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A handy guide of just how Merrittonians can vote in the upcoming election, and whereabouts they can do it.

/PAGE 5 LOCAL CANDIDATES Wrapping up our one-on-ones with the five MLA candidates for the upcoming election, the Herald spoke with the final three.

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FAMILIAR FIGHTER The High School Rodeo hit the Nicola Valley Rodeo grounds over the weekend. PHOTOS/PAGE 22

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The Herald profiles Lt. Cory Woods of the Merritt fire department, who has been on the job for over a decade.

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Liberal leader Wilkinson speaks in Merritt

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Liberal Party leader Andrew Wilkinson made a stop in Merritt on Friday, with the main topic being revitalizing the forestry industry.

He was joined at the podium at Home Hardware

by Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart, who is looking to secure another term come the election later this month.

“People in our communities are looking for some hope, and some confidence in getting business back,” began Tegart. “It’s been a tough year for everyone, and we’re all feeling the impact.”

She went on to say, however, that even before COVID19 ravaged the economy, our forest industry has been facing “unprecedented challenges.”

“We’ve all been waiting for help by the NDP. When someone makes a commitment, they need to honour their words.”

It was around three years ago that Premier John Horgan visited the Tolko mill and announced that there would never be a mill closure under an NDP government. There have been 45 closures of mills since then, twelve that are permanent.

Wilkinson then came to the podium to announce what his plans would be for the forestry industry if he was elected Premier.

“10,000 jobs have been lost,” said Wilkinson. “We’re all concerned about the future of our forestry industry generally. We have to be clear: in the Interior, the forestry industry matters.”

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(Above) Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson speaks to the media at the Home Hardware in Merritt. (Right) Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart introduces Wilkinson. JAKE COURTEPATTE/ Herald

Wilkinson announced a number of campaign promises that he says he would fulfill in his first year in office: firstly, a more “efficient, marketbased” system for stumpage fees.

He went on to criticize the NDP for only having revisions to the fees annually.

“It does not work for British Columbia. It does not have to be that way. We’ve been asking this for three years, and the NDP have ignored it.”

Alberta has for some time been adjusting their stumpage fees annually.

“For some reason the NDP have locked us in to this annual revision of stumpage.

That means there are huge lags and delays when the price of lumber goes up and down, and that means that the prices of stumpage are inappropriate. It’s just way off the market price. So that can be improved.”

Wilkinson also promised to end the NDP’s obstruction program for the Trans Mountain Pipeline.

“Permanent projects should not be blocked by protestors.... there are ways to deal with that, they can use the courts to try and get a judicial review of the project. Having the courts ignored and having chaos in British Columbia is simply not acceptable.

“We have a very effective and reliable judicial system in this country and the rulings of the courts need to be respected. That’s the bottom line.”

He also said that under his command there would be increased investments in reforestation.

“We need to massively expand tree planting in British Columbia. Not only for the benefit of the forest industry, but also to reduce our greenhouse gas production.”

Without getting into too much detail, Wilkinson said

On Oct. 18 Mounties from across the province will gather near Nicola Ranch where St. Michael’s Anglican Church will be holding a rededication ceremony for the historic Nicola Cemetery.

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NEEDED BURNS that his government would introduce new legislation to protect the working forest, hoping to bring back some certainty to BC’s forestry industry.

“The forestry industry needs to know that there is a future.”

He also said that his team has a slate of ideas for assisting the mining industry in BC. “Things need to move faster, and decisions need to actually get made. We need to support all of our resource industries.”

520 piles of wood debris will be burned in the Merritt area for wildfire prevention, in a project covering three locations and spanning more than two months.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE City Meetings have resumed residents are All Council City Council Meetings will nowin-person be held and online with live Regular Council Meeting June 11, 2019 streaming available www.merritt.ca and on the City strongly links encouraged toat watch online via www.merritt.ca

of Merritt Regular social media channels. questions/ Council MeetingPublic - Juneinput 25, 2019 information can be submitted prior to the Council Council Meeting October 13 Regular Council Meeting - July 9, 2019 meetings communications@merritt.ca Public Hearing – 6:00to PM - Merritt Civic Centre (Recording will be Regular Council MeetingCouncil - July 23, 2019– 7:00 PM – available following the meeting) “Regular Meeting Regular Meeting August 4 - 7 pm CouncilCouncil Chambers City Hall-(Live Streamed)” RegularCouncil CouncilMeeting Meeting- -October August 18 Regular 27 -- 77 pm pm

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Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of CASUAL LIFEGUARD/ INSTRUCTOR I.

PUBLIC TUESDAY 20202020 at 7:00PM For complete details, visit Cityon of Merritt website atAugust www.merritt.ca AHEARING PUBLIC NOTICE ON4th, THE

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing PERMISSIVE TAX knowledge, EXEMPTION PROPERTIES educationisand qualifications, andthat proof of andwill licenses be accepted prior to Notice hereby given a required Publiceducation Hearing be will held on Tuesday IS12,AVAILABLE ON PAGE 10 4:00 p.m. 4th, Friday,2020 July August in2019 theby:Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located

at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 21852284, Voght Street, Zoning Bylaw 2020.Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

SEE PUBLIC HEARING WePLEASE thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected NOTICE for an interview will be Acontacted. copy of the proposed the Bylaw and other relevant documents may be ONhours PAGE 9am to 4:30 pm on Thursday viewed during normal business of 8:30 Date Posted: Monday, June 17, 2019 July 23rd to Tuesday August 4th, 2020 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt Posting Expires: Friday, July 12, 2019 BC, or online at www.merritt.ca

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Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be given the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, WHAT: Summer Nights Market or by written submission, onMerritt all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw.

WHEN: every Friday June 28th to August 30th 5:00pm to 10:00pm If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be WHERE: 2000-2100 Block Quilchena Avenue received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, JULY 30th, 2020, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods: Don McArthur, Planning & Development Services Manager dmcarthur@merritt.ca PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning & Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or at dmcarthur@merritt. ca

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Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

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The City of Merritt is looking for your input into community safety initiatives.

After hearing comments on the for additional lights, Position: The City ofcommunity Merritt is inviting applications forneed the position of PUBLICcrosswalk WORKS SEASONAL the City of Merritt Public Works Department has installed three LABOURER. new crosswalk flashing lights in the community.

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Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 08, 2019 by: Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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MERRITT VOTES: Where and how to do so Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Voting will look different than ever before during the 2020 BC provincial election, and it’s not entirely because it will be the first time British Columbians have gone to the polls during a pandemic.

When the snap election was announced on Sept. 21, it left Elections BC scrambling to provide ballots and establish voting options with just a little more than a month before election day on Oct. 24.

There will be several different ways to cast your vote prior to the actual date of the election.

BY MAIL: All voters are able to vote by mail if they choose. You can contact Elections BC to request a vote-by-mail package online or

by calling Elections BC at 1-800661-8683. Vote-by-mail packages must be received before 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

Elections BC recommends that vote-by-mail packages be requested no later than Oct. 17, after which you will no longer be able to request a package online or through the Contact Centre.

If a voter is unable to vote in person and has not requested a vote-by-mail package before Oct. 17 they must request one from a district electoral office, which, once completed, can then be dropped off at the district electoral office or voting place.

BY PHONE: Voting by phone will only be available to those who are unable to vote independently or by any other means. This

would include people with vision loss, those with a disability or underlying medical condition that prevents you from voting independently, or those who are self-isolating due to COVID-19 during the last week of the campaign period and are unable to vote by mail. The option may also be open to certain residents of care facilities, those in acute care or deployed members of the military.

Those who wish to vote by phone must register in advance.

They will confirm their identity to an operator and their call will then be transferred anonymously to a separate team who will log their vote.

IN ADVANCE: Advance voting is already open at the District Electoral Office in Merritt, which is

located in the old Tolko office at 1750 Lindley Creek Rd. Advance voting at polling stations will run from Thursday, Oct. 15 to Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

According to Elections BC, the Civic Centre at 1950 Mamette Ave. will be the only advance voting location in Merritt, aside from the District Electoral Office.

