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SNAP ELECTION The Herald spoke with a pair of the region’s MLA candidates for the upcoming election, in the start of a series of profiles.

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CROWN RACE Over 60 cyclists took to the trails of Merritt on Saturday, in a marathon race that lasted twelve hours.

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MLS#150725 $109,900 New river view lot located in nicely developed Country Pine Estates. Water & sewer service to lot line. Build your dream homes & enjoy the river views from the privacy of your home.

MLS#153195 $110,900 Panoramic views of the beautiful Nicola Valley. Build your dream home in the up & coming Bench subdivision.

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MLS#158692 $225,000 Nice 2 bed, 1.5 bath apartment located in The Summit strata development. This apartment features an open kitchen to dining room and living room, kitchen offers lots of cupboards.

MLS#158244 $260,000 Just over 10 acre located in beautiful Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 minutes west of Merritt. Fantastic treed property to build your dream home and enjoy the Views.

MLS#157078 $275,000 1500 sq ft per floor. Zoned R-2 which allows for home with suite. Original ceiling is 14” with drop down t-bar ceiling currently in place.

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MLS#154482 $399,900 Nice family home only minutes walking distance to the downtown core. Three bedrooms up and three down.

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MLS#158762 $399,900 Brand new 3-bedroom home located in an up and coming sought after neighborhood. Nice large front entrance opens into a bright and fresh open concept main living floor plan.

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MLS#158376 $438,000 Investors! Just minutes from Merritt in the Lower Nicola area, this 1.2 acre parcel of land offers 6 income producing homes. The property is pre-existing, non-conforming for the current zoning.

MLS#158229 $439,000 Fully finished 4-bedroom home in excellent location and walking distance to downtown. Fully fenced and landscaped .2-acre property.

MLS#158252 $454,500 Move-in ready 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home in a great location. The main floor features great updates.

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MLS#158342 $885,000 Custom-built Log post and beam house on 10 acres of nice usable land and only 10 minutes from Merritt. This home is nestled in the beautiful Nicola Valley with trails and lakes.

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MLS#158691 $499,900 Side by side full duplex in good location of Merritt. Each side of the duplex has a square footage of approximately 1484 sq.ft., with 3 bed 3 bath each side.

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MLA Tegart hoping for re-election The Herald spoke with incumbent MLA Jackie Tegart in the first of a series of sitdowns with potential candidates over the coming weeks.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Incumbent FraserNicola MLA Jackie Tegart is running for re-election in the provincial election on Oct. 24, in the hopes that she can continue to build on what she feels she has already accomplished as MLA and to serve the people in the riding; people Tegart believes have been hit hard in the past few years.

“I think there is lots left to do in FraserNicola, we’ve had some pretty challenging years in regard to some of our resource industries such as forestry, and also around tourism,” said Tegart.

“We’ve experienced the floods and the fires of 2017 and 2018, and just when people are getting back on their feet, we hit

COVID-19. I think there’s lots of opportunity in our riding, and there’s still work to be done.”

Tegart spoke about some of the projects that have been completed in the Merritt area during her tenure as MLA, and the projects she hopes to move forward with should she be re-elected.

“For me, it’s serving the people that I enjoy most about the job, but when we look at some of the things that we’re most proud of, of course the emergency room in Merritt is one of those projects, and it’s not always big projects that you’re most proud of, it’s making a difference in people’s lives,” said Tegart, who also noted she is proud at how the community garden, for which she advocated and attended the ribbon cutting ceremony, has grown.

“We’ve done a lot of outreach and we want to know from the people that live in the community what their challenges are, how we can advocate on their behalf, how we can work in partnership. In the Merritt area we’ve worked very hard to build relationships with the First Nations bands, we certainly were part of the discussion around Exit 286, and

Public input wanted for flashing lights project

it’s so exciting to see that going ahead. There’s lots of work to be done on the forestry file and making sure that we have good, family supporting jobs in our communities, and our

Jackie Tegart

Fraser-Nicola Liberal candidate

resource industries and our agriculture are very important to that.”

Since first being elected in 2013, and re-elected in 2017, Tegart has been invited by several of the municipal governments of communities in her riding to participate in the UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities), where she was able to hear their priorities.

“I’m one who recognizes that I don’t live in Merritt, I live in Ashcroft, so to me it’s what the people of Merritt are looking for, and the people in that region,” said Tegart.

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“It’s constant meetings with local elected people, with community groups, with First Nations, to see what the priorities are, and where we fit in and how we can advocate on their behalf. In the Merritt area, they’re talking very much about the courthouse and about the expansion of the RCMP and the opportunity to perhaps blend that… so advocating on behalf of that is very much a priority for me.”

Although the pandemic is going to make this election very different, which Tegart realizes, she hopes that Fraser-Nicola constituents will still be active in the process.

“I would really like to say to people that we on our campaign team are very, very aware that this election is happening during COVID and our top priority is safety during the election,” explained Tegart.

“The health and safety of the voters and also the safety of our volunteers, and so it’s going to be a very different campaign.

In the past you would see people knocking on doors and we would see big events and those kinds of things. We are following the rules from Dr. Bonnie Henry, we’re going to

reach out as much as we can, but we’re also going to do it in a very safe way.

So, if you don’t see us in the traditional venues, please know that we’re out there and the top priority is doing it in a way that doesn’t put anybody in jeopardy. It’s going to be different, but we ask for your support on election day.”

Tegart has lived in Fraser-Nicola for most of her life, she was born in Princeton, but moved to Ashcroft when she was six, where her father worked for Bethlehem Copper, one of the earliest copper mines in the Highland Valley region. Her husband and sons-in-law have also worked in the mining industry, and she considers herself an advocate for BC’s natural resources.

“Our whole area provides some good family supporting jobs where young people can get out into the country and enjoy a lifestyle that they choose to have because they live in our area,” said Tegart.

“Fraser-Nicola is a fabulous place to live.”

Tegart is going up against the NDP’s Aaron Sumexheltza, Independent candidate Mike Bhangu, and the Green’s Jonah Timms in the riding.

Elementary, and at the intersection of Houston Street and Coldwater Avenue.

They are now seeking public input into ideas for other locations.

Comments can be made by emailing info@ merritt.ca by Monday, Oct. 12.

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PUBLIC WORKS Paving was done on the Voght Street construction project from Monday through to Wednesday, though sidewalks will be paved at a later date.

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APPS APPROVED Merritt City Council approved a pair of applications for grants on Tuesday, one for the West Merritt Active Transportation Path and another to upgrade the Kengard Well.

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ORANGE SHIRT The Herald spoke with a pair of residential school survivors, hearing their stories to commemorate and remember this year’s Orange Shirt Day.

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Fishing and Gaming membership rises Regular Council Meeting - June 25, 2019

City Council Meetings have resumed residents are All TEMPORARY City Council Meetings will nowin-person be held and online with live ROAD CLOSURE Regular Council Meeting June 11, 2019 streaming links available www.merritt.ca and on the City strongly encouraged watch online via www.merritt.ca WHAT: MSS GRAD CAR PARADE toat

WHEN: June 21, 2019 5:00media pm to 6:00 pm channels. Public input questions/ of Merritt social WHERE: Merritt Rotary Park (2000 Block of Voght Street) Merritt Civic Centre – September 29 – 7 pm Special Meeting oftoCouncil Morgan Hampton information be submitted to 9, the Council (1950 Mamettecan Avenue)Council the number of memFishingprior Weekend.

Regular Meeting - July 2019 LOCAL JOURNALISM NOTE: Parking willmeetings be reservedCouncil at Rotary Park andcommunications@merritt.ca the Church from bers present at any During the Family Meeting October 13 to INITIATIVE REPORTER 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on June 22, 2019 one time due to social Fishing event, fishing Regular Council Meeting July 23, 2019 Public Hearing – 6:00 PM - Merritt Civic Centre (Recording Regular Council Meeting 4 - 7distancing pmwill be regulations, gear-is August handed out to As people look to“Regular available following the meeting) Council Meeting – 7:00 PM –

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EVEN ADDRESSES INSTRUCTOR I. tanced, the Nicola WATERING Although RESTRICTIONS distancing for the several enjoy the great out-City Hall (Live Streamed)” Council Chambers Regular Council Meeting pm in smaller any-ofAugust their own, 18 and - 7membership doors, eschewing their clubs like NVFGC. education is provided EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY usual activitiesMeeting for Regular Council October 27 - 7 pm “The clubs at the on- fishing techniques,

and Game August 4th, 2020 at 7:00PM PUBLIC TUESDAY For complete HEARING details, visitValley Cityon ofFish Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Mon/Wed/Fri amount of people that events have been postClub (NVFGC) welcan go to that range,” poned until next year comes new members Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant tosaid the position; detailing ODD ADDRESSES Moore. due to COVID-19, and isand carrying onrequired with education educationisand qualifications, proof of and licenses will be accepted to Notice hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday “Or some ofprior them Moore notes that City ofasMerritt residents are asked to cease residential Tues/Thurs/Sat business usual, for 4:00 p.m. 4th, Friday,2020 July 12,in 2019 by: have gone to (having membership has been August the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located the most part. and vehicle washing. This applies whether lawn watering you set) up an appointgrowing.

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS: President of BC the with at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, respect to theirrigation, following proposed Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager watering is done through automatic ment…controlled so you sign in, “There’s an Club, BJ Moore, spokedays on your respective PO Box 189, 21852284, Voghtsprinklers, Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca you’ve got your be bay, upswing in our memZoning Bylaw 2020. or about by hand. Vegetables and flowers may with the Herald you’ve got your time, bership,” said Moore, role in the midnight tohand 4:00 AM We thank all applicants the forClub’s their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be watered by as required, long asand a that’s controlled restrictive thatas there Acontacted. copy of the proposed theand Bylaw other relevant documents may be community, how andexplaining for some ofwill them for are several reasons flow nozzle is used.

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July 23rd to Tuesday August 4th, 2020 City Hall, 2185 Voght Merritt pandemic.

