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The BC hockey community recently came together to present a hefty donation for the Merritt Rotary Club for flood relief support.

Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart has been named Assistant Deputy Speaker in legislature.

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FARMER PARADE

Farmers and ranchers took to Voght Street on Feb. 6 for a peaceful rally for government assistance for agriculture flood victims. An Agri-Recovery program was announced by the province the following day. STORY / PAGE 3

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FLOOD RELIEF

Flood relief rally for agriculture sees strong turnout

Though an Agri-Recovery program was announced the following day, local farmers held a peaceful rally on Sunday in support of one.

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Farmers, ranchers and their supporters gathered outside of Purity Feed on the morning of Feb. 6 for the Rally for Flood Relief for Farmers and Ranchers.

Following extensive flooding on Nov. 15 of 2021, the provincial government promised to release an Agri-Recovery program which would assist those in agriculture who had been hard hit by the raging flood waters.

However, nearly three months after the fact, and despite consistent lobbying, the program had yet to materialize as of early February.

“We had a townhall organized for last weekend, but Ministry (of Agriculture) staff told us that it was definitely going to be announced soon, probably last, last Friday but definitely by early last week,” said Julia Smith, local area rancher and president of BC’s Small Scale Meat Producers Association.

By 4 o’clock on Friday, Feb. 4, with still no word on the release of the AgriRecovery program, Smith, alongside Wayne and Rhonda MacDonald of Bar FX Ranch on Hwy 8, decided to organize an impromptu rally to draw attention to their plight.

Rhonda MacDonald addressed the sizeable crowd from horseback on the sunny but cool morning.

“This year we were hit with a double whammy with the Lytton Creek wildfire, we lost 20% of our cattle herd in the fire, and then in the middle of November we got hit with the floods again,” said MacDonald.

“And like every other rancher and farmer along the valley bottom we lost not only infrastructure, but we lost valuable land as well.”

Although the Agri-Recovery program was eventually announced the See ‘FARMERS’ Page 5

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Farmers “the heart of our community” - Mayor Merritt Mayor Linda Brown was on hand to offer her support.

“Farmers and ranchers are the heart of our community,” said Brown.

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following day, for MacDonald and many others, it will nearly be a case of too little too late, with the situation only growing more dire the longer the government continues “dragging their heels”.

Calving season is well underway, and spring is nearly upon the province, which leaves little time to address program application paperwork and logistics, as well as the more imperative issues of land and bank stabilization, replacement and repair of infrastructure, and an ongoing feed crisis.

MacDonald hopes that the rally will not only inform the government, but also the non-ranching public, of just how serious the situation is.

“There’s a lot of the general public that don’t know the position that farmers and ranchers are in,” said MacDonald.

“Many of us lost several tons, or in our case, 300 tons of feed, that washed down the river. We’re not the only ones,

from the headwaters of the Coldwater River all the way down to the Fraser Valley all of the low lying farms and ranches are in the same position.”

Scrambling to find feed in December and January is both risky and expensive, with hay costing at least double what it normally would, and that is without factoring in trucking costs that can add up quickly with bales being purchased from out of province or even out of country.

“Many of us have maxed out our credit lines, people have gone to friends and family for loans, other people have maxed out credit cards,” said MacDonald.

“It’s not an easy life we live, but you do what you have to do to feed your animals, sometimes at the expense of other things in your life... We really want to show the government that we are important, we supply part of the food for our population, and we can’t be ignored.”

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OPINION

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LETTERS to the editor

Some refreshing kind words from resident Editor, Last week I started a Letter to the Editor to say thanks to Bonnie Cowan for her kind words of encouragement to all those who had worked so hard to help those who had been so badly impacted by the catastrophic flooding that hit our City. It was so refreshing to hear something positive. I didn’t get my letter done in time to send it off to the newspaper.

Sorry, Bonnie. Sometimes life gets in the way of good intentions. So, let me state publicly that your kind words meant a lot – a sentiment shared by innumerable people in the

area, I am sure.

I wish I could say the same for those folks who seemed to think they were supporting a good cause by honking their horns incessantly Saturday morning. I have no problem with folks participating in a protest – but, please, do so in a manner that respects the rights of others. We live in a democracy. We don’t force our opinions on others by bullying, intimidation and harassment. Civil disobedience is one thing – deliberately causing pain and stress to a population that is still reeling from the aftermath of the floods is just plain cruel. I do want to thank all those truckers

who have continued to supply goods and services throughout so many challenges. You are much appreciated. The noise, not so much.

Also , a quick comment re: the ranchers’ and farmers’ march on Sunday. You showed how demonstrations can be done respectfully.

Kudos to you. All the best in your endeavour.

Kurt Christopherson Merritt, BC

Appreciation for post office employees Editor, This letter explains why I am writing to the Support Service Section associated with the Canada Post Cooperation. This is in regards to the main post office personnel and the staff of the Merritt, BC officer an honourable mention.

