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Father of three still missing, ten years later The family of Dean Kelly Morrison is still searching for answers after Dean Kelly Morrison went missing from Stump Lake Ranch in 2013.

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t was Oct. 22, 2013 when Dean Kelly Morrison was last seen in the Merritt area.

The 44-year-old father of three disappeared that day, one decade ago, after leaving his workplace at Stump Lake Ranch, where he was contracting as a painter.

To this day, Morrison’s disappearance remains a mystery to his family, despite extensive search efforts.

“Not a day goes by that I don’t think of my missing son,” Morrison’s mother, Elizabeth Faber, told the Herald. She called him a loving and devoted father to Ani, Edie and Paz. Morrison had been working at the ranch for about three weeks prior to his disappearance, living in a trailer on the property. He and his wife had recently separated. In a previous interview with the Herald in 2015, Faber said that her son’s boss noticed he was uncharacteristically lethargic that day, causing him to be let go from his job.

When his truck wouldn’t start, he called a tow truck. But by the time it arrived around three hours later, Morrison was nowhere to be seen. He was reported missing by his sister on Oct. 28.

A series of air and ground searches have been conducted in the years since,

including one as recent as Oct. 2019, to no avail.

There remains no concrete evidence as to why Morrison went missing. His

Dean Kelly Morrison with his three children, Paz, Edie and Anique. Photo/Submitted

sister had recently given him a bottle of Ativan pills to cope with personal stress, including the recent separation, though Faber does not believe that her son would have vanished willingly.

When she had previously suggested

that he leave town, Faber told the Herald that he replied, “mom, I could never leave my kids.”

Those were the last words she heard from him.

A decade later, Morrison’s children reminisce about some of the good times they had with their father. Ani remembers how he would have them laughing with his made-up games, the cooking that would have the kitchen filled with delicious aromas, and the family hikes.

“He always made everything entertaining and special for us.”

Edie recalls her father helping her get started in archery, buying her her first bow and arrows.

“He would sit outside with me for hours while I practiced hitting the target he made for me. Once when I lost my arrows in our neighbours yard, he lifted me over the fence to retrieve them. I laughed and laughed! He was so much fun to be with.”

As for Paz, he has been working to create a memorial for his father to raise among the hills of Merritt, commemorating the 10 years.

“What dad has given me is the curiosity to challenge the status quo, the will to write a new direction, and the inspiration to seek flavours, art, and the soul of the world.”

Anyone with any information regarding Morrison’s disappearance is asked to contact Staff Sgt. Sascha Fesenko of the Kamloops RCMP at 250-314-1800.

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The provincial government has tabled legislation that will limit shortterm rentals — such as Airbnb and VRBO — in Kamloops and many other communities across B.C. However, the changes will require additional bureaucracy, will have multiple exceptions and will take some time to come into effect.

The new legislation will mean homeowners can rent out their principal residence — plus one additional unit on their property, be it a secondary suite, a laneway house or a garden suite — on a short-term basis.

The province defines a principal residence as a “place in which an individual lives for a longer period in a calendar year than any other place,” meaning homeowners could still rent out their principal residence for several months.

On the other hand, it also means that condominiums not used as principal residences and currently available as short-term rentals on various platforms would have to enter the rental pool.

The principal residency requirement, however, applies to municipalities with a population of more than 10,000 (including Kamloops). Exempted from the pending new rules are communities with a population under 10,000, B.C.’s

14 resort municipalities (including Sun Peaks), mountain resort areas, electoral areas and regional districts.

However, the principal residency requirement can apply to communities under 10,000, if they lie within 15 kilometres of a community with the principal residence requirement.

Communities outside the radius and with fewer than 10,000 residents can also opt into the principal residence requirement, whereas communities over 10,000 with a principal residency requirement can opt out if their vacancy rate is three per cent or higher as defined by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

The legislation also includes new enforcement tools and tougher fines for non-complying short-term rentals.

For example, the legislation calls for the creation of a registry that would require all short-term rental hosts to register their short-term rental properties and require platforms to register their business operations with the provincial government. But that aspect of the legislation would not come into effect until late 2024.

Other aspects of the legislation would come into effect earlier. For example, the legislation raises the fines hosts will pay for breaking local municipal bylaw rules, to $3,000 from $1,000 per infraction, per day.

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AUER: Relationship secrets and your best self KERSTIN AUER

LIFE NORTH OF 50 Do you have any habits that drive your significant other insane?

I sure don’t. If you ask me. If you ask my husband, he would probably tell you that he hates how I eat cereal. I eat a bowl of Special K Red Fruit* every morning for

breakfast, and I’m very particular about it. Every flake has to be submerged in milk at all times, and I eat it fast because I hate soggy flakes. My husband says it’s quite the spectacle, to me it just makes sense. He has learned over the years not to disturb me when I’m having breakfast. The real question, however, is: How have I managed to tolerate my husband’s criticism of my cereal ritual since 1999?

The answer to this question is the key to all successful relationships: self love. In order to be the best partner you can be for someone else, you have to be the best you can be for yourself. Sometimes

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hoping to see significant changes that would increase clarity around communications, further support for Emergency Support Services, expedited services for those evacuated, and a complete renewal of Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) so that it better serves British Columbians.

Unfortunately, it appears this bill has significant gaps in all of these areas, and in fact, may serve to increase confusion. People can expect to have to jump through more bureaucratic hurdles as a result of this legislation, putting

greater stress on families in times of crisis.

We also see that if this legislation is passed, the burden placed on municipalities will only continue to increase. Through this bill, the Minister can require City Councils to report on any matter which includes risk assessments, emergency management plans, and business continuity plans, leaving our small communities to juggle another added pressure.

