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FOURTH TERM Conservative Dan Albas has won his fourth straight election to serve as the MP for the riding of Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola. PG. 3

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MERRITT VOTES

Albas victorious again in Merritt riding, while Trudeau and Liberals return to federal power MP Albas said he plans to “hold the government to account” for its promises.

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ncumbent Conservative Dan Albas is back in the driver’s seat for a fourth consecutive term in the riding of Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola.

With all but one of the 247 poll locations within the riding reporting their results as of Sept. 22, Albas leads second-place candidate Liberal Sarah Eves by a wide margin, with 28,099 votes, or 45.9%. Eves currently has 14,356 ballots to her name, or 23.5%.

MP for Central-Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola Dan Albas addresses supporters via video message. Facebook/Screenshot New Democratic Party 22, the federal Liberal Party Coquihalla. The boundaries Albas also thanked the candidate Joan Phillip has is projected to win 158 seats other candidates in the riding, of the riding were changed ran a close race behind the in the House of Commons, for the 2015 election, with saying that Canadians are Liberal candidate, sitting the name changed to Central compared to Erin O’Toole’s “well served” when given a at 12,640 votes. Kathryn Conservatives at 119 seats, Okanagan-Similkameennumber of choices.

McDonald of the People’s who will form the Official Nicola, when Albas was re“It’s a big honour to be a Party of Canada has garOpposition Party. elected to his seat. member of parliament. It’s nered 4,490 votes, while Yves-Francois Blanchet His third term ran from a big responsibility because the Green Party’s Brennan and the Bloc Quebecois are the 2019 federal election until we have a lot of issues facWauters brings up the rear once again projected to finthe 2021 election. ing our country right now, with 1,646 votes. ish third with 34 seats, while Fellow Conservative and whether it be focusing The first projection for Jagmeet Singh and the NDP’s Albas to be declared the win- on the fourth wave pandemic Tracy Gray was re-elected are set to take 25 seats. in the riding of Kelownaand dealing with the issues ner came at around 8:30p.m.

The Green Party, led by Lake Country, while Frank that are coming from that, PST on Election Day by the Annamie Paul, is projected to Caputo, also representing and getting us onto a proper Canadian Press, with around take two seats in Parliament, the Conservatives, will take recovery so we can return to 40 of the 247 polls reporting though Paul herself came the seat for Kamloopsnormalcy.” in. Approximately one and a in fourth in her riding in Thompson-Cariboo.

He stressed the issue of half hours later, Albas spoke Southern Ontario.

Liberal Prime Minister the amount of division that on his victory.

The People’s Party of Justin Trudeau first called the has been created throughout “Thank you to all of the snap election on Aug. 15. By the short campaign period Canada, though seeing an people that waited in lines the end of Election Day on between voters. increase in votes from the to make sure that their voice Sept. 20, he and the Liberal “We need to heal, and we 2019 election, once again was heard and their ballot Party had mostly performed also need to hold the governfailed to secure a seat, includwas counted. Thank you to simply a cabinet shuffle, once ment to account for its proming leader Maxime Bernier the Elections Canada staff, again winning a minority falling to Conservative that have had to go through a ises.” government that had already Albas was first elected to Richard Lehoux in his home hectic, 36-day election, and to been in place.

Parliament in 2011 for the riding of Beauce, Quebec. go through a pandemic elecAs of the morning of Sept. then-riding of Okanagantion was not an easy thing.”

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Pursuant to Section 254 of the Community Charter, properties listed below will be offered for sale for recovery of outstanding property taxes on Monday, September 27, 2021, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Main Auditorium of the Merritt Civic Center at 1950 Mamette Ave, Merritt, BC, unless delinquent taxes 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.

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

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

5A truck traffic an ongoing battle Residents along the stretch between Merritt and Kamloops have commissioned a study to determine the highway’s safety.

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he allowance of non-local commercial trucks on Highway 5A has been a hot topic for years, though those looking to ban the vehicles are pulling out all the stops with their most comprehen-

sive transportation study yet.

