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Since transitioning to the The closure of a truck stop at the Recycle BC program, the TNRD Wagon West Travel Plaza has led has noticed an improvement in to commercial truckers parking the level in of town, contamination of illegally says Merritt’s local recycling. mayor.

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Merritt’s seniors will soon have a new housing option downtown thanks to a $4 million dollar investment from the provincial government and a non-profit’s commitment to build affordable homes in town.

Fresh off the heels of completing their supportive housing complex dubbed ‘Juniper House,’ ASK Wellness Society announced plans to build another affordable housing complex right next door, in partnership with the provincial government.

“Seniors in Merritt are an important part of the community and the development of this housing project showcases our commitment to helping meet the affordable housing needs of Merritt,” said Bob Hughes, executive director for the ASK Wellness Society.

Members of ASK Wellness were joined by Housing Minister Selina Robinson and mayor

Driving danger Housing minister Selina Robinson announces her commitment to work with ASK Wellness in building a 40-unit affordable housing complex for seniors in downtown Merritt. Dara Hill/Herald

Linda Brown at Juniper House on March 22 to unveil plans for the project.

Robinson said there is a great need for senior’s housing in Merritt, as many seniors are forced to choose between living in unaffordable homes or leaving their family, friends and communities.

“So they were either staying too long in housing that was not appropriate for them or they were forced to move somewhere else,” Robinson said.

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Price of fire hall expansion jumps to $5 million

“We are thrilled to see additional provincial funding to address what is a critical housing need in our community; affordable homes for seniors,” said Brown.

The project is in the design stage and construction is expected to begin in spring 2020.

The three-storey building will include studio, one-bedroom and accessible apartments. The price of each unit will be relative to the tenant’s income.

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City staff are bringing the multi-million dollar expansion of the local fire hall, which has more than doubled in cost from $2.2 million to $5 million, back to the drawing board.

“As soon as we can move through the design phase and get the support of the city for our development permit we will get rolling,” said Hughes.

“We are going to seize the opportunity because the money is in the government right now.”

Before the 30-unit Juniper House project came to fruition last year, it had been more than two decades since an affordable project was built in Merritt, Hughes added.

Council unanimously agreed to hit pause on the project and investigate new plans to address the immediate health and safety concerns related to the hall at a regular meeting on March 26.

As the new estimate of $5 million far

“I think the difference now is Merritt is on the map. It is an amazing community in terms of the potential, so close to Vancouver, close to Kelowna, those communities are blowing people out of the market in terms of being able to come and live and have a dignified life,” said Hughes.

“Whether it is people who are low-income or moderate income, this is the place to be in my mind — it has everything you could possibly want.”

exceeds what the city has budgeted, proceeding with the original plan would require further borrowing or using more tax dollars, said the city’s acting CAO Sheila Thiessen.

“We won’t be able to proceed with the project as budgeted,

but know, and council is aware, there are some health and safety concerns at the current fire hall that will need to be addressed,” she said.

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Fire hall expansion put on hold From Page 3 “The number is different enough that it is not going to happen without a redesign,” said Sean Smith, the city’s director of corporate services.

“Sometimes if it is close you can say ‘We’ll cut this, we’ll cut that’ and you can get where you need to go, but with the wild variance in those numbers, it is going to have to be a different plan.”

The price hike can be boiled down to increased construction costs and a lack of competitive interest from the “bigger players” in construction that can get the job done at a lower price, Smith said.

Through discussions with Housing Minister Selena Robinson — who was in town on March 22 for a housing announcement — Mayor Linda Brown said she learned the current pace of construction in B.C. is so rapid that demand is high and prices are skyrocketing.

“The quote was three years old to start with,” Smith said. “It had contingency built in, but clearly not anticipating the type of rise [in construction costs] we saw,” Smith said.

Thiessen said the original cost estimate was “probably on the low side” as well.

“When the first estimate was done in 2016 it was probably based on information from 2014 when the apparatus bays were put in, with the contractor at the time,” she said.

“The challenge of getting trades to come to Merritt to work on projects adds additional costs and uncertainty to any project,” Thiessen wrote in a report to council. “This was experienced by the city with the roofing project at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre, where the project took several months longer than anticipated as the contractor could not get local labour.”

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Renderings from different angles show what phase two of the fire hall expansion project — which has been put on hold — would look like. Photo courtesy of Merritt Fire Rescue.

health and safety needs for the 47-year-old fire hall is the addition of a designated decontamination room and men’s and women’s facilities.

“We don’t have a decontamination facility, we are washing gear on the floor and [although] we do have a laundry sink, it’s not sanitary,” Tomkinson told the Herald in 2017.

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their volunteer firefighters to wash the clothes they wear under their gear as opposed to taking those contaminated clothes home to wash.

Addressing these and other health issues was a key component of the original expansion plans, but now staff will be investigating how they can address the concerns on a smaller

‘It is a big issue that does have significant impacts on our community.’

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At the moment the fire hall has just one shower in the entire building, which is located on the administrative side of the hall which is supposed to be the clean area.

“You take people who are contaminated with bad stuff from fires or blood born pathogens, and they actually are contaminated, they would have to come through the clean side of the hall to even access the shower,” said Tomkinson.

The renovation plans also included the addition of a washer and dryer to the fire hall for

scale.

“That is a difficult outcome for everybody involved, but we will find the best way through it we possible can,” Smith said.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Fire hall must be a priority Merritt’s city councillors will face the first true test of their term, after receiving news that the estimat- Cole Wagner ed cost of COLE’S NOTES the fire hall expansion has jumped by nearly $3 million.

The figures were presented by city staff to Merritt’s elected officials at this week’s regular council meeting.

Following the recommendations of the staff, councillors unanimously opted to put a hold on the project, which has been in the works for years on end..

But regardless of sticker shock, the fact remains that the 47-year-old facility is woefully under equipped to serve the needs of Merritt’s fire rescue department. And while council opted to take a beat to reassess the project, the clock is still ticking on creating a safe environment for our local firefighters, the majority of whom are volunteers.

Those volunteers are currently without an adequate space to decontaminate their gear after returning from a fire. Women on the force have to split a single bathroom, and compete with the other 40+ paid-oncall firefighters for access to the only shower in the building.

The city gets great value out of the Work Experience Program firefighters who move to our community, acting as essentially full-time firefighters — something the city could not afford if not for the program, which one of just four across B.C. But their living quarters are confined to a single trailer behind the existing fire hall.

Over the last three years that I have reported in this community, we have seen a number of catastrophic fires.

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Life imitating art in Ukrainian politics Unlike comedian Alec Baldwin, who is famous for his impersonation of President Trump on Saturday Night Live, comedian Volodymyr Zelensky is famous for playing the anti-president, an GWYNNE DYER accidental hero who The international sweeps into the presiSTAGE dency of Ukraine and cleans up all the corruption. He used to play it for laughs, and now he’s playing it for real.

Zelensky is now leading in the opinion polls for the Ukrainian election on Sunday with 25 per cent of the vote, well ahead of incumbent president Petro Poroshenko (12 per cent) and former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko (18 per cent). (She’s the one who used to wear her hair in braids wound up around her head.)

The other third of the voters are currently divided between 36 other presidential candidates who will be eliminated in Sunday’s vote, which will also decide whether Poroshenko or Tymoshenko goes up against Zelensky in the two-person run-off three weeks later.

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Baldwin will never be the US president, but there’s a good chance that Zelensky will be the Ukrainian president.

What a heart-warming story, I hear you murmur. Humble comedian plays even humbler high-school history teacher Vasyl Holoborodko, whose classroom diatribe against

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Ukraine has mired in a low-intensity war with Russian proxies in its eastern provinces for the past five years, and it has lost Crimea to Russia for good.

the corruption of Ukrainian politics is secretly filmed by a student.

It goes viral on the internet, and humble teacher is instantly elevated into the presidency by a grateful public.