Since 2017, there has been several opportunities to call meaningful

emergency and disaster legislation for debate, but each opportunity has passed without changes being made. After seven years of waiting, British Columbians deserve more than empty promises and more layers of bureaucracy, they need results that will ease their burdens and keep their communities safe.

Our BC United Opposition will continue to ask tough questions about this and other legislation, and I will continue to be a voice for the concerns of Merritt residents at every opportunity.

TRACKS LAID FOR RAILYARD The Railyard is making tracks into Merritt.

It’s the megaproject proposed for downtown that would cover around two blocks by developer Grant Gaucher.

Gaucher submitted final plans for phase one that would include an Extra Foods shopping centre and seven other buildings.

TEGART: Emergency bill fails to meet B.C.’s needs LETTERS POLICY Jackie Tegart Fraser-Nicola MLA

In Merritt, we continue to feel the devastating effects of the 2021 wildfires and floods. It is evident that our province has not been prepared to handle natural disasters of this magnitude and many residentshave yet to return home.

On October 6th, the government announced their long-anticipated emergency and disaster management legislation. Prior to this legislation being tabled, I, like many, was

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MLA Tegart seeking re-election Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM

(L-R): BC Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar, Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Lorne Doerkson, BC United Leader Kevin Falcon, Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart, and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Todd Stone. Photo/BC United

Jackie Tegart has announced that she will be seeking a fourth term as the MLA for Fraser-Nicola.

Scheduled for October 2024, it will be the first election that Tegart will run in under the banner of BC United, renamed from the BC Liberal Party in 2022. She first defeated NDP incumbent MLA Harry Lali as a Liberal in the 2013 general election, subsequently winning both the 2017 and 2020 elections as well.

“I’m eager to seek re-election with the BC United Team and remain committed to relentlessly pursuing a brighter future for the residents of Fraser-Nicola,” said the Ashcroft resident.

“My dedication to this commu-

nity and to the province of British Columbia is unwavering and, under the leadership of Kevin Falcon, I firmly believe BC United can deliver the outcomes that our province needs.”

Tegart also serves as the assistant deputy speaker. She has previously served as the caucus chair, as official opposition critic for education, regional economic development and small business, and as a member of the Select Standing Committee on Agriculture, Fish and Food.

The announcement was made on Oct. 10 by BC United Leader Kevin Falcon, who also announced the candidacy of three other Interior MLAs running for re-election: Todd Stone for Kamloops-North Thompson, Peter Milobar for Kamloops Centre and Lorne Doerkson for CaribooChilcotin.

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New funds means Pick up your more harvest value warm winter wear Laisa Conde REPORTER@ MERRITTHERALD.COM The British Columbia government has announced new funding to strengthen wood-product manufacturing and to further support local First Nations economies around the province.

According to a news release, the funding announced is part of the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF), which supports non-for-profit organizations to plan and launch high-value industrial and manufacturing projects.

In the release, Brenda Bailey, minister of jobs, economic development and innovation, said the provincial government continues to work and support First Nations and manufacturing companies in order to achieve long-term growth in the

industry.

“By investing in innovation, we’re getting more value from the wood harvested in B.C., while creating and preserving high-quality jobs in the forestry sector,” she said.

In addition to non-forprofit organizations, the BCMJF is also supporting three Indigenous-led planning projects, including Stuwix Resources, which is located in Merritt.

Stuwix Resources is a forestry management company owned by eight First Nations bands located in the southern Interior of B.C. According to their website, the mission of the market logging company is to maximize the harvested trees, which aligns with their commitment of environmental stewardship.

According to the release, Stuwix Resources will be receiving up to

$50,000 for planning activities toward implementing new processing approaches that will allow them to recover up to 35 per cent more marketable volume out of their tenure harvest.

Lindsay Tighe, general manager at Stuwix Resources, said that support from the Province will allow them to go back to a traditional longlog program, increasing their ability to send the log to the right market, manufacture new products and explore markets such as bio energy, chips, shavings and firewood.

“Our communities and memberships’ values expect full utilization of forest resources so that we are not wasting and burning usable sources,” he said. “Our project will create a new business line, allowing us to do more on-site processing and decrease our wasted fibre.”

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Language and culture gathering coming

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Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Have you ever wanted to learn more about the Nicola Valley and B.C. Interior’s traditional languages?

The Language & Culture móqwix gathering returns on Oct. 27-29 at Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, put on by the Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly (CNA).

Storytellers, knowledge keepers, elders and speakers will all be on hand to share their teachings through everything from tool making, to traditional games, early years language immersion, language nests, drum making and more.

CNA’s nłeʔkepmxcín Program Manager Lena Nicholson said that through speaking traditional language while performing traditional tasks brings “life to the language and and honour to our ancestors”, and is a form of healing.

“No matter how much or how little we know, we have the ability to teach it and share it with others. nłeʔkepmxcín is rich with history, with descriptiveness, and ties us to our surroundings, the names of places and people echo through the valleys and canyons, and we remember who we are as ƛ̓uʔsqáyxw (Indigenous people).”

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Sacred Matriarch Creative, will pay emcee and keynote speaker. Other presentations and workshops include making elderberry syrup and cottonwood bud salve with Jack McIntyre and pine needle basketry with Rolene Edwards.

“Language and culture go hand in hand, through our culture we learn and immerse ourselves in connection to ourselves, to one another, and to the land, water, plants, and animals,” added Nicholson.

Pre-registration is now open for the event. Anyone who pre-registers will be entered in a chance to win a new smoker, while other prizes will be available throughout the conference.

For more information, visit the CNA’s social media channels, contact the nłeʔkepmxcín Department at language@cna-trust.ca, or call 250-3781864.

