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NOT FORGOTTEN The story of how the resting place of one Nicola Valley war hero was rediscovered. See the Herald’s Remembrance Day supplement inside.
Fireworks displace homeless man At about 9:30 p.m. Halloween night, the Merritt Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) and RCMP responded to a call of a tent fire along the Nicola River, near Lions Park where a homeless man has been living for several weeks. There were reports of youth setting off wireworks in the area at
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the time of the incident, an RCMP press release stated. Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson told the Herald the surrounding brush was set ablaze by Roman candles, destroying several belongings. The man was not in his tent at the time, but returned to it when emergency crews arrived, Merritt RCMP Sgt. Norm Flemming said. Flemming said a propane stove and lantern caught fire and the
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man’s tent burnt up. “There were spent fireworks in the area, the fire department doused everything with water,” he said. “The guy camping there believed he had turned his stove and lantern off prior to leaving,” Flemming said. “We had no witnesses to support anyone specifically seeking to damage anything or to cause a fire.”
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Police still investigating Halloween fireworks From Page 6 Back on the 29th the man reported there were youth firing off fireworks in the direction of his tent. Fleming said the man told police he confronted the youths, but they continued to set off the fireworks. The man said that his sleeping
bag had been partially burnt, and Flemming said there was the smell of lit fireworks in the air at the site. The man provided the name of one culprit he believed to be involved in the incident on the 29th, but police have yet to follow up with the person. This file is still under investigation.
We Thank You! BOARDING DOWN The defective boards on the new multi-sport box in Central Park being replaced last Wednesday. The city said the board replacement should take about four days. Ian Webster/Herald
Driver in 97C fatal car crash identified The BC Coroners Service has identified the 58-year-old man who died after a collision on Highway 97C near the Pennask Summit on Oct.22 as David Roy Elias of Chilliwack. At about 6:20 a.m. that morning, Elias was travelling
eastbound in a 2015 Dodge pickup truck when his vehicle left the roadway, struck a ditch and rolled. He was the lone occupant of the truck and was pronounced deceased at the scene. “Alcohol does not appear to
be a factor in this collision and the male was wearing his seatbelt,” said Sgt. Mike Pears in a press release. The BC Coroners Service and RCMP Traffic Services continue to investigate this death.
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There were more than a few Halloween hijinx on Oct. 31, but police and the fire department are still calling it a comparatively quiet evening. Between October 31 and November 2 Merritt RCMP responded to 50 calls for service. There were numerous calls of fireworks being set off in areas all over town on Halloween, which were disruptive to animals and resulted in noise complaints. Police also responded to several calls of intoxicated fights at the Coldwater Hotel bar and the 7-Eleven with minor injuries, but no charges are being laid. At 10:00 a.m. that morning, Kelowna RCMP recovered a black dodge Dakota, which had been stolen from Jackson Avenue in Merritt sometime overnight. There are no suspects or witnesses at this time and anyone with any information is asked to call the Merritt RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
RAZOR BLADES FOUND IN TRICKOR-TREAT CANDY An 11-year-old trick-or-treater from the Diamond Vale area discovered razor blades in his Halloween candy. It appears that a male found two razor blades sheathed in their packaging inside a prepared Ziploc bag with other candy on Halloween night. The blades were not concealed in any candy or wrapping and no injuries were sustained. It is unknown where the blades came from. Merritt RCMP were notified of the occurrence on Monday (Nov.2) after it was reported on Facebook over the weekend. Police are advising that parents check their children’s treat bags and ensure that candies are wrapped and safe. If anyone has any information on this incident they are asked to contact the Merritt RCMP or Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS.
HALLOWEEN IN THE DARK On the morning of Oct. 31, about 2,200 customers were without power for some nine hours due to a power pole that caught fire. BC Hydro spokesperson Dag Sharman said the outage began at about 10:00 a.m. and wasn’t restored until about 7:00 p.m. People in the Diamond Vale area were affected. A pole near the airport is suspected to have caught fire due to dirt and rain buildup. “When you get rain in the equipment or there’s dirt on the equipment and then there’s rain . . . it can cause a flash-over, which can result in sparking — and if you’re unlucky enough it can cause a pole fire,� Sharman said. Crews worked to replace the line to get power restored. Sharman also pointed out that today and on Saturday there will be some planned power outages as BC Hydro changes the feeder lines from the old substation to the new substation, which is doubling Merritt’s electrical capacity.
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Temporary Road Closure there will be a temporary road closure on Friday November 6, 2015 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Houston Street between Coldwater Avenue & Coutlee Avenue for Traffic Control Training
Recap of city council regular council meeting September 15, 2015 REPORTS FROM COUNCIL - Councillor Brown judged the Rodeo Fall Fair Parade on Sept. 5; attended an energy developer luncheon, BC Hydro open house as well as an open house for Andrea Rogers on Sept. 12; her grand daughter sang the National Anthem at the last Centennial’s hockey game and reminded everyone that school is back in session and please proceed with caution and reduce speeds in school zones. - Councillor Goetz provided the latest gas buddy prices with Merritt being the highest in the province; attended the BC Hydro open house as well as an open house for Andrea Rogers on Sept. 12 - Councillor Prowal participated in the Rodeo Fall Fair Parade on Sept. 5; attended the Fall Fair on Sept. 6, Gold Country meeting on Sept. 7, BC Hydro open house as well as an open house for Andrea Rogers on Sept. 12, and the Gold Country Geo Cache wind up Sept. 13. - Councillor Goetz provided history on the Merritt Ambassador Program as well as the history of the timing of the annual pool shut down and quoted the latest gas buddy prices. - Councillor Norgaard judged the Rodeo Fall Fair Parade on Sept. 5; and the
Council Strategic Planning Session on Sept. 14. Councillor Norgaard reported on the Nicola Lake Steering Committee meeting she attended on Sept. 15. - Councillor Baker attended the Music in the Park and encouraged everyone to drive by the Merritt Green Energy plant. - Mayor Menard attended a biosolids meeting, the rodeo as well as hosting Mayor drop-in sessions and participating in the Council Strategic Planning Session.
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- City of Merritt present a “Supporter of Note” award to Andrea Rogers. - City of Merritt purchased a Canadian version of the “International Day of Older Persons” flag at a cost of $85 which can be displayed at City Hall. This is an excerpt from the minutes of the City of Merritt regular council meeting September 15, 2015. For the full minutes, see www.merritt.ca.
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Animal Control Bylaw given first three readings The new bylaw will now move to the adoption phase Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
At its regular meeting last Tuesday, city council approved the first three readings to its amended animal control bylaw. The new bylaw ups Merritt’s impound and licensing fees for citizen’s canine companions, and creates a new aggressive dog designation. The new bylaw will now move to the adoption phase. These changes give the city a broader scope when defining types of dogs and the new impound fees allow them to recuperate costs to house the dogs. City council also defeated a staff recommendation to wait for provincial legislation, or other policies that have acquired legal precedent on anti-tethering legislation, rather than proceeding with amendments to the animal control bylaw in this regard. Council deferred second reading of the animal control bylaw back on
the Sept. 15 meeting, asking staff to address the practice of tethering dogs left in the sun without water or shade. A report to city council in last Tuesday’s agenda stated that the province currently has no legislation regulating tethering and tethering dogs is not illegal. At the meeting, Coun. Ginny Prowal proposed a notice of motion that no dog be tethered without the ability to move around and access shelter and water. It will come up for consideration at the next council meeting. Last Tuesday's report to council also pointed out that there are 133 cities in B.C. that have no time limit on how long an animal can be tethered. In Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Surrey and Delta, one cannot keep a dog tethered for more than four hours in a day. In Burnaby and Terrace the regulation is no more than one hour per day.
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Contacting your MP The Interior of B.C. now has four new and two returning Members of Parliament, one with the incoming government, three with the official opposition and the two remaining with the third party (as it is frequently referred to within the House of Commons). In some situations, the electoral boundaries between these different DAN ALBAS Members of View from the
HILL Parliament may be clearly defined geographically, but may not be convenient for citizens to access due to different MP office locations or how the electoral boundaries commission arbitrarily applied riding borders that may have separated closely linked communities. These situations often create a challenge for citizens to decide which Member of Parliament they should contact for assistance in the event the Member of Parliament who is closest and most convenient, may in fact be representing a different electoral region. Wherever possible, citizens should contact the Member of Parliament who represents the electoral region they reside in. The reason for this is that Members of Parliament have unique legislated rights and protections under various acts of Parliament to represent citizens specifically located within their electoral region. In addition, Members of Parliament are provided with generous resources to assist citizens, even those in remote areas of a riding.
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What do the Liberals have in store for firearm owners?
