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Reduce your use Due to the rupture of the Enbridge-owned natural gas transmission pipeline earlier this fall, B.C.’s natural gas supply will be restricted this winter. Even though the line is now repaired, it’s operating at a lower capacity and will be transporting a reduced amount of natural gas to FortisBC this winter. We’re doing everything we can to ensure all our customers receive the natural gas they need. You can help by reducing your use. Every bit you save helps ensure we have the natural gas to keep homes warm and businesses working. fortisbc.com/reduceyouruse

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If the Enbridge-owned natural gas transmission pipeline is repaired why isn’t it business as usual?

Enbridge expects their pipeline system to transport up to 85 per cent of its full capacity following approval from the National Energy Board (NEB). Engineering assessments will continue on Enbridge’s system until they receive approval from the NEB to return to 100 per cent capacity. During this period, our supply will be limited when demand is at the highest, such as an extended cold snap.

Here’s how you can help Conservation will ensure we can provide the natural gas our customers need this winter. And with more than one million customers, a little conservation can go a long way. Here’s how you can help: Turn down the heat at home: if just 11 homes set their thermostat 3 °C lower for when they need heat, it could save enough natural gas to provide heat and hot water for one home for a year.1

Savings are approximate, assuming a thermostat setback of an additional three degrees Celsius for when heat is needed in a natural gas heated 2,300 - 2,600 square foot home located in a FortisBC service area. On average, a home this size consumes 90 gigajoules of natural gas annually.

Assumes an additional setback of three degrees Celsius for 10 hours each weekday, saving 90 gigajoules of natural gas over the heating season, enough to heat one average sized home for a year.

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Turn down the heat at work: if a 23,000 square foot office set its thermostat 3 °C lower during office hours, it could save enough natural gas to provide heat and hot water for one home for a year.2 Take shorter showers: save hot water by shortening your showers by two minutes.

Put on a sweater: if you’re cold, reach for a sweater, socks or blanket instead of turning up the heat. fortisbc.com/reduceyouruse Connect with us

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City council was presented with a petition calling for improved snow removal practices after some seniors fell on the ice last year.

LOVE TO DANCE Academy students wowed audiences twice in one day, as the group put on their Christmas recital on Nov. 21 . MORE PHOTOS ONLINE

SLOW SEASON About 100 workers at the Aspen Planers mill in Merritt will be affected by a weeks-long shutdown, mandated by the company.

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SECOND BUST Merritt RCMP executed a search warrant at local motel, where officers found two suspects with weapons, crack cocaine, meth and heroin.

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Project funding Shawn Boven, the city’s chief administrative officer, told the Herald he is confident the city will be able to better manage snow removal this winter. In addition to the purchase of a $15,000 multi-direction front plow (pictured above) that promises to better plow tough spots like cul de sacs and parking lots, Boven said the city has also added a salt and sand storage facility at the public works yard, and purchased a brine mixer and upgraded brine equipment. Dara Hill/Herald

Senior said her quality of life worsened after taking a fall on the ice last winter. Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

After a local senior spoke up about falling on the ice last winter, Merrittonians are urging the city to do a better job clearing the white stuff. Over 400 locals signed a petition calling for better snow and ice removal that was presented to council at a regular meeting on Nov. 13. The drive for signatures was led by Nell Veale, who said pedestrian safety is her top concern. She told the Herald she is seeking better management on streets with no sidewalks such as in cul de sacs, as well as the pickup and drop-off locations utilized by the Health Connections medical bus. She added she would like to see better communica-

tion from the city about the plow schedule as well. “We are asking [the city] to reassess the priorities, the methods, the procedures, manpower and machinery when removing snow and ice,” she said. Craig Gray, a Merritt resident, was at the council meeting and said he is concerned about the lack of winter road maintenance. “I have lived in numerous cities in British Columbia, yet I had never seen such a blatant lack of snow removal as I did in Merritt last year,” he said. Possible solutions, according to Gray, include purchasing blades for the city’s trucks, learning snow removal techniques such as plowing down the edge of the road to leave a berm in the centre that

can be removed during the night and contracting out if heavy snow conditions exist. “Numerous cities with less resources than Merritt seem to be capable of doing this every year,” he said. A Merritt senior was also at the meeting, and shared her story of a fall on the ice last winter. Norma Boone said she was walking into her cul de sac to approach her own cleared driveway when she had to cross over some thick ice on the road. “It was a bone crushing fall. Unable to move or help myself in any way, I began to scream for help,” Boone told council, noting she was taken away in an ambulance and stayed at the hospital for three months due to a broken pelvis. “Now I am nine and a half months out and have been told by my neuro-

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surgeon that they cannot intervene to relieve my pain. In that moment of impact, nerves that supply feeling and function to my legs were permanently damaged,” she said. “I will never be the same.” Boone said daily living is now painful and puts her at risk of falling which she did recently, resulting in a broken sternum. “If only that ice would not have been there I would still have my independence,” she said. “My life has been forever changed by the ice on which I fell.” Veale told council Boone’s story is what inspired her to start the petition. “Dangerous conditions lead to broken bones and lasting hardships for all ages, especially seniors and the disadvantaged,” the petition reads. “Will you consider taking another look at the size of the crew, the equipment

and the budget?” Coun. Kurt Christopherson expressed his sympathy following the presentation. “I think you are quite right and I am sure we intend to look at how to prioritize, how to spend the tax dollars wisely,” he said. “Whatever fix there is it is not an easy one but I think you have our assurances that we will do our best.” Following her presentation to council, Veale told the Herald she is feeling optimistic. “I felt a great response from a couple of the councillors — they said some very positive things. I think that they’ll do the best they can with what they have to work with,” she said. “Now they know the trouble areas, the cul de sacs — everywhere there is no sidewalk for people to walk on. I think they took notice and listened well.”