“I am looking forward to seeing all of our communities come together to visit, share some laughs, learn more language and culture of our nłeʔképmx territory,” said Suzanne Washington, nłeʔkepmxcín language support/resource development at CNA. “We really worked hard to put on quality workshops and keynote addresses for all to enjoy. See you all there!”

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Laisa Conde REPORTER@ MERRITTHERALD.COM As construction continues to get underway around Merritt Central Elementary School, a new bus stop configuration for the school has been designed.

The new configuration, which was presented at the last board of education meeting on Oct. 11, includes a new driveway into the school’s parking lot and a new area where the buses will be able to stop safely.

The project called ‘The West Merritt Active Transportation Path’, which has been underway for the past few months, aims to make it easier, safer and more enjoyable to walk, bicycle and use other forms of active transportation.

According to the City of Merritt’s website, the $2.3 million project, once fully completed, will create an active

transportation loop connecting to Merritt Secondary School and Merritt Central Elementary School.

Local authorities and school officials have collaborated closely to make these improvements a reality, with the safety of the students and those who commute around the area being their greatest priority.

Dylan Richardson, secretary treasurer at School District 58, said the district is really

happy with the project.

“We’re happy to report that we really worked well, and it’s just nice to be able to bring a solution forward that is safer for students,” Richardson said.

According to information provided by the City of Merritt, the whole project is expected to extend into 2024 due to delays in approvals from FortisBC, as a lot of their underground utilities are in the work area.

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Laisa Conde REPORTER@ MERRITTHERALD.COM Home Routes, a non-profit organization known as a folk music touring network, are kicking off their first postCOVID intimate in-person concerts season across Canada.

In Merritt, the tour’s first feature performer is Bobby Dove, who will perform this Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Nicola Valley Art Gallery, located at 2051 Voght St. Tickets for the concert are already available for $20.

Bobby Dove, a Montreal-born singer and songwriter, will be performing his music for all the country and folk music lovers. Described as an artist with “a magnetic presence”, Dove pays tribute to the golden age of traditional Country while creating original and emotionally charged songs.

Sandy Labermeyer, one of the organizers for Home Routes, said Dove’s songs have “great lyrics, a funky beat and a fresh approach.”

“Listening to Bobby reminds me of

a blend of Patsy Cline and K.D. Lang, and Bobby references John Prine,” she said over an email.

Labermeyer added that the Home Routes’ concerts are “a great way to see some great musicians without the expense of travelling or the travel itself.”

“This will be a great night,” she said. “I believe we will be meeting a very interesting person who will regale us with many stories musically!”

Anyone who wishes to get tickets for the concert or have any questions must contact Sandy Labermeyer at 250-3157263.

All the proceeds from this concert and others being organized by Home Routes in Merritt go to the artist.

When: Saturday, Oct. 21 – at 7 p.m.

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Funds to reduce disaster risk coming for B.C. Minister of Emergency Management Bowinn Ma. Photo/ Herald files

Laisa Conde REPORTER@ MERRITTHERALD.COM The British Columbia government has announced a $2.9 million fund to four organizations to start on climate and disaster risk-reduction projects.

According to the press release, the projects being done by the four organizations – Social Planning and Resource Council of BC (SPARC BC), Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, UBC’s Disaster Resilience Research Network and Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium – will provide information about disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation and how resilience can be further supported in B.C.

Through providing evidence and data on climate-related emergencies, the projects better improve and inform policy development and decision-making by governments and organizations to support community resiliency.

The results from those projects will also help evaluate the risks posed on a provincial scale by natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, wildfires, extreme heat and drought. As for a regional scale, a further in-depth assessment on the matter will begin in 2024.

According to the release, these findings will also be incorporated in ClimateReadyBC, an online platform designed to help people and communities better prepare

for, understand and reduce disaster and climate risks.

Bowinn Ma, minister of emergency management and climate readiness, said in the press release that the provincial government recognizes the significant impacts that climate change has had on those who live in the province.

“These initiatives will amplify our understanding of where our strengths and risks are, enabling us to bolster our collective resiliency to the impacts of climate change,” she said. “While important progress is being made, we know there is more work done and we are committed to continuing the work to keep people and communities safer.”

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While big box stores and corporate logos can stick out like a sore thumb among B.C.’s cozier communities, local small business remains at the core of the small-town economy.

Small Business Week runs this year from Oct. 15-21 across Canada, celebrating those entrepreneurs that provide the backbone of society.

“Everybody has a favourite local shop or restaurant that holds a special place in their hearts, and these important places are integral parts of our communities,” said Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Brenda Bailey.

Small businesses make up a whopping 98 per cent of businesses in B.C., with around a half a million in the province. That means approximately one in ten British Columbians are

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as well as the dedicated entrepreneurs that keep them running. Under normal circumstances, operating a business is no small task. Our small business owners work tirelessly to keep their operations running, to serve their patrons and to look after their staff.”

Stone did, however, acknowledge the growing barriers of inflation and rising rents throughout B.C., and the impact it can have on maintaining small and medium-sized businesses.

“It is imperative that we all work together to support our small businesses that have consistently supplied the goods and services that we all rely upon. Small businesses are the foundational bedrock of our communities.

“They are our favourite cafes and restaurants, our favourite boutique stores, our accountants and childcare operators, our farmers and our ranchers, and so much more.”

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

Norgaard Ready-Mix Ltd is able to

In addition to concrete and concrete accessories, Norgaard Ready-Mix Ltd also offers high quality sand, gravel and aggregates for all applications, as well as precast products and equipment and form rentals. You can rely on Norgaard Ready-Mix Ltd for all your concrete and concrete-related needs. Contact our office to schedule a estimate.

SUPPLY HOMEOWNERS AND CONTRACTORS WITH HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS FOR ANY LEVEL OF COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS.

