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COURT CHALLENGE Two local bands are aiming to overturn the federal government’s approval of the Trans Mountain expansion project.

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HAUNTED HOUSE Paranormal investigators will be holding a fundraiser at the Baillie House on Saturday, so come find out whether the heritage home is haunted.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS TRANS MOUNTAIN

Local First Nations wrap up in court Originally slated to begin construction in September, the future of the Trans Mountain expansion project is now in the hands of three Federal judges Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Over the course of two weeks in early October, judges heard arguments at the Federal Court of Appeal from nine applicants, who were disputing the legitimacy of the federal government’s approval of the Trans Mountain project.

Among the applicants were a number of First Nations, including the Coldwater Band and Upper Nicola Band.

Each of the applicants presented different grievances with the pipeline’s approval process, explained Matthew Kirchner, a lawyer representing both the Coldwater Band and the Squamish First Nation in the appeal.

Despite the numerous applicants, there were many elements of the consultation process that were common to all the First Nations’ complaints, added Kirchner.

The Coldwater Band contends that the proposed route for the

and Skugan Creeks. According to a groundwater study conducted ahead of the NEB hearings, the only consistent source of recharge to the aquifer is the percolation of water from those creeks. The federal approval of this route is the pipeline through the Coldwater Valley would endanger the band’s subject of the Coldwater Band’s court challenge. aquifer — the only source of “We need to be looking after drinking water for more than our watersheds, which go into our 90 per cent of residents on the aquifers, which feeds our comColdwater reserve, located about munities,” Spahan 10 kilometres south told the Herald in of Merritt. Despite September. proposing an alterNot only are the native route which creeks vital to the would see the new aquifer, the band pipeline cross through also presented arguterritory on the west ments detailing the side of the valley, cultural significance of Coldwater Chief Lee those sites to the First Spahan said neither Nation’s way of life. his band’s concerns Both creeks, as well as — nor the proposed the Coldwater River, western route — were are used in traditional addressed at National Chief Lee Spahan sweat lodge ceremoEnergy Board hearColdwater Band nies, while Coldwater ings, which preceded traditions hold that the pipeline receiving spiritual beings live along the federal approval in 2016. creeks in the band’s traditional Kinder Morgan’s preferred territory. route through the Coldwater Over the course of the two Valley would see the pipeline weeks in court, federal judges also bypassing the borders of the heard from lawyers representColdwater’s reserve to the east — ing the Upper Nicola Band, who directly crossing both Kwinshatin

Route disputes Existing Trans Mountain pipeline The modified east alternative route for the Trans Mountain pipeline (shown in red and blue) would see the pipeline cross over Kwinshatin and Skugan Creeks, which serve as the only reliable recharge for the band’s aquifer. The band’s preferred route, the west alternative, is shown in green. That route would bypass the creeks and the band’s reserve. The western alternative route was never presented to the National Energy Board for consideration, according to the Coldwater band. Photo courtesy of Coldwater Band

argued that the federal government failed in its duty to consult with First Nations before issuing approval to the Kinder Morgan project.

“The [lack of] consultation was one of the main issues we raised throughout the whole process” said Chief Harvey McLeod of the Upper Nicola Band. “There should have been some deep consultation with the Nation and this community, and that didn’t occur.”

“The approvals granted followed many years of engagement and consultation with communities, Aboriginal groups and individuals,” stated Ali Hounsell, a spokesperson for the Trans Mountain expansion project, in an email to the Herald. “We’re excited to be moving into the construction phase of the project and we’re confident that we will build and operate the expansion in a way that respects the values and priorities of Canadians.”

But Kinder Morgan has already bypassed a goal of beginning construction in September, and is facing a number of delays due to permitting issues, court battles with First Nations, and a new B.C. government which has announced its opposition to the previously-approved pipeline.

According to Kirchner, there are a range of possible outcomes, depending on how the judges decide various issues.

“I can tell you what the position that we took was, based on what the Supreme Court of Canada recently said. If the Crown failed in its duty to consult, the result is that the court should set aside the federal approval,” said Kirchner.

KINDER MORGAN DROPS FISH NET REQUESTS Kinder Morgan has withdrawn its request to the National Energy Board (NEB) to allow it to continue placing fish deterrent mats in streams its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion would cross under.

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Minister visits The new B.C. Minister of Citizen Services, Jinny Sims, was in Merritt last week to talk about improving Internet connectivity with the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

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Family arrives A Syrian refugee family is on their way to Merritt and expected to start their new life in the Nicola Valley by the end of October thanks to an effort spearheaded by the local rotary club.

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Cannabis coming With the federal government set to legalize marijuana next summer, one Merritt city councillor says the province needs to lead the way on regulations before municpalities can act.

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YOU’RE INVITED! to meet with Mayor Menard on November 1st from 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

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If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor at a Drop-In session please call reception at City Hall 250-378-4224.

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The City of Merritt is seeking a member of the public to sit on the Heritage Commission The City of Merritt has established a Heritage Commission for purposes such as advising Council on heritage matters and promoting public awareness of heritage within the City of Merritt. Members serving this commission are volunteers from the community, seeking to make a difference.

The City is seeking two (2) members of the community to sit on the Heritage Commission.

Application forms are available on the City’s web site at www.merrritt.ca or at City Hall. The Heritage Commission meets a minimum of four (4) times per calendar year. We encourage interested members of the public wishing to sit on this commission to fill out an application form today. Completed applications must be submitted to: Carole Fraser Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager City of Merritt PO Box 189 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 cfraser@merritt.ca Applications will be accepted until Nov. 10, 2017.

The City of Merritt has retained BA Dawson Blacktop Ltd. to complete Phase II of the Coldwater Avenue Improvement Project. The purpose of this capital works project is to replace aging infrastructure beneath Coldwater Avenue, between Wilson St. and River St. Construction will begin on Monday, July 24th 2017 and be complete by Thursday, November 30th 2017.

During regular construction hours, residents between the 1500-1900 block of Coldwater Avenue are encouraged to park in rear alleyway accesses (where they exist) and obey all traffic control personnel and temporary signage. On street parking will not be permitted.

Temporary road closures, alternating traffic patterns and detours will be in effect daily from Monday to Saturday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. During this time, only local residents and emergency service vehicles will have access within the construction zone. All through traffic will be rerouted to Canford Avenue. The remaining public is advised to avoid the area whenever possible.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

For further information regarding temporary road closures and detours with respect to the Coldwater Avenue Improvement Project – Phase II please contact: Alec Macfarlane, AScT Engineering Technologist 250-378-8627 • tech@merritt.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Compost Facility Operations Working Foreman.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 30, 2017 by: Carole Fraser Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager, City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date Posted: October 13, 2017 Posting Expires: October 30, 2017

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position:

Halloween Oct. Spooktacular Friday, 20: 6 - 8 pm

The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Driver All Trucks (Commercial Garbage Turck).

Friday, Oct. 20 . 6:00 - 8:00 pm At MCC - 1950 Mamette @ MCC 1950 Mamette Ave

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 30, 2017 by: Carole Fraser Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager, City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

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Additional hours on the Haunted House Wednesday October 18: Family Friendly 6:00 - 8:00 pm $2.00 per person $5. 00 for families (Max 5) Thursday October 19: Fright Night 6:00 - 8:00 pm $2.00 per person $5. 00 for families (Max 5) Haunted House hosted by the MSS 2018 Grad Class

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS CITY BUSINESS

Council pushes for columbarium Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The City of Merritt is taking money out of its surplus to begin constructing a columbarium in the cremation section of the Pine Ridge Cemetery.

At its regular meeting held on Sept. 19 city council voted 6-1 in favour of directing staff to prepare to install the columbarium by updating the cemetery bylaw and amending the budget.

The city will also need make an application to Consumer Protection

BC, which regulates cemeteries, before it can send out a request for proposal.

Columbaria units are structures built to house of cinerary urns (containing human ashes), which the city is trying to have constructed before the end of the year.

“I don’t understand why we are trying to put this in this year when we had it on the books for next year,” said Coun. Linda Brown, who was the lone opposition vote.

“My position is no. I don’t think we need it,

I think we need to stick to our plan [and] look at it next year. The dollars will fit in to place better next year.”

In July, Mayor Neil

Menard requested the city construct a columbarium before the end of the year as it had received some public demand since being

An example of a columbarium, used to store human ashes.

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Company was ordered to stop installing mats From Page 3 The company has determined the window of opportunity to effectively install the mats to deter spawning has already passed.

“We will be reassessing the specified water crossings and determining if we need to adjust our construction methodologies to meet commitments to minimize environmental impacts,” stated a press release from Kinder Morgan subsidiary Trans Mountain.

recommended in the city’s recently adopted cemetery master plan.

“Some good folks have come in and talked to us about [the] columbarium,” Menard said at the meeting. “They have ashes at home … but they want to have a place for them. I thought that it’s time.

It’s a very popular thing.”

The project, however, is unlikely to be completed by the end of 2017 given the approvals required ahead of construction.

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The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council invites you to our

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday October 25, 2017 7pm City Hall Community Room, 2185 Voght Street

All members welcome to attend, learn more about what your Arts Council has been up to this past year. Please ensure your membership is up to date prior to the meeting.

For more information contact nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com

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The fish spawning deterrent mats already put in place in seven watercourses near Valemount, B.C. and Hinton, Alta. are expected to be removed sometime after the spawning season, the press release want on to state.

In late September, the NEB ordered Kinder Morgan to stop installing these mats as it had not yet met all the conditions required to be able to do so.

The mats consist of plastic snow fencing pinned down with rocks.

Happy Halloween TENDER for BAKER

The Conayt Friendship Center invites bakers to submit a bid to do baking for its Halloween Party and Costume Contest for ages 1 year-Elders.

Baked goods required to be delivered fresh on October 31, 2017 at Conayt Friendship Society, 1964 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC. (cookies, cakes, cupcakes, Halloween baked goodies] Amount of Tender: $500.00 - $200 provided to buy supplies for cooking

COOK[S] REQUIRED We wish to serve: hamburgers, hot dogs, hot food [i.e. chili, bannock] Hours required: 2 pm - 6 pm October 31, 2017 - 1964 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC We have barbeques, full kitchen and we will provide the food to be cooked.

PLEASE SUBMIT SEALED BIDS TO: Executive Director 1964 Quilchena Avenue, PO Box 1964, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Tel. 250-378-5107

Conayt Friendship Society will be having a garage sale on

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Fund victims, not parties As a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, I have a front row JACKIE TEGART seat to see View from the the high LEGISLATURE and low lights of government.

Since the onset of the fall sitting of the legislature, my colleagues and I have asked for supports for rural B.C. in wildfire recovery. We continually hear that the government is “working hard to support rural B.C.” but haven’t really seen that in action.

I have been very disappointed to see that after months of wildfires, the NDP government still has no recovery plan to assist individuals, ranchers and businesses that have been devastated by our summer of fires.

I want you to know that the Interior MLA’s are working hard to advocate for wildfire recovery support!

It would appear that the NDP have other priorities. This past week, they released a bill that would redirect millions of tax dollars to support political parties.

The move to use public money to finance political parties directly contradicts what was said during the campaign.

I cannot stand by this legislation, especially when British Columbians have more urgent needs. I believe that if you want to support a cause or a political party, you should have the choice to do so and not be forced into a choice by government. I expect better from this government.

If you agree with me, write to David Eby (david.eby.mla@leg.bc.ca) and let him know that your taxes have a better use than funding political parties.

Jackie Tegart is the MLA for FraserNicola.

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Why would Trump nuke the Iran deal? “...One orb to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them.”

