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LITTLE BRITCHES RODEO ACTION Young cowboys and cowgirls from throughout southern B.C. were in Merritt on the weekend for the annual Nicola Valley Little Britches Rodeo. The youngsters took part in events such as barrel racing, pole bending, dummy roping, goat tail tying and steer riding. (Left) With flagging tape clenched in her mouth, Ayla Goss from Douglas Lake runs her horse Red Jet out into the ring in the junior girls goat tail tying event. (Below) Hooper, a treasured member of the Stevenson family from Pitt Meadows, watches the action from the comfort of the covered stands. Read more about this year’s Little Britches rodeo in the Thursday edition of the Merritt Herald. Ian Webster/Merritt Herald
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The majority of 911 calls to Merritt police during the first three months of 2014 were false, according to the local RCMP detachment’s first quarterly report to city council. Out of 109 of the emergency calls received during that time, 106 were found to be false. “All 911 calls are fully investigated to determine if somebody is in need of help,” Merritt RCMP Staff Sgt. Sheila White told council when presenting the detachment’s quarterly report at the regular council meeting on May 27. “There’s a significant amount of manpower that goes into investigating
those,” White said. White told council drug trends in Merritt have not changed much, noting morphine and heroin trafficking appear to be increasing. “Morphine is what we find being traded for crackcocaine, and cocaine seems to be the drug of choice for sure,” White told council. Sgt. Norm Flemming told the Herald that sometimes morphine is sold by those with prescriptions or stolen from people for resale purposes. He said morphine is typically sold for cash or traded for an equal dollar value of crack cocaine. The report states the Merritt RCMP officers have continued to notice people from the Lower Mainland
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between January and March of 2014 compared to the same timeframe in 2013. Between January and March in 2014, there were 12 residential break and enter files compared to 13 in 2013. There were nine commercial break and enter files this quarter, down four from last year’s 13. However, there were 13 other break and enter files this year compared to 11 last year. Police dealt with 17 files for thefts from vehicles in the opening quarter of this year compared with 10 last year. Ten of the 17 files for 2014 came in March alone. Flemming said theft from a vehicle is an opportunistic
crime, with thieves more often than not attempting to steal money from vehicles. There were three reports of stolen cars in the first quarter of 2014 and none in the same period from last year.
Assaults up, domestic disputes steady Assault files have gone up from 39 in the first quarter of 2013 to 44 in the same period in 2014. Domestic dispute files are steady and remain a problem for the Merritt detachment, White said. There were 41 domestic dispute files in this year’s opening quarter compared to 42 last year. White said assaults and domestic disputes are “stable
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right across the board.” “That’s one of our huge issues,” she said. Drunk in public files down Impaired driving offences continue to keep police busy. A total of 23 drivers had their licences suspended for either 24 hours, three days, seven days or up to 30 days in the first quarter of 2014. Flemming said that total is consistent with last year’s first quarter. However, drunk in public files fell by over 40 between last year and this year, with 90 between January and March of 2014 compared to 134 in the same period in 2013.
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Get outside, make memories that last a lifetime OTHMAR VOHRINGER The OUTDOORSMAN On Facebook I came across a meme that contained the following verse: “Memories aren’t made playing video games on the computer.” I had to think about this for a minute and realized that there is a lot of truth in it. Virtually all of my most treasured and vivid childhood memories revolve around outdoor activities with family and friends. Conversely, I have almost no recollection of when I started to play then-popular video games like Mario and Pong in coffee bars, let alone with whom I played and if I lost or won. While surely not all of the widespread problems with youth today can be blamed on video games, recent social research shows us that some of the more serious social problems can be attributed to these games, especially when
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children spend many unsupervised hours on the computer. Research from the Center for the Study of Violence at Iowa State University showed a clear link between violent juvenile offenders and video games as a risk factor. Other studies on the social impact of video gaming and online networking seem to reveal that excessive use, up to three hours per day, can result in a lack of attention leading to reduced school grades, lack of patience and loss of a sense of reality. The research also
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From Page 1 Regular patrols of the downtown area have resulted in the arrest of intoxicated individuals and the seizure of large quantities of alcohol, the report reads. “The comparison for the first quarter between 2013 and 2014 is not overly alarming to me,” White said. In total, general duty officers responded to 1,285 calls for service during the first quarter and Merritt police processed 187 prisoners. The report reflects a representative sampling of police activity, it states.