General Voting Places are listed as: Lower Nicola Community Hall – 2383 Aberdeen Rd, Lower Nicola Coldwater Community Hall – 109 400th St, Merritt Quilchena Church – 6961 Douglas Lake Rd, Quilchena Shackan Fire Hall – 6586 Hwy. 8, Canford Meeting Place – 9390

Manuel Rd, Douglas Lake In order to vote in the election you must bring valid ID which shows your name and home address. You may also want to bring your ‘Where to Vote’ card, which you will receive in the mail from Elections BC. There will be COVID-19 pandemic protocols in place should you choose to vote in person. You may wish to wear a mask and bring your own pen or pencil to mark your ballot.

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ALBAS: PM turns back

Before PM Trudeau prorogued Parliament back in August, it was not set DAN ALBAS to resume regular sit- VIEW FROM THE HILL tings until Monday, September 21, 2020.

Once the PM broke his promise not to use prorogation, he did so, in order to shut down the Parliamentary Committees investigating the WE scheme.

Last week the government tabled Bill C-4 that is the latest COVID relief response bill.

What was disappointing about this is that the Trudeau Liberal Government only allowed a little over 4 hours of debate time on a proposed in excess of $50 Billion worth of deficit spending.

Why did the Trudeau Liberal Government do this?

Because there was not enough time after existing programs all ran out.

By proroguing Parliament, and delaying the return of the House, the time that should have been spent properly debating and reviewing this bill at committee stage was entirely lost.

In other words, the Prime Minister created this situation solely to cover for the WE scandal and that has now come at the expense of legitimate democratic debate on a critically important bill.

In this instance Parliament finally had an opportunity to be proactive and study and debate a critically important bill prior to it coming into effect.

Instead the Prime Minister was more concerned with shutting down and proroguing Parliament so that the Parliamentary Committees, who were uncovering uncomfortable and alarming evidence over the WE scheme.

So this opportunity for proactive debate and study was squandered.

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Thirty years since German unification I have just spent two weeks driving around Germany interviewing people GWYNNE DYER (mostly THE WORLD climate STAGE scientists, since you ask), and I have come to the conclusion that it is the best-run – and quite possibly just the best – major country in the world right now.

Some small countries are absolute jewels, of course, but it’s easier if you’re small. Big powers fight more wars, contain more divisions, suffer nastier and more ridiculous delusions of grandeur. But if you only consider countries with more than 50 million people, then Germany today is the fairest, the least conflicted, the most peaceful, actually the nicest major country on the planet.

That wasn’t true thirty years ago, and it may not be true thirty years hence, but it’s worth noting because Saturday marks the thirtieth anniversary of the unification of Germany in 1990, just one year after the Berlin Wall came down.

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Compared to what happened after the first time it was unified, it has all worked out rather well.

The first unification of Germany, in 1871, was achieved by war, and led to more and much bigger wars – not entirely Germany’s fault, of course, but certainly the consequence of the sudden appearance of a highly nationalistic new great power in the heart of Europe.

After the Second World War, Germany was divided into three.

The eastern third was emptied of Germans and given to Poland (in compensation for the eastern third of pre-war Poland, which was kept by the Soviet Union). The middle part, also under Soviet occupation, became Communist-ruled ‘East Germany’, while the rest, with most of the population, became ‘West Germany’.

The ‘two Germanies’ became the cockpit of the Cold War, with huge armies of tanks ready to roll and nuclear weapons not far

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behind them. Many people understood that this could not go on forever, that some day the country would have to be reunited – but they were terrified by the prospect.

They feared that the process of reunification might trigger a war, and they also feared a reunited Germany.

Lord Ismay, the British general who became the first secretary-general of the NATO alliance (which included West Germany), put it bluntly: “NATO exists to keep the Russians out, the Americans in, and the Germans down.” French journalist and poet François Mauriac said it more elegantly: “I love Germany so much that I’m glad there are two of them.”

If the trigger to end the East German Communist regime had been in British, French and American hands, it might never have been pulled. But it was actually in the hands of the East Germans themselves, and in 1989

they brought down their oppressors without a shot being fired. All the other Communist states of eastern Europe followed suit.

There was great joy in both parts of Germany – the street party after the Berlin Wall came down was probably the best and certainly the longest I have ever attended – but there was considerable trepidation elsewhere. However Mikhail Gorbachev, the reformist Soviet leader, reassured everybody by declaring that Moscow had no objection to German reunification, and the deed was done thirty years ago this week.

It has worked out very well.

There are sad people and even wicked people in Germany, like everywhere else, but as a society it radiates contentment. Unflustered competence lubricated by a general tone of good-will make minor daily transactions less of an ordeal, and the See ‘DYER’ Page 7 stri-

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OPINION DYER: Germany is tops in the world for major countries From Page 6 dent nationalism that now disfigures so many other countries is conspicuous by its absence.

In the place of that the Germans have a dedication to the European project: like ‘Amens’ in a church, invocations of ‘Europe’ punctuate political conversations.

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And if you say this is a defensive reaction against Germany’s terrible history in the two generations before 1945, I would probably agree – but what’s wrong with that?

Even the economic contrast between the formerly Communistruled east and the rest

of the country, to the great disadvantage of the former, is gradually eroding: average incomes among ‘Ossis’(easterners) are now up to almost 90% of ‘Wessi’ earnings.

All the ‘coolest’ cities, the magnets that attract the young, are in the former east: Berlin, Dresden, and now Leipzig.

It’s not paradise, but when you compare it with the incompetent, belligerent populism that prevails in formally democratic countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil and India, it looks pretty good. ‘Wir schaffen das” (We can manage this), said Chancellor Angela

Merkel when over a million mostly Muslim refugees arrived in Germany in 2016, and four years later it looks like she was right.

‘Mutti’ (Mommy), as Germans call her, has been chancellor for half of the past thirty years, so there will be a collective holding of

From the Herald archives: Oct. 1979

OPENING CEREMONIES FOR NEW SCHOOL

breath when she retires next year. But the world would be a better and safer place if there were more countries like Germany.

Plus there’s no speed limit at all on the autobahns. Where else can you drive at 160 kph and have cars whooshing past you all the time?

There will be an official opening ceremony for the new Nicola Valley Junior Secondary School tonight at 7:30 p.m.

In attendance will be Les Canty from the Ministry of Education, retired school superintendent Dougal McFee, new school superintendent Dale Fiddick and Eleanor Norgaard, chairman of the Merritt and district school board.

Representatives from the architectural firm that designed the school will be presenting Mrs. Norgaard with a cast bronze plaque to commemorate the official opening.

The public is invited to come down to the ceremony, listen to the NVJSS band, and take a tour of the new school.

to the editor

Lessons from my son

Editor,

Like many of us, this whole pandemic situation has forced me to do some careful thinking about how I approach raising my children to be more mindful of their health. In some important ways, the pandemic has brought some positive changes to how our society views “health etiquette” and how we conduct ourselves in public places. For example, I believe that as a society we are much more aware of how going out and about in our community, whether for work or for errands, while we are actively ill is inconsiderate as it helps to spread germs more readily to other members of our community. Time to re-think our habit of toughing it out and showing up anyways. Moreover, more attention has been drawn to proper hand hygiene and covering your sneeze or cough, as well as keeping more distance from others in cold and flu season in particular. It’s the responsible thing to do.

Nevertheless, I have struggled with the shutdown and restart policies throughout most of this pandemic. Most of my frustration has stemmed from having to explain to my children the reasons given for the economic shutdown we experienced, then having to answer some pretty tough questions they had about the changes in our society if indeed it is now safe to return to school and other activities. It required some careful reflection on my part, not just knee-jerk reactions, and I thought I would share my experience in case any other families are dealing with similar issues today.

Let me back-up a bit, to give you some context. Years ago, when my son was two years old, we came very close to losing him to an aggressive virus. He had a few sniffles and sneezes just before bed one night, no fever, and he went to sleep pretty quickly. Six hours later, he had a raging fever and was beginning to wheeze when he breathed. Within 20 hours of the first mild symptoms, I watched my son fighting for every breath as the air ambulance landed in Vancouver and we were whisked away to Sick Kids hospital. Not once in the week my son spent in isolation in the hospital did anyone try to name this virus that ravaged my boy’s lungs.

