Merritt Herald - November 19, 2020

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HALL UPGRADE The expansion project for the firehall is well underway, with plenty of new features expected in 2021.

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DEADLY CRASH Merritt RCMP are investigating what may have caused a fatal rollover on the Connector on Saturday.

/PAGE 10 An escaped llama wandered around Colletttville last Friday, prompting a search for its owner. PHOTOS / PG.8

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Firehall expansion well underway The new large addition to the Merritt firehall should be completed by early next year.

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GOOD BOY The new addition to the firehall is visible from its location on Cleasby Street. MORGAN HAMPTON/Herald

entrance.”

According to Tomkinson, the current station is nearly 50 years old and lacking in several necessities.

“The current station was built in 1972 and without proper facilities to accommodate female firefighters which comprise approximately 20% of our roster,” explained Tomkinson.

“For instance, there currently is a single shower stall with no dedicated washroom facilities and no separate change or sleeping rooms.”

Merritt City Council is debating making a large group of speed limit changes.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Merritt City Council are asking residents to share their opinions about local speed limits with a new survey.

Concerns about driving

If all goes according to plan, construction will be completed in early 2021.

“It did take a little while to come out of the ground, there is a lot of conduit and plumbing in the concrete slab,” said Tomkinson.

“This week we anticipate the roof trusses being placed in hopes of getting closed up before inclement weather. Plumbing and electrical contractors are currently working on the rough-in of the first floor. The project is currently on schedule and we hope to gain occupancy at the end of March 2021.”

speeds in residential areas were raised during the construction on Voght St. when traffic was detoured through Bench neighbourhoods.

At the regular council meeting of June 16, council passed a resolution to reduce speeds in those Bench neighbourhoods from 50km/hr to 30km/hr for the duration of the Voght St. Project. Now, with Voght St. Phase One completed, city staff have removed the temporary speed bumps and will be removing the speed limit signs as well.

“The reaction that we have had from the public so far has been very mixed when it comes to speed limits,” said City CAO Sean Smith.

“Many of the Bench residents were happy to have speed limits reduced, there were others who were thrilled to know it would be going back… to 50km/hr.”

The City heard from several Bench residents that they would support a

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The long-awaited expansion of the Merritt Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) firehall is now well underway, with the construction clearly visible along Cleasby St. According to Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson the expansion will be two floors, each totalling 2500 square feet.

“The addition includes six bedrooms upstairs to house the work experience program firefighters, ending the lease of the construction trailer they currently live in,” said Tomkinson.

“Downstairs includes a sanitary turnout gear storage room, decontamination facilities and individual washrooms with showers to allow firefighters to decontaminate themselves from the products of combustion (carcinogens) and blood-borne pathogens they are routinely exposed to, and ultimately expose their families if allowed to take them home.”

The decontamination facilities for firefighters and their gear were cited as one of the main reasons behind the firehall expansion when it was first proposed.

“There are also ancillary rooms; electrical, server and mechanical,” Tomkinson continued. “Additional work includes the installation of a fire alarm and fire sprinkler system in both the new and old sections of the fire station. The small connection piece between the new and old sections will form the new public

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City of Merritt City Meetings have resumed residents are All Council City Council Meetings will nowin-person be held and online with live Regular Council Meeting - June 11, 2019 streaming available www.merritt.ca and on the City strongly links encouraged toat watch online via www.merritt.ca

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Public questions/ Council Meeting - Juneinput 25,-2019 Council Meeting - November 24 7:00 PM information can be submitted prior to the Council Regular Regular CouncilCouncil MeetingMeeting - December - 7:00 PM - July 15 9, 2019 meetings to communications@merritt.ca Regular Council Meeting - July 23, 2019 Regular Council Meeting - August 4 - 7 pm

NICOLA VALLEY SHELTER AND SUPPORT Regular Council Meeting - August 18 - 7 pm EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SOCIETY POSITION AVAILABLE

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Position: TheCOORDINATOR City of Merritt POSITION is inviting applications for the the Nicola positionValley of CASUAL PROGRAM available with ShelterLIFEGUARD/ and INSTRUCTOR I. Support Society

PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY August 4th, 2020 at 7:00PM

For complete City of Merritt at www.merritt.ca This positiondetails, is for visit a leadership rolewebsite in coordinating the Never Alone with Addictions / Endeavour to be Better Program.

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education qualifications, and proof of education andwill licenses will be accepted prior to Notice isandhereby given a required Public Hearing held on Tuesday Cover letters and resumes willthat be accepted until this position isbe filled.

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Friday, July 12, 2019 by: August 4th, 2020 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located www.nvshelterandsupport.com/get-involved/job-postings at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 21852284, Voght Street, Zoning Bylaw 2020.Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

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Wednesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

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

Booking an appointment ahead of time is required by calling 250-378-8614

If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor please contact Corporate Services at 250-378-8614

PLEASE A NOTICE OF PUBLIC CITY HALL NOTE COVID-19 HOURS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY City Hall will HEARING be reopened with SCHEDULED FOR Position: The limited City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL hours.

AUGUST 4, to2020 AT 7:00 PM IS ON PAGE 5 LABOURER. City Hall will be open the public For complete of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca from details, 10:00 visit amCity to noon.

Although thereflecting Merrittapplicants’ City Hallknowledge, is Current resumes skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing open, residents are encouraged education and qualifications, and proof oftorequired education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, via July phone 08, 2019or by:email. send inquires Payments can Clerk/Human be made online Carole Fraser, Deputy Resources Manager www.merritt.ca/city-services/ POatBox 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be Acontacted. copy of the proposed the Bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday Date Posted: Monday, June 17, 2019 July 23rd to Tuesday August 4th, 2020 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt Posting Expires: Friday, July 12, 2019 BC, or online at www.merritt.ca

online-payment-options We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be given the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, WHAT: Summer Nights Market or by written submission, onMerritt all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw.

