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The City of Merritt has announced that it has completed repairs on its wastewater system. —

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Looking for affordable living or a great investment property – here it is! This lovely 3 bdrm home has been owned and occupied by the same owner since new. This immaculate, well-kept home features many new upgrades including a new high efficiency natural gas furnace with central a/c, new hot water tank, new flooring, paint, complete plumbing upgrade and faucet replacement and full electrical inspection.

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The main level of the home was not affected and offers two bedrooms, nice living room & large kitchen w/ lots of cabinets & all appliances are included.

2488 Spring Bank Avenue

1406 Collett Street

1498 Douglas Street

MLS#168264

$325,000

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$325,000

Rancher style home and spacious lot on peaceful Collett Street.

This quaint house offers 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom and fair sized living room and dining room areas. The 28’ X 11’9 shop with its own 100 amp panel and baseboard heat has plenty of room to store tools and equipment plus your projects.

2115 & 2125 Nicola Avenue

1603 Phillips Street

MLS#169184

$370,000

Nicely kept 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home located on a large corner lot close to downtown. Enjoy the partially covered deck off the back for your morning coffees and evening barbecues.

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Investors, first time home buyers take note of this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom family home with no strata fees. Additional features include: Updated 100 amp electrical, HW tank 2021 and roof 2005, updated windows, lane access, elementary school across the street. Quick possession available.

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Very nice 2 level home with many extras to enjoy. The main level offers a very nice open design with kitchen, living and dining area with access to your privacy fenced back yard with your amazing large covered/sun deck with lots of entertaining room. Additional features include: A/C, hot water on demand & 125 amp electrical service.

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Immaculately kept 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath family home on large corner lot in the downtown location. Home is located directly across the street from an elementary school and is within walking distance to the downtown city centre and walking trails.

Cute and Cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with a large detached garage/shop located in the desired Lower Nicola area, just minutes from downtown Merritt. The lot is fully fenced with new gate, 8 X 12 storage shed with concrete floor, large detached 26 X 24 detached shop/garage, insulated and wired, a great chicken coop with run.

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Don’t miss out on this very cute 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home on an over sized nicely landscaped lot! Third bedroom has laundry, but can easily be put back downstairs. Lots of room for gardening with a storage shed for your equipment and a covered concrete patio to enjoy with friends and family.

Cute little Bungalow house in excellent Bench location. This home has 3 bedrooms up and 1 down. Main floor features a large living room and dining room with an office/den adjacent to the dining room. Basement has a large recreation room, workshop area, 3 pce bath and large laundry room. Exterior of the home has been freshly painted and sits on a large .27 acre, fully fenced, private lot which has been tastefully landscaped.

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2830 Scott Place

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Perfect family home in a great location! This lovely home features 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, with a large open floor plan from the living room to the dining room and the kitchen. This home features a large attached garage which has access to the yard and entry into the basement.

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Move in ready, 3 bed 2.5 bath townhouse. Add. feats include: hardwood floor on the stairs, new paint, all tile floors heated except entry way, new flooring in the master bed, skylights, central A/C, built-in vac, workbench in garage. Front & back yard are easy care, backyard has covered Pergola, storage shed, natural Gas BBQ hook-up, plumbed for Hot Tub, amazing views.

Cute little bungalow house located on an excellent street in Bench location. Perfect family home is only minutes from the elementary school, tennis courts and outdoor neighborhood arena. Private backyard features a nice size deck, treehouse for the kids to play and tons of room for your pets to roam in the fully fenced yard.

2113 Parker Drive

1560 Chestnut Avenue

MLS#167235

$614,500

Welcome to one of Merritt’s newest executive style townhome developments, Nicola Bluffs, nestled into the Spring Bank neighbourhood. This spacious 3 bdrm, 4 bath home features a beautiful blend of contemporary and modern finishes including quartz counter tops, custom shaker cabinets,a designer lighting package, 9 ft ceilings and a beautiful gas fireplace, you are sure to enjoy the stunning mountain views of the Nicola Valley through the large windows.

2401 Reid Avenue

MLS#169132

$649,900

Don’t miss out on this great 5 bedroom 3 bathroom two storey family home in a quiet cul-de-sac. House is located close to an elementary/preschool and corner store. Home has had some updates in the past including all new plumbing, water softener, 2019 hot water tank, 2014 roof and brand new flooring in the main area of the second floor.

6441 Jagpal Way

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Custom-built rancher w/ walk-out basement -1 of 8 homes in private cul-desac in desired Merritt bench. Over 150 sq. ft. of raised gardens in the back yard. Features: soaring ceilings, updated kitchen w/ quartz countertops, built-in cabinetry, double pane windows & brand-new cooktop. Semi-covered balcony is perfect to enjoy your morning cup of coffee while listening to the songbirds.

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GARDENER’S Dream ON THE BENCH in Merritt. 3 bedroom + den lovely family home in established residential neighbourhood.

Close to desired Bench Elementary school. 11 x 32 Workshop in back of home for the hobby enthusiast, fenced yard, quiet patio for your morning coffee.

MLS#168607

$709,000

West coast contemporary Rancher style home in quiet neighbourhood. This home features clean lines with a crisp modern feel. Home has large kitchen with acrylic cabinetry, soft close hardware, large centre island and stainless steel appliances. Open concept design features 9 ft ceilings, gas f/p, laminate flooring w/custom tilework, quartz counter tops throughout, built in vacuum, pre-wired for hot tub and vaulted ceilings for a nice touch.

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$756,000

BUYERS BONUS! Seller is offering $2500.00 to the buyer upon completion. Nice 5 bed 3 bath home w/lrg inground pool w/new liner located in bench area, close to elementary school. The home sits on 9000 sq ft yard w/mature landscaping, great inground pool w/water slide, covered deck, firepit, storage shed, fenced yard, lots of parking & add R.V. parking on side of the home.

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BREATHTAKING VIEWS of beautiful Nicola Lake! Your retreat within just 2-3 hours of the Lower Mainland. Come away to this lovely 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with a 2 car 20’ x 30’ garage/shop. Time to indulge yourself: bright kitchen with warm dark maple cabinets, granite countertop island and heated floors. Garden doors lead out to upper BBQ deck overlooking the lake. Great room featuring a cozy wood fireplace and oak hardwood flooring.

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Merritt’s wastewater system back to full operation

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ROTARY AWARD The City of Merritt has completed the final stage of its recovery efforts in the municipal wastewater system, which was heavily damaged by flood waters in November. Photo/City of Merritt

Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Nearly eight months after it was destroyed by flood waters, causing the entire City of Merritt to be evacuated, the public works department opened the valves to its new Rapid Infiltration Basin. As of the restoration of the basin, which was reopened on July 26, the City’s wastewater treatment system is once again fully operational.

The Rapid Infiltration Basin is a large pool which is one of

the many moving parts in a treatment technique that utilizes the soil ecosystem and less space than other treatment methods to clean wastewater.

In the treatment plant, solids are removed, ground up, and treated.

The remaining liquid is put into treatment tanks where good bacteria attack the bad bacteria, before being chlorinated and dechlorinated.

Finally, the treated wastewater seeps back into the earth through the Rapid

Infiltration Basin.

“During the November 2021 flood, these basins were filled with debris and damaged. While the Wastewater Treatment Plant itself (located on the corner of Main and Quilchena Avenue) was saved from damage, the final step involving the Rapid Infiltration Basins needed to be bypassed,” said the City in a release.

