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Kids took to the fields of Three Bar Farms this fall to pick their own pumpkins. PHOTOS / PG. 5 MORGAN HAMPTON/Herald

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BUSINESS SECTOR The rezoning of four parcels of land to make room for new commercial property was a hot topic at City Council.

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Remembrance Day WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020

In Flanders Fields

Releasing their third-quarter report, the Baillie House announced that visitor numbers are once again rising.

By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army

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In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders Fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders Fields.

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IN HONOUR OF REMEMBRANCE DAY, SEE OUR 20-PAGE SUPPLEMENT HONOURING OUR VETERANS. The rain pauses, the clouds break, and a rainbow appears during the dedication of Francis Blankinship Nahumpchin’s new military marker at Shulus in Lower Nicola.

A total of seven Indigenous Veterans from the Nicola Valley were honoured with new headstones honouring their military service thanks to The Last Post Fund’s Indigenous Veterans Initiative and dedicated volunteer Carol Holmes.

Head shots for this supplement were provided by the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives and by family members.

Irvine Avenue was the site of a heavy police presence earlier this week, leading to suspects taken into custody.

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Residents, council debate rezoning for fitness centre Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Council received public feedback and debated the rezoning of four lots on Nicola Ave. at the regular council meeting of Oct. 27.

The lots at 2201, 2213, 2225 and 2237 Nicola Ave. are currently zoned low density residential (R2) but were designated as City Centre in the 2011 Official Community Plan (OCP).

As such, the requested rezoning to City Centre District (C6) would bring the properties in line with that designation.

Under the C6 designation, owner Kylee Street would be able to take the next step in constructing a new fitness centre that would see her already established Persistence Training Centre relocate from the Railyard Mall.

During the Public Hearing, which preceded the council meeting, four Mammette Ave. residents spoke against the rezoning, citing issues with parking, traffic and opposition to having a six-storey building, which would technically be permitted under the C6 Zoning, but is not the intention, as was assured by the developer.

“At this point we know we’re going to go probably three or four but I’m not saying we’re going to go all the way to the six,” the developer explained.

“We want to work with everybody involved, we want to keep things looking uniform.”

One resident noted that a tall building would block “solar access”, limiting sun in his backyard beyond noon. He also believed that tall buildings would alter Merritt’s small-town feel.

“I moved to Merritt because Merritt is a small town…I just want to state my objection with a six or seven-storey building behind my house,” said the resident.

“I really believe that’s just unacceptable in our small town. It would look just like Kelowna when you drive into town if there’s a bunch of sixstorey buildings, and I don’t want Merritt to look like Kelowna, it can’t look like Kelowna, it’s not, it’s Merritt. I think we should keep Merritt as a small town.”

“I oppose this with strong feelings,” said another resident.

“The traffic that would come from a commercial building in our back alley would be horrendous.”

The subject of Merritt’s partially empty downtown core was also raised.

“I think that’s highly unfair when half of downtown Merritt is already abandoned, building a fitness centre there is not going to get people downtown,” said one citizen.

“You drive around the downtown core just within that one block and a half, I can count six empty commercial buildings,” argued another.

“I don’t know why you want to build more.”

It was also noted that access would not be permitted from Nicola Ave. itself as it is a provincial

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highway, and the development would also require Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) approval.

Street was, however, on hand to offer assurances that parking and access had already been considered, noting that there were 20 stalls in the planned parking lot, while her turnover is roughly twelve clients per hour. Access would be from Charters via the corner lot of the four parcels and would not have people turning on or off Nicola Ave. or causing congestion in the back alley.

“As for the size of the building, if that is an issue with it being two storeys, we can most definitely look at bringing it down to one storey, making it much smaller,” said Street.

Such a change would ultimately affect Street’s business plan, which included space for children on the lower level and a fully functioning gym for adults upstairs.

“You could drop your

kid off downstairs and your three to six year old’s could do a class with an instructor while mom or dad got a break and got to go upstairs and do their own workout, so your whole family is getting that workout in at the same time, but Mom and Dad get a break upstairs,” explained Street, who also said her children’s classes were extremely popular, generally filling within an hour of being announced.

In the future, with the proper space, Street also hopes to bring in a physiotherapist and massage therapist, making Persistence a “one stop shop” for physical health and wellness.

The majority of councillors and Mayor Brown were in favour, with only councillor Adam Etchart opposed.

“The six-storey thing is what makes me nervous the most,” said Etchart.

Mayor Brown did acknowledge that “there will be the growing pains”, but that “this is exactly what we were wanting for

our downtown core.”

Councillor Kurt Christopherson agreed.

“I fully believe that Merritt needs to grow, and to do so in a responsible manner,” said Christopherson.

“If we don’t grow, if we don’t attract industry, if we don’t encourage commercial development, don’t encourage housing then we will continue to rely on residential taxation for our survival. If we don’t grow how can we demand more local health services? How can we keep the local businesses and attract more? How can we reverse the export of services to larger centres?

We have to grow, and the Nicola Ave. corridor is the logical extension to the downtown commercial establishment. The gym as proposed is a definite plus, it will help the community.”

The motion to give Third Reading to the Zoning Amendment Bylaw was passed with only Councillor Etchart opposed.

Snake Oil Enterprises officially cut their ribbon to open their new business on Voght Street on Saturday.

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IDEAS WANTED The City of Merritt has released a new survey to help update the Official Community Plan, which outlines the structure of most sectors of Merritt.

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COVID UPDATE The province of BC has recently seen another uptick of new COVID-19 cases, though the Interior has seen some of the fewer amounts among different health regions.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE City Meetings have resumed residents are All Council City Council Meetings will nowin-person be held and online with live Regular Council Meeting June 11, 2019 streaming available www.merritt.ca and on the City strongly links encouraged toat watch online via www.merritt.ca

of Regular Merritt Regular social media channels.

Public questions/ Council Meeting - Juneinput 25,-2019 Council Meeting - November 10 7:00 PM information canCouncil be submitted prior to 9, the Council Regular Meeting July 2019 Regular CounciltoMeeting - November 24 - 7:00 PM meetings communications@merritt.ca Regular Council Meeting - July 23, 2019 Regular Council Meeting - August 4 - 7 pm

NICOLA VALLEY SHELTER AND SUPPORT Regular Council Meeting - August 18 - 7 pm SOCIETY POSITION AVAILABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PUBLIC NOTICE

PROGRAM available with ShelterLIFEGUARD/ and Position: TheCOORDINATOR City of Merritt POSITION is inviting applications for the the Nicola positionValley of CASUAL Support Society INSTRUCTOR I.

