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ELECTED FOR A HAPPY THIRD TERM
HALLOWEEN INCUMBENT Conservative MP Dan Albas was victorious in Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola on election night, finishing ahead of Liberal Mary Ann Murphy, New Democrat Joan Phillip, Green Robert Mellalieu, Libertarian Jesse Regier and Allan Duncan of the People’s Party. STORY A SPOOKY GOOD/PAGE TIME 3There were games, prizes, cool costumes, a haunted house and — of course — a whole lot of candy at the well attended City of Merritt Spooktacular. The 2017 edition had the best attendance on record with 1,100 people taking part in the annual Halloween event held on Oct. 20. Michael Potestio/Herald
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Dan Albas is back for a third term, once again winning a seat in the riding of Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola. A crowd of family, friends and supporters gathered at Wings in West Kelowna Monday night to attend a volunteer thank you/election wrap up event, where Albas joined his supporters. Speaking to reporters, Albas said Canadians have spoken. “I love working as a member of parliament and I’m so excited to have another mandate. I love people. I love working on problems, so I’m looking forward to doing the people’s work in Ottawa,” Albas said. The Conservative incumbent ran against, Liberal Mary Ann Murphy, New Democrat Joan Phillip, Green Robert Mellalieu, Libertarian Jesse Regier and People’s Party candidate Allan Duncan. Albas won with 30,364 votes, beating out Murphy, who trailed behind with 15,843 votes, followed by Phillip with 10,772 votes, Mellalieu with 4,910 votes,
Duncan with 1,338 votes and Regier, who received 209 votes. The Conservatives ended the evening with an estimated 121 seats and 34.4 per cent of the popular vote, leaving the Liberals reduced to a minority government, with an estimated 157 seats. That falls short of the 170 seats they would have needed to form a majority government. Although the Liberals will form the next government, they lost the popular vote to the Conservatives, receiving just 33.1 per cent. “From the people of Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola, all I can say is Mr. Trudeau has received a stern rebuke for his policies. Now there is going to be a lot of work just to discuss how we’re going to be moving forward, but all I can say is I will continue to champion your voices in Ottawa,” said Albas. “I will make sure that I am as accessible as possible, come back to be as accountable as possible, and in this new 43rd parliament to get as much results for the people
of Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola, so you can feel proud of the representation you have.” Elsewhere in the Okanagan, joining Albas in Ottawa, will be fellow Conservative Tracy Gray, who was elected in Kelowna-Lake Country. Further south, New Democrat Richard Cannings was re-elected in South Okanagan-West Kootenay. Although disappointed the Conservatives will not be forming government, Albas said Canadians have had their say. “They’re expecting us obviously to be the opposition and we’re going to do everything we can to
continue to hold this government to account, and again, to make the case for a Conservative government in the future,” Albas said. “Canada is a big country. People want different things in different parts of it so I think we should take tonight’s results as a positive step for the Conservative Party.” Conservative Party leader Andrew Sheer will remain the Leader of the Official Opposition, a position he’s held since 2017. Sheer held onto his seat in Regina—Qu’Appelle, as did Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Green Party leader Elizabeth May and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh in their perspective ridings.
A resurgence for the Bloc resulted in their leader Yves-François Blanchet heading to Ottawa along with a number of MPs, many of whom recaptured seats taken by the NDP in 2015, while Maxime Bernier’s People’s Party lost its only seat. Albas was originally elected in the electoral district of OkanaganCoquihalla, a riding long held by former Canadian Alliance Party Leader and Conservative cabinet minister Stockwell Day. A boundary shift created the new riding of Central Okanagan-SimilkameenNicola in 2015, when Albas won with nearly 40 per cent of the vote.
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Voght Street Corridor, topic of huge discussions Grant may provide a little relief with flood mitigation costs. Madeline Baker CONTRIBUTED
Improvements to Voght Street were a frequently discussed and divisive topic at Tuesday night’s Merritt city council meeting. Resident Craig Grey argued his case for making Voght Street a one-way route. “We lost one citizen and that is one citizen too many,” Grey said, referring to the recent death of a senior citizen that brought attention to Voght’s perilous visibility situation. The city has removed parking spots outside the post office to create another traffic lane and improve visibility at crosswalks, though a single accessible parking spot was later reinstalled. Grey called the park-
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ing spot “unacceptable” due to the lack of space for mobility aids such as wheelchairs or walkers. Mayor Linda Brown said council will review past studies on the Voght Street corridor and hopes to have a plan for further improvements in place by next year. Council also took a step toward major flood-preparedness changes along Voght Street by voting unanimously in favour of supporting the city’s grant application to the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund. If approved, the grant could provide up to $750,000 for the city’s flood-mitigation efforts. “We desperately need this resolution,” said director of cor-
porate services Sean Smith. “And I need you to understand that when you say that you’re going to support this, it means that you’re going to undertake a much larger project.” The project, which was developed and proposed by AllNorth Engineering, would see the most vulnerable section of Voght Street’s elevation raised and the riverbank armoured with a rock wall. The plan expensive, with cost to the city cresting $1 million even if the municipality does receive UBCM’s grant and approaching $3 million if utilities are replaced as part of the project. However, chief administrative officer Scott Hildebrand clarified that the city does
have reserves available and added that other grants could be attained to cover portions of the cost. Flood-mitigation planning has been at the top of city council’s priority list since July, with a break from major springtime flooding of the sort Merritt saw in 2017 and 2018 allowing for some time to further develop plans. Council’s focus has largely been on shoring up the flood defences
of Voght Street after spring flooding in 2018 on Voght Street between Second and Blackwell avenues led to private property damage and road blockages. Coun. Kurt Christopherson said that the project, while large and intensive, is necessary to ensure the safety of citizens. “I do not want anyone in the community to think the choice was taken on lightly,” he said.
