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Bill Stowell/Herald POUNDING THE PAVEMENT Herald photographer Bill Stowell caught up with the participants of the Merritt Country Run, which returned to the Nicola Valley after a year-long hiatus on Sept. 29.

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Six trustees were elected to the SD 58 school board via acclamation — but the seventh spot will be contested by two candidates.

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LIFESAVER LAUDED Emma Martin earned the recognition of BC Emergency Health Services after using her CPR training to help a family member.

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PONYTAIL TALE October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and one local hairdresser plans to mark the occasion by making a hair raising donation.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS MURAL MISHAP

Elvis mural partially painted over Desert Inn manager says there are no plans to paint over the other portion.

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Michelle Loughery is the artist behind the country music murals in town. She created the painting of Elvis Presley back in 2007 in partnership with the Merritt Elvis Presley Fan Club. Dara Hill/Herald

city of Merritt and those kids.”

Loughery also stressed the economic value of the piece.

“We were just talking about having it appraised,” she said, noting the mural was sanctioned by the Elvis Presley Enterprise — a highlight of her career.

This situation could serve as an eye-opener for the importance of protecting the rest of the murals around town, said Loughery.

“Maybe the value of art needs to be much more under licensing and agreements to make sure that they [stay] there,” she said.

Dhaliwal said the half of the mural with the car was looking run down, but stressed the team has no plans to paint over Elvis himself, or the other murals on the building.

“The Elvis picture is clear and good,” she said.

“That’s why we started renovations — we want a clean look for the whole

building,” Loughery said she believes communication could have made the situation much better — and still can.

“I think we need to come together and look at what we need to do together as a group,” she said. “Because Elvis Presley is an icon.”

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Man dies in Coquihalla collision Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

A single vehicle collision on Highway 5 near exit 286 in Merritt proved fatal for one man from Vancouver Island.

The crash took place on Sept. 21 around 8:30 a.m., according to Cpl. Michael Halskov of RCMP Traffic Services.

“The lone driver of a vehicle hit a lamp post and went off the road,” he said. “Apparently he may

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A decision by a local business to paint over part of a mural painted by Michelle Loughery has troubled the artist.

“I was really sad and honestly shocked,” she said, “People come to Merritt to see that.”

Harman Dhaliwal, Merritt Desert Inn’s manager, told the Herald her team painted over the car portion of the Elvis mural as part of their overall exterior renovation plan.

“The reason is — because of the rain and everything — that part of the painting [was] not looking good. That is why we did [it],” she said.

Loughery expressed hope the rest of the mural wouldn’t be removed.

“All those youth [that helped paint the murals] are so upset – it’s just sad,” she said. “I love the

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have not been wearing a seat belt, as he was ejected out of his seat and declared deceased at the scene.”

Halskov said the investigation remains in the early stages.

It has been taken over by Central Interior Traffic Services in Merritt with the assistance of the Collision Reconstruction Service and the BC Coroner’s Service.

“There is really no other information available at this time as to what was the specific cause,” said Halskov.

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A man who died in a single vehicle collision near exit 286 on the Coquihalla Highway may not have been wearing a seat belt. Herald files

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In the Sept. 27 edition of the Merritt Herald, a candidate profile on page 9 identified Peter Martell as having been “born and raised,” in Logan Lake. He clarified after press time that he was not born in Logan Lake, but was raised in the community.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS MUNICIPAL ELECTION

School board trustees run unopposed Rural trustee position only spot not acclaimed in the district.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Out of the seven seats on the SD 58 school board, six have been acclaimed.

This includes the three trustees set to serve for the next four years in Merritt.

Gordon Swan and Brian Jepsen are returning to their roles, joined by newcomer John Chenoweth.

It’s a similar story over in Princeton, where Gordon Comeau, Dave Rainer and Leah Ward are all set to return to their roles after receiving no opponents. Merritt’s Tim Kroker, who served as a trustee for the past two terms, has decided to step aside.

Superintendent Stephen McNiven said he’s confident in the trustees elected.

“They are experienced, and knowledgeable across the board,”

he said. “They value education and put in the work to continue to help us move forward.”

The only race is set to take place between incumbent Gerry Ellingsen and Everett Hoisington for the TNRD area ‘M’ and ‘N’ position, also known as the rural school trustee.

Gerry Ellingsen, who has served one term, said he is running once again because he feels he was successful in making progress over the past four years.

“We made significant strides in the buildings and trades and in general made improvements in the overall administration of the system — ensuring the emphasis is where it needs to be,” he said. “But also I think there is lots of room [for improvement] and we have some great things happening in the academic side of the district.”

Ellingsen said he is eager to continue exploring and working with B.C.’s new curriculum.

“There are so many avenues you can follow

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and it is so different than the old curriculum, but exciting that they could make a much better education system for the kids,” he said.

Everett Hoisington has lived in the Nicola Valley for the past 40 years, and said he is inspired to run for the position of rural school board trustee because he still has a young family going through the school system.

“My oldest son had a disability, so I raised him in a rural setting and identified some of the challenges in doing so,” he said.

Fostering teamwork between different actors in the commu-

nity is one of his goals.

“For lots of the issues we have in Merritt, the city, the school board, the nonprofit organizations and the bands work separately,” he said, noting he’s sat on the United Way Impact Council for the Highland Valley Copper mine and as a board member for Interior Community Services in Kamloops.

“It is kind of a template of what I’d like to see happen in Merritt,” he said. “You’ve got the city, the school board, all the non-profit orga-

nizations, the bands, they’re all working together — they all sit at a common table.”

Hoisington told the Herald he’d like to work on increasing the graduation rates throughout the district, and thinks the region hosts a lot of potential for students.

“I see so many young people that just have no self worth. If we can empower these young people — here you are, you live in the Nicola Valley, which is a hub,” he said, noting the abundance of industry in the region.

“Yet are we really introducing this into the lower grades to show them what kind of jobs are out there?

To inspire them?” he said.

Meanwhile, the school board will welcome at least one new face at the first meeting after the municipal election on Oct. 20.

John Chenoweth has worked in the school district for 13

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years, having served as a principal, district vice-principal for aboriginal education and a teacher in SD 58. Currently, he is the associate vice-president for academic and community education at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT).

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he’s looking forward to serving on the board of trustees and advancing all students “so they can pursue their desires.”

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Private clinic crackdown As Dr. Brian Day’s decadelong court battle over the right to pay for your own health care TOM FLETCHER grinds on in B.C. Vancouver, VIEWS this is the first week of B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix’s strict enforcement of extra-billing laws.

As of Oct. 1, all procedures deemed “medically necessary” under the Canada Health Act are subject to fee repayment and heavy fines for extra billing. That mean some of the dozens of private clinics that have developed over the past 20 years in B.C. may be out of business, unless they can keep going under contract with a health authority that pays the full bill from the provincial treasury.

As of this month, patients who believe they have been extra-billed can apply to the B.C. Medical Services Commission, which can recover the billed amount and impose fines of $10,000 for a first offence, $20,000 for a second.

With long wait lists for a whole host of procedures and an aging and growing population, this is a critical time for B.C. A scan through the health ministry’s wait time database gives a sense of the pressure already on the system.

Here’s one of hundreds of examples: as of the end of August, there were 4,244 B.C. residents waiting for surgery to repair an abdominal hernia, a painful and debilitating rupture of the stomach muscles where the intestines push through.

At most hospitals in B.C., you’ll likely wait somewhere between eight and 30 weeks for that surgery, unless you’re hurt on a job covered by WorkSafeBC, which sends you to the front of the line.

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Culture war being fought in courtrooms There was bound to be a backlash to the ‘Me Too’ movement, and the struggle over the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court is clearly part GWYNNE DYER of that culture war.

The international ‘Me Too’ is going to STAGE lose this battle unless there is some new and horrendous revelation of Kavanaugh’s past behaviour in the next few days, and lots of people in the U.S. and elsewhere see this as evidence that the war itself is being lost.

That is not necessarily so — even in the United States. It is certainly not so in the wider world, where the supreme court of the world’s biggest democracy, India, has just followed up its landmark decision in early September to decriminalize homosexuality with another judgement decriminalising adultery.

Many people deplore adultery, but as Pierre Elliott Trudeau famously said half a century ago, “There’s no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation....What’s done

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in private between adults doesn’t concern the Criminal Code.” But adultery was still a criminal offence in India until last week — and a very peculiar offence, because only men could be convicted of it.

