Merritt Herald August 10, 2023

NEED VOLUNTEERS

An international disaster recovery organization’s Merritt chapter is seeking volunteers to help flood impacted residents.

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BEACH REOPENED SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Interior Health has reopened N’Kwala (Nicola) Lake. Spaxomin (Douglas) and Chapperon lakes remain closed due to toxic algae.

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Three members of the Merritt Girl Guides are hosting a school supply and snack drive in support of the Nicola Valley Food Bank. /PAGE 20

The northern lights lit up the Nicola Valley night sky recently, a rare phenomenon that delighted and

surprised many Merritt locals. EDITORIAL /PAGE 6

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Samaritan’s Purse seeking volunteers to aid ood impacted residents in ongoing recovery

Samaritan’s Purse is seeking volunteers to assist flood impacted residents, primarily seniors and those with disabilities, with small repair jobs. Marius

Auer/Herald

The local chapter of an international disaster recovery organization is looking to connect volunteers with flood impacted residents experiencing barriers in their recovery. Samaritan’s Purse, located in the Adelphi Hotel on Quilchena Avenue, is reaching out to the community for some volunteer strength.

The local office is run by Recovery Specialists Sherry Peterson and Bobbi Labelle, two Merritt locals passionate about helping residents recover from the flooding event of November 2021. The organization has been in town since, and doesn’t plan on leaving anytime soon.

Along with their daily workload of cases, Samaritan’s Purse is organizing a new effort to connect volunteers with seniors and those living with disabilities who are flood-impacted and experiencing physical challenges in their recovery.

“Sherry and I have been going door-todoor, canvassing the area, and trying to see

how our residents are doing in their recovery process,” said Labelle. “We’ve come across many seniors and disabled people who need the help – they can’t do anything because they don’t have any funds, or can’t move stuff because of their physical restrictions. That’s who we’re looking for help for.”

The volunteer opportunity requires a roughly three hour time commitment for each project, which are by invitation and never mandatory. Volunteer jobs include drywall installation, debris removal, lawn mowing, weed whacking, fence repairs, and more. Samaritan’s Purse will connect volunteers with those in need, provide refreshments, and, for safety, will provide waivers.

Individuals, community groups, businesses, and sports teams are all invited to get involved in the new effort. Peterson noted that the community has the opportunity to be a part of the championing and overcoming of barriers for their flood impacted friends and neighbours, and she is hopeful the work will result in a more resilient and confident post-flood community.

“We’ve been asked to walk alongside the

flood impacted residents, since the time of the flood, and our job is to help them recover by engaging an asset focused directive,” said Peterson. “In other words, whatever their strengths are, help them rediscover or discover them, because a lot of people are stressed because of the flood.”

Along with providing what Peterson described as ‘psychological first aid,’ Samaritan’s Purse provides a listening ear for flood impacted residents. The two recovery specialists work to connect clients with resources, including a vast network of contacts belonging to the international organization.

Labelle noted that mental wellness is an often overlooked step in the recovery process, with trauma and grief going hand in hand in many cases. Grief can often go undetected while manifesting itself in the form of sleepness nights, agitation, aggression, and other symptoms.

For more information on Samaritan’s Purse, including current volunteer opportunities, call Peterson at 250-5744885 or Labelle at 250-574-4574.

Known for a distinct sound that is a lot fuller than it looks, the Ottawabased folk punk band Bastards and the Buzzards will be performing in Merritt on August 18, at the Grand Pub and Grill downtown.

The Merritt Library will host an author talk featuring local writer Nicola I. Campbell on August 29 at the library. The local author recently published her latest book, a memoir.

Marius Auer NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM

Investigation into alleged hit-and-run involving late Councillor continues

Marius Auer NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM

More than one month after she was killed, police are still looking for information in the apparent hitand-run death of late Merritt City Councillor Claire Newman.

Corporal Madonna Saunderson with the RCMP’s communications department confirmed to the Herald by email that as of August 3, the investigation remains active and ongoing, with no new information available.

According to a press release posted by the Valemount RCMP on July 5, Mounties responded to an automated cell phone crash notification on Highway 16 near Lucerne Lake, just west of the Alberta border before midnight on July 5, 2023.

When officers arrived at the crash scene, they

found a running Nissan Frontier, unlocked and with a dog inside. No other vehicles were found in the area at that moment, although the body of a 46-year-old woman, presumed to be Newman, was found in a ditch nearby.

The RCMP also said in the press release that evidence located at the scene suggests that Newman was outside of her vehicle when she was struck. A grey headlight assembly belonging to a 2016 to 2018 Jeep Cherokee was found nearby the running vehicle.

A social media graphic circulated by friends and family of Newman calls on anyone with information to step forward and call police.

“Please help us find justice for Claire,” asks the post.

Valemount RCMP are asking anyone with information on this incident call them at 250-566-4466.

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With sincere gratitude to our family and friends that reached out to us, with visits, calls, messages, food, flowers, pictures, cards, donations, helping hands and hugs.

Your thoughtfulness and love is very much appreciated.

