school year. The right security measures can protect students, their classmates and their schools.

N’kwala School N’kwala School Parents, community members and staff working together to

Parents, community members and staff working together to achieve the highest quality of education for our students to be achieve the highest quality of education for our students to be lifelong learners. STAFF MISSION lifelong learners.

STAFF MISSION STATEMENT STATEMENT

TO ENSURE EACH TO ENSURE STUDENT EACH BE AT OR STUDENT ABOVE BE AT OR GRADE LEVEL

ABOVE GRADE LEVEL

Reasons why parents and students choose N’kwala School

Reasons parents andratio students choose N’kwala School Smallwhy teacher: student maximizes learning  Student focused learning andmaximizes teaching learning Small teacher: student ratio language cultureand teaching Syilx Student focusedand learning

 Healthy snacks and hot lunch provided

Syilx language and culture

 Certified Category 2 Independent School—Provincial Education Standards

 Healthy snacks and hot lunch provided

 FNSA (First Nations Schools Association) Certified

 Certified Category 2 Independent School—Provincial Education Standards  K4 to Grade 12, including the Adult Graduation Diploma

 FNSA Nations Schools Association) Certified Open(First to ALL Students  K4 to Grade 12, including the Adult Graduation Diploma INFORMATION:  Open to ALLCONTACT Students Address: 9410 Nkwala Road, Douglas Lake, B.C. V0E 1S0 Phone: 250-350-3370 CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: nkwala@uppernicola.com Summer email: principal@uppernicola.com

Address: Phone:

9410 Nkwala Road, Douglas Lake, B.C. V0E 1S0 250-350-3370

Serving communities: Merritt|Nicola|Quilchena | Douglas Lake

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BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY

Kids, complete the school safety phrases in each ad on the page and get the chance

TO WIN 50!

REPLY COUPON NAME:_______________________ ADRESS:_____________________

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______________________________ PHONE NUMBER:______________ RULES: Complete the school safety sentences found in each ad by matching the missing word with the incomplete sentence. Drop your entry form off at the Merritt Herald, 2090 Granite Ave. before 5 p.m, Sept. 4 Winner will be drawn 9 a.m. Sept. 8, 2018. Employees and family members of Merritt Herald are not eligible for this contest. Must be attending school in 2016/2017 school year to play.

If you bike to school, always wear a ______.

POSSIBLE ANSWERS : strangers, handrail, stop, bus, buddy, helmet, teacher, phone, giant

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If you walk to school, go with a ______.

Helping to keep our community safe

Coyote Collision

2037 Quilchena Ave.

FREE delivery for seniors and those with restricted mobility 250-378-2155

If you’re bullied or see somebody being bullied, tell a ______ or trusted adult.

Private Insurance Claims Accepted

2338 Nicola Ave. 250-378-2030

ENGRAVING & AWARDS Use the _______ when exiting the bus,

and cross in front of the bus so the driver can see you. • Promotional products

• Corporate branded apparel

• Embroidery • Silkscreening • Signs

KENNEDY’S APPLIANCES • In home service • Full line on parts • Reconditioned appliances • Full line of vacuum belts & bags 1926 Voght St.

• Engraving • Trophies • Awards

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Stand at least ______ steps back from the curb when you see the bus arriving.

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Check out our flyers in the mail

At the bus stop, wait in a safe area away from the ______.

Jackson’s Welding In business since 1967

Serving the Nicola Valley since 1960. 1301 Nicola Ave. 250-378-5121

• Sand Blasting • Aluminum Welding

1750 Hill Street

250-378-4332

At the bus stop, wait for the bus to reach a complete ____ before approaching it.

City of Merritt Community Policing Office

Don’t talk to strangers, and never accept gifts or rides from ______.

HEMATITE: Stimulates concentration and focus 10% off all hematite stones. Crystals Clothing Giftware Reiki Merritt Swag

2090 GRANITE AVE

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Earthwalker 250-315-5350

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DENTIST The clinic is open to all residents of the Nicola Valley & surrounding areas.

All Insurance Plans Accepted Family-friendly approach to all your dental needs.

A smile is for life

Your smile is our reward

Parents play a key role in the dental health of their children, and the beginning of a new school year is the perfect moment to visit the dentist with them for a check-up and a good cleaning. Don’t forget that good oral health is largely dependent on a balanced diet. This means that parents should ensure that their children develop healthy eating habits. And it goes without saying that children should brush their teeth and floss at least once every day. After all, prevention always starts at home!

DID YOU KNOW?

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!

Hours: Mon.-Fri.

8 am-4:30 pm

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to Book Your Appointment

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Strategies parents can use to motivate students Students may need some time to adjust at the beginning of a new school year. Summer vacations typically lack the structure of the school year, and it might be unfair to expect kids to seamlessly slip back into their more regimented lives as students. While some early school year sluggishness might be normal, that should wear off pretty quickly. If not, and students appear to be struggling to get motivated for their schoolwork, parents can try various strategies that should help reignite youngsters’ passions for learning. • Make your home more school-friendly. Summer is a relaxing time of year when parents have a tendency to relax rules around the house. But come the school year, parents must make sure their homes are as conducive to studying as possible. Resist the urge to turn the television on each night so students are not distracted from their studies. Keep the home quiet so students are motivated to focus on their studies. • Encourage participation in extracurricular activities. Various studies have examined the relationship between extracurricular activities and academic performance. A 2002 study published in the journal Sociology of Education found that participation in extracurricular activities is associated with improved grade point average, increased college attendance and reduced absenteeism. The link between participation in extracurricular activities and improved academic performance is still in need of study, but such participation may help children acclimate to the structure of the school year more quickly than they might if they do not participate in such activities. • Encourage curious youngsters. Kids are curious, and fostering that curiosity can be a great way for parents to get their kids excited about learning. Whether it’s during the school year and part of their curriculum or on summer break, encourage kids to engage in subjects that interest them. As kids learn more about the topics and subjects that interest them, they may develop a passion for learning that they can then take with them to the classroom.