“Over the past several months, the City of Merritt had a special amended permit from the

BC Ministry of Environment to allow clear, continuously qualitytested, treated wastewater to be discharged into the fast-flowing Coldwater River while the Rapid Infiltration basins were being repaired.”

The City said that while it recognizes the thought of treated wastewater entering the river systems is disconcerting, the continuously tested liquid discharge did not pose any health and safety risk, or adversely affect water quality. The press release adds that

residents downstream of Merritt fully understood this fact during the time the basin needed to be bypassed.

The City of Merritt’s Wastewater Treatment Plant was first opened in August of 1963, then permitted to discharge 1364 cubic metres per day. Since its inception, the plant has undergone many upgrades and updates, including two major ones. The Rapid Infiltration basin was added for final disposal in 1988, and lies at

the end of Pine Street in the flood inundation zone.

“Special thanks go out to all staff members, consultants, and community members who helped make our recovery process possible. It is people like that who help make Merritt a great place to live, work, and play,” added the City.

For more information on the City of Merritt Public Works Department, or the City’s flood recovery initiatives, visit www. merritt.ca.

The Rotary Club of Merritt received recognition from their local Rotary District, made up of a number of BC and Washington state based Rotary clubs, in the form of the Rotary District 5060 Superstar Award.

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New substance abuse supports coming to the Interior clients who have not met their goals with other less intensive forms of treatment.”

The boost in funding for addiction support is a part of the Province’s ‘A Pathway to Hope’ roadmap, which outlines steps to building a comprehensive addictions and mental health support program across

B.C. For more information, or to access Interior Health’s substance-abuse supports, visit https://www.interiorhealth.ca/healthand-wellness/toxic-drug-crisis/overdoseprevention-and-treatment.

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The new treatment beds will supplement other addiction supports in the Interior, including virtual clinics and outpatient withdrawal management teams.

Stays are typically from 30 to 90 days, offering live-in intensive treatment. The Province says this new mix of supports will ensure wider access to substance-abuse supports for those who need it the most.

Interior Health says the new beds are invaluable as they continue to respond to this ongoing healthcare crisis.

“As we continue to develop our substance-use care continuum, the value of these new beds can’t be understated.

Having a safe, welcoming place to call home at a pivotal period in an individual’s wellness journey can make a tremendous difference,” said Susan Brown, president and CEO, Interior Health.

The Province of BC, with coordination

by Interior Health, is continuing its pushback against the toxic drug crisis by implementing new supports, and expanding treatment access, for those struggling with substance-abuse issues in B.C.’s interior.

The new provincial funding allows Interior Health to allocate 35 new beds to its addiction care services, including 20 treatment beds, 14 transition and stabilization beds, and one new withdrawal-management bed. The new beds will be spread out across facilities in B.C.’s interior, including the nearby Lillooet Friendship Centre, and New Tomorrow Treatment Solutions in Kamloops.

“By creating new treatment and recovery spaces, we’re connecting more people to the life-saving resources they need throughout the Interior,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.

“We’re tackling the toxic drug crisis from all sides with unprecedented investments in mental-health and addictions supports across the spectrum of prevention, treatment, recovery and harm reduction.”

The Illicit Drug Toxicity Report, most recently released in May of this year, indicated that 940 British Columbians have died from toxic drug overdose so far in 2022. Lillooet, Merritt, and the Cariboo Chilcotin areas are listed as having some Interior Health CEO Susan Brown. Photo/ of the highest rates of drug toxicity deaths Herald File Photo in the province. All three communities are located within the bounds of Interior “We are pleased to further expand Health. access to treatment in facilities for those

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ELECTION The Chief Election Officers for the upcoming School Board Trustees Election on October 15, 2022 are as follows: • City of Merritt: Greg Lowis (250-378-8614) glowis@merritt.ca • Town of Princeton and Area H of the RDOS: Carrie Kassa (250-295-3135) ckassa@princeton.ca • Areas M and N of the TNRD: Jody McGifford (250-315-1108) jmcgifford@365.sd58.bc.ca Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making nominations, including nomination forms at Merritt City Hall, Princeton Town Hall, or the School District 58 Board Office until the end of the nomination period.

Nominations will be received by hand, mail, or other delivery service to any of the above locations from 9:00 am August 30th to 4:00 pm September 9, 2022. (Excluding statutory holidays and weekends). *Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:30 pm on September 16, 2022.

KEY ELECTION DATES Tuesday, August 30 Friday, September 9 Wednesday, September 13 Wednesday, October 5 Saturday, October 15 Wednesday, October 19

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Lightyear Movie Review Toy Story is one of the most beloved movies of my generation. So when it was announced that there will IZAIAH REYES be a Buzz HERALD EDITOR Lightyear stand-alone movie coming out, I was understandably hyped.

Though I missed seeing it on the silver screen, I didn’t have to wait long as Disney Plus has made it available on their platform.

In a nutshell, ‘Lightyear’ is good but not great. It’s a Buzz Lightyear movie that implements modern age animation, great voice casting, and a cool new take on an iconic character. The movie should have been a slam dunk.

However there is a dislike I have about the film that outweighs most of the positives I have mentioned.

This movie had minimal use of nostalgia. In essence, what made me want to watch this movie was my connection to Buzz Lightyear, I grew up watching the Toy Story franchise and have even watched Lightyear’s standalone motion picture and animated series. Where are the characters I loved like the Little Green Men? Warp Dark Matter?

Commander Nebula?

Granted, I understand the need to keep things fresh for the new generation of audiences but it was to the detriment of the parents appreciation of the movie. These parents are the same group of people who grew up watching the old cartoons and movies and it was a missed opportunity by Disney to perform fan service, making the whole family happy.

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LETTERS to the editor Stopping invasive plants close to home

From the Herald archives: August, 1986

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Editor, It’s that time of year when most invasive plants are starting to flower. Now is the time to take another look for patches of invasive plants that you may have missed earlier in the season. While you are busy manually removing invasive plants on your property, it’s important to think about how to dispose these plants. Disposal can play a large role in whether or not you gain success with your invasive plant management efforts.

While many homeowners have a compost or a burn pile for disposing of invasive plant species, these two methods may actually make your invasive plant situation worse!

If you choose to compost invasive plants, keep in mind that their plant parts and seeds can survive the composting process. If you spread compost containing invasive plants in your garden or flower boxes, you may be spreading invasive plant parts and seeds and providing them extra nutrients; this is an excellent combination to encourage invasive plant establishment and spread. If you decide to compost your invasive plants, consider composting them before they are in flower or have set seed. You should also consider drying the invasive plants prior to putting them in the compost; this will help prevent living plant parts (i.e. seeds and rhizomes) from re-establishing and taking root in your compost.

Did you know that all TNRD residents and residents of select municipalities (Clearwater, Sun Peaks, Logan Lake, Merritt and Clinton) are eligible to participate in the TNRD Invasive Plant Program Services? This includes rebate programs for invasive plant management, free equipment loan-out and free land consultations.

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ALBAS: ‘Summer listening tour’ DAN ALBAS VIEW FROM THE HILL Since I was first elected I have used the summer months, generally passing on speaking opportunities, and embarking on a listening tour -- throughout the riding -- to hear the concerns of local citizens.

One of the greatest things

about this riding is the vast diversity of the people who live in our various communities.

Some within more densely populated urban areas -- others in smaller towns and there are those in unincorporated rural areas.

In turn each fall when the House resumes, I share the concerns raised in Ottawa.

This year, unlike any other, there is a different tone to what I am

hearing.

Affordability, given record high inflation and the direction of our governments at all levels has been a concern in many communities.