Special thanks and acknowledgments to the follow: Our family, the Ward’s, Taylor’s, Shuter’s, McGowan’s, Colter’s, Prevost’s, Bangsund’s and Haynes. Brenda Walsh, Angie Bains and family, Brian Taylor, Debbie and Bill Morton, Tina and Ward Taylor, Dana and Kristy Bewza, brothers; Angus, Cliff and Morris, Janice Sowpal, Shirley & Harold Turner, Mrs Shu, The Morel Family, Angela Texmo - Dignity Memorials, Frank Etchart and the Nadina crew and families. Serena Garcia, Scott Webber, Nicola Valley Hospital and ER staff, Dr. Evancio, Dr. Ross, Paramedics, YRB, Dana Egan, Vic and Barb Cavalier. There were so many and I am sorry if I have missed anyone.

Photo/City of Merritt

EDITORIAL

AUER: sift through advice and apply what works best

the latest blog post is perfection. It’s this: “Nothing specific – any advice must be good though, as a lot of people want to offer it, ha! Sift through it and apply what works best in your life.” I love that. Sifting through and applying what works for your life is only possible if you know yourself. How well do you know yourself?

One of my clients is featuring their team in a series of blog posts, with each team member answering the same questions. One of the questions is “What is the best advice you’ve ever received?” and the answer for

On any given day, I worry about many things. How the economy (and AI) will affect my business, what my kids’ future will look like in a rapidly changing world, how the media industry will be affected by the Online Canada News Act with

Meta and Google blocking Canadian news from showing on their platforms, and the list goes on. None of those are things I can control. What I can control is how I react and how I search for solutions proactively. What I can control is how I interact with other people and how I let those interactions affect my life. What I can control is what I notice around me and whether I choose to participate or not. Choosing to get to know yourself, how things make you feel, and how you can stay true to yourself is one of the best things you can do.

There will always be people

who don’t like what you say or do, but does that really matter? I don’t think it does. At least not for those of us who are not politicians or are seeking elected office. If that’s you, you have a whole different set of problems. So I pick the people who matter to me and whose opinion matters to me, and don’t care about the rest. Is this the right advice for you too? I guess that depends on what works best in your life. And as far as the advice I live by is concerned, it’s something that Abraham Lincoln once said: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” - but I like to abbreviate it to just “Whatever.”

PIERCE: watching the arts grow and thrive in Merritt

daughter, sister, granddaughter, friend, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and a big community supporter. I have always felt this is enough.

My mom was a very creative person and encouraged us to create, explore, and use our imaginations.This was during a time when we played and explored till dark settled and that’s when my love for organizing, creating games, and putting on plays and talent shows was born.

downtown. I was happy to be involved in all the recreation programs and loved being an active part of organizing the various activities.

FromtheHerald archives: August, 1954

My name is Mischelle Pierce and I have lived in the Nicola Valley for 57 years with a four year absence while I pursued other adventures. I am a proud

The Nicola Valley at that time was quite isolated without the Coquihalla Highways and we were an active community with summer playgrounds, sailing schools, a small ski hill, a theatre, a drive-in movie, and a vibrant

I joined the Nicola Valley Arts Council 35 years ago when my three boys were young and I needed to have a creative outlet. The boys grew and their love of sports soon took up all our time, there was not much energy left for personal creativity although raising a family requires us to be very creative and resourceful.

I became involved with the Arts Council again about 10 years ago while it was in the Old Courthouse, and was happy to once again explore creative opportunities and loved being

around the energy of other creatives. It has been fun to see the growth of the Arts in Merritt and the many people who have chosen to make Merritt their home have helped that growth. Having so many of our young people come back to the valley to raise their families and contribute to the community has been exciting and rewarding to see.

As president of the NVCAC

I am proud to work with a keen, artistic, and passionate group of people who happily give back to our community to make it a vibrant place to live. The Arts are a vital part in connecting and building communities, and I encourage everyone to explore their creativity and get involved.

ALBAS: common sense and a single-use plastics ban

food-takeout containers.

At the time, I did hear some concerns. However, there was also some support.

BLACK BEAR KILLED NEAR SHEEP CAMP

In my former role as the Conservative Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change, one of the topics I wrote about a few times was the Liberal’s proposed ban on single-use plastics.

This ban targeted only certain plastics, including grocery store bags, straws, coffee stir sticks, six-pack can rings, plastic cutlery, and specific

The topic of grocery bags arose from several citizens who took the time to contact me. They pointed out that they kept their plastic grocery store bags and would reuse them as garbage bags. They also questioned that this move would only force them to purchase plastic garbage bags (that still can be bought) and felt that this policy did not make sense because of these factors.

Recently, the Calgary-based Co-Op grocery store chain working in partnership with LEAF Environmental Products, developed compostable plastic bags made from a biodegradable polymer and a byproduct from fermented corn starch.

These new bags require a specialty composting system that the City

of Calgary has since installed in its municipal landfill. In summary, this is a win/win scenario where technology helps solve an environmental pollution problem.