Stump Lake Ranch, situated along Hwy. 5A, commissioned Seero Engineering Consulting to identify an invites you to our extensive list of data along the stretch of highway that runs between Merritt and Kamloops, including problems spots, signage, and accident reports.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING What resulted was a 45—page study, which will be presented to BC’s Transportation Minister Rob Fleming.

October 7, 2021 at 6:30 pm In the past, the Ministry of Transportation has maintained their stance that all truck traffic is allowed access to Comfort Inn - 3713 Dewolf Way Merritt the route.

WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS The battle has raged on between the pro-ban residents and the Ministry for years. In 2013, former Kamloops MLA Kevin Krueger presented a petition that was signed by over 1,400 residents along 5A, appealing for the Please contact the Food Bank at 250-378-2282. government to ban non-local truck traffic. The petition was overlooked.

The results of the most recent study were first presented to members of the press, including the Herald, in a Sept. 16 Microsoft Teams meeting.

Bob Price, a representative of Stump Lake Ranch and an advocate for the ban of nonlocal commercial truck traffic on the highway, said the report is “likely the most detailed report ever done on Hwy. 5A.” “From our research, nothing like this has ever been looked at this closely on this particularly route.

Price added that he felt that the results of the study highlights significant safety, health, and wellness concerns related to ever-increasing commercial truck traffic, which has “been raised repeatedly by ranchers, residents, the Upper Nicola First Nations, and all those who live along and use Hwy. 5A.” TIL END OF Hwy. 5A runs parallel with its wider and more high-density traffic neighbour, Highway SEPTEMBER 5, otherwise known as the Coquihalla Highway. Hwy. 5A often presents an alternative route for both commercial and non-commercial vehicles to make the north-south trip between Kamloops and Merritt.

Price said that the study shows that the Coquihalla is a “far safer option” already in place for the transportation of vital goods and services than 5A. “It is a modern, far better thoroughfare between Kamloops and Merritt. There is absolutely no valid reason, as far as we are concerned, for truckers to take 5A, when a much safer route for everyone involved was built with them in mind many years ago.”

The Upper Nicola Band has also traditionally been a staunch opponent of non-local truck traffic on the route. Chief Harvey McLeod joined Price in the presentation in voicing Up to a similar opinion.

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“The concerns that are brought up in the report and by citizens along Hwy. 5A are not news to us,” said McLeod.

He and his constituents within the Upper Nicola Band have been having discussions Get and with various ministers over the last two decades regarding the safety of the highway.

McLeod believes that it is now becoming more of an urgency for all residents, including those of Upper Nicola, that action be taken.

“I am so afraid that we will not listen until one of us have paid the ultimate price of livif you pay with cash ing along that highway.”

McLeod said that he has heard from Upper Nicola residents about the issues that they only only on have ran into along the stretch of highway - from being pushed off to the side, to trucks Friday, Sept. 24. crossing the middle line, to a lack of shoulder.

“And this isn’t new. So when we have had discussions with various ministers over the 250-378-5714 Order on-line, go to: decades, yes there were improvements, but the improvements were nothing to give us any 2032 Quilchena Ave. assurance that our citizens were going to be safe.” www.spanerandwebb.ca He also brought up that it is not just the factor of human See ‘SHOULDER’ Page 8 safety that comes into play along the route, but that of the

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A $600 million election, as told by Twitter If anyone in Canada decided to pack up and leave civilization in early August and is now just returning, there is little evidence JAKE COURTEPATTE that anything HERALD of substance EDITOR happened in the political landscape while they were gone.

Trudeau’s Liberals remain a minority government. They are set to gain three extra seats, while the Opposition Conservatives are set to stay at 119, all to the tune of around $612-million.