School trustees are weighing their options after receiving an influx of $400,000 from the sale of the former Nicola Lake School, which has been closed since the 1980s.

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SETTING IT STRAIGHT In the Nov. 22 edition of the Merritt Herald, a caption accompanying the photo on page 18 misidentified Kevin McGifford as the principal of Bench Elementary. He is the principal of Diamond Vale Elementary, which received the funds from the Order of the Eastern Star. The Herald regrets this error.

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in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street. Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses. If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor please contact Corporate Services at 250-378-8614

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the positions of Casual Cashiers for Recreational Facilities.

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the positions of Casual Maintenance Labourer.

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the positions of Full Time RCMP Clerk Typist.

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the positions of full-time Bylaw Enforcement Officer II.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2018 by:

Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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ARE YOU PART OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT MAKES A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY? Do you have a great idea for an event? Each year Council carefully considers providing funding as-sistance to non-profit groups that operate in the City of Merritt and provide valuable social and community services in the municipality. For 2019, the City of Merritt has 2 grant categories (Grant-in-Aid and Community Initiatives) and 3 funding types (Financial Aid, In-kind and Sponsorship) available to Community Organizations and Non-profit Groups. The 2019 Grant Application is now available online at: www.merritt.ca/city-services/finance/grants-aid

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Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Licence Application The City of Merritt requests residents’ views in relation to the following Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Licence Application: Applicant: Quilchena Cannabis Company Inc. Company Contact: Steven Hagen – tamhagen@yahoo.ca – 250-320-1466 Proposed site: 1937 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC Proposed hours of operation: 10:00am to 8:00pm, seven (7) days per week Persons who consider that they are affected by this application are requested to make written submissions in the form of a letter addressed to Mayor and Council for the City of Merritt and mailed or hand delivered to: City of Merritt 2185 Voght Street P.O. Box 189 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Written submissions will be accepted from November 22nd – December 13th, 2018. For further information or clarification regarding this notice, contact Sean Smith, Director of Corporate Services, City of Merritt: ssmith@merritt.ca

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Band receives housing windfall Province pledges $231 million to construct homes for First Nations communities. Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Upper Nicola Indian Band (UNB) members will soon have access to new, affordable housing on the local reserve as the band is set to receive $4.8 million from the province for the construction of 24 new homes. The B.C. government announced an

investment of $231 million worth of new affordable housing into indigenous communities province-wide in a news release on Nov. 24. The 1,143 homes include nearly 780 off-reserve homes and close to 370 homes onreserve. There are six other projects announced for the Interior, with 148 homes set to be built

in Cranbrook, Kanaka Bar, Kelowna, Westbank and Windermere. BC Housing will work with indigenous non-profit housing providers and First Nations to finalize the projects over the next few months, and the houses are scheduled for construction over the next two to four years. “The housing situation facing indigenous peoples in British Columbia is unacceptable,” said Selina Robinson, minister of municipal affairs and housing in the news

Land on the Upper Nicola Band’s reserve territory which will be used to construct 24 affordable houses. Dara Hill/Herald

release. Collette Sunday, band manager for Upper Nicola, said the development will address the housing shortage on the reserve. The development will allow the band to “welcome some of our members back into the

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A wave of B.C. sawmill shutdowns and layoffs is a combination of reduced log supply, high log prices and a steep drop in lumber prices, forest industry executives say. In Merritt, the Aspen Planers mill will be shut down from Nov. 26 to Dec. 3, and then again from Dec. 22 to Jan. 7. About 100 workers will be affected by the shutdown, said Bruce Rose, executive vice president at Aspen Planers. The shutdown

is a temporary measure due to the price of logs and availability of timber, he added. “We’ll do some maintenance and projects that take a little prolonged downtime,” said Rose. Lumber prices hit a record of $650 per 1,000 board feet early this year as U.S. housing demand ramped up and B.C. producers piled up lumber due to a shortage of rail cars, partly caused by increased oilby-rail shipments.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Plecas shows his colours It almost seems there’s something about putting on the three-cornered hat of Speaker TOM FLETCHER of the B.C. B.C. Legislature VIEWS that causes overheating of the brain underneath. B.C. Liberal MLA Linda Reid embarked on a spending spree that included renovations and security upgrades to her Richmond constituency office as well as extravagant remodelling of the legislature she found herself ruling over with nearabsolute authority. Before Reid, Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff kept a tight leash on the press gallery and a veil over legislature finances, ruling with an imperial disdain not usually seen in trucking company owners. At least I’d buy a used truck from Barisoff, which is more than I can say for the current occupant of the ornate old speaker’s office, Abbotsford South MLA Darryl Plecas. We now know that Plecas hired his buddy and campaign worker as a political adviser, a job never before seen in the speaker’s office, and that buddy spent months conducting some sort of amateur gumshoe investigation that burst into the media with the unnecessary public humiliation of two long-serving senior administrators. Then Plecas tried to get his buddy into the suddenly vacant job of sergeant-at-arms, apparently oblivious to the fact that a long-time deputy with military experience was ready to step into the sensitive job of legislature security chief. Last year Plecas played a key role in toppling the B.C. Liberals, by seizing the speaker’s job after repeatedly stating he would never do such an unethical, self-serving thing to the voters who elected him.

