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1698 Douglas Street

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$265,000

Nice and ready to move-in 2 bedroom, possible more bedrooms, 1 bathroom home located in a quiet manufactured park. The home features two additions to add extra room for rec. room/ den or bedrooms.

Investors, first time home buyers take note of this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom family home with no strata fees. The 3 level homes features: kitchen, dining and living room as well as 2 piece bathroom on the main floor. The second level features 3 bedrooms, a full 4 piece bathroom and storage area. The basement includes laundry area, a family/rec room, lots of storage

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1876 Granite Avenue

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Incredible oversized .70 of an acre lot. Don’t miss out on building your dream home in one of the best neighborhoods in The Nicola Valley! This lot offers great building potential, close to shopping amenities and is overlooking the Nicola River giving you endless mountain/river views.

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

This townhouse demands attention!!! Unique 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car townhouse located in popular Sun Valley Court Development. Open concept living w/vaulted ceilings in living room, dining room & kitchen on main with french doors to fenced backyard. Access to garage, storage & crawl space, & powder room on ground level. Strata includes yard maintenance, lots of storage space.

Developers and Investors take note of this prime location – 2 side by side lots, one has a 1920 two story home that requires some TLC. This home is on the 6000 sq ft lot and has a long-term tenant currently in place. The neighbouring lot is a nice 9000 sq ft just waiting for your ideas. Package deal – not being sold separately.

Solid built family home 3 + 1 bedrms, 2 bath. Attached garage.

Walking distance to shopping, banking, medical & recreation. Lots of cabinets in the bright sunny kitchen and plenty of storage throughout the home. Lovely gas fireplace up and wood insert downstairs. Fenced level .2 acre property with great shop and alley access.

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2388 Aberdeen Road

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2264 Coutlee Avenue

2064 Castillou Crescent

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Welcome to this lovely home with a newly added in-law suite, don’t miss out! Great location, walking distance to all downtown amenities, move-in ready freshly updated home, large oversized landscaped yard for your pets and kids to run around and watch from the concrete patio!

GREAT FAMILY HOME IN LOWER NICOLA! Updated Kitchen and flooring. 2017 roof, 2020 high efficiency Furnace with A/C, newer appliances. Enjoy this mostly fenced .25 acre property with u/g sprinklers. Well maintained back yard features a gazebo, heated wired shop, 2 storages sheds, pear trees, and many extras.

210-2514 Spring Bank Avenue

2500 Reid Court

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$599,000

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, low maintenance townhouse move in ready! Home features updated flooring, baseboards & paint on main level, new hot water tank in 2018, some light switches compatible with Alexa/Google.

Main floor features open concept design w/large kitchen and eating bar, granite counter tops, SS appliances, smart dual oven, touch tap, all open to dining and living room which also features a cozy gas fireplace.

2113 Parker Drive

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Good Revenue Property with tenants in place both up and down. Interior of home has been completely renovated with new kitchens, counter tops, backsplash, bathrooms, flooring, paint and light fixtures. Home upstairs features 4 bedrooms, a large kitchen open to the dining room and family room.

Downstairs is a 2 bedroom in-law suite which also has had a new kitchen, bathroom, flooring, paint and light fixtures.

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

2051 Castillou Crescent

2401 Reid Avenue

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$614,500

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Welcome to one of Merritt’s newest executive style townhome developments, Nicola Bluffs, nestled into the Spring Bank neighbourhood.

This spacious 3 bdrm, 4 bath home features a beautiful blend of contemporary and modern finishes. No GST on this 2020 home and 8 yrs of home warranty.

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

6441 Jagpal Way

3445 D’Easum Road

MLS#167788

$699,000

MLS#168257

$679,000

MLS#167252

$769,900

GARDENER’S Dream ON THE BENCH in Merritt. 3 bedroom + den lovely family home in established residential neighbourhood. Close to desired Bench Elementary school. 11 x 32 Workshop in back of home for the hobby enthusiast, fenced yard, quiet patio for your morning coffee just off the dining rm, 2 greenhouses, 2 storage sheds, and much more.

TASTEFULLY UPDATED 3 bed, 2 bath home. Lovely white kitchen, natural gas f/p in living rm, generous family room with wood stove, new ensuite. Enjoy your quiet moments in the serene sunroom just off the primary bedroom looking out back to a beautiful, wooded area. This .22 acre property backs on to Mountain Dr. with driveway access from front or back of yard with room to build a shop.

Very nice 5 bed 3 bath home w/lrg inground pool located in bench area, close to elementary school, recreation & shopping. The home sits on 9000 sq ft yard w/mature landscaping, great inground pool w/water slide, covered deck, firepit, storage shed, fenced yard, lots of parking & add R.V. parking on side of the home.