Canadians have been vocal about their views on this election since the writ was dropped. But with most ballots now counted, here’s some of the better thoughts that have since landed on Twitter: - “$600 million and all I got was this lousy pencil” - @SpencerWallace_ - “$600 million for one seat? Justin could’ve gone to IKEA to get an extra one for like $40. Poor financial choices.” - @ fraserpassmore

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- “Benefits that keep many afloat during the pandemic are coming to an end, while over $600 million was spent on a vanity election.” -@nashwakay - “The election cost $600 million and all the seats that flipped could fit in a minivan.” - @BrandonTozzo - “If this election were a Friends episode it would be called The One Where We Spent $600 Million and Nothing Changed.” - @tarajcarman.

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“Unnecessary” election, says Grand Chief Editor, The lackluster federal election not only marked Prime Minister Trudeau’s failure to fulfill key commitments to Indigenous peoples, including his promise to bring clean drinking water to all Indigenous communities during his first five years in office, but highlighted the continued sidelining of many important Indigenous issues and the devastating forced departure of Jody Wilson-Raybould as a result of the sordid SNC-Lavalin affair.

It is 2021 and Indigenous peoples have

seen enough symbolism and two-faced, empty talk. The time is now for our basic rights to be fulfilled – for Indigenous peoples to have clean drinking water and to exercise their jurisdiction and care over their children.

While the discovery of the remains of former Indigenous students in unmarked graves at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in May renewed conversation around reconciliation, UBCIC is disappointed to see that this conversation did not continue into the election.

We would like to remind Trudeau that not

only has he yet to visit Kamloops and the former residential school site, but BC wildfire ravaged communities and homes still need the attention that was diverted to an unnecessary election.

Ultimately, the election represents a colossal waste of taxpayer’s money that could have been invested in Indigenous health and childcare, housing and homelessness, and emergency management equipment and infrastructure.

Stewart Phillip President, Union of BC Indian Chiefs

Watch for Charter challenges to vaccine passport program Editor, British Columbia is apparently divided on the public health order requiring proof of vaccination to access some non-essential businesses and services.

Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms is being cited as the argument against the order.

Specifically, it’s the restrictions imposed on one side for a personal choice not to vaccinate, compared to the fact there are no restrictions whatsoever on the other side for a personal choice to vaccinate.

That’s not defined as equal treatment under the protections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Therefore, any argument would be with

the Charter and not the individual.

The seven sections of the Charter — fundamental freedoms, democratic rights, mobility rights, legal rights, equality rights, official language rights, minority language educational rights — are protected by law in Canada.

The B.C. public health order seemingly favours the majority choosing to vaccinate while prejudicing the minority that is choosing not to vaccinate, by imposing restrictions upon them.

Discriminating against any minority is illegal, including those who choose not to vaccinate. They are the minority and only they have public health order restrictions imposed on them.

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I suspect B.C. should get ready for some Charter of Rights and Freedoms lawsuits challenging those restrictions imposed on the minority only, regarding their personal choices made.

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The opening ceremonies for the new Merritt firehall, located at the corner of Cleasby St. and Nicola Ave., will be held this coming Saturday.

Coffee and donuts will be available, courtesy of the Town of Merritt and Merritt VFD, and everyone will have the opportunity to tour the new building.

Mayor Allan Collett and Fire Chief Donald Moyes will do the ribbon cutting.

In the evening, a civic dinner is planned at the Elks Hall, followed by a dance.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Shoulder, speed problems on Hwy. 5A From Page 5 local wildlife as well.

“The land itself is paying the price.”

Though local residents such as Price and McLeod clearly stated in the presentation which side of the fence they stand on in regards to the subject, the study, headed

by Seero’s Senior Transportation Planning and Road Safety Engineer Haytham Sadeq, was presented as a non-biased collection of research and data that can then be used by those who commissioned the project to evaluate the situation.

The problems with the route found as a result of the study, summarized, were as follows: • Highway 5A has 1500 to 2500 vehicles per day, where almost 14% to 24% of these vehicles are commercial trucks.

Highway 5A has a significantly higher rate of total incidents compared to Highway 5 caused mainly by road debris, vehicle incidents, collisions, and vehicle recovery.

• Highway 5A has a higher rate of total collisions compared to Highway 5, based

on the collision review of the public ICBC collision data.

