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In a March 2023 count, the number of those experiencing homelessness in Merritt rose 55 per cent since 2020.

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Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM In line with many other municipalities across B.C., Merritt’s homeless population has continued to rise over the past few years.

Numbers were released on Oct. 5 from the latest homeless count by the Homelessness Services Association of B.C., conducted in the spring of 2023 in 20 communities around the province, including Merritt.

The 24-hour study, from the evening of March 14 until the evening of March

15, saw a count of 67 people experiencing homelessness in the Merritt area, compared to 43 when the last study was done in 2020 - an increase of 55 per cent.

Of the 67 total individuals counted, 45 per cent were said to be unsheltered, meaning they were sleeping outside, in makeshift shelters or tents, or couch surfing, and would be expecting to for at least the next 30 days.

The vast majority of the unhoused were adults aged 25-54 (59 per cent), followed by seniors 55+ (31 per cent) and youth under 25 (10 per cent), simi-

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Another similarity between the two studies is the percentage of unhoused men and women, with around twothirds being men.

Those who identify as Indigenous were highly represented - 64 per cent of respondents were Indigenous, compared to being just 20 per cent of the population. Of the Indigenousidentifying, 76 per cent said that they, a parent or grandparent attended residential school.

In terms of reason for housing loss, fires and f loods in recent years accounted for the highest percentage, followed by lack of income and unfit/ unsafe housing.

67 per cent reported experiencing addiction, while 73 per cent reported having two or more health concerns, which also included medical conditions, physical disabilities, mental health and learning disabilities.

92 per cent were counted as having an income source, the most common being income assistance and disability benefit. 14 per cent were employed.

All 20 communities studied saw an increase in its homeless population.

“The results of these counts reinforce our belief that more needs to be done to help the most vulnerable members of our communities,” said Minister of Housing Ravi Kahlon in a statement.

The previous count in 2018 showed 11 people experiencing homelessness in the Merritt area.

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Legislation would ban drug use in many public areas KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK STAFF

Proposed new legislation in B.C. will ban public drug use in various public places as the three-year decriminalization pilot project enters its ninth month.

The provincial NDP government on Thursday, Oct. 5, announced the intention to clamp down on where people can use illicit drugs.

The legislation, if passed, will ban drug use in public and recreation-focused spaces, including: • a six-metre radius from building entrances, including businesses and residential buildings; • within six metres of a bus stop; • within 15 metres of playgrounds, spray and wading pools and skate parks; • at parks, beaches and sports fields.

The government said the proposed restrictions would align more closely with rules around tobacco, alcohol and cannabis use and provide a consistent approach throughout the province.

On Sept. 18, the provincial government decided to expand public areas in which the possession of illicit drugs is prohibited. Apart from the proposed legislation that expands drug use bans, possession of drugs included under the three-year decriminalization project is banned on playgrounds and at spray pools, wading pools and skate parks — and within 15 metres of those places.

That move last month came after Health Canada approved the provincial government’s request.

The decriminalization pilot project, which began on Jan. 31 as a joint provincial/federal government initiative — allows people ages 18 and older to possess up to 2.5 grams of illicit drugs, such as fentanyl, cocaine and heroin, without fear of arrest. The pilot project came with some caveats, including no use or possession on school or daycare grounds.

The ultimate aim of the pilot project is to destigmatize drug use and, encourage people to not use drugs alone, away from help in the event of an overdose and, ultimately, to seek help for addiction issues.

From the start of the pilot project to the end of August, there have been

1,423 overdose deaths in B.C. Including January, there have been 1,645 such deaths, putting the province on pace to set yet another grim record for most overdose deaths in a year.

The provincial government said the proposed new legislation will allow police to redirect people to safer spaces where they can be connected to health-care services and treatment. If a person refuses such direction, the police officer can arrest the person, if they so choose.

“The toxic-drug crisis has taken too many lives, too soon. That’s why we’re doing everything we can to save lives and help people suffering with addictions get treatment,” Premier David Eby said in a release. “British Columbians overwhelmingly agree addiction is a health matter.

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Finding new ways to express your creativity NV ARTS COUNCIL ART AT HEART: LYNN ARNOLD-COX

Being a board member, volunteer and artistic participant of the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council has given me so many gifts. Not the least of which is the confidence to experiment and express my creativity publicly.