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Our concrete is monitored continuously by our certified quality control personnel and we can offer concrete products in a wide range of colours and finishes.

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

PreCAst ConCrete ProduCts We supply precast concrete blocks that are used to build retaining walls for highway construction.

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

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

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

ConCrete ACCessories • A variety of mixes and strengths for different applications

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

• Grout and Floor Levelers

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

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Be ready for tax season and avoid penalties From Page 20 your accountant within the platform, which gives them real-time access to your financial data so they can offer you the best help. Small business owners can also apply for the Canada Digital Adoption Program to help fund cloud-based accounting solutions.

Prepare for tax time As they say, the only sure things in life are death and taxes. As a business owner you face a double hit of personal and business tax-filing deadlines.

You should know what those are so that you can file and make required pay-

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ments on time to avoid penalties. For example, the tax filing deadline for the self-employed is June 15 every year (or the first business day after if it falls on a weekend).

If you don’t have the funds available to pay your taxes when they’re due, consider applying for a business loan or using a secured line of credit to pay them off and avoid interest and penalties.

Learn more about cloud-based accounting for your small business at freshbooks.com.

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

Being located in a small town community we can offer a more personalized and empathetic service as we can truly call the majority of our clients Friends. It’s something you wouldn’t receive from a random accountant or bookkeeper.

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

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

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

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Chartered Professional Accountant Firm

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2032 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC Tel: 250-378-2215 Fax: 250-378-6061

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+ At Unity Cannabis Merritt, we believe in giving back to our community. This summer’s fundraising efforts in store raised over $500 in customer donations and our shop matched-donating over $1000 to a local Band.

THANK YOU MERRITT! We shop local, eat local and love our small business community in beautiful Merritt, BC. THANK YOU all for the tremendous support in our second year.

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Four things any would-be entrepreneur should know

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Whether your business idea is just a twinkle in your eye or you’ve been planning the details for years, here are a few key points to remember so your self-made venture can thrive.

Knowledge is power

With a business idea in place, you need to become an expert on the market and create a solid business plan. Check out the library, read industry news, keep up with the latest trends and consider joining a professional association. A great time to do this is while you’re still employed so you can build confidence and expertise before having to generate an income. But even if you’ve already taken the plunge into entrepreneurship, it’s never too late to boost your know-how.

Thank you for your support of Small Businesses in the Nicola Valley

Burnout is not just a buzzword Taking on too much for too long can be a pitfall for any entrepreneur. It’s understandable to put every ounce of passion you’ve got into your idea, but burnout is real. It can come with long-term consequences for your physical, mental and financial health, causing you to shutter your business too soon. With SEE BUILDING Page 23 only so many hours in a day, be smart about how

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Building a positive workplace key to success

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From Page 22 you use them and treat work-life balance like an important part of doing business.

Leadership is about respect Leading by example doesn’t mean working yourself to the bone or controlling every move. On the contrary, it means fostering a positive workplace culture that encourages teamwork and rewards effort and having a mission your employees can get behind. Get your hands dirty in the day to day to start building a positive workplace, and stay open to what employees need as your business grows. You’ll see higher employee job satisfaction, which in turn leads to greater productivity and profit.

Financing is ongoing As you plan your business’s funding, be sure to cast a wide net to find financial backing. Financing opportunities, or their terms and eligibility criteria, may have changed since you last saw them. For example, the recently improved Canada Small Business Financing Program can now be used to fund certain practical costs like rent, payroll, franchise fees, permits, printed materials, cloud storage and more. You can talk to your lending institution or learn more at canada.ca/csbfp.

2074 Quilchena Ave. P.O. Box 2413 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 250-378-0813 HOURS

Tuesday: 9 am - 6 pm Wednesday - Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm Friday and Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm Dentistry at Merritt has been serving the people of Merritt and area since May 2013. The clinic offers all general dentistry services from simple fillings, crowns, bridges, root canal treatments, extractions, and dentures. In addition, we have been providing many specialty services like, sedation for kids, oral/nitrous sedation for adults, wisdom tooth extractions, implant based dentures and single teeth. The clinic also has an orthodontist (braces specialist) available as well, for all your needs from basic to advanced treatments for straightening and alignment of teeth for both kids and adults. We take pride in being an active member of the community by sponsoring the Merritt Centennials, supporting the Heart and Stroke foundation and serving many personal care homes as well. We are committed to our vision of providing dental services in a calm, comfortable, relaxed environment and hope to continue with your support.

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

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

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Avoid falling for scams as a business owner Laisa Conde REPORTER@ MERRITTHERALD.COM

In the technological era, small businesses saw an opportunity to expand their businesses online. However, along with the new customers, scammers saw an opportunity to improve and increase their activities.

According to a 2023 survey of more than 500 small and medium-sized companies across Canada by KPMG, threequarters of respondents experienced some type of fraud, whether it was caused by an employee or false invoices, identity fraud, credit card fraud.

Small businesses account for 98 per cent of all businesses in the province, according to a 2022 report by the B.C. Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. Also according to the report, the Thompson-Okanagan has

one of the highest per capita concentration of small businesses at 103.9 per 1,000 population, only behind the Northeast region at 110.5.

Over a release during Small Business Week, Better Business Bureau (BBB) – a nonprofit organization that helps consumers find businesses they can trust – brings attention to three common scams that small business owners in British Columbia need to look out for.

The first scam is called ‘Business Email Compromise’ (BEC) and is a form of fraud that attacks businesses of any size by taking advantage of employees with access to sensitive company or customer data and those responsible for payment processing activities.

“The scam plays out when a fake email SEE PROPER Page 25 or text

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Established to support the Nicola Valley business community, the Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce provides it’s members with exclusive benefits, discounts, and a voice for change. Get involved in charting the course for business and economic development in Merritt by becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce or go further and become a Director!

