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LOCAL HOUSING The TNRD is conducting a housing needs survey and assessment across its municipalities.

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YOUNG ARTISTS The Herald brings you the latest in an ongoing submission section showcasing our local student artists.

/PAGE 6 WHL HOLDOFF A man in his 20’s died in hospital last Thursday after a tragic shooting in the 2600-block of Granite Avenue.

The Western Hockey League has decided to postpone its season into the new year, while outline its COVID-19 restrictions.

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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.

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ELECTION CAMPAIGNING

Federal NDP Leader Singh tours Merritt facility Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh was in Merritt on Thursday afternoon to show support for local NDP candidate Aaron Sumexheltza and to tour the newly opened Nicola Valley Indigenous Justice Centre.

Staff of the Justice Centre spoke about the principles that will be applied and how indigenous people and the community would benefit from the restorative justice programs the centre would offer.

“This is taking the word reconciliation and putting it into action,” said Singh.

“And having a different look at the way the justice system works, because it hasn’t worked for a long time, or it was designed in a way that it kept people down. It’s really clear if you look at the evidence that indigenous people are overrepresented, and the

way it has been designed has not actually resulted in a safer community, or better outcomes for people.

This focus on traditional teaching and knowledge and bringing people closer to indigenous values and way of life as a way to help people through their trauma and to build a better life, that’s the only way forward. And it’s really great to see that in action, this is just the start of something special.”

Sumexheltza said it was “a great honour” to have Singh come to Merritt, and Singh endorsed both his campaign and the BC NDP party.

“I think another thing that’s really powerful is having someone like Aaron elected who is someone that can be a powerful example of what people can aspire to,” said Singh.

“A lot of indigenous people, a lot of racialized people, marginalized people, sometimes don’t have an example they can look up to, someone to achieve that level can inspire a lot of people. Someone who’s come from this program and then become the MLA to fight for the community, fight for the people of Merritt, it will be inspirational to everyone, it would be great to see that.”

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moment to speak to the Herald and share his thoughts on the election, COVID-19 and the recovery that will need to follow the pandemic.

“I know that it’s been a tough time for everybody and tough for the Interior of BC, it’s been tough on the folks of Merritt and I know that, having travelled across the country, when I look to the leadership provincially there’s no doubt that the BC NDP and Premier Horgan have delivered and helped the people and have

worked really hard to fight COVID-19,” said Singh.

“And the results are that we’ve got some of the best numbers, the lowest numbers of COVID-19 anywhere in Canada amongst larger provinces. It’s really shown the work that’s been done here. In the time that Premier Horgan has been in government he’s really delivered to help people out. Housing, childcare, concrete things that have lifted people up and made people’s lives better. We need to continue to do that, right now we’re up against

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the Tim Hortons at 3340 River Ranch Rd in Merritt’s Gasoline Alley.

The restaurant had been shut down with no explanation other than posted notices directing customers to the second location across the highway at 3683 De Wolf Way. “The owner has voluntarily closed the restaurant and we appreciate Tim Hortons efforts and cooperation in managing this situation,” said Interior Health senior communications consultant Karl Hardt.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

another massive challenge with the recovery, and I think the people of Merritt will be really well served by the NDP, by an MLA like Aaron and a Premier like Premier Horgan who are going to continue to put people first, to work for the people, to make sure the recovery is one that benefits the people who need help the most. The community, small businesses, working people, the heart of how we can build a better Canada and a better BC moving forward.”

“The business has appropriate precautions in place to prevent COVID-19 transmission to the public and our investigation has determined that there was no COVID-19 exposure to the general public.”

Risk of transmission of COVID-19 through food items has been determined to be low by the BC Centre for Disease Control. Public Health is performing contact tracing to ensure that all those who have been potentially exposed are informed and can begin self-isolation if necessary.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the cluster in her daily COVID-19 update on Oct. 16.

The ninth annual Pumpkin Patch took place at 3 Bar Farms.

The Herald was on hand to take photos and celebrate this traditional autumn event.

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

City Meetings have resumed residents are EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY All Council City Council Meetings will nowin-person be held and online with live Regular Council Meeting June 11, 2019 streaming links available at www.merritt.ca and on the City strongly encouraged watch online via www.merritt.ca Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position to of PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL

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PO Box Street, Merritt, BC, 1B8 by appointment only189, for 2185 bike Voght registrations, crime prevention information, Student/Senior monthly pass $32.00 and program inquiries.

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Feedback wanted for Land use fees to be upped local housing needs Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

The TNRD has partnered with several municipalities to conduct a Housing Needs Assessment.

The partner municipalities will include the City of Merritt, Village of Cache Creek, Village of Clinton, District of Logan Lake, District of Clearwater, and Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality.

The assessment takes the form of a survey, which is delivered online via the TNRD website.

According to the TNRD website, “This information is being gathered to better understand housing affordability in different communities, and your feedback will be used in the ThompsonNicola Regional Housing Needs Assessment Project.”

The survey results are anonymous, and it is expected to take 5-10 minutes to complete. You can take part in the survey and share your opinions on housing needs within the TNRD on the district’s website.

Council voted last meeting to unanimously adopt the Land Use Fees Amendment Bylaw, which will see fees updated and increased within the Land Use Amendment and Development Approval Procedures

Bylaw.

The bylaw was adopted more than a decade ago in 2009.

Manager of Planning and Development Services, Don McArthur, addressed issues with the current Fee Schedule, and presented a report to council.

“Over the past decade, the costs of

processing applications have increased,” reads the report.

“The fees charged for permits and processes no longer cover the costs of processing the applications. Additionally, fees for Subdivision applications are not listed in the Land Use Amendment and Development Approval Procedures

Schedule B fee schedule. There is a separate bylaw for Subdivision fees (Subdivision Application Fees Bylaw No. 2079, 2009), rather than containing the fees in one location. As a result, residents and developers must refer to multiple documents for information.”

Student Vote Day in Merritt today Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Tens of thousands of elementary and high school students from around the province will be participating in Student Vote BC on Thurs.

Oct. 22.

1,040 schools have registered to take part in the mock election, representing all 87 provincial electoral districts.

SD58 schools participating are Collettville Elementary, Central Elementary, SIDES, and Vermillion Forks.

