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POLICE FILES Escaped convict captured in Merritt Man escaped a Saskatoon correctional centre in September Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

A 34-year-old man wanted for escaping lawful custody in Saskatoon was arrested near Merritt.

Travis Funk escaped the Saskatoon Provincial Correction Centre on Sept. 24, and will be returning to Saskatchewan to face charges after local RCMP arrested him on Oct. 21.

Funk was in the company of a 24-yearold woman, who is alleged to have assisted him in escaping prison, stated a press release from the Saskatoon Police Service.

The woman was also arrested by Merritt RCMP. Merritt RCMP caught up with the pair after the vehicle they had been driving ran out of gas and was towed to Mario’s Towing in town, explained RCMP Sgt. Norm Flemming.

“One of our plain-clothes officers got a tip that these guys seemed a little wrong. We checked it out, pulled a

couple pictures, and sure enough, they matched the description of the two from Saskatchewan,” said Flemming. “We did a little stakeout, and these guys showed up to deal with the vehicle.”

There was no sign that the pair had a specific destination in mind before being picked up by police, added Flemming.

“They had sundries in the vehicle that suggested they had been camping out here and there,” said Flemming, adding that there wasn’t anything definitive to suggest a likely destination for the pair.

Funk and his accomplice had been using the identity of a woman from Penticton, whose wallet had gone missing a couple weeks ago, said Flemming.

The wallet was found in the vehicle.

Funk allegedly escaped from the Saskatoon Provincial Correction Centre by climbing over a fence and getting into a waiting vehicle, the release from the Saskatoon police detailed.

Both people arrested by the RCMP are being transferred back to Saskatchewan.

Road rage incident leads to charges Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

A local man is facing charges after a bout of road rage in downtown Merritt at the intersection of Garcia Street and Quilchena Avenue on Oct. 24.

When the 35-year old man did not stop at the stop sign on Garcia Street, and proceeded to turn right onto Quilchena Avenue, he cut off another vehicle headed in the same direction already in the intersection, RCMP Sgt. Norm Flemming told the Herald.

The driver of this vehicle honked his horn and braked, but ran into the back of the 35-year-old’s car.

“There was a confrontation with both drivers at that point,” Flemming said.

The 35-year-old threw a punch at the other driver, who managed to duck out of the way.

However, the other driver’s adult daughter then exited the vehicle and was backhanded by 35-year-old, Flemming said.

The incident occurred at about 4 p.m. and Flemming said witnesses to the incident intervened verbally and the man remained at the scene until police arrived and arrested him.

“The public was sort of Johnny on the spot,” Flemming said.

He said multiple witnesses gave the same account of the incident.

Flemming said the man was also wanted for breaching a community sentence order and for uttering threats.

The 35-year-old man is facing charges of assault, uttering threats, and breaching both his probation and the community sentence order.

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Gun owners urged to secure firearms Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

A rash of stolen guns in the past six months has Merritt police advising gun owners to secure and document their firearms.

Between March 30 and Oct. 11 there have been 26 guns stolen in five residential break-ins, said Const. Brock Hedrick of the RCMP’s general investigation section.

In three of these reported incidents, entire gun safes were stolen.

“Two of the five break and enters have been in the rural area and three of them have been right in the city,” said Hedrick.

Hedrick told the Herald 26 stolen firearms in that timeframe seems high for the Merritt area, and is a concern for police.

Police believe these guns are being stolen to sold on the black market, he said.

Hedrick laid out five long guns for the Herald on Friday (Oct. 21) at the RCMP detachment, most of which had a portion of the barrel and butt end cut off.

Individuals will often saw off these parts of stolen long guns to make them easier to hide, and more dangerous for officers and the general public.

“It’a alarming how short they become,” Hedrick said.

Merritt RCMP have seized four sawed off firearms in the last few months. One was a .22 calibre rifle seized during a traffic stop in the possession of a known drug trafficker, another was found in a yard and two others were located in a local motel room while police were investigating an unrelated incident.

Sawed off long guns are typiSeized long guns in possession of the Merritt RCMP, which are often cut by criminals to cally associated with nefarious make them easier to conceal. Michael Potestio/Herald activity, Hedrick said.

“There’s no other reason to guns, he said. remove the bolts of your rifles own something like that,” he said, when storing them to because “These gun owners believe noting that the guns are useless that we still have access to it, but they are unusable without them. for things such as hunting or tarthat data was literally destroyed,” “It’s a boat anchor at that get practice.

Hedrick said. point,” Hedrick said.

Hedrick is advising that gun If a gun owner’s firearm is It’s important that gun ownowners keep their gun safes found by police in another jurisers document the serial numbers bolted to the ground or wall, and of their guns. Since the long gun diction, it can be difficult to get it to keep the key to the safe stored back to the owner without a serial registry was scrapped, police in a different room of the house. number to match it to, Hedrick don’t have access to that inforHe said it’s also a good idea to said. mation for previously registered

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Council defers decision on parking Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt city council won’t let the pay-in-lieu of parking provision in its zoning bylaw go without something to replace it.

At it’s regular meeting on Tuesday (Oct. 25) council chose to defer a decision on the fate of the clause in the city’s zoning bylaw, which charges a business $3,500 per parking spot if it has fewer stalls than required in the bylaw.

That money is held in reserve to fund any parking infrastructure needed in the future, such as a parkade.

Coun. Mike Goetz made the motion that council defer a decision and schedule a workshop on the issue with concerned business owners.

The motion was approved by a vote of 4-2.

Councillors Dave Baker and Ginny Prowal were opposed to the deferment and Coun.

Linda Brown was not in attendance.

Councillors Goetz, Diana Norgaard, Kurt Christopherson and Mayor Neil Menard voted to defer.

Goetz said he didn’t think there had been enough discussion with the delegation of business owners known as Downtown Voice who have been lobbying against this provision in the zoning bylaw.

“I just don’t feel comfortable moving forward with this tonight as it sits,” Goetz said.

“We’ve heard what the Downtown [Voice] people have had to say, but I still think we need to sit down and hash it out and come to a better agreement than what I’m seeing here.”

After voting, Menard said this is an important issue that has the business community concerned, and needs to be addressed.

Members of Downtown Voice spoke with city council at a committee of the whole meeting last month, asking that the payment-in-lieu

of parking be removed from the bylaw entirely, and didn’t suggest any alternative.

At that meeting on Sept. 20, Coun. Brown, Coun. Mike Goetz and Coun. Dave Baker voiced their support for changing or removing the bylaw.

Outside council chambers on Tuesday, Goetz told the Herald there needs to be something to replace the fee in the parking bylaw.

“You can’t just have nothing,” he said. “And we haven’t talked that part [through].”

Goetz said he wouldn’t want council to make a decision without first consulting with downtown business owners to ensure they’re happy with the change.

“It’s best we all work together,” he said.

Downtown Voice member Bruce McMurchy, who attended the meeting, said he and other members of the group came out of

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Medical history mistakenly shared Charney contacted CBC, and the public broadcaster made Charney’s story the subject of the longform journalism program, “The Investigators.”