Healthcare, such as the inability to get a doctor or having to travel significant distances for a health care related services, are ongoing challenges.

Many citizens have talked about the sheer frustration of trying to drive in and out of Kelowna either via Highway 97

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fic standpoint, aside from the flood related damage to the Coquihalla that is currently under repair, that last major Federal/ Provincial partnership projects to decrease traffic congestion within this region was the widening between Summerland and Peachland as well as significant widening of portions of Hwy. 3 between Princeton and Hope.

Both projects were completed prior to 2015 and there has been

significant growth since.

The intent of this week’s report is not to pick on any one level of government or agency/department related to government but rather to ask a simple question.

How satisfied are you with the current state of government service delivery in your community?

I can be reached at Dan. Albas@parl.gc.ca or call toll free 1-800-665-8711.

About 70 per cent of all the lines in the city, were out of service last Friday night, as a result of an equipment failure in the central office.

According to Ed Clarke of B.C. Tel, the malfunction was the result of a failure of the 20 cycle generator in the central office.

The short led to mixed results.

Some residents reported hearing a telephone ring, with nobody ever picking up.

Others reported hearing no dial tone whatsoever.

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vices are delayed and when they will be restored and/or available locally.

From my own perspective there is no question that, even as an elected official, it has become more challenging to obtain information from the federal government departments and agencies that I often deal with.

Likewise, I have heard of similar challenges from citizens attempting to obtain information from Interior Health.

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or the Coquihalla and the ensuing traffic gridlock adds stress and anxiety that some have said left them unwilling to make the trek.

Overall, there is a sense that various governments are failing to provide basic core services and are more focused on other areas that many view as nonessential.

There is also a concern of increased government secrecy and in inability to get simple, clear answers why ser-

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Merritt Secondary School alumni reunite Last taking place almost a decade ago, the ‘Friends of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s’ reunion sought to reconvene on a more frequent basis. However, as organizer, Susan Roline explained, there have been recent challenges in making good on that initial plan.

“Our last one was in 2014, and at that point we planned to have Reunion attendees pose for a photo at their Saturday night banquet dinner, this year taking place at the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour on Quilchena Avenue. Photo/Susan Roline

Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Alumni of Merritt Secondary School reunited

Lower Nicola Band School

with their former classmates for a weekend of fun, laughs, and a trip

down memory lane. Those who attended and/or graduated from MSS in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s were welcome to partici-

pate in the festivities, and over 100 former Panthers gathered to mark the occasion on the weekend of July 15 and 16.

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another one in five years. That went by rather quickly, and brought us to 2019, which was the beginning of COVID.” When asked about the event, Roline said she was very pleased, as “everybody had a fantastic time and were happy to meet up with old friends and acquaintances.”

Roline added

that due to the pandemic, she saw former classmates for the first time in many years, despite their also living in the Valley. The highlight for her was reuniting with old friends and making a few new ones, too.

“I loved seeing old friends. I’ve always been quite a social person, so

most of the people that attended, I’ve known them in some capacity over my life. It was nice catching up and seeing them.”

Although turnout to this reunion was lower in terms of crowd size, that didn’t stop attendees from connecting with their former classmates and taking it all in.

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50’s, 60’s, and 70’s reunion From Page 6

It was a busy weekend of social activities, taking place in various locations throughout the City of Merritt. A majority took place in the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour, with ample room for all 110 attendees.

Photo albums from previous

Friday night meet and greet at the Coldwater bar, there was a really good turnout there.

We had a lot of local people come out. It was fantastic.

Saturday, we had another meet and greet at the Hall of Honour, and then our dinner,” added Roline.

“The furthest someone came was from Australia, and the furthest in Canada was from Prince Edward Island. We’ve got former classmates spread out all over the world, it’s interesting.”

While festivities would generally take place at the Merritt Civic Centre, lower turnout to this rendition

reunions, as well as yearbooks spanning many decades of MSS history, were on display for attendees to look back on their high school years. People came from near and far to take part in the event, even crossing oceans to see old friends.

“We started the weekend with a

of the reunion did not warrant the cost. Roline said the Hall of Honour was a more affordable option, and provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere for their meet and greet, as well as their banquet style dinner.

After enjoying their baron of beef dinner, made with local beef, and a strawberry shortcake dessert, the group gathered for a photo together.

Reminiscent of class picture day, the group was happy to reunite once again and catch up with their fellow classmates.

They plan to reunite again in another five years.

OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS

Election 2022 ELECTION DATE: October 15, 2022 TERM: 2022 - 2026 Are you interested in serving in elected office office at the City of Merritt for the next 4-year term: 2022 - 2026?

On October 15, 2022, residents of the City of Merritt will have the opportunity to elect 1 Mayor and 6 Councillors. This is the process by which Merritt chooses its leaders.

If you are interested in serving in public office, office, collect your Nomination Pack at City Hall, between Thursday, August 11 and Friday, September 9, 2022, during regular opening hours. Or download the Nomination Pack from www.merritt.ca/election22.

Submit your completed Nomination to City Hall (2185 Voght St, Box 189, Merritt, BC) between 9:00 am on Tuesday, August 30, and 4:00 pm on Friday, September 9, 2022. If you submit your nomination by email (candidates@merritt.ca) or fax (250-378-2600), you must ALSO submit hard copies to City Hall no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Zoning Bylaw Amendment

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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 with respect to proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment 2338. The Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall (2185 Voght St), and broadcast live on www.merritt.ca/watchmeetings. Written or electronic submissions to be dispatched with the agenda can be made prior to August 19th at 12 noon.

SUBJECT PROPERTY:

Lot A, DL 125, KDYD, Plan EPP27753 (PID 029-292-484).

ZONING BYLAW:

That the Official Official Zoning Map, being Schedule “A” of the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw No. 2284, 2020, is amended by changing the zoning designation of the parcel legally described as Lot A, DL 125, KDYD, Plan EPP27753, PID: 029292-484 from “Low Density Residential (R2)” and “Park & Cemetery (P1)” to “Small Parcel Residential (R3)”, “Park & Cemetery (P1)”, and “Medium Density Residential (R7)”.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendments may be viewed Monday to Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:15pm to 4:30pm at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, until August 23, 2022, or online at any time at www.merritt.ca.

Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be given the opportunity.

Written and electronic submissions to be dispatched with the agenda must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM FRIDAY AUGUST 19TH, 2022, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Oral submissions may be made, in-person at the place and time stated above.

If you cannot attend, or have any concerns about attending in-person, please make a written or electronic submission, which has equal weight to oral.

Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: EMAIL: publichearings@merritt.ca IN PERSON: City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Monday to Friday from

10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm until Friday August 19th 2022 MAIL: PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 SUBJECT LINE: For Inclusion in Public Hearing Agenda ATTN: Greg Lowis, Director of Corporate Services Electronic submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: • Submit your opinions in plain text, or Word or PDF document at https://merritthearings.solutionmunicipal.ca/ • Submit an audio or video recording on USB stick at City Hall prior to midday on August 19th, 2022; or upload to a public video or audio sharing site and email the link for that submission to publichearings@merritt.ca or supply the link using the form at https://merritthearings.solutionmunicipal.ca.

Submissions made using the methods above after midday on August 19th, 2022, but before the Hearing, will be provided to Council at the meeting, at the same time as oral representations. It is the responsibility of the submitter to ensure that submissions made after the agenda dispatch have been received and will be provided.

