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SHELTER OPENING The Nicola Valley Shelter Society is ready to open the doors to a newly-designated winter shelter on Nicola Avenue.

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

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Murals centre of copyright issue Artist calls on Merritt to respect her rights; society struggles to manage murals.

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These days, thinking of Merritt leaves Michelle Loughery with a bad taste in her mouth.

Frustrated with groups in town claiming ownership over the murals she painted, Loughery said it’s time Merrittonians give credit where credit is due — and that lies with the artist.

The Canadian Country Music Heritage Society (CCMHS)’s president Ron Sanders recently told council ownership of the murals lies with the society because the original project was spearheaded by the Walk of Stars Society — a group that has since been absorbed by the CCMHS. However, the original contract signed by artist Michelle Loughery and the Walk of Stars Society states Loughery has “complete copyright over the murals,” something Loughery said is important to understand she still holds.

Sanders said he has not seen this project agreement.

Fundraising for the murals was a joint venture between the society and Loughery, Sanders said.

“She was very helpful in raising the funds.

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Stars umbrella,” he said. “[The murals] are ours, it was always agreed that they were for our use and the community, not for someone to start putting restrictions on.”

The society has been excluded from of the decision-making process when it comes to the murals, Sanders said, including a recent proposal to use a provincial grant to paint a new mural on the side of the food bank.

“Nobody ever contacted us, so that’s one of the issues that started this thing,” said Sanders.

There have been several instances where groups and individuals have been denied use of the murals

by Loughery, he said.

“It shouldn’t have been an issue at all,” said Sanders, noting the pieces were meant to be a community asset. “It’s not just

us, people in the community wanted to use them and they can’t because Michelle says they are hers. So far, people believe that. I don’t, but I think we’ll have to deal with it.

We’re carrying on with the murals, trying to promote downtown.”

Loughery agreed the intent of the murals was for promotion of Merritt, but said the rights remain with her.

“This is not being respected,” said Loughery.

Copyright and moral rights are the two sets of rights associated with an artist’s work, according to documents from the Artists’ Legal Outreach organization.

Copyright is the right to reproduce, perform or exhibit an artistic work and to prevent reproduction or to be paid for the reproduction of a work if

others wish to use it.

Moral rights give the artist “the right to prevent the use or modification of his or her artistic work in any way that could affect the integrity of the artwork and the honour or reputation of the artist.”

Martha Rans, legal director with Artists, said Loughery is correct in asserting her copyright over the murals.

Societies and groups should be getting her permission before reproducing her work, as well as paying her a small license fee, said Rans.

“She’s not going to ask for much because she doesn’t expect much, but she does want the acknowledgement that this is her work,” said Rans.

The question of ownership over the murals arose last September when managers of the Merritt

Desert Inn painted over half of Loughery’s Elvis Presley mural.

The news came as a shock to the Loughery, who said the Desert Inn does not have the right to modify the image because it violates her moral rights to the piece.

According to the Copyright Act, an artist’s moral rights may be violated through “any act that distorts, mutilates or modifies the work and affects the honour or reputation of the artist.”

Rans said Loughery is correct in asserting those rights, but cautioned it is very difficult to make a moral rights claim in court unless the artist is famous enough to have “honour and reputation worth protecting.”

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Regular Council Meeting - June 25, 2019

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY May 28th, 2019 at 7:00PM Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday July 9th, 2019 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers at Merritt’s City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment, pursuant to Section 466 of the Local Government Act. LOCATION of SUBJECT PROPERTY: R3 and R4 Zones, Merritt •

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2265, 2019 proposes to amend the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw 2187, 2015 by repealing and re-enacting sections 6.5.5(a) and 6.6.5(a), which establish maximum densities in the R3 and R4 zones, to render these provisions enforceable. The text of the Zoning Bylaw will remain unchanged with this amendment.

For the permitted uses in Medium Density Residential (R3) and High Density Residential (R4), and existing zoning densities please refer to the Zoning Bylaw 2187, 2015 on the City’s website.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendments and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm from June 27th, 2019 to July 9th, 2019 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at www.merritt.ca Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY July 4th, 2019, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

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

BY EMAIL: mbrodrick@merritt.ca IN PERSON: City Hall, 2185 Voght Street

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By MAIL: City of Merritt, Planning & Development Services Manager, PO Box 189, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

PUBLIC NOTICE Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Licence Application The City of Merritt requests residents’ views in relation to the following Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Licence Application: Applicant: My Buddies, 1176091 B.C. Ltd. Company Contact: Jeffrey Thompson – 1-587-888-6814 – tomp65@hotmail.com Proposed site: 3320 River Ranch Road Proposed hours of operation: 9:00am to 11:00pm, seven (7) days per week Persons who consider that they are affected by this application are requested to make written submissions in the form of a letter addressed to Mayor and Council for the City of Merritt and mailed or hand delivered to: City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street, P.O. Box 189, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Written submissions will be accepted from June 13th – July 4th, 2019.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of CASUAL LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR I and PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL LABOURER. For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca

All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Services Manager at 250378-8620 or at mbrodrick@merritt.ca

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 for CASUAL LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR I and PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL LABOURER and 4:00 p.m.

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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES WHAT: Merritt Summer Nights Market WHEN: every Friday June 28th to August 30th 5:00pm to 10:00pm WHERE: 2000-2100 Block Quilchena Avenue WHAT: MSS GRAD CAR PARADE WHEN: June 22, 2019 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm WHERE: Merritt Rotary Park (2000 Block of Voght Street) to Merritt Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Avenue) NOTE: Parking will be reserved at Rotary Park and the Church from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on June 22, 2019

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CASUAL LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR I. Date Posted: Monday, June 17, 2019 CASUAL LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR I. Posting Expires: Friday, July 12, 2019 PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL LABOURER. Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2019 PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL LABOURER. Posting Expires: Monday, July 08, 2019

Preferred Contractors List – Unsightly Premises Maintenance The City of Merritt is looking to establish a Preferred Contractor list to support the City’s Unsightly Premises Maintenance program, under which contractors clean between 50-75 properties annually on behalf of the City.

For more information about this opportunity, including duties, minimum requirements and how to submit an information package visit https://www.merritt.ca/employment.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS IN THE BOOKS The team of Hayden Lens, Kelsey Cleaveley, Wyatt Nicholls and Miguel EtchartVegara emerged victorious at the fourth annual School District 58 Battle of the Books on June 4. The Diamond Vale team finished on top after besting Collettville in the final. Teams from Nicola Canford and Bench also finished in the top four. This was the first year the contest was hosted at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, after the previous three Battles of the Books took place at Merritt Secondary School. The contest is styled after a game show, with teams taking turns to answer trivia questions about books. Each of this year’s winners was presented with a print of an original painting

by Nicola Valley artist Jean Kiegrel, which serves as the perennial trophy for the Battle of the Books.