showed that this in turn leads to violent and angry behaviour patterns in over 80 per cent of the research subjects. An equally disturbing trend in the research found that these children also suffer from a lack of empathy, compassion and poor social skills. In other words, they lose touch with the real world and how to behave in a social group, which can lead to emotional and behavioural conflicts within the family and society. On the flip side, a study commissioned by the Eckhard Foundation
tional outdoor programs with great success in turning “behaviourally disordered” youth into “behaviourally normal” youth. To me, these findings are a no-brainer because all outdoor activities can be enjoyed as a family and are fun. An often ignored factor is that family is the most important social structure in a child’s life. It is in the family where our children learn social skills and associated problem-solving skills without resorting to violence as in video games. On that note, engage your children in some of the great outdoor activities the Nicola Valley has to offer. Not only do they provide youth and adults alike with
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Local designer a cut above the rest MSS student Amy MacLaren wins senior costume design category in national competition By Emily Wessel
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Merritt has a national champion in its midst. Merritt Secondary Student student Amy MacLaren scored the top prize for her steampunk-inspired Romeo and Juliet costumes in the Design Exchange High School Design Competition. The challenge was to create a costume for one of Shakespeare’s most famous couple, and MacLaren found inspiration in steampunk — a genre that blends science fiction with historical sensibilities, which can be found in movies such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days. “Steampunk is very English, and I set the story in London in my head. The story of Romeo and Juliet is Shakespearian and Shakespeare was born in England ... the random associations you make in your brain,� MacLaren said. The Grade 12 student said she found time to build both costumes during her independent directed studies course at MSS. She also found support at the local high school in teachers Yvonne Lord and Fame Mackney. MacLaren said the competition judges were impressed that she went outside the school community to find support for her project from the Fabricland store in Kamloops, which supplied all the fabric she used plus her notions (other sewing supplies such as zippers, leather, buttons and thread). MacLaren finished steam-crossed lovers costumes include a jacket for Romeo (which is unlined, because a lining would be hot under stage lights, MacLaren reasoned) and accessories such a pocket watch and top hat. The Juliet costume is comprised entirely of pieces MacLaren made, including a long skirt, blouse and corset, with a pair of hand-made goggles completed with signature steampunk clock gears on the side (her grandfather was a clock maker). “I haven’t touched it since I finished it,� she said of her completed project for the IDS course in January.
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Merritt Secondary School student Amy MacLaren models her steampunk-inspired Juliet (left) and Romeo (right) costumes at the Baillie House to add an historical edge to photos of her creations for the Design Exchange High School Design Competition. MacLaren’s costumes took top prize in the national contest, and will be on display at Toronto’s Design Exchange for the next year. Submitted
“It was done.� MacLaren presented her finished costumes and the benefits of the IDS course to the school board since it was the school’s first time running it. Not only was MSS the place where MacLaren got a lot of work done on her entry, it was where she learned that she’d won the competition. “I got the email and I was like, I don’t know what to do!� she said. The Design Exchange competition for high school students is presented in partnership with the Sears Drama Festival and is juried by a panel of design professionals. Along with her $500 prize, MacLaren won a mentorship day with a designer, and her costumes will be on display at Toronto’s Design Exchange (housed in the historic downtown Toronto Stock Exchange building) for a full year. Not only that, MacLaren came away with the prestige of winning the senior costume design category and
the distinction of being one of few winners from outside of Ontario. MacLaren went above and beyond the competition’s guidelines to submit a sketch and photos of the costume by making and photographing both costumes. “You want to take it a step further than what they expect because then they’re more likely to be impressed with what you gave them,� she said of the judges. She’s also taken her schooling a step further to get a leg up in the competitive field of design, and finished two university-level fashion courses through correspondence this semester. After she graduates in a few days, MacLaren plans to take a year to work, and then pursue fashion design at either Kelowna’s Centre for Arts and Technology or costuming for stage and screen at North Vancouver’s Capilano University. “I’ve known since middle school,� she said of her career path. “It’s
