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HORGAN VISIT Premier John Horgan visited Logan Lake last week to commend their extensive FireSmart efforts.

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BC WILDFIRES

Premier visits, praises Logan Lake for fire suppression Logan Lake was lauded as one of the “best prepared” in the province to defend against wildfire.

Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Premier John Horgan addressed the residents of Logan Lake on August 27, a little more than a week after the Evacuation Order prompted by the Tremont Creek Wildfire was downgraded to an Evacuation Alert, allowing Logan Lakers to return home.

Logan Lake narrowly avoided destruction by the massive Tremont Creek Fire, which now measures 63,547ha, largely in part due to its excellent FireSmart program, a point that was commented on by both Premier Horgan and Katerine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.

“Most importantly I want to thank Mayor Smith and those who came before her for the FireSmart work that’s been done by Logan Lake’s community to ensure that the fires we just experienced stopped at the line and came no further,” said Horgan.

“That’s a testament to the hard work of the fire service, that’s a testament to those structural firefighters who came from around BC to Logan Lake to protect homes, to protect property and to protect people.”

Minister Conroy and Premier Horgan flew over the community of Logan Lake and the surrounding countryside, which has been heavily damaged by fire, and both agreed that the community of Logan Lake is one of the best prepared in the province to be defendable from wildfire events.

“It shows in what we saw, in what we flew over and saw,” said Conroy of the community’s 18 years of FireSmart work.

“The results of that are incredible.”

Amid the devastation of what Conroy said has been the worst wildfire season in BC’s history, both she and the Premier spoke of being better prepared, and in using Logan Lake as an example to other interface communities on how to keep homes and businesses safe from fire.

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WEATHER Sept. 2: Mainly Sunny 20°/5°C Sept. 3: Partly Cloudy 22°/8°C Sept. 4: Showers 18°/9°C BC Premier John Horgan visited the Logan Lake Fire Department on Aug. 27. Screenshot

Horgan, tools which include increased practice of prescribed burning, and significant changes to the 2022-2023 budget which would provide a commitment to better preparing for wildfire seasons in future.

Logan Lake Mayor Robin Smith addressed those gathered, praising the efforts of all those who had played a hand in making the community FireSmart, including those from Logan Lake who helped to create the FireSmart program by sharing the community’s own principles in fire prevention and suppression as far up as the federal government. Logan Lake was recognized in 2013 as the first FireSmart community in Canada.

Mayor Smith was agreeable to the idea of Logan Lake being used as an example of what works to other communities in the fire ravaged province.

“We were very fortunate, and others weren’t,” said Smith.

“If there’s anything we that can do to be of assistance to any other communities that want to get on board and want to get working on FireSmart, we’re happy to help.”

Premier Horgan fielded media questions, many of which were related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the controversial vaccine passports. However, one reporter questioned why the people

of Monte Lake had been vilified for remaining behind in contravention of the Evacuation Order, in an attempt to save their homes.

Premier Horgan said that he had now “walked a mile in their shoes”, having flown over the devastated area, and dismissed the claim by residents that more resources could have been utilized as the fire approached, and then engulfed, the area.

“We did everything we could, based on the briefings I’ve had, to suppress the fire… we had every resource available put on not just that fire but dozens of others that were burning simultaneously,” said Horgan.

“This is a challenge of climate change and we need to adapt and change how we approach these seasons, and that’s why we were talking about FireSmart and the success story that is Logan Lake.”

Horgan also claimed that declaring the much-requested State of Emergency provided no additional resources for the province, and that he didn’t believe it heightened public awareness of the ongoing and intense wildfires.

When asked, Horgan also did not confirm or deny whether the State of Emergency would be extended when it comes to an end on Aug. 31.

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City Council Meetings have resumed in-person and residents are strongly encouraged to watch online via www.merritt.ca Tuesday, September 21 - Regular Council Meeting - 6 pm

Wednesday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm In Council Chambers at City Hall (First Floor), 2185 Voght Street These appointments are available in-person, but phone and video calls are encouraged to discuss issues and opportunities.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Structural Protection Units key to fire protection

Ever wonder why your property was flagged with a certain colour ribbon? Read below.

Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

BC has endured one of the worst wildfire seasons on record this year, with hundreds of thousands of hectares burned and entire communities lost in the span of a few months.

Throughout the season, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has deployed numerous firefighters to battle the blazes, and crews known as Structural Protection Units (SPU), who are specifically tasked with protecting properties from advancing wildfires.

BCWS recently released a video featuring Structural Protection Specialist Neill Moroz, who explained what SPU crews do to protect homes.

Initially, SPU crews visit a property and perform an assessment, determining what needs to be done to create adequate protection from wildfires. This is followed by actions such as setting up water bags that are made of a heavy-duty material and resemble above ground swimming pools, pumps and sprinklers.

“Sometimes, if a place is FireSmart we don’t have to do anything at all, we can leave the property as is and it will survive an ember storm,” said Moroz.

Following property assessment and triage, properties are flagged with one of five different coloured ribbons. These ribbons are unique to BCWS, each is two inches wide and are labelled ‘SPU’ making them easily recognisable.

Yellow: This indicates crews have been to the property, assessed and triaged it and have a plan in place to save it.

Green: This indicates that FireSmart work has been done, and necessary SPU equipment, such as sprinklers, have been deployed.

Orange: This indicates there is a pump on site. “You’d think we’d put a pump at every one, but we don’t,” said Moroz.