OTHMAR VOHRINGER The OUTDOORSMAN By the time you read this column Justin Trudeau will be Prime Minister of Canada and the question for many is: “What does the Trudeau government have in store for firearm owners?” When the elec-
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tion campaign began I researched the Liberals, NDP and Green Party on their stance about private firearm ownership. Since the Liberals have won the election, I can spare you what the other parties would have in store for legal firearm owners and instead report on what I found out about Justin Trudeau’s take on it. It was not easy to pinpoint an agenda since Trudeau’s opinion seems to change all the time and was very much dependant on the province where he spoke about firearms. In Quebec, Trudeau made
a strong point of bringing back the old firearm registry that was in place before Harper scrapped it. The further west he traveled the less outspoken he was about the issue. Now that the election campaign dust has settled things become much clearer. Although, unlike Chrétien, Trudeau does not view sport shooters and hunters as gun-toting criminals in the making, he too has a low opinion of private firearm ownership. Trudeau has no intention of bringing back the firearm registration act as
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it existed under the previous Liberal government but something similar, which in the end amounts to the same thing. Trudeau wants to establish a paper trail through gun shops which would require that the store owners have to keep detailed information about every customer purchasing a firearm or ammunition which then has to be forwarded to the RCMP. When the Conservative government under Harper scrapped the firearm registry act, they replaced it with Bill C-42, also called the “sensible firearm act.”
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Bill C-42 streamlined the whole firearm ownership licensing process and classified firearms in a much more commonsense way that made for less bureaucracy and thus speedier processing. Bill C-42 also put the blame on firearm related crime on the ones that violated the laws and not on law-abiding firearm owners. The law made provisions for long prison sentences for those that use and own firearms illegally, even for first time offenders.
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From Page 6 On the same theme, citizens also have a right to contact Members of Parliament from other electoral regions for assistance that may or may not be provided depending upon the circumstances and the discretion of the MP in question. From my own experience it is common for MPs from other parties and or regions to refer citizens to their own MP as this respects the intent of Canada’s single-member, simple-plurality voting system. From my perspective as the Member of Parliament for Central OkanaganSimilkameen-Nicola, my office will continue to assist citizens to the best of our ability and will also look forward to working with other MPs in our region regardless of party affiliation. Assisting citizens remains my top priority and I expect our newly elected Members of Parliament will also share this sentiment as they work towards opening up new constituency offices as soon as is reasonably possible. Unfortunately there is little news to share from Ottawa at the moment as the transition period will be under way for many weeks and it is still unclear when the House of Commons will be recalled by the new government, once in place. Next week will likely be more active as it is expected a new cabinet will be announced and potentially a date will also be revealed on when the House of Commons will resume. Normally in a non-election year the House would have sat for five weeks at this point with another five weeks schedule prior to the end of the year. On a closing note I would like to thank the many citizens who have taken the time to share your thoughts and comments with me over the past ten days. The volume of feedback has been significant and is greatly appreciated. I welcome your input and can be reached via email at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or toll free at 1-800-665-8711. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola.
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I am writing to express my delight with the recent help I received from the Merritt Centennials hockey team this past week. The team thought they should give back to our community, and with all the extra work at this time of year, helping with yard maintenance would be a needed and appreciated activity. I was so fortunate to be on their list! I would like to publicly thank Tyler Holz, Mark O’Shaughnessy, Mike Faulkner, Cole Kehler and Ryan Finnegan. And a special thank you to Kelly Bartch,
their sponsor, who encouraged the boys and worked right along beside them. Their work was greatly encouraged and it was a privilege to watch these young people doing the right thing. And finally, a big thank you to the people in the organization that decided to show our town that these boys are not only terrific athletes, but they are also terrific people! Yours truly, Zanie Morrissey Merritt
Don’t forget about culture in the parks plan Editor: After reading “Public input sought on parks plan,” in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 edition of the Herald, I noticed that there was no mention of culture listed in the article. As a resident of
Merritt for the past six years, culture is a big piece that I feel is missing from Merritt and I hope that the city’s forthcoming master plan does not forget it! For those interested in the future planning of Merritt’s parks, rec-
reation and culture, a plan is being developed by a contractor, Lee and Associates. On the City of Merritt’s webpage (www. merritt.ca) you can fill out the short survey and I’d like to encourage everyone to take the time to fill
it out. If there is something you feel is missing this is your opportunity to say so! The survey deadline is November 13. Chelsea Werrun Merritt
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From Page 6 Interestingly enough, Trudeau found the prison sentences unreasonably hard although violent crime involving firearms went drastically down across Canada. Yet at the same time, Trudeau seems to be okay with advocating firearm control laws that would be rightly regarded by many as an assault on privacy as well as the right to remain innocent until proven otherwise. It remains to be seen what the Trudeau government eventually will come up with, but after reading all available information there is little doubt in my mind that once again firearm owners will be singled out and presented to the crime-weary urbanites as the solution to combat drive-by shootings and drug gang violence. Three indicators are a giveaway for the Liberal’s plans. Trudeau hired William Sterling Blair as a cabinet member. William Sterling Blair is the ex-
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police chief of Toronto who has an established record as an outspoken anti-gun advocate using his time as police chief to come up with all kinds of schemes to make life difficult for legal firearm owners. Trudeau also announced a few days ago that: A.) He will abolish Bill C-42 and replace it with a new law and B.) That he will sign
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the UN’s Arms Treaty — which wants a global abolishment of all private firearm ownership, including guns for the purpose of sport shooting and hunting. After nine years of freedom for law-abiding firearm owners and laws that made sense it looks like that we are again in the crosshairs of party political ideology lacking any real-life evidence.
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There’s an art show in town, hosted by two residents of the Nicola Valley, Libby Dybikowski and Kim Vizi-Carmen. They’re calling it Art in XL, and it will be running until Dec. 24 at Brambles Bakery and Cafe. “Art in XL was something that we devised — including big, bold and beautiful — because we are both tall women, and a lot of the work that we do is very large and very colourful,� explained Dybikowski. “I think that’s kind of our signature for our show.� The two have been making art in the valley for a number of years now. Dybikowski started when she retired here in 2008, and for ViziCarmen, it’s a natural progression from her job as a graphic designer. But while her job compliments her work in fine arts, she’s quick to point out it’s not quite the same. “I feel sort of confined to that screen,� she said of graphic design. “When I can break loose and work in fine arts I don’t feel as confined to small space, and so I like working really big, because working with a screen is really small.� Colour is a common theme in the works, particularly bright, bold colours, and the two artists’ styles
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compliment each other. “We’re big and we’re bold, and colour is bold,â€? explained Vizi-Carmen. For inspiration, Dybikowski said she will take a photo with her tablet to base a work from, sometimes pulling from multiple different photographs. “I’ll get the sky from something, and I’ll get the horse from something [else],â€? she said. Vizi-Carmen is inspired by scenic views she’s come across while out in the wilderness, or her MĂŠtis heritage. More than one of her paintings reference First Nations pictographs, some from the Stein Valley in B.C. One of those pieces is open to bids from the public, the proceeds of which will go towards a charity. The work represents about six months of work for ViziCarmen, and a year and a half for Dybikowski. While most of the works on display are paintings, some are mixed media and others are screen prints. And as the exhibition runs until just before Christmas, there will be Christmas-themed pieces added as others sell. There are already some festive table runners available, made from strips of acrylic on canvas. The opening reception is this Friday, Nov. 6. The public is welcome.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
TREE LIGHT-UP 6:30pm, Spirit Square
ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT Doors open at 6:00pm and the concert starts at 7:00pm. Admission is by donation at the door. This is an event that you won’t want to miss so come early! Civic Centre
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 FESTIVAL OF TREES - DECORATING 10:00am - 4:00pm, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 DANCE RECITAL “Colorful Rhythms� 7:00pm, Doors open at 6:00pm. Come and see the students of the Love to Dance Academy perform. Civic Centre WREATH WALK 6:00-10:00pm, Civic Centre
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 LIGHT-UP PARADE 7:00pm Quilchena Ave. CRAFT FAIR 2:00 -10:00pm, Civic Centre CONCESSION 2:00 -8:00pm, Civic Centre (Mandolin’s) MERRITT COMMUNITY BAND PERFOMANCE in the foyer at the Civic Centre after the parade
~ Lots of Original Gift Ideas ~ ~ Free Gift Wrap ~ ~ Hot Apple Cider ~ Local artists Libby Dybikowski (left) and Kim Vizi-Carmen, each standing in front of their own paintings. The two are exploring big colour and big spaces in an art exhibit that runs until Dec. 24. David Dyck/Herald
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BAILLIE HOUSE Free cocoa after parade, Bake Sale WREATH WALK 2:00 -10:00pm, Civic Centre SANTA LAND after the parade, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame FESTIVAL OF TREES & display of Nativity Scenes from around the world, after the parade, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame LATE NIGHT SHOPPING after the parade, throughout Merritt.