Not once did they tell us to isolate our child for his protection upon our return to Merritt. Not once did they ask anyone to wear a mask in his presence, not even at his worst in the hospital. Not once did they advise me to be afraid, only to be prepared and to know what signs to look for. My son taught me to set aside my “mommy-worries” and let him live a normal life.

Fast-forward to the present, nine years later, when it is announced there is a new virus that is causing a pandemic around the world. Initially, because it seemed we didn’t know very much about COVID-SARS2, I felt hurled back to that frightening day when my son was so sick as a very young child. I admit I was worried about keeping my son from getting this virus and dutifully followed all the restrictions and believed what the news programs and government spokespeople were saying, by the end of the first week of shutdown. But, by mid-April, I began to seriously doubt this economic shutdown was necessary. Why on earth couldn’t they advise the more medically fragile or susceptible to take appropriate precautions, while the rest of us carried on with running things? According to the BCCDC, for the time period between January and September 2020, the number of confirmed positive cases of COVID19 in British Columbia involves 0.002% of the 5.1 million people living in this province. Even if you ballparked it to ten times that number as some kind of estimate to include people that had it, but didn’t get tested, you still don’t have even half a percent of the BC population affected by COVID19.

My son has bombarded me with questions, but two questions stand out most for me. Question one: Will the virus be gone forever when this is over? My answer: No, it has now been released into the world and will likely keep coming back every year, in one form or another, like any other virus out there. His comment then was that “the world is pretty stupid to believe they can hide from this virus if it’s here forever.” The lesson that smacked me right in the face there was that a person should not be afraid to apply logic and common sense, even though most around you don’t see the same thing.

As the pandemic dragged on throughout the summer, question two surfaces: why do they want healthy people to wear masks to shop or go to school? I answered him honestly that I wasn’t certain. The Provincial Health Office of BC is in charge of monitoring the health of all British Columbians and their chief is a licensed, certified medical doctor. Not once throughout this entire pandemic has Dr. Bonnie Henry said it is *mandatory* to wear a mask if you cannot physically distance.

Documents from her office have varied in the wording over time. She is a doctor and does not feel it is a necessary measure. Why then do employers, unions, corporations, and big retailers feel they have the right to override our own highly qualified chief medical officer? I feel like it bears re-stating since it always seems to be a lost footnote anymore: according to the BCCDC, non-medical masks help stop the spread of droplets from YOUR OWN mouth and nose, they do not protect you from other people’s infected droplets sent in your direction. So, it makes no sense to ask healthy people to wear a mask regularly throughout the day. We are continually asked to respect people that wear a mask, and I do, but the same courtesy should be offered to those of us who choose not to wear one. I whole-heartedly disagree with non-medically qualified entities forcing a healthy person to wear a mask to shop or go to work/school. The lesson my son taught me here is to remind me of the value of standing up for your principles. In fact, where is the government leadership here? They have permitted corporations and unions to try to enact mask-wearing policies that are contrary to the advice of its provincial health office. Time to remind candidates in the upcoming provincial election that they are supposed to be working for us, not bowing down to big business and unions that throw money their way during their campaigns.

They say kids keep you grounded and I feel like that’s been particularly true for me during all this COVID pandemic nonsense. My family figured out early on in this process there was no good reason for the fear - the data for BC proves that. Time to get on with life, British Columbia!

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Notice Notice isis hereby hereby given given that that aa Public Public Hearing Hearing will will be be held held on on Tuesday, Tuesday, October October 13, 13, 2020 2020 at at the the Civic Civic Centre, Centre, located located at at 1950 1950 Mamette Mamette Avenue, Avenue, Merritt, Merritt,BC BCwith withrespect respectto tothe thefollowing followingproposed proposedOfficial OfficialCommunity CommunityPlan Plan and andZoning ZoningBylaw Bylawamendments: amendments:

Green’s Jonah Timms seeks Fraser-Nicola seat Jonah Timms is the Green Party candidate for the Fraser-Nicola riding in the upcoming provincial election.

“I want to run in this provincial election because I have spent a lot of my life in small towns, I live in the riding and I feel like the Liberals and the NDP just haven’t been moving forward with climate change and they haven’t been moving forward fast enough with regards to respecting Indigenous rights and title,” explained Timms.

“I wanted to address those concerns with my campaign, and I will address those concerns in Victoria when I’m elected. I feel like I understand where people are coming from when they say that we need jobs, we need to ensure that we are respecting First Nations culture and heritage and their territory, and I feel like the other parties and the other candidates just aren’t

addressing those quickly enough or at all.”

Timms, like several other candidates, has

Jonah Timms

Green candidate

British Columbians at risk. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, right now our Minister of Health should not be out campaigning or worrying about re-election and our Minister of Education should not be doing so either. They should be concerned about how to keep our students safe and how to keep people in communities safe.”

Timms hopes to help the communities in Fraser-Nicola rebuild their economies and thrive, as well as focusing on environmental principles, Indigenous rights, and safe, affordable housing.

“As a Green MLA we are deeply concerned about having safe, affordable communities in which people of all backgrounds can live,” said Timms.

“I would fully support investing in healthcare, ensuring that we have affordable places to live, to rent and buy our houses, and part of that is ensuring there is hous-

also raised concerns that this snap election is unnecessary, and has put the people of BC at risk.

“My first reaction is that it’s not necessary,” said Timms.

“The NDP claim that the Greens weren’t going to support them in the Legislature, and our leader Sonia Furstenau has repeatedly said that that’s not true, the NDP had our support for the budget bills, but I feel like this campaign is just John Horgan wanting to get four more years in a bit prematurely,” continued Timms.

“And in doing so he’s putting the lives of See ‘ECONOMY’ Page 11

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PROPOSED PROPOSEDAMENDMENTS: AMENDMENTS: Official OfficialCommunity CommunityPlan: Plan: Section Section 5.4.10.2.10 5.4.10.2.10 isis amended amended to to read read “Encourage “Encourage medium medium or or high high density density multi-family multi-family development development in in the the Residential Residential designation” designation” and and The The Official Official Community Community Plan Plan Land Land Use Use Designation Designation Map Map for for Voght Voght Street Street // North North Entry Entry isis amended amended to to change change the the parcels parcels legally legally described described as as 3350 3350 Voght Voght Street, Street, Block Block 5, 5, District District Lot Lot 181, 181, Kamloops Kamloops Division Division Yale Yale District, District, Plan Plan 10096 10096 Except Except Plan Plan 14921, 14921, PID: PID: 009-629-467, 009-629-467, and and 3155 3155 Grimmett Grimmett Street, Street,Lot Lot1, 1,District DistrictLot Lot181, 181,Kamloops KamloopsDivision DivisionYale YaleDistrict, District,Plan Plan14921, 14921, PID: PID:008-915-695 008-915-695from from“Future “FutureDevelopment” Development”to to“Residential” “Residential”and and“Parks, “Parks, Schools Schools&&Open OpenSpaces” Spaces” Zoning ZoningBylaw: Bylaw: That That the the Official Official Zoning Zoning Map, Map, being being Schedule Schedule “A” “A” of of the the City City of of Merritt Merritt Zoning Zoning Bylaw Bylaw No. No. 2284, 2284, 2020, 2020, isis amended amended by by changing changing the the zoning zoning designation designationof ofthe theparcels parcelslegally legallydescribed describedas as3350 3350Voght VoghtStreet, Street,Block Block5, 5, District District Lot Lot 181, 181, Kamloops Kamloops Division Division Yale Yale District, District, Plan Plan 10096 10096 Except Except Plan Plan 14921, 14921, PID: PID: 009-629-467, 009-629-467, and and 3155 3155 Grimmett Grimmett Street, Street, Lot Lot 1, 1, District District Lot Lot 181, 181, Kamloops Kamloops Division Division Yale Yale District, District, Plan Plan 14921, 14921, PID: PID: 008-915-695 008-915-695 from from “Corridor “Corridor Commercial Commercial (C4)” (C4)” to to “Medium “Medium Density Density Residential Residential (R7)”, (R7)”, “Residential “ResidentialModular ModularHome Home(R4)” (R4)”and and“Park “Park&&Cemetery Cemetery(P1)” (P1)” AA copy copy of of the the proposed proposed Bylaw Bylaw amendments amendments may may be be viewed viewed during during the the hours hours of of 10:00am 10:00am to to 12:00pm 12:00pm from from October October 11 to to October October 13, 13, 2020 2020 at at City City Hall, Hall,2185 2185Voght VoghtStreet, Street,Merritt MerrittBC, BC,or oronline onlineat atwww.merritt.ca www.merritt.ca Anyone Anyone who who wishes wishes to to address address the the above above Bylaw Bylaw will will be be given given the the opportunity at at the the Public Public Hearing Hearing to to be be heard heard in in person, person, by by aa opportunity representative, representative, or or by by written written submission, submission, on on all all matters matters contained contained in in the the proposed proposed Bylaw Bylaw amendments. amendments. IfIf you you are are unable unable to to attend attend the the Public Public Hearing, Hearing, written written submission submission must must be be received received NO NO LATER LATER THAN THAN 12:00PM 12:00PM THURSDAY, THURSDAY, OCTOBER OCTOBER 8, 8, 2020, 2020, to to ensure ensure their their availability availability to to Council Councilat atthe thePublic PublicHearing.