• Some of Highway 5A’s geometric features, such as the shoulder width and horizontal curves radii, do not meet TAC Geometric Design Guide nor BC Supplement to TAC. • Fully loaded trucks drive through some of the winding curves with 20-30 km/h speed, causing significant platoons and delays for general traffic. On the other hand, trucks at other segments were observed driving faster than general traffic causing additional risk of collisions.

• Based on the study’s noise measurements, the noise caused by commercial trucks exceeds the indoor noise limit recommended by Health Canada with closed and partially open windows for the residences adjacent to Highway 5A. • Trucks may bypass the inspection stations at Kamloops by using Highway 5A, which may impact compliance or enforcement level for trucks.

A semi-truck is shown driving a stretch of Highway 5A in this Herald file photo.

• The proximity of water bodies to the highway with the current high rate of incidents and geometric deficiencies poses a higher environmental risk for spills or contaminations There is no clear restriction on environmentally sensitive materials that are transported through Highway 5A. The study estimated that almost 44 km of the study segment (82 km) are adjacent to water bodies.

• The active transportation cannot be safely accommodated through Highway 5A due to the narrow to no paved shoulder.

• There is not enough space for buses to stop and provide safe crossing for students’

pickup and drop off movements.

• Considering the short-, medium-, and long-term operations of Highway 5A, the issues identified in this study are expected to continue to increase with the potential increase in traffic (both trucks and passenger vehicles) with an expected 1.3% to 1.7% annual growth rate.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Board of Directors voted in April for a letter of support to be drafted to ban non-local commercial truck traffic on Hwy. 5A. The motion passed with 21 for, and five against, including City of Merritt Mayor Linda Brown and Chair Ken Gillis.

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The major projects plan was due in July of this year, though due to conflicts arising from both the wildfire season and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the approval from the board was not sought until this meeting.

Though the total budget for the major projects section of the plan was approved at $11,130,000, a significant portion of these funds will be funnelled into the addition of a gymnasium and five classrooms at Bench Elementary, to the tune of

$7,540,000.

A traditional First Nations pit house project is also in the works for Nicola-Canford, estimated at $1,400,000.

Merritt Secondary School is also lined up for a pair of major projects totalling just over $1-million, a hallway addition to the gym and renovations to the science rooms.

The motion was approved by all with no board members opposed.

The minor projects capital plan, which came out with a budget of just under $3-million, was given a due date of Sept.

30, 2021, though at the same board meeting, it was also given the all-infavour by the board.

Key projects under this heading include the replacement of HVAC systems at Princeton Secondary, MSS, and

Bench Elementary, totalling around $1.5-million between the three.

SD58 Operations Manager Darrell Finnigan also presented to the board the capital projects that were completed during the summer, as well as those in progress.

“COVID kind of put a little bit of a damper into what we tried to do, but for the most part, we were successful in most of our projects,” said Finnigan.

One of the most glaring improvements within the school system is the addition of an outdoor classroom at Central Elementary School. The roof of the project is currently in the process of being installed, and Finnigan expects the new space to be completed by the end of September.

Other summer projects, whether completed

or ongoing, included: • Painting; - Playground at Vermilion Forks (completed) - Nicola Canford Gym (completed) - MSS counsellor rooms (completed) - MSS round house (completed) - Diamond Vale Entrance (completed) • Flooring Upgrades; - Central, two classrooms (completed) - Diamond Vale front entrance (completed) - Vermilion, two classrooms (completed) • Emergency Lighting (in progress); • Washroom Upgrades; - Three student washrooms at MSS - Two student and two staff washrooms at Bench - Four student and two staff washrooms at Central.

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Despite extensive air and ground searches by the RCMP and community members, there has been no sign of Morrison for nearly seven years.

“We’ve not had any resolution with why he disappeared, and that’s created some complex grieving for the family,” explained Morrison’s ex-wife, Tricia Rainville.

“So, we want to put something together that commemorates his memory, his being.”

Rainville has launched a crowdfunding initiative hoping to raise $4,500 in order to place a memorial bench, plaque, or sponsor a hole at Merritt’s recently announced disc golf course in the Bench neighbourhood.

