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JUMP BALL Collettville Elementary student Haley Zabek goes for the jump ball against her Bench Elementary opponent at the school district’s Grade 6 and 7 basketball championship tournament earlier this month. Diamond Vale would prove to be the victors in the tournament, with both the girls’ and the boys’ Cougar teams going undefeated. For more details, turn to today’s Herald Sports on page 21. Ian Webster/Herald

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City council unanimously approved the first three readings of Merritt’s fiveyear financial plan bylaw, establishing the city’s financial plan for 2014 to 2018, at its regular council meeting Tuesday.

Council also unanimously approved the first three readings of the bylaw to set the 2014 tax rates.

The bylaws will come back to council for adoption on May 13.

As expected, there will be a two per cent increase across all seven property classes. The average house in Merritt is worth $216,395 and will cost $2,083.54 in general taxes this year before the Home Owner Grant.

The 2014 tax rate increase will generate another $130,000 to city revenues, financial services manager Ken Ostraat told council.

Total tax revenues collected by the city for 2014 will be $8.2 million, about $6.8 million of which will come from general property taxes, he said.

Merritt’s property classes will bring in about $6.6 million of that.

The due date for property tax payments this year will be July 2 at 4:30 p.m.

The 2014 budget is about $20 million, which is comprised of a combined $13.5 million operating budget for all city departments and a capital budget of $6.5 million, Ostraat told council.

This year’s municipal budget is a balanced one, Ostraat told the Herald. He said each city department was required to cut $200,000 from its budget and $500,000 was taken out of reserve funds.

“We take some money out of our reserves basically to cover off some of the costs of our capital program that we have for this year and future years,” Ostraat said.

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One project council identified as a priority for the 2014 budget is the Asphalt Rehabilitation Program, which will cost about $1.2 million.

The program is being combined with water and sewerline replacements to total just over $3 million from capital works to help fix established infrastructure, Ostraat told council.

The projects are being combined in order to take advantage of the economies of scale of having a larger project and reducing duplicate work that would come with repaving a road prior to fixing a water or sewerline.

“We’re going to do a full restoration as far as the roads are concerned, do whatever waterline and sewerline replacements have to be done on that particular section of road and then that basically rehabilitates all the infrastructure on that particular section,” Ostraat said.

Other capital projects in this year’s budget outlined by Ostraat at the council meeting were the fire department’s capital project, which involves borrowing $1 million for a new fire engine and development of a new truck bay, and expansion of the public works building.

This capital project is in the midst of an alternative approval process, and to date hasn’t received a single signature in opposition to the borrowing of the needed funds, Ostraat said. The deadline to sign that petition is April 28.

Ostraat said the estimated cost of the new fire engine is pegged at $571,000, which could change depending on fluctuations in the Canadian dollar exchange rate with the U.S. greenback.

The city has also set aside $50,000 to upgrade the lighting, windows, painting and metal facia of the firehall, Ostraat said.

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Despite a low grade on the Fraser Institute’s school report card released earlier this month, the news out of Merritt Secondary School is good.

High graduation rates and fewer failed mandatory exams are among the statistics revealed by the Fraser Institute’s rankings, which use baseline data from provincial exams administered by the Ministry of Education.

Despite appearing at number 282 out of 293 schools, MSS saw 93.2 per cent of Grade 12 students cross the stage in 2013.

That number was down slightly from 2012, when the graduation rate was 97.3 per cent. The rate at MSS had climbed steadily from 86 per cent in 2008 until this small dip in 2013.

The provincial average for eligible Grade 12 graduation was about 95 per cent.

MSS principal Bill Lawrence said the school’s dip just below the provincial average isn’t a concern.

“I would then look at the next year’s sixyear rate to say, ‘How are we doing? Did we

hang on to those kids, were they able to finish? What percentage of them finished in the next year?’ I know we’re going to have a number of grads this year who are crossing the stage who took an extra year to graduate, and that’s fine with me,” Lawrence said.

The province’s sixyear completion rate for 2012-2013 was 83.6 per cent.

MSS had a delayed advancement rate of 31.8 per cent for 2013.

This statistic estimates the percentage of Grade 10 students who will not complete Grade 12 within three years.

That percentage has risen the past three years from 18.5 per cent in 2011 and 27.5 in 2012.

When it comes to the delayed advancement statistic, Lawrence said what’s important is that the students eventually graduate.

“The joy of our school – and should be applauded – is that we are hanging on to kids even though they do take a little bit of extra time to grad,” Lawrence said.

The percentage of failed mandatory provincial exams for MSS

dropped nearly 10 per cent between 2012 and 2013 from 26.9 to 18.2 per cent.

Lawrence said students write three provincial exams in Grade 10, one in Grade 11 and one in Grade 12.

The school’s ranking out of 10 is calculated based on its average exam mark, percentage of exams failed, school versus exam mark difference, gender gaps, graduation rate and delayed advancement rate.

Overall, MSS’s mark was down slightly from a 3.4 in 20112012, which placed it at 271 out of 284 schools, to an even three. In 2010-2011, it was a five.

The Fraser Institute states on its website that the ranking out of 10 is relative, and in order for a school to show improvement, it must improve faster than the average. If a school improves at a rate less than average, it will have a decline in its rating.

Only 30 of the 293 schools profiled showed improvement over the past five years.

The Fraser Institute is a Canadian public policy research and education organization.

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Boogeyin’ blues band plays Saturday Kamloops-based boogey and blues band Sabrina Weeks and the Swing Cat Bounce will bounce into town Saturday night for a performance at the Culture Club on Granite Avenue.

Weeks, the powerhouse vocalist who leads the band, is known around North America for not only her impressive pipes, but her ability to flip her stage presence from sweetheart to siren in an instant.

The quartet will take its ’70s-tinged boogey sound out on the road mid-May for a tour that will take them as far east as Ontario, then head back west for summer concerts.

The concert is presented by the SaySo Expression Society. Doors open at 7 p.m. on Saturday and tickets are available at Country Bug and EarthSabrina Weeks and the Swing Cat Bounce during their October 2013 performance at Merritt’s Culture Club. Herald File Photo walker Spiritual Shop.

City’s budget balanced, faces rising costs From Page 1 The public works building will see construction of a replacement for a utility building, which was approved for $300,000 back in 2013.

“This helps to improve our public works building. It expands some of the truck bays that allows our mechanic to work on some of the larger vehicles that we have, so that everything is under a cover,” Ostraat told council.

That project will also see improvements to offices in that area as well as a new public entrance area, allowing the public to access the building without cutting through the public works yard, he said.

Ostraat talked about the capital project to build a lacrosse box and washroom upgrades at Central Park. The project is set to begin this year and will cost

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$728,000. Soccer pitches are also expected to placed at the park in the future, he said.

Revenues from major industry taxes are down this year compared to last by about $30,000 due the loss of the Ardew wood chip plant, Ostraat said.

For 2014, there is also a reduction of $111,000 in operating grants from the provincial government compared to last year. Ostraat said the reason for that is the fact the city is in the final year of its three-year agree-

ment on operating grants with the province, which was frontloaded, making 2014 the lowest in funding.

He told council the provincial grants are expected to increase in 2015.

For 2014, the city faces a combined total of $451,000 in uncontrollable cost increases and revenue decreases, Ostraat said, noting that number would have required a seven per cent property tax increase to make up.

“Staff has been working hard to try and reduce costs in their budgets as much as possible. Our capital program is a little bit less than what we were hoping it could be, and we’re using some monies out of our reserves to cover off those capital costs that we need to go forward with,” Ostraat said.

One cost increase facing the city, local businesses and its residents is a nine per cent increase

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by BC Hydro on April 1, Ostraat told council.

He said that increase will amount to an extra cost of $30,000 in 2014.

However, there is no change to the utility rate charges for 2014 other than moving from a penalty system to a discount system.

Ostraat mentioned other cost increases for the city in 2014, such as an additional $80,000 in labour costs.

He also said an additional $200,000 in policing costs is being added to last year’s for a total of about $2.5 million in RCMP services this year.

“That’s our single most significant cost in operating this municipality,” Ostraat told council.

“In comparison, our fire department costs us less than $1 million a year,” he said.

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CACHE IN TRASH OUT Sunday, April 27 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Meet at Lion’s Park….pick up trash and collect some Geo Cache’s at the same time!

Wildfire protection plan rewrite gets support The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regular council meeting agenda from April 22, 2014.

City council is supporting an application by the fire department to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for a grant that will cover half of its cost of updating the city’s community wildfire protection plan.

The fire department is in the process of completing an application for a Community Wildfire Protection Plan Grant through the

UBCM and one of the requirements is that council pass a resolution of support for the application.

The grant under this program is for 50 per cent of the costs of preparing the plan up to $15,000.

There are funds set aside in the fire department budget for 2014 to cover our share of the costs to prepare this plan.

The purpose of this report is to gain council support for an application for a Community Wildfire Protection Plan Grant. In order to apply for the grant, council must pass a resolution of support of the

activities included in the grant and indicate that the city is prepared to undertake the management of the planning project.

If approved, the proposed planning project will result in a cost of $30,000 of which the grant will cover half. The balance of the funds necessary to complete the planning project is included in the budget for 2014 under the contracted services expense for fire department administration.

This is an operating budget item for the fire department.

SANITARY SEWER FLUSHING The City of Merritt Public Works Department would like to remind residents that it is that time of year again for our annual maintenance program for sewer flushing and camera work. We apologize for any inconvenience and your patience is greatly appreciated. If you have had any problems with your toilet bubbling up in the past it is recommended that you place a towel or saran wrap over your bowl and put the lid down. Also, if you experience any foul smelling odour it is advised to run a little water through the household’s sinks and bathtubs.

This is scheduled to begin on April 14 and run until about May 30th approximately.

Cache in, trash out!

This Sunday, geocachers will take to city parks for the second annual geocachers spring cleanup.