CRAFT PROJECT Wreath making for kids & Kids @ Heart. 11:00am -2:00 m, Civic Centre SANTA LAND 10:00am -4:00pm Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame NATIVITY SCENES from around the world, 10:00am -4:00pm Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame FESTIVAL OF TREES 10:00am -4:00pm Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame BAKE SALE 10:00am -4:00pm, Baillie House
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29
CRAFT FAIR 9:00am -4:00pm, Civic Centre CONCESSION 9:00am -4:00pm, Civic Centre (Mandolin’s) WREATH WALK 9:00am -4:00pm, Civic Centre
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GHOULISH GALA It was Halloween costumes galore at the Merritt Centennials hockey game on Saturday night at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. A best-dressed contest for the youngsters was held during the first intermission with five-year-old masked Ninja Hunter Pelletier (front row, centre) coming out as the fan favorite. Ian Webster/Herald
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Three members of the B.C. and Yukon chapter of the Freemasons engage in a ritual of pouring the corn of nourishment, wine of sustenance and oil of joy, which are symbols of the group. Michael Potestio/Herald Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD
The Masonic Lodge was reopened on Saturday with a ceremony for the Merritt chapter of Freemasons. Other chapter members from B.C. and the Yukon attended, as well as guests from the City of Merritt, the Shriners Club and Order of the Eastern Star. Freemason member David Kerridge, said that the fire damage to the building included parts underneath the foundation, as well as smoke damage. Lodge master Jason Schoreder said when they saw the amount of devastation, members thought the
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lodge would be torn down. Fortunately, the building was salvaged and the renovations such as new carpet and repaired walls were covered by insurance. To re-christen the 100-year-old building, a new plaque was installed outside the front door of the lodge, and unveiled by Freemason B.C. and Yukon chapter Grand Master Doug Collins and Merritt Mayor Neil Menard. For the past year and a half, the Freemasons have rented out the Lower Nicola Community Hall to hold their meetings. Schroeder said that the group will continue to serve the community through annual bursaries and its Christmas hamper.
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NICOLA VALLEY HISTORY
Street names that tell a story SUSAN GEARING-EDGE A looking glass TO THE PAST Whether you are driving, walking or taking the bus, you will see Merritt street signs everywhere. Most people probably pass signs for Voght Street or Nicola Avenue without a thought as they go about their day-today lives. Here is your chance to discover the stories behind some of the street names of our fair city. Chapman Street James Chapman was born in Kerkcaldy, Fyfeshire, Scotland in 1836. He became a Nicola Valley pioneer when he settled in the area in 1871. He established the Chapman Ranch, located in the Collettville area. His wife was the mother of the first white child born in the area in 1873. Charters Street Another two of Merritt’s early pioneers, John and William Charters arrived in the Nicola Valley from Liverpool, England in 1868. They bought acres of ranchland and William became the owners of one of the largest ranches in the area. During his lifetime he accumulated considerable wealth, a large portion of which was the result of selling some of his land to the coal mining companies that were sprouting up during the coal boom of the early 1900s. Cleasby Street Harry S. Cleasby was born in Durham England in 1868 and
Dr. John Joseph Gillis, circa 1915. Photo courtesy Nicola Valley Museum and Archives
became an early settler in the Nicola Valley in 1887. In 1902, he bought the Alexander Coutlee ranch in Coutlee, west of Merritt. As an active member of the community, he became the first chairman of the Merritt school board in 1907. Cleasby was a member of the Hospital Board, president of the Board of Trade and, for 44 years, he was the Secretary of the Nicola Valley Rancher’s Association. He was also an enthusiastic Nicola Valley historian. Garcia Street. Jesus Garcia was born in 1832 in Mexico. When he was 13, he left for California and worked as a packer, using mules to haul ore from a silver mine to a smelter. He arrived in the Nicola Valley in the 1870s. For many years, he operated a freight service to the Cariboo and brought cattle and burros over the Coquihalla Pass into the Nicola Valley. He eventually settled in the valley in the 1870s, owning a ranch which later became part of Merritt. Garcia died in 1916 and left an estate worth about $100,000. Gillis Crescent John Joseph Gillis was born in Prince Edward Island in 1881. Doctor Gillis opened a medical practice in Nicola Valley in 1911 and was well-respected in the community. He took part in the opening ceremonies of the Nicola
Valley Hospital in 1912, then went on to become Merritt’s Mayor in 1928. Gillis was also involved in organizing one of the first fox farms in the Valley. The current Gillis House in Merritt is named after Dr. J.J. Gillis in his memory. Granite Avenue Granite City was a gold mining centre on Granite Creek in the Nicola Valley. In 1893, the Tulameen Valley was booming with surface gold mining and Nicola was the main distribution point for this area. Granite City later became an important platinum mining area as well. Although Granite City has disappeared, the area is still of interest to the gold and platinum miners. Nicola Avenue. Merritt’s main street is named after the village of Nicola. The name ‘Nicola’ came from a famous First Nations chief who lived in the valley. Chief Nicola’s real name was “NwistesMeekin,” which translates as “Walking Grizzly Bear,” but the French speaking fur traders gave him the name Nicolas. He was a great chief to his people and was one of the most important men in the valley when the lakes, valleys and rivers were being named. Quilchena Avenue Before white people came to the valley, there was a small village named Quilchena on the edge of Nicola Lake. It was the most northern
village of the widespread Nicola Band. The name Quilchena means “a flat place near water”. Voght Street William Henry Voght, one of B.C.’s oldest and most esteemed pioneers is known as the “Father of Merritt.” He helped establish the first school in the valley and served as Chairman of the first school board and then secretary-treasurer. He took part in the efforts towards the incorporation of Merritt, but died in 1911, just two months before it was official.
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BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED HOME 1750 Menzies Street Well maintained corner lot with 5 bedroom house in a great neighbourhood. Nicely finished country kitchen, 2 baths, fully finished basement the large family room. Private backyard, large new deck, insulated 20x28 shop with 200 amp service and lots of parking. #2497
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Spacious, open kitchen/family room, 5 bedrms, 4.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, jetted tub in master ensuite & a 6 ft crawl space for storage. Private backyard with 2 sundecks, gazebo & fish pond.
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Quality family home in Batchelor Heights with 4 bedrms, 3 baths, vaulted ceilings, HW & tile flooring, gourmet kitchen with open design & dining/living room with gas F/P. Low maintenance yard. Single garage.
Great little 2 bedroom home with many updates & renovations of newer windows, plumbing, electrical, new plank flooring throughout, new plumbing fixtures, paint, doors & tri, plus a duct cleaning & regular furnace mtnce.
EXCELLENT LOCATION
CUSTOM RANCHER
#2580
$429,900
#2583
$137,500
new
Full side by side duplex with fenced yard and close to Thompson River for world famous salmon fishing. Total duplex has 950 sq.ft. 1 bedroom units with common enclosed porch. As is where is.
Good revenue property in this side by side fourplex on 1/3 acre in prime location in Lower Nicola. Property has been renovated inside & out including roof & septic system. Call for details.
Spacious home with over 3700 sq.ft. on 3 floors with a legal 2 bedrm suite. Bright kitchen with island, large living room with gas F/P, 5 baths, covered deck in back & a double garage.
#2392
#2553
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
ON 5 ACRES
#2584
$89,250
Character building in downtown Merritt in high traffic area next to 7-11 Stor. Has living quarters in back of building with recent renos of flooring and paint. C-2 zoning allows many opportunities.
#2436
$189,000
$265,000
INDUSTRIAL LOT
Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Cape Cod style home with over 3,000 sq.ft. of living space with a fully fin. basement. Has a 2 car garage with bonus room above and a 20x24 shed.
#2551
$590,000
Light industrial lot approx. ½ acre minutes from downtown core. Zoned M-1, flat and ready for your business opportunity. Easy access to truck route. #2356
spius creek estates
Located off Petit Creek Road
Prices starting at $199,000
These approx. 10+ acre lots are located approx. 15 minutes from Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning views of the valley & some are riverfront. GST is applicable. Call for more details. Disclosure available.
$299,000
$54,900
Modern design 4 bedrm home with full basement, 2 car garage & fully landscaped. Open concept, Mill Creek kitchen with large island & private deck out back, U/G sprinklers & nicely landscaped yard.
#2534
$379,500
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Nice half duplex in good neighbourhood and close to school. Features 3 bedrooms up with main bath plus half bath on main. New roof in 2015. Attached storage room in carport.
#2465
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This premier subdivision offers a rural living experience with expansive views of the Nicola Valley. Minimum lot size of 0.5 acre up to 0.96 acre, offers privacy and room to landscape. The cul de sac design guarantees no thru traffic and crown land surround entire property. Road are paved with city services in place.
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MOVE IN READY
Don Gossoo Managing Broker
#2582
$279,900
PRIME LOCATION
FIRST TIME BUYERS
POOL This executive Bench home has 4 bedrms on main, 1 down, custom fir cabinets with granite counters, S/S appliances, 4 baths & rec.rm & family rm. Nice inground pool and patio for BBQ’s
#2537
$429,900
ADULT ORIENTED STRATA
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GREAT VIEWS
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CUTE AND COZY
Quality family home in good area. Has vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek kitchen cabinets with granite top on center island, 3 bedrms, 3.5 baths, full basement, U/G sprinklers, 2 car garage.
Very nice townhouse, with bigger yard & less traffic. Tastefully decorated, 3 bedrms up, 3 pce ensuite plus office/play room, open living/kitchen area. Great patio in large fenced yard.
This home has had many upgrades such as furnace, HW tank, insulation, electrical, plumbing, & windows. 3 bedrms, new custom kitchen with newer appliances. Wood stove in basement. Lots of parking.
Beautifully finished 3 bedrm rancher with large bonus room above. Nice, open main floor, HW flooring, HE furnace with heat pump, HW on demand, BI vac, central Air, gas F/P, fully fenced yard.
Good size family home in quiet Bench location. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, fully finished basement with rec. room, play room, office and den. Fenced backyard, RV parking and a covered deck. This home has tons of potential.
