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VOYEUR SUSPECT An arrest warrant was executed last week for a possible voyeurism case in the Merritt area.

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GOING GARLIC ‘Market Goes Garlic’ went down last weekend on Quilchena Avenue, thanks to the Nicola Valley Farmers Market.

/PAGE 9 CLASSIC TUNES A young cowboy ropes up a calf at the Little Britches Rodeo at the Rodeo Grounds over the weekend. PHOTOS/PAGE 14

The Doug James Band took to Rotary Park on Saturday to give the public a tasting of some oldie goldies.

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Jim Pattison offering to buy Q101 One roadblock is in the way for the Western Canadian media giant to purchase the station.

Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group has officially made an offer to purchase Q101.1FM. A press release from the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission released yesterday said an application was submitted to purchase the station from Merritt Broadcasting Ltd., owned by Elizabeth Laird.

“Its an emotional decision and we feel in addition to greater technology resources for listeners and the announcers at CKMQ , Pattison is our preference

of any potential broadcast company to continue this legacy,” said Laird.

“After all, they’ve known the Nicola Valley market directly through radio and TV service to the area for over 35 years.

Pattison is also keeping CKMQ operations and announcers right here in the Nicola Valley, where local studios have been located since 1970”.

What is holding back the potential sale is the regulation on the number of frequencies in a market, said Laird. The CTRC currently rules that no more than two stations on one frequency band, whether it be AM or FM, can exist on a market with fewer than eight stations.

CIFM and CKBZ are already transmitting out of Kamloops.

“Should the Commission approve the application, Pattison would own a third FM presence in the Merritt market, and the population in the overlapping

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Online area between these three FM presences would constitute over 80 per cent of the market’s population,” the CRTC said.

Laird says she sees a “very bright future” under the Pattison umbrella.

“It’s very important for us to feel confident that the level of service, local news, and local

broadcast hours are maintained and even enhanced with new regional capabilities; which Pattison Broadcast has demonstrated by their commitment to other markets the size of Merritt. We see a very bright future continuing our traditions of dedication to the business community, listeners, and

charitable organizations that we have worked side by side with for over 25 years.”

Completing the sale could mean the shutting down of transmissions to Merritt of CKBZ, which broadcasts as B-100.

The process should run until at least midOctober.

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Arrest warrant executed for voyeurism suspect

Merritt City Councillor Mike Bhangu officially pulled his own motion for a cultural diversity mural at Council meeting on Tuesday, sparking a heated debate.

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The warrant was executed on the afternoon of Sept. 11 thanks to help from the public.

No more information has been released to the public by the RCMP at this time.

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The Merritt RCMP successfully executed an arrest warrant on Friday for Jaydee Leslie Dick.

Dick, 20 years old, was wanted for one count of voyeurism under Section 162(1) (a) of the Criminal

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WHAT: MSS GRAD CAR PARADE WHEN: June 21, 2019 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm WHERE: Merritt Rotary Park (2000 Block of Voght Street) to Merritt Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Avenue) NOTE: Parking will be reserved at Rotary Park and the Church from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on June 22, 2019

All CityCouncil Council Meetings Meetings will now resumed be held online with live City have in-person Regular Council Meeting June 11, 2019 streaming links available at www.merritt.ca andto onwatch the City and residents are strongly encouraged of Merritt Regular social media channels. questions/ Council MeetingPublic - Juneinput 25, 2019 online viasubmitted www.merritt.ca information canCouncil be to 9, the Council Regular Meetingprior - July 2019 meetings to communications@merritt.ca Regular Council Meeting - October 13 - 7 pm Regular Council Meeting - July 23, 2019 RegularCouncil CouncilMeeting Meeting- -October August27 4 --77pm Regular pm

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Friday, July 12, 2019 by: August 4th, 2020 inonthe Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located yourCouncil respective days ODD ADDRESSES - Tuesday at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager midnight to 4:00 AM AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS: PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca Zoning Bylaw 2284, 2020. *NO SPRINKLING SUNDAYS We thank all applicants their interest, however, only those selected fortoan4:00 interview will be onforyour day, midnight AM ST therespective TH other A copy of the proposed Bylaw and relevant documents may be

A PUBLIC NOTICE ON THE 2020 PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION PROPERTIES TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE IS AVAILABLE ON PAGE 8

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

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As of Monday, July 27th, 2020 the City of Merritt Community Policing Office This committee will facilitate participation from local government, city staff, (CPO) will reopen to the public.

The Community Policing Office willbusibe open ness and community members in matters associated with the Merritt Economic by appointment only for bike registrations, crime prevention information, Development Plan. and programAction inquiries.

Committee application forms are available at www.merritt.ca/city-council/commitTo book an appointment phone thewebsite 250-378-3955 or email Connect with us on our new tourism and social media.cpo@merritt.ca. tees/volunteer-committee.

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For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 08, 2019 by: Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 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 contacted.

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Mass resignation of local NDPs Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Members of the Fraser-Nicola NDP Constituency Association are crying foul over what they’re calling the “undemocratic” and “dictatorial” behaviour of the NDP Provincial Office in its appointment of Aaron Sumexheltza as the candidate for the 2021 election.

All 13 members have tendered their resignation from the Executive in protest of Sumexheltza being named the candidate for the riding.

Dennis Adamson, the now resigned Vice President of the Fraser-Nicola NDP Constituency Association, says that the friction between the riding and Provincial Office has been ongoing for several years.

“Ever since 2013, when Craig Keating and Raj Sihota took over the top positions in the BC NDP provincial office, they have done nothing but practice overwhelming interference in the routine operations of our duly elected Fraser-Nicola NDP

Constituency Association and in other constituencies as well,” reads the resignation letter from the Executive.

“They have interfered in, obstructed, bullied and dictated how things are to be run without any input from our elected Executive, to the point of anointing or appointing which candidate can or cannot run for the NDP nomination in our elections.”

Adamson notes that for several months, the Executive has been requesting membership, donor and fundraising lists from the NDP Head Office, with the intention of getting members involved in preparation for a possible FraserNicola nomination and election readiness.

“They flatly refused to send any Membership Lists to us following repeated requests by us,” said Adamson.

“We needed those Membership Lists in order to send out notices for the nomination as per the Party’s own constitutional requirements.”

According to NDP party regulations and requirements: “Complete applications shall be submitted

no later than 5:00 PM Pacific on the 28th day before the approved date of the nomination meeting.

Where the 28th day before a nomination

invites you to our days before it took place, under Article 9.1 or the when party regulation BC NDP Constitution.”

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING states that candidate Under Article September 29, 2020 at 6:30 pm applications must be 9 of the BC NDP submitted no later than Constitution, Adamson Public is welcome to attend via Zoom.

28 days prior to the explained that it is very Please contact the Food Bank at clearly laid out that it 250-378-2285 to request the link. is up to the Electoral See ‘TURMOIL’ Page 10 District Association to nominate a candidate.

“9.1 Each Provincial Electoral District Association shall be responsible for the nomination of candidates for election to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in its electoral district. Should it fail to nominate, the Provincial Executive may name a candidate or candidates.”

“Executing nomination meetings is the responsibility of the constituency association,” Call John at 250-378-6138 said Adamson.

“Head Office undermined us and bypassed the constituency association completely, and did everything unbeknownst to us behind our backs.

We had zero input into the process. They never consulted us at all.”