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Written Writtensubmission submissioncan canbe beprovided providedby byany anyof ofthe thefollowing followingmethods: methods: Email: Email: planning@merritt.ca planning@merritt.ca In InPerson: Person:City CityHall, Hall,2185 2185Voght VoghtStreet Street10:00 10:00am am––12:00 12:00pm pm Mail: Mail:PO POBox Box189, 189,2185 2185Voght VoghtStreet, Street,Merritt, Merritt,BC, BC,V1K V1K1B8 1B8 Subject SubjectLine: Line:For ForInclusion Inclusionin inPublic PublicHearing HearingAgenda Agenda Attn: Attn:Don DonMcArthur, McArthur,Planning Planning&&Development DevelopmentServices ServicesManager Manager All All submissions submissions must must include include your your name name and and street street address. address. No No letter, letter, report report or or representation representation from from the the public public will will be be received received by

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Permissive Tax Exemptions PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS IS HEREBY HEREBY GIVEN GIVEN that that Bylaw Bylaw No. No. 2288 2288 being being aa bylaw bylaw to to exempt exempt certain certain parcels parcels of of land land and and improvements improvements from from taxation taxation for for the the years years 2021 2021 -- 2024, 2024, will will be be PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bylaw No. 2288on being a bylaw 15, to exemptand certain parcels of land Those and improvements from taxation for the years 2021 - 2024, may will be so by considered considered by

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0002-500 Nicola 0002-500 Nicola Native Native Lodge Lodge Society Society 0002-500 Nicola Native Lodge Society

2640 2640 Spring Spring Bank Bank Ave Ave 2640 Spring Bank Ave

0151-000 Conayt 0151-000 Conayt Friendship Friendship Society Society 0151-000 Conayt Friendship Society

2164 2164 Quilchena Quilchena Ave Ave 2164 Quilchena Ave

0189-005 Nicola 0189-005 Nicola Valley Valley Community Community Theatre Theatre Society Society 0189-005 Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society

2102 2102 Coutlee Coutlee Ave Ave 2102 Coutlee Ave

1000-000 Beulah 1000-000 Beulah Hill Hill Holdings Holdings Ltd Ltd (Merritt (Merritt Arts Arts Council) Council) 1840 1840 Nicola Nicola Ave Ave 1000-000 Beulah Hill Holdings Ltd (Merritt Arts Council) 1840 Nicola Ave 1112-000 Merritt 1112-000 Merritt Youth Youth && Family Family Resources Resources Society Society 1112-000 Merritt Youth & Family Resources Society

1914 1914 Quilchena Quilchena Ave Ave 1914 Quilchena Ave

1120-010 Nicola 1120-010 Nicola Valley Valley Health Health Care Care Auxilliary Auxilliary 1120-010 Nicola Valley Health Care Auxilliary

1849 1849 Voght Voght St St 1849 Voght St

1122-000 Nicola 1122-000 Nicola Valley Valley Health Health Care Care Auxillary Auxillary 1122-000 Nicola Valley Health Care Auxillary

1987 1987 Coutlee Coutlee Ave Ave 1987 Coutlee Ave

1163-000 Nicola 1163-000 Nicola Valley Valley Senior Senior Housing Housing Soc Soc 1163-000 Nicola Valley Senior Housing Soc

1938 1938 Coutlee Coutlee Ave Ave 1938 Coutlee Ave

1344-000 Nicola 1344-000 Nicola Valley Valley Association Association For For Community Community 1344-000 Living Nicola Valley Association For Community Living Living

1775 1775 Coldwater Coldwater Ave Ave 1775 Coldwater Ave

1777-275 Nicola 1777-275 Nicola Valley Valley Health Health Care Care Endowment Endowment 1777-275 Foundation Nicola Valley Health Care Endowment Foundation Society Society Foundation Society

Voght Voght St St Voght St

1777-280 Nicola 1777-280 Nicola Valley Valley Health Health Care Care Endowment Endowment 1777-280 Foundation Nicola Valley Health Care Endowment Foundation Society Society Foundation Society

3457 3457 Voght Voght St St 3457 Voght St

0140-000 Merritt 0140-000 Merritt Business Business && Economic Economic Development Development Community Futures Nicola Valley 0140-000 Society Society

2181 2181 Quilchena Quilchena Ave Ave 2181 Quilchena Ave

1043-000 Nicola 1043-000 Nicola Valley Valley Community Community Arts Arts Council Council 1043-000 Nicola Valley Community Arts Council

1988 1988 Nicola Nicola Ave Ave 1988 Nicola Ave

0744-100 Merritt 0744-100 Merritt Curling Curling Club Club 0744-100 Merritt Curling Club

2025 2025 Mamette Mamette Ave Ave 2025 Mamette Ave

0807-250 Nicola 0807-250 Nicola Valley Valley Community Community Human Human Services Services 0807-250 Assn Nicola Valley Community Human Services Assn Assn

A-2185 A-2185 Voght Voght St St A-2185 Voght St

0976-000 Merritt 0976-000 Merritt Golf Golf && Country Country Club Club 0976-000 Merritt Golf & Country Club

1450 1450 Juniper Juniper Dr Dr 1450 Juniper Dr

1553-070 Merritt 1553-070 Merritt Golf Golf && Country Country Club Club 1553-070 Merritt Golf & Country Club

1450 1450 Juniper Juniper Dr Dr 1450 Juniper Dr

1801-190 Merritt 1801-190 Merritt Golf Golf && Country Country Club Club 1801-190 Merritt Golf & Country Club

1990 1990 Maxwell Maxwell Ave Ave 1990 Maxwell Ave

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Economy, indigenous rights at forefront of green campaign From Page 9 ing for renters, but it’s also about ensuring that there are well paying jobs in our community as well, and in Merritt. And part of that is making sure we’re ensuring that there’s a consistent supply of woods coming from the forest. As a Green MLA I would push for those logging practices in the surrounding area to be sustainable and to follow recommendations that have been made to government by various reports that have come out recently,” Timms continued.

“Also ensuring that First Nations are involved in all aspects of resource management within the province and within the riding, and part of that is ensuring that they are able to manage their culture and their heritage in accordance with their laws and customs.”

Timms, who was born on Salt Spring Island and raised in Clearwater, moved to Lillooet a year and a half ago, and after working around the province and in New Zealand, now has a

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position as a First Nations Relations Advisor for the Ministry of Forests. In his career in environmental sciences, Timms notes that the work is often cyclical, working all summer and then trying to find something else to do during the winter months.

“So, I understand where people are coming from when they say that they can’t find reliable work in the communities where they want to live,” said Timms.

Although this will be a different election, the first in BC’s history to take place during a pandemic, Timms believes it is as important as ever for British Columbians to have their voices heard.

“One thing that I would like to get out to voters and to Merrittonians is that this election has brought up a lot of things, and COVID has exposed some of the systems within our society that don’t quite work for everyone,” said Timms.

“It’s exposed what government can do when they believe something is an emergency, and I truly believe that the current government is not moving quickly enough on climate change,

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Dennis Adamson, formerly the Vice President of the Fraser-Nicola NDP Executive, is now running in the upcoming provincial election as an independent candidate.