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY June 25th, 2019 at 7:00PM Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday June 25th, 2019 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers at Merritt’s City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to proposed OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendments, pursuant to Section 466 of the Local Government Act LOCATION of SUBJECT PROPERTY: 4010 Walters Street, Merritt

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Apartments could house greenhouse workers Public hearing set for June 25 at city hall.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

A developer looking to build a 75-unit apartment complex in Merritt — dubbed Olympic Villas — has pegged August 2020 as a potential opening day.

That’s the same month Tender Bid Supply (TBS) — the company leading the Walters Street project — hopes to have a sister project up and running 48 kilometres away: MedFlora Pharmaceutical, the cannabis greenhouse pitched for Logan Lake.

It’s no coincidence, said Developer Irfan Sonawala, who explained the two projects will be linked.

The greenhouse in Logan Lake could provide jobs for those living in the apartment building, as Sonawala estimates between 100 and 150 people will be employed at the greenhouse. Plans are underway for a free pick-up and drop-off service from Olympic Villas to MedFlora daily.

Sonawala added there will be vegetables such as mushrooms and tomatoes grown in the MedFlora greenhouse in Logan Lake. Vegetables that are below or above marketable size will be

donated to the tenants of Olympic Villas.

Other plans for the apartment building include a gym, 120 parking stalls and 45 covered bike stalls, three common lounges, pedestrian-friendly pathways along Walters Street and Voght Street, and a new bus stop.

The developer hosted a public meeting in Merritt on June 6, where members of the

community were invited to learn more about the proposal and share their feedback.

Topping the list of residents’ concerns was traffic congestion in the area, something Sonawala said will be considerably less of a problem with his building than a potential commercial development on the same property.

Under the existing C4 (highway commercial) zoning, the site could be developed as a gas station, car wash, restaurant, hotel or pub,

among other things.

The city’s initial plan for the site was a commercial strip on the ground floor with residential apartments above.

If he were to put a commercial strip underneath his apartments, Sonawala said he would likely struggle to find tenants to lease the units.

“Right now Merritt has so much commercial for lease, it’s not leasing out, even the older buildings,” he said.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot A Section 22, Township 91 Kamloops Division Yale District Plan 34945 Except Plans 38115, KAP47644, KAP49313 and KAP53152, PID: 002-918-196 •

OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2263, 2019 proposes to change the OCP designation from Commercial to Residential and to remove a Commercial Node over the Subject Property to allow for residential development of the Subject Property.

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Farmers need protection The NDP government’s overhaul of the Agricultural Land Commission TOM FLETCHER is causing B.C. grief for B.C. fami- VIEWS lies who are trying to keep family farms going with new restrictions on secondary homes.

Agriculture Minister Lana Popham’s drive to protect farmland is based on a couple of long-standing NDP assumptions. One is that there is massive property speculation, with buyers applying to have farmland released from the Agricultural Land Reserve to cash in on its increased value. Actual statistics from the commission didn’t show that, but Popham pushed through legislation that prevents property owners from applying directly for exclusion by declaring that owners are not “persons.”

The second assumption is that additional residences are a form of creeping development that has to be reined in. This was accomplished with legislation that passed last November and took effect in February, giving the commission the final say on secondary residences.

These changes are filtering through to local governments, and there have been some alarming results. The Langley Times reported on one last week, where retirees Cathy and Brian Fichter planned to move their daughter, her husband and six children to an extended family farm as they deal with Brian’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.

The family’s purchase took effect Feb. 26, four days after the new rules took effect. Previously, secondary residences could be justified by the extra work needed to raise livestock.

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Mohamed Morsi’s death was foretold Egypt’s first and last democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi, died on Monday, lying on the floor of the courtroom where they were trying him on yet more charges. GWYNNE DYER (He was already The international serving several life STAGE sentences.) It was probably a heart attack, but according to witnesses they left him lying there for twenty minutes before medical help arrived.

He was only 67, but he was not in good health: he had both diabetes and liver disease.

But he was not getting proper treatment for those illnesses: a British parliamentary group that investigated his situation at his family’s request last year concluded that without urgent medical assistance the damage to his health could be “permanent and possibly terminal.”

Well, it was.

Morsi was held in solitary confinement for six years, and saw his family just three times.

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Morsi was not a very good president: he was a narrow, stubborn man who governed solely in the interests of his own Muslim Brotherhood party and its Islamic priorities.

He behaved like this even though he had barely scraped into the presidency with the votes of many who, though secular in their views and values, feared that otherwise the candidate of the old regime would win.

They fully shared his desire to uproot the secular ‘deep state’ that had ruled Egypt through three military dictators and six decades, but they had not signed up for an Islamist constitution instead. So they started demonstrating against Morsi, and only a year after he was elected they cheered when the military stepped in and overthrew him, like so many turkeys voting for Christmas.

Morsi and his party behaved badly, the secular pro-democracy activists were no wiser, and they have both paid a high price in blood and misery for their mistakes. So is there any particular reason to highlight the fact and manner of Morsi’s passing?

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Yes, because it creates an opportunity to consider what might have happened if he had not been overthrown.

He would probably still be alive, because he would have been getting good medical care, but he would no longer be in power. His fouryear presidential term would have expired in 2016, and he would not have won a second term.

Whoever won the first election after longruling dictator Hosni Mubarak was overthrown in 2011 was winning a poisoned chalice, for the Egyptian economy was already on the rocks when the protests began. In fact, that’s why they started, and the long period of protesting and politicking that followed meant that nobody even started thinking about the economy again until early 2013.

The whole of Morsi’s first presidential term, had he served it out, would have been spent struggling to pull the economy out of the ditch. In the course of that, he would have had to impose all sorts of austerity measures that would have hurt exactly the people who were his core voters: the pious poor. And half of them wouldn’t have voted for him next time.

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Merritt is more than just country

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Editor, I want to applaud the mayor and council for pursuing a sports themed mural in Merritt.

The country music murals are interesting but I think there is a lot more to Merritt than country music and a variety of murals with other themes would be very appropriate I think. We certainly have a strong sporting culture and a sports themed mural for the arena is a great idea.

There are also many more themes and topics that could be explored for future murals such as the outdoors, local history, and ranching just to name a few. Exploring these and other themes would allow Merritt to reflect our diversity in a broader way without the singular focus on country music.

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From Page 6 But now local governments have to approve it, and then the commission can overrule them. As of last week the Fichters were still waiting for a final decision.

Dave Strachan of Nakusp has a similar situation. His wife has been diagnosed with early onset dementia, and his daughter and her husband decided to move with them to a

small farm to help out.

He describes the land as marginal for farm production, as is much of the ALR outside the key food production regions of the Lower Mainland, Okanagan and Southern Vancouver Island.

Both families went to substantial effort and expense of buying modular homes and arranging servicing to meet the temporary residence rules of the ALR.

They didn’t know the rules were changing, and it’s likely their local governments didn’t either. They await their fate under the new centralized commission that runs the whole province from Burnaby.