Adamson explained that there was no opportunity for the Association to put forth a candidate, as they did not receive early enough notice, only being informed of the nomination meeting 22

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In the event that a constituency association declines or is unable to conduct a nomination meeting according to Article 9 of the BC NDP Constitution, these Regulations or any other duly enacted party requirements of the Provincial Executive, the Provincial Executive may direct the Party hold the nomination instead, or may exercise its authority

NOTICE OF 2020 TAX SALE

CITY OF MERRITT NOTICE OF 2020 TAX SALE 10:00 a.m. on September 28, 2020

10:00 a.m. on September 28, 2020

Pursuant to Section 254 of the Community Charter, properties listed below will be offered for sale for recovery of property on Monday, September 28, 2020, 10:00 a.m. for in Pursuant tooutstanding Section 254 of the taxes Community Charter, properties listed beginning below willatbe offered Council Chambers at the Merritt City Hall at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC, unless delinquent taxes plus sale for recovery of outstanding property taxes on Monday, September 28, 2020, beginning interest paidinprior to the Chambers tax sale. Foratfurther information Tax Street, Department at 250at 10:00are a.m.

Council the Merritt Cityplease Hall atcontact 2185 the Voght Merritt, BC, 378-4224, or refer to taxes www.merritt.ca. unless delinquent plus interest are paid prior to the tax sale. For further information

please contact the Tax Department at 250-378-4224, or refer to www.merritt.ca.

The City of Merritt makes no representation expressed or implied as to the condition or quality of the

The City of Merritt makes no Prospective representation expressed or implied to the condition or properties being offered for sale. purchasers are urged to make as all necessary inquiries to quality ofand theother properties being offered for sale.

Prospective purchasers urged to make municipal government departments and in the case of strata lots to the are strata corporation, to all necessary inquiriesoftoany municipal and other government departments in thethe case of determine the existence bylaws, restriction, charges or other conditions which and may affect value strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restriction, or sustainability of the property. charges or other conditions which may affect the value or sustainability of the property.

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Chris and Chandelle would like to thank the residents of Merritt for their continued support through the Covid-19 Pandemic. There were times that we weren’t sure whether or not we would make it through!

We feel it’s because of the residents of Merritt, and “shop local” initiatives that we are doing so well.

Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified

Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque by noon the same result in the property being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash or day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 am on the certified cheque by noon the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property following day. being offered for sale again at 10:00 am on the following day.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Albas embracing new role

Last week the new Official Opposition leader, the Honourable Erin O’Toole, announced DAN ALBAS his appoint- VIEW FROM THE HILL ments to serve as his shadow cabinet critics.

I have been honoured to be named as the Shadow Minister for Environment & Climate Change.

This new role is of great interest to me as it relates well to our region in Central Okanagan-SimilkameenNicola.

As we all know, living in the Okanagan region over the past decade, we have all witnessed firsthand the devastating impacts of flooding as our climate changes.

The “once in 200 year” flood has come and gone twice in recent years.

It is not uncommon to see temperature records being broken on any given day.

The added heat and tinder dry forests can create wildfires of a size and scope rarely before seen.

These conditions, as we are again experiencing this week, can become so severe that air quality is seriously compromised.

However we also have other important challenges to be aware of.

We know that in many regions of Canada there are vulnerable species that are at risk.

Here in B.C., the Mountain Caribou is a prime example of this.

We are also very aware of the ongoing threat of aquatic invasive species to our freshwater lakes, particularly here in the Okanagan. All of these challenges require federal leadership as well as partnerships with provincial and local governments including First Nation communities.

I believe that Canadians expect us to get to work to produce results.

I look forward to this new challenge and working with our great team of talented and hardworking MP’s in Ottawa.

Lack of vaccine regulations a concern Nine of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies have just promised not to apply for regulatory approval for any new Covid19 vaccine before it has gone through all GWYNNE DYER three phases of clini- THE WORLD cal study. Why would STAGE they do such a thing?

You’d be surprised if brain surgeons got together and promised not to operate while drunk, or if the bus drivers’ union publicly pledged that its members will not drive recklessly. They don’t do that because operating sober and driving carefully are just part of the job. So is ensuring that new vaccines are safe and effective.

Yet nine major players in the international pharmaceutics market – AstraZeneca (UK-Sweden), BioNTech (Germany), GlaxoSmithKline (UK), Johnson & Johnson (US), Merck (Germany), Moderna (US), Novavax (US), Pfizer (US) and Sanofi (France) – all felt obliged to reassure the public that they won’t cheat. What’s up?

Obviously, it’s the perception that other

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players in the same market may indeed be cutting corners.

We’re not talking here about Russia and China, both of which have begun inoculating some key workers with vaccines that are still listed by the WHO as being in clinical trials.

No surprise here: everybody knows that those

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‘It would be a historic first in the development of vaccines – having a Covid vaccine ready for general use by next June or July.’

regimes break the rules whenever they feel like it.

Usually the Trump administration’s actions are viewed with weary resignation by the rest of the world, but it would still be a very big deal if the United States started distributing a

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vaccine that had not been properly tested. Yet the signs are that that’s just what is going to happen.

Last month at the Republican national convention Donald Trump told the delegates and the country: “We are developing life-saving therapies, and will produce a vaccine before the end of the year, or maybe even sooner.”

On 4 September, the US government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told American health officials that “limited Covid-19 vaccine doses may be available by early November 2020.”

You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. The presidential election is on 3 November, two days later: that’s long enough for the glad news to get around and floating voters to be swayed in favour of Trump, but too short for any defects in the rushed vaccine to come to light.

Donald Trump is going to liberate Americans from the curse of Covid in a little less than two months. If the vaccine’s miraculous properties subsequently fade , even it turns out to kill large numbers of people, that won’t matter. The votes will have been counted, and Trump will be back in office for another four years. That, at least, See ‘MIRACLE’ Page 7 is the scenario that

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Stump Lake raises flood issue Editor,

I wish to bring to light a looming problem that is getting worse with each passing year. For the past six years, Stump Lake has been rising at a very alarming rate. This year, many homes on Stump Lake have experienced flooding and the ensuing damage to homes and properties resulting from the rising water. However, the real problem is that Stump Lake has been acting as a battery to stop Nicola Lake and Merritt from substantial flooding. By substantial, I mean very. . . . Stump Lake came up four feet this past spring. It is now outflowing, through the bird sanctuary and into Nicola Lake. At this time, the lake and outflow can handle the water. However, if Stump Lake rises four or more feet next spring, the water will all be going down stream to Merritt. There will be flooding like never before, and without the battery that Stump Lake provides, Merritt will be at the mercy of Mother Nature and she doesn’t care. That’s over 2,000 acres of water times whatever comes down.

Last year, was four feet added when Nicola Lake is already spilling over the dam at an alarming rate doing some small flooding, but nothing compared to the real water which most assuredly will make its way to Merritt. I’m airing this because the TNRD is well aware of the problem, but prefers to spend MILLIONS of your tax dollars to raise the highway over and over and over again. Wasted money digging a 12” wide ditch ten feet down is too easy for them to consider. I mean, wow, for a few thousand dollars that could be done.

And what would it do? It would recreate that “battery” and slow the outflow to a manageable rate. But that makes way too much sense for the TNRD.

Chuck Gandy

‘Miracle’ vaccine on the horizon?

From Page 6 is currently envisaged by the people around Trump.

It is a plausible one, especially if the race has tightened by then. Just 100,000 votes in three states, mostly from people who had previously voted Democratic, put Trump in the White House in 2016. A miracle vaccine could certainly swing that many votes again.

The nine pharmaceutical majors who felt the need to issue a “historic pledge” to uphold scientific and ethical standards were doubtless driven by this scenario. Even if there really has been an American breakthrough, they would still have to cope with the public’s suspicion that Trump is cheating – and the mistrust that will also attach to any other early vaccines.

It is possible that the vaccine or vaccines that Trump is about to unleash on the American public really do work and are safe. It would be a historic first in the development of vaccines – having a Covid vaccine ready for general use by next June

or July would normally be seen as a remarkable achievement – but miracles do happen.

The problem is that they don’t happen often, and if the full testing regime is not followed, you don’t know if this is one of those times.

It’s only because the AstraZeneca/ Oxford University vaccine was going through the full third phase of tests, involving tens of thousands of individuals and many months of testing, that they spotted a bad reaction requiring hospitalisation on Wednesday and paused the tests. The American miracle vaccine will only start third-stage tests at the same time that it is made generally available.