Cache In Trash Out is organized by local geocachers and sponsored by the City of Merritt Leisure Services Department.

The event begins at 11 a.m. at Lions Memorial Park on April 27.

Cachers sign it at the event log, pick up a set of gloves and a garbage bag, and then head out to explore the parks in the cleanup area. Bring your bags of trash back

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to the collection area and please make sure they get into the Dumpster.

There are also four additional caches for people to find as they tidy up the four parks

in the cleanup area.

Be wary of Muggles as all of the locations are highly visible!

A draw for “door” prizes takes place at 1 p.m. as the event wraps up.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE COMMITTEE The City is looking for interested persons to sit on its advisory Directional Signage Committee.

The purpose of the committee is to review and recommend to Council progressive steps for initiating consistent directional signage guidelines; review and recommend to Council budget and strategic plan measures to deliver said guidelines; interact with City of Merritt Technical Planning Committee; Review and recommend to Council ways in which directional signage can be used to promote Merritt as a destination for tourists and investors.

Committee meetings are generally once a month, in the late afternoon or evening.

Interested applicants should fill in a Committee Volunteer application form (available on the City’s website or at City Hall), or send a letter indicating their name, address, telephone and email contacts, and the reason they would like serve on this committee.

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Next council meeting: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

Cemetery Clean-Up The City works crew will be commencing the annual Cemetery clean up from May 5 – 9, 2014.

Any offerings or memorabilia that are placed on headstones will be removed and placed at the Pine Ridge Cemetery shed. Memorabilia only will remain at the Cemetery shed for 30 days then the items will be disposed of accordingly.

Pursuant to City of Merritt Cemetery Bylaw No. 2087, 2009 Section L General:

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No above ground memorabilia will be permitted after the grave site has been prepared for turf.

Flowers may be placed on graves but may be removed by the “Caretaker” when their condition is deemed by him/her to be detrimental to the beauty of the cemetery.

Any non-conforming offerings, wreaths, flowers, fencing, curbs or other devices may be removed by City personnel.

The City shall not be responsible for the loss or theft of any offerings.

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Merritt’s community policing office (CPO) is getting ready for the summer with upcoming programs.

Community policing co-ordinator Kelly Donaldson told the Herald the Speed Watch program has started again and will usually run once a week, if not more. At least two volunteers will monitor an area with a speed reader board and radar gun.

“If the community calls, we’ll go wherever it’s requested,” Donaldson said about Speed Watch locations.

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school zone. Speed Watch will run until October and this year will focus on distracted drivers as well as speeders.

The CPO is also looking for more foot patrol volunteers. These volunteers walk around the community during the day watching for any suspicious activity or people in need of assistance, radioing police if need be.

“They’re eyes and ears. They’re not people that interfere with situations,” Donaldson said.

For this initiative, the CPO currently has five volunteers who do patrols twice weekly.

They also have an upcoming crime prevention blitz, which involves

having about 10 volunteers canvass the downtown area. They will check vehicles and post crime prevention notices on vehicles that are at risk of being broken into. Leaving valuables in one’s car or having an unlocked car door are examples of such risks.

This year, the CPO is hoping to increase the profile of the blitz by having an event at Spirit Square, Donaldson said.

The event would include having a parked car where participants point out examples of things that could encourage criminal activity.

The crime prevention blitz is expected in May, but the exact date has yet to be determined.

Having now concluded for the winter, the extreme cold weather shelter was accessed 617 times with 403 overnight visits.

The shelter was open for 142 nights between November and March.

Donaldson said she thinks the shelter has become a widely recognized service in Merritt that the community depends on.

Shelter co-ordinator Keri Cooke has said the shelter cost about $50,000 to operate.

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Inconvenient truths for Earth Day

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VICTORIA – Earth Day 2014 will likely go down in B.C. history as less exciting than last year’s event.

That was the day when, in the heat of the election campaign, NDP leader Adrian Dix announced in Kamloops that he doesn’t support the expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline to its Burnaby terminal, because Vancouver shouldn’t become a “major oil port.”

As of this Earth Day, it has been an oil port for exactly a century, since Imperial Oil began work on B.C.’s first refinery in 1914, in what is now Port Moody. There were no pipelines then, so crude was moved by rail or tanker.

For 60 years, Trans Mountain has supplied the Chevron refinery in Burnaby that is southern B.C.’s last source of fuel. Some of the Alberta crude is piped south to be refined into fuels and some of that product is barged back up to B.C. to keep our traffic moving.

Today the proposal to expand and upgrade that pipeline, and to build new oil and natural gas pipelines across the north, dominate B.C.’s political scene.

In keeping with the educational aspect of Earth Day, here are some things you may not know about energy and the environment.

• A recent National Geographic report summarizes the main sources of oil in the oceans around North America. Media coverage focuses on tanker and pipeline spills, but they only account for eight per cent of the total.

Fully 60 per cent of the oil load in North American waters is from natural seeps, where oil leaks from seafloor rock.

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Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS Spring is upon us, and so are the loveliest of wildlife’s offerings: wood ticks.

At least three ticks used me to hitch a ride into Merritt after a short hike at Monck Park last Sunday. If you are planning to brave the wilderness (and it doesn’t even have to be that wild) any time soon, please take my tips to ensure you come home tick-free: • Cover every square inch

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of your being (except your eyeballs) in DEET • Sport knee socks (pants tucked in, of course) and elbow-length gloves (princess-style or rubber, your choice) in extremely bright colours • Full safety goggles • A swimming or shower cap (I’m pretty sure the ticks in question hitched a ride back into town in my totally habitable ponytail).

You may look a bit freaky on the hiking trails in your swim cap, safety goggles, elbow-length gloves and neon knee-highs, but trust me, it’ll be worth it.

Deer crossing It’s not just little bloodsuckers that are out in droves these days. Dozens

of deer along Monck Park Road and in the fields grazed alongside cattle and calves that fateful tick-filled day. The deer and cattle grazing in vegetarian harmony was a wonderfully adorable sight, but it’s also a reminder to be wary of deer so close to roadways.

In a few prances on those long stems of theirs, deer can be on the road in a flash. And once they’re there, we all know they’re not exactly the swiftest at moving out of the way.

In fact, my chauffeur had to come to a near complete stop on the highway between Kelowna and Vernon for a deer who was frozen in fear after ending up in the middle of the lanes.

It’s that time of year when deer start moving down, so drive with caution

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Events a-coming Of course, the onset of spring also means a huge increase in the number of activities and events going on around town.

I’ve got loads of event preview stories on my radar.

Here are some of the things coming up: • The community yard sale on Saturday at the Civic Centre • The first ever Great Cloth Diaper Change in Merritt on Saturday at the Legion • April 30 to May 7 will be a week-long new recruit bootcamp at the provincial wildfire base here in town • Dual Olympian Clara Hughes will stop by the

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Civic Centre on May 20 to talk mental health • May 3 brings a trio of bands with Merritt roots back to the stage at the Culture Club • May 7 is McHappy Day, which brings dozens of people from all aspects of community life together to raise funds for B.C. Children’s Hospital • The Big Bike will roll through town for Heart and Stroke on May 9 • May 31 is the annual Relay for Life, which benefits cancer research.

This list is by no means inclusive, and if you’re looking for more goings-on, all you’ve got to do is keep your ear to the street and your eyes on poster boards around town for more events as they crop up.

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YOUR OPINION Students upset after (Un)Fair Elections Act greenhouse trashed raises questions

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Dear Editor,

Dear Editor, My name is Aidan and I’m a Grade 3 student at Bench Elementary School. I’m writing to you because our greenhouse got trashed.

After spring break, Mrs. Anderson from the community garden came in and spent the whole day helping kids plant seeds.

The next week after we planted the seeds, someone climbed the fence and dumped all the pots.

Then Mrs. Swan came in and spent a whole day replanting all of the seeds.

Our plants are now a week behind and our class is very disappointed and upset about that. We don’t understand why they would do such a thing for no reason? We hope they feel bad for what they did.

Carter, Daxson, Gregory, Nick, Samuel, Nate, Lucas, Kailyn, Logan, Tyson, Kennedy, Riley, Matthew, Jaydalyn, Kelsey W., Kelsey S., Kendra, Ashley, Maia, Brookie, Nathan, Mrs. Swan, Mrs. Kanigan Merritt Bench Elementary

I remember the first time I voted in a federal election. I had recently turned 18 and felt it was my duty as a Canadian citizen to cast my ballot. I have since voted in every election — be it municipal, provincial or federal — and as a woman, I have always felt it was important that people worked hard to secure the right to vote for everyone.

When the news of the Fair Elections Act came out, I was appalled and left speechless. This act is currently being fast-tracked through government and should concern everyone for several reasons.

If passed without significant amendments, Bill C-23, the Fair Elections Act, would: • Hamper officials’ ability to investigate electoral fraud (such as the robo-call scandal) • Muzzle Elections Canada • Give the governing party the power to name key election staffers • Allow political parties to keep voter database information from investigators • Limit political parties fully reporting their use of public funds • Suppress voters • Raise political contribution and spending limits.

Should Bill C-23 become law in its current form, Canada would suffer the dubious distinction of being a country that had limited the fundamental and most basic democratic rights of its citizens.

We should all be wary of this bill and its impact on Canadian democracy.

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Small steps to conservation require no gimmick From Page 6 One of the world’s largest is off Santa Barbara, California, where 20 to 25 tons flows out each day. It’s mostly consumed by oileating bacteria that have adapted and proliferated.

The next biggest source is leakage from cars and trucks, which collects on pavement and is flushed to sea when it rains.

• Earth Day is now preceded by Earth Hour, during which we are encour-

aged to turn out our lights to join a world-wide gesture of conservation. Many people use the occasion for a candlelight dinner.

Given that B.C.’s power is nearly all from renewable hydroelectric sources, and that the paraffin used to make candles is derived from petroleum or coal, this feel-good ritual produces an increase in greenhouse gas emissions.