When this change was debated last November, Popham acknowledged that the commission would have a veto.

“We are transferring that approval process

to the Agricultural Land Commission because we feel that they are better suited to analyze whether or not an additional dwelling would be required for agricultural activities,” she said.

It would be easy to say that the above examples are merely “hobby farms,” a few acres with some horses and goats. What else could be done with a remote five-acre parcel, since there is no

chance the new regime will allow it to be removed?

For larger farms, the residence restriction creates problems even if a second house is allowed.

“For instance, if you’re a dairy farm in my area of east Delta, and you have two or three kids who say, ‘I want to continue farming,’ they say, ‘Well, you can’t live on this farm,” B.C. Liberal agriculture critic Ian

Paton told the legislature. “We’ve only got one extra house. You’re going to have to rent a house up in North Delta or Richmond or something.”

Agriculture ministry staff tell me they are looking at these kinds of cases and considering changes. That’s good.

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

Egypt abandoned democracy too fast From Page 6 The whole tragedy of 2013, which ended up with General alSisi’s snipers killing more than a thousand unarmed protesters in Rabaa and Nahda Squares in Cairo and wounding at least 4,000 others — a massacre perhaps as bad as Tienanmen Square — was completely unnecessary. People more experienced with democracy would have known that Morsi and Muslim Brotherhood rule would both be

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All they had to do was wait it out, and let the voters sort it out next time. That’s what Americans who deplore Donald Trump are doing right now, but they have more than two centuries of democratic government under their belt.

The voters may choose to make the same ‘mistake’ again, of course, being only human, but mostly they don’t. And even if they do, there will be another chance to fix things the next time around. As long as

the decisions are not completely irrevocable, they can eventually be reversed — and you get to keep your democracy.

If Morsi had not been overthrown, the biggest Arab country, with one-third of the world’s Arabicspeaking people, would still be a democracy. Other Arab countries like Algeria and Sudan, where they are trying to make democracy happen today, would have a powerful supporter in Egypt, not a sworn enemy.

Syria would probably still have

suffered a civil war, and so might Yemen, but the ultra-conservative monarchies of the Gulf would no longer dominate the Arab world with their money. Nobody can question the courage of the young men and women who overthrew the Egyptian dictatorship in 2011, but they were too ready to dispense with democracy at the first sign of trouble.

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RCMP urge public to report weapon sightings

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merrittonians can help RCMP members stay safe by anonymously reporting weapons they see around town — even the legal ones.

That’s the word from Merritt RCMP Const.

Tracy Dunsmore, who noted many people carry tools such as knives or bear spray around town, but use them as weapons.

“It’s kind of wellknown throughout a lot of the community and it’s nice for us to know because if we are dealing with that person we can check, we can be aware of it, make sure we are being safe,” said Dunsmore.

“It’s a significant risk for members because a lot of times we go into these situations blind.

Our dispatch rarely says ‘This is so and so and this is the given situation,’” added Const.

David Feller, who noted dealing with unexpected weapons often requires more officers to respond

than would otherwise be necessary.

Alerting Crime Stoppers of someone who carries a weapon in the community can be done so anonymously, and may reap a financial reward.

“If we stop someone and find that [weapon], that would be something we could pay money for,” Dunsmore said.

Knives and bear spray are just the beginning of a long list of weapons seized by the Merritt RCMP over the past year.

While showcasing the loot, Feller said many of the items can be purchased legally, but become problematic when they are used with the intent to harm.

“Especially with the bear spray. Obviously bear spray has its purpose and it is a great tool to protect individuals from bear encounters — I’ve used it in the past when I have encountered wild bears while hiking,” he said.

“Unfortunately you see the ones that have been

kind of taped and have basically been hidden or camouflaged with electrical tape to retract from the bright appearance and they are used for activities they were not intended for.”

Feller said many of their confiscated weapons are associated with drug files, especially bear spray because dealers often carry it in case someone tries to rip them off.

Feller said he has also found canisters in unattended bags, the most concerning time in a Dora the Explorer backpack.

“Something a kid might be interested in — and it had a can of [pepper spray] in there,” he said.

Other weapons seized by local police in 2018 include brass knuckles, pistols, blades, bats and a flashlightbaton-stun weapon which can be purchased by anyone over the age of 18 in town.

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would warrant quite a high-level charge against them,” said Feller. “It would be then a prohibited device, as it would come down as a stun or conducted energy weapon compared to the cattle prod divide it is being marketed as.”

The most troubling item in the collection is a homemade club with break-off razor blades, said Feller.

“Somebody put a lot of thought into how to hurt someone with the screws and everything sticking out of there,” said Feller.

Feller said he hears people question why RCMP officers need to be armed with gear such as tasers and carbines.

“This is why,” he said.

Const. David Feller shows a flashlight-baton-stun weapon, sold as a defence tool to use against wildlife, that can be purchased by anyone over the age of 18. Dara Hill/Herald

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The Laughing Loggers, who put on a logger sports demonstration at Merritt’s Logger Sports Show in 2018, will be putting on a boot camp for locals looking to try their hand at lumberjack events. Herald files Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

BRIGHT FUTURE Educators, family and friends gathered at the civic centre in Merritt to watch Kengard Learning Centre’s graduating class of 2019 cross the stage on June 13. The ceremony recognized 44 graduates from KLC’s three schools: SCIDES, Kengard Alternate and Continuing Education (CLC). Many of KLC’s students have faced unique challenges in completing their K-12 education under the public school model. KLC offers an alternative learning environment to cater to students’ individual needs.

“It’s people choosing a path of education that works for them,” said KLC principal Karen Goetz. Dara Hill/Herald

Artist wants tourism blog to seek consent From Page 3 Loughery said she does not plans to press charges at this time.

“It would harm the people and I do not want to harm Merritt in any way,” she said. “I spent eight years burning my eyeballs out on those walls.”

What she would like to do is ask the business owner to pay to re-paint the mural, she said.

The question of ownership often comes up when property owners paint over a mural, claiming authority because the building belongs to them. That view has been tested in U.S. court, said Rans, but not so much in Canada so the issue is largely inconclusive.

“In many cases it’s very difficult for an artist to prevent a building owner to paint over

their work,” she said.

Loughery has taken issue with a tourism blog (Experience Nicola Valley) promoting the murals she painted without her prior approval. The blog is run by the Tourism Nicola Valley (TNV) organization and features Loughery’s murals on their website.

The Copyright Act protects artists’ work from being associated with a product, service, cause or institution without the artist’s prior consent. Loughery said this means groups such as TNV can use the images for promotion, but moral rights give her the authority to check them beforehand.

While Loughery is angry with the overall situation, she said the last thing she wants to do is harm the community or the youth who made the project hap-

pen with her.

“By harming the community it jades a project that should be a national treasure,” she said.

“Those stars and all that money through all those grants came because of those kids and us working all hours,” Loughery said.

“I’m jaded and it’s unfortunate.”