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All parties working together for the future of the Nicola Valley Madeline Baker CONTRIBUTED
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been endorsed by Merritt council. The document was developed with input from representatives of the city, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and five local First Nations: Coldwater, Lower Nicola, Nooaitch and Shackan of Nlaka’pamux and Upper Nicola of Sylix. As stated in the MOU, these parties seek to “promote greater understanding and collaboration on matters of shared interest and concern,” while maintaining “the principles of trust, openness and reconciliation” as laid out in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to endorse the memorandum and authorized Mayor Linda
Brown to act as the city’s signatory, which Brown described as “a great moment” for the region. “I’m really excited every time we can see agreements like this moving forward anywhere in the province because I feel this gets to the heart of what we want to achieve with reconciliation,” echoed Sean Smith, the city’s director of corporate services. Smith noted the chair of the TNRD board, Ken Gillis, had also been given authorization to endorse the MOU . The concept was first hatched at Merritt’s Community to Community Forum in the summer of 2019, when members of each party decided that a framework was necessary for shared projects and goals. An official signing ceremony will be planned when all parties have endorsed the memorandum.
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How to get the best deal on your car insurance A U.S. insurance company is running amusing TV ads where a 1970sera couple call up a page on the “informa- TOM FLETCHER tion superhigh- B.C. way.” When it VIEWS finally loads, all they get is a phone number. In another scene, they jump in their AMC Gremlin and head out to renew their car insurance. “Should be back in two hours,” the mullet-haired driver says on his CB radio. I was reminded of these commercials while discussing with Attorney General David Eby, the latest evolution of our great 1970s public utility, the Insurance Corporation of B.C. The topic was competition for collision and other optional coverage, and how that works – or doesn’t work. Eby began by denying there is any obstacle for private insurers to compete for optional coverage, which he has argued is the main cause of big increases being faced by new drivers. Private insurers insist there is, and by the end of our chat, Eby was inclined to agree. Eby’s overhaul of ICBC rates took effect in September, after he vowed to douse the “dumpster fire” of billiondollar deficits. Contrary to political claims, this is no longer inflated by government scooping revenues. That ended a few years ago, as deficits ballooned due to soaring crash rates, injury awards and legal costs. Basic rates are going up as much as 12 per cent for new drivers, and there are new procedures you’ll face when you go to renew your insurance. I’ll explain the competition problem by describing how to shop around to see if you can get a better deal on optional coverage than ICBC offers. First, do a web search for “ICBC driver abstract,” to find where you can have your driving history and claims record emailed to you. If you don’t use a computer, you can call 1-800-663-3051 and have it mailed or faxed to you. (Eby repeatedly told me it’s easy to fax your driver
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Use, misuse and accountability of power in public service The 338 newlyminted Members of Parliament will soon start stomping the halls of House of Commons. Our prayers and encouragement should follow their steps in order NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have that they might prove to be humble FAITH and accountable public servants. The abuse of power should be a big concern for any conscientious leader and for those watching them perform. History is full of unfortunate miseries, resulting out of the misuse of power by an individual leader or by groups of people with authority and position. Because of this concern, many leaders are afraid to talk about power in leadership. They deny and pretend that they have very little power. When power goes underground and when it is not recognized and owned, it becomes a liability, just as dynamite turns dangerous unless it is stored and handled carefully. Author Simon Walker, citing from
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Understanding Organisations by the management guru Charles Handy, says there are many kinds of power and everyone has power of some kind. He talks of five types: The power of personality, resource, experience, expertise, and position. In the Old Testament, a wealthy landlord Boaz, is cited as a person who used his position and power for empowering others. He had high standing in society but used his position and power for affirming the worth of others instead of suppressing and oppressing. He used to greet his servants with “The Lord be with you,” which is unusual for rich landlords. When Boaz saw Ruth, a young widow working among his workmen, he did not disdain her but addressed her as “my daughter,” depicting respect for others. Boaz used his power for protecting their dignity, rather than sneering or disrespecting them. Following the tradition of the day, motherin-law Naomi sent her daughter-in-law Ruth to Boaz’s threshing floor to work. When Ruth requested him to let her lie at his feet, Boaz could have exploited the situation to his own benefit. By making such a request, Ruth had factually conveyed her submission to him. As a lone young woman, she was susceptible but, instead of abusing her, Boaz showed her kindness by allowing her to lie at his feet without
taking any advantage of her. Boaz used his power for honouring customary practices for the common good instead of taking advantage of a situation for personal gain. As a “kinsman redeemer,” he could have manipulated his influence over the family but being a kind and dignified person, he let her nearer kinsman-redeemer decide the redemption of the family. A few years ago, The New York Times, published a touching tribute to then recently-deceased Sir Edmund Hillary, titled When a Mountaintop Might As Well Have Been the Moon. According to the newspaper, what made Hillary an icon, was that he was not just another daring man attempting to do what others had tried to do and failed. Hillary’s valour is not defined by that one victorious ascent on Mount Everest but rather with what he did with his life thereafter. He was not just a Westerner who came, conquered, and left, having had his adventure in the hills. He established and sustained a lasting bond with the Sherpa people of Nepal and was occupied in shaping their lives through his Himalayan Trust. The Trust built hospitals, schools, airfields and
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Voters made right choice when going to polls in 2018? Editor, In your Oct. 25, 2018 edition (right after the civic election) the editor commented “The Herald will keep an eye on how this group votes” following the upset win of Mayor Linda Brown and her ‘team’. Readers will recall the then-editor displayed a bias toward the previous mayor and council; and strongly questioned that a ‘team’ (he, and others, called it a ‘slate’) could be effective to make Merritt great again. Hmm. A year later, I am of the opinion that Merritt’s voters made a wise choice indeed. Sure, I have disagreed with one or two of their subjective zoning decisions, but, in general, I am in agreement with the course that our council is taking....in year one. Hopefully, the best is yet to come as they learn more about the challenges we face and what resources are available to help resolve them. So, Merritt Herald, what’s the result of your ‘eye’ on council? Have you had your eyes open? Darch Oborne Merritt