“There could be one pump that does ten properties, depending on how many sprin-

klers we have out. So, it tells the BCWS crews and ourselves that that’s where we can go to start a pump.”

Blue: This indicates to water tender operators that there is a relay tank on the property, and to stop and fill it whenever it is empty.

Red: This indicates that the property is a ‘no-go’ zone for SPU crews.

“There’s a number of reasons for that, one is that there’s far too much work to be done for us to save the place, or to try and save the place,” explained Moroz.

“One is that access or egress is too compromised to put our firefighters in there, and the third is that the homeowners are there, and they don’t want us to do anything.”

Moroz stressed the importance of making your property FireSmart, which means following the principles laid out by the BC FireSmart program in order to keep your home and outbuildings as safe and defendable as possible in the event of a wildfire.

This includes doing such things as: -Cleaning and maintaining gutters and roofs, and keeping decks and balconies clear of leaves and debris -Keeping grass and weeds cut below ten centimetres -Reducing flammability of landscaping by planting wildfire resistant vegetation -Pruning trees to create a two-metre clearance from the lowest branches to the ground -Moving firewood and lumber 10 – 30 metres from your home -Moving propane tanks 10 – 30 metres from your home -Having a non-combustible roof and siding.

“People have to take responsibility for this,” said Moroz.

“If we come across a FireSmart property, it is easy for us to defend that place.

We just concentrate on about five feet out from the property (this is known as Zone 1), and remove all the fine fuel from there, set up some sprinklers, and we’re very successful with that. When we have a property that’s had nothing done, and it will take a week’s worth of work, or we could go do 50 properties in that week, we’ll choose the 50 properties and leave that one alone… If it’s combustible, it has to go. That first five feet is critical for us.”

This year, an extended drought and

extreme heat have created ideal conditions for extreme fire risk, and unfortunately, not all homes threatened by wildfire have been saved.

“Every Structural Protection person working in this province does feel it when we lose a house, we don’t want to do that,” said Moroz.

“We feel for those homeowners, and we do take it personal. We’ve lost more than we wanted to this year. But these guys are still fighting, they’re still out there working every day to make sure that we don’t lose any more.”

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TEGART: Leadership will bring successful school year

As September rolls around and our schools reopen their doors to students, British Columbians were hoping we wouldn’t be facing many of the same JACKIE TEGART challenges our eduVIEW FROM cation faced last year. LEGISLATURE Unfortunately, as our province tackles the 4th wave of COVID and case numbers rise, our families and education staff are going to have to approach this September with the same level of caution as before.

It was through the incredible resilience of our teachers and support staff as well as the compassion and commitment of parents and families that our students were able to continue their education last year, and it is through their guidance and leadership that we must navigate this school year.

As your MLA and the Official Opposition’s Education Critic, I will be spending these crucial months connecting with community advocates, school districts, teachers and support staff to help lobby government to provide the additional supports our schools and staff need. This includes distance learning options for students, HVAC and improved ventilation in schools, and additional funding for PPE in classrooms.

COVID is not the only challenge our schools have faced this past year, and the fall will mark another important time for our local communities here in the Interior — a time for us to re-evaluate our province’s response to this year’s devastating wildfire season.

It is the thousands of community members, emergency responders, volunteers and First Nations who have been on the front line fighting these fires and protecting our communities who must lead our province in our reevaluation of government supports available so that we have the resources we need to keep our businesses, homes, and families safe from future fire seasons.

Together, we will keep our kids learning and our communities safe no matter what this year may throw at us.

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LETTERS to the editor Suggestion for more tanker units to fight fire Editor, The forest fire concern is a big worry to everyone.

The City has done a great job in training firemen and purchasing equipment.

The City, along with the TNRD, Forest Service, and any other emergency organization are doing a great job keeping us safe.

However, the Fire Department’s three trucks only carry a total of

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1,500 gallons of water? The three engines carry a total of 1,000gal, 400gal, and 100gal.

This is probably adequate for City house fires when a hydrant is close by, but offers little support with regards to extinguishing grass, bush, or perimeter land fires located near the City perimeter.

The combined fire suppression organizations could buy two or three used 10,000gal tanker/trailer units and have them parked at each end of

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town. This would increase the available water to fight fires 20-fold!

Used units can be purchased for about $33,000 each. A local tow trucking firm could be retained to move them on a 24-hour on-call basis.

The units would have to be drained each fall. Other than checking tires and brakes they would have very little maintenance.

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CANADA VOTES

The Herald asked the three candidates running for the Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola riding in the federal election the following question: “If your party were to win the federal election, what do you think should be the first step that the party takes towards battling climate change, and why? Below are their responses.

Dan Albas, Conservative Party Climate Change requires an ‘all hands-on deck’ approach where all levels of Government work together.

The Provincial Government has many important areas under its jurisdiction, including energy, housing, transportation, forestry management and agriculture. But some things can’t wait. We must take steps together to immediately address critical issues - one example being wildfires. Transport Canada has approved new night vision goggle technology to fight structure fires via helicopter and an elected Conservative Government will go further by investing in additional technology that can improve the early detection of wildfires. We must heed the calls of local Mayors and MLAs that have said more resources must be put in place when British Columbia needs them. We must discuss more rapid deployment of Canadian Armed Forces for additional capacity as well as address wildfire and drought exposure in collaboration with farmers, ranchers and foresters. We will put in place infrastructure funds that can be accessed by rural communities to help build important water infrastructure like reservoirs as well as make smart investments in critical habitat that enhance watershed protection to better secure municipal and First Nation communities at risk. Furthermore, our ‘Secure the Environment’ Plan, independently verified by Navius Research, will achieve our Paris targets.