David Suzuki is now promoting the idea of Earth Month, an expansion of

the symbolic effort designed to “raise awareness.” This is a popular notion in the climate change industry, which to date consists mostly of government officials and activists flying around the world to conferences in exotic locations to sign agreements that lead to, well, not much so far.

• Unlike Earth Hour, B.C.’s carbon tax on fuels actually appears to be helping to reduce emissions.

An update to provincial data is due this year, but

what we have shows a 5.7 per cent decrease in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases between 2007 and 2011.

Environment ministers have conceded that some of this is due to the recession that struck in 2008-2009.

But since the economy has recovered and begun to grow again, emissions have continued to decline.

• There are simple things anyone can do, without gimmicks or government programs. One would be

to stop protesting increased housing density in your community.

By far the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in B.C., not to mention old-fashioned pollution, is transportation. By living closer to where we work, shop and play, we can exercise our legs instead of just our gas pedal foot to get around.

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Also know the rules governing the withdrawal of income and the taxes that may be applied.

Do the math Add up all sources of monthly retirement income including your savings and investment withdrawals. Compare this against your estimate of monthly retirement living expenses. If you come up short, you may need to re-think your planned retirement lifestyle, ramp up your savings strategies, or both.

Aim to manage taxes in retirement Strategies can include income or pension split-

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Get professional advice Now that you know exactly what you want in retirement, meet with your professional advisor to develop a plan that will ensure you are adequately prepared for the costs of your retirement.

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The time came for the start of the Olympics. Was it not impressive when the athletes were showing their skills in such things as flipping over and over on Along with this came the scare with skis or snowboards? I believe that even the security for the Olympics. While in places like this, the angels of God this was going on, Adra, a program could be put to work. of the Adventist church, was helping The Olympics went off very well, people with all kinds of life’s needs. didn’t it?! Makes us just a little proud of Adra provided people with food, and our country when we see the winners: showed them how to improve their way Canada! With all that went on at the of making a living.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart held a grand opening for her Merritt constituency office on April 17. Approximately 60 people attended the event at the office, located in unit 2 at 2152 Quilchena Ave. The event was also a chamber of commerce business after business mixer, and featured a drum welcome from a Nlaka’pamux drummer who helped cut the ribbon along with Merritt Mayor Susan Roline.

The local office will be open Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Down-home country church starting up

By Emily Wessel the herald

newsroom@merrittherald.com

Merritt’s ministerial landscape is getting a little more country with the addition of the Grasslands Cowboy Church.

The new church will be ministered by Pastor Brad Miller, a member of the Canadian National Baptist Convention. While Miller’s messages and sermons will be traditional, the church service itself will be fairly informal.

“We’re blue jeans friendly,” he said, adding the only rule is that cowboy hats come off before the congregation prays.

The church will meet at the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, which Miller said hearkens back to the church’s celebration of Western heritage.

Cowboy life is something Miller knows a thing or two about.

He farmed in the Sunshine Valley for years and worked as the unit chief at the local ambulance station. After his commitment with the B.C. Ambulance Service was up, Miller sold the ranch and headed north to the Chilcotin, where he started cowboying and ministering at a rural church and camps full time.

“Farmers, ranchers, First Nations, you name it. Did all the marrying and the burying in that area for almost four years,” he said.

Miller then received an invitation from the Canadian National Baptist Convention to relocate and start up a cowboy church in Merritt.

“My name came across someone’s desk, and having been here before and worked here for many years, I wasn’t going to be a newcomer,” he said.

Miller and his wife relocated to Merritt about two and a half years ago and have spent that time getting their bearings and reacquainted with the area and its people.

He currently ranches, farms and cowboys for the Coquihalla Cattle Company on Coldwater Road.

“That reintroduced us back into our culture and our circle of people we knew were our ministry’s focus,” Miller said.

He said gaining credibility for his ministry means more than talking the talk.

“It’s one thing to put a pair of jeans on and say you’ve ridden

a horse in front of Wal-Mart for a quarter, but it’s another thing to actually walk along shoulder to shoulder with people,” he said.

He said he hopes this church appeals to people who perhaps don’t feel comfortable in a traditional church setting.

“We call it oldcircuit preaching,” he said. “Very neighbourly with very little fanfare.

Just church at a level where people feel comfortable coming in the door.”

With services from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sundays, Miller also said he hopes the Grasslands Cowboy Church provides an option to those who can’t make it to typical Sunday morning services because of their morning chores on the ranch.

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Farmers seek changes to ALC in brief Application legislation in minister meetings THE REGION

By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Newly appointed Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick is meeting with B.C. Agriculture Council representatives this week to discuss their growing concerns about a plan to set new rules for protected farmland in the B.C. Interior.

When changes to the Agricultural Land Commission were announced in late March, the move was generally endorsed

by Rhonda Driediger, then chair of the BCAC. Dreidiger, a berry grower in the Fraser Valley, said opening up the Interior, Kootenay and North regions to secondary uses based on social and economic needs would help

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick. Herald file photo

farms innovate and stay in business.

Dreidinger has been succeeded as BCAC chair by Stan Vander Waal, who operates flower greenhouses in Chilliwack. After

meeting last week with Letnick, Vander Waal wants changes to the legislation.

“It is the position of the B.C. Agriculture Council that as currently written, Bill 24

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threatens the sustainability of agriculture in B.C.,” Vander Waal said in a statement.

The BCAC is forming a steering committee of member farmers to continue discussions with the government.

The changes were spearheaded by Energy Minister Bill Bennett as part of the government’s “core review” of operations.

They would allow consideration of more non-farm uses outside the Island, South Coast and Okanagan regions where most of B.C.’s farm income is generated.

Bill 24 also formalizes the cabinet appointment process for the ALC’s six regional panels, so two or three local farmers make the front-line

decisions on applications for permitted uses such as a secondary residence.

NDP agriculture critic Nicholas Simons has protested the legislation since it was revealed.

“The decision to protect land suitable for agriculture 40 years ago was for the benefit of future generations,” Simons said.

“Having two zones and the ‘regional panels’ make decisions about agricultural land is too political.”

Bennett said the current ALC chair has refused to appoint local panel members recommended by government, centralizing the ALC function and subverting the intent of changes made in 2003 to provide local input to decisions.

to recover legal costs dismissed

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has dismissed an application by a former chief of the Lower Nicola Indian Band trying to recover $100,000 in legal costs.

The dispute originates from 2010, when Don Moses was twice suspended as chief following resolutions of council.

Moses went to Federal Court of Canada for a judicial review of council’s decision to suspend him. The two sides settled out of court in June of that year and Moses was reinstated as chief.

In a statement of claim, Moses said his legal costs left him $100,000 poorer.

However, Justice Sheri Donegan dismissed the claim based on a two-year statute of limitations.

She also found Moses’s related claim of unjust enrichment “is a claim that is bound to fail.”

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Now you have to feed it. By replenishing the nutrients you maintain a lush green grass of which all the neighbours will be envious. This process must be done at least three times in a season.

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Approx. 19.77 acres just waiting for you to build your dream home, with fantastic valley views. Located in Sunshine valley off Petit Creek Rd at end of quiet cul de sac. Treed site with small creek.

#2092

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$146,000

cozy rancher

3 bedroom rancher in good area of downtown.

Single carport, U/G sprinklers, central A/C, newer furnace & large living rm with gas F/P. Fenced backyard with lane access & garden area.

#2210

$213,500

30 private acres

13 acres

downtown

A great property in a well developed subdivision of acreage lots. This unique 13 acres has a large amount of river frontage.

Hydro at lot line and septic must be installed. Mostly flat and useable. #2208

$474,900

$299,000

newer apartment

first time buyers

NEW

NEW 2 bedroom bungalow with big living room.

Lane access, easy walking distance to shopping and amenities. Perfect for investors or retirees.

Nice 2 bedroom rancher close to downtown and seniors center with newer furnace and HW tank. Concrete foundation, and fenced private yard with shop.

#2211

#2212

great opportunity

NEW Great starter or retirement home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, gas fireplace in living room. Private backyard with garden area.

Has a double garage and RV parking. Good neighbourhood.

#2157

$224,900

family neighbourhood

Great horse property with beautiful pastures.

The rustic style home has 3 bedrooms, with huge master in loft, 2 baths, open living room & kitchen. Cozy airtight woodstove. 25 mins.

South of Merritt.

#2184

$549,900

log home on 4 acres

Great home with 3 bedrms up plus a 2 bedrm legal suite down on a corner lot. Could easily convert suite back to park of entire home.

Large backyard. Close to school. Start building your equity today!

Country living on 4.64 acres with beautiful 4 bedrm log home, newer kitchen & appliances, newer electric furnace with heat pump with A/C + pellet stove & woodstove. Perfect for hobby farm.

#1957

#1916

$199,900

$474,900

Coldwater Hills

Urban living is one of Merritt’s finest strata developments, The Vibe. 1 bedrm apartment has granite counters, shaker kitchen cabinets & comes with appliances. Clean and move in ready.

5 bedrm home within walking distance to downtown & amenities. 2 storey home with single garage on a corner lot. 3 bedrms up, big living room & updated kitchen with eating area. 2 bedrms down, large family rm & small kitchenette.

sun valley court

well designed

#2148

$139,900

Fantastic views of Mamit Lake and valley & just 17 mins. from Merritt on 4.69 acres.

Tidy 4 bedrm home with newer kitchen & flooring, huge living rm. 30x40 detached shop, 200 amps.

#2160

$209,000

#2213

gorgeous home

$148,500

Quality built, open & bright home on 3 levels with 5 bedrms + den, 3.5 baths, on demand HW heat, den/office with coffered ceiling & large windows, chef style kitchen with granite counters, large island & much more.

#2164

$535,000

24.39 acres

NEW

$199,000

2 bedroom mobile in nice MH Park. One bedrm at each end with open concept kitchen & living rm in the centre. Large enclosed entry porch and a family room. Has covered patio area.