(Beside the Royal Bank)

Everyone is Welcome Feel The BeaT CULTURAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM! TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

4:30 PM TO 8:30 PM

2975 Clapperton Ave Merritt, BC, V1K 1G2

For over 20 years, we have been sending kids back to school with a healthy smile! Be sure to book your child’s dental check up before going back to school with our dental professionals.

New Patients Welcome #110-1700 Garcia St.

250-378-4000

(Located downtown in the Railyard Mall)

www.cascadedental.ca

BRING FOOD, IT’S POTLUCK STYLE Open to anyone, adults, youth, elders, families, native, non-native. Our goal is to provide an atmosphere where families can come learn and participate in cultural activities; no matter how old they are or what their ethnicity is. We hope to create relationships and bonds between members of all the communities in the Nicola Valley.

For more info please call 250-378-2771 or Email: feelthebeat@scwexmx.com

Come out and see what it’s all about, bring your family, bring a friend, invite others for some good family fun!!!

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Coldwater School • • • • • •

Nursery Tuesday to Friday Kindergarten full day Primary an Elementary Grade 1 – 8 Ministry of BC Curriculum Special Education Support Registration open to on & off reserve students • Excellent Math and Reading Programs

• Express an interest in the subjects children are studying. Another way to motivate students at the dawn of a new school year is to express an interest in the subjects they’re studying. Ask questions about their studies and encourage them to share their thoughts and opinions. Engaging students about the subjects they’re studying can motivate them to explore those subjects more deeply than they otherwise might. Motivating kids to be excited about their schoolwork at the dawn of a new school year can sometimes be difficult. But parents can employ various strategies that can help their children readjust to life in the classroom and motivate them to perform to the best of their abilities.

Whether you are looking to cross-enroll, graduate, or upgrade, we’ve got a program for that! Visit our website to find out more about the great options we offer for your education.

2018 - 2019 • Nle?kepmx Language, Culture/ Fieldtrips • Certified teacher –fluent language • Small classes – lots of one on one support • More instructural time • FNSA Certified Bus Service to Merritt

Register now for the 2018-2019 school year. Pick up Registration Forms! www.coldwaterschool.ca Coldwater Band Office 2249 Quilchena Ave dgee1m1@gmail.com

Coldwater School 709 - 170th Street

Programs for Youth and Adult Learners at SCIDES Sign Up Now!

Select core courses are free of charge for adults who graduated in BC and are wishing to upgrade

1.800.663.3536 www.scides.org/programs

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MERRITT YOUTH BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION 10 Week Camp

Starting September 24th, 2018 $50

N G ! I S P U ME

Fitness Programs CORE FIT . 14+ Tuesdays, Sep. 25 – Oct. 30 . 6 wks Thursdays, Sep. 27 – Nov. 1 . 6 wks Tuesdays, Nov. 6 – Dec. 18 . 7 wks Thursdays, Nov. 8 – Dec. 20 . 7 wks

6:15 – 7:00 am . $30/$35 each session Instructed by Krista Minar

DANCE FIT After School Program PRESCHOOL ACTIVITES BELLY DANCE . . 14+ Thursdays, Oct. 11 – Nov. 15 . 6 wks 6:00 – 7:00 pm . $45 Instructed by Krista Minar

16+ Sundays, Sep. 23 - Nov. . 6 wks PARENT ‘N’ TOT4 EXERCISE . 2-5 yrs Sundays,Mondays, Nov. 18 – Sep. Dec. 24 16 – . 5Nov. wks 26 . 8 wks 3:30 – 4:30 pm . $75/$62.50 each session

National Lifeguard (NL):

16 yrs., Bronze Cross & SFA - $395 • Aug. 26 – 31 Sunday 10 am – 6 pm . & Monday - Friday 9 am – 5 pm Pre-requisites: SFA valid within two years, Bronze Cross and must be 16 years by the last day of the course. The National Lifeguard Pool certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards. The National Lifeguard course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes which will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments. 100% attendance is required.

Standard First Aid (SFA)

15 yrs - 2 days - $145 Sat., Sept. 29 10 am - 6 pm & Sun., Sept. 30 9 am – 5 pm Standard First Aid trains rescuers in the skills and knowledge to assess and provide basic life support to patients with airway, breathing or circulatory emergencies, as well as how to manage medical and environmental emergencies. 100% attendance is required.

Nicola Valley Aquatic Center 250-378-6662 2040 Mamette Ave, Merritt

KICK IT UP A NOTCH! FUN FITNESS SELF-DEFENSE

We help kids boost confidence and focus up a notch with professional martial arts instruction from friendly and experienced instructors. Practicing martial arts is more than just great exercise: It also promotes discipline, self-confidence and improved concentration for greater success in school and in life!

MONDAY & THURSDAY EVENINGS

AT THE CADET HALL 1755 COLDWATER AVENUE

CLASSES BEGIN SEPT 6. REGISTER ANYTIME.

10:00 – 10:45 am . FREE Sponsored by Success by Six

Highland Development Camp Figure Skating School is holding Registration for the 2018 Season! Register in person a the Logan Lake Recreation Centre on Tuesday September 4th from 3:30-6:00 pm OR Online at HDCFSS .wordpress.com Not sure what to register for, or have any questions about our programs? Feel free to contact us Highlanddevelopmentcamp@gmail.com

Contact the Merritt Civic Centre for

HEALTHY . 0-6 yrs scheduleBEGINNINGS and rates @ 250-315-1050. Wednesdays, Oct. 3 – Dec. 19 . 12 wks 9:30 – 11:30 am . FREE Sponsored by the Public Health Agency of Canada

ACTIVE STORIES . 2-5 YRS Friday, Oct. 12 – Nov. 16 . 5 wks 10:00 – 10:45 am . FREE Sponsored by Success by Six Contact the Merritt Civic Centre for schedule and rates @ 250-315-1050.

