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From fires to land disputes, the past year saw a flurry of newsworthy activity in the Nicola Valley — here are the stories that caught your attention.
TOP 10 MOST READ STORIES OF 2015
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They've been flipped through, clicked on and seen by more eyes than any of the other stories printed this year.
DRAMA ON CORBETT LAKE AS PROTESTERS ARRESTED (DEC.) Back in January of this year, fishermen, including a few from the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club were arrested for trespassing when they crossed over what is said to be private land to get to Corbett Lake to ice fish. The charges were subsequently blocked, but later this year once the lake froze over, six fishermen chose
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by private property, owned by three different groups — the Corbett Lake Lodge, the Douglas Lake Cattle Company, and the Nicola Ranch. The club has been arguing for years that since lakes in British Columbia are public, the privately owned land surrounding it illegally restricts access.
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2015 IN PHOTOS
The Herald was on scene for many of the most dramatic moments we saw over the past year. Here is 2015 through our camera lens.
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3 1. A fire in an industrial yard just off Nicola Avenue sent flames shooting into an October sky. Michael Potestio/Herald 2. Protesters arrested on Corbett Lake earlier this month. David Dyck/Herald 3. Wildfire sparks on Hamilton Hill in July. David Dyck/Herald 4. Five hour standoff at the Road Runner Hotel in November ended without incident. Michael Potestio/Herald 5. The trailer where Allan Schoenborn killed his three children was torn down in March.
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Dec. 15, 2015 Regular Council Meeting recap GENERAL MATTERS - Delegations and Recognitions Shawn Sanders, MTS Maintenance Training Systems Inc. pinning ceremony for Kevin Vilac awarding Kevin his Professional Operators Certificate through the Environmental Operators Certification Program Ms. T. Hadwin, Chief Operating Officer, Gold Country Communities Society made a presentation to Council highlighting the Gold Country initiatives for the upcoming year. Ms. Hadwin also showed Council the Gold Country YouTube Video for their viewing pleasure. UNFINISHED BUSINESS THAT the report from MMM Group titled Phase 1 Central Park Review be received for information; AND THAT the procedures associated with the Requests for Proposal process be reviewed to prevent this situation from happening in the future. THAT Council direct Administration to prepare a Council Policy workshop to review the City’s revitalization tax exemption programs; AND THAT Council direct Administration not to accept further applications for such exemptions until that review is complete. THAT Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to execute a three-year Tourism and Visitor Information Services Agreement with the Nicola Valley Heritage Society as per the attached proposal. BYLAWS City of Merritt Five Year Financial Plan (20152019) Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2203, 2015 was adopted. City of Merritt Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2204, 2015 was adopted. NEW BUSINESS THAT the City rescind Resolution #298 dated May 12, 1980 that states: “THAT the letter from Mr. A. Moffat dated May 03rd, 1980 be received and filed and that Mr. Moffat be advised that a lease is not required as the town will provide a bowling green in perpetuity for use by the community” Voting Opposed: Councillor Christopherson THAT the motion that the City separate the Lawn Bowling facility into the lawn bowling green and the building, and lease the bowling green to the Lawn Bowling Club and look for other uses for the building be deferred until Administration can address concerns raised by Council from a previous In-Camera Council meeting.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Director of recreation anD facilities A great career opportunity! The City of Merritt is looking for an energetic, dedicated individual to fill the role of Director of Recreation and Facilities on our new senior management leadership team. The team’s role is to effectively lead the continuous organizational and process improvement that is part of success in governance and administration. Merritt is located in the Nicola Valley in South Central British Columbia adjacent to major transportation routes. Forestry, agriculture and tourism are major economic drivers. Major improvements in hydro-electric supply and connectivity have enhanced opportunities for industrial and manufacturing growth. This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The Director will shepherd a vital and diverse portfolio of recreation services workers and direct the maintenance of existing buildings and construction of new facilities. The incumbent will advise the CAO, the Council and senior staff on issues and trends in recreation and recreation programming, and ensure facilities are functioning and up-to-date. We are looking for a natural leader who: • has demonstrated integrity, ethics, confidentiality and professionalism in their work in the public and political environment • is engaging and comfortable working with the public, fellow staff and council • is a creative and strategic thinker who applies forethought in all decision-making processes • enjoys the detail work of municipal administration, but doesn’t get mired in it • and most importantly . . . has the drive to lead others to succeed! QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • A bachelor’s degree in recreation management or a directly related field • A solid understanding of municipal recreation services, pool and arena operations, recreation and cultural programming and labour relations in a union environment • Five years of progressively responsible municipal service with at least two years of directly relevant experience • Experience liaising with community groups, cultural organizations and sports groups • Completion of a Local Government Administration education program is desirable • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrated technical competence
SUMMARY OF CITY OF MERRITT SNOW REMOVAL POLICY This procedure outlines the responsibility of the City, residents, businesses and contractors as it pertains to snow removal in Merritt. NOTE: For purpose of this procedure “Area 1” is designated by heavy black line and “Area 2” is all remaining streets.. Service Level based on Snow Accumulation: 0 – 5 cm: Area 1 only sanded AS PRIORITY 5 – 20 cm: City streets are graded and sanded in the following time frame: Area 1 – within eight (8) hours Area 2 – within thirty (30) hours Over 20 cm: Exceptional Snowfall – will call out such manpower and equipment as may be available and required to maintain city streets in as passable conditions as possible. Priorities: No.1 Emergency access routes to essential services such as hospital, police, fire, ambulance, City services. Dangerous roadways including hills and intersections. No.2 Schools; No.3 Downtown Business Core; No.4 Highway Commercial properties; No.5 Residential properties Disposal: Residents, businesses and contractors are not permitted to blow or plow snow from private property onto right-of-ways, streets, lanes or walkways. Residents and businesses in areas with City sidewalks adjacent to roads shall be permitted to place snow from the walk on the road. Sidewalk Clearing: Every owner or occupier of residential zoned property shall remove snow or ice from sidewalks or pathways abutting the said property within twenty-four (24) hours of accumulation except for weekends and holidays. Every owner or occupier of real property shall immediately remove snow, ice or rubbish from the roof or other part of a structure adjacent to a highway or pathway or sidewalk where such snow or ice or rubbish presents a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Every owner or occupier of commercial or industrial zoned property shall remove snow or ice from sidewalk or pathways abutting the said property by ten (10) a.m. of any day and, as needed, following the accumulation of snow or ice. Complete copies of this procedure can be obtained at City Hall during regular business hours.