A Merritt woman is in the process of filing a The CBC investigation revealed that B.C. is one formal complaint with the College of Physicians of six provinces in Canada that does not have legisand Surgeons of BC after she discovered items from lation requiring health care providers notify patients the medical history of up to ten different people in of a potential breach of private records.

Merritt on a disc which was supposed to contain “I sometimes think that the doctors protect the only her own private information. doctors, I guess that’s the same in every occupaWendy Charney, 66, acquired the disc as part tion,” said Charney. “But I don’t think you can of a routine procedure for do that when it comes to patients of a retiring doctor someone’s personal medical — in her case, Dr. Andries records. I think you have to be Smit, a physician of 17 accountable.” years, who retired in January.

Some of the records Charney, who had been a Charney had access to patient of Smit’s, was to included prescription adaptabecome a patient of Dr. Drew tions which were specifically Soderberg. labelled as confidential in the As part of the switch, records, she added.

Charney’s medical hisThough she didn’t initially, tory was downloaded to Charney has now filed an a CD, which was then official complaint with the delivered from Smit’s office College of Physicians and to Soderberg’s, explained Surgeons of BC regarding the Charney. breach — but she’s no closer “If your doctor retires to having an answer as to how or moves, your information such a major breach occurred is sent to a company called in the first place.

Medrecords, down on the “It doesn’t even come coast. They transfer all this close, these people, to my last information onto a disc — name. I’m at the beginning that disc is given to you, you of the alphabet — I’ve got Wendy Charney take it to the new doctor, they some ’T’s’ down here, I’ve all Received confidential medical files copy it and it is returned to got all different names,” said you,” explained Charney, Charney. “I wonder how many files have been comadding that in her case, the disc was taken directly promised. You can’t tell me I have ten on mine and from Smit’s office to Soderberg’s, before it was it’s not happening to other people.” turned over to Charney.

Another aspect of the records which was conInstructed to destroy the disc, Charney held on fusing for Charney, was how disjointed and disorto it anyway — although she didn’t bother to exam- ganized the files were in the first place. Charney’s ine the files contained on the CD until a few months husband had also recently switched doctors and later.

See ‘BREACH’ Page 11 “It just sat — I never did anything with it,” she said.

A few months later, a twinge of curiosity regarding her own medical history prompted Charney to pop the disc into her computer and search through the records. Poring over the line items, Charney began to discover things that ROUTE: Me63 : Amethyst Crt, Aralia Dr, Aralia Pl, Ash Crt, Calcite Dr, Chestnut didn’t make any sense.

Crt, Cinnabar Crt, Daladon Dr, Linden Rd, Poplar Dr, Topaz Cres (144 Papers) “All of a sudden I ROUTE: Me65 : Cedar Crt, Dogwood Ave, Dogwood Cres, Dogwood Crt, ‘go hold it — I haven’t Dogwood Pl, Juniper Dr, Juniper Pl, Ponderosa Ave (60 Papers) had colon cancer.’” said Charney. “I kept going ROUTE: Me62 : Basalt Dr, Basalt Pl, Calcite Dr, through it, I came across nine different reports that Calcite Pl, Granite, Jasper Dr, Jasper Pl (87 Papers) were not mine.”

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Broken promises a dangerous path It’s been just over a year since Justin Trudeau’s Liberals swept into power in Ottawa, rid- Cole Wagner ing a redCOLE’S NOTES wave across the country to form the nation’s first non-Conservative government in a decade — and with a majority mandate to boot.

The months that followed were filled with photo-ops, snappy declarations of the current calendar year and promise after promise about the Liberals’ exhaustive legislative agenda.

One of the big ticket items on that list was electoral reform — a topic that was touched on heavily by the campaigning Liberals in 2015.

“This will be the last election contested under the first-past-the-post system,” was a line repeated ad-naseum

by Liberal candidates.

But more recently, in an interview with Le Devoir, a French-language newspaper published in Montreal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau started to walk back his oft-repeated phrase from the campaign.

“Under Stephen Harper, there were so many people unhappy with the government and their approach that people were saying, ‘It will take electoral reform to no longer have a government we don’t like.’ But under the current system, they now have a government they’re more satisfied with and the motivation to change the electoral system is less compelling,” he said.

With the sideshow going on in the south, we might feel lucky that our biggest political scandal of the day concerns a broken promise on electoral reform.

But that would betray the significance of Trudeau’s statement.

Arrogance in government cost the Conservatives a dynasty, and Trudeau would be wise to remember that.

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AIDS epidemic far from vanquished Four years ago optimism was high that AIDS was in retreat, and could ultimately be eradicated. Back then the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS GWYNNE DYER (UNAIDS) was The international boldly predicting STAGE “the end of AIDS by 2030.” Nobody is feeling that optimistic now.

New HIV infections, after dropping steadily for the ten years to 2005, more or less stabilised at 2 million a year in the last decade, and the annual death toll from AIDS has also stabilised, at about 1.5 million a year. But the future looks grimmer than the present.

Two-thirds of all HIV-positive people (24 out of 36 million) are in Africa, and an even higher proportion of the AIDS deaths happen there. If it were not for Africa, the predictions of four years ago would still sound plausible.

So what’s wrong with Africa? Two things: it’s poor, and there are “cultural practices” that facilitate the spread of the HIV virus.

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International AIDS Conference that was held in Durban sixteen years ago was to break the grip of the big pharmaceutical companies on the key drugs that were already making HIVpositive status a lifelong nuisance rather than a death sentence in other parts of the world.

Unfortunately, the drugs were so expensive that the vast majority of Africans simply could not afford them — so they died instead.

In a diplomatic and media battle that lasted for almost a decade in the late 1990s and early 2000s, African countries managed to shame the big pharmaceutical countries into accepting the importation of much cheaper “generic” versions of the main antiretroviral drugs, mainly from Brazil, India and Thailand, for use in poor African countries.

The Western drug companies not only dropped their collective lawsuit against the South African government in defence of their patents. Some of them even began providing their own patent drugs to the African market at one-tenth or even one-twentieth of the price they charged elsewhere. A widely used course of treatment that cost $10,000 a year in the U.S. at the time became available to Africans at a price of about $100 a year.

Many HIV-positive Africans could not even afford that amount, but Western govern-

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ments and private foundations also began providing major funding for anti-HIV programmes in Africa: $8.6 billion in 2014. (80 per cent of the money comes from the United States and the United Kingdom) Even today half of Africa’s HIV-positive population is not using the basic cocktail of anti-retroviral drugs on a regular basis. There is still a stigma attached to having the virus, and many of the non-users who have been diagnosed as positive don’t go the clinics to collect their drugs because it involves standing in line and being seen by people they know.

The continent’s death rate from AIDS went into a temporary steep decline, but it is now heading back up for a number of reasons. The main one is that resistance to the standard mix of drugs has grown into a major problem.

The second-line treatment, using newer drugs that are still available at the “African discount,” costs $300 per person per year — and resistance is also apparent in 30 per cent of those cases. The third-line or “salvage” treatment costs $1,900 a year even in Africa.

The governments can’t afford it, and very few Africans have medical insurance.