Pauses like AstraZeneca/Oxford University’s happen often in the development of a vaccine, and the pause will probably only be temporary. But even a very low-frequency bad reaction can be a mass killer when tens of millions of people are being vaccinated, and these are not desperately sick people willing to risk anything for a cure. They are people in good health, and you mustn’t kill them.

Cleaner air practices needed in Nicola Valley Editor and City Council, I am writing to you with the following three goals: -to encourage City and community to lobby of the BC Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Strategy (ENV) to place full time air quality monitoring equipment in Merritt, -to promote community conversation for long term planning and implementation of cleaner air practices within the Nicola Valley, -and to see the City, the TNRD, industry, the ENV and community members come together in an ongoing roundtable discussion of successes, concerns and recommendations to local and provincial government officials with respect to air quality.

Merritt’s air quality has been checked by the ENV twice in the past ten years – once in 2010 and again in 2018. Any data would be subject to the weather, wind speed and direction, industries operating at the time (Tolko closed since then, the cogeneration plant now operating), seasonal influences (more dust in the spring), and the transportation traffic at the time. Our air pollutants are far more than just the emitted wood dust from industries. They include the dust from unpaved roads and vacant lots, smoke from wood fires (wood stoves, yard clearing, pile burns, etc.), vehicle emissions, and environmental influences including topography, low humidity and our frequent winds.

Many communities in BC have air quality moni-

toring stations that operate continuously, providing valuable information that guides City planning, community initiatives and health advisories. Many BC communities also have regular roundtable meetings to make plans and recommendations, review data and celebrate improvements. These committees involve, but are not limited to representatives from their respective Cities, Regional Districts, First Nations Bands, health care, education, the ENV and communities.

The purpose of these groups is not to implement laws/rules and to restrict industry or agriculture. The purpose is positive – community growth with long term planning and implementation of best practices, combined with public information/education, and a desire to work together. Each community has found what works best for its situation and the most successful groups have been organic in nature – responding to the needs of the community, not a top-down mandate of imposed restrictions that create resentment and negative relationships.

In a conversation with an air quality meteorologist with the ENV, I learned that the majority of air contaminates in Merritt, based on previous testing, come from transportation, agriculture, industry and geography. Positive steps other communities have taken include street sweeping, green space planning initiatives and paving dirt roads. The air quality monitoring provides a baseline and helps for better and

more timely planning and learning more about the variables involved.

The ENV decides which communities get air monitoring stations based on: -community and City interest, commitment, population size, industry, etc.

-and potential for using the data for positive change.

Furthermore, the people I spoke with at the ENV said they welcome being contacted by City and Regional representatives, and would gladly present about air quality factors in the Nicola Valley at a Council meeting, upon invitation.

I am not an expert on this and it certainly is not my field of speciality. I became concerned when a local company applied for an emissions permit for 2800 kilograms of wood dust being released annually and I learned this was only a minor component of our overall air particulate composition. My questions have led to conversations with several very helpful people with backgrounds in industry and science, and seeing the possibilities for long range improvements.

To accomplish this, we need our elected leaders to help lobby and guide us in moving forward, providing a healthy and prosperous environment for all groups.

We need to work together to find a practical balance of jobs/industry and community health/safety.

Lori Robinson

From the Herald archives: Sept. 1915

NO MORE PRIZE FIGHTS IN MERRITT It was decided at Wednesday morning’s regular meeting of the Police Commission that there will be no more boxing contests held in the City of Merritt.

Mayor Walters, Ald. McFarlane and the newly appointed Dr. Tutill approached the new business, the only item of interest being as to what action should be taken on any future boxing contests or prize fights.

The city solicitor was consulted on the subject and provided advice, after which a full discussion took place, in which it was decided that the large majority of the citizens objected to such vulgar entertainment.

On motions of Ald. McFarlane, seconded

by Dr. Tutill, a resolution was passed that no more licences be issued for boxing contests.

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Garlic and more at farmers festival Music in the Park rocks Merritt

The Doug James Band took to Rotary Park on Saturday for ‘Music in the Park.’ JAKE COURTEPATTE/ Herald Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

Sunny skies and classic tunes returned to Rotary Park on Saturday, with the City hosting the summer’s first ‘Music in the Park’ event.

The Doug James Band was in the

Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

Despite a number of rule changes due to social distancing, ‘Merrit Goes Garlic’ went off without a hitch this weekend.

Run by the Nicola Valley Farmers Market in lieu of the regular Garlic Festival and Tractor Show that usually runs in September, local vendors from across the Nicola Valley converged for two days to display and sell their wares.

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bandshell with some well-known vocals and some classic guitar licks, providing event-goers with some renditions of some of the most well-known rock songs.

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“In late Augustearly September, our Constituency President received an email from Nominations Coordinator, Lise Fenton,” continues the Executive resignation letter.

“Stating that, a) the Fraser-Nicola NDP nomination date had been set for September 24th; b) Aaron Sumexheltza had been approved to run for the nomination and was the only person who had been vetted

by Provincial Office; and c) if anyone was interested in running for the nomination, they had to give 28 days’ notice to the Party. Basically, this disqualified anyone else from running as it was only 22 days’ notice starting from the day the notice was sent by Ms. Fenton for the nomination date.”

Adamson called this “unreal”, and stated that it was not an oversight, but “definitely intentional.”

“They have not been working with us since last election, they’ve actually been working against us,” said Adamson.

“Craig doesn’t like Harry and Raj Sihota doesn’t like Harry, so they make everything in our riding uncomfortable because of their dislike for Harry.

It’s not constitutional, it’s not fair, but they just kind of bully us around and say, ‘you’re NDP, you should vote for whoever we put there’. We don’t believe that, we believe that, according to the constitution, it’s our job to find them (the candidate), our job to help them get elected, and the nomination party is part of that. And they just took that upon themselves because I guess they think they know our riding better than we do, and their dis-

like for Harry.”

Harry Lali was the Executive’s chosen candidate during the last election. At that time, Adamson stated that Premier Horgan, Keating and Sihota were already pushing for Sumexheltza.

“These guys decided it’s going to be Aaron last time and since then they’ve been trying to raise his profile by putting him on committees,” said Adamson.

“When you go to a big meeting he’ll be sitting on the stage.

They’ve been building him up, they want him for whatever reason, and we wanted Harry.

They wanted Harry to step aside, that was Craig Keating, it’s personal between them and Harry. The members, we wanted Harry, and they kept stretching out the nomination time to give Aaron time to sign up more members and he still got defeated last time.”

Although Lali had chosen not to run in the upcoming election, Adamson said three or four other potential candidates had expressed interest in running, none of which were

Sumexheltza.

“We don’t know Aaron, he’s not an NDP,” said Adamson.

“He only shows up around election time, doesn’t show up in between. Last election after he didn’t get the nomination he didn’t fundraise, he didn’t do anything he just walked away, and then he came back for the next election.”

Adamson also claims that there were meetings between Premier Horgan, NDP cabinet Ministers and Sumexheltza which the Fraser-Nicola Executive were not made aware of. While this is not in violation of any party rules, Adamson considers it inappropriate.

“If someone is coming into the area, the President and the Executive should at least know.”

Because the entire office of the FraserNicola riding has now resigned, Sumexheltza will have to run his campaign singlehandedly, or enlist volunteers on his own.

“I don’t think that the NDP in our riding are going to have an appetite to actually volunteer their time, because I’ve got life-

time members saying they aren’t even going to vote this time, because of the behaviour of the NDP,” said Adamson.

“I’ve been told by several lifetime members of the NDP that they’re not going to vote to support somebody who was not our choice, that’s been forced upon us, they’re just not going to vote period. And these are people that have voted all their lives and worked for the organization for years and years and years and they’re disgusted with it,” Adamson continued.