All businesses are welcome to join!

Check out the new website at: https://www.merrittchamber.com

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Proper training and research key to avoiding scammers From Page 24 message arrives from someone pretending to be the CEO, a senior manager, or a third-party vendor, requesting an immediate money transfer, a change of account number or invoice, or access to sensitive data,” reads the release.

Another common scam are the fake invoices, which constitute phony invoices that look like they are for products or services that businesses use, such as cleaning supplies or domain name registrations.

“Scammers know that when the invoice is for something critical, such as keeping your website up and running, you may pay first and ask questions later. Except it’s all fake, and if you pay, your money may be gone,” the release says.

The third most common scam is called directory listing and advertising scams, which consists in fooling small

business owners into paying for nonexistent advertising or a listing in a nonexistent directory.

“They may ask you to provide con-

ment,” reads the release. “Later, you’ll get a bill, and the scammers may use details or even a recording of the earlier call to pressure you to pay.”

tact information for a “free” listing or say the call is simply to confirm your information for an existing agree-

In the release, Better Business Bureau also provided five tips to avoid these scams such as: training employees

ALPHA DESIGN

“If you can dream it, we can build it!

ALPHA DESIGN has been in the Merritt area since 1984, servicing the lumber, mining, and

ranching communities. Alpha Design provides quality products and services through creative and innovative design.

We will meet or exceed the specifications of our current and future customers by providing timely, accurate service and prompt delivery.

We will strive for a reputation of operating an ethically honest, dependable, and loyal business through customer service and innovative solutions. We provide a safe and friendly work environment for employees. Our employees are our strength, and their adherence to detail and continued attention to quality fulfill our goals of growth, prosperity, and service.

Alpha Design has long been a supporter of many worthy local groups and organizations in Merritt, BC and the surrounding area. We enjoy giving back to the community and are proud to have supported many organizations throughout the years.

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to be critical thinkers; researching the company contacting your business; creating a process for inspecting invoices; adding two-factor authentication on the company’s logins and ensuring unknown email addresses will be blocked or flagged.

All of the tips provided by the nonprofit company are in order to combat fraud in the marketplace and make the online environment safer for both businesses and customers.

Aaron Guillen, media and communications specialist at BBB, said in the release that supporting small businesses across the province is much more than just buying local.

“It’s making sure that these business owners have the resources they need to avoid falling for scams and sketchy marketplace interactions when they come face to face with them.”

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

Frank of Frank’s Mechanical

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

A family owned and operated business, Frank and his son Adam and son-inlaw Will are committed to running an honest, reliable shop where everyone can feel safe from being taken advantage of. When you want it done right the first time, call Frank’s Mechanical Services.

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

Owner Frank Douthwright

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Laisa Conde REPORTER@ MERRITTHERALD.COM Small businesses are the backbone of any thriving community, and Merritt is no exception.

During Small Business Week, which happens from Oct. 15 to Oct. 21, local shops and vendors are on the spotlight showcasing and celebrating their creativity, hard work and resilience.

Laurie Turmel, community engagement advisor at Merritt’s Chamber of Commerce, said it is very important to keep supporting small businesses, as they contribute to the local economy in many ways, from generating jobs to money circulating within the community.

“There is a ripple effect in that, if we can try and shop local as much as we can and SEE BENEFITS Page 27 support our

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Ph: 250-240-3306 email: lesagepaul@shaw.ca downtown businesses, it makes a difference to the community as a whole,” she said.

Turmel added that Merritt residents can still contribute to local businesses’ success even if they don’t buy something every time they are out.

“You don’t even need to shop, go into the store, see what’s new, you know, talk to the store owner, offer a smile, offer some, you know, positive thoughts,” she said. “If we all work together as a community, we will sustain anything.”

Merritt’s Chamber of Commerce has been committed to the growth and development of businesses in the Nicola Valley ever since its establishment.

As of now, Turmel said one of the things the Chamber has been focusing on at the moment is creating a directory of local businesses, making it easier for locals and travellers to find the information they need.

“We’re not going to be concentrating just on Merritt businesses. We will be concentrating on the outer, (such as) Upper Nicola’s (businesses), Lower

Nicola’s (businesses), Coldwater (businesses) areas,” Turmel said.

One of the few challenges for small businesses across Merritt right now is finding affordable locations to promote their products and services. Turmel said Merritt’s Chamber of Commerce is there to help any businesses that needs a little push in order to thrive.

“We have access to a lot of things that can help the small businesses, (such as) benefits for them and their employees, different scales of payment plans,” she said.

She added that the Chamber is also working on a “business to business promotion”, which involves a discount between Chamber members and therefore promoting each others’ businesses.

Turmel said the week serves as a reminder of the crucial role these small businesses play in shaping Merritt’s identity and vitality.

“It is very important that we keep our downtown flourishing,” she said.

“When you have a flourishing downtown, it affects everything around the town.”

Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision that started as a dream!

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Call: 250-378-5877 2088 Quilchena Ave., (next to the Royal Bank) PO Box 3090, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

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Tech tools for business owners Some things never change.

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Locally Owned & Operated When you shop with local merchants, more of your money stays close to home; supporting the parks, recreation centers, libraries and other things that make this community a great place to live.

Even the most tech-averse people will recognize that there can be time- and cost-saving benefits to using digital tools.

If you’re a business owner, here are four you may want to add to your portfolio.

Project management No matter how big or small your team is, cloud-based project management tools can make it easier to track activities, meetings and deadlines from wherever anyone is working. There are free programs available, but it’s probably worth investing in one of the better-known platforms to take advantage of extra features such as large-file storage, messaging tools and the ability to grant limited access to freelancers or other third-party suppliers.