Bronze Lifesaving Camp Combination - 13 yrs. Friday – Sunday • Oct. 12 - 21 . 6 days • $345 4 pm - 9 pm 9 am - 5:30 pm . Saturdays 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm . Sundays 9 am - 5:30 pm . Friday Oct. 19

This Bronze Lifesaving Camp combines the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross course into one action packed program. (13 yrs of age by the last day of the course if candidates do not have Bronze Star) 100% attendance is required. This course is also worth 2 Grade 11 High School Credits

Returning for our second season we have registration available for the following Skate Canada Accredited programs - Pre CanSkate - CanSkate -Junior StarSkate - Star 1-10/Gold - Competitive Stream Figure Skating

“Love the ice you skate on!”

October 10 to Spring Break Swimming: 1-2 hours a week Minimum requirement: Age 5 to young adults, Completion of Level 2 Red Cross or swim width of the pool. Water polo: Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm Minimum requirements: Age 10 to young adults. Ability to move around the deep end of pool

Standard First Aid Recert (SFAR): 15 yrs + previous SFA - $95 1 day Sunday, Sept. 30: 9 am - 5 pm . $95

Recertification of Standard First Aid, please bring original Standard First Aid card. 100% attendance is required. Nicola Valley Aquatic Center 250-378-6662 2040 Mamette Ave, Merritt

Skate Canada Programs offered this season Precanskate This is for age 3 and up in the very first stages of learning to skate. Canskate- CanSkate is Skate Canada’s flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners of all ages. It focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. You will earn ribbons, badges and other incentives as you learn fundamental skating skills. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, music and a wide variety of activities that create a fun environment and promote learning. Canskate is now part of the Wednesday After School Program. Ask us for more info if you are interested in this option. CanPowerSkate- CanPowerSkate is geared to skaters aged approximately six or older who already have basic forward and backward skating skills and are able to stop on command without use of the boards. It is an action-packed, high energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey skaters that focuses on balance, power, agility, speed and endurance. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations. Junior Academy 2 sessions per week. Figureskating based program offered after skaters have passed Stage 3 in Canskate. Junior STARSkate 2 sessions per week. Figureskating program offered to skaters who have progressed through Junior Academy. STARSkate 4 sessions per week. Figureskating program offered to skaters who have progressed through Junior STARskate. Cost dependent on number of skating sessions. Please contact the club. Cost dependent on number of skating sessions. Please contact the club. All programs start the first week of October and run until mid December. Mandatory $40 Skate Canada Insurance fee must be paid at registration in addition to program cost. Insurance is valid from September 1 2018-August 31, 2019

To register contact: Yves Lefebvre, Registrar 250-315-3025 ottersmerrittregistrar@gmail.com

Fitness Programs CORE FIT . 14+ Tuesdays, Sep. 25 – Oct. 30 . 6 wks Thursdays, Sep. 27 – Nov. 1 . 6 wks Tuesdays, Nov. 6 – Dec. 18 . 7 wks Thursdays, Nov. 8 – Dec. 20 . 7 wks 6:15 – 7:00 am . $30/$35 each session Instructed by Krista Minar

DANCE FIT . 14+ Thursdays, Oct. 11 – Nov. 15 . 6 wks 6:00 – 7:00 pm . $45 Instructed by Krista Minar BELLY DANCE . 16+ Sundays, Sep. 23 - Nov. 4 . 6 wks Sundays, Nov. 18 – Dec. 16 . 5 wks 3:30 – 4:30 pm . $75/$62.50 each session Contact the Merritt Civic Centre for schedule and rates @ 250-315-1050.

MERRITT CURLING CENTRE KIDS CURLING 9+ years Starting Mid October dates TBA

ONLY $25 for the season & no special equipment required. Monday's after school (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm) Adult Curling starting mid-October BEGINNERS WELCOME, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Funding assistance for program costs also available. Please contact us to discuss.

Coquihalla Visit: sites.google.com/site/tkdcoquihalla/

PLEASE CALL (250) 378-2186

Registration dates are as follows:Sept 8 (10-1) and Sept 12 (4:30-6:30) @ Merritt Arena. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Registrar at skatinginthevalley49@gmail.com or (250) 378-0114. Or our Head Coach at professionalcoachdiana@gmail.com. Come out and join us!!! If you are unsure what program your child should enroll in, we will have evaluations done by the Head Coach at the beginning of the season. All programs follow the rules and guidelines of Skate Canada and are taught by a NCCP accredited Coach & trained Program Assistants.

Contact Rick @ 250-378-4029 or Susan @ 250-378-9659

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Principals trading places in School District 58 Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

As the next school year approaches, three principals in School District 58 are rotating positions. Superintendent Steve McNiven reported the three principals appointed to new positions are Leroy Slanzi, Dan Duncan and Kevin McGifford. McNiven said Slanzi will leave Merritt Central Elementary School for Merritt Secondary School. Duncan, currently the principal of Diamond Vale Elementary will be moving to Merritt Central Elementary to replace Slanzi. To complete the cycle, McGifford — the acting principal at Merritt Secondary School since January — will go to Diamond Vale Elementary School.