Morrison, who was a small business owner, former NDP candidate and former editor of the Merritt Herald, was also an avid disc golf player, alongside Rainville and their three children.

Although Morrison is always top of mind for his family, a recently released Mysteries of Canada YouTube documentary revolving around the unsolved disappearances of numerous men in what is referred to as the British Columbia Triangle, spurred Rainville to come up with new ways of commemorating Morrison.

“Just seeing the documentary, it kind of

loosened the ground a little bit to think that there is still a big unanswered question, and none of us feel very good about it,” said Rainville, whose children helped come up with the disc golf course idea.

“We started to brainstorm, and that’s something that we landed on and it really felt right. We’re just noticing that as we move forward, it’s tough. So, to have something that’s neutral and a place for his kids to be and for friends and family to come to, it’s a good stride towards healing for the family, particularly the kids.”

Morrison’s three children were quite young when their father disappeared, something Rainville said has altered their lives significantly.

“They’re not addressing what happened because developmentally they were kids, and they couldn’t,” said Rainville, who is also a counsellor.

“So, as they mature and they have a chance to make more sense of it and think about it deeper, not having that cemented feeling about what happened makes it difficult. As they’ve gotten older and are able to look at what happened and look at their own feelings, it’s still fresh, because they didn’t necessarily process it when it happened because they were too young.”

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High school sports return to Merritt Secondary After an unprecedented year and a half without competitive high school sports, fall sports are back this semester at MSS.

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Basketball and curling.

Those were the last two sports played competitively by Merritt Secondary School athletes before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the school system, having last hit the court and the sheet in February of 2020.

“I reffed a high school basketball tournament in that last week of February, and then two weeks later, everything was shut down,” said MSS Vice Principal and Athletic Director Gian Cavaliere in a recent sitdown with the Herald.

But fear no more, students, teachers, staff and parents - 18 months later, student athletes are back at it.

Though competitive matches between schools will look different from that prepandemic era from long ago, an entire roster of fall sports is on the schedule this

semester for the MSS Panthers.

“It’s been brutal,” said Cavaliere, who said he was elated that school sports were returning, though remaining cognizant of the possibility of the return of more restrictions with the ongoing pandemic.

Practices have continued throughout this period, though with so much time away from the game, Cavaliere admits that there is a rebuilding process to athletic programming. Some fall sports have seen lower numbers of participants in tryouts than usual, though he added that others have been chomping at the bit to get back into the game.

“I’m trying to rebuild the athletic culture. We need to rebuild the spirit, and part of that is hosting more tournaments, and encouraging teams to come and compete in Merritt.”

This fall, coaches, refs, scorekeepers, and those sitting on the bench will have

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to wear masks, though those playing will not be required to do so. All spectators will have to sign in for contact tracing.

“But beside that, sports are back,” said Cavaliere.

Not only are all of the traditional fall sports returning to MSS, like field hockey, aquatics, volleyball, cross-country, and e-sports, there are a few new ways to get involved, including rugby sevens.

“We’re growing in different areas,” said Cavaliere. “Girls field hockey is really growing. It’s been fun to see different sports other than the usual volleyball, basketball soccer, growing.”

For those students looking to get involved, or re-involved, with the athletics department at MSS, there are options outside of being a competitive athlete. MSS offers a Sports Management class that allows students to help out at tournaments.

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Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM The Merritt Secondary School girls volleyball squad was back on the court last weekend for the first time since the 2019-20 school year, hosting six other teams from around the province in a season-opening tournament.

“We’re trying to get in as many tournaments as we can,” said Gian Cavaliere, Athletic Director at MSS. A grade eight girls volleyball tournament is also in the works at the high school for Oct. 15-16, while a junior girls tournament is scheduled for Nov. 5-6.

Inbetween those dates, the MSS gymnasium will see a one-day blitz of junior girls league games between the schools across the district, on Oct. 30.