I have been residing in Merritt, BC for some 25 years. I was born in Calgary, Alberta, where I grew up and served in the medical field for approximately 20 years. I did my education in Prince George, BC and the remainder in Calgary, where I graduated with my grade 12 certification.

Proceeding to why I am giving the individuals of Canada Post in Merritt an honourable mention. To begin with, there are people like Cheryl, Gene, Jessica, Ryan, and the individuals who deliver to super boxes in other areas of Merritt. They take out their valuable time to please the public with issues of re-direction of mail, holding mail, etc. They also assist the public with buying stamps to send articles via priority post, express post, and paying for par-

cels and other items after they are cautiously checked by the post office staff.

They go an extra mile to help the elderly to carry their parcels out to their vehicles.

They also ask the public for their personal identification card in order to perform the verification before releasing certain articles.

The post office also sells other articles such as one in a display case produced and manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint.

I am also a Master Club Member through said organization. The depot also sells books on hockey and other memories in Canada’s history to the public.

Many of us take the Canada Post for granted, but we should not. In this particular main office in Merritt, they do their utmost best in rain, snow, all year round, and even when they are short staffed, they do their best to get the mail out each day and keep the people happy.

At Christmas time, when the rush is on, they do their best to keep cool and patient no matter what the situation is to get the mail out from point A to point B smoothly. This

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We cannot forget one person in particular, the head Post Master Dinai. She and her staff are very knowledgeable and helpful in all aspects. I would like to convey my highest regards to the entire staff of the Merritt post office, keep up the excellent high quality service to the citizens of Merritt, BC. We as citizens are all very proud of the entire team.

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Marine Pipeline Ltd. of Calgary holds the contract for this year’s work.

Last year the pipeline construction work taxed all accommodation and services in town for the work that was being carried out in the vicinity, giving a good boost to the economy, and it is expected to have the same result this year.

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From Page 5 Without the crops in the ground now, we know that that won’t happen, we’ll lose our farming and ranching community.”

Any further delay in the program could have had devastating impacts, with Brown noting that enduring an extreme flood on the back of a horrific wildfire season was pushing some farmers and ranchers to the brink of complete destruction.

“It will mean an entire loss for these

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families, and they’ve already had a year of losses with the fire,” said Brown.

“It’s time, government needs to get their act together.”

As horses, tractors, trucks and trailers, and those on foot prepared to roll out of the Purity Feed parking lot on their way to Royal LePage for a peaceful demonstration, adorned with signs of support, Smith remarked, “This is as grassroots as it gets. It’s about bringing the community together, it’s a bit of a morale booster.”

The COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR comes to Merritt once again The Nicola Valley Food Bank is encouraging Merrittonians to once again team up, fund raise, and walk in the second annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY).

This family-friendly, winterrific fundraising walk with a virtual option available that takes place on the evening of February 26, 2022. The event will be starting at the Food Bank, and teams can choose to walk either two or five kilometers to support people experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness in Merritt.

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The day after local farmers rallied for provincial help, a $228-million program was announced.

Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM A much anticipated and long awaited flood recovery program for BC’s farmers and ranchers who suffered extensive damage during the Nov. 2021 flood event has now been announced.

Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Lana Popham, B.C.’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, have announced the Canada-BC Flood Recovery for Food Security Program, which will be delivered by the Government of British Columbia and will leverage the federal government’s AgriRecovery Framework and Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA).

The program will see $228 million distributed to those in the agricultural sector in the Southern Interior and Fraser Valley who were impacted by November’s flood event.

“The B.C. agricultural community has pulled together and demonstrated its strength and determination in the face of devastating floods,” said Bibeau.

“There is still a long way to go, but the Government of Canada will continue to work with

the Government of British Columbia to support our farmers. We are here to help them rebuild so they can quickly get back to doing what they do best: producing high-quality food for Canadians.”

The Canada-BC Flood Recovery Program for Food Security will help farmers who have incurred extraordinary expenses from uninsurable damages, such as: - cleanup, repair and restoration of land, barns and animal shelters, water and waste systems; returning flood-impacted land and buildings to a safe environment for agricultural production; - repair of uninsurable essential farm infrastructure, reasonable repair of on-farm structures such as livestock containment fences, and the rental of temporary production facilities drainage ditches and riprap; - animal welfare; replacement feed as well as livestock transportation, veterinary care and mortality disposal; and - loss of perennial plants not raised for resale.

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“We’ve worked closely with farmers and farming organizations to make sure we have a comprehensive response that will support their recovery, help them get their farms back in production, and continue our collective efforts to build a resilient food system and food economy in B.C.” The governments of Canada and British Columbia have also established a committee of ministers who are working together and with Indigenous leadership to guide immediate and ongoing support to British Columbia families, businesses and communities affected by the extreme weather events.