PUBLIC TUESDAY For complete details, Cityon of Merritt atAugust www.merritt.ca This positionHEARING is for visit a leadership rolewebsite in coordinating the4th, Never2020 Alone at with7:00PM Addictions / Endeavour to bereflecting Better Program.

Current resumes applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education qualifications, and proof of education andwill licenses will be accepted prior to Notice isandhereby given a required Public Hearing held on Tuesday Cover letters and resumes willthat be accepted until this position isbe filled.

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Friday, July 12, 2019 by: www.nvshelterandsupport.com/get-involved/job-postings August 4th, 2020 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 21852284, Voght Street, V1K 1B8 by email: would cfraser@merritt.ca Zoning Bylaw 2020.Merritt, The BC City of Or Merritt like to invite We thank all applicants for theircommunity interest, however, members only those selected for an interview will be view themay 2020 Acontacted. copy of the proposed the Bylaw and other relevanttodocuments be Fall Activity Guide to help maintain viewed during normal business hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday Date Posted: Monday, June 17, 2019 lifestyles while keeping safe.

July 23rd to Tuesday Augustactive 4th, 2020 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt Posting Expires: Friday, July 12, 2019 BC, or online at www.merritt.ca

The Recreation Activity Guide is Anyone who wishes to address ROAD the aboveCLOSURE Bylaw will be given the TEMPORARY available oninthe City Merritt opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard person, by of a representative, WHAT: Merritt Summer Nights Market website with printed copies Bylaw. or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed WHEN: every Friday June 28thavailable to August 30thupon 5:00pm to 10:00pm If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, writtenrequest. submission must be WHERE: 2000-2100 Block Quilchena Avenue received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, JULY 30th, 2020, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

BC SMALL BUSINESS WEEK WEBINARS Don McArthur, Planning & Development Services Manager

Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods:

dmcarthur@merritt.ca Small Business Week 2020 took place from October 19 to 23.

Boxinvites 189, 2185 Voghtmembers Street, Merritt, V1K 1B8webinars The City ofPO Merritt community to watch BC, the recorded available on the City of Merritt Youtube channel.

All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning & Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or at dmcarthur@merritt.

It’s that time again to be Bear Aware. In the Fall residents may see bears within city ca limits as they begin to look for food again before hibernating. The City of Merritt asks residents to manage their household attractants such as garbage, bird feeders, fruit trees and barbecue scraps. We need to ensure that bears are not learning to find unnatural foods in our community. This can lead to food-conditioning, a learned behaviour where bears associate people with food.

Bear sightings can be anonymously reported through the R.A.P.P. (Report All Poachers and Polluters) at 1-877- 952-7277.

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Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

Booking an appointment ahead of time is required by calling 250-378-8614

If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor please contact Corporate Services at 250-378-8614

PLEASE NOTE A NOTICE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY HEARING SCHEDULED FOR Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL AUGUST 4, 2020 AT 7:00 PM IS ON PAGE 5 LABOURER.

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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. Monday, July 08, 2019 by:

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Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager HUGE Thank You to all who helped make Halloween possible this year!

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As of Monday, July 27th, 2020 the City of Merritt Community Policing Office New Locations to (CPO) will reopen to the public. The Community Policing Office will be open Pickup Merritt Transit Passes by appointment only for bike registrations, crime prevention information, Effective Monday, October 26th, 2020 bus and program inquiries. passes will be available at 7-11.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS HALLOWEEN HAPPINESS

Lucas Handley’s 3 Bar Farms hosted their ninth annual pumpkin patch event on Saturday, after being postponed due to weather conditions one week prior. MORGAN HAMPTON/Herald

Melody Simon Baillie house visitor traffic increases Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

As BC reopened over the summer months, more and more people paid Baillie House a visit.

Beginning at the

end of June and continuing into July and August, each week was busier than the last at the visitor centre.

According to the Baillie House’s thirdquarter report, traf-

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However, more and more visitors began

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VIEWPOINT GOVERNMENT

Consequences of the pandemic Each week when the House of Commons is in session, I attempt to provide DAN ALBAS VIEW FROM an overview on THE HILL some of the events going on within the House.

Sometimes MPs will know well in advance what matters will be coming before the House and other times, often when bills or motions are introduced, it may well be a surprise.

The latter was this week when the leader of the Bloc Québécois, Mr. Yves-François Blanchet, introduced the following opposition day motion: “That the House demand an official apology from the Prime Minister on behalf of the Government of Canada for the enactment, on October 16, 1970, of the War Measures Act and the use of the army against Quebec’s civilian population to arbitrarily arrest, detain without charge and intimidate nearly 500 innocent Quebeckers.”

I am not suggesting that this is not an important subject for a debate- it was a controversial eventhowever I will admit that I was surprised as there are so many very concerning issues arising from this pandemic.

With COVID-19 cases rising in Quebec, Ontario and even B.C., there are more challenges for small businesses, persons with disabilities and families, so it surprised me that the Bloc would choose now to debate an issue that happened half a century ago.

Here in B.C., there have been over 100 deaths from toxic drugs for six consecutive months.

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STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: SEND US YOUR ART FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED EACH WEEK! (EMILY MARINUSSE GRADE 7, MERRITT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.) SUBMISSIONS WILL BE PRINTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.

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Canada needs to help #EndCovidEverywhere Editor, Canada should be at the forefront of global efforts by investing ambitiously in a global emergency response, using its influence to push other nations to step up, and ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 diagnostic tools, vaccines, and medicines. By collaborating globally to end the pandemic, the world can reduce mortality and severe disease, restore societal and economic activity, and reduce the burden of COVID-19 fairly, effectively, and efficiently. The #EndCovidEverywhere campaign focuses on the “Access to Covid-19 Tools Accelerator”, also known as the “ACT-Accelerator” or “ACT-A”, and on the investments Canada needs to make to ensure that everyone, everywhere has the diagnostic tools, vaccines, and medicines necessary to end COVID-19. The current ask is for Canada to invest at least one percent of its COVID-19 response in new and additional aid towards an emergency global response to end the pandemic everywhere in the world. A significant portion of this must go to global health agencies delivering on ACT-A. ACT-A is a framework for collaboration, bringing together governments, health organizations, scientists, businesses, civil society, and philanthropists to speed up efforts to end the pandemic by supporting the development and equitable distribution of the diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments the world needs. ACT-A is not a decision-making body or a new organization. It was launched at the end of April 2020, at an event co-hosted by the Director-General of the World Health Organization, the President of France, the President of the European Commission, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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OPINION

MITRA: The call and process for armistice We are into the last but one month of the calendar year of 2020. How the year NARAYAN MITRA has flown You Gotta Have out on us FAITH in spite of the drudgery and slowness that beset us the past eight months because of COVID-19 when each day seemed to be the same as the day before and the day after.