2209 Harris Road

100 Golden Quill Trail

2760 Petit Creek Road

ICE R P NEW MLS#165831

$939,000

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

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$950,000

26 acres in the Petit Creek area close to crown land and gorgeous views of the valley. 4 bedroom manufactured home on a full walkout basement. On the property you have a 24x23 garage and a separate 34x25 workshop with 200 amp main. Great place for someone with all the toys.

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Beautiful 3500 sq ft home on 2.34 acres bordering the Nicola River w/3 separate titles. Rip Rapped in 2022. Home has been carefully constructed w/energy efficiency in mind. Home is situated on a knoll- foundation being reinforced cement poured into Styrofoam forms & treated w/waterproof application & sealed w/film.

Home features 1750 sq ft up & down, two large upper/lower decks surfaced w/ FlexStone decking & exposed aggregate.

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LAKEFRONT HOME on spectacular Stump Lake! 2.72 virtually flat acres with approx

150 ft of shoreline. A place to gather with family & friends to savour the moments this lakeside property has to offer. Renowned for wind surfing, water skiing, & amazing fishing, stocked with Kokanee and Rainbow trout. Launch your boat right from your property.

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Sprawling 2700 sq ft Rancher Home on 119 +/- acres of level hay land. Home has been completely updated including new addition in 2016. Enjoy comfortable living while working/living the ranching lifestyle. House features large country kitchen and dining room, 4 large bdrms, blaze king wood stove, 2 living areas & large deck with hot tub to enjoy the peacefulness of the night sky.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

Save-On-Foods supports local food bank

Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank had an overwhelming year, handling an influx of new clients, responding to multiple natural disasters, and raising funds to keep themselves afloat. The support of a local grocery store, Save-On-Foods, has been invaluable according to the food bank.

Through their Share It Forward initiative, taking place between June 16 and 22, Save-On-Foods and in-house brand Western Family (WF) aimed to raise $300,000 for Foodbanks BC by donating 50 percent of profits from WF products sold through the week. Official numbers for this year’s campaign are being calculated, with all proceeds staying in the community the funds were raised in. All funds raised at Merritt’s Save-On will benefit the local food bank.

“Save-On has been so supportive of us. Not just through the Share It Forward initiative, but it’s also the loop resources and donations they provide to us on a daily basis. Their support means everything to the operations of the food bank,” said Derlanda Hewton, general manager of the Nicola Valley and

District Food Bank.

“This year we were low on volunteers, but we had one person there handing out coupons that people could give at the till to add two, five, or ten dollars to their bill to donate to us. She also collected the cash donations people gave to us.”

The local food bank, located on Quilchena Avenue, provides support in the form of supplemental food packages and specialized programming to over 800 people in the Nicola Valley and surrounding areas. In the past two years, they have responded to major emergencies such as the Lytton wildfire evacuations and November’s atmospheric river caused flooding. They provided food, clothing, and other necessities to all those who needed them, and continue to do that on a daily basis.

Save-On-Foods, whose Merritt location is in the Railyard Mall, has supported the food bank for years, providing donations both monetary and in the form of products. Their Share It Forward program has raised over $1million since its inception in 2018. The company says it donates over $3million in consumer goods to food banks across the province every year, along with hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash.

“As Canadians, coming together to support our neighbours is at the heart of our communities,” said Save-On-Foods President Darrell Jones.

“Local food banks play a critical role in all of the communities we serve across Western Canada, and with the Share It Forward campaign, it’s easier than ever to support the great work they do every day.”

Foodbanks B.C. is a provincial association of over 105 B.C. based hunger relief organizations, including Merritt’s own food bank. They receive and distribute the funds raised by the Share It Forward initiative, and said they are grateful for the support of Save-On-Foods.

“Save-On-Foods is a longstanding, trusted donor partner of Foodbanks BC, and a huge supporter of food banks across western Canada. We are honoured to be involved in their Share It Forward event once again,” said Dan Huang-Taylor, executive director of Foodbanks BC. The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank is located at 2026 Quilchena Avenue, and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10am to 1pm. For more information, call 250378-2282, or visit nicolavalleyfoodbank.com.

How to prepare home appliances for floods Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM

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Merritt is no stranger to floods after last year’s atmospheric river event. This highly devastating period had caused the City of Merritt to evacuate its residents swiftly in the dead of night, leaving their homes vulnerable.

“I think what we’re finding is that people are becoming more aware of the potential for flooding,” said Kimberly

Fenwick, director of system risk at Technical Safety B.C. Fenwick acknowledges that people are now more cognizant of the potential of flooding but they may not see the whole picture.