In addition to voting, students from each school will also take on the role of election officials and coordinate the voting process.

According to CIVIX, the nonpartisan, registered

charity that is responsible for Student Vote BC and tabulates the votes, precautions have been put in place for the Student Vote just as there have been at official voting locations throughout the province.

“The Student Vote program has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and the new safety protocols required in schools and classrooms,” reads the press release.

“Project activities were adapted to allow for physical distancing and online learning, with additional digital resources available.

While most schools will vote using traditional paper ballots, schools were given the option to vote online.”

During the election process, students are given the opportunity

to learn about the provincial election, debate party platforms and then cast a ballot for the official candidates running in their school’s electoral district.

The goal is to engage young Canadians in the political process, and help them develop the skills necessary to research local candidates and issues they find important now and in the future.

“This program truly cultivates the habits of lifelong citizenship and empowerment,” said one Student Vote team leader.

“It is the most powerful teaching tool I have ever used.”

The Student Vote results will be released at the close of polls of the official provincial election at 8:00pm on Saturday, Oct. 24.

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The importance of your vote Five candidates.

That will be the number of options seen on the balJAKE COURTEPATTE lots when HERALD FraserEDITOR Nicola goes to the polls this weekend.

We have incumbent Liberal Jackie Tegart. We have the NDP’s Aaron Sumexheltza. We have the Green Party’s Jonah Timms.

We also have the option for two Independent candidates this year, in Merritt Councillor Mike Bhangu and former NDPer Dennis Adamson.

This will be my first election in Merritt, so I am not sure how many candidates have been on the ballot here in our riding in the past. Five seems like a good number of options, though, for our small communities.

Of course, some of you have already voted: advance polls have been open since last week, and we state in this week’s edition that around ten-percent of voters requested mail-in ballots, and I’m sure have already stuck many of them in the mail slot.

Some, of course, have already made up their minds and know which circle they will fill on Saturday.

But for those undecided, make sure you still vote. Do your research over the next few days and go pick the candidate whom you think best represents our community, because whether you are into politics or not, we are all greatly effected by the outcome.

Young people: this is our (your?) time.

Let the games begin.

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A tense situation in Ottawa As I write this week’s report we are currently in a tense situation in Ottawa as there is a serious threat of a possible fall election.

This raises the DAN ALBAS obvious question, how did we get to VIEW FROM this point?

THE HILL As many will know over the summer months many disturbing details emerged as a result of the Trudeau Liberal Government giving the WE Charity foundation a solesourced contract in excess of $500 Million.

The fallout included the Prime Minister apologizing, multiple ethics investigations being launched and finally the departure of Finance

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Minister Bill Morneau.

There were also several parliamentary committees sitting and hearing evidence on the details how it was that the WE Charity foundation received a sole-sourced contract in excess of $500 Million.

In August, despite the fact that the House of Commons was already adjourned until September 21, the Prime Minister broke his promise to never use prorogation and prorogued Parliament until September 23rd in order to shut these committees down.

Now that Parliament has resumed, these same Parliamentary committees have attempted to resume hearing this evidence but were unable to do so as the Liberal members filibustered them.

In order to avoid the filibustering, the Conservative opposition used an opposition day motion in the House of Commons to pro-

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pose that a new Parliamentary Committee be created, that would not be chaired by a Liberal MP, and would reflect the minority status of this Liberal Government.

Although this motion was initially supported by the NDP and Bloc Québécois opposition parties, the Trudeau Liberal Government declared it a confidence motion.

This means that if the motion was to pass, the Government would fall and trigger an election.

To be clear, both the Leader of the Conservatives as well as the Leader of the NDP have stated it is not their intention to provoke an election.

Unfortunately, the Prime Minister is so determined to prevent the WE information from being further studied at any Parliamentary comSee ‘FALL’ Page 7 mittee, he would

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OPINION LETTERS to the editor

Passing of the torch come election time Editor, Older voters can make young votes matter.

I’m a senior. It’s not my planet anymore. I have way less time to live with the consequences of my vote than my children do.

We support our children in so many ways. Voting is another. Ask your children how they are voting and why, so you know they’ve done their research. Then vote with them (or the majority of them). You increase the impact of their vote and thus help them design their planet.

It’s a complete reversal of the power dynamic. If you’re a younger voter, be brave and tell your elders how you want them to support you. It’s long past time younger voters mattered more. Hey, older voters – let’s do this!!

Tom Rankin Kamloops

Changes needed to mitigate Stump Lake flooding

Editor, How many dams does Guichon Ranch really have?

Thanks to an unregistered illegal old dam ahead of the Stump Lake Creek spillway, Stump Lake has hit it’s highest elevation in over 100 years. The cost has been an estimated 7 million to raise the 5A. The cost to some people on Stump Lake has been their homes. The reality is the damage from rising waters on, into and through Stump Lake are just beginning.

Thanks to a Guichon Dam on Peter Hope Lake now managed by Fisheries, Guichon Ranch has had flooded fields for over three years and there has not been a word about hay until now.

Guichon Ranch and family have been arguing against the drawing down of Stump Lake and have gone as far as blocking Stump Lake Creek slowing it’s flow. A recent study (costing $65,000.00 tax dollars), suggests the only answer to prevent further damage to the Nicola Valley and Stump Lake in the Spring is to Draw Down Stump Lake now.

The Provincial NDP, FLNRO and TNRD have decided not to make a decision, so next spring this disaster in the making will have nature show us what can happen. As Allison Crawford has said “there is only so much management that can happen at Nicola Dam.” Dara Vink Stump Lake

Fall federal election a distinct possibility From Page 6 rather call an election.

This raises the obvious question as to what may be hiding in the redacted documents and other unknown details.

The Prime Minister has argued that this motion is by default an expression of a lack of confidence in his Liberal Government as justification for declaring this a confidence vote.

The Prime Minister is wrong.

Until Canadians

have all the information how can anyone determine if they have confidence or do not have confidence in this situation?

The entire point of creating a committee would be to learn the facts so that Canadians can have an informed view on what really transpired.

However the Prime Minister at the moment is determined to prevent that from occurring.

Will this lead to an election?

At the moment there is considerable negotiating going on and I

am hopeful the Prime Minister will back down.