“It’s right in the title, we’re supposed to be democratic, and this was not democratic. The party needs to make some changes with their provincial executives.

Craig Keating and Raj Sihota are bullies, they just do as they want, it’s as simple as that.”

Conversely, Premier Horgan said he was “very pleased” to welcome Sumexheltza to the team.

“I know how passionate he is about making life better for people in FraserNicola and building

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PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER. Top left, right: The Doug James Band lays down some vocals at Saturday’s ‘Music in the Park’ event at Rotary Park. Bottom left: Music afficianados take in the tunes being played from the Rotary Park bandshell. JAKE COURTEPATTE/Herald

Tegart named Official Opposition Critic Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson has named FraserNicola MLA Jackie Tegart as the new Official Opposition Critic for Regional Economic Development and Small Business.

“At a time when small business owners are being overwhelmed by months of back taxes due at the end of this month, and when regions throughout the province are facing equally difficult challenges posed by the pandemic, we are in desperate need of an economic recovery plan that the NDP government has failed to deliver,” said Tegart.

“Rural communities are facing major restrictions and challenges due to COVID-19 and they, like small business owners, need help right now.”

The BC Liberal Caucus says that the critic role changes announced on Sept. 10 will build on the 13 letters

The people have voted and the results are in

and more than 60 policy suggestions introduced by the BC Liberals over the last several months that are geared towards helping British Columbians and the economy combat the effects of COVID-19.

“Jackie has been a champion for her community for years, and I look forward to seeing her bring that same passion and dedication to holding the NDP government accountable in this new role,” said BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson.

“Our renewed direction has been shaped by conversations with thousands of British Columbians in every corner of the province as we developed ideas and solutions to help people, non-profits, and small businesses that are all struggling right now. The NDP government has been all talk and no action, so the changes we’ve made today highlight that and build upon our momentum as we continue to fight for a plan that provides opportunity for all of B.C.”

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$475,000

$64,500

Nicely finished 5 bedrm, 3 bath home with open design kitchen/living room. Recent reno’s include flooring, paint, kitchen cabinets refinished with new counters & bathrms. Huge fenced yard, lots of parking.

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A rare waterfront lot of 0.94 acres waiting for development with over 50 metres of river frontage, not subdividable. In neighbourhood of high end custom homes. Call for more details.

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10 acre site with CD-1 zoning. Has City Service not yet connected. Lots of potential located near truck route. Bring your ideas.

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1.5 acre C-4 lot in great area with good exposure just off freeway and located on Merritt’s motel row. Perfect place for hotel, motel, car wash, garden center & more. Call for zoning permitted uses.

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DANCING FOR SENIORS

Love to Dance takes to the streets

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ICU bed bought through charity golf tournament Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

Lizette Nel CONTRIBUTOR

During May and June, when many people did not want to or could not leave their homes, due to COVID-19 rules and regulations, a few Love to Dance students travelled to these peoples’ homes across Merritt to dance in the streets, driveways and allies. They were always welcomed and because of the amazing, posi-

tive feedback, which the Love To Dance Academy received, it was decided to continue with these outdoor performances.

In the beginning of August this year, Love To Dance Academy students could audition and the Love To Dance Performance Group, consisting of nine students, was formed.

They had their first outdoor performances on Sat. Aug 5 when they danced for residents of Gillis House and Florentine

Seniors Residence.

What a joyful experience this was, not only for the residents of these two senior centres, but for the dancers, dance teachers and parents as well!

These dancers will be seen around Merritt during September and October, as they will be performing outside at various venues throughout town, spreading the joy of dance.

The 23rd SCT&I Charity Golf Tournament wrapped up on Friday, August 28, with a day of golfing at Rivershore Estate and Golf Links.

The hugely successful event brought in over $58,000 for the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Foundation to be able to purchase a highlysophisticated and much-needed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bed.

For the past 22 years, the event has been a one-day affair, but this year with the COVID-19 pandemic, event organizers had to be creative in order to focus on the safety of the participants.

As a result, the ‘day’ of golf was spread over several weeks in July and August, giving golfers the flexibility to golf where and when it best suited them.

Participants who uploaded photos of themselves in action were eligible to win prizes. And anyone, golfer or not, was able to purchase amazing raffle and 50/50 tickets.

According to Shanah Skjeie, Events

Director at RIH Foundation, “There were many challenges to overcome while planning the event, due to the unprecedented times that we are currently living in. But the committee revised their plans, and put on a successful event. In fact, the sponsors were so grateful that the event took place, since sponsoring the hospital is the main philanthropic effort for them, that they all agreed to sponsor again next year.

Skjeie was grateful for the planning committee, chaired

by Jeremy Gauthier of Tirecraft. Jeremy has deep respect and gratitude for the many sponsors and contributors, including Platinum Sponsor R. James Management Group Ltd, and Presenting Sponsor, Western Roofing, who really came together in support of the event.

“Everyone was really supportive as we navigated through unchartered territory. The success of this event just goes to show how even in a pandemic, life can go on, albeit a bit differently. With all the

sponsors and contributors working together and being open to new ideas, we were able to adapt to the situation.

Hopefully, this event will be an example to others not to give up. We are now wellequipped for planning an equally fun and rewarding 24th tournament next year,” Gauthier explained.

The purchase of the ICU bed will benefit patients on life support or requiring other life-saving measures. Special mattresses which allow for increased blood flow and airflow immensely increase patient comfort and help speed recovery. The SCT&I Charity Golf Tournament, through its previous events, has raised over $2 million toward patient care equipment for various departments at RIH, including: OR, Emergency Room and Trauma Centre, Cancer Centre Chemotherapy Treatment Area, a 2nd CT Scanner Campaign, and a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

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BCHL approves alternative return scenario Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

Should the British Columbia Hockey League not go ahead with its planned schedule, an alternative scenario has officially been created.

The plan is to have rinks at 25-percent capacity. However, the modulated plan would have a model of a reduced number of games, relying more heavily on player fees, sponsorship, and government support.

“Our main objective remains to play a season, no matter what, but our original goal of starting in December with 25-percent capacity in our buildings is in jeopardy,” said Chairman of the BCHL Board of Governors Graham Fraser. “This new scenario allows us to have a fallback plan if that does not occur.

Even if we end up going with the alternative, we may have the opportunity to introduce fans into the stands later in the season and into the playoffs, which would, in turn, reduce costs for the players and their families.”

The decision was made on a conference call between league officials late last week.

“The fact that we are prepared to play a season without fans does not mean we no longer

require financial support from the government,” said Chris Hebb, Commissioner of the BCHL. “Player fees will give our teams the ability to survive, but our owners are preparing to take

a financial hit to ensure we get to play regular-season games in 2020-21. If anything, this only increases our need for corporate and government support. For the first time in our 60-year league

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history, we’re asking for players to pay an amount beyond their billet fees. This is solely caused by COVID-19 and we plan on going back to business as usual next season.”

In terms of travel, teams are expected to play within cohorts, meaning groups of four with a 14-day quarantine needed for a team to rotate into a new group.

“Our number one goal over the past six months has been to get our players back on the ice.” said league Executive Director Steven Cocker. “The board believes we presented a plan to safely have fans in the building and that remains our goal. In case the government does not allow for it, the league office and all 18 teams will work diligently to find ways to reduce player fees by way of funding and sponsorship. At the end of the day, we want to do right by our players, teams, our league and our fans and that means having a 2020-21 season.”

The league will be releasing its exhibition schedule sometime in the next few weeks.

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Chantelle Atkinson is the owner, operator and trainer behind All Levels Canine Fitness & Training, a service which helps both dogs and people learn and communicate with one another, building a better relationship and a more obedient companion by using rewardbased, positive reinforcement techniques.

Atkinson has always been an animal lover, but she credits her leap into being a full-time dog trainer and fitness expert to one special dog, named Toby.

“When I got Toby, I knew that day that he was going to turn my life around,” said Atkinson.