Note that the campaign expense limit (administered by Elections BC) is $10,797.83 for Mayor, and $5,398.92 for Councillor. The third party expense limit is $809.84. For questions about electoral campaign fi nance, please finance, contact Elections BC at electoral.fi nance@elections.bc.ca. electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca.

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New Community Adult Literacy Programs funding Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM The Province is investing $3.4 million annually for Community Adult Literacy Programs (CALP) across 128

communities in British Columbia.

The programs will help British Columbians, newcomers, work

permit holders and refugee claimants improve their reading, writing, math and digital skills.

Literacy programming typically includes one-

on-one tutoring and small-group instruction, which support all levels of literacy. These community-based programs are offered by trained volunteers and

focus on basic literacy, numeracy, life skills and employment preparation, and can be a starting point toward high school completion and/or further

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT 2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general local election will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 to elect one (1) Director from each of the following Electoral Areas: • “L” (Grasslands) • “A” (Wells Gray Country) • “M” (Beautiful Nicola Valley – North) • “B” (Thompson Headwaters) • “N” (Beautiful Nicola Valley – South) • “E” (Bonaparte Plateau) • “O” (Lower North Thompson) • “I” (Blue Sky Country) • “P” (Rivers and the Peaks) • “J” (Copper Desert Country) for a four year term commencing November 10, 2022. Candidate nomination applications will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, by appointment, during the following hours: From:

9:00 am Tuesday, August 30, 2022 To: 4:00 pm Friday, September 9, 2022 The TNRD Office will be closed on weekends and statutory holidays

Dropping off nomination forms in person is preferred as this will include a review of all documents to ensure they are filled out correctly, which will mitigate delays in processing the nomination application. To make an appointment please contact the Chief Election Officer at 250 377 7051 or email your request to book an appointment to elections@tnrd.ca Any emailed, mailed, or faxed nomination applications must be witnessed by a commissioner in advance. It will be up to the candidate to ensure documents are completed correctly and delivered to the TNRD by 4pm Friday, September 9, 2022. Candidate nomination applications dropped off in-person can be witnessed by the Chief Election Officer.

By hand, mail or other delivery service: Thompson-Nicola Regional District #300-465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC V2C 2A9

By fax to: 250-372-5048* By email to: elections@tnrd.ca* *Originals of emailed, mailed or faxed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Elections Officer by 4pm September 16, 2022.

Nomination forms are available for download from the TNRD website at https://www.tnrd.ca/regional-government/elections/elections-2022/ or may be picked up from the TNRD office, 4th Floor, 465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC during regular office hours (except weekends and statutory holidays).

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day (October 15, 2022); • Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 general local election, the following expense limit for candidates during the campaign period applies: TNRD Electoral Area Director $5,398.92

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 general local elections, the following third party advertising limit applies: TNRD Electoral Area Director $809.84

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information on the candidate nomination process, campaign period expense limits, and third party advertising limits, contact Elections BC Toll-free at 1-800-661-8683, email electionsbc@elections.bc.ca or visit www.elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2022-general-local-elections/.

For further information on the nomination process, contact Deanna Campbell, Chief Election Officer or Agnese Saat, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-377-8673, email elections@tnrd.ca or visit www.tnrd.ca.

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education or training.

“Communitybased literacy programs provide people living in our province with the support they need to succeed and thrive in today’s workforce,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

“I believe that by investing in community adult literacy programs and connecting people with the education and training they need, we are making a difference in supporting the first step in many people’s educational journeys.

From creating household budgets to completing job applications, the skills gained in these programs can make a positive difference in a person’s life.”

The $3.4-million annual funding will support 97 programs delivered by 66 organizations throughout the province for 202223. The Nicola

Valley Institute of Technology has applied on behalf of four said programs.

“Literacy is very important for anyone who wants to be a part of the economy and society,” said John Chenoweth Vice President for Academics, NVIT. The post secondary institute applied on behalf of Lillooet Library Association, Lillooet Tribal Council, Skeetchestn Indian Band, and Literacy Merritt and Nicola Valley Society.

“We had four submissions, three of which applied for maximum amounts, while Literacy Merritt didn’t as they only needed $25,250,” said Chenoweth.

“We receive the funding and then we turn around and send the full amount to each these organizations.”

An estimated 700,000 people in British Columbia have significant challenges with literacy, numeracy

and digital literacy. Chenoweth said that CALP, which also serves senior citizens, are very crucial for the betterment of the community.

“I loved a quote I read that said, ‘when you can help seniors read their grandchild a story, we win’. For a lot of seniors who are illiterate, just having that ability, can create such a hugely positive emotional impact,” he explained.

“Anything that we can do to help people keep their integrity is a huge win for the community. That’s really important to us and we will always continue to support these types of initiatives.”

This new annual funding builds on the $2.9 million invested in 2021-22. For more information on Literacy Merritt’s Family Literacy program, please visit their website at www.literacymerritt.com

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Letter from the New Chair, Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce To our outgoing Interim Chair Ryan Wuthe, thank you for your leadership and bringing an era of growth and new opportuni�es to the Chamber. You took the lead on refreshing the Chamber and dove into suppor�ng large projects such as our partnership with Nicola Valley Ins�tute of Technology and the Business and Higher Educa�on Roundtable. This took a huge leap of faith and set us on a path of regenera�on, le�ng go of a turbulent past and embracing an exci�ng future.

I could not be more honored or excited to serve as Chair of the Merri� & District Chamber of Commerce in 2022. Though the Chamber has a long history of important accomplishments in our community da�ng back over 100 years, 2021 was an unexpectedly, and enormously challenging year for the Chamber and all local businesses, as we pushed through Covid-19, summer wildfires and a historic flood event. With respect to the business community, some businesses were forced to close while others found new opportuni�es. Despite this, my feeling is one of op�mism as the Chamber in collabora�on with other organiza�ons and businesses, work to meet the needs of our community.

Welcome to our new Board Members, Sean Smith and Fran Delaney. Thank you for your dedica�on to our community and its Businesses, and I look forward to working with you this year and in the future. Although Fran is new to the board, she has a long history with the Chamber of Commerce, both as the bookkeeper and business advisor, as well as an avid supporter and advocate through her posi�on as the Manager of Community Futures Nicola Valley.

To our returning Board members Una Kuzio and Ryan Wuthe, thank you for all the �me, talent, and hard work you dedicate to the Chamber, especially during an unprecedented year where the challenges faced by our businesses needed to be met with crea�vity and strategic support in a new paradigm. I was in awe at how, even if just virtually, the Chamber found solu�ons to promo�ng and fostering support in the broader community for our Merri� businesses. I know that all our Board members run their own businesses, wear other leadership hats in our community and spend countless hours volunteering; I appreciate your service.

The power of partnerships can not be overstated, we grow faster and a�ain common goals when we collaborate with others. I am excited about the possibili�es partnerships create and how we can provide excep�onal value to the Merri� business community as a result. I look forward to suppor�ng our members in making the Chamber the primary convener, collaborator, and community builder within our regional business eco-system. There are so many businesses, organiza�ons and associa�ons doing amazing things in our community, and our Chamber desires to be a partner with and to support those people already working to make our community stronger.

We intend to work with non-governmental organiza�ons, private en��es, local government, and our academic partner Nicola Valley Ins�tute of Technology to ensure that the en�rety of our community has an opportunity to succeed in our region. While there are many challenges ahead, I know we have the exper�se and dedica�on to persevere and overcome obstacles while taking advantage of the opportuni�es each situa�on brings. I hope you will consider joining our revitalized organiza�on for the be�erment of your business, NGO, and our community.