Before arriving to the Merritt

area, I worked with my hubby running a variety of businesses including a floatplane service, remote canoe/kayak outfitting, bed and breakfast, catering, gravel pit, heavy equipment, airport fuel supply and, garbage collection! These adventures left precious little time for quiet contemplation. But now, retirement allows me to fulfill my desire to be an “artist”.

At first, I hesitated to use the term “artist”, as I did not feel deserving of the title. But finally having time and space, both mentally and physically, opened the door for self expression.

In my youth, I spent time working with my hands. There was always at least one artsy/ crafty project on the go. My high school teacher introduced

colour and rich textures of fibre arts dyed from plants, trees and bugs. She sewed the seeds of deep interest — which ultimately turned to an obsession — for all things made of natural fibre and of objects collected from my environment.

On foraging walks, I rarely return home with empty pockets.

Rocks, sticks, leaves, flowers, bark, reeds/grasses, have arrived at our home to be incorporated into one of my creations.

My happiest times are with furry friends and a patient husband willing to carry the larger/ heavier pieces.

I am immensely satisfied expressing my passion for making designs with leaves and flowers, using natural dyes and incorporating found items. I

have also `learned that creativity and inspiration comes to each of us in unique ways and can not be forced; the key is to relax and be receptive.

And, “to create one’s own world in any of the arts takes courage (Georgia O’Keeffe).”

My involvement with the NV Community Arts Council has taken my endeavour to a new level by connecting with a purpose with other artists and volunteers. This group of incredibly inspired individuals offer so much in friendship and support.

Being exposed to their dedication, hard work and artistic intelligence enriches my time working with the Council, the creative staff and students of the programs, and the generous patrons of our regional arts council.

recent media headlines along this National Post-themed version: “Yes, the Liberals are coming for your podcasts.”

Many of these headlines result from a rare Friday (September 29th) announcement from the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) that will require registration for some online content providers currently operating in Canada.

The announced CRTC threshold that requires mandatory registration is for online streaming services that “earn $10 million or more in annual revenues” and will “need to complete a registration form by November 28, 2023.”

The $10 million threshold appears to have been selected by the CRTC to imply that only large online streaming services

are being targeted with this registration requirement.

However, as many in the podcast and creative community know, these online streaming services are where small and independent creators post their content.

These same online streaming services drive up the viewing circulation content creators need to monetize their content.

This is particularly important given that small and independent online content creators have few alternative opportunities to economically grow an audience that, in turn, helps to fund the creator.

The concern from many is that creating a mandatory requirement for larger streaming services to register with the CRTC raises an important question: what is the point of this registration requirement?

The Chair of the CRTC is quoted as: “We are developing a modern broadcasting framework that can adapt to changing circumstances. To do that, we need broad engagement and robust public records. We appreciate the significant participation during this first phase and look forward to hearing diverse perspectives at our contributions proceeding in November.”

From my perspective, this statement is concerning.

Anyone who has followed the Liberal’s disastrous Bill C-18 that has resulted in major online social media companies no longer allowing the sharing of Canadian news content on their platforms remains a severe blunder.

The Liberals completely ignored what critics,

ALBAS: Too much online content control by feds?

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DAN ALBAS VIEW FROM THE HILL This week the House of Commons elected a new Speaker. I congratulate Liberal MP Greg Fergus from the Quebec riding of Hull-Aylmer.

Speaker Fergus becomes the 38th Speaker of our Canadian Parliament, and I look forward to working with him in his new role.

A different topic that has raised concern from some is

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stakeholders, experts, and the social media companies themselves stated would happen when they rammed Bill C-18 through.

This latest CRTC registration requirement that is part of the Liberal Bill C-11 raises similar concerns.

Controlling large online streaming services, which, in essence, act as a distributor for small and independent content creators that include those broadcasting podcasts, creates a concern that many have raised.

Through appointed and unelected bureaucrats at the CRTC, the government could attempt to ban or otherwise penalize certain material from being streamed that the government either does not agree with or labels as “un-Canadian” from a Canadian content perspective.

The Government can, of course, state it is not telling anyone what they can or cannot create; however, by controlling the distribution source

through registration, the net effect would be the same.