The story gets even better. In real life, ‘Servant of the People’, the TV show about the

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teacher-turned-president, plays on the country’s biggest television channel, 1+1, and is a nationwide hit. Then the guy playing the teacher, comedian Volodymyr Zelensky, decides that he has a chance of working the same miracle in real life. So he puts himself up for the presidency, and lo! The public agrees.

This is not art imitating life; it is life imitating art. But if you are a nasty old cynic who suspects the worst about people’s motives, then you are probably right, at least in this case.

Zelensky is not just a simple comic who got lucky.

A little background. Ukraine is one of the less fortunate post-Soviet countries, with ageing heavy industries, few natural resources, and barely a third of Russia’s per capita income (in terms of purchasing power parity). It has been mired in a low-intensity war with Russian proxies in its eastern provinces for the past five years, and has lost Crimea to Russia for good.

You might think that, in these circumstances, political debate would concentrate on ending the war and raising popular living standards, but the war is barely mentioned and the main economic debate is about ‘corruption’.

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OPINION LETTER

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Dusty streets in need of cleaning Editor, Anyone else choking on the dust? Mayor Menard would have had all the streets swept and clean weeks ago.

Not choking, but certainly sneezing. - Editor

Rivalries dominate Ukraine politics That debate would make sense if it was really about cleaning up an extremely corrupt political system dominated by the ‘oligarchs’ (who also control most of the media).

In practice, it is mainly a struggle between rival oligarchs, using accusations of corruption to target each other when in fact they are all corrupt almost by definition.

Poroshenko, a leading oligarch who won the election after the 2014 revolution, was at daggers drawn with Ihor Kolomoysky, the secondrichest man in Ukraine, from the beginning of his presidency. In 2016 he nationalised Kolomoysky’s PrivatBank, the largest bank in the country, and Kolomoysky went into self-imposed exile in Israel while fighting Poroshenko’s actions in the courts and the media.

It was at this time that Kolomoysky and Volodymyr Zelensky, already a successful comedian with his own production company, began developing the TV series about the accidental president, and it went on air on Kolomoysky’s 1+1 channel two years ago. It was an instant runaway hit, and now Zelensky is the leading candidate for the real presidency.

Is Zelensky just a stalking horse behind which Kolomoysky can

take control of Ukraine away from Poroshenko? Not necessarily. The two men may have a pragmatic alliance but their own separate agendas. But it is noteworthy that Zelensky showed up at Kolomoysky’s birthday party last year and was introduced as “our president.”

That large numbers of Ukrainians should fall for a fake maverick (who doesn’t even offer much in the way of concrete policies) is a measure of their disappointment with the status quo of rule by oligarchs behind a facade of democracy. Russia’s relative prosperity is mostly due to its oil, but it also owes much to the fact that Vladimir Putin has brought its oligarchs under control. In Ukraine, their rivalries still dominate everything.

There is not much reason to believe that Ukraine will finally turn the corner in this election and escape from the miseries and failures of its first three decades of independence. On the other hand, it’s not getting any worse either, and for the moment the war in the east seems encysted and confined. Hope dies last, and maybe Zelensky will surprise us.

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FAIR COMMITTEE DENIES RENTAL REQUEST FROM PARENTS The Nicola Valley Fall Fair Committee has turned down a request by parents to rent the rodeo grounds for a graduation party that would allow minors to consume alcohol in a supervised setting.

The parents’ request came about as the result of a meeting held between parents and approximately half of this year’s Merritt graduating class approximately three weeks ago.

Parents had no intention of supplying the liquor to the minors, and are not condoning the drinking, but parents would have been outside the premises to try to prevent impaired youth from driving.

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From Page 6

From the Herald archives: March 28, 1990

Firefighters responded to major fires at the Kengard Manor apartment complex (top) in 2017 and above Mongos Mongolian Grill (above) in 2018. Herald files

From Page 6 In 2017, a fire tore through the Kengard Manor apartment complex, destroying the 60-unit building. A year later, a Centennials billet family narrowly escaped a late night fire that gutted their home on Coldwater Avenue. The very next month, a fire broke out in the apartments above Mongos Mongolian Grill on Garcia Street.

Were it not for the quick response from Merritt’s firefighters, multiple businesses in the building may have

been forced to shut down entirely, as has been the case with the mongolian grill.

It is a testament to the professionality and training of our local fire department that nobody was seriously injured in any of these incidents, which represent a small fraction of the work done by our first responders.

Ensuring that everyone has access to safe decontamination areas, washrooms and showers after returning from one of these events is a small ask in return for the essential service pro-

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vided by the local fire department.

City staff are now tasked with exploring how the essential health and safety upgrades at the fire hall can be done without requiring city hall to pony up an extra $2.8 million.

In the mean time, elected officials who campaigned on the promise to keep local taxes in check may soon be forced bite the bullet and spend much more than anticipated on the fire hall project.

Because doing nothing is no longer an option.

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Bands aim to take over exit 286 land Five chiefs met with Premier John Horgan to sign economic development protocol.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Plans are underway to develop the old B.C. visitor centre lands at exit 286 into a cultural centre to welcome newcomers into town and showcase the Nicola Valley’s indigenous history.

The process of local First Nations acquiring the crown land at exit 286 has been described has “decades in the making,” but this week the bands came one step closer with the signing of an economic development protocol with B.C. government officials.

All five Nicola Valley chiefs met with Premier John Horgan, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Scott Fraser and Forests Minister Doug Donaldson to sign the protocol at the

Coldwater School on March 20.

“The Nicola Valley chiefs have invested over a decade of effort to get to this point,” said Fraser. “After so much time invested, it really is a milestone and a big step forward today.”

“We all know that for too long First Nations and members in their communities have been left out of economic development,” said Donaldson.

“All British Columbians will benefit from this approach, because when First Nations prosper, so do communities.”

Aimed at bolstering economic growth in the Nicola Valley, the protocol outlines a commitment to work together on transferring land to the local bands to develop a cultural learning and visitor centre on the site of the former B.C.

visitor centre in Merritt.

In order to transfer the lands, the provincial government is required to undergo a decision making process which includes consultation with community groups and a technical review.

The process will be prioritized through the protocol, according to a news release issued by the provincial government.

“Should the acquisition and transfer of the lands to the Nicola First Nations for the Gateway 286 project proceed, the province is committed to supporting the successful development of the project, which will benefit the region as a whole,” it reads.

“We are anxious to get on this as quickly as possible, but process is process and we want to make sure that everyone who has an interest has an opportunity to say something about it,” Horgan said.

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The five Nicola Valley First Nations and the province of British Columbia are committing to work together on regional economic development as the nations advance their plans to redevelop the old B.C visitor centre lands at exit 286. Dara Hill/Herald

bands planned the Gateway 286 project, said Coldwater Band Chief Lee Spahan.

Showcasing culture and tradition is top of mind

for the chief moving forward.

“One of our priorities should be to showcase our people here in the valley, what our

ancestors did,” he said.

“All the work that was put in my our ancestors, the grandmothers, it is very important — they would want to showcase

that, because that is the way our people are — we are proud people.”

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) BUDGET PLANNING PROCESS – 2019/2020 ANNUAL BUDGET Wednesday, April 3, 2019: A public budget presentation will be made to interested stakeholders in the Princeton Board office. Representatives from school Parent Advisory Council’s (PAC), District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC), teacher and support staff Unions, Principals, and members of the public are invited to attend this meeting to review provincial funding, District projections for enrollment and funding, as well as provide more specific information regarding the District’s annual budget. Stakeholder groups and members of the public are welcome to outline their priorities to the Audit & Finance Committee. The meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m.

The purpose will be to discuss priorities and listen to concerns in order to help set the frame work for the 2019/2020 annual budget.

Thursday, April 4, 2019: A public budget presentation will be made to interested stakeholders in the Merritt Board office. Representatives from school PAC’s, DPAC, teacher and support staff Unions, Principals, and members of the public are invited to attend this meeting to review provincial funding, District projections for enrollment and funding, as well as provide more specific information regarding the District’s annual budget. Stakeholder groups and members of the public are welcome to outline their priorities to the Audit & Finance Committee. The meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m.