Farmers who have already undertaken any work are advised to keep their receipts, track the hours of work involved, and take pictures documenting the damage and repairs to support their application.

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flood disaster impacted more than 1,100 farms, 15,000 hectares and 2.5 million livestock from the Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford to the communities and areas surrounding Merritt and Princeton.

The Government of British Columbia is disbursing recovery funding in two categories.

Farms with less than $2 million in annual revenue will be eligible to receive up to 90% compensation, which the Province will seek reimbursement for through the federal government’s Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA).

Larger farms with annual sales over $2 million will be eligible to receive up to 70% compensa-

tion through the federal-provincial AgriRecovery initiative, which is cost-shared 60/40 respectively between governments.

Those who need financial assistance in the following areas are encouraged to apply at gov. bc.ca/agrifloodrecovery: - support for flood cleanup that includes cleanup on lands and essential farm infrastructure that have been damaged due to floods; - support for the removal, repair or replacement of uninsurable farm structures and farm production equipment that have been damaged due to floods; - rental of essential alternate facilities or pasture required due to flooding;

- transportation costs for relocating livestock, feed available, water, stored crop and crop inputs due to floods; - replacement of lost feed for breeding livestock feed due to floods; - extraordinary costs for livestock feeding due to marketing delays caused by floods; - veterinary costs to treat livestock injured by floods; - support for uninsurable breeding livestock mortality losses caused by floods; - land preparation and replanting costs for perennial crop plants that have been killed by flooding and crop land damaged by flooding; -support for destroyed beehives and associated colonies.

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THEIR STORY Now a movement celebrated across the globe, Pink Shirt Day has humble beginnings. Inspired by an act of kindness in small-town Nova Scotia, CKNW Kids’ Fund, working with partners Boys & Girls Clubs and 980 CKNW, was inspired to raise funds to support anti-bullying programs. Here is a snippet of an article detailing the original incident: “David Shepherd, Travis Price and their teenage friends organized a high-school protest to wear pink in

sympathy with a Grade 9 boy who was being bullied [for wearing a pink shirt]…[They] took a stand against bullying when they protested against the harassment of a new Grade 9 student by distributing pink T-shirts to all the boys in their school. ‘I learned that two people can come up with an idea, run with it, and it can do wonders,’ says Mr. Price, 17, who organized the pink protest. ‘Finally, someone stood up for a weaker kid.’ So Mr. Shepherd and some other headed off to a discount store and bought 50 pink tank tops. They sent out message to schoolmates that night, and the next morning they hauled the shirts to school in a plastic bag. As they stood in the foyer handing out the shirts, the bullied boy walked in. His face spoke volumes. ‘It looked like a huge weight was lifted off his shoulders,’ Mr. Price recalled. The

bullies were never heard from again.”

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Young people are one of the largest demographics utilizing smartphones today. A Common Sense Media survey says just over half of children in the United States now own a smartphone by the age of 11. In addition, 84 percent of teenagers have their own phones. Most youth grew up with the internet, and they have embraced a variety of apps, particularly social media apps, that connect them to the world.

Social media certainly can be an asset, but it has inherent risks, such as making kids easy targets for identity theft or sexual predators. Other apps expose users to explicit, unfiltered content. Parents must educate themselves about the popular apps their tweens and teens may be using and weigh their pros and cons. Here’s a list of apps every parent should know in 2020.

• TikTok: This app (formerly Musical.ly) is designed for creating and sharing short videos, notably music videos. Users are urged to express their creativity, and special effects can be added. While minimum age for use is 13, there is no real way to validate users’ ages so anyone can download the app. Parents say the videos are plagued by inappropriate language and content, including

pornographic material. Also, some have warned that when sexual predators are identified, the app is slow to flag and remove these users.

• Kik: This is a cross-platform messaging app that enables users to chat anonymously without the need for phone service. Users also can share most digital media and video chat with one another. Forbes reports that Kik has had issues with child exploitation and sexual harassment.

• Tellonym: The web resource FamilyEducation says this messenger app allows kids to ask and answer questions anonymously, purporting to be the “most honest place on the internet.” Cyber bullying and violent threats are common, according to watchdog groups.

• MeetMe: This social app advertises its ability to have users meet new people through messages, video calls and live streams. With no option to set privacy limitations, users can freely view other profiles within the vicinity. Also, reaching out to others and viewing profiles generates in-app reward incentives.

• Bigo Live: Common Sense Media says this app is like YouTube and Twitch in that Bigo Live lets users stream live video of themselves that others can see and comment on in real time. People also can send and receive “beans,” which are virtual gifts that cost real money. The warning is that Bigo has a lot of mature content and predatory commentary.

Yolo: Yolo is an easy add-on for Snapchat, which also is a popular app among children. Yolo lets users ask anonymous questions and receive feedback. The anonymity of commentary can be a recipe for bullying, trolling and hurt feelings.