Adamson was one of the 13 NDP Executive members who resigned in protest over the NDP’s appointment of Aaron Sumexheltza as the party’s candidate for the Fraser-Nicola riding.

After a brief stint with the Green Party, Adamson felt that neither party was

they’re using half measures with regards to forestry and resource management. And when BC implemented UNDRIP last November it was a really positive step but it was just one step on a long journey that the government of BC and the people of BC have to take with our indigenous neighbours and partners to move towards full and fulsome reconciliation. So, just get out and vote – or stay in and vote!” Timms urged.

“Elections BC is advertising that there are ways to mail in your ballots, there’s going to be advanced voting, more so than in previous elections. I’ll be travelling through the towns conducting meetings with people, socially distanced, if that’s what people want, and if constituents and voters aren’t comfortable with that, I’m more than willing to meet them online. I do want to talk with everyone so I would suggest people find me on Facebook, send me a message, I’m very good at responding to that. But the most important thing is to vote by whichever means you personally feel comfortable with.”

going to stand up for rural communities and their residents.

“I am running for this election because I didn’t see anyone fighting for rural and small-town BC,” said Adamson.

“I am running as an independent because the three political parties in the BC election all care about the rich and powerful corporate interests or for urban British Columbia. I want to be the voice for small-town and rural BC and raise the issues most important to the people of Fraser-Nicola.”

Issues that Adamson feels are affecting the residents of Fraser-Nicola range

from jobs to health care. These are all things Adamson feels he will be better able to advocate for if he is not tied to any one political party.

“Issues such as jobs and economic development, small business survival, fighting climate change, health care access for small communities, affordability, transportation infrastructure and indigenous issues. I can best do that as an independent who is free of the strict control of political parties.”

Although not a Merritt resident, Adamson has plans to fight for proj-

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ects that would help Merritt grow and benefit Merrittonians.

“I will fight for a steady flow of timber to keep the last Merritt mill running,” said Adamson.

“Whenever there is an accident on the Coquihalla, the injured come to the Merritt hospital. I will fight for increased funding to upgrade the hospital. This will not only help Merritt but the surrounding communities as well, like Sunshine Valley, Spences Bridge, to name a few.”

Merritt has seen several mill closures in the past few years,

losing businesses such as Tolko and Ardew Wood Products, hard blows for a forestrybased community.

Outside of his time spent with the NDP and the Green Party, Adamson has been

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a regional director for the Fraser Valley Regional District for more than a decade.

“I was elected in

the average house pays $408 in taxes to the Regional District. I fought to bring economic development to the area.”

Adamson hopes that party politics won’t hamper his bid for the Fraser-Nicola seat, despite the riding traditionally being held by either a Liberal or an NDP candidate.

“As your representative, I would fight to bring new green jobs to Merritt,” promised Adamson.

“I will fight to keep taxes low for Merritt.

I will fight to make Merritt a better place to live for children, young families and seniors.”

2008 to represent the rural riding Area B of the Fraser Valley Regional District,” said Adamson.

“In the last 12 years, I have fought for my constituents. I fought to turn a closed school into a community centre, I fought to form a Community Forest with Yale First Nations and the town of Hope, I fought to have a public washroom built in Yale, BC. I fought to keep the taxes low while offering more services.

When I was elected, the average house in Area B paid $410 a year in taxes to the Regional District.

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Past chief throws hat in the ring for NDPs Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

Lifelong Merrittonian Aaron Sumexheltza is looking to overcome a bumpy start to his candidacy and be elected as the MLA for Fraser-Nicola as a member of the BC NDP party.

Sumexheltza, one of five indigenous candidates running for the NDP in BC, was born in Merritt and both of his parents are from within the FraserNicola riding. His grandparents, Dennis and Louise Sam, were well-known cattle ranchers in the area.

Sumexheltza, who welcomed a son with his wife nine months ago, feels that he has ties to the riding from both the past and for the future.

“We plan to live here in the future for many, many years more… we’re going to be raising our son here,” said

Sumexheltza.

“I love the Valley; I love the Southern Interior and the communities in FraserNicola and I know a lot of families and people love it as well.”

Sumexheltza believes it is important for people in the rural

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areas of the province, such as within the Fraser-Nicola riding, to have the opportunity to live and work where they feel most at home.

“Whether you’re a senior, or single or have a family, people should be able to live where they want to live and raise a family and enjoy the

beautiful countryside that we have,” said Sumexheltza.

“And I believe that with my experience as a former chief of LNIB and being a lawyer that I have a lot to offer and I would be a great advocate for people that live in the riding. If I get elected, I’ll go to Victoria and I’ll fight for the people of Fraser-Nicola.”

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Healthcare, forestry main issues for NDP candidate From Page 12 we need to move forward with expanded healthcare, especially as we manage this pandemic.

The BC Liberals have a history of cutting healthcare and leaving our seniors and families vulnerable, and I believe with the track record that the BC NDP has, and John Horgan has that we will continue to invest in healthcare that’s going to benefit everyone.”

Sumexheltza also believes that forestry is important, and that it was also handled poorly by the BC Liberals.

“In forestry, for example, when the BC Liberals were in

government for 16 years they mismanaged our forests and throughout the province dozens of mills shut down, here locally the Tolko mill shut down, and we lost over 200 jobs,” said Sumexheltza.

“I’m going to do what I can to make sure that communities themselves benefit from the natural resources that are around us, and supporting families that are reliant on the forestry sector, so we have good jobs for people and families across the riding.”

Although campaigning will look different due to the COVID-19 pandemic,

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Sumexheltza wants voters to know that he is available and wants to hear what they have to say.

“What my team is doing is we’re travelling around the riding, listening to people to hear what the issues are that are important to them, and we’re going to continue to do that until the election,” said Sumexheltza.

“And then, on election day or whenever the results come out, if I’m the next MLA here in Fraser-Nicola, then the real hard work begins to improve the life of everyone in the riding.”

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Bears take the brunt of negative human behaviour in BC Garbage has accounted for close to 2,500 bears having to be killed over a four-year period.

Morgan Hampton LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER

WildSafeBC has recently released data collected over a fiveyear period regarding human-bear interactions.

WildSafeBC grew out of the Bear Aware program and focuses on preventing conflict with wildlife through education, collaboration and communitybased solutions, such as the Bear Smart Community Program.

According to the data, from 2015 to 2019 there were more than 82,000 calls to the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service (COS) regarding bears, the majority of which were black

bears as they are the most commonly sighted bears in BC and are frequently found in residential neighbourhoods.

At 48-percent of those calls, an attractant was noted.

An attractant is something that draws a bear into a residential area where it has a higher chance of being involved in a humanwildlife conflict.

Common attractants are garbage, compost piles, birdseed, pet

food, berry bushes and fruit trees; fruit trees being the second most commonly reported attractant.

Black bears have unfortunately born the brunt of negative human interaction, irresponsibility and the failure to secure attractants.

From 2015 to 2019 44 black bears were translocated, which means they were moved from an

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Merritt department “like family” for longtime firefighter encourages them to come down and visit the hall, or watch a Monday night training session.

“We’re always looking for new members so come on down, take a look, check us out on a Monday night practice sometime,” said Woods.

Lt. Cory Woods

Longtime Merritt firefighter Morgan Hampton being a pump operaLOCAL JOURNALISM tor, I like attending INITIATIVE REPORTER

Lt. Cory Woods is celebrating more than a decade of service at the Merritt Fire and Rescue Department.

In addition to his more than ten years of service in Merritt, Woods also served as a volunteer firefighter in Chilliwack for nine years and spent two years at a fire and rescue department in the Yukon.

A heavy-duty mechanic by trade who works for Nadina Logging, Woods became involved in firefighting at the suggestion of his friends.

“A couple of my buddies were doing it and they talked me into it,” said Woods.

“So, I tried it and ever since then every town I’ve moved to I’ve applied.”

Woods enjoys the variety involved in being a firefighter, as there are always different calls, tasks and operations to take part in.

“I love driving and

MVIs, which are motor vehicle incidents,” said Woods.

“Really all aspects of firefighting; I like wildland fires, interface fires as well. I’ve been on deployments for those a few times here.”