The PM may not like a Parliamentary Committee studying the actions of his government however Canadians elected a minority government for a reason and the PM must respect that.

My question this week: What are your thoughts on a possible fall election?

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According to police sources, an explosive, probably dynamite, was detonated under the car’s left front side at 1:00 a.m. on Oct. 12, 1976. The vehicle was parked behind Merritt detachment’s office.

Approximately $2,500 damage was inflicted to the bomb’s target, while the blast damaged another police vehicle, parked adjacent to the 1975 Chevrolet Biscayne. An additional $200 property damage has been reported by the RCMP. No injuries resulting from the bombing have been reported.

Constables Dalen and Chester were on duty, but both were inside the station house.

No suspects are in hand, and investigations are to continue.

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PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020 at 6:30PM

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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Council Chambers, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment:

Man dead after early morning homicide

A man in his 20’s died in hospital after an early morning homicide late last week.

The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit has been deployed to Merritt BC to take carriage of an investigation into the homicide death of a man early Thursday morning.

Shortly before 1a.m. on Oct. 15,

Merritt RCMP responded to a report of a shooting in the 2600-block of Granite Avenue. Officers discovered a man in medical distress.

He was transported to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services, where he was pronounced deceased.

Merritt RCMP has secured a scene and major crime investigators will be in the Granite Avenue area as it continues its investigation into this incident, states S/Sgt.

SUBJECT PROPERTY: 2201, 2213, 2225, and 2237 Nicola Avenue, Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block 6, District Lot 124, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 1, PIDs: 006-455689, 012-833-541, 012-833-550 and 012-833-568

Scott Aschenbrenner, Unit Commander of the Southeast District Major Crime Unit. Although the investigation is in its infancy, this occurrence appears to be targeted in nature, and police do not believe there is any further risk to public safety.

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Fraser-Nicola sees 10% of voters request mail-in ballots Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

Just under 10% of registered voters in Fraser-Nicola have so far requested a mail-in ballot for the Oct. 24 election.

Elections BC released the numbers of requests at midnight on Oct. 14 for each electoral district, with FraserNicola voters having requested 2,434 mail-in ballots.

That is out of a total of 26,500 registered voters.

The number represents about half of the provincial percentage of requested mail-in ballots, which hovers at around 20%. The highest percentages, as expected, are around the

coastal area.

There are a total of just under 3.5-million registered voters across the province.

Over 100 times the amount of voters have requested mail-in ballots this year than the last provincial election, due to the ongoing pandemic.

Voters in the Fraser-Nicola district should be requesting their mail-in ballots by no later than Oct. 17. The deadline for packages to be received by Elections BC is by 8p.m. on election day.

Approximately 148,200 packages have already been received by Elections BC, or around 21% of those that have been mailed out.

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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS: 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 2201, 2213, 2225, and 2237 Nicola Avenue, Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block 6, District Lot 124, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 1, PIDs: 006-455-689, 012-833-541, 012-833-550 and 012-833-568 from “Low Density Residential (R2)” to “City Centre District (C6)” A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendments may be viewed during the hours of 10:00am to 12:00pm from October 15 to October 27, 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 amendment. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods: Email: planning@merritt.ca In Person: City Hall, 2185 Voght Street 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Mail: PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 Subject Line: For Inclusion in Public Hearing Agenda Attn: Don McArthur, Planning & Development Services Manager 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 second of two consecutive Public Notices.

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Community planner position proposed Merritt City Council passed the motion with only one councillor opposed.

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Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Merritt City Hall staff will likely be growing by one in the new year as city council voted to add the position of Community Planner to the proposed 20212025 financial plan.

Manager of Planning and Development Services Don McArthur addressed council at the regular council meeting of Oct. 13 regarding the need for additional staff within the planning department.

“The reason for this is really the amount of development and interest in development we’re seeing,” said McArthur.

“We want to continue providing great customer service and that’s becoming increasingly difficult with the amount of workload that’s on staff ’s plate in the development services

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money,” said councildepartment. In order to ensure that we have lor Bhangu.

“Moreover, yes we staff that are healthy might be increasing and can continue performing well, and also revenue but let’s have a chance to increase that we’re providing excellent customer ser- that revenue before we start earmarking it for vice, staff feel that a junior planner position city purposes.”

Councillor White would make sense.” feared that there During council would be signifidebate, concerns around the cost of hir- cant public backlash if more staff were ing an additional staff brought on the paymember were raised.

The position is expect- roll, and questioned whether the work ed to provide a salary could continue to be between $72,000 to done by consultants or $80,000 per year, as contractors, on which well as a 30% benefit the city has spent load. roughly $35,000 so far “In this situation, now and post COVID, this year.

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Customer service reason for new city position From Page 9 that the fees that did receive first, second and third reading tonight would go a long way to covering the salary for this position,” McArthur explained, referring to the approved increase in Development Application Fees.

“We feel that between those two items, the additional revenues that would come from the development application side and then the reduced consultant fees that we can go a long way to covering the salary for this position. It’s not an insignificant amount of money

that we’re spending already on consultants to cover some of the workload that staff aren’t able to get to.”

CAO Sean Smith noted that while it is uncommon for staff to approach council with this outside of a budget, he believed that, “this is an absolutely critical, pressing need.”

“The city has been progressing in its development initiatives in a completely unsustainable fashion,” said Smith.

“We do not have the levels of staffing to be providing the levels that we are providing.

I’m not going to say the hours of work but the whole department is doing incredible things

and Don is not just figuratively but literally doing two people’s work and if we don’t provide this, I know what will happen and it is burnout.”

Mayor Linda Brown agreed.

“I’m worried about your health and I am voting absolutely yes because I believe without that you can’t make it,” Brown said.

“Nobody can work the hours you work and function normally after a year, that’s just not possible… so I’m absolutely in favour of getting another planner in that department.”

The motion was carried with only councillor Bhangu opposed.

Agreement signed between SD58 and bands Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

School District 58 and five local bands have come together to enhance education.

The district joined with the Coldwater, Lower Nicola Upper Nicola, Nooaitch, and Shackan bands in signing a Local Education Agreement.

“This important document underpins the essential relationship between School District #58 and the local First Nations Communities of Coldwater, Lower Nicola, Nooaitch, Shackan and Upper Nicola,” reads a press release.