Parents can safeguard their children by monitoring internet access and understanding popular apps used by today’s youth.

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Falcon named new Liberal leader Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

Kevin Falcon has been elected as the new leader of the BC Liberal Party.

Following the snap election called by Premier John Horgan in Sept., 2020, former BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson stepped down. Prince George area MLA Shirley Bond served as interim leader, but as of Feb. 5, Kevin Falcon was officially elected to the leadership role.

Falcon competed against six candidates who threw their hat in the ring for a chance to lead the party. Political strategist Gavin Dew, VancouverLangara MLA Michael Lee, Skeena MLA and former chief councillor of the Haisla Nation Ellis Ross, former CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce Val Litwin, MLA for Kelowna-Mission Renee Merrifield, and president of Cielo Properties Inc. Stan Sipos.

Dew, Litwin, Merrifield and Sipos were dropped from the field after four ballots. Lee placed third, garnering roughly 14% of the vote while Ross came in second at nearly 34%, trailing well behind Falcon who secured just over 52% of the vote.

“Trust in politics and politicians has never been lower,” said Falcon, following his leadership win.

“Politicians make all kinds of promises, but so often nothing actually gets done. And some people feel polarized, some are apathetic and so many more are just disillusioned with the entire political process. There is a desire like I’ve never seen before for candor, for confidence and for leadership and there is also a desire for leaders who will bring people together and who recognize that while we might mightily disagree about policy, we can do so without making it personal.”

Falcon also noted that the BC Liberal Party would “embrace diversity” and that all would be welcome in the party.

While the 59-year-old left politics for the private sector a decade ago to spend time with his young family, which consists of a wife and two daughters, Falcon is no stranger to public office, having formerly served as MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale and as Minister of Finance, Minister of Health, Minister of Transportation, Minister of State for Deregulation of BC, and as Deputy Premier in former Liberal Governments.

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MLA Tegart named Assistant Deputy Speaker Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Jackie Tegart, who serves as the MLA for Fraser-Nicola, including Merritt, has been appointed Assistant Deputy Speaker for the BC Legislature.

“It is an incredible honour to be entrusted with a position that is so crucial to our political process,” said Tegart, who was first elected in 2013 and reelected in 2017 and 2020. “There are some incredible MLAs who have served as the Assistant Deputy Speaker in the

past. I am committed to carrying out my role with the same fairness, impartiality, and respect for our legislative rules and proceedings that my predecessors all showed.”

In her new position, Tegart will chair meetings as the representative for the Official Opposition. It is the duty of the Assistant Deputy Speaker to preside over daily sessions of the House, and oversee debates and proceedings when the Deputy Speaker or Speaker themself is not in the chair.

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Members of the Merritt Centennials presented Merritt Rotary Club President Leslee Lucy with a donation of $2,179 for flood relief victims last week. The generous funding was a combined effort between fellow BCHL organization the Penticton Vees and the British Columbia Hockey Hall of Fame. In Merritt’s first game back on Nov. 26 against the Vees, their first game back after the mid-November flooding events, the Vees donated their 50/50 and Chuck-A-Puck earnings to the Cents, totalling $904. The BC Hockey Hall of Fame followed up with a donation of $1,275.

Kamloops to host Canada 55-Plus Games in 2022 KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK STAFF The 2022 Canada 55-Plus Games are scheduled to take place in Kamloops from Aug. 23 to Aug. 26.

After being postponed in 2020 due to the COVID19 pandemic, the city is expecting to host more than 2,500 athletes this summer, with action in 26 sports.

“Our committee has been working on this event

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“I am so proud of the efforts of our original board and [Kamloops] Sports Council staff who brought the Games literally to the brink of hosting before the pandemic stopped us in our tracks in 2020.”

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New to the Games this year is a local component that allows for a team of up to 270 Kamloops-andarea participants.

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Quilters nationwide quilt for Merritt Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM The devastating flooding of November, 2021, which caused widespread damage and prompted the evacuation of the entire city of Merritt, drew attention from across the country that has continued through the recovery phase.

Now, quilters from Huntsville,

Ontario and Winnipeg, Manitoba are sending 50 handmade quilts and eight knitted blankets to students of Merritt Central Elementary School, one of the institutions hardest hit by the raging Coldwater River.

When Mary Spring from Huntsville heard

about the flooding and the fact that students had been relocated to makeshift classrooms in Crossroads Church and Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church, she immediately put out a call for local quilters.

This included her sister, Andrea Bell Stuart, who enlisted the help of her own quilting community in Winnipeg.

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quilters responded quickly, sewing, professionally quilting and binding beautiful quilts to wrap around children affected by loss from the flooding,” said Teri Howell, Spring’s friend and fellow quilter.