“I already had a huge passion for animals, but he made it even bigger. He was my rock, and my protector.

Anyone who knows me and remembers him knows I went nowhere without him. Toby impacted a lot of lives, not just mine.”

Initially, Atkinson started doing dog sports with Toby because she

thought they would both enjoy it. At that time, she hadn’t considered working with dogs professionally.

“Toby inspired me to start doing dog sports because he was so smart, I knew he’d excel in many areas,” said Atkinson.

“So we started in disc, rally obedience, nose work, scent detection, tracking, parkour, agility, etc. As time went on, he started losing interest in the things he loved to do when he was younger, so I ended up introducing more pups to our lives.”

Atkinson, who works with Angel’s Animal Rescue, ending up bringing her work home by adopting an available dog from the rescue. With her rescued female, Atkinson competed in agility and disc competitions, earning several titles.

But they say dogs are like potato chips, you can’t stop at just one. Or two. Something Atkinson soon discovered.

“I then got a golden

retriever, we took many titles in dock diving and performed with the super dogs and even in a few pup star movies,” said Atkinson.

“We ended up getting many titles in trick training. Then I got my border collie, she excels in pretty much anything. Dock diving, she has all her titles and is earning more, disc, agility, nose work, tracking, scent detection, and tricks. And we’re starting flyball here soon which I’m excited about.”

Four years ago, while competing with her dogs for fun, Atkinson was also looking for something fulfilling to do in her career. She was hoping to launch her own business rather than continuing to work for others, but hadn’t decided what that business should be yet.

“One day I was lying in bed with Toby, he put his paw on my hand and his head down and stared at me,” explained Atkinson.

“I said, ‘you know Toby I’m sick and tired

of working for other people it’s time I make a change,’ and so I did.”

It was at this time that All Levels Canine & Fitness was created. Atkinson, who had trained as a dog groomer in high school, began to branch out and expand her knowledge.

When she had to say goodbye to her beloved Toby after 13 years, she also began to delve into the field of canine health and nutrition.

“I became certified in canine conditioning and massaging, as well as becoming certified in the field of aggression and reactivity,” said Atkinson.

“I’m currently undergoing a pet nutrition course. All of this because as Toby aged, he ended up getting GVD. It took him a while to recover, so I thought I’m going to get certified in conditioning, not only to help others but to help him regain muscle, balance, coordination and stamina.

From there I knew massages also went hand in hand with conditioning and that he would so benefit well from having weekly massages, so I did that.”

Unfortunately, Toby’s health grew progressively worse, despite many

vet visits and numerous tests. An ultrasound revealed that Toby’s liver function had been impacted by cancer, which had spread to his lungs.

It was after this diagnosis that Atkinson began to focus on whole dog health and wellness, as well as training.

“I decided I am not going to live with

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Merritt Baptist Church

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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: 4:30 pm • 250-280-1268

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line dog coats, drying coats, name tags, frisbees or discs, puzzle toys for mental stimulation, CBD oil, training boards and much more,” said Atkinson, who has found fulfillment in helping people and their dogs.

“I really hope to bring a sense of understanding to people about their dogs and how they are, but also hope to bring out motivation so they can grow as a team and have their dog be so engaged with them that nothing else in the world matters,” explained Atkinson.

“It’s a beautiful feeling when your dog finds you of more value than anything else. including those difficult distractions.”

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my animals and not understand more of the canine’s body and functions,” explained Atkinson.

“I found a perfect program that runs over the dog’s anatomy, most common diseases, bodily functions, etc. which then rolls over to nutrition and takes a great depth into that. I never want my animals to suffer like my poor man did. So, in the end he has made me become a successful businessperson, but I also couldn’t have done it without the wonderful students I have too.”

In addition to training and wellness, Atkinson offers canine products from her online store.

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Obituaries

Donna Elaine Anthony (Adams) April 19, 1961 – Aug. 31, 2020

Donna Elaine Anthony (Adams) passed away on August 31st, 2020 at the Royal Inland Hospital with her loving husband Clayton Anthony by her side. Donna talked about her and Clayton being each other’s guardian angel, and they were. Donna will be lovingly remembered by her two brothers, Jackie Adams and Wayne Adams (Shona Bara). Donna was raised and lived in Shackan until she attended TRU in Kamloops where she received her Business Admin Degree. Returning to Merritt working with Employment Services which then transferred her to Kamloops where she retired in 2016 after 35 years of Government Service. Following the death of her parents she moved back to Shackan in 2018. Donna was a wonderful, beautiful, and kind woman who loved to travel, concerts, shopping and spend time with her community celebrating various events. Donna had so much love for her family but a real soft spot for her great nieces and nephews. Donna will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her personally and professional. Her services were held Saturday September 5th, 2020 at her resistance out in Shackan. Family would like to thank everyone who attended and for all of their support. Now we say see you later Donna Adams, because now the lord/creator has our wonderful, beautiful guardian angel.

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Edgard Henry Ware April 6, 1928 - Sept. 4, 2020

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of long-time Merritt resident Edgard Henry Ware on September 4, 2020 with family by his side.

He was the first born son of Lucie and Bertie Ware of Nicola Canford. He was delivered by Dr. JJ. Gillis April 6, 1928. Ed spent all but a few of his 92 years in the Nicola Valley.

Ed and his brother George started logging in the late 50’s and he was driving logging truck until he was 80 years old before he retired. He raised his family here and lived a long happy life.

He is survived by daughters: Karen (Darrel) Schafer, Lori (Rob) Poole, Cindy (Chris) Robideau, Kelly Lawrence and Shellie Ware, sons: Gary (Eleanor) Ware, Gerry Ware and Ryan (Carrie) Ware, grandkids: Steven, Sloane, Ernie, Eligh, Adam, Christie, Chad, Cori, Bob, Susan, Joanne, Annamarie, Krista, Katrina, Justin, Charlie and Liam, great grandkids Mike, Giana, Haylie, Reilly, Ben, Olive, Nate, Ashtyn, Kayson, Jaxtyn, Natia, Issac, Mia, Kevin, Lilia, Ariel and Maliah.

He was predeceased by his mother and father Lucie and Bertie Ware, brother George Ware, daughters Terri, and Lisa and grandson Scott Firman.

A service will be held sometime in 2021. In lieu of flowers please donate to a cause of your choice.

ƒ Thank You!

The family of Edgard Henry Ware would like to give a heart felt thank you to Dr McLeod and Home and Community nursing, especially Carol Fulcher for their kindness and support they gave to Dad and all of us during his illness.

In Memoriams

In Memoriams

Memories and Mandalas CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN THE NICOLA VALLEY The Arts Council Court House Gallery September 6 – 26, 2020.

Thursday to Saturday 12-6pm.

George Robarts Standish Armstrong Aug. 30, 1942 — Nov. 22, 2019 George was immersed in the language of nature in both life and work. Along with Ron Smith, George engaged in the political and critical development of the shopping area of Quilchena Avenue. George was interested in the rejuvenation of the Community Arts Council and turned the upper floor of his store into a studio space for summer students to work on numerous arts council projects; such as, the very first street banners, some murals, various performances, art exhibitions and concerts. After managing the firm of Armstrong’s Departmental Stores Ltd.(est. 1886) for over twentyfive years, George retired from business.

George was an entertaining and amazing story teller. He carried a wealth of knowledge not only on the topic of the (beautiful) Nicola Valley but also about the Village of Nicola and the development of the City of Merritt. Quite simply, his love of nature, his reputation as a significant outdoorsman and his awareness of nature conservation carried over to his early involvement with the renowned Ducks Unlimited group and the important projects of conservation carried out in the Nicola Valley.

This exhibition’s theme - memories and mandalas - brings together a collective story of public awareness, creative thought and demonstrates the importance of remembering the interactions between the individual, group process and our memories of ideas and experiences. In this way, this exhibition offers the opportunity to show off George’s captivating sculptures; which are wonderful and lovely depictions of his lived experiences.