Posting Expires: Friday, 2019 In the lead up to people go to Kamloops “We are a nonBC, or online at www.merritt.ca hunting season, and or Kelowna to do a profit organization M MERRITT now that hunting seabig Costco shop and that’s been in Merritt who wishes to address thethings above Bylaw willsonbe the SEE ANDAnyone DO has given started, many like that, but for many, many years,” hunters want to sight they’re not doing that opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, ee all other events in Merritt at #ExploreMerritt said Moore. in their rifles and to now.Nights People want WHAT: Summer Market “We promote huntom/events or by written submission, onMerritt all matters contained intothe proposed Bylaw. their equipment get out 30th and harvest and fishing WHEN: everying Friday June and 28th to August 5:00pm toensure 10:00pm If you are unable tooutdoor attend the Public Hearing, written submission must is in good workingbe their own food, there in Block WHERE: education 2000-2100 Quilchena Avenue condition. Moore and is, I think, a lot more received NO LATERMerritt, THANthe12:00PM THURSDAY, JULY 30th, 2020, to ensure Nicola others at the Fish and interest in that right and surrounding e their availability to Valley Council at the Public Game Club have welnow.Hearing.

Knowing where area.” comed outdoor sportsit comes from, the The club hosts Written submission everything can be provided by any of the following manmethods: from other comprice and then you’re from munities who purchase archery shoots to preci- not dealing with large a membership and use crowds in bigger cenDon McArthur, Planning & Development Services Manager sion rifle, and shotgun the range. shoots for members, as tres.” dmcarthur@merritt.ca “We’re seeing a Fish and Game well as several popular Clubs in busier centres, lot of people coming fishing events such as PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 such as communities in from Vancouver up the Mamette Lake ice here, because we don’t the Lower Mainland, fishing derby and the All submissions must include your name andto street address. have the No same letter, populaare having restrict Father’s Day Family

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report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning & Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or at dmcarthur@merritt. caTRUE Consulting is hosting an open house to provide

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information on the proposed rezoning of the property at 3350 Voght Street/ 3155 Grimmett Street.

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Due to COVID-19, space is limited and registration is you would likeCity to attend, RSVP to: Office As required. of Monday,IfJuly 27th, 2020 the of Merritt please Community Policing (CPO) will reopen to the public.

The Community Policing Office will be open planning@merritt.ca Joinor us.250-378-8615 by appointment only for bike registrations, crime prevention information, and program inquiries.

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ToConnect book an appointment phone thewebsite 250-378-3955 or email with us on our new tourism and social media.cpo@merritt.ca. www.tourismmerritt.com • #ExploreMerritt For more information on the CPO programs and services please visit redcross.ca/volunteer www.merritt.ca/community-policing

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to meet with Mayor Brown every YOU’RE INVITED! Wednesday 11:00 to meetfrom with Mayor Brownam everyto 3:00 pm

in the Mayor’sMerritt Office atCity City Hall (second 2185 Voght Street Hall, 2185floor), Voght Street

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in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

tion base, so we don’t Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss an appointment ahead of time is required by calling 250-378-8614 have theBooking same density issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses. of people wanting to yourange,” would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor please contact Corporate Services at 250-378-8614 use Ifthe said Moore.

In addition to the accessibility of the range, those interested in Position: multiple disciplines The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL of LABOURER. shooting may elsewhere have to join For complete several differentdetails, clubs: visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca one for their shotgun, resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing oneCurrent for their big bore education and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to rifle, and oneand for qualifications, their The City of Merritt would like to remind all Merritt homeowners to claim the Home 4:00 p.m.

Monday, handgun, whereas at July 08, 2019 by: the Nicola Valley rangeOwner Grant before the October 1, 2020 deadline.

Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager they can do everything The standard tax Merritt, penaltyBC was butbyhas beencfraser@merritt.ca reduced to 5% for 2020.

189, 2185property Voght Street, V1K10%, 1B8 Or email: in PO oneBox place.

This penalty will apply to all outstanding current taxes, “We have the room thank applicants for their interest, however, onlyOwner those Grants. selected for an interview will be including unclaimed Home forWe it and it’s all already contacted.said developed,” The City of Merritt encourages residents to pay Property Taxes online at Moore.

Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2019 “We’ve got our trap www.merritt.ca/pay-online.

Expires: JulyConsulting 08, 2019 is hosting an open house to provide TRUE andPosting skeet range, a 500-Monday, A reminder that City Hall is openon to the accept payments by cashofand from at metre big bore range, information proposed rezoning thedebit property we have a 100-metre 10:00 am to noon Monday to Friday.

3350 Voght Street/ 3155 Grimmett Street. .22 range, a handgun range and our archery Date: Thursday, October 1 WHAT: MSS GRAD WALK range as well. It’s Time: 5:00pm an established range WHEN: June 20, 2019 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm where they canMerritt do WHERE: SeniorDue Secondary High School to Nicola Valley Memorial Arena to COVID-19, space is limited and registration is all the shooting disciplines, and our nearest required. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to: neighbour is a mine, so planning@merritt.ca or 250-378-8615 they’re not complaining.”

But the Club is about more than WHAT: MSS GRAD CAR PARADE shooting and fishing.

WHEN: June 21, 2019 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Merritt Block of Voght Street) to Merritt Civic Centre SeeWHERE: ‘PANDEMIC’ Page 9Rotary Park (2000

(1950 Mamette Avenue) NOTE: Parking will be reserved at Rotary Park and the Church from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on CITY OF MERRITT NOTICE OFJune 2020 22, TAX2019 SALE

NOTICE OF 2020 TAX SALE

10:00 a.m. on September 28, 2020

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Pursuant to Section 254 of the Community Charter, properties listed below will be offered for sale for recovery of property on Monday, September 28, 2020, 10:00 a.m. for in Pursuant to outstanding Section 254 of the taxes Community Charter, properties listed beginning below willatbe offered Council Merritt City Hall at 2185 Voghton Street, Merritt, BC, unless 28, delinquent taxes plus sale for Chambers recovery atofthe outstanding property taxes Monday, September 2020, beginning interest paidinprior to the Chambers tax sale. Foratfurther information contact Tax Street, Department at 250at 10:00are a.m.

Council the Merritt Cityplease Hall at 2185 the Voght Merritt, BC, 378-4224 or refer totaxes www.merritt.ca. unless delinquent plus interest are paid prior to the tax sale. For further information please

6:00AM - 8:00AM and 7:00PM - 10:00PM

contact the Tax Department at 250-378-4224 or refer to www.merritt.ca.

The City of Merritt makes no representation expressed or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties offered forno sale.

Prospective purchasers urged toasmake allcondition necessaryor inquiries The City ofbeing Merritt makes representation expressed are or implied to the qualitytoof municipal and other government departments and in thepurchasers case of strata to the to the properties being offered for sale. Prospective arelots urged to strata makecorporation, all necessary determineto themunicipal existence of anyother bylaws, restriction, charges or other conditions which mayofaffect thelots value inquiries and government departments and in the case strata to or sustainability of the property. the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restriction, charges or other

EVEN ADDRESSES Mon/Wed/Fri conditions which may affect the value or sustainability of the property.

ODD ADDRESSES Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified Any person upon ofbeing declared the successful bidder immediately pay by property cash or cheque a minimum not less than the upset price. Failure to paymust this amount will result in the certified cheque a minimum of not less than upset Failure to pay thisby amount willsame result being offered for sale again. Any balance must the be paid byprice. cash or certified cheque noon the Tues/Thurs/Sat in theFailure property being offeredwill forresult sale in again.

Any balance must paid byatcash day. to pay the balance the property being offered forbe sale again 10:00or amcertified on the cheque by noon the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being following day.

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS: offered for sale again at 10:00 am on the following day.

Purchase of a Tax Sale Property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market Purchase a Tax Sale Property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair value of theofproperty. on your respective days market value of the property.

Property ID Property Address Legal Description Upset Amount midnight to 4:00 AM 012-122-491 2638 GRANITE AVE BLOCK: 144; PLAN NUMBER: KAP717; DISTRICT $ 3,912.67 LOT: 4; BLOCK: 44; PLAN NUMBER: KAP717; *NO SPRINKLING SUNDAYS 012-121-924 2390 PRIEST AVE DISTRICT LOT: 123; $ 9,299.32 LOT: 13; PLAN NUMBER: KAP565; DISTRICT LOT: $ 4,288.16 012-197-912 2544 LAUDER AVE 023-293-489 1423 PINE ST Effective BLOCK: 4; PLAN NUMBER: KAP561; DISTRICT LOT: $ 9,807.35 May 1ST to September 30TH Sean Strang, Sean Strang,CPA, CPA,CMA CMA Tax Collector Collector Tax

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS NEW BUSINESS

New one-stop-shop coming to Merritt The entrepreneurs are in the process of looking for a location for their new business.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Merritt is welcoming its first entrepreneurs through the BC Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

“We want to welcome our first entrepreneurs in the BC PNP program,” said Manuel Olguin, Business Development Officer for Community Futures Nicola Valley (CFNV).

“Last year Merritt become one of those eligible communities for the program and we are happy to say that they are here, and they will be establishing a business in Merritt.”

Using the PNP program to bring in new entrepreneurs from other countries was a joint effort between the City of Merritt, CFNV, and the Chamber of Commerce.

According to the Province’s website, “The Entrepreneur Immigration stream of the BC Provincial Nominee Program is

a path to immigrate to Canada and settle in BC for experienced entrepreneurs who can support innovation and economic growth in the province.”

Simon Ho and Florence Au, originally from Hong Kong, have arrived in Merritt and are ready to do business, but have struggled to find a location to set up shop.

“Originally what they had mentioned was they were looking for residential on the top and retail on the bottom, but that’s not possible, so now they have to find a different location in downtown and they will also have to find a place for them to rent,” said

Olguin.

“That is one of the biggest challenges.”

“When I came here last year, I saw a lot of places available, but this year I came again and they are totally gone,” said Ho. It was on that visit last year that Ho fell in love with Merritt and decided it would be an ideal place for his family to relocate, choosing the Nicola Valley over the more than 60 other eligible communities available through the program.

“We love Merritt, when I first came to town here, I went to Lynda’s Café, they’re closed now but it was a very good experience,” explained Ho. “The local people

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have two children who are already getting settled into Merritt life, now enrolled in Central Elementary.

Once a storefront is secured, the pair will open a sewing machine shop.

“We will set up a sewing machine shop, the sewing machine is our foundation, so it is what we sell,” said Ho. Other than that, we have some training classes where we will teach other people to do sewing.”

The shop will also sell souvenirs for tourists, Merritt themed items and offer custom T-shirt printing and other personalized items.

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Education the key to Orange Shirt Day This Wednesday marked the annual Orange Shirt Day. I have to shamefully admit, JAKE COURTEPATTE that I was HERALD unaware EDITOR of it before moving to Merritt at the end of December.