From my perspective, this is yet another example of PM Trudeau and his government attempting to gain control over what Canadians can view online and, in turn, potentially limit your choice and limit free speech.

For the record, the Conservative Official Opposition opposes PM Trudeau’s efforts to increase government regulation of online streaming services.

My question to you this week: Are you concerned about the Federal Government’s efforts to create more online content control? Why or why not?

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or call toll-free 1-800-6658711.

LETTERS to the editor

Local 4-H Club closes out the season strong in Barriere Editor, The Grassland Homesteader’s 4-H Club had a successful week at AgExpo Sept 21-25th in Barriere.

Each morning, all of us 4-H members would wake up early to feed and water our steers/young beef projects. We spent hours washing and grooming our animals, preparing for competitions like Showmanship, Market Steer, Homegrown Beef and Young Beef. Everyone gave so much attention to their animal.

At the banquet, we won the Club Junior Aggregate Award and danced the evening away.

Thank you to our club sponsor Douglas Lake Ranch!

A special thank you to our buyers: T Beers Construction, Kamloops Large Animal Vet Clinic, Clint Ellis Cattle Co., and Ian and Brenda Jones.

If you are interested in joining our 4-H Club we will be starting up again in January. Please look up our club name on Facebook or email ericahuber@msn.com.

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ALBAS HOLDS ONTO SEAT Here in the Central Okanagan - Similkameen - Nicola riding, Conservative Dan Albas held on to his seat despite a late surge in votes from Liberal Karley Scott.

In total, 61,820 people cast ballots in the riding — out of an eligible 86,093 — with Albas accumulating 24,425 votes to Scott’s 23,028.

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Water restrictions downgraded thanks to favourable weather Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM

After almost two months under a Level 5 water restriction, the City of Merritt has downgraded the watering limits to Level 3, effective immediately.

Level 3 allows residents to water using sprinklers two times a week: - Even-

numbered addresses: Thursday and Sunday, 6-8a.m. or 7-9p.m.

- Oddnumbered addresses: Tuesday and Saturday, 6-8a.m. or 7-9p.m.

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One dead after fiery semi crash

A crash between two semi trucks closed part of Hwy. 1 between Spences Bridge and Cache Creek on Oct. 5. Photo/Facebook/Skilled Truckers Canada

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM One person has been confirmed dead after a pair of commercial vehicles collided on Highway 1 between Spences Bridge and Cache Creek.

The two semi

trucks met head-on around 7a.m. on Oct. 5 while negotiating a curve.

The northbound tractor trailer came to a stop down a steep embankment with part of the vehicle falling onto

the railroad track below.

RCMP say that the driver of the northbound truck, which caught on fire upon impact, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the southbound truck was uninjured and is cooperating with

officials.

Both the highway and the CN railway were closed for the initial investigation.

BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), BC Coroner’s Service, Fire Rescue, Canadian National (CN) Police Service and BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure all attended the scene.

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Drugs and alcohol have been ruled out as possible causes.Anyone who may have information, including those who may have witnessed this collision or have dashcam video are asked to contact

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Latinx comedian bringing hilarity to local stage A hilarious night of comedy is coming to the NVIT theatre later this month. them a new side of me … so I’m just going to be vulnerable, opening myself up to things that have been going on in my life.” he said.

“I hope people come out and they’ll have fun.”

Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Get ready for a night of endless laughter as a trio of comedians are coming to Merritt this October.

On Thursday, Oct. 19, Marito Lopez alongside Nash Park and Bobby Warrener will be performing their best comedy sets at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology’s (NVIT) theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets for the one-night show are available for purchase at the cost of 30 dollars.

Marito Lopez, a Toronto-based comedian, said that comedy happened unexpectedly in his life.

“I never really had comedy in my sight. I wanted to, with my degree in English, become a professor,” he said. “So comedy just came out of nowhere really.”

After his two open mic sessions did pretty well, Lopez said that it was at that moment that he realized he had the talent of making people laugh.

“I always knew I had it in me, to be good (at making people laugh).

That just made me want to keep getting better,” he said.

As a Latinx person and one of the only two professional Latino

comedians in Canada, Lopez said that his culture and personal experiences influence greatly when he is creating his sets.