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ABORIGINAL HEADSTART COORDINATOR Our Vision is healthy and economically successful community that respects our traditional culture and values

Position Summary: The Nooaitch Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve program. Reporting to the Education Coordinator, the Head Start Coordinator is responsible for the development and delivery of the Nooaitch Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve program. The coordinator must provide quality cultural programming for children aged birth to six years of age and after school age children and their families while following best practices of the BC First Nations Head Start six components. The coordinator is responsible for the administration of the program including budgeting, program and team leadership, administration, reporting, budgeting and planning. The coordinator is also required to work with the children in different environments and programs; outreach home visiting in the child’s home, organizing community events, organizing field trips, organizing workshops for parents.

Qualifications: • Early Childhood Education Diploma • Criminal Records Check and medical clearances • Valid first aid and CPR • Compliance with immunization program • Demonstrated background in Early Childhood Development; • Minimal 3 years’ experience in coordinating a childcare setting and staff; • Strong leadership skills that promote collaboration and learning; • Knowledge and respect of local first nations communities and culture, including urban Aboriginal and Metis people; • Ability to maintain secure client file systems and maintain confidentiality; • Experience in writing proposals and reporting to funders meeting deadlines; • Knowledge of community resources; • Ability to effectively use computer programs, such as word, excel, outlook, video conferencing etc.

• Understands the Community Care Facilities Act and Licensing regulations; • Management or supervisory experience Your Duties: Some of your duties & responsibilities include: • Tracks and coordinates budget, completes periodic reports for the funders; • Liaises with the office managers, and pertinent community organizations; • Understands and has experience around laws and standards pertaining to non-profit organizations, confidentiality and childcare facilities; • Recruits, trains and evaluates staff members within the team; • Leads and coordinates preschool staff, ensuring all legal and contractual requirements are met; • Ensures the program provides an accessible, nurturing culturally sensitive care and education program for young children; • Ensures that the Nooaitch Aboriginal Head Start Program is family friendly and supportive; • Clear understanding of Covid-19 Safety Plans, Policies and Guidelines • Commitment to ongoing professional development; • Ability to work effectively in a team environment; • Excellent interpersonal communication skills; • Analytical and observational skills; • Ability to multi-task; • Self – motivated.

How to Apply: Please send your Cover Letter and Resume by fax, mail, hand delivery or email to education@nooaitchband.ca Mail: 2954 Shackelly Rd. Merritt, BC V1K 1N9 Identify the position code (AHS Coordinator) in the subject of your email, fax, and cover letter.

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Temporary Employment - RESOURCE WORKER Office Location: Nlha’7kapmx Child & Family Services Society 987 George Road, Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0 Phone: 250-455-2118/1-888-228-2118 We are seeking a fully qualified and dynamic individual committed to improving the lives of children and youth in care by ensuring they are receiving placement resources that meet their unique individual needs. The position will use a collaborative approach to plan and secure placements with extended family or social networks identified within a child’s community. The Resource Worker will promote the recruitment and development of alternative homes and will assume a lead role in conducting ongoing checks of suitability and competence of alternative care providers. The Resource Worker will develop a positive working relationship with the alternative care provider, extended family, Nlaka’pamux communities and create a meaningful relationship with the child in care.

Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a related undergraduate degree in Human Services and experience working in a social service agency under their Resource department.

• Establish and execute the recruitment, screening, assessment, training, support and supervision of supporting children/youth in and out-of-home placements.

• Identify extended family and social networks to consider as a placement resource.

• Investigating, assessing, supervised visits and unannounced visits to assess suitability and competence of alternative care applications to determine suitability.

• Conduct home studies and to oversee an annual review of the alternative care placement.

• Liaises with integrated services, external agencies and Nlaka’pamux communities to make recommendations for the enhancement of services and delivery methods.

• Understanding of Nlaka’pamux culture and traditions to respond to a child’s cultural identity and support participation in community activities and events.

• Proficient using a variety of computer applications in Microsoft and ability to learn and use new software systems and social media platforms or networking sites.

General Employment BUILDING CARETAKER REQUIRED Live in mature couple required to manage an apartment building in Merritt. Experience as a residential caretaker would be a definite asset along with general knowledge in bookkeeping, building maintenance, repairs, as well as landscaping. Must be bondable and have good people skills. Please reply in confidence with resume and cover letter to info@columbiaproperty.ca

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Salary: Relevant experience and qualifications will be evaluated.

Duration of Employment: October 19, 2020 to December 3, 2021 Closing Date: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Submit by fax or email: Letter of application, resume and two reference letters.

Fax: 250-455-2117 or Email: laverne@n7xservices.com Preference will first be awarded to internal candidates, individuals with Aboriginal ancestry, and community members meeting the requirements.

Thank you for your interest in this position, only those applicants short-listed, will be contacted for an interview.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

NOON HOUR SUPERVISOR School District No. 58 is accepting applications for Noon Hour Supervisors at Merritt Bench Elementary School. The position will be 5 days per week, with the number of hours per school day to be discussed. Previous experience dealing with students would be an asset.

If interested, please send your resume along with three references to Sarah Blonde at sblonde@365.sd58.bc.ca or on-line at www. sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs, Support Positions, and Current Job Opportunities (Job Code 133684). Please include the name of the school you are interested in applying to.

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Tegart: forestry integral to BC life It gives me great pleasure to share my support and admiration for the forestry industry during Forestry Week this year.

The forestry industry is an integral part of our province’s history, a major component of our economy and to many British Columbians, simply a way of life.

Here in the FraserNicola, this is especially clear as mill

towns and logging roads criss-cross the region. Forestry workers, their families and the communities they make up, run through rural BC. Forestry in BC has been challenged recently, with mill closures and setbacks causing undue strife.

This has been difficult for so many, and I assure you that I will keep fighting for forestry families and ensure government

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provides the necessary supports for communities impacted.​ Together we can all do our part to

ensure that our forestry families are honoured, supported and celebrated for all of their hard work.

National Forestry Week: a history Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

2020 is the 100-

year anniversary of Canadian National Forest Week, which was first introduced in 1920 as ‘Forest Fire

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National Forest Week in 1967, with BC National Forest Week launching

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CJR is proud to recognize the importance of the forest industry.

CJR would like to thank all the hard working individuals in the industry.

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Innovations in Forestry The Log-Builders at Nicola LogWorks are teaching their skills to a new team member affectionately dubbed “ABBy” The Log Building Robot.

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“ABBy” is helping Nicola LogWorks provide more customers with the wellness benefits of using log and timber in their built environment by offering log post and beam and log post and panel homes cut in the “Piece-en-Piece” tradition. Our robot assisted products a orks.c w g o retain the organic character of the logs and meet or exceed the highest standards of .l www hand-crafted joinery detail. “ABBy” is also helping to produce our spiral stairs and architectural details and components.

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in 2013, we will take a look back at a century of forest conservation and preservation with this year’s theme of ‘Healthy Forests – Healthy Future’.

Even before European settlers arrived in British Columbia, trees were an important resource for Indigenous people, who used various species for totem poles and wood carvings, longhouses, sweat lodge frames, canoes, baskets, and firewood.

Historical records indicate that in 1778, after facing a long overseas journey that wreaked havoc on the timbers of his ship, Captain James Cook and his men cut logs for new masts and spars on Vancouver Island.

A decade later it is believed that John Meares, a fur trader, engaged in the first European timber trading from Canadian soil by taking a load

furs to China, where they were intended for use on British ships of war.

For more than a century, forestry has played an important role in BC. Not only in economic terms, but culturally as well.

British Columbia’s Men of the Woods were

corner of the world to harvest the province’s famed tall timber. They came from England, Germany, Ukraine, Russia, Norway, France and all points in between, sitting down as equals at the cookshack tables – where they often ate up to 8,000 calories per

day in order to perform their physically demanding work.