Sad to see Andrew Weaver depart Editor, Unlike some, I’m sorry to see Green Leader Andrew Weaver depart, as I feel B.C. overall has greatly benefited from his political presence. When the 2017 B.C. election saw the centre-left electorate (about two-thirds of votes cast) split among the provincial Green and NDP, I initially saw it as a great misfortune, as it allowed the governing conservative B.C. Liberal Party to slither up the middle. Soon after, however, when the elected NDP and Green MLAs joined forces to form an NDP/ Green one-seat-majority coalition, I suddenly found it a best-case-scenario election outcome: the merger not only refreshingly replaced 16 long years of increasingly compromised B.C. Liberal rule with traditionally progressive NDP policies—it also forced the NDP minority government to implement some environmental protection measures I’m not sure it would’ve applied had it won the election on its own. Also, claims that the NDP had to cater to every Green demand were proven wrong when, for example, the controversial Site C Dam project went ahead over the Greens’ protestations. And of course the corruption known as the B.C. legislature spending scandal came to shameful light only after the NDP/Green coalition unseated the B.C. Liberals, the party that still resists deeper investigation while long claiming fiscal responsibility. Sadly, though, such infrequent coalitions are likely the closest we’ll get to a genuinely democratic proportional representative governance. Frank Sterle Jr. Whiterock
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From Page 6 record to an insurance company to get a quote. I reminded him that faxes are no longer an option for most of us.) You can also have the “abstract” emailed directly from ICBC to a private insurer, if you can find one. Again, the “information superhighway” produces a few search results, but as the Insurance Bureau of Canada reports, there are only a couple of private companies offering meaningful competition in B.C. Bureau vice-president Aaron Sutherland explained how it looks from an insurance broker’s point of view. Customer walks in, asks for a quote on optional coverage. Chances are he doesn’t have a copy of his driving record in hand, and unlike other provinces, ICBC doesn’t allow competitors to get it directly. Customer either gets coverage on faith, or is asked to retrieve the record and send it in. The government monopoly controls not only driving records, but geographical accident data, which means private insurers are often steering blindfolded as they take on new customers. From the driver’s point of view, there aren’t going to be enormous savings here, especially since so few companies attempt to compete with ICBC on unfair terms. Eby assured me that he is concerned about this, and willing to help. But he added that no “policy work” has been done yet. Sutherland wrote to Eby a year ago, offering to have member companies pay a fee for direct access to ICBC driver information. When I asked him about it, Eby had forgotten about the letter.
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Therapy dog helps to reduce anxiety and increase smiles
Brent Bowden (Tippy’s handler) and Tippy, had a lot of work to do in order to meet standards set by Lifeline Companion Paws Canada, so Tippy could become a therapy dog. Madeline Baker Madeline Baker CONTRIBUTED
Helping high school students navigate the
best and worst their teenage years have to offer isn’t an easy job for anyone — and that includes Tippy, Merritt
secondary’s hard-working therapy dog. Tippy works out of the school’s student support wing with
her handler, counsellor Brent Bowden. Students don’t need to add their names to a waitlist or make an appointment to see her. They are free to ask for a visit with Tippy any time they need a warm, furry hug. But her responsibilities don’t stop there. Tippy also takes calming walks with students, sits in on counselling sessions with her head on their feet or knees and has even travelled along with school sports teams and appeared at their games. Even on her halfday schedule, that’s a lot of moral support for one dog to offer. “Sometimes, I can sense in the morning, just by the way she’ll stick her head out the bedroom door, maybe not today,” said Bowden, who must be nearby whenever Tippy interacts with students. “So I’ll leave her at home. But otherwise, she comes in every day.”
From the moment Tippy was chosen as the school’s therapy dog candidate, she started on a rigorous training schedule to ensure she would meet Lifeline Companion Paws Canada’s exacting standards. Lifeline’s assessment emphasizes the dog’s ability to interact with different people, situations and environments in a predictable way. As Bowden noted, the dog’s temperament is every bit as important as its obedience when it comes to maintaining everyone’s safety. He and Tippy spent a week in North Vancouver preparing her for the final 17-station test, which included everything from basic commands and handling by strangers to “walking by a plate full of bacon and not eating it,” Bowden recalled. Tippy returned to Merritt fully certified and — after a good deal of work on the part of principal
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Be prepared on high mountain passes String of single-vehicle accidents on Okanagan Connector caused havoc with icy road conditions. Joanne Layh THE PEACHLAND VIEW
Snow and icy road conditions led to five single-vehicle accidents at the top of the Connector Sunday night. Merritt RCMP Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood said all five accidents happened in the Elkhart/Sunset Main area near the top of the pass. Although one young woman rolled her vehicle at least once, no one suffered any injuries. “Basically what’s happened is, and it’s not terribly uncommon, is we get weather at this time of year where it is raining down in Kelowna or Peachland and as soon as you go over that Connector suddenly you’re up
another 1,000 or 1,500 vertical feet and the temperature drops four or five degrees and you have ice on the highway. People go from wet roads or even dry roads to suddenly having black ice and they’re not prepared for it, especially if they’re driving a little too fast and they hit a patch and go off the road,” Wood said. “All of them were the same thing – people coming on top of the pass then hitting some black ice and going off-road into the meridian or off-road into the ditch and getting stuck.” Merritt RCMP members assisted several motorists by helping them get back into town and calling tow trucks. However, the evening didn’t turn out so well
for the male driver of a 2003 white Chevy minivan, whose vehicle was the first to go into the ditch at around 7 p.m. “He was determined to be impaired so he’s looking at an immediate roadside prohibition for 90 days. As well, he had an unendorsed warrant for his arrest out of the Lower Mainland,” Wood said. The driver will remain in custody until he appears before a judge in Kamloops. The other occupant of the vehicle, the man’s Pitbull Lab cross dog, spent the night in an interview room at the Merritt RCMP detachment. “We weren’t able to find somebody to take care of the dog so one of our staff has actually
taken the dog home and is fostering it until he [the owner] gets his stuff sorted out here,” Wood said. Motorists travelling
themselves, sit on the floor in front of her or lie on the ground with her. They’re so empathetic and kind towards her.” Tippy also helps students forge unexpected bonds with each other, according to Slanzi. “You see kids come together who wouldn’t normally hang out because they’re both petting Tippy, and suddenly you see all this communication between students,” Slanzi said. “She breaks down a lot of walls and barriers.” Merritt secondary is the first school in School District 58 to bring in a therapy dog, but the initiative mirrors similar projects, such as Nicola-Canford elementary’s calming space, in moving education’s overall focus away from student performance to youth wellness.