“These relationships are grounded in the understanding that First Nations have a central role in the education of their students, regardless of

where they attend school.”

The agreement essentially states that there must be a strong relationship between all parties in order to provide higher levels of education.

Completion rates have been steadily rising over the last five years, reaching an all-time high in the 2018-19 school year at 89%.

“This could not have been realized without the under-

standing that First Nation Students must have access to educational opportunities that ensure they are confident in their self identity, families, communities, traditional values, language, culture, and academic success,” continues the release.

The slogan for the agreement reads “Success for ALL Learners: Today and Tomorrow.”

Each local band created their own messages for the signed agreement, with topics ranging from preserving culture, enhancing quality of life, health and wellness, and community involvement.

The agreement can be viewed by visiting SD58’s website and looking under “What’s New.”

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Council debates proposed Do you know where housing development If you do this is?

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

The proposed housing development at Grimmett and Voght streets, at the former site of the Grasslands Hotel, is one step closer to reality following a vote by council to adopt both the OCP Amendment Bylaw and the Zoning Amendment Bylaw at the regular council meeting of Oct. 13.

Spayum Holdings, a consortium of five local First Nations bands who own the properties in question, had approached council hoping to have the property rezoned from Corridor Commercial (C4) to a mixed zoning of Medium Density Residential (R7), Residential Modular Home (R4) and Park and Cemetery (P1).

The council meeting followed a Public Hearing on the proposed development, during which several concerns were raised that were later addressed by council in chambers. One of the concerns was the mixed zoning, which would allow for townhomes facing Voght St. When Planning and Development Manager Don McArthur met with the developer earlier this year, he asked

them to come up with a design which would have buildings facing Voght St. in order to make it more welcoming. The zoning allowed for commercial buildings or mixed use, with retail on the lower floor and residential above. However, the developer indicated that they were not interested in pursuing those options, citing additional cost.

After some back and forth with the City planning department, the developer proposed townhomes fronting Voght St, which is common in other municipalities in BC. City staff felt that townhomes facing Voght would be better than the modular homes which would make up the remainder of the development.

“The thought was that modular homes fronting Voght St. wouldn’t be the look that we would want for our gateway to the community,” said McArthur.

“Although modular homes are a great product, the thought was that wouldn’t be appropriate on Voght St. At the end of the day that was the type of housing that was most suitable to both the applicant and the staff.”

Several councillors questioned the changing of the zoning, with councillors Bhangu

and White opposing the mixed zoning and Councillor Luck unsure whether ‘downzoning’, a practice in which a parcel is rezoned for less intensive use was the right route.

A motion was tabled to have the R7 portion of the zoning removed, leaving only R4.

McArthur, however, cautioned that this may be a less than ideal solution to the confusion and dissatisfaction surrounding the rezoning.

“Could it be just modular homes?” queried McArthur.

“Absolutely, that could be, but it would change the fabric of Voght St., because those modular homes wouldn’t be arranged to be facing Voght St, they would back onto Voght St and there would be a fence or a wall along Voght St, as there is on the other side of the street currently. So that would mean we’d have fences or walls on both sides of the street.”

This motion was defeated 5-2, with only Councillors Bhangu and White in support of nixing R7.

Eventually, Third Reading was given to the OCP Amendment and the Zoning Bylaw Amendment, and both were officially adopted with only Bhangu and White opposed.

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Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry officially announced that British Columbia is “in the second wave” of COVID-19 on Monday.

“This virus has not gone away and it has shown us that it is quite able to hide and spread in communities around the province,” she said.

Though total cases have once again begun to rise in the province, Dr. Henry

said much of it can be attributed to a rise in testing.

She added that British Columbia has not recently seen “exponential growth” in the rise in cases compared to the amount of testing completed.

As of Wednesday morning, Interior Health has announced a total of 624 cases found in the Interior.

36 are currently active, while two people are in hospital.

One of the two is in an intensive care unit.

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Back Row L-R : Jean Day (staff) Andrea Garcia, Francine Saddleman, Any Goatley, Kathryn Fairfield, Tracy Carnies (clients) Betty Doberstein (staff) Rusty Brewer (staff) Front Row L-R: Betty Kennelly, Trudy Geil I, Jo Geill (volunteers) Curtis Sloan (Pine Ideas) Neil Menard, Brian Barrett (volunteers) Missing from photo: Donna Smith and Laura Carnies.

Skalula would like to THANK Curtis Sloan of Pine Ideas for the opportunity to provide hardware packaging for this picnic table contract.

The staff, clients and volunteers enjoyed doing this project and were pleased to get it all done by the date requested. It took nearly four months to complete and without the help of volunteers, we wouldn’t have been able to complete on time. Some of the volunteers donated more that 360 hours of their time for this project.

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TNRD defers to legal advice on Stump Lake flooding ties “quite severely,” as well as lake frontage.

He said the province has raised Highway 5A, as water levels have risen.

Laird said a consultant was hired in

Jessica Wallace KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District will seek legal advice before it can commit to helping Stump Lake residents concerned about flooding.

On Thursday (Oct. 15), a group of residents appeared before the regional district’s board of directors.

The board was told the area needs quick action by way of support for an application to Emergency Management BC to remove water from Stump Lake, a body of water along Highway 5A, between Kamloops and Merritt, that is prone to flooding each spring.

Lake residents said the water came up five feet this year and has only receded 19 inches. They worry for next year, with damage to date reportedly exceeding seven figures.

recent years to investigate the potential for removing water from the lake. The issue, he said, dates back a century, at which time a berm was apparently constructed at

the lake. Information about who placed the berm is not available, Laird said, but the consultant’s report noted the berm could be removed to improve the situation.

PREVENT THEFTS FROM YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE Here a few helpful hints to help prevent motor vehilcle break-ins: 1 Don’t leave purses or valuables inside vehicles overnight.

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5 Report any thefts, damage or suspicious persons to police

A file photo shows flood mitigation being done at Stump Lake earlier this year.

An issue is timing before the lake freezes.

“Without any intervention, the level of the lake going into next spring freshet is going to be higher than it’s ever been in 100 years,” Stump Lake resident Randy Bourne told the TNRD board, urging elected representatives for immediate action as winter is around the corner.

The board made no commitment to apply

to have lake water removed.