Sanders said there are no immediate plans to sit down with the city and Loughery to engage in conflict resolution, but Merritt’s city council did pass a motion directing staff to look into a long-term plan to manage existing and future murals at a recent council meeting.

“We’re not trying to exclude her, we just want something in writing,” Sanders said.

“I would like to make an arrangement with her that we can all live

with.”

Loughery said she is willing to work with the City of Merritt moving forward.

“I do believe that the city is trying to get everyone together, I really do,” she said.

“I think at this point I would only enter into an agreement with the City of Merritt because non-profits go away.”

Working towards a resolution is worth the effort, said Rans.

“I strongly urge the parties to sit down and make an arrangement that recognizes Michelle’s copyright and helps them to work together collaboratively for the benefit of the community moving forward,” she said. “And I’m sure all Michelle wants at the end of the day is to be consulted if anybody is going to play with the image or reproduce it.”

Think you have what it takes to be the next log rolling champion to come out of the Nicola Valley?

Those eager to prove their forestry skills will be able to take part in log rolling, as well as a host of other events as part of the logger sports boot camp, which is scheduled for June 22 (with the option to add another day if there is sufficient interest).

The boot camp will serve as an introductory course to encourage more locals to take part in the competitions hosted at Merritt’s Logger Sports Show, set to run from Sept.

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Members of the Laughing Loggers performing troupe will be on hand to guide locals through log rolling, choker setting, axe throwing, tree climbing, two person buck saw and chainsaw cutting events.

No experience is necessary to take part in the boot camp, said Canuel.

While attendance at the boot camp in June is not required in order to participate at the Logger Sports Show, Canuel said those who take part may have an edge on the competition come September.

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Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

When SCIDES teacher Robert French first got involved with a robotics program for Grade 7 students in School District 58, he hoped to spark some interest in programming and design.

Nowadays, he’s just trying to keep up with what the next generation of engineers are creating in the classroom.

All year long, students have been tinkering with Lego Mindstorm sets, learning the basics of programming robots to accomplish simple tasks.

On June 5, French hosted a robotics competition for teams of Grade 7 students from Merritt and Princeton to put their skills to the test.

“When it comes to the Lego Mindstorms, and the robotics, the building and the programming of them, I would say I am probably

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Grade 7 students tinkered with their robots in between challenges at the SD58 robotics competition hosted by SCIDES teacher Robert French. Photo contributed

one of the experts in the district,” said French.

“The stuff [the students] came prepared to do, I could not sit down and do myself without sitting down and doing some serious research.”

Teams of students from Nicola Canford, Bench, Collettville and Vermilion Forks took part in the competition.

The teams were tasked with designing and programming a robot to accomplish four different tasks, and a surprise bonus round.

One challenge required the robot to move up to a wall, sense the wall without touching it, then turn around and drive away.

In a different event, the robots were supposed to approach a door, knock on it, then pass through the door once it was open.

“The students came better prepared than I could have hoped for. I was expecting us to hit hiccups,” said French.

“The programs were incredibly flexible.”

While the competition serves as a springboard for some students to pursue engineering and robotics, French said the challenges also helped develop students’ problem solving skills and ability to work with others.

“They had to figure it all out on their own,” said French.

Seven teams took part in the competition, with Bench’s team of Sam, Axel and Lucas taking top spot.

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School District 58 puts Nicola Lake School proceeds to use

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Collettville Elementary unveiled a new outdoor classroom this week.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Local schools have used up all the funds from the sale of Nicola Lake School, and district staff say they couldn’t be happier with how the dollars were spent.

“I was so thrilled. All that money was spent properly on a variety of great capital projects,” said SD 58 secretary treasurer Barbara Ross.

Nicola Lake School, which has been closed since the 1980s, sold for $400,000 last year.

After expenses, the district had approximately $381,336 remaining to use.

Staff decided to divide up the proceeds among the district’s schools for capital projects with a price tag of

Collettville Elementary unveiled their fully complete outdoor learning space on June 18. Dara Hill/Herald

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Collettville Elementary put their entire portion into an outdoor learning space to further integrate education with the great outdoors. The school revealed the finished product with the community at a celebration on June 18.

“This is a community structure, and I think it’s a landmark structure for Merritt, and we’re just extremely proud of it,” said Collettville Elementary principal René Aubin.

Other schools put their share towards a variety of items to support student learning,

from robotics equipment to instruments, garden planters to playground upgrades.

“I think it’s really important for our community to know that those dollars were spent to improve learning for our students,” said superintendent Steve McNiven.

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Lack of available rental properties a concern

PROVINCIAL NEWS

B.C. Liberals call for tax relief for struggling forest industry Donaldson rejects ‘messing with stumpage system’ that inflames U.S. Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

Opposition politicians are calling on B.C. Premier John Horgan to reduce the tax load on forest companies as they deal with log shortages, slumping lumber prices and continued import duties from the United States.

B.C. Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson and forests critic John Rustad released a letter to Horgan on Thursday, calling for reduction of carbon

tax charged to forest companies, and stumpage fees collected by the province for harvesting of timber from Crown land.

“John Horgan needs to hold himself accountable, stop making excuses and stop the job losses in this province,” Rustad said. “At a time when forestry workers across the province should be hard at work, instead they are facing job losses and no paycheques.”

Forests Minister Doug Donaldson said Thursday the province must proceed carefully on any changes to B.C. stumpage is well known to incite protests from U.S. lumber producers, who have argued for decades that B.C.’s lumber is subsidized by

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B.C. Liberal forest critic John Rustad Photo via Hansard TV

artificially low cost of logs.

“Messing with the stumpage system is not a solution,” Donaldson told Black Press.

Donaldson also noted that during his bried time as forests minister in 2017, Rustad predicted up to 10 mills closing due to the decline in timber supply due to pine beetle damage.

Wilkinson and

Rustad are calling on the B.C. government to reduce stumpage and carbon tax on forest companies, their logging contractors and other businesses that depend on the forest industry “until market conditions stabilize.”

Their suggestions include creating a fund for communities hit by the recent closures and curtailments, to put laid-off employees

to work on wildfire prevention projects.

Fuel load from decades of forest fire suppression has been a factor in recent record fire seasons.

Wildfire prevention projects are being funded and federal and provincial governments are working together to provide “short-term support for workers and communities,” Donaldson said.

“So how does it make sense for me to try to lease out a new building [to businesses]?”

At a recent council meeting, Coun. Mike Bhangu said he thinks the property should be left zoned commercial because vacant commercial land along Voght Street is becoming a scarcity.

“If the goal of council is to grow this city, that land will be extremely useful as commercial in the future,” said Bhangu. “Merritt does require housing, but do we have to sacrifice this rare piece of land when there are other pieces of land to build on?”

Sonawala disagreed with Bhangu. The city has plenty of commercial land, he said, and what the community needs is high density residential (R4) to fill the

rental housing needs.