The logging camps spawned sawmills, which encouraged homes that bloomed into towns which became communities.

From Mackenzie to Port McNeill to Kaslo, timber built BC – both literally and figuratively.

In this supplement we celebrate the forest industry, and what it has done for our community. Merritt has always been a town driven by natural resource extraction, with sawmills being the bulk of the economy and the number one employer for many years, even as forestry in BC faces another one of its downturns in the boom and bust cycle.

Generations of Merrittonians have been supported by Timber Dollars, and ‘Healthy Forests – Healthy Future’ will ensure this continues for many more years.

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Nicola LogWorks refines craftmanship with technology

The Forest Industry Supports our Families

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The log cabins of old were born of necessity. A settler in a remote corner of the Canadian wilds often faced the prospect of dying of exposure over the course of a harsh winter without shelter.

These traditional log cabins could be assembled with nothing more than the readily available timber, rudimentary tools, backbreaking labour and the sweat of your brow. If you were lucky it would be mostly weatherproof, and maybe even include windows and a woodstove.

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ingly high-tech, while still retaining the elements of style and the romance of history and humble beginnings.

John Boys, owner

of Nicola LogWorks, has been building log homes for more than 30 years, and has operated Nicola LogWorks since 1993.

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From Page 25 a way to fill time between jobs on the oil rigs, after which I became an itinerant log builder; working with and being mentored by, some of the best log home builders in BC and Alberta,”

said Boys.

“It was during this time that I met and worked with Brad Hagen, who went on to set up Harvest Log Homes in Merritt, BC.” In 1989, Boys came to Merritt in order to help Hagen

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business there.

“Merritt is an ideal location for the business,” explained Boys.

“Minimal precipitation and the arid climate make log storage and air drying of wood fibre viable, and our

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From Page 26 proximity to transportation routes is also an advantage.”

Log homes, which had fallen out of popularity for a time, had once again become a desirable form of dwelling.

“In the 1980s, the early years of the ‘log building revival’, most of the BC log builders were exporting to a booming market in Japan, and Nicola LogWorks was no exception,” said Boys.

However, in addition to being a hands on type, Boys had also earned a degree in economics. By the midnineties he decided to expand his business outside of the Japanese market, fearing an eventual crash that could spell disaster if he had “all of his eggs in one basket”.

The quality craftsmanship of Nicola LogWorks helped Boys to establish a

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solid foundation in the US, Scandinavia and Europe, a foundation upon which many log homes have since been built. Although the financial crisis of 2007 lead to a decline in foreign markets, a renewed desire and demand for log homes began in Canada.

“In light of the

‘Wood First’ initiative, a mandate requiring public buildings to incorporate the use of structural wood when possible, we turned our attentions to public projects and commercial structures,” said Boys.

The crew at Nicola LogWorks discovered that their skills could

be put to use when the first ‘tall wood structures’ using Cross Laminated Timbers (CLT) were being constructed. Nicola LogWorks was on hand performing pre-planning, rigging, assembly and on-site production of Canada’s first mod-

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Following this the crew installed the mass timber components at the Fort Mac Airport, and in 2013 erected the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) Building in Prince George. At 110 feet tall, the UNBC building was briefly the tallest contemporary wood building in the world.

“Some of my favourite projects include three Indigenous Gathering Circles located in Ontario,” said Boys.

These projects were made possible by a piece of equipment called ‘The Machine’, a custom lathe designed by Boys that can handle logs of up

to 42” diameter and 57” in length.

Perhaps the most unique and innovative technology to be incorporated into production methods at Nicola LogWorks is a log-building robot, affectionately known as ‘ABBy’, designed

by Dusko Ballmer of Ballmer Systems.

“Dusko and I share a dream of producing log homes more efficiently and cost effectively, without losing the organic characteristics of the natural logs or compromising the quality and detail of a well-built handcrafted log home,” explained Boys.

“Hand-crafted log homes are extremely labour intensive, and obtaining wood fibre that meets the quality and specifications that Nicola LogWorks demands has always

been a challenge; ever more so as forestry practices have changed, and short log logging further narrows the candidates that Nicola LogWorks would typically use in their log and timber homes.”

In order to source the ideal wood fibre, Nicola LogWorks works closely with local mill Aspen Planers.

ABBy has not replaced any of the highly skilled craftsmen at Nicola LogWorks, but rather has provided them more time to undertake the dovetail, timber frame, post and beam and scribed building projects, while ABBy is being trained to cut logs for the popular, but expensive, Piece-en-Piece style log homes.

“This is a vintage style of log work that features post and panel

construction and is well suited for shorter logs,” said Boys.

“When cut by hand, piece-en-piece is the most expensive type of log work to produce, and while many customers desire it very few have the budget for this style of log work.

The piece-en-piece style, however, is ideal for the capabilities of the robot.”

Robotic assisted log building is helping John Boys and Ingrid, his wife, realize a longheld dream of sharing the wellness benefits of natural log and timber in our built environment with a wider range of customers. To date, Nicola LogWorks has delivered four robotic assisted log homes, several sets of spiral stairs cut on the robot and numerous architectural components.

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Facts and myths surrounding the forestry industry Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

There are many myths and misunderstandings around the forest industry, from deforestation, pollution, replanting and the role of timber on the market. In this article we will take a look at some of the top myths of forestry and break them down to better promote respect and support for what is arguably BC’s most important resource industry.

MYTH: The deforestation rate in Canada

is increasing.

FACT: In 2010, Canada’s annual deforestation rate was less than 0.2-percent of our forests, and that number continues to decline.

Canada’s 348-million hectares of forest lands represent approximately 9-percent of the world’s forest cover, but accounts for only 0.3-percent of global deforestation.

MYTH: The result of logging is always deforestation OR clearcutting is deforestation.

FACT: Deforestation

Loggers’ Sports gets vehicular treatment Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

According to the Canadian Loggers’ Sports Association (CANLOG), Loggers’

Sports in BC have a history as rich and historic as lumberjacks themselves.

“The history of loggers’ sports in Canada goes back over a

is defined as the permanent removal of forest in order to use the land for something different.

Managed harvest, insect infestation, disease and forest fires do not constitute deforestation as the forest in affected areas will grow back.

MYTH: Trees produce most of the oxygen we breathe.

FACT: Trees and plants do create oxygen, and help to clean the air by absorbing pollutants.

However, scientists estimate that 50-percent to 80-percent of the oxygen produced on Earth

actually comes from the ocean.

MYTH: Trees are often harvested without being replanted.

FACT: Due to Canadian regulations and policies surrounding forest practices, any trees harvested on public lands must be replanted.

Approximately 95-percent of BC’s 57-million hectares of forests are publicly owned.

Licensees in BC are legally required, by a law passed Oct. 1, 1987, to reforest any areas they have harvested.

century when loggers would spend evenings and weekends around camp testing their skills against one another throwing axes, sawing and chopping timber,” reads CANLOG’s website.

“This evolved into organized competitions and through the fifties and sixties several smaller organizations popped up

across the country. The Canadian Loggers’ Sports Association was formed in 1969 from those smaller organizations. Over the years a comprehensive rule book has been developed and the sport has been and continues to be showcased from the grass roots level to the international stage.”

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MYTH: Only an untouched forest is healthy and preserved.

FACT: Even without harvest, a forest is constantly changing as it is made up of many living parts. Forests are often affected by drought, disease, flood, fire and insects. Modern harvest methods are often designed to mimic these natural life cycles of the forest, encouraging regrowth.

MYTH: In BC,

only pine is planted to replace harvested trees, even if they are not suitable to the area.

FACT: More than 20 different native tree species are used for reforestation in BC, which helps to maintain diverse habitats and ecosystems.

MYTH: Lumber is the only product the forest industry produces.

FACT: While milled lumber, such as what we use for building houses

and furniture, is a large part of what the forest industry produces, many other items are made from trees as well.