November is also one of those months when the past crowds in on us, preceded by Thanksgiving and Halloween. Then comes the All Saints’ Day (Nov.1) and soon to be followed

by Remembrance Day, i.e., the old Armistice Day, on Nov.11, when we live all over again the great moments of yesterday and think of those into whose inheritance we have entered.

This month is a month to keep alive a tradition – to give thanks to God for the past and to dedicate ourselves to the unfinished task of our veterans.

But oft times we are quite casual with traditions. It is so easy to conclude that nobody in the past had any significance until we arrived on the scene.

Therefore, it is good for us to halt every now and again and go over the road our beloved veterans have travelled.

Had we known history better we would not be so disturbed today. A nation is judged by the kind of men of the past it honours.

In the past, even in last century, there was the company of people who

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by the mercy of God and their own gallantry maintained freedom, the taste of which we continue to enjoy.

They fought a war they neither created nor wanted.

They came from many homes rich and poor, educated or uneducated.

Either way, it was not without a cost that the freedom they achieved for us is being maintained today.

Their faces we shall never see again, their hands we shall never grasp again, their voices we shall never hear again. Their eyes will not see us. Their limbs will never grow again, their minds will never think again.

We remember them in gratitude before God. The great and the good multitudes who bore the testimony of good conscience, who fought a good fight and finished their course.

Going back in history has its peril too. The traditionalists among us could be in danger of living in the past rather than in the present.

Someone has said that history is the record of what man thinks of himself, of other, and of God. Movements and institutions which have outlasted time have always been built upon these three convictions.

Nothing is permanent in any world order unless it is rooted and grounded in these three – integrity, understanding and reverence.

First of all, history is the record of what man thinks of himself.

Movements and institutions will live and last when they are rooted in character.

Well-meaning but misguided people are still living today with a comfortable illusion. And because the illusion is so pleasing, it is all the more

From Page 6 Once the CERB benefit began to be paid out monthly, deaths increased to 175 in May, June and July, according to the data compiled

by PHAC. At the same time, we must also recognize that many Canadians have also increased their use of alcohol, cannabis and tobacco during this pandemic.

Surveys from Statistics Canada indicate that alcohol consumption has increased up to 19%, cannabis use is up over 8% and tobacco

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This week Statistics Canada also revealed that between March-July the number of businesses closing exceeded the number either opening or re-opening by 82,000.

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This is the beginning of the construction of a 500,000volt line which will run between Vancouver and the Nicola Substation. It will include a tower job.

These lines will eventually join the Mica Dam. It is predicted that power from the dam will flow down this line to the Nicola Substation around 1976, and that this will be the main switching line for the entire Interior.

been focusing on the many efforts being undertaken to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.

However, there have not been many opportunities for you to comment on how you feel about your governments response to COVID19.

So my question this week: How do you feel about the federal government response to COVID-19 thus far?

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

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disaster because of COVID, inequality among the races, social injustice, political chicanery, and crackpot ideologies.

It is true that all these had a part in the darkness which has settled upon the world. But they do not go to the root of the matter.

The present befuddling times have come because we lost our moral awareness and the importance of spiritual values.

We thought that the absence of faith is a sign of intellectual vigor.

We supposed that man was great in proportion as the sense of mystery vanished.

We treated dependence upon God as of little or no importance. We thought of religion as one of the “takeit-or-leave-it” affairs.

But then we suddenly discover now that the seeds of national decay lie not in political techniques or social structures but in the character of its people.

A nation cannot rise above the level of the soul of its people. A new world can only come to pass through newly transformed people.

All the ingenious devices to create goodwill, all the painstaking meticulous arrangements for world peace will come to nothing if they are placed in the hand of men and women who are unreliable and untrustworthy.

The hope of world peace rests essentially in the conversion of man’s spirit by heeding to God’s invitation to turn to Him. Narayan Mitra is the Pastor of Merritt Baptist Church, and can be contacted at merrittbaptist@gmail.com.

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That illusion is this: the enthusiasm for unselfishness and high idealism generated by wars will be permanent.

Many have made themselves believe that the high levels of patriotic devotion, social restrains, and selfdiscipline which the wars forced upon us will continue in ‘peaceful’ days. That is a dreadful illusion because history holds no such warrant.

Secondly, history is the record of what man thinks of others. Movements and institutions which last must express themselves in understanding situations better.

To be great, life must have its setting in the framework of the community. To personal integrity must be added compassionate understanding.

It is only when the sense of social responsibility is joined to personal initiative that a nation is safe. Civilization is not a lonely journey of a lonely soul on the road to a lonely God. On the other hand, it is a pilgrimage on a crowded highway on which we learn to live together for the common good.

Finally, history is the record of what man thinks of God. Movements and institutions which have outlasted time have always been founded on spiritual principles.

It is possible for man to have personal initiatives and even to have a sense of community-mindedness and still make a wreck of the universe.

How all these need repeating today! Oftentimes, we wonder how did the world turn into this way? And what has happened to us that times like these should come to pass?

Of course, we always had the answer. We talk much about economic

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Third-quarter report from Baillie House From Page 5 returning from both inside the province and out.

Overall, they saw 10,335 visitors during the summer.

The report states that the most popular use of the centre was to gain information on camping locations, outdoor activities, and parks.

The vast majority of these visitors were British

Columbians, though Albertans generally strolled in each day as well.

About 5% of the visitors were from other regions in Canada.

Most of those that walked through the door were only going to be in Merritt for less than a day: around 78%.

Only about 7% were looking to stay in the area for multiple nights.

In terms of utilizing the property, just over half used the site facilities, including the washroom and picnic area.

Heading into the winter months, hours at the visitor centre have been changed to Tuesday-Saturday, from 10a.m.-4p.m.

A new furnace was installed in October.

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Firearm aimed on Irvine Avenue A long standoff occurred early on Sunday morning, sparking the involvement of the region’s Emergency Response Team.

Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

The RCMP Southeast District Emergency Response Team were deployed to Merritt after front

line officers responded to a report of a firearm that was allegedly pointed on Irvine Avenue.