Leroy Slanzi to clear her presence with WorkSafe BC and the school board — ready to join the student support staff of Merritt secondary. Tippy’s presence is not intended to raise grades or curb truancy, but to increase smiles and reduce anxiety. Kriss Morel, an education assistant who works in the school’s Serenity Room, said Tippy is “a game-changer“ and should have a staff photo on the wall in honour of the difference she has made for students and staff alike. “I have seen students with some pretty serious behavioural issues — students who could be angry, sad, mad — I have watched them melt at the paws of Tippy when they see her in the hallway,” said Morel. “They’ll stop, ground
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Hoping petition will bring stronger regulations on vaping
MLA Todd Stone is looking for support from School District 58 in his fight against the steady rise of youth vaping. Herald files Madeline Baker CONTRIBUTED
Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone has reached out to School District 58’s board of education for support in his fight against the steady rise of youth vaping. In a letter to the board, the B.C. Liberal MLA thanks educators for “the efforts being
made on the ground in classrooms today to combat youth vaping,” but says that “more needs to be done” and asks that they “join [him] in urging the B.C. government to take immediate action on this important issue.” Stone plans to petition the current government for tighter controls on the sale of vape juice, stronger regula-
tions on cannabis and nicotine content and outright bans on “kidfriendly” flavoured juices he feels deliberately target youth. Stone is far from alone in his concerns. Health Canada’s website has a page dedicated to warning the public about the health risks of vaping and B.C. health officials identified their first probable case
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Winter highway maintenance Will stronger guidelines be enough to ensure BC highways are safe for winter driving? Madeline Baker CONTRIBUTED
Stricter Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure guidelines for winter highway maintenance came into effect this month, which is a welcome challenge for the new company in charge of the Coquihalla Highway from Lac Le Jeune to south of Brookmere. Among other changes, the new guidelines halve the time frame in which highway crews must clear the roads of fresh snowfall — to 24 hours from 48 hours. New rules also introduce maintenance standards for any layer of compact snow that cannot be cleared due to extreme temperatures. The driving surface must now be smoothed of ruts and potholes on a regular basis. High traffic volume on the Coquihalla Highway has brought about an extra stipulation that no more than four centimetres of snow can be allowed to accumulate on open lanes during snowfall. In a statement to the Merritt Herald, the ministry said plans to “regularly audit and monitor contractor performance” and “conduct independent audits in each service area to validate [their] findings” to ensure new standards are met.
Yellowhead’s Road and Bridge’s contract began on July 1 and the company’s quality manager, Andrew Stewart, is confident his firm is equal to the task. Yellowhead has responded to the ministry’s increased demands by adding new equipment and trucks to the current fleet and seeking more drivers to join those they gained in their 10-year successorship contract. The previous contract was held by VSA Highway Maintenance. “They [current employees] all have experience with the Coquihalla, but it’s still our first winter, so we want to make sure we’re 100 per cent ramped up and ready,” Stewart said. He said drivers can do their part to keep highways safe and clear by remembering to watch their speed, which he identifies as one of the largest contributors to dangerous driving in winter. “You’re not always supposed to drive to the speed limit,” Stewart said. “You’re supposed to drive to the conditions. A lot of people don’t understand that when it comes to winter conditions.” Yellowhead and the ministry have also partnered on an initiative called Shift Into Winter, which offers more information and advice on safe winter driving. Information is online at shiftintowinter.ca.
of vaping-related illness earlier this month. There is also an existing precedent for some of Stone’s concerns. The federal Tobacco Act was amended in 2009 to ban the sale of cigarillos and other flavoured tobacco products nationwide, largely to curb a similar rise in popularity among youth. SD58 superintendent Stephen McNiven agreed that the issue requires a “very complex, multifaceted response,” noting it is “bigger than any one school or school district.” But McNiven said the district can best serve its community by keeping its area of influence narrow.
“We have seen an increase [in vaping] at both Princeton secondary school and Merritt secondary school,” he said. “Our focus has been on what does vaping look like in our district? What’s our response? How do we support our students and families? We certainly are concerned.” McNiven said the board is considering an increase in pre-existing disciplinary measures, such as confiscation of paraphernalia found on students during school hours, along with new rules and policy changes. From his vantage point as principal of Merritt secondary, Leroy Slanzi confirmed that vaping is popular
among the student body, but pointed out that it was seldom an issue before health concerns arose because students respected any rules that were put in place. Now that vaping has been identified as a health risk, Slanzi believes knowledgebased education inside and outside of the classroom will help to curb youth vaping while reducing any need for disciplinary changes. “Just like with smoking and drug use, these are things you’re not going to get rid of just by banning them,” Slanzi said. “When it comes to kids, education is the best approach. If you’re going to change the behaviour, you need to slowly remove the
problem and replace it with knowledge and information.” To support Slanzi’s approach, Merritt secondary has added information about vaping and its effect on the body to many curriculum classes, including sciences and physical education, and is offering a program called Kids In The Know for more in-depth support. Slanzi said he has already spoken to students who have given up vaping out of concern for their health, which he sees as a sign his school is ahead of the curve on vaping. The school board will further discuss Stone’s letter and its requests at their next meeting.