McNiven explained shifts such as these are common in other districts throughout the province, but don’t occur often in School District 58. He said the shuffle came out of a staffing need on their end, but they took into account the career goals of the principals as well. “It certainly was anchored in the need to put a new principal at Merritt Secondary School, and then out of that came a request on our part to see what principals were interested in from a career point of view,” he said. He explained that utilizing the unique strengths of each principal is also something they had in mind when making their decision. “Each principal brings strengths, and I think those strengths can be used at different locations at the right time within a district, so that’s also what we’re trying to do,” he said.

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Back-to-school ice breakers to ease first day fears Parents and educators can sometimes underestimate children’s anxiety over the dawn of a new school year. Many students feel nervous when wondering if their teachers will be nice or if they will make new friends. These worries may be compounded by the return to routine and the end of an enjoyable period of rest and relaxation. In 2015, CNN polled campers at a summer day camp outside New York City. The campers were elementary school students who were asked about what they were most nervous about for the return to school. Homework, tests, competition, greater expectations, grades, and making new friends topped the list of fears. To help students transition to the classroom with fewer worries, teachers and parents may want to initiate ice breakers and other stress-reducing interactions. Here are some ideas.

Buddy up

Many schools will give out classroom assignments a few days before the first day of school. Parents can investigate who is in their child’s homeroom and initiate contact with the parents of one or more of those students. Collectively, parents can make a buddy plan for students to arrive to school together and enter the classroom as a team. Coordinate clothing colors or have students wear another unifying symbol. This may allay fears and make the first day of school more fun.

School selfie

Students can craft “school selfies” on a piece of paper using a smartphone image template. This selfie illustration will give the class key facts about each student and present an interesting, creative and enjoyable way for students to get to know one another.

School starts Sept. 6, 2018

Student word search

Word searches are entertaining and educational tools that can be put to use in the classroom. Parents or teachers can create word searches featuring the first names of all the students in the class. Children often enjoy searching for their own names, and then they can help others, opening up lines of communication. Word searches also can be customized for any subject. Therefore, if student names aren’t desired, the theme can be classroom items or school terms.

Personal introductions

Students may worry about teachers mispronouncing their names or using a full name instead of a nickname. Rather than a traditional roll call, teachers can encourage students to introduce themselves to classmates, using their preferential name and including a brief synopsis of their interests and what makes them unique. Teachers also can initiate other ice-breakers by giving students a sheet with various questions, which students then have to complete by asking around among the other students. For example, “Who has a pet fish?” or “Find someone who has blue eyes.” The first day of school can be difficult for some children. Fun activities and some extra effort from parents and teachers can make the return to the classroom less stressful.

SCHOOL AREA (Warning)

Drivers please “be aware” of school buses!

This sign indicates there is a school nearby and school children may be present near or on the roadway.

30 km/h HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE LTD.

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A person driving a vehicle on a regular school day and on a highway where signs are displayed stating a speed limit of 30 km/h, or on which the numerals “30” are prominently shown, must drive at a rate of speed not exceeding 30 km/h while approaching or passing the school building and school grounds to which the signs relate, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m

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2018 - 2019 STUDENT REGISTRATION MERRITT SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE 2018 - 2019

ELEMENTARY STUDENT REGISTRATION For “NEW” Elementary school students, please register your child at the neighbourhood school in your location from Monday to Friday, August 27-31, 2018. Schools will be open BUS NO. 4580 AM from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Call ahead to confirm. KINDERGARTEN: To register, a child must be 5 years of age, on or before December 31, 2018 and a birth certificate, immunization record, Care Card, and proof of residence should be presented. Kindergarten start dates will be arranged through the school. FRENCH IMMERSION: All students in this program attend Collettville Elementary School (Grades K-7), and Merritt Secondary School (Grades 8-12). GRADE 8 - 12 MERRITT SECONDARY SCHOOL 250-378-5131 New students register at the school from August 27 to August 31, 2018. Counsellors will be available and students are encouraged to check with the school for more information. Please Note: On the first day of school (Sept. 4th ) Merritt Secondary School Grade 8 students are at school from 9:30 am to 2 pm

KENGARD LEARNING CENTRE – 2475 Merritt Ave.

If you haven’t completed secondary school the KENGARD LEARNING CENTRE can help – Telephone 250-378-4245

SCIDES – 250-378-4245 or 1-800-663-3536

South Central Interior Distance Education School offers BC Ministry approved educational programs for students of all ages, anywhere in the province of B.C.

LOWER NICOLA PM

ROUTE A 7:29 Shuter’s 7:31 Springs 7:33 LNIB Office 7:35 Lower Nicola Fire Hall 7:43 Saskatoon & Coyote Pass 7:45 Yap Skim 7:47 Keisha Anderson 7:52 Nicola-Canford Elementary ROUTE B 7:53 Turner 7:55 Whinney 7:57 Anderson St. & Aberdeen 8:00 Corkle & Woodward 8:02 Aberdeen & Dodding 8:04 Marshall Road 8:06 L.N. Trailer Park 8:16 Merritt Secondary (in back) 8:21 Coquihalla Middle School 8:30 Merritt Bench Elementary 8:40 Collettville Elementary

3:30 3:32 3:43 3:45 3:47 3:38 3:40 3:49 3:53 3:55 3:36 3:34 3:20 3:10 2:55

SCHOOL OPENING: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 – Adjusted hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