#1967

$74,500

Nicely renovated 4 bedrm home with newer flooring, bathrooms and paint. Great horse property with 44x36 barn and a 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Gently sloped useable land. Great views & close to town

#2195

$649,000

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Prices Starting at $129,000 + GST Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have pre-approved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells, but all have a gov’t required hydrology study to assure Buyers of ample domestic water.

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This premier subdivision offers a rural living experience with expansive views of the Nicola Valley. Minimum lot size of 0.5 acre up to 0.96 acre. Offers privacy and room to landscape. The cul de sac design guarantees no thru traffic and crown land surround entire property.

The road is paved with city services in place.

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amazing home

LARGE FAMILY HOME

GREAT VIEWS

downtown

Lower Nicola

completely renovated

new Wonderful 3 bedrm bungalow with open concept kitchen & eating bar, large bright living rm, fully finished bsmt with large family rm, laundry & storage. Close to school. Has room to build a shop.

In great neighbourhood & priced to sell. This rancher has 3 bedrms on the main, sunken living rm with vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen & large sundeck. Walkout bsmt has 2 bedrm inlaw suite.

Great starter or retirement home. Large fenced pad with garden area. 3 bedrms, 2 bath, open plan, central A/C and over 1400 sq.ft. Newer vinyl siding and thermal pane windows. Has upgrades of HW tank, 100 amp service and plumbing.

#2191

#2168

#2185

$169,000

$399,900

$89,000

Quality built, open & bright home on 3 levels with 5 bedrms + den, 3.5 baths, on demand HW heat, den/ office with coffered ceiling & large windows, chef style kitchen with granite counters, large island & much more.

Spacious 5 bedrm home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, Cherry stained kitchen cabinets, BI stove/oven. 2 large sundecks in private backyard. Double garage w/ 6 ft crawl space.

New 2 bedroom rancher with walkout bsmt in prime Bench location. Has open concept kitchen/living rm, huge kitchen island, vaulted ceilings, HW floor, ceramic tile and unfin. basement.

#2183

#2181

#2164

$535,000

$445,000

$339,900

2 bedrm home on its own 0.23 acre lot. Home is very neat with new siding, shingled roof, skirting with insulation & 14x28 garage. Has an enclosed deck & porch. Yard is fully fenced with workshop, RV parking & garden area.

#2186

$235,900

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd. FIRST TIME BUYERS

new

2 bedroom bungalow with big living room. Lane access, easy walking distance to shopping and amenities. Perfect for investors or retirees

Beautiful 4 bedrm family home in excellent Bench location and close to school. Has new kitchen, flooring, bathrooms up & down, spacious floor plan with open concept living. Large lot with carport & RV parking.

Nice 2 bedroom rancher close to downtown and seniors center with newer furnace and HW tank.

Concrete foundation, and fenced private yard with shop.

#2211

#2193

#2212

$329,900

$148,500

INCREDIBLE VALUE

DESIRABLE AREA

executive home

adult oriented strata

18,000 sq. ft. lot

CUTE & COZY

manicured corner lot

great views

COMPLETELY RENOVATED

extra half lot

3 bedrms up plus 2 bedrm legal suite down, on 0.19 acre corner lot. Perfect for young family looking for a mortgage helper or an investor. Easy walk to bus and school. Fenced backyard with mature cedars.

Great starter home for young families or retirees. 3 bedrms, fl at private yard with garden, 2 car garage & RV parking. Includes appliances & gas F/P. A quality built home in a desirable neighbourhood.

Beautiful 5 bedrm home with 2 – 5 pce ensuites, gourmet kitchen with nook & maple cabinets, large living rm, den & family rm with doors to covered deck & views. Fully fin. bsmt. Nicely landscaped.

One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.

Very private yard with fruit trees, amazing patio, fi sh pond & garden area. Home custom 3 level split home has 4 bedrms, large windows, 12x13 sunroom accessible from master bedrm. The basement has large rec.rm and 2 bedrms.

Nice 3 bedrm home open oak kitchen & dining room and includes appliances. Fenced lot with lane access, RV parking and mature landscaping plus private patio with hot tub.

Gorgeous 5 bedrm, 3.5 bath home with HW flooring, ceramic tile in kitchen & baths, 5 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Fully fin. bsmt with separate entrance, extra large rec.rm. 2 covered decks.

Spacious 4 bedrm + den, 3 bath home with newer S/S appliances in gourmet kitchen, dining & living rooms adjoin a walk-out balcony. The walkout bsmt has wet bar & games room. Lot of parking.

Exquisite 3 bedrm bungalow in prime location, completely redone inside & out. New wiring, plumbing, furnace, HW tanks, all windows, S/S appliance pkg, stacking washer/dryer plus a fully fin. bsmt.

Perfect for large family with 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths, stainless steel appliances, BI vac, A/C. Great yard with patio gazebo, UG & drip irrigation, double garage and extra parking on 1.5 lots.

#1957

#2157

#2027

#2151

#2111

#2169

#1759

#2152

#2140

#2139

$199,900

three level split

$224,900

BENCH RANCHER

$509,900

$229,900

$299,900

$179,000

$449,900

$479,000

$299,900

$389,900

sun valley court

in lower nicola

detached shop

desirable area

LOWER NICOLA

executive bench home

beautifully landscaped

REVENUE FOURPLEX

Nice 2 bedrm rancher on popular Bench area.

Pine kitchen cabinets, roomy living room with gas F/P. Fairly large sundeck, private backyard, single garage. Great for retirees or first time buyer.

Nice 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with very unique floor plan. Main fl oor has lots of natural sunlight & large bay window & gas F/P in living rm. Kitchen has newer appliances, tile backsplash & fl ooring.

Has been prof. painted up & down. Move in ready.

Beautifully renovated inside & out. Spacious 4 bedrm home on 0.25 acres, fully manicured lawn & UG sprinklers. Has new bathrm, new flooring and paint throughout, new windows, siding & more.

3 bedroom Bavarian style home with large living rm and kitchen with sliding glass doors to covered deck. Large rec.rm in fully finished bsmt. Backyard with 24x24 workshop. RV parking.

Immaculate 4 bedrm home with fantastic views., 3 pce ensuite with soaker tub & sitting rm. Living rm with gas F/P. Main level has family rm, office, laundry. Double garage. Near college.

Great home in Lower Nicola on 0.35 acres with creek. 2 bedrms up, 1 down in renovated bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank. Large living room and a galley kitchen. 24x28 shop.

Quality executive 3 BR family home with HW & cork flooring with spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings & Mill Creek cabinets with granite top on kitchen island.

U/G sprinklers, 2 sundecks, private yard.

Large family home with 4 bedrms, open design, bright kitchen, central A/C. Huge, fenced backyard with sundeck and large garden area, plus double garage and deactivated 2 bedrm suite in bsmt.

Side by side fourplex on a 1/3 of an acre. Has been renovated inside & out including roof & septic system. Monthly rental revenue is currently $2670.

Cooperative water. Desirable location

#2113

#2160

#2138

#2162

#2126

#2088

#2141

#2050

#2103

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uc red Executive 3 level split family home with stunning view of the valley. Has a grand living rm and dining rm with large vaulted ceilings, open kitchen concept with sunken family rm. 3 bedrms up, large master suite. Upgrades include new bathrm, windows & more.

#2121

$365,000

cozy rancher

$209,000 SENSATIONAL

$209,000

newer apartment

$194,900

strata end unit

$229,000

$329,900

investors

$249,900

$399,900

$334,900

$298,000

large family home

investment

affordably priced

bench view home

us

bon Beautiful 2 bedroom home plus den/hobby room completely updated including all flooring, paint & most fixtures. Lane access for extra parking in rear.

Centrally located in downtown core.

Quality built view home offers approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with all appliances, family rm open to large balcony, 4 bedrms, 3 baths.

Fully finished basement. Triple garage.

Urban living in one of the finest strata developments.

Nice one bedrm apartment with granite counters, shake style kitchen cabinets & incl. appliances.

Clean and ready to move into.

Nice end unit with good sized yard, totally fenced.

Bright, open floor plan on main the arched living rm window & an extra bay window. 3 bedrms up, open rec.rm & main bath. Doule garage.

Great opportunity to own a one bedroom apartment as investment or for first time buyer. Great affordably price strata unit. $3,000 bonus paid to Buyer upon completion! Don’t miss this one!

Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to downtown. On extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with lane access and well maintenance backyard with 19x16 single garage.

A remarkable home, close to schools. 3 bedrms on the main plus 2 bedrm suite on ground level. Large open kitchen with nook, 3 gar F/P’s, double garage & large fenced backyard with garden area.

Side by side uplex with 100 amp service. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bath and approx 432 sq.ft.

Easy walk to shopping & schools. Has had some renovations. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

Great 2 bedroom home for starting out or retirement. Quaint character home with 9 ft ceilings in living room & bedrms, updated flooring, cabinets & bathroom. Fenced yard, lane access & shop in back.

Great family home with 3 bedrms up, 1 down, 3 baths, sundeck off huge dining room to enjoy the fabulous views. Large family rm in bsmt plus workshop or hobby room. Fenced backyard.

#2115

#2187

#2148

#2124

#2089

#2167

#2143

#1982

#2170

#2172

$149,900

$543,000

$139,900

$219,900

AT SAND PIPER

close to schools

spacious mobile

why rent

Immaculate 2 bedrm strata unit on top floor with extra windowto let in the sunshine. Includes A/C, 4 appliances & window coverings. Walking distance to rec. centre, arena & shopping.

Large family home in good area, close to schools with 3 bedrms up and 2 bedrm inlaw suite on ground level. New paint & flooring on main. HW radiant heat with new boiler in 2009. Large fenced backyard.

2 bedrm mobile in one of the nicest parks. 1 bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living rm in the center. The addition has a large enclosed porch & family rm.

This 3 bedrm home has had some updates, laminate flooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bedrms, 2 baths.

