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The number of visitors to stop at the historic Baillie property’s visitor information centre in Merritt was down around 28 per cent in summer 2023 compared to last year. Photo/Herald file
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happened due to the wildfires in West Kelowna and Lake Country, which closed roads to the Okanagan Valley. Another factor that might have contributed to this fact is the cancellation of the Rockin’ River festival, which usually would attract thousands of music enthusiasts into town. During the presentation of the report at the Oct. 24 city council meeting, Jack Polmans, a volunteer with the Nicola Valley Heritage Society, said the closures of the emergency department at the Nicola Valley Hospital was another factor that might have contributed to less visitors in town. “The only thing that we didn’t put in the report was, of course, people will read about our hospital always being closed,” he said. “That’s another fact
that definitely affects tourism.” At the council meeting Mayor Mike Goetz questioned Polmans on his predictions for the same period in 2024. “We believe that 2024 is going to be much better. People are settling down now back to the good old days,” Polmans said. Mayor Goetz expressed his appreciation of all the work Baillie House and volunteers put into keeping visitors informed about Merritt. “It’s a real gem to have (the Baillie House) and it runs really well. I appreciate the volunteers and everybody that is there,” the mayor said. “It does our community a service to have that house and society running, so I take my hat off to you guys. You guys do a lot of good work there.”
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Laisa Conde REPORTER@ MERRITTHERALD.COM As winter is approaching, the City of Merritt is gearing up for the season with an improved snow removal program. According to data from Environment Canada, between 1981 and 2010, the average annual snowfall in Merritt is 66.7 centimetres. While snow is part of the winter season in the city, its low snow depth averages demonstrate that significant snow accumulation is rare for the region. To address these conditions, the City’s improved snow removal program will focus primarily on managing ice throughout the winter. According to the City’s press release, a second multi-use sidewalk machine was obtained by the City in order to improve their efforts on pathways, sidewalks and parking lots. In
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addition to this machine, a salt brine maker – which allows a production of 7,000 litres of salt brine every hour and a half – and additional snow removal equipment were also bought by the City. “The City’s current snow removal program is appropriate for its size, climate, and budget,” the release reads. Also according to the City, the program will prioritize snow and ice management in main routes such as Voght Street, the hillsides in the Bench area, intersections, corners, bus routes, schools, airport, downtown and civic facilities. Another change happening this winter season is related to the snow removal program aimed towards providing seniors and disabled people assistance. Interior Community Services/Better at Home – Nicola Valley, a provincial program which provided subsidies to seniors for a
variety of services, including snow removal, was unable to acquire funding or snow removal services for the 2023-2024 winter season. “Unfortunately this year, no such funding or capacity exists, requiring seniors and disabled persons to seek the support of their neighbours, friends and family members,” the release says. The City also reminded about the Good Neighbour Bylaw, which sets obligations to both residential and commercial owners and occupiers to remove snow or ice from sidewalks or pathways. For those in a residential zoned property, the snow or ice should be removed within 24 hours of accumulation. As for those in commercial or industrial zoned properties, the snow or ice shall be removed from sidewalk or pathways by 10 a.m. and additionally as needed.
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ALBAS: Deficits not helpful in battling inflation and balancing budget DAN ALBAS VIEW FROM THE HILL Last fall, the federal government released an economic update presented by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. It is not unusual for a finance minister to promote a budget or budget update; it is expected. However, two aspects of this budget update stood out to me. The first was that the Liberal government expressed hope to
achieve a balanced budget by the 2027/2028 fiscal period. This stood out because, until now, Prime Minister Trudeau has not tried to balance the budget. He is known for once stating that “the budget will balance itself.” The following comment from the finance minister also struck me. “As the Bank of Canada fights inflation, we will not make its job harder.” This comment is significant because it is the first time a minister from the Liberal government has publicly acknowledged that their deficit-related spending contributes to increased inflation. As many struggling families know, when the Bank of Canada raises interest rates, it creates severe financial hardship in many households.