BUS NO. A8580 14 MILE/NOOAITCH AM PM 7:20 Community Hall (4943 Hwy 8) 4:20 BUS STUDENTS: 7:23 Chief Anthony Joe Bridge 4:15 Please check the School Bus Schedule and with your school for bussing information. 7:27 FX Ranch Road (4150 Hwy 8) 4:11 Tuesday, September 4, 2018 ONLY: Busses will pick up students one hour LATER in the 7:30 Dot Ranch 4:06 morning and return students beginning NO. at noon. SCHOOL DISTRICT 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) 7:36 3178 Highway 8 4:02 7:44 2960 Band Office 3:54 School Calendar for the 2018 / 2019 School Year 7:46 Churchill 3:52 Days in Session 193 - Days of Instruction 185 7:47 Shackley Petite Creek 3:48 Days in Session 193SCHOOL - Number of Non-Instructional Days 185 DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) 7:53 Sunshine Valley #2 (W) (Spius Hatchery)3:45 8:00 Sunshine Valley #1 East 3:36 August 27 – August 28, Mon. -Tue. SummerCalendar Institute. (Summer Professional Development School for the 2018 / 2019 School Year Days.) 2018 8:02 Nicola-Canford Elementary Drop Off 3:33 Days in Session 193 - Days of Instruction 185 August 29, 2018 Wednesday School Based Sessions (Summer Professional Development 8:03 Pick up Aberdeen Inn Grey Ave Day.) Students walk over to Nicola 3:33 August 27 – August 28, Mon. -Tue. Summer Institute. (Summer Professional Development Days.) SCHOOL OPENING. School hours 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. September 4, 2018 Tuesday 8:15 Merritt Secondary School *wait for 2018 (Bus Wednesday schedule to School be adjusted for the first day Professional of school.)Development August 29, 2018 Based Sessions (Summer CV students - transfer from Bus A3580 3:15 Day.) 8:30 Collettville – a.m. only Thanksgiving Day. October 8, 2018 Monday

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2018 - 2019

October 19, 2018 November 12, 2018 November 16, 2018 November 23, 2018 November 27 – 28, 2018 December 21, 2018

September 4, 2018

Friday

October 8, 2018 Monday October 19, 2018

Friday

November 12, 2018

Tuesday

SCHOOL OPENING. School hours 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

(Bus schedule to be adjusted for the first day of school.) Non-Instructional Day. (Professional Development Day.) Thanksgiving Day. Monday Remembrance Day Statutory Holiday. Friday

Non-Instructional Day. (Professional Development Day.)

Monday

Remembrance Day Statutory Holiday.

Friday

MSS & PSS First Term Report Cards go home.

Friday

Merritt and Princeton Elementary Report Cards go home.

Tues.- Wed.

All Schools – Shortened day for Parent/Teacher interviews.

November 16, 2018

November 23, 2018 (Schools Fridayclosed 1Merritt Princeton Elementary Report Cards go home. hourand early each day.) November Tues.Allbefore SchoolsWinter – Shortened day for Parent/Teacher interviews. Friday 27 – 28, 2018 Last day ofWed. school Break. (Schools closed 1 hour early each day.)

Break. Last day of school before Winter Break. Dec. 24, 2018 – Jan. 4, December 21, 2018 Winter Friday 2019 January 7, 2019 Monday Schools reopen after the break. Winter Break. Dec. 24, 2018 – Jan. 4, February 1, 2019

2019 January 7, 2019 Friday

Schools reopen after the break. MSS Monday & PSS Report Cards go home.

February 18, 2019

February 1, 2019 Monday

Friday Family Day.

February 22, 2019

February 18, 2019

Family Day. Monday Non-Instructional Day ( Professional Development Day.)

March 1, 2019 March 5 – 6, 2019 March 15, 2019 March 18 - 22, 2019

Friday

February 22, 2019

Friday

March 1, 2019

MSS & PSS Report Cards go home.

Friday

Non-Instructional Day ( Professional Development Day.)

Friday

Merritt and Princeton Elementary Report Cards go home.

Tues.- Wed.

All Schools – Shortened day for Parent/Teacher interviews. (Schools early each day.) Tues.-closed Wed. 1Allhour Schools – Shortened day for Parent/Teacher interviews.

Friday

Last day of school before Spring Break.

Mon. – Fri.

SPRING BREAK.

March 5 – 6, 2019 March 15, 2019

March 18 - 22, 2019

(Schools closed 1 hour early each day.)

Friday

Last day of school before Spring Break.

Mon. – Fri.

SPRING BREAK.

March 25 - 29, 2019

Days. *Note Days. *Note Mon. Fri.2019 Non-Instructional Non-Instructional March 25 -- 29, Mon. - Fri.

April 1, 2019

Monday April 1, 2019

Schools reopen after thereopen break. Monday Schools after the break.

April 18, 2019

April 18, 2019 Thursday

& PSS Third Cards Term Report Cards go home. MSS Thursday & PSS ThirdMSS Term Report go home.

April 19, 2019

April 19, 2019 Friday

Friday Good Friday.

April 22, 2019 May 20, 2019 June 27, 2019 June 28, 2019 Revised – May 11, 2018

April 22, 2019

Monday

May 20, 2019

Monday

June 27, 2019

Good Friday.

Monday

Easter Monday.

Monday

Victoria Day.

Easter Monday. Victoria Day. Thursday

Last day of classes.

Friday

ADMINISTRATION DAY - SCHOOLS CLOSED.

Thursday

Last day of classes.

Friday

ADMINISTRATION DAY - SCHOOLS CLOSED.

June 28, 2019

Revised – May 11, 2018

* Note: In-lieu of Professional Development – 2 days in lieu of Summer Institute, 1 day in lieu of Summer Institute (School Based day), 2 days in lieu of Ministry of Education day.

SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS

Success for ALL Learners ~ Today and Tomorrow • Collettville Elementary ..............250-378-2230 • Nicola - Canford Elementary ..250-378-2172 Success for ALL Learners ~• Today and Tomorrow • Diamond Vale Elementary ......250-378-2514 Merritt Central Elementary .......250-378-9931

• Merritt Bench Elementary ........250-378-2528

• Merritt Secondary School .......250-378-5131

The StrongStart Early Learning Centres • Diamond Vale Elementary School • Merritt Central Elementary School • Nicola-Canford Elementary School StrongStart is a free, school based, drop-in early learning program for children from birth to 5 years old and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Together they share learning experiences and social interactions with other children and adults in a positive and open-ended play environment. Start up date: September 5th, 2018.