Strata fees include heat and hot water.

#2159

#2052

#1967

#2203

$109,900

GARDNERS PARADISE

$329,000

$74,500

spences bridge

SHOP IN BACK

$89,000 Great Starter

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Charming 2 bedroom bungalow with new paint, roof, updated windows & kitchen with patio off sundeck, lane access, RV parking and 24x16 insulated shop with gas F/P & 2 pce bath. Fenced yard.

3 bedrm, 2 bath double wide on its own 0.17 acre lot with fruit trees & garden area. Great retreat close to the famous Thompson River known for salmon & steelhead fishing.

Very clean home with 3 bedroom up, 2 bathrooms, new tile & newer flooring in living room. Close to schools. Has a carport in back with lane access and fenced yard.

#2130

#2108

#2101

#2110

$399,000

Call us for a MARKET EVALUATION on your home.

$169,900

investment

4 separately titled side by side duplexes with a total of 8 units & some long term tenants. Each side of duplex has 2 bedrms, 1 bath, kitchen and living rm with 432 sq.ft. Has newer shingles, 100 amp service.

#2163

$649,900

INVESTORS

nice strata unit

Great opportunity of 6 strata title townhomes, all within walking distance to downtown & close to all amenities. Being sold below assessed value at $87,900 per unit. Call for more details.

Why rent when you can own? 2 bedroom strata unit with balcony and storage. Large living and dining room. Great for retirees or first time buyers. Strata fees are $212.70 per month.

#2199

#2192

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST

19,500 sq.ft. lot in the city with 2 bedrms up and 2 in basement with rec.rm. New siding, windows and furnace. Cold storage for canning & vegetables.

Huge garden areas.

$165,000

$149,999

Grandview Heights

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$225,000

$65,000

$89,000

$119,900

Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Close to shopping and college.

Start building your dream home today! #1726

$628,800

$69,000

$166,000

$309,000

BUYERS – Spring is here and more homes are coming on the market weekly.

Let us help you find the property that suits your needs.

Give us a call.

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CENTURY 21 MOVING REAL ESTATE BC LTD. HOMES ON ACREAGE BRING YOUR HORSES

APPROX. 103 ACRES

24.39 ACRES

LUXURIOUS WATERFRONT

9.9 acres with 3400 sq.ft. custom home on 2 levels with fantastic views. 2 bedrms up, 2 down, HW floors, ceramic tile, 3 baths, large kitchen, living rm with F/P. Has 2 corrals, hay shed & horse shelter.

Great acreage overlooking the Nicola River with numerous outbuildings, hay storage & tack shed.

Double wide home has 4 bedrms, 2 baths and a partially finished basement with cold storage. Big sundeck to enjoy the views.

Nicely renovated 4 bedrm home with newer flooring, bathrooms and paint. Great horse property with 44x36 barn and a 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Gently sloped useable land. Great views & close to town

Lavish oasis on 1.05 acres at Nicola Lake.

This custom home has 4 bedrms, 5 baths, over 6000 sq.ft. with open concept design, gourmet kitchen, large living areas, 2 master suites & gorgeous infinity pool.

1.75 AC IN THE CITY

9.88 ACRES

#2180

$549,900

#2194

$489,000

#2195

$649,000

PRESTIGIOUS HOME

#2131

$2,755,000

WATERFRONT ACREAGE

Good commercial building in downtown core.

Approx. 5000 sq.ft. of commercial space on the main with 1100 sq.ft. up with a 3 bedrm suite, currently rented. Zoned C-2. Run your business and live upstairs.

RIVERFRONT LOT

WATERFRONT LOTS

Fronts Nicola River in City limits. 0.91 acres, completely flat land, this space offers unlimited possibilities to build the home you’ve always dreamed of. City services in vicinity.

3 parcels of Recreation Commercial waterfront zoned C4 for multi-family resort, Pub, restaurant, marina & more. Great opportunity to start your own resort & marina.

#2155

$175,000

#2166

$109,900 1 ACRE LOT

Bring your horses! Set up with 3 horse shelters, 2 round pens, 2 hay barns & tack shed. The 4 bedrm home has a new country kitchen, open design, vaulted ceilings, HW floors, gas F/P.

Custom home on 51.99 acres with panoramic views. This private home has open design with custom cut timbers frame beams, HW flooring, 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths & wrap around deck

Spectacular home on Nicola Lake with over 2600 sq.ft. 2 bedrms on main with 2 down & a summer kitchen, gorgeous views, huge wrap around deck, prof. landscaped, 36 ft concrete pad wharf.

COUNTRY GETAWAY

HORSE PROPERTY

10 ACRES IN KANE VALLEY

WATERFRONT HOME

#2190

$399,000

#2189

$489,000

#1837

$749,900

#2179

$898,000

OPPORTUNITY

Great 6 acre property to build your home or use as recreational. Mostly flat with many buildings sites, has shallow well, septic approval, hydro to property & driveway is in.

Close to crown land.

BEACHFRONT HOME

Unique property, entirely fenced with 2 small homes (live in or rent out) while you build your dream home. Has large water feature on site, U/G sprinklers & mountain views.

Was former putting course

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Enjoy the great outdoors on this 1 acre lot on Iron Mountain, close to fishing, hunting, cross country skiing & all outdoor activities.

Only 10 mins. from Merritt. Perfect for a hobby farm.

#2107

$112,500 19.77 ACRES

#2137

#2175

$325,000

EACH $900,000

INCREDIBLE INVESTMENT

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RED This spacious 3 bedrm, 2 bath home has open design with huge 48 ft deck to enjoy the sunsets & good times. 24x24 detached shop/garage. Land is fenced & would be great for horses.

Great horse property with riding arena on 9.91 acres & backs onto crown land. 4 bedrm home with huge country kitchen, large wrap around covered deck. Has double garage & detached shop.

Just 20 mins. south of Merritt close to cross-country ski trails, fishing, hunting & snowmobiling and backs onto crown land.

Beautiful log home with large wrap around covered deck. Includes a guest cabin, new barn with loft & chicken pen.

LARGE SHOP

4.64 ACRES

PRIVATE 30 ACRES

#1961

$379,000

#1992

$509,900

#2156

$549,000

Magnificent 5 bedrm home on Nicola Lake with unique open designed family area with large bedrms & family rooms with an extra summer kitchen. 3 floors, 2 large covered decks. Has detached triple garage & an underground boat house bunker.

#2207

$998,000

Private 19.77 acres with spectacular view of the valley & mountains. Located off Petit Creek Rd at end of quiet cul de sac. Property is treed with creek running through it.

#2092

$146,000

Fantastic investment with 6 revenue streams – 3 residential suites and 3 commercial units at ground level. Highway frontage for excellent exposure for commercial & centrally located. Call for details.

#2114

RESIDENTIAL LOT

ON NICOLA LAKE

$399,000

INVESTORS

View lot of 6200 sq.ft. in one of Merritt’s subdivisions on the Bench. Full city services ready at curb, underground. In neighbourhood of quality home. Call for more details.

#2112

$49,900 2 ACRES

Fantastic views of Mamit Lake and valley & just 17 mins. from Merritt on 4.69 acres.

Tidy 4 bedrm home with newer kitchen & flooring, huge living rm. 30x40 detached shop, 200 amps.

Country living on 4.64 acres with beautiful 4 bedroom log home. Spacious loft master suite, newer kitchen & appliances, new electric furnace & heat pump, pellet stove. A perfect hobby farm.

30 acre fenced horse property with beautiful pastures & fantastic views . Very private setting with 3 bedrm house (2 on main, huge master bedrm in loft). Cozy airight woodstove in living rm. Rustic style home to live year round or use a rec. retreat. 25 mins. south of Merritt.

Fantastic 1.562 acre lot, great for one or two dwellings. Water & sewer are not connected.

Now is the change to build your dream home – most lots are sold, don’t miss out.

133 AC + LAKE

FANTASTIC 157 ACRES

ON 2 ACRES

LAKEVIEW LOT

#2144

$349,900

#1916

$474,900

#2184

$549,000

#2174

$329,000

Build your home in the country. Has a drilled well of 15 GPM, power at lot line, septic approval, and driveway are in. Nice view, crown land nearby. Just 20 mins. from Merritt.

Approx. 12,000 sq.ft. building with office space with one long term tenant. Great for professional offices, retail, lawyers, doctors, government agency, etc. Has approval for residential units upstairs.

DEVELOPMENT LAND

3 INDUSTRIAL LOTS

#2154

$125,000

#2171

$850,000

294 acres of development land with 2 titles and incredible views. Property has an allowed legal density of 62 units maximum.

Located above Nicola Lakeshore Estates at Nicola Lake.

#2173

$1,700,000 12.16 ACRES

Incredible year round off the grid home or use as rec. property, almost surrounds Allie Lake.

Includes 2 main cabinet plus 3 additional guest cabins. Great for horseback riding, snowmobiling, fish & more.

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$495,000

Only 15 mins. from Merritt toward Aspen Grove. Property has 1500 sq.ft. 2 bedrm modular home with huge ensuite & big deck. Includes 2 shops, corrals with heating automatic watering for livestock.

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$849,900

Private 4 bedrm home with Hickory kitchen cabinets, newer flooring & paint, formal dining & living with F/P’s & partially fin. bsmt. Fantastic view overlooking Guichon Creek & valley. Large detached shop.

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$439,000

Build your summer cottage on this 1 acre lot with beautiful views of Nicola Lake.

Great lake for fishing, water skiing, wind surfing. Kick back, unwind & enjoy your new investment.

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$189,900

1.216 acre treed lot waiting for you to develop it. Many building site and with great views plus shallow well in place. Hydro to lot line.

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$219,000

Nice flat light industrial bare land lots. Water and sewer are close to the lot lines. Great business opportunity. Each lot is 95 x 198 and zoned M1. In area growing industrial business.