always been my passion.� The competition also awards a senior and a junior in interior design, graphic design, fashion design, and architecture/landscape design. MacLaren previously won first place in the junior fashion design category of the competition when she was in Grade 9. That year, the challenge was to recycle T-shirts into a new piece of clothing. MacLaren’s finished product used about eight T-shirts that could be transformed from a bag into two different skirts. MacLaren headed to Toronto last Wednesday for a five-day whirlwind trip to accept her prizes and visit with family. Above all, she said was curious to see what the other young designers from around Canada came up with. “I’m pretty sure I’m the only one who did steampunk,� she said with a laugh.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NICOLA VALLEY MEMORIAL ARENA - HEATER REPLACEMENT RFP 07/14
The City of Merritt is seeking Requests for Proposals from qualified proponents for the installation of new radiant heaters for the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. This project includes the removal and disposal of the current heaters and the procurement and installation of new radiant heaters. Proposal documents may be obtained from the City of Merritt website www.merritt.ca or from Merritt City Hall, 2185 Voght St., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 There will be an optional site visit on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 10:00am at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 2075 Mamette Ave, Merritt, BC Proposals must be received in a sealed envelope and labelled: “RFP 07/14 - Nicola Valley Memorial Arena – Heater Replacement Project by 2:00pm, June 26, 2014 at: Merritt City Hall 2185 Voght St., Merritt, BC
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The City of Merritt is seeking Requests for Proposals from qualified proponents for the Merritt Central Park Upgrade Project. This project includes the removal and relocation of the current sand volleyball courts, construction of an outdoor regulation size lacrosse box, and the design and construction of a combination washroom/concession building.
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Unions representing kindergarten to Grade 12 school support staff and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) have reached a tentative agreement on a new fiveyear contract. The deal includes about a 5.5 per cent raise over the length of the agreement. The previous twoyear agreement for support workers – retroactive to 2012 – was set to expire at the end of the month. The new deal will run from July 1 to June 30, 2019. School District 58 chairman Gordon Comeau said the provincial government is expected to fund support workers’ wage increases as opposed to the districts themselves. Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) K-12 sector co-
ordinator Rob Hewitt also told the Herald the wage and benefit increases will come from the province. The previous deal’s raise and benefits were funded by school districts. “We insisted that not happen this time,” Hewitt said. Provincially funded wage increases are on par with the government’s current mandate, a press release from CUPE states. The press release also outlines some of the highlights of the deal, including improvements to health benefit plans through standardization, increased hours for education assistants and an employee support grant for employees who do not cross teacher picket lines. Pay lost to support staff for honouring teacher picket lines, dating back to the start of their rotating strikes
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Every four years, we ignore reality By Adam Williams
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Does anyone else find World Cup fever a tad strange? Don’t get me wrong. I like soccer as much as the next guy, perhaps more. My time in the Tournament Capital has seen me grow to enjoy watching the world’s beautiful game. I once detested covering TRU WolfPack soccer matches, but now look forward to them. Like many others in the River City, I will be watching my fair share of World Cup action over the next month. But, here in Canada, soccer isn’t in the mix when it comes to talk of major professional sports, which is why I find the fascination with the World Cup to be somewhat strange. Let’s face it, Canada isn’t exactly a soccer nation — our men’s team is ranked 110th in FIFA’s world rankings. I would bet our country has more fans with intimate knowledge of the Ottawa RedBlacks than we do people who know Association Football. Yet, every four years, World Cup soccer comes around and we’re glued to our TVs, taking long lunches or calling in sick, hiding online streams behind other windows on our office computers so the boss doesn’t know what we’re doing. Heck, I even spent the morning writing a story on what’s happening around the city in celebration of World Cup. I’m adding fuel to the fire. But, isn’t it strange for a country that’s more or less indifferent to the sport for the three years and 11 months in between tournaments?