WHEN: every Friday June 28th to August 30th 5:00pm to 10:00pm If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be WHERE: 2000-2100 Block Quilchena Avenue received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, JULY 30th, 2020, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods: Don McArthur, Planning & Development Services Manager dmcarthur@merritt.ca PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning & Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or at dmcarthur@merritt. ca

Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2019 Posting Expires: Monday, July 08, 2019

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New Locations to Pickup Merritt Transit Passes Effective Monday, October 26th, 2020 bus passes will be available at 7-11.

WHAT: MSS GRAD AdultWALK monthly pass $42.00.

WHEN: June 20, 2019 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm pass $32.00 Student/Senior monthly WHERE: Merritt Senior Secondary High School to Nicola Valley Memorial Arena Strip of 10 tickets $18.00 For more info visit www.bctransit.com/merritt/home

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WHAT: MSS GRAD CAR PARADE community members WHEN: June 21, 2019 5:00 pm to 6:00 to pm view the 2020 WHERE: Merritt Rotary Park (2000 Block of Voght Street)to to help Merrittmaintain Civic Centre Fall Activity Guide (1950 Mamette Avenue) active lifestyles while keeping safe.

NOTE: Parking will be reserved at Rotary Park and the Church from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on June 22, 2019

The Recreation Activity Guide is available on the City of Merritt website with printed copies available upon request.

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Bench speed limits a concern From Page 3 permanent change to 30km/hr, while others were opposed to the traffic calming measures.

Municipalities have the power to change speed limits on a permanent basis by bylaw, but Mayor and council agreed that they would like to hear further feedback before making any decisions.

“There ultimately will be a consultation process when this comes forward, but knowing how the potential bylaw should be prepared or whether a bylaw should be prepared, is the threshold question here,” said Smith.

Even if speed limit changes went ahead, several speed limits would remain the same, such as

on Nicola, which is a provincial highway and outside of Merritt’s jurisdiction, and Voght St. which is considered an arterial road.

“We understand that there’s a need to have traffic flow through our community, if everything is 30 that would cause some serious problems in terms of just getting around,” Smith said.

Several councillors, such as Adam Etchart, raised questions about whether or not changing speed limits around town would cause confusion for drivers.

Smith, however, said that ideally there would be blanket speed changes, where residential neighbourhoods across town would be one speed, and commercial and other areas would have another set speed, so that there were not a series of changes on one road.

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“Whether it’s keeping it at 50, dropping it to 40 like some communities have done or 30 as other communities have done as well, it’s putting it out to the public to see what the interest is,” explained Smith.

“Because I think that there are people who are very passionate on both sides of this argument.”

Should the City decide to change speed limits around town, the cost of replacing existing signs and installing 30 new speed signs would cost approximately $24,000.

The motion that council direct staff to survey residents regarding desired speed limits in both residential and commercial areas was passed unanimously.

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Christmas decorating Melody Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Councillor Kurt Christopherson is asking the people of Merritt and the Nicola Valley to put in a little extra effort in decorating for Christmas this year, to keep the season merry and bright despite a global pandemic.

“As everyone is well aware the Country Christmas activities are not happening this year,” said Councillor Christopherson.

“So, I’d like to put out an appeal to the people of Merritt that perhaps we could make a special effort this year on lighting up our homes so that at least there’s the appearance that the spirit of Christmas is still alive and well.”

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Christopherson noted that Country Christmas week covers the last full week in November, which this year begins on Nov. 23.

“We always start the activities with the Spirit Square light up and sing along and that would be Monday Nov. 23 so I’d like to put it out there as a challenge… that people in the city that are decorating and lighting up their houses, if we could aim for that day,” said Christopherson.

“Everybody turn on their Christmas lights outside and get it started and have one aspect of celebration. As many people as possible, I’d like you to decorate.

Maybe we can put a little punch into it this year, and aim for one night. As tradition we ask people to light up.”

Both Councillors Bhangu and Christopherson commented that traditionally, many families drive around the Valley looking at Christmas lights and decorations, and that in the past, buses have provided tours of the best decorated homes.

“I don’t think that can happen this year,” said Christopherson, acknowledging that passenger restrictions on buses were not feasible for sightseeing, but he did suggest other options, such as videoing a tour for those unable to get out and about.

“Perhaps there can be a contest to vote for the best place in the Nicola Valley,” said Mayor Brown, throwing her support behind the initiative.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

ALBAS: are you concerned?

The increasing lack of transparency we are experiencing from this DAN ALBAS Trudeau VIEW FROM Liberal governTHE HILL ment, that promised it would be “open by default”, is a growing concern of mine.

I will provide some examples.

Last week Yves Giroux, the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO), released several reports.

One of these reports was an assessment on how much the Liberal Government’s pay equity program would actually cost.

This program aims to level out pay disparities between men and women in the public service.

This is alarming.

The PBO has suggested the federal wage bill costs could rise by $477 million starting in 2023-24.

Since the PM appointed a new Finance Minister, there have been no financial reports made available to the PBO, or to Canadians for that matter.

Yet another example occurred back on June 3, 2020.

In my former portfolio, as the shadow cabinet critic for employment, workforce development and disability inclusion, I asked if the Minister could please tell us the current balance of the EI account.