TNRD chair Ken Gillis said the board would seek both staff and legal advice.

“We understand the urgency,” he said.

In June of this year, after the lake flooded, forcing closure of the highway between Kamloops and Merritt, TNRD Area M (Nicola Valley North) director David Laird said the issue has been ongoing since

2017, but is worse this year.

“It’s even more impacted this year because of the amount of water the freshet brought down and the amount of rain we’ve had in the last two or three weeks,” Laird said then. “The whole surface of the lake has actually risen approximately 12 feet above where it was in 2017.”

Laird said the water had affected between six and eight proper-

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WHL season pushed back to 2021 start Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

The season is tentatively scheduled to end at the beginning of May of 2021.

There will be no Western Hockey League play in 2020.

The WHL officially postponed its opening day on the schedule to Friday, Jan. 8, the latest in what has been a number of season opening postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The last time the season’s starting date was pushed back, it was moved to Dec. 4.

The news was announced on Oct. 14, along with a significant alteration of how divisional play will work.

Teams will be restricted to only playing within their divisions, with the BC division consisting of the five British Columbian squads, including the Kamloops Blazers and Kelowna Rockets.

They will only be playing

against each other, the Prince Albert Cougars, the Victoria Royals, and the Vancouver Giants.

Three other divisions will be playing within their ranks, which are the US division consisting of the Washington and Oregonbased teams, the Central division consisting of the five Albertabased teams, and the East division consisting of the seven Saskatchewan and Manitobabased teams.

In a media conference on Oct. 15, WHL Commissioner Ron Robison said that the date is still tentative and flexible. It is set to conclude on May 2, with no more than 50 games being played by each team.

“The WHL is a world-class development league and we remain fully committed to providing our players with the highest level of training, coaching, and competition in the system,” said Robison.

Playoff scenarios are not yet detailed.

In terms of testing for coronavirus, Robinson said that the league will have “an extensive

screening process” but that they are “not sure what our testing requirements will be.”

“Certainly, at the start of the season there will be testing and if symptoms show there will be testing and isolation as we go.”

The head physician of both the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL and the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL was also announced as the league’s Chief Medical Advisor throughout the season.

Players are expected to report to clubs after Christmas.

“The WHL looks forward to continuing work with government and health authorities in our region and will implement any measures that are necessary to protect our players, staff, officials, and fans during the COVID19 pandemic,” said a press release. “A final determination has not yet been made as to whether spectators will be permitted to attend WHL games, as this will be subject to the approval of the health authori-

ties in each jurisdiction.” viaSports, BC’s sporting governing agency, currently has a rule in place to allow for four-

team cohort groups. It is not yet known how the WHL will deal with these rules.

Cents open exhibition schedule with loss Jared Thomas CONTRIBUTOR

The Merritt Centennials opened their exhibition schedule on Saturday night against the Spruce Kings and were unable to get the offense going, coming up with a 4-1 defeat.

It took a while for the teams to find their footing in the first period as both teams were playing their first competitive games since early March and at times it showed. The Cents were also dealing with some young faces in the line up that were battling nerves along with the opponent and it was a pair of BCHL veterans who opened the scoring on the powerplay for PG. Former Cent Christian Buono found Rowan Miller for a one timer on the powerplay to make it 1-0. Prince George kept the pressure on when another former

Cent Hunor Torzsok gained the left wing and centered for a streaking Max Borovinskiy and the young forward was able to pick his way towards the net before putting it past an outstretched Dias to make it 2-0. Penalties would ensue but no more scoring would result as the teams skated to the tunnel at the same score. Shots after 1 were 14-9 Spruce Kings.

The Cents were hoping to come out of the dressing room with a little more fire, but they ended up being under fire from Prince George.

After an early scrum in front, Grayson Valente was called for a misconduct for a scrum after the whistle and on the ensuing draw off a set play Corey Cunningham was able to collect a loose puck, pull to the backhand and tuck it five-hole to make it 3-0 PG. The Cents

seemed to spiral for a moment after that point, and Derek Sweet-Coulter called a time out to try and settle the team. The gambit seemed to pay dividends, but it didn’t help the bottom line. Nick Rheaume was able to convert another goal for the Spruce Kings before the Cents finally found an answer. On the attack in the offensive zone, Jerzy Orchard picked the puck out of the corner, skated off the wall to the right dot and ripped a low shot five-hole to finally beat the rookie Aaron Trotter. The 2nd period buzzer saved the Spruce Kings as the Cents were starting to turn it on. Shots after 2 were 25-20 PG. In the final frame the teams traded penalties, skated 4-on-4, 5-on-3 and everything in between.

Despite chances a plenty the goaltenders handled all comers the rest of the

Cents forward Hunor Torzsok is pictured in this file photo from the Centennial’s 2019-2020 season. Photo submitted

way to make it a 4-1 final.

Josh Dias held the team in it with a handful of sensational saves. Final shots were 32-28 Prince George.

After the game, Head Coach Derek SweetCoulter said he’d like to

see the team help each other a little more.

“We did okay through parts of the game, but we spent a while not doing the little things right. We needed to support each other more in the offensive

zone and avoid those one and done chances.”

The Cents will get nearly 2 weeks of practice in before their next test on October 23rd when the Cents and Spruce Kings do it all again.

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IndoCanLinks presents BC Provincial Minor $60,000 to RIH Foundation Hockey Championships cancelled YOUNG SKATERS

The 2020 scheduled tournament was cancelled back in March at the direction of Hockey Canada.

Staff Writer KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

There will be no BC Hockey provincial minor championships in B.C. in 2021.

BC Hockey, which partners with host districts and associations to put on 16 minor championships across B.C. and Yukon in

under-13, U15, U18 and U21 divisions, has nixed the events amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

“The focus this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic is to safely operate local programming so that our youth can participate in hockey,” Bill Greene, chairman of the board for BC Hockey, said in a press release.

“Our districts and associations are working creatively and diligently to offer various programs which follow viaSport and Hockey Canada’s Return to Sport safety guidelines.”

Under current viaSport guidelines, teams can participate in cohorts that include a maximum of four teams.

Districts and associations would have to alter schedules to include 14-day breaks between teams changing cohorts if B.C. championships were to go ahead.