There is only one problem. The Liberal Government in Ottawa has, so far, refused to exempt these new biodegradable bags from the singleuse plastics ban.

To add insult to injury, as a consumer, you can still purchase recycled garbage bags sold in bulk from local retailers. However, you cannot buy a compostable plastic bag from the same retailers at checkout.

The federal ban on single-use plastic bags will go into effect on December 20th, 2023.

From my perspective, this is yet another example of the one size fits all “Ottawa knows best” approach that lacks common sense and can potentially stifle Canadian environ-

mental innovation.

If this partnership in Calgary invested in the technology to break down these compostable bags while ensuring these bags are safely broken down, why wouldn’t the Trudeau Liberal Government allow this commonsense pro-environment innovation to be exempted from the ban?

At times, it appears that this Liberal Government will stubbornly continue to support environmental policies that favour sticks instead of carrots, such as the carbon tax and clean fuel standard. They argue that these policies are the best way to incentivize investment in innovation. However, when a municipality uses their scarce taxpayer dollars to install such an investment, the Trudeau Government blocks it. It’s a lose-loselose proposition for consumers, the Co-Op, and the City of Calgary.

A black bear that went looking for his breakfast at the sheep camp of Joe “Tom Cat” McDougall recently got his fill of lead. Mrs. McDougall, who was washing the breakfast dishes at 6 a.m. at their Rey Lake sheep camp with her son, noticed the horses were restless and looking saw a black bear.

LETTERS POLICY

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Letters must be signed and include the writer’s name and address.

Letters may be edited for length, taste and clarity. Please keep letters to 300 words or less. Email letters to: newsroom@ merrittherald. com.

Interior Health lifts toxic algae advisory at N’Kwala (Nicola)

Marius Auer NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM

Interior Health has removed the toxic algae bloom advisory for N’Kwala (Nicola) Lake after a more than three week closure.

The lake was originally closed on July 13 after multiple tests showed evidence of a cyanobacterial toxic algae bloom.

“Recent water samples taken by BC Parks at Monck Park have tested negative for the presence of cyanobacterial toxin,” said IHA in a release. “Lake users should use caution if they see signs of an algae bloom. It is best to avoid contact with an algae bloom and if contact is made, rinse your body with clean water.”

First Nations Health Authority continues to monitor the northeast side of N’Kwala Lake as well as Spaxomin (Douglas) and Chapperon lakes, which were closed on July 28 due to the same toxic blooms.

To learn how to identify an algae bloom or report one to Interior Health, visit the provincial Algae Watch page. Current beach closures are posted on on Interior Health’s website at www.interiorhealth.ca.

N’Kwala (Nicola) Lake was closed from July 13 to August 4 due to a toxic algae bloom. Photo/Herald File

T RI BUTE TO LOV E TO DA N CE PA R EN TS a n d DA N CER S a n d T H E

M ER RI T T CO M M U N I T Y.

Submitted by Lizette Nel, retired Head at the Love To Dance Academy in Merr itt.

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FI R S T LY A BI G T HA N K YO U TO O UR LT DA DA N CE PA R EN TS

Tha n k you for investing in your child’s well being by giving them a chance to dance, a gift of a lifetime

Tha n k you for dr iving your dancer to and from dance classes each week and to all the competitions, so far from home

Tha n k you for making sure your dancer has EVERYTHING he/she needs

Tha n k you for attending your dancer ’s perfor mances Your smiling faces and loud applause do not go unnoticed.

Tha n k you for being patient and understanding

Tha n k you for raising polite, respectful, and hardwor king young kids It makes our job as teachers a lot easier

Tha n k you for suppor ting your child’s passion. You’re giving them something that lights them up inside, which is pr iceless

Tha n k you for the continued suppor t through the covid times, persever ing through Zoom and video tuition.

Tha n k you for your continuous suppor t of Love To Dance Academy

S ECO N D LY A S H O UT O UT TO O UR S U P PO RTER S A N D VO LU N TEER S

“I’ve never wor ked alone I’ve had the consistent suppor t and assistance of Her man Nel and Vanessa van Rensburg as well as many individuals, organizations and businesses in Merr itt. The past ten years would not have been what it was without the enthusiastic family of suppor ters and volunteers that we were for tunate to have I would like to thank organizations that have suppor ted Love To Dance Academy dur ing the past ten years: The Merr itt Dance Societ y (its var ious board members), The Cit y of Merr itt, TNRD, NVCAC, BCAC and other businesses such as Home Hardware, Merr itt Golf and Countr y Club, Miss Vicki’s Flor ist, and many more, as well as many individuals “Your contr ibutions and sponsorships made a huge difference in many lives Without all your suppor t LTDA would not have been able to sur vive and grow the way it did up to now, and most of all, dancers in Merr itt would not have had the oppor tunities to lear n to dance, perfor m on stage and excel in many competitions and exams LTDA dance students also lear ned precious life skills which will ser ve them well in adulthood. Thank you so much to all the suppor ters!”