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ive months ago, during Donald GWYNNE DYER Trump’s The international visit to Saudi STAGE Arabia, he was invited to open the “Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology.” (I’m not making that up.) The huge, darkened room they were in looked like a cross between a starship bridge and a television control room. And there was a photo op, as there always is at these events, but this one was different.

There was a glowing orb on a pedestal, with the continents in black and the seas in pale grey. Trump, King Salman of Saudi Arabia and Egyptian dictator General Abdel Fattah El-Sisi all put their hands on it as if they owned it — and held the pose for almost two minutes.

The radiant globe (and the illuminated floor) lit their faces from below. If you want

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to make somebody look evil, light the scene dramatically from underneath, and they did look evil in a comic-book sort of way. Like the three witches in Macbeth, suggested conservative commentator Bill Kristol. And everybody knew that their curses were aimed at Iran.

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‘Every one of Trump’s senior officials has told him not to do it, and so have all America’s allies.’

Now Trump has directed more curses at Iran, declaring that he will pull the United States out of the 2015 agreement that prevents Iran from developing nuclear weapons for the next ten years.

Or rather, he has announced that Congress will do that — but the Republicans

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probably don’t have enough votes in the Senate to make it happen.

Why didn’t he do it himself ? Maybe he just wanted to share the blame. Every one of Trump’s senior officials and advisers has told him not to do it, and so have all of America’s allies. Every other signatory to the treaty — Britain, France, Germany, Russia, China and the European Union — also says it will continue to abide by it no matter what the United States does.

Trump says Iran is cheating on the deal, but Yukiya Amano, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said Iran is implementing it faithfully, and all the other signatories agree. Trump doesn’t like the fact that Iran tests ballistic missiles, or supports dictator Bashar al-Assad in Syria, and says they are against the “spirit” of the treaty, but those things were not part of the deal.

If there is one thing Trump understands, it’s contracts. If the words are in the contract, then it’s part of the deal. If they aren’t, then it’s not part of the deal.

There is nothing in the treaty with Iran that says it has to do everything the U.S. wants, and nothing either that says it

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OPINION to the editor

From the Herald archives: October, 1997

Community Arts Council buoyed by support Editor, Last fall, the Arts Council challenged everyone to put “community” back into the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council and the response was amazing. Attendance at the Annual General Meeting on a -20C night in December topped all previous numbers and filled the 11 director positions.

This high level of interest and participation has continued this year with membership growing from 24 to 175. New volunteers initiated interesting activities and community participation made them successful.

These were often supported by financial donations from members and generous assistance from businesses.

There are so many talented people in our area, it is just a joy to see what happens with just a little encouragement and organization.

On July 1, 2017, Canada celebrated its sesquicentennial — or 150th — anniversary. One-hundredand-fifty years worth of history is a lot to remember — so each week in 2017, the Herald will run this special section to remind you of the remarkable accomplishments, important historical figures, and maybe even a few fun facts you might not have known about our country.

This week in Canadian history: Oct. 19, 1987:

Jean Kiegrel Vice President, Nicola Valley Community Arts Council Merritt, B.C.

Wildlife suffering due to human interference Editor, I was stunned to see only two Adelie penguin chicks survived this past season, out of a colony of 18,000. They starved to death because the unusual extended seas ice made the trip too far for parents to find krill for the chicks.

The World Wildlife Federation is trying to prevent commercial krill fishing in the Antarctic to protect the penguins, so this is another concern. This has to be devastating news for our intrepid leader, Alan Burger, who is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria and a naturalist in Antarctica.

Personally, it bothers me that President Trump has approved the Pebble Gold Mine in Alaska.

Originally, the Environmental Protection Agency completed an extensive study on the affects on Sockeye salmon and denied the permit for the mine.

The report clearly stated the mine would totally devastate the most abundant and protective Salmon ecosystem in the world.

There was a time when no one really knew what was going on in the world and maybe didn’t care, but those days are over.

This mine may never be developed, but everyone in B.C. should pay attention.

Ginny Prowal Merritt, B.C.

Options limited to nukes now, or nukes later From Page 6 must not do things that Washington does not like.

It’s strictly about Iran not working on nuclear weapons, and the other countries dropping their sanctions against Iran.

And why does Trump want to kill the treaty anyway? One reason is that he is pursuing a bizarre vendetta against ex-president Barack Obama, seeking to erase every one of his legislative and diplomatic

achievements regardless of their value. But he has also fallen in with bad company.

Trump really is one of the three witches now: he has joined the alliance of conservative Arab states against Iran, although it doesn’t serve any imaginable U.S. interest to get involved in a war between Saudi Arabia and Iran. You can blame that choice on Trump’s ignorance, perhaps, but Saudi Arabia and Israel are run by well-informed and intelligent people.

Why do they want to cancel the nuclear deal?

On the face of it, it makes no sense. If your choice is between Iranian nuclear weapons some time after 2025 (if the treaty isn’t renewed or extended before then), or Iranian nuclear weapons in one or two years’ time (if it is abrogated now), why would they prefer the latter?

Yet they do. Their unspoken calculation may be that if the nuclear agreement does get trashed, then there

The Toronto Stock Exchange floor after closing, 1956. Photo courtesy of Library and Archives Canada

It was “Black Monday” on the New York Stock Exchange, as stock prices plummetted spectacularly. In a single day, the U.S. Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 22 per cent. The stock market crash sent shock waves around the world.

At the Toronto Stock Exchange, the TSE 300 Composite Index dropped sharply by more than 11 per cent. Single-day losses in Canada amounted to $37 billion. It took two years before the market index returns to pre-crash levels.

Thanks to Library and Archives Canada for this excerpt.

You can find out more about Canada’s history every day at www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/onthisday/.

will eventually be a war — but the United States will be on their side.

There is no doubt that Trump can pull out of the treaty even if Congress will not do it for him. He just has to declare new sanctions against Iran, which is well within his power. And if he does, other Western companies trading in Iran will find themselves banned from the huge American market unless they go along with the ban, so they will probably comply no matter what

their governments say now.

But even if all that comes to pass, Trump cannot stop Iran from making nuclear weapons once the treaty is gone. The United States would probably suffer no grave damage as a result, as it is a long way from Iran.

The Arab states and Israel could suffer greatly, but turkeys vote for Christmas all the time.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK DECLARED When the Federal Business Development Bank launched Small Business Week nine years ago in co-operation with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the importance of small business to the Canadian economy was just beginning to attract public attention.

Since then, Canada has come through a major recession and emerged into a period of economic growth. It is now common knowledge that much of that growth is due to the dynamism of entrepreneurs and the businesses they create.

It is also well known that the vast majority of these businesses are small and medium -sized. The lean flexibility of these firms as well as their ability to innovate rapidly and to create jobs have made small and medium-sized businesses one of the important driving forces behind this country’s prosperity.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS MISSING PERSON

Reward offered for information Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The mother of missing Merritt man Dean Morrison feels the trail has gotten even colder in the year since a private investigator renewed efforts to find out what happened to her son one fateful October morning in 2013.

“It feels to me that it’s colder because they haven’t said one word to me about it,” said Morrison’s mother, Elizabeth Faber, adding that when she calls the RCMP in Kelowna they always tell her they will get back to her, but never do.

In an effort to keep investigation going, Faber is now offering a $3,000 reward to anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of her son.

To date neither the RCMP nor private investigator BSCI Investigations have shared any information with her regarding her son’s disappearance.

“I don’t know how to proceed when nobody will talk to me,” she said.

Sunday (Oct. 22) marks four years since Morrison disappeared without a trace from the Stump Lake Ranch where he had been working sporadically as a painter.

The RCMP, the ranch staff and community members all searched the ranch in the days and weeks that followed to no avail, and the trail went cold.

During the summer of 2016, BCSI rekindled the investigation free of charge. In addition to investigating multiple leads, another search of the Stump Lake Ranch was conducted — this time equipped with a drone.

The search failed to find any clues.

Dennis Gagnon, president of BCSI, forwarded a report of his finding to the RCMP, and said he has been waiting for them to

Dean Morrison was last seen at Stump Lake Ranch on Oct. 22, 2013. Photo contributed

respond ever since. “[There’s] no development,” Gagnon told the Herald. “We’re at a dead end at the moment, so I’m thinking of going back up to interview some parties again using a different type of interviewing technique, but right now we are at a dead end.”

Despite having other files ongoing, Gagnon said the Morrison investigation remains active for BCSI.

“We’re not going anywhere. It’s just going to take time,” said Gagnon, adding that the remoteness of the location and time that has passed makes this case a difficult one.

Faber said she doesn’t know what Gagnon’s report found as he has not shared his findings with her.

“I would like to know, she said.

Gagnon told the Herald the findings of in his report cannot

be disclosed publicly in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.

RCMP Southeast District Major Crimes Unit Staff Sgt. Larry Brost told the Herald the case remains open and in the hands of the Kamloops RCMP rural detachment.

“My detachment did a file review in support of them for follow up recommendations,” said Brost. “A private investigator did approach the

RCMP with an investigation... And we collect any information that might be of assistance to resolving the file.”

Brost said he cannot disclose what recommendations were made to the Kamloops detachment as they are part of the ongoing investigation.

“This is a review that would incorporate what the private investigator may have suggested, and whether or not it has any substance, that’s to be evaluated,” said Brost.

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Prolific offender pleads guilty Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

A prolific offender arrested for an attempted break-in on July 5 is back on the streets after being credited with time served.

Christopher Pumphrey, 44, pleaded guilty in Kamloops provincial court last Tuesday (Oct. 10) to attempting a break and enter to commit an indictable offence.

On the day in question, Pumphrey was trying to break into a shed behind the Double D Motel when he was caught in the act by the owner of the business, Crown prosecutor Katie Bouchard told the Herald.

Police later arrested Pumphrey and charged him for the attempted break-in and for breaching a conditional sentence order as he was in possession of a break-in tool.

After being arrested, Pumphrey spent 97 days behind bars and was sentenced to time served by a judge on Oct. 10, which amounted to a credit of 146 days in custody as per the court’s enhanced credit of 1.5 days for every day spent awaiting trial or sentencing.

Pumphrey was also required to give a sample of his DNA. Bouchard told the Herald the maximum jail sentence for this offence is 180 days.

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A trial date has been set for two men accused of shooting at a group of people outside a residence in Diamond Vale earlier this year.

Michael Drynock, 21, and Kleon Pop, 28, face charges of discharging a firearm with intent to wound, possession of a firearm contrary to order, careless use of a firearm,

possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes and carrying a concealed weapon.

Pop also faces a charge of using an imitation firearm, stemming from a separate incident earlier in the night, and a charge of uttering threats, while Drynock has also been charged with assault.

Both are still in custody and are scheduled to be in Supreme Court for a two week trial starting May 28, 2018.

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DELIVERED to you via email or in the mail Const. Brock Hedrick with the RCMP Merritt general investigation section described Pumphrey as a problem offender in town who has a lengthy criminal record.

His record includes various break-in and theft charges, including multiple files from Merritt.

Bouchard said Pumphrey will remain on probation and the conditional sentence order.

He received additional conditions to not be in contact with the person who caught him attempting the break-in on July 5, but is not on any conditions prohibiting him from being in Merritt, Bouchard told the Herald.

Trial date set for pair in Diamond Vale shooting Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

HERE’S HOW:

Pop and Drynock are accused of firing multiple shots at a group of four males outside of a house party in the 2500 block of Coldwater Avenue following an argument the night of April 22, 2017.

Police told the Herald that when the two fired at the group, the four males ran back the way they came — towards Diamond Vale Elementary — with the two suspects following

them.

Upon searching the suspects, police found several rounds of ammunition and firearms paraphernalia.

Several other weapons were located on their persons and in a backpack, which they were carrying.