BUS NO. 5580 NICOLA LAKE/QUILCHENA AM PM 7:48 Quilchena Reserve 3:55 7:50 Lake View Store 3:53 7:51 Saddleman Road 3:52 7:52 Lindley’s (by Douglas Lake turnoff) 3:50 7:57 Quilchena Store (6520) 3:46 8:08 Nicola Ranch 3:36 8:25 Merritt Secondary (front a.m./back p.m.) 3:20 Merritt Bench Elementary 3:10 8:25 Merritt Central Elementary 3:05 Collettville Elementary 3:00 BUS NO. A3580 MAMIT LAKE AM PM 7:40 Mamette Lake Trailer Park 4:02 7:41 9311 Mamit Lake Road 3:57 7:42 Lund’s Driveway 3:56 7:45 Beech Road 3:50 7:50 11369 Mamit Lake Road 3:48 7:53 Joe’s Driveway (4434) 3:44 7:58 Sam (131E) 3:34 8:02 Firehall (226 Hwy 8) 3:32 8:05 Band Office (181 Hwy 8) 3:29 8:10 Bent (224E Hwy 8) 3:28 8:11 Shuter Road (289 Hwy 8) 3:26 8:12 Lions 3:24 8:22 Merritt Central Elementary 3:00 Collettville Elementary 3:05 8:30 Merritt Secondary 3:10

BUS NO. A1158

AM 7:32 7:40 7:46 7:47 7:51 7:52 7:54 8:08 8:15 8:17 8:00 8:27 8:30

COLDWATER/KINGSVALE

South End Peterson Road Patchet Road Reserve #1 Opie’s #2 Spahan Victoria Bobs Barnes Veal Road (p.m. only) Fox Farm Road 1060 Hwy 5A (a.m. only) Ponderosa & Sunny View (a.m. only) MSS Merritt Central Elementary Collettville Elementary

PM 3:50 3:45 3:35 3:32 3:30 3:28 3:26 3:24 3:22 3:13 3:06 3:00

Check our District website at: www.sd58.bc.ca or the Distance Education website at: www.scides.ca

BUS NO. 2581 DOUGLAS LAKE AM PM 7:18 Home Ranch (2664 Home Ranch Lane) 4:30 7:27 9404 Charters 4:15 7:28 Dennison (9451 Spahomin Cr. Rd) 4:12 7:33 McRae Turnaround (9511 Spahomin Cr. Rd) 4:15 7:35 9404 Minnie Lake Rd (Reserve #2) 4:07 7:36 9310 Douglas Lk. Rd. (across from Alexander Rd.) 4:03 7:53 Quilchena Home Ranch (7201 Douglas Lk. Rd) 3:50 7:53 7099 Douglas Lake Road 3:49 7:54 Tom (Hillside Road) 3:48 7:56 Lindley’s (6977 Douglas Lk. Rd) 3:47 280 E Highway 8 3:01 224 E Highway 8 3:00 Logan Lake Rd. (31, 158 & 181 Hwy 8) 3:02 189 Highway 8 3:00 Shulus Arena 2:58 2715 Aberdeen Road 2:50 2972 Yap Skim (just before leaving R.P.) 2:48 Rocky Pines 2 (Hummingbird Lane & Yap Skim) 2:46 Rocky Pines 1(2861 Hummingbird Lane) 2:45 Nicola-Canford Elementary 2:40 8:20 Merritt Secondary 3:20 8:25 Merritt Central Elementary 3:15 3009 Ponderosa & Sunny View p.m. only 3:26 1060 Hwy 5A (Joeyaska Road) p.m. only 3:31 Sterling Road p.m. only 3:28 8:38 Merritt Bench Elementary 8:30 Collettville Elementary 3:00

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE Families living beyond the regular school bus routes may be eligible for transportation assistance for the 2017/2018 school year and are asked to make application before October 5, 2018 regardless of whether transportation assistance was received in the past. Applications after this date will be approved as of the date the application is received, and will not be retroactive. Transportation Assistance forms can be picked up at the School Board Office in Merritt, 1550 Chapman Street. Transportation assistance must be renewed each year. Also, banking information will be required as payments will be through e-transfer. Parents are reminded that road/weather conditions may cause delays/cancellations to the regular bus run(s). In extreme circumstances, notice of delays will be announced over the local radio station and the school will attempt to contact parents by phone, in order that children do not wait extended time periods at a bus stop.

REGISTRATION OF HOME SCHOOL LEARNERS PARENT INFORMATION

The “School Act”:

“A parent of a child who is required to enroll in an educational program under Section 3 (Division 4 – Home Education) (a) may educate the child at home or elsewhere in accordance with this Division, and (b) must provide that child with an educational program.

Registration A parent of a child who is required under the above Section to provide the child with an educational program must register the child on or before September 30 in each year with (a) a school of the parent’s choice that is operating in British Columbia, (a.1) if the child is an eligible child, a school referred to in paragraph (a) or (c), or a francophone school of the parent’s choice that is operating in the francophone school district in which the parent resides, (a.2) if the child is an immigrant child, a school referred to in paragraph (a) or (c), or a francophone school of the parent’s choice that is operating in the francophone school district in which the parent resides but only if the francophone education authority responsible for that school permits the parent to register that child, or (b) REPEALED 2006-21-8, effective June 30/06 BC Reg 195/06 (c) an independent school operating in British Columbia.” To register or to obtain further information, telephone the school of your choice, or write to the Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen), Box 4100, Merritt, B.C., V1K 1B8.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band School

REGISTRATION 2018-2019

THE LOWER NICOLA BAND SCHOOL INVITES ALL CHILDREN (First Nations/Non First Nations) To Register for Kindergarten to Grade 7

“FREE” Daily

• Full-time Kindergarten – must be 5 yrs by Dec 31, 2018 • Bus Services provided to all areas of Merritt.