The Merr itt Countr y Chr istmas Week committee, for including the annual LTDA concer ts in the Merr itt Countr y Chr istmas Week festivities, at first an evening show which quickly developed into a matinée and evening show due to the popular it y growth which LTDA exper ienced.

T H I R D LY A T RI BUTE TO O UR FA N TA S T I C LT DA DA N CER S

Whether you have danced for fun or to excel in competitions and exams, you all have a place in my hear t. I would like to name a few LTDA dancers who excelled dur ing the past few years:

The LTDA competitive and exam dancers are extremely strong - physically, mentally and emotionally These dancers all have such a positive attitude and are so committed and dedicated. They are an inspiration to their dance teachers They wor k hard and consistently They are deter mined and they persist to achieve their individual best. I am ver y proud of our dancers!! Well done!

Miranda Cavaliere and Dani Kuzio, Student Teacher Assistants at LTDA and also winners of par t paid scholarships to dance in the Amer ican Academy of Ballet Summer Intensive in New Yor k, US, Miranda in 2019 and Dani in 2020. They did ver y well in their dance exams and excelled in Ballet and Spanish dance

Kate van Rensburg, Student Teacher Assistant at LTDA and winner of var ious awards in Provincial Dance Competitions in BC as well as a KFPA scholarship in 2022. She was also the overall winner of the Adjudicator ’s Choice Medal in the Penticton Festival in 2023. Kate received an invitation to dance in the prestigious Ballet Victor ia Summer Intensive in Victor ia in 2023 and she was offered a par tial scholarship to dance in the Ballet Victor ia Conser vator y Kate does many different dance st yles and passed all her dance exams with distinction and excels in Ballet, Spanish, Tap, Contemporar y and Jazz dancing and choreography

Aver y Warren, Student Teacher Assistant at LTDA, winner of var ious awards in Provincial Dance Competitions and Winner of a Special award in the 2021 Top Ten Dancer categor y in the Shine Dance Competition. She did excellent choreography and passed all her dance exams with distinction. She did a var iet y of dance st yles Aver y is currently studying dance at Simon Fraser Universit y

THANK YOU TO TEACHER VANES SA

Megan Voigt and Abigail Bateson, Student Teacher Assistants at LTDA and winners of var ious awards in Provincial Dance Competitions in BC They were both awarded par t paid scholarships to dance in the Amer ican Academy of Ballet Summer Intensive in New Yor k, US in 2019. They successfully passed all their dance exams with flying colours Megan does many different dance st yles and excels in Ballet, Spanish, Tap, Contemporar y and Jazz dancing and choreography

Kinley Stewar t and Zoë Andersen, Student Teacher Assistants at LTDA and winners of var ious awards in Provincial Dance Competitions

Both dancers par ticipated in the new dance st yles presented at LTDA and have always done ver y well in their dance exams They excelled in Ballet, Tap, Contemporar y and Jazz dance and Kinley in Spanish and choreography as well.

Your dance classes will always be remembered by your students, especially your Spanish Dance classes and perfor mances Your passion for this disciplined dance st yle with its intr iguing rhythms, stamping feet, castanets, shawls, fans and swir ling skir ts made a huge and positive impact on dance students and audiences

AND FINALLY

So much has happened in the last 10 years, since our humble beginnings, when we took over Linda’s Dance Studio in December 2012, and star ted with 12 ballet students in the small Olde Cour thouse Dance Studio

It has been such a pr ivilege to have had the oppor tunit y to not only teach dance in Merr itt at the Love To Dance Academy for ten years, but to have had the oppor tunit y to develop a dance program for the Merr itt Dance Societ y! Currently thir t y five classes are presented ever y week in seven different dance st yles in the Love To Dance Academy studio These classes are for students of all ages and abilities whether they dance for recreational, perfor mance or competitive reasons/

“The time has now come for me to step back and give younger teachers a chance to spread the love and joy of dance in Merr itt and I wish them lots of success”

Lizette Nel (RAD, CDTA, AAB, Silver Swans)

“After 10 years of teaching ballet in Merritt, I can have nothing more than a grateful heart towards our supporters, volunteers, dancers and dance

Soundtrack of a small town: Bobby Garcia entertains his home

Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

Born and raised in Merritt, Bobby Garcia has been belting his voice out around the Nicola Valley since he was a kid.

“I just grew up listening to country music and listening to my dad play country music on his guitar,” he said. “I used to sing all the time with my dad at parties.”

The music talent was passed through generations in his family. The many singers and musicians in the Garcia family inspired him to follow the same track. His dad, George Garcia, was the biggest influence on his life.

“He taught me how to play guitar and taught me the songs that I sing now,” he said.

As a Nlaka’pamux First Nations member, Garcia said being in a minority in the country music industry didn’t stop him from achieving his goals.

“I think I’ve had a lot of opportunities along the way to showcase my talent. And I’m proud to be Indigenous and just keep doing what I’m doing,” he said. “Hopefully, you know, I can

be a mentor for some other Indigenous people that want to follow this journey.”

Garcia added that performing in Merritt is always special to him.