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Are we headed for more gun violence? Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS Four high school students in Vancouver were arrested last Wednesday for carrying a fake gun around in the city’s Yaletown neighbourhood. It turns out they were shooting a movie, but their timing could not have been worse. The teens were apprehended the day after a man went on a shooting spree in the exact same neighbourhood.
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That man is now charged with six counts of attempted murder — one for the bike shop owner who was shot in front of a Starbucks across the street from his store, and five for the police officers at whom the man shot when they intervened and chased him to the city’s popular Science World. All this was only days after a school shooting at an Oregon high school, which left two dead — the shooter and one victim — and a shooting at the Seattle Pacific University campus that left one dead, and of course, after the tragedy that claimed three Moncton RCMP officers just last week. In the wake of all this highly publicized gun violence, it’s no surprise that people are extra vigilant
when they see weaponry in public. That’s why a Vancouverite phoned the city’s police department to report the students, the gun and the screams, not knowing they were fake. It’s unlikely the students will face charges and it appears this is a case of extreme thoughtlessness, but what an act of thoughtlessness. From the White House, speaking in an online event sponsored by Tumblr, U.S. President Barack Obama said congress should be ashamed of their inaction on gun control laws in the wake of all these mass shootings, and that’s a lesson we in Canada are learning as well. The argument against gun control frequently points out the many peo-
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ple who use guns responsibly or as tools — not as murder weapons. The thing is, I don’t think responsible hunters are opposed to laws that might prevent guns from getting in the hands of people who have more questionable motives. In Canada, these shootings have re-ignited the long gun registry debate, which the federal government ended by passing its Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act in 2012. Obviously, this doesn’t change the registration requirements for nonrestricted firearms, and all those who own firearms must still have a licence to do so. But it’s possible that the act gives the impression that Canada is planning to lighten its gun controls at
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a crucial time when more of these controls may be wiser. The vast majority of firearm owners do not use them to kill people, but that does not answer the question at hand: how do we keep guns from the hands of those who might? Many lobby groups will say tougher gun laws aren’t the answer, and they’re partially right; it’s not the full answer. There are so, so many issues in American and Canadian societies surrounding these mass shootings that the “solution” has to be a massively widespread, multi-industry collaborative effort that includes changing the perception that the “right” to bear arms is more like a privilege.
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The local Wal-Mart store was on a roll last week with three cheques presented to different community organizations in as many days.
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Top left: Merritt Minor Softball Association secretary Sherry Rauch accepts a cheque on behalf of the league for $250. The donation will go toward equipment and uniforms as the season progresses. Top right: MSS band teacher Colin Kerridge accepts a cheque for $1,386.38, which was partially fundraised by the Grade 8 band and then matched by Wal-Mart at a hotdog sale and car wash.
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Wal-Mart parking lot in May and partially matched by the store. The funds are earmarked for the girls’ participation in the SOAR camp, which takes place in Enderby from July 19-26. SOAR, which stands
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What’s perhaps more disturbing than our bandwagon obsession, though, is our willingness to turn a blind eye to some of the disgusting realities of FIFA and the World Cup. Let’s be realistic — we do the same thing every four years with the Olympics. Like the parents of the elementary-school bully, we see what we want, ignoring everything to the contrary. The World Cup is entertaining and fun, so who cares what happens behind the scenes?
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Brazilians, for one. According to Al Jazeera America, Brazil has spent more than $14-billion US on the 2014 World Cup, more than any other nation in the tournament’s 84-year history. Preparation across the country’s 12 host cities has been marred by protests and strikes. Locals argue against the construction of multi-million dollar stadiums and people are starving in the streets. FIFA, the World Cup’s governing body, is again at the centre of allegations of corruption, this time regarding its selection of
for “spirit of adventure rendezvous,” happens once every three years and as many as 2,500 girl guides and leaders are expected to attend this year’s camp.