A search of the Diamond Vale Elementary school field led to the discovery of a 12-gauge shotgun and a SKS semi-automatic rifle nearby.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS SAFE SPACES

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Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo is investing thousands into making sure teens in Merritt continue to have access to safe spaces.

The organization donated $18,000 to the Merritt Youth Centre and Safe Space programs this month. The investment will allow Interior Community Services — which runs programming out of the Merritt Teen Centre — to add nine hours of programming per week.

The youth centre in Merritt operates out of the former Coquihalla Middle School building on Clapperton Avenue.

It is open in the evenings on Thursdays and Fridays, with anywhere from 20 to 30 teens accessing the programming each night.

“The Youth Centre has been underfunded, based on the amount of hours we have been providing and would have had

(From left) Judy Myram, teen centre facilitator; Everett Hoisington, United Way Community Impacts Council; Travis Dionne, teen centre facilitator; and Taryn Campbell, director of Interior Community Services. Cole Wagner/Herald

to cut back and limit the current hours offered,“ said Taryn Campbell, director of Gold Trail Interior Community Services.

The youth centre provides teens with access to computer and internet services, as well as training courses in resume writing, public speaking and first aid.

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off a little steam, there are counselling services available at the centre, as well as a full gymnasium for teens to play sports.

The contribution from United Way will also support Safe Spaces, a program which provides outreach and support to teens in Merritt who identify as LGBTQ2S.

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Peggy Butterworth, a senior living at the Florentine retirement community in Merritt, is getting set to celebrate a very special birthday on Oct. 24.

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The Centenarian doesn’t have big plans for a birthday bash, but asked the Herald to pass along her thanks and well wishes to those who may pass along birthday messages.

Here’s to many more Peggy!

Congratulations from all of us at the Merritt Herald.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS SPOOKY FUNDRAISER

Haunted ol’ Baillie House Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Often mentioned in the same breath as the Coldwater Hotel and the Tutill house, the Baillie House has found itself as the subject of more than a couple paranormal investigations over the years.

The heritage home located on Voght Street now serves as a visitor information centre — staffed by friendly Merrittonians who hold yard sales throughout the year in order to keep the lights on. But every October, stories of people hearing or seeing inexplicable things around the Baillie House tend to percolate to the surface, prompting the question: is the Baillie House really haunted?

One team of paranormal investigators from the Interior Paranormal Society aim to answer that question — or at the very least, add to the intrigue — as they reveal their findings at an event on Saturday at the Baillie House.

Peter Renn is the president of the Interior Paranormal Society (IPS), and has decades of experi-

Just creepy, or really haunted? The Baillie House has been the subject of many paranormal investigations, but no definitive proof has ever been found. Cole Wagner/Herald

ence leading investigations across B.C. “Our line is that every place has a story, and we’re there to try and piece together what went on,” he said. “You’ve got to do your homework first.”

The IPS has been conducting visits to the Baillie House since July 2016, and will be unveiling the results of those investigations on Saturday. Consistent with the approach described by Renn, the team will also delve into the buildings’ history and share their accounts of paranormal goingson at the site.

“We’ve got a few EVPs — Electronic Voice Phenomena — and stuff like that,” said Renn.

In addition to presenting their findings at the Baillie House, the Interior Paranormal Society will be sharing details of a few of their other investigations at Saturday’s event.

The presentation is slated to start at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 21.

Tickets are $15 each, and the proceeds are being reinvested back to the Baillie House. For more information about the Interior Paranormal Society, visit their Facebook page.

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NICOLA VALLEY HISTORY

A staple in the community

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But the little beige and brown church that sits on the corner of Quilchena Avenue and Chapman Street has a history that goes back much further into the history of Merritt and the Nicola Valley. It can be traced back to the days when Reverend Turner (sometimes known as Reverend John or Reverend James) arrived in the Valley back in the 1800s, just weeks prior to the arrival of Reverend George Murray.

Reverend Murray soon became very busy planning the construction of a church in Nicola. Later named Murray Church, the cornerstone was laid in 1876 and the church was dedicated in March 1877.

By 1908, the Diamond Vale and Middlesboro coal fields were being developed, which led to the population shifting from Nicola to Forksdale (Merritt).

With the changes came an increasing need for another church.

Prior to the building of the church, Merritt Presbyterians felt a little like wanderers. Services had been held at local halls, the old Merritt Herald building, the Methodist Church and even people’s homes.

Reverend W.J. Kidd raised enough money to purchase land from William Henry Voght, one of Merritt’s pioneers (and later known as “The Father of Merritt”) for the sum of $400 in 1908 and in 1910 the church was built.

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Services were held on the first Sunday of December. Reverend George Murray, of Nicola, was the resident Pastor and Reverend Kidd conducted the services.

An article in the Merritt Herald spoke of the spirit of the people and their high hopes

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the new church will participate largely in the prosperity and happiness that is so conspicuous in Merritt”.

It is interesting to note that soon after the church was built, William Voght donated a beautiful piece of stained glass in the memory of his wife

‘...the new church will participate largely in the prosperity and happiness that is so conspicuous in Merritt’ — STORY FROM THE MERRITT HERALD, DEC. 9, 1910

for the future of the Church; “The new Presbyterian church was finally dedicated to service on Sunday last.

Large congregations attended both morning and evening and listened to the inspiring addresses of Reverends Murray and Kidd.

“Special music accompanied the services provided by the well organized and well conducted choir. If present indications can be accepted as a criterion,

Theresa. It was placed in the south end of the church, overlooking Voght’s farm residence.

Fellow pioneer Jesus Garcia donated the church bell. Store owner G.B. Armstrong donated the pulpit chairs and the Bible that was read each Sunday was a gift from Mr. G.F. Ransom, who was the church secretary.

Miss Helen Smith and Mr. James Blair were the first couple to be married in the new church.

See ‘CHURCH’ Page 13

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Presbyterian Church becomes Trinity United From Page 12 It is ironic that the first funeral at the church was held for William Henry Voght.

In 1921, the last mortgage payment was made and the property was clear of debt. The manse was finished and soon a Sunday school room was added to the church on the adjoining lot. As a result the church was left with a debt of $1,000.

Church organizers hosted fundraisers and

worked hard to pay off the bills. Soon they were able to paint the church and manse and put in a badly needed furnace.

In 1925, four Protestant denominations (the Presbyterian Church, the Methodist Church, the Congregational Union, and from Saskatoon, the Association of Local Union Churches) were merged and the United Church of Canada was formed.

Therefore, on June 5, 1927, the former Presbyterian Church of Merritt became

Trinity United Church. It also took over responsibility for Murray Church, in Nicola, which became a United Church after the merge.

A special service uniting the two congregations was held and the first United Minister, Reverend W.R. Walkinshaw, was welcomed to the newly created Church.

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90th anniversary of the actual building, with a special service followed by a strawberry tea.

Reverend Elaine Diggle now ministers to a congregation of about 45 people.

For more information on the history of Merritt and the Nicola Valley, call or come and visit the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives, 1675 Tutill Court, (250)-378-4145. You can also visit our website at www.nicolavalleymuseum.org.

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McLeod elected to provincial assembly Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Chief Harvey McLeod will be looking to learn from his peers, after being elected to the board of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations this month.

The regional First Nations body which represents more than 200 First Nations in B.C. held their annual general meeting in Vancouver on Oct. 11 and 12.

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McLeod, along with Nisga’a Chief Charles Morvin, were elected to fill two vacant positions on the board. Because they are filling vacancies, both spots will be up for re-election in 2018.

McLeod said it was an honour to be voted in by his fellow B.C. chiefs, and planned to use the opportunity to learn about provincial and national issues affecting indeginous people.

“As a community, we deal with community things,” said McLeod. “And now, with the roles and responsibilities and the relationships that we’re developing with both the provincial and federal governments — the crowns — I thought it would be a really good time to get involved.”

At the October AGM, the B.C. Assembly of First Nations also elected a new Regional Chief, Tribal Chief Terry Teegee of the Takla Lake First Nation.

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Berger earns BCHL Player of the Week honours Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Despite a grueling road schedule that saw the team log over 22 hours of bus travel and cover 2,046 kilometres of highway in a span of just four days, the Merritt Centennials managed to garner four of a possible six points from their three most recent games.

The short week to remember began on Wednesday, Oct. 11 with a trip to Prince George, where the Cents fell 3-2 in overtime to the host Spruce Kings at the wonderfully-named Rolling Mix Concrete Arena, and wrapped up on Saturday, Oct. 14 with an improbable 3-2 victory over the Wild in front of over 2,500 fans at the Town Toyota Centre in Wenatchee, Wash.

In between, on Friday night, the Centennials hosted the Penticton Vees and lost 3-2 in overtime again.

The storyline in all three aforementioned outings was the exceptional play of Merritt

goaltender Jake Berger.

The 20-year-old native of Minnetonka, Minn. simply stole the show on each occasion — turning aside 121 of 129 total shots (.938 save percentage), and giving his team a legitimate chance to win every night.

For his efforts, Berger picked up first, second and third star honours over the course of the three games, and was chosen the BCHL Player of the Week.

Berger currently leads the league in minutes played by a goalie with 689 — over 60 more than the next nearest netminder. “[Jake’s] been amazing,” said Cents’ head coach and GM Joe Martin. “What more can I say.”

With backup Vincent Duplessis out with possibly a season-ending injury, there is no immediate relief in sight for Berger, although Martin is working diligently to find a full-time replacement.

“We really like Jared [Breitkreuz], who has been backing up Jake

THE WEEK IN REVIEW Wednesday, Oct. 11 Prince George 3 Merritt 2 (overtime) For the third time this season, and second game in a row, the Cents got scored on real early and had to play catchup. Nevertheless, they took a hard-earned 2-1 lead into the third period, thanks to goals by Sam Miller and Alex Bourhas. Merritt gave up the tying goal with a little more than six minutes left in regulation, and then lost the game just 17 seconds into overtime. The Centennials probably deserved a better fate, but a missed penalty shot and no goals on five powerplay chances proved costly.

since Vincent went down,” Martin said.

“He fits in well with the team. It’s really his decision whether he wants to take a backup role in Junior A or seek a starting role somewhere else at another level.”

The Cents have another three-gamesin-four-days scenario this week, although with a slightly less arduous travel commitment.

Wednesday night, they were scheduled to play the Chilliwack Chiefs, the official hosts of the 2018 Royal Bank Cup next spring.

The Chiefs are currently in third place in the BCHL’s Mainland division with a 5-6-1-1 record. The score of Wed-nesday’s game was not available by press time.

On Friday, the Cents

INTERIOR DIVISION GP W L T OTL PTS

West Kelowna Vernon Trail Penticton Wenatchee Salmon Arm Merritt

14 10 4 0 0 20 14 9 3 2 0 20 13 9 3 0 1 19 9 8 0 1 0 17 13 7 5 1 0 15 13 7 6 0 0 14 13 4 7 0 2 10

MAINLAND DIVISION Team

GP W L T OTL PTS

Prince George Langley Chilliwack Surrey Coquitlam

14 7 4 1 2 17 14 5 3 0 6 16 13 5 6 1 1 12 14 5 7 1 1 12 14 3 9 1 1 8

ISLAND DIVISION Team

GP W L T OTL PTS

Powell River Victoria Alberni Valley Nanaimo Cowichan Valley

12 8 3 0 1 17 13 7 6 0 0 14 12 5 5 1 1 12 13 5 7 1 0 11 12 1 9 0 2 4

are in Penticton for a rematch with the Vees, who have won both previous meetings between the two teams this season.

Finally, on Saturday, Merritt heads to Salmon Arm for their second encounter with the Silverbacks, the team that sits one position above them in the Interior division standings.