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Spat in Ukraine won’t spark world war The RussianUkrainian naval clash in the Black Sea is not going to end up in a world war. Ukraine would love to be part of NATO, but the existing members won’t GWYNNE DYER let it join. Why? The international Precisely because STAGE that might drag them into a war with Russia. Russia doesn’t have any real military alliances either. Various countries sympathize with either Ukraine or Russia, but none of them have obligations to send military help, and they are not going to volunteer. Secondly, there’s not even going to be a fullscale war between Russia and Ukraine because Ukraine would lose. Russia has more than three times the population and its economy is ten times bigger. The Russians obviously have more options, but conquering Ukraine is probably the furthest thing from their minds. It has no resources they need, and if they occupied the country they would certainly face an ugly and prolonged

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guerilla war of resistance. They have nothing to gain. They actually have a lot to lose, because a full-scale invasion of Ukraine would trigger a Western reaction that would come close to bankrupting Russia. NATO would conclude that this was the first step in President Vladimir Putin’s plan to reconquer all of the former Soviet empire in Eastern Europe, and start rearming in a very big way. The Russians would go broke if they tried to keep up. The actual clash on Sunday saw three Ukrainians injured, 29 others arrested, and three Ukrainian navy ships boarded and seized. The ships were trying to pass through a Russian-controlled strait from the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov, a relatively shallow body of water (maximum depth 14 metres) that is about the size of Switzerland. Until the Russians took Crimea from Ukraine four years ago, the strait had Russian territory on one side and Ukrainian territory on the other. A treaty signed in 2003 said that both countries had free access to the Sea of Azov and their respective ports along its coasts, no permission needed. In 2014, however, Russia infiltrated troops into Crimea who pretended to be a new local militia. They took control of the entire penin-

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sula and its two million people, staged a referendum on whether it should become part of Russia, and won it. Since there was no land connection between Russia and the Crimean peninsula, Putin decided to build an 18-kilometre bridge joining the two sides of the Strait of Kerch. By a happy coincidence, that would also give him the ability to control or even block shipping trying to get to Ukrainian ports on the northern coast of the Sea of Azov. The bridge is now open, and Putin is exercising that option. The Ukrainians tried to send their (rather small) warships through to show that the treaty of free passage signed in 2003 still applies. The Russians didn’t actually deny that, but said that they were closing the strait temporarily for operational reasons. The Ukrainian warships pushed on, and the Russians attacked them. The Russians are legally in the wrong, but they are going to win this one because Ukraine had almost no navy left and nobody wants a bigger war.

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Staff at Nicola Valley hospital deserve kudos Editor, I would like to say thank you to the paramedics and fire fighters who responded to the 911 call at our house on Nov. 22. Your expertise, patience and kindness were very much appreciated. I never thought I’d be in such a state that I would require an ambulance. I only wish I had been more able to help you, but then, I wouldn’t have required your assistance! A thank you seems so little compared to what you all did to help me get to the hospital. I would also like to say thank you to the nurses, technicians and Dr. Nottebrock at Nicola Valley hospital emergency. You all did your jobs so efficiently and were so kind in the process. I left the hospital in a far better shape than I entered thanks to you. My thank yous are not complete until I say thank you to Tracie Ellis and Molly Brigden who both were concerned enough to text Peter and let him know that if there was anything they could do for us, to please ask. My heart truly overflows with gratitude for everyone who helped us through what was, for me, a scary and difficult time. Rachelle Vogt Merritt

Editor, Recently, Michelle Hawkins of Logan Lake’s Better at Home (BAH) program and Kristina Froment, head co-ordinator of the Logan Lake Food Bank, established an exciting partnership to assist both BAH clients and seniors in the community needing assistance in accessing food products and services. At the same time, the two agencies are working to build social connections for residents who, because of isolation due to mental or physical health issues, find it difficult (if not impossible) to get out into the community to build friendships and support networks. To help with the “building” process, Michelle’s team got in touch with her clients to invite everyone to a meet and greet over coffee/tea and cookies at a small but friendly gathering hosted by the Logan Lake Food Bank.

From Page 6 He plotted with the NDP for weeks, as they jockeyed for the key extra vote a defection from the B.C. Liberals would give them. It’s safe to say the B.C. Liberals don’t like Plecas. He betrayed them for his own personal benefit, after riding their reliable party brand to get re-elected in Abbotsford. New Democrats despise their former colleague Gordon Wilson for similar reasons, although Plecas’ actions were much more sudden and damaging than Wilson’s wandering from party to party over the years.

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‘NDP house leader Mike Farnworth grimly vowed he has confidence in Plecas as speaker.’

Glad to hear you’re feeling better Rachelle! - Editor

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Speaker’s self-serving move is incredible

Some of the issues which were raised included the need to reach out to the community in order to make seniors more aware of how the Logan Lake Food Bank and its volunteers can help those in need. Many in the community probably aren’t aware that because of this newly established connection between BAH and the food bank, groceries from the food bank can be delivered to BAH clients without transportation by the food bank’s sterling volunteers. In turn, this shows the incredible need of the BAH program to have more volunteer drivers register (by calling 250-320-3676) to take residents into Kamloops or Merritt primarily for medical appointments. Because drivers are volunteers, they can decide on a schedule they might be available for and, with more drivers available, this results in less of a burden on individual volunteers. With Logan Lake Food Bank taking on the role of offering its own form of assistance and outreach services along with those of BAH, the future ahead for seniors with physical, mental or financial issues will be well and tenderly cared for! Barrie Ogden Logan Lake

I had the chance to see firsthand how the Better at Home program utilizes successful partnerships with other community groups in Logan Lake to foster better health outcomes for seniors. Check out the “Paper Pals” program at MerrittHerald.com for more! - Editor