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM and SNACK PROGRAM

HEAD START SERVICES:

NEW 4 CLASSROOM ADDITION NEW COMPUTER LAB

NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT “Youth Fitness Circuit & 40 Yard Dash”

• 3 & 4 year old Program (K4 must be 4 yrs old by Dec. 31, 2018) • Parent & Tot Drop In • Home Visiting Program • Transportation provided for all Head Start programs • Mom’s & Tot’s Services 0 to 6 years old

CURRICULUM: • New BC Curriculum • Nle?kepmx • Cultural Studies • Field Trips • Learning Assistance Program • School supplies provided

FACILITIES: • Full-Size Gymnasium • Library • Computer Lab • Baseball/Soccer Field

Education Comes First

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Lower Nicola Band School Ph: 250-378-5527 201 Horn Rd., Merritt, BC

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JUNIOR HOCKEY

Cents trade Ashton Stockie for Peter Muzyka Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

With main camp around the corner, the Merritt Centennials have acquired the CJHL playing rights of Peter Muzyka from the North York Rangers of the OJHL. In exchange, the Junior A hockey team will trade 19-yearold forward Ashton Stockie. A native of Stratford, Stockie is set to return to Ontario after one year on the ice with the Merritt team. During his 57 games with the Cents, Stockie claimed eight goals and 15 assists for 23 points. In a statement issued by the Centennials, head coach and general manager Joe Martin explained the move will free up more time at centre ice for the upcoming season. Ashton Stockie, who has played with the Cents for the past year, is set to return to his home province, Ontario. Photo courtesy of the Merritt Centennials “We have a number of forwards who combinations and be more creative moving Mathieu Gosselin, Matt Kopperud and to get some time at centre, according to the can play the middle and this move offers us ahead,” he said. Brad Cocca are three such players expected statement. an opportunity to try out some different line

TENNIS CLUB

Locals serve up success at tennis tournament Dara Hill Merritt was well repreTHE MERRITT HERALD sented at the annual Sunshine

Open tournament in Kamloops over the weekend. The Merritt & District Tennis Club had six players battling it out at the Sunshine Open, a tournament that saw many close matches that went to tiebreakers. It was a big weekend for Amrit Ahuja and Braydon Chenier, as it was their first time competing in an out-of-town tournament. They both played in the men’s doubles (B), and Ahuja played in the singles (B) as well. Brothers Tanveer and Sahil Bansi made it to the semi-finals in the men’s doubles (B). Both played in the men’s singles (B) as well, in which Tanveer earn another spot in the semi-finals. Sahil had previously won this event. Harbans Sandhu and Neelam Sahota finished in a strong second place in the mixed doubles (B). Sahota also played in the women’s singles (B) and placed second once again.

Six players from the Merritt & District Tennis Club competed at the Sunshine Open tournament in Kamloops over the weekend. Photo contributed

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS SWIM CLUB

Merritt Otters dive into regional championships Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

A slew of local swimmers beat the clock at the BCSSA Okanagan regional championships swim meet. There were 34 racers representing Merritt at the meet, 27 of which earned spots at provincials by finishing within the top three spots in an event from Aug. 4 5o 5. “Many of the swimmers got on the blocks and raced to win, not backing down from some of the fastest swimmers in the province,” coach Gabriel Lee wrote to the Herald in an email. New club records were set over the weekend by Isaac Asselstine in the 100 I.M. and 50 backstroke, Paige Asselstine in the 200 I.M., 100 backstroke and 100 breaststroke and Kendra Marklund in 100 and 50 free. Another highlight of the meet was Cruz Slanzi’s 50 butterfly, in which he dropped nearly 4 seconds, earning him a third place finish and a spot at provincials. “Olive Ware went into the meet ranked outside of qualifying for provincials,” said Lee. “But Of the 34 Merritt Otters who competed at the Okanagan regional championships over the weekend, 27 earned spots at the upcoming provincial championship meet in Surrey. Photo contributed dropped a few seconds to beat out some fast girls and qualify for shocked me by their outstanding hard and finished second in the to Lee. ond in the 100 freestyle, narrowly the 50 freestyle.” performances in their individual medley relay, explained Otters “It’s one of the unique things missing first place,” she added. One of the most notable heats events,” Swistak said, noting both about this team that has made us coach Lauren Swistak. The relay The coaches said they’re from regionals, Lee said, was the Ware and Gaudreau are new to was led by Kaiden Ricci-Bennie excited for what’s to come at this division two girls 50 freestyle final stand out,” he said. “It doesn’t competitive swimming and they followed by Brayden Black, Nate matter if they’re racing someone year’s provincial championship, where Otters had five of their Ware and finally Cylis Gaudreau. both placed third in their indifaster than them or not, they’re slated for Aug. 16 to 19 in Surrey. own battling it out: Jayda Starrs, vidual races to qualify. “Although the boys had a going to try and beat you and the “After seeing the races this Laila Sahota, Ayla Redknap, “Brayden Black had a breaksolidified position to qualify for results show that many of them weekend I’m confident the Otters Olive Ware and Evi Slanzi. out meet where he consistently Provincials Nate Ware, Cylis did exactly that.” will be able to lift again,” said Otters mean business when received best times and came sec- Swistak. Gaudreau, and Brayden Black The division two boys swam they hop on the blocks, according

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SUMMER NIGHTS MARKET

Come downtown Merritt (2000 block of Quilchena Avenue) every Friday evening now until Sept. 7th. Enjoy local vendors providing a range of goods including clothing, baked goods, art and produce.