The newest Merritt Centennial is 18-year-old forward Brad Cocca from Mississauga, Ont. The five-foot nine-inch, 170pound Cocca played for the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL last season, where he scored two goals and added three assists in 34 games.

Cocca has already earned a scholarship to Harvard University. The Cents made room for Cocca by putting centre Chase Bell on the longterm injured reserve (IR) list.

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Friday, Oct. 13 Penticton 3 Merritt 2 (overtime)

(Above) Merritt Centennials’ netminder Jake Berger stopped 45 of 47 shots in his team’s 3-2 win over the Wenatchee Wild on Saturday. He made another 42 saves on Friday night, as Merritt took the Penticton Vees to overtime before falling 3-2. Photo courtesy of Russ Alman/Digital Media Northwest

Led by the stellar goaltending of Jake Berger and goals by Colten Gerlib and Rylan Van Unen, the Centennials were full value for a 2-0 lead going into the late stages of the third period. Unfortunately, the Cents went into a defensive shell in the final five minutes of regulation and paid for it dearly. Two goals by the Vees’ Johnny Tychonick tied the game, and Grant Cruikshank scored the OT winner to hand Penticton yet another victory over a Merritt team that seems at times (in head coach Joe Martin’s words) “afraid to win.”

Saturday, Oct. 14 Merritt 3 Wenatchee 2 Despite being outshot 47-20, this might have been Merritt’s most inspirational game of the season so far. Berger was magnificent in keeping his team in the contest, and the Cents managed just enough scoring to get the job done, including two powerplay tallies. Marksmen were Ashton Stockie, Nick Wicks and captain Tyrell Buckley with the eventual winner. The emotional highlights had to be the full two-minute five-on-three penalty kill in the second period, and Berger’s stop on a penalty shot. The Cents’ win was their first on the road, and ended a three-game losing skid.

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L’Estage and Ockwell win Pacific Forest Rally — again Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

For the third time in the last four years, and the fourth time in the last seven, the team of driver Antoine L’Estage and co-driver Alan Ockwell has emerged victorious at the annual Pacific Forest Rally (PFR).

Between them, L’Estage (from St.Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.) and Ockwell (Etobicoke, Ont.) have won a total of 16 PFR titles. L’Estage leads the way with 11 first-place finishes — including the last eight in a row.

Weather and the resulting driving conditions played havoc with this year’s Pacific Forest Rally, held in the high country surrounding the Nicola Valley on the weekend.

Tire selection became critical as the various stages experienced constantly-changing weather systems that brought snow, sleet and rain to the competition venues.

Friday night’s Kirby

stages up by Helmer Lake had to be abandoned in favour of more Swakum runs, while Saturday morning’s Dillard-Missizula legs were snowcovered and slick.

The wrong choice of tires Saturday morning cost L’Estage and Ockwell a pair of stage wins.

“We should have been on snow tires,” L’Estage told CRC’s Dean Campbell. “It’s so sketchy trying to drive fast on the gravel tires.”

Conditions Saturday afternoon on the new Spius stage were warmer, and L’Estage and Ockwell were able to build on their lead over second-place finishers Brandon Semenuk from Squamish and Sherwood Park’s John Hall.

“The rally was really difficult,” said L’Estage at the finish.

“Tire choice was a big

The team of Antoine L’Estage (right) and Alan Ockwell drove their 2015 Subaru WRX Sti (left) to first place in this year’s snowy Pacific Forest Rally. Photos courtesy of Andrew Snucins Photography/Canadian Rally Championship

2017 PACIFIC FOREST RALLY - NATIONAL RESULTS challenge, and because conditions changed, there really was no right answer. The car was strong and performed well for us.”

The Canadian Rally Championship now moves onto Bancroft, Ont. for the Rally of the Tall Pines Nov. 24 and 25, before wrapping up in December with the seventh and final event, at Big White outside Kelowna from Dec. 8 to 10.

Driver/Co-Driver 1. Antoine L’Estage/Alan Ockwell 2. Brandon Semenuk/John Hall 3. Leonid Urlichich/Sam Roxon 4. Travis Nease/Krista Skucas 5. Vilnis Dimpers/Liga Kotane 6. Eric Pehota/Jennifer Daly 7. Dave Wallingford/Leanne Junnila 8. Corey Salsberry/Phil Meyers 9. Eric Grochowski/Martin Headland 10. Krystian Ostrowski/Chris Galeki

Vehicle 2015 Subaru WRX Sti 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 2007 Subaru WRX Sti 2017 Subaru WRX Sti 2005 Mitsubishi Evo VIII 2003 Subaru WRX 2016 Ford Fiesta R2T 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS 2007 Subaru WRX Sti

21 vehicles finished 12 vehicles retired

(Photos clockwise from top left) The champagne shower at the conclusion of the 2017 Pacific Forest Rally with the teams of (from far left) Brandon Semenuk and John Hall, Antoine L’Estage and Alan Ockwell and Leonid ‘Crazy Leo’ Urlichich and Sam Roxon. The colorful racing car of Urlichich and Roxon on course. Second-place finisher Brandon Semenuk is even more well known in the world of downhill biking. Mayor Neil Menard and PFR staffers Trei Nylan and Paul Westwick. The ceremonial start on Granite Ave. in downtown Merritt.

Photos by Ian Webster/Herald and courtesy of Peter MacDonald/CDNrally.com, Andrew Snucins Photography/Canadian Rally Championship and Sean St. Denis.

Total Time 1:14:59:01 1:16:21:87 1:20:14:98 1:23:54:63 1:24:37:36 1:25:08:31 1:25:55:59 1:26:34:44 1:26:43:91 1:27:14:27

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Big numbers at annual Bench sash relay run

BENCH SASH RELAY RESULTS 1. BENCH ‘C’

A total of 14 teams (70 runners) from four area elementary schools took part in this year’s Bench Sash Relay, held on Oct. 11. Each team was comprised of five members, each of whom ran a 1.1-km course wearing a sash, which they passed to the next member of their team at the start/finish line. (Above) This year’s winning team, Bench ‘C’, was comprised of (from left to right) Wade Kanigan, Lucas Schmid, Tyson Jarvis, Kendra Marklund and Emily Vanroosbroeck. Ian Webster/Herald

High school harriers go off-road

Wade Kanigan 4:20, Tyson Jarvis 4:37, Emily Vanroosbroeck 5:18 Lucas Schmid 4:46, Kendra Marklund 4:33 2. BENCH ‘A’ Alex Howard 4:37, Riley Davey 5:10, Rae Bassett 5:48, Simon McGifford 4:49, Lucas Dixon 5:19 3. N-CANFORD ‘A’ Kaden Schuitema 4:43, Megan Voigt 5:16, Carson Mouland 5:06, Andee Walker 5:19, Josh Adamson 5:25 4. BENCH ‘B’ Aidan Dunsmore 4:59, Ashley Cavaliere 5:32, Nate Willey 5:23, Brooklynn Snee 5:15, Matthew Morrissey 5:09 5. COLLETTVILLE ‘A’ Ezekiel Thuveson 4:43, Paige Asselstine 5:04, Kelsey Starrs 5:53, Isaac Asselstine 5:20, Gracie Garthwaite 5:44 6. BENCH ‘D’ Andrew Denton 5:54, Asia Munro 5:56, Will Hubbard 5:00 Kessa Zakall 5:28, Mason Agar 5:13 7. N-CANFORD ‘B’ Brody Jury-Hoisington 5:00, Jake Klassen 5:36, Jenna Brewer 5:43 Eva Galbraith 5:38, Iggy Connolly 5:48 8. N-CANFORD ‘C’ Sophie Sterling 6:05, Brysen Pinyon 5:22, Dani Kuzio 6:30 Gavin Mouland 5:36, Jesse Peters 5:49 9. COLLETTVILLE ‘B’ Kylee Bernier 6:39, Cruz Slanzi 6:15, Miranda Cavaliere 5:58 Kirith Sekhon 5:52, Nathan Skotnicki 5:43 10. DIAMOND VALE ‘C’ Landon Weimer 5:07, Jade Lindgren 6:30, Katelyn WhittakerSpahan 7:09, Kelsey Cleaveley 6:11, Miquel Etchart-Vagara 6:03 11. N-CANFORD ‘D’ Whisper Johnny 7:10, Karmel Hepper 6:24, Hunter Hewton 5:46 Jake Voigt 5:29, Carter Hildenbrandt 6:15 12. DIAMOND VALE ‘A’ Jaiden Ramsey 9:46, Ty Jackson 6:30, Axel Klein 6:03, Victoria King 6:23, Ayevaeh Nevaeh Stephens 5:40 13. DIAMOND VALE ‘B’ Hailey Vermiere 9:37, Keona Veenstra 6:38, Faith Ogg 7:21 Wesley Moody 7:22, James Stamp 5:37 14. DIAMOND VALE ‘D’ Jordan Robinson 7:30, Cash Holmes 6:23, Keela Joseph 7:46, Mackenzie Taylor-Bellamy 8:29, Jayden Keddie 9:11

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MINOR HOCKEY REPORT Midget Rep

The MSS cross-country team has been busy lately, with runs at Westsyde in Kamloops on Oct. 4 and at Central Park in Merritt on Oct. 11. (Above) Merritt’s Jayden Story competes in the junior boys’ event in Kamloops. Story finished sixth, Carson Anscomb 12th, Keaten Robinson 13th, and Zach Loewen 17th. Merritt’s Lexus Thomas was third in the junior girls’ race, and Tirza Lara was third in the senior girls’ competition. One week later, at Central Park and under cool, blustery conditions, Thomas was Merritt’s top finisher again, placing third in the junior girls’ event. In the junior boys’ race, Story finished fourth, Anscomb sixth, Robinson eighth and Loewen 12th. Two former Merritt students also took part in the Central Park run.

Olin Coates (son of former MSS vice-principal Darren Coates) from Clearwater placed third in the junior boys’ race, and Preston Laupitz (who now attends Valleyview Secondary in Kamloops) placed 10th. Photo contributed

After the emotional high of winning their home tournament the weekend before, the Merritt Tracker Sportswear midgets were brought back down to earth this past weekend — losing both of their league games.

Saturday, the visiting Chase Broncos scored three late, thirdperiod goals in a span of two minutes and 36 seconds to break open a close game and win 5-2.

Merritt scorers were Marco Camastro and Tyler Mosley. Assists went to Darius Sam and Anthony Tulliani.

On Sunday, the Tracker midgets held period leads of 2-1 and 3-2, but surrendered four goals in the final 18 minutes of the game to fall 7-6 to the visiting Salmon Arm Silvertips.

Finding the back of the net for Merritt were Mosley (2), Camastro,

The Merritt Fountain Tire atoms had their league game on Saturday postponed, so they played an exhibition friendly against the Merritt Interior Savings peewee rec team. (Above) Fountain Tires’ Michael Sowpal (9) skates the puck up the ice with a plethora of players in pursuit. Ian Webster/Herald

Travis Simon, Liam Kelly and Nick Anscomb. Picking up assists were Connor Ouellet (4), Tanveer Bansi (2), Sam and Simon.

Midget Rec The NVIT midget rec squad hosts an eight-team tournament this weekend, with games scheduled for both the Nicola Valley and Shulus arenas.

Visiting teams are coming from North Delta, Abbotsford, Winfield, Aldergrove, Coquitlam, Chilliwack and Mission.

The NVIT midgets play their round-robin games on Friday at 4:45 p.m., and on Saturday at 9 a.m. and at 3 p.m. All three games are at the Nicola Valley arena.