“I try to speak on it (the Latino culture) as much as I can, because there’s not much representation in Canada right now,” he said. “I always talk about being from El Salvador and my family, growing up an immigrant in Canada, as much as I can.”

For his performance at NVIT, Lopez just hopes the attendees have a fun night.

“The people who are going to come to the show, I’m gonna show

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Band bringing country and rock to Legion Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

Whether you love the energy of rock ‘n’ roll or some good old country twang, you don’t want to miss this concert coming to Merritt this month.

On Saturday, Oct. 14, Duane Watson and his band will be performing at Merritt’s Royal Canadian Legion at 9 p.m.

Returning after more than 20 years away from the stage, musician Duane Watson shares his excitement to be back on the road again after many personal struggles throughout his career.

“It’s just funny how your life can turn around right? After almost 20 years away from it, where I hardly even picked up a guitar,” he said.

Watson got into the music world after he saw The Beatles performing on the Ed Sullivan Show on his tv when he was just five years old.

“I think I knew at that age that I wanted to play.

I think I started playing guitar around seven or eight and my older brother was teaching me,” he said.

Watson and his family then moved to northern B.C., where he started performing at coffee houses.

During his almost 40 years on the road, from performing back-and-forth between bars, writing and recording songs, Watson has always been inspired

by iconic country and rock singers such as Hank Williams, Led Zeppelin and Cat Stevens.

“So because I grew up with that kind of music, the old classic country, I still love it today,” he said.

“I love classic country and rock and roll as I got the best of both worlds growing up through the 70s.”

During his long career, Watson won different competitions. In 1989, he won first place on a radio contest that advanced him to a singer and songwriter contest in Calgary, Alta., in which he ended up in fifth out of 250 participants.

With original songs, Watson describes performing as ”the greatest feeling in the world.”

“It’s kind of hard to explain, but it’s when you walk through the bars .. everything changes,” he said. “It’s just because you’re doing what you love.”

On Oct. 14, he just hopes everyone who comes down to watch him perform has a great time.

“From what I’ve seen and from what Merritt did before, they’ve danced and they really appreciate that (I entertain them),” Watson said. “I’m going to give them some good stories and I’m going to be debuting 30 songs, so just hopefully a really good time.”

When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 – concert starts at 9 p.m.

Where: Merritt’s Royal Canadian Legion – 1940 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, B.C.

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IH looks to build environmental health

Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

Interior Health has released its fiveyear Climate Change and Sustainability Roadmap, which addresses the commitment of the health authority on reducing impacts on the environment.

Called by the health authority as “the first of its kind”, the roadmap provides 20 long-term, strategic directions for preparing for and mitigating the health impacts of climate change.

The 20 actions detailed in the roadmap aim to strengthen Aboriginal partnerships, build aresilient health-care system as well as support climate adaptation in B.C.’s Interior communities.

Susan Brown, president and CEO of Interior Health, said the link between health and well-being of both British Columbians and the environment is clear.

“The IH Roadmap is grounded in a health equity approach, and positions

IH to not only respond effectively to the threat of climate change, but to support our most vulnerable communities. As well as Aboriginal partners in their efforts to prepare for climate change,” she said.

According to the health authority, many of the 20 actions included in the report are already in progress, such as the development of an electric vehicle strategy, climate risk assessments for IH facilities and integrating environmental sustainability into clinical operations.

Lorne Sisley, corporate director of Interior Health’s Facilities Management and Operations, said in the release that the roadmap provides a compass by which they’ll continue to build environmentally sustainable healthcare services.

“It’s a cohesive document that will be integrated into all areas of our operations and service delivery so that together, we can help strengthen our health-care system to adapt and mitigate climate change impacts.”

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City of Merritt Council will consider Permissive Tax Exe emption Bylaw 2356, 2023 (Amendment to Bylaw 2288) at the Regular Counciil Meeting on October 24, 2023, at 6:00 pm in City Hall at 2185 Voght Stree et, Merritt, BC. Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2356, 2023 will provide the Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly at 1840 Nicola Avenue with an exemption from paying 2024* municipal taxes, estimated at $1,381. * The estimated 2025 taxes would be $1,464 and the estimated 2026 taxes would be $1,552.