3 bedroom rancher in excellent location with many upgrades such as new roof, windows, kitchen, bathrm & flooring. This well kept home is perfect for a family starting out of retired couple. Lane access.
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#2463
#2558
#2562
Executive home with view in great Bench area & nicely landscaped. Home features 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, formal dining, large living rm, den, family room, full bsmt & a double garage.
$379,900
$214,900
$247,500
$339,900
#2564
$475,000
LARGE FENCED YARD
WALK TO DOWNTOWN
#2572
$279,900
#2556
REFINISHED INSIDE & OUT
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Lovely 4 bedrm, 2 bath large family home with fully fin. basement with family & games rooms. Bright spacious kitchen incl. 5 appliances. Beautiful fenced backyard with lane access & RV parking.
#2521
$229,900 LARGE LOT
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Large family home, close to schools. 104x151 fenced lot with rooms for RV’s. Home has 5 bedrms, 2 baths, fully finished basement, huge sundeck, 14x30 detached garage/shop.
#2522
#2512
$314,900
LARGE FAMILY HOME
$139,900
199,000
LOCATION, LOCATION
nice NEIGHBOURHOOD
IMPRESSIVE RANCHER
This 4 bedrm home in a good area is within walking distance to all amenities. HW flooring, open kitchen/dining room, crown moldings, oak kitchen cabinets, 2 bedrms up & 2 down. Detached garage/shop.
Family home with 3 bedrms up, 1 down, open concept design with vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, sunken living room, gas F/P and large ensuite. Within walking distance to elementary school.
1800 sq.ft. rancher only 6 yrs old, 3 bedrms, plus bonus room above garage, open kitchen with all appliances, HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings, in excellent condition. Fenced backyard.
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#2529
Spacious panabode home with possible suite potential. Has large spacious rooms with beautiful updates. Large gourmet kitchen, new paint & laminate flooring, new HW tank & central A/C.
#2536
$325,000
#2506
$279,900
#2563
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Side by side fourplex on 1/3 of an acre in prime location in Lower Nicola. Has been renovated inside & out including the roof & septic system. 20 yr roof installed in 2003. Don’t miss this!
Spacious 5 bedroom home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, open kitchen & family room, Cherry stained cabinets in kitchen, 2 huge sundeck in private backyard plus covered sitting area.
2 bedrm manufactured home with huge private sundeck with hot tub, sauna & 30 x 12 work shed all overlooking Nicola River & golf course. One of a kind in a perfect location.
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#2392
#2531
#2518
$210,000
$265,000
$435,000
$89,900
Beautiful 4 bedrm rancher with full basement, 2 car garage & fully landscaped. Open concept kitchen with large island, vaulted ceilings, 2.5 baths, private sundeck in back & U/G sprinklers.
Well maintained corner lot with 5 bedrm, 2 bath home with updated & tastefully decorated. Completely fenced private yard with lots of room. Has large new deck and 20x28 insulated shop. Lots of parking
immaculate home
HALF DUPLEX
NICE ADDITION
LOTS OF POTENTIAL
Quality built & immaculate family home in quiet area on 0.26 acre lot. Home has been well maintained, high quality laminate, 4 bedrms, 5 pce ensuite & 2 other full baths. Has 2 bedrm suite with long term tenant.
Nice half duplex with fenced yard, is close to school and on quiet cul de sac. Home has large kitchen and living room, 3 bedrms up with main bath plus a half bath on the main. New roof in 2015.
2 bedrm mobile with addition in one of the nicest parks. One bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living room in center. Addition has enclosed porch & family room.
5 bedroom, 2 bath home in good family oriented neighbourhood. Has RV parking and large backyard. House requires work. Property being sold “as is where is”.
FIRST TIME BUYERS
GREAT STARTER HOME
GREAT LOCATION
logan lake
#2552
$210,500
$419,900
#2497
#2465
$299,000
$139,900
#2534
#2533
$379,500
$72,900
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$183,750
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U RED One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.
CUSTOM DESIGN RANCHER
Beautiful home in great location across from Park. Home has new roof, windows, doors, furnace, HW tank, U/S sprinklers, woodstove, new deck, Mill Creek kitchen cabinets & S/S appliances & single garage.
#2505
$295,000
Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.
$144,900
U RED
Spacious & bright home on a large city lot in a private setting & excellent location. 3 bedrm home with full length addition, new roof & fenced yard. Perfect starter or retirement home.
$139,900
Brad Yakimchuk
NICE END UNIT
Half duplex in family oriented neighbourhood and close to school. Has 3 bedrms up, large kitchen, updated bathrm with newer flooring & tub surround. Large fenced yard with storage/ work area.
#2468
Don Ward 315-3503
Ray Thompson 315-3377
EXECTUVE BENCH HOME
WELL MAINTAINED
Large 5 bedrm family home with 3 up and 2 down, 2.5 baths and ample room for growing family. Has double garage plus 20x24 shop and 20x8 storage. Plenty of parking. U/G sprinklers, BI vac, A/C & fully fenced yard.
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Great little 2 bedroom home with many updates & renovations of newer windows, plumbing, electrical, new plank flooring throughout, new plumbing fixtures, paint, doors & tri, plus a duct cleaning & regular furnace mtnce.
Newer 2 bedroom apartment in “The Summit” comes with stainless steel appliances, 1.5 baths and laundry room. No more shoveling snow! Great place to live, close to transit.
3 bedrm heritage home completely restored with new plumbing, electrical, insulation, windows, refinished wood flooring & bathroom. Bonus room in attic. New pergola & 1 car garage.
Spacious half duplex with full bsmt & is close to school. Top level has 3 bedrm, main has living rm, kitchen, main bath & dining room. Bsmt has laundry, family rm, storage & full bath. Fenced yard.
Great starter home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, and in good area, close to school. Has an attached 17x23 garage/shop. Home needs some TLC of paint and flooring. Perfect for handyman.
4 bedroom family home, close to schools. Recent updates include roof, windows, doors, vinyl siding & some new flooring. Has a 35x26 detached shop/garage. Fully finished basement.
Immaculate 4 bedrm family home in quiet cul de sac. Large master bedrm with ensuite, spacious kitchen, has F/P in living room & family room. Nicely landscaped backyard with large deck.
#2340
#2559
#2467
#2510
#2574
#2482
#2583
$137,500
$159,000
$224,900
$149,900
$109,900
$213,800
$243,900
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NICE MOBILE HOME
GOOD FAMILY HOME
EXTRA LARGE LOT
over 3700 sq. ft.
EXTRA LARGE LOT
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LOCATION, LOCATION
newer apartment
SPENCES BRIDGE
This would be a great starter home or investment property with 2 bedrooms up, 1 in partially finished basement & 1.5 baths. Great corner lot with good access. Property needs some TLC.
2 bedroom mobile home in Riverside MHP, clean & ready to move into. Has new flooring in kitchen, dining room & both bedrooms, new HW tank, dishwasher & central A/C.
Home features 4 bedrms, HW floors, large gourmet kitchen with appliances, sunken living room, newer shingles, some windows & exterior doors in past few years & A/C. RV parking.
Excellent location & close to schools this home has 2 full floors plus bsmt, 3 bedrms up, 5 baths, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight suite with separate entrance. Nice covered deck in back.
Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane access, huge backyard with single garage.
Located in a great area of Merritt. Some recent upgrades include new roof, new laminate floors, kitchen counters, sink & taps. 3 bedrms up, 1 down plus 2 bedm suite. Spacious open floor plan. 2 gas F/P’s, skylights & double garage.
Located across from elementary school. Home has new kitchen with tile backsplash, pellet stove, new HW tank, 3 bedrms up, 12x32 attached garage and fully fenced backyard with fruit trees.
This 2 bedroom home with good solid construction needs some updates. Has full, unfinished basement, large covered deck, fruit trees and a garden area in back.
Newer 2 bedroom apartment on 2nd floor in the Summitt. This unit comes with all appliances. Open kitchen/living room. Great place in excellent condition. Strata fees $160 per month.
Quality built log home on 1.03 acres with fruit trees & mature shrubs. Home features 3 bedrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, huge living rm, large country kitchen, huge sundeck & fully fin. bsmt.
#2566
#2568
#2409
Possible 5 bedrm, 2.5 bath home on 1 ½ lots, close to shopping, hospital & school. Great yard, lots of parking. Double garage with 10 ft doors & a work area. Has A/C, U/G and drip irrigation, stainless steel appliances, B/I vac & storage shed.
#2553
#2548
#2554
#2561
#2557
#2519
#2419
HUGE YARD
DUPLEX
brookmere
WELL MAINTAINED
LOCATION, LOCATION
This move in ready home has 3 bedrms, HW floors, wood insert in F/P, oak kitchen cabinets. Single attached garage, private backyard with patio, fruit trees, garden & storage sheds. Close to downtown.
Side by side duplex within walking distance to amenities. Each side has 100 amp, 2 bedrms 1 bathm kitchen and living room plus a fenced backyard. Total duplex in 864 sq.ft. Adjacent duplex also for sale.
Great recreational area all year round. Lovely 2 bedroom home with attached double garage, beautifully landscaped with RV prkg & sani dump. Live year round or use a rec. getaway. Easy access off Coquiahlla Hwy.