All playoff games are on Sunday, and run from 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

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#109, 1401 NICOLA

$179,000

Two bedroom manufactured home with large private sundeck overlooking the Nicola River and golf course. Has hot tub and 30x12 detached work shed.

#2827

$84,900

Cute and cozy 2 bedroom rancher on big lot with fruit trees, shrubs and perennials with a fenced yard. This could be a gardener’s paradise! Great place for retiree or first time buyer.

#2919

$185,000

$834,500

Great horse property of 9.88 acres with riding ring. 5 bedrm level entry rancher with walk-out basement. Has large deck off front of home to enjoy. Has several outbuildings.

Wonderful 2 acre property in Lower Nicola with large 24x40 shop plus a 624 sq.ft. outbuilding you could use for home-based business. The 3 bedrm 2 bath rancher with oak kitchen cabinetry, updated main bath & an extensive private back deck & hot tub.

$699,900

#2767

$495,000

1001 COLDWATER RD

8609 HWY. 8

Build the home of your dreams in this newer subdivision. Great views of the beautiful Nicola Valley, close to shopping, restaurants, services, schools and highways.

3 bedrm rancher has a full basement on 9.5 Acres HW floors, 3 baths & rock F/P in living room. Has workshop/storage shed/ Enjoy those lazy days on your covered deck

Spacious retreat of 4400 sq.ft. plus a full bsmt and wrap around decks on 17 Ac. Features 4 bedrms, 3 baths, gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceilings, 7 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Has 70 fruit trees & 2 hay pastures.

#2932

#2892

#2842

$74,900

1653 LINDLEY CRK RD

Spectacular views from this 7470 sq.ft. building lot. Services are at the lot line. Building a home in this development is a great investment!

Close to shopping and college.

Build your dream home on the spectacular lot overlooking the Nicola Valley with breathtaking views. Homes in this development are all high end and is a great family area close to all amenities.

One of the finest lots in Grandview Heights subdivision, with amazing views of the Nicola Valley.

Close to all amenities and shopping. Perfect place to build your dream home.

Nice building lot on Lindley Creek Road, in a growing newer subdivision.

The natural slope of the land will allow for a walkout basement with a rancher type look from the front yard.

#2447

#2854

#2838

$89,900

#2876

2733 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

2725 PEREGRINE WAY

$49,900

#2853

2544 ABERDEEN RD

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2707 EAGLE CRESC

$89,000

$699,900

10681 HWY. 97C

1698 HOUSTON ST

2727 GRANDVIEW

#2819

#2875

SOL

If you’re looking for affordable prices, investment opportunities, land to build your dream home, Merritt is the community to live in!

$110,000

$219,000

1590 BANN ST

Now is the time to invest in your future!

#2910

$779,000

2637 FORKSDALE

CE

#2819

Great Bench location to build your new home with spectacular views and in area of higher quality homes. Close to shopping and amenities

$374,900 + GST

PRI W E N

#2848

$279,900

3055 HILTON DRIVE

1731 SUNFLOWER AVENUE

Spectacular views from the 7470 sq.ft. lot.

Services are at the lot line. Building a house in this development is a great investment.

Close to shopping and amenities.

2718 EAGLE CRES

Great location to build your dream home in this newer subdivision. Close to shopping, restaurants, services, schools & highways. Services at lot line.

NOW OPEN

$464,000

Nice home with 2 bedrms on the main and a 2 bedrm inlaw suite in the basement. Has good size living rm, dining rm & kitchen with laminate flooring. 1 car older garage, nicely landscaped

2743 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

Build your dream home on this 7783 sq.ft. lot with amazing views, is close to shopping, restaurants, services and highway. A relatively flat lot. Priced to sell.

$89,900

2163 PRIEST AVE

#2925

1301 QUILCHENA AVE

SOL

Quality rancher with lovely open concept kitchen/living room design with maple cabinet & HW flooring. 9 ft ceilings, laundry on main, central A/C, fully fenced backyard & bunker under garage.

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

1949 DOUGLAS ST

BUYERS

A rare waterfront lot of 0.94 acres, waiting for development with over 50 meters of river frontage, not subdividable. In neighbourhood of high end homes. Could apply for reduction in setback.

$174,900

#2927

2717 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

#122, 1401 NICOLA AVE

#2674

Good starter or retirement home. Has had some updates over the year of roof shingles, kitchen flooring & most of the windows. 2 bedrooms up, 1 down, fenced backyard & close to shopping.

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$59,900

$729,000

2190 CONKLIN AVE

Just under 1 level acre right beside the river.

Beautiful building lot available, very private.

Imagine fishing from your front yard or watching the deer and eagles play.

#2928

$149,000

$925,000

2779 EAGLE CRESC

Nice building lot with close to shopping and in area of fine homes. started building your today!

#2407

amazing views, restaurants and Don’t wait, get dream home

$75,000

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6589 MONCK PARK

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8795 OLD KAMLOOPS RD

6404 MONCK PARK

2900 POOLEY AVE

2309 ABERDEEN ROAD

Quality built lakefront home on 1.05 acres with fiberglass dock & inground heated pool. 4 huge bedrms with W/I closets & ensuites. Open gourmet kitchen, massive open living rm with stone faced F/P. High end theater room with projection screen & more.

6.4 acres on corner lot, zoned M-1.Comes with 3920 sq.ft. mtnce shop, 3 tone overhead craine, large vehicle hoise, lunch rm & bathrm. 2728 sq.ft. office space, storage shed, wash shed & Quonset.

Commercial property includes corner store in great location, and 10 residential apartment rental units. Financials available to qualified Buyers only. Call for full details.

#2918

#2931

NEW 9.9 acres overlooking the Nicola River with fantastic views. A road has been made to the building site, cleared & ready to start building. Power & water available at lot line. Part of Miller Estates.

Nice 1.1 acre lot to build your custom home. Water and sewer hookups available.

Fantastic views. Great hiking trails in the area plus boating, fishing, water skiing and wind surfing.

#2872

#2808 $199,000

$250,000

ON CLEASBY ROAD

6021 BEECH RD

This one of a kind 2750 sq.ft. home has panoramic views of Stump Lake from 12.3 acres with over 500 sq.ft. of lakeshore. Great attention to detail exudes from every room. Constructed from natural elements with vast wrap around decks. Has guest cottage & barn/shop

#2937

$2,190,000

6408 MONCK PARK

#2792

$2,818,000

$1,550,000

BOB’S MINI MART

6416 MONCK PARK

$899,000 3499 VOGHT ST

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SOL Private 12.6 acres, treed with great access to Spius Creek. Several good building sites, has a drilled well and hydro to lot line.

Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.

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

Start planning your dream home on this fantastic 1 acre waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. All ready has a driveway started down to the more level area near the water. Included 8x20 dock.

#2047

#2720

#2830

$199,000

$289,000 5985 BEECH RD

LOT 1, HWY. 97C

$479,000

6449 MONCK PARK

Gorgeous waterfront home on Nicola Lake with great views. This 5 bedrm, 4 bath home has fully finished walkout bsmt, large gourmet chef’s kitchen, vaulted ceilings, spacious deck & grass pathway down to floating dock.

#2915

$1,699,000

A long time, well established convenience store with living quarters upstairs. Business know for quality and great customer service. Building has had some extensive renos & upgrades over the years.

#2831

5508 HARMON ESTATES

$825,000

Great location on a corner lot with approx. 7300 sq.ft. building, zoned C-4 with site specific zoning to allow doctors, lawyers, professional offices. Lots of parking, nicely landscaped.

#2019

$499,900

2701 NICOLA AVE

MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Commercial building in busy location with tenant, and is fully leased. Total of 6600 sq.ft. with 4100 on the main, 1050 sq.ft. in basement and 1520 on top floor that could be used as living quarters.

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1.

Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details

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SOL Gently rolling 9.8 acres just 15 min. from Merritt. Has highway & side road access, a newly drilled well and power at the road, ready for you to build your dream home.

#2871

$229,000

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

Great development of high end custom homes. Build your dream home on this one acre lot. Water and sewer hookups available. Close to water access for boating, swimming and more.

#2857

#2836

$269,000

$159,900

This waterfront property on Nicola Lake has well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath recreation home on 0.28 acre lot. Nicely manicured lawns, has fruit trees, shrubs & garden area.

Only 3 hrs from Lower Mainland.

#2880

$699,900

#2573 $850,000

#2555

$2,000,000

LINDLEY CREEK RD

1481 MILLER RD

6649 MONCK PARK

6832 BEAVER POINT

2845 NEILSON ST

2076 COUTLEE AVE

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

Call for details.

10 acre lot in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 minutes west of Merritt. Enjoy the views of the valley & surrounding mountains. Land is mostly cleared with some trees.

Incredible unobstructed one acre lot, amongst other beautifully built custom homes. Quickly becoming the premier place for full time or recreational living.

Choose your plan & start building today!

2 bedroom recreational cabin with living room, dining room & kitchen. Enjoy the sandy beaches & breathtaking views. Boating, fishing, swimming and snowmobiling in winter. No water or sewer services.

15.9 acre RV Park bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available.

Has city water, sewer & power. Also has small rental home with long term tenants.

6500 sq.ft. commercial space. Sale includes building and land. Currently used as bowling alley & all equipment included for turnkey business, if desired. Parking at rear. Amazing value for any entrepreneurs.

6593 MONCK PARK

ON TYNER LAKE

#2575

$1,690,000

#2763

$239,900

Now is the time to get your property on the market.

Call us a call for a Market Evaluation.

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#2833 $169,000

#2834

$425,000 #2771

$1,850,000

#2759 $450,000 1925 COUTLEE AVE

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Build your dream home on this 1.1 acre lot in one of Merritt’s finest developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water & sewer hookups available, located close to water access.

Government lease land with rustic 2 bedroom cabin with kitchen and living room. Has 2 woodstoves, propane fridge, stove & lights are solar power. Located 30 kms from Merritt.

#2809 $199,000

#2877

$65,000

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Great holding property in downtown Merritt.

Currently to be used as a parking lot. Has great potential. Call for more details.

#2893 $39,900

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MEETING TUESDAY OCTOBER 24, 2017 at 7:00PM PROJECT NAME: City of Merritt Airport Lease PROJECT LOCATION: 4494 Airport Road Take notice that TRK Helicopters (BC) Ltd. from 5225 - 216 Street, Langley, BC V2Y 2N3 has applied to the City of Merritt to lease the City’s Airport Hangar to operate their helicopter business.

Notice is hereby given that a Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following Disposition of Land: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9, DISTRICT LOT 121, SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 91, KAP92893 A copy of the proposed Disposition of Land and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8.30 am. to 4.30 pm. on October 12, 2017 to October 24, 2017 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC. Should the Lease be awarded the City would be compensated as follows: Year One: $1,800 per month Year Two: $1,900 per month Year Three: $2,000 per month Year Four: $2,100 per month Year Five: $2,200 per month Anyone who wishes to address the above Disposition will be afforded the opportunity at the Regular Council Meeting to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the Disposition of Land. If you are unable to attend the Council Meeting, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM TUESDAY, October 17, 2017, to ensure their availability to Council at the Meeting.

BY EMAIL: mbrodrick@merritt.ca

IN PERSON:

City Hall, 2185 Voght Street

BY FAX:

By MAIL:

City of Merritt, Planning & Development Services Manager, PO Box 189, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

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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 Council Meeting. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or by email at mbrodrick@merritt.ca This Notice is published in accordance with Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter.