“It is the hope of the many quilters and knitters that their work will be distributed among the families affected as a token of our care and concern about all that they have lost. Blankets universally provide warmth and hugs.”

The project, dubbed the Western Flood Relief Quilt Project, was funded in part by a grant from the Ontario Winter Games Legacy Fund with quilters donating their time and most

materials.

Spring believes roughly 40 quilters have taken part in the initiative.

Both Howell and Spring are retired elementary school teachers who have been quilting for 30 years and now teach children to sew.

The quilts have now been boxed up and shipped via a transport company who offered delivery free of charge.

“Each one has a hand- written letter of support from its creator to the new owner,” said Howell.

“We anticipate the arrival of the quilts in Merritt BC in mid-February... In these troubling times it’s great to celebrate sharing and kindness from one community to another.”

THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church

Sunday service (indoors), 10 am. Phone (250)378-2464 for more info and for prayer support.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time every Sunday - 10 am

Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:00 pm • 250-280-1268

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

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Jeannine Alexina HAMM

April 22, 1931 ~ January 26, 2022 Jeannine Alexina Hamm ( St Jean ) born April 22, 1931, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on January 26th, 2022, at the age of 90, at the Williams Lake Seniors Village.

She was born in River Valley Ontario. Survived by her children Claire (Rick), Dennis (Kathy), George, Marcel, Allen (Vickie), Kathleen (Tracy), Tyrone (Virginia). Along with 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren. Sisters Georgette, Frances, Pauline and many nieces and nephews.

Married to Cornelius (Jim), on April 22,1948. They spent 72 beautiful years together before Dad passed on February 13th, 2020 at the age of 96. Many years were spent farming in Ontario, and Mining in Bralorne. Their home was the gathering of friends, family and anyone else who wanted to join in on the singing and dancing. Mom & Dad loved to have a good time, whether it was camping along a river, getting firewood for the winter, or sitting at a campfire sipping on Southern Comfort, you would see one if not both of them with a grandchild on their knee laughing having a great time.

The family would like to thank Dr McLeod, long time family friend, and staff, for always being there when needed. Thank you to the many care givers at the Williams Lake Senior’s Village, Dr. LaBossier, Dr. Creek. A special thank you to Kelly, Chantelle, and Taylor who mom took under her wing. You can bet they have some stories to tell.

Love you ladies.

Words can not express how grateful the family is to Vickie for being mom’s full time nurse, her voice when needed, her companion, her best friend, many laughs were had and there are more stories to be shared. Thank you for giving mom the best care unselfishly without hesitation, when our health facilities are so over worked and understaffed. You are an Angel Vickie, we love you.Thank you to Angela for helping us through this difficult time. Mom and Dad are together forever in our hearts.

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Cornelius Hamm (Jim) December 16th 1924 ~ February 13th 2020

Jim was one of 16 children born and raised on a farm in Haghue SK to Peter Hamm and Margaret Janzen.

In 1948 he met and fell in love with his beautiful wife Jeannine St Jean. Over the years they moved multiple times between Ontario and BC where they raised their seven children.

Jim truly enjoyed providing for his family, proven in his dedicated hard work in many different professions. Over the years this included, but is not limited to, farming, logging, mining and managing a sanitary landfill.

When Jim was not working, he and Jeannine loved to create and design greenware ceramics. He also enjoyed recycling, gardening and baking. He was always out hunting and harvesting fir trees to keep his home toasty warm.

In 1979 they planted their roots in Lower Nicola BC where they continually opened their hearts and home to friends and family alike.

In 1982 they completed their family when they adopted their eighth child Tyrone, who was born to their youngest son Allen.

Jim passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by loved ones, just after 3 am on February 13. Predeceased by his mother, father, all siblings and his third born son Bobby.

Survived by his loving wife Jeannine Hamm, Claire (Rick), Dennis (Kathy), George, Marcel, Allen (Vickie), Kathy (Tracy), Tyrone (Virginia), 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and loved ones.

The family would like to thank the Nicola Valley General Hospital, Dr Simpson, Dr Goetz and the entire medical staff that kept him comfortable in his final days. Thank you to Dr Vander Merwe for the excellent care over the years.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to a lung cancer foundation in memory of Cornelius (Jim) Hamm.

DESIMONE Martha Louise Mrs. Martha Louise Desimone M paassed away peacefully in Kamloops onn January 29, 2022 at the age of 67 yeaars.

Loviingly remembered by her loving husbannd Cliff Reimer and daughters; H Donna Hobin of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Candice Kouchache of California, sons; Jason Hobin of Newfoundland, Joel Hobin of Oliver, British Columbia, stepdaughters; Courtney Reimer of Merritt, Aimee Galliazzo of Kamloops, step-son Steven Reimer of Calgary, sister Susan Finck, numerous grandchildren and one great grandchild.