This exemption is provided under provision of the Community Charter [SBC 2003] Chapter 26, Part 7, Division 7, Section 224. Extract of Community Charter Chapter 26 Part 7: 224 (1) A council may, by bylaw in accordance with this section, exempt land or improvements, or both, referred to in subsection (2) from taxation under section 197 (1) (a) [municipal property taxes], to the extent, for the period and subject to the conditions provided in the bylaw.

(2) Tax exemptions may be provided under this section for the following: (a) land or improvements that (i) are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic or other not for profit corporation, and (ii) the council considers are used for a purpose that is directly related to the purposes of the corporation.

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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 7 - 14

Cooking safety starts with you 1 Stay Alert 8.1.1 To prevent cooking fires, you must be alert. You will not be alert if you are sleepy, have consumed alcohol, or have taken medicine or drugs that make you drowsy.

2 Watch What You Heat!

8.2.1 The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking.

8.2.2 Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. Turn off the burner if you leave the kitchen for any reason.

8.2.3 If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly and stay in the home. Use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.

3 Keeping Things That Can Catch Fire Away from Heat Sources 8.3.1 Keep anything that can catch fire–oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, curtains–away from your stovetop.

8.3.2 Keep the stovetop, burners, and oven

clean.

8.3.3 Wear short, close-fitting, or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking. Loose clothing can dangle onto stove burners and can catch fire if it comes in contact with a gas flame or an electric burner.

8.3.4 Keep things that can catch fire away from heat sources. Never use your oven or microwave as storage space. This can cause a fire.

4 What to Do If You Have a Cooking Fire 8.4.1 Always keep a lid nearby when you are cooking. If a small grease fire starts in a pan, smother the flames by sliding the lid over the pan. Turn off the burner. Do not move the pan. To keep the fire from restarting, leave the lid on until the pan has cooled.

8.4.1.1 Never pour water on a cooking pan grease fire.

8.4.1.2 Only trained adults should use a fire extinguisher on a grease fire. Only Class K fire extinguishers are rated for the purpose of putting out grease and animal fat fires.

8.4.2 In case of an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed until it is cool.

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5 Keeping Children and Pets Away from the Cooking Area 8.5.1 Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet (1 metre) around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.

8.5.2 Never hold a child while you are cooking, drinking a hot liquid, or carrying hot foods or liquids.

8.5.3 Keep pets off cooking surfaces and nearby countertops to prevent them from knocking things onto the burner.

6 Electrical Cooking Equipment Safety 8.6.1 Always use cooking equipment— slow cookers, electric skillets, hot plates, griddles, etc.—that is listed by a qualified testing laboratory.

8.6.2 Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and code requirements when installing, using, or cleaning cooking equipment.

8.6.3 Plug microwave ovens or other cooking appliances directly into a wall outlet. Never use an extension cord for a cooking appliance—it can overload the circuit and cause a fire.

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Fireproofing your outdoor space is important, too The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) is the area where human development meets or intermingles with the natural environment. Over time, our communities and lifestyles

increasingly extend further into forested areas. As such, we find interface communities all over Canada in both remote rural locations, and in urban centres.

When we live,

work, and play in WUI zones, we become more exposed to the danger of wildland fire, but it is possible to live safely with this natural event.

Wildland fuels and built fuels

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conditions created by an isolated structural or wildland fires. This is called the WUI fuel complex.

By understanding the complexities of these combined fuels, along with considering

the topographic and weather conditions that affect the combustibility of these fuels, we can better appreciate the unique and often overwhelming challenges that a WUI fire presents, especially when it

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Wildland fire can follow a path from the forest or grassland to your home. A wildland fire moving via the tops of trees can be slowed if the trees are spaced. It can be

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Smoke alarms could save your life Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM

National Fire Prevention Week is an annual event aimed at educating Canadians. This year, the theme is “Cooking Safety Starts With You”, which includes knowing how to properly maintain your smoke alarms.

Not only is it important to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, it is also important to know and understand what the sound from each alarm means.

Smoke alarms should be installed in every bedroom,outside of each sleeping area and on every level of your home, including the basement. Smoke alarms should be on the ceiling or high on the wall and it is now recommended to use interconnected smoke alarms, this means that if one smoke alarm goes off, they will all sound.

To avoid false alarms smoke detectors should be a minimum of ten feet (three metres) from the kitchen stove.