The purpose will be to discuss priorities and listen to concerns in order to help set the frame work for the 2019/2020 annual budget.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019: Audit & Finance Committee to meet in Merritt at 12:15 p.m. to go over draft summary to be presented to Board on April 24, 2019.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019: A draft summary prepared by the Superintendent and the Secretary Treasurer to be presented to the Board for discussion in Merritt at 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019: Budget bylaw to be presented at the Regular Board Meeting. Subject to feedback, the budget for the 2019/2020 year will be adopted at either this meeting or the June 12, 2019 board meeting.

PLEASE NOTE: Representatives from stakeholder groups or members of the public will also have the opportunity to make a presentation to the Audit & Finance Committee in private if they so desire. Individuals or groups interested in making such a presentation should contact the Secretary Treasurer at (250) 315-1105 to arrange a meeting. The presentation should be supported by a written submission, which should be provided to the Secretary Treasurer in advance.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS RECYCLING RULES

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Flexible packaging not accepted via curbside collection.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Nicola Valley residents can now avoid dumping another type of plastic into the landfill.

From chip bags and granola wrappers to bubble wrap and Ziplock baggies, the ThompsonNicola Regional District (TNRD) has announced they are accepting flexible plastic packaging at all their eco-depots, including the one in Lower Nicola.

However, the plastic packaging is not

currently accepted in curbside recycling bins.

“It is one of the largest and fastestgrowing types of packaging — you’ll see it just walking through the grocery store,” said Andrew Roebbelen, TNRD waste reduction co-ordinator. “It is so thin yet durable and food safe that manufacturers like to use it because it takes up less space in shipping.”

While the plastic’s popularity has grown among manufacturers, municipalities have struggled to find a way to recycle the packaging, which is typically made up of many layers of plastic or foil, Roebbelen said.

“That is why it traditionally hasn’t been recycled, because we have not been able to

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Things took a turn when the TNRD joined the Recycle BC program, Roebbelen added, as the organization has found a way to separate some of the layers for recycling.

“The remainder is actually going to engineered fuel to replace coal in industry,” he said. Recycle BC is “still working on trying to recycle more and

more of it, but replacing very dirty and carbon-intensive fuels is kind of the next best option.”

Joining Recycle BC was a positive step for the region overall, Roebbelen said, as it has helped officials deal with contamination issues that were forcing end markets to reject the TNRD’s recycling.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PIPELINE EXPANSION

Trans Mountain planning for 2019 Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

The federal government is not expected to announce the final decision on the Trans Mountain Expansion project until May 22, but the company has pegged summer of 2019 to break ground should the project be approved.

In the Nicola Valley, work would begin with developing a stockpile yard and preparing the land, said Trans Mountain’s senior community liaison Kate Stebbings.

“And that may start as soon as this year.

Really what we are doing there is grading land, clearing anything,

preparing the site to receive material,” she said. “Following that, probably the next activity will be preparing the right of way. So things like clearing, starting to cut down some of the bigger trees required.”

Should the company get the go-ahead from the federal government, Trans Mountain is pledging benefits to Merrittonians.

In addition to tax revenue surpassing $260,000 per year and a contribution worth $420,000 to the community, Stebbings said the company is committed to hiring as many locals as possible to get the job done.

In the Merritt area, an estimated 550 jobs

will be up for grabs.

Over 60 people gathered at the Best Western Hotel in Merritt to learn more about the job opportunities associated with the project on March 25.

In a presentation to Merritt attendees, Stebbings said the company’s contractors will be on the hunt for equipment operators, welders and various labourers, but the company’s needs are diverse.

“Not everyone has to be a welder,” Stebbings said. “We need someone to do payroll, we need someone to do first aid, we need someone to fill the truck.”

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Recycling regulations reduce contamination Bands working with B.C.

From Page 10 Under the umbrella of Recycle BC, the TNRD was required to transition to a source-

separated, multi-stream approach, and step away from all unattended depots, like the one on Main Street in Merritt, which was dis-

mantled last year.

Since joining the provincial program “we have definitely seen a huge reduction in contamination,” Roebbelen

residents and to the site attendants making sure that material is sorted property and also cleaned from food residue.”`

said. “We often hear back from Recycle BC that our region’s recycling is some of the best that they see — so that is a credit to our

From Page 9 His desire to see a cultural tourist facility to bring people in from off the highway was echoed by Lower Nicola Indian Band Chief Aaron Sumexheltza.

“We can create moneys and build pride, rebuild our culture and share it with all those who decide they want to stop,” he told the crowd.

While he has not discussed the plan with Merritt’s mayor Linda Brown, Horgan said previous mayor Neil Menard was “very supportive” of the idea.

“He saw the opportunities for the City of Merritt to have a revitalized tourism information centre,” Horgan said. “A welcome mat to the Nicola Valley.”

“It will take some time, but the chiefs are patient,” Horgan added “This is over a decade on this one parcel of land and decades and decades of lack of access to economic opportunity.”

At the protocol signing event, several of the chiefs emphasized the importance of a new relationship local First Nations are building with the B.C. government.

“It wasn’t too long ago that the provincial government was taking our land away from us and putting us on Indian reserves where we were forced to live, Sumexheltza said. “So here we are, over 100 years later. We have the premier and two ministers, and the government acknowledging that the land is our land.”

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Company pledges jobs for locals

Royal LePage Merritt Real Estate Services Ltd. is proud to congratulate our exceptional team of Realtors & Staff for winning the following prestigious awards through Royal LePage Canada.

Trans Mountain representatives discussed employment opportunities with business owners and residents of Merritt at a workshop on March 25. Dara Hill/Herald

From Page 11 Trans Mountain is mandated to provide job opportunities for locals all along the planned route, Stebbings added.

“This means if you live in Merritt we have an obligation to provide you access to opportunities if you are qualified and available,” she said.

The route of the expansion project

would see about a thousand kilometres of new pipeline laid between Edmonton and Burnaby, with a portion passing through Nicola Valley.

The project would include the construction of a temporary workers camp near Merritt — one of five such camps scheduled to be constructed along the route.

The public’s response to Monday’s

workshop in Merritt was “excellent,” said Stebbings.

“We were delighted to see so many people register for tonight — it really helps us build our excitement about the project and our commitment to providing more opportunities for local businesses and employment,” she said.

“It really makes us feel like the community supports the project and is getting ready with us.”

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• Start with the ceremony. Couples can establish a framework for their wedding day schedule by working back from the ceremony. Once the ceremony time is set, couples who plan to take photos before their ceremonies can then work with their photographers to determine how much time they will need for photos and where they want to take the photos. Bridal parties may need transportation to the photo session, so determining when and where to take photos before the ceremony gives couples an idea of when to arrange for pickup.

• Confirm when the wedding venue is open to the wedding party. Before booking hair and makeup appointments, couples should confirm when they will be able to access their wedding venue. Brides may want to get their hair and makeup done at the ceremony sight, but that may only be possible if the venue opens early for the wedding party. If it does not, then brides must account for transportation time to the ceremony sight when making their wedding day schedules.

• Determine how much time is needed for hair and makeup. Weddings that feature large bridal parties will require more time for hair and makeup than ceremonies with small bridal parties. Grooms and groomsmen often take care of their own hair, though some grooms might want to schedule hot shaves for themselves and their groomsmen. Grooms should ask groomsmen if they want a hot shave and then work with their barbers to determine how much time it will take to tend to all participants. Brides with large bridal

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• Make lunch arrangements. Some couples choose to tie the knot and host their receptions at the same venue. In such instances, if brides are getting their hair and makeup done at the venue, ask the venue representative if lunch can be provided to the bridal party. Some venues may include small lunch buffets in their reception costs, while others might charge extra. Confirm the availability and costs, and if it’s unavailable or too expensive, then arrange for lunch to be delivered.

Either way, couples should not skip lunch, as it may be their only chance to eat until after the ceremony.