The law dated from the time when Britain ruled India, and reflected the Victorian belief that a married woman was her husband’s property. For another man to have sex with a man’s wife was therefore a violation of the husband’s property rights, and the violator should be punished by the law — whereas the woman was presumed to be unable to make her own decisions, and was therefore not legally culpable.

The Indian court’s judgement went straight to the heart of the matter. “It is time to say that the husband is not the master,” said Chief Justice Dipak Misra. “Legal subordination of one sex over another is wrong in itself.”

Adultery, he ruled, will no longer be a criminal offence.

On Friday the same court declared that Indian temples have no right to exclude women “of menstruating age” on the specious grounds that they are unclean. “Religion cannot be the cover to deny women the right to worship. To treat women as children of a lesser God is to blink at constitutional moral-

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ity,” said Chief Justice Misra.

Now, it’s true that Misra was in a rush to get these cases settled before he reached 65, the legally mandated retirement age for judges. (He turned 65 on Tuesday.) It’s also true that there are those on the Supreme Court who do not agree with his liberalization of India’s laws on sexual matters and gender equality. But there seems to be popular support among the educated public for his reforms, and the cases continue.

There are places where these legal principles are still not accepted: many Muslim countries reject them (including Indonesia, where they are drafting laws to prohibit all sex outside the institution of marriage), and many countries in Africa. But nevertheless the example is spreading.

In Kenya, the supreme court has agreed to hear arguments for legalizing gay sex later this month on the grounds that the existing law banning homosexual acts in Kenya is identical to the one struck down by the Indian Supreme Court. Adultery has already been decriminalised in more than 60 countries, and abortion is now legal in most.

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OPINION Trouble in the U.S. not LETTERS to the editor indicative of the world Nothing strong about constant reversals Editor,

From Page 6 There really is a culture war, raging simultaneously across all the continents. It is rarely fought with as much tribal ferocity as it is in the United States, but important issues are at stake everywhere.

If Judge Kavanaugh joins the U.S. Supreme Court, for example, abortion could once again become illegal in the United States.

But in cultural matters progress often takes the form of two steps forward, one step back. It may feel more like one step forward, two steps back in the United States at the moment, but that is just a snapshot of a moment in time.

Trudeau once told me that his reason for entering politics was “to civilise the law”, and in most parts of the world that project is still making progress. It is very unlikely that the United States will turn out to be a permanent defector from that enterprise either.

Gwynne Dyer’s new book is ‘Growing Pains: The Future of Democracy (and Work)’.

Some commentators on the forthcoming referendum on the future voting system for British Columbia have suggested that proportional representation (PR) would result in government instability. In our experience in the UK, it is first past the post (FPTP) that has caused political instability. FPTP manufactures artificial majorities for parties that have only minority support among the voters. Worse, FPTP then causes a complete change of government when there is a comparatively small change in the voting at a subsequent election one minority replaces another, but usually with a grossly exaggerated majority of seats.

We experienced this in the UK particularly in the succession of elections after 1945, when Labour was replaced by Conservatives who were then replaced by Labour only to be replaced by Conservatives. At each change of government there was complete change of policy: nationalize, de-nationalize, re-nationalize, de-nationalize again. It was the same in every

Dix downplays impact Praise for a gem of an of private healthcare RV park in Merritt From Page 6

And that’s with greymarket private clinics taking some of the load from people willing to pay to end their suffering.

(Next time you hear a politician fret about over-prescription of opioid painkillers, consider why that might be.)

I caught up with Dix last week after he announced the province was taking over two private magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) clinics, in Surrey and Abbotsford. Diagnostic tests like MRI and CT scans have been exempted from federal and provincial laws banning extra billing, but

Ottawa has now decided they will be included in our Cuban-style state monopoly of health care as of April 1.

That deadline was just extended by six months, giving B.C. time to add public capacity. Hence the purchase of private MRIs, along with extending operating hours and the addition of new machines, particularly in the Northern Health and Fraser Health regions.

“The federal government has decided, even though it’s always been illegal to do that under the Canada Health Act, that they’re not going to permit [privately paid MRIs] any longer,” Dix

Editor, We are in Merritt currently on holidays, and have spent two months, in your beautiful progressive City. We come from the Okanagan, where we spent the last 20 years, and spending an average of $20,000 during each stay of five to six months. The RV Park in Oliver was removed to build a hotel, and I believe they have found that they have shot themselves in the foot, the local shop owners told us they really can see there is not the business they were used to. There were approximately 1,500 motorhomes, fifth wheelers and various trailers that came from across Canada and the U.S., during each six told me.

MRIs assess the need for things like hip and knee replacements, another chronic wait list that grows with an aging population.

Dix expects the addi-

tional MRI capacity to also take some of the load off CT scanners, which have been used instead of MRI because the wait time is often shorter.

Dix downplays the

area of economic and social policy, including health and education. Gross policy instability, and consequent lack of progress, arising directly from the distortions of the defective FPTP voting system.

Some call it “strong government” when a party with only minority support among the voters can ram through its policies based on an artificial majority of seats manufactured by FPTP. But those of us who lived through the repeated policy reversals have quite a different view. There is nothing “strong” about government where the central policies of one party are reversed by its successor in government only to be reversed again, and again.

At least with PR small changes in the votes are reflected in small changes in the seats and, usually, small changes in policy. If the voters want a big change they can bring that about with PR, but then the change will properly reflect the wishes of the voters.

James Gilmour Edinburgh, Scotland

month season, and now they are also being told about your park in Merritt.

We searched to find this terrific RV Park, called Claybanks, which is another gold mine located in your city.

We come here to a lovely grassed RV park with beautiful flowers with lots of space between each of the sites and being just a couple of blocks from the downtown area, making it easy to walk and drive to various boutiques, shopping malls, grocery stores and farmers markets, etc..

The hosts and their helpers are great ambassadors for this city, being very professional, caring and helpful. I would like to see the city put water into the overflow area of this park, as I have seen the RV park being full, and the hosts offering to the clients to take space in the overflow area and the new clients not wanting to stay there.

Donna and Don Rickman Kamloops

impact of his crackdown on privately funded health care in B.C. He argues that private surgery is a small part of the picture here, once you account for large private clinics that run

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mostly on public-pay contracts with health regions. We’ll soon see.

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

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

2018 School Board Trustee Election Declaration of Candidates AREA 1 (all acclaimed) Brian Jepsen – Merritt Gordon Swan – Merritt John Chenoweth – Merritt

AREA 2 (all acclaimed) Gordon Comeau – Princeton and Area H Leah Ward – Princeton and Area H David Rainer – Princeton and Area H

AREA 3 (1 to be elected) Gerald Ellingsen – TNRD Rural Area M and N Everett Hoisington – TNRD Rural Area M and N

Key Election Dates for AREA 3 Wednesday, October 10 Thursday, October 18

Saturday, October 20

Wednesday, October 24

Advance Voting Day 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Merritt City Hall – Community Room (2185 Voght Street) Advance Voting Day 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. at the Quilchena Hotel (Planet Mine Road Quilchena) 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at the Lower Nicola Courtesy Corner Store (407 Hwy 8, Lower Nicola) General Voting Day 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification. Picture identification is not necessary. The identification should prove both residency and identity (at least one with a signature and one showing your residential address).

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Mae Webster of BC Emergency Health Services presented Martin with the Vital Link Award at a ceremony at the Nicola Valley Health Centre on Oct. 1. Dara Hill/Herald Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt’s own Emma Martin received a Vital Link Award for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on her grandfather, Leslie Martin, in his home back in June.

Mae Webster, acting unit chief and community paramedic in Merritt, presented Martin with the award on behalf of BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) on Oct. 1.

“On the morning of June 3 2018, we had a miracle happen here in Merritt,” Webster told the group who gathered to witness Martin receive the award, including family and Merritt Fire Rescue members and paramedics who were on the scene.

Martin, who lives in the base-

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ment of her grandparents’ home, awoke on June 3 around 4:30 a.m. to her grandmother screaming something was wrong.

Fortunately for the family, Martin had completed her first aid and CPR training as a volunteer for the Lower Nicola Fire Department, and recognized what she needed to do right away.

“I just ran upstairs and she was on the phone with 911 and I went into the living room and my grandpa was unconscious, half on the couch, half off. So I just ran up, saw he wasn’t breathing and his heart wasn’t beating so I picked him up and laid him on the floor and started giving him CPR,” she said.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS REGIONAL DISTRICT

Looking to lead in Lower Nicola Linda Murray is up against David Laird for TNRD’s area ‘M’ director.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

While the outcome of the municipal election remains a mystery, Linda Murray said one thing is certain when it comes to serving the Thompson-Nicola Regional District — her heart is in it.