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RE: CITY LAUNCHES NEW TOURISM WEBSITE (Oct. 21) Trip Advisor & Google seems to be where the city and regional tourism should be focusing... I have found more things about services and all by google & Trip Advisor. I found resorts and accommodations quickly for visiting friends/relatives. The last thing anyone wants to look for is a town tourism website.

— posted by “Shawn Swakum” via Facebook on Oct. 22

RE: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: PROVINCE’S BIOSOLIDS REVIEW WAS A SHAM (Oct. 20) My thanks to Don for taking the time to respond to yet another outdated opinion that has not even considered the fact that our governments approach to dealing with the environment is outdated. Biosolids is nothing more than a term developed by spin doctors to make sewer sludge sound good. In fact spin doctors have now come up with a new term, Managed Organc Matter (MOM). Just remember it is still the same stuff and I know many moms who will be upset to hear this. An election is coming next May and I sure know who I am not voting for. In fact, I have paid for a membership with the NDP and intend to use it to nominate a candidate who shares my values and love for the riding we live in.

— posted by “Allen Peters” on Oct. 22

RE: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: PROVINCE’S BIOSOLIDS REVIEW WAS A SHAM (Oct. 20) Sewer sludge needs to be addressed properly by our provincial government. Sewer sludge needs to be disposed; it will not go away on its own.

What is Minister Polak doing about exploring methods used in other countries, such as incineration and,the new, non-polluting process of pyrolysis?

To spend all this time, taxpayer money and energy shoring up land application, a counter- environmental process that will have harmful effects on land, air, water, wildlife and human health is not the progressive approach we have the right to expect.

— posted by “Libby Dybikowski” on Oct. 21

RE: REFLECTIONS ON A 44-YEAR CAREER FROM TOLKO’S IRONMAN (Oct. 19) I’ve worked with Pat the last few years. He also trained me on the edger, the machine he runs. Hard working and a good man to talk to. When they used to run the mill through breaks, we took our breaks together. Lots of good chats with him and he always took the right amount of time for his breaks, not a minute longer. Yup he’s a bull. One of the best guys I’ve ever worked with. Wish him nothing but the best in the future.

— posted by “Eddy Watkinson” via Facebook on Oct. 19

RE: REFLECTIONS ON A 44-YEAR CAREER FROM TOLKO’S IRONMAN (Oct. 19) So much respect for a hard working dedicated man such as this, a dying breed.

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Funding for anti-HIV programs on the decline From Page 6 Drug resistance has been growing in the developed world too, of course, but the solution there is to move HIV-positive people onto newer combinations of drugs that are far more expensive. The cost of treatment in the US today can be higher than $20,000 a year, and not one African in a thousand can afford that.

African governments will probably have to wage another long diplomatic and media battle to access generic or cut-rate versions of the best new drugs. In the meantime, a great many people will die. And this is happening just as the amount of funding from Western sources for anti-HIV

programmes in Africa has gone into decline: donations last year were down by almost one billion dollars.

The other specific reason for sub-Saharan Africa’s much higher rate of HIV infections is “cultural.” What that means, in plain English, is that sexual traditions are different there: premarital and extra-marital sex is commonplace.

Moreover, older men often exploit their relative wealth and power to have unprotected sex with many young women and girls.

This may explain why in southern Africa, uniquely in the world, 60 per cent of new HIV infections are among young women. And it is striking that HIV infection rates are far lower in those

parts of the continent that have been Muslim for many centuries — or Christian for many centuries, like Ethiopia — and where the sexual rules of engagement are therefore much stricter.

The situation in sub-Saharan Africa is almost bound to get worse, not better, because the 15 to 24 age group, the most likely to become infected, is growing explosively fast. They number about 200 million now, but that will double to 400 million by 2040. Africa has long been the world capital of HIV and AIDS, and it will remain so for the foreseeable future.

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

Merritt RCMP sources report that eighteen year old Robert Lewis Belanger, and seventeen year old James Raymond Thomson have been charged with placing an explosive with intent to damage property.

Belanger, said the police, is in custody, while Thomson is expected to be arrested today.

Both men have been charged in connection with a bombing incident that inflicted $2,500 damage to two RCMP vehicles at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 1976.

Belanger and Thomson face a maximum of fourteen years imprisonment on the charge, Staffsergeant Walker of Merritt’s R.C.M.P. detachment said.

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Clients are now being admitted to new support recovery beds being set up in Merritt for people dealing with drug addiction.

Merritt’s ASK Wellness received one of five contracts from the Interior Health Authority (IHA) for the creation of six support recovery beds.

ASK isn’t literally receiving beds. Rather they have received funds to rent housing in a substance-free setting for those who are awaiting residential treatment, returning from treatment or transitioning to a more stable lifestyle.

The first two of six beds being established

in Merritt will be available on Nov. 1.

“We have great rapport with our landlords, so we are positive that we’ll have two beds up and running for the first,” said ASK Wellness co-ordintor Stacy Wormell-Street.

She said the plan is to have the next two spaces available on Dec. 1 and the final two after that available Jan. 1, 2017.

In addition to the housing, clients must participate in a treatment program, and have a life skills worker along with a housing support worker connect with them periodically.

“We want to roll out the program slow and steady so we make sure that everybody’s getting the services they need. It’s a brand new program for us,” said Wormell-Street.

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NVIT-led conference a sign of change The conference drew about 140 people from a variety of different institutions and backgrounds. Photo courtesy of Ken Tourand

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Leaders of post-secondary institutions from around B.C. left Vancouver last week with plenty of ideas on how to enhance and support indigenous culture, practices and learning after attending a two-day conference organized by Merritt’s own Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT).

The B.C. Public Post-Secondary Truth and Reconciliation Summit took place at the Wosk Centre in Vancouver on Oct. 19 and 20. The conference was organized as a joint effort between the Ministry of Advanced Education and NVIT as a way for post-secondary institutions to find ways to address the calls-to-action contained in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, which was published in June of 2015.

“When that came out in June of 2015, I was getting lots of calls saying ‘What are we going to do?’”

A number of the calls-to-action reflect directly on post-secondary education,” explained Ken Tourand, president of NVIT. “We don’t need to hurry and check a box that says ‘We’ve done something.’ We need to consider a made-in-B.C. approach to how we’re going to respond to those calls-to-action.”

As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was a Canada-wide endeavour, the 93 calls-to-action contained within the report are not tailored to each individual province, explained Tourand. Many institutions around B.C. are already improving their services for indigenous students, or improving the school’s protocols surround indigenous cultures, he added — which informed the decision to have a conference, rather than issue a knee-jerk response to the calls-to-action which concerned post-secondary schools.

“Like in Manitoba — the University of Manitoba said, everyone has to take an indigenous education course, regardless of what program you’re in,” said Tourand. “I don’t think that was an NVITapproach.”

About 140 people attended, along with a number of guest speakers, including a survivor of the residential school system, a number of presidents and vice-presidents of various institutions, and various Chiefs from around the province, said Tourand.

The next step for the NVIT team which organized the summit is to distill the conversations and

after multiple interventions.

The six support recovery beds are the first of their kind in Merritt.

They will be located at residences scattered throughout the city.