“It feels really good to perform in my hometown in front of family and friends and you know, just have everyone come out enlisted and have a good time and stuff like that.”

His next performance in town will be on Sept. 3, where Garcia will perform twice, one performance at the Merritt Street Market at 10 a.m., and another one at Merritt Civic Centre, at 7 p.m.

With songs about small town life and his previous experiences, Garcia hopes his music continues to inspire those who listen to it.

“Maybe they can put themselves right into my song and you know, take them back to a past experience or something or they can grow and listen to it,” Garcia said.

Bobby Garcia was born and raised in Merritt, sharing his music with the community for as long as he can remember.

Photo/Bobby Garcia

NICOLA VALLEY

2023-2024 Back 2 Scho o l REGISTRATION

Get ready to roll the night away at the Super Roller Disco

Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

Dust off those roller blades, everyone!

The Super Roller Disco is making a comeback on August 19, from 8 to 11 p.m., at Central Park.

Featuring a whirlwind of bright colours, flashing lights, shiny fabrics, and of course, a disco ball and disco music, this event promises to bring you back in time.

Whether you’re an experienced roller skater or a newcomer, this disco themed event is the perfect opportunity for all those who are looking for a night of fun.

Are you ready to roll?

The Super Roller Disco

When: August 19 – from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Where: Central Park – 2975 Voght St., Merritt, B.C.

Cost: $15 – skate rentals for $5;

ELEMENTARY STUDENT REGISTRATION

For “NEW” Elementary school students, please register your child at the neighbour hood school in your catchment area from Monday to Friday, August 28 to September 1, 2023 Schools will be open from 9:00 - 11 :30 a m and 1 :00 - 2:30 p.m. Please call ahead to make an appointment.

Collettville Elementary School: 250-378-2230

Diamond Vale Elementary: 250-378-2514

Merritt Bench Elementary: 250-378 -2528

Merritt Central Elementary: 250-378-9931

Nicola-Canford Elementary: 250-378-2172

KINDERGARTEN

To register, a child must be 5 years old, on or before December 31, 2023 and a birth certificate, immunization record, Care Card and proof of residence should be presented. Kindergarten starting dates will be arranged through the school.

FRENCH IMMERSION

All students in this program attend Collettville Elementary School {Grades K-7), and Merritt Secondary School {Grades 8- 12 )

GRADE 8 - 12 MERRITT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Phone: 250-378-5131

New students register at the school from August 21 to Sept 1, 2023 Counsellors will be available, and students are to call ahead to schedule an appointment

KENGARD LEARNING CENTRE·

Phone: 250-378-4245

If you have not completed secondary school the KENGARD LEARNING CENTRE can help

The Community Learning Centre offers courses for Grade 10 to 12 students to complete their Dogwood Diploma Along with academic coursework, students will have the opportunity to participate in an Outdoor land based lear ning program, have access to additional social emotional supports and transition planning into the adult world. New students can register by calling 250-378-2157.

Distance Education: South Central Interior Distance Education S C I D E S 250-378-4245 or 1-800-663-3536

SCIDES is the distance education school operated by the district which offers BC Ministry approved educational programs for students of all ages, anywhere in the province of B C {Kindergarten through Grade 12 and adult lear ners, tuition free) Registration is ongoing. For an appointment call 250-378-4245 or 1-800-663-3536

The Super Roller Disco will take place at the Central Park multi-use sports box on August 19 from 8 to 11 p.m.

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Nicola Valley Rodeo Parade to return after four year absence

Merritt & District Hospice society

Merritt Hospice is inviting you to a Death Café

A time to reflect and share on our experiences surrounding death and dying in a safe and confidential environment with thoughtful and respectful conversation.

August 17, 2023

6:0 0 pm to 7:0 0 p.m.

This event is free to attend. Cake and tea will be ser ved.

Merr itt & Distr ict Hospice Societ y 3451 Voght Street -Ring the doorbell on our sign next to the ambulance station. Office hours: Thursday 9am to 12 noon

Call Hospice at 250-280-1701 for more information. Visit us on Facebook at Merritt Hospice.

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The Nicola Valley Rodeo Parade will make its triumphant return to the downtown core this September long weekend, kicking off the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo and reviving the event after four years.

The parade will mosey through the downtown core on Friday September 1, thanks to the efforts of Jacqueline Whitecross and a group of volunteers which is seeking more members. Whitecross serves on the board of the Nicola Valley Rodeo Association, telling the Herald she wanted to bring back the event for the sake of the community.

“We’ve got a great community, and I think of what children need, as well as adults, they love a parade,” said Whitecross. “To me it’s so important, I just really believe in giving back to the community, I’ve done that all my life.”

The rodeo parade will follow the same route as the annual Country Christmas parade, with floats lining up on Canford, turning left onto Cleasby, right onto Coldwater, left again on Chapman and following the bend, then up Coutlee and back down parallel Quilchena. The entry fee is $25, with proceeds going to the local 4H Club, less expenses.