Murray is up against David Laird for the TNRD’s area ‘M’ director position as Randy Murray — who held the position

for the past decade — decided last month to step aside.

“I can bring my experience as a former MLA’s assistant and government agent to the position of TNRD director, area ‘M’,” she wrote to the Herald in an email. “I know how to navigate government to find solutions for constituents [and] I will listen to what matters to constituents.”

She said water, waste management and noxious weeds, are a few of her key concerns.

“The Valley [sic] was largely built on mining, ranching, and lumbering; they also need to be supported

by the TNRD,” she said.

Accessing provincial and federal funding for emergency management and other projects would be a priority of hers if elected, she said, noting she worked in emergency management the past two years and was herself evacuated from her home near Guichon Creek in Lower Nicola last May. “As a former Lower Nicola Waterworks board member, I would also like to assist the Lower Nicola Waterworks, because water sustains us all,” she said. “Also, as a former visitor information counsellor, tourism

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in the Nicola Valley is another priority.”

She told the Herald she has strong ancestral roots in the region, as well as a vision for its future.

Laird has lived in the Nicola Valley for the past 35 years and said he values the lifestyle the region provided him as he raised his family and worked as a self-employed contractor.

“I live in the regional district and it is important to me that we work hard at maintaining our rural lifestyle,” he said. “[Being a director] will give me the opportunity to actually help that happen.”

After a nine year stint on city council, Laird was elected

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Years of political involvement in the region hasn’t quenched Laird’s thirst to lead.

He said he’s ready to tackle yet another role, this time as director for the ThompsonNicola Regional District area ‘M’.

as Merritt’s mayor between 2002 and 2008, and served on the TNRD board during that time as well.

Most recently, Laird served on the SD 58 school board as a rural school trustee for three years.

“The knowledge and experience these positions have given me will enable me to further support protecting and advancing the Beautiful Nicola Valley - North positively in the face of issues that affect all of us, like biosolids from the Lower Mainland, helping deal with natural concerns like flooding and wildfires, and ensuring rural living stays strong for the qualities of living we all value,” he wrote in a statement.

Now semi-retired, Laird said he has the time and energy to dedicate to the job.

“The thing with an elected official [is] the job is only as good as what you do. If you

decide you only want to go to one or two meetings a month and not work hard at representing the people, it is your decision on how much time and effort you put in,” he said.

“But with the experience I have I am more than prepared to put in the effort it takes. I’m already meeting with people in Lower Nicola over their issues.”

Flooding tops that list, Laird said, noting issues of access beyond the one bridge crossing Guichon Creek in the area.

“What if they have a fire and the fire trucks can’t get over there? And health issues, what if someone needs an ambulance?” he said. “I don’t know if they’ve put an emergency plan into place, but if I was the elected official I would make sure the safety issues are dealt with when it comes to the flooding.”

The municipal election is slated for Oct. 20.

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LOGAN LAKE NEWS MUNICPAL ELECTION

Locals vye for spots on council Logan Lake election for city council to feature 12 candidates — the most since 2008.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Twelve residents of Logan Lake have put forward their names to run for council in the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 20.

The Herald tracked down the field of twelve to ask each candidate three questions: 1. Why are you running?

2. What would you focus on if elected?

3. What qualifies you for the job?

Profiles for six of the candidates were published in last week’s edition of the Herald. This week we feature the other half of the field.

Responses have been edited for length and clarity.

Claire Newman

forward.

What would you focus on if elected?

For me I think — since my first term — my focus has always been increasing our tax base as far as development goes. We have not really accomplished — I don’t think — our seniors and affordable housing. We’re faced with a huge rental shortage and we always are — myself as well as the current council — focused on age friendly housing.

What qualifies you for the job?

As a municipal leader, experience obviously comes with it.

I’m approachable, I’m a people person, I’m honest with people. If there is a question, I’ll always try and get the answer for them.

I’ve been in Logan Lake for 12 years and I’ve been on council for

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10 of them. I moved here by choice, became involved pretty much from the get go of moving to the community.

Connie Scott Why are you running?

Because I retired last year and I have threatened for years that I was going to run when I retired — so here I am.

What would you focus on if elected?

I’d like to be a part of the discussions on how the community continues to grow. The

current council has done an interesting job on the development of new housing. And with the way that is going, it is my understanding that they want to continue looking at other avenues for developing more residential lots.

I’m also very interested in being a part of our fiftieth anniversary, which will be coming up in a couple years.

What qualifies you for the job?

To be honest, I’m not sure anyone has good qualifications to run for council, because everything keeps changing. I’m not going to stand by and say ‘I’m going to change the world.’ But I am going to do my best to listen to what people have to say and listen to the other councillors, and do my best to be a team player to do the best for the community.

Like any job, you never really know what is involved until you get your feet in there.

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finances or some other reason.

What would you focus on if elected?

We have our fiftieth anniversary coming up shortly, hopefully we’ll make it a big bang up celebration and pull a lot of our past residents back. There’s always what you have to try to do to diversify your economy.

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Field features familiar faces

Bryan Town Why are you running?

We’re new to town and we met a bunch of people — just talking to people, lots of them thought I would be a good fit for it, and that I should run.

What would you focus on if elected?

I have a construction background, so probably some of the things I’d like to help out with would be any kind of construction projects or maintenance around town and any issues that arise.

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From Page 11 We started Ironstone Ridge as a housing development, to bring people to the community providing more incentive for business to flourish.

What qualifies you for the job?

Well, put it this way — I’m the longest serving council member.

The first time I went on in 1973, we hardly had enough revenue to cut grass. We basically worked for ten years and got the mine in for a boundary extension which gave us a better tax base.

It’s about being able to see the ups and downs, and also be able to keep one thing really constant: we as a resource community cannot sustain a whole lot of debt should that mine close down. So when we build something, we generally do it with money that we have on hand.

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What qualifies you for the job?

We used to live in a condo and I was on the condo board, which I found to be very important to do because you help out with a lot of decisions with finance and priorities like what needs to be fixed next, what can be pushed back...

Making sure everything stays on budget, making sure we have enough money coming in from condo fees and stuff like that.

It’s kind of applicable in the sense that condo fees and taxes and everything else kind of transfers over on a bigger scale.

Hopefully I can help out the town and make things better and more efficient.

have to get ready for that, because once it shuts down, that will be about half of our income gone.

What would you focus on if elected?

I want to see the old fire hall turned into the Wellness, Health and Youth Society property, and get back our recreation centre space that we haven’t had for ten years.

I want to focus on lake enhancement and Gold Country for tourism — that’s my main two games, to bring more tourism and improve our lake and campgrounds.

What qualifies you for the job?

I was the president of the outdoor association here for two years, I have been the scout leader here for 30 years, and we’ve been very involved in the community including the Legion (which is now part of Merritt).

I’ve been here since 1980 and I’m also the president of Kamloops Shotgun Sports. I did 11 years on volunteer ambulance and was on the recreation commission for three or four years before that.

Charlie Weir Why are you running?

We still have a lot to do up here. We’re going along with the Official Community Plan, which we’ve pretty much stuck to for the last seven years.

Now our big problem will be the shutting down of the mine. We

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Candidate for city council

Gary Youd Why are you running?

I’d like to carry on with the programs we have been doing, especially our trail connectivity for hiking, biking and snowmobiles. I’d like to continue to connect all our trails around town.

We’re really trying to push for seniors housing of some type in Logan Lake, and it’s one of the things I want to carry on with.

Also bringing back the pool proposal, having some kind of pool in Logan Lake, something that’s affordable and sustainable for our community.

What would you focus on if elected?

I would say tourism and creating a second industry in the community.

What qualifies you for the job?

I would probably say, my progressiveness.

I make sure I listen to everything and take the views of everybody before I make decisions.

Usually I try to think outside the box for a lot of it.

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1862 sq.ft. rancher to be built. Has 1430 sq.ft. on the main with 432 sq.ft. above. Open plan concept, vinyl plank flooring & carpet throughout. Gas F/P in large great room. GST is applicable.

#3050

$429,900

Great Bench location in family oriented neighbourhood, close to park & school with backyard looking onto undeveloped acreage. 4 bedrms, 2 gas F/P’s, covered patio & partly fin. basement.