• Distribute your schedule to one another and the bridal party. Once the wedding day schedule has been devised, couples should share it with each other and their wedding parties. Grooms’ wedding day to-do lists might not be as extensive as brides’, but grooms should still be kept in the loop regarding the schedule so they can help if anyone has questions or if something goes awry. Sharing the schedule with the wedding party decreases the chances of someone being late or missing an appointment.

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Wedding planning is no small task From sending out engagement announcements to gifting guests with take-home favors, a couple will pour over scores of details as they plan their weddings.

As if selecting a photographer or choosing the right passed appetizers isn’t challenging enough, some unknown variables are sure to pop up on the big day as well. Couples can take their cues from others who have walked the aisle before them with these tricks of the trade, which may help couples’ wedding days go smoothly.

1. Host everything at a single location. Couples who want to simplify their wedding day can select a site that can host the ceremony and reception and also house guests. The cost of such facilities may be more affordable than couples think, as transportation costs will be minimal and the venue may offer discounts on group packages.

2. Think about a day coordinator. Couples who cannot afford a wedding planner to handle all of the details often find that a day-of-service provider is within their budget. This person can handle all of the details of the wedding day so brides and grooms can fully immerse themselves in the festivities.

3. Bring extra cash. Unexpected expenses may pop up. Couples may have to feed an extra member of the band or a guest who was able to get a babysitter at the last minute. Brides and grooms may want to offer a bigger tip than anticipated to the waitstaff or deejay who went above and beyond.

4. Learn how to bustle. Walking around with a free-flowing train all day can become tiring for brides. Brides should make sure that one person practices how to bustle the train and will step in to do so for the reception. Also, it may not be the height of fashion, but having a garbage bag on hand can keep the train clean during inclement weather, or if the bride has to trek across grass or soil for photo opportunities.

5. Give an outgoing person a job. Enlist a boisterous friend or family member to wrangle guests for photo opportunities. He or she can be the photographer’s helper and give the happy couple one less thing to do.

6. Stock the bathroom. Some venues will have courtesy items for their guests, but couples also should bring their own necessities, such as breath mints, toothpaste, extra pantyhose, hairspray, lip gloss, and/or sanitary pads.

7. Be all smiles. Couples can’t predict everything that will happen on their wedding day, but they can help create the mood. Smiling couples can make things better for everyone, even when zippers break or someone gets the chicken instead of the salmon.

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Engaged couples spend lots of time and money planning their weddings. A Real Weddings Study found that the average couple who married in past years spent more than $33,000 on their weddings.

If that figure raises eyebrows, couples may be even more surprised to learn it does not include the cost of a honeymoon.

Honeymoons often mark couples’ first trip together after tying the knot. Whether couples are working with shoestring budgets or have some financial flexibility, it’s wise to consider various factors before choosing a honeymoon destination.

Distance: A remote, exotic island might sound like the perfect place for couples to visit on their honeymoons. However, couples who spent more than a year planning their weddings may prefer somewhere less remote than an exotic isle that requires multiple flight transfers and possibly even days of travel to get to. Couples should discuss how much travel they’re willing to endure during their honeymoons, and then find somewhere that both partners are excited about.

Amenities: Many resorts offer honeymoon packages that include a host of amenities, including all-inclusive food and beverage, spa access, access to water sports, and even airport pickup and dropoff. Such packages can save couples substantial amounts of money, which can help those who might have spent more on their weddings than they initially intended.

Recreation Couples also may want to consider the accessibility of local recreational activities before choosing a honeymoon destination. Some couples may just want to spend the duration of their honeymoons unwinding on a beach, while others may want to mix relaxation with exploration. All-inclusive resort packages may or may not include off-site resort activities. Couples who want to do some exploring away from their resorts should investigate both the accessibility and safety of doing so.

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Budget: If budgets were stretched for the wedding, couples should not discount the benefits of planning a post-wedding weekend getaway and then saving some money for a more traditional honeymoon down the road. This option still affords couples a chance to spend a few postwedding days away from home and can help them save for a honeymoon trip they will never forget.

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Local curlers etch their names into history Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The finest men’s curling team in Merritt hoisted the Strickland Cup on March 22, the 105th time the trophy has been awarded in the Nicola Valley.

John Parada, Wayne Byers, Randy Neill and Grant Klassen added their names to a piece of homegrown history on Friday, as the Merritt Curling Club held its final competitions for the season. Along with the Strickland Cup, awards were handed out to the top women’s and mixed doubles teams.

The Strickland Cup is one of the oldest curling trophies in B.C., said Paul Montgomery, president of the Merritt Curling Club.

The trophy is named after A.W. Strickland, a founding member of the Merritt Curling Club who was the manager of the local Bank of Montreal when the club was founded in 1911.

The club is considered to be the thirdoldest in B.C., the Herald reported in 2014, when the Strickland Cup was awarded for the 100th time.

Women curlers were officially made welcome in 1949, and high school curlers began competing after school and on Saturdays commencing in 1951.

The Merritt Curling Club added another new chapter in its storied history this season, as the club hosted mixed doubles competition for the first time. Curt Thoms and Monika Tenisch came away with the title of ‘A’ winners, while Rick Mettler and Dennis Couture finished first in the ‘B’ final.

In mixed doubles play, teams are made up of only two curlers, both of whom will throw rocks and sweep (sometimes for their own shots).

Men’s ‘A’ final winners (left to right): John Parada, Wayne Byers, Randy Neill, Grant Klassen. Photo contributed

Men’s ‘B’ final winners (left to right): Doug Stone, Gareth Tilt, Ian Gordon and Curt Thoms. Photo contributed

Winners of the ladies’ ‘A’ final (left to right): Clara Irwin, Susan Newton, Chloe Mitchell, Jose Warren and Deb Stowell (missing). Photo contributed

Ladies’ ‘B’ final winners (left to right): Sharlene Lively, Shelly Sanders, Sue Kerr and Liz Ladyman.

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Winners of the mixed doubles ‘A’ final: Curt Thoms and Monika Tenisch. Photo contributed

Winners of the mixed doubles ‘B’ final: Rick Mettler and Dennis Couture. Photo contributed

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Wycotte wins bronze at Pan Ams Young grappler from Merritt tussled with international competition.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

One of Merritt’s top young martial artists added another trophy to his collection after finishing third in his category at an international Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition in Long Beach, Calif. earlier this year.

Ten-year-old Kasey Wycotte took his competition to the mat at the Pan Kids International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Championship on Feb. 17. It was the second time Wycotte had competed at the tournament, having finished in third in 2018 as well.

Though the competition was wrapped up in a single day, Wycotte’s trip down to California involved

a two-week training camp at the worldrenowned Art of JiuJitsu Academy in Costa Mesa, Calif.

“There are a lot of kids who come from all over the world because that gym is so famous,” said Matt Wycotte, Kasey’s father. “So he met a lot of buddies from Japan and New Zealand — all over the place.”

Despite arriving two weeks early for the tournament, the Wycottes had a close call days before the competition was set to begin.

The family’s campsite flooded overnight, temporarily cutting off road access before a flatbed truck was brought in to ferry Matt’s vehicle through the rising water.

“I was telling him we were going to hike over the mountain if they didn’t get us out,” said Matt.

Though Kasey — who turns 11 in April — initially started his martial arts career competing in MMA (mixed martial arts) events, he now primarily focuses on jiu-jitsu, which involves less striking and more grappling.

Training has become a full time commitment for the Grade 5 student and his family. Kasey trains three times a week at the Boa Martial Arts in Kamloops.

Twice per week he takes part in cross-fit training in Merritt at the Persistence Personal Training centre. His spare days in the week are spent commuting down to the coast for extra sessions on the mat at the Apex Martial Arts gym in Richmond.

Despite the busy schedule, Matt said if there was an extra day in the week, Kasey would like to spend it in the gym.

“His birthday is coming up, and I’m trying to get hints for what I should do,” said Matt. “[I asked him] If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?”

Kasey’s answer?

Back to the Art of JiuJitsu Academy to train.

Though the NicolaCanford Elementary school student has proved himself as a prodigious grappler, Matt said the cost of attending competitions and training sessions can add up for the family.