The City offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package for this senior management position. Applications will be reviewed commencing January 22, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. Please forward resume, cover letter & requests for information to the attention of: Shawn Boven, CAO sboven@merritt.ca 250-378-8613
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3 LOCAL COUPLE GETS LUCKY ON SCRATCH TICKET (FEB.) his work, but kept the tickets for his wife to scratch. While watching TV at home later that night, Soderberg’s pregnant wife Deidre let out a scream after scratching the lucky ticket, realizing it was a winner. “It was just like, ‘Am I reading this right? Can you double check this?’” Deidre said from the BCLC office in Kamloops, where they had the ticket verified and collected their winnings.
4 INDUSTRIAL YARD FIRE OFF NICOLA (OCT.) There were many fires that sparked around Merritt in 2015, but few were watched by as many locals or can compare in size and potential danger as the one that sparked in an industrial building off Nicola Avenue this October. The fire gutted an uninsured building containing multiple mechanical bays, but could have been a lot worse if firefighters weren’t already gathered for a training session at the
time. There were two people inside one of them at the time of the fire, and both escaped the blaze without injury. The fire was a violent one. Explosions from the amount of fuel in the building could be heard coming from the blaze and large flames reached out into the night sky along with smoke and ash.
5 TOLKO SCALES BACK MERRITT MILL (NOV.) An axe was held over the lumber industry in 2015. As lumber prices dwindled and the allowable annual cut via the province’s timber supply review is expected to drop due to pine beetle infestation at some point in the new year. In May, temporary layoffs were reported at the Aspen Planers mill, and in July representatives from Tolko met with city council to inform them of the challenges they were facing. An omen of sorts, Tolko would respond to the conditions of the industry by eliminating
29 full time jobs in its small log production line, effective Nov. 6. The mill went from 229 employees to 200. “With significant reductions in the annual allowable cut coming in the near future, we have had to evaluate and focus our operations to ensure we remain competitive and viable,” said Troy Connolly, general manager B.C. lumber for the company, in a news release. “Decisions such as these are never easy,” said Connolly.
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what Thomas had taught them. So you see? Thomas’ journey was quite successful.
How did he do it? How was he able to break the language barrier and teach? Wherever Thomas went, and whatever language was spoken, God gave him the This was a big, big job that Jesus had given ability to speak so they all understood. to a small church, but He had promised to be Not everyone was happy with what was with them to the end. going on. People who ran the big amusement Peter, at one time, began to preach to a places, and especially those who made group of people who had come to Jerusalem the images that people were supposed to (before it’s destruction) for a special feast day. worship, saw a big decline in their businesses. The feast was about Jesus and His message. It So, they reported to their leaders of their says that there were people from 13 different business losses. language groups. Some accused Paul of teaching that there They all heard and understood what was are no real gods made with hands, which is being preached. How? Peter could only true, but they beat him and other teachers preach in one language. Our wonderful, anyway to make them leave. amazing Jesus translated the message before Persecution of these teachers became it reached the ears of the listeners. the thing to do. In the end, all but one of At that time, the record says that around the apostles were murdered. Only John the three thousand people accepted Jesus and Revelator died a natural death. were added to the church. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Thomas, one of the disciples, went toward celebrating the birth of our Saviour with the the east from Jerusalem and preached to the ones you love. I wish you a Happy New people along the way. Exactly how many and year!! how far, we do not know, but many years later Herman’s next article will be printed in there was still a group of people who lived by Tuesday edition on Jan 5.
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NOTICE TO PARENTS Effective January 4, 2016, the Petit Creek bus run stops are being amalgamated into one of either the Lower Nicola, Mamit Lake or 14 Mile/Nooaitch bus routes. Please be assured that all stops will remain the same, however, there may be a slight change to the pick-up and/or drop-off times of approximately 5 – 10 minutes. Updated bus route information is below. In addition, it will also be posted on the District’s website (www.sd58.bc.ca) and in the newspaper over the holiday break. Should you have any questions regarding this change, please do not hesitate to contact the School Board office at 250-378-5161. Thank you for your assistance through this change.
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2015 yearender If historical ingratitude were a crime, most of the people writing yearend pieces this month GWYNNE DYER would be in The international jail. STAGE This year was not like 1919, when three per cent of the world’s population died of influenza, or 1943, when the Second World War was killing a million people each month, or 1983, when we came very close to World War Three (though the public didn’t realise it at the time). For most people, in most places, 2015 has been a pretty good year. Yes, of course, the war in Syria, and millions of refugees, and the downturn in China dragging the world economy down with it, and terrorism here, there and everywhere. And of course, climate change waiting around the corner to drag us all down. But if you are waiting for a year with nothing to worry about, you’ll be waiting a long time. The war in Syria is four years old and still going strong. In late summer it looked for a time as if the Islamist rebels were going to destroy the Syrian army and take over the whole country, but the Russian intervention restored the stalemate. There is even talk of a ceasefire now, so that everybody else can concentrate on fighting Islamic State. There are other wars in the Middle East too, in Iraq (where Islamic State also holds much territory), in Afghanistan (where the Taliban are winning), and in Yemen (where the conservative Arab states have mistaken a tribal quarrel for an Iranian plot and launched a bombing campaign to thwart it). Libya’s internal wars are getting worse, and there is even talk of renewed Western military intervention there.
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Wintertime is ice fishing time OTHMAR VOHRINGER The OUTDOORSMAN The winter, with its cold, ice and snow, is here and but for the avid outdoors person that is no reason to sit inside by the fire. Ice fishing is a popular activity in our valley that brings much relief to the
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winter blues. Catching fish through a hole drilled into the ice is a simple affair that can be enjoyed by the whole family. If you haven’t tried it yet you should — its great fun. To that end I will provide you with a few tips that should increase your chances to catch a trout. Fish are most active in the early morning when they search for food. Plan to be out on the ice early; around daybreak seems to be best. Once the angler activity on the ice increases the fish go into hiding. If you don’t possess a
sonar fish finder, a contour map of the lake can help you find the underwater structure fish prefer to use and hang up on. Or, if you’re fishing a lake that you also fish in the summer, you can return to your favourite spots on the lake. Trout are predatory fish and will use the same underwater structures as in summer that will allow them to ambush smaller fish; it is there that you most likely will get a lot of activity — particularly in the mornings and evenings. Trout can be finicky. Just because you had
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success with one lure or bait the previous day is no guarantee it will work today. Try different lures and baits in various colours and styles until you get results. Usually I change lures/baits every 20 minutes if I don’t get a hit on my offerings. Some anglers have a tendency to sit in one spot for too long. If a spot doesn’t produce any fish for an hour or so move on to the next spot and drill a new hole. Keep doing that until you find a spot where the fish hang out. Fish are very sensitive to vibrations. Jumping,
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running or driving on ice creates heavy vibrations that fish can feel for a considerable distance and it usually sends them off to deeper places in the lake. Before you walk on a frozen body of water observe the safety rules. It is recommended that the ice should be at least four inches thick to walk on and at least ten inches to drive on it. There are many factors that determine the thickness of the ice which can vary over the lake’s surface.