Considering so many Canadians pay into the EI fund with every pay cheque, why will this government not tell Canadians the balance of the EI account?

My question this week is: Are you concerned by this growing lack of transparency from this Liberal government?

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@ parl.gc.ca or call toll free 1-800-6658711.

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: SEND US YOUR ART FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED EACH WEEK! (THOMAS HO, GRADE 7, MERRITT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.) SUBMISSIONS WILL BE PRINTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.

LETTERS

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The importance of remembering the past Editor, I would like to express my gratitude to Shannon Dunn and David Finch for initiating and leading the “No Stones Left Alone” program. A special thanks to Judith Guichon for delivering the message to students and helping them understand and relate to those challenging times in our history.

Growing up in the 40s and 50s, my generation was acutely aware of the sacrifices our men and women in the armed services were making.

Many of us were being raised by friends or grandparents dreading the day a mailman would come to our door with a telegram from the War Department.

I have been increasingly concerned with the passage of time that our young people are getting further removed each year from remembering and understanding the sacrifices our veterans made to preserve the freedom we all enjoy today.

Thank you to the students of Merritt Secondary School who participated in this program. Visiting grave sites certainly personalizes the experience for them and provides a visible linkage to the past.

It is a great initiative, and I hope it can become a permanent component of our Remembrance Day celebrations. Identifying and honouring the veterans who served establishes a bond that gives special meaning for all who participate.

Ross Olive Merritt

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From the Herald archives: Nov., 1963

A grateful thank-you Basic city upgrades need to be a priority from the Legion

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY VERY ACTIVE The Nicola Valley General Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary report that their recent Dominion Day tea and bake sale made a profit of nearly $400.

Chairman Pam Seminoff reported some of the donations other than cash included baby blankets, baby garments, pyjamas and vegetables.

A busy time lies ahead for the auxiliary as they prepare for the opening of the new hospital. The members have decided to have a gift shop in the lobby of the new hospital, which will necessitate the attendance of two people every afternoon.

Rose Mary Krause gave a preliminary report on the operation of the gift shop and volunteered to be in charge of stocking the showcase once it is in operation.

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We would like to take a moment to thank the citizens of Merritt, and Logan Lake as well as the surrounding Nicola Valley Communities who so graciously once again contributed to our poppy campaign this year.

We would also like to thank all the businesses who authorized us to set up tables and poppy boxes for the distribution of poppies as well as those who purchased wreaths.

This year was especially challenging because of COVID and self-isolation, however thanks to everyone involved The Remembrance Day Celebration went ahead with some adjustment as well as our Poppy Campaign.

We appreciate and thank all those who participated to make this year a success.

You can watch the Remembrance Day Celebration on the City of Merritt’s Webpage.

Arlene Johnston Merritt Legion President

Thanks for your recent mail-out with workshop dates as well as the OCP availability online. I have filled it in but found it difficult to follow.

The main things that should be addressed, I think, before any expansion of the City is approved are: The aging water and sewer systems should be updated and repaired.

In-filling of the blank spaces downtown could be attended to, before any expansion.

Fixing the rough roads and side walks before any new ones are contemplated Adding new sidewalks where there are none (Parker Drive, Hamilton Ave East).

Connecting trails which already exist around town (eg. Coldwater River Trail with the rest of the town).

Do we really need a huge costly development right now (North Bench) before these basics are taken care of ? The small-town appeal brings people here.

We should not forget that.

Katharine Shewchuk Merritt

History should be considered in neighbourhood names Editor, I have some strong feelings on the topic of naming Merritt’s neighbourhoods. My family moved to Merritt in 1962, and we lived Downtown. A year later my family built our home in a neighbourhood on a former hayfield on the edge of Downtown. My siblings and I attended Diamond Vale Elementary the year the school opened, and after a first year at a rural school our mom taught for many years at Collettville Elementary. When we arrived in 1962, the Bench neighbourhood, built on a bench of land, was the newest developed area of town that continued to be built up with beautiful homes over several more years. Over time, more areas built up and spread out past the edges of town and also filled in agricultural areas inside the city that became rezoned as residential areas, and so the city grew. All of the newer neighbourhoods are on the way to or beside the 4 aforementioned neighbourhoods that we’ve been told will continue to have the same names. The other proposed

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name designations are not in our vocabulary or our sense of geography or our history.

Several of them are preceded by a cardinal direction that does not add meaning or a known location to them. I personally have had difficulty trying to figure out where some of these places are. Having grown up in Merritt and still residing very close by, I am in Merritt several times every week to avail myself of our small city’s amenities. In Merritt I know every street, alley, laneway, and all the walking paths connecting cul-de-sacs to adjacent streets. I know in my mind’s eye where most of the house numbers are situated. I do not believe that Merrittonians will have their lives improved with neighbourhoods being given the names that are on the city’s drawing board. If some of our urban sprawl needs more names to identify areas, I think the history of the neighbourhood should be contemplated before choosing a name. The names of the original ranching families or certain enterprises whose land now has houses on it or adjacent to it should be used, the same way the name of the Editor,

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Collett family, whose ranch is beside a street in Collettville, named that area. I’m glad they are retaining Diamond Vale’s name, because somewhere on the hillside behind Collettville sit the remains of the Diamond Vale Collieries where the discovery of coal during the first decade of the 1900s was instrumental in establishing the centre of commerce and government offices that officially moved from Nicola, BC to the settlement at “The Forks” where the Coldwater and Nicola Rivers join, that officially became Merritt in 1911. I think the City of Merritt needs to come up with some better names that acknowledge each area’s vibrant history rather than using sterile-sounding cardinal directions that don’t speak to our sense of belonging to a landscape with an identity that we the residents of the Nicola Valley can fully relate to.