People interested in more information about accessing this support can contact ASK Wellness in Merritt at 250-315-0098.

The new spaces are meant to enhance mental health and substance use services throughout the B.C. Interior, and are part of a provincial initiative to provide 57 new beds to communities throughout the IHA. These 57 support recovery beds are part of the IHA’s commitment back in April to create 73 new substance use treatment beds including 16 for withdrawal management.

will partake in wellness programs run here in Merritt.

From Monday to Friday clients will be required to attend things like a wellness recovery group, counselling and do lifeskills training, said Wormell-Street.

Finding employment opportunities for these participants is also part of the treatment.

After six months, ASK will meet with the respective landlords and clients to discuss if he or she is ready, willing and able to take on their own tenancy with their landlord, she said.

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“It’s not going to work for everyone,” explained Tourand. “Institutions will say, ‘That’s going to work for me, that’s not going to work for me.’”

The success of the conference, said Tourand, is a sign of the change occurring across the province, in regards to indigenous education at post-secondary institutions.

“This was really an opportunity to come together and engage on a senior level to discuss and dialogue on indigenous education. It’s never been done before in B.C. — I’ve been in the system 21 years, it’s never been done. And ten years ago, I would have never thought it would happen,” said Tourand.

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He said he’s willing to have another meeting with council, but objected to meeting on a Saturday as small business owners work Saturdays.

City staff prepared a report on the pay in lieu of parking provision in the bylaw for Tuesday’s regular meeting, providing council with four options to consider. Those options were to keep the provision status quo, exempt properties zoned C2 (central business district) from having to provide any parking, and keep the fee for other zones, exempt C2 and lower the fee per space or scrap the fees entirely and conduct a parking needs assessment.

The recommended option from staff was to maintain the status quo.

Removing payment could raise taxes The staff report on the parking bylaw states that if council removes the payment-in-lieu of parking provision, future parking costs would need to come from taxpayer dollars and a tax increase may be necessary.

“Some may consider this course to be a business subsidy,” the report stated.

While the report acknowledged there may

currently be ample parking downtown given the amount of vacant buildings and lack of people frequenting the area after business hours, the future needs to be considered, and Merritt’s official community plan calls for a revitalization of the downtown.

“Revitalizing the downtown and then experiencing a shortage of parking could dampen economic prosperity,” the report stated.

However, it is economic prosperity the group Downtown Voice says the bylaw is prohibiting.

The group contends that the parking bylaw hurts real estate sales and limits the pool of potential buyers, as anyone interested in the building would be deterred if they had to incur the parking fines because their business required more parking spots.

The pay in lieu of parking provision has been around in some form or another since 1980, but has only collected two fees — one in 1997 for $65,800 and again in 2015 for $3,500. The current total in the fund is $71,789 for parking infrastructure.

The report suggested the city may want to use that money to look into acquiring new parking spaces now.

Merritt has had a total of seven zoning bylaws, the latest of which was approved back in 2015.

Under that update, properties zoned C2 were required to pay the $3,500 fee in lieu of parking, after having been exempt for 10 years under the previous zoning bylaw from having to provide any parking spaces at all.

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Strange occurances have been recorded at the Baillie House over the years — unexplained sounds and sights, enough to convince some that the heritage home is truly haunted.

And for those skeptics, a ghost-hunting crew from the coast are coming back to Merritt just in time for some pre-Halloween investigating.

Glen Ferguson is a part of the Chronicles of the Unknown paranormal investigation team who ventured into the Baillie House earlier this year to check up on claims that the house was haunted.

The team will be returning to Merritt on Oct. 29, to double check on strange occurances they experienced during their tour of the heritage site on May 21.

“We’ll be taking a look to make sure what we did pick up was nothing natural,” said Ferguson.

“During the day it’s all nice and friendly, but once you get past one o’clock in the morning, things tend to go awry.”

During their tour of the Baillie House, the Chronicles of the Unknown team were equipped with a variety of recording devices, which may have picked up signs of paranormal activity, explained Ferguson.

“We did have our audio guy with us, and his father who is a complete skeptic,” said Ferguson.

“But he was down in the basement of the Baillie House, he had his first full-bodied apparition experience.”

The Chronicles of the Unknown team will be around the Baillie House at 9 a.m. on Oct. 29, and are happy to answer any questions from locals.

Students scare hunger Members of the Merritt Secondary School We Care Crew will be hitting the streets of Merritt on Halloween in search of neither tricks, nor treats — instead, they’ll be collecting donations for the Nicola Valley Food Bank.

The annual “We Scare Hunger” campaign, organized by the volunteers in the We Care Crew, collected about 1,000 pounds of food bank donations during last year’s event, and will be aiming to hit that mark again over Halloween this year, said teacher sponsor Shannon Dunn.

Students will be travelling in teams of two or three (with a driver), canvassing as many neighbourhoods as their numbers permit between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Oct. 31.

Kalea Palmer, currently in Grade 12 at Merritt Secondary School, and has been involved with the We Scare Hunger event since she was in Grade 8.

“It’s been one of the events I look forward to every year,” said Palmer. “It gives me an excuse to go trick or treating, as well as helping out the community.”

Kalea Palmer looks on while listening to another student during a We Care Crew meeting. Cole Wagner/Herald

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“I had Dr. Smit and he had Dr. Bester. The difference between the two discs was night and day. Mine seemed to be hodgepodge, and Lloyd’s seemed to be very clear and distinct and professional looking,” she explained. Charney clarified that it’s unclear who was responsible for compiling the information on the disc — the Vancouver-based company Medrecords or Dr. Smit’s office.

Asked if her disc contained her complete medical records, Charney couldn’t confirm — though she suspected that a hip scan she had done in Kamloops was omitted from the record.

“Another thing that is disturbing is — if [someone else’s] report is in my file, and that person goes to a different doctor who needs to refer back to something, there is no record in there for the doctor to refer back to,” said Charney.

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City council doesn’t want to endorse the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) rails trails initiative before all affected land owners are consulted.

At its regular meeting on Tuesday (Oct. 25) city council unanimously denied a request from TOTA to be listed as a non-monetary partner in its application to the provincial government’s Rural Dividend Fund for phase one of its trail project — applications for which are due by Oct. 31.

TOTA aims to transform old abandoned railway lines into hiking trails in the region.

The tourism organization has already made headway by winning formal endorsements from each regional district which contains a piece of the proposed network of trails, said TOTA president and CEO Glenn Mandziuk.

Phase one implementation of the project is dedicated to the 62 kilometres of trail between Merritt and Spences Bridge. According to a report from TOTA this phase is focused securing support and participation from affected First Nations bands, developing a web-

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Council looking for more consultation before approval From Page 12 site and print materials to generate awareness for the project and resurfacing usable sections of the trail.

While most said they liked the trail project, council ultimately did not want to support TOTA’s request until they already have the support of the five First Nations bands and all private land owners affected along the route.

“Coming here tonight, our hope is to get support for the consultation with First Nations [and] with stakeholders in your community moreso than getting support right now

for the actual development,” TOTA representative Gillian Satherstrom told council.