Where I grew up back in Ontario, we had a very scarce population of aboriginal culture.

I myself have native blood: my great grandparents lived on a reserve, which makes it even harder to fathom that I did not realize the significance of the day.

What it does make me realize now, though, is that education is certainly the key to understanding what those generations went through. And that is exactly what a day like Orange Shirt Day does.

Our reporter, Morgan, interviewed (anonymously) a pair of survivors of day and residential schools for last week’s edition.

Hearing their stories, it is almost unimaginable.

What is great to see today, on Wednesday as I write this editorial, is the involvement of the younger generations in Orange Shirt Day. Of course it is nice to see grown adults, who have known of the horrors of residential schools for generations get involved, but it is the future of our local community, both aboriginal and non-aboriginal, that is the key.

So kudos to the local schools of School District 58 for getting involved. Let’s make sure that those of the past are never forgotten by those of the future.

China, climate, and where to place blame China took a major stride forward on climate on Tuesday. President Xi Jinping, addressing the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, for the GWYNNE DYER first time committed THE WORLD China to a hard tarSTAGE get for future greenhouse gas emissions.

By 2060, he promised, his country will be carbon neutral (‘net-zero’). After that, China will put no more carbon dioxide gas into the atmosphere than it takes out.

There was only scattered applause, because only one person per country could be in the General Assembly chamber due to the Covid19 pandemic, and the leaders sent recorded speeches. Still, China has never accepted a hard target of any kind in the past, so it was a welcome step.

Xi also promised that China’s CO2 emissions would actually stop rising by 2030, only ten years from now. It was especially welcome after the bombast and abuse of US President Donald Trump’s speech. (Trump will pull the

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United States out of the global climate agreement on 4 November if he wins, and maybe even if he loses.)

Yet joy over the news from China was hardly unconfined. Most world leaders understand that Xi’s promises, while long overdue, nevertheless mean the world will miss the goal of holding the rise in average global temperature to 1.5° Celsius.

That was the ‘aspirational’ target agreed at the Paris climate summit in 2015, but it was never very likely in reality. Average global temperature is already +1.1° higher, and to hold it to +1.5° would have required the human race to start cutting its total emissions by 7% annually this year.

In fact, emissions are still rising (not all China’s fault), and there’s no chance that they will start heading down soon (mostly China’s fault).

The United States is a mature industrial power with relatively high emissions (15% of world emissions), but they are dropping slowly despite Trump’s efforts to revive the coal industry. China is a rapidly industrialising country that already accounts for the largest share of global CO2 emissions (28%), and it is still growing them rapidly.

What Xi’s 2030 promise actually meant

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was that China’s emissions will go on growing for another ten years. So wave good-bye to the hope of holding the temperature rise to 1.5°, and say hello to bigger storms, more wildfires, worse droughts, and killer heatwaves in some places.

That’s now certain, but other possibilities include a largely ice-free Arctic Ocean in summer at least once in the next ten years, and perhaps the irreversible destabilisation of the West Antarctic ice sheet (major sea level rise).

Xi’s other promise – carbon neutral by 2060 – is even worse news. ‘Net-zero by 2050’ is the consensus long-term goal shared by every major country except the United States. Xi is moving China’s goal-posts down by ten years. That virtually guarantees that the world will also miss the never-exceed goal of “well below +2°”.

Going through +2° higher average global temperature means that some tropical and sub-tropical areas will become lethally hot outdoors in the summertime for weeks at a time.

Famines will spread, refugees will start to move by the millions, borders will slam shut, and wars become likely.

A torrent of glacial meltwater may disrupt ocean currents like the Gulf Stream, causing abrupt climate See ‘GLOBE’ Page 7 changes on land

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OPINION LETTER to the editor Throne speech Canadian healthcare system just more déjà vu flawed for prescriptions Editor, The Throne Speech’s mention of accelerating Canada’s development of a national pharmacare plan, along with other progressive measures, is likely in exchange for needed NDP support of the shaky Liberal minority government.

Liberal and Conservative governments have consistently allowed us to remain the world’s sole country that has universal healthcare but does not similarly cover prescribed medication, however necessary.

Assuming it’s not just another hollow promise of universal medication coverage, why has it taken so long for a Canadian federal government to implement one?

(And considering it’s a potential life-and-death issue, why has our news-media not pursued it far more than it has?)

Not only does this make medication affordability much harder, but many low-income outpatients who cannot afford to fill their prescriptions end up back in the hospital system thus costing far more than if their generic-brand medication was covered.

Logic says, we cannot afford to maintain such an absurdity that costs Canada billions extra annually.

It’s not coincidental that the absence of universal medication coverage also keeps the pharmaceutical industry’s profits soaring.

Undoubtedly its lobbyists in Ottawa are well worth their bloated salaries.

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Globe set to miss climate change goals From Page 6 as well. The floods and hurricanes, droughts and wildfires will intensify.

And there is a risk, real but hard to quantify, that enough tipping points will be triggered to send the global climate off on a self-sustaining and irreversible transformation to a much hotter ‘new normal’.

Xi is not really the villain of the piece. He leads a regime whose only claims on the Chinese public’s support are nationalism and rising living standards: the ideology is long dead. He’s knows that if living standards stall, nationalism alone may not be enough to save Communist rule, so he dares not slow the economic growth even to avoid a climate disaster.

But every global leader faces the same dilemma to a greater or lesser extent, and that’s why we are where

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we are. We understand the problem, we know how to fix it, but we can’t make our political systems move fast enough. So the human race is heading for a very hard choice ten or fifteen years from now.

It will be clear that we cannot cut our emissions enough in the remaining time to avoid going through +2°. We will have to choose between risking a potentially irreversible calamity by staying on our present course, or making perhaps equally risky technological interventions in the atmosphere to hold the heat down temporarily while we continue to work on eliminating our emissions.

Theoretical research on such technologies is already underway. As time goes on, you will be hearing a lot more about Stratospheric Aerosol Injection, Marine Cloud Brightening and the like.

I delayed writing this week’s report slightly in order to share my thoughts on the Liberal Government’s throne speech DAN ALBAS that was VIEW FROM announced last THE HILL Wednesday.

Afterwards the Prime Minister was scheduled to address Canadians on television and my report this week was written prior to that television event occurring.

For those unfamiliar with what a throne speech is, here is the definition from the House of Commons: “The Speech from the Throne usually sets forth in some detail the government’s view of the condition of the country and provides an indication of what legislation it intends to bring forward.”

The challenge with today’s throne speech is that it takes many previous promises made by Prime Minister Trudeau, that ultimately became broken promises, only to be promised yet again.

I will give some specific examples of this.

In this throne speech the PM promises “the Government will immediately bring forward a plan to exceed Canada’s 2030 climate goal.”

This government has for, five years now, been making this promise and yet GHG emissions only continue to rise.

Once again a promise is made that does not reconcile with previous Trudeau Liberal policy decisions, that include giving a 95.5% carbon tax discount on coal power in New Brunswick.

Another promise is “the Government will accelerate the connectivity timelines and ambitions of the Universal Broadband Fund to ensure that all Canadians, no matter where they live, have access to high-speed internet.”

The Liberals have also been making this promise for five years now and there are still many areas

of Central-Okanagan-Similkameen Nicola that do not even have a wireless cellular signal let alone high speed internet.

There has been literally no progress in these areas.

Some will recall during the election last year, the Prime Minister promised a twenty five percent reduction on cellular phone bills.

Another lofty, but to date, unfulfilled promise.

These are a few examples of promises made from Prime Minister Trudeau.

Why am I critical of this?

To use an analogy, a session of Parliament is not unlike a dinner plate.

There is only so much room to load up on food.

If far too much food is loaded onto the plate, only so much can be eaten, and the rest is thrown away.

If you have ever been served an overloaded plate of food, odds are you will pick and prioritize the items your prefer and invariably decide what items are left behind.

This is why prioritizing is critically important when a government sets its legislative agenda to get bills through the house.

At Trudeau’s cabinet table are many of the same individuals who failed to deliver on these very same promises over the past five years when this Liberal government enjoyed a majority.

To repackage many of these same, now broken, promises and add news ones is simply not credible, given the track record of this Liberal government.

What falls off the table remains to be seen.

My question this week: Do you prefer a throne speech that realistically advances an agenda that can potentially move through the House or the current Liberal government approach that, while ambitious, will, as history demonstrates, result in more broken promises.

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@ parl.gc.ca or call toll free 1-800665-8711.

From the Herald archives: October, 2008

GREEN CANDIDATE STEP UP A candidate for the Green Party has thrown his hat in the ring for the Okanagan-Coquihalla riding.

Dan Bouchard joined the race with minutes to spare in the Sept. 22 deadline, coughing up the $1,000 required fee ut of his own pocket with no time to wait for the Green Party to pay.

But unlike the other three candidates, Bouchard did not join with political dreams, he joined to give people in the riding another option.

“I am not running out of political aspiration. I am running out of a sense of responsibility to myself and the people in the riding, because I felt we deserve the chance to vote Green in the upcoming federal election,” he explains.

“If there was no me, there’d be no Green choice.”