Digital documents Since their introduction, documents with e-signatures have saved countless hours on the job. While in the past you had to gather all signatories together in one room or use a secure courier service to move the documents around, today you can instantly share and sign contracts and work orders from anywhere in the world. You also end up with secure, searchable digital backups without having to store banker’s boxes of paperwork that can become misfiled, damaged or lost.

Customer relationship management Once your business has grown beyond serving your network of friends and family, a customer relationship management tool – better known as a CRM – is essential. These tools make it easy to manage and track all your customer interactions, see who is opening and reading your emails or visiting your website, and more.

Also, cold calling to drum up new business is not the most efficient approach. Instead, with a CRM containing detailed info about past clients, you can reach out to get them back on board and track new leads.

Cloud-based accounting As a business owner you know how important it is to stay organized, keep track of payments owed and expenses made, send invoices and accept payments. With a cloud-based accounting program such as FreshBooks, you can automate many of these tasks, while storing all of these documents safely.

Small business owners can also apply to receive funding toward a subscription to digital accounting platforms through the Canada Digital Adoption Program.

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SHOP LOCAL. LOVE LOCAL.

Shop Merritt The City of Merritt and Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce are committed to the growth and prosperity of our local community. Our locally-owned businesses assist in creating a community that is more connected. We are stronger together.

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BCHL INTERIOR STANDINGS

‘New lease on life’: return to the Cents Damon Jugnauth talks hockey, injury, and playing for

to Oct. 3 Team

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the Centennials.

Harit Joshi SPECIAL TO THE HERALD How it all started...

Honestly, I got it from my dad. He has always been a huge hockey lover. He loves the Toronto Maple Leafs but I don’t follow them at all (laughs). Ever since I was three, I was on the skates. The game really grew on me, I made friends and had a blast, and continued with it. My dad’s been super dedicated and a hard worker. He does so much for my family and that is kind of rubbing on to me in terms of work ethics.

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Clutch putt secures PGA Tour card Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@ MERRITTHERALD.COM

It may have come down to the wire, but there’s another Canuck back on the PGA Tour.

Merritt’s Roger Sloan entered the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, the ‘farm’ tour for the PGA, in Indiana earlier this month sitting in 31st place in season standings. The top 30 at the end of the season earn their way into the PGA. And with an eight-footer for par on the 18th hole of the final round, the 72nd of the championship, Sloan drained the putt to move into the top ten on the leaderboard for the tournament and 29th in overall season standings to head back to the top tour.

“I just hadn’t hit any putt on line on the back nine, and

Roger Sloan is heading back to the PGA Tour after finishing 29th in the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour season. Photo/PGA Tour

then I get to 18 and I just chuckle because I have an 8-footer to get back on the PGA Tour,” Sloan told pga-

tour.com. “But that made it really simple. Go back to the basics. Feel the putt. And give yourself the best chance to

make it.

“I hit it, and I knew it right away. I looked up and it went in the hole.”

It’s a sigh of relief for the Calgary-born, Merritt-bred 36-year-old. He lost his PGA Tour card after the 2021-22 season in which he made just nine cuts with only two top-25 finishes, sending him down to the Korn Ferry Tour for the following season.

After a slow start on the Korn Ferry, Sloan posted his first professional win since 2014 in August of this year at the Korn Ferry’s Utah Championship. That win, combined with his latest topten finish, secured him his PGA Tour card once again.

Sloans best-ever finish on the PGA Tour was a runnerup playoff loss to Kevin Kisner in the 2021 Wyndham Championship.

The 2024 PGA Tour season begins in January in Hawaii.

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Being a part of the turnaround story From Page 30 Even in school, I ended up going to Edge, which is an athletic-oriented school.

My Dad, my hero!

He played hockey. He is from a small town of Saskatoon called Elrose. He was always into the game, but his dad was quite strict on him pursuing academics. So, he gave up on his dream after High School.

So, that’s one of the reasons why he is so supportive of me. I am really fortunate to get such support and opportunities.

I want to make sure that I make the most of every opportunity and make him proud.

I’m super lucky to have him. Growing up in Calgary, he would take me to Flames’ games every time.

Being a corporate lawyer, he works in long hours to provide the best to me, my brother and my three sisters. He has given

us so many opportunities to pursue all that we want. So the least I can do is pour in everything that I have into my game and make him proud. I have had several role models in hockey, but for sure my dad has been my big inspiration and influence. I want to do my best for him and hopefully, thank him for everything.

Why I came back to Cents...

I was in West Kelowna for my first two years when I was 17. I first came to the Merritt Centennials in a trade when I was 19. It was a really cool opportunity to come here. This team and the town had a rough couple of years. Just to be a part of the turnaround story is a very unique opportunity. That is a big reason to be here. Every night is like you are an underdog and you demand respect.

Being an underdog

is a cool opportunity because we have nothing to lose. That’s the big reason for me to be back with the Cents. I want to be a part of their turnaround story.

Merritt deserves something special.

The town has been through a lot of tough times. If we can win something, it can really provide them something to cheer and unite the town. We want to win back our fans.

Injury, a new lease of life!

Last year I had knee surgery where I was away from the game for almost six months.

It makes you miss the game so much.

It makes you realize that every opportunity to just play is so important because it can go away in a flash. So, the injury has taught me to not take things for granted. It was tough for me to see all my friends play hockey, I felt isolated. I was on crutches for six

weeks. It was tough mentally where you find it difficult to walk and need help with everyday tasks. It takes a toll. I was learning how to walk while all my teammates were playing the game. It hurt badly.

In the months of December, January and February, I was feeling sorry for myself. But come March, I was thinking about everything that I was going through and I started taking pride in all that I had endured till now, and how I was fighting it all.