She also said they would come back to council for its support again if and when they had the support of all the bands and other stakeholders.

“I think we’re getting ahead of ourselves here,” said Coun.

Dave Baker. “I really think that we’d be stepping on some toes if we went ahead and did this tonight.”

“What I’d like you to do is to approach the bands that need to be talked to and then come back to us, because no matter what we sign tonight it may look like we’re supporting something,” Baker told Satherstrom adding that he wanted to

see more consultation done first.

“I think the process starts first with [First Nations] to see whether they’re even interested before getting into a case where [you’re asking] can we have your approval,” said Coun.

Kurt Christopherson. “I think it’s just little bit flawed in how to go about it. I think you need to approach them first, get their permission, make sure they’re even interested in it.”

He told the Herald that council shouldn’t give the impression that they have approved a plan that other stakeholders in the area haven’t even had a chance to look at yet. “[TOTA] is ahead of the game,” Coun. Mike Goetz told the Herald.

“Creating safe communities means protecting the environment and the people.”

– Dion Arnouse, Emergency Management Consultant, Kinder Morgan Canada

Trans Mountain’s emergency management team has connected with over 100 Aboriginal communities along the BC-Alberta pipeline route. We assess each community’s capacity to respond to a civil emergency, then provide support to upgrade emergency response skills accordingly. The primary objective is to ensure an organized response to a spill. However, as the chances of a spill are low, local residents who are trained well with a safety mindset are equally prepared to respond to a more likely natural event, such as a fire, flood or ice storm. Putting safety first is our number one priority.

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There is a constant focus on community safety, emergency preparedness and environmental protection.

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Emergency preparedness training benefits include skills in dealing with all hazards, including fires, floods and extreme storms.

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To date, 40 Aboriginal communities located along the pipeline and marine corridor in British Columbia and Alberta have signed Mutual Benefit Agreements.

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For both Trans Mountain and Aboriginal training, we conduct exercises and drills year-round in all seasons and conditions – on land, water, even on ice – throughout the entire system.

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We have connected with more than 100 Aboriginal communities along the entire pipeline route.

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There are 15 equipment caches along the pipeline and over $3 million will be invested in new emergency response equipment.

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JUNIOR HOCKEY

Cents hit the road for five in a row Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Centennials are spending this week preparing for one of their toughest stretches of the 2016-17 BCHL campaign — a run of five road games in succession over a span of just 10 days.

It begins this weekend with a doubleheader that sees them in Wenatchee, Wash. to face the Mainland division-leading Wild on Friday night, then off to Vernon on Saturday for their second regularseason encounter with the Vipers, a team they currently lead by a single point in the battle for second place in the Interior division.

The following weekend, the Centennials have three games in a little over 40 hours, as they make stops in Powell River, Alberni Valley and Nanaimo on their first of two Island trips this season. Add in the travel time and ferry crossings before, during and after the games and you have one arduous schedule that is hardly a

recipe for success.

Working in the Cents’ favour as they get ready to hit the highway is the fact that they’ve already proven themselves to be road warriors this season — having amassed an impressive record of five wins and a tie in their eight games away from the friendly confines of the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

The Centennials will need some of that ‘road mojo’ working for them in the days ahead, as they seek to rebound from a pair of disappointing losses at home on Parents’ Weekend, and look to remain in the top half of the standings in the ultracompetitive Interior division.

Friday night, the Cents were virtual no-shows in the opening period against the BCHL-leading Penticton Vees. The visitors fired 19 shots at starting Merritt netminder Jake Berger and scored four times. That was all they needed, as the Vees coasted the rest of the way to a 4-2 win —

One of the few highlights of Merritt’s 4-2 home-ice loss to Penticton on Friday night was a sweet goal by Cents’ rookie Zach Risteau — a one-timer assisted by linemates Cade Gleekel and Stephan Seeger.

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their third victory over the Cents in as many meetings between the two teams this year.

Merritt scorers were Tyler Ward late in the first period and rookie Zach Risteau in the second.

The final shot count

was 46-28 in favour of the Vees. Neither team was able to score on a combined five powerplay opportunities.

Things weren’t much better a day and a half later, as the Chilliwack Chiefs rolled into town and efficiently disposed

of the Centennials 4-3, a score that actually flattered the home team, who were badly outplayed for much of the game, and outshot 20-3 in the second period.

Defenceman Zach Bleuler actually opened the scoring 7:24 into the

opening period, but it was all Chiefs after that.

Once again, the visiting team badly outshot the host Centennials, this time by a count of 41-21.

The Cents’ oncevaunted powerplay was rendered ineffective for

the second game in a row, largely because the Chiefs played a man short on only one occasion all afternoon.

Sorely missed from both weekend games was the puck-moving prowess of defenceman Michael Faulkner, who continues to nurse an injured shoulder. Also sitting out Sunday’s game was forward Tyler Ward.

The Centennials next home game is on Nov. 11 (Remembrance Day), when they entertain the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ______________ Former Centennials’ goaltender Jonah Imoo+ and his dad, Dusty, made American Hockey League history a few nights ago. For more details, go online to merrittherald.com.

A warm Merritt welcome!

BCHL STANDINGS to Oct. 25 INTERIOR DIVISION Team

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T OTL PTS

Penticton 15 13 2 0 0 Merritt 17 8 6 1 2 Vernon 16 8 6 0 2 Salmon Arm 17 8 9 0 0 Trail 16 7 8 0 1 West Kelowna 14 5 8 0 1 MAINLAND DIVISION Team

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Victoria Cowichan Valley Powell River Nanaimo Alberni Valley

16 9 2 18 10 5 18 11 7 17 9 6 16 4 10

Merritt Centennials’ players, parents and billet families gathered at centre ice during the first intermission of Friday night’s game against Penticton. Ian Webster/Herald

T OTL PTS

Wenatchee 14 11 2 0 Chilliwack 17 10 5 0 Prince George 16 7 8 1 Coquitlam 17 6 10 1 Langley 17 4 9 1 Surrey 15 4 9 0 ISLAND DIVISION Team

26 19 18 16 15 11

1 2 0 0 3 2

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Merritt Centennials CAR WASH OCTOBER 30 - Noon to 4 pm at the Super Shine Care Wash 2902 Voght Street

T OTL PTS 3 1 0 0 0

2 2 0 2 2

23 23 22 20 10

The players will be going around with pledge sheets and it will be done by pledge or donation.

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SPORTS SCHOOL SPORTS

MSS Panthers busy on the field and on the court

The Merritt Secondary School’s junior girls’ volleyball teams were in action on the weekend at a 32-team tournament at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops.