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“Kids are welcome to be a part of the programming,” said Cavaliere. “It’s good for volunteer hours, it’s good for their resume...I’d be happy to write them a reference letter when they apply for a job. I want the athletic program to be engulfed by everyone in the school in every capacity.

You don’t have to be an athlete. You can be someone who helps ask businesses for support, even. We’re looking for any kind of help.

“Athletics are always going to be a part of any kind of school program. It’s always going to be a chance to be included, in some avenue. So be a part of it, come help us out.”

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Plenty of blades hit the ice in August for the Nicola Valley Skating Club’s largest camp of the summer.

38 club members took part in the camp, from the CanSkate and PowerSkating programs, as well as the Junior Academy, Junior STAR, STARskate, and Competitive figure skating programs.

NVSC Coach Diana Lorenz said that it was a successful camp for the club, with the help of some experienced teachers. Former Merritt Centennial and BCHL coaching-certified Russell Sanderson worked with skaters in the week-long PowerSkating camp,

while Charmen Thoms, Abby Thoms, and Chloe Hughes helped out with CanSkate, a two-week program.

“Skaters focused on strong positioning, skating skills, harness training and having fun while getting back their skating legs,” said Lorenz.

The Nicola Valley Skating Club would also like to commend Lorenz on receiving the 2021 People’s Choice Award for Best Coach.

Everyone here with the Nicola Valley Skating Club family would like to give a big thank you to our head coach,” reads a message from the club.

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Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Girl Guides is kicking off again in Merritt with Fraser Nicola District Commissioner Karley Millhouse looking for both volunteers and more Merritt girls for the local unit.

“We take pride in unique and girldriven programs that jumpstart her joy and set her up for everything that she wants to be,” said Millhouse, noting that Girl Guides provides a safe and positive space for youth.

Merritt is a small, tight-knit community, which is reflected in the Girl Guides units formed within the Nicola Valley.

“They try to get out to do all of the commu-

nity events,” said Millhouse.

“We try to get out and be visible in the community, and we also try to do service projects.

They do them at school or local parks. I know they were out doing trash cleanup along the highways and roadways last year, so they definitely try to give back to the community and learn about it as well.”

There are three key tenets of the Girl Guides philosophy- confidence, creativity, and community.

“Learning about confidence, celebrating themselves and embracing who they are and how they can be part of building

a better world,” said Millhouse.

“Creativity, which is encouraging them to use their talents and exploring others, so we explore different facets of life whether it’s camping and the outdoors, or crafts, or sports and recreation, there’s all different branches that they go out into and can learn about by finding and following their curiosity. And then community, having that weekly point of connection with their peers and adults within the community and supporting the community with what they’re involved in as well.”

Millhouse herself has been active in Girl Guides since she was five

years old.

“I never left,” Millhouse joked.

Originally from Logan Lake, which she still oversees as the Fraser Nicola District Commissioner, Millhouse has been in Merritt for four years. She has been pleased with how active Merritt’s Guide community is, and how well they adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Our leaders and girls did an amazing job managing all the different restrictions and changes that happened,” said Millhouse, which included hosting their meetings outdoors.

“We have Girl Guide COVID policies that we follow that are

changing with our provincial and regional health orders.”

Those orders, thankfully, will not prevent the sale of the legendary Girl Guide cookies, which will be returning for in person sales at the beginning of October. For those worried about missing out, cookies can also be ordered online and shipped to your door.

All profits from cookie sales go back to the girls and the units, which helps fund activities and trips.

Branches of Girl Guides include: - Sparks: ages 5–6 - Brownies: ages 7–8 - Guides: ages 9 – 11 - Pathfinders: ages 12 – 14 - Rangers: ages 15 – 17.

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Rose (AKA Rosie) Sheena June 12, 1930 - August 27, 2021

Rose (AKA Rosie) Sheena, 91 years young, entered the spirit world on Friday August 27, 2021, at 9:15am in Merritt, BC. She was born on June 12, 1930, in Merritt, BC. She was loved by and married to Gerry Chartrand (predeceased) for 59 years. Rose had a very large family, children: Roger, Greta, Jeannie, Cathy, Joyce (predeceased), Janis, Gerry aka Jr. Esther, Diane, and Dorothy aka Tootsie (predeceased), many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great/great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and siblings.