2 bedroom home in good Park. Has a wood burning fireplace and an open kitchen, newer windows, fenced yard, nicely kept and storage shed in back with garden area & fruit trees.
Clean, spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 2 down, newer floors & kitchen cabinets. In desirable area close to shopping & amenities. Newer vinyl windows, detached garage, fenced backyard.
#2526
#2370
#2524
#2499
#2571
$129,900
WALK TO SHOPPING
$44,900
BACKS ONTO GOLF COURSE
CED
$289,000
#2504
$389,900
$299,900
$129,900
$329,900
U RED 2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. New plumbing with heat tape, 1 bath, comes with all appliances. Quick possession. Close to golf course. Pad rent $346 per month.
3 bedroom home in excellent neighbourhood with large garden area & backs onto golf course. Home has New roof, HW tank and HE furnace in 2014, BI vac & wood burning insert in basement.
#2334
#2494
$46,900
$259,900
$254,900
$159,900
$339,000
$39,900
$245,000
$139,900
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$159,000
$319,900
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Great starter home with 3 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, newer windows and siding. Has a full partly finished basement. Close to schools. Has lane access.
Great floor plan, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, newer kitchen and flooring in past 5 yrs. Includes 2 bedrm inlaw living quarters in walkout basement. Spectacular views of the city.
Side by side duplex within walking distance to shopping. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen, living room and fenced backyard. Adjacent duplex also for sale.
#2585
#2527
#2517
$129,900
$319,900
$159,900
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Century 21 Moving Real estate BC Ltd. Homes on acreage/LAND
LAke
IC & I
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ON 1 ACRE LOT
264 ACRES
RIVERFRONT LOT
LAKEVIEW HOME
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
OPPORTUNITY
Great family home on 1 acre just outside of city limits. This home features 3 bedrms up, 1 down, updated kitchen, parquet flooring, rec. rm with bar, detached double garage + 1 car garage attached.
Gorgeous property of approx. 264 acres with 2 titles. Has 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing through the property. A great variety of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR.
Exquisite 0.83 acres in upscale neighbourhood, river frontage with enchanting views. This unique parcel offers both privacy & accessibility. All services to lot line, ready to build.
Indulge your with 3800 sq.ft. of high end living on 1.3 acres with panoramic views of Nicola Lake. Superb workmanship & detail include granite counters, open wooden beams, 3 bedrms, 4 baths, large deck.
Immaculate 2000 sq.ft. building that can be used as two separate 1000 sq.ft. spaces or remove center wall & use as one space. Has parking in rear. Good frontage exposure.
#2549
#2457
#2500
#2432
#2305
Commercial building with 2 bay garage and 2 bedroom living quarters in the back. Zoned C-4 which allows for many opportunities. Good visibility, quality built building & 200 amp service.
d l o s $334,900
ON 5 ACRES
PRIME 10 ACRES
5 acres with renovated 4 bedrm Cape Cod style home with over 3,000 sq.ft. Property has a great view & Guichon creek frontage. Private deck off the large kitchen. 2 car garage with bonus room above.
#2551
$1,250,000
$590,000
Prime agricultural farmland with approx. 8 acres in hay. Home has 2 bedrms + den, 2 baths, large kitchen w/pantry, deluxe ensuite & large covered deck. Has 26x20 storage shed, 2 horse stalls, water rights & more.
#2511
ON 1.74 ACRES
$545,000
$150,000 10 ACRES
$949,900
$179,000
LAKEVIEW ACREAGE
2 ACRES
Perfect place to build the home of your dreams at Nicola Lake on 1.055 acres. Nicola Lake is great for all water sports, fishing & sailing. Two golf courses nearby.
2 acre lot in prime industrial area, close to city limits. Current zoning is “Future Development”. Water and sewer are not connected, requires application.
#2578
#2581
$159,000
#2437
$219,900
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
$279,900
NICOLA LAKEVIEW LOT
INDUSTRIAL LOTS
10.9 acres in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executives homes. Land is south facing, sloped with some trees. Great place to build your dream home and enjoy the views.
One acre lot with fabulous views of the lake & mountains. In quality subdivision of custom built homes. Worth the drive to take a look while these opportunities are still available.
3 flat light industrial bare land lots available side by side, each approx. ½ acre. Water and sewer are close to the lot lines. Each sold separately.
In busy location with tenant. Total of approx. 6600 sq.ft. with 4100 sq.ft. on main, 1050 in basement and 1520 on top floor than could be living quarters. Great opportunity.
#2374
#2411
#2565
#2573
ON 4.64 ACRES
$239,900 53 ACRES
$199,000 LAKEFRONT LOT
Each $49,900
COMMERCIAL LOT
$850,000
COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY
½ acre parcel with C-3 zoning located near Walmart on east side of Airport. Site is vacant with no improvements. Utilities are nearby.
#2486
$125,000 OPPORTUNITY
Great opportunity on this 1.74 acres with city services, fenced and can be rezoned to suit your needs. Has 1 bedrm home plus a 900 sq.ft. outbuilding in park-like setting with large water feature. This property has subdivision potential. Call for more details.
Beautiful 4 bedrm, 3 bath log home with open design, new Mill Creek cabinets, new flooring & furnace heat pump. Has numerous outbldgs, barn, storage shed, garage & more.
Rare property that includes R-3 and FD zoning. FD allows the Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans such as an additional residential zoning or M-1 for Light Industrial.
#2335
#2575
12.63 ACRES
2 acres
#2190
$364,900
$375,000
$1,690,000 179 ACRES
Build your dream home in this desirable development of fine waterfront homes on Nicola Lake. Close to 2 golf courses, Quichena hotel, gas station & store. Perfect lake for fishing, boating & swimming.
#2414
$242,900
#2508 Build your dream home here or make this acreage your weekend getaway. Driveway, septic approval and drilled well (25 gpm) are already done
#2047
#2379
$209,000
$124,900
Located only 2 km from city this historical south facing parcel sits on bench above Highway 8 with panoramic views, 31 acres in hay that can yield 3 crops annually, has marketable timber, a rock quarry and 3 bedrm home.
#2495
$1,241,000
$299,000
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
11.4 ACRES Approx. 12,000 building with office on ground level, great for professional offices. Seller has approval for residential units upstairs. Zoned C-2.
Irregular shaped parcel, presently split, zoned C-4 Highway Commercial and C-5 Airport Commercial. There is a planned rezoning change to C-9 (Shopping Centre Commercial).
#2461
#2488
$850,000
COMMERCIAL LOT
117 ACRES
Flat commercial lot zoned C-3 on Nicola Ave with outstanding exposure. All services are already in place to lot edge. Great place to start your business.
#2509
#2359
Property has substantial aggregate deposit, excellent for long term gravel pit operation. 37 acres of light industrial and 80 acres of residential zoning. Estimate of 29 million ton deposit.
$199,000
$89,900
In high traffic area, zoned C2 that allows for many business opportunities. Has living quarters in back with recent renos. . Good visibility located next to 7-11 Store.
#2478
#2436
$1,700,000
Coldwater Hills
$189,000 INDUSTRIAL LOT
Light industrial bare lot, flat site, zoned M1 for your business opportunity. Easy access to truck route and just moments from the downtown core. Call for more details.
#2356
$54,900
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Located on Veale Road
#2538
$890,000
Prices Starting at $128,000 + GST Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have preapproved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells, but all have a gov’t required hydrology study to assure Buyers of ample domestic water. Call for complete details. #1869
#2387
$2,500,000
CHARACTER BUILDING
276 acre site with incredible mountain & lake views. Property has an allowed legal density of 62 units maximum. This parcel is above Nicola Lakeshore Estates.
APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS
8500 sq.ft. building on corner lot with easy access to highway on truck route. Has loading dock, paved parking, all on 0.8 acres site. Phase 1 environmental has been completed. Bring your business.
$2,499,000
LAKEVIEW LOT
DEVELOPERS
A great property in well developed subdivision of acreage lots. This unique property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro at lot line, septic must be installed. Most of land is flat and useable.
#2208
$199,000
$325,000
Amazing one acre lot with stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake & mountains. Perfect recreation property or year round residence. Easy access & year round recreation.
13 ACRES RIVERFRONT
Check out our website for more details and photos.
#2560
NICOLA LAKE VIEW LOT Amazing one acre lake view lot featuring stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake & surrounding mountains. Perfect recreation property or year round residence. Great swimming, fishing, water-skiing.
Private acreage, treed with great access to Spius creek. Several good building sites, has a drilled well and hydro to lot line. Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.
Good opportunity to buy this downtown commercial building. Has approx. 5000 sq.ft. of commercial space on the main floor (leased out) and 1100 sq.ft. with 3 bedrm suite above. Zoned C-2.
Approx. 7300 sq.ft. building located on corner lot on main street coming into Merritt, zoned C-4 with site specific zoning to allow professional offices. Available for sale or lease. Call for details.
#2109
$595,000
20 ACRES Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1. Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details.