In that regard, Matt said he is looking for more local businesses who might want to sponsor Kasey’s burgeoning martial arts career. Currently, Kasey’s local sponsorship comes from Johnny’s on the Rez. Next up for the family is a trip to Las Vegas at the end of June for the American National IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championships where Kasey finished second last year.

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We assist all newcomers, including naturalized Canadian citizens, with a variety of services to help you get established in your community. All our services are free of charge for eligible clients. Contact us for additional information at 1-866-672-0855 or e-mail liza@kcris.ca / min@kcris.ca.

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There will be a 12 Step Seminar at Merritt Adventist Church every Sunday 3 p.m. or 7 p.m..

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Drop by 2190 Granite Ave., or contact Jim for more information 250378-2339.

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

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The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. The group aims to assist in the development 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

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Join us Thursday to Saturday from 12 - 6 p.m.

See our current art show or join us for our Friday workshops, different arts and artists, from tea and talk to mosaics, drawing, etc. For what’s new this week at the gallery and the Nicola Valley Arts Council check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil. com, or call 250-3786515 or 250-315-3437.

Play Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the CMS gymnasium, 2975 Clapperton Ave. The club also plays on Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 9 p.m., at the Merritt Civic Centre, 1950 Mamette Ave. Come for fun and exercise, dropins welcome. Demo paddles and instruction available. For more information call Brian 250-378-7452 or Gary 250-280-0105

General meeting will be held every third Wednesday of the month.

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Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: seniors exercises 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., cribbage 1:30 & 7 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 and table shuffleboard 3 5 p.m. Second and fourth Thursdays: floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. Friday: seniors exercises 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., rummoli and games 7 p.m. The second Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. we have a general meeting, executive meeting at 10 a.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. Third Friday of the month drop in lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday: drop-ins from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with floor curling played at 1 p.m. The hall is available

to senior members to use for teas, birthdays, celebrations and get togethers.

The games room is complete with a pool table, snooker table, shuffleboard table, dart board, horseshoe pit, library with books, DVD’s and puzzles. For more information please call 250-378-3763.

THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF CANADA

Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Ted Lund at 250-378-4195 FMI.

TOPS

Are you interested in losing weight sensibly, then you may want to come to TOPS. We meet Tuesdays at the United Church Hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave. For information call 250-3785225. Weigh-in from 7:45 until 8:45 a.m. with meetings from 9 - 9:30 a.m.

GARAGE SALE

Baillie House spring garage sale, every Thursday to Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you need it, we might just have it. For more information call 250-378-0349.

COMMUNITY BAND

Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m.

Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-3157724.

DROP IN CENTER FOR ELDERS

The Conayt Friendship Society located at 1964 Quilchena Ave. has a drop-in center for Elders every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Snacks and light lunches are provided. Elders are welcome

to assist in preparing menu and lunch. A signin sheet is at the front office. Elders can provide suggested menus and lunch to reception at the attention of the executive director.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed for daytime, evening and overnight shifts at the Nicola Valley Winter Shelter.

Applications are available at the advocacy centre, #2-2025 Granite Ave. and at Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society, 2038 Nicola Ave.

ing. Volunteers are also needed for administrative duties such a fund raising, community events and to serve as board members.

Contact Jill Sanford at 250-378-4577 FMI

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

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H.E.L.P. Merritt Red Cross is looking for volunteers for two hours on Thursdays to loan out health equipment from the Merritt Hospital. You will be working with another volunteer who will help train you. If you can help please call 250-378-5276. Students for summer months are welcome.

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.

OLD TIME FIDDLERS

The group is actively seeking new members, all instruments welcome but an interest in and appreciation of old-time country music is desirable. The group partakes in two major outings: the Harmon Lake camp-out along with the famous Old Time Fiddlers auction and Christmas party. The goal will be to have monthly music jam sessions. Call 250-280-7385 for more information.

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Join St. Michaels Community Centre at 1990 Chapman Street every Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, music, games and conversation.

Everyone is welcome.

songs, celebration and sit-down dinner with your family. First Thursday of month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church.

For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net

FAMILY HISTORY

PENSION BREAKFAST

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.

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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 250378-7844.

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For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games,

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NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD

Meets on the first and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the civic center.

New members always welcome. The next quilting retreat weekend will be on May 10 – 12.. Register at the civic center, open to everyone. Find us on Facebook!

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.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

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

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

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Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at 2164 Quilchena Ave. Everyone is invited.

Elders eat at no charge.

For more information call 250-378-5107. Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

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William George Johns

ARENDT Glen Uwe Kurt June 23, 1935 March 23, 2019

We regret to announce the passing of Glen Arendt.

Glen was born in Germany and came to Canada when he was twenty, quickly becoming a proud Canadian. He found work on Edmunds Ranch in the Cariboo, where he met his wife Margaret. He had a long career in the forestry industry in B.C., Alberta and Manitoba. He had three sons, Glen (Carol), Cole and Hondo (Katie). He eventually settled in the Nicola Valley.

In his later years, he worked as a realtor, before retiring and moving into Merritt, where he was often visited by his children and eight grandchildren, Dianna, Liam, Sarah, Ember, Malcolm, Macalister, Shade and ElseDora. He will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, sisters; Reina, Gudrun and Arnhilde in Germany and Gerlinde Goerlitz of Merritt and the many other friends and relatives in his life.

A memorial gathering will be held this summer in Merritt.

MAIZE Beverly Anna

On Sunday March 17, 2019, Beverly Anna Maize, mother, sister, grandmother, and greatgrandmother passed away quietly at the age of 87 after a short illness. Bev will be forever remembered by her six loving children Garth (Pat), Jeff, Brad, Fain (Tom), Charlene (Ed), and Eric (Debbie), brother Lloyd, and sister Sonja. Bev will also be forever remembered by her many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and dear friends.

Bev was predeceased by her son Nathan, husband Art, and grandson Kurt.

Bev touched all she met with her caring and laughter, along with her generous and loving nature.

Born in Saskatchewan, her family moved to 9DQFRXYHU ZKHUH %HY ÀQLVKHG KLJK VFKRRO DQG PHW KHU ÀUVW KXVEDQG .HQ DQG UDLVHG WKHLU IDPLO\ ,Q VKH WRRN KHU ÀUVW WHDFKLQJ MRE LQ 0HUULWW Here she made many wonderful friends before retiring to 108 Mile Ranch in 1988, and then settling in Kamloops in 1997 to be closer to family.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Alliance Church Ministry Centre on Saturday, April 20, 2019, from 2 - 4 pm at 200 Leigh Road, Kamloops. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV SOHDVH GRQDWH WR WKH .DPORRSV Hospice Association.

Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

September 17, 1938 - March 18, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved William George Johns.

He is survived by his wife, Katharyne (Kathy) Johns and his 4 children and 43 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bill enjoyed spending 55 years as a professional truck driver, driving all over Canada and the United States.

He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humour, amazing love and care for others. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the Merritt Fire Department, paramedics, hospital and home support, for the love & FDUH VKRZQ WR %LOO DQG RXU IDPLO\ GXULQJ WKLV GLIĂ€FXOW time.

As per Bill's request, there will be no service at this time.

God saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be, so he closed his arms around you and whispered, "Come with me".

You didn't deserve what you went through, so he gave you rest. God's garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best.

And when we saw you sleeping so peaceful & free from pain, we could not wish you back to suffer that again.

RANNIE Kenneth George

Kenneth George Rannie, age 71, of Merritt, B.C., passed away on February 10th, 2019.

Ken was born in Merritt, B.C. to Floyd and Marie on March 29th, 1947. He grew up in the area and called Merritt home for most of his life.