On November 1, a short time before 5 a.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a 911 emergency call of a firearms incident, where a suspect had allegedly pointed a handgun towards an individual who attended an Irvine Avenue residence. The individual managed to leave the immediate area safely to call for assistance.

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RCMP officers responded to the scene and set up an area of containment around the home, while efforts were made to make contact with the suspect inside.

The RCMP Southeast District Emergency Response Team deployed to the Merritt area to assist with what was considered a high risk arrest, due to the involvement of a firearm. The suspect and two other individuals exited the home and were taken into cus-

tody, without incident, after being called out

by ERT. Merritt RCMP obtained and executed a search warrant at the property, as part of its ongoing criminal investigation.

The suspect, a 33-year-old Merritt man, was held in police custody and now faces potential charges.

He awaits his next day in court.

Anyone with any additional information is asked to contact the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262.

The Nicola Valley Arts Gallery has moved into the Jackson building. JAKE COURTEPATTE/Herald Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

After nearly twenty years in the historic Courthouse, the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council (NVCAC) has moved into their new location in the Jackson building, a well-known downtown fixture at 2051 Voght St. next to Kekuli Café.

Arts Gallery Director Jano Howarth said the Arts Council is excited about the new

also been a benefit to space, which will offer the Gallery. new opportunities to “We’re really cenpresent art to the comtral to downtown, and munity. we’re already noticing “It’s a larger feela difference in how ing space,” explained people are visiting and Howarth. they’re talking about “Our gallery shop how easy it is to get is significantly larger; there,” said Howarth. the actual gallery area From its entrance is a little bit smaller on Voght St. the new but it’s just a beautilocation also boasts ful space. It’s big, it’s handicap access via a open, it’s airy, it’s light, ramp and extended and people have been hours. Formerly the enjoying it.”

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Grow op busted by RCMP Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

A large cannabis grow was busted by Merritt RCMP over the weekend, when the detachment was notified of the illegal operation.

“Merritt RCMP opened an investigation into a large rural cannabis grow operation in the Merritt area off of Highway 8,” said Cpl. Derrick

Francis of Merritt RCMP. “Health Canada advised the Merritt RCMP that the rural property did not have a cannabis or hemp authorization on the property. The Merritt RCMP executed a search warrant under the Cannabis Act on October 30, 2020.

The warrant was executed by Merritt RCMP; Central Interior Traffic Services; RCMP Air

Services; RCMP Provincial Cannabis Coordinator; RCMP Indigenous members and a local contractor.

Over 100,000 plants were destroyed on site with an estimated dried and processed value of 8 million dollars.”

While cannabis has been legalized in Canada, RCMP warn that there are restrictions around the number of plants you can have, and that they

can only be used for your own consumption.

“Since the legalization of cannabis in 2018 an adult can grow four plants for their personal use at their residence,” said Francis.

“If a person grows more than that, whether it be hemp or cannabis, they can be subject to prosecution under the Federal Cannabis Act.”

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The current Official Community Plan (OCP) was adopted by City Council in 2011. Since then, community values and priorities have shifted. In reviewing and refreshing the Official Community Plan, the City of Merritt would like your input to identify the achievements of the past decade, while developing a vision for growth over the next 20 years. Through public engagement events, you can help shape the direction for our city and ensure we collectively create a vibrant community for decades to come!

The City is hosting neighbourhood specific workshops in November. Due to COVID-19, space is limited and registration is mandatory. Please call 250-378-8615 or email planning@merritt.ca for more info and to register.

Workshop Dates: Wednesday, November 18

Thursday, November 19

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Bench and North Bench

4:00 - 5:00 pm: North Entry and North Nicola

7:00 - 8:00 pm: Collettville and South Merritt

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Diamond Vale and West Merritt 8:00 - 9:00 pm: City Centre and Airport

COVID-19 measures will be in effect, including physical distancing, hand sanitizer, and the mandatory wearing of masks.

Official Community Plan Update Survey and Online Polling Survey The City of Merritt has launched a survey to seek input on Official Community Plan policies, including the topics of housing, economic development, transportation, parks and recreation, climate change, poverty and food security.

Your input will help inform policies in the revised Official Community Plan.

To complete the survey, go to www.merritt.ca/ocp. The survey will remain open until November 23rd.

Hard copies of the survey can be picked up at City Hall Monday - Friday between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Online Polling The Official Community Plan also contains neighbourhood specific policies. A series of polls will be launched on the City website over the coming months to gather your input. The first poll will ask for suggestions on neighbourhood names.

Do you like your neighbourhood’s name? Have a suggestion for a new name? Let us know!

To Name Your Neighbourhood, go to www.merritt.ca between November 6 - 16.

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Jackson building has new tenant From Page 8

Wednesday to Saturday, 12 – 6 and is now open Wednesday to Saturday, 11 – 6 and Sundays 12 – 4.

The first show at the new location, ‘Art for the Love of It’, is currently running until Nov. 14 and features art by Jean Kiegerl, a longtime supporter of the Arts Council and Susan and Glenn Parkinson of Twin Willows Glass Arts.

Kiegerl has experimented with numerous mediums, such as watercolour, sketching,

acrylic and collage art, but is perhaps most well known for her oil painting.

The Parkinsons have been creating unique art pieces from glass, including free standing, window mount and kiln fired pieces inspired by natural scenes and landscapes in the Nicola Valley for the past eight years.

This show, and others which are planned for the future, shine a light on local artists, something Howarth and the board are passionate about.

“This board and certainly my real focus, is the local artists,” said Howarth.

“To see our local artists inspired and

expressing themselves in the community.

We’ve had some great interactive shows, and reaching out to different groups in the community, we’re really excited about what’s coming up for the next year. We’re booked for all of next year, all of 2021. I’m booking into 2022 right now.”

‘Art for the Love of It’ is Howarth’s 36th show as Director, a role she assumed in May of 2017.

New beginnings always create a fondness for looking back on good memories, something Howarth said there were plenty of in the NVCAC’s 18 years in the Courthouse

Cannabis store cap questioned Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

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Councillor Adam Etchart said that at first when the prospect was brought up, he thought that there was no need to have more than four shops in town.

Though because no other legal businesses in town are capped, and that each business must be approved by the government, it does not seem right to have the cap.

“Who are we to make that decision, since we don’t do that with any other business? said Etchart. “We don’t decide that for anybody else.”

Councillor Kurt Christopherson said he has changed his position, having originally been in favour of the cap. However, he has come to the decision that Merritt will not be overrun by pot shops.

“I thought ‘do we want 2,000 places open in Merritt?’

But that’s not going to happen.