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Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits with separate titles. Zoned M1. Located on truck route and easy access to highway. Great place to start your business.
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122 acres of multiple zonings C4, C6 and R1. Buyer should contact the City of Merritt to request suitable zoning to match their needs. Call for more details.
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LOGGING INDUSTRY
More problems than solutions
Over 200 forestry professionals travelled from B.C.’s Interior to Vancouver on Sept. 25 to shine light on struggling forestry sector and urge government to work with them on solutions. Dara Hill/Herald Madeline Baker CONTRIBUTED
Last month’s 200-truck-strong BC Logging Convoy was an experience that left few Merritt residents — including Mayor Linda Brown, who witnessed its arrival in Vancouver — unmoved. Brown recalled hearing the truck horns echo off Vancouver high rises. “It was reverberating all over the place,” she said. “You couldn’t have a conversation with the person beside you.” The convoy travelled from Merritt to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference, where truck drivers blared their horns in the ears of BC’s provincial government, whose relief measures have generally not been well-received in hardhit forestry communities like Merritt. Brown said she is still not sure convoy participants succeeded in having the provincial government listen to their concerns and make changes to the forestry industry, in which multiple mill closures and curtailments this year have impacted various communities. “[The provincial
government] has always told us that we have an advantage [over the U.S.] with paying less for timber,” Brown said. “We know that’s not true, but they keep throwing that at us. Now ministers are saying, ‘We can’t do anything because we’re in a court situation.’ And I’m saying to myself, you have a bigger problem right here with communities falling apart.” Aspen Planers, the last operational lumber mill in Merritt, has been open with the city this year about its lumber shortage. According to Brown, a sharp rise in stumpage rates has left Aspen Planers unable to afford the lumber its employees process for a living. “These multinational companies have come in that can take losses with their American organizations, so they can overbid on a number of different areas in the Interior, and they do,” Brown said. “Now Aspen has to make the decision — do we pay that extra $30 per cubic metre to get that fibre in? Where does the money come from? I don’t think he [Premier John Horgan] is hearing what we’re
telling him. It’s a complicated system and, right now, it’s broken. “ By cutting back to a single shift, Aspen Planers has been able to avoid a shutdown and continues to process what lumber the company is able to bring in, but Brown maintains it is a temporary solution that still leaves too many people without employment. “With Tolko already taking 200-plus employees and Aspen moving down to one shift, it’s noticeable in Merritt,” she said. “It’s not just the mill for Merritt, either. It’s entire companies — the gas companies, the suppliers of anything related to the forestry industry — and also the personal buying power of all their employees and contractors.” Another issue on which Brown and city councillors feel they are not being heard is the unsuitability of the government’s current relief efforts. The planned forestry relief fund is being pulled from the Rural BC Dividend Fund, an annual pot of cash intended to finance various infrastructure work rural communities need to get done. In addition, govern-
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ment subsidies for individual workers will not come into effect unless there is a permanent or indefinite closure of Aspen Planers, which Brown said would set off a ruinous chain reaction throughout the B.C. Interior. “Lillooet, Merritt and Savona ... trade lumber between the three districts,” she said. “All three of them have to work together for all three of them to remain open. If Aspen did shut its doors, it would be assured that so would Lillooet and Savona. “It isn’t just Merritt, it’s Vavenby, it’s Clearwater, it’s 100 Mile House, it’s going to be Lillooet and Savona. This is massive.”
Poppy Campaign provides funds to veterans and their families
Oct. 25 marks the beginning of poppy season, when poppies are made available to the public in an act of remembrance for all those who have perished in the course of war. The Royal Canadian Legion is in charge of the poppy campaign, which runs until Nov. 11, which is Remembrance Day. Poppies are available to anyone who wants one. They are not sold, but donations are accepted, with funds collected going to programs supporting veterans and their families. The first poppy of the campaign is presented each year to the Governor General of Canada. Royal Canadian Legions in local areas make a similar presentation to either a veteran, a member of the military or a dignitary. In Merritt, that honour this year went to Maj. Thor Toms at a presentation during the weekly parade of the Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Corps. Toms is responsible for guiding the corps and is the military representa-
tive. He began as a cadet himself, joining the Navy League at the age of 10. He later joined the air cadets, followed by the Canadian Army. Toms travels weekly from Kelowna to oversee the local cadets. “Our youth are faced with so many influences in their lives and many of those influences don’t offer them the best choices for positive decisions,” Toms said. “The cadet program helps to guide our youth into making positive decisions and into good citizenship. I feel really gratified meeting people who were cadets and who relate their positive experiences so many years later.” The Rocky Mountain Rangers are the oldest continuously running cadet program in British Columbia, having been in operation for more than 90 years. Members are accepted from the age of 12. The cadets and the Navy League, along with Legion members, will be out providing poppies starting on Friday, Oct. 25.
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Track and Field Championships The West Zone High School Track and Field Championships were held on McArthur Island in Kamloops on Oct. 16. Runners raced three laps, with each lap covering 1.5 kilometres. Merritt secondary had 10 athletes take part. In junior girls’ action, Michaela Nicholls was ninth (21:24), Paige Asseistine was 15th (23:16) and Semiah Oppenheim was 19th (24:19). In the junior boys’ competition, Alex Howard was 10th (19:20), Wade Kanigan finished 15th (19:54), Jamez Oppenheim placed 26th (30:38) and Josh Babcock was 27th (31:57). In senior girls’ competition, Lexus Thomas was fourth (21:16). In senior boys’ action, Keaton Robinson was 13th (21:05) and Mason Ortega finished 14th (21:20).
Hard work pays off for local skaters Senior girls volleyball brings home trophy
MSS senior girls volleyball team wins St. Ann’s Academy Invitational Tournament. Merritt won six straight matches, going undefeated. Megan Dunsmore was awarded tournament MVP.