Our plan builds on what BC already does well: taking the provincial electric vehicle mandate and low carbon fuel standard nation wide to reduce transportation emissions, implement a new national renewable natural gas mandate to lower domestic emissions and a Liquified Natural Gas export strategy to displace coal power generated electricity in developing countries. This helps keep British Columbians working while reducing emissions at home and abroad. A Conservative Government would work in collaboration with all provinces to better prepare and fight wildfires, reduce emissions and help workers put food on the table. We will meet our commitments with a ‘Made in Canada’ plan — one that matches our moral commitment to a better environment for our children and grandchildren while building them a prosperous future.

Sarah Eves, Liberal Party CORRECTION: Last week, Sarah Eves’ column ended with ‘op-’ in place of ‘option.’ The Herald regrets this error.

Like many of you, I have an evacuation grab bag at the door.

Throughout much of August, I kept wondering if the Order would be given to leave my home. The heat, drought, smoke and fires all around us are a direct result of man-made climate change and are very real to me.

Liberals have set ambitious goals to reach net zero emissions by 2050. We all know though, that talk is cheap. The time for Action is now. So on June 30, 2021, the Liberal government passed the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act. This Act commits the government to set legally binding targets for carbon reduction which must be met. The Act establishes an Advisory Body to provide independent advice on the best path to net-zero. It requires that at least every 5 years we examine and report on the implementation of the measures to mitigate climate change.

I think the first step a newly elected Liberal government should do is appoint and support the group of scientists, economists and experts on the Advisory body and ensure that the carbon reduction measures are implemented. We can change talk into reality. I am not the only one who believes our plan will work. Andrew Weaver, former leader of the BC Green party said that the Liberal’s climate plan is “bold and thoughtful. It is the only credible plan put forward by any party at the federal level.”

As I have travelled the riding I have heard from every community that addressing climate change is a top priority. People living in the more rural parts of our riding are looking for ways to support the transition to a green future. When elected, I will work with all levels of government to ensure green infrastructure can be supported and implemented throughout the riding, including EV charging stations and community to community buses.

Joan Phillip, New Democratic Party Now more than ever the need for Climate Action is critical. So far we have not seen any substantial action from Trudeau’s liberals or previous liberal or conservative governments. The NDP has a climate action plan that is bold and progressive. Our climate action plan will not only reduce emissions but will additionally provide good, long-term, green jobs. For too long big oil has gotten a free ride with 18 million in subsidies per year. Do you know how much green energy that would provide, not to mention fire fighting equipment?

There is not simply a need for change; we are currently deep in the middle of a climate crisis. We need bold and immediate action not pipelines and broken promises.

Our children and grandchildren deserve trees not a pile of ashes. Our homes are burning and the liberals call an election. Shame.

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Financial support coming for BC wildfire evacuees Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM British Columbians displaced due to Evacuation Orders or have experienced structural damage this wildfire season may be eligible to receive some financial assistance from the Red Cross.

The Ministry of Public Safety announced last Wednesday morning that additional financial assistance would be made available to help BC residents meet their immediate needs.

Households may be eligible in three different ways: - $2,000 to eligible B.C. households whose primary residence has been severely affected by this season’s wildfires, based on structural loss information provided by EMBC; or - $2,000 to eligible households who were evacuated from the Lytton region due to wildfires; or -$1,200 for B.C. households under mandatory evacuation order for longer than 10 consecutive days during the 2021 wildfire season.

“This year’s wildfire season has forced thousands of people from their homes in Indigenous communities and municipalities throughout British Columbia, and some no longer have a home to go back to,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “These funds will provide a helping hand as people work through the extraordinary challenges that come with such a stressful and traumatic time.”

To access these supports, evacuated British Columbians need to register with the Red Cross by calling 1-800-8636582.

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FireSmart homes easier to save, says SPU From Page 5 fighters and SPU crews have been forced to make hard choices under the conditions of an advancing Rank 4 or Rank 5 fire. To give an indication of how severe those types of fires are, Rank 6 is the most extreme, aggressive fire as ranked by BCWS. In one particular unnamed situation, SPU units were working between 17 – 19 hours per day at the peak of the wildfire season, and ultimately had to be sent home to rest despite the work still needing to be done to protect homes.

However, after a mere six hours of rest, Moroz said crews were back in the area, returning to protect more homes.

“The days following when that fire came through, they saved a good number of properties that we would have lost if they weren’t there… we would have lost twice as many as we did if they weren’t here doing their job.”

For more information on making your property FireSmart, visit: https://firesmartbc.ca/ .

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Full-time Nursery/Head Start (must be turning 4 years old by December 31, 2021) Full-time Kindergarten (must be 5 years old by December 31, 2021) Bus Services from Merritt provided

Ncʼɬletkwu School Cultural and Language Program Outdoor Nature Walks, traditional games, music and local stories.

Hands on projects and field trips may include:  drying fish  making tule mats  making hemp  tanning hides  hand drums  gathering tea  picking berries  Spius Creek salmon hatching program  winter fun  identifying plants

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strong focus on local culture small class size loving and caring environment individual education plans dedicated teachers and staff

New Nursery/Kindergarten Play Area under construction!

Planters, big rocks, sand, Sheeshtkin, and more!