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YOUR OPINION Ensure ice is A look back at 2015, and where we’re headed safe before fishing From Page 6 Usually the ice is thicker in the shallow areas of the lake than in the deeper regions. Look for deep cracks on the ice and water on the ice surface — those are usually the weak spots that could break when you step or drive on it. Always attach ice grippers on your boots to prevent slipping and falling on the ice. While we’re on the subject of ice fishing I have to mention a very popular event that is coming up. On Sunday, January 17, 2016 the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club will hold their annual Ice Fishing Derby out at Mamette Lake. The derby starts at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 2:00 p.m. This is a great family event with many trophy, kids and door prizes to be won. The entry fee is 15 dollars per person. Tickets are available at the Ponderosa Sporting Store and Gun-Fishin’ Store or at the event. Participants must have a valid fishing license and regular fishing regulations apply. I’ve been to this event many times and it is great fun — don’t miss it. Good luck, tight lines and be safe on the ice. Othmar Vohringer lives in the Nicola Valley. He is a animal behaviourist and outdoor writer for hunting magazines in Canada and the U.S. www.othmarvohringer.com
JACKIE TEGART View from the LEGISLATURE
As one year ends and another begins, it’s important to take a look back at what we have accomplished in the past and what we hope to achieve in the future. For Merritt it was a busy 2015 with the signing of the First Nations Collaborative Engagement Protocol and Contribution Agreement for the study of the biosolids issue to the comple-
tion of the $1.8 million NVIT Trades Building plus $475,000 in capital funding for the replacement of boilers in two schools (for a complete list of Nicola Valley 2015 achievements visit my website www.jackietegart.ca). While there is still much to do on the biosolids issue, I’m pleased to report that the Principal’s Table had a very productive meeting in late December and work is progressing on the scientific review as well as planning for soil, water and air testing this spring. It is my sincere belief that this work will be completed in 2016 so that Merritt and area residents will be able to debate the merits of this issue based on sound science.
Of course transportation is always an issue in our area and this past year the Ministry of Transportation has completed significant portions of the 2015/2016 Road Improvement Program which is valued at over $44 million in Fraser Nicola. While these works have greatly enhanced road safety, with winter now here, I’m again hearing concerns regarding highway maintenance. That’s why I met with local Highway’s Department officials in late December to discuss ways we can ensure our highways are kept clear and safe. If you have specific issues regarding the condition of our highways, please contact my office and I’ll be sure that information is
included in the maintenance contract renewal process, which will begin in 2016. One final note on roads safety is the installation of the variable speed signs along the Coquihalla. The signs, which will adjust posted speed limits based on road conditions are scheduled to be operational in early 2016. Together we have accomplished much this past year. I am honored to represent you in Victoria, and thank you for the work you do for your communities. I am looking forward to a busy 2016 and wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! Jackie Tegart is the MLA for Fraser-Nicola
Refugees are a bigger problem than terrorism From Page 6 There are no wars at all in Asia, which is home to half the human race, and no wars in the Americas either. There is one war in Europe, in eastern Ukraine with heavy Russian involvement, but a ceasefire has greatly reduced (but not entirely stopped) the shooting in the past four months. This is not a picture of world where violence is out of control. The violence is approaching catastrophic levels in parts of the Middle East, but the scattered incidents of Islamist terrorism against non-Muslims elsewhere are relatively small and few in number. Neverheless, they have encouraged the Western media (and several Western leaders) to talk about terrorism as an “existential threat.” That is absurd, but Donald Trump, the leading candidate for the Republican party’s nomination for U.S. president, has proposed that the United States should deal with this “threat” by stopping all Muslims from entering the country. The number of nonMiddle Eastern people who actually died in terrorist attacks in 2015, including the two Paris attacks, the Los Angeles attack, and attacks on tourists in Muslim countries (mostly British in Tunisia and Russians in Egypt) was just over 400. The total population of Russia, the United States, Britain and France is about 600 million, so the risk of being killed by an Islamist terrorist, if you are a citizen of one
of those countries, is one in one-and-a-half million. It is not a crisis. It is just a problem, and fairly far down the list of problems these countries face. The refugees coming out of the Middle East, mainly from Syria, are a much bigger issue, but the main burden of caring for them has fallen on neighbouring Muslim countries, principally Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan. About one million refugees have reached Europe this year, sparking a political panic in the European Union (population 500 million), but the extraordinary generosity of Germany, which has taken in four-fifths of those refugees, more than compensates for the meaner behaviour of other Western countries. In Asia, the Burmese election in November was probably the final step in ending half a century of military rule in that unfortunate country. The long-predicted drop in the Chinese economy’s growth rate seems to be arriving at last (though the regime still denies it), and the question of whether the Communist dictatorship can survive a prolonged period of slow growth is slowly working its way back onto the agenda. So did Africa, despite renewed terrorist attacks in Mali, President Zuma’s boundless corruption in South Africa, and the tail-end of the ebola epidemic in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea – and at least that epidemic spurred the high-speed development of a vaccine that will help to contain future
outbreaks. And what are we to make of North America? Canada finally showed Stephen Harper the door after almost ten years and elected his Liberal antithesis, Justin Trudeau, to the vast relief of practically everybody beyond its borders and a majority within them. Yet in the same year the Jurassic candidate, Donald Trump, emerges as the Republican front-runner for next year’s presidential election in the United States. However, there is a strong argument for saying that Trump’s main appeal to potential voters is that he is not boring. This could be a problem for Hillary Clinton, who for all her sterling virtues is deeply, deeply boring. They have been holding a mock election at Western Illinois University one year before the national election ever since 1975. They have chosen the correct party and even the right candidate every time, including people who were still very dark horses at the time like Jimmy Carter (for the 1976 election) and Barack Obama (for the 2008 election). They held their mock election for next year last month — and the Democrats won. But Hillary Clinton didn’t. The next president, according to the mock election, will be Bernie Sanders. At least he isn’t boring. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries
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6 ALLEGED CAR JACKERS APPREHENDED (NOV.) When it comes to a small town like Merritt, a police standoff with a possible gunman isn’t a typical occurrence, but on November 25, that’s exactly what happened. Two people who police say attempted to car jack a man on Lindley Creek Road were taken into custody without incident after a five-hour standoff with police. The incident ended when the RCMP’s emergencyresponse team (ERT) stormed a hotel room, and took a male
7 VARIABLE SPEED SIGNS COMING (DEC.) The signs they are a changin’. This December, the Ministry of Transportation announced it’s going digital to ensure travellers drive to conditions on roadways. Electronic speed signs, that will reduce the legal speed limit when poor weather inhibits driving conditions, are being installed on sections of the Coquihalla, the Trans-Canada and the Sea-to-Sky Highway as part of a pilot project aimed at reducing weather-related crashes. Crews are installing 13 of these signs along a 24-kilometre span of the Coquihalla from Portia Interchange (exit 202) just north of Hope to the former Toll Plaza. Another 18 variable speed signs will be
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placed along Highway 1 from Perry River to Revelstoke, and 16 are being installed along the Sea-to-Sky from Squamish to Function Junction. RCMP Cpl. Tim Lions with Merritt’s Central Interior Traffic Services (CITS) said he’s hopeful these signs will deter motorists from failing to drive to road conditions. “It brings them conscious to what their speed is, so I’m hoping that this system does that,” Lions said. Using a variety of sensors, these signs will be calibrated to detect extreme cold, freezing rain heavy snowfalls, pavement conditions and traffic flow, and provide a recommended speed to operations staff.