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A llama was spotted on the loose in Collettville on Friday, Nov. 13. The wayward wooly creature found its way to a patch of grass just north of Hill Street around 7a.m., when Merritt RCMP received the report. A call was put out for the owner to come get the llama, who several hours later was back home.

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APPRECIATING THE ARTS

PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2020 at 6:00PM

‘Art crawl’ coming this weekend to Merritt

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council will be hosting a ‘Creative Community Art Crawl’ this weekend.

On Friday, shoppers can pick up a map from the Arts Gallery in their new location on Voght beside Kekuli Café.

There are at least nine participating vendors who will be listed on the map. By collecting a stamp from each shop and returning your map to the Arts Gallery, participants will be entered to win one of several prizes, including a $40-$60 gift card from local businesses, a $100 gift card from the Arts Gallery, or two growlers and a fill from the Empty Keg. The draw will take place Sunday, Nov. 22 and maps must be dropped off at the Arts Gallery by 4p.m.

By presenting your map at Kekuli Café or Empty Keg during the Crawl, you will receive $1 off your purchase.

“We’re all missing Country Christmas this year,” said Jano Howarth, Arts Gallery Director.

“We’ve chosen businesses to approach and come on board with this who all have handmade items, made by local creatives.”

Jen Artibise, Arts Council Director and Sales Manager for the Gallery and Gift Shop

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Prizes will be available for those that participate in this weekend’s crawl, which will showcase a number of locally crafted pieces.

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Council Chambers, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment:

That Zoning Bylaw No. 2284, 2020 section 4.41.3, which regulates the number of Retail Cannabis Sales stores permitted in the City of Merritt, be repealed.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendment may be viewed during the hours of 10:00am to 12:00pm from November 12 to November 24, 2020 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at www.merritt.ca Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be given the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw amendment. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods: Email: planning@merritt.ca In Person: City Hall, 2185 Voght Street 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Mail: PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 Subject Line: For Inclusion in Public Hearing Agenda Attn: Don McArthur, Planning & Development Services Manager

notes that businesses and artisans have both been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Especially since there’s no craft fairs this year, we want people to realize that there are hand crafted items that are available in your community,” said

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ing businesses will be open late on Friday to encourage people to come out and shop in the community. The Arts Council would also like to remind people that they should be following COVID-19 protocols and respecting social distancing

‘We want to put this on to celebrate all of the artisans in our community that create handcrafte items, and also support the stores supporting them.’

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“We want to put this on to celebrate all of the artisans in our community that create handcrafted items, and also support the stores that are supporting them.”

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and sanitization procedures when visiting local shops. Wear a mask if required and be prepared to wait to enter a store if it’s busy.

“Our mandate through the NVCAC is to build community through the arts, and so

we really want our artisans to feel that we are a community and that we support them and not just the ones that are in our store and gallery,” said Artibise.

All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning & Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or dmcarthur@merritt.ca This Notice is published in accordance with Section 466 of the Local Government Act. Note: this is the second of two consecutive Public Notices.

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POLICE FILES Merritt RCMP investigate fatal collision Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

An investigation is underway into a fatal collision that occurred between Merritt and West Kelowna on Saturday.

At approximately 7:20p.m. on Nov. 14, a single vehicle rolled over along the Okanagan Connector, prompting response from both Merritt RCMP and BC Emergency Health Services.

Emergency responders headed to the area near Sunset

Main Road, finding a white Dodge Ram pickup truck that had veered off of the highway, striking a large sign and rolling down an embankment.

The vehicle, which had four occupants, sustained heavy damage and came to final rest on its roof approximately 30 feet down an embankment, states Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, RCMP Southeast District. Despite the efforts of passer-bys first responders were needed to extricate two individuals from the heavily dam-

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The BC Coroners Service is currently investigating the collision.

At this time, poor weather and road conditions are being attributed to the crash. It is not yet known if speed was a factor in the fatal crash.

If you witnessed this crash and have not yet spoken to police you are asked to call the Merritt RCMP at 250-3784262.

RCMP “extremely busy” with highway crashes recently Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

The Merritt RCMP are urging drivers to use caution on local highways as winter conditions begin to arrive.

“The Merritt RCMP has been extremely busy with crashes on the Coquihalla Highway over the past couple of weeks with the constant change in weather and road conditions,” said Sergeant Josh Roda.

“Speed has almost always been a significant contributing factor. We want to remind the public to ensure you have winter tires on your vehicle and drive the appropriate speed for the conditions. Winter tires are considered any tire that is labelled with a Mountain Snowflake or the Mud and Snow (M+S) Symbol. Tires marked with the Mountain Snowflake offer the best traction for snow

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Restorative justice gives a voice Better at Home program This week marks Restorative Justice Week, a time for both victims and their offenders to reflect on past crime.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Nov. 15 – 22, 2020 is Restorative Justice Week in Canada and around the world. The Herald spoke to Christopher Stokes, Justice Worker for the Nicola Valley Restorative Justice Program, to learn more about the program and how it functions in Merritt via the Nicola Valley Community Justice Services Society, which has been in operation since 1996.

“Restorative justice is an approach to justice that offers a chance for everyone involved to share their story,” said Stokes.

“It brings the victims of crime, their offenders, their support people and community members together to talk about what happened and explain how the crime has affected them.

It provides the chance to address the harm that has been done, and to find ways that it can be repaired.”