Woods also appreciates the friendly, small town feel that Merritt offers his family.

“It’s a nice little community, it’s very friendly, I have lots of family here and so does my wife,” said Woods.

“I like raising my kids here and Merritt Fire Department is like a little family as well.

You have all trades in there, all aspects of life from Merritt in there. It’s kind of neat when you go to the hall and you have everybody you could build a house with, or go hunting and fishing with, it’s an extended family.”

If anyone is interested in joining the Fire and Rescue Department, Woods

“The training is awesome, some people who have been trained as paid on call volunteers like we are, they’ve actually made that into a full-time job somewhere else, as a firefighter. We’ll train you for your full level firefighting, so it’s a great steppingstone.”

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Attractants cause plenty Past Herald owner’s of human-bear conflict granddaughter celebrates news with fashion

From Page 12 area where they had become involved in human-wildlife conflict to a new location elsewhere in the province.

During the same time frame of 2015 to 2019, 2,490 black bears were destroyed by COS. This number does not take into account bears that were destroyed by others in wildlifehuman conflicts.

These statistics, as well as statistics regarding grizzly bears and cougars can be found at: https://www2.gov. bc.ca/gov/content/ environment/plantsanimals-ecosystems/ wildlife/human-wildlife-conflict .

“You can help increase the safety in your community and avoid conflicts with bears by securing your attractants,”

Hayley Elsaesser is marking National Newspaper Week with a new fashion line.

trusted source of information, because they know they can count on them for credible, factbased news reporting,” said Bob Cox, Chair of News Media Canada.

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reads a statement by WildSafeBC. “That means ensuring bears cannot access garbage, fruit, bird seed, barbeque grease, compost and anything else that can provide a food reward to a bear. If there is nothing there for a bear to eat, it will keep passing through the community to seek out natural foods elsewhere. If you

are in a community with abundant natural foods, be aware of these locations and use caution or avoid them when bears are most active. Be aware, carry bear spray and keep pets under control.

BC is wildlife country and living with bears requires all of us to live, work, play and grow in a WildSafe manner.”

Oswald “Ossi” Elsaesser owned the Merritt Herald for thirty years.

Now, decades later, his granddaughter is honouring him by creating a fashion line in line with National Newspaper Week.

Oct. 4-10 marks the occasion, celebrating local newspapers across the country.

“Now, more than ever, Canadians are turning to newspapers as a

Giving thanks to the community!

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October 9 & 10, 2020

Show times: October 9 at 6:00 pm 0ctober 10 at 11:00 am and 1:00 and 3:00 pm

Oct. 9 - 6 pm First Responders (Includes Teachers) Oct. 10 - 11 am Forest Industry Workers Oct. 10 - 1 pm Community Businesses Oct. 10 - 3 pm Vintage Car Enthusiasts & General Public

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Truth in news the goal for designer From Page 17 “An active and healthy democracy relies on an active and healthy news media. While we champion the work of Canadian newspapers all year long, this week provides a unique opportunity to recognize, celebrate and support our newspapers and the people behind them.”

Ossi purchased the Herald in 1960, running as the owner and publisher until 1990. Along with the attached print shop, there were two employees.

By the time he left, there were 17.

Such a long tenure inspired his granddaughter to create the ‘Champion the Truth’ collection, which features both the words ‘news’ and ‘truth’ on each piece. Available are t-shirts, masks, and tote bags.

Using the word ‘news’ certainly was a no-brainer. It was adding ‘truth’ that really inspired Elsaesser.

“The word ‘news’ on a design supporting Canadian newspapers and news media certainly made a lot of sense to me, too - but the word “truth” was equally important. What makes Canadian newspapers and news media so critically important, and an essential service to their community,

is the commitment to delivering not only just “news” but credible, fact-based reporting that Canadians can really trust. The words “news” and “truth” really come together to represent newspapers, and their unique offering that can not be found anywhere else. It represents what newspapers stand for; credible, fact-based ‘news’ and a commitment to reporting the truth.”

Elsaesser also noted that the two words are both printed in multiple languages, which she said “really highlights the strength of Canada’s diversity.

“The design also features my iconic mouthy print to exemplify the way newspapers act as a voice for communities across the country.”

All sales from the collection will go to Canadian Journalists for Free Expression(CJFE), in support of Canadian journalism.

Especially due to her grandfather’s profession, Elsaesser said she has “always been a fierce supporter of a vibrant free press.”

“I know first- hand the immense impact that newspapers can have on a community and the important role they play in providing local content that cannot be found anywhere else.”

Nassan said that he began to go stir crazy.

“Just four walls, with nothing to do. You don’t know anybody. It’s hard for you to stay in this situation.”

It was then that he went looking for a volunteer position within the city: nothing that needed any income, just to, as he put it, “move his body.”

That was when he landed at the food bank.

Since then, he has been a staple of the program. In late September, he was honoured as the food bank’s Volunteer of the Year.

Meanwhile, Al Nassan has been constantly working to once again be approved for the PNP project, so that he and his family can officially start their life in Merritt.

He eventually got his “score” back from the program: he was deemed under what the mark is to be approved for the project,

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Wasim Al Nassan came to Merritt in March with a dream.

He was selected for British Columbia’s PNP entrepreneurship pilot program, and left his family in Saudi Arabia to start life in Merritt before bringing them over.

As one can imagine, March turned out to be an unlucky time to begin a new life.

His meeting was cancelled. Flights back to his family in Saudi Arabia were cancelled.

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Al Nassan has now been left in limbo, with his working visa having expired in Saudi Arabia.

Time is running out, as his family’s ID’s expire in Saudi Arabia at the end of December, having originally been from Syria: a regime that Al Nassan is highly against.

“I feel myself that I am stuck,” said Al Nassan. “There is no way to get back home.

And there is nothing to do, just to try to find the solution.”

After one month of living in a hotel, Al

expiring at the end of December. There is no way that he can go back to Syria under the current regime, so his family would have to find another country to live in by then.

“The system in (Saudi Arabia)...I’m the sponsor for my family. And I am the full sponsor for them for everything. So if my ID expires, their ID expires. So if I am out of Saudi Arabia for all this long time, and I’m stuck by COVID, I’m blocked in the system.”

As for now, Al Nassan, and his family, wait and hope for acceptance into the PNP program. In the meantime, he puts long hours into volunteering for the food bank, something Manager Derlanda Hewton is very grateful for.

“They are kind and giving and they don’t deserve to be without a country that they call home,” said Hewton.

THANK YOU!

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even though he was applying to start a trucking company within the city.

Al Nassan said the criteria includes how many jobs are created.

“To give the service of transportation for retailers. The location of Merritt is perfect for it. It is between three highways, and I’ve gotten big support for the idea.”

He said as a long-term goal, his planned company could work as a distribution centre.

“Merritt could be a hub for companies.”

Now with his Saudi Arabian working visa expired, Al Nassan does not know the next time he will see his wife, three daughters, and son. They have nothing to do but to wait for Al Nassan to either come back to them or bring them to Merritt.

“If I get the work permit, I can bring my family. It’s a limbo. There is no time period.”

Al Nassan said that the stress continues to build, with his family’s Saudi Arabian ID’s

BUSY BEES

The Herald looks into Grimshire Apiary for the latest in our ongoing agricultural feature section.

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According to BreastCancer.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reliable, complete and current information about breast cancer, only 5 to 10 percent of cancers are due to an abnormality inherited from a parent.

While all breast cancers are caused by a genetic abnormality, roughly 90 percent of breast cancer cases are the result of genetic abnormalities that are a result of the aging process and the wear and tear of everyday life.

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Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of breast cells. Any type of cancer is the result of mutations in genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells and keeping them healthy. In a healthy body, the cells replace themselves in an orderly fashion, as healthy new cells take over as old ones die out. When mutations occur, changed cells gain the ability to keep dividing without control or order, producing more similar cells and forming a tumor.

In the case of breast cancer, cancerous cells gradually invade nearby healthy breast tissue and make their way into the underarm lymph nodes, which are small organs that filter out foreign substances in the body. If the cancer reaches the lymph nodes, it then has a pathway into other parts of the body. Upon diagnosis, a patient will be told what stage of breast cancer they

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is always an ideal approach, but breast cancer is never the fault of the individual. A balanced diet, a lifestyle that includes abstaining from smoking and drinking alcohol in excess, and regular exercise are all ways to stay healthy, but none will guarantee a man or woman will not get breast cancer.