“They might be thinking about sandbagging or an escape plan if they end up needing to leave, but they might not be aware that there are risks to their gas

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EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

All Council meetings are open to the public, unless closed by law. For your convenience, all meetings are streamed online at www.merritt.ca Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 6pm at City Hall: Regular Council Meeting

Appointments are encouraged to ensure availability, please call 250-378-4224 or see the front counter.

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Programs like swimming lessons, summer camps, lifeguarding and safety courses are all available online! There are many great options to choose from this summer. Our online Activity Guide provides more details about each program.

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Technical Safety BC’s flooding tips for appliances From Page 3

and electrical appliances in the event of a flood. There’s some things that they can do to prepare those appliances and to be safer if they’re returning to their homes after a flooding event.”

The Herald had the opportunity to speak with Fenwick and discuss Technical Safety B.C.’s tips on handling electrical and gas appliances both pre and post flooding.

“Some people have more time to prepare than others but when electrical and gas appliances are exposed to flood waters, they can be damaged in a way that could create safety risks,” she said.

“At a very basic level, if an electrical appliance is damaged, then it creates a potential for electrocution if it’s not handled properly. Conversely, if a gas appliance is damaged, one of the things that could happen is a potential gas leak which can lead to explosion or fire risks.”

When asked about actionable items residents could do to better prepare home appliances, she cited the idea of installing a certified hardwired surge suppressor to a home’s main electrical panel which may require assistance from a licensed electrician.

“The other thing people could be thinking about may not be what they buy but where to install it,” Fenwick further

explained.

“If people are looking to install gas and electric appliances such as furnace, washer, and dryer, then you should consider installing it higher up in the home where they are less likely to be impacted by flood water.”

Below you can find some key pre and post-flooding safety tips.

What to prepare in advance if you live in a flood zone: • Make a check list of all appliances you would need to unplug ahead of a flood evacuation.

• If possible, do your research ahead of time to determine what licensed contractor you would contact in the event your property is impacted by flooding. You can find a list of licensed contractors on our website, technicalsafetybc.ca.

Pre-flooding safety tips Prep your electrical appliances: • Perform a thorough check to ensure that all electrical panels, boxes, and plugs have covers which stay closed.

• Ensure that all valves and power knobs on all appliances and systems are turned off • Relocate or remove electrical appliances and have a licensed contractor isolate electrical circuits.

Prep your gas appliances: • Any gas appliance that is removed must have the open end of the pipe leading from the valve to the appliance capped or sealed. This work needs to be performed by a licensed gas contractor.

• Shut off the water leading to and from hot water tanks.

If serious damage is expected: • Consider installing a Canadiancertified hard-wired surge suppressor directly to your home’s main electrical panel. In most cases, a licensed electrical contractor is required for this type of installa-

tion.

Have your propane supplier remove your propane tank or ensure it is adequately anchored to prevent the tank from floating and being carried away by floodwaters.

If natural gas is supplied by Fortis BC or Pacific Northern Gas (PNG): • Do not shut off your natural gas if you receive an evacuation order.

If gas is provided by propane or other utility providers: • Shut off the main gas supply upstream of the gas meter or at the propane tank or cylinder.

Post-flooding safety tips • Conduct your own investigation.

• Only return to your property once it’s safe and you’ve been cleared to do so.

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Assess your home for any flooding damage, paying close attention to electrical and gas equipment.

• Do not turn on any gas or electrical items until they have been inspected by a licensed gas or electrical contractor.

• Don’t have a contractor? Review our list of licensed contractors in B.C. (https://www.technicalsafetybc.ca/regulatoryresources/find-licensed-contractor) • Contact your utility supplier.

• If your power has been turned off, contact your power and/or gas supplier to have it turned back on (e.g., BC Hydro, Fortis BC, etc.)

Additional information on flood safety can be found by visiting the Technical Safety BC website.

LOWER NICOLA WATERWORKS DISTRICT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING LOWER NICOLA HALL WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022 - 7.00 P. M. Election of Trustees (Two Trustees) EVERYONE WELCOME

Tickets: Weekend pass - $125/pp - Camping $35/3 nights. Individual show tickets also available.

Tickets can be purchased online at: www.thecdnbluemoon.ca, Visitor Center in Merritt or by calling 250-300-0291

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EDITORIAL

Music in July

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Emma Doncaster, Grade 2

Summer will be heating up this July as there are loads of entertainment coming to town.

Starting this week we have IZAIAH REYES ‘Music in the HERALD Park’ organized EDITOR by the city where every Thursday night this month, musical acts will perform at Rotary Park.