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Qatar as tournament host in 2022. There’s little argument certain aspects of Brazil’s preparation defy logic — the $300-million Amazonia Arena built in Manaus springs to mind. The stadium will host just four matches during the World Cup and won’t be used by an elite soccer team following the tournament. Its location, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, is miles from any other population centre. Those issues are only the tip of the iceberg. Just as countless column inches were devoted to the
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euthanizing of stray dogs and construction delays in Sochi during the Olympic Games, Brazil has drawn the media’s ire. Yet, when Brazil and Croatia kicked off the tournament’s opening match on June 12, few seemed to remember the protests and security issues. As the tournament progresses, most won’t give a second thought to whether the government acted responsibly or if the Brazilian public deserved better. We’ll sit back with a beer, make bets on office pools and pretend like soccer is a sport we care about
year-round. Isn’t there something wrong with that? I read a Sports Illustrated (SI) story the other day, a 1980s tribute to Jim Murray, one of the greatest sports writers of our time. According to SI, Murray “would mumble and fuss that he had no angle, sigh heavily and then, when he had finished his column, no matter how good it was, he would always slide back in his chair and say, ‘Well, fooled ’em again.’” Something tells me that would have summed up his thoughts on the World Cup, too.
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Next step to ratify five-year deal at district level From Page 5 The framework of the agreement was reached at the provincial level. Now local, nonmonetary issues will need to be hammered out at the district level and the deal ratified by the employer and its employees. “They negotiate provincially on salaries and benefits, now we have to negotiate with CUPE on all the other factors that are in the collective agreement,” Comeau said. Comeau told the Herald he anticipates the local bargaining to be a relatively quick process as it has been in the past. He said school districts have until about November to have a new deal in place. Comeau said he hopes a quick resolu-
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2014 Merritt Country Run Complete Results 99. Kevin Graham M45 100. Amanda Tourand F25 101. Angela Basaraba F36 102. Allissa Lean F10 103. Sky McKeown M41 104. Ella McKeown F9 105. Kailyn Fleury F8 106. Lynnette Fleury F36 107. Stef Zabek M48 108. Dan Cadwaladr M39 109. Mary Jackson F38 110. Angie Kirk F40 111. Neyda Hewton F40 112. René Thomsen M51 113. Erin Thomsen F15 114. Michelle Zabek F47 115. Tracy Dunsmore F47 116. Erika Doyon F33 117. Charlotte Nelson F31 118. Ella Kroeker F8 119. Maya Starrs F9 120. Danielle Lawrence F9 121. Kristi Hall F11 122. Danica Guichon F10 123. Marc Piché M49 124. Jeannine Neil F25 125. Cassie Smith F10 126. Robert Baird M40 127. Candice Rizzardo F31 128. Marti Harder F41 129. Gabe Baird M8 130. Maddox Craske M7 131. Diane Twan F55 132. Tami DeSimone F54 133. Will Gregoire M11 134. Brenda Curnow F48 135. Holly MacDonald F46 136. Jenelle MacDonald F19 137. McKenzie Manning F8 138. Laurie Manning F30 139. Jen Heard F29 140. Summer Lockie F9 141. Isabelle Heard F11 142. Ann Belcham F63 143. Russ Willey M38 144. Patty Heisler F32 145. Tyler Mohoruk M31 146. Gwendy Lamont F78 147. Judith Uruhart F62 148. Leslie Robinson M70 149. Jason Capson M44 150. L. Vanden Dool F44 151. M. Evdokimoff F38 152. Sue Cavaliere F70 153. Bernice Asselstine F83 154. Latisha Spahan F11 155. Lenora Fletcher F47 156. Darren Gauthier M10 157. Tina Harris F41 158. D. Bagnall-Neil F11 159. Char Oppenheim F53 160. Janet Langlois F53 161. Etelka Gillespie F56 162. Jessica Dan F36 163. Debra Manuel F58 164. Ruby Adams F56 165. Debbie Joe F45 166. Ranger Oppenhiem M46 167. Kenya Wandolo F7 168. Nina Jorgensen F80 169. Carolyn Jorgensen F52 170. Mary Jorgensen F55
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COUNTRY RUN FUN! (Photos from top) Aidan Dunsmore, Merritt (3026), Ella Kroeker, Logan Lake (3162), Christina Pehr, Lower Nicola (1025) and Noreen Cross, Merritt (2019) were all smiles as they crossed the finish line of the 2014 Merritt Country Run. (Below) Some of the award winners from this year’s run.