SHELTER & SUPPORT SOCIETY

The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society is now operating a daytime drop-in centre located at 2038 Nicola Avenue. Hours of operation are Thursday thru to Monday from 8 am - 4 pm. Light breakfast and lunch served. Everyone welcome. For information contact Nancy at 250-315-0155.

NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET Come see a variety of vendors at the Nicola Valley Farmers Market every Friday from 6 - 9 pm at the Summer Nights Market until September and every Saturday until October 6 from 9:30 - 1:00, beside the Ballie House. New vendors welcome, call 250-571-3470 or 250-378-4624.

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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

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.

NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA

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

COMMUNITY BAND

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

Mine Tours

We invite you to come visit one of Canada’s largest mining operation. Highland Valley Copper formed in 1986 through merging existing mines in the valley. HVC produces copper and molybendum concentrates through a process involving grinding and flotation. Restorative end land use is an integral part of mining, HVC has a diverse environmental program to guide reclamation planning.

The pursuit of sustainability guides our approach to business. Our six focus areas - Community, Our People, Water, Energy and Climate Change, Air and Biodiversity. To learn more about our sustainability goals and our approach to achieve those goals go to www.teck.com/ sustainability.

Free Public Tours Wednesdays Only July through September 2018 Mining Operation Tour Dates August 8 and 15, September 5, 12 and 26. Reclamation and Historical Land Use Tour Dates July 25, and August 29 Tailings Storage Facility Tour Dates July 18, August 22 and September 19

Tour Details: Starting at 10:00 am ending at 1:00 pm HVC is an industrial setting and appropriate dress code is required. Due to safety regulations, children under the age of 12 are not permitted. Space is limited Must prebook tours

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MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 10:00 a.m., cribbage 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 11:00 a.m. bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m., free swim at the pool 9 - 10 a.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, 3 - 5 p.m. floor and table shuffleboard. Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. Drop-ins are held: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 10 am - 12:30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm where refreshements are served, games are played and we socialize. The seconde Friday of each month at 1:30 pm we have a general meeting. We also have a games room that has a pool table, snooker table, shuffleboard table, a small library consisting of books, puzzles and DVD’s. We have just upgraded our horseshoe pits. This is available anytime the Center is open.

SHRINERS

Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information call 250-378-2004

FAMILY HISTORY

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

FOOD BANK FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO

Early bird games start at 5 p.m. at the Elks Hall.

Hours are 2 pm to 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturdays from 1 pm to 7 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member.

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD

Meets on the first and third Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Civic Center, from September to May. The next meeting will be on Sept. 6. We would love to see new members! Meanwhile, for information call Sharon at 250-3155190 or find us on Facebook.

ELKS BINGO

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

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church

2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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.

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.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 • Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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Hours are 2 pm to 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturdays from 1 pm to 7 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member.

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

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

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It is with great sadness that we announce Dr. Robert James Steffens (Jim), passed away peacefully with his wife at his side, in Merritt, B.C., at the age of 85, on August 3, 2018. Jim was born on January 3, 1933, in Merritt, B.C. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Olive (Smith) and his brother Larry. He is survived by his loving wife Elaine of 35 years. He leaves to cherish his memories, his siblings, Donnie (Ken), Patricia (Joe) and Allen (Ruth), plus his daughters Patricia (Ken) and Margie; step children, Richard (Jess), Terry (Lisa) and Kelly (Peter); grandchildren, Jordan (Jesse), Tiffany (Colten), Ashley (Justin), Katelynn, Danielle, Tyler, Alexis, Austin and Cale; great grandchildren, Gracelynne, Nixon, Makenna, Cash, plus many nieces and nephews. Jim held dear his friendship with Matthew Campbell and many beloved friends. Jim graduated from the University of Guelph, Ontario in 1959, with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. He owned and operated the Steffens Brothers Ranch and the Veterinary Clinics in Merritt, Logan Lake and Princeton. Jim was involved with 4H, the Merritt Lions Club, was a lifetime member of the Merritt Rodeo Association and served on the board of the TNRD. In 2014, he was inducted into the B.C. Cowboy Hall of Fame. Jim enjoyed cowboying, reading, gatherings with friends and anything educational. Jim was a very caring individual and donated to many charities. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date, to be hosted by his wife, step family and friends. His wife and step daughter would like to thank Dr. Duncan Ross and his entire staff, for their exceptional care and compassion. Dr. Ross went above and beyond his duties when caring for Jim DQG (ODLQH GXULQJ WKLV GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW WLPH

Guy passed away peacefully at NVGH after a short battle with cancer, on August 7, with family and friends by his side. Guy is survived by his loving wife Rita of 44 years, son, Terry (Stacy) Grant; grandchildren, Kaylee, Megan, Mackenzie, Tyler & Payton; 3 sisters; 6 brothers and numerous nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his mom, Colleen Grant and father, Charles Grant. Guy retired from Highland Valley Copper after 33 years. He enjoyed camping and spending time with family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Goetz and Dr. McLeod and all the wonderful staff at NVGH. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV GRQDWLRQV FDQ EH PDGH WR WKH Cancer Society in Guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name. A Celebration of Life will be held, August 25th at the Elks hall in Merritt, from 1 - 5 PM.

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FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT WORKER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for two First Nations Support Workers for Merritt Secondary School for 7 hours per day. These are 10-month positions beginning September 4, 2018 to June 27, 2019, excluding Christmas and Spring Breaks, and times when students are not in session. The successful applicants will be responsible for providing counseling support, communicating with students and parents/ guardians, tutoring, and cultural education. Applications can be dropped off at the School Board office, 1550 Chapman Street, or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca , click on Employment/Support Staff, listed under Job Code # 2573697 and follow the prompts provided. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until August 17, 2018, and should be forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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