The Nicola Valley Restorative Justice Program receives referrals from the Merritt RCMP detachment on cases that they believe will be good candidates for restorative justice, as opposed to criminal court. Stokes coordinates with the RCMP officers and determines whether a restorative justice program can be implemented.

“We take those files and mediate between the victim and the offender,” said Stokes.

“We do pre-interviews to find out the story of what happened, why it happened, what needs do people have,

what things people want the other party to understand, and to begin to talk about ways that the situation can be resolved.”

Stokes will then put together a restorative justice circle, also known as a community justice forum. A “safe and controlled” environment where offenders and their victims, as well as their supporters and families, are brought together under the guidance of a trained facilitator. They will discuss the offence, how they were each affected and develop a plan to correct the crime that occurred.

“It builds understanding and equality, learning that in a circle we’re all together, we’re all one,” said Stokes.

“And it gives a chance both for the victim to understand where the offender is coming from, why they committed the crime, what happened and get the whole gist of the story. And likewise for the offender, it gives them the chance to see how they affected the victim. What hap-

pened in the victim’s life in that time.”

Stokes notes that restorative justice will often move ahead more quickly than the criminal justice program, and is therefore also more cost effective than the courts. There are also higher rates of success in restorative justice, and the program has shown to provide a safer community by reducing repeat offences.

“It has higher rates of compliance, meaning the offender is more likely to stick with the restorative justice plan… and it has a quicker resolution than the court process,” said Stokes.

“I’m able to facilitate a restorative justice circle sometimes within a month of getting the referral, whereas sometimes in the court process they don’t even have their first hearing for three or four months.”

The services of the restorative justice program, including family and criminal law and dispute resolution, are available to everyone, with a strong focus on

those living in poverty and indigenous persons.

Many of the clients the program has assisted are youth.

In addition to restorative justice, Indigenous clients may be eligible for alternative measures, probation monitoring and community work service supervision. In order to indigenize the process and create a more community-based connection, elders are also brought into the program.

“Restorative justice is not a slap on the wrist, it’s not an easy getaway, it can be a really big, emotional process,” explained Stokes.

“And it really hands its benefits off to the victim, (and) to the people who offend, (moreso) than the regular criminal justice program system, so it can really incorporate a more meaningful approach to justice. There have been really positive results with the clients I’ve had. In the victims it’s inspired empowerment, it allows them to get

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The program is organized by the United Way, who teams up with a

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Senior lifestyles improved through United Way From Page 11

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Funding for the services, of which about 38% are delivered by volunteers, is provided to the United Way by the Government of BC through the Ministry of Health.

Although many services are provided free of charge, service fees are established on an income based sliding scale.

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(ICS) has been identified as a local host for the program.

“This is a very valuable program and very much needed across every community as far as I’m concerned,” said Tammy Roche, program coordinator for Better at Home Kamloops, which had 229 active clients prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We get calls all the time for Merritt, so this is very exciting.

I’m really pleased that this is going to happen. I hear on a daily basis how grateful these seniors are for these programs.”

The Better at

Home program is also available in Ashcroft/ Cache Creek, where program coordinator Nancy Kendall says the number one request is for housekeeping.

“Some of the seniors here do not have family in the area at all, so the housekeeper is sometimes the only person that they see all week,” said Kendall, who notes the housekeeper will often provide a friendly visits as well as cleaning services and use the visit as a ‘check-in’.

After which, Better at Home will communicate with distant family members and

served by the traditional justice system. This can include individuals facing jail time, or families who potentially face the removal of their children.

Although not a conventional form of justice, Stokes believes that in many cases, the program is more effective and provides results more encompassing of all those affected.

“Restorative justice provides an opportunity for healing, reparation

and reintegration,” said Stokes.

“It can help an offender come back into the community and build up their supports to make sure this behaviour doesn’t happen again. And for the victim, it helps their healing to be able to overcome what happened and repair the hurt that they feel, and not have that grudge against the offender, in a sense.”

let them know whether the senior is doing well or not.

Merritt seniors have approached mayor and council several times regarding snow clearing, and Mayor Brown inquired during a Better at Home Zoom meeting whether this was something that could be worked into Merritt’s program, either as a subsidized service or a sliding scale. At the regular council meeting of Nov. 10, Mayor Brown indicated that this was a definite possibility for the Nicola Valley.

Healing through justice THANK YOU! From Page 11

that chance to be heard in the whole process, whereas in the regular criminal court process, the victim’s voice isn’t generally considered in the whole sentencing.”

Recently, the Society has expanded by opening a new Indigenous Justice Centre in downtown Merritt. The Centre aims to provide enhanced legal services to Indigenous people who have not been well

Blade signs coming Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

Community Futures Nicola Valley is moving ahead with a project to provide blade signs to local businesses.

A program that has been in the works for some time now, commencing a few years ago with a series of informative videos about the effectiveness of blade signs.

It was announced last week that CF

Nicola Valley will now be providing $150.00 to each business that decides to participate in the project.

Funding will be made available until Dec. 31.

It is of note that the City of Merritt requires a Sign Permit Application to be submitted, though until the end of the year, the $50 fee is being waived.

CF Nicola Valley is also running a con-

test to cover the full cost of five business’ signs: The first five local businesses to put up a seasonal window display will receive full funding.

Those who send in a photo of their display will also have their business promoted by CF Nicola Valley.

For businesses looking to participate in the program, send an email to mae@cfdcnv. com or call 250-3783923.

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Christmas turkey dinners to be delivered with athletes’ help The Merritt Centennials and Love to Dance Academy are spreading joy this Christmas season.

Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

For loved ones far away, for those who simply cannot afford it, or just for the sake of spreading joy, you can help make a difference through the magic of meals this holiday season.