She is predeceased by John Desimone and grandson Jaydon Hobin.

A Memorial Service will be held in the spring of 2022 at a place to be announced with Reverend Angus Muir officiating.

Should friends desire, donations may be made to Nicola Valley Fall Fair.

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com Service arrangements entrusted to Merritt Funeral Chapel

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Nlaka’pamux Health Services Society Employment Opportunity Home Care Nurse/ Manager- RN

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

Required Qualifications: • Qualified and experienced to teach intermediate level students • Special Education training an asset • Ability to adapt or modify programs to meet the student’s special needs • Knowledge of the BC curriculum • Valid BC teaching certificate Recommended Qualifications: • Experience working in First Nations community • Experience with the Read Well and Saxon Math programs • Experience with special education programs • Experience with multi-grade classroom • Salary as per the SD 73 Salary Grid Start date: ASAP ProD opportunities may be required.

For further information about this role, please contact Principal at 250-350-3370 or email:principal@uppernicola.com Please send cover letter and resume to Human Resources, General Delivery, Douglas Lake, BC V0E 1S0, or hr@uppernicola.com. N’kwala School thanks all those interested but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Required Qualifications: • Qualified and experienced to teach High School level students • Special Education training an asset • Ability to adapt or modify programs to meet the student’s special needs • Knowledge of the BC curriculum • Valid BC teaching certificate Recommended Qualifications: • Experience working in First Nations community • Experience with the Read Well and Saxon Math programs • Experience with special education programs • Experience with On-line learning portals • Experience with multi-grade classroom • Salary as per the SD 73 Salary Grid Start date: ASAP ProD opportunities may be required.

For further information about this role, please contact Principal at 250-350-3370 or email:principal@uppernicola.com Please send cover letter and resume to Human Resources, General Delivery, Douglas Lake, BC V0E 1S0 or hr@uppernicola.com. N’kwala School thanks all those interested but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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STATUS: Permanent Full Time HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (35 Hours per week/1hr lunch) Nlaka’pamux Health Services Society (NHSS) is seeking a fulltime Registered Nurse to fill a Home Care Nurse/ Manager position providing nursing services within the Nlaka’pamux Nation.

Home Care Nurse/ Manager will provide: 1. Initial and annual client care assessments of home care clients 2. Develop client care plans, assign client care directions to LPNs and Home Care Aids 3. Creates social connection to the community and receives referrals into the program 4. Provides client advocacy with medical services with the Health Authority’s 5. Consults with community and liaisons with NHSS management regarding policy and processes 6. Oversees requirements of NHSS Nation Shared Nursing policies for service delivery, nurse licensing requirements, maintains standards equivalent to British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) practice standard and policies 7. Advocates between NHSS Nation Shared Nursing Services and the communities 8. Management & directs resources within the NHSS Nation Shared Nursing Services 9. Provides health promotion and prevention programs for Elders, assists with immunization clinics, health fairs, diabetes, heart health and nutrition support.

10. Provides mentoring and training in support of LPNs and HCAs education, development, and assurance of culturally appropriate and trauma-informed service.

11. Assures cultural safety and relevant best practices are maintained to support client care.

Qualifications and Qualities: • Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from a Canadian university or equivalent combination of training and experience. o Must be registered (or eligible) with British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals • Training/Experience in community health nursing is an asset • Experience/knowledge of computer operations and systems • Immunization certification or willingness to obtain • Standard First Aid with a valid CPR ticket (or ability to obtain) • Valid BC driver’s license • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Knowledge of First Nations history, customs and traditions is an asset Relocation allowance may be offered for this position This position may qualify for a signing bonus Applicants to submit a cover letter with salary expectation, resume, copies of credentials and three professional references to: Tamara George, CAPA, Executive Director Address: 2088 Quilchena Ave, PO 1624 Merritt BC, V1K 1B8 Email: george.t@nlxfn.com Phone: 250 378 9772 ext.119 Fax: 250 315 0283 This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Only applicants shortlisted will be contacted for interviews. Please note that successful applicants will require a Criminal Record Check, the details of which may preclude an offer of employment being finalized. Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry as per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS School District No. 58 is accepting applications for Noon Hour Supervisors at Collettville Elementary This position is Monday to Friday, five (5) days per week and one (1) hour per school day. Previous experience working with students would be an asset.

If interested, please send your resume along with three references to Dena McDermott at dmcdermott@365.sd58.bc.ca or online at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs, Support Positions, and Current Job Opportunities (Job Code 3179253).

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Lower Nicola Indian Band - HELP WANTED Communication Assistant

Department: Administration Work hours:: up to 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Start date: April 2022 Wages: based on skills and education Summary of Responsibilities: The Communications Assistant will support the role and activities of the Communications Coordinator in the areas of internal and external communication, media relations, education and promotional plans, and publication management with outcomes that support the Lower Nicola Indian Band overall goals and maintain a positive public image of the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

Major Responsibilities/Duties 1. As directed, post items to Facebook and website. Ensure that content on the LNIB website is current.