This problem has become so severe that seniors on fixed incomes are forced to sell their homes because they can no longer afford the payments. What’s worse is that many seniors have nowhere else to go. One challenge for the minority Liberal Government is that it entered into an agreement with the NDP to gain political support. In exchange, they committed to implementing NDP programs involving significant federal government spending. The Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, addressed this, saying; “For next year, we expect government spending to grow at about 2.5%.” Unfortunately, most of this spending is funded by borrowing, which increases our deficit.
Consequently, the debt also increases, and with higher interest rates, the government faces higher borrowing costs related to the debt. This year, the March budget initially projected that debt servicing would reach $43.9 billion and increase to $50.3 billion by 2027. As some have observed, while interest rates have increased since March, debt servicing costs have also increased. Meanwhile, the NDP persists in calling for additional programs that will only contribute to further unsustainable spending. This leads to my question for this week: Is the NDP-Liberal support deal in Ottawa serving Canada well? Why or why not? I can be reached at Dan.Albas@ parl.gc.ca or call toll-free at 1-800665-8711.
Top 5 for sure, it’s a recipe from his mom. Surprisingly, one of the cakes I only considered an afterthought up until now also made the Top 5. It’s a red wine bundt cake with dark chocolate chips I only bake when I have a bottle of red wine open which does not happen very often. The other three cakes in his Top 5 are all from his childhood, made by his grandma and her sisters. I only ever met one of the grandma’s sisters, his godmother, the others had passed by the time I met my husband. I can vouch for the quality of her baking. The story of the number one baked item takes the cake, even
though it’s not really a cake; it’s a Christmas Stollen that was the result of an elaborate yearly tradition involving the grandma and all her sisters, plus the occasional aunt. The band of sisters created so many stollen each year that their kitchens could not handle it, so they struck a deal with a local baker. They would bring the ready-to-bake goods to the bakery and pick up the stollen once they were done. The trip to the bakery was a veritable procession. Picture a large wooden wagon with custom-built shelves to increase storage capacity, packed with dozens of stollen, being pulled through cobblestone streets by a group of old
German women, all of them smoking cigarettes and cackling excitedly. I wish I could have seen it. I also wish I could have tried the stollen. Hearing that story brought back some cherished baking memories of my own, albeit not as exciting as stollen on wagons in cobblestone streets. I learned how to bake one of my favourites, German apple strudel, from my grandma. I only make it once a year because it’s so much work, but it’s well worth it for the taste and the memories. Writing down those stories from another time to keep them alive is something I love doing and I hope you take the time to do the same.
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LOWER NIC FARMER WINS BIG Winning more than $160,000 hasn’t changed Earl Joe. The 48-yearold farmer from Lower Nicola recently discovered he was $163,097.90 richer from a Lotto 6/49 ticket he bought last weekend. “I have eight sisters and brothers to spread the money around.”
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Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Electric vehicle drivers now have a faster charging option in Merritt. BC Hydro has announced in a press release they have doubled the number of chargers at the local fast charging site, located at the Merritt Visitor Information Centre (Baillie House), with the addition of a new 100-kilowatt charging unit. “On October 27, an additional 100-kilowatt charging unit was brought into service which can add 100 kilometres of driving to an average electric vehicle in about 10 minutes,” the release says. Besides the new charging unit, the updates at the location also includes a “curbless design and lower displays on the new charger for better accessibility.” The site first opened in March of 2018 with one 50-kilowatt charging unit.
Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz celebrated the additional charging station in town, emphasizing its meaning towards a more environmental-focused future and for the community as a whole. “This expansion offers EV drivers who travel through Merritt on the Coquihalla Highway the ability to move throughout the province using clean energy,” the mayor said in a release. Josie Osborne, minister of energy, mines and low carbon innovation, said in the release the new electric vehicle charger in Merritt is a continuation of the provincial government’s work with BC Hydro to make cleaner options more accessible and affordable for residents. “An important part of our CleanBC climate plan is helping people make the switch from a gas-powered vehicle to one that runs on B.C.’s clean electricity – whether you’re driving around a city, a small town, or a more remote area of our vast and beautiful province,” she said.