The Chamber recognizes that our effec�veness is not based on us telling you what you need, but rather on you telling us, so please engage with us. I know I can speak for the board when I say that our door is always open to hear from you about what is important to your business and how the Chamber can help you achieve success.

The Nicola Valley has always had a vibrant and inclusive business community, and I want to make sure that we con�nue to provide relevant support to our current members and invite new members to the table. We especially welcome those of you who may not have found value in the Chamber in the past to take a moment to re-introduce yourself to what this rejuvenated Chamber may do for you. The Merri� & District Chamber of Commerce will educate, communicate, and advocate on behalf of the interests of businesses, small and large, whether a member or not – but we are confident you will want to become a member when you see the direc�on we are headed. I invite all business owners to take part so we can achieve success together as a community, and further our common goals.

To our current members, and partners, thank you for your con�nued support of the Chamber. We will be reaching out to each of you individually to see how the Chamber can further support your business needs. To that end, please feel free to reach out to me at chair@merri�chamber.com or Zach Hardy at info@merri�chamber.com

NICOLA VALLEY PULSE Conceived in collabora�on with the City of Merri�, Community Futures Nicola Valley, WorkBC Merri�, and the Nicola Valley Ins�tute of Technology, the NV Pulse’s raison d’etre was to disseminate informa�on across audiences.

Approaching its 10th issue, the pulse connects hundreds of readers of one organiza�on in the collabora�on with informa�on from the other collaborators’ sources. To register, free of charge, to the NV Pulse’s subscribership call 250-378-5634 or email nicolavalleypulse@gmail.com.

QUILCHENA STREET MARKETS Having been on hiatus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2022 saw the return of our beloved Quilchena Ave. Street Malls under the Quilchena Street Markets banner. A partnership between the City of Merri�, Community Futures Nicola Valley, the Chamber of Commerce and the Nicola Valley Farmer’s Market, the Quilchena Street Market, despite being s�ll in its infancy has drawn in nearly 300 people per event.

SUMMER FESTIVALS BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTRE In partnership with the City of Merri�, Bass Coast, and Rockin’ River Fes�val, the Merri� & District Chamber of Commerce is honoured to be your voice to the out-of-town crowd a�ending the summer music fes�vals in our town.

Helping our local businesses put together adver�sing materials that can be used at the fes�vals and beyond, the Merri� & District Chamber is more than pleased to have put our businesses in front of thousands of fes�val-goers.

BHER WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING GRANT NVIT and the Chamber partnered with the Business and Higher Educa�on Roundtable and received an $88,000 grant to help local businesses hire student talent. This resulted in 39 businesses & not-for-profit organiza�ons provide 63 quality Co-opera�ve Educa�on work term placements for NVIT students from a variety of disciplines.

The Chamber is overjoyed to see employee placements thriving in a difficult-to-navigate post-COVID business era.

Summer Staff:

Have an opinion? Want to make a difference in your community? We are looking for posi�ve minded business leaders to become directors! To discuss, contact the chair or any of our board members. I look forward to the events that will bring us all back together in person this coming year, and I hope that we can collaborate on goals for a produc�ve year!

Best, Margaret Hohner, M.Ed., (She/Her) Chair, Merri� & District Chamber of Commerce Co-opera�ve Educa�on Coordinator, NVIT

Telephone: 250-378-5634 Email: info@merrittchamber.com PO Box 1649, Merritt, British Columbia V1K 1B8

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Merritt Naval Officer handles Canadian international affairs Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM It is very amazing how someone’s journey could take them into places they wouldn’t have even imagined when they initially started out. Last year, the Herald had the opportunity to profile one half of the Pooley twins, Courtnay, who, with his brother Hayden, started out in our

humble town of Merritt before becoming an officer for the Royal Canadian Navy.

This time, the Herald had the chance to speak with Hayden Pooley, who is out conducting various missions internationally, to discuss their story from his point of view. How did he choose the career of a Naval officer? What are the perks of his job? What challenges does he face? And what is next for him, in his journey?

Q: How did you decide to become part of the Canadian Navy?

A: “We’ve kind of talked about it in our family, that if you wrote a book on our lives and you were reading it now, you wouldn’t believe the story that is told from chapter to chapter.

The Canadian Armed Forces have provided unbelievable opportunities for me, my brother, and our military

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Hands on projects and field trips may include:  drying fish  making tule mats  making hemp  tanning hides  hand drums  gathering tea  picking berries  Spius Creek salmon hatching program  winter fun  identifying plants

spouses. I never imagined, when I started out, what life at sea would be like, what working with allies would be like, meeting people from other nations that have the same job as me.

Coming from a small rural town, I didn’t know the world was so big.

Back then, I think there were recruiting videos playing in the movie theatre (Kamloops), and that peaked my brother’s interest more than my own. He started looking into it a little bit around 2009. He got the idea in his head that he wanted to be in the military. Honestly, at the time, I wanted to be a heavy duty mechanic but I also recognized the opportunity the Navy provided. We knew we’d be close to home, which was important to us. Being in the west coast was extremely important to making our decision.

We ended up applying, not knowing what was going to come out of it. We didn’t even apply as Naval officers, we applied as non-commissioned members at the beginning of Grade 12.

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Lt(N) Hayden Pooley of HMCS Vancouver.

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We received a call in April 2010, we were late for school that morning, our mom was yelling at us because we were going to be late, then suddenly the phone rings with the caller ID registered as Government of Canada. They asked for me first, offering me the position of weapons engineering technician, reporting to base that year. I accepted that offer and, funny enough, my brother was sitting beside me when the recruiter on the phone asked ‘is your brother there?’ He was offered the same position as me, and from there we left home and were together for most of

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Updated ooring, new HW tank. Strata fees are $220 per month.

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2576 COLDWATER AVE

NEW Cozy 3 bedrooom rancher close to shopping & schools. Private covered deck off master bedrm. Huge fenced backyard. Includes appliances & window coverings. 12x32 detached garage/shop.

Bright & cheery basement entry home in tip top condition, walking distance to all amenities. 3 bedrms up 1 down, large living room with open dining room. The galley kitchen is bright with sliding door to partically covered deck. RV parking.

Spacious 6 bedrm 3 bath home with 3 gas F/P’s, large living room and dining room. Master bedrm has W/I closet & large ensuite with jetted tub & stand up shower. Has legal 3 bedrm suite as a great mortgage helper.

Great investment property. House with basement suite with 3 bedrooms up and 2 down, close to shopping. Both units currently rented. Has detached shop & carport. Tenants pay their own hydro.

Premiere neighbourhood in Merritt. 3 bedrms 2 baths upstairs with updated kitchen and nice dining & living area. Basement has 2 bedrm 1 bath legal suite currently tenanted. Backyard is split so everyone get’s to enjoy the sunshine.

Flexible living or a great investment home with 6 bedrms, 2 baths in a central location. 4 bedrm, 1 bath upstairs with a 2 bedrm 1 bath suite down.

Large fenced yard. Currently generating $3440 per month + Utilities.

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Great investment or starter home with 3 bedrooms up and a 3 bedroom secondary suite down. Fully rented up & down. Has had some upgrades over the years. Fenced back yard.

Great opportunity to build your dream home or retreat in this strata development on Nicola Lake. The lot is 11,947 sq.ft. and all services are to the property line. GST is applicable. Call for more details.

15.9 acre RV Park zoning bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city services. Has small rental home with long term tenants. C1 zoning with possible change to C2.