When a smoke alarm makes a series of three loud beeps, that means it has detected smoke and there may be a fire in your home. Proper protocol is to leave your home immediately and call 911.

A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery in the smoke alarm is low and must be changed. If it continues to chirp after the battery has been replaced, the unit is at the end of its lifespan and must be replaced. Smoke alarms must be replaced after ten years.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms alert you to the presence of Carbon Monoxide, a colourless, odourless,

invisible gas that can be fatal for people and pets.

Like smoke alarms, they should be installed on every level of your home and outside of each sleeping

area. Manufacturers will provide instructions on proper location and installation within your home.

Test your CO alarms at least once a month and replace according to manufacturer’s instructions.

If your CO detector makes a series of four loud

beeps, Carbon Monoxide has been detected in your home. You must exit immediately and call 911.

Like a smoke alarm, a single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery in the unit is low and should be replaced. If the chirping continues after the battery has been replaced, the alarm is at the end of its lifespan and must be replaced.

Both smoke and CO alarms rely on loud noises to wake and alert people, which means that individuals that are deaf or hard of hearing will have to use special alarms and devices to warn them when they are in danger.

Some alarms are equipped with strobe lights, which will help alert a deaf or hard of hearing person.

A pillow or bed shaker that is activated by the sound of a standard alarm may also be used, and this may be paired with a strobe light alarm.

Low frequency sound smoke and CO alarms are also available, which works better to wake individuals with mild to severe hearing loss.

Most important with any style of alarm is taking action when they alert you to danger. Be sure to have an emergency plan that informs all household members how to escape the home and where to meet afterwards. Ensure that hallways and stairs are lit with nightlights and clutter free so that everyone can safely evacuate the home.

If you need glasses, keep them by your bed along with your phone and any mobility devices you may require, such as a walker or cane. This will help you exit your home quickly and safely in case of emergency.

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Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Interactivity is often the most effective way to learn, and that also rings true for fire safety.

For Fire Prevention Week this year, the Merritt Fire Department is hosting an escape room experience all throughout the week, allowing residents to be put into fake scenarios where they would need to put their fire safety knowledge to the test.

“Groups, families, schools, businesses, anyone can sign up and learn about how to prevent fires in your home,” said Work Experience Program Coordinator and Training Officer Gareth Tilt.

The ‘escape room’ is set all throughout the station, a tour through a fake kitchen complete with a fake stove.

“You can work your way room to room to room, solve puzzles along the way. It was pretty successful last year, we probably had about 150 people come through.”

Tilt said that this year’s course is completely revamped with new clues.

“Everything from making sure your pot handles aren’t hanging over the stove, to your workstation being three feet away at all times, to making sure that children aren’t unattended.”

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FIRE PREVENTION

Education campaign sparks awareness

B.C. Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth. Photo/Herald files

A provincewide fire safety campaign will help save lives and reduce fire-related injuries by educating people in British Columbia about proper smoke-alarm use and reducing fire risks in homes.

“Properly functioning smoke alarms are a key step in keeping people and families

safe if a fire does break out,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “I’m urging everyone to test their smoke alarms at least once every six months to keep their homes and families safe.”

In partnership with the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, the Province

has provided $1.6 million to promote community fire-risk reduction through a smokealarm education campaign to raise awareness, transform attitudes and change behaviours toward fire safety to reduce firerelated injuries and deaths.

The Firesafe: Ignite Awareness, Extinguish Fires

campaign runs for four weeks this fall and consists of mixed-media and social-marketing approaches to reach all British Columbians, including advertisements through radio, television, social media and bus stops.

“I’m excited to announce our partnership with the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit and launch of the FireSafe Campaign,” said Brian Godlonton, B.C.’s fire commissioner. “Working smoke alarms are the easiest and most effective way to reduce the risk of fire-related injuries and deaths throughout our province. By installing working smoke alarms, and by urging everyone to test their smoke alarms, we

know we’re helping to keep British Columbians and their families safe.”

The Province has also partnered with Statistics Canada to build a community fire-risk-reduction dashboard.

Alongside the education campaign, these two integrated projects will help B.C. fire services prevent fires, reduce injuries and save lives, which is crucial given the increasing trend in fire-related deaths.