#2301
$2,000,000
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Is my personal injury claim in trouble if I have a pre-existing medical condition? GREG PRATCH Everyday LAW If you are injured as a result of the negligence of someone else, whether your injuries arise from a car accident, slip and fall, physical assault or a defective product, one issue that often arises in the pursuit of a personal injury claim is whether you have any injuries or medical conditions that existed prior to the event that gave rise to your personal injury claim. If you do have preexisting injuries or a pre-existing medical condition of some kind, your personal injury claim will have a layer of additional complexity. This is due, at least in part, to the fact that the insurance company that is likely defending the claim may try and argue that your ongoing injuries are not in fact caused by the negligent act, but instead related to your pre-existing condition. As lawyers, we often refer to this a causation issue. Many of my clients, both past and current, have expressed concern to me that their pre-existing injuries and the ‘causation issue’ they may create, will result in them being unable to successfully pursue compensation for their personal injuries. The reality, however, is that while pre-existing injuries do add a layer of complexity to an injury claim, preexisting injuries do not automatically mean your personal injury claim is in trouble. There are numer-
If you are injured through the fault of someone else and you do have pre-existing injuries, it is important to understand that while pre-existing injuries can create potential issues for your injury claim, they by no means signal the end to your claim. ous ways that the potential causation issue can be dealt with, from the very obvious to the much more complicated. The most obvious way to deal with this potential issue is in cases where your
pre-existing injuries are not in the exact same area as the new injuries. Often times, when we start looking into these issues it becomes clear that the areas of the body affected by the pre-existing condi-
tion are different than the areas affected by the new injuries. Sometimes it can be as slight as pain being on the right side of the neck instead of the left, or pain in a slightly higher area of the back.
If this can be proven, then the ‘causation issue’ will no longer be an issue. If the area of your body affected by the pre-existing condition cannot be readily distinguished from the area of your body
affected by the new injuries, then things can get more complicated. At that point, it often becomes necessary to involve a medical expert so that they can do an assessment and provide their opinion on the medical-legal issues that your lawyer has identified as important. With the appropriate medical evidence, including an opinion that deals with causation issues (as identified by your lawyer), it is often very realistic that what once appeared to be a causation issue no longer is. If there are causation problems, even after obtaining medical opinions, then
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decisions can be made on how best to proceed. If you are injured through the fault of someone else and you do have pre-existing injuries, it is important to understand that while pre-existing injuries can create potential issues for your injury claim, they by no means signal the end to your claim. However, in light of the complexity this situation can create, you are wise to seek legal advice. Greg Pratch is a lawyer and partner with Pushor Mitchell LLP. He practices in the area of litigation with a particular emphasis in personal injury matters and tax disputes.
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1956 SAGE PL $375,000 MLS# 128587
2008 QUILCHENA AVE 6785 FOLEY ROAD 141 JASPER DRIVE 104-2799 CLAPPERTON AVE $80,000 MLS# 124886 $274,000 MLS# 131586 $235,000 MLS# 131572 $159,000 MLS# 131538
1898 BLAIR STREET $369,000 MLS# 128538
1749 JUNIPER DR $329,000 MLS# 128338
1876 COLDWATER AVE 1735 QUILCHENA AVE 2328 ABERDEEN RD $135,000 MLS# 127305 $189,000 MLS# 130524 $259,000 MLS#129079
419 DODDING AVE $279,000 MLS# 130128
3793 PETIT CREEK RD 5240 DOT RANCH CUT-OFF RD $1,638,000 MLS# 128821 $1,895,000 MLS# 118481
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Merritt up to $200,000 131438 16-2776 CLAPPERTON AVE 128070 76-2776 CLAPPERTON AVE 130712 108-1401 NICOLA AVENUE 128369 217-1703 MENZIES STREET 125434 #6-2776 CLAPPERTON AVE 125317 124-1401 NICOLA AVENUE 131323 2276 COLDWATER AVENUE 128359 2637 QUILCHENA AVENUE 128561 1902 COLDWATER AVE 130761 2643 QUILCHENA AVE 127305 1876 COLDWATER AVE 131395 1443 COWLEY STREET 127478 1951 GRANITE AVENUE 121146 1650 LINDLEY CRK RD 127900 1875 SAGE STREET 127307 2276 COUTLEE AVENUE 130290 17-2760 VOGHT STREET 131538 104-2799 CLAPPERTON AVE 131511 2376 JACKSON AVE 129401 468 MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY 131450 #5-2760 VOGHT STREET 130524 1735 QUILCHENA AVE 131428 2501 JACKSON AVE 130710 13-1749 MENZIES ST 130111 6-1749 MENZIES STREET 130561 2549 CLAPPERTON AVE 131398 1660 HILL STREET
$12,000 $34,000 $49,900 $55,000 $69,500 $89,900 $95,000 $104,900 $114,900 $120,000 $135,000 $138,000 $145,000 $149,800 $155,000 $157,000 $157,000 $159,000 $160,000 $167,500 $185,000 $189,000 $190,000 $195,000 $195,000 $198,000 $199,800
Merritt $200,000 to $300,000 130361 2487 JACKSON AVE 130646 22-1749 MENZIES STREET 131118 1525 COLDWATER AVENUE 130825 3008 PONDEROSA AVE 129536 435 BRENTON AVE LN 129920 2102 PRIEST AVE 127534 2556 CORKLE STREET 130179 2614 COLDWATER AVE 127788 3340 GRIMMETT STREET 130497 2464 JACKSON AVE 131066 2652 PRIEST AVE 129079 2328 ABERDEEN ROAD 125663 1599 COLDWATER AVE 131280 2201 CHAPMAN STREET 131267 2626 GRANITE AVENUE 128512 2152 CLARKE AVE 131197 2575 IRVINE AVE 130128 419 DODDING AVE
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High levels of cortisol is unhealthy DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN This week I would like to talk about a hormone found in our bodies that is very important to our overall health. It is called “cortisol” and is secreted from the adrenal glands that sit on the top of your kidneys. For those of you trying to lose weight and improve your overall health, you should
familiarize yourself with how elevated levels of this hormone can negatively impact your body. This includes weight gain, a weakened immune system, and an increased risk of chronic disease. This is how cortisol works: 1) When you are exposed to physical or emotional stress, the adrenal glands that sit on top of your kidneys secrete the hormone cortisol. 2) This increased cortisol level prepares your body for a “fight or flight” response to this stress by flooding the blood with glucose (sugar), which will supply an immediate
source of energy to the large muscles in preparation for a potential increase in physical exertion. Interestingly, cortisol also inhibits the production of insulin, which would normally remove this elevated level of glucose from the blood and store it in the cells of your body. Thus, the end result is you’re your blood glucose (sugar) levels remain higher than normal until the stress subsides and the cortisol levels lower. 3) Cortisol also constricts or narrows the arteries in your body, which increases your blood pressure and makes your heart
pump harder. 4) Eventually, when the physical or emotional stress is resolved, the level of cortisol decreases, glucose levels in the blood decrease as insulin levels are allowed to return to their normal levels, the constricted arteries relax to normal and blood pressure returns to normal once again. This is assuming that the physical or emotional stress is temporary and doesn’t occur on an ongoing basis. The point I want to make with this article is that if you are under constant stress at home or at work, your levels of cortisol may be
elevated for extended periods of time every day. This will result in your body remaining in a “fight or flight” mode during that time. Based on what I mentioned above, this means that you will have a higher blood sugar level (potentially leading to type 2 diabetes) and higher blood pressure (increasing your risk of a heart attack) whenever your cortisol levels remain elevated due to stress. Next week, I will discuss in more detail the negative effects that elevated cortisol levels can have on your body. Unfortunately, there are even more than I have mentioned today!
How to prevent thoughts from ruining our lives
GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING If our thoughts determine how we feel, then what happens if we think depressing thoughts? Well, we make ourselves feel worse, and we may sink deeper into depression. We can literally torture ourselves with our thoughts. There are some situations that we really cannot do anything about. Bad things do happen. If we dwell on the unfairness of the world, or the fact that others are not really there for us, we feel sad and lonely. Then, if we imagine that everyone else is blissfully happy, having the perfect existence, then that is like pouring salt on the wound. It is hard to adjust to change, but we live in a changing world, and things will
not stay the same. Children do grow up and leave home, people do die, relationships end, illness happens, and for most people there is always some concern about finances. We have to strengthen ourselves, and like a little ship on a stormy ocean, we may experience rough seas, but we can still stay afloat. We can always work towards moving to sunnier shores. When we are sad, there is a tendency to focus on all that is missing from our lives. But we could begin to think of life in a different way. Kurt Vonnegut Jr. wrote in one of his books, "Life is a collection of moments strung together in a beautifully random order." What if we imagined all of the good moments in our lives as beautiful, sparkling beads. The times in between could be the string that holds them all together. Even if the string had only one bright, sparkling stone, it would still be beautiful. But most of us can think of more than one
good moment. And we know that there will be more to come. It is when we forget about the good things, and see only emptiness and pain that we get discouraged. Even if you feel all alone, you can still enjoy life. You can do good things for yourself, you can immerse yourself in a good book or beautiful music, and you can connect with your own soul. That is the best friend you'll ever have anyway. Our inner world is even more expansive than the outer world, and few ever really explore it. Maybe that is what solitude is for. We don't have to fear being alone, and we can even learn to celebrate those times when we get to spend uninterrupted
time with ourselves. And if there seems to be a long stretch of that time, perhaps the Universe is asking us to learn about ourselves, before moving on. A kind of cosmic timeout. A time when we can imagine the rest of our lives as a blank slate, on which we can create whatever we would like. The key is remembering that we do create our lives. If we don't like what is, then we can aim to create something better. But first we must know who we are, and what it is that we want. Solitude is an ideal opportunity to reflect on that.