I would tell myself that I am tough and I am going to come out as a winner. I wanted to prove myself that I can be better and stronger than ever before.

So, just being back on the ice was surreal. Those six months were the longest I have ever been out. The injury has made me mentally tougher and puts things into perspective as well.

My approach for the season has been

very different.

The injury has provided me with a new lease of life.

There is a strong purpose each day where the aim is to get at least one per cent better. Every practice session is now more meaningful than ever before. On my rest days, I am trying to find ways to get better mentally and physically. I have a lot of ground to make up. That’s something I want to preach to the team as well because if everyone is getting at least one per cent better, it creates such a good atmosphere for success. The change does not happen overnight, there is a process, which we have to stick to.

Fun fact: My dad has two brothers who migrated over from Mauritius. My dad was born in Dublin, Ireland. My grandpa and grandma were studying in a university there, but then they moved

back to Mauritius.

We have lots of roots in Mauritius.

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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 Avenue (at Omre) Sunday service 10 am, Phone (250)378-2464

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

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

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

Trinity United Church Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time every Sunday - 10 am Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:00 pm • 250-280-1268 Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Times: Sunday 9 am and 11 am

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PATSY CHARTERS July 3, 1951 - October 6, 2023

Kuk’teyp –

We raise our hands up to each of you!

FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE STAFF AT THE NICOLA VALLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL AND ROYAL INLAND HOSPITAL, SCHOENINGS FUNERAL HOME, THE COLDWATER – VELMA COLLINS AND SHACKAN INDIAN BAND – LENORA STARR AND ADRIENNE JOHNNY - SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. OUR HEAD COOKS GRACIE ALJAM AND VINNY WILSON AND HELPERS, OUR HEAD FIRE WATCHERS ALISON CISCO, JOYCE CISCO, EVERETT SPAHAN AND RICHARD FRIESEN, OUR HUNTER JOSHUA DICK, DRIVER DARREN COLLINS AND JUSTIN COLLINS, CHIEF ARNOLD LAMPREAU, ART DICK AND NELLY JOE FOR YOUR PRAYERS. PAUL JOE FOR SMUDGING AND HAND DRUMMING, SHAWN BOB FOR MEDICINE GATHERING, CEECEE CAMILLE, NUMEROUS CASH AND FOOD DONATIONS. KUK’STEYP FOR EVERYONE FOR STOPPING IN AND IF WE FORGOT ANYONE IT ISN’T OUR INTENTIONS AND WE ARE VERY APPRECIATIVE FOR EVERYONE’S LOVE.

THANK YOU FROM HER CHILDREN AND (GREAT) GRANDCHILDREN.

In Loving Memory

Marilyn Blatchford (Sutherland) May 12, 1946 - October 4, 2023

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Merritt Funeral Chapel A Division of Service Corporation International (Canada) ULC

Celebrating each life like no other

It’s with the heaviest hearts and great sadness we mourn the loss of our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunty, grandmother, great grandma and a wonderful friend to so many.

Marilyn is survived by her soul mate and husband of 20 years Gordon (Bud) Sutherland, her daughter, many grand children and great grand children.

Marilyn is predeceased by her parents; Horace and Catherine Hudson, her children; Tracey, Bob and Jim Hutton as well as her sister Maureen.

Service of remembrance will be held on October 28, 2023 at noon at the Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church, 1950 Maxwell Ave., Merritt, BC. All is welcome to attend.

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Coffee, tea and snacks will be served.

The Little Unicorn

by Peggy Kociscin, Albuquerque, New Mexico

There lived a little unicorn (From when the earth was new), His coat so white it glistened, His eyes a sparkling blue.

He learned that there are shadows In spite of shining sun.

The more he grew, he found that life Was never always fun.

The unicorn tried tirelessly, And gave the climb his best; But he felt it was not good enough, He felt he’d failed the test.

In innocence and beauty, He danced through woods and streams.

The animals danced with him, His heart aglow with dreams.

For now he’d learn of feelings That come from deep within; No longer in the “dream world” Where (for so long) he’d been.

He could not understand it When he felt himself rejected – When all his gentle being asked Was but to be accepted.

He laughed and played with rainbows, So happy all day through, He loved to kiss the flowers As their petals shone with dew.

His gentle heart desired But to know the pleasure of To give and to receive The very precious gift of love.

All this was just too much for him, He knew not what to do.

That he was special as himself, Somehow, he never knew.

He wandered through the meadows In the moon’s soft, silver light.

He loved to gaze at all the stars That lightened up the night.

To love meant to be happy, And yet it also brought him pain; For those he loved could hurt him Again.. and yet again.

His spirit crushed, he felt defeated, And lonely tears would start.

Not understanding how to love, It simply broke his heart.

He listened to the music Of the birds that graced the trees.

He frolicked with the butterflies And raced the gentle breeze.

His mother held him lovingly But now he’s in a loving place And tried to ease his fears Where all his pain has ceased, About the sadness life could bring... Where all accepted him and his love, The lonely, bitter tears.

Where all he knows is peace.

But, as he grew and learned of life, The sparkle in his eye Grew misty as he realized Just what it means to cry.

She said, “Life is like a mountain, (And surely this is true) That we must climb as best we can.

There’s no ‘around or ‘through.’”

A loving Being tells him, “You’re delightful as you are.”

His spirit free, his brilliance now Outshines the brightest star!

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2900 Pooley Ave the following vehicle will be auctioned on October 26, 2023 for non payment

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Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at https://www.makeafuture.ca/bcschools-and-districts/nicola-similkameen-school-district-no-58/.

All applicants must provide a cover letter and resume outlining relevant background and work experience and three (3) professional references for each position they want to be considered .