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“The Courthouse was a wonderful home for all of those years for the NVCAC, and we’re very thankful for it,” said Howarth.

“We’re really happy about where we’ve been, and we wish the new owners the best in their new endeavours.”

An official Grand Opening for the new space will be held on Nov. 20, and will also serve as the launch for the fifth annual Winter Artisan Show. COVID-19 protocols will be in place and attendees are encouraged to use hand sanitizer, wear a mask and sign the guest book.

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Merritt City Council is to Invites you to our hold a public hearing to remove ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING the cap on the number of cannabis stores allowed in town.

MONDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2020 Both first and second read7 P.M. ings were held at the Oct. 27 TO BE HELD AT THE KEKULI CAFE meeting to approve the hearing.

Currently there is a four store NEXT DOOR TO OUR cap in Merritt on cannabis sales.

NEW LOCATION ON THE Six of the councillors CORNER OF NICOLA AND VOGHT approved the hearing, with only Councillor Melvina White COVID protocols are in place and opposing. masks are mandatory. Unfortunately, New cannabis shops in only 16 NVCAC members can be town must first be approved accommodated for in-person attendance. at the provincial level, while RSVP your in-person attendance at other restrictions also limit the nvcac.secretary@gmail.com number and location of shops,

by Wednesday 18 November including that they must be 100 We ask that members of the public and metres from similar shops, and I’ve come around to thinking anywhere: they have to apply in other NVCAC members see 150 metres from daycares and that. There just won’t be that the correct zoning. nicolavalleyartscouncil.com for the AGM schools. many.”

The date of the public hearpackage and online attendance.

Councillor White brought Mayor Brown reiterated that ing is yet to be announced. up the fact that liquor stores the stores cannot just open up in Merritt are restricted to one kilometre apart. If the cap is deemed to be lifted, council will have the opportunity to debate the distance View your feature best friend @ www.angelsanimalrescue.ca between cannabis shops as well if they wish.

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City Planning Manager Tuesday, November 17 - 7.00 P.M. Don McArthur said that “Breaking the the slot for a fourth store Election of Trustees (One Trustee) Chain of Abuse” remains open.

Donations can be to made to The Angel’s Animal Rescue “Staff are wanting The Lower Nicola Waterworks District will be holding their Annual General Society by cheque, etransfer or PayPal. feedback from council on Meeting on the above date at the Lower Nicola Community Hall.

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He added that businesses are “currently waiting in We ask that if you plan to attend the meeting you contact the water district and reserve a spot by phoning 250-378-6304 or by email to lnwid1967@gmail.com the wings.” and leave your name and contact phone number.

Mayor Linda Brown stated the fact that no other business, government or otherwise, has a cap on it in

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS COVID PRECAUTIONS

Masks now mandatory in Merritt’s indoor civic facilities Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

The City of Merritt is mandating maskwearing in all of its civic buildings.

“The City recognizes that we are in the middle of a global pandemic and we need to follow the few but important recommended precautionary measures so that we can continue to keep our staff, patrons and the community safe,” reads a release sent out

on Friday. “Throughout the pandemic, we have managed risks based on public health guidance and at this time, there is an expectation for a heightened response.

“In response to Bonnie Henry’s expectation for people to wear masks in public places, face coverings will be made mandatory in the City of Merritt indoor public places within civic facilities. This is a precautionary measure in line with the City’s

COVID-19 safety plan (such a plan is required by all employers in BC

by PHO order).

City staff said they do not expect it to be a long-term solution, but “when the public health officer states that the risks are too high right now due to a number of factors, including how much COVID-19 is in circulation, we need to manage the risks accordingly.”

People with existing medical conditions will

be granted exceptions, as well as for eating, those who have booked a space for a private event, those under two years old, or first responders at an emergency.

“We are in this together and we anticipate better days ahead on the COVI-19 front,” continues the release.

“We thank you in advance for following public health guidelines, wearing a face covering and for all that you do.

“Keep well and take

Yoga 4 Cancer allows survivors to reconnect to selves Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

Cancer patients and survivors can get moving for free through the end of the year at Akasa Collective.

Teacher Vicki Strom is putting on free yoga classes on Tuesdays from 6-7p.m. until Dec. 22, accepting all ages and abilities.

“It’s a real array of people,” said Strom about the classes she teaches. “I would think the youngest person is probably in their thirties, and the oldest is probably in their seventies.”

Strom said that she uses different exercises to allow for a good, yet healthy, workout for each of her clients.

“I use a lot of modifications for people that are older...you’re never pressured into having to do a pose, or if you’re doing it for a certain amount of time.”

The first part of Strom’s classes is called ‘the witness practice”, which is all about

mindfulness.

“It’s an observing practice, where you observe your whole body...you do a body scan, you do an emotional scan, you do a thought scan.”

She added that this is especially important when you have, or have had cancer, because you can become especially disconnected.

“You’re at the clinic, you’re at the doctor, you’re getting your chemotherapy, and you start just becoming defined by what your cancer is. And you forget who you are.

You can stop thinking and connecting to your body.”

Poses in the class range from static poses, to moving ones, to ones that involve weights.

For those with cancer, movement can be a struggle. Yoga classes can be a very effective way to once again get the circulatory system moving.

Since there is a limit of eight people in each class, one needs to reg-

ister by calling Strom at 604-339-0982, or emailing stromvicki@ icloud.com.

care.”

Though Dr. Henry expects the public to wear masks, they have not been made mandatory in BC.

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Sloan moves into FedEx Cup top 100 Kamloops golf SWINGING CLUBS

course named best in Canada

Roger Sloan swung his way to a cool $61,000 last weekend at the PGA’s Bermuda Championship tournament.

Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

It may be early in the 2021 PGA season, but Merritt’s Roger Sloan is off to a good start.

Sloan finished this weekend’s Bermuda Championship at a score of -8, good for a tie for sixteenth place.

That netted Sloan a purse of an even $61,000.

He finished his fourth round on Sunday at the Port Royal Golf Course by shooting a cool 67, three under par.

Opening the round with a birdie on the par four tenth hole, Sloan played the rest

of the front nine holes at even par.

It was a rollercoaster of a back nine for the 33-year old, who picked up four birdies and two bogeys to close out the tournament.

Prior to this week-

end, Sloan’s best finish early on in the season was a tie for 32nd at the Sanderson Farms Championship.

Sloan finished seven strokes back of winner Brian Gay in the Bermuda Championship, who

netted himself close to three-quarters of a million dollars.