He completed High School in Summerland, B.C. in 1965. A few years after graduating he married and had two daughters. He was a devoted Dad who enjoyed spending time with his girls. He had a passion for trucks of any size and the great outdoors. He operated several businesses the Esso Gas station in Spence Bridge and the Gulf Bulk plant in Merritt. In his later years he worked for Arrow Transportation. He spent many hours driving the Coquihalla highways either in a semitruck or in a tow truck. In his spare time, you could ÀQG .HQ à DJJLQJ DW WKH VSHHGZD\ RU WDNLQJ LQ WKH local rodeo. He also enjoyed camping, western music and time with family and friends. For the last few years he enjoyed his summers up at Chataway Lake, exploring the outdoors in his side E\ VLGH DQG WLPH VSHQW E\ WKH FDPSÀUH Ken was preceded by his parents and is survived by his two daughters Tracey (Kevin) Towhey and Crystal (Chuck) Johnson: his sister Celia (Bill) Besse and brother Gordon (Karen) Rannie: granddaughters, Patricia, Savannah and Melissa: his treasured great-grandson Dominic and several nieces and nephews. .HQ¡V ÀQDO UHVWLQJ SODFH ZLOO EH LQ 0HUULWW % & and a gathering to celebrate his life will be held at D ODWHU GDWH ,Q OLHX RI à RZHUV SOHDVH GRQDWH WR WKH Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.

Myra Handa

Mrs. Myra Handa, aged 95, passed away peacefully in Merritt, B.C., surrounded by family, on March 14, 2019.

She is predeceased by her daughter Linda, her parents Alice & Yoshizo Takeuchi, her sisters, Queenie, Grace and Winnie, her brother Tommy and her husband Roy. She will be sadly missed by her children; Jennie (Joseph), Gary (Sherry) and Johnny (Mavis), her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, also, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many friends and relatives as far away as England and Japan.

Myra was born in Whiterock, B.C., and moved up and down the coast as far as the Nass River. Once she moved back to Steveston, she started her family.

She spent most if her working life at Nelson Brothers and then went on to B.C. Packers.

"Nana" loved to travel. She has been to Egypt, England, France, Germany and many other countries. She has travelled all over B.C. and the U.S.A. Nana stayed active her whole life by riding her bicycle every day and bowling every chance she got. She loved camping and spending time with family and her pets.

Nana was one of a kind. She was the gem of our family.

She was always there to help anyone.

At her request, there will be no funeral service. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV GRQDWLRQV FDQ EH PDGH WR %& 63&$ Special thanks to the nurses and caregivers at Gillis House, who gave Nana outstanding care and attention.

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Position: Professional Driver – Gravel Truck Company: Shulus Forest Enterprises LP Location: Merritt, BC Reports to: Forestry Manager, Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corp. SHULUS FOREST ENTERPRISES LP Deadline: :30 pm April 5, 2019. *New Opportunity* Shulus Forest Enterprises Inc. is currently looking for a Professional Gravel Truck Driver. We will offer competitive UDWHV EHQHÀWV DQG DUH FRPPLWWHG WR D VDIH DQG UHVSHFWIXO ZRUN environment.

The successful candidate will have: • a Class 1 Driver’s Licence with Air Brakes Endorsement • previous professional driving experience • a clean Driver’s abstract with no suspensions • to complete necessary paperwork, including accurate logbooks, inspection log book and records of cargo • to perform preventative maintenance (greasing and washing truck) • to represent the company in a professional manner when dealing with clients and law enforcement • D ÀUP FRPPLWPHQW WR VDIHW\ • a positive attitude • at least two job references Please forward all cover letters, resumes and supporting documents to Forestry Manager, Don Gossoo via email: don.gossoo@lnibdc.com no later than 4:30 pm, Friday April 5, 2019.

Cook’s Ferry Indian Band, Nlaka’pamux Nation

Receptionist / Executive Assistant

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CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON OR COUPLE

is looking for a

FULL-TIME LABOURER.

Personnel needed to run local landscape yard.

Meet local gardeners and landscapers in Merritt and get to know the world of dirt, bark mulch and mushroom manure!

The Company:

Klassen Landscape Supply is part of a group of companies that have been family owned and operated since 1963. This will be our fourth season operating a landscape yard in Merritt. We strive to offer great products for a great price with great customer service.

The Position:

Employment: Saturdays from 8:00am to 3:00pm Seasonal: Starting Saturday April 6, 2019 Ending Saturday June 29, 2019 Responsibilities: Operate small loader, operate cash register and explain landscaping products.

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

Please fax resumes to 250-378-4166

Please Respond if YOU are:

-Reliable, able to work independently, punctual and care about details -Organized, approachable and an excellent communicator -Experience operating equipment -Experience operating a cash register Contact:

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Jacqueline Klassen 250-315-8200 Email: jacqueline.klassen@valleycarriers.com

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Employment Status: Regular, Full-time Salary Range: $34,580 - $38,220 Submission Deadline: April 5, 2019 at 4:00pm

Coldwater Indian Band Job Posting

Position’s Purpose: This position provides administrative support to the Band Manager, oďŹƒce sta and Chief and Council. As appropriate, this position also provides general support to Band members on a case by case basis. The Receptionist/Executive Assistant is also responsible for maintaining strict conďŹ dentiality; employing excellent interpersonal and communication skills regarding sensitive issues; and working independently as well as within a team environment.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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COORDINATOR The Coldwater Indian Band has an immediate and exciting opportunity for a term full time Economic Development Coordinator. This position reports directly to the Coldwater Indian Band Administrator. The Economic Development Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Band Administrator in the overall CED initiatives of the Coldwater Indian Band. Also assists the band membership with Economic Development applications for funding, feasibility studies training, gaining employment, & training, etc. Assists the band with other Coldwater Indian Band companies and interests and applying for Grants and other funding to assist with these initiatives.

Qualifications & Qualities: • Community Economic Development Degree/or a minimum 4 years employment experience as an Economic Development Officer/Coordinator • Preferred experience in Economic Development and Economic Capital Projects and related experience in First Nations Communities • Preferred experience in Aboriginal Economic Policy development and in funding and management of Economic Development Programs and Services • Strong aboriginal cultural sensitivity and understanding • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal, including record keeping, reporting, facilitation, presentation and public speaking skills) • Strong team player (works with several Band Programs) • Exceptional planning, organizational and coordination skills • Exceptional integrity and professionalism • Strong Report Writing Skills and Time Management • Ability to work independently & also follow direction • Exceptional planning, organizational and coordination skills • Ability to consistently demonstrate tact, discretion and sound judgment • Exceptional oral and written communication skills • Ability to do proposals and understand budgeting • Satisfactory Criminal Records check • Valid Driver’s License and Reliable vehicle Send your resume with references and cover letter c/o: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND – H.R. COMMITTEE BOX 4600 MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: 250-378-5351 or email c/o: lantoine@coldwaterband.org Deadline for resume’s: April 3, 2019 4:00 pm Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) SUMMER STUDENT WORKERS School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for two Summer Students.

The two persons will provide assistance in the normal maintenance tasks involved with maintaining playgrounds, playing fields and school district sites. A valid driver’s license is required.

It is preferable that students were enrolled full-time in High School/College in 2018/2019, however, MUST be returning full-time to College/University or Trades School for the 2019/2020 sessions. College/University proof of acceptance is mandatory.

Submit applications in-person at the School Board Office, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca.

Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until April 26, 2019. Please forward to: Attn: Operations Manager School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

For further information, please call Darrell Finnigan at (250) 315-1113.

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Vegetation Management Worker (Invasive Weed Control) Lower Nicola Site Services Merritt, BC Seasonal Forestry Manager, Lower Nicola Indian Band Development Corp.

4:30 pm April 5, 2019.

Basic Responsibilities: • Operate various pieces of spray equipment (back pack sprayers, UTVs and pickups with hose reels & booms) • Safe and accurate mixing of chemicals • Load & unload vehicles with supplies & equipment • Immediate reporting of any incidents, close calls or accidents • Report any required or preventative maintenance to supervisors • Have a working knowledge of Federal and Provincial Pesticide Legislation Requirements: ‡ 3HVWLFLGH $SSOLFDWRUV &HUWLÀFDWH PD\ EH SRVLWLRQV IRU QRQ FHUWLÀHG LQGLYLGXDOV

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Rentals/insulated/modification Sales 1-866-528-7108

Misc. Wanted 001 Able buyer of all your old coins,coin collections,Collector COINS, all silver, gold, rare, common, old money.+ Todd’s Coins (250)864-3521 ACTUAL COIN Collector Buying Coins, Collections, Silver,Gold, Olympic Coins, Bars, Bills +Also Buying ALL types of Gold & Silver.