Merritt Golf and Country Club is hosting the delivery of turkey dinners to the community this Christmas Day, with the help of the junior Merritt Centennials and Love to Dance Academy dancers.

For $25, you can purchase a turkey dinner to be delivered, which includes, in the words of organizer

Vanessa van Rensburg, “some lovely treats baked by wonderful local ladies” in the form of cookie gift bags.

Deliveries will be made to Merritt and Lower Nicola on Dec. 25 between noon and 6p.m.

“The aim with this event is to reach out and spread joy to those who are afraid of leaving their homes during a Covid Christmas, perhaps someone who doesn’t have family close by or who simply cannot afford a dinner,” said van Rensburg.

“Whatever the case might be.”

Though the dinners will sell for $25, all profits will go towards ingredients and preparation of the meals.

All involved will be volunteers, including the Cents and Love to Dance students as the “elves.”

“The one and only aim with this is to bring light to people

during this crazy year, and it should really happen every year,” said van Rensburg.

“The deliveries will be made to people who might not have any family in Merritt and will be alone over Christmas. To seniors who cannot drive.

To individuals who are scared to leave the house because of Covid. To people who cannot afford an extravagant Christmas dinner.”

Van Rensburg said that they are asking people to nominate potential candidates, but they will also have a list of those in need or “will be fulfilled by the gesture.”

“I cannot stress enough that no one will be making any money from doing this. It is a simple, kind and selfless gesture.”

The booking deadline is Dec. 21, which can be made by calling 250-378-9414.

Centennials fall to Smoke Eaters to drop to 1-4-0 Facing off against the Trail Smoke Eaters for the first time this preseason, the Merritt Centennials were left off the board in a 5-0 shutout loss.

Jared Thomas CONTRIBUTOR

The Merritt Centennials found themselves in the hockey game after 40 minutes of play thanks to some great goaltending from Josh Dias, but after coming into the period down a goal, they ended with a 5-0

final.

There was no road rust to speak of for the Trail Smoke Eaters as they came into the game hot and put the pressure on from the opening puck drop.

Dias had to be good early on to see the team through the first frame as he turned away 17 shots while the Centennials only mustered six. No stop was more impressive than a diving blocker sprawl from Dias that punched the puck wide. After one it was scoreless.

The story remained the same for a large portion of the second period. Dias held the Cents in the game while they managed to get a few chances at the other end. Throughout the game the physicality was

at a fever pitch, but the Cents started to chase the hits a little too much midway through the

frame. After shrugging off a check Drew Elser found Noah

Wakeford in front and he was able to beat Dias upstairs as he was unmarked. The Centennials weren’t able to capitalize on their two powerplays in the period. Shots after two were 25-14.

The Cents came into the third with the game for the taking, but those thoughts didn’t last long as Quinn Disher scored just 14 seconds into the period.

The Centennials then fell into a spiral of undisciplined play that saw them take five more minor penalties and multiple misconducts in the third period. To their credit, the Smoke Eaters only scored once on the powerplay, a two-man advantage where Captain Cody Schiavon absolutely wired a shot top corner. The Smokies added goals

from Zack Feaver and Zach Park to make it a 5-0 final. The final shot count was 46-22.

After the game Assistant Coach Zach Wright said the team has to try and do more for Dias.

“This was a tough game because you can see Dias is giving us a chance heading into the third. We couldn’t make good on the opportunity he gave us, and we have to learn from it.”

The Cents were getting a chance for redemption Wednesday night following press time when they clashed again with the Smoke Eaters, this time on their ice in Trail.

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After several location changes in the past couple of years, Mary Holgate of Mary’s Catering has settled into being a home-based business, and returned to what she really loves to do – catering for events both big and small and providing quality, home cooked meals.

“Since I closed the restaurant down, I’ve decided to continue with just catering,” said Holgate.

However, like everything this year, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench into things, and conventional catering will no longer do.

“COVID has made that a little bit difficult because we can only have small groups,” explained Holgate.

“I’m still doing dinners and lunches, I do have meetings and they

get COVID-friendly catering, where everything is individual, sandwiches are wrapped per quarter, things like that.

With Christmas coming up a lot of people still want a tray.”

Holgate explains that while everything hinges on Orders from the Provincial Health Officer and where we’re at with the pandemic and subsequent restrictions, Christmas get-togethers and staff parties aren’t necessarily cancelled.

“You can still have a Christmas party, per se, you just have to do it differently.”

Holgate has prepared a list of ideas for COVID safe alternatives to a traditional Christmas party, such as taking employees or family sledding or ice fishing and ordering chilli or a hot dog bar, going to a park to build

snowmen and awarding the best team a privately catered dinner, or even filling stockings for the needy and ordering appy trays to enjoy while doing it.

Other services offered

by Mary’s Catering include providing side dishes to pair perfectly with your Christmas turkey, a delicious dinner made in your home for up to six people, or a Christmas morning breakfast.

Holgate has spent enough years in the food industry to know how to get creative and provide crowd pleasing meals and treats under any circumstances.

“I’ve been in this business since I was eleven, I started work at the Grasslands washing dishes,” explained Holgate.

When I asked how an eleven-year-old

gained entrance to one of Merritt’s most famous pubs, she explained that she was there in the company of her mother, who performed housekeeping at the hotel.

“My mom used to clean rooms there and it got really busy, I think it may have been Labour Day weekend, and they knew that I used to come to town with Mom because we lived in Lower Nicola. So, they knew I was always in one of the rooms watching TV. The owner came knocking on the door and said ‘Mary, we need you can you come and wash dishes?’ So, I said, sure! And there I was.”