Residents who live adjacent to the lot in question raised another concern at the public meeting. Many residents currently use the alleyway at the back of empty lot for vehicle access to their homes.

In response, Sonawala proposed to allow the access to continue as long as the city grants a proper easement from the sidewalk.

Local property manager Deanna Palmgren was at the public house rooting for the project to proceed.

“I work in the trenches — I know what we need for housing and we need this badly,” she said.

The public will have another opportunity to share their thoughts on the proposed development — this time in front of council — at a regular meeting at city hall on June 25.

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Dancers take their talents to New York City Love to Dance Academy students take part in ballet exams.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Three local ballerinas will be headed to the Big Apple this summer, on partially paid scholarships to attend an American Academy of Ballet (AAB) intensive course.

Abigail Bateson, Miranda Cavaliere and Megan Voigt will ship off to New York City for five days, after being selected to receive partial scholarships during their 2018 performance exams.

“They will dance for five hours a day,” said Lizette Nel, program director at the Love to Dance Academy. “[The AAB] has an international faculty.”

In total, six dancers from Merritt were selected to receive the scholarships by Gina Chiavelli, an international judge with the AAB in 2018.

As the scholarships only partially covered the cost of the fiveday intensive course,

Bateson, Cavaliere and Voigt held fundraisers throughout the year to fund their trip, said Nel. More local dancers looked to follow in their footsteps this past weekend, as 21 LTD Academy students took part in their AAB performance exams on June 16.

This year’s judge was Barbara Mullen, the artistic director of the Londenderry Dance Academy and the New England Dance Ensemble.

“Most students did two exams and they had to perform prescribed AAB exercises and dances on stage in front of an audience,” said Nel. “Ms. Mullen was very impressed with the high standard of dancing.”

Mullen’s high opinion of Merritt’s dance talent was reflected in the medal haul following the exams. LTD students earned four silver medals, 16 silvers with distinction, 13 gold medals and three golds

(Above) 21 LTD Academy students took part in the AAB exams on June 16. (Right) Miranda Cavaliere, Megan Voigt and Abigail Bateson will spend five days in New York on partial scholarships to attend an American Academy of Ballet summer intensive this year.

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with distinction.

Following the exams, Mullen awarded four students with partial paid scholarships to the 2020 AAB summer intensive: Cavaliere, Voigt, Bateson and Dani Kuzio.

MOTO DRAGS

Local drag racer wins big on 60th birthday Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Roger Bouchard might be getting older, but he’s certainly not getting any slower.

He proved that on May 25 and 26, taking top spot in the sportsman motorcycle class at the Mission Raceway Drag Race event.

Bouchard’s weekend got off to a hot start.

His reaction time at the light (.37 seconds) was the best in the field, and with an uneven number of competitors, he earned a bye in the opening round of head-to-head races.

Bouchard bested one of Mission’s top racers, Al Omond, in his first elimination round of the weekend.

Thanks to his first round bye, the win landed Bouchard in the

finals.

It was an all-Interior affair for the final race, as Bouchard faced off against Kamloops’ Bill Aitken, and emerged victorious.

Another Merritt motorcycle drag racer, Matt Mackay-Smith, was in attendance at the drag event.

Unfortunately, mechanical issues derailed Mackay-Smith’s weekend.

Both racers will be competing this upcoming weekend at the first Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association event of the season in Rimbey, Alta.

MINOR LACROSSE REPORT

Thunder face stiff competition at season’s end Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The Nicola Valley Thunder novice team couldn’t overcome a personnel deficit in their match against Kelowna this week.

Despite being at a disadvantage, the local team battled hard after giving up five straight goals through two periods.

In the third, Cooper Hatfield broke through for the Thunder, scoring with 12 minutes remaining in the final frame.

The second Nicola Valley

goal came courtesy of Blake Weimer, who found the back of the net 10 minutes after Hatfield’s tally.

The game finished 8-2 in favour of Kelowna.

Bantams wrap season against Shuswap The Thunder bantam squad played a pair of games to end off their season on June 15 and 16.

The first game was a tightly contested affair against North Okanagan.

The visitors jumped out to 2-0 lead after the first period before the Thunder offense woke up.

Kolton Wekking got the Thunder on the board early in the second. His efforts were followed up by Ostyn Fox and Tyson Jarvis, who both added singles to bring the game to 4-3 heading into the third.

Jarvis added another in the final frame, along with Gregory Miller, but the Thunder were down one with under a minute remaining before Matthew Morrissey potted the tying goal for the home team.

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Otters shave off seconds at Lumby swim meet

(Clockwise, from above) The Merritt Otters brought 23 athletes to the Lumby swim meet, among them Sarah Parno, Gavin Black and assistant coach Rahul Chhabra. Photos contributed

Next up for the Otters will be a meet in their home pool at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre on June 29 and 30.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

A romp of Merritt Otters rolled into the Lumby swim meet on June 15 and 16, coming away with a bevy of personal best times.

One of the smaller meets on the calendar for the local swim club, the Otters nevertheless took 23 athletes to the competition, with plenty of highlights from the beginners to the seasoned veterans, said head coach Gabe Lee. “We had Paige and Isaac Asselstine, Kendra Marklund, Cruz and Evi Slanzi, Abby Thoms and Mathias Redknap dom-

inating the top of their divisions,” said Lee. Lee also highlighted the performances of Laila Sahota, Ronin Sahota, Cam Parno, Sarah Parno, Gwen Finnigan and Olive Ware, who managed to take off time in nearly every single race throughout the weekend.

The 100 metre freestyle proved to be an exceptional event for the Otters, as the team continued to rack up personal bests. Cam Parno, Delbert Black, Ware and Redknap each took off at least four seconds.

But it was Ware who shed the most time, tak-

ing off 11 seconds in a single swim.

Meanwhile, Otters assistant coach Rahul Chhabra continued to see improvement with his relatively inexperienced group of swimmers.

Griffin Hintz and Sarah Parno both took on new events at the Lumby meet.

“Ronin and Laila Sahota, Aubrey De Visser, Jayda Starrs and Avery Starrs represented our group of younger swimmers that showed a lot of grit and potential for the rest of the season to continue taking off time and moving up in the ranks,” said Lee. Last but not least, Lee pointed to the enthusiasm of Ryker Starrs — who competes in the six and under division — as a highlight of the weekend.

MERRITT STOCK CAR ASSOCIATION RACE RESULTS JUNE 8

4-Cyl Bomber 6 & 8-Cyl Bomber

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C Dash B Dash #81 B. Settle #9 L. Ruttan A Dash #8 A. Casey #72 C. Gillis #92 R. Luke #52 C. Scott C Heat B Heat #24 D. Calder A Heat #95 D. Peters #72 C. Gillis #04 B. Bussiere #9 L. Ruttan

Main 1st 2nd 3rd

#47 B. Fader #8 A. Casey #15 D. Peters

#72 C. Gillis #21 B. Johnson #8 A. Ruttan

#04 B. Bussiere #10 K. Clark #55 A. Klassen

#72 B. Gillis #31 D. Lindberg #41 G. Sorenson

Fastest #15 D. Peters #21 B. Johnson #04 B. Bussiere #99 A. Douthwright Time 18.092* 18.45 17.366 17.376 *New track record

Next race day: June 22 (night races) at the Merritt Speedway

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Collettville is having a car wash to fundraise for their Quebec trip at the Ramada Hotel this Saturday, June 22 from 11a.m. - 4 p.m.