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Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM The City of Merritt and Merritt Fire and Rescue Department have been recognized for their outstanding commitment to community resiliency this past summer. The Community Resiliency Recognition Award, presented by FireSmart BC, celebrated Merritt’s outstanding commitment and dedication to reduce the community’s collective wildfire risk. This recognition comes after years of hard work and collaboration to ensure the city can withstand and recover from natural disasters. “I have confidence that Merritt will continue to set the example in reducing wildfire risks within our community,” Krista Minar, former emergency management coordinator for the City of Merritt, expressed her pride in Merritt’s accomplishment in a report. Minar also added in the report that the “award is a testament to the unwavering commitment and dedication of
the City and the Merritt Fire Rescue Department.” At the latest city council meeting on Oct. 24, Merritt Fire Rescue Department was represented by a few firefighters and Fire Chief David Tomkinson, who was really happy for such recognition. “We were recently awarded the British Columbia Community Resiliency Recognition Award which is definitely worth some applause,” he said as those present applauded the group. “Which is in recognition of all the FireSmart activities and we can go as far back as Tom Lacey and Fire Chief Donald Moyes right into the 70s up to present time.” Tomkison also expressed his appreciation towards BC Wildfire Service during the meeting. “We thought it would be appropriate at this time to also recognize BC Wildfire Service … for their contribution,” Tomkinson said. “This summer’s hog fuel fire is just another example of that, where they came when we made the call, so we’d like to recognize them.”
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Public input wanted to extend life of Highland Valley mine near Logan Lake Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM
B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office wants to hear from you in deciding the fate of the Highland Valley Copper mine. The mine just west of Logan Lake, which produces around one per cent of the world’s copper concentrate, is currently due for closure in 2028. Teck Resources, the sole owner of the mine, is hoping to extend the mine’s life by another 18 years through an expansion project. “Copper plays a key role in a low carbon future and the transition to renewable energy as it is an essential element for most electricity-related technologies,” reads the application compiled by Teck. “Copper has been identified as one of six minerals to be prioritized in the Canadian Critical Mineral Strategy to increase the supply of responsiblysourced critical minerals and support the development of the green and digital economy.” The public is invited to have its say at a pair of upcoming open houses with Teck: Nov. 8 from 4-8p.m. at the Comfort Inn in Merritt, and Nov. 9 from 10a.m.-2p.m. at the Logan Lake Fire Hall. The expansion is anticipated to yield around 4.3 billion pounds of copper over an additional 18 years of life, through mining around 900 million tonnes of ore. It would include extensions to pit and waste rock dumps, a 31 per cent increase in production rate, milling modifications and power line and road realignments. In terms of construction, Teck expects there to be a two-year overlap of the expansion plan with the current operations plan. The report estimates that there would average around 500 full-time employees onsite during this time, and once the construction phase is completed, an additional 200 full-time jobs will be added to operations, resulting in around 1,520 full-timers.
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The three ore stockpile covers at Highland Valley Copper mine near Logan Lake. Photo/ Herald files
The latest statistics collected by Teck showed that as of 2019, a total of 87.6 per cent of its workforce resided in local communities: 58.7 per cent from Kamloops, 12.9 per cent from Merritt, 12.3 per cent from Logan Lake and 3.8 per cent from Ashcroft. “Local employment is an important part of HVC’s hiring policies and HVC expects its workforce will maintain a similar proportion of local resident employment for HVC 2040,” reads the report. Possible environmental impact including groundwater, noise pollution and air quality are also included in the application. Public commenting is open, and can be done at www.hvc2040.teck.com, where more details regarding the project can also be found. Some questions to be considered
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One of a kind nearly 5000 sq.ft. family home that offers a blend of comfort & versatility including a legal suite plus an inlaw suite. Home has high quality Mill Creek cabinetry & crown mouldings. Home offers 4 large bedrms up, 2 ensuites, gym, theatre room, garage, RV parking & more.
2346 ABERDEEN ROAD
Spectacular 4 bedrm, 3 bath modern home with fully finished basement and great curb appeal. On 0.25 acre fenced and landscaped yard with single detached garage/shop with lane access. Close to schools.
Freshly updated home on 0.24 acres with 3 bedrms, 2 baths, new paint & laminate flooring throughout giving a modern feel with a country touch. Close to parks, school & corner store. Lots of parking.
Spectacular Nicola Lake view home on 1.05 acres with open concept with a walkout basement and detached garage. Home has 2 bedrms up, 2 down, 3 baths, gourmet kitchen, living room with F/P, A/C, sprawling covered deck, raised garden beds, fruit trees & RV parking.