The parade will follow a western

theme, featuring local families in agriculture leading the parade. Whitecross said she hopes to have First Nations dancers or drummers join the parade.

While Whitecross said she has plenty of event organization and fundraising experience through her work with the Rodeo Association and Rotary Club of Merritt, she needs more volunteers to make the rodeo parade come to fruition. Both volunteer and spectator participation will be needed to bring back the community event.

“It’s so important to get people out for it [the parade], it’s been going on for so many years,” stressed Whitecross.

Whitecross is seeking volunteers to sign floats up and follow up on applications, most of which she noted can be done by phone. She is also seeking parade day lineup coordinators to ensure the day of goes smoothly, and is grateful for all help.

Whitecross noted that the parade is sure to bring joy to all community members, old and young, with both assisted living facilities and some youth groups in town entering floats. She is hopeful the parade will help to show younger generations the importance of both agriculture and community.

For more information on the Nicola Valley Rodeo Parade, including volunteer opportunities, call Whitecross at 250-936-8585.

The Nicola Valley Rodeo Parade will take place on Friday, September 1, to kick off the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo weekend. Photo/CityofMerritt

Central Interior Show ‘n’ Shine wows crowds with impressive rides

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Making its second appearance in the community, the second annual Central Interior Show and Shine took place this weekend, with hundreds coming out to take in the car and truck show in the heart of downtown Merritt.

The event shut down two blocks of

Garcia Street and Coutlee Avenue for a day of showing and shining with cars, bikes, trucks, and industrial vehicles on display for all to see. The event also included artisan vendors and a number of food trucks.

Cash prizes were distributed throughout the day for a number of categories, including for burnouts and most popular vehicle.

A mix of vehicle types were allowed for the second Central Interior Show and Shine, including motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Marius Auer/Herald

Hundreds of participants, spectators, vendors, and organizations took part in the second annual Central Interior Show and Shine, including 10-year-old Daymian Mosley, who took in the sights eagerly. Marius Auer/Herald

A plethora of vendors and food trucks gathered downtown to serve particpants of this year’s Show and Shine. Marius Auer/Herald

A pair of mustangs adorn a row of cars along Garcia Street, one of the stretches of downtown street that was closed for the car show. Marius Auer/Herald

Second annual car show hits downtown

The interior of an Acadian, a model of car produced by General Motors of Canada from 1962 to 1971. The car was on show at this year’s Central Interior Show and Shine. Marius Auer/Herald Dozens of vehicles were on display

with an even higher number of spectators gathering to take in the sights. Marius Auer/Herald

City of Merritt increases water restrictions to Level 4

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The City of Merritt has announced new watering restrictions, as a provincial drought continues on. Under the new Level 4 watering restrictions, which came into effect Thursday (August 3), residents are limited to watering once per week in most cases.

Under city bylaws, Level 4 watering restrictions limit lawn watering to once per week. Vegetable gardens, trees, shrubs, and flowers can be watered twice per week as needed using a manual or automated watering system, or any time if hand watering or by drip irrigation system. All hoses must have an automatic shut off valve.

“Water restrictions are put in place to manage water usage and preserve fish habitat, particularly in the Coldwater River,” said the city in a release. “The Coldwater River is a ‘losing reach’ or ‘sinking river’ where incoming water drains into the city’s aquifers, effectively reducing water levels in the Coldwater River and causing stress to fish habitats.”

Any form of washing is prohibited under the restrictions unless ordered by a regulatory authority, or if washing vehicle windows for safety reasons. Merritt’s two commercial car washes remain open at this time. Bulk water usage is limited and restricted to those with previous usage rights. Pools and hot tubs can no longer be topped up at this time under the new rules.

Although the city is still allowing the watering of lawns one day a week, they noted that residents are encouraged to consider letting lawns to go dormant. Many grasses can stay dormant for up to four weeks without causing longterm damage.

“The City of Merritt is also practicing Level 4 watering restrictions on city-owned property,” noted the release. “This includes limiting watering to one-day per week and hand watering gardens as necessary. Contractors that require water for construction are required to bring in their own bulk water, rather than using city water.

Merritt Fire

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Coldwater School

Nursery to Grade 7 Registration for 2023 – 2024

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

For more information please contact us at Tel: 250-378-9261 or Email: principal@coldwaterschool.ca

The City of Merritt said it has entered Level 4 watering restrictions effective Thursday (August 3). Photo/Herald File

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limiting their water usage to essential needs only.”

Even numbered addresses are now permitted to water on Friday only, with odd numbers taking their turn on Tuesday. Those living in strata complexes and mobile home parks are asked to water according to their unit number. Manual sprinkling is permitted between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., and automated irrigation between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m.

At a July 21 meeting, city council passed amendments to the city’s Outdoor Water Conversation Policy, which were made after consultation with the policy review committee. The changes include:

- Modification of the requirement to strictly adhere to the Province of B.C.’s Drought

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Information Portal, thereby enabling the city to respond to the unique needs of the community.