2. Assist staff members in how to access and post information to website and Intranet.

3. As directed by the Communications Coordinator, design and draft brochures and publications.

4. Attend and report on (including photographs) community events as directed

by Communications Coordinator.

5. Respond to queries from the community with respect to Facebook and the website.

6. Assist to implement various communications initiatives on behalf of the Lower Nicola Indian Band member communities (when required).

7. Gather, research and edit communications material for internal and external audiences as directed.

8. Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other communications materials.

9. Organize venues, catering, invitation mail-outs and attendance for communications meetings, events and open houses as directed.

Education and Experience • Demonstrated work experience in an ofce environment • Excellent oral and written skills • Computer skills in Microsoft Ofce Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, web design and WordPress • Relevant Experience • Must be able to work effectively under pressure when facing short deadlines.

• Must be organized and able to manage workload effectively • Exceptional research, writing, analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear, concise and logical manner.

• Proven ability in complex graphic design, and photographic skills • Candidates able to speak or willingness to learn the Nle?kepmxcin language will be given preference.

Apply to: Dealine to Apply open until lled Lower Nicola Indian Band HR@LNIB.net or

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Lower Nicola Indian Band - HELP WANTED Special Education and Tutoring Assistant

Department: Education Hours: Up to 7 hours a day, 35 hours per week. Schedule will vary with program and student needs Start Date: April 2022 Reports to: Education Manager Summary of Responsibilities: Our Special Education and Tutoring Assistant provides a diverse range of support for our K-12 students in the Nicola Valley. The primary roles include but are not limited to: building relationships and getting to know each student; motivating and inspiring students; and, helping students achieve their best. The Special Education and Tutoring Assistant will deliver a personalized learning approach to help Lower Nicola Indian Band Students with all subject areas in the K-12 system, including a specialized focus on courses at the senior level in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Math.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Must have the ability to express and comprehend oral and written English.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation • Ability to work as a team member and be comfortable facilitating group collaborations • Willing to learn and take necessary on-going training associated to K-12 Education needs • Must be self-motivated, reliable, and maintain condentiality of information • Must be willing to work diverse hours that may include late afternoon and/or evening hours • High skill level and understanding of all K-12 academic subject matter • Desire to implement and reinforce appropriate learning strategies at Elementary/Secondary levels Minimum Qualications: • Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma with senior level courses achieved in Sciences and Math • Successful Completion of an approved Education Assistant Program • Successful experience assisting in preparing learning materials for students • Ability to provide behavior management and crisis intervention considered an asset • Successful experience working with Autistic Learners considered an asset Apply To: Deadline to Apply: open until lled Lower Nicola Indian Band E-mail: hr@lnib.net https://secure.collage.co/jobs/lnib Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter complete with references, specifying the position you are applying for. Complete Job Description can be obtained by contacting the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

Thanks to all who apply, only qualified candidates will be considered

For a FULL Job Description and to apply see https://secure.collage.co/jobs/lnib/28454 Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter complete with references, specifying the position you are applying for. Complete Job Description can be obtained by contacting the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

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Nooaitch Indian Band 2954 Shackelly Road Merritt, BC V1K 1N9

Ph: 250-378-6141 Fax: 250-378-3699

HOMEMAKER WANTED The Homemaker reports to the Nooaitch Social Development Worker and is responsible for providing home services for Elders/ Disabled clients of the Nooaitch Indian Band. A homemaker represents an important enhancement to Elder and Client care: a dynamic, enthusiastic, and reliable individual committed to home services is key.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • To provide professional homemaking services to pre-approved clients as directed by the Social Development and the Scw’exmx Community Society registered nurse.

• Maintain cleaning duties based on the evaluation provided by the Scw’exmx Community Society registered nurse. Duties may include but are not limited to: vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dish washing, dusting, cleaning and disinfecting the bathrooms, kitchen area and overall upkeep of living areas.

• To establish a professional working relationship with the client(s) and follow a schedule, based on evaluation from the nurse.

• To perform assigned duties and responsibilities with respect for client(s) privacy and condentiality; adapt to a variety of situations; and respect and accept different values and standards of living.

• To maintain a record of hours and duration of service for each client(s): record services provided at each visit; report incidents; provide time sheets as per Nooaitch Indian Band Policy.

• Conduct all work in accordance with safety procedures QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have the ability to perform to perform outlined cleaning tasks with minimum supervision.

• Must possess physical ability to perform all cleaning/janitorial tasks.

• Must be self-motivated, be on time with limited supervision.

• One to three years’ experience in homemaking support environment an asset.