Are There Risk Factors for Breast Cancer?

BreastCancer.org notes that there are factors a man or woman can control that might lessen their risk for breast cancer. Those risks include: • Weight. Post-menopausal women in particular can reduce their risk of breast cancer by maintaining a healthy weight. Fat tissue is the body’s main source of estrogen after menopause, and having more fat

tissue means higher estrogen levels, which increases breast cancer risk.

• Diet. Many cancers are linked to diet, but studies have yet to show for certain which types of foods increase risk for breast cancer. In general, it’s good to restrict sources of red meat and other animal fats, such as fats from dairy products. Some studies have shown that eating a lot of red and/or processed meats is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer. Eating a diet low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables is often recommended to reduce cancer risk.

• Exercise. The American Cancer Society recommends engaging in 45 to 60 minutes of physical exercise 5 or more days per week, as evidence continues to mount that exercise can reduce breast cancer risk.

• Alcohol and smoking. Alcohol limits the liver’s ability to control blood levels of estrogen, which can increase risk of breast cancer. Similarly, smoking has been associated with a small increase in breast cancer risk.

BreastCancer.org also notes additional risk factors for breast cancer can include recent oral contraceptive use, stress and anxiety and exposure to estrogen.

While all of the mentioned risk factors are within an individual’s control, there are a host of additional factors beyond a person’s control that can increase risk of breast cancer. These factors include age, family history, personal history, and race among others.

For more information on breast cancer, visit www.breastcancer.org.

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Breast cancer is a formidable foe. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 627,000 women lost their lives to breast cancer in 2018. But women are not helpless in the fight against breast cancer, as the WHO notes early detection is critical and could potentially save thousands of lives each year.

A proactive approach is a key component of protecting oneself against breast cancer. While the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® notes that many breast cancer symptoms are invisible and not noticeable without a

professional cancer screening, women can keep an eye out for certain signs of breast cancer they might be able to detect on their own. Monthly selfexams can help women more easily identify changes in their breasts. During such self-exams, women can look for the following signs and symptoms and are advised to report any abnormalities they discover to their physicians immediately.

• Changes in how the breast or nipple feels: The NBCF says nipple tenderness or a lump or thickening in or near the breast or underarm could indicate the presence of breast cancer.

Some women may notice changes in the skin texture or an enlargement of the pores in the skin of their breast. In many instances, skin texture has been described as being similar to the texture of an orange peel. Lumps in the breast also may indicate breast cancer, though not all lumps are cancerous.

• Change in appearance of the breast or nipple: Unexplained changes in the size or shape of the breast;

dimpling anywhere on the breast; unexplained swelling or shrinking of the breast, particularly when the shrinking or swelling is exclusive to one side only; and a nipple that is turned slightly inward or inverted are some signs and symptoms of breast cancer that can affect the appearance of the breast or nipple. It is common for women’s breasts to be asymmetrical, but sudden asymmetry should be brought to the attention of a physician.

• Discharge from the nipple: The NBCF notes that any discharge from the nipple, but particularly a clear or bloody discharge, could be a sign of breast cancer. The NBCF also advises women that a milky discharge when they are not breastfeeding is not linked to breast cancer but should be discussed with a physician.

Learning to recognize the signs and symptoms of breast cancer can increase the likelihood of early diagnosis, which greatly improves women’s chances of surviving this disease.

How to do a self-breast exam (NC) Breast cancer can be a prolonged and difficult battle. Once in remission, having to think about the possibility of recurrence can be a painful process. However, in order to prevent relapse, it is important to maintain breast health for the best possible outcome. RCA Diagnostics notes that the possibility of recurrence is common among breast cancer survivors, but with the right steps, getting to know your breasts again can help save your life.

Following treatment, a woman’s breasts will invariably feel and look different. Self-screening can be a frustrating process for many, and it can at times be scary. Getting to know your body again will aid in the healing process and help to detect any early signs that cancer might return. Through selfassessment, women will be able to get to

know the new formation of their breasts and understand how to find lumps, bumps and abnormalities.

Changes to look for include: • Dimpling of the skin; • Discharge from the nipple; • Lumps; • Rashes on the breast.

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High School Rodeo winds down in Merritt (Left, bottom left, bottom right) Riders take part in barrel racing at Sunday’s High School Rodeo at the Nicola Valley Rodeo grounds. (Top right) The Merritt rodeo club poses for a photo. JAKE COURTEPATTE/Herald

Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD

The BC High School Rodeo hit Merritt last weekend in its annual visit, showcasing the top riders from the secondary school level across the province.

HIGH SCHOOL RODEO RESULTS Junior Girls: Macey Freemantle (South Surrey) Junior Boys: Turner James (Cache Creek) Senior Girls: Taya Hamming (Vernon) Senior Boys: Clay Farmer (Savona)

A flurry of events took place across the junior and senior levels at the Nicola Valley Rodeo grounds.

Though no Merritt riders won their respective categories, representative Corinne Begg said that the

Merritt club is the largest that it has been in several years.

The High School Rodeo junior finals are typically held the May long weekend, while the senior finals are typically held in early June.

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Sloan posts best Breakout season has Cent looking at D1 schools results of PGA season JUNIOR HOCKEY

BCHL staff sat down with the Cents Talon Zakall for a Q+A about his stellar past season, and what the future holds for him.

BCHL: You had a strong year last year, but you really seemed to excel after the trade deadline when you were playing top-pair minutes. How were you able to take advantage of that opportunity?

Zakall: I’ve had two great coaches here in Merritt so far. I got a lot of opportunity last year. With our team struggling a little bit, we had to get rid of some of our veteran guys, so it gave me an opportunity to get a little more ice time and I benefitted from it. It was definitely different.

My first year, I didn’t play a whole lot. I only got a few minutes a night. As the year went on, I felt more comfortable and I was slowly

building towards that role. When I was told that was going to be my role after the deadline, I said okay and took it and ran with it. I did the best I could.

BCHL: Last season you were named the BCHL High School Player of the Month for November. Why is education so important

to you?

Zakall: In the BCHL, education is really important. They put schooling first. All of our goals as BCHL players is to go on to play Division I hockey.

If hockey doesn’t end up working out for you, you always have a career to fall back on.

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opportunity to continue to excel as a hockey player, get a couple more years at a high level playing Division I hockey and you get a great education on top of that.

BCHL: You haven’t committed to an NCAA school yet, but I imagine that is a goal for you this coming year. With your emphasis on education, will you be looking at schools that are more known for that side of things?

Zakall: I haven’t really decided. I’m not really sure what I want to do career-wise. I’m just going to get a feel for whatever program it is that I choose to go to and go from there.

If it’s a hockey school, then it’s a hockey school. I love hockey.

It’s why I’m here today.

If it’s a school that excels in education, then that’s great as well.

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Roger Sloan has picked back up where he left off last season.

The PGA pro from Merritt posted his best results so far on Sunday in the third event of the 2020-21

season, coming in tied for 32nd at the Sanderson Farms Championship.

It was the first cut he had made this year, missing it on the first two events after a stellar finish to the previous season.

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He finished eight shots back of Spain’s Sergio Garcia in last weekend’s event.

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

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

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Those who grew up in Merritt undoubtedly recall shopping at Post’s grocery store, which was located for many years in the Jackson building downtown on the corner of Nicola and Voght. Post’s grocery eventually became Post’s Meats, a local butcher shop and deli that brought high quality products to Merrittonians.

Today, in the same historic location, the Local Butcher carries on the proud tradition of supplying fresh meat and grocery items.

“Originally The Local Butcher was Post’s Meats; when the previous owners put Post’s up for sale we saw a wonderful opportunity to continue Post’s legacy, which has been a staple in the community for many years, and to turn it into our own business,” said Manager Karen Ragan, speaking on behalf of herself and

owners John and Joyce Holmes.

“So, in April of 2014 we took the leap and purchased Post’s Meats which became The Local Butcher. This has allowed us to take our love of ranching and meats to a whole new level.”