NDP house leader Mike Farnworth grimly vowed he has confidence in Plecas as speaker. The NDP need Plecas to retain their tenuous hold on power. That need will become critical if the Nanaimo by-election early in the new year goes against the governing party, as they sometimes do in even the “safest” of seats. Here are some things you should know about Alan Mullen, Plecas’s left-hand man. Upon arrival from Ireland in 1994, he went to work on NDP campaigns. Strictly non-partisan, of course, as he describes his current job. He just liked the NDP platform. Then he got a manager job at Kent federal prison in Agassiz, where he met Plecas, who as the Abbotsford News reported last spring, “moonlighted as a prison judge while teaching at the University of the Fraser Valley.” As Mullen told it, he and Plecas were involved in “thousands” of adjudications, inmate discipline hearings where Mullen styled himself as prosecutor. Gee, “thousands” seems like a lot, given that Kent has a rated capacity of 378 inmates. Mullen has no legal or police credentials. Not one but two actual independent prosecutors have been hired to oversee what we are told is now an RCMP investigation into unknown allegations, which could take months or years. It may be a long time before we know if there is anything to the suspicions of a professor-turned-politician and his sidekick. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press Media. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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BEAUTIFUL PARK –LIKE SETTING 2397 CARRINGTON STREET, LOWER NICOLA This beautiful 3 bedroom rancher on 2.17 acres includes a full basement completely finished. Features include stainless steel appliances in kitchen, custom lighting & oak cabinets plus an island and nook. Living room has cozy gas F/P. Master bedroom has 3 pce ensuite & huge wall to wall closet. Basement has rec.room, gym area, den, office and hot tub room. The double garage has a covered breezeway & enclosed patio plus wrap around deck. Property is fenced with a gated entrance. Property is in the final stages of being subdivided – call for full details.

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#2971

$169,900

1937 MERRITT AVE

Great 2 bedroom investment or starter home, close to shopping and schools. Has fenced yard and single car garage. Basement has second living quarters for inlaws. Currently rented.

Rancher with full basement on level fenced private yard. Has garden area with fruit trees with zeroscape landscaping in front yard. Sundeck in backyard. Finished basement with large rec.room.

#3039 $299,900 1875 QUILCHENA AVE.

3 bedroom 3 level split with open concept. Large kitchen comes with all appliances. New HW & HW boiler for heating system. Ensuite has jetted tub & WI closet. Lots of parking. Close to shopping.

Established and well maintained turn-key business in downtown Merritt. Has electrical upgraded, 3200 sq.ft. concrete block building with steel truss roof. Has possibility of expansion for living space. Financial & equipment list available.

#3046 $499,000

#3020 $219,000

#3045 $359,900

1801 MENZIES ST.

1040 COLDWATER RD

1417 PINE ST

#17, 1749 MENZIES ST.

3 bedroom half duples with large kitchen with eating area and big living room. Newer roof. Nicely kept fenced back yard with lane access. Perfect for first time buyers or investment.

Spacious 4 bedroom split level style home with open country kitchen, 3 bath, office, large family room & new well. Has large horse barn and 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Great views.

Great 2 bedroom retirement or starter home. Oak kitchen cabinets and HE furnace. Fenced & tidy yard with back lane access, garden area and 20x27 insulated shop with power.

This 3 bedroom townhome has open concept main floor with breakfast bar & kitchen nook, gas F/P in living room. All appliances included. Quieter end unit with larger fenced yard & double garage.

#3054

$169,900

#3029 $739,900

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#3047 $249,000

#3015 $230,000

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Prices Starting at $199,000+GST

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2770 PEREGRINE WAY

2398 CARRINGTON ST

Lovely well kept 3 bedroom home on 0.37 acre corner lot in Lower Nicola. Home features extra wide hallways, bright cheery kitchen, open concept. Great backyard with covered deck & RV parking.

New executive family home on the Bench with views. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, designer kitchen with quartz counters, gas F/P in living room, 5 pce ensuite & a full unfinished basement. GST applies.

1862 sq.ft. rancher to be built, with 1430 sq.ft. on the main and 432 sq.ft. above. Open plan concept, quartz counters in kitchen, gas F/P in large great room. Laundry & master on main. GST applicable.

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Newly built 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with open concept. 2 bedrms up, master on the main & 2 more down. High quality finishing. Large rec. room downstairs. Double garage. GST applies.

3 bedrm rancher on 2.17 acres with fully finished basement. Oak kitchen cabinets with island. Cozy F/P in living room. Basement has rec. room, gym area, hot tub room, den & office. Large wrap around deck.

#3037 $750,000

#3062

1711 BANN STREET

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#3058 $377,000 1601 COLDWATER AVE

New 2 bedroom rancher in newer strata development, Nicola Bluffs. Nice size master bedrm with W/I closet and 5 pce ensuite. Open concept kitchen with Quartz counters & soft close doors. Gas fireplace in living room. 2-5-10 Warranty. GST applies.

#3063 $349,900 1937 MERRITT AVE

1871 MAIN STREET

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#3044 $204,900 2581B JACKSON AVE

#3060

$750,000

1801 MENZIES ST

Nicely kept fenced yard with lane access. 3 bedroom half duplex with newer roof, large kitchen with eating area and living room on the main. Currently tenanted.

#3054

#3050

$429,900

#3059

$650,000

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$169,900

3030 MILLER COURT

2659 JACKSON AVE.

$692,500

318 TURNER AVE

D L O S Newer 3 bedroom rancher in good area & close to school. Master bedroom with 5 pce enusite. Covered front deck, fenced yard with small storage shed/ workshop in back.

Lovely traditional home on private 2+ acres bordering Guichon Creek & is fenced for horses. Large oak kitchen, 5 bedrms, 3 baths, full bsmt. Close to schools & corner store. Has detached garage/shop.

#3041

#3038 $525,000

$309,900

Spacious 4 bedrm, 4 bath family home in good neighbourhood. Fenced level backyard, mountain views from covered deck, great garden, RV parking. Includes 2 bedrm legal suite.

#3052 $459,000

1898 DOUGLAS ST

1809 MENZIES STREET

#29A, 254 HIGHWAY 8

1417 PINE STREET

6344 MONCK PARK ROAD

1040 COLDWATER ROAD

Rancher with full bsmt with private fenced yard. Has fruit trees & zeroscaped front yard. Has 2 bedrms, 2 baths, fully finished bsmt, country style kitchen, large rec.rm & hobby rm. New roof in 2016.