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Get a start on your Christmas shopping in Logan Lake at the annual Christmas Craft Chaos. Nov. 18th at the Logan lake Elementary School from 10 am - 3 pm, the WHY will have their bake sale, a concession by the Lions, door prizes and more. For more information or to book a table contact Val @ 250-523-9020 or vmcephas@telus.net

PUBLIC REVEAL AT BAILLIE HOUSE

The Interior Paranormal Society has been doing an ongoing investigation for more than a year. They are a non-profit bunch of sceptics. They will be presenting the results of their investigation on Oct. 21 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Limited seating. For more informaiton emai: peter@vancouverparanormalsociety.net. All proceeds to the Baillie Property.

MULTI CULTURAL DINNER

Bring a favourite dish from your native country and share with others about your ancestry. Everyone welcome, come join us. Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6 pm. The Family History Centre will be open that evening from 6 - 9 pm.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2451 Spring Bank Ave. Family History Centre open every Thursday from 2 - 4 pm. For more information call Al Thompson at 250-212-9868.

ROYAL PURPLE CRAFT SALE

On Saturday, Dec. 2 form 10 am - 3 pm come down to the Navy League Hall to check out our craft fair. If you require further information or would like to book a table please call Noreen at 250-378-6788 Noted author and naturalist David Pitt-Brooke will speak on his recent 1000 km hike through the grasslands of southern BC. Illustrated with photos from his new book “Crossing Home Ground – A Grassland Odyssey”. David is an eloquent speaker with thoughtful insights into the nature of BC’s grasslands and the changes that are happening there. Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 pm at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. All welcome.

Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day Breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 am at 2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC. Everyone is invited.

Elders eat at no charge. For more information call 250378-5107. Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Please come and visit us at the Legion. We’ve extended our hours for the summer. Hours are now Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm and Saturdays

1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests welcome

MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB

Now playing indoors at the old CMS Gym, 2975 Clapperton Ave., M/W/F 8:30-11:00 am; M 6:30-8:30 pm. It’s an easy sport to play, great fun and exercise.

Demo paddles and instruction available. For more information call Brian 250-378-7452 or Gary 250-2800105.

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

Merritt Baptist Church

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

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

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

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

FAMILY HISTORY

The Family History Centre will be closing after our June 15 shift. We will reopen September 14, 2017. Anyone requiring assistance during the summer to research their Family Trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-2129868. We will open the Family History Centre by appointment only.

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD

Meets every first and third Thursday evening at 6:30 pm at the Coldwater Centre, 1721 Coldwater Ave. First meeting of the year will be on Sept. 7. All quilters and want to be quilters are invited to join us. Come and join us with your ideas and have fun.

MASONS

Masons meet every fourth Monday of the month.

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

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

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

Trinity United Church

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

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

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL Would you like to see a community theatre in Merritt, then the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society can use your help!

HELP

The Red Cross is in need of volunteers. We are located in the hospital basement. Open on Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 10 am - noon. Volunteers are needed for two hours weeks on any of the days. If you can help, visit us or call 250-378-3269.

2017 Mondays and Tuesdays at 1:00 pm new curlers welcome contact Lucy 250-378-7638

THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF CANADA

Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Pete Ratzlaff at 250378-4199 for more information.

Phase 2 has started.

Goal to reach $140,000 for engineering design.

Light Rain Cloudy w/Showers High High:10C 9C Low: 6C Low: 2˚C

Mix of SunPeriods & Clouds Cloudy High: 9˚C High: 10C Low: 4C Low: 2˚C

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For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794 Membership forms available at Merritt Printing

If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3

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Chance ofShowers Shower SnowRain High:10˚C High: 7C Low: -1C Low:3˚C

Chance Shower Light of Snow High: 9˚C High: 7C Low: 0C Low: 4˚C

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Small Business Week October 15 to 21, 2017

Small Business Week began in 1979 when the branches of the Federal Business Development Bank (as BDC was then known) in British Columbia’s Lower Fraser Valley organized a week of small business management training sessions for entrepreneurs. They called the initiative Small Business Week. Employees in British Columbia repeated the experiment the following year and, in 1981, Small Business Week was officially launched nationwide.

When you shop at locally owned, independent businesses more money is kept in the community because local businesses often purchase from other local businesses, service providers and farms.

Buying locally helps grow other businesses as well as our region’s tax base.

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Our customers appreciate the value the Copper Valley Man brings – the efficiency and professionalism of our work. We follow through to make sure the work is completed thoroughly and to your satisfaction.

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SMALL BUSINESS WEEK A LETTER

FROM THE MAYOR OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 9 AM TO 9 PM

During this year’s Small Business Week, Oct. 16 to 22, I invite you to mark the occasion and continue to support our local small businesses. There are many events hosted in partnership between the City of Merritt, Community Futures Nicola Valley and the Chamber of Commerce throughout the week. From workshops focused on business planning and understanding financial statements to a community BBQ , I hope to have you join us.

The City of Merritt is proud to provide two “Social Media for Business” workshops as requested by local businesses during the 2017 Merritt Business Walk.

In British Columbia, small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Small business, categorized as having fewer than 50 employees, account for 98 per cent of

all businesses in the province, the highest ratio in Canada. These businesses generate 35 per cent of the province’s GDP, export 36 per cent of the total value of goods and employ over one million people according the Small Business BC. The primary role of local government is to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of the local community, and to improve the overall quality of life of people in our community.

Business owners often live and work locally in Merritt, allowing them to be more involved with their community and form partnerships with other businesses to increase productivity. During the 2017 Merritt Business Walk, the City was able to talk with many of these small business owners about what makes them successful in our community, as well as their thoughts on what can be done to improve the business atmosphere. The City plans to implement the Business Walk initiative as part of the Business Retention and Expansion program annually.

We will continue to work closely with the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures Nicola Valley, WorkBC, and other strong proponents of business and entrepreneurialism to build a positive, nurturing environment for small businesses in our community.

Our local small businesses play a valuable role in our local economy and we need to support them to ensure they are here for many years to come.

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SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

NEW SENSE OF PRIDE Communities can celebrate local businesses Owning a business is the goal of many entrepreneurs. Being your own boss has certain perks, including making your own hours and not having to report to anyone but yourself.

But owning a business is a lot of work, especially for new business owners trying to get their businesses off the ground. According to Bloomberg, eight out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within 18 months of opening their doors. The Small Business Association indicates the numbers are not so dire, saying 30 percent of new businesses fail in the first two years of operation; 50 percent during the first five years; and 66 percent during the first 10.

Local businesses face an uphill battle to survive, but there are many things residents can do to support these valuable additions to their communities.

• Shop locally. Shopping locally not only supports local businesses, but it also contributes to the local economy.

Shopping locally keeps money in the community, which can benefit everyone.

Shopping locally produces a trickledown effect, as local businesses that are thriving may patronize other local businesses, and so on. This, in turn, helps grow other businesses in the community, making it a nicer place to live and work.

• Spread the word. Word-of-mouth

advertising is effective. A respected member of the community who shares a good experience with a local business may propel others to patronize the business. Speak up when you feel a business owner has provided an exceptional level of service. Recommend a company to friends and neighbors. You also may want to review a business via online rating websites such as Yelp or Angie’s List.

• Attend grand openings. Each community is unique, and often the vibe of a community is defined by the businesses that call that community home.

Attend grand openings to show you are invested in the quality and vitality of your community. When others see a business doing well, they may be more inclined to shop there as well.

• Apply for work. Another way to support a local business is to work for one. Small local businesses employ millions of people across the country, and many foster great working environments.

In addition, small businesses are known for their customer service, and employees often become experts in their products and services because of the handson experience they gain while working for small businesses.

Supporting and celebrating local businesses can instill a sense of community pride and benefit the local economy in a myriad of ways.

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250-936-9702 NEW LOCATION

1960 QUILCHENA AVENUE BESIDE THE LEGION

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Mirror Vintage Your Looking Glass to the Past!

• Full service including wheel building and suspension • Sales of new and bicycles, Nordic skis, stunt scooters, parts and accessories • Tune ups completed within 24 hours • RENTALS: Full Suspension Mountain Bikes, Stand Up Paddleboards, Nordic Skis & Snowshoes

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Mirror Vintage is happily at home in one of Merritt’s oldest buildings. The store at 1798 Voght Street began its years of service in 1928 as the Yuen On Lung general store, owned and operated by the Toy Family, who provided goods to the community for more than 70 years before gaining new life as a vintage, antique, gift and home decor store in 2014.

When you support small businesses you are supporting entrepreneurs and fellow members of your community by continuing a nearly century old tradition of shopping local and keeping the downtown core a vibrant place.

Thank you for supporting us during Small Business Week and every week.

250-378-7634 • 1798 Voght St. Merritt, BC

COME ON IN TO THE GAME ON PUB

WHO WE ARE: We are a full-service accounting firm serving clients in Merritt, Princeton and South Central British Columbia. Our team is dedicated to providing our clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs.

Let our courteous and professional staff treat you to a hot meal and a cold beverage, while you enjoy watching a game, or socializing with friends in our comfortable atmosphere!

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Being located in a small town community we can offer a more personalized and empathetic service as we can truly call the majority of our clients Friends.

It’s something you wouldn’t receive from a random accountant or bookkeeper.

We are a paperless office, which decreases our impact on the environment. We have the only Certified Professional Bookkeeper in Merritt, which significantly increases the quality of the bookkeeping that we offer. We realize that every business and person are unique and we treat everyone as the unique business / person that they are. We rock your bottom line.

Including but not limited to: Personal and Corporate Taxes, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Business Startup and Merges, QuickBooks Pro Advisors (Both Desktop and Online) and Tax Planning.

We will help to meet all deadlines for remittances such as; Payroll, GST, PST, WCB, Source Deduction and more. We handle all Canada Revenue Agency and Ministry of Finance Correspondence.

KITCHEN HOURS: Daily: 11:00AM to 10:00PM

Carrie Ware, BSc, CPA, CA Chartered Professional Accountant Firm

1964 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC Tel: 250-378-2215 Fax: 250-378-6061

www.carrieware.ca

3701 De Wolf Way, Merritt • 250-315-1022

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SMALL BUSINESS WEEK A LETTER

FROM JACKIE TEGART

Small Business Week is upon us, a time where we celebrate the contributions of small businesses across British Columbia.

From farm and ranch suppliers to momand-pop diners, small businesses are the backbone of the Fraser-Nicola community. In Merritt, we are fortunate to have numerous organizations that support our area and ensure that our local economy is healthy and growing.

One of the most active business-oriented organizations in our area is the Merritt Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has been working for a number of years to ensure that businesses in the area are successful and well connected. They plan a number of events like business walks, which help to improve communication between local businesses and provide networking opportunities. Merritt’s Chamber of Commerce has also organized benefit events in the community and provided educational opportunities for students who are interested in starting a business.

We are also incredibly fortunate to have an Economic Development Officer (EDO), Will George, employed by the City of Merritt. The purpose of an EDO is to create and execute a unified strategy that will help create and promote opportunities for local businesses. The EDO not only provides local businesses with a liaison, but his support allows owners to put more of their focus on running their business.

As we celebrate the work that small businesses have done for our community, I would like to encourage everyone to support our local businesses. These businesses are a part of our community. They have invested in Merritt, they employ people here, and they and their families are members of our community. I wish all small businesses in Merritt a prosperous year and every success.

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New patients are always welcome here at Stoyoma!

Come in and see our kind, courteous and professional staff for all your dental needs!

YOUR SMILE IS OUR REWARD!

Merritt’s only Native Art Gallery When you shop with local merchants, more of your money stays close to home; supporting the parks, recreation centers, libraries and other things that make this community a great place to live.

Vision Quest Optical & Gifts 250-378-2022 2001 Quilchena Avenue Merritt, BC

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Closed 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm 11 am - 5 pm Closed

A Community Heritage site Since 1997 Visitors are welcome to bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic in our garden. Afterward you can take a free tour of the Baillie property and experience a glimpse of Merritt`s early history.