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EACH $59,900

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Great lot to build your dream home overlooking the Nicola River and ranchland.

In area of fine quality home. Close to shopping. Perfect for private estate at end of cul de sac.

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$122,000 BENCH LOT

Just over 1 acre on Nicola Lake. Great place to invest for a family getaway or retire and enjoy the great weather. Gentle slope & easy access allows for a wide variety of home plans. Includes roll-a-dock.

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Prices starting at $199,000

Country living at its best! These 9 properties are located approx. 15 mins. from Merritt in the beautiful Sunshine Valley. A Phase 1 has been completed and a water report is available. 4 lots are waterfront, all have stunning views of the valley. Area offers swimming, biking, canoeing, horseback riding,motorcycling & more.

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Only Century 21 gives Air Miles!

$299,000

WATERFRONT LOT

In area of high end homes and close to amenities. This is the only lot left on this street. Great neighbourhood to build your dream home and raise your family.

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$109,900 RURAL ACREAGE

Great location on a corner lot on main street coming into Merritt. This 7300 sq.ft. building is zoned C-4 with a site specific zoning for prof. offices, doctors, lawyers etc. Lots of parking.

#2019

$595,000

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

12.63 acre treed lot with great access to Spius Creek. Has several good building sites and a drilled well. Hydro at lot line. Quiet area to build your country manor.

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$209,000 CITY LOT

Live the dream on this 1.85 acre lot on Nicola Lake at Quilchena development in an exclusive neighbourhood of spectacular homes. Close to golf courses, fishing and all outdoor activities

#2025

$359,000

Nice flat lot on quiet street with the ability for many different types of building plans or new manufactured home. Lot has lane access, city services to lot line and zoned R2.

#1920

$67,000

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Immaculate 8000 sq.ft. precast tilt-up building on corner lot with excellent exposure.

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HERALD HEALTH Growing through pain Treating a pain in the butt Have a sports story tip? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing newsroom@merrittherald.com

GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING Have you ever walked a distance looking down at the ground, and then looked up, surprised at how far you had travelled? Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the details of our lives or the struggles one inevitably encounters along the path that we forget we are progressing.

Success, however, is not measured only in the distance travelled, but in how much we have learned along the way. Whenever my clients berate themselves for having made what they call a mistake, or because it is taking them a long time to learn a lesson that keeps coming at them, I smile. I

smile because I know how much learning happens at times like these.

Even if we consider some life choice to be a mistake, we recognize there must be a degree of consciousness behind that awareness. It means we have a concept of a better way.

It is the challenges we face in life that deepen and expand our character. It is our own suffering that allows us to truly understand the pain of others, and to develop a compassionate heart.

When we are down and dejected, feeling sorrow or sadness, we may feel we are stuck and are not progressing, when in reality, our connection to and understanding of others is growing.

The “great wind” of our own soul awareness is bearing us across the sky of human understanding. We should embrace this experience even when it is difficult, for it is profound.

Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning psychotherapist.

DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Once an accurate diagnosis of “piriformis syndrome” — or a pain in the butt — is made, the first step is to alleviate the spasm of the muscles (piriformis muscle) deep in the buttock region. This can be done by using specific deep pressure or massage of the muscle itself.

To do this correctly, you must have a good knowledge of the anatomy of the region. In my office, I also use a mild electrical stimulation modality called “interferential current” to assist further in loosening the tight muscles.

Of equal importance

is how well the hip, low back, and pelvic joints are functioning. If there is a restricted range of motion or mobility of any of these joints, the adjacent muscles will have to compensate by working harder as you do your daily activities. This causes chronic muscle spasm and fatigue of the hip and low back muscles, eventually leading to the problem we are discussing.

The most successful and safest way to restore the movement or range of motion to the joints I have described is through chiropractic manipulation.

Depending on the size and age of the person, it can be done very gently or even firmly if necessary.

To loosen the muscles, such as the piriformis muscle, I use “trigger point therapy” (deep pressure to release the muscle tension) and have the person perform specific stretches at home.

When the muscle spasm is relieved and the joints

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Oral care practices that fit your life April is National Oral Health Month and it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at your entire family’s oral care routine. Because a healthy mouth is part of a healthy body, it’s important that you follow a dentist’s recommended oral care routine.

Expecting moms Pregnancy can cause changes in your oral health. Many women experience bleeding and sore gums while pregnant because their bodies produce more of the human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (better known as HCG). This hormone makes gums more sensitive and can lead to ‘pregnancy gingivitis.’

In fact, 70 per cent of all pregnant women suffer from inflamed gums – a sign of gingivitis. I recommend using multi-benefit toothpastes like Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste. Its formula protects against plaque, tartar, gingivitis, cavities and tooth sensitivity, while also whitening teeth and freshening breath.

Babies 4 – 24 months Parents should begin by cleaning their newborn baby’s gums with a damp and soft washcloth after breast or bottle feeding.

When your little one’s first tooth appears, it’s time to switch to a soft-bristled toothbrush. Consult with

your health professional to determine when your child should begin using a fluoridated toothpaste. It’s also time for their first visit to dentist within six months of getting their first tooth and before their first birthday. Schedule visits every six months after that to ensure proper tooth development.

Diabetics People who suf-

fer from diabetes are more likely than others to suffer from oral health issues. In fact, nearly two out of three adults with diabetes also suffer from inflamed gums – a sign of gingivitis.

That’s why I encourage diabetics to take their oral health seriously. Your oral care routine should consist of flossing, brushing for two minutes twice daily and rins-

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practitioners should be there to only help it along.

Finally, if there are activities that your are doing at home or at work that are you think may be aggravating the hip or buttock, discuss with your chiropractor how these things can be changed so they have less of a negative effect.

are functioning normally, your body is then able to heal itself. Incorporating regular moderate exercise in your daily activities will also help speed along your recovery by keeping the muscles loose and the joints mobile.

As I have stated before, only your body can heal itself and health-care

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Cougars dominate basketball tourney

By Ian Webster & Michael Potestio THE HERALD

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Eight games, eight wins.

The Diamond Vale Cougars put on quite a display of basketball supremacy at the Grade 6 and 7 district championships on Friday, going undefeated en route to winning both the boys’ and girls’ titles.

At Nicola Canford School, six local elementary schools duked it out for top honours in the boys’ division. The Cougars were never really challenged, as they ran roughshod over their opposition from the host school, Bench, Central, Collettville and Vermilion Forks (Princeton).

Over at Central School, five schools battled for the girls’ title. Once again, the Cougars dominated, out-scoring their opponents 100-52 in four games.

In the girls’ tournament, each team played each other once and the squad with the best record won the tournament.

Diamond Vale finished 4-0 while Bench came second with just one blemish on their record at 3-1. The remaining three teams all finished with records of 1-3. Ties were broken based on head-to-head match up placing and then total points if needed.

Collettville Elementary scored 65 points in the tournament, Central School had 46 and Nicola Canford scored 44 to round out the standings.

The boys’ tournament was played as a bracket style, where the six teams were matched up and winners advanced to play each other in subsequent rounds. Losing teams were paired up as well, so not every team played each other, nor did they all play the same number of games.

The Diamond Vale boys team won the tournament with a perfect 4-0 record.

Diamond Vale principal and girls coach Bruce Bidney told the Herald the girls team is one that has many dedicated players.

“They came out strong and they’re a great team to work with,” Bidney said.

Clockwise from right: It was a game of keepaway in a match between Nicola Canford and Bench boys.

Mack Stead gets head and shoulders above the rest.

Gordon Ware goes for the net.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 58 GRADE 6-7 BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Boys

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Panthers fall to powerful Penticton Lakers

By Ian Webster the herald

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The MSS Panthers girls rugby team took it on the chin last Wednesday, losing to the visiting Penticton Lakers 43-0. It was the Panthers’ second loss in as many starts this season.

The double-A Merritt Secondary squad was simply no match for the much bigger triple-A team from the Okanagan.

The Panthers were unable to gain much possession time at all, as their smaller forward pack was consistently beaten off the ball in hard-fought scrums, rucks and mauls.

The MSS side also had difficulty containing the Lakers’ imposing outside centre, Kendra Penner, as the hard-charging back

broke numerous open-field tackles en route to scoring four tries.

Despite the one-sided loss, Panthers head coach Molly Brigden was upbeat about her team’s effort.

“I thought that our girls played a lot better in this game compared to our last. They did everything that we taught them in practice. They played hard.”

Brigden conceded that injuries took their toll on her young squad.

“We had several girls get banged up,” she said, “and one, Haley Bennett, will be out for at least one game with a concussion.”

The MSS coach remains optimistic going into this week’s rematch with the Valleyview Vikings, a team the Panthers lost

to in their season opener three weeks ago.

“For the game against Valleyview, we need to work on our quickness on the field and on our ability to read what is coming next. We commit too many players to rucks and end up with an overlap that other teams capitalize on. Our backs need to work on carried out their planned plays. We have the talent and the ideas; we just need to put it all together.”

The MSS senior girls’ next home game is on April 29 when they host Lillooet at 4 p.m. at Voght Park.

Right: Panther Sarah Huber tries valiantly to hang on to the ball despite her Laker opponent's other plans during a hardfought game last Wednesday.

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MSS GIRLS TEST THEIR METTLE THIS WEEKEND The annual MSS girls’ soccer Test of Mettle tournament takes place this Friday and Saturday.

The girls will do battle with teams from as far away as Fort St. James as 11 visiting teams descend on playing fields at MSS and Central Elementary over the two-day tournament.

Panthers action kicks off Friday at 1 p.m. against Clearwater at MSS. On Friday, Merritt will play

Lake District at MSS at 3 p.m. and Cedars Christian from Prince George at Central at 5 p.m. On Saturday, the Panthers take on Hope at 10 a.m. and Princeton at noon, both games at MSS. Games are scheduled for every hour between 1 and 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, with the finals hitting the field at 2:15.

Prizes will be handed out following the final games.