Bass Coast will also take place this weekend. The electronic music and arts festival, as I’ve learned, has always been a big hit in town as there are plenty of out of town folks who come to hear the music and see the arts installations. I’ve also read that this year’s installations will be the biggest temporary arts exhibit in B.C., a pretty cool claim that the city can now make.

The following week, the king will be celebrated as the Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds was chosen by the Canadian Blue Moon Ventures Limited as the venue for their annual Elvis Festival.

This will be the first time Merritt is hosting the event which is another exciting proposition. Personally, I hope to hear Elvis’ Christmas hits even though December is a ways away.

Last but not least, Merritt’s own Rockin River Fest is going down on the last weekend of July. The event features a who’s who in the world of country music, with names like Tim McGraw and Darius Rucker in headlining acts of different nights. I may be away for the Calgary Stampede this year but Rockin River makes up for it in a big way.

I want to give a huge shoutout to the Nicola Valley Arts Council for trying to get local acts some shine in our city’s open mic night. After July, we still can enjoy some music from our own city’s pool of talent.

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LETTERS to the editor Pickleball in Merritt Editor, By now most people have heard of pickleball, the fastest growing sport in Canada. It is a fun cross of tennis, ping pong and badminton. It is played with a paddle and a perforated plastic ball on a court the same size of a badminton court. The fun game is a very accessible and social sport, providing great exercise and appeals to all ages.

You can play short games, eas-

ily sneaking in the 30 minutes of daily recommended exercise. Just playing a fun 10 minute game will give you the same amount of exercise as a 75 minute walk.

Pickleball helps with balance, agility, reflexes and eye-hand coordination with no excessive strain on your body and can help reduce stress and blood pressure.

Not only that, it is an inherently social activity, building your social circle and improving overall mental health. Its accessibility, simple

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rules and its friendly competition are what will have you coming back for more.

Playing times in Merritt are flexible and membership is very low and reasonable. Pickleball is played year round, either in or outdoors. Right now in the summer, play times are but not limited to Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-11 am and Tuesday and Thursday 6-8pm. Whether you are a beginner who just wants to learn a new sport and

have fun or a seasoned player, come see what pickleball is all about at the new courts and club house behind The Desert Inn off of Merritt Ave. A friendlier group of people you will not find, everyone helping you learn and improve your game.

Oh, and just a fun FYI, we do not participate in the nude pickleball that is now taking place in some areas of North America.

CYCLISTS RIDE FOR CANCER

About 65 bike riders, rode through Merritt on their trek from Kelowna to Delta on June 21 to raise funds for cancer research.

The ride was originally started by a few members of North Sharon Courtepatte Delta’s Team Merritt, BC Coastal Cycling.

Each member had their own personal experience with cancer.

Nearly $200,000 was and child care. It would also be helpful if they raised over four could see some rides and was relief from the skyrocketing costs of fuel and given to the groceries. So far, government action has not Canadian Cancer kept pace Society and with the promises made. the BC Cancer Although the Legislative session is over, I Foundation. will continue to advocate for better supports for the next generation of students and workers here in Merritt and throughout our riding of FraserNicola.

Congratulating our accomplished 2022 grads This is such a special time of year for our graduating high school students, who have not only completed their K-12 educational journey but JACKIE TEGART are about to take that VIEW FROM exciting next step in LEGISLATURE their lives — whether it’s post-secondary studies, a new job, or some well-deserved time off to explore.

Our graduates in Merritt have put in a tremendous amount of work and effort to get to this moment, and have made many lifelong friendships and important connections along the way. We also acknowledge the tireless efforts of parents, caregivers, friends and neighbours who have helped our students grow and become the fantastic individuals they are today. I know a few tears are being shed as we watch these talented and bright young people pursue their dreams.

Our youth were among the groups that were

on the forefront of my mind during the spring sitting of the Legislature, as the Opposition continued to press the government to make headway on affordability issues. If we want young people to be educated and trained here at home, and if we want them to be able to stay in our community and make positive contributions to it, we need to ensure they have access to things like affordable housing options

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APPENDIX B to Order G-146-22

We want to hear from you FortisBC Energy Inc. 2022 Long Term Gas Resource Plan On May 9, 2022, FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) filed its 2022 Long Term Gas Resource Plan (LTGRP) for acceptance by the British Columbia Utilities Commission in accordance with section 44.1(2) of the Utilities Commission Act. FEI’s 2022 LTGRP presents FEI’s long-term view of the demand-side and supply-side resources identified to meet expected future gas demand, reliability requirements, and Provincial greenhouse gas reduction requirements, taking into consideration the cost to FEI’s customers over the 20-year planning horizon (2022–2041). The 2022 LTGRP includes a 20-year vision for FEI and culminates in an Action Plan that identifies the activities that FEI intends to pursue over the next four years.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

BC External Credentials Program update

Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM B.C.’s External Credentials Program (ECP) announced that it will be expanding its scope on Friday, July 1. Through the expansion, the province will now recognize First Nations language and culture programs as external credentials. This opens the possibility for students to earn credits for graduation from these types of programs.