Great investment property in Nicola Apartments. On 3rd floor, is this 2 bedroom apartment with balcony & storage. Large living/dining room. Currently tenanted. Strata fees are $262.94 per month.
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#3476
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$418,000
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2540 CLAPPERTON AVENUE
6488 MONCK PARK RD
2643 QUILCHENA AVE.
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New custom built home with 3 bedrms up, 3 down, 3 baths, open concept living, dining & kitchen area overlooks the city with spectacular views. The basement is ready & plumbed for a suite. GST applies
Large family home with 4 bedrms up and a 2 bedrm suite at ground level plus 1 bedrm inlaw suite. Huge family room & living room upstairs. Fenced back yard. Great investment property.
Magnificent waterfront home on Nicola Lake! This beautiful rancher with walkout bsmt offers 5 bedrms, 4 baths, large gourmet kitchen with high end appliances, vaulted ceilings, fully fin. Bsmt with unique Tequila room, large games rm, wet bar, 3 car garage plus some negotiable items.
Great investment property. 2 bedroom rancher with some upgrades in the past few years of new shingles, plumbing & hot water tank. Comes with appliances, central A/C, has fenced back yard & storage shed
Great family home in good area with an elementary school just 3 blks away. A 1689 sq.ft. rancher with 2 bedrms & 2 baths with possibility of 2 more bedrms if armoires are used. Large kitchen & dining
Absolute gem nestled in Sunshine Valley of 159 acres. Has beautiful renovated 2 bedrm mobile home with scenic surroundings. Land is perfect for cultivating crops or raising livestock with endless possibilities for your dream farmstead. Has 2 titles
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#3458
$659,900
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Beautiful 2 storey home with open concept style main floor with spacious kitchen & large living/ dining room. Gas F/P in living room. Has had some upgrades. 4 bedrms up, 3 baths. Double garage, EV outlet. Fenced back yard, RV parking
Cute and cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher in good area & close to school. Home was built in 2009 and comes with all appliances. Great place for retirees or first time buyer. Nice size fenced yard. Quick possession.
Fantastic 4 bedrm 2 bath rancher with basement nestled on established street on the Bench. Features RV parking, workshop, sun deck, covered patio, Central A/C & fresh paint. Close to school, college & amenities
Nicely renovated 3 bedroom rancher with a new addition on the back of home with a free standing wood stove & vaulted ceilings. Has had some upgrades of flooring, kitchen cabinets & counter & bathroom fixtures. RV parking
Attention investors! This 3 bedroom home is close to schools and on a corner lot that is bigger than most, with a fenced yard. 2 bedrooms up and 1 in the basement. Has 100 amp power upgrade. Has vinyl windows & room for an RV.
Spectacular Bench 4 bedrm home, quality built custom home with an open design plan, kitchen has Quartz counters with S/S appliances, 3 baths with 5 pce ensuite. The fully fin. bsmt has 1 bedrm, large family rm, theatre room & more.
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#3464
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$749,000
$498,000
#3471
$589,900
#3463
$449,900
$289,900
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2399 REID AVENUE
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2651 COUTLEE AVENUE
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Amazing family home features the kitchen at its heart surrounded by a living room & dining room to either side + a sunken 2nd living room. 5 bedrms up, 3 baths (2 ensuites). The basement is unfinished. 3 bay garage
Lovely 4 bedrm 2 bath family home located in great location near walking trails, school & shopping. Home has fresh updated of new flooring, paint, updated bathrooms, S/S appliances, pot lighting & more. Nicely landscaped yard with fruit trees.
Quality built rancher with 2 bedrms, 2 baths and1304 sq.ft. in desirable area, features open concept with kitchen, living and dining room. Kitchen has S/S appliances, large center island & W/I pantry. Fully landscaped & fenced back yard with RV parking.
Nicely renovated 3 bedrm, 2 bath modular home with a full bsmt in quiet area. Open floor plan with new flooring, paint, kitchen counter, taps, door, new Pex plumbing, fence in back yard & more. Great place for young family or retiree.