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Long history of Loggers’ Sports From Page 29 In 1971, loggers’ sports were recognized by an Order in Council as the Official Industrial Sport of British Columbia.

The Herald sat down with Nicola Valley Forestry Recognition Society President Jerry Canuel, and Vice President Clint Langill, to discuss the Society’s most popular event: The Merritt Logger Sports Show.

Traditionally, the show takes place in the middle of September, but the COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench into the works, leading the Society to believe they would have to cancel the event. However, at the AGM on Sept. 9, plans were made to move ahead with a Drive-In show.

“This was still something we wanted to do for the community,” said Langill.

“It’s going to look different, but it’s still going to be a fun event. Forestry plays a huge role in Merritt, it’s important, and COVID hasn’t changed that.”

According to Canuel, recognizing the importance of forestry within the community was one of the main reasons the Loggers’ Sports Show was started.

A competitor is shown setting a choker in the 2019 Logger Sports Show. Herald

“Initially it was started to create an understanding and recognition of what forestry is in Merritt,” said Canuel.

“At the time, a lot of people didn’t really understand how big of an issue forestry was for the community of Merritt, in terms of jobs and economics and everything else. But then it expanded over and above that to also try to communicate and point out to the provincial government the need for strong communities, and the reason some communities are strong, is because we have a forestry base, and we need to maintain that into the future.”

Canuel feels that it is important for those within the community to recognize how the forestry industry affects them and their town, as well as all levels of government; be it municipal, provincial or federal.

“It’s true that a lot of the smaller communities are losing the small, independent mills, and as a result of that the communities are suffering,” explained Canuel.

“I thought this would be a good segue to the government to also focus on the communities, and the value of the forest indusSee ‘Logger’ Page 31 try

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Logger Sport Show heading to rodeo grounds In support of National Forestry Week

From Page 31 to these small communities. That’s probably become the most important item, from my perspective, in recognizing National Forest Week.”

During a regular, pre-COVID Loggers’ Sports event, Merrittonians are involved as teams that compete in events such as axe throwing, choker setting, and spar tree

climbing.

Attendees were able to watch teams compete, as well as watching performances

by Laughing Logger, an internationally renowned Lumberjack Show company based out of Burnaby. Food trucks were on hand serving up tasty treats, and demonstrations of forestry equipment were held. A Show and Shine of Heavy Trucks took place, as well as a chainsaw carving com-

petition where several carvers from around North America battled it out for the top prize, including Marina Cole of Chainsaw Spirit, the artist who created the Ty Pozzobon carving in Central Park.

This year, the show will revolve around Laughing Logger performances.

There will also be a change of venue this year.

“We’re moving the show to the rodeo

grounds this year,” said Langill.

“We know a drive-in will work there because they’ve already had a drive-in movie this summer.”

Shows will take place at 6:00p.m.

Friday, Oct. 9 and again on Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11:00a.m., 1:00p.m. and 3:00p.m.

Tickets will be $10 per vehicle, with each ticket an automatic entry into a draw for prizes.

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Klassen Wood Company operates a shavings processing facility in Merritt that is cutting down on wood waste by turning sawmill by-product into a useful commodity.

“It’s a pretty simple operation,” said Josh Hoock, VP of operations for Klassen Wood Company.

“We take planer shavings from various

sawmills, we screen them to refine the product size and then the product is compressed and packaged into plastic bags and palletized, and then it’s used primarily for large animal bedding. Horses, cattle and swine, for the most part.”

While the company sells some of its product in Western Canada, the highest demand for the bagged wood shavings comes from the United States.

“We do some sales

in Western Canada, but the majority of our product goes down into the states, down the west coast and into the midwest,” explained Hoock.

“Texas, Oklahoma, California, that region.”

The company, which is based out of Abbotsford, has operated their Merritt location since 2016, where they ship out 20 to 30 semitrailer loads of product each week.

In years past, wood waste was seen as little more than a nuisance

and an expense to dispose of. Merritt once had ‘beehive burners’, where waste was incinerated, drastically affecting air quality.

“We, as a company, understand that we’re not saving the world with wood shavings, but we take pride in the fact that we can take a by-product and make a valuable consumer product out of it for people,” said Hoock, who also notes he is

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Klassen ‘takes pride’ in waste reduction THANK YOU From Page 32

consistently impressed by forestry.

“Prior to entering into this industry, I had no idea that nothing goes to waste in the forestry sector. It’s a well-oiled machine, the whole industry, that’s what’s impressed me the most. As we’ve worked with different mills and

trucking companies and seen that everything turns together. And just seeing every part of that tree gets used for something. When a tree is felled, it’s not just 2x4s that come out of it. It’s everything from hog fuel to bark mulch to lumber to OSB and playground chips and shavings, biofuel, all these kinds of things.”

Klassen also operates a facility in Abbotsford that creates safety-rated wood chips for playgrounds.

“We take log cut off ends, mill ends, we chip it and screen it and produced engineered wood fibre for playgrounds,” explained Hoock.

Klassen sources their material from both large and small operations

around the province, depending on the product and what wood or by-product is available.

“We’re really excited to take what is a waste product from the forestry sector production of lumber and boards and different products, and create a high value and environmentally friendly product out of it,” said Hoock.

Jim Rosvere and staff from Aspen Planers for all their support of the Ska-Lu-La Workshop Day Program.

Forestry defined: a glossary CHOKER: a choker is a cable (wire rope) that is wrapped around a log and then used to pull the log out of the bush and into an area to be processed.

LANDING: a landing is a cleared area where logs are processed and stacked (or decked). It is also where equipment is typically parked and where log trucks are loaded.

CUTBLOCK: a cutblock is an area with defined boundaries that has been authorized for harvest; the area where trees are harvested YARDER: a yarder is a piece of equipment which uses pulleys and cables to pull (or “yard”) logs from the stump to the landing SPAR: a spar now generally refers to the tower on a yarder, but traditionally it was a tree

selected for its strength, height and location to be used as the most accessible loading point in high lead logging operations.

SKIDDER: a skidder is a piece of heavy equipment used to pull (or skid) logs from the bush to the landing.

TIMBER CRUISER/CRUISING: a timber cruiser travels or “cruises” a block of timber to assess the volume and quality of merchantable timber before harvest.

FELLER BUNCHER: a feller buncher is a motorized vehicle, typically on tracks but sometimes on wheels, with a fixed grip harvesting head which can rapidly grasp, cut, lift, swing and bunch trees, performing the work traditionally done by hand fallers.

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This bursary is for $1000. dents from Merritt forestry industry families returning to a multi-year post secondary school program are eligible to apply

2020 POSTER WINNERS ARE:

e there is no such thing as “free money” please submit the follow to be considered for the bursary: say on the topic: “What are the benefits and challenges of implementing integrated resource management in The theme this year for the poster contest was bia?” The winning essay may be published in the Merritt Herald during National Forestry Week.

“Healthy Forests, Healthy Future – program you are returning to What does a healthy forest look like?” of how your family is involved in the forest industry our community involvement and volunteer history

s November 30, 2020.

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The Merritt National Forestry Week Committee Merritt Forest Week Committee is pleased to announce the 2020 offering of the The following were awarded prizes: 1st place received a camper-ship and honourable mentions received swim passes.

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Mike Morrison Memorial Bursary.

This bursary is for $1000.

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Students from Merritt forestry industry families returning to a multi-year post secondary school program are eligible to apply Since there is no such thing as “free money” please submit the follow to be considered for the bursary: 1) A 500 word essay on the topic: “What are the benefits and challenges of implementing integrated resource management in British Columbia?” The winning essay may be published in the Merritt Herald during National Forestry Week.

2) Details of the program you are returning to 3) A description of how your family is involved in the forest industry 4) An outline of your community involvement and volunteer history Deadline for submission is November 30, 2020.

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