The tier one squad, coached by Shelly Moorhead, finished second in their pool following straight-sets victories over DP Todd from Prince George (25-14, 25-18) and Penticton’s Princess Margaret (25-20, 25-12). Merritt’s only loss in the preliminaries was to Kelowna Secondary (17-25, 20-25). In semi-final action, the tier one Panthers defeated College Heights, also from Prince George, in three sets (25-14, 18-25, 15-9). In their final match, the Panthers lost to Vernon Secondary (17-25, 18-25) to finish fifth overall. (Above) Merritt tier one’s Haley Zabek executes an attack hit against Vernon, as teammates (left to right) Emily Whitecross, Logan Moorhead, Taylia McKeown and Mesha Naiker prepare to defend against a possible block. Merritt’s tier two junior girls’ team, coached by Jaycee Chenier, were unable to win any of their matches, although their play on Saturday in particular was very good. The MSS tier one side hosts three Kamloops teams this Thursday starting at 5 p.m. The tier two juniors host out-of-town teams on Nov. 3, also at 5 p.m. Photo courtesy of Stef Zabek

Merritt’s Ethan Gregg (foreground) and Caleb Hartwig scored two of their team’s goals in a thrilling 4-3 Panthers’ victory over the visiting Hope Mustangs on Oct. 20. Other Merritt scorers were Brody Pattison and Sajjin Lali. The MSS win avenged an overtime loss to Hope by the same score in Merritt’s home tournament a week earlier. The Panthers will be competing in the Mustangs’ home tourney this weekend. Ian Webster/Herald

MSS Panthers were on the ball at an 18-team, girls’ seven-aside rugby jamboree in Kamloops on the weekend. Two U18 players from Merritt, Keisha Henry (left, with the ball) and Emma Ferch, played for teams from NorKam and Salmon Arm respectively. Meanwhile, a group of MSS U16 players (Maya Gregoire, Mackenzie Wray, Taylor Nicholls, Kassie Moyes, Taylor Shackelly, Brennah Thompson) joined forces with some players from Vancouver Island to field a squad in the three-day tournament. Wray (right, with the ball) was one of several young Merritt players seeing their first provincial-level action.

“It was a great weekend,” said MSS rugby coach Erica Martindale. “The focus for us was on growth and collaboration. All of our girls had the opportunity to play with girls from other teams, which proved to be a great experience.

Keisha was a force to be reckoned with on the NorKam squad, and Emma had a beautiful full-field run to score for Salmon Arm. We had an enthusiastic group of Grade 8s and 9s in the U16 division, led by scrum half Taylor Nicholls, who was recognized for her on-field leadership by tournament organizers.” Ian Webster/Herald

Water polo

anyone?

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Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

One of the feature activities of last Friday’s XploreSportz camp was a 90-minute water polo session at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre — taught by Cole Wagner.

The youngsters in attendance were introduced to the Olympic sport, and taught many of its fundamentals — from passing and shooting to swimming with the ball and team play.

Wagner placed a strong emphasis on the participants having fun, and seeing the sport as an enjoyable pastime to do with friends. He Cole Wagner stressed that water polo goes hand-in-hand with swimming — each activity greatly benefitting the other.

Wagner, who now calls Merritt home, was the captain of two national age-group championship teams while competing for the Fraser Valley Water Polo Club, based out of Langley.

He then went on to play the sport for four years at Carleton University in Ottawa. Wagner was captain of the Ravens’ men’s team in 2013 and

2014. The Ravens won Ontario University Association titles in 2012 and 2014.

During his university career, Wagner would spend his summers back in B.C., acting as the head coach of the Maple Ridge/Haney Neptunes. The membership competed in both the B.C. Summer Swimming Association’s summer swim and water polo programs.

Wagner’s club consistently fielded provincial championship-winning teams.

Wagner continues to be involved in water polo as the director of water polo for the BCSSA’s provincial board. He is extremely keen to see the sport flourish in Merritt and in the Interior region of the province, noting there are currently no clubs in any of the area’s major centres such as Kamloops or Kelowna.

The sport of water polo dates back to the 19th century, and is thought to have originated in Scotland. It is a team game, with six ‘field’ players and one goalkeeper in the water at any one time for each side. Players wear numbered and coloured caps.

The sport is played by both males and females.

Water polo has been an Olympic sport since 1900.

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4Hers lamb it up at Provincial Winter Fair

Four members of the Nicola Valley 4H Club’s lamb division competed at the Provincial Winter Fair in Kamloops from Sept. 22 to 26. The event was held at the Circle K Equestrian Centre. (Left) Eight-year-old Ronnie Guichon and his lamb Leo won fifth-place ribbons in the showmanship and market classes. (Above) Fourteen-year-old Alyx Narjes and Bub picked up a second place in sheep judging, a third in market, and fifths in showmanship and the round robin event. On her right, Thameren Dyck, 14, and his lamb Hercules took third in showmanship and fifth in market.

(Right) Twelve-year-old Danica Guichon and Cupcake won third-place ribbons in open carcass and ewe with lamb at foot, and a sixth in market. Alyx, Thameren and Danica also competed in the Twemlow event, which is comprised of a multitude of farm and ranch-related activities, including the construction of a fence gate and the making of a sheep’s halter. Photos submitted

MINOR HOCKEY

Female hockey teams split their weekend games Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Both Merritt female hockey teams were in action at home on Saturday.

The Joco Transport midgets got outstanding netminding from Emma Ferch and goals by Jenna Kane, Madeleine Barnes, Kerragan Selman and Chloe Stockwell in a 4-0 victory over the visiting Lumby Stars.

Out at the Shulus arena, a very young Tolko peewee team was having a tough time with a much older squad from Kelowna. If it wasn’t for some outstanding goaltending by Kaidyn Keough, the score might have been a lot more one-sided.

It was the same story on Sunday in Penticton, as Merritt’s wee peewees were again thrashed by the opposition. The Jr. Cents had no quit in them, however, and Keough continued to battle in net.

Peewee scorers on the weekend were Mariska Wekking (2) and Eva Galbraith.

The two female teams are busy preparing for their eight-team home tournament on the Nov. 4 to 6 weekend.

Look for more details in next week’s Merritt Herald.

team is off to Osoyoos for a tournament this weekend.

Midget Rep

Peewee Rep

The Tracker Sportswear midget reps played an exhibition game against Vernon on Saturday, and came out on the winning end of a 7-2 score. Seven different players tallied for the Merritt side: Anthony Tulliani, Darius Sam, Tyler Mosley, Liam Kelly, Keyton Laupitz, Travis Simon and Marco Camastro.

Assists went to Tulliani (2), Travis Stirling (2), Wyatt MacDonald, Tanveer Bansi, Connor Ouellet, Baley Tomkinson, Darian Billy and Camastro. The winning netminder was Holden King.

The Ramada peewee reps hosted Kamloops in an exhibition friendly on Saturday that ended in a 6-6 tie.

Max Graham paced the Merritt attack with four goals and two assists. Lucas Schmid and Brayden McRaeChillihitzia scored the Ramada team’s other two goals. Schmid also had three assists. Other helpers were awarded to Karson Peat, Wyatt Smith and Carter Shackelly.

Bantam Rep Despite a solid performance by Bryce Garcia in net, the Murray GM bantam reps fell 5-2 to Kamloops on Saturday.

The two Merritt goal getters were Atrayu Johnny and Matthew Newman. Caleb Brackett and Casey Baker picked up assists.

The Murray GM

Atom Recreation The LNB atom recreation team travelled to 100 Mile House and Chase on the weekend for a pair of road games.

On Saturday, Owen Bateson was the lone Merritt scorer in a 14-1 setback to the 100 Mile Wranglers. Sunday’s outing was much more favourable, with Merritt edging Chase 5-3.