#3048

$319,900

#29A, 254 HIGHWAY 8

2333 CLEASBY STREET

1417 PINE STREET

NEW

NEW

Great 2 bedroom retirement or starter home! Fenced tidy yard with back lane access, nice sized garden plot and 20x27 insulated shop with power. Oak kitchen cabinets & HE furnace.

#3047

$299,000

1711 BANN ST.

$259,000

Spacious 4 bedrm, 4 bath family home in good neighbourhood. Fenced level backyard, mountain views from covered deck, great garden, RV parking. Includes 2 bedrm legal suite.

#3052

$459,000

1898 DOUGLAS ST

1040 COLDWATER ROAD

Rancher with full bsmt with private fenced yard. Has fruit trees & zeroscaped front yard. Has 2 bedrms, 2 baths, fully finished bsmt, country style kitchen, large rec.rm & hobby rm. New roof in 2016.

Approx. 22 acres just 2 mins. from city.

Renovated 4 bedrm split level home with open country kitchen, 3 baths, & double garage. New well. Has 100x44 metal Quonset shop & large horse barn.

ED DUC

RE Spacious mountain view home backs onto the golf course. 4 bedrms, 4 bath quality built home with fully finished basement, large 2 car garage, hot tub, sauna & more.

#2987

$385,000

Two bedroom mobile home in Lower Nicola MH Park, is move-in ready. New laminate flooring in living room, hallway & master bedrm. Nice kitchen with island & skylight.

5 pce bath with soaker tub. Covered deck.

#3017

2563 COLDWATER AVE

Basement entry half duplex with oak kitchen cabinets, 4 bedrms, laminate floors, 4 pce bath on the main with 2 pce ensuite in master bedrm.

Sundeck in front & covered deck in back. Has 1 bedrm living quarters on ground level.

#2997

$259,900

$79,900

6433 MONCK PARK RD

Build your dream home here in Nicola Lakeshore Estates. The water view lot of 1 acre has fantastic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. In area of custom high end homes.

#3003

$155,000

COLDWATER HILLS

#3039

$299,900

4066 AIRPORT ROAD

Approx. ½ acre lot zoned C-3 with utilities in place on lot. Located near Walmart, highway access and backs onto the airport.

Great opportunity for your business.

#2977

$99,999

#3029

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1898 BLAIR & 2352 QUILCHENA NEW

$739,900

1937 MERRITT AVENUE

Great start of investment property, close to shopping & amenities. 2 bedrms on main plus 1 bedrm living quarters in basement for inlaws.

Fenced yard and a single garage.

#3020

$219,000

Many possibilities for this fully fenced commercial property of approx. 30,000 sq.ft. & comprised of two titles. Has C2 zoning and high chain link fencing for good security. 5 large truck gates to easy access from both roads & lane. Has newer building with living quarters.

#3051

$395,000

Grandview Heights

Spius Creek Estates

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Located Off Petit Creek Road

LEFT 1 Y ONL Located on Veale Road Lot 9 – Beautiful 10 +/- acre lot with gorgeous views, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line and approved building and septic site. New perimeter fencing. Call for complete details.

#1869 $217,900 + GST

Prices Starting at $89,000 + GST Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains.

Choose your lot, bring your plans & start building your future! Close to shopping.

#2894

Prices Starting at $199,000+GST

Approx. 10 acre lots located just 15 minutes west of Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning view of the valley and some lots are river front.

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1417 PINE STREET

NEW

1425 A&B HOUSTON ST.

New house under construction with spectacular views & in desirable area. Very nice floors plan with open concept. 2 bedrms up, master on main & 2 down, 4 baths, high quality finishings. Time to pick out colours.

Great 2 bedroom retirement or starter home!

Fenced tidy yard with back lane access, nice sized garden plot and 20x27 insulated shop with power. Oak kitchen cabinets & HE furnace.

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#3037

Investment opportunity to buy this affordable duplex with 2 full rental incomes or live in one side & rent out the other. Each side has 2 bedrms & 4 pce bath on main plus 2 bedrms & storage in bsmt.

#3047 $259,000

#3049

$750,000+ GST

3398 WILDROSE WAY

NEW

NEW

Just 2 yrs old, this 3 bedrm, 3 bath home has open concept design kitchen with granite counters & S/S appliances. Bright open living space, great room with gas F/P. Room for a 4th bedrm

$459,900

3004 MILLER COURT

$299,000

#102, 2514 SPRINGBANK AVE

D L SO

1862 sq.ft. rancher to be built, with 1430 sq.ft. on the main and 432 sq.ft. above. Open plan concept, quartz counters in kitchen, gas F/P in large great room. Laundry & master on main. GST applicable.

#3050

2101 CASTILLOU CRESC.

$429,900

1711 BANN ST.

6672 MONCK PARK RD

NEW

Stunning 6000 sq.ft. home with sweeping views from decks. Open concept kitchen with grante counters & island, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, theater room, games room plus 2 bedrm suite

Great Bench location in family oriented neighbourhood, close to park & school with backyard looking onto undeveloped acreage. 4 bedrms, 2 gas F/P’s, covered patio & partly fin. basement.

Rancher in Nicola Bluffs strata development.

1400 sq.ft. up & 1400 sq.ft. down, central double sided F/P, HW style engineered floors, open kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 2 down, huge rec.rm. Quick possession.

Spacious 4 bedrm, 4 bath family home in good neighbourhood. Fenced level backyard, mountain views from covered deck, great garden, RV parking. Includes 2 bedrm legal suite.

Enjoy your summer in this gorgeous custom home on 1 acre with 140 ft of waterfront on Nicola Lake. 4 bedrms, 4 baths, and 4376 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Seller willing to leave most furniture, lake toys & more.

#3024

#3048

#3040

#3052

#3001

$849,000

$319,900

$359,900

$459,000

$1,695,000

1408 SPRUCE AVE

1601 COLDWATER AVE

1622 FIR ROAD

#305, 1701 MENZIES ST.

2465 CHAPMAN ST.

2659 JACKSON AVE.

6588 MONCK PARK RD

8795 OLD KAMLOOPS RD

318 TURNER AVE

Cozy 2 bedroom home with fenced yard and mature trees. Has had some renovations. Clean unit, great for small family with inlaws. Has 1 bedroom each side.

Great 5 bedroom family home in quiet neighbourhood. Nicely decorated featuring heated cork floors in large kitchen with eating nook. Has HW flooring, 2 gas F/P’s, lane accesss to detached shop & RV parking.

Great investment – 2 bedroom home with attached 1 bedrm cottage, in central location. 2017 updates include new windows, doors, light fixtures, kitchen countertops, flooring, showers, HW tank & more.

4 bedrm rancher with fantastic new of Coldwater River. Kitchen has Mill Creek cabinets, granite island, HW & laminate flooring. U/G sprinklers A/C fenced backyard, large storage shed.

2 bedroom, top floor apartment, nice open floor plan, lots of cupboard space in kitchen.

Apartment can be rented out, so great for investors. Strata fee $160 per mon.

3.22 acres that backs onto golf course in the city limits. Home has 3 bedrms, 3 baths,Lshaped island in kitchen S/S appliances, jetted tub & steam shower in ensuite, central A/C & RV parking.

Newer 3 bedroom rancher in good area & close to school. Master bedroom with 5 pce enusite. Covered front deck, fenced yard with small storage shed/ workshop in back.

#3031

Panoramic Stump Lake views from 12.3 acres with over 500 ft. of lakeshore. This one of a kind rancher has vast wrap around porches, a rustic guest cottage + a 2300 sq.ft. barn/shop.

Lovely traditional home on private 2+ acres bordering Guichon Creek & is fenced for horses. Large oak kitchen, 5 bedrms, 3 baths, full bsmt. Close to schools & corner store. Has detached garage/shop.

#3034

Exceptional lakefront luxury home on 0.99 acre lot. Feature HW & porcelain tile floors on the main, 5 bedrms, 4 baths, large gourmet kitchen, spacious covered deck plus guest suite on lower level.

1309 WALNUT AVE

D L O S $199,900

1937 MERRITT AVE

$364,900

1871 MAIN STREET

#3044 $214,900 1590 BANN STREET

#2999

$484,900

3030 MILLER COURT

#3036

$164,900

1898 DOUGLAS ST

#2989

$759,000

2333 CLEASBY STREET

#3041

$319,900

#29A, 254 HIGHWAY 8

#2985

$1,695,000

#2937

$1,999,000

#3038 $629,000

2305 POSTELL ROAD

6344 MONCK PARK ROAD

1040 COLDWATER ROAD

Spectacular log home on Nicola Lake on 1.22 acres with 3600 sq.ft. on 3 levels.