Thunder struck down by Kelowna Kodiaks

By Michael Potestio the herald

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Despite two good efforts, Merritt’s midget and novice lacrosse teams came up short in Easter weekend matchups on Saturday.

The midget Nicola Valley Thunder lost 7-2 to the Kelowna Kodiaks, while the novice Thunder lost 13-4 to the Kamloops Rattlers.

In midget action, the Thunder trailed the whole game, and were held off the scoresheet until midway through the second period when a leaping Dakota Grismer-Voght beat Kodiak goalie Nick Pilato to make it a 2-1 game. The Kodiaks scored to make it 3-1 about three minutes later to lead by

Nicola Valley Thunder novice Lucas Schmid whips home a goal against the Kamloops Rattlers. On April 19, Schmid would net a hat-trick, but his team was absolutely snake-bitten, losing the game 13-4. Michael Potestio/Herald

two heading to the final frame. In the third, another Thunder goal, this time

by Marcelo Bose, made it 3-2, but that was as close

as the Thunder would make it.

With just over 14 minutes left in the period, a shot from well outside the

box would find its way into the back of the Nicola Valley team’s net, making it 4-2.

It was all Kelowna

from there as the Kodiaks scored another three goals in under four minutes to secure a 7-2 win.

In the novice division

game, the Thunder trailed the Kamloops Rattlers 5-1 after one period, but came out in the second with some intensity with a goal from Lucas Schmid to make it 5-2.

The two clubs traded goals after that with Kamloops scoring at the 12-minute mark to go up 6-2 and Nicola Valley scoring about a minute later to make it 6-3.

At that point, the game got away from the Thunder as the Rattlers netted two more goals by the end of the period.

Kelowna had five goals to the local team’s one in the third period for a 13-4 final. Marshall Willis got the first goal for the Thunder and Lucas Schmid had a hat-trick for his team in the effort.

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METIS COMMUNITY POTLUCK

Friday, April 25, 5 p.m. at the Cadet Hall, 1755 Coldwater Ave. door prizes, loonie auction, 50/50, face painting, games for the kids, jigging, bannock & music. Information session to follow for more info call Deedee 250-378-6461 or Barb 250378-6981

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE

There is still time to join and help us in the fight against cancer. Register for our May 31 event from noon to midnight at relayforlife.ca

NICOLA VALLEY FISH AND GAME CLUB

Popular Spring Rummage Sale Friday and Saturday April 25 and 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Lots of clothing, small household items and treasures.

C.O.R.E. Conser vation and Outdoor Recreation Education Programme which is required to obtain a hunting license in B.C. will be starting April 11. For more info contact Paul Komonoski at 250-378-4904 (leave a message)

BOWHUNTING COURSE

NICOLA VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

May 5 to 8, starting at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Civic Centre Merritt. The course will cover topics such as; Choosing the right equipment, bowhunting safety, scouting and hunting tactis, calls and scent lure usage plus much more. The course is designed for beginning to advanced bowhunters. For registration please contact the Civic Centre at 250315-1050 or the Aquatic Centre at 250-378-6662

Spring Clean and Shine Art Show. Courthouse Art Gallery April 3 to 26. Local artists are to submit original works that shine for sale. We will also be offering gently used art related items collected for sale by NVCAC and VVA members. Frames, easles, art books, original art, art supplies.

For more info contact Meriel at 250-378-6515

MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA

KNITWITS

May 10 at the Baillie House.

2 seatings 11:30 and 1:30.

Reservations required by May 8 at 6 p.m. Come and enjoy a high tea in a lovely Victorian setting.

For more information / to reserve call 250-378-0349

Love to knit or crochet? Or are you a novice interested in learning more about knitting or crocheting in a friendly and welcoming setting? Come on down to Brambles Bakery Thursday evenings. Bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.

THE VALLEY VISUAL ARTISTS

COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY

VVA are pleased to invite everyone to their 20th Annual Show and Sale May 2 to 31. Enjoy our reception May 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and open house May 3 and 4 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities include flowers for the first 20 moms, a tonnie draw and painting demonstrations..

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Navy League is in need of officer’s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps.

Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet every Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have past experience or are interested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us. Ellen 250-280-6944, Debra 250-2804086 or email at nlccventure@ gmail.com

The Valley Visual Arts (VVA) will be holding a weekly creative art session, in the artists room at the Art Gallery, every Thursday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Everyone welcome to stop in and see their work.

NEWBARK RESCUE

Newbark Rescue & Rehoming Merritt Branch, are always looking for foster families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, until they find a fur-ever home, please contact Margie at newbark_rescue@hotmail.com.

NV REMOTE CONTROL FLYER

We are starting a new club in town for flying model aircraft. We fly at various locations around town. New members welcome.

For more info, call Jack 250378-4371.

1899 Quilchena Ave. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sundays for children ages 4 to 8 years.

Children learn of God’s love through stories, music, crafts and fun. More information: Gail 250378-9706

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: Crib & Whist 7 p.m.

Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m. (third week - shut-in lucheon) Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m.

All seniors welcome.

SENIOR-IN-TRAINING

Positions now available for Senior-In-Training. Applicants must be 40 years or older.

Qualifications include a willingness to have fun and enjoy the company of others. Contact Seniors Association at 250-3783763 for more information.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m.

Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m.

2050 Merritt Ave. 250-378-2095 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509 Merritt Moms Prenatal Post Natal Support group.

Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m.

250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc.

Wednesdays 6 p.m. - ride E: merrittbiking@yahoo.ca T: #merrittbiking Navy League Cadets of Canada Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m.

Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday 7 p.m.

Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca N.V. 4-H Club Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-378-5028 Nicola Valley Better Breathers Third Wednesdays 1 p.m.

Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 NVCAC

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery. 250-378-6515 www. nvartscouncil.com N.V. Dirt Riders Association Last Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi - Scott: 250-378-3502 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m.

2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-3785925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday 7 p.m.

2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-3784172 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday 7 p.m. at the airport - 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift Store First Tuesday NVGH basement 250-378-9100 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m.

For locations, 250-378-2536 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Crossroads Community Church 250-378-2911 Pathfinders Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-936-8298 Patricia Rebekah Lodge Second & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers Cadets Tuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775 Royal Canadian Legion #96

Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m. - Regular Mtg. Fourth Thursday 7 p.m.

1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631 Royal Purple First & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m.

- Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-3786788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-3785535 Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers Guild Tamarack Gardens every other Thursday at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787.

Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m.

250-378-5539 Soup Bowl Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Central School - 250-315-7410 Teen Centre / Fireside Thursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m.

250-378-5660 Valley Scrapbooking 250-936-8298 Valley Visual Artists General club information Fran McMurchy 250-378-4230 Vintage Car Club - Merritt Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.

Anglican Church Hall Al 378-7402 Jack 378-2662 Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195

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Brownies Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Central School - 250-315-7410 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m.

Trinity United Church Hall.

Call Eva 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 CMHA - Merritt Clubhouse Fireside Center - 2026 Granite Ave. Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pm Shirley 250-378-5660 Central School Pac First Tuesday 7 p.m.

Lunchroom - 250-378-4892 Community Choir Mondays 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-3789899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-3782776 Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250378-6212.

Girl Guides Wednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m.

Central School - 250-936-8298 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays 6 & 8 p.m.

Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-3784917 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays 7 to 8:45 p.m.

2025 Granite Ave. 250-280-4040 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre

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HELP US REACH OUR GOAL Would you like to see a movie theatre in Merritt, then the Merritt Community Cinema Soceity can use your help!

Phase 2 has started.

Goal to reach $155,000 for design & architect fees

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Don’t miss the Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show April 26-27, 2014 9am-5pm daily NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Facility 4872 Dunn Lake Rd., Barriere Over 100 booths & displays to peruse. Music, concessions, giveaways. A full lineup of feature speakers. Free draws every hour. $5/adult, $3/stud. or senior, children 12 & under Free.

Vendor and Expo info at: www.ruralexpobarriere.com 250-319-8023

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RV Journeyman & Apprentice Technicians required at Voyager RV, B.C. Interior’s Largest RV dealer! We’re just completing a brand new RV Service shop, and need fulltime Apprentice and Journeyman RV technicians now. If you have a passion to join a great service team, and want to work on the best RV brands, now is the time! Competitive wages, plus bonus plans and benefits! No layoffs. Please send your resumes to parts@voyagerrv.ca (Attn: Logan) or fax 250-7664711.

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Garage Sales 2 Family Garage Sale 1402 Douglas Street Sat. & Sun. April 26 & 27 9am-2pm Garage Sale 2351 Reid Place Saturday, April 26 8am - ??

Garage Sale 463 Brenton Ave Lower Nicola Saturday, April 26 8am - 3pm

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Employment Career Opportunities QUATSINO First Nation is seeking the services of a Band Administrator to oversee all band programs and band related business. PostSecondary education in Business Management, Human Resources or related fields is a preference. A minimum (3) years experience in administration, human resources or related field or setting is required.

Please direct any questions and/or your cover letter, resume complete with 3 references, and a criminal record check to: Attn: Rob Cahill 305 Quattishe Rd. Coal Harbour, BC V0N 1K0 Tel: 250-949-6245 Fax: 250-949-6249 Email: kakotlatsi@rocketmail.com

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking JOB FAIR IN KAMLOOPS Monarch Transport (1975) Ltd. & Valley Roadways Ltd. will be hosting a JOB FAIR in Kamloops on April 30th, 2014 at the Petro Pass Travel Centre, 1885 Trans-Canada Hwy West from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Upstairs in the Meeting Room. We welcome Class 1 Owner Operators for our Canadian, US & Prince George Van Divisions (Monarch Transport) & Canadian & Territory Flat Deck Divisions (Valley Roadways) For more information call Annette at 1-855-877-0619

Education/Trade Schools

Education/Trade Schools

Bachelor of Social Work Application Deadline May 15, 2014 Call Quesnel Campus 250-991-7540

Obituaries

Obituaries Merritt & District

Hospice Society Symptoms of Grief Overwhelming sadness.