Rose was a stay-at-home mother, grandmother, friend, and lover. She grew up in Merritt, BC for most of her life, but has lived in many other cities when she was older. You could catch her at home, or simply having coffee with her husband Gerry at a coffee shop and or playing BINGO. She loved spending time with her friends, and especially her family.

You will be missed by many because you touched a lot of lives Rose safe travels to the spirit world - we all love you.

Helga Burdeniuk (nee Pidperyhora) August g 2,, 1923 - September p 12,, 2021 It is with profound sadness that the family of Helga Burdeniuk announces her passing at Hillside Village in Salmon Arm, BC on September 12, 2021.

Helga was predeceased by her husband John in 2009, and by her 15 siblings, 4 who died in infancy. Helga is survived by her three sons Ernest (Cathy), Eugene (Robyn) & Dwayne (Liz),7 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren.

Helga was born on her family farm near Elfros, Saskatchewan in August of 1923 to Michael and Dorothy (Syrota) Pidperyhora. The large family of 7 boys and 5 girls worked hard on the farm and Helga often spoke about her and her sisters looking after the animals and making meals for their brothers working in the fields.

In 1945 Helga married John and easily took on the job of the wife of a farmer near Weekes, Sk. They later left the farm and moved with their 3 boys to Choiceland, SK where they owned Johnny’s Esso. There, Helga ran the restaurant where people traveled from near and far for her famous pies.

The family moved to Merritt in 1967 to run the MacLeod’s store.

It wasn’t long before both John and Helga became well known in the community. As part of her busy life, Helga was involved for many years with the Royal Purple and Catholic Women’s League. Her baking and delicious Ukrainian dishes were always the first to go at events hosted by these groups.

When John sold the MacLeod’s store, Helga went to work at Fields in Merritt, where she made many life-long friends. Throughout her life, Helga was always busy. Her love of gardening, canning, baking, and cooking for friends and family gave her the most joy.

In 2007, John and Helga moved into Nicola Meadows in Merritt and after John’s passing, Helga had many happy years there. In the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, Helga’s health started to deteriorate and as a result she moved into Hillside Village Long Term Care in Salmon Arm. She settled in well there and was well loved and well cared for by the staff of Cottage 6.

Helga will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by her family and all who knew her.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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Amendeep “Amen” Singh Lalli October 8th,1974 - September 9th, 2021 It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Amendeep Singh Lalli, a loving father, husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Amen is survived by his loving wife Navneet “Nina” Lalli, adoring young children, Jordan and Athena; his parents Kewal and Lakhwinder Lalli; Brothers, Pawan (Gurjit) and Rajan (Siaya) in addition to his nieces and nephews Gavan, Meera-Bella and Sahana.

Amen was predeceased by all his grandparents, which included his Grandfather Sohan Singh Lalli of Miranpur. Sohan Singh Lalli and his brothers were one of the first Punjabi Pioneer families into the Beautiful Nicola Valley.

Amen grew up in the small town of Merritt. After graduating high school he moved to the Lower Mainland for post secondary education where he completed his BSc in Computer Science and various other technical accreditations, which landed him as an Enterprise Architect for Health IT Strategy at the Ministry of Health. He accomplished a lot with the Ministry over the last 15 years notably the implementation of the Nurses 811 hotline.

Amen could never sit still and when he put his mind to something he went full throttle, recently in his spare time he developed an Online App called Wild Game Sports, an interactive hunting gaming platform. In the past, he created the first Indian online dating app called desidates.com, only to be followed by popular sites like Shaadi.com. I don’t know if he actually slept!

Amen loved his family and friends dearly and he was in his element when his loved ones were around him. He was the type of guy that could meet a stranger on the street, and after striking up a conversation would leave with a new lifelong friend. Many times, to his wife’s surprise, he would have a table full of family over for dinner without any notice. Amen was the centre of attention and always ready with a memorable story to share that no one would soon forget. Amen was intelligent and a voracious collector of ideas and knowledge and had many opinions that he was always willing to share.