LNB scorers were Isaac Asselstine (four goals) and Owen Bateson. Both players picked up an assist, as did Riley Fraser.

Great goaltending Tolko female peewee team goalie Kaidyn Keough was outstanding on the weekend in games against Kelowna and Penticton. (Above) Keough makes a save versus Kelowna, with help from teammates (left) Mariska Wekking and Ashley Cavaliere. (Right) Joco Transport midget female netminder Emma Ferch was equally impressive, recording a shutout in her team’s 4-0 win over the Lumby Stars.

(Below) LNB atom puckstopper Griffin Hintz gets some help from teammates (left to right) Chase Bidney, Jake Klassen and Ezekiel Thuveson in his team’s game against 100 Mile House on Saturday.

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BOARD

The Nicola Valley Garden Club will be meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. at 490 Hwy 8 in Lower Nicola. Our guest speaker will be Julie from Nicola Valley produce who will be sharing information on growing garlic. The club meets the first Wednesday of each month and anyone is welcome to join. Contact Ellen at 250-315-1012 for more information.

MERRITT SENIOR CURLING

Mondays and Tuesday’s at 1:00 p.m.. New members welcome. Contact George Mitchell at 250-378-6779

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY

presents “The Dressmaker” Rated PG on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. For more information phone 250-378-3974.

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 10:30 a.m., cribbage and whist 2:30 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 10:30 a.m. duplicate bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday. Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. for more information phone 250-378-4407.

ELKS BINGO

Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Come in for lunch!

MESSY CHURCH

Patricia Rebekah Lodge annual luncheon, bake and craft sale to be held on Nov. 12 at the Merritt Senior Center.

11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

CRAFT & BAKE SALE

LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

The Catholic Womens League annual Christmas craft, bake sale and luncheon will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come down to the Catholic Church Hall, corner of Blair and Coldwater Avenue. Admission is by donation to the Food Bank and/ or Soup Kitchen. If you are interested in renting a table call Joan at 250-378-3910

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS

Volunteers are needed for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

BBBS offers a full range of programs in Merritt-from our Community Based Big Brother/Big Sister programs to In-School Mentoring and Group Programs.

If you are interested or know someone who is interested in volunteering in Merritt contact Terry at the BBBS Merritt office at 250-280-9959 or terry.baker@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

WANT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN?

Volunteer and help build skills and confidence in young readers. Literacy Merritt and Nicola Valley Society is seeking French and English speaking volunteers for the One to One children’s literacy program in local elementary schools. Volunteer 1.5 hrs/wk for 12 wks. 2016-17 sessions run Oct. to Feb. and Feb. to May. Attend a 2-3 hr training session and school orientation early Oct. Contact Kelly Reid, Literacy Outreach Coordinator at literacymerritt@gmail.com or call 250-378-7844.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL

Anyone interested in playing Pickleball, or just trying it out, please come to the old CMS School (2975 Clapperton) on MWF 9:00-11:00 a.m. or M 7:00-9:00 p.m. or W 6:30-8:30 p.m. Demo paddles are available for use. An easy sport to play, and great fun and exercise. For more information call Brian 250-378-7452; or Gary 250-280-0105.

The Living with Loss drop-in support group will be meeting the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 2025 Granite Avenue, Room 12. 250280-4040.

CONAYT ELDERS DROP IN CENTRE

Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 2164 Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome — just come out and visit! For information call 250-378-5107.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Please come and visit us at the Legion. We’ve extended our hours for the summer. Hours are now Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm., Friday 2: 00 pm - 8:00 pm and Saturdays 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests welcome.

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

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Crossroads Community Church 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church

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

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (age 4 - 8 yrs) - 10 am

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Are you interested in cars, cruising and joining in activities related to cars? Nicola Valley Cruisers car club would welcome you as a member. Meetings are monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at the Ramada at 7:00 p.m. For mor info call Russ or Charlotte at 250-378-2290

FOOD BANK FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO

Early bird games start at 5 p.m. at the Elks Hall.

CONAYT BINGO

Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.

Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave.

• A flexible schedule • A great way to lose weight and get into shape • A great way to supplement your income • Great first job - excellent opportunity to teach children the life skills for success Consider being a carrier for the Merritt Herald.

You will earn extra money delivering an award winning community newspaper once a week to the homes in your neighbourhood.

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Moving on with life does not mean we do not take part of our lost one with us.

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Celebration of Life FREDING (Bill) William

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Our tradesmen are required to work day, afternoon and graveyard shifts. Rate of pay and benefits are as per the USW Local 1-425 Collective Agreement.

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We thank all candidates for their interest.

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Looking for Mary Lynn Hopkins formerly of 19690 49th Ave, Langley, in connection with a bequest under a Will.

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Reporting to: Public/Capital Works Executive Assistant.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

̆ Grade 12 Diploma required. ̆ The Technician will assist with water sampling. The sampling will consist of packaging, sealing, reporting analyzing water samples then sending them to Provincial Health Department. ̆ The Technician must have ability to lead and work well with other individuals in a team environment. ̆ The Technician will assist in improving and enhancing the filing system for the Public Works Department as needed. ̆ Technician will archive old files, categorize and file all new correspondence and documentation as needed. ̆ The Technician will assist the Public Works Officer with repairs & maintenance to community buildings and other related duties. ̆ The Technician should have an interest in pursuing a career in the Construction and Public Works Field. ̆ Class 5 B.C. License mandatory ̆ ŕ ?ŕ °ŕ ˇŕ şŕ ˇŕĄ‚ŕĄ‡ ŕĄ‚ŕ ˝ ŕĄ ŕ žŕ łŕ Żŕ š ŕ ˝ŕĄ€ ŕĄ…ŕ ˇŕ şŕ şŕ ˇŕ źŕ ľŕ źŕ łŕĄ ŕĄ ŕĄ‚ŕ ˝ ŕ şŕ łŕ ŻŕĄ€ŕ ź ŕĄ‚ŕ śŕ ł ŕ œŕ şŕ Żŕ šŕ ŻË˝ŕ žŕ Żŕ ťŕĄƒŕĄ† language is a pre-requisite.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Community Services Assistant (A.S.A.P – March 31, 2016) Reporting to the Director of Human Services of LNIB, the Community Services Assistant will be responsible for providing support to the Human Services Department staff of LNIB, must be flexible and willing to perform a wide range of duties • • •

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To provide clerical and administrative support to department staff To fill in as needed for reception/home making and or home care To undertake special projects/ and or assist with big community events when required To assist with community events

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: Mail:

E-mail: executiveassistant@lnib.net Fax:

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The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all those who apply however, only qualified candidates will be considered for an interview.

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WAGE: Attractive salary commensurate with experience Deadline for Application: 4:30 pm of Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Please Submit Resume and Cover Letter, including salary expectations, to: Bridget LaBelle Director of Human services Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC, V1K 0A7 by fax to (250) 378-6188 or by email to bridgetl@lnib.net (please stamp the envelope “Confidential� and include job title in email subject line) The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all those who apply for this position; however, only qualified candidates will be considered for an interview, and candidates not short listed for interview will not be contacted.