Fire prevention week is Oct. 8-14, 2023. This year’s theme – Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention – works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking.

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Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM FireSmart BC has announced a new program that aims to teach the next generation how to keep their communities safe.

According to a news release, the

program will offer free and comprehensive lesson plans and materials that will introduce kindergarten to Grade 6 students and educators with essential knowledge in fire resiliency.

Rachel Woodhurst, FireSmart BC program lead, said in the release that after the devastating wildfire season this year, wildfire education is no longer an option, but a necessity.

“One of the best ways to be FireSmart is to start young. By equipping teachers with tools to educate the next generation, we can collectively work towards creating safer and better prepared communities across B.C.,” she said.

The program, which includes themes such as safety, fire science and wildfire mitigation and prevention, will allow children and teachers to learn how they can help during or prepare

for a crisis.

Amanda Reynolds, FireSmart supervisor for the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society, welcomed the news about the new program, which also includes learnings from First Nations across the province.

“The lessons and activities in the program include a wide variety of themes, including how Indigenous Peoples use fire to care for the land, which I’m excited about,” she said.

This month, students from grades 7 to 12 will be able to access the program.

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Indigenous film festival coming to Kamloops KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK STAFF

The second annual Stseptékwles re Sk’elép (Coyote Stories) Indigenous Film Festival takes place this week at the Paramount Theatre, downtown at Victoria Street and Fifth Avenue.

The festival, presented by the Kamloops Film Society, in partnership with Tk’emlups te Secwépemc, will run from Oct. 12 through Oct. 14.

The festival will screen six feature films and a free, family-friendly Indigenous

short film package. The festival will also welcome a slate of guests to feature around the film selections.

The festival will open on Thursday with a red carpet screening of Bones of Crows, a compelling historic drama partially filmed in Kamloops. The film will be followed by an exclusive speaking panel with Indigenous creative personnel from around the province.

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Young Ghouls, a dark and gritty drama directed by the late Jeff Barnaby, whose works are celebrated for their bold and stylish takes in the Indigenous horror genre. Following that film will be Sgaaway K’uuna (Edge of the Knife), a psychological horror film set in the late 1800s and spoken entirely in the Haida language dialect.

Earlier on Friday, at 11 a.m., Indigenous and non-Indigenous students will have the opportunity to watch Inhabitants, a feature documentary that follows five Native American tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices.

Teachers wishing to take their students to the film can email shay@thekfs.ca for more information.

The film festival will wrap on Saturday with the Indigenous Family Shorts program at 11 a.m., which will feature Indigenous storytellers presenting short works ranging from documentaries to animation.

The Indigenous Family Shorts are part of the Kamloops Film Society’s Free Family Flicks program, so tickets are free for everyone. Attendees are urged to book in advance to guarantee a seat.

Later on Saturday, sci-fi romance Stellar and drama-comedy Guitar Lessons will be screened. The closing party will feature comedian Conway Kootenay, who portrays Ernie in Guitar Lesson.

“I am honoured to welcome patrons from our region and beyond to the Paramount Theatre for highly entertaining and thought-provoking films and engaging special events, that will highlight Indigenous art in general and filmmaking more specifically,” Kamloops Film Society executive director Dušan Magdolen said.

DID YOU KNOW? This year’s festival is guided by an all-Indigenous film committee, Kamloops Film Society operations manager Radhika Tabrez and assisted by Tk’emlups artist and organizer, Shay Paul. Indigenous Film Festival committee members include Ashley Fontaine-Ost, Bobbi Sasaskamoose, Jason Mike and Laura Michel.

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Fire restrictions ease with cooler weather Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM With overnight lows continuing to drop and a consistent increase in precipitation in the Kamloops Fire Centre, more burning restrictions are being lifted.

In a release sent out on Oct. 5, BC

Wildfire Service said that as of noon on Friday, Oct. 6, Category 2 open burning has been permitted.

While campfire (Category 1) bans were rescinded on Sept. 28, Category 2 fires also include open burns not exceeding two metres high by three metres wide, as well as stubble or grass over an area that does not exceed 0.2 hectares.

Fireworks, sky lanterns, air curtain burners and burn barrels are also once again allowed.

Larger Category 3 fires remain prohibited, with a tentative lifting date of Oct. 13 at noon.