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Reporting to and under the direction of the Public Works Clerk, the Maintenance Technician Assistant is responsible for assisting in water sampling, minor repairs and maintenance to community buildings and updating and maintaining the Public Works ling system.
Interior Savings is the largest credit union based in the interior of B.C. We deliver exceptional financial services and products to over 82,000 members in 14 communities through 21 branches, two Commercial Lending Centres and associated companies.
Areas of responsibility: • Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Lower Nicola Indian Band policies and procedures; • Gather water samples, including analyzing, documenting, sealing, packaging and sending to Provincial Health Authorities; • Conducting minor repairs and maintenance to LNIB buildings; • Updating, maintaining and improving Public Works ling system;
We are seeking solution-focused people to help us deliver our vision – to be the best in the communities we serve. As a valued team member, you will experience a diverse, exciting and rewarding workplace and a great place to build a career. Opportunities: The main focus is to develop new and existing business relationships by providing deposit, investment and lending services to member traffic while ensuring that Interior Savings Credit Union is their primary financial institution. You will also provide proactive financial advice and services which includes dealing with members to understand needs, provide advice/referrals around the areas of Credit, Investments, Financial Planning, and Estate Planning. Accountabilities: x Foster business development through service excellence and product knowledge. x Recognize member needs and promote lending products & deposit services. x Sell numerous Credit Union products. x Achieve individual sales goals and actively pursue internal referral opportunities. x Provide coaching and leadership to administrative assistants in supporting managing and growing the portfolio. Desired Qualifications: x High School diploma/Grade 12. x Possess or be willing to work towards and obtain a Mutual Funds license if required. x Job-related experience in a financial sales & services environment. x Strong communication and interpersonal skills. “For more information or to apply for this posting please see our website: www.interiorsavings.com” We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact shortlisted candidates only.
Required qualications • Grade 12 graduation or equivalent • Knowledge and experience in general maintenance and repair; • Good interpersonal skills to deal effectively with people; • Good communication and organizational skills; • Good computer skills; • Knowledge of general work safe procedures; • Possess WHMIS certicate (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System); • Physically able to meet the demands of bending, lifting and twisting positions; • Must have a class 5 driver’s license, mandatory; • Interest in pursuing a career in Construction and/or Public Works eld. If you possess the necessary qualications and skills, please forward your cover letter, resume and salary expectations, in the strictest condence, by July 4, 2014, to: Lower Nicola Indian Band Human Resources Department 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, B.C., V1K 0A7 Email: executiveassistant@lnib.net Fax: (250) 378-6188 Please insert Maintenance Technician Assistant into email subject heading.
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ROOFING CONTRACTORS For the replacement of the roof of a Non-Prot Society located at 2164 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, B.C. Conayt Friendship Society invites submissions from Roong Contractors for the replacement of a torch-on tar and gravel, at roof on a one storey ofce building. The two separate structures share an adjoining roof of approximately 8,200 square feet. The work is scheduled to be completed summer 2014. Roong Contractors are required to submit, and will be selected based on the following information. 1. Contractor’s Qualication Statement, including attachments as follows: • Number of Years operating a construction/roong installation business; • Financial capability; • Current and previous projects (similar in construction cost, type and complexity); • Personnel; evaluation will consider qualications and relevant experience; • References including two references from previous projects • Experience working with Aboriginal communities and organizations 2. Certication of good standing from WCB. 3. Proof of residential/commercial business licence in good standing. 4. Ability to provide a homeowner warranty for this project. 5. Proof of insurance coverage. 6. Proof of surety that the contractor is capable of completing the project. 7. Bid price breakdown, material, labour, management fee. Preference will be accorded to an Aboriginal contractor or contractor using Aboriginal management and labour. Contractors shall consent to the verication of all information provided in their submission. Submissions shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and be clearly marked “ROOF REPLACEMENT: 2164 QUILCHENA AVENUE” and must be received by 2:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, July 3rd, 2014 Please address submissions to: Executive Director, Conayt Friendship Society 2164 Quilchena Avenue P.O. Box 1989, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Tel: 250-378-5107 Fax: 250-378-6676 Email: reception@conayt.com
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