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#3449
Adult living in this charming 2 bedrm 2 bath townhouse nestled in the senior-oriented Woodlane Village complex. Has upgraded flooring on the main and downstairs is an unfinished bsmt. Strata fees are $400 per month.
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Large family home, close to schools & amenities. 3 bedrms above with spacious living area, large kitchen and family room. Has 2 bedrm inlaw suite on ground level. New roof and hot water boilder. Fenced back yard.
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#3467
$625,000
$619,000
$648,900
$449,000
2437 CLAPPERTON AVE
2402 CLAPPERTON AVENUE
1537 COWAN WAY
1413 CANFORD AVENUE
2401 COUTLEE AVE.
Great family home on corner lot with lane access. 3 bedrms up, 2 full baths, large kitchen plus dining room. The family room has a gas F/P. Central A/C & new roof in past 2 yrs. ! car attached garage + detached shop. RV parking.
2 storey immaculate home with open concept style kitchen with Quartz counters. 4 bedrooms up with very nice master bedroom & 3 pce ensuite with walk-in closet. Back yard is fenced & yard is nicely landscaped.
Don’t be fooled by the exterior, this charming character home has 2 bedrms, 1 bath and is tastefully updated inside. Close to schools, dog park, track & river trails. Zoned R2 allows for a carriage house or shop in back
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#3429
3 level split home with 3 bedrms up & potential for bedroom down. Basement has large rec.room with bathrm & summer kitchen with separate entrance. On a 100x118 lot with 2 car detached garage/ shop.
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#3443
$199,900
$389,900
2515 ABERDEEN ROAD
Private and peaceful 3 bedrm 2 bath home on 3.65 acres with several outbuildings. Shop is approx. 1000 sq.ft. Has fenced garden area, chicken coop and detached building with carport & workshop area. 2 wells
#3442
$949,900
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Two-person race for city council seat in Logan Lake by-election
Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@ MERRITTHERALD.COM Two Logan Lake residents are in the race to fill the vacant seat on city council left by the late Chris Candy. Leslie Thibert and former councillor Amber Chong have thrown their hats in the ring, with an advanced voting date scheduled for Nov. 8 at the Logan Lake Fire Hall. Chong served on city council during the 2018-22 term, but chosen not to seek re-election last fall. The general voting date is set for Nov. 18 at the same location. Candy was elected as a firsttime councillor in October of
Chris Candy LAKE LOGAN LAKE COUNCILLOR 2022, serving as the emergency program coordinator in Logan Lake for the previous two years,
and deputy of the same position for the 13 years prior. He also served his community as a primary care paramedic for close to four decades, and was very active in protecting Logan Lake during the 2021 wildfire season. He passed away on July 18 of this year. Registration for mail-in voting will be available from Nov. 1-15 for those that cannot make it to vote in-person. More information can be found at www.loganlake.ca. To be eligible to vote, electors must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, a resident of B.C. for at least six months, and a resident of the District of Logan Lake.
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B.C. school boards to establish Indigenous education councils
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the benefit of all students, advice on and approving the board’s spending plans and reports on Indigenous education-targeted funds. In the release, the Province is proposing amendments to the School Act to fulfill commitments in the Declaration Act Action Plan and the BC Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA). Rachna Singh, minister of education and child care, said in the release that these changes acknowledge the importance of First
Nations involvement in education of Indigenous students. “Part of reconciliation is to listen and make the changes needed to ensure First Nations students succeed in school.” According to the release, the proposed legislation will ensure that First Nations and Treaty First Nations have the option to apply a model local education agreement (LEA) with boards of education. The LEAs govern the purchase of educational services by First Nations from boards of education, setting out processes for information sharing, collaboration and decision-making. These agreements can also establish a foundation for positive relationships between school boards and First Nations to support improved student
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Vipers venom too much for Merritt Centennials
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t was a spooky Sunday afternoon matinee at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, with snakes among the ghouls and goblins as the Vernon Vipers visited the Merritt Centennials. A goaltending battle ensued in the opening period between the Interior division rivals, with neither getting on the scoreboard despite
a combined 27 shots on net. The first goal came just over two minutes into the second frame with Cents captain Aidan Lindblad in the box for tripping. With a lack of scoring on the ice, some Halloween trick-or-treaters certainly scored points with the fans in showcasing their costumes at centre ice during second intermission, with