Features 3 bedrms, 5 baths, fully finished basement and a wrap around deck with a screened in sitting room. Fantastic views.

Approx. 22 acres, just 2 minutes from Merritt.

Renovated 4 bedrm, 3 bath home. New well. Great horse property with 44x36 horse barn & 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Nicely landscaped

ED

UC RED Great starter home or investment property, with second living quarters in basement. Has fenced yard and 1 car garage. Close to amenities and shopping.

Great home for investment, retirement or first time buyers. 3 bedroom 1 bath home with fenced yard & detached garage for the handyman to tinker in. Room to park your toys & RV.

#3020 $219,000

#3042

$185,000

Quality built rancher with many high end features, 9 ft ceilings, American Cherry HW kitchen, HW floors, 3 bedrms on main, 3 baths & fully finished basement with 4th bedroom & private entry.

#2926

$459,000

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2733 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS RD

Amazing view from this 7039 sq.ft. lot. Close to shopping and restaurants. In area of quality built homes and growing subdivision.

Bring your plans and start building your dream home.

Great subdivision to build your dream home.

Fantastic views, close to shopping, restaurant, services, schools and highway. Priced to sell!

#2407 $75,000

#2932 $74,900

2740 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

Under construction, this new rancher has open concept on main with spacious kitchen/ dining area that opens to a great room with F/P. Loft can be used as family rm plus large bedrm with 4 pce bathrm.

#3019

$409,900 + GST

#2981

$69,900

Large 4 bedroom, 4 bath quality built home in desirable area & backs onto golf course.

Laundry on the main, fully finished basement, 2 fireplaces and large 2 car garage

Two bedroom mobile home in Lower Nicola MH Park, is move-in ready. New laminate flooring in living room, hallway & master bedrm. Nice kitchen with island & skylight. 5 pce bath with soaker tub. Covered deck.

Country living in Lower Nicola. 3 bedroom home with some upgrades. Country style kitchen, master bedrm & laundry on the main, upgraded kitchen cabinets, HW tank 1 yr old, new roof in 2013.

#3039

#2987 $385,000

#3017

#3016 $269,900

$299,900

$79,900

2563 COLDWATER AVE.

1875 QUILCHENA AVE

#17 - 1749 MENZIES ST

1463 COLDWATER AVE

#29, 1401 NICOLA AVE

Good location to schools & shopping, this half duplex has 3 bedrms up, oak kitchen cabinets, sundeck plus 1 bedroom living quarter on ground level. Fenced backyard with lane access.

Custom 3 level split with open concept, large kitchen, 3 bedrm, 3 baths, new engineered HW floors on the main, new HW tank & boiler for heating, fully fin. Basement with rec.room. Lots of parking.

This 3 bedroom townhouse with 2 pce powder room on main, open concept kitchen/living room, kitchen with nook & a breakfast bar. Gas F/P, skylights, BI vac. Nice end unit with bigger fenced yard.

Affordably priced investment – Side by side duplex with 2 bedrms, bathroom, kitchen, living room and 100 amp per side. Has fenced backyard. Close to shopping.

2 bedroom mobile home in Eldorado, close to shopping, golf course and is easy walk to all amenities. Pad rent $368.00 per month. Includes fridge, stove, washer/dryer.

#2997

#3045 $359,900

#3015

#3021

#3033

$259,900

4257 FALCON CREST DR

D L O S One of the finest lots, located in Grandview Heights subdivision, with amazing views of the Nicola Valley. Close to all amenities.

The perfect place to build your dream home.

Rancher with full bsmt with private fenced yard. Has fruit trees & zeroscaped front yard.

Has 2 bedrms, 2 baths, fully finished bsmt, country style kitchen, large rec.rm & hobby rm. New roof in 2016.

Fully serviced residential lot in Grandview Heights subdivision with 9913 sq.ft. Bring your ideas to start building. Close to shopping and college

#2897

SELLERS Inventory is getting low.

NOW is the time to list your property.

Call us for a Market Evaluation.

$159,900

1653 LINDLEY CRK RD

Spectacular vies from this 7470 sq.ft. lot.

Building a house in this development is a great investment. Services are at the lot line. See Listing Realtor for the Developers Disclosure.

Nice building lot on Lindley Creek Road, in a growing newer subdivision.

The natural slope of the land will allow for a walkout basement with a rancher type look from the front yard.

Kim McLean Assistant

#2838

Rick Baker Assistant

$1,700,000

#3029

$739,900

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$34,900

2797 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

#2819 $89,000

$90,000

Deanna Palmgren Licensed Property Manager

$230,000

#3008

$61,000

1475 COLDWATER AVE.

2743 GRANDVIEW

Side by side duplex in Merritt. Has 100 amp, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bath per side. Has fenced backyard. Within walking distance to all amenitie

Build the home on your dream in this newer development. Great views of the beautiful Nicola Valley, close to shopping, restaurants, services, schools and highways. Priced to sell.

#3022

$159,900

#2932

$74,900

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6449 MONCK PARK RD

6433 MONCK PARK RD

1898 BLAIR ST

2845 NEILSON ST

NEW 10.9 acres located in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 mins. west of Merritt. Land is south facing, sloped, mostly cleared with some trees.

In one of Merritt’s high end developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. This 1 acre lot has water and sewer hookups available and fantastic views of Nicola Lake. Close to water access.

#3035 $260,000

#2969

2288 BURGESS AVENUE

$159,900

Build your executive retreat on this 1.1 acre lot in Nicola Lakeshore Estates.

Water and sewer hookups available.

Great lake for all water sports, fishing and hiking trails. Adjoining lot also available.

#2808

$199,000

6408 MONCK PARK

6021 BEECH RD

A rare waterfront lot on Nicola River waiting for development. 0.94 acres with over 50 meters of river frontage, not subdividable.

In neighbourhood of high end homes.

Great property is a well developed subdivision of acreages. This unique 15 acre property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro is at lot line, well & septic must be installed. Most of land is flat & useable.

Start planning your dream home on this fantastic 1 acre waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. All ready has a driveway started down to the more level area near the water. Included 8x20 dock.

#3027

#2720

#2830

$174,900

$289,000 5985 BEECH RD

LINDLEY CREEK RD

$425,000

6593 MONCK PARK

Build your dream home on this 1 acre water view property, in area of custom homes in Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Just 20 mins. from Merritt & 2.5 hrs from the Lower Mainland.

#3003

$155,000

Build your dream home here in Nicola Lakeshore Estate. This .094 acre lot has 180 degree views. Great lake for boating, fishing, hiking & biking. In area of high end custom homes

Well maintained & established business, a turnkey operation. 3200 sq.ft. concrete block building, good parking, comes with all equipment. Financial available. Room for growth.

#2953

#3046

6685 MONCK PARK RD

4079 AIRPORT RD

#3009

$159,900

#2939

#2857

#2809

#2971

$179,900

MERRITT is a great community to raise your family, grow your business or start a new venture.

1.7 acres of commercial land. Lease all or part of this site at $0.75 per sq.ft.

Presently being used for semi-truck parking.

Zonced C-3. Call for permitted uses available #2952

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Rick Baker Assistant

Bring your BUSINESS IDEAS and let up help you find the right location!

$750,000

3940 CRAWFORD AVE

Lease all or part of this 1.3 acre property at $0.85 per sq.ft. or will built warehouse to suit. Zoned C-3. Directly across from Boston Pizza and Highway 5 is close by. Call for permitted uses.

$499,000

4066 AIRPORT ROAD

Approx. 1/2 acre parcel zoned C-3 with utilities in place on the lot. Located near Walmart, highway access and backs onto the airport.

#2977

$99,999

MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. Zoned M-1. Other parcel has “future development” zoning. One parcel has lease in place.

Located on truck route and easy access to highway. Call for more details.

#2555

#2954

$2,000,000

LOT 1, HOUSTON ST

923 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Approx. 4 acre residential development land zoned R1, services not connected.

Call for more details.

Approx. 291 acre with great potential.

Current plans are for a development of 2 acre estate lots with city boundaries.

Rural living within close proximity to city, with fantastic views.

#2959

Deanna Palmgren Licensed Property Manager

$1,650,000

Lease all or part of this 11.4 acre site. Great location beside Walmart.

C-4 zoning. Highway 5 close by. Ready to go, cleared & gravel topped site. Utilities at lot line.

Owners may entertain offers to purchase.