Inability to sleep, lack of appetite.

Lack of desire to do anything, forgetfulness.

Irritability, inability to concentrate. c/o 3451 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C6 Contact: 250-280-4040

MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPEL Celebrating lives with dignity

• Funeral Services • Cremation •Burial •Monuments

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

SUMMER STUDENT Position at the Baillie House

Help Wanted

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS

GRASS cutting contractor with own machinery for Mobile Home Park required. Must be dependable, excellent remuneration. send resume, ref. to greenmtn@shawcable.com

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday On Call 24 Hours A Day

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or 1-800-668-3379 2113 Granite Ave. Merritt, BC

Help Wanted

THE MERRITT LIBRARY IS HIRING! See our websites for more information:

May 6th to August 31st 32 hours per week Wages: $13.00 per hour

www.tnrdlib.ca www.trnd.ca

Duties: Tourist Information, assisting with fundraising events, site maintenance/cleaning, organizing school tours, etc.

For more information or to apply call 378-0349 or email bailliehouse@shaw.ca.

Deadline is April 26th at 4 pm.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED

2 years experience minimum Drivers license required Seasonal Full-time Position

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Kal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. We offer a clean and safe work environment in a motivating and fun atmosphere with a competitive salary and beneďŹ ts program.

IF YOU POSSESS... • A desire to excel in customer service • The ability to successfully work in a physically demanding team atmosphere • Willingness to learn THEN KAL TIRE WANTS YOU TO BECOME PART OF OUR TEAM. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Kal Tire, 2601 Nicola Avenue, Merritt, B.C.

Conayt Friendship Society EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Full Time Employment Counselor The selected candidate will be responsible for providing access to training and/or work experience for members of our communities that experience unemployment, underemployment and provide opportunities for our youth to enhance their skills, and support activities offered by the Conayt Friendship Society’s Employment program.

S/he helps individuals search for employment, starting with an employment action plan. Based on interests, skills and hopes for the future, the Employment Counselor will help to define career goals and assist in making a plan to achieve them.

Qualifications and Requirements:

s Employment and training education s Recent employment counseling related experience; s Networking with employers, clients, Work BC, and other employment services s Computer application skills, strong organizational and leadership skills; s Provide one on one counselling, job development assistance, and administer assessments; s Ability to attend and conduct presentations s Ability to work in a performance based system with a proven track record of meeting targets; s Able to work independently and maintain a supportive and cooperative environment; s Maintain trust and conďŹ dentiality with clients; s Knowledge of the local and regional labour market; s Must be able to work with a diverse population; s Manage strategic initiative funds; s Maintain case ďŹ le notes, documentation, clear and accurate records; s A person of Aboriginal ancestry with knowledge of a local Aboriginal language is an asset; s Successful completion of a criminal records search s Travel will be required

Closing Date: May 8, 2014 at 5:00 pm

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Help Wanted

Please submit all resumes to:

Hiring Committee Conayt Friendship Society 2164 Quilchena Avenue Box 1989, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 email: reception@conayt.com Fax: (250) 378-6676

SUMMER STUDENT WORKER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) requires Summer Students.

The worker will provide assistance in the normal maintenance tasks involved with maintaining playgrounds, playing ďŹ elds and school district sites. A valid driver’s license is required.

Students must have been enrolled full-time in High School/ College in 2013/2014 and must be returning full-time to College/University or Trades School for the 2014/2015 sessions.

Application forms are available at the School Board OfďŹ ce, 1550 Chapman Street, Merritt, or on-line at www.sd58. bc.ca, click on Jobs/Support Positions/Job Postings, listed under Job Code # 319773, and follow the prompts.

Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until May 2, 2014.

Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

For further information, please call Jim GarďŹ eld at (250) 315-1113.

Unique Opportunity

Black Press has a very unique opportunity for the right person.

We currently have an opening for a sales person to help us with our paid distribution newspapers across B.C. This position means getting out in the community and talking to subscribers about our newspapers and working to build stronger relationships with existing readers of our newspapers.

It also includes finding new subscribers for our newspapers and helping introduce them our award winning host of community newspapers. This is not a year-around position and will run from March to October each year.

We offer a spectacular compensation package and bonus incentives. Your own vehicle is required, but we cover all travel expenses. This is really a great opportunity for the right person. It is a different type of job, but definitely has different types of rewards. If you feel this position would be the perfect fit for you, then we would love to hear from you.

Please email all enquiries to Michelle Bedford at circulation@trailtimes.ca.

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Garage Sales

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Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

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NICOLA APARTMENTS

Clean & quiet 2 bedrm ground level suite. Utilities incl. no laundry, no smoking. Damage deposit & references required. $800/month. Phone 250-3788363

Garage Sale 466 Woodward Lower Nicola Saturday, April 26 8am - 3pm MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE 480 Marshall Road Estate items, reno items, household items, and lots more!

Saturday, April 26 9am - noon

Misc. for Sale Battery operated wheelchair. 2 yrs old - new batteries. Red. Asking $850 in new shape.

Ph. 250-378-6020 or 280-2264 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 778-281-0030

WHERE DO YOU TURN

MERRITT 1988 Quilchena Ave.

Mar. 27th, 2014

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

1 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro.

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

1 bdrm bsmt suite, new. $650 plus hydro.

The link to your community

Musical Instruments Yamaha psr620 electronic keyboard with stand for experienced player. Cost $1900 new sell for $900. Ph 378-6020 or 280-2264

Houses For Sale

1 bdrm Apt. $575 plus hydro.

2 bdrm Apt. $675 plus hydro.

1 bdrm townhouse. $600 plus hydro.

2bdrm Sandpiper Unit. $750 plus hydro.

4 bdrm bsmt suite on Bench. $1000 including all utilities.

1 bdrm Suite in Heritage Home. $690 plus hydro. (X2) 2 bdrm Suite in Heritage Home.

Newly Renovated. $690 plus hydro.

2 bdrm duplex. $700 plus utilities. $100 move in allowance 2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus utilities.

3 bdrm duplex. $900 plus utilities.

3 bdrm duplex. $950 plus utilities.

2 bdrm in Sixplex. $650 inc utilities (x3). (Lower Nicola) 2 bdrm house. Newly renovated/ fenced yard $750 plus utilities 2 bdrm house. $850 plus utilities.

3 bdrm house. $950 plus utilities.

3 bdrm house. $875 plus utilities.

4 bdrm Upper Floor of House. $1000 plus utilities.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE – ALL INCLUSIVE Perfect for accountants, mortgage brokers etc. Storefront / private waiting room and entrance Includes all furnishings, reception, ofďŹ ce equipment & utilities.

Available Immediately $800

250-378-1996 Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

Bookkeeper/Administrator N.M.V. Lumber Ltd. is looking for a mature, organized and proactive full-time bookkeeper/administrator.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, government remittances, payroll, providing administrative support to management, maintaining supplies inventory, reception and other general ofďŹ ce duties.

QualiďŹ cations for this role include: at least 3 years bookkeeping and ofďŹ ce administration experience, strong proďŹ ciency with Simply Accounting and MS OfďŹ ce Suite, excellent math skills, excellent verbal and written skills, a pleasant telephone manner, ability to work independently and multi-task and a strong attention to detail.

Fax your resume and cover letter to 250-378-5820 or via email in PDF format to ofďŹ ce@nmvlumber.com

by April 30, 2014.

No phone calls please.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

Home and Land Packages Springbank Ave, Merritt

Completely Serviced City Services Turn Key STARTING FROM

$249,900.00 Call 250-573-2278 Toll Free 1-866-573-1288

7510 Dallas Drive, Kamloops www.eaglehomes.ca

Mobile Homes & Parks HANDYMAN special, Manufactured home set up on lot needs TLC. $8,900. www.buyandsellmobilehomes.com

1-800-361-8111

Clean one and two bedroom.

Starting at $600/month.

NO PETS Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent

250-378-9880

KENGARD MANOR Spacious 1

bedroom apartments.

F/S, heat and hot water included.

Starting at $625/mth Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent

For appointment call

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FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT

100 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT Newly renovated units “Clapperton Manor�

2775 Clapperton Ave. 250-315-8340

2 bedroom basement suite for rent. New paint, 378-4392

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NO PETS, NO SMOKING. 250-280-7644 Sandpiper Unit 109 2 bdrm w/laundry. $700/mon + Hydro Avail immed. 250-378-8104

Duplex / 4 Plex Available May 1st two bedroom duplex. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, utilities included.

Fully fenced front and back yards. $950 per month. 250378-0887

Successful applicants will be required to have a Class 2 with air or higher license and provide a Driver’s Abstract

Avail Immed. One bdrm for one adult only. N/S, N/P, heat & cable incl. $525/mon. Ref’s.

250-378-2954

2 bdrm clean basement suite.

Avail. April 15. Nice quiet area, Telus dish receiver incl. Call after 4 pm - 250-378-6659 or call anytime 250-315-2247.

The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset.

Auto Financing

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Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

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For further information, contact Mr. Jim GarďŹ eld at 315-1113.

2000’sqft rancher, 2 bdrm + den, 1 1/2 bath, w/d incl., private courtyard, pool, n/s, no pets, $1200/mon. Avail Mar. 15th or Apr. 1st. 250-378-5519 2 bedroom house for rent.

Available May 15. $700 per month. No large dogs. Phone 250-378-2177, or cell 250378-7250 3 bedroom, 2 bath, new carpets, garage, new paint, new flooring, Avail immed. no pets, 378-4392

$750/month incl. heat & laundry.

Applications are invited for the position of Relief Bus Driver with School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt, BC.

Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263

Homes for Rent

Available Jan. 1, 2014

Rentals

Need a Vehicle?

Available immediately, one bedroom trailer. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, utilities included. $800 per month. 250378-0887

1 unit available, 1st Ă oor unit ideal for seniors

RELIEF BUS DRIVER

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