Baillie Property 2250 Voght St. Merritt, BC | 250-378-0349 bailliehouse@shaw.ca | www.bailliehouse.com

Free coffee, tea, iced tea & lemonade.

Local gifts, crafts, & souvenirs available all year.

The property is now home to the Merritt Visitor Information Booth. We can provide you information on anything you desire: community events, sports, recreation, swimming spots, etc.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Every day from May 1 to September 30, Tuesday To Saturday from October 1 to April 30

BUILDING our COMMUNITY One Business at a Time!

FOR OVER 25 YEARS, Community Futures Nicola Valley has been working with local entrepreneurs to assist them in business start-up, business growth, and maintenance. In 2016 alone, 8 new business loans were made at an average value of $64,000.00 while 119 Clients were served and a further 1,234 Clients were provided advisory services. We are the Go-To Source for your small business questions and ambitions.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? We are open Mon. to Fri.: 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Call: 250-378-5877

1999 Voght Street, (next to the Credit Union) PO Box 3090, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

• Business Counselling (Business Start-ups, business plan, & more) • Small Business Loans for up to $150,000.00 • Community Building through Partnerships with Not for Profit group.

www.cfdcnv.com 2185 B Voght St., Merritt, BC • 250-378-3923

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COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATIONS OFFERED BY LOCAL KINESIOLOGIST Local business going above and beyond Katrina Bennett knows people in the Nicola Valley are hurting.

The owner of Nicola Valley Kinesiology said whether it’s their pocketbooks, or their lower backs, Merrittonians are feeling the pinch.

Which is why Bennett will be offering free consultations and follow-up appointments at the start of November to anyone who is experiencing financial hardship.

Anyone who is experiencing some type of lingering pain in their body could benefit from Bennett-designed program, which is tailored specifically to each individual. The kinesiologist has experience working with everyone from young teens to seniors in their 90s — but she specializes with people who had an athletic background but have slipped into a less active lifestyle.

“Each session is an hour.

During that time I do a full assessment of them, I get their history, I do some fitness testing and some range of motion testing with them,” said Bennett. “I give them some homework, and then we follow-up the next time with

work that we actually start to do.”

Failure to properly rehab after an injury tends to result in chronic pain — which often goes untreated due to the costs of working with a registered kinesiologist, said Bennett. By offering complementary appointments at the start of November, Bennett said she hopes to help people overcome their pain ahead of Jan. 1 — typically the busiest time of the year for people adopting new fitness routines.

Currently, Bennett does all consultations and appointments out of her home in Collettville — though she assured the Herald that there is ample parking available, and only two steps to climb to the front door.

In addition to the individual health consultations, Bennett is available to deliver seminars to groups, teams or other larger organizations.

For more information or to book an appointment with Bennett, send her an email at NVKinesiology@gmail.com, or visit the website NVKinesiology. wordpress.com.

AFFORDABLE • RELIABLE • FAST

FREE EVENTS Small business owners and budding entrepreneurs in the Nicola Valley have had their schedules packed this week, thanks to Community Futures Nicola Valley and a host of sponsors who helped put on a number of seminars and workshops throughout Small Business Week this year.

Throughout the week, small businesses in the Nicola Valley learned from experts across a variety of fields, many of them presenting on topics which were requested by businesses through the city’s business walk survey earlier in the year. In addition to business planning seminars, attendees took in expert advice on obtaining grants for First Nations’ businesses, and learned how to boost their business’ appeal through social media.

Though many of the events have already taken place, those who were a bit late to the party can still squeeze in a couple events on Oct. 19 and 20.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 19 What: Understanding financial statements LIVE seminar When: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The experts in accounting, Carrie Ware & Company Inc., aim to help businesses cut through the financial jargon to better understand their financial documents and statements. The course will focus on explaining the four major types of financial statements: balance sheets, profit and loss, retained earnings/deficit, and cashflow. Manuel Olguin, business development officer with Community Futures Nicola Valley, pointed out that the course is not only valuable to entrepreneurs looking to better understand their businesses’ financials, but also those looking to start a business. He recommended that attendees bring copies of their businesses’ statements, and a calculator to follow along.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 19 What: Equifax credit report LIVE seminar When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Equifax has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons lately,

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FRANK’S MECHANICAL SERVICES Quality Auto Service & Repairs for your Car or Light Truck

Frank of Frank’s Mechanical

is a hard working, honest business owner who is not only committed to his business but to the community he lives in as well. Frank volunteers in the local Merritt Snowmobile Club and is always willing to give a hand where its needed.

DOING WHAT I LOVE Over 30 years ago, in 1984, I started my apprenticeship as a plumber in my German hometown.

Back then, I had no idea that my journey would take me all the way to Canada! Being a certified plumber and gas fitter was indeed the ticket for my family and me to take the leap and immigrate to Canada in 2008.

We made Merritt, BC our new home and after being employed as a plumber for almost seven years, I took the leap into self-employment on November 17, 2014 and opened Merritt Plumbing Services for business.

In July 2016, after 8 years in Canada, we became Canadian citizens, and we are truly at home here.

I love my job and being able to provide my customers with AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE, and FAST SERVICE. Connect with me for all your plumbing needs!

SERVICES: • plumbing repairs & maintenance • plumbing service contracts • gas fitting • bathroom renos • hot water tank exchanges - gas & electrical • installation of tankless hot water heaters • boiler exchanges • hot water heating service & repairs

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250.280.2837

Frank will use his 30+ years of automotive experience to have your vehicle repairs completed in a timely and cost effective manner. His committment is to running a honest, reliable shop where everyone can feel safe from being taken advantage of.

Old or New we have warranty approved maintenance solutions for everyone • Tune Ups • Brakes • Exhaust • Suspension • Lube/Oil • Radiator Service • Shocks & Struts • Air Conditioning Service

Owner Frank Douthwright

250-378-1322

2026 Mamette Ave, Merritt

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COMMUNITY FUTURES’ TOP 5 TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS: 1. One thing constant is change. Operating a business can lead to a lot of surprises, so along with a solid Plan A have a well thought out Plan B. Many entrepreneurs know what success looks like for them; they’re just unsure of how to achieve it. We help our clients focus on realistic revenue projections, expense management, and where they want their business to be one, two and three years later. This is imperative so business owners are making the right decisions and investments early on to reach their goals. Being undercapitalized at the beginning makes everyday a struggle and could result in missed opportunity and goals.

2. Being profitable only on paper doesn’t mean all is ok. What really counts is what’s in the bank. Cash flow is the biggest issue for new businesses.

Stay on top of your receivables (customers who owe you money); business owners need to keep a close eye on money owed to them as well as money they owe.

Margins may be great, but if you are not collecting at the same rate you have to pay important expenses like payroll and taxes – it could be the end of your business.

3. Studying your competition is one of the best ways to learn how you can make your business better.

It’s an excellent way to learn from what they’re doing right, while avoiding what they might be doing wrong.

Rest assured that your customers are keeping a close eye on them too!

4. Remember that old saying, “Rome wasn’t

built in a day?” It’s very true and it very much applies to you and your business. It takes time and patience to get your brand/business name out there. The rate of change in today’s world is crazy, and you need to keep up somehow. As a small business owner you are the business. We tell our clients that an investment in themselves is an investment in the business. Turning to an organization like Community Futures allows you to get support and feedback as you grow your business.

Also consider other key experts such as lawyers and accountants.

5. Your employees are your internal customers; be open to hearing their feedback. Employees are stakeholders in your business, too! Employee engagement adds to workplace culture. Hire the right fit for your organization’s culture; you can teach skills but you can’t teach attitude. Communication is critical; having team meetings and a written policy manual can be helpful, you want to make sure your employees understand what is expected of them and what you want in return. Ongoing training is often overlooked by small businesses. How your employees deal with situations, questions and special requests are things you need to make sure they understand before they get in front of clients.

Manuel Olguin (BTM.) Business Development Officer Community Futures Nicola Valley

WHY SHOP LOCAL Stimulation of the local economy.

When you shop at locally owned stores, the money you spend stays in the community. And local businesses are more likely to purchase from other local businesses, so the local tax base grows and so do local businesses. A stronger tax base means improved schools, better roads and greater support for local police and fire departments.

Job creation.

Small businesses are big employers. With jobs being created where you live, your friends, neighbors and family can find jobs closer to home.

That has a huge impact on family, community and the environment because it keeps money in the community (see No. 1) and cuts back on commutes.

Better consumer choices.

The more choices you have, the better the deals you can find. Small businesses encourage competition in the marketplace in a way that mega-corporations just can’t.

In addition, local businesses provide products and services from local craftsmen and artisans, offering unique options you won’t find in national stores. You have an opportunity to buy what you truly want instead of being forced into selecting from a handful of low-quality, high-profitmargin items.

Many people don’t shop locally because they think they can’t buy the things they need in a local store. Not true! Small business owners are more than willing to carry and stock special items.

Better customer service.

When you run into a problem, you’re more likely to receive a satisfactory resolution from a local business owner than from a big-box chain. That’s because you probably know the people in charge at a local store. Large chains are often bureaucratic, and by the time you’re in touch with someone empowered to remedy the problem, you’re frustrated beyond repair.

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COMMUNITY DRIVEN Popular items that can be purchased locally Many consumers prefer to buy locally when shopping. There are several advantages to choosing local products, including the benefit of aiding your local economy by supporting a business with roots in your community. Dealing with an individual or small enterprise instead of a billion-dollar operation is another reason people are drawn to local stores and businesses.

Spring and summer are great times of year to shop locally, as the warmer weather facilitates strolling community shops and business districts. The following items are popular among consumers who emphasize buying local when making their purchases.

Produce If you desire fresher fruits and vegetables, then shopping locally is the way to go. According to Local Harvest, most produce in the United States is picked

four to seven days before it reaches the supermarket shelves, and it might have traveled thousands of miles before landing on those shelves. A lot of produce is grown and imported from South and Central America, and such produce can take even longer to arrive on supermarket shelves. As a result, the flavor and freshness of fruits and vegetables shipped from afar might be compromised. The best way to get peak-season produce is to buy items that come from local providers.

Home services If you’re in the market for a new air conditioning unit or are considering a home renovation, using a local, licensed contractor is often the smart way to go. Rather than dealing with the red tape of a larger outfit that may subcontract its work, local businesses are often more customer-service driven. What’s more, if

ever a problem arises, it’s much easier to go into a local business and discuss concerns face-to-face instead of dealing with an unknown person answering phones at a corporate call center.

Crafts The home-based arts and crafts industry has undergone a rebirth thanks to sites like Pinterest, Craftsy and Etsy. Many of the items offered in local craft shops are handmade by local artisans and not mass-produced in overseas factories. Local artisans may be your best bet when shopping for unique arts and crafts full of detail and quality.

Food Dining out is a different experience when you select independent restaurants over national chains. Chefs at independently owned restaurants have a greater say over ingredients and menu choices than those at franchise establish-

ments, and you may be introduced to foods you had never before dreamed of trying. Restaurants that team up with local food suppliers offer a doubledose of regional commerce

and fresher ingredients.

If you’re new to the area, browse the local newspaper, community directmailers and coupon books to find dining establishments in your area.

Office Supplies | Custom Printing 250 378 6882 | 250 378 6808

www.merrittprinting.ca | 1951 Garcia Street

There are numerous benefits to shopping locally and ideal ways to get started in your town or city. Take in a farmer’s market or street fair to get started.

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Logan Lake IDA Pharmacy Everything gets better with a little love.

When you shop at a small business, everyone wins. Love Logan Lake is about making it easier to shop small first. Take a look around. Small businesses have competitive pricing, products, and services. The idea that they are outdated or out-of-style is a has-been.