Great 1 acre lakeview lot with stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake. The perfect place to build your country retreat, in neighbourhood of high end custom homes. Enjoy fishing, swimming & boating

250-315-0000 100B-2840 Voght St.

#2771

$395,000

MERRITT DRY CLEANING

Build your dream home on this 1.1 acre lot in one of Merritt’s finest developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water & sewer hookups available, located close to water access.

$199,000

#3051

4153 AIRPORT RD

Great waterfront property of 6 acres for your recreational getaway or build your home in the country. Mostly flat with many building sites, shallow well, septic approval, hydro with 200 amp and driveway already in.

$249,000

15.9 acre RV Park zoning bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city services. Has small rental home with long term tenants.

6397 MONCK PARK RD

53 AC property that includes R3 and FD zoning. FD allows for Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans – could be changed residential to M1 zoning for Light Industrial.

Call for details.

$1,590,000

Many possibilities for this fully fenced commercial property of approx. 30,000 sq.ft. & comprised of two titles. Has C2 zoning, 5 large truck gates to easy access from both roads & lane and is fully fenced.

$230,000

#2956

$4,900,000

LOT 2, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

5 AC, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

6 acres currently zoned R1. City water and sewer not yet connected. Zoning may be changed to suit Buyers needs.

Fantastic views.

Approximately 5 acres zoned R9 (High density residential).

City water and sewer not yet connected. Great valley views.

#2960

$400,000

#2962

$300,000

LOT A, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

122 acres of multiple zonings C4, C6 and R1. Buyer should contact the City of Merritt to request suitable zoning to match their needs. Call for more details.

10 acre development site with CD-1 zoning. Will have city water and sewer (not connected yet). Bring your ideas and call for more details.

#2957

#2958

$1,584,000

$750,000

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“That was the first time I did CPR on an actual person, not just on a practice dummy,” she said, noting her instincts took over. “I

just did what needed to be done.”

Webster confirmed BCEHS and Merritt Fire Rescue members gave Martin’s grandfather seven shocks with a defibrillator before he got a pulse back and began breathing on his own.

He was stabilized

at the Nicola Valley Health Centre, then later flown to the hospital in Kelowna where he passed away 41 days later due to complications.

“The doctors are saying that because of the CPR I did, I gave him those extra 41 days,” Martin said.

PROVINCIAL NEWS

Carbon tax, sales tax breaks make LNG happen Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

The B.C. government is adamant it will meet its ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets while greatly expanding natural gas production to feed a new plant that will burn some of its gas to cool and liquefy the rest for shipment to Asia in tankers.

Not only will the $40 billion LNG Canada project burn gas, it will greatly increase gas production and processing in northeast

B.C. Asian sales will free the vast shale gas reserves now trapped in a North American market so oversupplied that the B.C. and Alberta gas spot price sometimes dips into negative territory, meaning producers must pay to ship it.

LNG Canada is estimated to add another 3.4 megatonnes of greenhouse gas to B.C.’s annual emissions, now mostly coming from vehicles, building heat and traditional industries.

The NDP government’s revised tax incentive package

for the LNG industry, released in March, included a freeze on carbon tax increases that applied to all other carbon fuel use starting this spring. Rebates would mean the rate for LNG Canada remains at $30 a tonne, while carbon tax for all other fuel use is set to rise each year by $5 per tonne until it reaches $50 per tonne by 2021.

More online at merrittherald.com, search ‘CARBON TAX’

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT 2018 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that elections by voting will be conducted for the office of Director in the following Electoral Areas and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are as follows: ELECTORAL AREA “I” (BLUE SKY COUNTRY) “M” (BEAUTIFUL NICOLA VALLEY-NORTH)

CANDIDATE NAME MARINELLO, Daryll RICE, Steven LAIRD, David MURRAY, Linda M

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS Electoral Area “I” Electoral Area “I” Electoral Area “M” Electoral Area “M”

VOTING OPPORTUNITIES

x x x x x

18 years of age or older on general voting day Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration resident of OR registered owner of real property in the jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

VOTER PROOF OF IDENTITY

ADVANCED VOTING Advance Voting will be open to qualified electors on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: ELECTORAL AREA ALL (A, B, E, I, J, L, M, O)

LOCATION / ADDRESS Thompson-Nicola Regional District Office, 4th Floor 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC

ELECTORAL AREA “I”

Ashcroft Municipal Hall, 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft Village of Lytton Municipal Hall, 380 Main Street, Lytton

ELECTORAL AREA “M”

Registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. In order to vote, an elector must be eligible either as a Resident Elector or a Non-Resident Property Elector and will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

City of Merritt Municipal Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt

ADDITIONAL ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Additional Advance Voting will be open to qualified electors at the following dates, times and locations: DATE HOURS LOCATION / ADDRESS ELECTORAL AREA “I” (BLUE SKY COUNTRY) October 12 2:00 - 2:45pm Sunnymeade Square, 4337 Central Ave., Walhachin 3:00 - 4:00pm Thompson Rivers Estates, Pinecrest Dr. & Trans Canada Hwy Junction October 18 4:30 - 6:00pm Post Office/Packing House Restaurant, 3705 Riverview Ave., Spences Bridge ELECTORAL AREA “M” (BEAUTIFUL NICOLA VALLEY-NORTH) October 18 12 :00 to 12:45pm Quilchena Hotel, 6500 Hwy 5A, Quilchena 1:30 - 2:30pm Courtesy Corner Store, 407 Hwy 8, Lower Nicola

GENERAL VOTING DAY General voting day will be open to qualified electors on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018 at the following times and locations: HOURS LOCATION / ADDRESS ELECTORAL AREA “I” (BLUE SKY COUNTRY) 8:00am - 8:00pm Cache Creek Community Hall, 1270 Stage Rd., Cache Creek 8:00am - 8:00pm Ashcroft Community Hall, 409 Bancroft St., Ashcroft 8:00am - 8:00pm Lytton Municipal Office, 380 Main St., Lytton 8:00am - 8:00pm Archie Clemens Hall, 3641 Merritt/Hwy 8, Spences Bridge 4:00 - 6:00pm Walhachin Soldiers Memorial Hall, 4359 Central Ave., Walhachin ELECTORAL AREA “M” (BEAUTIFUL NICOLA VALLEY-NORTH) 8:00am - 8:00pm Merritt Civic Centre, 1950 Mamette Ave., Merritt 8:00am - 8:00pm Lower Nicola Community Hall, 2383 Aberdeen Rd., Lower Nicola 8:00 - 10:00am Quilchena General Store, 6520 Hwy 5A, Quilchena

Resident and Non-Resident Property Electors will be required to produce two (2) documents, at least one (1) of which must contain the applicant’s signature, providing evidence of their identity and place of residency. For example, any two (2) of the following will be acceptable: x a BC drivers license; x a BC identification card issued by the motor vehicle office; x an owner's certificate of insurance and vehicle license issued by ICBC; x a BC care card or gold care card; x a Social Insurance card; x a Native Status Card issued by the Department of Indian Affairs; x a citizenship card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada; x a real property tax notice; x a credit card or debit card, or x a utility bill.

Non-Resident Property Electors must also produce the following documentation evidencing proof of ownership of property and written consent of other property owners (if any): 1.

2.

Proof of Ownership: state of title certificate, registered agreement for sale, latest property tax notice, or latest property assessment notice Consent: written consent of a majority of the property owners if there is more than one owner (forms available at elections.tnrd.ca) that they are entitled to register the jointly owned property.

The person voting must sign the consent form.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING

Eligible Electors may vote by mail if they: x have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; OR x expect to be absent from the Regional District on general and advance voting days; OR x who reside in a remote location not readily accessible by road.

Electors must submit the following information to the Regional District office on the Application to Vote By Mail form by Friday, October 5, 2018: IMPORTANT: In the event of 1. Full name and mailing address; strike action by Canada 2. Birthdate or last 6 digits of Social Insurance Number; Post workers, the TNRD 3. Address of the property (for non-resident property electors); may not be able to send or 4. Reason for request receive ballots through the 5. Method of delivery of mail ballot package: mail during this election. (a) pick up at Regional District office; (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address or alternate address; OR (c) courier address (at elector’s expense).

The TNRD will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 1, 2018. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 4pm on Friday, October 19, 2018.

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For further information, visit elections.tnrd.ca or contact Carolyn Black, Chief Election Officer or Andrea Leite, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-377-8673 or by email to election@tnrd.ca.