- Changes to the watering days and times. Namely in Level 3, even numbered addresses are now Thursday & Sunday. And in Level 4, residents are now limited to watering with a manual sprinkler one time a day: 6 a.m. - 8 a.m.

- Strata complexes were included with mobile homes, which should water in accordance with their unit number.

- A new graphic chart was created to help enhance clarity of the watering restrictions.

For more information on the city’s watering restrictions, visit their website at www.merritt.ca/ watering.

A s construction of the Trans Mountain E xpansion Project progresses , we want y o u t o b e i n f o r m e d a b o u t p o t e n t i a l a c t i v i t y i n y o u r n e i g h b o u r h o o d s o y o u c a n p l a n a c c o r d i n g l y O n o u r w e b s i t e , y o u c a n v i e w a n i n t e r a c t i v e m a p o f construction areas , sign up for notifications , track what ’ s happening along the route and much more

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Merritt’s Roger Sloan wins Korn Ferry Tour Utah Championships

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Merritt’s own professional golfer saw some major success south of the border this weekend, winning the developmental Korn Ferry Tour’s Utah Championship on Sunday (August 6).

Roger Sloan beat out American Christopher Petefish by one stroke in the four round tournament, shooting 24 under and birdying his final two holes for the win.

Sloan, 36, has been playing on the Korn Ferry Tour after losing his full tour card during the 2021/22 Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA)

season. Sloan also qualified for this year’s U.S. Open, although he was ultimately cut from the competition.

With the Utah Championship win, Sloan is now 27th on the Korn Ferry Tour’s points list, and one step closer to regaining his tour card. The top 30 golfers at Korn Ferry’s seasons’ end graduate to the PGA.

There are five events remaining on the Korn Ferry Tour’s season.

Sloan was born in Calgary, but raised in Merritt, attending Bench Elementary and Merritt Secondary schools. After attending the University of Texas, Sloan moved to Houston, Texas, where he currently resides.

City staff installing ice surface at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

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Skates will soon glide in Merritt once again as city staff work to install the ice at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (NVMA). With the lines and sponsors painted, and the first few layers already laid, City of Merritt Manager of Operations for Recreation and Facilities, Dave Zakall, told the Herald that the surface should be complete within a matter of weeks.

The ice surface at the NVMA is approximately 1.5″ thick, made up of multiple layers that fuse together to create a bond stronger and more durable than traditional flooding-style installation. The ice is painted white with environmentally friendly paint, followed

by the lines being painted on the newly white surface before more layers of water are added to create a protective layer of ice.

As a part of the ice installation process, city maintenance staff utilize both standard sizes hoses and flooding machines to prepare the sheet for the season ahead. The ice is utilized primarily by the Merritt Centennials, who will host their British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) rivals at the NVMA 26 times this season. It is also used by the Nicola Valley Skating Club and Merritt Minor Hockey Association, as well as a number of recreational hockey leagues.

Besides their planned hockey school, camps, and preseason games, the Centennials will first hit the ice for the BCHL’s 2023/24 regular season on September 22 at 7:05 p.m.

Police reminding paddleboarders to carry life saving equipment

Kelowna’s Regional RCMP is reminding lake goers to paddle by the rules this summer – a reminder stemming from Lake Okanagan, but extending to all water users in B.C.

The RCMP said in a release last week its officers are seeing many paddlers not wearing or without a lifejacket even while far from shore, or very close to the active boating lanes in the middle of the lake.

“While conducting these checks, officers have been surprised by how many people

are not only unaware of the requirements, but lack of simple safety practices,” said Cst. Mike Della-Paolera, media relations officer with the Kelowna Regional RCMP. “A ticket for not having a lifejacket or PFD can cost the guilty party $287.50. For your own safety, please wear a lifejacket when out enjoying our beautiful lake.”

Paddle boarders travelling on the water in Canada are required to be wearing an approved lifejacket or Personal Floatation Device (PFD), or at least have either on board, as per the Small Vessels Regulations under the Canada Shipping Act. Life jackets and PFDs must be Canadian Coast Guard approved and clearly show their

respective label.

Police recommended that paddle boarders wear their tether at all times to avoid being separated from their boards. If the paddler is wearing their life jacket or PFD, they are only required to carry a sound signalling device such as a whistle. Those not wearing their life jacket or PFD must have it on the board, along with a 15 metre buoyant heaving line in a throw bag and a sound signalling device. Anyone paddling after sunset, before sunrise, or in periods of restricted visibility must also carry a watertight flashlight.

For more information on paddleboarding safety, visit the Parks Canada website.

Roger Sloan made a significant step towards regaining his PGA Tour Card by winning the Korn Ferry Tour’s Utah Championship this weekend.

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A City Works employee sprays down a layer of water on the existing ice surface to build a solid foundation. Marius Auer/Herald

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Local Girl Guides’ service project bene ts food bank, schools

essentials per school was a good way to do it,” she said.

Three members of the Merritt Girl Guides are doing a school supply and school snack donation drive to Merritt’s local food bank.

Emma Doncaster, Fionna CelellaWerrun and Lilly Willis had the idea after wanting to work on their discovery badge during the summer.