everything from a unicorn, to a skeleton, SpiderMan and a grim reaper, a Cents fan and a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. The home team finally found the back of the net just 25 seconds into the third, as Michael Stenberg potted his second of the BCHL season while shorthanded. Unfortunately it was all Vipers from there, scoring three goals in a row for a final score of 4-1. The Cents outshot the Vipers
40-25 despite the loss, leading to Vernon goaltender Ethan David earning first star of the game honours. The loss drops the Cents down to 5-7-1-1 on the year, good for sixth place in the eight-team Interior division. They return to action in a pair of home games this weekend at the NVMA, hosting the West Kelowna Warriors on Nov. 3 before taking on the Penticton Vees the following eve(Top) Merritt’s Jacob Smith battles with Vernon’s Shea Busch in the Centennial’s 4-1 loss to the Vipers on Oct. 29. (Opposite) Young Cents fans get into the Halloween spirit. Photos/Jake ning. Courtepatte
I can’t imagine how lucky and fortunate I am to have. As far as I play, I am completely different from what my grandpa and dad played. They were both defencemen. So, I am the only forward from my family to play in this position. My brother and sister, who are younger than me, both play in the D. So, I am not too sure how the position of playing forward came to me. As a kid, you are always looking to score, so maybe that’s why (chuckles).
Dylan Lariviere CENTENNIALS FORWARD
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Dylan Lariviere talks family hockey history and bringing
a winning culture back to the Centennials. Harit Joshi old. My dad Trevor coached the junior teams, while my grandpa Garry played and SPECIAL TO THE HERALD Hockey is in the blood! My whole family has played the sport. I have been into it since I was 16-18 months
coached at the NHL level, so the game has always been a major part of our family. My grandfather coached Toronto Maple Leafs for four seasons (1986 to 1990) and also coached the St. Catharines Saints in
the American hockey league. The inspiration is to follow my grandfather and father’s footsteps. The guys whom my dad coached, they have made it really big in their careers, so I follow them as well. I played for St. Catharines in Ontario when I was three. It was my first team. I played my minor hockey for Southern Tiers Admirals (Ontario) for eight years, all the way from minor atom to minor midget. In the minor midget, I was drafted into the OHL. My family has been a great influence. Having my father and grandpa around the corner is a huge advantage. They are always just a phone call away. I can talk about anything about my game. Those are resources
Bringing back the winning culture to Cents I signed with the Brooks Bandits before coming to the Merritt Centennials. Hockey teaches you to be patient, work hard, and be dedicated. It requires a lot of hard work also from the family and that means a lot to me. There are different people who have helped me at different stages. There have been different coaches who have helped me to bring something different out of my game. It has made me and shaped me as a player. I was in Brooks for sometime, but it wasn’t working out the way it should have been according to me. When coach Brian Passmore reached out to me, I just felt it was the best opportunity to bring out the best out of my ability. I want to bring the winning culture
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back to Merritt. It’s fun being a forward! I was always a big kid growing up. I have always played a powerful role since the beginning. Initially, I was bounced off between centre and right wing. But over time, I got fully transitioned as a right wing forward. I really enjoy this role as I can create a lot of offence, be hard on the forecheck and then create chances not just for myself but also for my linemates. When I find myself doing the best when I am in corners. Being able to create those opportunities is something I enjoy. The cliché of hockey is getting bigger and stronger. Each year is kind of that. I have really worked hard on my skating. Being able to skate well and develop the speed can really help a lot. So that is something that I have worked very hard to develop. Being naturally gifted by being big in size, has really complemented the development of the power in my game. Future looks exciting The opportunity to play for RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic institute) is something I am really excited about. I will be there and I see myself playing there for four years for sure. It is something I am really excited about ever since I committed myself there. I am looking forward to moving to their campus and starting playing there. Every kid’s dream is to play professional hockey and so is mine! I will use this opportunity and resources that I have to develop and keep improving each day and hopefully, get a chance to play at the professional level one day. I love watching the games every time. I follow a certain number of players whom I think my game resembles. I try to follow what they are doing and get that into my game as well. My favourite player is Tage Thompson from the Buffalo Sabres. However, someone whom I like to play like is Corey Perry (Chicago Blackhawks).