As the Ministry of Education and Child Care now recognize these culture programs, First Nations will be able to create and approve their language and cultural learning programs that students can use toward graduating.

“The ministry is pleased to work in partnership with the First Nations Education Steering Committee to enable students to receive credit toward graduation for First Nations language and culture teaching that takes place outside of their regular school program,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education and Child Care. “This new external credential option recognizes the valuable learning opportunities that First Nations

provide to youth in their communities.”

There is a required level of depth and rigour, comparable to Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses that programs need to meet to be recognized as external credentials.

Programs also need to ensure that a subject-matter expert will assess performance to determine students’ achievement and successful completion of the program.

Examples of language and culture

programs that could count for an external credential under the expanded ECP include: • First Nations language proficiency; • First Nations drumming and/or dancing; • A formal on-the-land learning program; • A traditional medicine or traditional foods learning program; • First Nations carving and traditional art; and • A traditional sports program.

Some external credentials may count for credit toward required courses for the B.C. Dogwood Diploma (e.g., arts education or applied design, skills, and technologies), while others may count as credit toward elective courses for graduation. Certain external credentials can also provide credits toward the adult graduation diploma.

“The First Nations Education Steering Committee appreciates this important expansion of the External Credentials Program to respect the important work being done by First Nations to promote our students’ language and culture skills and knowledge,” said Tyrone McNeil, president, First Nations Education Steering Committee.

“This change is a meaningful part of our ongoing partnership with the Ministry of Education and Child Care to make the B.C. education system more relevant and responsive to our students and our communities.”

The expansion of the ECP is the first time there have been significant changes since 2010. However, there have been more recent integration of Indigenous learning to B.C.’s education system. Back in March, the Province made a separate announcement stating that all secondary students must complete Indigenousfocused coursework before they graduate from B.C.’s K-12 education system. This graduation requirement will take effect beginning of school year 2023-2024.

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Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Although bikes are mostly used for recreational purposes, did you know that in Merritt you could have it registered as a transportation vehicle?

On June 2, during the GoByBike week, when the city was promoting the use of bicycles for day-to-day commute, the Merritt Community

Policing Office set up a coffee stop in Spirit Square for cyclists both to give them a break and to educate them on commuter cycling.

“It’s important for us to be a part of this event because there are a lot of components when it comes to using your bike,” said Community Policing Coordinator,

Marlene Jones.

“We see a lot of people in the community using their bikes and there’s always a great advantage to having more knowledge and understanding the rules of the road.”

Jones also shared the idea of registering vehicles with the city if it is used as a daily driver.

“In the event of a theft, registering your bike increases

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the likelihood of you getting your bike back,” she explained.

“We want to get people who use their bikes to take a bit of extra time, understand the rules of the road, and learn more about bike safety and security.”

To learn more about how to register a bike, please contact the Community Policing Office at (250) 378-3955.

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New funding for the Nicola Valley Search and Rescue

Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Nicola Valley Search and Rescue (NVSAR) has received a new batch of funding from the provincial government, aiding them in their efforts to support the community and respond to emergency situations. In partnership with the B.C. Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA), the provincial government disbursed $4,918,750 to ground search and rescue groups across B.C. The funding is brand new to B.C. search and rescue groups, with BCSARA saying 2022 is the first year it has received “sustainable” provincial funding. The total funding received by BCSARA to distribute accordingly was $5,961,000, with the million dollar difference going to the operating costs of the non-profit organization. Locally, the funding is enabling new equipment purchases and increased training.

“Rescue gear is expensive and it has a shelf life, so we’re always in need of funding opportunities to upgrade and replace our gear, and make our ability to respond that much better.”

Initially formed in 2003 after the previous SAR club disbanded, NVSAR has been providing search and rescue services to Merritt and the surrounding area for nearly twenty years. Their trained volunteer response teams are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. While their main service area is the Nicola Valley, they provide assistance to other rescue groups in the province through mutual aid agreements. NVSAR has been working hard to increase their level of service.

“We’ve been trying to improve our response capabilities. We recently pur-

chased a new command trailer and pickup truck,” added Brigden, who also currently serves as the group’s president.

“We just graduated a new class of members a couple of weeks ago. We’re always working on improving our skills and training, and we’re always ready to help out those that need it in the Nicola Valley.”

The funding disbursed to the 79 SAR groups in B.C. covers approximately 50 percent of the cost of search and rescue activities taken on by the group, leaving local members to fundraise through their local communities, regional districts, and public donations. NVSAR says the funding is equally and fairly distributed based on level of callouts received and other response factors.