Did you know?

For every $100 that you spend locally, up to $48 stays in our community, as compared to just $14 when you shop at a big box or chain store, and keeping our dollars circulating locally is key to the economic health of our community.

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• Pharmacy/Home Health Care • Flowers/Balloons Helium On Site Flower Shop services include deliveries to surrounding areas, Including Merritt, Ashcroft, Cache creek (for a fee)

• Stationary/Craft Supplies • Giftware/Giftcards • Kodak Kiosk Machine • Hunting/Fishing Licenses • Ammunition/Live Bait • Hunting/Fishing/Camping Supplies • Toys/Games/Puzzles

Ph: 250-523-2302 • 108 Chartrand Ave., Logan Lake, BC • Tf: 1-888-523-2302 Open: Mon. to Fri.: 9 am - 7 pm • Sat.: 9 am - 5 pm • Sun.: 10 am - 4 pm

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Tuesday: 9 am - 6 pm Wednesday - Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm Friday and Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm Dentistry at Merritt has been serving the people of Merritt and area, since May 2013.

The clinic offers all general dentistry services from simple fillings, dental caps (crowns), root canal treatments, extractions, fixed teeth and dentures. In addition, we have been providing many specialty services like, sedation for kids, IV/oral/nitrous sedation for adults, wisdom tooth extractions, implant based dentures and single teeth. We are committed to our vision of providing dental services in a calm, comfortable, relaxed environment.

The clinic has 3 general dentists and two orthodontists (braces specialists) available as well, for all your needs from basic to advanced treatments for straightening and alignment of teeth for both kids and adults.

We take pride in being an active member of the community by sponsoring the Merritt Centennials, supporting the Heart and Stroke foundation and serving many personal care homes as well. We hope to continue with your support.

Providing the best quality dental services, close to your home.

Dr. J. Sarao-DMD, Dr. S. Malhotra-DDS, Dr. R. Dutt-DMD Call

250-378-4888 to book your appointment • 2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9 • www.dentistryatmerritt.ca

CHARITY SUPPORT can benefit small businesses Small businesses are continually seeking ways to compete in ever-competitive markets. While they often fill a niche not easily met by larger corporations, small businesses sometimes find it difficult to gain traction in a community and fully showcase all they have to offer. Getting more involved in their communities, including working collaboratively with nonprofit organizations, can provide the boost small businesses need to connect with their communities.

Many large companies boast programs that promote social responsibility and community involvement, and it can be a smart

move for small businesses as well. There are plenty of ways small businesses can get involved with local charities.

• Find a good match. Consider working with a charity that has a connection to your business so that there is a common purpose. For example, a pet groomer may want to work with an animal welfare organization. Service-related businesses, such as law firms or accounting firms, can assist groups that offer services and business counseling to needy families. Landscapers may find a good fit with an environmental protection charity.

Would like to thank our community for choosing to use our local services.

We believe in providing the best possible service and expertise at fair prices.

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DID YOU KNOW? • Donate goods or services. Charitable organizations are always in need of more money to fund their efforts, but small businesses can contribute in other ways as well. Businesses can donate supplies and services, such as a printing firm offering to print business cards or brochures for the charity. Business owners and their employees can volunteer their time, which can be a great way for employees to connect outside of the office and boost morale in the process.

• Support a fundraising event. A highly visible way to support a charity is to host or support a fundraising activity. Small businesses can offer to collect donations at their offices or stores. Warehouse spaces can be used to store supplies, while other venues may be ideal spots for dances, walks or charity dinners. Businesses can ask that the charity mention the sponsorship in event advertisements and marketing.

• Financial donations can make ‘cents.’

Giving to charity is a way to increase tax deductions and reduce annual tax bills.

Small businesses can work with their financial officers or accountants to develop a budget for charitable giving.

• Obtain meaningful exposure to influential people. Working with established nonprofits can help provide a connection to influential people in the community and beyond. The more exposure a business can get, the more access it has to networking opportunities. In addition, more contacts in the community can increase word-of-mouth marketing that increases your customer base and improves your standing in the community.

Supporting local charities can benefit small businesses in various ways. Small business owners can explore the various charitable opportunities at their disposal in an effort to connect with their communities and grow their businesses.

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100% COMMITTED TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION With more than 50 years of firsthand experience and a team of skilled and experienced employees, Norgaard Ready-Mix Ltd is 100% committed to providing quality products and ensuring customer satisfaction, both before the job begins and after it is completed. Our friendly, knowledgeable and approachable staff members are always happy to offer free advice and free estimates. We pride ourselves on producing top quality concrete that meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations.

In addition to concrete and concrete accessories, Norgaard Ready-Mix Ltd also offers high quality sand, gravel and aggregates for all applications, as well as precast products and equipment and form rentals.

You can rely on Norgaard Ready-Mix Ltd for all your concrete and concrete-related needs.

Contact our office to schedule a FREE estimate.

SAND, GRAVEL & SPECIALTY AGGREGATES Improve the look of your home, without digging deeply into your wallet. At Norgaard ReadyMix Ltd, we provide a variety of materials to complete your home improvement project. We carry over 20 different products composed of sand, gravel and aggregates that are always top in quality and low in price.

PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS We supply precast concrete blocks that are used to build retaining walls for highway construction.

PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS 1. Blocks a. Full, half and block-and-a-half sizes b. Solid and sculpted finishes 2. Trailer Pads 3. Sign Bases 4. Dock Anchors

DECORATIVE FINISHES We have various mix designs (recipes), depending on what your requirements are. We offer various strengths, as well as designs for decorative finishes such as exposed aggregate, stamped surface and coloured concrete.

Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • After Hours and Emergency: 250-315-5309

Norgaard Ready-Mix Ltd is able to

SUPPLY HOMEOWNERS AND CONTRACTORS WITH HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS FOR ANY LEVEL OF COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS. Our concrete is monitored continuously by our certified quality control personnel and we can offer concrete products in a wide range of colours and finishes.

CONCRETE ACCESSORIES • A variety of mixes and strengths for different applications

• A variety of colours and mixes for different finishes (i.e. exposed aggregate, stamped surface, polished surface • Rebar in 10M, 15M and 20M • Sono Tubes • Anchor Bolts – ½” and 5/8” • Tie Wire • Grout and Floor Levelers

1301 Nicola Ave, Merritt, BC • www.norgaardreadymix.ca • 250-378-5121

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GROWING YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH CUSTOMER REFERRALS

You’ve diligently crafted a business plan, your financials are on solid footing, you’ve got a curious customer base, and now it’s time to grow your business.

There are so many ways this can be achieved, both paid and organic, but in our modern “sharing” economy, one of the most successful ways to achieve growth is through good old-fashioned customer referrals.

The rise of businesses like Airbnb, Uber, and TripAdvisor have awakened in consumers the desire to share their feedback on their experiences with business.

Providing an awesome customer experience has always been important, but nowadays it’s taken on a greater significance as customers are happy to tell their stories, both positive and negative, through your company social media profiles, and thirdparty review sites and apps.

Soliciting positive customer referrals has been proven as a source of organic growth. Here are our top tips on how to leave a lasting positive impression.

Provide Personal Touch If you have the capacity and capability to engage with your customers face-toface, it costs nothing to have a chat, ask them how they’re doing, or let them know you’re there if they have any questions.

Find a way to have a real, meaningful conversation that they’ll remember long

after they leave your business. If your business is seeing a lot of traffic, prioritize face-time with your biggest customers.

Retaining them and their engagement is hugely important.

Encourage Employee Engagement Prioritizing customer service shouldn’t only be a business owner’s focus. It’s important to encourage employees to participate and let them get to know your customers. The more your employees and customers get to know each other, the more likely a customer is to come back to see a friendly face.

Strike When the Iron’s Hot If you’re wondering when the best time is to ask for a referral, it’s when your customer is at the peak of enthusiasm.

When you’ve gone above and beyond and a customer is complimenting your service, it’s the perfect time to ask them to provide positive feedback online. If your business is online-based and you don’t deal with customers face-to-face, consider crafting a customer satisfaction survey and distributing it to your regular customers.

Keep an Eye out for Talent It’s possible to train your staff in a lot of different ways, but friendliness is unfortunately a very difficult skill to teach.

If you, as a customer, come across an employee at another business with excep-

tional customer service, think of introducing yourself, sharing your business card, and asking the member of staff to think of you if they’re ever looking for new opportunities. Adding customer service superstars to your team ensures your customers will always be greeted by a smiling face and a positive attitude.

Celebrate Good News We all love to be recognized for our work, and when customers give your staff positive feedback, celebrate it! Let all your staff know how important it is by making a big deal of it by talking about it in meetings, or posting it to a notice board. Your staff will be inspired to do great things if you’ve shown you’ll notice and appreciate it.

Follow Up Customer Service consultants Bain & Company estimate a typical business will lose up to 50 per cent of its customer base within five years if they’re never followed up with. Your dealings with a customer shouldn’t finish the moment they walk out the door. Picking up the phone to call them, or sending a quick email to ask them about their experience, is an extremely low-cost way of showing you care and promoting repeat business.

Support Merritt Businesses - Shop Local To commemorate Small Business Week in BC, Merritt City Council wants to invite citizens of our wonderful city to discover the hidden gems of our local businesses.

We think you’ll find just about everything you’re looking for – restaurants, furniture stores, clothing stores, banks – and all right here.

On the City of Merritt website under the Economic Development tab, we have a listing of current Merritt businesses. This listing is displayed to help showcase the diversity of local businesses and also offers new businesses a resource to understand which niche they can fill in our community. For a detailed list of all accommodations and restaurants in our community we encourage you to visit www.tourismmerritt.com.

Local businesses, large and small, are at the heart of every community. They provide jobs and services to people living in our city, and that keeps local dollars and people here. The strong sense of community we have here in Merritt is one of the biggest reasons this is a great place to live, work and raise our families.

Owners of local businesses have deep roots in our City – they sponsor our sports teams and community events, take part in local initiatives and encourage local growers and manufacturers by displaying and selling their products. We couldn’t ask for a more community-oriented group and they deserve our support.

We try to encourage businesses to keep pace with consumer demand so we have instituted a revitalization tax exemption bylaw to assist business owners to maintain and develop their facilities. But that’s not enough.

In order to keep those businesses viable, we Merrittonians need to support them.

The more businesses we have the more options our citizens have, and the more options we have the more businesses will open and the more our local economy will grow – that’s the virtuous circle that we can all help to create.

On behalf of Council, Neil Menard Mayor, City of Merritt

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Article from smallbusinessbc.ca

MORE FREE EVENTS From Page 33 after a massive data breach, which compromised the sensitive information of more than 145 million people, was detected in the United States. But lots of business owners are still in the dark about credit scores: what they are, how to fix a bad one, and how to check on your own score.

Michael Sumbler from Equifax Canada will be on hand to answer questions regarding the recent data breach, as well as to provide essential information about how a businesses’ credit score might affect its bottom line. “[Sumbler] will be talking about the breach — who is at risk, specifically Canadians,” said Olguin. “This [seminar] is open to everyone — someone who wants to purchase a car, somebody who wants to sign up for monthly utilities, maybe a cellphone — all of those people will have their credit score checked.”

Date: Friday, Oct. 20 What: Chamber of Commerce open house When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: 2185B Voght Street Date: Friday, Oct. 20 What: Business after business When: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Did you know the Chamber of Commerce recently elected a new president? If not, it’s time to stop by the chamber’s offices at City Hall. Friday’s open house will be a networking opportunity, explained Olguin, where people can get a better sense of the benefits of joining the chamber of commerce. “We will have some of the directors there,” said Olguin.

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