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October is Hairdresser helping locals donate their locks Friendship and support are empowering in the fight against cancer.

Most of the hair collected by Cookie Texmo has been cut within the last calendar year, she said.

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Around 50 ponytails are sitting in a box at Planet Hair and Spa in Merritt ready to be delivered to children in need.

Cookie Texmo is the local hairdresser behind the initiative.

She has been cutting hair for 40 years, she told the Herald, the last seven of which have been at Planet Hair

and Spa. The hairdresser has been donating the collection to the B.C. Children’s Hospital’s ‘Wigs for Kids’ program, an initiative that provides free wigs for children dealing with cancer or other lifethreatening illnesses.

“There are a lot of people in town here that cannot afford a Cookie Texmo shows off the collection of donated hair. Dara Hill/Herald

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my experience, compared to the lightness — literally, and figuratively ­— that follows.

I’ve come to understand that a few snips can change someone else’s life for the better, and the pros of donating far outweigh the cons.

If nothing else, as anyone who has experienced a disastrous haircut has told themselves before — perhaps through tears — the thing about hair is that it always grows back.

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From Page 18 wig and they are going through the cancer treatments as well,” she said, noting most of the hair has been cut within the past year.

Of the many people who have walked through the doors of the salon to donate their hair, Texmo said the experiences of the donors have been varied, but mostly very positive.

“They are so happy,” she said.

“When I started out there was a young girl that came in and she had been growing out her hair her whole life. She has done it three times since — it’s pretty impressive.”

A someone with locks in the box of donations myself, I can echo that sentiment.

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NICOLA VALLEY HISTORY

Live till you die: Merritt Brewery JO ATKINSON

A looking glass TO THE PAST The Merritt Brewery opened in 1910 at the west end of Granite Avenue at the corner of Spring Street.

Louis Forschner, the first brew master, delivered beer by horse and wagon to local hotels and residences.

Beer was delivered in five gallon barrels to the commercial outlets, while residents received their beer in one quart, clear glass bottles.

(Left) An ad for the Nicola Valley Brewery which ran in the Merritt Herald on Jan. 1, 1910. (Above) The branding iron used to identify products made at the Nicola Valley Brewery. Photos contributed

Louis passed away in 1918, Noah Boyden and his three sons, Noah, Robert and Harold with backing from local businessmen took over the operation. It was at this time the establishment changed its name from

“Merritt Brewery” to “Nicola Valley Brewery.”

In the 1920s Ernest Richter arrived from Alaska and took over the beer brewing. The Richter’s resided in Merritt for two years, until the graduation of

Ernie Jr., at which time they moved to Seattle, Washington.

The brewery was bought out by a large beer company and then closed down.

In April 1942 the Brewery Landmark was levelled by fire, it had been closed for twelve years.

Town depends on old brewery’s water

In 1982 it was reported that the City of Merritt gets half its water from a deep well sunk in to the source of the old brewery’s natural spring.

Allan Collett remembered as a boy his father, Jack Collett, would take wagon loads of malt to feed his pigs and other livestock.

This resulted in tipsy livestock. If there’s anything funnier

than an impaired pig, Collett said, it has to be the sight of malt-drunk hens not making it through a 16 foot wide gate.

A spring was located on the aptlynamed Spring Street.

The spring rose on Quilchena Avenue and flowed northerly along Spring Street, emptying into the Nicola River west of the Nicola Avenue Bridge.

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this spring to make beer, and thus the spring became known as Brewery Creek.

When the city drilled a well in the area now forming Fairley Park, much of the water from Brewery Creek was diverted to this well causing the creek to dry up.

Source: Nicola Valley Historical Quarterly Vol. 7-Nos. 1 and 2 Streets: Reflections of Yesterday

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PROFESSIONAL GOLF

Sloan plays his way back on tour Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

By the time this paper hits the newsstands on Oct. 4, the opening round of the Safeway Open PGA Tour event in Napa, Calif. will be well underway.

And for the first time since 2015, Merritt’s Roger Sloan will be among the field which includes Phil Mickelson.

Sloan’s return to the PGA Tour came on the back of his performance at the Albertsons Boise Open in September, where his runner-up finish earned him enough points to regain a PGA Tour card he lost after the 2014-15 season.

Sloan, who had nine birdies in his final round, was a stroke behind the winner, Sangmoon Bae, who shot 19 under on his

way to earning a PGA Tour card of his own.

Despite finishing tied for 29th place at the Web.com Tour Championship in Atlantic Beach Country Club in Florida the following week, Sloan’s four top-10 finishes this season secured his 10th overall spot on the tour’s money list — ensuring he would be returning to the PGA Tour.

Merritt’s Roger Sloan earned a PGA Tour card thanks to a number of top-10 finishes at Web.com Tour events over this past season. His first PGA Tour event starts on Oct. 4 in Napa, Calif. Photo courtesy of Stan Badz/PGA TOUR

THE SPORTS TICKER

What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

Oct. 6

Merritt Stock Car Association Races 1:00 p.m. at the Merritt Speeway

Oct. 10

Merritt Secondary School cross-country race 4:00 p.m. behind Collettville Elementary

Oct. 12

Merritt Centennials vs. West Kelowna 7:00 p.m. at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Oct. 12-14

Minor Midget AAA tournament Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Oct. 14

Merritt Centennials vs. Cowichan Valley 7:00 p.m. at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Oct. 17

Merritt Centennials vs. Salmon Arm 7:00 p.m. at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Regular Sessions Pickleball

Mon, Wed, Fri, CMS gym, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Tues, Thurs, Civic Centre, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Want to get your event on the Sports Ticker? Send all relevant information to sports@merrittherald.com HURRY HARD Merritt was well-represented at B.C. Seniors Games in Cranbrook in September, as the ladies curling team, comprised of (left to right) M.J. Coutlee, Lorna Latremouille, Sue Newton, Deb Stowell placed fourth, losing in the bronze medal game.

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SPORTS JUNIOR HOCKEY

Cents stay afloat in Interior

BCHL STANDINGS to Oct. 3 INTERIOR DIVISION Team

GP W L OTL OTW PTS

Merritt Wenatchee West Kelowna Trail Penticton Salmon Arm Vernon

9 5 4 0 0 10 9 5 4 0 0 10 9 4 4 0 1 10 8 4 3 1 0 9 7 4 3 0 0 8 8 4 4 0 0 8 8 3 3 2 0 8

MAINLAND DIVISION Team

GP W L OTL OTW PTS

Chilliwack Coquitlam Prince George Langley Surrey

7 5 2 0 1 14 7 4 3 0 0 14 6 5 1 0 0 13 6 4 2 0 0 8 6 1 5 0 1 4

ISLAND DIVISION Team

GP W L OTL OTW PTS

Victoria Powell River Alberni Valley Cowichan Valley Nanaimo

9 6 3 0 0 12 7 5 2 0 0 10 9 3 6 0 0 6 8 1 5 2 0 4 9 1 7 0 1 4

(Above) Nick Granowicz battles for the puck against the Penticton Vees on Sept. 28. (Right) First responders were honoured in a pre-game ceremony, which was held in honour of the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Bill Stowell/Herald Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Never too high — ­ never too low.

That seems to be the mantra for the even-keeled Merritt Centennials, who continue to stay afloat on top of the BCHL’s Interior division (through to Oct. 3).

The team has recorded a 2-2 record in their last four games, dating back to the BCHL Showcase on Sept.

20 and 22.

The Cents will look to improve upon their 5-4 record heading into a road trip which will see them take on Alberni Valley and Cowichan Valley on Oct. 5 and 6.

And while the team has had no trouble finding the back of the net this season — their 35 goals for is the highest in the BCHL — the Cents haven’t had the same success keeping pucks out of their own net. Only the Surrey Eagles — who sport the worst record in the league — have allowed more goals against than the Cents’ tally of 35.

Meanwhile, three Centennials find themselves among the top-20 scorers in the league. Bradley Cocca, who scored in the Cents’ 6-3 loss to Penticton on Sept. 28, is third with 13 points. Matthieu Gosselin and Brendan Schneider are 17th and 20th, both with 10 points on the season.

SCHOOL SPORTS

Panthers cross-country team off to the races Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Members of the Merritt Secondary School’s cross-country team took part in the season’s first competition in Kamloops on Sept. 19.

Seven athletes took part in the Westsyde Centennial Park run, including a number of rookie runners: Josh Babcock and Nick Parr, both in Grade 8.

“We have a great

bunch of athletes this year,” said coach Randy Sheldon. “It was a beautiful day for a run — not too hot and not too cold.”