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#3264

NEW Great location, just 1 block to downtown & close to all amenities. Cute & cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with fenced yard built in the early 1900’s. Nicely landscaped with lane access. Currently tenanted, 24 hrs notice.

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$369,900

2353 NICOLA AVE.

2188 sq.ft. rancher with full basement on 11,550 sq.ft. with a ton of opportunity to nish the way you want. New roof, new paint & power upgrade in July 2022. 2 bedrms plus ofce up, with 1 bedrm down, play room & rec.room. Detached garage/workshop.

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$475,000

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Great investment property. 2 bedrm rancher with some upgrades in past few years. 2019 like new shingles, upgraded plumbing & HW tank. Comes with all appliances. Tenanted with xed term to June 2023.

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$379,900

$915,000

6440 MONCK PARK RD

2643 QUILCHENA AVE

Investors – side by side duplex with bachelor suite in carriage house for 3 streams of revenue. Each half of duplex has 2 bedrms, 1 bath & its own laundry. Has total income of $2700 per month.

$449,000

Unque property of 0.85 acres nestled on dead end road along a tributary creek.

Features 3 bedrm 2 bath rancher with timber beam vaulted ceiling and skylights. Has shop, carport, animal pen, horse paddock, spacious yard with sh pond & raised garden center.

1.038 acre waterfront lot on Nicola Lake.

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Just 2.4 hrs from the Lower Mainland. Land has gentle slope to the water. Great lake for water activities . Provincial Parks is minutes away. GST applies. Water & sewer to lot line.

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$799,900

SL.28, 6528 WATERSIDE TRAIL

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#3299

$285,000

SL.29, 6528 WATERSIDE TRAIL

Build your dream home on this 10,516 sq.ft. strata lot in new development on Nicola Lake. Fantastic view and access to the water. Strata fees are $125 per month & monthly utility fees are $131.02. GST applies. Call for more details.

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This heritage home, fully renovated over the years is on a 17,640 sq.ft. lot and features 3 bedrms, 3 baths, roomy kitchen with island opens to dining room & private living room. Has 1 bedrm suite above bachelor suite/ofce attached to garage/ shop. Lrge yard w/gazebo, 2 driveways, fruit trees.

Two storey 4 bedrm, 4 bath home built in 2018.

Large kitchen has S/S appliances, Quartz countertops, island & nook plus dining room.

Fenced yard, RV parking, 24x23 garage. Covered deck.

#3336

$1,625,000

#3341

$689,900

2988 SUNSHINE VALLEY RD

LOT 1, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

One of a kind unique 96+/- acre riverfront rancher with 2 homes many outbuildings & hay elds.

Fantastic views of mountains & winding Nicola River. Currently produces 2-3 cuts of hay per year.

Has 2 high producing wells.

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Q&A with Canadian Naval Officer Hayden Pooley From Page 12 our military experience up until 2016.

Q: Before joining the Navy, did you have any interest in the water at all?

A: “My parents enrolled us to sailing lessons at Nicola Lake. My dad has always been interested in boats and the idea of traveling the world on a boat has been one of his dreams.

We used to talk about it, over campfires, the idea of navigating with stars, and how there are so many

different ways to get around this world without the use of technology.

We talked about traveling from the west coast of Canada to the Hawaiian islands, using only the stars and a sextant. That’s what has been on my mind while on this ship, waiting to become a fleet navigating officer, where I will learn to do that exact thing.

My brother and I were looking for something different, looking for an adventure, but also looking for

something stable. We didn’t know how long we were going to be in the military at the time, we didn’t know if we were going to make careers out of it but as we joined and experienced what the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has to offer, we both decided to go all in.”

Q: What challenges do you face with life out at sea?

A: “Being away for long periods of time is hard on people. The Navy has been actively working to improve

connectivity with families back home. We have wifi systems where we could connect our phones, make data calls, send pictures, and videos.

Me and my wife usually send voicemails to each other. At the end of our day, we’ll take a couple of minutes to summarize our day, ask how each other is doing, and say that we love each other. Since she is on a different schedule, we rarely work at different

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Hayden Pooley’s journey from Merritt to Navy

From Page 14 times, so once we receive the voicemails, we would reply an hour later. It really requires creativity for me to maintain connection with loved ones, halfway across the world.”

Q: Do you still keep tabs on Merritt? What can you say about the recent devastation that your hometown has gone through?

A: “It was really hard, seeing all that and seeing the CAF helping in different areas while I wanted to go myself, but I have my own responsibilities here. I haven’t been home to see the impact of it but I’ve seen some pictures and it comes up in conversations a lot. It’s a terrible thing and I hope everyone is recovering well and that every-

thing could eventually come back to normal.

There’s a lot of places in the world that I’ve got to see that I wouldn’t ever have imagined. Most of it couldn’t have been done without the support of my family back home, the support of our town, legion, our old high school, and a bunch of people we know throughout the city of Merritt.”

Q: What do you

love about your job?

A: “The thing I like most about my work is the people that I work with.

I have a very excellent team that works really well together.

We have a very respectful and polite workplace that consist of a really good group of people. It’s what I love in the military in general, it’s the friendships that you make, they last for a lifetime and

it’s just a unique type of camaraderie that is hard to explain. I met my wife coming up in the Navy and I’m very happy that I did.

On a personal level, this job is challenging which provides me a lot of satisfaction. I’ve navigated through different places in the world, such as Pearl Harbour and Golden Gate Bridge.

I enjoy my Bridgewatch Keeping job.

It’s extremely challenging and rewarding. It is definitely a high stress job but when you do it well, it gives you a very rewarding feeling especially because it is in service of Canada and is done in a very professional manner.”

Q: What is the next step in your career?

A: “Once you become a Bridgewatch Keeper, your next responsibility is becoming a director of different sections throughout the ship. Since we get to choose, I am electing to become a fleet navigating officer

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where I will be responsible for all the navigation in and out of harbours, through constrained waters, managing fuel, ensuring that we arrive on time, and that we operate safely. The position also plans deployments (Where we’re going to go? How are we going to get there?), and is also responsible for high risk activities such as replenishment at sea and towing.

Fleet navigating officers receive very extensive training, done in Victora. We progress with our navigation duties

throughout the whole course, working our way up to navigating at very high speeds, in very constrained waters, with limited navigational equipment.”

Pooley is the Bridgewatch Keeper for the ship, HMCS Vancouver. He is currently out in the Hawaiian area, performing exercises with allied Naval Forces of the Pacific Rim. Once finished, he will quickly switch gears and head

to the Indo-Asia Pacific area with HMCS Winnipeg for Operation Projection, on August 14. There, the Navy will demonstrate’s Canada’s support of allies in the area.

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Merritt Otters compete after long COVID-19 break

The Merritt Otters pose for a photo after a successful outing at their regional swim meet in Kamloops. Photo/ Janis Post

Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM The Merritt Otters dove in to competition once again this past weekend in Kamloops for their regional swim meet.

Marking this as their eighth meet, the Otters are happy to be back competing again, steadily gaining experience, after

two years of operating at a limited capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“We’ve lost a lot of the older kids in the club because we haven’t been running for a couple of years,” said Otters Head Coach, Janis Post.

“This year is mostly a build year where we’ve had a lot of new swimmers joining the Turtles and Group 3.”

Post coaches the club along with two assistant coaches. She explained that the Otters did not have a season in 2020, and only operated at a limited capacity in 2021.

“There were only two swim meets offered last year; one in Golden and the other in Kamloops,” she recalled.