AA meeting will be held every Monday at noon in the United Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave.

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.

LAWN BOWLING

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POTLUCK PICNIC

Fierce Merritt presents One Fierce Potluck Picnic on Saturday, June 29 starting at noon at Lions Park, under the spinning onion. Fierce Merritt is a LGBTQ2 + (Gay) group.

Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information email: fiercemerritt@yahoo.com Nicola Valley Fall Fair giant yard sales will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Dates for 2019 are: June 22, 23, July 6,7, 20, 21, August 3, 4, 17 and 18. the Fal Fair will be accepting donations. Donations may be dropped off at the exhibition building on the yard sale dates, or you may phone Martha at 250378-2303 to make other arrangements. Proceeds from the yard sales are going toward the construction of indoor washroom facilities at the Fair Exhibition Building.

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION

Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m.

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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Hours are 1 p.m to ? Tuesday through Saturday . Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member.

ALANON

meetings are held every Monday from 7-8 p.m. at the United Church hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave.

AA

The Vancouver Paranormal Society will carry out a public investigation on June 29th at the Baillie House.

Participants will be able to participate in a full evening of activities and experience what the investigators do. Only four tickets available for each event. To reserve a spot email peter@vancouverparanormalsociety. net. All proceeds go to the Baillie House.

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Merritt Lawn Bowling plays every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. from May until September. For more information call 250378-2095 Every Wednesday. Doors open at 11 a.m. and games start at 1 p.m.

YARD SALES

CONAYT BINGO

AA meetings are held every Monday at noon at the United Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave.

DROP IN CENTER FOR ELDERS

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

Snacks and light lunches are provided. Elders are welcome to assist in preparing menu and lunch.

A sign-in sheet is at the front office. Elders can provide suggested menus and lunch to reception at the attention of the executive director.

research their family trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-2129868. We will open the family history centre by appointment only.

LITERACY MERRITT

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.

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 250-2807385 for more information.

MASONS

Masons meet every fourth Monday of the month.

MESSY CHURCH

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

HOSPICE

Merritt Hospice is calling for volunteers to support palliative care clients and their families and to support those who are grieving. Volunteers are also needed for administrative duties such a fund raising, community events and to serve as board members. Contact Jill Sanford at 250-3784577 FMI

FOOD BANK FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and games start at 5:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall.

RED CROSS

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.

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Born outside of Canada?

We can help! Kamloops Immigrant Services is a non-profit agency now offering services in Merritt. 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.

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

For more information please call Betty Ann at 250-378-5015.

Join us for a “Stash Buster” weekend starting Friday afternoon, July 19 and continuing until Sunday evening. Bring your machine and your project! Register at the Civic Centre. The next regular meeting will be on Thursday, September 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Centre. New members always welcome!

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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 at 250-378-

5190.

Join us every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Meet at Breathe Bikes and join a group ride. Rides are approximately two hours where you will have fun and learn new skills.

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FARMERS MARKET

Come see a variety of vendors at the Nicola Valley Farmers Market every Saturday from now to October 12 from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., beside the Baillie House. New vendors welcome! Check out our website at www. nicolavalleyfarmersmarket.com for more information.

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

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(MMBA); google bike Merritt and see the great riding opportunities here; use Trailforks APP to find all the hiking and riding trails. The Merritt Crown: a 110 km, 1200 vertical feet, 12 hour self supported mountain bike race to be held June 22 or take part in the BC1000 Bike Race; Merritt to Fernie; self-supported mountain bike race; take it fast; or easy; just do it! google ‘BC1000Epic’ For more information email: darchoborne@hotmail.com

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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.

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In loving memory of

Marge Moses August 6, 1944 June 23, 2007

Always remembered by those that loved you.

Love Elvin, all the children and grandchildren

In memory of Antonio Cavaliere July 1,1942 - June 28, 2013

Beautiful B if l memories i silently kept of one that we love and will never forget.

Forever in our hearts, Love your wife Sue and family.

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Martina Trenholm Oct 1, 1949 - June 10, 2019

On June 10th after a farewell with her loved ones our beloved Martina went Home. Martina is missed by her life-companion Frank and daughters Vanessa and Danica.

Martina was born on October 1, 1949 in Riechenbach formally in East Germany. When she was nine her and older sister Petra were sent off by train by their paternal grandmother Freida to join up with their parents in the former West Berlin. As refugees her parents Anita and Gottfried KDG HDUOLHU Ă HG DQG ZLWK WKH DVVLVWDQFH RI WKH International Red Cross the family was happily reunited.

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For eleven years Martina and Frank resided throughout the province, where she had many adventures. Martina was employed as a bookkeeper and studied for her 3rd year CGA. She became a Canadian Citizen in 1975. In 1981 they settled in Merritt to start and raise a family.

Eventually Martina tired of bookkeeping and devoted her life to loving a family and cooking.

Previously, Martina operated Mrs. Mikes Restaurant, was an MSS lunchtime kitchen cook, operated the NVIT kitchen, and liked cooking at the Grand.

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There will be no formal service or celebration of life.

Should friends desire, donations may be made to the International Committee of The Red Cross (https://www.icrc.org/en/donate).

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Joseph Paul Courtoreille Nov. 07, 1954 - June 08, 2019

Aka Concrete Joe It’s with profound sadness we announced the passing of Joe Courtoreille on June 8th, 2019.

For over 25 yrs during good weather (except hunting season} he could be seen leaving his concrete mark in and around Merritt.

He was a hard-working, generous and loyal man.

He loved anything to do with the outdoors whether it was chopping his wood supply for the winter, KXQWLQJ ÀVKLQJ JROÀQJ RU ZDWFKLQJ KLV JDUGHQ grow, the outdoors was Joe’s idea of heaven on earth.

Above all else Joe loved his family, he is survived by his loving wife Kathleen Courtoreille of 37 years, Daughters: Sabrina Courtoreille, Nicole Mikkelsen (Bill), Katie Suvanto, and (loved like a daughter) Carrie Szabo. Sons: Paul (Shawna), Kristopher (Danielle) and Simon (Vanessa). His 15 beautiful grandchildren, 6 brothers & sisters and many nephews & nieces, and beloved friends.

Joseph was predeceased by his parents Angelina & Joseph Courtorielle, his son Adam, and siblings; Linda Dumont, Raymond, Gary and Barbara.

To the world you were husband, Dad, Grandfather to us you were the world.