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“Everybody who is a member of a search and rescue group in B.C. is a volunteer, all across the province,” said Nathan Brigden, search and rescue manager with NVSAR.

“Each group in the province got some money from the provincial government this year. There’s a formula that BC Search and Rescue uses based on response capabilities and active members so it’s fairly disbursed amongst the groups.”

Recently, NVSAR graduated its 2022 training program class, students of which learned response skills throughout the year that saw the Nicola Valley face a pandemic, wildfires, and unprecedented record-breaking flooding.

Moving forward, NVSAR and its active member base of 25 will focus on sharpening their skills, upgrading and maintaining their equipment, and engaging the community through search and rescue activities.

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Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM On November 14, 2021, the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) was closed to regular vehicle traffic due to damage caused by an atmospheric river.

Between Hope and Merritt, the November 2021 rain damaged more than 20 sites along the Coquihalla Highway. It took more than 300 workers, 200 pieces of equipment, and more than 400,000 cubic metres of gravel, rock and other material to repair and reopen Highway 5 to commercial vehicles on December 20, 2021 and eventually all vehicles on January 19 this year.

Since then, traffic has been passing through the stretch of temporary reconstructed highway between Hope and Merritt but the Province aims to building back and building stronger.

Now, BC has awarded KEA5 the contract for development and early construction work which begins the process of perma-

nently restoring the flood-damaged sections of Highway 5 and Highway 1.

“This marks a significant milestone in our recovery from the devastating atmospheric river events of last fall,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

“Following the extraordinary work that was done to reconnect these highways in December, we’re building back permanent infrastructure that will be equipped to better withstand the impacts of climate change and future extreme weather events. I want to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who have worked together to help us recover from the unprecedented floods, including the local First Nation communities that continue to work closely with us as we move into this next phase of recovery.”

KEA5 is a joint venture between Peter

Kiewit & Sons and Emil Anderson Construction.

Work will begin this summer and is expected to be substantially complete this winter.

There are three sites which will be worked on to bring back the damaged stretch’s full fourlane capacity: •Bottletop Bridges, 50 kilometres south of Merritt •Juliet Bridges, three kilometres south of Bottletop •Jessica Bridges, 48 kilometres south of Juliet The project will be completed through a collaborative construction model and all efforts will be made to minimize traffic disruptions during peak travel hours. The owner and contractor will work together to complete the design and construction of the project, including sharing risks and incentives. Crews will also work overnight when possible.

Good progress is also being made on restoring access throughout the

Highway 8 corridor. 25 sections of this highway were damaged by the atmospheric river, leading to the closure of the route between Merritt and Spences Bridge.

18 locations have been temporarily repaired and construction has started on another two. There are five remaining sites where work is being planned to complete temporary repairs along this route.

In addition to these efforts, the Province is currently in the process of selecting contractors to design and construct the permanent repairs needed at different locations along Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon, which consists of: •Falls Creek Bridge, 55 kilometres south of Spences Bridge •Tank Hill Crossing, 23 kilometres south of Spences Bridge •Nicomen River Bridge, 19 kilometres south of Spences Bridge The Province

will award the contract to their selected company shortly after closing their request for proposals on September 14, 2022.

Traffic delays are expected throughout construction on all highway reinstatement projects, including periods of single-lane alternating traffic and short, intermittent full closures.

Advanced notice of any traffic disruptions will be provided. Updates will be available online at DriveBC.ca and on Twitter at @ DriveBC. For more information on the highway flood recovery projects visit: gov. bc.ca/highwayfloodrecovery.com

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The second annual ALS ‘Move for a Cure’ walk

Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

Merrittonians showed their full support on Saturday, June 18, as the 2022 ALS Move for a Cure took place at Rotary Park. The event was organized by Tammy Brown, with this iteration being her second year of putting together the charity walk.

“I believe we’re somewhere in and around $21,000 raised,” said Brown, whose father was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2018.

Brown’s father, Tony Caruso, is a local logger who has split his time living between Merritt and nearby Princeton for most of his life. After his diagnosis, Brown said her family came together through the devastating news, as well as multiple other major losses and illnesses within her

family. She said support from both the communities and its members has been outstanding.

“We’ve had so much community support. Last year we had a goal of $10,000 and we raised that, but we mostly just did Facebook promoting and things like that.

This year, we took dad around and went to different businesses, and we saw an enormous amount of support from doing that.”

Brown said her father has been a beacon of hope and positivity for her during some difficult times for the family. Despite facing extreme adversity in the form of the currently incurable nervous system disease that affects the use of nerves in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control, he remains smiling.