The finish rocketed Sloan up the FedEx Cup standings. He moved up 55 spots into 95th on the rankings, one of the largest jumps made in the

tournament.

A pair of other Canadians also found themselves in the top twenty: David Hearn finished tied for eighth at -11, while Michael Gligic managed a score of -10 to finish in a tie for eleventh.

Photo courtesy of Kamloops This Week.

Marty Hastings KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

The Centennials hosted their own three-on-three tournament on Oct. 30, dressing up for Halloween. The clown team (left) were the winners. Photos via Twitter

Tobiano Golf Course has earned a prestigious honour.

The picturesque track that runs alongside Kamloops Lake was named the best course in Canada at the 2020 World Golf Awards.

“It’s great, obviously, for Tobiano Golf Course, great for the Tobiano community, great for golf in Kamloops and golf in B.C.,” Tobiano owner Michael Ternier told KTW. “More specifically, for us, it brings us to the core of a lot of peoples’ golf thoughts. Hopefully, it will make it easier to develop the hotel and some of the other properties at Tobiano

that are tied in with golf.”

Tobiano architect Thomas McBroom accepted the award during a virtual ceremony.

The World Golf Awards celebrate excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses and golf destinations.

A nomination process was followed by a worldwide voting event involving golf professionals and public golf consumers.

There were 20 nominees in the Canada’s Best Golf Course category.

“It is going to broaden the reach of the Tobiano name,” Ternier said. “It’s going to help attract more people to this area.”

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COMMUNITY BOARD The Merritt Herald is changing up the way we do the community board.

With all events being cancelled throughout the area we thought it would be nice to feature some local businesses. If you would like to nominate a business to be featured please email: publisher@merrittherald.com We want to help all businesses survive this pandemic.

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TC Hair Medspa is a full-service salon and spa which offers waxing, laser hair removal, body piercing, microblading, haircuts and more. Since opening in May of this year, TC’s 8-person team has been providing quality beauty services to the people of the Nicola Valley.

“From traditional barbering and hot shave all the way from there to pedicure, manicure, laser hair removal, almost everything,” said co-owner of the med spa, Daniel.

And according to Daniel, TC or ‘Tradition Continues’ has been a project and dream in the making for 25 years.

“We have been in the hair business since 1995, both me and my wife,”

said Daniel.

“And since then we realized the industry was missing natural products.”

Many common hair care and beauty products unfortunately include an extensive ingredients list of harmful chemicals, some of which are even considered toxic. Daniel and his wife found that they wanted to move away from these products and methods, and they were supported in this by their clients, who also wanted alternative options.

“We gradually developed those natural products,” said Daniel.

“We started with the essential oils and we also developed some of the hair care products that are strictly natural, there

are no chemicals used in them.”

For whatever TC doesn’t create themselves, they partner with companies that deliver products that fit their own dedication to a healthy lifestyle.

“We also partner with companies like Aveda because they are all plant derived products and that’s what we’re all about, nature and developing things that are not chemical,” explained Daniel.

When asked how the people of Merritt have responded to this different approach to beauty, Daniel said, “They love it, once they experience what we have to offer they love it.”

Of course, haircare and beauty routines have

been around for a long time. Generations of men and women have gone for trendy hairstyles, skin rejuvenating creams, makeup ranging from Kohl eyeliner to arsenic based complexion lighteners, and all manner of other paints and powders. So, to which ‘Tradition’ does TC refer to?

“Traditionally, essential oils have been used in skincare and hair care and even aromatherapy for thousands of years,” explained Daniel.

“And now we’ve developed nearly every one of our products based on that tradition.”

TC also works at being a responsible company in more than the products they use, donating a percentage of their profits to various charitable causes.

“We allocate about 5%-10% of most of the income that we have from selling our products and services into charities,” explained Daniel, proudly noting that TC currently sponsors no fewer than ten orphaned children overseas.

As their business grows, they hope to expand to other charities.

“We are also hoping to expand in areas of water, for example,” said Daniel.

“There are places in the world where people have to travel hours to get water, and as a result they get sick. These communities are suffering, so we’d like to take part in helping situations like these and maybe we could in a small way.

Even the partner companies that we work with, like Aveda, Aveda is putting 5% of profit from

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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: 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.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

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

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time 2nd & 4th Sundays/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am

Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 3:30 pm • 250-280-1268

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

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and then we package them here. For example, for geranium, we go to Egypt. For Roman Chamomile we got to Bulgaria, sage we import from Untied States. For each product that we have we select them from different countries, and we package them here, and we are also developing our own 100% natural hair care products here in Merritt.”

So, what is the difference between a hair salon or spa and TC Hair Medspa? Come in and try the services and products and find out for yourself, suggests Daniel.

“The best experience you can have in terms of hair salon and in terms of beauty care, that’s what we’re trying to achieve.”

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certain products towards different research,” Daniel continued.

“Right now, they are focusing on breast cancer, so when you buy these products the money goes for breast cancer research and this and that. We like to take part in activities like that.”

The Tradition Continues brand is growing in other ways, as well, by creating their own products and essential oil blends.

“It’s not only a hair salon and spa, we are developing a factory here in Merritt,” said Daniel.

“It’s small, but it’s being developed. Most of our hair care products are made here in BC, here in Merritt. We hand pick the essential oils from all over the world

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In Memoriams

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Mother In Heaven Marj Street: Jan. 6, 1957 ~ Nov. 8, 2019 If Roses grow in Heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me.

Place them in my Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me.

Tell her that I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.

Because remembering her is easy.

I do it every day.

But there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away.

Love and miss you everyday, Ken, Jodi, Jeremy, Kyra and Brett.

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Frank “Bob�

Robert McBee Frank “Bob�

Robert McBee, 63, lifelong resident of Merritt, BC, passed away on October 31, 2020, at the Royal Inland Hospital, surrounded by family.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, John and Iva, and sisters Roberta and Doreen. He is survived by his sisters, Inez (Elmer), Pat and brother Wade, his daughter Lindsay (Chris), and grandchildren, Chase, Jaxen and Rayleigh, Sue Clark and family, and many extended family members.

No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned. Bob’s ashes are to be spread at a later date within the Valley he loved so much.

He will be missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to MADD Canada.

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Dennis Prowal Nov. 15, 1974 - Oct. 23-2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dennis Stafford Prowal, son to Ginny and Don Prowal, Father to Nolan and Niah Prowal, and brother to Delaine and David Prowal.