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8 ONE INJURED IN FIRE (AUG.) Merritt Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) crews were called to a house on the corner of Clapperton Avenue and Orme Street to suppress a fire that was already in full blaze when they arrived. According to MFRD Fire Chief Dave
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9 WILDFIRE SPARKS ON HAMILTON HILL (JULY) Wildfires were a dime a dozen in the B.C. Interior this past summer, but a grass fire on Hamilton Hill along Highway 97C just outside of town bought flames closer to home than any other, with smoke that was highly visible from Merritt. The wildfire burnt 45 hectares of land, but was about 90 per cent contained in a day’s time.
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5 bedroom home with partly finished basement. Located in low traffic area in a family oriented neighbourhood. House needs work. Lots of storage, carport. Parking for RV.
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Great starter home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, and in good area, close to school. Has an attached 17x23 garage/shop. Home needs some TLC of paint and flooring. Perfect for handyman.
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#2340
#2559
Very nice floor plan in this 4 bedroom family home, close to schools. Features newer kitchen and flooring, 2 gas F/P’s, 4 baths, full basement with inlaw living quarters with walkout basement. Double garage.
#2510
#2574
LARGE FAMILY HOME
GREAT STARTER HOME
LOCATION, LOCATION
newer apartment
Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane access, huge backyard with single garage.
Located in a great area of Merritt. Some recent upgrades include new roof, new laminate floors, kitchen counters, sink & taps. 3 bedrms up, 1 down plus 2 bedm suite. Spacious open floor plan. 2 gas F/P’s, skylights & double garage.
Located across from elementary school. Home has new kitchen with tile backsplash, pellet stove, new HW tank, 3 bedrms up, 12x32 attached garage and fully fenced backyard with fruit trees.
This 2 bedroom home with good solid construction needs some updates. Has full, unfinished basement, large covered deck, fruit trees and a garden area in back.
Newer 2 bedroom apartment on 2nd floor in the Summitt. This unit comes with all appliances. Open kitchen/living room. Great place in excellent condition. Strata fees $160 per month.
#2548
#2554
#2561
#2557
#2519
$295,000
$159,000
$129,900
$279,900
$224,900
$329,900
#2505
$419,900
#2597
$319,900
$139,900
d l o s #2465
$139,900
$109,900
$225,000
HERITAGE CHARM
DUPLEX
brookmere
WELL MAINTAINED
LOCATION, LOCATION
HUGE YARD
NICELY UPDATED
2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. New plumbing with heat tape, 1 bath, comes with all appliances. Quick possession. Close to golf course. Pad rent $346 per month.
3 bedroom rancher in excellent location with many upgrades such as new roof, windows, kitchen, bathrm & flooring. This well kept home is perfect for a family starting out of retired couple. Lane access.
This home has had many upgrades such as furnace, HW tank, insulation, electrical, plumbing, & windows. 3 bedrms, new custom kitchen with newer appliances. Wood stove in basement. Lots of parking.
Side by side duplex within walking distance to amenities. Each side has 100 amp, 2 bedrms 1 bathm kitchen and living room plus a fenced backyard. Total duplex in 864 sq.ft. Adjacent duplex also for sale.
Perfect retreat for outdoor enthusiast with year round activities. Close to fishing, cross-country skiing, quading & more. Beautiful 2 bedrm home with open kitchen/living room, double garage, lots of parking.
2 bedroom home in good Park. Has a wood burning fireplace and an open kitchen, newer windows, fenced yard, nicely kept and storage shed in back with garden area & fruit trees.
Clean, spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 2 down, newer floors & kitchen cabinets. In desirable area close to shopping & amenities. Newer vinyl windows, detached garage, fenced backyard.
Great starter home with 3 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, newer windows and siding. Has a full partly finished basement. Close to schools. Has lane access.
#2334
#2556
#2558
#2370
#2524
#2499
#2571
This move in ready home has 3 bedrms, HW floors, wood insert in F/P, oak kitchen cabinets. Single attached garage, private backyard with patio, fruit trees, garden & storage sheds. Close to downtown.
$46,900
$144,900
$247,500
$159,900
$339,900
$169,000
HALF DUPLEX
CUTE AND COZY
d l o s
$435,000
$39,900
$245,000
#2526
$254,900
#2585
#2533
$72,900
GREAT LOCATION
d l o s
$199,800
$159,000
$129,900
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264 ACRES
10 PRIME ACRES
RIVERFRONT LOT
LAKEVIEW HOME
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY
Gorgeous property of approx. 264 acres with 2 titles. Has 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing through the property. A great variety of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR.
Bring your family & horse to enjoy this acreage in Sunshine Valley. Immaculate 2 bedrm + den home, large kitchen, pantry & nook. Deluxe ensuite, vaulted ceilings, 2 baths. 26x40 storage shed & lean-to, horse stalls & water rights.
Exquisite 0.83 acres in upscale neighbourhood, river frontage with enchanting views. This unique parcel offers both privacy & accessibility. All services to lot line, ready to build.
Indulge your with 3800 sq.ft. of high end living on 1.3 acres with panoramic views of Nicola Lake. Superb workmanship & detail include granite counters, open wooden beams, 3 bedrms, 4 baths, large deck.
Immaculate 2000 sq.ft. building that can be used as two separate 1000 sq.ft. spaces or remove center wall & use as one space. Has parking in rear. Good frontage exposure.
Commercial building of approx. 5,000 sq.ft. on the main with 1100 sq.ft. up with a 3 bedroom suite. Great opportunity to run your own business and live upstairs. Zoned C2.