“This could prohibit many of the districts to use the traditional seasonal qualification of teams to participate fairly in B.C. hockey championships,” the BC Hockey press release said.

“With the unpre-

dictability of what regulations and guidelines for travel and competition will be next March when minor championships occur, BC Hockey is making this proactive decision early in the season to cancel minor championships for 2021.”

The press release said BC Hockey will work with districts and associations to pursue enhanced local or regional championships.

BC Hockey followed Hockey Canada’s direction to cancel its 2020 provincial championships in March.

For 23 years, the IndoCanLinks Golf Tournament has raised money to build community relationships, while raising valuable funds for health and education. Although its 23rd annual golf tournament, which was scheduled to take place in July of this year, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization was still able to raise a significant amount of funds for Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Foundation.

The funds will be used for the new patient care tower, currently under construction.

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IndoCanLinks has been a significant supporter of RIH Foundation, with donations totaling almost $250,000. Previous funds have been used to purchase equipment and sponsor rooms. The annual golf tournament, which has been organized by the same group of volunteers since its inception, attracts players from all over British Columbia. It is hoped that it will be able to continue next summer. The Organizing Committee includes: Ravinder Dhaliwal, Sukhbinder Gill, Surinder Gill, Mike Forbes, Paul Manhas, Nandi Spolia, Larry Phillips, Sukhi Chouhan, Fred Legace, and R.J. Toor.

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Life is too short to say no to cake, or so the saying goes, and Fallon Fosbery of Fallon Gene Cakes would have to agree. Fosbery has been baking and decorating delightful cakes and cookies for every occasion since she was a young girl, inspired by two generations of bakers that used to bring her into the kitchen to watch the magic of transforming basic ingredients into delicious desserts.

“I have always loved to bake and used to bake with my Grandma and Mom all the time when I was younger,” said Fosbery.

“When I was a kid, my Mom bought me a starter decorating kit and I started making cakes for my family.

After many years of baking and decorating cakes for my family, I

started decorating for close family friends and it grew from there. I recently have branched into decorating sugar cookies, which has been a fun addition. I am self-taught and love to continue to learn and grow.”

Now three and a half years after launching her business, Fosbery continues to expand on her artistry and makes a wide variety of sweet treats, from cakes and sugar cookies to cupcakes and cheesecakes and ever popular holiday cookie boxes. From birthdays to Valentine’s Day, retirement parties or baby showers, Fallon Gene Cakes will create a unique sweet treat to commemorate the day.

“I provide highquality customized desserts for all occasions,” explains Fosbery.

“One of my favorite things to make is my holiday cookie boxes and custom sugar cookies for all holidays and celebrations. I feel very honoured whenever I am asked to make a dessert, as I love playing a role in adding to someone’s celebration or a significant moment in someone’s life. I am incredibly thankful for all the support I have had so far from Merrittonians.”

Fosbery is herself a lifelong Merrittonian, who was born and raised in the Nicola Valley. When she isn’t baking and decorating sweet treats, she is pursuing her education career as a full time, first year Grade One teacher.

In addition to her baking and teaching career, she is involved in the day to day opera-

tions of her family’s ranch.

“I live on my family’s cattle and horse ranch, where we ride and train horses in our spare time,” said Fosbery.

In recent years there has been an explosion in the popularity of custom created cakes and cookies, which were previously reserved for big events, such as a person’s wedding or a milestone birthday.

While it’s still a fun birthday experience when your mom brings home a Betty Crocker vanilla cake mix and a can of icing, maybe piping on some hearts or adding numbered candles, more and more people are requesting customized and sometimes extravagant cakes.

‘Cake smash’ parties, where an infant turning one takes an adorably decorated cake and does just exactly what the name implies, smashing and eating it by the handful, are becoming more popular. As are

themed cakes, whether they feature your favourite book or movie characters, favourite animal

THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

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

Merritt Baptist Church

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

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

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Germain (aka Gerry) Eugene Chartrand Germain (aka Gerry) Eugene Chartrand, 92 years young, entered the spirit world on Tuesday October 13, 2020 at 9:57pm in Merritt, BC. He was born on September 10, 1928 in Hull Quebec. He is loved and will be missed by his wife Rose Sheena of 59 years, his ten children (Roger, Greta, Jeannie, Cathy, Joyce, Janis, Gerry aka Jr. Esther, Diane, and Dorothy aka Tootsie), many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great/great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, siblings and many friends he made along his journey. He was a faller and bartender for most of his life. He moved and lived in many cities growing up until he settled in Merritt, BC in the early 2000’s where he spent the last of his remaining years. You can often find Gerry dinning out or simply having a coffee with friends and family. He sure loved his BINGO and spent a lot of time fishing in the ocean when he retired. If you ever went driving with him, you would know that he loved his country music and loved to sing along with his favorite tunes. Gerry knew his way around the kitchen, he made some of the simplest meals, but they tasted so good. He was easy to get along with and made friends with many because he had the gift of gab. You will be missed by many because you touched a lot of lives Gerry, safe travels to the spirit world we all love you.

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

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

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

Resume with references and cover letter are to be sent via email to Attn: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND Human Resource Committee c/o Band Administrator (lantoine@coldwaterband.org.)

PO BOX 4600, MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

RELIEF CUSTODIAN School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for relief custodian positions for both the Merritt and Princeton areas.

Relief custodian positions are on-call positions.

Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement.

Applicants are required to have a minimum Grade 10 education and a valid BC Driver’s License.

Fax resume to 250-378-5105 or email: coppervalley@uniserve.com

Please apply online at www.sd58.bc.ca (Job Code # 2862397) or in-person by leaving a detailed resume with a minimum of three references at the School Board Office. Please forward to:

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LICENCED SECURITY GUARDS Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C. 250-378-6161 VICTIM SERVICES CASE WORKER (FULL TIME 35 HRS/WEEK)

Nicola Valley Women In Action has an opening for a full time Victim Service Caseworker with Merritt RCMP Victim Services.

The successful candidate should have postsecondary education in social work, criminal justice or a related field OR a minimum of one (1) years’ experience working with victims of crime or trauma; an extensive knowledge of victim issues, social services and community resources; as well as a sound understanding of the criminal justice system.

Must achieve and maintain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance; possess a valid BC driver’s license and have access to their own vehicle for business use.