Service will be held at the Merritt Crossroads Church - July 13, 2019 @ 11:00 am

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Health & Social Director Assistant Community Health Services Term Full Time until August 30, 2020 July 2019 (or until position is filled) Commensurate with experience, as per salary range for Grade 3 Health Director Under the supervision of the Health & Social Director, the Health & Social Director Assistant provides support to the Health & Social Director including planning, community engagement and/or development and administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities: Assisting the Health and Social Director; • Assist in the planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of programs; assist in the development of planning documents, proposals, reports, presentations etc.; assist in event planning, organizing meetings and other logistics; assist in the quality improvement initiatives.

• Attend internal and external meetings; represent the UNB at nation-level meetings.

• Support department staff in problem-solving computer issues; review and process department staff timesheets, sick leaves vacations etc. and liaise with Finance Department. Authorize leave and timesheets etc. in the absence of the Health and Social Director.

• Process Purchase Orders for supplies and contracts; liaise with contractors, staff and consultants.

• Assist with finance-related documentation, monitoring expenditures, assist with other administrative duties.

Qualifications/Experience: • Grade 12 diploma required plus administration diploma or equivalent.

• Aboriginal Health and Community Administration Program Certificate, or similar certificate. First Aid certificate is an asset.

• 2-3 years’ experience in a related position, supporting managers/directors within a First Nations community.

Knowledge/skills/abilities • Working knowledge/training with computers and in general office procedures, including data entry skills and experience; must have experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, letter writing, faxing, scanning, copying and in the resolution of computer problems; strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to act on behalf of the Director internally and externally.

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Principal – N’kwala School N’kwala School Permanent Full Time- 40 hours per week August 2019 (or until position is filled) Commensurate with experience, as per salary range for Grade 9 level employee in UNB Personnel Policy Band Administrator The N’kwala School Principal will be primarily responsible for the overall administration and operation of the school in a manner that is consistent with Syilx culture. The Principal will need to provide instruction, as needed, for the band’s N’kwala K – 12, multi-grade school. The Principal will also need to oversee the implementation of community priorities, educational programs and plans and will collaborate with Chief and Council and the FNSA to ensure the educational welfare of our students.

Key Responsibilities: N’kwala School takes great pride in and works to ensure that parents, community members and staff work together to achieve the highest quality of education for the students to be life-long learners.

To build academically strong and culturally resilient students, the school focuses on fusing BC Provincial Learning Standards, Sylix Cultural Values, Practices and Language. Rigorous standards are maintained, enabling N’kwala School to be certified and accredited by both the BC Ministry of Education and the First Nations School Association.

Qualifications/Experience: • A Master’s Degree in education.

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a First Nations School • Good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch and current BC Teaching Certification • Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License The Upper Nicola Indian Band and the school are conveniently located 45 km (38 min) east of Merritt, BC on Hwy. 5A and 90 km south of Kamloops, B.C. This area is known for its historic ranches, shimmering lakes and over 2000 hours of annual sunshine, which allows you to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, swimming or annual music festivals.

If you are passionate about being a part of a team that supports developing academically strong and culturally rooted learners, then this could be a great fit for you!

Send cover letter and resume with 3 references via hand delivery, mail, e-mail, or fax to: Reception, Upper Nicola Band – Box 3700 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: 250-350-3311 Tel: 250-350-3342 hr@uppernicola.com

Send cover letter and resume with 3 references via hand delivery, mail, e-mail, or fax to: Reception, Upper Nicola Band – Box 3700 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: 250-350-3311 • Tel: 250-350-3342 hr@uppernicola.com

Upper Nicola Band thanks all applicants. However, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

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Saturday is a 25-year as well. rid of ment that would Canadian Country of Stars “They tried to get was inductee plaques.

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By Jade Swartzberg the Hall of Fame and much Society has received Hall of Fame proj- Society will dissolve this year the drugs, so how seizing it, we’re Music Heritage THE HERALD.com will Prior to that, the that to the Canadian when the groups [exchanged] before newsroom@merrittherald limited federal funding leave its legacies ect was delayed to hire a summer issues, Heritage Society, Music not sure,” she added. allow the group Hall of Fame section Country Music encountered trademark the The Canadian Country the Hall of Merritt’s major crimes student to staff the over the sumper cent commit- even though Merritt acquired which will oversee continue as the case.

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Canadian name isn’t plaques merges ted to Merritt’s new society.

The female, whose appearing in said CCMA president of the The new agreement of Fame to signing has mer. Heritage Society’s longMusic Hall of Fame,Don Green in the Hall being released prior caught traffickThe “The path to today’s the same two programs — a new building of memoExecutive Director all have court, was allegedly term plans include Fame that has been long, but we program and collection near the Adelphi of Merritt on Saturday. at the Hall Green, explaining of Honour ing the marijuana Avenue. She is to house the Hall vision now,” said rabilia, and the Hall and estabsaid Sanders, to promote Green was on hand — Hotel on Quilchena a performance venue, a document solidithe CCMA’s mandate inductee program artists, which the describing the current hall as Phase of Fame to sign known to police. agreement lishes Merritt as the home of the Canadian country to appear at Hall of under. fying Merritt’s three-way Abraha is scheduled on July 17 One of the project.a while, but that making with the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame falls inducted into House several years in the National Music the Merritt Court “It won’t be for Wright, who was National Music Fame, while the will house the slotted for Aug. 8. the vision,” he said.

CCMA and the Hall of Fame in 2011, said she and the female is has always been evening, Wright, anyone the Hall of Fame there are peoCentre in Calgary Centre in Calgary. Wright and The police are askingdrug dealLater Saturday appreciates knowing passion for Gary Buck memorabilia. about Ferguson and inductees Michelle also present to much year, a rotating with information call the RCMP deCarle, Wendell ple who have as Throughout the artist Livy to will entertainers. country Russel deCarle were other grow-ops memorabilia ings or up-and-coming music as she and collection of the at 1-800-222at the Gala, held when I first in Merritt. witness the signatures. or Crime Stoppers Jeanne performed long-term “I can remember Fame back be available for viewing “This has been a Hall of be an active 8477 (TIPS). worth the extra walked into the 2 “We want this to she said. project, but it’s been Merritt Walk museum,” said See Local group Page said when it was in Calgary,” place, not just a It’s really couple of years,” explaining Ron Sanders.

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Chief takes issue with consultation From Page 26 “We still don’t have a final agreement with them, but assuming the work is actually going to go forward, it’s our intention at Lower Nicola that we take advantage of the opportunities when it comes to procurement, jobs or contracts.”

Upper Nicola Band Chief Harvey McLeod said the consultation process was “challenging.”

“Consultation, deep consultation, needs time and we were not given the time to complete this process.

“We did all we could do and made requests and recommendations to ensure our commu-

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‘We did all we could do ... to ensure our community and the lands were protected.

Was this considered?

Maybe so and probably not.’

— Upper Nicola Band Chief Harvey McLeod

nity and the lands were protected. Was this considered? Maybe so and probably not.