• Class 5 Drivers’ License is essential • Must provide Criminal Record Check upon employment Deadline to apply: Friday, February 11, 2022 Please submit your resume, covering letter, and references to: Nooaitch Indian Band Human Resources 2954 Shackelly Rd. Merritt BC V1K 1N9 or nooaitchbandmanager@nooaitchband.ca socialdev@nooaitchband.ca

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Scw’exmx Tribal Council (STC)

#202-2090 COUTLEE AVENUE P.O. BOX 188, MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Phone (250) 378-4235 Fax (250) 378-9119 e-mail: administration@scwexmxtribal.org

Seasonal Field Techician Requirements: Valid Driver’s License Required Skills: • Data collection (detail orientated), intermediate knowledge of compassing, mapping and using a Ipad, technical writing skills, legible and detailed notes Qualications: • Good physical condition • Occupational rst aid level 1 • Intermediate knowledge of plants • Intermediate knowledge of the surrounding area • Be willing to take training as required Education and/or Work Experience: • Natural Resource Technician/Environmental Resource Technician certicate or diploma, • RISC Archaeological Field Crew and Culturally Modied Tree Certicate and/or • Archaeological eld experience or archaeology courses.

• Knowledge of the Nlaka’pamux language and culture is an asset.

The Job will entail: Field work in all weather conditions, hiking on all types of terrain, conducting preliminary eld reconnaissance, shovel test pits, long hours, and note taking.

Work Apparel: Hi Vis Vest and/or Cruising Vest, Steel Toed Work Boots, Hard Hat, leather gloves and safety glasses

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Similkameen Tirecraft is located at 2064 Main Street, Cawston B.C. We are looking for a

FULL-TIME RED SEAL MECHANIC. Must have experience with diesel engines.

Wage varies as per experience.

Full time hours, Mon-Fri, 7am - 4pm.

Possible employee/family housing available if need. Extended medical, tool allowance and boot allowance offered after 6-month probation period.

Please send resume and references to: simpayables@gmail.com

Traffic Control company looking to hire

CERTIFIED TRAFFIC CONTROL PEOPLE. Must have valid BC Drivers License.

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Rate of pay based on experience.

Positions starting ASAP . Call 250-718-1357, 250-469-3469 or email: coralie@allsafetraffic.com

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BOUNDARY EXTENSION LOWER NICOLA WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that Ministerial Order No. M266 was approved and ordered on June 24 2021, authorizing an amendment to Letters Patent for Lower Nicola Waterworks Improvement District, effective from that date. The authorizing legislative provision is section 734 of the Local Government Act. The purpose of the amendment is to extend the boundary for Lower Nicola Waterworks Improvement District to include a parcel of land described as Lot 1, Plan KAP21597, DL 164 Land District 25, Except Plan KAP57663.

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2238 NICOLA AVENUE

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$389,000

SL3—6528 WATERSIDE TRAIL $250,000

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TONY LUCK

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

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2920 CLAPPERTON AVENUE

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$529,000

Beautiful lot in Nicola Lakeshore Estates with a monthly strata fee of $125.00. Enjoy the beauty of being at the lake while enjoying the mountains views all at the same time. This lot has a buildable area of 1,304.07. 164810

2299 CHARTERS STREET

2437 IRVINE AVENUE

$365,000

$689,000

250 JASPER DRIVE Logan Lake $585,000

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4 bedroom 2 bathroom home located in a great neighborhood on a large lot with plenty of parking. The fenced back yard offers room for pets with a variety of fruit trees.

There is a storage shed & shop located in the back yard that is wired & heated. 165291

Beautiful, bright, well-maintained Rancher with walk out lower level. Double bay heated garage with large flat driveway. Large master bedroom with 3-piece ensuite . African hardwood flooring throughout living room, dining room and hallway.. 165352

3038 PONDEROSA AVENUE

537 WILD ROSE DRIVE

$595,000

This home has been owned by the same owner for 70 years, with care & love that you will see & feel as soon as you walk in.

Home has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with plenty of room over 1461 SQFT. 165535

FRED SINGER

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

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$299,900

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Hurry! Sought after properties like this home and acreage do not last long. Nice 3 bdrm 2 bath home on a desirable acre lot close to all amenities and near highway access. This property has 2 wells, one shallow and one deep. 165388

Just 15 minutes from town this 4.6 acre parcel is the perfect area for the out-doorsman! Tons of lakes nearby for the fisherman plus endless quadding, sled-ding, horseback riding right from your door!

164394

We are still receiving FLOOD DAMAGE ASSISTANCE Nice bungalow with two bedrooms on main floor with a possible third in base-ment.

Good sized workshop in basement, recroom and extra storage. Long tern tenants in place. 163602

Here is a home you are going to love! This home is located close to schools, hospital & shopping. The upper level has 3 bds & 1 1/2 bths. Lower level has an in law suite that comes fully furnished & has a sepa-rate entrance. 165536

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