While her father’s disease progressed slowly at first, she said it has been advanc-

RCMP arrests robbery suspects Marius Auer REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Two armed robbery suspects, accused of robbing a gas station in the 2300 block of Nicola Avenue and assaulting the clerk, have been identified and apprehended by Merritt RCMP Frontline Officers.

On June 16, the Merritt RCMP responded to a local gas station, where it is alleged that two individuals brandishing handguns robbed the store before assaulting a clerk. Both individuals fled, with officers calling in police service dogs to track

them down. One suspect was caught by the police dog and found to be in possession of an air pistol, a long serrated knife with a gut hook, and what is believed to be stolen merchandise from the store.

“The suspect was held and then released on conditions at the request of Crown Counsel,” said Sgt. Josh Roda in a release by the Merritt RCMP. “Through further investigation police identified the alleged second suspect as Mr. Timothy James Molnar. On June 17, Mr. Molnar was located and arrested by police.

He was found to be in possession of an air pistol and what is believed to be more stolen merchandise from the robbery.”

Molnar was charged with robbery on June 18, and was held in custody awaiting a court date on June 28 at the Kamloops Law Courts.

Anyone with information relating to this incident that has not yet spoken to police is asked to call the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262.

on the good things.” ing more rapidly in the last six months.

Moving forward, Brown and her famCaruso is still mobile, but requires support ily will continue to support her father and for his neck and a motorized wheelchair. organize future fundraisers for this imporDespite this, he remains positive and can tant cause. For more information on ALS, often be heard cracking jokes and laughvisit www.alsbc.ca. ing with his friends and family.

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Merritt U11 softball team wins gold in Kamloops Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM

The Merritt Minor Softball’s U11 team brought home gold from the ‘Celebration of Softball’ tournament in Kamloops that took place from June 17-19.

9 teams battled it out on Charles Anderson Park for the Softball BC regional tournament.

“It was great,”

said Blaine Martens, coach for the U11 team.

“Everyone worked so hard all weekend long and I was very happy that they performed so well.”

Of the nine teams, Merritt was able to come out on top while Barriere won second place, and Quesnel finished third.

The tournament

was one of the last few games to end the team’s season.

“It’s great to see athletes progress,” Martens explained.

“From the beginning of the year to now, I’m amazed with the development they’ve made; their ability to throw and catch accurately, and how much power they’ve developed hitting, and their awareness of the game, to steal a

base, to get into scoring positions.

We won because of how well they’ve executed things we have taught them.”

“We all worked really hard as a team to win,” said David Martens, the finals and semifinals MVP of the tournament.

The club has closed out their season but will open the outdoor season back up for the spring of next year.

Nicola Valley Dirt Riders hosts a ‘Bar Bender’ Izaiah Reyes NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM

While some opted for a quiet and relaxed Father’s Day at home, the participants of the Nicola Valley Dirt Riders Association’s ‘Bar Bender’ took a more thrilling and high octane approach.

On Sunday, June 19, the Dirt Riders hosted their annual cross-country dirt bike race up at Aberdeen Road.

There were 232 participants, the

most in the club’s history, joining in on the 14 different classes of race, ranging from beginners to masters.

Scott Dearden, president of the Nicola Valley Dirt Riders Association explained that there were two courses available at the event.

“The ‘A’ course is all the fast and experienced riders and it is a little bit harder and longer,”

he said. “The ‘B’ course is quite a bit shorter and easier than ‘A’ but challenging as well.”

The club has been going 10 years strong and is looking forward to more years of successful rides throughout B.C., especially in the Nicola Valley.

“Ten years ago, I got together with some people and started this nonprofit society to make money for maintaining the path, basically we became stewards

of the land,” said Dearden.

“We build the course, we give out the prizes, we try to get local sponsors which we have a lot this year.”

Moving forward the Dirt Riders Association is looking to setup a public meeting to involve locals.

Dearden believes that community involvement is key for the club’s future success.

“The more people are involved, the easier it is for everyone.”

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Art exhibit showcases young MSS talent artwork from students to be framed and in a sense that art is very personal,” said displayed on campus.

Olivia Nendick, one of the artists pres“We do lots of exciting things in the ent at the reception. “You’re showing the world how you feel and I think that’s really visual arts and I’m pretty proud of what our students have accomplished.” cool.”

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Luckily, the Nicola Valley Arts Council (NVAC) exists to foster the artistry and creativity of local artists, and this is evident through this month’s recently adjourned showcase of Merritt Secondary School’s (MSS) seniors. The young creators had the opportunity to let their work shine in a very supportive environment.