“The decision has been made and now we find a way to move forward. We will go

back to community and determine our next steps,” he said.

As part of Tuesday’s announcement, the federal government pledged to invest every dollar of revenue gener-

The federal government re-approved the Trans Mountain expansion project on June 18. Photo contributed

ated from the expansion project in clean energy technology.

“To those who want sustainable energy and a cleaner environment, know that I want that, too,” said Trudeau.

“But in order to bridge the gap between where

we are and where we’re going, we need money to pay for it.”

Construction on the project could begin by the end of the year, said Trudeau.

“This is a new decision. The company plans to have shovels

in the ground this construction season.”

Dan Albas, MP for Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola said he would like to see construction begin as soon as possible “so we can get people to work and revenues flowing

into our local economies.”

“On that note we will continue to hold the government to account to ensure shovels hit the ground and soon but overall this is a good day for Merritt and the region,” said Albas.

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INDIGENOUS DAY GRADUATION CEREMONY

First Nations graduates cross the stage Aboriginal graduation rates continue to rise in SD 58.

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The beat of the drums was strong and steady as dozens of First Nations grads marched through the NVIT gymnasium to mark the end of their time at secondary school.

A total of 57 graduates crossed the stage at Merritt’s First Nations graduation ceremony on June 6.

The students came from different schools in the district — Merritt Secondary School (MSS), Princeton Secondary School and Kengard Learning Centre & SCIDES — but all were celebrated as they were awarded their secondary school certificates.

More than a series of diploma transfers, however, the evening

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School District 58’s aboriginal completion rate of 82 per cent last year surpassed the provincial rate of 69 per cent.

was cultural celebration that featured drumming, prayer and a ceremonial cedar brushing and blanketing for each grad.

MSS’ vice-principals Adriane Mouland and Gian Cavaliere hosted the ceremony, while plenty of guest speakers shared their congratulations and words of wisdom. The keynote speaker was self defence instructor Melissa Moses, and MSS students Shaelan Willson and Emmagin Richardson spoke on behalf of the graduating students.

While stats for this past year won’t be available until the fall, graduation rates for

local aboriginal students saw a huge spike in 2017-18, climbing to a record 82 per cent.

The rate has steadily climbed since 2013-14, when the graduation rate was 58 per cent.

SD 58’s aboriginal completion rate of 82 per cent last year surpassed the provincial rate of 69 per cent — the highest completion rate for aboriginal students in B.C. in nearly 20 years.

The provincial rate has increased by over 30 per cent since 1999-2000, according to B.C. government records.

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The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) plans to bring more indigenous educators to the front of university classrooms with help from a $730,000 investment from the B.C. government.

With the intent of expanding the school’s masters of education program in mind, the funds are set to go towards offering two cohorts of the program following a successful trial run between 2016

Of the 26 students who completed NVIT’s first master’s program in December, 17 are NVIT employees, and NVIT president Ken Tourand said he’s hopeful the trend will continue.

“Looking forward to the next [cohort], we’re not sure how many employees we are going to get but there are going to be some for sure — there are going to be former employees who will come back,” said Tourand.

NVIT’s president added the team aims to have the program ready to go by September.

“We’re super excited to be able to offer another masters back in the valley.”

and 2018.

The program is aimed at increasing the number of indigenous faculty members at public post-secondary institutions, in particular NVIT. “People have been fighting for generations to ensure that we have indigenous people at the front of the classroom,”said Melanie Mark, minister of advanced education, skills and training in making the announcement in Merritt on June 13. “That they are leading, that they are role models with title.” See ‘TEACHERS’ Page 31

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Melanie Mark, minister of advanced education, skills and training was at NVIT in Merritt on June 13 to announce a 2.7 million dollar investment into indigenous teacher training programs in B.C. Dara Hill/Herald

From Page 30 “Back in the day in the early eighties when we started talking about this institution and the work and the value and the importance of education, in my wildest dreams I never pictured what I see here today,” said Upper Nicola Band Chief Harvey McLeod at today’s announcement.

The $730,000 investment is part of a pool of 2.7 million dollars going towards indigenous teacher training programs and

1.4 million dollars for indigenous teacher education seats at five post-secondary institutions in B.C. “Currently only about four to six per cent of B.C. teacher graduates are indigenous – that’s just not good enough,” said Mark.

Eight post-secondary institutions from across the province will each receive $50,000 to integrate indigenous knowledge and culture into their teacher education programs.

Mark said each school will do so in

their own unique ways.

“It’s that idea of self-determination — acknowledging the uniqueness of each of the nations,” said Mark. “Also the collaborative approach which is also very indigenous — knowledge can be shared from the deans who will be co-ordinating all the curriculum.”

The provincial investment responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call for governments to fund post-secondary institutions to educate teachers on how to integrate

indigenous knowledge and teaching methods into classrooms.

“It’s ground-breaking. If you think about where the work that is being done by people like [Dr. Verna Billy Minnabarriet, vice

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More high school graduates are eligible to have their first year tuition waived at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) than ever before.

In an effort to make the transition to uni-

versity as smooth as possible for high school students, NVIT is opening up their Immediate Entry Secondary School Transition Bursary to graduates from First Nations schools across the province, in addition to all School District 58 high school graduates.

When the program

was first announced last year, only Grade 12 graduates in SD 58 were eligible. A total of 27 high school graduates in the district took advantage of the immediate entry bursary, an improvement from the previous year’s local enrolment of below 10 students.

NVIT president Ken Tourand shared the news at an indigenous education funding announcement with Melanie Mark, minister

of advanced education, at the school on June 13.

“NVIT shares [Mark’s] passion for indigenous education and for making education affordable for students,” said Tourand.

Tourand said he’s hopeful the expansion encourages even more First Nations students to continue their studies following high school graduation.

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NVIT president Ken Tourand announced the school will be inviting graduates from First Nations schools across the province to apply for NVIT’s immediate entry bursary program at NVIT on June 13. Dara Hill/Herald

More local students using bursary From Page 32 Early figures indicate approximately 35 to 40 students from SD 58 are looking to use the immediate entry bursary to begin their studies at NVIT this year.

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be offered for a total of three years, 2019 being the second.

The district’s superintendent of schools said the program is an added incentive for Nicola Valley graduates to continue their studies right at home.

“Our connection with NVIT just gets stronger and stronger,” said superintendent Steve McNiven. “The entrance scholarship is just amazing and I’m really hoping a lot of our students pick up on that opportunity.”

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police offers a challenging and exciting career to those interested in making a difference in their communities and their country. We are looking for people from all backgrounds to join Canada’s national police service.

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Cadet Training Pay! RCMP Cadets now receive an allowance of $500 per week during the 26 week training period

Highland Valley Copper Friday, June 21, marks the 23rd Anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. We at HVC encourage our community to participate in celebrations that recognizes diverse cultures, unique heritage and valuable contributions of Indigenous Peoples.

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