For the butcher work itself, operations fall to Othmar Vohringer, a Swiss master butcher with many years of experience.

Vohringer was featured in the Herald’s 2020 Agriculture Day supplement.

“The heart of our operation is our amazing butcher Othmar Vohringer; he has a passion for what he does and takes great pride in his work,” said Ragan.

“As a butcher and slaughterman, I strictly adhere to the ethical standards of respecting the animal and only providing meat and meat products for my

Othmar Vohringer is the seasoned butcher at the Local Butcher. HEIDI KOEHLER/Submitted

clients and customers of The Local Butcher Shop that are of the best quality, and that I would be very happy to eat myself,” Vohringer said when interviewed for February’s Ag. Day supplement.

“Being a butcher is much more than cutting meat, it is a responsibility and an honor to be part of an age-old trade that has its roots in a 2000+ year old tradition to provide people with food.”

However, despite what its name may imply, the Local Butcher is about more than just meat, although that is, of course, a large part of the business.

“The Local Butcher is a full-service meat shop offering gourmet deli meats, fresh BC beef, pork, chicken and custom meat cutting all in the heart of the Nicola Valley,” explained Ragan.

“We also offer a selection of BC-made products such as: Nicola Valley Honey, fresh mushrooms from Forest Moon Fungi, an assortment of pickled products from BC Brine, Grass Roots Dairy products and more.”

Forest Moon Fungi is a Merritt-based operation growing gourmet mushrooms less than fifteen minutes from The Local Butcher.

BC Brine is almost exclusively grown and packed in Falkland, a small town in the North Okanagan, and Grass Roots Dairy is a familyowned and operated dairy farm in Salmon Arm. Providing fresh and ethically-sourced products to their customers is the passion of all who are a part of The Local Butcher’s staff.

The COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench into the supply chain when large processors such as Cargill’s meatprocessing plant in Alberta were affected

by the virus, leaving people uncertain about whether they would have access to meat and also raised concerns

THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

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Merritt Baptist Church

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Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

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

Trinity United Church

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

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

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

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positioned to continue providing product to their customers than their much larger, corporate counterparts.

“We are aiming to provide Merrittonians with fresh, locally sourced products that not only taste good but are good for you,” said Ragan.

“The shorter the time between the farm and your table, the better. Ethically sourced, sustainable products from the farm to the table are our passion.

We work hard to ensure that the people of Merritt have fresh, local products available to them Tuesday through Saturday; we will not compromise quality and strive to provide excellence.”

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

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Marvin i FFrancis i Bruneau B April 12, 1941 - Sept. 18, 2020 W will We ill be b having h i a Colour C l Party Celebration of Life at the Legion for Captain Marvin F. Bruenau, a 29 year veteran, who recently passed away in September.

When: October 16th, 2020 Where: Merritt Legion 096 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Seating is spacious and safe upstairs in the hall.

John Webber Aug. 7, 1949 - Oct. 3, 2020

With much sadness the family said their final goodbyes to John on October 3, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Peg. His son Scott and daughter in law Stacey, his two very cherished granddaughters, Madi (Brad) and Ali, and of course Charlie his much loved dog. Also lovingly remembered by his sister in law Barb (Brian,) niece Lacey (Ryan) and their two very talented boys, Taylor and Jesse.

John also leaves two sisters, Jan and Karen (Fred) as well as nephews Jamie and Haakon.

John and Peg with their young son Scott came to Merritt in 1976 from White Rock and built their home in Petit Creek. They purchased Merritt Dairy which gave John the nickname “Noca John” that stuck with him for many years. Mar-King Sales evolved which was John’s dairy products delivery business. Eventually becoming Mar-King Logistics Ltd. Hauling fresh and frozen food products between BC and Alberta with tractor trailer units and multi-temp refrigerated trailers. Scott and his young family moved back to Merritt from Alberta to join his Dad in this new venture.

Mar-King Vac Truck Service was next. John was then known as the “Auger Guy.” He valued all his customers and would go out of his way to help everyone with whatever problems they were having. Always going that extra mile.

John enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling with the Post crew and spent many hours helping work their beloved property out in Petit Creek. He could always be counted on to help all of their neighbors and spend any free time he had with his family. Many summer BBQ’s spent around the pool that he and Peg hosted. His famous breakfast pancakes and turkey dinner gravy will be sorely missed.

John’s last year was spent fighting cancer in his own calm and private way. The family would like to thank Nicola Valley Home Care, Dr. Lyttle, Dr. Fenrich and all of the staff at the Nicola Valley General Hospital ER. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Agency.

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

Relief bus driver positions are on-call positions.

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

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

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

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

Relief custodian positions are on-call positions.

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

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

Please apply online at www.sd58.bc.ca (Job Code # 2862397) or in-person by leaving a detailed resume with a minimum of three references at the School Board Office. Please forward to: Attention: Lindsey Henderson Manager of Human Resources School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 sblonde@365.sd58.bc.ca Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Fax resume to 250-378-5105 or email: coppervalley@uniserve.com Carrie Ware & Company is looking for a part time bookkeeper. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Basic knowledge of accounting & Quickbooks an asset.

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

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$494,900 2375 COUTLEE AVENUE

2830 SCOTT PLACE

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

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MLS# 158243

MLS# 158239

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

$529,000 3019 WILCOX AVENUE

2301 REID AVENUE

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

MLS# 158810 Owner/Broker

$729,000 STUNNING VICEROY HOME ON ONE ACRE WITH A CREEK flowing through it and a dream shop with 3 bays. This 3 bedroom home offers vaulted ceilings with beautiful kitchen featuring; deluxe cook top, stainless steel appliances, convection oven, heated ceramic tile floor, large bright windows. Laundry off the kitchen access to patio off the dining room.

MLS# 157447

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

16 GARNET AVENUE LOGAN LAKE

$339,900 252 CALCITE DRIVE LOGAN LAKE

$439,000

THIS 3 BEDROOM, 1560 SQ FT HOME is just starting construction. Open concept with plenty of room for entertaining. Beautiful covered 19’ by 10’ covered deck offers fantastic views of the Highland Valley. Call for more information.

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

MLS# 157659

MLS# 157663

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

$434,000 1441 SUNSET STREET

2701 LANGSTAFF PLACE

$499,000 RARE 1.028 ACRE LOT JUST OUTSIDE OF CITY LIMITS with a large 4 bedroom 2 bathroom residence with an attached 2 car garage. This property also has a 40 X 70 Detached workshop that would be great for your own business or rent it out for a revenue property with great highway access. This property is zoned R-1 & C-2

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

MLS# 157976

MLS# 158053

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

$325,000 2731 EAGLE CRESCENT

2101 BLACKWELL

$91,000 ONE OF THE LARGEST UNDEVELOPED VIEW LOTS IN MERRITT’S PREFERRED BENCH AREA. Located on a cul-de-sac street with a number of new homes in the immediate area. Located on the high side of the street with good building site prospects.

NEW ROOF, HOT WATER TANK, SIDING, WINDOWS AND MORE WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE YEARS. Kitchen features new side by fridge and stove. As well as custom quiet close cabinets and drawers and separate dining room.

New flooring, walls, paint and fixtures throughout this 3 bedroom 3 bath home.

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

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$539,900 1510 WILLIAMS CRESCENT

2475 IRVINE AVENUE

THIS BEAUTIFUL 3 BDRM, 3 BATH RANCHER with finished basement includes a new theatre room in a highly desirable neighborhood close to many amenities.

The large (eat-in) kitchen with recent upgraded cabinets provides ample room for family and guests. A spacious dining room opens into the living room which has a large picture window with amazing views.

MLS# 156299

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

MLS# 158041

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

1888 NICOLLS ROAD

$829,000 25 BURGESS AVENUE

$210,000

AMAZING 10 ACRE HORSE PROPERTY IN SUNSHINE VALLEY with 4 bedroom 2 storey home, large detached shop, and many other outbuildings. All outbuildings have new metal roofing. Irrigation pond in one of the pastures.

PERFECT BUILDING LOT ON THIS .77 ACRE PARCEL WITH OVER 200’ OF RIVER FRONTAGE in a prestigious neighborhood.

MLS# 158341

MLS# 157700

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

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