Coming Home: the MSS Seniors Art Show was the NVAC’s community art exhibit for June. It opened on Thursday, June 9, and ran until Sunday, June 26, at the Nicola Valley Arts Gallery. Students displayed their work from several projects done throughout the school year.

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who coordinated with the NVAC to set-up the showcase.

“I think a big part of creating art is that you get the chance to share it with others,” said Dunn, who was thankful to the arts council’s Jano Howarth and Michelle Pierce for helping make the exhibit a possibility. “It’s part of our communication.”

Dunn shared that there was hesitancy among her class when she first introduced the idea of a showcase.

“I actually think they were quite nervous when I proposed to do an art show as a class,” Dunn said.

“It took a lot of convincing to get the students feeling comfortable enough to show their work publicly but now I think they’re really excited to see their work up here.”

On Friday, June 17, the Arts Council hosted a reception at the gallery where Dunn and some of the young artists were present to see their works hung up and displayed.

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James Anderson (Jim) Shearer

September 12, 1942 - June 26, 2022 Sadly, we regret to announce the passing of our father James (Jim) Shearer. Dad had been suffering from Alzheimer’s and was in care for the last 2 years.

Jim was born in Vancouver on September 12, 1942. He was predeceased by his parents Louis and Isobel and most unfortunately by his loving wife Margaret. He is survived by his two sons Peter (Lisa) of 100 Mile House B.C., Matt (Debbie) of Merritt, B.C. Also grandchildren: Kristie, Jordie, Justin, Chloe and Vanessa. And great grandchildren: Sierra, Holden, Nicolas, Mikel and Gabriela.

Upon receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree from UBC, Jim and Margaret were married on July14, 1967, a marriage that would last the rest of their lives.

Jim was a hard worker, self starter and a driven individual who believed in himself. He was an environmentalist before it was mainstream and accepted to be one, which at the time led him to be misunderstood by some, but it was more important to him to do what he believed to be morally and ethically correct than to be popular. Quick to criticize and find faults with others, he was just as hard on himself. “We can always improve ourselves” he would tell us,” it’s our job to try and make the next generation better” Jim and Margaret moved their young family to Brookmere in 1973 to embark on the creative and challenging occupation of Brookmere Pottery which would span the next 3 decades. Over that time his flatware, Raku and other handmade pottery pieces filled homes in the Nicola Valley and beyond, and are still there today. While Jim was responsible for making the pottery, the creativity, support and overall success of Brookmere Pottery was attributed to his wife, Margaret who was a dedicated partner, loving wife and caring mother. Living in Brookmere in the1970’s with two small children who were home schooled in the early years because of distances to local schools was both challenging and rewarding.

Jim concluded his Pottery career while living on Mamit Lake road in 2000. He decided to embark on another challenge, building a summer home on 40 acres of bare land with no electricity, beside Skuhun Creek, near Spences Bridge. Jim and Margaret would spend the next 20 summers there. Some winter months were spent in Mexico, Central and South America, and a few trips to South east Asia.

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November 23, 1932 - June 24, 2022 It is with heavy hearts the family of long time Merritt resident Stella Morash announce her passing, at the age of 89.

Stella was born in Maple Creek, Sask. to parents John and Lilian Reeves. She was raised in Kamloops, BC. Stella married John Morash in 1959 and they were married 59 years. They resided first in Boston Bar before settling in Merritt in 1965.

Stella was a school teacher, home-maker and avid gardener. She also had a love for the Lord and was greatly involved with the local Baptist Church. She will be lovingly remembered by brothers; Dave (Grace), Bob (Donna- deceased), her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Son Philip, (Christine) Nicole, Ken, Justin and Mackenzie, daughter Lois (Cliff) Sabrina, Justin, Rebecca, and Jessica, son Peter (Gwen) Caitlin and Braden, son David (predeceased) Jordan.

A service was held at the Merritt Baptist Church, June 30, 2022, with interment at Pine Ridge Cemetery.

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With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Troy Kyle Seymour.

Sunrise- July 11, 1983 • Sunset- September 10, 2021 Troy was a devoted father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, spouse, grandfather, and friend.

He was survived by his Father Lee Seymour, Mother Deanna Basil, and his children: Evangaline Manuel, Shaylene Rich, Kylie Seymour, and Tyrone Seymour. He was dedicated to his fiancé Sarah, her children, and grandchildren.

Troy always lived his life to the fullest and made an immense impact where ever he went. He was always full of laughter and jokes and never hesitated to help anyone that was in need. He will be missed tremendously and forever remembered for his love, humour, and respect.

A funeral service will be held on July 9, 2022 at the Shackan Indian Band Hall at 10:00 AM. Hand drummers, ribbon skirts/shirts are requested. Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

Troy’s family would like to thank all who have supported his family during this difficult time.

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