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Plenty of positives to be found in a pair of weekend losses Cents give Vees all they can handle for the better part of five periods; a lack of discipline proves to be their undoing Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
It would be easy to write off this past weekend as just two more losses by the Merritt Centennials in a winless streak that has now stretched to seven games. After all, the Cents fell 3-0 on Friday night to the Penticton Vees at the South Okanagan Events Centre, then followed that up on home ice Sunday with an 8-4 defeat at the hands of the same Vees in the back half of the teams’ home-and-home series. Any such broad generalization would do a disservice to the beleaguered Centennials, however, as the team played very well for long stretches of time against the nation’s number-tworanked Junior A team and the runaway leaders in the BCHL with an 18-1-0 record. Take Friday night’s game for example, which was a lot closer than the final score would seem to indicate. In front of an announced crowd of 2,343 at the SOEC, the
Cents played a nearperfect first period, outshooting their hosts 9-8 and keeping the game scoreless through 20 minutes. The second period could easily have ended the same way on the scoreboard if it hadn’t been for a horrible penalty shot awarded to the Vees with three minutes left in the middle frame. Merritt’s Mike Faulkner made a perfectly good, lower-third stick check from behind on Penticton’s Nicholas Jones as he broke in alone, only to have referee Branton Grinde see it differently and award a freebie. Jones, the Vees’ newest acquisition, made no mistake in his first BCHL outing, ringing the puck off both posts and past Cents’ netminder Colten Lancaster for the first goal of the game. “I didn’t like the penalty shot call at all,” said a chagrined Cents head coach, Joe Martin. The coach went on to add that his team played well in the third period, too, but just a
BCHL STANDINGS to Nov. 04 INTERIOR DIVISION Team
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HAT TRICK-OR-TREAT Merritt’s Colin Grannary (far right) was spooktacular on Saturday night, scoring a Halloween hat trick in his team’s 8-4 loss to the visiting Penticton Vees. The Cents fell 3-0 to the Vees on Friday. Ian Webster/Herald
couple of small mistakes proved costly against a very skilled Penticton squad. Projected NHL first-round draft pick Tyson Jost and Dixon Bowen completed the scoring for the Vees, who outshot the Centennials 31-26. Merritt failed to capitalize on four powerplay chances Friday night, while Penticton made good on one of its two man-advantage opportunities. “When you’re up against arguably the top team in the country in their rink, and you’re heading into the third period down only one goal, I think that you can feel pretty good,” Martin said. “Defensively, we played well, and Lancaster was excellent.” The young, 17-year-
old netminder got the call Saturday as well, as a bit of a bug forced scheduled starter Cole Kehler to the sidelines shortly before game time. It was a busier night for the rookie as he faced 41 Penticton shots, 23 of them in the second period alone. Things didn’t start well for the Cents in front of a Halloween night crowd of 650 that looked more like 300 at times. Luke Voltin and Jost gave the Vees an early two-goal lead before Merritt’s Colin Grannary tallied twice less than two minutes apart late in the first period. The 18-year-old Grannary would complete the natural hat trick 56 seconds into the second to give Merritt its first and only lead of the
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way. A needless roughing penalty for a face wash by Cents’ assistant captain Nick Fidanza resulted in a Vees’ powerplay goal by ever-dangerous Scott Conway. A short while later, an overly-aggressive blowto-the-head penalty sent Merritt defender Nick Fiorentino to the sin bin for a total of 12 minutes. The third period saw Merritt take four of the five penalties assessed and essentially throw away any chance of mounting a comeback. The Vees scored three unanswered times, and twice on the powerplay. Martin was sufficiently upset that he benched three of his players for a good part of the final period in an attempt to send his troops a message. “The message was
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night. I’m happy for Colin,” Martin said. “I thought that his compete and his simplicity were better. He wasn’t trying to do too much.” The Cents’ lead was a brief one, as Demico Hannoun replied for the visitors just 20 seconds later. Unheralded Penticton defenceman Easton Brodzinski scored his first of three on the night, and his team’s first of four on the powerplay, at the 4:20 mark of the middle stanza to put the Vees in front once more, but Merritt’s Mitch Lipon would deadlock things at 4-4 just over a minute later. With five minutes remaining in the second period, the wheels kind of fell off the Cents’ wagon — in a big
and is that everyone, the whole team is being hurt by individual lack of discipline, by selfishness on the part of individuals, and it’s got to stop.” Martin went on to add, “If our effort and discipline for the first five periods of the weekend had been there for the sixth period, winor-lose we could have considered the weekend a big step forward. Unfortunately, everything went out the window in the third period on Saturday.” To further drive his message home, Martin had his squad out on the ice Monday for an infamous ‘bag skate’. Call it punishment if you will, but the head coach felt the action was long overdue. “It’s all about discipline,” he said. “Perhaps we should have done it two weeks ago, and maybe we’d be in a better spot right now. We’ll see what happens going forward.” Looking ahead, the Centennials travel to West Kelowna for their fourth regularseason meeting with the Warriors. In their most recent get-together, on September 30, Merritt trounced their crossConnector rivals 9-1. Saturday, the Cents host the Trail Smoke Eaters, who swept Merritt in a home-andhome series less than two weeks ago. Going into the weekend, the Smokies sit just a point behind the Cents with three games in hand.
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MSS juniors host tonight Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD
Timely readers of this edition of the Merritt Herald will be able to get over to the Merritt Secondary School gymnasium today (Thursday) to see the MSS junior girls volleyball team in action starting at 5 p.m. The Lady Panthers are scheduled to play both the South Kamloops Titans and the Westsyde Whundas in the final week of regular-season West Zone competition prior to the start of playoffs next Thursday in Kamloops. In league play last week, MSS defeated South Kamloops in straight sets, 25-21 and 25-18, before losing to their arch rivals from Sa-Hali Secondary. On the weekend, the junior girls squad, which is coached by
FOR A GOOD CAUSE The Merritt Secondary School junior girls volleyball team took part in the Spike Pink Volleyball Challenge fundraising tournament in Kamloops on the weekend, with all proceeds going towards breast cancer research. The team will be in action at home this Thursday starting at 5 p.m. Photo courtesy of Stef Zabek
Shelly Moorhead and Dwayne Suzuki, took part in the third annual Spike Pink Volleyball Challenge at Sa-Hali. The event is a fundraiser in support of breast cancer research. This year’s event raised a total of $1,900 with the
MSS team chipping in $310 in donations. Round robin play saw the Merritt Secondary juniors defeat the host Sabres 2-0 (25-16, 25-18) before being edged 2-1 by both the Titans and the Whundas.
Both matches saw the Panthers take the opening set before narrowly losing in thirdand-final tiebreakers. Scores against the Titans were 25-18, 26-28, 17-19 and against the Whundas 25-20, 23-25, 14-16.
Making waves at TRU Former Merritt Otters’ swimmer Taylor Carmichael is making a name for herself in her rookie season with the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack swim team. The 18-year-old Carmichael recently took part in a triple Iron Pentathlon competition in Penticton, finishing 10th overall and setting four personal best times. Each swimmer was required to swim five races per day — at the 50-metre distance on Friday, the 100-metre distance on Saturday and at the gruelling 200metre distance on Sunday. “It’s a good way to start the year,” said Taylor’s mom, Amanda. “Great training, but peek performance isn’t expected.” This past weekend, Taylor was in Victoria at the UVic-PCS Blue-Gold Meet. She swam a personal best in the long-course (Olympic-length pool) 800-metre freestyle event with a time of 10:02.48, putting her within striking distance of the Western qualifying standard of 9:56. Taylor trains 16 hours in the pool weekly and three hours dryland while pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree at TRU. Photo courtesy of TRU Athletics
This weekend’s female hockey tourney boasts 28-game schedule Merritt minor hockey’s highly successful female program will be front and centre this weekend as all three teams see action in their annual home tournament. A total of 12 teams will take part in the three-day, 28-game tourney which will see games at both the Nicola Valley and Shulus arenas. The Merritt atom girls team, which is sponsored by Ultimate Hockey and Skate out of West Kelowna, plays its round robin games at 1:15 p.m. Friday (Merritt), 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday (Merritt) and at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday (Merritt). The Tolko Industries bantam girls squad also plays four prelimnary games — 4:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. on Friday (Merritt) , and 11:15 a.m. (Shulus) and 2:30 p.m. (Merritt) on Saturday. Finally, the Joco Transport midget girls play three round robin games — at 2p.m. on Friday (Shulus), and at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday (Merritt). All playoff games are set for Sunday.
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SHARPSHOOTER Madeleine Barnes scored five times to lead her Joco Transport midget female team to a 6-2 victory over Kamloops on the weekend. Ian Webster/Herald
Atom Recreation The LNB atoms fell 9-1 to Logan Lake on Saturday. Isaiah Davis scored Merritt’s lone goal.