DAILY BREAKFAST PROGRAM For more information please contact us at Tel: 250-378-9261 or Cell: 250-315-8685 709-170th St Merritt, BC VK 1B8

(Example only, our final play area will be much bigger)

As always the Coldwater School will be following all provincial COVID-19 guidelines to ensure the ongoing health and well-being of our children.

Registration forms can be picked up from the school or we can email/fax them directly to you.

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Recent black bear sightings in Merritt 25 black bear sightings have been reported in Merritt this year.

Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM There have been numerous reports of bear sightings within the City of Merritt recently. Although bears roaming into urban areas in the late summer is not unusual, this year there may be an increased number of sightings due to the massive wildfires which have destroyed hundreds of thousands of hectares of habitat normally home to bears and other wildlife.

BC experienced a significant drought and an intense heat wave. This caused wild fruits favoured by bears to ripen early and subsequently dry out or die off. Add to this the fact that food sources have been damaged or destroyed by wildfire, and bears are on the hunt for a readily available feed.

Black bears, the most common bears in BC, have an acute sense of smell, which they use to help locate food. In urban areas, this can lead them to homes with

fruit trees, gardens, compost bins, beehives, or unsecured garbage.

On average, a black bear consumes

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roughly 8,000 calories per day, but in the fall, while preparing to hibernate for the winter, they may consume as much as

15,000 to 20,000 calories per day.

The good news is that in most cases, bears are more wary of us than we are of them. Most will give a human a wide berth, and leave of their own accord.

Despite many sightings within the province, with black bears accounting for 14,000 to 25,000 calls per year to the Conservation Officer Service, bear attacks are exceptionally rare.

“On average, there is less than one fatal black bear attack on humans every five years in BC,” according to WildSafeBC. In order to deter bears from entering urban areas, WildSafeBC encourages British Columbians to have a WildSafe yard.

This can most effectively be accomplished by managing bear attractants.

- Do not store garbage outdoors; if you do not have a space indoors, consider using certified bear-resistant containers and securing them to something solid - Pick up fallen fruit; after checking local bylaws consider electric fencing to protect your tree and prevent bears from accessing the fruit - Remove bird feeders or hang them so that they are See ‘ILLEGAL’ Page 10 inaccessible to

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CANSKATE is Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15pm -3:45pm Fall Season is from Sept 27th -2021 to Dec 6th 2021 (20 sessions) JR STAR SKATE is Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15pm – 4:00pm Fall Season is from Sept 27 -2021 to Dec 6th 2021 (20 sessions) STAR SKATE AND ELITE/COMPETITIVE SKATE will have options of multiple Day Programs with off ice included

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Private sessions are offered and are by a first come first serve basis, mostly focused on weeks prior to Test or Competition Dates.

You can register by email directly to: highlanddevelopmentcamp@gmail.com, or register online with our Website (www.hdcfss.ca) after Sept. 1, 2021!!

A Calendar, with all important dates, will be available on our website with a list of the competitions for the new season as soon as it becomes updated from Skating In BC/YK

Visit our website: www.hdcfss.ca www.hdcfss.ca, phone 250-589-6932 or email: highlanddevelopmentcamp@gmail.com for registration.

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Illegal to feed bears in British Columbia

From Page 9 bears and other non-target species; do not let seed accumulate on the ground which will attract rodents, rats and other species; feed small amounts at a time and keep feeders clean; bears are also attracted to hummingbird feeders - Do not feed pets outdoors; if you must, only provide what they will consume immediately and bring the dishes inside - Keep your barbecue clean; burn off any food residue and give the grill a thorough scrub after each use; empty the grease catcher after each use Remember that not only is it dangerous to feed bears, within the province of BC it is also illegal.

If you see a bear that is aggressive in nature, or in an urban area, you are encouraged to report your sighting to the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-9527277.

SARAH EVES As a teacher and working mom living in Merritt, I am running to bring tireless representation to the hardworking people and economic interests of this diverse riding. A Liberal-led government has had the backs of Canadians through the pandemic and will continue to carve a bold path forward for our country.

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Caprian arrested twice in one week Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

August Caprian, who pleaded guilty to arson related to the torching of the historic Murray Church in Nicola, has been arrested after allegedly breaching his Conditional Sentence Order twice in one week.

On July 23, 2021, Mr. August David Caprian pleaded guilty to three counts of arson and one count of break and enter with intent, stemming from a series of church arsons that occurred in the Nicola Valley in January 2019.

Mr. Caprian received a 24-month Conditional Sentence Order. Part of his CSO conditions were 24-hour house arrest and not to consume alcohol or drugs unless prescribed.

On August 20, 2021, two RCMP officers patrolling the fire evacuation zones in Lower Nicola, came across an intoxicated male on a bicycle riding without a helmet.

The male was identified as Mr. Caprian. He was subsequently arrested for breaching his CSO conditions.

Mr. Caprian was released from custody and later an unendorsed warrant was issued for his arrest.

On August 26, 2021, a Merritt RCMP officer attended Mr. Caprian’s residence to arrest him on his outstanding warrant. Mr. Caprian was not home and again found to be breaching his CSO conditions. He was later located and arrested by the officer at a different residence.

On August 27, 2021, Mr. Caprian appeared before the Courts and was released on an Undertaking to abide by his CSO conditions.

The matter was again before the Courts on August 30 to fix a date for a CSO hearing regarding the allegations.