“We did virtual meets and we had this meet mobile app where everybody would do virtual racing. We just compared the time to see where the kids placed, but that was about it for last year.”

The Otters began this season on May 1, 2022. The club has 40 members, with ages ranging from five to 18. They are put into either one of four divisions based on their skill level. Beginners are grouped in the Turtle division, and they move up to Groups 3, 2, and 1 as they progress.

Group 2 and 1 are the ones who attend meets and spend more hours on rigorous training.

“They swim two and a half hours everyday,” said Post. “They swim in the morning and they have their dry land training afterwards.”

Unlike the previous two seasons, the Otters were able to travel across BC this season, from Revelstoke all the way to

the Lower Mainland. Post has been very happy with their performance.

“Most of the kids are here for recreation, but there are also a handful of kids that have dedicated a lot of time and have the potential to go to the next level.”

Post shared that the Otters are looking to host a swim meet at home so the Turtles and Group 3 could experience what a swim meet is like.

“I think swimming would gain popularity in Merritt because we already have all those younger kids enrolling,” she said.

“This is a really good recreational activity for kids. It keeps them fit, its a good confidence booster when they go out to swim meets. We call our group a swim family because we are a close-knit group that all look out for each other’s kids.”

The Otters who have placed in the regional meet will finish their season at the provincials in Kamloops, happening from August 19 to 21.

Post noted that the club will have a Winter Maintenance Program in October.

This will serve as a good introduction to swimming and will prepare the Otters for next season. For more information please visit the Merritt Otters’ official Facebook page.

hockey players whether they are just trying hockey for the first time or they are serious players,” said Centennials Head Coach, Curtis Toneff.

“We can cater to hockey players’ needs with that regard by splitting them up into groups with like minded peers.”

Toneff, along with his coaching staff, will be the primary people running the kids camp, while six Centennial players assist them.

“At the end of the day when you are young, and you go into hockey camps, it’s about having fun, that’s the most important thing,” said Toneff.

“Kids can make some new friends, and work with their favourite Centennial on the ice.”

The camp will go over basic skills such as skating and passing at the beginning.

As the days progress the coaches will teach the kids more advanced skills, which involves scoring and positioning.

Aside from an introduction to hockey, the camp will also be a great opportunity for players that look to become competitive in the sport. Current Centennial, Chase Cooke, has regularly attended

the same camp he will now be a part of coaching in.

“It was cool as a younger kid to have the Cents player running the groups as they seemed something like stars to me,” he recalled.

“I feel it is really important to give these younger hockey enthusiasts the same experience I had, now that I’m a part of the camp and a part of the Centennials organization.”

Cooke added that he would strongly recommend the camp to parents as a great investment for their children with hockey aspirations.

“There are lots of knowledge and skill to be learned from being on the ice with Junior A level players and coaches. It’s a great way to boost your development at a younger age when you are taking advice from people that have been around the game at a high level while still having fun.”

For people interested in registering for the Hockey School, please call the Merritt Centennials at (250) 378-3604 or email info@merrittcentennials.com.

Centennials to host their annual ‘Hockey School’

Chase Cooke will be one of five Centennials that will assist coaches in the upcoming ‘Hockey School’ camp. Photo/Herald File Photo

Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM The Merritt Centennials will be hosting their annual Hockey School at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, from

August 15 - 18. Kids, from ages seven to 10 are invited for a fun four-day camp that will teach them the basics and help sharpen their skills on the ice.

“It’s for our players and staff to get out there on the ice and interact with young

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Merrittonian invited to play for Women’s Softball Nationals

Merritt local, Alana Pooley, sets out to help the Saskatoon Shock win gold at the Women’s Nationals. Photo/Alana Pooley

Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM People often times develop a fond attachment to their favourite sport. The link only grows stronger when someone progresses to the point where they make it to a professional level.

Unfortunately for Merrittonian, Alana Pooley, the passion for playing softball at a very high level was still there but with no opportunities coming her way.

That is, until an old coach of hers got in touch, asking her to join the

Saskatoon Shock in their quest to become National Women’s Fastpitch Champions.

“I kind of thought I was going to retire my softball glove,” said Pooley. “I didn’t think there was any more opportunity for me, then this came up and now here we are, jumping back to my cleats and getting back on the mound so I’m pretty excited about that.”

Pooley is currently in Saskatchewan get-

ting ready for the Nationals set to take place from August 10 - 14.

She will be joining a roster of 16 players with Jr. National Team and college level experience.

Though the stage is big, the Delta native is no stranger to performing under the bright lights.

Pooley has played professionally overseas and even playing twice at the European cup, the biggest softball tournament from the other side of the pond.

Softball has been her love

growing up in Delta, playing for ball clubs like the Delta Heat and South Delta Invaders. Pooley also played for the Delta Sunfire Sr. Women’s team.

“I am so passionate about softball, it is one of my top loves in life,” she said.

In 2011 Pooley received a scholarship to play University of British Columbia’s varsity team.

Afterwards, she played with the Netherlands Tex Town Tigers for six months and was even invited to train with their national team, who recently won the European Cup. “They’re now the top team in all of Europe,” she said. “It was really cool to watch them play because I’ve played with them.”

Denmark was her next stop in 2019, where she would play for the Barracudas. She was awarded the top pitcher of the tournament, playing under batting coach, Ryan Volk,

the same coach that contacted her for the opportunity now to play in the Nationals.

“I wasn’t sure how that would work because I’m from B.C. so I had to contact Softball BC to release me to play for another province,” she explained. “The team was allowed a certain amount of pick ups and they chose me, so I headed there on Saturday (August 6) to get ready for the tournament.”

Pooley moved to Merritt three years ago, to live with her, now husband, Quinn Pooley. She currently works as a teacher in Nicola Canford Elementary School.

“My aunt and uncle used to own the house we are living in now,” she explained. “I grew up visiting Merritt and spending a lot of time in this property that we now live in.”

Though Merritt is not known for softball, Pooley was still able to find opportunities to get involved with the sport by coaching

Merritt Softball Association’s U17 team. She also offers pitching lessons to young players from Merritt and Kamloops.

“To bring the joy of teaching the sport to the youth brings me so much joy, especially through pitching, something that I find myself to be quite great at,” she said. ”I love to teach and

share with others something that has given me so much opportunities and joy.”

Now competing against seven teams from across the country, Pooley looks to put on a great performance to help her team capture gold.

“I’m thinking about this great opportunity that has come my way and I’m feeling ready, I’m feeling

excited, I’m willing to lay it all on the line,” “Hopefully this isn’t the end and there will be more opportunities that will come.”

The Saskatoon Shock’s first game will be on Wednesday, August 10, at 9 am CST. To follow Pooley and the team please visit https://softball. ca/womens.

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Nicola Valley Arts Council beautifies Merritt out of a door.”

Local Indigenous artist, Leonard Those who wish to submit their ideas George, has been painting the Lions are invited to stop by the Nicola Valley Memorial Park pedestrian bridge for Arts Centre, on the corner of Voght the past few weeks, adding brightly coloured depictions of salmon along the and Nicola. For more information, please contact 250-378-6515. inside of the walkway. Pierce said the response to George’s artwork has been spectacular, as locals and tourists stop to admire the murals. Many other local artists are planning to contribute their STORAGE ideas and designs toward the new mural and beautification project. Merritonians ■ Approved are also welcomed, and encouraged, to mini-storage submit their ideas for the planned small■ On-site rentals scale murals throughout downtown.