#2457
#2596
#2500
#2432
#2305
#2560
$1,250,000
$529,900
PRIVATE ACREAGE
9.9 ACRES
$150,000 10 ACRES
$949,900
$179,000
LAKEVIEW ACREAGE
2 ACRES
Perfect place to build the home of your dreams at Nicola Lake on 1.055 acres. Nicola Lake is great for all water sports, fishing & sailing. Two golf courses nearby.
2 acre lot in prime industrial area, close to city limits. Current zoning is “Future Development”. Water and sewer are not connected, requires application.
#2578
#2581
$159,000
$325,000
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
$279,900
NICOLA LAKEVIEW LOT
INDUSTRIAL LOTS
Located just 15 mins. from Merritt, this acreage would be great to build your dream home on. Easy access off highway, open, rolling hills, some trees, nice views and a well in place with power on the road.
Two lots of 1 acre each, being sold together with two titles. Property is private, trees with views, is gently sloping with area setup for camping & room for RV’s. Close to crown land & Kane Valley.
10.9 acres in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executives homes. Land is south facing, sloped with some trees. Great place to build your dream home and enjoy the views.
One acre lot with fabulous views of the lake & mountains. In quality subdivision of custom built homes. Worth the drive to take a look while these opportunities are still available.
3 flat light industrial bare land lots available side by side, each approx. ½ acre. Water and sewer are close to the lot lines. Each sold separately.
In busy location with tenant. Total of approx. 6600 sq.ft. with 4100 sq.ft. on main, 1050 in basement and 1520 on top floor than could be living quarters. Great opportunity.
#2591
#2594
#2374
#2411
#2565
#2573
$184,000
13 ACRES RIVERFRONT
$175,000 ON 4.64 ACRES
$239,900
$199,000 LAKEFRONT LOT
53 ACRES
Each $49,900
COMMERCIAL LOT
$850,000
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
½ acre parcel with C-3 zoning located near Walmart on east side of Airport. Site is vacant with no improvements. Utilities are nearby.
#2486 OPPORTUNITY
A great property in well developed subdivision of acreage lots. This unique property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro at lot line, septic must be installed. Most of land is flat and useable.
Beautiful 4 bedrm, 3 bath log home with open design, new Mill Creek cabinets, new flooring & furnace heat pump. Has numerous outbldgs, barn, storage shed, garage & more.
Rare property that includes R-3 and FD zoning. FD allows the Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans such as an additional residential zoning or M-1 for Light Industrial.
#2335
#2575
12.63 ACRES
2 acres
#2208
$299,000
$375,000
$1,690,000 179 ACRES
Build your dream home on this 9.9 acres. Has some trees, open, sunny, views, easy access off highway, a well in place and power is on the road. Call for more details
#2414
$199,000
LAKEVIEW LOT Build your dream home here or make this acreage your weekend getaway. Driveway, septic approval and drilled well (25 gpm) are already done
#2047
#2379
$209,000
$124,900
Located only 2 km from city this historical south facing parcel sits on bench above Highway 8 with panoramic views, 31 acres in hay that can yield 3 crops annually, has marketable timber, a rock quarry and 3 bedrm home.
#2495
#2538
$1,241,000
Approx. 12,000 sq.ft. on 2 levels with office space on ground level and 3 residential units upstairs, fully rented.
Irregular shaped parcel, presently split, zoned C-4 Highway Commercial and C-5 Airport Commercial. There is a planned rezoning change to C-9 (Shopping Centre Commercial).
#2461
#2488
$850,000
COMMERCIAL LOT
117 ACRES Property has substantial aggregate deposit, excellent for long term gravel pit operation. 37 acres of light industrial and 80 acres of residential zoning. Estimate of 29 million ton deposit.
$89,900
#2387
$2,500,000
LOCATION, LOCATION
Call us for a Market Evaluation. Located just 15 minutes from Merritt, this acreage would be great to build your dream home on. Easy access off highway, land in open with rolling hills, some trees & nice views. Has well in place and power on road. Adjacent lot also available.
Now is the time to list with less competition!
Amazing one acre lot with stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake & mountains. Perfect recreation property or year round residence. Easy access & year round recreation.
#2509
$199,000 DEVELOPERS
276 acre site with incredible mountain & lake views. Property has an allowed legal density of 62 units maximum. This parcel is above Nicola Lakeshore Estates.
#2478
$184,000
$1,700,000
spius creek estates
OPPORTUNITY
Character building in downtown Merritt in high traffic area next to 7-11 Store. Zoned C-2. Has living quarters in back with renos of flooring and paint. Good visibility near intersection.
#2436
$189,000
INDUSTRIAL LOT Light industrial bare lot, flat site, zoned M1 for your business opportunity. Easy access to truck route and just moments from the downtown core. Call for more details.
#2356
$54,900
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Located off Petit Creek Road 2 bay garage with 2 bedroom living quarters in the back. Zoned C-4 which allows for many opportunities. Quality built building, 200 amp service, excellent location with high exposure.
#2437
$2,299,000
Flat commercial lot zoned C-3 on Nicola Ave with outstanding exposure. All services are already in place to lot edge. Great place to start your business.
#2359
9.88 ACRES
$890,000
11.4 ACRES
NICOLA LAKE VIEW LOT
#2508 Private acreage, treed with great access to Spius creek. Several good building sites, has a drilled well and hydro to lot line. Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.
8500 sq.ft. building on corner lot with easy access to highway on truck route. Has loading dock, paved parking, all on 0.8 acres site. Phase 1 environmental has been completed. Bring your business.
$242,900
Amazing one acre lake view lot featuring stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake & surrounding mountains. Perfect recreation property or year round residence. Great swimming, fishing, water-skiing.
#2590
$99,000
$219,900
Prices starting at $199,000
These approx. 10+ acre lots are located approx. 15 minutes from Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning views of the valley & some are riverfront. GST is applicable. Call for more details. Disclosure available.
Approx. 7300 sq.ft. building located on corner lot on main street coming into Merritt, zoned C-4 with site specific zoning to allow professional offices. Available for sale or lease. Call for details.
#2109
$595,000
20 ACRES Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1. Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details.