This is a regular, full-time position (35 hours/week) with a wage between $24.00 - $27.00 per hour, as well as benefits.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to nvwomeninaction@gmail.com Applications will be accepted until 3pm November 6th, 2020.

We thank all interested applicants, but only short listed candidates will be contacted.

EXECUTIVE REAL ESTATE OFFICE ASSISTANT (FULL TIME POSITION) Merritt Real Estate Services is looking for a friendly and personable person to join our Royal Lepage Real Estate Family in Merritt.

Skills required: • Excellent communication, organizational and relationship skills.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Good research skills.

• Integrity and good judgement.

• Excellent multitasking.

• Outstanding attention to detail.

• Conveyancing /bookkeeping experience preferred.

• Knowledge of Broker Wolf would be an asset.

Send resume to Claudette Edenoste e-mail: claudetteedenoste@royallepage.ca

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

RELIEF BUS DRIVERS School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for relief bus driver positions for both the Merritt and Princeton areas.

Relief bus driver positions are on-call positions.

Successful applicants will be required to have a Class 2 with air or higher driver’s license and must provide a current driver’s abstract.

Applicants are also required to have a minimum Grade 10 education.

Please apply online at www.sd58.bc.ca (Job Code # 2384201) or in-person by leaving a detailed resume with a minimum of three references at the School Board Office. Please forward to: Attention: Lindsey Henderson Manager of Human Resources School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 sblonde@365.sd58.bc.ca For further information, contact Mr. Darrell Finnigan at (250) 315-1113.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Carrie Ware & Company is looking for a part time bookkeeper. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Basic knowledge of accounting & Quickbooks an asset.

Must be able to work independently and in team settings. Clear and consistent communication a must. Applicant needs to be attentive to detail and show excellent problem-solving skills.

Hours for this position can be flexible to meet the needs of children and family circumstances.

Wage will be determined by experience.

Please send, email or fax resumes to: Attn: Alisha Hedrick Carrie Ware & Company Inc. 1964 Quilchena Ave | PO Box 700 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: 250-378-6061 reception@carrieware.ca | alishah@carrieware.ca

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Scw’exmx Tribal Council (STC)

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

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

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

The ideal candidate will have: • Post secondary degree in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Sector Management, Commerce or Social Sciences and three to five years directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have experience with budgets • Must have experience and knowledge of ISC/AANDC/DFO programs and services.

• Strong First Nation cultural awareness, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills are essential.

• Preference given to candidates with experience as a Senior Administrator in a First Nation Organization.

• Preference may be given to a First Nations applicant.

• Must be willing to consent to a full criminal record check.

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

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

Lower Nicola Indian Band Position Title: Reception, Full Time Department: Administration Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Summary of responsibilities: To provide clerical support and file maintenance for the Lower Nicola Indian Band.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: • Grade 12 diploma required.

• Excellent communication skills • Clerical experience • Operate multi-line telephone system • Take detailed messages • Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office programs • Perform filing and other administrative duties as required • B.C. License recommended • Ability and willingness to submit to a criminal record check • Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux language Deadline to apply: until filled Apply online at: ttps://secure.collage.co/jobs/lnib/12667 or email: HR@lnib.net Interested candidates should include a resume and cover letter complete with references, specifying the position you are applying for.

Thank you to all who apply. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Coldwater Indian Band Job Posting JOURNEYS INTO TOMORROW TRANSITION HOUSE PROGRAM DIRECTOR The Coldwater Indian Band is seeking a dynamic and outgoing individual to fill permanent/fulltime, the Journeys into Tomorrow Transition House Program Director position. The Program Director is responsible for fulfilling the Journeys into Tomorrow Transition House strategic and operations program/plans as well as supervising the Transition House staff.

Job Summary From a feminist perspective of trauma and violence against women and children the Program Director provides leadership for all phases of the Journeys into Tomorrow Transition House operation in a manner that allows it to realize its strategic direction.

The Program Director works with the Band Administrator, Chief and Council in planning policy issues and operational matters. Also assist in developing an Advisory Committee for the House.

• Implements the policies and manages the budget approved by the Chief and Council as well as apply for any additional funding to enhance programs and services.

• Follows all the Coldwater Indian Band policies that are associated with the Transition House.

• Promotes services and discretionary activities and ensuring that the services and activities support efficient and effective operations.

• Uses independent judgement, within the authority of the position, in decisions that influence the operations of the House to ensure that the goals and objectives are met. Responsibilities in the following areas; Leadership, Operations, Programming, Human Resources, Financial, Community Relations/ Advocacy, Risk Management, and other responsibilities that are in line with operations of a Transition House. Work closely with the Coldwater Indian Band Social Development Department on violence prevention and social issues.

• Attend meetings and appropriate training sessions as required.

Position Qualifications • University Degree in related field (i.e.; Social Work; Social Sciences; Public Administration) • OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience (related diplomas and minimum 5 years related work experience in a non-profit or onreserve community service environment) • Lifestyle consistent with the importance of and responsibilities of the position • Strong Analytical and decision-making skills, tact, discretion and sound judgement • Work under high-pressure conditions, independently and collaboratively within a First Nations, non-profit community setting.

• Awareness of the dynamics of violence and abuse and evidence-based treatment responses • Superior communication skills, written and oral • Knowledge of Nlaka’pamux language an asset • Ability to organize and manage workload and create work schedules • Able to work independently and in a team environment • Successfully clear a Criminal Records check • Valid class 4 Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract • Reliable vehicle Salary: Relevant experience and qualifications will be evaluated.

Resume with references and cover letter are to be sent via email to Attn: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND Human Resource Committee c/o Band Administrator (lantoine@coldwaterband.org.)