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BUYING Coin Collections, Olympic Coins, Gold & Silver etc. Call Chad: 250-863-3082

CHEAP LAND LIQUIDATION! Humboldt County Nevada. 80 acre parcels only $ 200/acre!

Great for investment, farm & recreational use.

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Property Management

Help Wanted

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Infrastructure Sector

Job Posting Public Works OfďŹ cer

Job Summary: The primary function of this position is to support the Maintenance Supervisor with the LNIB’s public works operations, maintenance and repair activities, including organizing, directing and monitoring. The position is also responsible for animal control by-laws. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

5HTXLUHG 4XDOLÀFDWLRQV • 2-3 years By-Law Enforcement experience, preferred • Knowledge and experience in general maintenance and repair; • Knowledge and experience in the operation of equipment e.g. backhoe; • Enforce animal by-law regulations and respond to complaints concerning animals; • Possess or willing to obtain Workplace CPR, First Aid and other required training; • Good interpersonal skills to deal effectively with people; • Good communication and organizational skills; • Good computer skills, including Microsoft products, e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc. of general work safe • Knowledge procedures. • Completed WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous 0DWHULDOV ,QIRUPDWLRQ 6\VWHP &HUWLÀFDWLRQ • Physically able to meet the demands of bending, lifting and twisting positions. • Must be self-motivated and reliable. • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. • Grade 12 Graduation or equivalent. • Must have a class 5 driver’s license 'HDGOLQH IRU $SSOLFDWLRQ November 8, 2016 by 2:00 pm 6XEPLW 5HVXPH DQG &RYHU /HWWHU WR Lower Nicola Indian Band Executive Assistant 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt BC V1K 1N2 Or: by fax (250) 378-6188 Or: by email executiveassistant@lnib.net (please include job title in email subject line) The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all those who DSSO\ KRZHYHU RQO\ TXDOLÀHG FDQGLGDWHV ZLOO EH considered for an interview

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FOR SALE: Wood Pellets 5.00/bag or 250.00/ton For orders or information please contact: 250-378-2204 or email: dccslc06@gmail.com

A healthy local economy depends on you

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Clean One Bedroom starting at $550/month.

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Starting at $650/mth

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October 11, 2016

2 bdrm suite on Nicola Lake. $1400 plus utilities 1 bdrm suite on Nicola Lake. $750 plus utilities 5 bdrm house on Bench $1800 plus utilities 4 bdrm house. $1400 plus utilities.

3 bdrm apartment.

TREE SERVICE

$850 plus utilities

Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent

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3 bdrm duplex. $1000 plus utilities.

3 bdrm duplex. $950 plus utilities.

2 bdrm duplex. $850 plus utilities.

250-378-1996 Find your next home in the classifieds!

Homes for Rent

Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!

JIM POT TER

MERRITT TREE SERVICE • Fully insu red, cert ified falle r • WSB C cove red • Dan gero us tree asse ssm ent ➤Schedule your FREE Estimate

CALL JIM at 250-378-4212

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MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES Property Manager: Lynda Etchart

Suites, Upper

House For Rent 2 bedrooms + Office. 1 & half Blocks to MSS and Central School. $860 or $980 with Utilities. (250) 378-6342

3 bdrm above ground basement suite. Recently reno’d, laminate flrs, f/s, d/w, shared laundry. Move in ready Ref. required. $1,050/mth.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of Diane Denise Marie Louise Major, deceased, formerly of 2612 Kinvig Street, Lower Nicola, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Diane Denise Marie Louise Major, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix at Morelli Chertkow LLP, 300 - 180 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 2E3, on or before November 29, 2016, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Signed: Dolores Gill Executrix of the Estate of Diane Denise Marie Louise Major Solicitor: MORELLI C:HERTKOW LLP 300-180 Seymour Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2E3 Tel: 250-374-3344 Fax: 250-374-1144

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EXCAVATING Gary’s Mini Excavating Service

S aleS & S ervice

• Small Job Specialist • Dump Trailer Service • Fencing & Post Pounder • Bobcat Service • Concrete Driveways & Sidewalks • Fully Insured

• Vinyl & Hardie Board Siding • Aluminum Soffit, Fascia & EAVEStrouGhS

CALL: (250) 378-2786 “When others have come and gone, Ivan’s Siding is still going strong�

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email: garylsedore@gmail.com

Cell: 250-315-3174 250-378-4312 ESTIMATES: Call Gary Sedore for FREE

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

DENTIST

MERRITT LUMBER SALES

2152 DOUGLAS ST., MERRITT, BC 250-378-5382 • 250-314-4249

Lumber, Plywood, Fencing SPECIALS

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FREE CONSULTATIONS 2 FULL TIME DENTISTS & ORTHODONTIST ON SITE

SCREWS, NAILS, ROOFING, INSULATION, JOIST HANGERS & much more LARGE LANDSCAPING BEAMS AVA ILABLE

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HOURS OF OPERATION:

Dr. Sunil Malhotra

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SPECIALIST RESIdENTIAL, CO MMERCIAL & IN dUSTRIAL Landscape

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12 & 14’ Bin rentaLs inc.

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ng i t a e H & g n i b m u Nicola Pl Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters.

Service Work & Furnace Service.

Custom Sheet Metal Atlas RV Parts & Repairs

PHONE: 250-378-4943

2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC

2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9

www.dentistryatmerritt.ca

Mon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am 4 pm

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Don’t Drink & Fly! 378-2229

Each purchase of $25 earns you a stamp. Fill your card with 10 stamps and get $20 off your next purchase!

OLD MILWAUKEE COORS BANQUET

$19.40 TAX & DEP: $4.10

15 Pack Cans

12 Pack Cans

$16.74

$18.04

TAX & DEP: $4.01

$23.50

TAX & DEP: $3.91

$20.75

TOTAL:

$21.95

TOTAL:

TOTAL:

SMIRNOFF CROWN NORTHERN SAUZA HORNITOS 750 ml

HARVEST -750 ml

750 ml

TAX & DEP: $3.16

TAX & DEP: $5.56

$31.00

$20.39

$36.44

$23.55

$42.00

TOTAL:

FREE 2L Coke w/purchase. While quantities last

SOUTHERN COMFORT

WOODBRIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON PINOT GRIGIO

$11.96

$35.75

TOTAL:

FREE 2L Coke w/purchase. While quantities last

375 ml

TAX & DEP: $4.75

TAX & DEP: $1.89

$13.85

TOTAL:

TOTAL:

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SCHWINN BICYCLE

$11.65 TAX & DEP: $1.85

$13.50

TOTAL: GIFT WITH EVERY PURCHASE

SUNDAY SPECIAL 12 Pack Cans:

Coors Light, Bud, Bud Light, Canadian & Kokanee

$17.17 TAX & DEP: $3.78

$20.95

TOTAL:

We reserve the right to limit quantities

9 WINES UNDER

$9

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$11.04 TAX & DEP: $2.46

$13.50

TOTAL:

ALL SPECIALS IN AD ARE BELOW GOVERNMENT STORE PRICING

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