Atom Development The Fountain Tire atoms travelled to Kamloops on the weekend and defeated the Jr. Blazers 6-1. Brayden McRae Chillihitzia had a hat trick for the victors, while Wade
Rauch scored twice and Jalen McRae once. Chillihitzia, Lucas Schmid, Ostyn Fox, Simon Cisco and Glen Newman all picked up assists. The Fountain Tire team returns to Kamloops this weekend for a three-day tournament.
Peewee Rep The Ramada peewee reps improved their league-leading record
to 7-0-1 with a pair of home-ice wins on the weekend. Saturday, the team edged North Okanagan 5-2, while Sunday saw them roll over Salmon Arm 11-1 in the third meeting between the two sides in eight days. Weekend point getters for the Ramada squad included Breanna Ouellet and Max Graham (both with four goals and five assists), Matthew Newman (2 goals, 8 assists), Caleb Brackett (2 goals), Sajjin Lali (1 goal, 2 assists), Preston Laupitz, Robert Sterling and Missy McDonnell (all with one goal apiece), Jayden Story (4 assists) and Chase Cooke (2 assists). Goaltenders Manjot Panghli and Bryce Garcia picked up one win each.
Bantam Recreation The first-place Murray GM bantams improved their league record to 4-0 with a 9-1 win over Chase on Sunday. Talon Zakall, Connor Ouellet and Justin Tighe each had two goals for the Merritt team, while Braeden King, Stuart Brown
Abram and Luke Narcisse tallied once apiece. Zakall, Ouellet, Tighe, Tyler Simon and Dylan Stirling all had one or more assists. Troy Holmes was the victorious netminder.
Midget Rep The Tracker Sports-
wear midget reps tied Salmon Arm 4-4 on Saturday and lost to Kelowna 7-4 Sunday in a pair of home-ice games on the weekend. Against the Silvertips, the Merritt Jr. Centennials got two goals from Baley Tomkinson along with singles from Anthony
Tulliani and Travis Sterling. In their loss on Sunday, Tyler Mosely had the natural hat trick while Keyton Laupitz had the Tracker’s other goal. Tulliani and Travis Mosely picked up a pair of assists each and Drayden Thomas had one helper.
MERRITT BOWLING CENTRE WEEKLY TOP SCORES Men’s Top-10 Averages Jordan Pinto Bill Campbell Jerrid Chandler Pat McKinney Mark Pattison Don Kraus Stuart Cornies Harold Aljam Bill McNeil Rick Walker
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BOARD CRAFT & BAKE SALE Elks & Royal Purple will be hosting a craft and bake sale on Dec. 5 from 10 am - 3 p.m. at the Elks Hall. If you would like to rent a table please call 250-3789788
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Country Christmas is coming. This year begins with a city-wide light-up on Monday, Nov. 23 and ends on Sunday, Nov. 29. If you would like to be part of the fun, consider volunteering. Contact Sharon at 250-3786158, or complete a volunteer application form available from the Baillie House, Community Futures or the Chamber of Commerce.
ELKS BINGO Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch!
CONAYT BINGO Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave.
CONAYT ELDERS DROP IN CENTRE Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 8:30 a.m. – noon, 2164 Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome – just come out and visit! For information contact Deloris at 250-3785107.
NICOLA VALLEY & DISTRICT MÉTIS SOCIETY Meeting @ N.V.I.T Room #69 Second Wednesday of every month. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Next meeting Dec. 9. Everyone Welcome! Contact Phil for more 250-3156024.
PATRICIA REBEKAH LODGE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Merritt Senior Citizens Hall. Lunch soup, sandwiches, dessert, tea and coffee. There will be a bake sale, in house raffle, craft table and white elephant table.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE Christmas Craft, Bake Sale and Luncheon. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Catholic Church Hall, Blair and Coldwater Ave. Admission Donation to Food Bank or Soup Kitchen. For Table Rentals Call Joan 250-378-3910.
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LOUIS RIEL DAY CELEBRATIONS AND POTLUCK DINNER Nov, 15, 2015 at the Cadet Hall (1755 Coldwater Ave) doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. We are having bannock, jigging lessons, Meti music, loonie draws, “split the pot�, door prizes and games for children. Please bring a dish to share, everyone welcome! For more call Phil at 250-315-6024.
COMING UP AT THE COURTHOUSE GALLERY IN MERRITT The Show opens November 6 and runs through Nov. 28. The reception will be held Nov. 13 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and the public is invited. The photographer is Ruth Tolerton. Title is: Faces of Our Future and Other Stuff. Gallery hours are: Thursday through Saturday noon until 6pm.
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DEMENTIA DIALOGUE-CHANGING BEHAVIOURS & PERSPECTIVE: Free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop on understanding what different behaviours mean and how to prepare for the changes of the person’s reality, perspective and personality. Friday Nov. 20, 2015 from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Merritt Seniors Centre. Contact Phyllis Riley at 250-378-4407
CHRISTMAS CRAFT CHOAS Saturday Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Logan Lake Elementary School, 4 Galena Ave. Bake sale by PAC, concession by the Lions Club. Free admission. Door prizes. For more information contact Val @ 250-5429020 or vmcephas@telus.net This event is sponsored by the Logan Lake Lions club.
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HELP US REACH OUR GOAL Would you like to see a community theatre in Merritt, then the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society can use your help!
COLOURFUL RHYTHMS OF DANCE Presented by students of the Love To Dance Academy. Wednesday Nov. 25 at the Merritt Civic Centre at 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.) Join us for an evening of colourful dancing to lively music. Entrance FREE. Concession cash only. Part of Merritt Country Christmas Week festivities.
LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Living with the Loss Support Group Wednesday 7 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. #12-2025 Granite Ave, Merritt. Call 250280-4040.
KNITWITS Love to knit or crochet? Come on down to Brambles Bakery Thursday evenings bring your yarn.
Phase 2 has started. Goal to reach $136,000 for design & architect fees
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For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794
If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3
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“A BRILLIANT YOUNG MIND� Rated PG on Monday Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the NVIT LECTURE THEATRE. Parking is FREE and there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. For more info phone 250-378-3974. Is back inside at the Lower Nicola Hall! Dates: Dec. 6 PLUS we are hosting the LOWER NICOLA CRAFT AND BAKE SALE Nov. 15, Runs from 9-2. For information or to Book a Stall Facebook: Lower Nicola Flea Market or call 250-378-3481.
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MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY Being with people who are dying in conscious and caring ways is of value to them and us. Their reminiscences and our care contribute to a legacy that enriches our lives. P: 250-280-4040
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Compensation: This position includes a competitive salary, gas allowance and benefits. If you meet the qualifications and feel you would be suitable for the position, email your resume and cover letter to bobbygill@telus.net. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Generate leads, cold-calling, meeting, presenting, and closing new advertising prospects to build the client base. Provide superior and genuine customer service to all clients. Prepare and submit regular reports, and attend networking events as required.
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Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume along with three references, no later than 4 pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 to:
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Lands Administrator The First Nations Framework for Land Management allows First Nations to opt out of land related sections of the Indian Act thereby enabling us to manage our reserve lands under an overarching Haisla Land Code. The Haisla Land Code was ratified by the community last year.
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Saturday, November 7 from 10 am to 4 pm.
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Application #: KMC-FACILITIES- IVMP-2015 Applicant: Kinder Morgan Canada (KMC), 7815 Shellmont Street, Burnaby BC V5A 4S9. Cheryl Thesen (403-358-2509). In accordance with the British Columbia’s Pest Management Act and Regulations, KMC is required to develop a Pest Management Plan (PMP) (for KMC the PMP is referred to as the Integrated Vegetation Management Plan (IVMP)). The PMP manages problem vegetation, including control of noxious weeds and invasive plants within KMC facilities. Facilities include pump stations, valve stations, terminals, tank farms and office/maintenance facilities. All facilities are fenced, secure compounds not accessible to the general public. The facilities are located in proximity to the following communities in British Columbia: Valemount, Albreda, Blue River, Avola, Vavenby, Clearwater, Darfield, McLure, Kamloops, Merritt, Kingsvale, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Sumas, Langley, Burnaby and Richmond.
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This PMP has been prepared to replace the existing 5 year PMP which expires in 2016. The proposed duration of the IVMP (PMP) is from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2021.
CALL 250-315-5074
The vegetation management and weed control methods proposed for use include hand pulling, mowing, trimming, pruning, selective slashing, girdling, geotextile fabric, retaining existing low ground cover, and seeding, fertilization where set backs permit and tree/shrub plantings. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the PMP (IVMP) applies. KMC conducts all work, including pest management, in strict adherence with all applicable laws and regulations.
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The common names and an example of trade names of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachlor (Navius VM), aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Lontrel 360), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Diurex 80 WDG), flumioxazin (Payload), fluroxypyr (Retain B), glyphosate (Vantage XRT), imazapyr (Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), MCPA (MCPA Amine 500), mecoprop-P (Mecoprop-P), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), picloram (Tordon 22K), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), Hasten (adjuvant) and siloxylated polyether (adjuvant). Application methods include: backpack, power hose and nozzle, wick/wipe-on applicator, squirt bottle and boom sprayer. A draft copy of the proposed IVMP (PMP) and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail online at: http://www.kindermorgan.com/content/docs/kmc_facilities_ivmp.pdf or by contacting the Applicant listed above. “A person(s) wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this notice�
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