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Municipal Municipal Property Property Municipal Property LOT 2,PLAN NUMBER KAP22544,DISTRICT LOT 124,LAND

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0002-555 Church 0002-555 Church Of Of Jesus Jesus Christ Christ Of Of Latter-Day Latter-Day Saints Saints 2451 2451 Spring Spring Bank Bank Ave Ave 0002-555 In Canada Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave In Canada In Canada 0138-000 Bc 0138-000 Bc Corp Corp Of Of The The Seventh-Day Seventh-Day Adventist Adventist 0138-000 Church Bc Corp Of The Seventh-Day Adventist Church Church

2190 2190 Granite Granite Ave Ave 2190 Granite Ave

0276-000 Merritt 0276-000 Merritt Baptist Baptist Church Church 0276-000 Merritt Baptist Church

2499 2499 Coutlee Coutlee Ave Ave 2499 Coutlee Ave

0416-005 Roman 0416-005 Roman Catholic Catholic Bishop Bishop Of Of Kamloops Kamloops 0416-005 Roman Catholic Bishop Of Kamloops

2302 2302 Jackson Jackson Ave Ave 2302 Jackson Ave

0830-015 Merritt 0830-015 Merritt Sikh Sikh Society Society 0830-015 Merritt Sikh Society

2399 2399 Chapman Chapman St St 2399 Chapman St

0912-005 Merritt 0912-005 Merritt Crossroads Crossroads Community Community Church Church 0912-005 Merritt Crossroads Community Church

2990 2990 Voght Voght St St 2990 Voght St

0963-000 Nicola 0963-000 Nicola Valley Valley Evangelical Evangelical Free Free Church Church 0963-000 Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church

1950 1950 Maxwell Maxwell Ave Ave 1950 Maxwell Ave

1094-002 Fraser 1094-002 Fraser Basin Basin Property Property Society Society 1094-002 Fraser Basin Property Society

1990 1990 Chapman Chapman St St 1990 Chapman St

1241-000 United 1241-000 United Church Church Trustees Trustees 1241-000 United Church Trustees

1899 1899 Quilchena Quilchena Ave Ave 1899 Quilchena Ave

6327-500 Trustees 6327-500 Trustees Merritt Merritt Jehovahs Jehovahs Witness Witness 6327-500 Trustees Merritt Jehovahs Witness

1505 1505 Sunset Sunset St St 1505 Sunset St

Places Places of of Worship Worship Places of Worship

LOT LOTB,SECTION B,SECTION22,PLAN 22,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP79511,DISTRICT KAP79511,DISTRICTLOT LOT LOT B,SECTION 22,PLAN NUMBER KAP79511,DISTRICT LOT 121,LAND DISTRICT 25,TOWNSHIP 91,MANUAL CLASS 121,LAND DISTRICT 25,TOWNSHIP 91,MANUAL CLASSCODE CODE 121,LAND DISTRICT 25,TOWNSHIP 91,MANUAL CLASS CODE D309,NEIGHBORHOOD D309,NEIGHBORHOODCODE CODE451204,ACTUAL 451204,ACTUALUSE USE D309,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional 652,RegionalDistrict District28 28 652,Regional District 28 LOT LOT10,BLOCK 10,BLOCK14,PLAN 14,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP1,DISTRICT KAP1,DISTRICTLOT LOT LOT 10,BLOCK 14,PLAN NUMBER KAP1,DISTRICT LOT 123,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE 123,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE 123,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE D309,NEIGHBORHOOD D309,NEIGHBORHOODCODE CODE451204,ACTUAL 451204,ACTUALUSE USE D309,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional 652,RegionalDistrict District28 28 652,Regional District 28 LOT LOT11,BLOCK 11,BLOCK30,PLAN 30,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP717,DISTRICT KAP717,DISTRICTLOT LOT LOT 11,BLOCK 30,PLAN NUMBER KAP717,DISTRICT LOT 123,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE 123,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE 123,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODEUSE C309,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE C309,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE451206,ACTUAL 451206,ACTUAL USE C309,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451206,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional 652,RegionalDistrict District28 28 652,Regional District 28 LOT LOTA,PLAN A,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP34228,DISTRICT KAP34228,DISTRICTLOT LOT123,LAND 123,LAND LOT A,PLAN NUMBER KAP34228,DISTRICT LOT 123,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODEC309,NEIGHBORHOOD C309,NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE C309,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE CODE451206,ACTUAL 451206,ACTUALUSE USE652,Regional 652,RegionalDistrict District28 28 CODE 451206,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional District 28 LOT LOTA,PLAN A,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP65331,DISTRICT KAP65331,DISTRICTLOT LOT124,LAND 124,LAND LOT A,PLAN NUMBER KAP65331,DISTRICT LOT 124,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODEC309,NEIGHBORHOOD C309,NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT 25,MANUALUSE CLASS CODE C309,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451204,ACTUAL 652,Regional District CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional District28 28 CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional District 28 LOT LOTA,PLAN A,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP33171,DISTRICT KAP33171,DISTRICTLOT LOT124,LAND 124,LAND LOT A,PLAN NUMBER KAP33171,DISTRICT LOT 124,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODED309,NEIGHBORHOOD D309,NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT 25,MANUALUSE CLASS CODE D309,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451204,ACTUAL 652,Regional District CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional District28 28 CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional District 28 LOT LOT35,PLAN 35,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP747,DISTRICT KAP747,DISTRICTLOT LOT124,LAND 124,LAND LOT 35,PLAN NUMBER KAP747,DISTRICT LOT 124,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODEC309,NEIGHBORHOOD C309,NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT 25,MANUALUSE CLASS CODE C309,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451204,ACTUAL 652,Regional District CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional District28 28 CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional District 28 BLOCK BLOCK16,PLAN 16,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP1,DISTRICT KAP1,DISTRICTLOT LOT124,LAND 124,LAND BLOCK 16,PLAN NUMBER KAP1,DISTRICT LOT 124,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE8005,NEIGHBORHOOD 8005,NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT 25,MANUALUSE CLASS CODE 8005,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451204,ACTUAL 652,Regional District CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional District28 28 CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional District 28 LOT LOT13,BLOCK 13,BLOCK28,PLAN 28,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP448,DISTRICT KAP448,DISTRICTLOT LOT LOT 13,BLOCK 28,PLAN NUMBER KAP448,DISTRICT LOT 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODEUSE D309,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE D309,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE451204,ACTUAL 451204,ACTUAL USE D309,NEIGHBORHOOD 652,Regional District 652,Regional District28 28 CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional District 28 LOT LOT7,PLAN 7,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP15455,DISTRICT KAP15455,DISTRICTLOT LOT167,LAND 167,LAND LOT 7,PLAN NUMBERCLASS KAP15455,DISTRICT LOT 167,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CODE DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODED309,NEIGHBORHOOD D309,NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT 25,MANUALUSE CLASS CODE D309,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451206,ACTUAL 652,Regional District CODE 451206,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional District28 28 CODE 451206,ACTUAL USE 652,Regional District 28

Recreation Recreation Facilities Facilities and and Service Service Club Club or or Associations Associations Recreation Facilities and Service Club or Associations

1087-000 Merritt 1087-000 Merritt Masonic Masonic Temple Temple Assoc Assoc 1087-000 Merritt Masonic Temple Assoc

2067 2067 Quilchena Quilchena Ave Ave 2067 Quilchena Ave

1092-000 Crtrl 1092-000 Crtrl Land Land Co Co Ltd/Merritt Ltd/Merritt Walk Walk Of Of Stars Stars 1092-000 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame

2029 2029 Quilchena Quilchena Ave Ave 2029 Quilchena Ave

1114-500 Royal 1114-500 Royal Canadian Canadian Legion Legion Merrit Merrit Branch Branch No. No. 096 096 1940 1940 Quilchena Quilchena Ave Ave 1114-500 Royal Canadian Legion Merrit Branch No. 096 1940 Quilchena Ave 1341-010 Nicola 1341-010 Nicola Valley Valley Holding Holding Assn Assn (Merritt (Merritt Elks) Elks) 1341-010 Nicola Valley Holding Assn (Merritt Elks)

1701 1701 Coldwater Coldwater Ave Ave 1701 Coldwater Ave

1364-000 Nicola 1364-000 Nicola Valley Valley Holding Holding Assn Assn (Merritt (Merritt Elks) Elks) 1364-000 Nicola Valley Holding Assn (Merritt Elks)

1702 1702 Coldwater Coldwater Ave Ave 1702 Coldwater Ave

6355-100 Nicola 6355-100 Nicola Valley Valley Rodeo Rodeo Association/Nicola Association/Nicola Valley Valley 319 319 Lindley Lindley Creek Creek Rd Rd 6355-100 FallNicola Valley Rodeo Association/Nicola Valley 319 Lindley Creek Rd Fall Fair Fair Association Association Fall Fair Association

LOT LOT14,BLOCK 14,BLOCK15,PLAN 15,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP1,DISTRICT KAP1,DISTRICTLOT LOT LOT 14,BLOCK 15,PLAN NUMBER KAP1,DISTRICT LOT 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODEUSE D353,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE D353,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE451204,ACTUAL 451204,ACTUAL USE D353,NEIGHBORHOOD 200,Regional District 200,Regional District28 28 CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 200,Regional District 28 LOT LOT18,BLOCK 18,BLOCK15,PLAN 15,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP1,DISTRICT KAP1,DISTRICTLOT LOT LOT 18,BLOCK 15,PLAN NUMBER KAP1,DISTRICT LOT 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODEUSE D353,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE D353,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE451204,ACTUAL 451204,ACTUAL USE D353,NEIGHBORHOOD 200,Regional District 200,Regional District28 28 CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 200,Regional District 28 LOT LOTA,PLAN A,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP60947,DISTRICT KAP60947,DISTRICTLOT LOT125,LAND 125,LAND LOT A,PLAN NUMBER KAP60947,DISTRICT LOT 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE1502,NEIGHBORHOOD 1502,NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT 25,MANUALUSE CLASS CODE 1502,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451204,ACTUAL 270,Regional District CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 270,Regional District28 28 CODE 451204,ACTUAL USE 270,Regional District 28 LOT LOT1,BLOCK 1,BLOCK1,PLAN 1,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP838,DISTRICT KAP838,DISTRICTLOT LOT LOT 1,BLOCK 1,PLAN NUMBER KAP838,DISTRICT LOT 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451206,ACTUAL USE District 451206,ACTUAL USE001,Regional 001,Regional District28 28 451206,ACTUAL USE 001,Regional District 28 LOT LOTAM1,BLOCK AM1,BLOCK4,PLAN 4,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP838,DISTRICT KAP838,DISTRICTLOT LOT LOT AM1,BLOCK 4,PLAN NUMBER KAP838,DISTRICT LOT 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE 125,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE 1582,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451206,ACTUAL USE 270,Regional 1582,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451206,ACTUAL USE 270,Regional 1582,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451206,ACTUAL USE 270,Regional District 28 District 28 District 28 LOT LOTA,PLAN A,PLANNUMBER NUMBERKAP34260,DISTRICT KAP34260,DISTRICTLOT LOT176,LAND 176,LAND LOT A,PLAN NUMBER KAP34260,DISTRICT LOT 176,LAND DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODE DISTRICT 25,MANUAL CLASS CODED362,NEIGHBORHOOD D362,NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT 25,MANUALUSE CLASS CODE D362,NEIGHBORHOOD CODE 451208,ACTUAL 660,Regional District CODE 451208,ACTUAL USE 660,Regional District28 28 CODE 451208,ACTUAL USE 660,Regional District 28