Call Chad 250-863-3082

BUYING gold dust,gold nuggets,coins, jewelry, scrap gold+, antique silver, all sterling, silverware, bullion, bars, collections of coins+. Todd’s Coins (250)864-3521

Transportation Trucks & Vans For Sale 2004 Toyota Tacoma 1 Owner, Low Mileage, Summer & Winter Tires on Rims. $12,500 OBO. (250) 378 - 0032

Legal

Legal

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Nicola Valley Aggregates Ltd. Hereby advises the residents and concerned citizens that a Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Merritt Civic Centre, Room #2, 1950 Mamette Ave, Merritt, B.C. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the application that is currently before the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources for Gravel Extraction at District Lot 1923, Kamloops Division, Yale District, or commonly known as #701 Highway #8.

LEGAL NOTICE David Calhoun Payment for your storage is now overdue

Payment is required before March 29th, 2019 After this date your contents will be disposed.

By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act we must sell the stored good to recover costs of unpaid storage.

Barbarella Haldorson Unit #17A Amount owing $449.50 and Venita Helin Unit #23 Amount owing $314.50 and Melissa Hillis Unit #57 Amount owing $371.56 These personal and household effects will be sold by either public or private auction on or after March 29, 2019 R.Hack Mini Storage 2865 Pooley Ave. Merritt BC 250-378-5580

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Conayt Friendship Society 2164 Quilchena Ave, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Tel: 250-378-5107 Fax: 250-378-6676

Conayt Friendship Society

has the following positions available:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FINANCE MANAGER

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The closing date for applications is April 6, 2019 at 5:00 pm.

Once the closing date/time has been reached, all applications will be reviewed. Only those that are shortlisted will be contacted.

Antiques / Vintage

Antiques / Vintage

4th Meridian Auctions & Vintage Shop

IDENTITY OF DRIVER OR WITNESS WANTED MVA: NOVEMBER 18, 2018 Anyone involved in or witnessing a motor-vehicle accident between two vehicles on November 18th, 2018 at approximately 4:45 pm on the Trans Canada Highway just outside of Kamloops towards Merritt, BC between 1988 red Suzki Forsa Hatchback and a vehicle bearing licence plate No. 3749 UP with a trailer attached bearing licence SODWH QXPEHU = 7KH XQLGHQWLÀHG YHKLFOH ZDV travelling at a high rate of speed and rear-ended the 1988 red Suzki Forsa Hatchback. The driver of the XQLGHQWLÀHG YHKLFOH OHIW WKH VFHQH RI WKH DFFLGHQW Anyone who may have witnessed this accident, or if you are or know the driver of the vehicle that struck the other vehicle, please contact Scott Clarke at Morelli Chertkow LLP at (250) 374-3344 or by email at service@morellichertkow.com - Attention: Scott Clarke.

Now Accepting Consignments of Fine Art + we buy quality antiques & vintage items ~ We host regular online art auctions & sell art, furniture + collectibles directly at our shop & showroom in the Cannery Trade Centre 104 - 1475 Fairview Road, Penticton

Open Tuesday - Friday 11 - 4 or by appointment: 250-462-4969 or 250-488-0850 www.4thmeridianvintage.ca | www.4thmeridian.ca

Scrap Car Removal

Scrap Car Removal

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MORTGAGE BROKER

Your LocaL Mortgage Broker

NEW PATIENTS & WALK-INS WELCOME

GENERAL DENTISTS & SPECIALIST ORTHODONTISTS AVAILABLE Call

250-378-4888 to book your appointment.

2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9

www.dentistryatmerritt.ca

R. Dutt-DMD Dr. J. Sarao-DMD, Dr. S. Malhotra-DDS, Dr.

HOURS

Tuesday: 9 am - 6 pm Wednesday - Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm Friday and Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm

CONTRACTING

HIGH MOUNTAIN CONTRACTING

Use the equity in your home to consolidate debt, top up RRSPs, or tackle renovations

Toll Free: 1-800-665-8711 www.danalbas.com @DanAlbas

DanAlbas4COSN

2562B Main Street West Kelowna, BC V4T 2N5

Call

Interior

TREE SERVICE

CONTRACTING

JIM POTTER

MERRITT TREE SERVICE • Fully insured, certified faller • WSBC covered • Dangerous tree assessment

highmountaincontracting@gmail.com

➤Schedule your FREE Estimate

We offer FULL SERVICE SNOW REMOVAL

• Graders • D6 Dozer •Excavators • Tandem Axle Plow Trucks • Plow and Sand Trucks • Skid Steer Loaders •Gravel Trucks • Backhoes

Nicola Valleys largest snow removal company. Maintaining provincial highways, logging roads, heavy industrial sites and private businesses.

CALL JIM at 250-378-4212

Solutions for your tree problems!

PLUMBING & HEATING

g n i t a e H & g n i b m Nicola Plu Fully Qualied Tradesmen in..

Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters.

Service Work & Furnace Service.

Custom Sheet Metal Atlas RV Parts & Repairs

PHONE: 250-378-4943

2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC

BUILDING SUPPLIES MERRITT LUMBER SALES 2152 DOU GLAS ST., MERRITT, BC

250-378-5382 • 250-314-4249

Lumber, Plywood, Fencing SPECIALS

FRANK’S MECHANICAL SERVICE OLD OR NEW WE HAVE WARRANTY APPROVED MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYONE

SCREWS, NAILS, ROOFING, INSULATION, JOIST HANGERS & much more

• Tune Ups • Brakes • Exhaust • Suspension • Lube/Oil •Radiator Service • Shocks & Struts • Air Conditioning Service

LARGE LANDSCAPING BEAMS AVA ILABLE

Our tax fees are set conscientiously to keep each client’s personal circumstances in the forefront Discounts offered for New Clients, Students and Seniors

We take the stress out of your paperwork Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (Closed April 19th and 20th for Easter Weekend)

Located in the Royal Lepage building 3499 Voght St. 250-378-9446 • Fax: 250-378-5257 Check out our website: www.cjrbookkeeping .com

2026 Mamette Avenue

250-378-1322

ADVERTISING MERRITT HERALD

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Place your ad in our Business Directory!

For more information contact Michele at:

250-378-4241

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JOEANDSONS.CA

CONCRETE JOE & SONS CONCRETE LTD. Specializing in concrete forming, finishing, repair & coatings.

250-525-1555

Successfully serving Merritt and Surrounding Area for 22 Years

CALL 250-315-5074

MECHANIC

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Guaranteed ACCURATE and AFFORDABLE

inc.

www.arnicacontracting.com

Mon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am - 4 pm

BOOKKEEPING

Harry Howard 490-6731

(250)

harry@harryhoward.ca

INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL CUSTOM & RANCH FENCING

250-315-3060

THURSDAY, March 28, 2019 • 27

we do EVERYTHING CONCRETE • Home Foundations • Retaining Walls • Stamped Concrete • Pool Decks • Basements • Sidewalks • Patios • Stairs

• Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Crack Filling & Patching • Commercial Foundations • Saw Cutting • Jack Hammering • Grinding • Concrete Leak Repairs • Epoxy Garage Floors

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

CLEANING SERVICES 250-378-9410

EMERGENCY FLOOD SERVICES

• WATER REMOVAL • DRYING EQUIPMENT • INSURANCE CLAIMS Working with insurance adjusters to restore your home!

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TF: 1-877-612-0909 MERRITT’S MOST DIVERSIFIED CLEANING COMP ANY

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SHOP ONLINE TODAY www.cityfurniturecanada.com Most of what you see you can take home today!

We don’t sell. We help you buy!