LEFT: The Kamloops based duo Ryan7 performs at Rotary Park in the Music in the Park series on Aug. 26. The final music in the park night will be Sept. 2, featuring Amanda Lamothe. JAKE COURTEPATTE/Herald

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Sam readies for Utah ultramarathon to benefit Nicola Valley Shelter Society In a final GoFundMe hurrah, Darius Sam will be looking to complete one of the toughest races in North America to raise funds for the Nicola Valley Shelter Society.

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Darius Sam has been hard at work training for his latest, and almost certainly greatest, athletic feat - and once again, all for a greater good.

The Merritt man has been training for months for what is called the MOAB 240, an ultramarathon in Utah that may be the most difficult and body-breaking race in North America.

“It’s going to be the most difficult thing I’ve ever done in my life,” Sam told the Herald. “It’s one of the most competitive footraces on the planet.”

For Sam, that is quite the statement. It was in June of last year that Sam brought in six figures for the Nicola Valley Food Bank through an ultramarathon that he designed for himself in the local area, allowing friends, family, and cheerleaders in general to run for portions of the race against himself and wait for him at the finish line.

He was then able to raise over $24,000 for Nicola Valley Family Therapy in a 100-mile ultra in early December, pulling into the same Spences Bridge rest Runners are shown competing in the 2018 MOAB 240 in Utah. Flickr stop that was the finish line of the June run. different organizations, and this one means just as This time, he will only have a small group of wellwishers to cheer him on, though they certainly will not much to me as anything else really.”

Sam said that he sees the need in the community to be running alongside him - the MOAB 240 is a gruelsupport such a cause, and that there are different holes ling test of both physical and mental strength for 240 that need to be filled. miles, ran this year from Oct. 8-12 through the rough “I’ve spent a lot of time in town, especially downterrain of the Utah landscape. town, and especially with people that are at risk. I’ve The race is one big, 386.2-kilometre loop. grown to love each and every one I know…it’s perRunners will also have to battle with the extreme sonal for me. So I want to do the best I can.” range of temperatures that desert climates in America A GoFundMe page has been set up by Community often see during the fall months - extreme heat Policing Officer Marlene Jones. Jones set the goal for through the day, sometimes reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit still, while at night it could fall to 15 below. $2,500, simply because the site requires you to set Though there is of course always a sense of self-sat- one, though for this, he just wants to raise any sort of isfaction in completing such a gruelling task, there will money and awareness for the shelter that he can, and be, as there was for Sam’s memorable achievement last will be satisfied with any amount.

“My mindset is always that anything makes a differyear, a cause. ence. Whether it be $100, $200, $1,000, I don’t care, Sam first enrolled at the local NVIT campus I never do. It all makes a difference. I just appreciate in the fall of 2020, choosing to take the Business any help that anybody can give, because any dollar Administration route. He immediately was disheartgoes a long way for them.” ened with the idea of post-secondary education, and The page may have never even gotten off the the idea of being in a classroom just didn’t appeal to ground if Sam had not gotten one of the coveted few him. He left after one semester. bibs available for the race: registration opened on the From there, he “picked his socks up”, and began first day of 2021, and within around 45 minutes, all training as hard as possible to see how far he could 250 spots had been filled. Runners will converge for push himself. the race from around the world.

He now works at the Nicola Valley Shelter and “Mostly everyone knows about this race if you’re Support Society, something that he finds vastly more fulfilling. quite involved in the running community.”

“And I speak on it not as an employee, but as someDespite not even yet having secured a spot in the one who wants to support the Society… I’ve helped race when he started training for it, the training for

Sam has been a grind for the last calendar year. He said that every week has had a goal and a purpose.

“I just slowly built a base up, and increased my mileage slowly.”

Yoga has also played a key role in maintaining flexibility, helping Sam keep up with his intense level of training, and avoid injury.

At the moment, Sam is running around 80-100 miles per week, taking Mondays off. Leading up to the event, he also has a heavy race schedule: he ran the Dirty Feet Heartbreak 50-km in Kamloops this Sunday, will be running a 100-km in Langford on Sept. 10, and will finish off the pre-Utah race schedule with a 100-km in Vernon.

Though Sam does say that he would be happy to go down to Utah and end the race knowing that he did the best that he can, and hopefully just be able to cross the finish line, he has the confidence that maybe, just maybe, he could be the first to cross it.

“I’m more fit than I’ve ever been in my life…I think that a podium finish is not out of the question, if I stay within myself and don’t get too wrapped up in the competition, and just remember what I can do.”

“I’ve dreamed about this race before I even started running. I’ve dreamed about stepping onto that line before I even was training for anything, really. I just thought ‘man, wouldn’t it be cool to be there for something like that.

“I want to make a career See ‘I WANT’ Page 14 out of this. That’s the goal.”

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“I want to make Merritt-known cyclist a career out of earns Paralympic medal this” - Sam Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM

From Page 13 This will, however, be Sam’s final hurrah in terms of a GoFundMe campaign. And he believes he could not have found a better cause to raise money for than the Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society.

The NVSSS is a non-profit that helps the Nicola Valley’s most marginalized individuals with everything from housing to addiction services, mental health support, or, as the GoFundMe page reads, “to just a few moments spent with a peer who understands many of the current struggles, community members can make the first step by connecting here.”

The race dates are set for Oct. 8-12, 2021. A link to Sam’s GoFundMe page can be found at www.gofundme.com/helpdarius-help-others-in-the-nicola-valley.