#2301
$2,000,000
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GHOSTS MURPHY SHEWCHUK A looking glass TO THE PAST While searching through the Hudson’s Bay Company journals and The Inland Sentinel newspaper looking for information on the Brigade Trails that wound through the Nicola Valley, I came across several references to past New Year’s. Here is an arm-chair look back at the celebrations of the last century or two. In the waning days of the fur traders at Fort Thompson (now Kamloops), the Hudson's Bay Company gave its servants as cheerful a New Year’s Day holiday as possible. In 1854, chief trader Paul Fraser recorded in the company journal: “Dec. 31. Got an oxe shot for the New Year’s.” On Jan. 1 he noted (with complete disregard for punctuation): "Weather cold the men as Customary came to see me they were treated with Grog and Cakes Beef and Flour.” The traditional celebrations also included the local First Nations. In 1859, William Manson wrote: “Dec. 31 - Indians gathering round The Establishment, with the expectation of seeing the White men dance to welcome in the New Year. Jan. l - This morning the men after having fired a Salute
paid me a visit and were welcomed by a glass of Spirits and a cake and received rations for the day of Beef and Flour, many of the Indians also called.” On Jan. 2 he noted: "This evening had a dance which passed off happily and was kept up till daylight Tuesday morning.” The following year, records show that supplies in the company store were more varied: “Gave a regale of Flour Butter Currants Sugar and Chocolate as well as Grog to our men... Gave a dance for the hands of the Fort and a mess of Rice and Beef to the Indians.” By the 1870s, settlers had begun to move into the Nicola Valley. In 1885 — a hard winter — things got a bit lively. There was a rifle match between miners and ranchers at Rockford (near Stump Lake) followed by a ball, with another grand ball held at Quilchena. The increased female population that resulted from the arrival of the settlers made dancing very popular. The Jan. 7, 1910 Merritt Herald headlines read: “EVERY BODY AND SUE WERE THERE At the Masquerade Ball given by the Merritt Athletic Club on New Year’s Eve — A Happy Time and a Happy Crowd.” The next day “GOOD HOCKEY WAS PLAYED Between Nicola Valley Team and one from Kamloops.” Kamloops won by a score of 2-1. There was also news that the Kettle Valley Railway would soon
NICOLA VALLEY HISTORY
from New Year’s past
connect Merritt to Hope. By Jan. 1, 1915, there was good news and sad news. Merritt’s hockey team beat Quilchena 16-6. “The men on the Quilchena Team were fairly good skaters, but a few of them had had little experience with the game.” Another headline read: “Has Brother Killed in Battle: News reached Merritt this week of the death of Frederick Osborne, brother of Mr. George Osborne of this city.” Jan. 1, 1918, saw indifference and excitement. One headline read: “NOBODY WANTS TO BE AN ALDERMAN: City Election is Approaching, but Ratepayers do not Seem to Care.” Ice jams on the Coldwater River were flooding parts of the City after heavy rains. The Sixth Field Company of the Canadian Engineers were recruiting 600 more men to fight the ongoing war. By Jan. 1, 1935, Canada was beginning to recover from “the economic catastrophe which swept over the world in 1929 and 1930,” according to CPR president E.W. Beatty. A Nicola Airman, Flight-Sergeant Harry J. Winney, was included in the King’s New Year Honor List and awarded the Order of the British Empire. The Jan. 4, 1946 issue of the Herald had a story titled “Returned Men Welcomed Home.” First World War vets acted as waiters for a Canadian
Legion supper, “a bountiful affair” serving 59 returning Second World War veterans. On Dec. 31, 1954, the Merritt Volunteer Fire Department hosted a dance. The first newspaper of 1955 reported that “About 300 persons filled the IOOF Hall for the fortieth annual New Year’s Eve Dance. … The gaiety continued from 10:00 p.m. in 1954 until 5:30 a.m. in 1955.” SOMETHING
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There can be many reasons for rebound headaches DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Do you suffer from headaches every day despite regularly using a pain reliever? Do they remain the same or even become worse after you take this pain reliever? If you can answer “yes” to either of these questions, you may be suffering from a “rebound headache” due to an overuse of pain-killers (analgesics). The typical sufferer of rebound headache
comes to rely on increasingly frequent and higher doses of painkillers to keep a headache at bay. Over time, headache symptoms grow worse rather than better, despite large amounts of prescription drugs, or off-theshelf pain relievers containing aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen sodium. Other offenders include sinus medications containing phenylpropanolamine or similar blood vesselconstricting drugs. Daily caffeine intake in the form of coffee, tea, and pain-relief products may contribute to a rebound headache. Drinking three or more cups of coffee, six cups of caffeinecontaining tea or cola
puts a headache patient at risk for a rebound. Anyone at any age or either gender who takes enough headache medication frequently enough is at risk. However, the typical patient with rebound headache is in his or her 30s or 40s, whose headache history began in her teens, with occasional migraine headache. By her twenties, migraine attacks occurred more frequently and — for fear of having a disabling headache — she began to take non-prescription or prescription medication even for her mild headaches. After a while, she finds herself taking pain relievers more than four days each week and may take four to 12 tablets per
day. A rebound headache is typically different in character from the initial chronic headache. Patients usually describe a mildto-moderate, dull, non-throbbing, steady pain often felt in both sides of the forehead, top or back of the head (though rebound may cause a generalized or very focal headache). The headache tends to last from six to 24 hours. Most patients do not have migraine symptoms such as sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, or intensification of pain with mild exertion. In some cases, however, the headache may proceed to trigger a severe migraine episode.
Indeed, rebound headache tends to progress, and, over time, the daily headaches become more migraine-like. As with most headaches, some patients suffer feelings of depression and irritability, sleep disturbance, trouble concentrating or other neurological and/or psychological symptoms. Almost any pain reliever — prescription or non-prescription — can be associated with rebound headache. Some patients with rebound headache take only one type of medication, whereas others take two or more different types. Rebound headache sufferers should be aware that discontinuing medications makes things worse before
they get better. Headaches may increase in intensity within four to six hours of stopping the medication, and peak between 24 and 48 hours. This withdrawal period may last from two to three weeks. I would recommend that you visit your medical doctor before attempting to wean yourself from any medication. In summary, by taking too much medication, you may be actually promoting your headaches rather than curing them. This is why I recommend that the actual cause of the headache be identified and corrected. For example, it is well known that most common headaches are
“tension-type” or “cervicogenic.” This simply means that irritated nerves, joints and tight muscles in the neck are the actual cause of the pain you feel in your head. If this is the case, and other more serious sources of a headache have been ruled out, a series of simple chiropractic treatments may be all that you need. Reference: “Rebound Headache: When Medication Backfires,” by Alan M. Rapoport, M.D. Dr. Colin Gage was born and raised in Merritt. He’s been helping patients from his clinic at Nicola Valley Chiropractic since 1996.
Resolutions and intentions GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING “Our intentions create our reality.” -Wayne Dyer As I write this, another year is coming to an end. A New Year always seems like a fresh start, so we often reflect on the past year and resolve to do some things differently. Some people abhor New Year’s resolutions because it gives them one more reason to feel like a failure. However, resolutions generally come from a place inside us where we know what we need to do to be a healthier, all around better person.