874 874 874

891 891 891

909 909 909

927 927 927

7,435 7,435 7,435

7,584 7,584 7,584

7,735 7,735 7,735

7,890 7,890 7,890

2,779 2,779 2,779

2,834 2,834 2,834

2,891 2,891 2,891

2,949 2,949 2,949

4,464 4,553 4,644 4,737 4,464 4,553 4,644 4,737 4,464 4,553 4,644 4,737 1,100 1,122 1,144 1,167 1,100 1,122 1,144 1,167 1,100 1,122 1,144 1,167 1,676 1,710 1,744 1,779 1,676 1,710 1,744 1,779 1,676 1,710 1,744 1,779 711 711 711

725 725 725

740 740 740

754 754 754

4,716 4,810 4,906 5,004 4,716 4,810 4,906 5,004 4,716 4,810 4,906 5,004 3,756 3,831 3,908 3,986 3,756 3,831 3,908 3,986 3,756 3,831 3,908 3,986 6,149 6,272 6,397 6,525 6,149 6,272 6,397 6,525 6,149 6,272 6,397 6,525 5,824 5,940 6,059 6,180 5,824 5,940 6,059 6,180 5,824 5,940 6,059 6,180 1,227 1,251 1,276 1,302 1,227 1,251 1,276 1,302 1,227 1,251 1,276 1,302 1,800 1,836 1,873 1,911 1,800 1,836 1,873 1,911 1,800 1,836 1,873 1,911 4,919 5,018 5,118 5,220 4,919 5,018 5,118 5,220 4,919 5,018 5,118 5,220 1,744 1,779 1,815 1,851 1,744 1,779 1,815 1,851 1,744 1,779 1,815 1,851 3,828 3,905 3,983 4,063 3,828 3,905 3,983 4,063 3,828 3,905 3,983 4,063 1,676 1,710 1,744 1,779 1,676 1,710 1,744 1,779 1,676 1,710 1,744 1,779 16,365 16,692 17,026 17,367 16,365 16,692 17,026 17,367 16,365 16,692 17,026 17,367

1,793 1,828 1,865 1,902 1,793 1,828 1,865 1,902 1,793 1,828 1,865 1,902 202 202 202

206 206 206

210 210 210

214 214 214

232 232 232

236 236 236

241 241 241

246 246 246

340 340 340

347 347 347

354 354 354

361 361 361

403 403 403

411 411 411

420 420 420

428 428 428

879 879 879

896 896 896

914 914 914

932 932 932

570 570 570

581 581 581

593 593 593

604 604 604

386 386 386

394 394 394

402 402 402

410 410 410

165 165 165

168 168 168

172 172 172

175 175 175

330 330 330

336 336 336

343 343 343

350 350 350

339 339 339

346 346 346

353 353 353

360 360 360

2,930 2,988 3,048 3,109 2,930 2,988 3,048 3,109 2,930 2,988 3,048 3,109 1,760 1,795 1,831 1,867 1,760 1,795 1,831 1,867 1,760 1,795 1,831 1,867 235 235 235

239 239 239

244 244 244

249 249 249

3,092 3,153 3,216 3,281 3,092 3,153 3,216 3,281 3,092 3,153 3,216 3,281 14,479 14,768 15,064 15,365 14,479 14,768 15,064 15,365 14,479 14,768 15,064 15,365

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The current Official Community Plan was adopted by City Council in 2011.

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS IDEAS FAIR

COMMUNITY VISIONING WORKSHOP

Postponed due to COVID-19

Postponed due to COVID-19

NORTH BENCH NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN WORKSHOP

DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR

October 6th Webinar 6:00 – 7:00pm

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP October 7th Webinar 5:00 – 6:00pm

INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLIMATE CHANGE WORKSHOP October 7th Webinar 7:00 – 8:00pm

Postponed due to COVID-19

DOWNTOWN BIKE TOUR Postponed due to COVID-19

POVERTY REDUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY WORKSHOP October 9th Webinar 3:00 – 5:00pm

LAND USE & HOUSING WORKSHOP

CITY POP-UP BOOTH AT FARMER’S MARKET ON QUILCHENA

October 7th Webinar 6:00 – 7:00pm

October 10th 9:30 am – 2:00pm

Visit merritt.ca/ocp for more details and to RSVP. Due to COVID-19, we have reimagined some of the above workshops as online webinars and postponed other workshops to a future date. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep your fellow community members safe.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES

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Public Notice

PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020 at 6:00PM

PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2020 at 6:00PM

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the Civic Centre, located at 1950 Mamette Avenue, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments:

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the Civic Centre, located at 1950 Mamette Avenue, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments:

SUBJECT PROPERTY:

SUBJECT PROPERTY:

3350 Voght Street, Block 5, District Lot 181, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 10096 Except Plan 14921, PID: 009-629-467, and 3155 Grimmett Street, Lot 1, District Lot 181, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 14921, PID: 008-915-695

3350 Voght Street, Block 5, District Lot 181, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 10096 Except Plan 14921, PID: 009-629-467, and 3155 Grimmett Street, Lot 1, District Lot 181, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 14921, PID: 008-915-695

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS:

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS:

Official Community Plan: Section 5.4.10.2.10 is amended to read “Encourage medium or high density multi-family development in the Residential designation” and The Official Community Plan Land Use Designation Map for Voght Street / North Entry is amended to change the parcels legally described as 3350 Voght Street, Block 5, District Lot 181, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 10096 Except Plan 14921, PID: 009-629-467, and 3155 Grimmett Street, Lot 1, District Lot 181, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 14921, PID: 008-915-695 from “Future Development” to “Residential” and “Parks, Schools & Open Spaces”

Official Community Plan: Section 5.4.10.2.10 is amended to read “Encourage medium or high density multi-family development in the Residential designation” and The Official Community Plan Land Use Designation Map for Voght Street / North Entry is amended to change the parcels legally described as 3350 Voght Street, Block 5, District Lot 181, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 10096 Except Plan 14921, PID: 009-629-467, and 3155 Grimmett Street, Lot 1, District Lot 181, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 14921, PID: 008-915-695 from “Future Development” to “Residential” and “Parks, Schools & Open Spaces”

Zoning Bylaw: That the Official Zoning Map, being Schedule “A” of the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw No. 2284, 2020, is amended by changing the zoning designation of the parcels legally described as 3350 Voght Street, Block 5, District Lot 181, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 10096 Except Plan 14921, PID: 009-629-467, and 3155 Grimmett Street, Lot 1, District Lot 181, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 14921, PID: 008-915-695 from “Corridor Commercial (C4)” to “Medium Density Residential (R7)”, “Residential Modular Home (R4)” and “Park & Cemetery (P1)”

Zoning Bylaw: That the Official Zoning Map, being Schedule “A” of the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw No. 2284, 2020, is amended by changing the zoning designation of the parcels legally described as 3350 Voght Street, Block 5, District Lot 181, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 10096 Except Plan 14921, PID: 009-629-467, and 3155 Grimmett Street, Lot 1, District Lot 181, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 14921, PID: 008-915-695 from “Corridor Commercial (C4)” to “Medium Density Residential (R7)”, “Residential Modular Home (R4)” and “Park & Cemetery (P1)”

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendments may be viewed during the hours of 10:00am to 12:00pm from October 1 to October 13, 2020 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at www.merritt.ca

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendments may be viewed during the hours of 10:00am to 12:00pm from October 1 to October 13, 2020 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at www.merritt.ca

Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be given the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw amendments. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be given the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw amendments. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

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

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

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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 Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning & or Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 dmcarthur@merritt.ca

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

This Notice is published in accordance with Section 466 of the Local Government Act. Note: this is the first of two consecutive Public Notices.

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Council taking initiative to clean high-traffic areas Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Mayor, council and staff took part in a garbage clean up on Sept.

16, an initiative put forward by Councillor Tony Luck, who has taken a personal interest in tidying up Merritt’s most littered areas.

“My wife and I go out and pick up garbage, and there’s other people in the community that do the same thing, so I think there’s some momentum there,” said Luck.

“I think people are starting to realize how dirty our community is and if we want to shine, we need to clean it up.”

Back in April, Luck made a motion that City staff determine if a littering awareness program was or had ever been in place for Merritt, and also to have littering bylaws re-examined for effectiveness. Between then and now, despite the pandemic which has had more people staying home and not travelling, Luck said that he is still noticing an enormous amount of trash thrown out around town.

“I thought to start this, let’s just get council out one night to do some stuff,” said Luck.

“Just to go out there and they’ll get a real good idea of what it’s like. Sometimes we isolate ourselves and don’t really realize. So, Sean and I talked about that and we picked a date and then we went around the community and picked a couple of ‘hot spots’.”

Councillor Luck, his wife Wanda, and fellow councillor Travis Fehr went up to Exit 286, formerly the BC Visitor’s centre, which Luck said was, “a real hotspot, glowing red.”

A group including Councillors Bhangu and Etchart, as well as CAO Sean Smith and Deputy Corporate

Officer Greg Lowis, tackled empty lots up on the Bench.

“Just a couple of hotspots that tourists see quite a bit, we were out about an hour and a half,” said Luck.

“It was an opportunity for council to get out there and roll their sleeves up and just see what needs to be done in our community.”

Mayor Brown and Councillor Christopherson both noted that there was a horrific amount of garbage, and that they were particularly dismayed by the amount of cigarette butts they picked up, which are both an eyesore and a fire hazard.

“Council got together recently to clean up an area of town frequented by tourists,” said Mayor Brown the following week.

“What a disheartening amount of garbage we picked up, and what a bad impression it leaves for the city!

What scared me were the numerous cigarette butts in the tall, tinder dry grasses. I’m not talking just one or two, but tons of them. What a potential fire hazard.

I would like to encourage business owners to make garbage cans and ashtrays available for their staff and customers. Every little bit helps.”

Mayor Brown hopes to see both residents and tourists doing their part to keep Merritt clean and tidy, and notes that council will be out again in future, ideally before winter sets in.

“We all love and appreciate our beautiful valley,” said Brown.

“It sounds simple, but I feel so grateful when I see people hold on to their garbage or cigarette butts until they can dispose of them properly. Thank you to everyone who exerts that tiny bit of extra effort to use garbage cans and encourages others to do the same.

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cleanup again; I believe before the snow flies.

We will soon advertise the time and day and we invite all business and residents to join us.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS SNAP ELECTION

City councillor running as an independent Councillor Mike Bhangu is throwing his hat in the ring for the upcoming October election.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Merritt city councillor Mike Bhangu is looking to expand his political career by seeking election as the Fraser-Nicola MLA in the upcoming provincial snap election.