Just over one year ago, Tristen Chernove pulled up to the storefront of BreatheBikes on Quilchena Avenue to complete what is called the Epic 1000 - a 1,066-kilometre race through the ups and downs of the British Columbian landscape.

He had smashed the previous record for the popular ride by eight hours, telling the Herald at the time that he was “certainly satisfied,” and that now his attention was solely focused on the 2020 Paralympic Summer Games.

That focus paid off for the Cranbrook resident, who won silver last week in track cycling’s C1 3,000-metre event at the Tokyo games.

Chernove has what is called Charcot-MarieTooth Disease: an often hereditary condition

that cause damage to the peripheral nerves—the nerves that transmit information and signals from the brain and spinal cord to and from the rest of the body, as well as sensory information such as touch back to the spinal cord and brain. CMT can also directly affect the nerves that control the muscles.

“The greatest gift humans have is that we are the most adaptable creatures,” Chernove told the Canadian Press. “It’s about adapting to whatever our circumstances are and extracting the most out of every day. That’s really what I would hope to pass on to others. The more examples there are in the world of looking at the bright side (the better), there’s always many angles, and it’s just finding ways to live the best life.”

Chernove previously won a silver medal in the 3000-metre individual pursuit, as well as a bronze medal in the 1,000-metre time trial at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Boyd Morrison SHERMAN of Merritt, BC, born April 17, 1926 on the family homestead near Melita, Manitoba, passed away, gently, surrounded with the love of his family in Kamloops, BC on August 25, 2021 at the age of 95.

Survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Alice; son Bo and his wife Cathy Cormack of Longview, Alberta; daughters Darlene Danis and her husband John of Penticton, BC; Sandy Price and her husband Lyn of Merritt, BC; Lexi Sherman of Lower Nicola, BC; Kerry Escobedo of Vernon, BC and Allison Semenoff and her husband Gary of Kamloops, BC. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as numerous friends and relatives.

He is predeceased by his father Edward Sherman, his loving mother Grace Bates, brothers Dean and Beverly Sherman and his sister Marion Massey.

He was modest about his achievements, and there were many. His most significant was that he was a great husband and a wonderful dad, grandad and great grandad. He was a loyal friend, had a wicked sense of humour, was a gifted story teller, was compassionate and loved a good game of cards.

He loved life!

Rest easy Cowboy, your entry fees are paid!

Thank you to the nurses and care aides of Merritt Home and Community Care and the nurses and staff at Overlander Extended Care Hospital. These people were so kind to our family and we truly appreciate it.

A Celebration of his life will be announced at a later date when COVID restrictions are eased.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ty Pozzobon Foundation, PO Box 21082, Prince Albert, SK S6V 8A4 Please note that you want the donation in memory of Boyd Sherman.

On-line condolences and more detail of Boyd’s life story will be available at www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com Arrangements entrusted to Merritt Funeral Chapel.

Heather Lynn Karran August 15, 1949 – August 23, 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Heather Lynn Karran. She passed away peacefully on Aug 23rd, 2021 with family by her side.

She was born on Aug 15th 1949 to Gladys and Cliff Moffat in Vancouver, B.C. Growing up and graduating from John Oliver Secondary, she enjoyed Highland dancing with her sister Bonnie and all things musical.

In November of 1973 she married Michael Karran.They enjoyed many years of camping and travelling together with the most memorable being canoeing the Bowron Lake chain, hiking Machu Picchu in Peru and travelling around Australia.

She was always artistic and had especially enjoyed her work as a florist in different places before opening her own business, Great Occasions Gift and Trophy when the family lived in Merritt.

She had a passion for music and was a devoted member of the White Sails A’Cappella Chorus and D’Lite ensemble in Kelowna for many years.

She was close friends with many of the ladies and they travelled together as far as China and New Orleans.

She was a kind, always positive and thoughtful wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who always had a smile for everyone and she will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all.

She is survived by her husband Mike, sister and brother in law Bonnie and Andre, daughter and son, Amanda and Grady, grandchildren Jaeden,Julia,Charlotte and Riley and great grandchildren Kacen, Lorelei and Luna.

There will be a celebration of life by invitation only due to Covid restrictions and in lieu of flowers donations to the bccancerfoundation. com/bc/cancer would be appreciated.

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Coldwater Indian Band Job Posting EDUCATION COORDINATOR The Coldwater Indian Band is seeking an individual to fill the Education Coordinator position. The Education Coordinator is responsible for the planning, administration and coordination of Coldwater Indian Band Education Programs and Services and reports to the Band Administrator. This position will be working from the Merritt Office.

Responsibilities and Duties Planning – Annual and Long-term Education Plan for Coldwater Indian Band, membership and as directed.

Human Resource – Supervises and valuates the performance of anyone with direct reporting relations to the Department when applicable.

Financial – Develops Education Program budgets in consultation with the Band Administrator and administers the budgets as approved by Chief and Council and all other associated duties.

Policy – Administers the approved Post-Secondary Education Policy.

Liaison and Representation – Participates as Ex-Officio when required on the Band School SAC; Represents the band in negotiating the Local Education Agreement; Attends School District 58 meetings where applicable; Liaises with PostSecondary Institutions/Schools in support of the Coldwater Indian Band Education Policy and programs; Liaises with SD #58 re: L.E.A., F.N.A.C, and staff where applicable; Advocates for Coldwater students within School District 58 & students attending different Post-Secondary Educational Institutions; Liaise with Indian Services Canada in support of the Coldwater Indian Band Education Department programs.