The Panthers are set to host a race of their own on Oct. 10.

The course runs in the trails behind Collettville Elementary, explained Sheldon.

“I have a two km lap course made up in the flats. If it doesn’t rain, that’s where we will be around 4:00 [p.m.]”

(Right, back row) Josh Babcock, Sajjin Lali, Carson Anscomb, Keaton Robinson, Nick Parr. (Front row) Lexus Thomas, Mesha Naiker. (Above) Naiker, a Grade 12 student, finished sixth overall among the senior girls. Photos contributed

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Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society is looking for volunteer tutors for the One to One elementary school reading program. For more information: email: literacymerritt@gmail.com or phone 250-378-7844.

BAILLIE HOUSE

Fall House Sale starting on September 13th. It will run from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until further notice.

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY

presents “Hochelaga: Land Of Souls” rated 14A on Monday, Oct. 15 at 7 pm at the NVIT Lecture Theatre.

Tickets and memberships available at the door. For more information phone 250-378-3974.

SNOW REMOVAL MEETING

Come to the snow removal meeting on Oct. 25 at 7 pm at the Senior Citizen Center to discuss the upcoming presentation to City Council on Nov. 13. Bring photos and videos of the past winters snowfall. For more information call Nell Veale at 250-378-4057.

QUILT SHOW

to be held on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11am - 4pm & Sunday, Oct. 7 from noon to 4 pm at the Historic Murray Church on Hwy. 5A North at Upper Nicola.

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

FOOD BANK FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO

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

COMMUNITY BAND

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

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Practice on Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 commencing September 17th in the Music Room at Diamond Vale Elementary School. Seeking new members for this session, until October 15th. We will be preparing for Remembrance Day and Christmas. No audition and no choir experience required -- just a love for singing and music! Join us as we sing a diverse collection of songs (from classical to pop and from folk to jazz), learn how to read music and spend time having fun with us! Call Ellen Nast, Conductor 250-378-9899 or enast@telus.net

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

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

THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

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

Merritt Baptist Church

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

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

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

Terry at 250-378-5190.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

CONAYT BINGO

Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.

Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave.

RED CROSS

The Red Cross will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Please go to the hospital if you need medical equipment.

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-2339 Bible Study: 9:30 • Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service times: Sundays at 10am (no service on the 5th Sunday)

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am

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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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For this month only, Merritt Lutheran Fellowship will meet for worship on the “second Sunday of the month.” We will be at St. Michael’s Parish Hall on Sunday, Oct. 14 for our 1 pm service.

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MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY

MERRITT 3499 Voght Street September 17, 2018 1 bedroom VIBE. $1100 plus utilities 2 bedroom basement suite. $1200 including utilities.

3 bedroom Grandview apartment. $1000 plus utilities 1 bedroom townhouse $850 plus utilities 3 bedroom furnished townhouse. $1200 plus utilities 3 bedroom house. $1100 plus utilities 2 bedroom house. $1100 plus utilities 1 bedroom detached suite. $900 plus utilities.

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Robert (Bob) Neale With heavy hearts we share the sudden passing of Robert (Bob) Neale in his home on September 29, 2018. He is pre-deceased by his parents Pat and Jack Neale, and his brother Norman.

Born and raised in the Nicola Valley, Bob devoted his life to the Neale Ranch, his wife Brun and his daughters Jennifer (Bob), Robyn (Scott), and Laura (Colin). He took great pleasure in the company of his grandkids Hayden, Grace and Patrick; Tawny, Silas, Oliver, and Meredith; Norman, Mabel and Clarke. He delighted in offering up tractor rides, quad rides, and a loft full of hay for their entertainment.

Bob was such a genuine, humble man. We’ll all miss his unique, “Neale� sense of humour, his infamous “dadisms� and his solid day-to-day presence and practical wisdom, both around the ranch and in life. He leaves a legacy of the importance of family, hard work and honourable living.

An outdoor gathering of friends and family will take place on October 13th on the Neale Ranch at 2pm. Potluck snacks will follow for all who wish to stay. Anyone who requires further details about the potluck may contact Jill at 250-378-0114.

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Angela Elizabeth Smith Aug. 31, 1966, - Sept. 15, 2018

It is with great sadness I announce the passing of my one and only daughter Angela Elizabeth Smith on September 15, 2018.

She will be greatly missed by mom-Brenda, brothers - Danny and family, Mikey, Andy and family, two aunts and family, one uncle and family and friends.

Rest in peace my misguided angel.

Celebration of life to be held at Canada Cafe, October 5, 2018, 1 to 3 pm.

Nancy Chappell Nancy Eileen Chappell passed away peacefully at Gillis House on August 29, 2018.

She is survived by her two children, Paulette and Paul. She will also be missed by her friend Lorna.

Nancy was born in Aurora Illinois in 1950 and came to Canada in the 1970’s, eventually owning several different businesses. A small graveside service was held on September 18th with Pastor 6KHUU\ 3HWHUVRQ RIĂ€FLDWLQJ “There’s a special place in Heaven for those who take care of God’s creaturesâ€?

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Position Title: Public Works Clerk Department: Infrastructure Hours: 35 hours per week Start Date: Oct 2018 Reports to: Director of Infrastructure Summary of responsibilities To be responsible for support in the operation of the public works department including reception i.e. answering of phones and taking PHVVDJHV DW WKH UHTXHVW RI WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FH PDQDJHU 3UHIRUP KDQGV on maintenance and repairs to LNIB assets through a mentoring program. Present a positive and professional image of the Public :RUNV RIĂ&#x20AC;FH WR DOO YLVLWRUV DQG VXSSOLHUV GXULQJ RQ VLWH LQTXLULHV DQG RWKHU LQWHUDFWLRQV RII VLWH RU LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;HOG 4XDOLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum of grade 12 education; or an acceptable combination of education and progressively responsible experience. â&#x20AC;˘ \HDU RI GLUHFW ZRUN H[SHULHQFH LQ SXEOLF ZRUNV SUHIHUDEO\ ZLWK a First Nationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; organization providing similar services. â&#x20AC;˘ Must possess or be willing to obtain Small Water and Wastewater 6\VWHPV FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ ZLWK (2&3 â&#x20AC;˘ Valid drivers license require.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

NOON HOUR SUPERVISOR School District No. 58 is accepting applications for Noon Hour Supervisors at Merritt Central Elementary School. 5 days a week.

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Reporting to the Executive Director, the Practice Manager is accountable and responsible for the management and delivery of social services in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors. The Practice Manager plans, organizes, directs and controls all prevention, intervention, and delegated social work activities. The Practice Manager will be the lead role in developing, implementing and monitoring a Quality Assurance and Complaints Program for SCFSS. .12:/('*( 6.,//6 $1' $%,/,7,(6 â&#x20AC;˘ In-depth understanding of social, economic, political and historical concerns in Aboriginal communities â&#x20AC;˘ Supervisory/Management training (which may include leadership, personnel and cross-functional training) â&#x20AC;˘ Proactively approaches problem-solving with strong decision-making competence â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ('8&$7,21 $1' (;3(5,(1&( â&#x20AC;˘ M.S.W., or B.S.W., or B.A. in Child and Youth Care., or M.Ed., Counseling/MA Clinical Psychology â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated successful leadership working under the Child, Family and Community Services Act, Society Act, First Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service delivery framework and other applicable legislation â&#x20AC;˘ Proven ability to lead and supervise multi-disciplinary teams in a collaborative environment â&#x20AC;˘ Must have, or be eligible for, C6 delegation â&#x20AC;˘ 0LQLPXP RI Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDUV FKLOG SURWHFWLRQ VRFLDO ZRUN DQG at least six months recent management/supervisory experience â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum one-year experience with First Nations families, youth, children, families and communities â&#x20AC;˘ Have and maintain a valid BC class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and suitable criminal record check Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, SUHIHUHQFH PD\ EH JLYHQ WR TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG DSSOLFDQWV RI Aboriginal ancestry.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Position Title: Public Works Administrative Assistant Department: Infrastructure Hours: 35 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Reports to: Director of Infrastructure Summary of responsibilities The Administrative Assistant is responsible for direct support to the Director of Infrastructure in drafting capital project proposals and the daily needs of the Infrastructure department. To provide hands on training and assistance with all water and waste water systems equipment as needed. To provide direction to Custodial Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor as required by the Director of Infrastructure. To coordinate external contractors when arranging for projects to proceed to each critical stage in the development process.

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