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Credit Merritt Baptist Church Union 2499 Coutlee Avenue (at Omre) (1959 Voght Sunday service 10 am, Phone (250)378-2464 Street) Merritt Lutheran Fellowship • Breathe in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Bikes (1960 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

Quilchena Avenue) Sacred Heart Catholic Church “A lot of these Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 aren’t going to be Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m. the sort of murals St. Michael’s Anglican Church that people in 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Merritt are used to, Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m. like the ones that take up the whole Trinity United Church side of a building,” Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 added Pierce.

Service Time every Sunday - 10 am “These will be Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) smaller projects, 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) maybe even someSunday Service Time: 4:00 pm • 250-280-1268 thing humorous like Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church a brick on a build1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 ing where there’s a Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m. little mouse coming

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The Lions Memorial Bridge mural is ready for Merrittonians to take a peek at, getting a refresh by a local Indigenous artist, Leonard George. Marius Auer/Herald

Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM The Nicola Valley Arts Council (NVAC) is moving ahead with their new mural and beautification project, having received the green light from Merritt City Council at its July 19 regular meeting. With interactive murals and other art pieces coming to six new locations, local artists and art enthusiasts alike are sure to be kept busy this summer.

Council agreed to pass the proposed murals with a 4-2 vote, meaning the new project can move forward. While it is still subject to final approval by City staff, the NVAC is busy planning and getting to work. The local arts organization said it’s excited to get people involved in the arts.

“We want people to be able to take part in it, and have more photo opportunities,” said Mischelle Pierce, president of the NVAC. “At Rotary Park, they’ve given us permission to do some interactive sidewalk games. Not just hopscotch, but some fun things that people walking through can participate in. We’re really excited about that, because we weren’t sure if the City would go for it. It’s almost more a beautification project than it is a mural project. When people

think of murals, they think of big murals about country music.”

While the City did end up supporting the project, the NVAC said one staff member in particular was key in helping the group present their idea to council.

Don McArthur, Director of Planning and Development Services for the City, has been supportive of the new initiative since the project’s inception.

“Don McArthur, who was instrumental in getting a whole bunch of sidewalk murals and interactive things, got us involved with the City a couple of years ago,” Pierce said.

“With the smoke, the heat, and everything that’s been going on it was put on the back burner the past few summers. We’re really excited to get going this summer.”

Pierce added that her favourite part of the new project is the interactive nature of the installation, allowing for deeper appreciation and higher traffic around the pieces.

The NVAC is dedicated to promoting the arts and the value they bring to the community. They have hosted multiple events and art gallery shows throughout the year. Their mobile gallery can be seen at street and farmer’s markets, engaging locals and offering informational and instructional advice on the arts.

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KEVIN DUNN

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$265,000

A wonderful bachelor unit with an excellent tenant who is willing to stay. Nicola Apartments is a great first-time buyer building or an investment holding property.

MLS #167494

Hurry! This will not last long as building lots are scarce. A great opportunity to build your new home in the Collettville area MLS#167218

*VACANT POSSESSION**A great opportunity f or investors or first-time buyers to own this wonderful home in a familyorientated area.

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1-1749 MENZIES

2713 GRANITE

2543 JACKSON

$498,900

TONY LUCK

Ph: 604-217-5825 tjluck@royallepage.ca

1634 DOUGLAS STR.

$175,000

$452,500

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$549,000

DENISE DESILETS

481 KANE VALLEY RD

RURAL

$898,000

5972 BEECH

RURAL

LOT 3235 IRON MOUNTAIN

$980,000

RURAL

Welcome to 4 seasons of recreational paradise! This 1 1/2 story, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits on 10 acres with endless trails & access to crown land & lakes right out of your backyard.

MLS#168635

An exceptional & rare offering located on Beech Road approx.

22 minutes north of Merritt. This 14.15 Acre consists of a 3 bed, 2 bath beautiful country home that sits west facing with stunning views MLS #168310

1601 NICOLLS RD

2893 ABERDEEN

RURAL

$1,325,000

Riverfront 13.75 Acres of flat land in the beautiful Sunshine Valley just 10 minutes from Merritt! This property is fenced, x fenced and has 2 shallow wells, an irrigation pond MLS#168153

281 POPLAR

Logan Lake $579,900

This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is situated on a beautiful, fenced lot with plenty of room for entertaining. The kitchen has great counter space and plenty of cupboard space. MLS #167508

RURAL

A nice 2-story 4-bedroom family home in a nice area with a large backyard that has lane access to accommodate a possible granny or coach house in the future.

MLS #167344

$3,100,000

75 Acres Zoned CR1 (Minimum 2-acre parcels) and (SH1 Minimum 5-acre parcels). This property is all flat useable land and ready for development.

MLS #167169

$999,000

Rare, beautiful 160 acres within the ALR only 20 minutes south of Merritt. There are a variety of choice locations to build your dream home or start your own ranch.

MLS #165441

11 COPPER CRT

Logan Lake $349,900

Attention Investors! Would you like to purchase an affordable investment property with excellent long-term tenants who have great references?

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1464 COWLEY

$298,900

Investors retired or first-time buyers look no further than this nicely renovated 2-bedroom home! Move-in ready with fresh paint, new flooring, new windows, new doors, and plumbing.

MLS #167496

$384,950

This beautiful extended half duplex home has been completely renovated, well maintained, and move-in ready. Nothing to do but make this your new home!

MLS#168643

2556 CORKEL STREET $627,000

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Hurry! This 4-bedroom single story with a full basement in a great location won’t last long. The home is situated on a large 12,600-square-foot lot so there will be plenty of room to build an additional shop or granny suite MLS #167015

Ph: 250-318-8392 fred.singer@royallepage.ca

2928 TELEMON PL

NE The lovely end unit offers south facing large yard and an extended cement deck off the living room giving you lots of room for patio furniture to enjoy those summer nights. MLS #167350

FRED SINGER

Ph: 250-315-8395 denisedesilets@ royallepage.ca

597 WILDROSE

RURAL

$169,900

Lower Nicola at its finest! Beautifully updated 3-bedroom 2-bathroom modular home sitting on a large private lot.

MLS#169136

Nice 1-acre flat lot less than 15 minutes from Merritt in an area any outdoorsman would love. Great area for hunting, fishing, and all outdoorsman activities!

MLS #167754

920 COLDWATER

2160 ELLIS ROAD

RURAL

$1,095,000

*REDUCED TO SELL* This is a wonderful 4-bedroom family home on a desirable 1.5 acres only minutes from Merritt City center.

MLS #167662

137 ASPEN

Logan Lake $389,000

This will be a great family home with a little TLC. 3 beds and 1.5 baths up. With a large unfinished area down as well as 2 partially finished beds, large laundry, and a workshop area.

MLS #167296

Royal LePage Property Management

For all rental inquiries, please contact Kevin Dunn or Crystal Chandler.

Rental Applications are available at our office AND on our website www.merrittrealestateservices.com in the “Property Management” tab.

Phone: 250-378-1996 or Email: proplepage@gmail.com

RURAL

$1,140,000

Beautiful flat 8.72 acres located in Sunshine Valley only 15 mins from Merritt. This 2-bedroom 1 bathroom home is nestled in a private setting with a large built-in garage.

MLS#168380

334 PERIDOT DR.

Logan Lake $389,000

Beautiful immaculate manufactured home with a large patio and sunroom. Outside features 3 sheds and a woodworking shop with 220 electrical to run a compressor or welding equipment.

MLS#169026

405 DALADON

Logan Lake $699,900

Quality built 4-year-old home in a new subdivision. A large entryway leads up into this gorgeous open concept home.

MLS #167410