Post-Secondary Program Administration – Administers the Post-Secondary program as per Job Description.

General Education Administration – Administers all pertinent Education Program funding through Xyntax; Develop and maintain individual student confidential files; Maintains records of all Education programs, services and funding associated with this department; Keeps the Band Administrator informed of sensitive and important issues and events in relation to the operation of the Education Programs; etc.

Position Qualifications • Post-Secondary Diploma (prefer minimum Business or Public Administration diploma) • OR an equivalent combination of post secondary education and directly related work experience.

• Proposal writing an asset • Lifestyle consistent with the importance of the responsibilities of the position • Strong analytical and decision-making skills, tact, discretion and sound judgement • Demonstrated commitment to fiscal management • Superior communication skills, written and oral • Working knowledge of Xyntax an asset • Knowledge of Nlaka’pamux and Coldwater Community an asset • Ability to organize and manage workload • Good negotiation skills (Local Education Agreements) • Able to work independently and in a team environment • Satisfactory Criminal Records check • Valid Driver’s License and Reliable vehicle Send your resume with references and cover letter:Attn: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND H.R. COMMITTEE c/o Band Administrator (lantoine@coldwaterband.org.) or Fax 250-378-5351 PO BOX 4600, MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Deadline for resumes extended to: September 17, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m.

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SHACKAN INDIAN BAND PO Box 1360/ 2099 Granite Ave Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Phone: 250-378-5410 Fax: 250-378-5219 www.shackan.ca

Position: Finance (Accounting) Clerk I Employment Type: Full Time (35 hrs per week) Shackan Indian Band is looking to hire a qualied and responsible person for the role of Finance Clerk I. Qualications and Experience: • Perform data entry and verication of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Purchase Order tracking • Enter Accounts Payable information and accruals into the system & issue cheques / EFT payments for all accounts due • Coordinate travel advance activities and claim reconciliation • Ensure transactions are properly recorded & entered into the computerized accounting system • Maintain nancial les and records • Backup payroll function on occasion Education and Experience • Familiarity and understanding of First Nations operations an asset • Strong computer skills in various software platforms (MS Ofce and Xyntax Financial Software) • 2+ years of experiencing in bookkeeping and accounting support • Previous related education and coursework and/or completion of Accounting Technician Diploma Key Competencies • Sound knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices including double entry bookkeeping and reconciliation of accounts and subledgers • Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently • Ability to multi-task and cope effectively with deadlines We offer a competitive compensation and benets package, generous vacation entitlement (3-weeks) and continuing education program.

High School Teacher Position N’Kwala is a First Nation operated independent school offering a kindergarten to grade 12 program. Currently we have an enrolment of 40 making class sizes smaller allowing for more one-on-one time for teacher and students. N’Kwala is surrounded by rolling hills and the natural environment and is located in the beautiful Nicola Valley approximately 90 km south of Kamloops and approximately 50 km east of Merritt. On-site accommodations and daycare are available for the successful candidate.

Required Qualifications: • Qualified and experienced to teach intermediate level students • Special Education training an asset • Ability to adapt or modify programs to meet the student’s special needs • Knowledge of the BC curriculum • Valid BC teaching certificate Recommended Qualifications: • Experience working in First Nations community • Experience with the Read Well and Saxon Math programs • Experience with special education programs • Experience with On-line learning portals • Experience with multi-grade classroom Salary as per the Upper Nicola Band salary scale Start date: ASAP Pro-D opportunities during the summer may be required.

For further information about this role, please contact Principal, Heather Grismer at 250-350-3370 or email: principal@uppernicola.com Please send cover letter and resume to Human Resources, PO Box 3700, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8, or hr@uppernicola.com. N’kwala School thanks all those interested but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit your resume to the Band ofce at 2099 Granite Avenue, fax 250-378-5219 or email hr@shackan.ca Posting closes September 10, 2021 (4:30pm)

SHACKAN INDIAN BAND PO Box 1360/ 2099 Granite Ave Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Phone: 250-378-5410 Fax: 250-378-5219 www.shackan.ca

Position: Ofce Administrative Assistant Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (10 month, 35 hrs per week) with possible move to Permanent Full Time Shackan Indian Band is looking to hire a qualied and responsible person for the role of Finance Clerk I. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities • Performs administrative support such as: Regular ofce and front desk duties; Data entry; Correspondence and communications; Travel and meeting arrangement; Website updates and Document management • Assist staff and Band Administrator with administration functions as required • Backup reception and nance clerk duties on occasion

Intermediate Teacher Position N’Kwala is a First Nation operated independent school offering a kindergarten to grade 12 program. Currently we have an enrolment of 40 making class sizes smaller allowing for more one-on-one time for teacher and students. N’Kwala is surrounded by rolling hills and the natural environment and is located in the beautiful Nicola Valley approximately 90 km south of Kamloops and approximately 50 km east of Merritt. On-site accommodations and daycare are available for the successful candidate.