Students of Baek’s Taekwondo Academy in Merritt came back from the Olympic Oval in Richmond on Oct. 7 with a pair of medals
each at the Masters Cup. (L-R): Matteo Bauwens, silver in poomse (pattern) and bronze in kyorugi (sparring) - Steven Bauwens, bronze in
poomse and bronze in kyorugi - Monika, bronze in poomse and silver in kyorugi - Wian Smit, bronze in pattern and bronze in kyorugi.
Panthers finish top of pool, fall short in playoffs of Ghost Blockers tourney Photos/Jake Courtepatte
The junior girls Merritt Secondary School Panthers played the hosts of a massive 20-team tournament last weekend, with teams coming from as far away as Revelstoke, Vernon, Lumby, Clinton and Kamloops. The Panthers proved their dominance on day one at the high school gym, beating David Stoddart Secondary, Princeton Secondary and Revelstoke each in straight sets. Merritt fell to Charles Bloom of Lumby in the following day playoffs. Games were also held at Collettville Elementary and Coquihalla Middle.
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Hats, coats, chili and more for those in need CONTAIN-IT Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM It was a cold, fall day in Merritt on Oct. 27, the perfect time to pick up some warm winter gear and fill your stomach with a bowl of hot chili. Interior Community Services held its ‘Chilli + Coats’
event in Spirit Square from 11a.m.-2p.m., with plenty of passerbys picking up some coffee and food while browsing the selection of donated clothing. “We decided that we would like to give some-
thing back to the community,” said Susan Kell, program coordinator for the Merritt branch of Interior Community Services, located on Granite Ave. “All the staff has made the chili, and lots of companies around town, like Tim’s McDonalds and Boston Pizza have all donated
towards the day.” Kell said that winter coats were a popular item of the day. “Gloves, boot liners, hand
warmers, blankets, scarves...lots and lots.” ICS has been based in Merritt since 2014, with a main office in
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
UNCERTIFIED TEACHERS TEACHING ON CALL – MERRITT Job Posting No: 3614758
School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) serves the two communities of Merritt and Princeton, six First Nations Bands, the Métis community, and the Conayt Friendship Society. In our district, we recognize that we learn, teach and work on the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the Nle?eKepmx and Syilx people, and we acknowledge our Métis communities and their contributions to the Aboriginal ways of being, knowing and doing. The mountains, lakes and valleys within the district make it a natural setting for fabulous, year-round outdoor activities. We offer a warm small-town atmosphere where relationships are fundamental to our success. Merritt, where the office is located, is in the Nicola Valley and is the hub of a highway system that links Kamloops, Kelowna, and the Lower Mainland. Ranching, forestry, health, local government, and tourism are the major industries in the valley. Our Strategic Plan has a “Success for ALL Learners” focus, supported by a dedicated staff, engaged stakeholders and partners who share a genuine commitment to the district. The district offers rich programming to just over 2075 students, 48% of whom are Indigenous. We are proud of our ongoing work towards Truth and Reconciliation. School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for UNCERTIFIED Teachers Teaching on Call. The district is seeking highly skilled and dynamic individuals to join our list of Casual, Uncertified Teachers Teaching on Call. Preference will be given to individuals with a demonstrated work history or volunteer experience working with children and youth. Required qualifications and training include: • Bachelor’s degree or other post-secondary education • Recent successful teaching experience and/or training preferred • Effective interpersonal and communication skills • Demonstrated interest in working with children and youth
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Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
School District 58 is working to ensure an inclusive, diverse, and representative workforce. Successful candidates will recognize that consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels must reflect and demonstrate an understanding of, and response to, a diverse population. Interested applicants should go to our district website at ww.sd58.bc.ca, which provides guidance on how to apply for teaching jobs in our district. Applications must include a Cover letter, resume, copies of post-secondary transcripts and names of two supervisor references (including the most recent supervisor). Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the volume of applications received, the district is unable to provide commentary or feedback regarding an applicant’s qualifications/application, nor are we able to provide career advice/consultation. Applications will be reviewed, and hiring will occur on an ongoing basis.
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$575,000
$349,000
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$549,000
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