PO BOX 4600m MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Deadline for resumes: October 30, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society

The Opportunity: Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) seeks a dynamic individual to join our team as the Finance Manager.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Manager effectively manages the provision of financial services, accurate accounting and payroll, risk management services, administration of pension and benefit plan, and general administrative support for SCFSS. These services include budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and support for audit functions. The Finance Manager promotes the achievement of SCFSS ‘s goals and objectives by helping employees understand financial information, providing accurate, confidential information, and providing input to all planning cycles.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field • Professional Accounting Designation (CA, CPA, CGA, or CMA) preferred • Minimum of three years’ of financial experience performing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledgers, budget preparation, and financial reporting • Knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) • Knowledge of legislation of Labour Code, Occupational Health and Safety, Privacy and Human Rights as well as requirements for INAC Funding and Reporting • Successful completion and maintenance of a clear Criminal Records Check required • Must be able to provide a copy of a BC driver’s license and a driver’s abstract please

Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Nicola) Ltd. is now accepting applications for professional drivers to operate snowplowing equipment & other labour maintenance activities for the 2020 / 2021 winter season. A valid BC Driver’s License, Class 1 or Class 3 is required. YRB provides highway maintenance services in Merritt, Logan Lake, Lytton and surrounding areas.

Resumes including driver’s abstracts may be emailed, mailed, or delivered.

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Emcon Services Inc., a Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor is seeking applications for an Executive Assistant position in our Merritt office. The main function of this position will be the point of contact for the following: processing of accident claims, insurance, coordinating travel, meeting minutes, annual reports overseeing office maintenance, and the supervision of administration and fleet assistants. This position requires an individual who can handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy and complex office environment, as well as, possesses excellent verbal and written skills, be well organized, and have solid computer experience/ knowledge. Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Explorer Contract Manager) would be an asset.

This position requires above average attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality. Some general office clerical duties may also be required (typing, data processing, filing, telephone reception and client/ customer referrals, etc.)

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Emcon Services has the following conditions of employment: satisfactory drug pre-screening and Driver’s Abstract. Qualified applicants are encouraged to forward their resume and covering letter to: cfrancis@emconservices.ca or fax to (250) 378-4106.

Emcon Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is accepting purchase proposals on the following vehicle: Type: 4x4 Pickup Truck Classification: Three-Quarter Ton or One Ton Configuration: Crew Cab, Regular Box Colour: White Model Year: 2019 / 2020 / 2021 Fuel: Gas Please provide a quote for the vehicle noted above. The TNRD will also have two vehicles for trade-in; descriptions are as follows: • 2011 Ford Ranger Extended Cab 4x4, 4 Litre, 6 Cylinder, 160,382 KM • 2009 Ford F-150 Super Cab 4x4, 4.6 Litre, 8 Cylinder, 201,550 KM The trade-in vehicles can be viewed by appointment only. Please contact Kevin Skrepnek at (250) 377-6302 or kskrepnek@tnrd. ca if you would like to set up an appointment or have further questions.

All purchase proposals are to be submitted by 4:00 pm on October 30th, 2020 (no exceptions) to the attention of: Kevin Skrepnek Emergency Program Coordinator Thompson-Nicola Regional District 300 - 465 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9 or by email to kskrepnek@tnrd.ca The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted.

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Merritt Real Estate Services Ltd. 3499 Voght St. Merritt BC V1K 1C6 • 250-378-6181

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$529,000 441 BAILEY AVENUE

2301 REID AVENUE

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

MLS# 158810 Owner/Broker

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

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

16 GARNET AVENUE LOGAN LAKE

$339,900 248 CALCITE DRIVE LOGAN LAKE

$449,900

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

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

MLS# 157663

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

$429,500 1549 QUILCHENA AVENUE

2701 LANGSTAFF PLACE

NEWRICE P

$467,000 3 BED/2 BATH HOME LOCATED ON A LARGE BEAUTIFUL LOT with attached 1 car garage.

This property has a mechanics dream garage 26 x 36 with a 9000 lb. hoist, 5 hp air compressor, 220 power, tons of storage, slab on grade floor, PLUS a 2 piece bathroom.

There is lots of parking in the back for your vehicles, RV & toys. There is a covered raised deck area. MLS# 157803

BEAUTIFUL 5 BED/ 3 BATH HOME located on a quiet cul-de-sac. The kitchen & dining area is open and bright with lots of room for entertaining. The raised living room shares a 3 sided NG fireplace with the dining room below. The large attached garage has room for 2 cars and plenty of room for storage. Call the listing agent to book your private showing.

MLS# 157976

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

$570,000 1626 CANFORD AVENUE

2125 QUILCHENA AVENUE

$218,000 THREE BEDROOM RANCHER IN QUIET LOCATION, SHORT WALK TO PARK AND DOWNTOWN SHOPPING, fenced yard with access front and back, good sized living room and large dining area.

COMMERCIAL STORE FRONT WITH LOTS OF SPACE AND GOOD FOOT TRAFFIC, has residential suite above and ample parking in back.

MLS# #157564

MLS# 158599

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

Managing Broker

$139,000 1510 WILLIAMS CRESCENT

4149 WALTERS STREET

$449,900 PRICED BELOW ASSESSMENT! This beautiful well built 2 bedroom 3 bath home on .35 of an acre has a large fenced area with separate garden lawn areas. The home was built with quality and efficiency in mind. Low E windows, 2 x 8 walls and heat shield on all exterior walls make this a very energy efficient home. Nicely designed kitchen with s/s appliances, a large master bedroom.

MLS# 158041

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

MLS# 159001

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

$279,000 2501 SPRING BANK AVENUE

2464 COLDWATER AVENUE

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$100,000

SOLID STARTER/RETIREMENT HOME WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO THE DOWNTOWN CORE. Three beds, 1 bath. Nice deck in private back yard. All fenced.

11 LOTS AVAILABLE JUST WAITING FOR YOUR NEW EAGLE HOMES MODULAR HOME. Lots are all flat and useable. City services at lot line.

MLS# 158863

MLS# 158911

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

2830 SCOTT PLACE

$494,900 311-1703 MENZIES STREET IMMACULATE 5 BED/3 BATH HOME in a quiet cul-de-sac location close to schools! Family sized island in kitchen, S/S appliances, ensuite w/jetted tub & fully finished basement. Gorgeous oversized back yard! Such a great house to raise a family.

MLS# 158243

Personal Real Estate Corporation

$74,900 POSITIVE CASH FLOW! INVESTORS TAKE NOTE of this 1 bed 1 bath 585 sq ft condo.

Currently rented for $768.75 and rent increase as of Dec 1, 2020 to $788.50! Tenant pays utilities.

Top floor unit with elevator in building and shared laundry. First time buyer or downsizing? This may be just what you are looking for!

MLS# 159031

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