Required Qualifications: • Qualified and experienced to teach intermediate level students • Special Education training an asset • Ability to adapt or modify programs to meet the student’s special needs • Knowledge of the BC curriculum • Valid BC teaching certificate Recommended Qualifications: • Experience working in First Nations community • Experience with the Read Well and Saxon Math programs • Experience with special education programs • Experience with multi-grade classroom

Education and Experience • High school diploma; Ofce Administration Certicate preferred • Well organized and detailed oriented • Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications (Microsoft Ofce and Xyntax Financial Software)

Salary as per the Upper Nicola Band salary scale

Key Competencies • High school diploma; Ofce Administration Certicate preferred • Well organized and detailed oriented • Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications (Microsoft Ofce and Xyntax Financial Software)

For further information about this role, please contact Principal, Heather Grismer at 250-350-3370 or email: principal@uppernicola.com

We offer a competitive compensation and benets package, generous vacation entitlement (3-weeks) and continuing education program.

Please submit your resume to the Band ofce at 2099 Granite Avenue, fax 250-378-5219 or email hr@shackan.ca Posting closes September 10, 2021 (4:30pm)

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CITY OF MERRITT (Casual) Accounting Clerk Merritt, BC, Canada

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Merritt is centrally located and nestled in the beautiful Nicola Valley.

Our strategic orientation is to pursue growth as a progressive, attractive, economically viable city that is socially responsible and environmentally sustainable. Our strength comes from our skilled and dedicated employees and together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to the community we serve.

Job Description: The City has an exciting opportunity for a casual Accounting Clerk to join the Finance Team.

Casual employees are scheduled on an as-needed basis to relieve employees who are on leaves, vacation, or during peak periods of increased workload; there are no regularly scheduled hours or guarantee of hours.

As an Accounting Clerk, you will be responsible for accurate and timely data entry tasks, journal entries, accounts receivable invoicing, processing residential and commercial utility bills and maintaining records.

As a member of the Finance team, you will work to ensure the highest level of quality and accuracy. You will support the monthly revenue and expense reporting and maintain accurate and complete accounting files and records. With an eye for detail, you will match invoices to purchase orders or vouchers, perform data entry, process and record transactions, reconcile bank statements with the general ledger. You will provide support for projects, assist in processing accounts payable and receivable and setting up vendors. In this multi-faceted role, you will interact with internal and external stakeholders as you perform reception duties such as answering phones and responding to inquiries and clerical functions such as ordering office supplies and collecting and date stamping mail.

Qualifications: • A two (2) year Business Diploma in Accounting or second year of accounting designation, supplemented by a minimum of 2-3 years’ recent related experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping preferably in a local government environment and some related experience in customer service and handling cash.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Sound knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices including double entry bookkeeping and reconciliation of accounts and subledgers.

• Ability to perform electronic data entry at 45 wpm.

• Proficient with accounting and payroll software, Microsoft Office suite including Excel and a variety of office equipment.

• Ability to provide customer service and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the greater team.

• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, manage time and meet deadlines.

• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Critical thinking, analytic and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with others with courtesy, tact and diplomacy.

• The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory police information check.

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If your previous experience has prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy and safe environment, we invite you to apply.

This position will be posted until it is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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ESSENTIAL SKILLS: • Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a certicate or diploma in bookkeeping/accounting.

• Payroll Certication or minimum 2 years proven Payroll experience an asset • Strong computer literacy skill including Microsoft Ofce programs.

• Previous experience using Xyntax considered an asset.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Able to meet deadlines and prioritize work based on changing needs of a fast-paced organization.

• Familiarity of Nlaka’pamux culture, language and history will be an asset.

• Criminal Record Check will be required.

Position Term: Permanent full time Deadline for applications: Open until position is lled.

Submit resumes to: Lori Clark – Operations Manager Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society PO Box 3090, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Fax (250) 378-4962 Email: clark.l@schss.com or operations@schss.com

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT WORKER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for a First Nations Support Worker in Merritt for 7 hours per day, 10 months per year.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing social/emotional support, communicating with students and parents/guardians, tutoring, and cultural education.

Department: Housing Position Title: Tenant Relations Coordinator Wages: Starting wage is $20 per hour Effective Date: ASAP

Summary of Organizational Responsibilities: The Tenant Relations Coordinator (TRC) is responsible for maintaining effective relationships between tenants and the Lower Nicola Indian Band Housing department. Reporting directly to the Housing Administrator, the Tenant Relations Coordinator ensures that all tenants are adequately accommodated within the guidelines of the Lower Nicola Indian Band Housing Policy.

Primary Duties and Tasks Receive and process applications for public social housing in order to ensure that applicants are provided with required information and that applications are given due consideration: • Explain the eligibility and application process to potential applicants • Provide applicants with application forms and assist with completion of forms • Receive and review applications to ensure all required information is included • Calculate tenants base and monthly rent • Collect damage deposits and rst-month rents • Explain rental agreements, tenant responsibilities and in-house rules • Complete move-in inspections, inform maintenance of deciencies and enter information into the database • Administer and collect rents in order to ensure that tenants are paying appropriate rental costs according to the LNIB Housing Policy • Maintain administrative procedures in order to ensure an effective and efcient ofce environment: Main Activities • Act on Appeals Committee orders Perform other related duties as required

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Position Summary: Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Finance Assistant/ Payroll Clerk performs a variety of nance-related duties.

As a member of the Administrative team, the individual is responsible for general nancial duties, functions, and administrative support to other programs or positions as required.

Performing a variety of nance-related duties, including but not limited to: Bi-weekly full-cycle Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Xyntax data entry (on the job training available to the right applicant). This position will be a representative of SCHSS to the public, clients, suppliers and other related business.

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FINANCE ASSISTANT/PAYROLL CLERK Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society (SCHSS) is inviting applications for the position of Financial Assistant/Payroll Clerk.

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