Bhangu, who is serving his first term as a city councillor, has had many years of political experience on the provincial level.

“I was involved with provincial politics for fifteen years, I’ve helped several people gain office from both parties,” said Bhangu.

“I started off with the Liberals, I assisted them, I even made it to their convention.”

A convention where Bhangu took second place in a speech contest.

“From there I moved towards the New Democrats and I assisted them, I helped Harry Bains get elected, I helped Jagrup Brar get elected, I helped Harry Lali locally here when he ran, I’ve campaign-managed Ralph Poynting’s campaign, so I’ve been heavily involved in provincial politics and I’m very familiar with the issues,” explained Bhangu.

“I’ve been out there; I’ve door-knocked for who knows how many years. And at the end of the day I did walk away from all parties because I didn’t see the change that we require.

They come, they go, and we still continue to suffer. So, for that reason at this point I just could not stand with any of them. We need to give another example, and even if it’s a small example like myself, maybe that will inspire others, and maybe we can get some real change happening.”

Bhangu, who won his first election in high school, becoming student president, hopes that

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as the Fraser-Nicola MLA he will be able to advocate for families and retirees, two groups that he believes are being unfairly impacted by the cost of living.

“In this day and age, it’s difficult to establish a family and to maintain a family for many, for many a family is out of reach, and for those who’ve managed to create one, stability is constantly threatened,” said Bhangu.

“And too many retirees are struggling, it shouldn’t be this way. They gave their life to the system and I strongly believe they deserve better. Where are their ‘Golden Years’?”

Bhangu also hopes to help small businesses, businesses he has witnessed struggling in

Merritt and other communities for years.

“Not enough is done to support small business, they struggle and they have for too long, in my opinion the big parties focus too much on the big corporations and helping them survive and thrive, too often the little guy or gal is forgotten about.”

It is also Bhangu’s belief that those with addictions and mental health issues are all too often overlooked by political parties and the systems they represent.

“Mental health has taken its toll on our communities and we must address this problem now,” said Bhangu.

“If we don’t, what will our community look like in 20 or 30 years? In my lifetime I’ve seen the problem grow to unimaginable levels and now is the time to take action. I don’t want to see this problem grow and have it destroy our communities, because it has the potential to do so.”

While running as an independent is traditionally a risky move, as few without a party affiliation are elected to serve as MLA, Bhangu believes it is time for people to look beyond what has essentially become a two-party system in the province, and to look for new solutions.

“What have these parties done for you?” Bhangu questioned.

“And moreover, what I discovered over the years is that we might have a local representative, but at the end of the day if he or she belongs to a party they must follow the party platform, they must follow their master.

There’s a party whip, there are

New VIP library program for kids

A new program at the library can help kids get into reading at a younger age. Herald files Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

Grade threes are VIPs at the Merritt library.

A new initiative this fall has the Thompson-Nicola Regional Libraries introducing a ‘VIP library card’ for grade three classrooms.

“For many grade 3 students, reading on their own is a newly acquired skill,” said Meg Ross, Coordinator, Children’s and Youth Services. “Especially right now, we want to recognize that achievement and support these students in becoming lifelong

learners by ensuring that they have access to all the fantastic free materials our public libraries have to offer.”

Among School District 58 families, registration forms for the program will be sent home sometime in the first few weeks of school. Not only will their brand new library cards then arrive in their classroom, but they will also get a special welcome letter from the campaign’s mascot, Acorn.

Once registration is complete, the classes with the highest rate of participation in the school district will receive $50 gift

cards for Chapters, to purchase new reading material for their classroom.

They will also get a special visit from Acorn.

“We count every student who returns their form as participating,” said Ross, “regardless of whether they sign up for a new card or not. This way we can still recognize the students who are already active library members.”

Those that are either distance learning or homeschooled can also participate in the program by contacting their local library or emailing grade3vip@tnrd.ca.

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Councillor looking to beat “two-party” system From Page 12

many mechanisms in place designed to keep the local representatives in line with what the party wants, and that isn’t necessarily what the people want. We’ve seen this over and over again, we need to get away from the party trappings, we need to get away from that type of thinking, we need more options. They failed us over and over again… So, let’s not do this anymore, let’s show them that we’re not going to take it. Send

me to Victoria, let me fight for you.”

Like many, Bhangu is disappointed that premier Horgan would choose this time of great stress and extraordinary health risks to call a snap election.

“Personally, I feel it is extremely irresponsible of the New Democrats to do such a thing,” said Bhangu.

“We have to ask ourselves how democratic is this? Because it is very difficult to get into this race. The opponents should have had time to prepare. Is it fair? I don’t think so.

I would love to have a sit down with the premier and ask him, why did you do this? How did you feel that this would help the people?

Horgan and the NDP, they chose politics over people, and I’m not happy with that. The NDP, they constantly claim to be the party of the people, but they’ve proven on such a large scale that they will choose politics over people.”

When questioned as to what would happen if he were elected MLA while still a city council member, Bhangu noted

that, “I don’t think an individual is permitted to hold both seats, so when the time comes I’ll deal with it then.”

While he recognizes that being elected as an independent during a snap election with little time to prepare will be difficult, the born and raised Merrittonian believes that seeking election is the best way to serve the community he calls home.

“I’m going to put up the best fight I can, and let the cards fall where they may,” said Bhangu.

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Merritt RCMP are commending a Good Samaritan for providing assistance in what could have been a fatal accident.

On Sept. 29 at approximately 12:39 p.m. Merritt RCMP

received a report that a vehicle had gone off of Hwy 5A at Nicola Cutoff Rd. where it plunged into the water immediately behind the Nicola Lake dam.

The Good Samaritan, who was in another vehicle, witnessed the incident and immediately sprang into action, leaping into

the lake and pulling the driver of the vehicle from behind the wheel before it sank. The driver was then transported to hospital and treated for minor injuries.

An investigation revealed the incident occurred due to driver inattention, and the driver has been charged with driving without

due care and attention under the BC Motor Vehicle Act. “The Merritt RCMP would like to recognize the good Samaritan for his actions, without his assistance the outcome of this incident would have been drastically different,” said Cpl. Brock Hedrick of the Merritt detachment.

Woman taken to hospital by RCMP officer Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

On Sept. 21, Cst. David Feller, a front-line Community Policing RCMP officer was conducting a foot patrol in downtown Merritt when he encountered an adult woman slumped over a pony wall.

The woman was clearly in medical dis-

tress and Cst. Feller was concerned she may be having a heart attack.

Cst. Feller called for medical assistance from the Merritt Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) and the BC Emergency Health Services (EHS).

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During Fire Prevention Week, we’d like to take a moment to thank our local firefighters for their hard work, bravery and dedication to saving lives.

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FACTS A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.

Install smoke alarms inside every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound.

According to an NFPA survey, only one of every three American households have actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan.

While 71% of Americans have an escape plan in case of a fire, only 47% of those have practiced it.

One-third of American households who made an estimate thought they would have at least 6 minutes before a fire in their home would become life-threatening. The time available is often less. And only 8% said their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out!

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Coldwater Indian Band Fire Department wishes everyone a great

Fire Prevention Week.

“Be Fire Safe”

Be COVID-19 safe, maintain social distancing.

Safety while cooking in the kitchen

Did you know that cooking fires are a leading cause of house fires? Every year, house fires destroy thousands of homes across Canada. In addition to property damage, house fires can cause serious injuries and even death.

The tips below can help you stay safe and reduce the risk of cooking fires in your home.

COOKING SAFETY - GENERAL TIPS Do • Remove all items from the stovetop when you’re done cooking.

• Use a heat-resistant surface to cool down cookware.

• Keep young children and pets away from stovetops.

• Install smoke detectors that meet Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) standards on every level of your home and make sure they are functional. Clean and test your smoke detectors and replace batteries once a year.

• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the kitchen.

• Keep a pot cover nearby to smother flames in the event of a fire.

Do not • Don’t leave cooking appliances unattended while in use.

Always stay in the kitchen while you are cooking.

STOVETOP SAFETY TIPS At the store: • Look for safety features. When buying a stove, look for one that has additional safety features such as “hot surface” indicator lights.

Before cooking: • Learn about your stove. Read the owner’s manual for safety tips and to understand how your stovetop works. If you don’t have an owner’s manual, contact the manufacturer for details on how to obtain one.

• Check recalls. A number of stovetops have been recalled due to the failure of element controllers. Check if your stovetop has been recalled by contacting the manufacturer and visiting Health Canada’s Consumer Product Recalls page or the ESA recalls website.

While cooking: • Stay alert. If an element gets hotter than the setting on the control for an extended period of time, stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

After cooking: • Ensure the element is off when the control is placed in the “off ” position. If the element does not turn off, unplug your appliance or shut the power off from the circuit breaker. Contact the manufacturer immediately to obtain further instructions.

• Report any incidents.

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DEEP FRYING SAFETY TIPS Dangers of deep frying Deep frying food is a common cause of home cooking fires.

These fires can start when cooking oil has been kept at a very high temperature for a long period of time.

You can avoid serious injuries before, during and after deep frying food by following these tips.

Before cooking Using an electric deep fryer with a temperature control is safer than deep frying food in a pot or pan. Make sure the deep fryer is turned off before adding the oil.

Read the information in the instruction manual on how to use, clean, and store your deep fryer safely.

If you deep fry food in a pot or pan, make sure the element is turned off before adding the oil and use a cooking thermometer to keep track of the oil temperature.

If you’re using a propane deep fryer, only use it outdoors.

Keep young children out of the cooking area when deep frying. Kids can be very badly hurt if they touch hot oil or if it spatters (splashes) on them.

While cooking When you’re getting ready to deep fry food, heat the cooking oil slowly. Raising the oil temperature too fast or heating the oil for too long can cause it to catch fire.

Always watch the oil when it is being heated. Pay extra close attention when you are heating oil in a pot or pan.

If you have to leave the cooking area, turn off the heat first.

Spattering and boiling over of hot oil can cause severe burns.

To reduce spattering and boiling over: • pat the food dry with paper towels before putting it into the hot oil.

• place the food into the oil slowly.

Once the food is in the deep fryer you should: • put the used paper towels in the green bin or garbage to avoid spreading germs.

• wash your hands thoroughly with hot, soapy water.

Never leave a deep fryer unattended while the food is cooking.