Dennis completed Carpentry School in Kelowna and shortly thereafter was Red Seal Certified. He continued to build beautiful homes and mastered renovations throughout multiple provinces. Dennis’s true talent was to accept something from little to nothing and transform it into a beautiful piece of art. He executed this on many occasions showcasing his creative knowledge, craftsmanship and expertise.

Dennis was appreciated for offering assistance when needed and was respected for his honest opinion and caring nature.

Dennis had a passion for hockey, golf, baseball, fishing, camping, and enjoying the great outdoors.

A Celebration of Life date for all friends and family will be decided shortly and is expected in the spring of 2021.

Dennis will be deeply missed, but we will meet him again someday.

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Helen Stoneman Dec. 23, 1921- Oct. 21, 2020

In loving memory of Helen Stoneman who passed away October 21, 2020 in Kelowna, BC. Our beautiful mother/ nana was welcomed home into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. She was the eldest child of seven born to Tom and Mary Allen in Carman, Manitoba.

Helen is predeceased by her siblings Denis, Jim, Grace and John. Nora and Fred are her surviving siblings.

In 1951, Helen married Peter Stoneman and they were blessed with 3 children; Nancy, Marj (Terry), Lorne (Teresa). Helen was most proud of her 6 grandchildren; Bryan, Angela (Danny), Ami (Steven), Todd (Tanya), Sydney, Harris, and her 9 great grandchildren; Henry, Kate, Landon, Cooper, Owen, Jake, Ella, Jacob and Tilly, all of whom she loved very much.

Helen worked as a bookkeeper for their trucking company and later for the Texaco bulk plant.

She was very active in her community with figure skating, square dancing, Tai Chi, and line dancing.

She was involved with Toast Masters for 25 years and instructed the Merritt Ambassadors for 10 yrs. She served her Catholic Women’s League for 33 years as President, Secretary and Education convenor, all the while serving her parish in all aspects of ministry.

Mom leaves us with many fond memories, and for those fortunate enough to have crossed her path, they were left feeling blessed for having known her.

A funeral Mass will be in the spring/summer of 2021 due to Covid. You may leave condolences and messages to the family by visiting www.

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#202-2090 COUTLEE AVENUE P.O. BOX 188, MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Phone (250) 378-4235 Fax (250) 378-9119 e-mail: administration@scwexmxtribal.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Full time Position The Scw’exmx Tribal Council provides services to 4 First Nations in the Merritt area. We are seeking an Executive Director interested in a challenging and rewarding career..

Duties: Reporting to the STC Board of Director’s, oversees the operations of the STC programs and services; communication with Chiefs, Staff, Community members; and liaises with government and funding agencies.

The ideal candidate will have: • Post secondary degree in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Sector Management, Commerce or Social Sciences and three to five years directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Must have experience with budgets • Must have experience and knowledge of ISC/AANDC/DFO programs and services. • Strong First Nation cultural awareness, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills are essential. • Preference given to candidates with experience as a Senior Administrator in a First Nation Organization. • Preference may be given to a First Nations applicant. • Must be willing to consent to a full criminal record check.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Application deadline: November 6, 2020 (successful applicants will be requested to attend an in-person interview).

Forward resume and 2 references to: Scw’exmx Tribal Council Attn: Liz Gilchrist PO Box 188, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Phone: 250-378-4235 • Fax: 250-378-9119 Or email application: egilchrist@scwexmxtribal.org

ACROSS 1. Upright post on a boat 5. Sentimental person 10. Native American tribe 12. Wear away 14. Where you’re going 16. Doctor 18. Popular Chinese dialect 19. One point east of due south 20. Northern sea duck 22. Note 23. Wives (law) 25. Trigonometric function 26. A way to communicate (abbr.)

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Coldwater Indian Band Job Posting SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR The Coldwater Indian Band is seeking a dynamic and outgoing individual to fill permanent/fulltime, the Social Development Coordinator position. The Social Development Coordinator is responsible for managing the planning, budgeting, funding development, delivery, administration of all Coldwater Indian Band Social Development Programs and Services.

Job Summary Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Coldwater Indian Band policies, procedures and standards and as directed by the Band Administrator. Maintains Confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of the Coldwater Indian Band and its Social Development needs and plans.

Planning, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Program Policy, Liaison and Representation, Referrals, Social Development Programs and Services, General Administration.

• Coordinate, develop, facilitate various Social Development plans and programs for the Coldwater Indian Band and its’ membership • Supervise the Social Development staff • Manage the Financial responsibilities of the Social Development Program • Develops or updates the Social Development Program Policy and assists the membership in understand these programs and policies • Liaises with Coldwater Indian Band Community members, associated agencies, Merritt agencies • Advocates for the rights and entitlements of Coldwater Community members, including children, elders and families • Develops and maintains a confidential record and client filing system for the Coldwater Indian Band Social Development Services Position Qualifications • Minimum (3) to (5) years’ experience as a Social Worker. University Degree in Social Work (Post-Secondary courses and/or formal training in Substance Abuse/Alcohol and Drug Counselling, Community Health, Family Violence, Supervision, Budgeting, Conflict resolution, Facilitation and Critical Incident Management) • Lifestyle consistent with the importance of and responsibilities of the position • Strong Analytical and decision-making skills, tact, discretion and interviewing and counselling skills • Work under high-pressure conditions, independently and collaboratively within a First Nations, non-profit community setting • Cultural Sensitivity and understanding • Excellent intervention skills • Superior communication skills, written and oral • Excellent organizational and planning skills • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment • Successfully clear a Criminal Records check • Valid class 4 Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract • Reliable vehicle

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Deadline for resumes: November 6, 2020.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Nicola) Ltd. is now accepting applications for a Trade Journeyman Mechanic in the Merritt Area. Apprentices will be considered. Resumes may be emailed, mailed, or delivered.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

RECEPTIONIST/ADMIN ASSISTANT Full Time - One Year Term The Receptionist/Admin Assistant position will be responsible for general reception duties, administrative and clerical support to SCHSS programs under the direction of the Operations Manager, and subject to the Policies and Procedures of the Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society.

Duties and Responsibilities Including but not limited to: 1. Provide receptionist services by receiving and screening visitors and incoming telephone calls.

2. Monitors and re-orders office supplies and office equipment as directed.

3. Provide on-going secretarial duties: including coordination of mail, circulation of information, messenger services for all SCHSS employees.

4. Performs all duties in accordance with the Society’s Code of Ethics and Personnel Policy.

5. Performs other duties as may be required and directed by the Executive Director or Operation Manager.

Qualification/Requirements: 1. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to people.

2. Must be able to interact effectively and promptly with clients, band employees, health professionals and service providers.