Decide what you intend to do, and keep visualizing yourself as having already achieved your desire. That voice is too important to be silenced. Instead we must eliminate the concept of failure. One way to do this is to state our goal in terms of intentions. A goal statement without intention is nothing more than a wish. Sense the difference between the statement, “My resolution is to lose twenty pounds,” and, “I intend to lose twenty pounds.” The last statement is much more powerful. Of course this is not just a matter of words. To form an intention is to make a commitment, or agreement
with oneself. It is a decision. Once a firm intention is established, we naturally do the things required to turn the intention into reality. Further, it has been suggested that when we are clear about our intentions, the universe will rearrange itself to bring
about what we have intended. If we do not achieve our goal, it is unlikely that we tried consistently and met with failure. It is more likely that somewhere along the line we stopped trying; perhaps lost sight of our intention. If we have set
tough goals for ourselves, we may have to re-commit on a daily basis. This may be as simple as restating your intention each morning upon arising. So go ahead and listen to that wise voice inside that knows exactly what you need to do. Decide what you intend to do, and keep visualizing yourself as having already achieved your desire. You may be amazed at how quickly things start to shift. Gwen Randall-Young is an author and awardwinning psychotherapist.
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2015 Sports Headlines Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
JANUARY The fourth-place Merritt Centennials limp into the new year with two lop-sided losses, add three new players at the trade deadline….Seven-year-old Lane Schultz competes in front of 60,000 screaming motocross fans at the KTM Challenge in Phoenix, Arizona….Big numbers take in Mammette Lake Fishing Derby and Kane Valley Chili Sunday….Roger Sloan goes the distance in fourth PGA FedEx Cup start….Cents close out month with three huge wins. FEBRUARY Diane Twan foursome take ladies’ bonspiel, Sanders rink tops mixed field….Cents lose Kaila to a broken leg, Gould chooses Michigan Tech….Manaics take men’s rec hockey tournament title….UCL 21 a great night at the fights….MSS basketball teams kept busy….City Furniture bantams win OMAHA title….Swimmer Carmichael commits to TRU Wolfpack…. Elementary handball takes the spotlight….Marksman O’Donovan wins bronze at Canada Winter Games. MARCH
Cents knocked out of playoffs in four straight, Schiavo wins BCHL Most Sportsmanlike Award….Injuries force bullrider Pozzobon to the sidelines….Atoms, bantams and peewee girls land OMAHA titles…. Behnsen wins cross-country ski gold at B.C. Championships….Sanderson scholarships to Central Oklahoma….Nicola Valley 4-H Club reborn….Bench badminton team rules in Kelowna….Merritt Youth Basketball Association and Nicola Valley Skating Club wrap up successful first seasons….23rd annual Volleyfests a real hit….XploreSportz camps help local youth find their game.
Seven-year-old motocross rider Lane Schultz competed in front of 60,000 fans in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo submitted
APRIL MSS sports teams take to the track and the field….Cents hold first of two spring camps….Minor lacrosse, soccer and baseball seasons kick off….Pozzobon highlights return to action with two wins….Tenisch and Allen rinks take MCC club titles. MAY Elementary schools host rugby and basketball tournaments….Ten Panthers qualify for Okanagan track championships, six move on to Provincials….Airbourne takes first slo-pitch title of the season….Cents’ Teves wins RBC National Junior A Scholarship Award….Kanigan medals at Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships….Merritt Speedway opens season…. Pickleball the new game in town. JUNE Homeboy Luke Pierce accepts coaching position with WHL’s Kootenay Ice, Joe Martin introduced as new Centennials head coach….MYSA’s U-11 boys compete at Slurpee Cup….Garthwaite wins at Cloverdale Rodeo…. District track meet sees many great performances….Local Taekwon-Do club hosts friendly competition….Murray second at 2015 Bar Bender….Whistler’s Soul crush takes slo-pitch tourney….Nendick and Anderson winners in Merritt Country Run….4th Annual Kidz Triathlon sees record 89 entries….Aaron Roy wins 3rd Annual Ty Pozzobon PBR Invitational….Reynoldson takes Black’s Pharmacy golf title….Nicola Valley dogs display their agility.
Professional bull rider Ty Pozzobon’s season was one of ups and downs - in more ways than one. Photo courtesy of PBR
JULY Otters host swim Invitational….31st Nicola Valley Dog Show survives the heat….Cents sign promising recruits and new assistant coach….Local 4-H members learn the ropes….Sloan 18th at PGA’s John Deere Classic, sister bound for West Texas…. Nicola Valley horse show and tennis tournament big winners….Merritt dragsters run hot at Eagle Motorplex….XploreSportZ visits the fire hall….Starrs, McKeown and McRae take Little Britches titles on home turf. AUGUST
Former MSS athletes making sporting news….Pozzobon wins in Wild Rose country….Otters make a splash at regional championships….Bowden wins Coyote Collision Open….Young rodeo stars of the future go to school….Cents add two big pieces of the puzzle, training camp opens….Austin and Peso perform admirably at national agility championships….Mackay-Smith wins Desert Nationals motorcycle drags….Garthwaite whoops it up in Alberta….Ranch rodeo: the real deal.
The Nicola Valley 4-H Club was reborn with an enthusiastic group of lamb and horse participants. Ian Webster/Herald
SEPTEMBER Garthwaite family enjoys banner rodeo weekend, Pozzobon injured again….Merritt bodybuilder’s story an inspiring one….Cents’ season begins, team searchres for consistency….Grannary on Central Scouting’s watch list….Pickleball set to move indoors….MSS teams in action in soccer and volleyball. OCTOBER Centennials light it up, then get lit up….BCHL and Canadian Mental Health Association join forces…. Weather wreaks havoc at Merritt Speedway….McRae wins provincial Little Britches title for second year in a row….L’Estage wins eighth Pacific Forest Rally championship….Elementary cross-country runners hit the trails….MSS swim team makes waves. NOVEMBER
Back Country Horsemen conduct second annual toy ride….Garthwaite and Frenchy finish sixth at Canadian Finals Rodeo….Ramada peewee reps just keep on winning….MCC sees a rare eightender….Nicola Valley celebrates Sports Day in Canada all week long….Cents searching for homecourt advantage….Merritt Secondary exploring possibility of a hockey academy.
DECEMBER Badminton players punch ticket to BC Winter Games….What is going on with the Centennials?....Pierce brings Ice to the Nicola Valley….Inter-City bowling team features lots of new faces….Special Olympics continuing to grow its local programs….Cents experience ‘rough seas’ on Island trip….Panthers and Rebels hoop it up.