3 bedroom half duplex in good area with lane access and newer roof. Has large kitchen with eating area and a big living room. Buy as rental unit or perfect for first time buyers.

Two bedroom mobile home in Lower Nicola MH Park, is move-in ready. New laminate flooring in living room, hallway & master bedrm. Nice kitchen with island & skylight. 5 pce bath with soaker tub. Covered deck.

Great 2 bedroom retirement or starter home! Fenced tidy yard with back lane access, nice sized garden plot and 20x27 insulated shop with power. Oak kitchen cabinets & HE furnace.

Spectacular log home on Nicola Lake on 1.22 acres with 3600 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Features 3 bedrms, 5 baths, fully finished basement and a wrap around deck with a screened in sitting room. Fantastic views.

Approx. 22 acres, just 2 minutes from Merritt. Renovated 4 bedrm, 3 bath home. New well. Great horse property with 44x36 horse barn & 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Nicely landscaped

#3039

#3055

#3017

#3047 $249,000

D L SO Great starter home or investment property, with second living quarters in basement. Has fenced yard and 1 car garage. Close to amenities and shopping.

Great home for investment, retirement or first time buyers. 3 bedroom 1 bath home with fenced yard & detached garage for the handyman to tinker in. Room to park your toys & RV.

Great investment or starter home. This is a 4 bedroom half duplex in a good area, close to schools and shopping. 3 bedrms up, 1 down with ensuite with soaker tub & shower. Fenced backyard with shop/garage.

#3020 $219,000

#3042

#3053

#102, 2514 SPRINGBANK

$185,000

1425 A&B HOUSTON ST.

D L O S Beautiful bright & airy rancher with 1400 sq.ft. on the main and 1400 in fully fin. Basement. 10 ft ceilings in living room, open kitchen/dining room, 2 bedrms up, 2 down & huge rec.room.

Investment opportunity to buy this affordable duplex with 2 full rental incomes or live in one side & rent out the other. Each side has 2 bedrms & 4 pce bath on main plus 2 bedrms & storage in bsmt.

#3040 #359,900

#3049

2779 EAGLE CRES.

Amazing view from this 7039 sq.ft. lot. Close to shopping and restaurants. In area of quality built homes and growing subdivision. Bring your plans and start building your dream home.

#2407 $75,000

$299,000

$209,900

Under construction, this new rancher has open concept on main with spacious kitchen/ dining area that opens to a great room with F/P. Loft can be used as family rm plus large bedrm with 4 pce bathrm.

#3019

$409,900 + GST

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2850 PEREGRINE WAY

2719 PEREGRINE WAY

2849 PEREGRINE WAY

Residential building lot of 6717 sq.ft. with city services and fantastic views of the Nicola Valley. Close to shopping, coffee shop and highway. Bring your ideas.

Fully serviced residential lot of 7825 sq.ft. Great neighbourhood of custom homes with fantastic valley views. Has development guideline and disclosure available

Large residential lot of 9558 sq.ft. is fully serviced with great views of the surrounding mountains and the Nicola Valley. Close to shopping and college.

#2908 $94,000

#2894

#2907

#100,000

$100,000

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$169,900

$79,900

1875 QUILCHENA AVE

#17 - 1749 MENZIES ST

1463 COLDWATER AVE

1475 COLDWATER AVENUE

Custom 3 level split with open concept, large kitchen, 3 bedrm, 3 baths, new engineered HW floors on the main, new HW tank & boiler for heating, fully fin. Basement with rec.room. Lots of parking.

This 3 bedroom townhouse with 2 pce powder room on main, open concept kitchen/living room, kitchen with nook & a breakfast bar. Gas F/P, skylights, BI vac. Nice end unit with bigger fenced yard.

Affordably priced investment – Side by side duplex with 2 bedrms, bathroom, kitchen, living room and 100 amp per side. Has fenced backyard. Close to shopping.

Side by side duplex in Merritt. Has 100 amp, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bath per side. Has fenced backyard. Within walking distance to all amenities.

#3045 $359,900

#3015

#3021

#3022 $159,900

3354 WILDROSE WAY

Perfect lot in newer residential cul de sac, incredible valley and mountain views, backs onto wooded mountain area away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Build now.

#3056 $98,500

$230,000

2725 PEREGRINE WAY

Located in Grandview Heights subdivision, this is one of the finest lots of 6297 sq.ft. with amazing views of the Nicola Valley. Close to shopping & amenities. Start planning your future today! #2950

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$79,900

$159,900

2797 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

Spectacular views from this 7470 sq.ft. lot. Building a house in this development is a great investment. Services are at the lot line. See Listing Realtor for the Developers Disclosure.

#2819 $89,000

1653 LINDLEY CRK RD

Nice building lot on Lindley Creek Road, in a growing newer subdivision. The natural slope of the land will allow for a walkout basement with a rancher type look from the front yard. #2838

Rick Baker Assistant

$61,000

#3008 $1,599,000

#3029

$739,900

Check out our website for full details and photos on all of our properties. 2731 PEREGRINE WAY

Bring your ideas for this 6340 sq.ft. building lot on the Bench. City services to lot line, close to amenities and great views of the valley.

#2895 $89,000

2773 PEREGRINE WAY Residential build lot of 7535 sq.ft. in Grandview Heights subdivision. Services to lot line. Great views of the valley and is close to shopping, highway and amenities

#2905

$95,000

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6449 MONCK PARK RD

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MIDDAY VALLEY RD

1898 BLAIR ST

2845 NEILSON ST

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits zoned FD “future development”. Located on truck route and easy access to highway. Call for more details

Many possibilities for this fully fenced commercial property of approx. 30,000 sq.ft. & comprised of two titles. Has C2 zoning, 5 large truck gates to easy access from both roads & lane and is fully fenced.