Merritt Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson would like to remind the public, however, that Category 2 and Category 3

fires are not permitted within city limits at any time. Only small contained campfires are allowed with a valid permit.

Those found in contravention of open burning prohibitions can face a ticket of $1,150, an administrative fee of $10,000, or, if convicted in court, a fine of up to $100,000 and one year in jail.

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Losier takes early BCHL scoring lead as Cents tame Bucks

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Cents newcomer Zachary Losier is making a name for himself in his first season in the red, white and black.

The forward joined his Merritt Centennials teammates in a backto-back night road trip to Cranbrook over the weekend to face the Bucks for the first time this 2023-24

BCHL season, hoping to rebound from three straight losses.

Over 2,000 fans packed Western Financial Place on Oct. 6 only to see Losier notch the first goal of the game for the away squad, his fourth in five games since being acquired from the Ottawa Jr. Senators during the

offseason.

It was the opening of the floodgates for the Cents, who held a 4-0 lead just one minute into the second period after additional tallies from Ryan Spinale, Luke Melnik and Timothy Kim. Merritt goaltender Karlis Mezsargs was bested twice by the Bucks to close out the 4-2 win.

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who opened up the scoring the following night in what turned out to be a rollercoaster of a game, leading 1-0 at the first buzzer.

The score at at two apiece after the second period thanks to Natha Taylor and Dylan Lariviere, who each notched their first of the season.

Losier came alive in the final frame, taking advantage of an early highsticking call against Cranbrook to give Merritt its first lead of the game, adding another with just over six min-

utes left in regulation.

The sides went to overtime tied at 4-4, before Losier finished off the hat trick just over a minute in, earning the 18-year-old first star of the game honours.

And with that, Losier takes the top spot in the league scoring race, with seven goals through six games. His eight points in total trail just Aaron Schwartz and Caden Cranston of the Surrey Eagles.

“Zachary is a player that has great character and is a winner,” reads

a Cents release.

“He is great on the forecheck, responsible, plays a physical brand of hockey and tough

ing into his own on pucks. He is a as a young 18 year good sized winger, that has really good old player. I think Zachary will raise a offensive prowess and is just comSEE CENTS Page 23

Cents Q+A: Sam Grabner Callie Langlois SPECIAL TO THE HERALD

1) If you didn’t play hockey, what would you be doing?

If I didn’t play hockey, I would be at university studying business back in my home town.

2) What is your favourite food?

My favourite food is probably Mexican food, something like burritos or tacos.

3) What is your alltime favourite movie?

My favourite movie is The Dark Knight.

4) If you didn’t live in Canada, where would you want to live?

If I had to live somewhere else, I’d live in Austria because of the mountains and landscape, as well as that’s where my gradnfather was born.

5) What song would you pick for a goal song for the Centennials?

A goal song I would pick for the Cents would be ‘Hell Yeah’ by Rev Theory.

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lot of attention this year in the BCHL and NCAA.” Andrew Ballantyne was solid between the pipes, stopping 35 of the 39 shots he faced.

The Cents hosted a rare Tuesday evening game on Oct. 10 following press time. This weekend features a visit with the Trail Smoke Eaters on Oct. 13, before hosting the West Kelowna Warriors at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena the following night.

Puck drop is set for 7:05p.m.

Deserved golf day for firefighters Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Though firefighters may be better known for

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Sagebrush Golf Owner Andrew Knott, on behalf of the

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

The Nicola Valley Rodeo parade made its way through town last month, with residents lining the streets in anticipation of its return from hiatus.

With plenty of deserving floats and participants, below are the winners of the six different categories:

OVERALL WINNER: Royal Canadian Legion 093 (pictured) MOST ORIGINAL: Royal Canadian Legion 093 (pictured) BEST SMALL BUSINESS:

Grimshire Apiary MOST ENTHUSIASTIC: On one float were: Tourism Nicola Valley Walk of Stars Eh Canada Travel

BEST YOUTH ORGANIZATION: Cecilia Dyck and students Merritt Dance Society BEST COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION: Nicola Valley S.A.R. Group

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

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2625 IRVINE STREET

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2160 ELLIS ROAD

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1475 COWLEY STREET

$279,900

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NEW MLS#175022

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