As someone who always loved to cook, making the leap to doing it professionally almost happened by accident.

“A girlfriend of mine was getting married, and she said oh the catering is really expensive, so I said, ‘well I can do that for you’, and so I ended up catering her wedding as my gift to her,” explained Holgate.

“And I did that for a couple friends and then I thought, wait a minute, I can do this. So, it just kind of took off from

there. As far as the trays, I enjoy doing them. I do a little bit of arts and crafts stuff, and being able to be crafty with food is really a lot of fun.”

Providing people with quality, homemade food has been one of the driving forces behind Mary’s offerings, which includes

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Merritt Baptist Church

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Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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St. Michael’s Anglican Church

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Trinity United Church

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Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 3:30 pm • 250-280-1268

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

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an extensive list of fresh and frozen meals as well as her recently launched ‘Pie a Month’ program, where ‘subscribers’ can order a pie to be delivered to their door once a month.

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people to reach out to her if they are looking for something specific.

“I might not have something on my Facebook page, but ask me,” said Holgate.

“All I can say is I don’t know, but most times I’ll try it anyway.

I’m open to anything, so if you have an idea, if you have a thought, you know what you’re looking for, just because I don’t have it written down doesn’t mean I can’t do it or won’t do it. It doesn’t hurt to ask.”

If you are in need of a fresh or frozen meal, party tray or catering of any kind, you can find Mary’s Catering on Facebook, she also heads the newly created Merritt Cooks and Bakers Facebook page.

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June 8, 1932 - Nov. 22, 2019

Take notice that Gold Mountain Mining Corporation, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bayshore Minerals Incorporated has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines, pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health and Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, and submitted a Joint Permit Amendment Application #388064, which includes a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses and cultural heritage resources related to the proposed Elk Gold Project (the Project).

The Elk Gold property is located in south-central British Columbia (BC), Canada, approximately 325 km northeast of Vancouver, and 55 km west of Okanagan Lake, midway between the cities of Merritt and West Kelowna. The property is within the Similkameen Mining Division, Siwash Lake Area, NTS 92H/16W, latitude 45°50’N, longitude 120°19’W. Bayshore Minerals Incorporated is headquartered at Suite 1000, 1285 West Pender St., Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6E 4B1.

The mine property is currently under care and maintenance and is regulated under the Ministry of Environment (ENV) Discharge Permit #106262 (Issued October 6, 2014; Amended July 30, 2015) and Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources (EMPR) Permit M-199 (Issued May 30, 1995; Amended May 21, 2002 and August 29, 2012; Mine #040088). Mine operations ceased in 2014 and was put into ‘care and maintenance’ in 2015.

Amendments to the abovementioned permits are required to restart mining operations, and as such the Project is subject to a coordinated review by the Major Mine Permitting Office (MMPO) of the Ministry of Energy and Mines and Petroleum Resources.

The Project is a conventional open pit, truck and shovel gold mine. The amendment would allow for 70,000 tonnes per year of ore excavated and trucked offsite for processing. The Project has been designed to use existing infrastructure, with new construction limited to establishing trailer-based office facilities, water management infrastructure, upgrades to access and haul roads, salvaging topsoil, and preparing mining areas for ore extraction.

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In memory of our mom Loretta Heroux, who passed away November 22, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. A year has passed, but the sadness of losing you does not fade. You will forever be in our hearts.

Loretta was born to the late Jack and Edith Okert on June 8, 1932. She was pre-deceased by her husband Leo Heroux and infant son Richard Dale Heroux. Loretta is survived by her five children, Ray (Ermadell) of Langley BC; Rick (Janeth) of Manta, Ecuador; Karen (Ray) of Hope BC; Debra (Chris) of Langley BC; and Cheryll (Doug) of Abbotsford, BC. In addition, 17 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Loretta and Leo moved to Merritt in 1953. They opened up Leo’s Barber Shop and the Snooker Shack Pool Hall. This family business supported the family for three decades. Loretta was an active member in her community and was involved in the Kinsmen & Kinettes, Hospital Auxiliary, Seniors Citizen organization, Patricia Rebekah Lodge and Thrift Store to name a few.

Loretta loved her family dearly and spending time with them was very important to her. She enjoyed camping, fishing, bingo, cards and loved to socialize with family and friends. Loretta loved animals and especially loved her dogs as they gave her so much joy. The smile on her face when she was having fun with family and friends will be forever imprinted into our memories and hearts.

Thank you to all of those who cared for Loretta during her last days. It meant a great deal to the family.

A celebration of life had been planned earlier, but unfortunately due to Covid-19 this was not possible. The family will have a celebration of life once it is safe to gather again.

You will always be in our hearts and prayers mom. We miss you more than words can say.

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Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed amendment and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days to make written representation to the Ministry of Energy and Mines and Petroleum Resources, c/o Jody Fisher, MMPO, Suite 202-100 Cranbrook Street North, Cranbrook BC V1C 3P9, or via email at jody.fisher@gov.bc.ca. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

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Wayne passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Nov. 11, 2020, at age 72. He was born May 14, 1948 in Kitchener, Ontario. Wayne is lovingly remembered by his wife Linnet; children Rosalie, Ted (Rachel), and Alice; and grandchildren Carrie, Jacob, Hartley, and Alison. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Grace, brother Dean, and sister-inlaw Diane. Survived by his siblings Don, Sylvia, and Sid (Jo-Anne). He is fondly remembered by relatives and friends both here and in Ontario.