15.9 acre RV Park zoning bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city services. Has small rental home with long term tenants.

#2971 $169,900

#2555 $2,000,000

#3051

#2771

6397 MONCK PARK RD

4153 AIRPORT RD

UC RED 10.9 acres located in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 mins. west of Merritt. Land is south facing, sloped, mostly cleared with some trees.

In one of Merritt’s high end developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. This 1 acre lot has water and sewer hookups available and fantastic views of Nicola Lake. Close to water access.

#3035 $260,000

#2969

2288 BURGESS AVENUE

$159,900

6589 MONCK PARK RD

Great 1 acre lakeview lot with stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake. The perfect place to build your country retreat, in neighbourhood of high end custom homes. Enjoy fishing, swimming & boating.

A rare waterfront lot on Nicola River waiting for development. 0.94 acres with over 50 meters of river frontage, not subdividable. In neighbourhood of high end homes.

Build your executive retreat on this 1.1 acre lot in Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water and sewer hookups available. Great lake for all water sports, fishing and hiking trails. Adjoining lot also available.

Build your dream home here in Nicola Lakeshore Estate. This .094 acre lot has 180 degree views. Great lake for boating, fishing, hiking & biking. In area of high end custom homes.

#3027

#2808

#3009

$174,900

LINDLEY CREEK RD

53 AC property that includes R3 and FD zoning. FD allows for Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans – could be changed residential to M1 zoning for Light Industrial. Call for details.

#2939

$1,590,000

6021 BEECH RD

Great property is a well developed subdivision of acreages. This unique 15 acre property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro is at lot line, well & septic must be installed. Most of land is flat & useable.

#2720

$289,000

5985 BEECH RD

Great waterfront property of 6 acres for your recreational getaway or build your home in the country. Mostly flat with many building sites, shallow well, septic approval, hydro with 200 amp and driveway already in.

#2857

$249,000

$199,000

Lease all or part of this 11.4 acre site. Great location beside Walmart. C-4 zoning. Highway 5 close by. Ready to go, cleared & gravel topped site. Utilities at lot line. Owners may entertain offers to purchase.

$159,900

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING INVESTMENT PROPERTY • Location – The more central the location to transportation, hospitals, schools, restaurants and shopping, the higher the demand. • Employment opportunities – a growing job market means more rentals are needed. • Rental rates – make sure your rental rates cover your mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, extra expenses and Property Management fees. • Development – Is there future development planned for the area that will help increase your property value? The easiest investment properties are apartments, townhouses and single family homes. Apartments and townhomes are lower maintenance, but do your research on comparative properties and watch out for high monthly strata fees.

Call our Realtors at Century 21 who know the community and what future development is coming to Merritt for 2019. NOW is the time to make your investment!

$395,000

1141 MCFARLANE WAY

MERRITT DRY CLEANING

Great opportunity to purchase or lease this 0.6 acre site zoned M-1 with a 38x28 heated shop with a 14x14 door and 500 sq.ft. of office space. Just off truck route for easy access.

Well maintained & established business, a turnkey operation. 3200 sq.ft. concrete block building, good parking, comes with all equipment. Financial available. Room for growth.

#3057 $439,900

#2953 LOT 2, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

6 acres currently zoned R1. City water and sewer not yet connected. Zoning may be changed to suit Buyers needs. Fantastic views.

#2960 $400,000

$1,650,000

4079 AIRPORT RD

1.7 acres of commercial land. Lease all or part of this site at $0.75 per sq.ft. Presently being used for semi-truck parking. Zonced C-3. Call for permitted uses available #2952

#3046

4066 AIRPORT ROAD

Approx. 1/2 acre parcel zoned M-1 with utilities in place on the lot. Located near Walmart, highway access and backs onto the airport.

#2977

$99,999

1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

3940 CRAWFORD AVE

LOT A, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

10 acre development site with CD-1 zoning. Will have city water and sewer (not connected yet). Bring your ideas and call for more details.

Lease all or part of this 1.3 acre property at $0.85 per sq.ft. or will built warehouse to suit. Zoned C-3. Directly across from Boston Pizza and Highway 5 is close by. Call for permitted uses.

122 acres of multiple zonings C4, C6 and R1. Buyer should contact the City of Merritt to request suitable zoning to match their needs. Call for more details.

#2958 $750,000

#2954

#2957 $1,584,000

923 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Approx. 291 acre with great potential. Current plans are for a development of 2 acre estate lots with city boundaries. Rural living within close proximity to city, with fantastic views.

#2956 $4,900,000

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$499,000

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Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

NVIT looks to establish new northern campus

Driver collides with local hotel RCMP issued a ticket for driving without due care and attention to the driver of a black Honda Civic who crashed into the Coldwater Hotel on Nov. 24. Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood confirmed the incident took place at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday. Aside from a bloody lip suffered by the man who was driving, no injuries resulted from the crash. The 70-year-old Merritt man “went by pretty quick but they managed to hit the breaks as they came into contact with [the hotel],” Wood said,

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Aside from a bloody lip suffered by the driver, no injuries resulted from the collision. Photo contributed

adding there was no major damage to the building. Wood said the accident was due to a com-