Amen was very active in Ball Hockey on many levels while in the Lower Mainland; from league play with various teams during the 2000-2015 span.

He also won a Championship with the Merritt BoilerMakerz in 2003 which included his 2 brothers Pawan & Rajan and his cousins. He also represented the 2005 Team India Ball Hockey Team at the World Championships against nations like Canada, USA, and Russia In 2018, Amen moved back to the Nicola Valley to be closer to his Mom, Dad and Brothers. He recently finished his beautiful home on Veale Rd and was planning to start his Garlic Farm. Amen loved the outdoors hiking, camping, dirt biking and most of all hunting. He spent the last few weeks of his life scouting for deer every night with his son, Jordan. He was just so excited for hunting season to open. He was adamant that he was going to bring a deer home to celebrate his 47th birthday with a deer roast for all his local family members. Hosting his loved ones with fresh game meat was what he was very passionate about.

We will miss his infectious smile, big bear hugs, sense of humour, delicious moose roasts and most of all his unconditional love. We will miss you BIG ONE BROTHER. A private family funeral will be held in Merritt followed by a prayer service at the Merritt Sikh Temple at 2399 Chapman St. At this time the family is requesting no visitors at their home due to Covid. If you wish to pay your respects please attend the prayer service at the Merritt Sikh Temple.

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

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

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

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

Required Qualifications: • Qualified and experienced to teach intermediate level students • Special Education training an asset • Ability to adapt or modify programs to meet the student’s special needs • Knowledge of the BC curriculum • Valid BC teaching certificate

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Recommended Qualifications: • Experience working in First Nations community • Experience with the Read Well and Saxon Math programs • Experience with special education programs • Experience with multi-grade classroom • Salary as per the Upper Nicola Band salary scale Start date: ASAP ProD opportunities during the summer may be required.

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

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Principal Department: N’kwala School Term: Permanent Full Time- 40 hours per week Start date: ASAP (or until position is filled) Wage: Commensurate with experience, as per salary range for Grade 9 level employee in UNB Personnel Policy Reports to: Band Administrator Role: The N’kwala School Principal will be primarily responsible for the overall administration and operation of the school in a manner that is consistent with Syilx culture. The Principal will provide instruction for the band’s N’kwala K – 12, multi-grade school. The Principal will oversee the implementation of community priorities, educational programs and plans and will collaborate with Chief and Council and the FNSA to ensure the educational welfare of our students.

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Key Responsibilities: N’kwala School takes great pride in and works to ensure that parents, community members and staff work together to achieve the highest quality of education for the students to be life-long learners. To build academically strong and culturally resilient students, the school focuses on fusing BC Provincial Learning Standards, Syilx Cultural Values, Practices and Language.

Rigorous standards are maintained, enabling N’kwala School to be certified and accredited by both the BC Ministry of Education and the First Nations School Association.

Recommended Qualifications: • A Master’s Degree in education or other relevant discipline. Individuals currently enrolled in a relevant Master’s Program will be considered.

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a school setting. Preference given to a First Nations setting.

• Good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch and current BC Teaching Certification.

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of Upper Nicola Syilx culture, language and history is an asset.

The Upper Nicola Indian Band and the school are conveniently located 45 km (38 min) east of Merritt, BC on Hwy. 5A and 90 km south of Kamloops, B.C. This area is known for its historic ranches, shimmering lakes and over 2000 hours of annual sunshine, which allows you to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, swimming, or annual music festivals.

If you are passionate about being a part of a team that supports developing academically strong and culturally rooted learners, then this could be a great fit for you!

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NOON HOUR SUPERVISOR School District No. 58 is accepting applications for Noon Hour Supervisors at all Merritt schools. Positions include up to 5 days per week and 1 hour per school day. Previous experience working 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 online at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs, Support Positions, and Current Job Opportunities (Job Code 3104210).

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