Featured left to right: Abby Thoms, Emma Sowpal, Chloe Hughes and Sarah Parno from the Nicola Valley Skating Club . Photo Submitted
The Nicola Valley Skating Club attended the Autumn Leaves competition on the weekend in Chilliwack. Sarah Parno secured the silver ribbon in the Star 3 Girls division, Abby Thoms was fifth in the Star 4 Girls U13 division, Chloe Hughes was sixth in the Star 4 13-and-over division and Emma Sowpal was 10th in the Star 5 13-andover division. “There was great skating by all the girls,
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putting them in the top half of the pack,” said Diana Lorenz of the skating club. “They all were landing jumps and executing great combo spins during their performances, with double jump landings also occurring during warmup something to be very proud of.” The skaters will next be in action on Nov. 2 in Kamloops, followed by a Nov. 22 competition in Summerland.
Merritt Centennials LANGLEY RIVERMEN
Friday, October 25 - 7 pm
PENTICTON VEES
Sunday, October 26 - 2 pm
Back row (left to right): Brooklyn Nicholls, Emily Geier, Amber Webster, Mackenzie Miller, Willow Littlejohn, Breanna Ouellet, Katie Klassen. Front row (left to right): Niah Prowal, Neleah Chillihitzia, Megan Dunsmore, Lenessa Seward. Photo Submitted
PARENTS GAME NIGHT & TIM HORTONS MMHA GAME DAY This Friday the Cents honor their billets & parents ahead of puckdrop against the Rivermen. On Sunday at 2pm Hockey supports Hockey as Merritt Minor Hockey will be on hand to support the Cents. Tim Hortons will have free coffee, hot chocolate and donuts for fans while supplies last. FOR TICKETS DROP BY 2001C VOGHT ST, OR CALL JARED AT 250-378-3604
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WE CARE CREW
is participating in the annual WeScare hunger event this year. On Halloween night instead of asking for candy we are asking for food donations for our local food bank. The crew will be out between the hours of 6 and 8 pm.
DROP IN CENTER FOR ELDERS
The Conayt Friendship Society located at 1964 Quilchena Ave. has a drop-in center for Elders every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Snacks and light lunches are provided. Elders are welcome to assist in preparing menu and lunch. A sign-in sheet is at the front office. Elders can provide suggested menus and lunch to reception at the attention of the executive director.
HOSPICE
Merritt Hospice is calling for volunteers to support palliative care clients and their families and to support those who are grieving. Volunteers are also needed for administrative duties such a fund raising, community events and to serve as board members. Contact Jill Sanford at 250-3784577 for more information.
RED CROSS
Anyone wanting to research their family
LITERACY MERRITT
Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society is looking for volunteer tutors for the One to One elementary school reading program. For more information email literacymerritt@gmail.com or phone 250-378-7844.
AA
AA meetings are held every Monday at noon at the United Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave.
MERRRITT SENIORS CURLING
Meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 - 3 pm from October 16 until March. If you are 50 and over you are welcome to come join the fun. For more information call George at 250-3786779 or Dee at 250378-5821.
MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE
Merritt Health Equipment Loan Program is looking for volunteers .. You will work with another volunteer who will train you in Red Cross procedures.. Please contact us at (250) 378-3269 or download a volunteer application from the Red cross website at https:// www.redcross.ca/volunteer/appJy-now
FAMILY HISTORY
trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-2129868. We will open the family history centre by appointment only.
Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: seniors exercises 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., cribbage 1 & 7 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 11:00 a.m., bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m., free swim at the pool 9 - 10 a.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor and table shuffleboard 3 - 5 p.m. Second and fourth Thursdays: floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. Friday: seniors exercises 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., rummoli and games 7 p.m. The second Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. we have a general meeting, executive meeting at 10 a.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. Third Friday of the month drop in lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday: drop-ins from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with
floor curling played at 1 p.m. The hall is available to senior members to use for teas, birthdays, celebrations and get togethers. The games room is complete with a pool table, snooker table, shuffleboard table, dart board, horseshoe pit, library with books, DVD’s and puzzles. For more information please call 250-378-3763.
PENSION BREAKFAST
Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at 2164 Quilchena Ave. Everyone is invited. Elders eat at no charge. For more information call 250-378-5107. Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.
NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS
The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. The group aims to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-
5190.
SHRINERS
Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information call 250-3782004.
OLD TIME FIDDLERS
The group is actively seeking new members, all instruments welcome but an interest in and appreciation of old-time country music is desirable. The group partakes in two major outings: the Harmon Lake camp-out
along with the famous Old Time Fiddlers auction and Christmas party. The goal will be to have monthly music jam sessions. Call 250-2807385 for more info.
IMMIGRANT SERVICES NOW IN MERRITT
Born outside of Canada? We can help! Kamloops Immigrant Services is a non-profit agency now offering services in Merritt. We assist all newcomers, including naturalized Canadian citizens, with a variety of services to help you get established in your community. All our services are free of charge for eligible clients. Contact us for additional information at 1-866-672-0855 or e-mail liza@kcris.ca / min@kcris.ca.
MERRITT MOUNTAIN BIKE GROUP RIDES
Join us every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Meet at Breathe Bikes and join a group ride. Rides are approximately two hours where you will have fun and learn new skills. (MMBA); google bike Merritt and see the great riding opportunities here; use Trailforks APP to find all the hiking and riding trails. For more information email: darchoborne@ hotmail.com
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Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Ted Lund at 250-378-4195 for more information.
TOPS
Join the Navy League every Wednesday evening from 6 - 9 p.m. for our parade. We are located at 1755 Coldwater Ave. Jumpstart does cover the cost of our fees and no child is turned away due to finances. For more information call 250280-6944.
Are you interested in losing weight sensibly, then you may want to come to TOPS. We meet Tuesdays at the United Church Hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave. For information call 250-378-5225. Weighin from 7:45 until 8:45 a.m. with meetings from 9 - 9:30 a.m.
THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB
Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m. Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more informa-
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
AA meeting will be held every Monday at noon in the United Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave.
ALANON
meetings are held every Monday from 7-8 p.m. at the United Church hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave.
QUILTERS GUILD
Regular guild meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6:30 pm in the Civic Centre. New members are always welcome! For more information contact Debra at 250-280-4086. The next “Stash Buster” retreat weekend will be in January, date TBA. Watch for an update.
Crossroads Community Church
2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Merritt Baptist Church
2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Merritt Lutheran Fellowship
in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.
COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
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tion call James 250-3157724.
THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU
Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 • Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church
2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-2339 Bible Study: 9:30 • Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.
St. Michael’s Anglican Church
1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.
Trinity United Church
Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am
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and Friday from 8:30 11:30 a.m. at CMS gym., Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the Merritt Civic Centre and Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the CMS gym. Come for fun and exercise, drop-ins welcome. Demo paddles and instruction available. For more information, please contact Gary 250280-0105 or Ayton 250378-5691.
Join us Thursday to Saturday from 12 - 6 p.m. See our current art show or join us for our Friday workshops, different arts and artists, from tea and talk to mosaics, drawing, etc. For what’s new this week at the gallery and the Nicola Valley Arts Council check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com, or call 250-378-6515 or 250315-3437.
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Deanna Anna Lucille Mathieu December 2, 2, 1943 1943 –– October October 18, 18, 2019 2019 December
It It is is with with deep deep sadness sadness we announce we announce the the passing passing of of our our wife, wife, mother, mother, grandmother, grandmother, great grandmother great grandmother and and sister Deanna sister Deanna Anna Anna Lucille Lucille Mathieu. Mathieu. Deanna passed away Deanna passed away on on October October 18th, 18th, 2019 2019 in in Merritt, Merritt, B.C. B.C. She was born She was born Deanna Caruk in Wells, B.C, B.C, on December 2, 1943 Deanna Caruk in Wells, on December 2, 1943 to to Harry Harry and and Mary Mary Caruk. Caruk. Growing Growing up up she she spent spent time in Salmo with her parents, brother brother Richard Richard time in Salmo with her parents, and and sister sister Teresa Teresa before before they they settled settled in in Merritt Merritt in in 1959. 1959. Prior Prior to to starting starting her her own own family, family, Deanna Deanna moved moved for a short time to Grand Forks to be a telephone for a short time to Grand Forks to be a telephone operator. operator. She She returned returned to to Merritt Merritt to to marry marry the the love love of of her her life, life, Bernard Bernard Mathieu, Mathieu, on on May May 29th, 29th, 1965. 1965. Shortly Shortly after after they they started started their their own own family, family, raising raising their their five five children children and and for for periods periods of of time time opening opening their to their their grandchildren. grandchildren. their home home to It simple things things in in life life that that Deanna Deanna It was was the the simple never took took for granted. Above Above all, she was was never for granted. all, she absolutely devoted devoted to to her her family. family. Deanna absolutely Deanna was was a a caring, supportive and and loving caring, supportive loving wife, wife, mother, mother, sister, sister, grandmother, grandmother, and and aunt. aunt. She She grandmother, great great grandmother, always put put the the needs always needs of of others others before before her her own. own. She She made welcome and and opened opened their their made everyone everyone feel feel welcome home to many many over over the the years. years. There There was was always always home to coffee on, on, homemade homemade bread, bread, soup baking, coffee soup or or baking, or fresh fresh vegetables vegetables available available from from the the garden. garden. or Gardening was was one one of of her her favourite favourite passtimes. passtimes. Gardening Deanna was was well well known known and and respected respected in in the the Deanna Merritt community. community. She She was was also also part part of of her her church church Merritt community for for 61 61 years years and and belonged belonged to to and and community held positions positions in in the the Catholic Catholic Women’s Women’s League. League. held She was was a a woman woman of of strong strong faith, faith, believing believing in in the the She power and and strength strength of of God. God. Towards Towards the the end, end, she she power knew the the beauty beauty and and peace peace that that would would await await her. her. knew Deanna was was preceded preceded in in death death by by her her mother, mother, Deanna Mary, her her father, father, Harry, Harry, her her brother, brother, Richard Richard and and Mary, grandson, Luke. Luke. She She is is survived survived by by her her husband husband grandson, of 54 54 years years Bernard Bernard Mathieu; Mathieu; children children Kathleen Kathleen of (husband Mike), Mike), Shelley Shelley (husband (husband Brian), Brian), Darrin, Darrin, (husband Carmella, and and Chelsea; Chelsea; grandchildren grandchildren Clinton, Clinton, Carmella, Keyton, Dylan, Dylan, Jordan, Jordan, Danny, Danny, Sabre, Sabre, Torin Torin and and Keyton, great grandson, Ryder; sister sister Teresa Teresa (husband (husband great grandson, Ryder; Clay) and and several several nephews, nephews, nieces. nieces. Clay) Prayer will be be held held at at the the Sacred Sacred Heart Heart Prayer service service will Church on on Friday, 25th at at 7 7 p.m., p.m., followed by followed by Church Friday, Oct. Oct. 25th a service on on Saturday, Saturday, Oct. Oct. 26th a funeral funeral service 26th at at 10:30 10:30 a.m. be followed luncheon and a.m. Mass Mass will will be followed by by a a luncheon and gathering in the the hall hall at at the the church. church. gathering in Mom Mom believed believed in in giving giving to to several several organizations. organizations. The family is please donate donate The family is asking asking in in lieu lieu of of flowers flowers please to a charity charity of of your your choice. to a choice. “You’ve chosen chosen an an angel, angel, there’s there’s no no finer finer than, than, “You’ve For God in your wisdom, you’ve chosen chosen For God in your wisdom, you’ve our Mom.” Mom.” our