After cooking As soon as you’re finished cooking, turn the deep fryer off.

Make sure to dry it completely after you wash it.

WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE If the oil in your deep fryer catches fire, use a kitchen fire extinguisher or cover the deep fryer with a metal lid. Get everyone to safety and then call 911 right away.

Never use water to put out an oil fire.

If your clothes catch fire do not run. Moving and running feeds the fire. Stop, drop to the ground and roll around to put the fire out.

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Returning home after a fire Home structure fires pose a significant, potentially deadly threat. According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an average 358,300 home structure fires per year between 2010 and 2014. Statistics regarding home fires in Canada are somewhat elusive, but a 2007 report from the Council of Canadian Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners indicated home structure fires accounted for 73 percent of all fire deaths in the jurisdictions that contributed to that year’s report.

A host of factors can contribute to home fires. Cooking equipment, heating equipment and electrical distribution and lighting equipment can spark home structure fires. In such instances, homeowners may soon find themselves picking up the pieces after their homes, and many of their possessions, have burned to the ground. Here are a few tips to men and women who must recover after their homes have fallen victim to structure fires.

• Recognize the need to be patient. When a home is on fire, firefighters may take certain actions to ensure the fire is completely extinguished. For example, holes might be drilled in the walls of homes to make sure there are no hidden flames. In addition, holes may be cut in the roof to let out heat and smoke.

Such actions can save lives and even homes, but the resulting cleanup can be time-consuming. When returning home for the first time after a fire, men and women must recognize the need to remain patient as they formulate and execute a plan to clean up their homes.

• Contact a disaster relief service. The local branch of a disaster relief service like the Salvation Army can help victims of home structure fires find lodging, food, clothing, and medicine. Don’t hesitate to reach out to such organizations for assistance.

• Do not enter the home until the fire department deems it safe to do so. Even fires that appear to be out can start again. In addition, the USFA advises that roofs and floors, even those that appear sturdy to the naked eye, can still fall down after the blaze

When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage

has been extinguished. Avoid entering a home until you have been given the go-ahead by the local fire department.

• Contact the police and your insurance agent. Victims of home structure fires whose homes are uninhabitable should contact their local police departments and their insurance agents to inform them about the fire and that they will not be living there. Police departments and/or home insurance providers may require that holes in walls and broken windows be boarded up to prevent trespassers from gaining entry to the home. Renters should contact their landlords immediately as well.

• Be careful with items that were not burned. The USFA notes that even items that were not burned may still have been ruined by smoke or been soaked with water. Carefully clean any items that you think can be salvaged before using them.

• Save all receipts spent on repairs. Insurance companies may require receipts to confirm spending on repairs, and such receipts may also be required for people who want to claim any losses on their tax returns.

Home structure fires can turn lives upside down. But following the advice of local fire departments and accepting the assistance of local relief organizations can make the recovery process go as smoothly as possible.

Give me the strength to save some life, whatever be its age, Help me embrace a little child, before it is too late Or save an older person from, the horror of that fate Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout And Quickly and efficiently, to put the fire out I want to fill my calling and, to give the best in me To guard my every neighbour, and protect his property And if according to Your will, I have to give my life Please bless with Your protecting hand, my children and my wife.

-AUTHOR UNKNOWN-

The Lower Nicola Indian Band and our community is forever grateful to the men and women of LNIB Fire Department who work and volunteer to keep our homes and families safe. Thank you for your dedication!

We invite our community members to stop by the Firehall and learn all the new and great things going on!

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

FIRE & RESCUE TEAM THANK YOU FROM US ALL FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION

This page paid for by City of Merritt

DARRELL FINNIGAN, Assistant Chief

CARL JOHNSTON, Captain

BILL MORTON, Captain

RANI HOTHI, Lieutenant

STU MILNE, Lieutenant

BRENT MANNING, Lieutenant

PHILLIP DONCASTER, Firefighter

LIAM MORTON, Firefighter

JEFF JOHNSON, Captain

BOB WILSON, Firefighter

RAGHU KAUSHAL Firefighter

ROBERT CROASDALE Firefighter

BROOKE BARA Firefighter

GREG HODSON, Firefighter

DUSTIN RUBNER, Firefighter

DARREN PRESTON, Firefighter

GARETH TILT, Firefighter

JOE COLBORNE Firefighter

HUW GRUNDY Firefighter

JOSH GEFFEN Firefighter

DAVID TOMKINSON, Fire Chief

SHERRY PETERSON, Fire Chaplain

TODD NAGATA, Captain

CORY WOODS, Lieutenant

DEBBIE TANCSA, Firefighter

AMANDA FORMAN Firefighter

RANDY PINEL Firefighter

MEAGAN PRESTON, Firefighter

NATHAN RUSSELL, Firefighter

AARON CLARKE, Firefighter

JOHN RAMONES Firefighter

PHILIP LEWIS Firefighter

STEVEN REMPEL, Firefighter

AUSTIN GUSH Firefighter

CHRIS WOODHEAD Firefighter

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SPORTS

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Relief fund Merritt mountain race sees great turnout made available for community sports groups MARATHON CYCLE

Around sixty riders participated in this year’s Merritt Crown Race, a marathon cycle through the area’s trails.

Darch Oborne CONTRIBUTOR

“I’ll be back next year.”

That phrase was said by virtually all of the racers who completed the third annual “Merritt Crown” this past Saturday, September 26th.

Organized by dadand-son duo James and Darch Oborne, local bike enthusiasts, this fantastic yet soulcrushing race attracts the best of Western Canada’s riders.

The race is a serious test of physical endurance and navigational know-how—and over 60 cyclists were up for the challenge. 118 kms, 3200 vertical metres, in 12 hours or less.

“Getting lost is part of it,” says James. “It’s not meant to be easy.”

The racers enjoyed some of Merritt’s finest trails, including Windy Canyon, Ridge, Godey, and the very new James’ Joyride.

All trails are kindly maintained by our local Merritt Mountain Biking Club.

Of course, the race looked a little different this year, designed to comply strictly with COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. All riders and volunteers wore masks and start times were staggered.

What else stood out was the amount of female racers tripled from the previous year, a change the Obornes encouraged through their race promotion communications.

The 2020 King of the Crown is Brian

(Above) Local rider, Robin Humphrey, gets his game face on at the Merritt Crown start line. (Below) Riders line up to begin the 118-kilometre ride through the Nicola Valley trails in Saturday’s annual Merritt Crown Race. COLIN FERGUSON/Syltography

Cooke of Kamloops at 6 hours, 58 minutes—beating last year’s record time by almost 2 hours. The 2020 Queen of the Crown is Julie Kelly of Fernie at 9 hours, 15 minutes, similarly beating last year’s record for the female category.

The only local rider,

Robin Humphrey, gave it his all, completing two-thirds of the racecourse in 12 hours. An impressive feat, considering he’s only been riding for a year. He’ll be back next year.

Sponsors for the event included Extra Foods, Interior Savings, Best Western Plus,

Tourism Nicola Valley, Hack Electric, Clif, Conosur, and Ethical Bean. All proceeds of this event go to the planning and development of the KVR Rails to Trail from Merritt to Spences Bridge through the Thompson-Nicola Regional Trail Society.

Darch and James plan to hold the race again in June 2021.

Can you see yourself on the throne? Start your training now. Not up for the 120km?

There’s also a 50km half, or relay option, and the event always needs more volunteers.

Community-based sports groups facing the risk of closing are encouraged to apply for support from the Province’s $1.5-million Local Sport Relief Fund.

Many local sport organizations are facing extreme financial pressure and risk of insolvency due to the absence of registration fees, event revenues and sponsorships.

People in the sport community have felt the effects of COVID19 profoundly, and many will see reduced access without provincial funding support.

“For many athletes and families, local sport organizations provide the important physical, mental and social benefits sports offer, which we need more than ever,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. “This funding will help local organizations so they can continue to support children, families and our communities with healthy activities.”

The fund will help local sport clubs and organizations pay bills, society dues, salaries and/or maintenance fees while weathering the impacts of the pandemic, helping them to plan for an eventual full return to sport.

The application process is open until Oct. 16, 2020.

“COVID-19 has had a significant financial impact on local non-profit sport organizations, resulting in a great number being at risk of disappear-

ing,” said Charlene Krepiakevich, CEO, viaSport. “As sport begins to safely return to communities, this funding will help maintain the viability of these organizations and retain the opportunities they have worked so hard to create for British Columbians.”

Rural and remote communities, as well as under-represented populations, such as Indigenous peoples, girls and women, lowincome individuals, persons with disabilities and newcomers, are disproportionally impacted by a reduction in physical activity opportunities as a result of COVID-19.

This funding program seeks to ensure these opportunities remain in place by providing support to local sports organizations in rural, remote and urban communities throughout B.C. “This financial support from the provincial government for local sport organizations is really huge during these volatile times.

The support will help our club, Kamloops Classic Swimming, continue ‘developing good citizens one stroke at a time,’ which is our mantra,” said Brad Dalke, head coach of Kamloops Classic Swimming. “It will ensure our staff can continue working with our athletes, ages six to 23, to maintain healthy, balanced lifestyles and good mental health in these unusual times.”

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS TERRY FOX

Centennials run in Terry Fox’s memory

Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

The Centennials were out in full force for this year’s Terry Fox Run, joining the community in running in small groups throughout town.

“The Terry Fox Run went great for us,” said Cents forward Ben Ward.

“We started the run at around 10am and we did 5 km. We passed some of the people running the Terry Fox route. All of us had our mask on

and we’re keeping our distance from all in the community. We all said hi to the ones we passed. Lots of people saw us running passed the Coldwater.

Had a couple honks from drivers. We also received a couple donations, one of the donations was $100, which was amazing to see!”

Organizer Leslee Lucy said that despite the changes this year, final numbers should be at around or beat last year’s.

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2020 WINTER MAINTENANCE SEASON We are happy to be back in pool We have a comprehensive COVID plan in place to eliminate risk. Plan available to view on team website. Safety is our first priority! See our website for complete information. We are excited to be able to provide this program to the kids of Merritt in this crazy year! Come get in shape and perfect your swimming skills! Adults, new swimmers and returning swimmers all welcome!

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Bring swimsuit: To ensure proper group placement by coaching staff, new swimmers must be prepared to take a 10-15 minute swim evaluation after registration. This will place swimmers in groups at a similar level.

Due to COVID we are unable to place coaches in the water. We are only able to take swimmers this year who can swim 25 meters strongly unattended.