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Police find meth in second bust of month Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt RCMP arrested a pair of locals after finding drugs and weapons in their motel room. The search took place on Nov. 22 at 5:00 p.m., Const. Derrick Francis told the Herald. Merritt RCMP had information that a man and a woman were trafficking drugs out of their room at the All Seasons Motel on Nicola Avenue. “We used some of our normal investigative techniques and got the information required to get a [search] warrant issued to us,” said Francis. “There were two people in the residence at the time. They were both arrested and the room was searched.” Francis said RCMP have not completed their drug analysis, but confirmed they seized crystal meth, heroin and crack cocaine from the room, as well as drug paraphernalia, packaging and weighing mate-

rials, cash and several weapons. The weapons were hidden within the room, Francis said, and included a pellet gun, a stun gun, crossbow and flintlock rifle. “The weapons for us were troubling as [one of the suspects] was prohibited from having weapons from other charges,” he said. While the tally of

The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology is one step closer to establishing a campus in northern B.C., after the Haisla Nation council invited the post-secondary institution to set up shop in Kitimat. A number of factors make Kitimat an enticing spot to establish that campus, said Ken Tourand, president of NVIT. With a $40 billion LNG project slated to be constructed in the community, a Kitimatbased NVIT campus would be able to meet the demand for training in the region, said Tourand. Plus, NVIT already runs two full-time programs through the Kitimat Valley Institution, a private training institute established by the Haisla Nation. But while the Haisla Nation council and NVIT are in favour of the partnership, the project won’t move forward without the approval and the financial support of the Ministry of Advanced Education, explained Tourand. “This isn’t 100 per cent by any means,” he said.

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Economic outlook affects multiple mills From Page 5 That lumber inventory glut got moving as other producers switched from Asia to the U.S. for the high prices, and then the price fell below $300, said Susan Yurkovich, CEO of the B.C. umbrella group Council of Forest Industries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for some price improvement,â&#x20AC;? Yurkovich told Black Press in an interview this week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen it improve a little bit over the last number of weeks, but that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change the fundamental issue around availability of fibre, in the Interior in particular, and the high fibre costs across the province.â&#x20AC;? The log shortage is the tail end of a 15-year decline due to the mountain pine beetle epidemic in the B.C. Interior. Forests Minister Doug Donaldson said in an interview the job losses are partly a result of abnormally high salvage logging, and now the reduced allowable cut on Crown forest land is showing its effects. Forest fires interrupted logging, but 2.4 million cubic metres of fire salvage timber were approved this summer for sawmills, Donaldson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working with the community transition action team to identify skills training that could occur,â&#x20AC;? Donaldson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to try to keep people in their communities if they desire, and find jobs that are there.â&#x20AC;? The province has increased land recovery spending by $22 million over three years, and that means â&#x20AC;&#x153;boots on the ground for reforestation,â&#x20AC;? he added. Quesnel has been particularly affected, after Tolko Industries announced a shutdown of its sawmill there in October, affecting 100 direct jobs and associ-

ated logging. Tolko had previously shut down its Merritt sawmill, as B.C. companies adjusted to reduced allowable timber cut. Then West Fraser Timber announced last week it is ending its third shift at its Quesnel and Fraser Lake sawmills, with more than 100 layoffs, a move described as permanent by B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest lumber producer. Conifex began a shutdown of its Fort St. James mill on Nov. 12, saying it will last at least four weeks. Interfor announced in October it is reducing production by about 20 per cent for the fourth quarter at its mills in the B.C. Interior, with reduced operating days and extended weekend and holiday breaks. Interfor has mills at Grand Forks, Castlegar and Chase. Canfor Corp. announced Nov. 1 it is curtailing its B.C. mill operations by about 10 per cent during the fourth quarter of this year. Canfor president Don Kayne said the decision is a result of â&#x20AC;&#x153;log supply challenges following another difficult wildfire season, uncompetitive log costs and declining lumber prices.â&#x20AC;? Teal Jones Group, with mills in Surrey, the Fraser Valley and Salmon Arm, has had a series of week-long shutdowns this year, also mainly due to a shortage of logs. Yurkovich and Donaldson are joining B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual forest industry trade mission to Asia in December, with stops in China, Japan and Korea. Donaldson said the focus continues to be on not just increasing Asia lumber trade, but selling more sophisticated wood products than lumber. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the long-term future lies, in adding more value,â&#x20AC;? Donaldson said.

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WINTER WONDERLAND Wet weather did little to dampen the spirits among locals at the annual Country Christmas Santa parade in Merritt on Nov. 23. Local businesses and community groups endured the rain and snow to put on a show for the crowds on Quilchena Avenue. More photos online at merrittherald.com, search â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parading through the snow.â&#x20AC;? Cole Wagner/Herald

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Centennials shooting for spots on Team Canada Nineteen BCHL players named to Team Canada West selection camp. Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Two Merritt Centennials forwards hope to earn a spot on Team Canada after being named to the initial selection camp for the upcoming World Junior A Challenge. Bradley Cocca and Mathieu Gosselin were both invited to the Team Canada West camp, among 42 other players from across Western Canada’s Junior A teams. Cocca was third in BCHL scoring

when the camp rosters were announced on Nov. 26. The forward from Mississauga, Ont. has 14 goals and 27 assists, sitting four points behind Victoria’s Alex Newhook (who was also invited to the camp). Meanwhile Gosselin (Quebec City, Que.) is having a productive year of his own with 13 goals and 20 assists, good for 11th in BCHL scoring. The pair of forwards will not be Merritt’s only representatives at the selection camp, as Centennials head

Rylan (left) and Mike Van Unen are set to attend different schools next season. Herald files

Van Unen twins commit to colleges Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Mathieu Gosselin

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coach Joe Martin has been named as an assistant for Team Canada West. Martin served as an assistant for Team Canada West in 2017, when the squad won gold over Team USA. A final roster of 22

players will be selected from the 44 who were invited to the camp, which is set for Dec. 3 to 5 in Calgary. This year’s World Junior A Challenge goes from Dec. 9 to 16 in Bonnyville, Alta.