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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• Wages: starting $20 to $25 • Steady day shift work • Students welcome to apply • No experience necessary • Will train

TRUCK DRIVERS WITH CLASS 1 Local steady work

LICENCED SECURITY GUARDS Excellent medical & dental plan Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C.

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By virtue of the Warehouseman's Lien Act, we will sell the stored goods of the following to recover costs of unpaid storage.

Murray Lane - Unit# 12C

Amount owing $614.75

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AUCTION

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH - 9 AM ONLINE TIMED AUCTION

ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE BAILIFF, Dodds will auction the assets of Prime Physio, Nitro Gym & Prime Pharmacy.

Partial List Includes: Medical Equipment, Medical & Physio Beds & Tables, Desks, Chairs, Computers, Cabinets, Shelves, Supplies, Electronics, Artwork, Plus More!!

Complete Gym Including Weight Equipment, Cardio Equipment, Free Weights, Mats, Balls, Scale, Plus More!!

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th - 9 am

Amount owing $434.25

ONLINE TIMED AUCTION - ** REGISTER NOW ** MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS • RECORDING EQUIPMENT TRACTOR • SIDE X SIDE • TOOLS & MORE!!

Robina Moyes - Unit# 51

Large Selection of Musical Equipment incl. Drums, Guitars, Amps, Speakers, Mixers, Stand, Cables, Lights, Signs, Beer Fridge, Gaming Chair, Plus More!!

These personal and household effects will be sold by either public or private auction on or after November 9, 2023 R. Hack Mini Storage, 2865 Pooley Ave., Merritt 250-315-8079.

Commencing at a point at the southeast corner of DISTRICT LOT 1118 ‘Geohash Coordinate c2f4y0jt7c45pj7’ marking the beginning of the property line; herein describing the Metes-and-Bounds encompassing a total of 1276 acres; thence West 39.99 chains; thence North 20 chains; thence West 40 chains; thence N. 0° 12’ W. 58.26 chains; thence N. 87° 31’ W. 19.86 chains; thence S. 0° 6’ E. 79.12 chains; thence West 20 chains; thence North 80.02 chains; thence N. 2° 27’ E. 39.99 chains; thence N. 87° 33’ E. 19.99 chains; thence N. 2° 26’ E. 39.88 chains; thence N. 87° 38’ E. 19.66 chains; thence S. 2° 22’ W. 79.82 chains; thence S. 87° 29’ E. 40.24 chains; thence East 40 chains; thence South 80 chains; and the second property line commencing at a point at the southeast corner of DISTRICT LOT 3344 ‘Geohash Coordinate c2f4yqdkrjjhrfr’; thence West 40 chains; thence N. 88° 34’ W. 39.88 chains; thence N. 0° 10’ E. 38.99 chains; thence East 79.77 chains; thence South 79.82 chains; excluding public roads, highways of HIS MAJESTY THE KING, lands of Treaty First Nations and Robertson Lake Recreation Site as shown on a Plan in Tube 31 Tray 1 YALE DIVISION OF YALE and Tube 38 Tray 1 KAMLOOPS DIVISION OF YALE deposited in the Land Registry Office at the County of Victoria, British Columbia. The purpose for which the disposition and the pre-emption land claim is required is social, economic and environmental benefits; specifically land improvements, land preservation, private assembly, exercise of the right of self-determination and de jure governance.

I, Joshua-Joseph-Daniel: Lemmens, a sentient moral being with full capacity to administrate my own affairs, hereby claim all right, title and beneficial interest in the property described above and land recorded as Trust-ID: RN724130786CA under SWETEXEL NATION TRUST whereby all legal interests by nature and characteristic in Public Nominee and Applicant LEMMENS, JOSHUA JOSEPH DANIEL greater and lesser estate.

An opportunity to comment in accordance with section 33.1 of the Land Act is to be directed to the Minister, no later than 14 days, from the date of publication of this notice and all written objections on the ownership or superior claim of trust(s) described within the Metes-and-Bounds should be directed to the Pre-emptor’s/Applicant’s address, mailed in care of SWETEXEL NATION TRUST to PO BOX 1284 Township of Hope, British Columbia [V0X-1L2].

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Vintage McCormick Farmall Tractor, Hay Wagon, Rhino Side x Side ATV, Riding Mower, Yamaha Wave Runner, Cement Mixer, 4 Post Hoist, Golf Cart, Unsinkable Boat, Canoe & Kayaks, Vintage Marine Collectables, LED Grow Lights, Anvil, Vintage Coke Machine, Hand Tools, Shelving, Air Compressor, Rolling Toolboxes, Plus Much More!!

Viewing - On-Site - Sorrento Thu/Fri (Oct 26/27) - 9 am - 4 pm (address provided closer to Viewing Dates)

Bid Online or Absentee Bids Accepted 3311 - 28 Avenue, Vernon • Subject to additions & deletions

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DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

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NOTICE is given, pursuant to maxims of law and equity, that the following described property DISTRICT LOT 610, 611, 612 and 3344 of the KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT and DISTRICT LOT 1113, 1115, 1117, 1118 and 1119 of the YALE DIVISION YALE DISTRICT, is hereby established as a pre-emption land claim by the named pre-emptor/applicant LEMMENS, JOSHUA JOSEPH DANIEL has applied for an application for a Crown grant and disposition by purchase for specific land namely:

(2755 Tutt Street, Kelowna) Bid Online or Absentee Bids Accepted 3311 - 28 Avenue, Vernon • Subject to additions & deletions

DODDS AUCTION 250-545-3259

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Viewing - On-Site - Kelowna Mon/Tue (Oct 23/24) - 9 am - 4 pm

Marilyn Fredrick- Unit# 9

Amount owing $628.75

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MLS#173760

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This home has 3 bedrooms up and 1 bedroom down, and 3 full bathrooms

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