Susan Doncaster, guider of the Merritt Girl Guides, said the three girls wanted to give back to the community to achieve their goal.

“They thought that giving back

Doncaster said there are ideal food products that they are looking for, such as vegan, peanut-free, dairy free, but they will accept any food donations.

“Granola bars are always a good hit, fruit snacks, fruit cups are always a good one as well,” she said.

Regarding the school supplies, the girls are looking for general items, such as duo-tangs, paper, pen, and erasers.

“We know money is tight in this town, and if we can help the families who are struggling a little bit, that’s what we’re aiming for,” she said.

The locations receiving donations

are Miss Vicki’s Petals and Plants Flower Shop, at 1974 Quilchena Ave., and Cool Creek Agencies (ESSO Commercial) on 2588 Lauder Ave. The Merritt Girl Guides is also hoping to add the Merritt Library as another donation drop-off spot later on.

Merrittonians will also be able to bring their donations to different events that are happening in town this month. Anyone attending the city’s Music in the Park on Aug. 17 between 6 to 8 p.m. is welcome to drop off their supplies.

The girls will also be accepting donations at Kia Henriksen’s Dance Party at the Rotary Park on Aug. 26,

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“The girls are really excited to be able to make a difference in their community,” Doncaster said.

The group will be making the donation of all the supplies they’ve received to the community on Sept. 1.

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WEL COME YOU

Crossroads Community Church

2990 Voght St • 250-378-2911

Ser vice Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m

Merritt Baptist Church

2499 Coutlee Avenue (at Omre)

Sunday ser vice 10 am, Phone (250)378-2464

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899

Ser vice Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p m

Sacred Hear t Catholic Church

Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919

Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St • 250-378-3772

Ser vice Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735

Ser vice Time ever y Sunday - 10 am

Somang Mission Community Church (SMC)

1755 Coldwater Ave. ( The Cadet Hall)

Sunday Ser vice Time: 4:00 pm • 250-280-1268

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church

1950 Max well St • 250-378-9502

Ser vice Time: Sunday 10:00 am

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Emma Doncaster, Fionna Celella-Werrun and Lilly Willis are running a school supply and school snack donation drive for the local food bank. Pictured is Celella-Werrun. Photo/Susan Doncaster

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Exilda (Guertin) Paquette

August 13, 1927- October 14, 2016

Of all the special gifts in life

However great or small

To have you as our Mother

Was the greatest gift of all May the winds of love blow softly

And whisper in your ear

´We love and miss you Mom, And wish that you were here »

The Paquette Family

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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 Ser vices and repor ts to the Band Administrator This position will be wor king from the Mer ritt Office

Responsibilities and Duties

Planning – Annual and Long-ter m Education Plan for Coldwater Indian Band, member ship and as directed.

Human Resource – Super vises and valuates the perfor mance of anyone with direct repor ting relations to the Depar tment when applicable

F inancial – Develops Education Program budgets in consultation with the Band Administrator and administer s the budgets as approved by Chief and Council and all other associated duties.

Policy – Administer s the approved Post-Secondar y Education Policy

Liaison and Representation – Par ticipates 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 Post-Secondar y Institutions/Schools in suppor t 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 PostSecondar y Educational Institutions; Liaise with Indian Ser vices Canada in suppor t of the Coldwater Indian Band Education Depar tment programs

P: 250-280-1701

Email: merr tthospice@shaw ca

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2113 Granite Ave.,Mer ritt, BC 250-378-2141 or 1-800-668-3379

Post-Secondar y Program Administration – Administer s the Post-Secondar y program as per Job Description.

General Education Administration – Administer s all per tinent Education Program funding through Xyntax; Develop and maintain individual student confidential files; Maintains records of all Education programs, ser vices and funding associated with this depar tment; Keeps the Band Administrator infor med of sensitive and impor tant issues and events in relation to the operation of the Education Programs; etc.

Position Qualifications:

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NOAH M ICHAEL JAMES

June 2, 2 0 23 - July 24, 2 0 23

It is with b roken hear t s we ann oun c e the pa s s in g of our sweet ba by b oy, N oah M i c hael James, on M on day, J ul y 24, 2 02 3.

N oah is l ov in gl y remem b ere d by his parent s, Dar ren an d Lin ds ey; t win s is ter, Saw yer; s is ter s, Cay l ey an d M adis on; an d gran d parent s, B rad an d Evel y n Smy th

Post-Secondar y Diploma (prefer minimum Business or Public Administration diploma)

• OR an equivalent combination of post secondar y education and directly related wor k experience.

• Proposal writing an asset

Lifestyle consistent with the impor tance 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

• Wor king knowledge of Xyntax an asset

• Knowledge of Nlaka’pamux and Coldwater Community an asset

• Ability to organize and manage wor kload

Good negotiation skills (Local Education Agreements)

• Able to wor k independently and in a team environment

Satisfactor y 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

Candidates who send in resumes can be trained for the position (capacity building). Deadline for resumes: August 25, 2023

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