H C R A M MADNESS

SALE

$400 $1499 SAVE Reg 1899 $

5.0 IEC CU.FT. Front Load Washer

7.4 CU.FT. Front Load Dryer • Senor Drying • 12 Cycles

• 14 Cycles / 1200 RPM

BUY THE 3PC PACKAGE FOR ONLY

$

S.S.

SAVE $200

$599 SAVE $300

COMFORT TOP

Featuring Simmons Independent Pocket Coil technology. Comfort top pillow top for your comfort. Canadian Made.

EXTRA POWER

ry lle City Mattress Ga 1999 TUB

QUEEN SET

3597

$400 s.” year $ over 42SAVE “providing you with a better night’s sleep for Reg $2399

$250 $200 SAVE $450 $ $1099 SAVE $1599 Reg Reg 1349 2049 Reg 1099 899 SAVE $

KING SIZE ALSO AVAILABLE ON SALE

$

5.5 CU.FT. Front Load Washer W/ Extra Power

$

5.3 CU.FT. Range W/ Fan Convection Cooking

19.7 CU.FT. French Door Refrigerator

47 dBA Dishwasher W/ TotalCoverage Spray Arm

• FlexHeat™ Dual Radiant Element • FrozenBake™ Technology

• FreshFlow Air Filter • Adjustable Gallon Door Bins

• 1-Hour wash cycle • Soil Sensor

• 16-HR Fresh Hold® Option • Sanitize Cycle / Internal Heater

®

7.4 CU.FT. Front Load Steam Dryer • Advanced Moisture Sensing • Extra Power Button

Storage drawers optional

NO PAYMENTS NO INTEREST! 12 Gallery Mattress& MATTRESSES ty FURNITURE CiON MONTHS QUEEN SET

STUDIO COMFORT TOP

$799

QUEEN SET

$849

Reg $1399 SAVE $600

TIGHT-TOP

Reg $1249 SAVE $400

®

You will feel like Royalty sleeping in this super comfort get technology bed. The ConfortGel memory foam will provide long lasting support.

Evolution Pocket Coils. Great firm support. Gel foams for a cooler sleep Natural Wool.

KING SIZE AND DOUBLE ALSO AVAILABLE ON SALE

KING SIZE AND DOUBLE ALSO AVAILABLE ON SALE

“providing you with a better night’s sleep for over 42 years.”

QUEEN SET

$1099

RECHARGE COMFORT TOP

Reg $1999 SAVE $900

Featuring Beautyrest Evolution True Independent pocket coil, triple stacked Comfort gel technology for ultimate comfort, patented Air cool ventilated borders, pressure relieving temp controlled air cool memory foam, luxurious supportive comfort. Canadian made.

SEE PAGE 4 FOR DETAILS

KING SIZE AND DOUBLE ALSO AVAILABLE ON SALE

City Mattress

Gallery “providing you with a better night’s sleep for over 42 years.”

QUEEN SET

STUDIO COMFORT TOP

$799

Reg $1399 SAVE $600

You will feel like Royalty sleeping in this super comfort get technology bed. The ConfortGel memory foam will provide long lasting support.

KING SIZE AND DOUBLE ALSO AVAILABLE ON SALE

QUEEN SET

QUEEN SET QUEEN SET Reg $2399

$1299 $

849

Reg $$1249 SAVE 1100 SAVE $400

PLATINUM COMFORT TOP TIGHT-TOP B’rest World Class Mirage – Luxury comfort with unmatched back support.

Featuring Natural Silk, Bamboo, and Advanced Air Cool Evolution Pocket Coils.

GreatLatex firm support.

Gel foams fortechnology a cooler sleep toNatural ensure Wool. ideal sleeping comfort & temperature. 100% Canadian Made.

KING KINGSIZE SIZEAND ANDDOUBLE DOUBLEALSO ALSOAVAILABLE AVAILABLEON ONSALE SALE

QUEEN SET $$1499 1099

Reg $2799 Reg $1999 $1300 SAVE SAVE $900

PLATINUM HI-LOFT RECHARGE The name says it all.COMFORT This is truly what aTOP mattress should be. Evolution Beautyrest Pocket CoilsBeautyrest for the bestEvolution support. Beautiful Silk layers Trutemp gel technology Featuring True Independent pocket coil, triple helps to keep you atgel thetechnology right temp. for Natural Latexcomfort, & Bamboo.

Advanced memory stacked Comfort ultimate patented Air cool foam for a better nights sleep. Available in temp firm orcontrolled plush. ventilated borders, pressure relieving air cool memory foam, luxurious supportive comfort. made.ON SALE KING SIZE AND DOUBLE ALSO Canadian AVAILABLE

KING SIZE AND DOUBLE ALSO AVAILABLE ON SALE

2018 WESTERN CANADA RETAILER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

PLATINUM COIL ON COIL COMFORT TOP 2000 Pocket coils, Triple stacked gel technology for the best sleep temp, Natural latex and reinforced edge support. Come indulge yourself with the one of the most majestic sleep sets Beautyrest offers. Warning: after experiencing this comfort, getting out of bed will be the hardest thing you have ever done.

KING SIZE AND DOUBLE ALSO AVAILABLE ON SALE

LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1976

HOURS: Mon. - Fri. SERVING 9:30B.C. am& ALBERTA - 6 pm, We don’t sell. We help you buy!

Sat.: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, & Appliances Ltd. Sun.: CLOSED

Most of what you see you can take home today!

CASTLEGAR

1919 Columbia Ave (250) 365-5999

2025 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt

QUEEN SET

$1299

PLATINUM COMFORT TOP

Reg $3299 SAVE $1600

- CANADIAN HOME FURNISHING LOCALLY WAREHOUSED

SHOP ONLINE TODAY www.cityfurniturecanada.com

Phone: 250-378-2332

QUEEN SET

$1699

PRINCE GEORGE

Reg $2399 SAVE $1100

1303 3rd Ave (250) 564-1234

CITY MATTRESS GALLERY 1683 Trans-Canada Hwy E (778) 471-4771

VANDERHOOF

16 2708 Burrard QUEEN SET (250) 567-5959

$1499

WEST KELOWNA

2341 Bering Rd West (250) 768-2224

QUESNEL

362 Reid Street (250) 292-2229

KAMLOOPS

MERRITT

1350 Hillside Drive (250) 372-7999

REVELSTOKE

111 West Victoria Road QUEEN (250) 837-3373

2025 Coutlee Ave (250) 378-2332

SET

$1699

PRINCE RUPERT

700 3rd Avenue West (250) 624-5060

OSOYOOS

9 9150 Main Street RR 2 (250) 495-6848

WILLIAMS LAKE

240 MacKenzie Ave N. (778) 412-9477

SALMON ARM

1160 10th Avenue SW (250) 832-9770

Reg $2799 Reg $3299 *12 months no interest, no payments S.A.C. on furniture and mattresses and 6 months no interest, no payments S.A.C. on appliances and electronics. Administration fee ($99.95), any delivery charges and all taxes payable at the time of purchase. On approved credit. A $21 annual membership fee may be charged to your account subject to certain conditions. Financing $1300 provided by Fairstone Financial Inc. and is subject to all the terms and conditions in your cardholder and the credit promotional plan discloser statement (collectively the “Account Agreement”). Finance Charges will accrue$on the purchase from the beginning of the credit promotional period of 12 months on furniture and mattresses and/or 6 months on electronics SAVEagreement SAVE 1600 and appliances but no minimum payments will be due during the credit promotional period. However, if you pay the purchase price in full by the expiration date of the credit promotional period, all of the accrued Finance Charges will be waived and no Financial Charges will be assessed on the purchase. Otherwise, all of the accrued Finance Charges will be assessed. On termination of expiry of the credit promotional plan (or for the purchases that are not part of the credit promotional plan), the standard APR of 29.99% and the terms of the regular credit plan will apply to all outstanding balances owing. This offer is valid up to and including April 1st, 2019, cannot be used for previous purchases and cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions or special incentive programs. Certain terms and conditions apply. See store and Account Agreement for further information. Sale Ends April 1st, 2019.

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