The 2015-16 Ramada peewee reps head into the new year with a 35-0-2 record and 30-game win streak. Photo submitted
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LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP As of January 2016, the Living with Loss Drop-in Support Group will be meeting the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30pm at 2025 Granite Avenue, Room 12.
Elks Bingo Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch!
Operation Get Home Safe Parents of the Merritt Army Cadets are offering a service of “Operation Get Home Safe” to you. 100% of the proceeds raised during your event go back to the Local Merritt Army Cadets. Our organization is a 94 year old non-profit youth organization. This organization is Free to any youth from age 12-18 years old. Thanks for supporting Merritt Army Cadets. If you are having an event that you would like us to be of service please contact Debra Raymond 250 378 6781 or myself Tracy WoodsBrooks 250 378 4722
Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 8:30 a.m. – noon, 2164 Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome – just come out and visit! For information contact Deloris at 250-3785107.
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Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: Seinor’s Exercise 1:30 p.m., Cibbage 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m. Friday: Rummoli 7 p.m. Saturday: Floor Curling 1 p.m., for more info phone 250-378-4407.
Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church 2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.
St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
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READY SET LEARN Bring your preschoolers and join us for some fun and adventures at your local elementary schools. Make connections with community professionals who work with young children and families. Every child will receive a gift, snacks will be provided, and fun will be had by all! Tuesday, January 19, 2016 – Merritt Bench Elementary – 9 to 10 a.m. Math Magic For Little Ones. Brought to you by School District 58 and the BC Ministry of Education.
Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (age 4 - 8 yrs)
help us reach our goal Would you like to see a community theatre in Merritt, then the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society can use your help!
The Merritt Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7:00 PM on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Jack Cross 250-3782662 or Kim Jurriet 250-378-2672 for more info.
Phase 2 has started. Goal to reach $136,000 for design & architect fees
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For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794 Membership forms available at Merritt Printing
If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3
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We are looking for artists to show their work depicting landscapes in the Nicola Valley. Can be done in any paint medium. You can submit up to 3 paintings, space permitting. The show is scheduled to begin April 8, 2016. The deadline to deliver your work to the Courthouse Gallery in Merritt is March 26 at 5 p.m. There will be an nominal entry fee. There will be 2 prizes awarded through a jury process. The amount of the prize depends on how many entries there are. Gallery hours are... Thursday through Saturday from noon until 6pm. Wednesday is an Admin day and hours are noon until 5:30pm. If you have questions you can reach the gallery at 250-378-6515 or you can email the gallery manager at klassicalart7@hotmail.com
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Ed passed away peacefully on December 15, 2015 at the age of 88 years. He was born Jean Odeline Benard in Quebec City in 1926. Ed was a truck driver by trade, he also helped to raise PADs puppies and loved to crochet blankets. He will be missed by friends and all those who knew him. Interment to take place at Pine Ridge Cemetery.
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Requirements for the position: Must complete a Criminal Record Search Employee is required to have a vehicle in good condition and a clean Drivers' Abstract. Employee will be required to transport special needs adults to various activities. Employee will supervise and support special needs adults in the Day Program. Employee will be required to work ďƒ&#x;exible hours up to a maximum of 80 hours per month with some evening hours. Closing date for resumes: January 14, 2015 Mail to: Ska-Iu-Ia Workshop P.O. Box 997 Merritt, B.C. VIK IB8 Drop off: Ska-Lu-La Workshop
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The Lytton First Nation is currently recruiting a full time Assistant for the Justice & Prevention department, Lytton B.C. This position is classified as full-time permanent working under the support and supervision provided by the Justice & Prevention Coordinator. The Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support services and duties in conjunction with the high standards recognized within this legal framework of the departments Federal and Provincial Funders. Duties: ž Maintain Legal statistical Record-keeping ž Organize and streamline filing systems ž Assist clients in obtaining Legal Aid services (here and surrounding Bands) ž Excellent written reports and documentation ž Highest level of professionalism, confidentiality and non-judgemental attitude ž Liaises with RCMP, Crown Counsel, and other relevant agencies ž Ability to coordinate and implement numerous tasks under deadlines ž Flexible hours as some evening and weekend work possible ž Proficient computer skills including data-base design and Excel, Word & researching Qualifications: ž Professional Business Admin and/or legal background will be given preference ž Caring and trustworthy approachable manner ž Able to work independently & as a part of a team ž Ability to supervise and mentor persons and projects ž Good physical, mental and spiritual health ž Reliable vehicle and Class 5 Drivers License ž Strong work ethic and positive attitude. ž Excellent communication and written skills (spelling, punctuation, creative writing, etc.) ž Successful Recent Criminal Record and Child Welfare check ž Ability to write Proposals & coordinate events and trainings. Salary and Remunerations: ž $16.50 an hour starting salary & benefits after successful probationary period We offer a respectful and progressive work environment, salary negotiable based on experience
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By virtue of the Warehouseman's Lien Act, we will sell the stored goods of the following to recover costs of unpaid storage. Patricia Clarke - Unit #47 Amount owing $290.00 These personal and household effects will be sold by either public or private auction on or after January 1, 2016 R. Hack Mini Storage, 2865 Pooley Ave., Merritt 250-378-5580
Part-time/Full-time SALES ASSOCIATE City Furniture is seeking a highly motivated individual for a sales position within our Telus department. Computer knowledge is required. Please apply in person with resume to City Furniture, 2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt. or by email: sonny@cityfurnituremerritt.ca We thank all candidates who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Advertising Sales Representative The Merritt Herald, an award winning twice-weekly newspaper, published in the Nicola Valley, is seeking a full time advertising consultant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. If you are a highly creative individual, with an ability to multi-task in a fastpaced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, a valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle - we would like to meet you. While experience is an asset, it is not a prerequisite. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Theresa Arnold, Publisher Merritt Herald 2090 Granite Ave., P.O. Box 9 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 e-mail: publisher@merrittherald.com
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By virtue of the Warehouseman's Lien Act, we will sell the stored goods of the following to recover costs of unpaid storage. Ted Neve - Unit #12D Amount owing $201.75 These personal and household effects will be sold by either public or private auction on or after January 1, 2016 R. Hack Mini Storage, 2865 Pooley Ave., Merritt 250-378-5580
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Operations Foreman (Ashcroft)
The Gold Trail School District invites applications for the above noted position. The successful applicant will possess:
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SubOit applications with an up to date resume and references to: Diana Hillocks, Human Resources Assistant PO Box 250, Ashcroft, B.C. V0K 1A0 Email: sd74jobs@sd74.bc.ca
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