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DONNA ELAINE MARKLUND May 19, 19, 1946 1946 -- Oct. Oct. 20, 20, 2019 2019 May
It is is with with great great sadness sadness It that we we announce announce the the that passing of of Donna Donna Marklund Marklund passing on Sunday, Sunday, October October 20th, 20th, on 2019 at at the the age age of of 73 73 years. years. 2019 Donna was was born born in in Saskatchewan Saskatchewan on on May May 19th, 19th, Donna 1946. She She attended attended high high school school in in Tumwater, Tumwater, 1946. Washington and and then then eventually eventually moved moved to to Surrey Surrey Washington and then then to to Merritt Merritt where where she she raised raised her her family family and and spent spent the the rest rest of of her her life. life. In In Merritt Merritt she she enjoyed enjoyed and working as as a a secretary secretary for for 30 30 years years at at the the high high working school. She She treasured treasured all all her her time time spent spent with with family, family, school. especially with with her her children children and and grandchildren. grandchildren. especially She was was always always excited excited to to attend attend holiday holiday events events She and family family reunions reunions to to keep keep up up to to date date with with all all her her and relatives. She She always always enjoyed enjoyed baking, baking, gardening, gardening, relatives. and camping camping and and fishing fishing with with her her family. family. and Donna was was predeceased predeceased by by her her mother mother and and Donna father, Philomene Philomene and and Leonard Leonard Myrfield Myrfield and and father, her brother, brother, Milton Milton Myrfield. Myrfield. Donna Donna is is lovingly lovingly her remembered by by her her husband husband Leonard, Leonard, children children remembered Rod (Lynnette), (Lynnette), Linda, Linda, and and Dave Dave (Karen), (Karen), her her Rod grandchildren Tristan, Tristan, Elijah, Elijah, Alyssa, Alyssa, Ryan, Ryan, Kendra, Kendra, grandchildren Damien, Oriel, Oriel, Vienna, Vienna, and and Wesley, Wesley, and and her her two two Damien, siblings, Warren Warren (Virginia) (Virginia) and and Debbie, Debbie, and and many many siblings, nieces and and nephews nephews and and other other relatives. relatives. nieces We would would like like to to thank thank the the staff staff of of Kamloops Kamloops We Royal Inland Inland Hospital Hospital in in the the ICU ICU for for their their care care Royal and kindness kindness to to Donna Donna and and family family during during her her and time there. there. There There will will be be a a graveside graveside service service held held time October 26th, 26th, 2019 2019 at at the the Pine Pine Ridge Ridge Cemetery Cemetery in in October Merritt at at 12:00 12:00 pm. pm. Merritt
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Morris William William Morris STREET STREET April27, 27,1944, 1944, --Oct. Oct.15, 15,2019 2019 April
with great great sadness sadness ItIt isis with that we we announce announce the the that passing of of Morris Morris William William passing Street; husband, husband, dad, dad, Street; papa, brother brother and and uncle. uncle. papa, Morris was was born born in in Merritt Merritt on on April April 27,1944 27,1944 and and Morris died in in Merritt Merritt at at age age 75, 75, on on October October 15, 15, 2019. 2019. died Mo was was raised raised in in Rock Rock Creek, Creek, BC BC and and returned returned Mo to Merritt Merritt in in 1965. 1965. He He was was employed employed at at Craigmont Craigmont to Mines for for 14 14 years years and and then then moved moved to to Mission, Mission, BC, BC, Mines to run run his his own own UAP UAP (NAPA) (NAPA) store store for for two two years. years. He He to returnedback backto toMerritt Merrittin in1982 1982and andwas wasemployed employed returned for 20 20 plus plus years years with with Herb, Herb, Maureen Maureen and and the the guys guys for at Merritt Merritt Automotive. Automotive. Mo Mo ended ended his his working working at days at at Merritt Merritt Machine Machine for for six six years, years, retiring retiring in in days 2011. He He loved loved “his “his girls”, girls”, gardening, gardening, “his “his shop”, shop”, 2011. woodworking, camping, camping, fishing fishing and and restoring restoring old old woodworking, vehicles. He He could could fix fix almost almost anything, anything, and and was was vehicles. known for for his his great great sense sense of of humour, humour, teasing teasing and and known practical jokes! jokes! practical He was was predeceased predeceased by by his his Dad, Dad, Lawrence Lawrence He Street,his hisMom MomVera VeraRemple, Remple,his hisbrother brotherDavid Davidand and Street, sister Laureen. Laureen. He He will will be be lovingly lovingly remembered remembered sister by his his wife wife of of 54 54 years years Marlene Marlene (Bauer), (Bauer), “his “his girls” girls” by Allison Street-Fortier Street-Fortier (Alain) (Alain) of of Gatineau, Gatineau, QC QC and and Allison Angela Street Street of of Calgary, Calgary, AB, AB, brother brother Jim Jim and and Angela sister Marva, Marva, six six grandchildren, grandchildren, Zach, Zach, Michaela, Michaela, sister Spencer and and Jane Jane Graham, Graham, Lucas Lucas and and Sébastien Sébastien Spencer Fortier, 11 11 nieces nieces and and nephews, nephews, aunts, aunts, uncles uncles and and Fortier, many friends friends and and relatives. relatives. A A celebration celebration of of life life many will be be held held on on Friday Friday November November 8, 8, at at 11 pm pm at at will CrossroadsCommunity Communitychurch churchwith withPastor PastorAndrew Andrew Crossroads McDonald .. There There will will be be aa tea, tea, luncheon luncheon and and McDonald memory sharing sharing at at the the Lower Lower Nicola Nicola Community Community memory Hall on on Aberdeen Aberdeen Road Road in in Lower Lower Nicola. Nicola. Hall Should friends friends desire, desire, donations donations may may be be Should made to to the the Heart Heart and and Stroke Stroke Foundation. Foundation. made On-line condolences condolences may may be be expressed expressed at at On-line www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com
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