Two Merritt Centennials players who grew up playing minor hockey in the Nicola Valley will part ways for the first time, as both of the Van Unen twins have committed to different colleges. Forward Rylan Van Unen will be headed north to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, while defenceman Michael Van Unen will be at Northern Michigan University for the 2019/2020 season.

Though the brothers will be separated by 5,269 kilometres of highway, they will meet each other in conference play, as both schools are a part of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). The Van Unen twins will join a long list of Cents alumni playing division one hockey in the WCHA next year, including Zach Court and Nick Wicks (University of Alaska Anchorage), former captain Tyrell Buckley (Michigan Tech University) and Jacob Berger (Minnesota State University, Monkato).

NCAA LACROSSE

Local product thrives at University of Montana Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Dakota Grismer-Voght in his University of Montana Grizzlies practice gear. Photo contributed

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Dakota Grismer-Voght is a long way from home, and more than a little removed from the sport he grew up playing. But those factors haven’t stopped the 20-yearold from embracing the opportunity to further his studies while learning the ins and the outs of a different form of lacrosse. Growing up playing box lacrosse in the Nicola Valley, Grismer-Voght likely didn’t envision a future playing field lacrosse in the NCAA. But when the opportunity to join the program at the University of Montana presented itself last year, the Nicola Valley athlete jumped at the opportunity. “It’s such a high level of lacrosse out there, and it’s field — which makes it that much better,”

Grismer-Voght told the Herald while he was home for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. “You have to think about the game completely different.” League play for the University of Montana Grizzlies won’t be underway until the spring, but Grismer-Voght said he has been busy during the first few months at school — getting in shape and adjusting to the life of a varsity athlete. A pre-season poll put the Grizzlies at the top of the Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League division II standings in October. Grismer-Voght said the team is aiming for a second straight appearance in the conference championships, with a berth to the national tournament on the line. Long term, Grismer-Voght said he hopes to set an example for other local lacrosse players to move on to play at a high level — including the NCAA. “I love the game, so I love growing it,” he said. “That’s the main focus of everything.”

DURING ALL HOME GAMES IN DECEMBER WE WELCOME FANS TO BRING DONATIONS TO THE FOOD BANK. Dec. 2nd HOCKEY WITH HEART FOOD DRIVE: Cents will be coming to your door from 10-4 pm - To volunteer call Kim at 250-315-0000. Dec. 3rd SKATE WITH SANTA: 6:45 - 7:45 pm - proceeds to the Food Bank. Dec. 8th TEDDY BEAR TOSS NIGHT FOR TICKETS DROP BY 2001C VOGHT ST, OR CALL JARED AT 250-378-3604

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Merritt Baptist Church at 2499 Coutlee Ave. is having their Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Special music and narratives by both local and out-of-town participants. Refreshments to follow, call 250-378-2464 for more information.

RED CROSS

H.E.L.P. Merritt Red Cross is looking for volunteers for two hours on Thursdays to loan out health equipment from the Merritt Hospital. You will be working with another volunteer who will help train you. If you can help please call 250-378-5276. Students for summer months are welcome.

SHELTER & SUPPORT SOCIETY

The Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society is now operating a daytime drop-in centre located at 2038 Nicola Ave. Hours of operation are Thursday to Monday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Light breakfast and lunch served. Everyone welcome. For information contact Nancy at 250-315-0155.

FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY

A winter outreach program operates at St Michael’s community hall, 1990 Chapman St., from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday. The program is in need of a few helping hands so we can provide lunch, games, conversation and music. Musicians are invited to bring songs, instruments and voices for playing, jamming and singing. If you would like to be part of this, please call/text Michael at 250-315-7454.

FAMILY HISTORY

Anyone wanting to research their family trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-212-9868. We will open the family history centre by appointment only.

LITERACY MERRITT

Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society is looking for volunteer tutors for the One to One elementary school reading program. For more information email literacymerritt@ gmail.com or phone 250-378-7844.

BAILLIE HOUSE

Fall house sale starting on Sept. 13. The sale will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until further notice.

COMMUNITY BAND

Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m. Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-315-7724.

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Hours are 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member. Meets on the first and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the civic center. New members always welcome. The next quilting retreat weekend will be on Jan. 11 - 13. Register at the civic center, open to everyone. Find us on Facebook!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed for daytime, evening and overnight shifts at the Nicola Valley Winter Shelter. Applications are available at the advocacy centre, #2-2025 Granite Ave. and at Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society, 2038 Nicola Ave. The group is actively seeking new members, all instruments welcome but an interest in and appreciation of old-time country music is desirable. The group partakes in two major outings: the Harmon Lake camp-out along with the famous Old Time Fiddlers auction and Christmas party. The goal will be to have monthly music jam sessions. Call 250-280-7385 for more information.

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. The group aims to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-5190.

Come get into the holiday spirit while enjoying all the games for kids, local vendors, silent family event for all to enjoy! Where:

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

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

Merritt Baptist Church

2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch!

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

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.

Join us Thursday to Saturday from 12 - 6 p.m. See our current art show or join us for our Friday workshops, different arts and artists, from tea and talk to mosaics, drawing, etc. For what’s new this week at the gallery and the Nicola Valley Arts Council check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com, or call 250-378-6515 or 250-315-3437.

The Red Cross will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Please go to the hospital if you need medical equipment.

COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-2339 Bible Study: 9:30 • Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service times: Sundays at 10am (no service on the 5th Sunday)

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am Bible Study - 6:45 to 7:45 pm Wednesdays

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Join the Navy League every Wednesday evening from 6 9 p.m. for our parade. We are located at 1755 Coldwater Ave. Jumpstart does cover the cost of our fees and no child is turned away due to finances. For more information call 250-280-6944.

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NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA

For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sit-down dinner with your family. First Thursday of month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at 2164 Quilchena Ave. Everyone is invited. Elders eat at no charge. For more information call 250-378-5107. Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

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