Wayne enjoyed working through mechanical challenges, playing the accordion, fishing, going out for a coffee, driving to the lake, and listening to the piano being played. He was dedicated to his family and enjoyed spending time with them. His grandchildren were a joy to him. He is remembered as a gentle, kind man with a warm smile.

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Library Page 2020-041 Permanent Part-time The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library is seeking a permanent part-time Page for the Merritt Library with a keen attention to detail and a strong customer service orientation.

Duties include accurately re-shelving library materials and checking in materials, moving bins, boxes and carts, providing directional assistance, and supporting staff with projects and programs, paging and other basic library functions.

HOURS OF WORK (FTE 0.300): Tuesday: 10:00 – 14:00 Wednesday: 10:00 – 14:00 Saturday (alternate):12:00 – 17:00 *Schedule is subject to change* The position is subject to the provisions of the Collective Agreement with the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union, Local 705. The position is Grid 3, which pays $16.36 - $18.18 per hour.

Complete details of the position and required qualifications are on the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library website, www.tnrl.ca/pages/about/jobs The application deadline for posting 2020-041 is December 4, 2020 @ 16:00.

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This IVMP has been prepared to replace the existing 5-year IVMP which expires in February 2021. The proposed duration of the IVMP is from March 31, 2021 to March 31, 2026.

The vegetation management and weed control methods proposed for use include hand pulling, mowing, trimming, pruning, selective slashing, girdling, geotextile fabric, retaining existing low or self-sustaining ground cover, seeding, fertilization where setbacks permit and tree/shrub plantings. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the IVMP applies. TMC conducts all work, including pest management, in strict adherence with all applicable Acts and regulations.

The active ingredient names and an example of trade names of the pesticides (herbicides) proposed for use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachlor (Navius VM), aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Lontrel 360), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Diurex 80 WDG), flumioxazin (Payload), fluroxypyr (Retain B), glyphosate (Vantage XRT), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), MCPA (MCPA Amine 500), mecoprop-P (Mecoprop-P), metsulfuron methyl (Clearview), picloram (Grazon), pyroxasulfone (Torpedo), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), Esterified vegetable oil (Hasten adjuvant) and paraffinic oil and alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants (Gateway adjuvant). Application methods include: backpack, power hose and nozzle, stem injection, wick/wipe-on applicator, and boom sprayer.

A draft copy of the proposed IVMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be reviewed online on the Trans Mountain website from using this link https://www.transmountain.com/vegetation-management A person(s) wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above (Trans Mountain Corporation, info@transmountain.com as well as the toll-free info line 1.866.514.6700) within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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Applicant: Trans Mountain Corporation (TMC), 7815 Shellmont Street, Burnaby BC V5A 4S9, Email: info@transmountain.com as well as the toll-free info line 1.866.514.6700 In accordance with the British Columbia’s Pest Management Act and Regulations, TMC is required to develop a Pest Management Plan (PMP) (for TMC the PMP is referred to as the Integrated Vegetation Management Plan (IVMP)). The IVMP manages problem vegetation, including control of noxious weeds and invasive plants within TMC’s rights-of-way and access roads to its pipeline systems. In British Columbia, TMC operates the Trans Mountain Pipeline transporting crude oil and refined products from Edmonton, AB to Burnaby, BC. The pipelines are located below ground and in the proximity to the following communities in British Columbia: Valemount, Albreda, Blue River, Avola, Vavenby, Clearwater, Darfield, McLure, Heffley Creek, Kamloops, Merritt, Kingsvale, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Sumas, Langley, Surrey, Coquitlam and Burnaby.

This IVMP has been prepared to replace the existing 5-year IVMP which expires in April 2021. The proposed duration of the IVMP is from May 1, 2021 to May 1, 2026.

The vegetation management and weed control methods proposed for use include hand pulling, mowing, trimming, pruning, selective slashing, girdling, geotextile fabric, retaining existing low or self-sustaining ground cover, seeding, fertilization where setbacks permit and tree/shrub plantings. The use of pesticides (herbicides) are intended within the geographic area to which the PMP (IVMP) applies. TMC conducts all work, including pest (herbicide) management, in strict adherence with all applicable Acts and regulations.

The active ingredient names and an example of trade names of the pesticides (herbicides) proposed for use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachlor (Navius VM), aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Lontrel 360), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Diurex 80 WDG), flumioxazin (Payload), fluroxypyr (Retain B), glyphosate (Vantage XRT), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), MCPA (MCPA Amine 500), mecoprop-P (Mecoprop-P), metsulfuron methyl (Clearview), picloram (Grazon), pyroxasulfone (Torpedo), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), esterified vegetable oil (Hasten adjuvant) and paraffinic oil and alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants (Gateway adjuvant).

Application methods include: backpack, power hose and nozzle, stem injection, wick/wipe-on applicator, and boom sprayer.

A draft copy of the proposed IVMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be reviewed online on the Trans Mountain website from using this link https://www.transmountain.com/vegetation-management A person(s) wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above (Trans Mountain Corporation, info@transmountain.com as well as the toll-free info line 1.866.514.6700) within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Nicola) Ltd. is now accepting applications for professional drivers to operate snowplowing equipment & other labour maintenance activities for the 2020 / 2021 winter season. A valid BC Driver’s License, Class 1 or Class 3 is required. YRB provides highway maintenance services in Merritt, Logan Lake, Lytton and surrounding areas.

Resumes including driver’s abstracts may be emailed, mailed, or delivered.

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Attention: Rodney Hafner Yellowhead Road & Bridge 2925 Pooley Ave. Merritt, BC V1K 1C2 jobs@yrb.ca

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