3. A minimum of two year’s general office experience, 4. Excellent general administration skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 5. Proficient written and oral communication skills and a positive team player.

6. Must be willing to submit a criminal record check.

7. Previous experience in a similar office environment preferred.

8. Familiarity of Nlaka’pamux culture, language and history will be a definite asset.

Application Procedure: Please send Cover Letter and current Resumes by mail to: Attention: Lori Clark Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society PO Box 3090 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Or by Fax/Email to: Fax: (250) 378-4962 Email: clark.l@schss.com Unfortunately, Due to COVID -19 Restrictions, we will not be accepting Resume’s in person at our office.

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Emcon Services Inc. is a proud Canadian based company with over 30 years of success as an interprovincial Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor. We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as the Executive Assistant, supporting our Corporate office in Merritt, BC. • Are you a strategic thinker?

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$389,000 1441 SUNSET STREET

2825 CRANNA CRESCENT

$499,000 RARE 1.028 ACRE LOT JUST OUTSIDE OF CITY LIMITS with a large 4 bed/2 bath residence with an attached 2 car garage. This property also has a 40 X 70 Detached workshop that would be great for your own business or rent it out for a revenue property with great highway access.

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MLS# 158053

VERY CHARMING 4 BED/2 BATH HOME located in a desirable area of town. The kitchen in this home is bright and open with plenty of cabinets and comes with all new appliances. Off the dining room you will enter into your own oasis to a lovely recently updated sun/family room with some new windows and French doors that lead to your private fully fenced back yard.

MLS# 159144

JENNIFER KIGHTLEY: • 250-315-3256 •email: jenniferkightley@royallepage.ca

$325,000 4751 PINE RIDGE WAY

2101 BLACKWELL AVENUE

$107,000 RECREATIONAL SETTING JUST A SHORT WALK FROM FACE LAKE. Easy access to crown land for exploring. Located between Logan Lake and Kamloops this area features plenty of fishing and other outdoor opportunities year round. Bare land strata $60 per month has water services in place.

NEW ROOF, HOT WATER TANK, SIDING, WINDOWS AND MORE WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE YEARS Kitchen features new side by fridge and stove. As well as custom quiet close cabinets and drawers and separate dining room.

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JOHN ISAAC: • 250-378-1586 •email: johnisaac@telus.net

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$139,000 1510 WILLIAMS CRESCENT

4149 WALTERS STREET

HURRY! THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THE LAST PRIME BUILDING LOT available in a very desirable area of Merritt for you to build your custom home. One of those rare lots in Merritt that offers the opportunity for a walk out basement, nice views, close to all major amenities and easy access to the highway.

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NEWRICE P

$429,900 PRICED BELOW ASSESSMENT! This beautiful well built 2 bedroom 3 bath home on .35 of an acre has a large fenced area with separate garden lawn areas. The home was built with quality and efficiency in mind. Low E windows, 2 x 8 walls and heat shield on all exterior walls make this a very energy efficient home. Nicely designed kitchen with s/s appliances, a large master bedroom.

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TONY LUCK: • 604-217-5825 •email: tjluck@royallepage.ca

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$1,495,000 1312 FIR AVENUE

$230,000 INVESTORS TAKE NOTE. Three incomes from this full side x side duplex with an extra 484 sq.ft. home in back. Side A has had recent upgrades such as kitchen countertops, painted kitchen cabinets, walls painted, all light switches, receptacles and lighting replaced.

The entire duplex was re-plumbed & upgraded water supply lines were installed.

MLS# 159154

SPECTACULAR & SOPHISTICATED DESCRIBES THIS 4000 SQ. FT. . Linwood Engineered Custom Home in the beautiful Nicola Lakeshore Estates, approx. 3 hours from Vancouver & 20 minutes from Merritt. Lots 40 & 41 are being sold as a package offering a total of 2 acres of space.

MLS# 158650

DEBRA SCHINDLER: • 250-315-3548 •email: debbieschindler2@gmail.com

$494,900 1307 SPRUCE AVENUE

2830 SCOTT PLACE

IMMACULATE 5 BED/3 BATH HOME in a quiet cul-de-sac location close to schools! Family sized island in kitchen, S/S appliances, ensuite w/jetted tub & fully finished basement. Gorgeous oversized back yard! Such a great house to raise a family.

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Personal Real Estate Corporation

$429,900 BUILDERS TAKE NOTE! 6 LOT SUBDIVISION CONSISTING OF 2 DUPLEX AND 4 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS in the final stages of subdivision process. This 1 acre lot is completely flat with 3 single family home lots fronting on Pine and 2 duplex & 1 single family home lots fronting on Spruce. Just min. from shopping.

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DENISE DESILETS: • 250-315-8395 •email: denisedesilets@royallepage.ca

$529,000 441 BAILEY AVENUE

2301 REID AVENUE

$549,000 THIS DISTINCTIVE 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH COUNTRY HOME with solid maple floors and kitchen cabinets with large island and beautiful crown moldings. Chain link fencing surrounds a beautifully groomed lawn with underground sprinklers. Tons of storage space and plenty of room for your RV or toys. More than a home, it’s a lifestyle in one of Merritt’s sought after areas. MLS# 159022

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION WITH THIS 4 + 1 BEDROOM TOTALLY UPDATED HOME. 1 block from elementary school and 1 block from hospital. This home offers updated kitchen, two bathrooms, and family room. You will enjoy the fenced private backyard with sundeck and mature landscaping.

MLS# 158810

CLAUDETTE EDENOSTE: • 250-280-0689 •email: claudetteedenoste@royallepage.ca

16 GARNET AVENUE LOGAN LAKE

$339,900 248 CALCITE DRIVE LOGAN LAKE

THIS 3 + 1 BEDROOM HOME HAS A GREAT VIEW of the highland valley from the covered back porch and backs onto a city park. Completely fenced. Logan Lake offers great fishing, skiing, hiking and just getting out and enjoying the peacefulness of living in the mountains! Give me a call to view.

MLS# 157663

Owner/Broker

$449,900

3 BEDROOM 2 BATH NEWLY DESIGNED HOME with a walk out basement in beautiful Logan Lake is nearing the finishing stages. Open concept design with a large 11 X 15 deck out the back overlooking the Highland Valley. Home has a double garage, and a 1300 sqft unfinished basement for the handyman. 30 min from Kamloops MLS# 157343 or 40 min from Merritt.

FREDERICK SINGER (LOGAN LAKE): • 250-318-8392 •email: fred.singer@royallepage.ca