If parents or siblings are willing to join swimmers in water, exceptions may be made on a case by case basis at coaches discretion.

FEES: Option One: Winter Maintenance - $225.00 for swimmers who were members of the Merritt Otters in Summer 2020 (all groups and levels) Option Two: Winter Maintenance - $262.00 For new swimmers of all levels who did not swim summer 2020 Includes BCSSA insurance and BCSSA registration Questions?

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

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

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Desert Divas and Dons Medi Spa will soon be opening in the corner storefront location of the Adelphi Hotel. Owner Anastaszia Cash is passionate about helping people and giving back to the community and is excited to bring her beauty industry experience to the Nicola Valley.

“Desert Divas & Dons Medi Spa is an advanced Paramedical Lab that is ahead of the curve in antiaging skin techniques and rejuvenation, offering a multifaceted array of treatments,” said Cash, who began her career in the advanced beauty industry in the 1990s, bringing decades of experience to her clients.

The spa will offer top of the line services for both men and women including hydra facials, back and chest facials, teeth whitening, hair restoration, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, and more.

Cash was inspired to enter the beauty industry after dealing with abuse and low self esteem.

“At periods throughout my distant past, I’ve overcome physical, emotional and mental abuse,” said Cash.

After spending time in foster care as a young child Cash became involved in an abusive relationship as an adult.

“It is all these experiences that give me a heart to love on the broken giving others hope who may have no hope,” said Cash.

“I always vowed to be that one person to others, what I wished someone would have been to me when I had nobody to love me nor believe in me.

I like to see the good in others and if I can help make someone shine, it brings me great joy.”

Upon leaving the abusive relationship, Cash visited a plastic surgeon, hoping that he could help her with

scarring that had been left on her face.

“I went to a plastic surgeon to fix these problems and developed a fascination with it,” said Cash.

“I ended up working for that plastic surgeon and managing four of his offices, started my training through him in the medical aspect of running clinics, then I ventured off to aesthetics school and now I have a large portfolio of accolades and credentials.”

Some of those accolades included providing beauty services to A-listers, celebrities, athletes. However, Cash wanted to give back to those in need, as she herself had once been.

“I wanted to start my own business after he (the plastic surgeon) retired, realizing that although my passion was the aesthetics field, I was even more passionate about helping people,” said Cash.

“Being a survivor

of domestic violence and abuse, it brings me great joy to assist women with removing scars, stretch marks, wrinkles or anything else I can do to improve their self worth and self esteem.

I feel their emotional pain as I’ve been there.”

And as the saying goes, Cash is ‘more than just a pretty face’.

She also has a background in psychology and mental health, as well as spiritual wellbeing.

“I’m an ordained Master’s Chaplain and a Pastoral Crisis Counsellor,” explained Cash.

“I’ve counselled in maximum security prisons as a Prison Chaplain to the most dangerous of prolific repeat offenders through my faith in Jesus Christ. I have helped a multitude of women over the years exit human trafficking, domestic violence, and unforeseen situations over the past almost two decades to find a better path of peace and serenity in their lives. When I have clients in my ‘chair’ at my clinic, it is not just doing a

paramedical service for me. It gives me one or two hours to spread love, hope and positivity and sow into someone’s life a way to make their day better. I have built many beautiful relationships and friendships with my clients over the years.”

Likewise, Cash’s

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Crossroads Community Church

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Merritt Baptist Church

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

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

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

Trinity United Church

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

Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:30 pm • 250-280-1268

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

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munity in many more ways than just having clients come and pay us for services. I would like to hear stories from Merrittonians on single moms in need, abused women who need scar removal, or any stories you may have of someone who is struggling but really trying hard to get out of the situation they are in,” continued Cash.

“Whether we can offer a service, scar removal from abuse, a day of pampering, a giveaway, or if I can offer a scholarship of education to provide the skills needed to exit an abusive situation, tell me your story and if it is a good fit, I will do what is right.”

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husband Wes, a behind the scenes partner at the spa, is an ordained minister and a semi-pro body builder. Wes has suffered several injuries, including a broken back and neck, and several surgeries to correct these. He has helped many men leave their addictions behind them, inspiring through spiritual and physical health and strength.

“Wes and I would welcome any Merrittonians to please feel free to pop on in,” said Cash.

“Have a java on us!

Get to know us. There is so much more to us than Desert Divas & Dons. We would like to serve the com-

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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve I, the Ministry of Forest, Lands, Natural Resoure Operations and Rural Development intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, Block B, Section 11, Township 91, Kamloops Division Yale District, that part of Southeast 1/4, Section 11, Township 91, Kamloops Division Yale District and that portion of Road within Plans 37177 and 10TU1540, containing 11.07 hectares, more of less.and located at 2090 Hamilton Hill Road.

Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, TRUE Consulting, 201-2079 Falcon Road, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 4 J2 by October 22, 2020 NOTE: • This notice and the application are posted on the subject property.

• Please be advised that all correspondence received by the local government and/or the ALC forms part of the public record, and is disclosed to all parties, including the applicant.

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Mr. Marvin Francis Bruneau

Annemarie Stadele

April 12, 1941 - Sept. 18, 2020

Feb. 26,1926 - Sept.25, 2020

Mr. Marvin Francis Bruneau, a retired Air Force Captain, passed away from brain cancer at home in Merritt, BC September 18th 2020, aged 79 years. He is survived by wife Maureen Bruneau; daughter Meaghan Bruneau; sons Glenn Bruneau, Coleby Bruneau; stepsons Jeromy Gitlin, Jarrod Gitlin, Scott McGavin; stepdaughter Robyn McGavin; grandchildren Kira Bruneau, Alex Bruneau; step grandchildren Evan Sibley, Adelyn McGavin, Abigail McGavin; brothers Raymond Bruneau, Murray Moulder; sister Holly Richardson; nieces & nephews as well as many relatives and friends. He was predeceased by son Garry Bruneau; brother Brian Moulder; mother Alvina Moulder and father Clifford Bruneau.

Marvin was born in Viking Alberta, April 12th 1941 and sadly his father Clifford passed away when he was only 3 months old. His uncle Ken Reitan was the man he admired the most and mentored him while growing up. Marvin was truly an amazing man that anyone could have liked. He served in the Canadian Air Force for 29 years as a Captain/ Communications Officer. The family moved a lot over the years, due to posts in Canada and Germany. When he retired he still worked part time with Commissionaires and Wine Kitz in Nanaimo, BC where we lived for 20 years. He would always help out with the Nanaimo, Lantzville and Merritt Legion as possible. He volunteered with the poppy fund yearly and also volunteered with the Merritt Legion Bar. He had a lot of great ideas on how to involve people to join in activities, events and was a very likeable man. He had amazing stories to tell from his childhood to when he was working with the Canadian Air Force to raising a few families to settling down in Merritt the last 5 years. He had an amazing smile, laugh and huge hands (which he inherited from his Uncle Oscar), they were like baseball gloves as the other Bruneau’s in the family didn’t have huge hands. He was always a loving, caring, gentle, kind man. Everyone loved getting bear hugs that he would give, with those long arms as well. He liked everyone whom he met over the years and was a huge animal lover, especially cats. He was a very intelligent man and wrote wonderful letters, and people loved getting them. He was very detailed in everything he did and it shows when going through photos, letters and cards cards over over the the years years that that he he has has kept. kept. He He will will and surely be be missed missed by by many many and and we we can’t can’t believe believe surely that he he is is no no longer longer here here with with us, us, physically. physically. He He will will that never be be forgotten forgotten and and we we will will do do our our best best to to pass pass never on his his history history to to generations generations to to come. come. Everyone Everyone on needs a a Marvin Marvin F. F. Bruneau Bruneau in in their their lives lives and and his his needs children feel feel fortunate fortunate to to have have had had him him as as a a Dad. Dad. children We are are sad sad that that he he had had to to go go but but we we all all know know We he is is looking looking over over his his family family and and friends. friends. Rest Rest in in he peace sweet sweet father, father, husband, husband, brother, brother, grandpa, grandpa, peace uncle, nephew, nephew, cousin cousin and and friend. friend. We We love love you you so so uncle, much. Love Love always always your your daughter daughter Meaghan, Meaghan, son son much.

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She spent her last summer tending and harvesting her own vegetables and the beautiful flowers she loved; then gently slipped away after being accompanied by loving family members throughout her last few days.

Annemarie (nee Kummerlander) was born in Germany. In 1952, with a baby in her arms and a toddler by the hand, she followed her husband Hans Stadele over the ocean to Sudbury, Ontario.

Her love of reading helped her to learn English and teach the language to her, by then, three pre-schoolers. After five years in several parts of Ontario, the family, including a cat and kittens, spent the summer driving to Prince George, BC. , soon moving to nearby Vanderhoof.

In 1965 Annemarie and family arrived in the Nicola Valley, where both Annemarie and Hans spent the rest of their days. She was always a dedicated gardener, seamstress, cook, baker, and a full time homemaker.

Annemarie is survived by her three daughters Irmgard (Joe), Gertrude (Al) and Brunhild (Bob), and “Oma” to ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

We extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Simpson and the caring staff of NVGH, for their “above and beyond” care of our mom and Oma.

Charles Leslie Stewart It is with great sadness that the family of Charles Leslie Stewart, aged 81, announce his passing in Merritt on September 22.

He is survived by his loving wife Marguerite, children, Dawn (Jerry), Charles (Tracy), Anne (Rick), Yvette (Kevin), Cora (Dave}, Rose. His grandchildren Hannah, Douglas, Victoria, James, Bailey, Alexander and many Pomeranians. Ail of his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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Qualifications/Requirements: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a related undergraduate degree in Human Services and experience working in a social service agency under their Resource department. • Establish and execute the recruitment, screening, assessment, training, support and supervision of supporting children/youth in and out-of-home placements. • Identify extended family and social networks to consider as a placement resource. • Investigating, assessing, supervised visits and unannounced visits to assess suitability and competence of alternative care applications to determine suitability. • Conduct home studies and to oversee an annual review of the alternative care placement. • Liaises with integrated services, external agencies and Nlaka’pamux communities to make recommendations for the enhancement of services and delivery methods. • Understanding of Nlaka’pamux culture and traditions to respond to a child’s cultural identity and support participation in community activities and events. • Proficient using a variety of computer applications in Microsoft and ability to learn and use new software systems and social media platforms or networking sites.

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