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SHOOTER WALKS A pair of men found guilty of weapons charges following a shooting on a residential street in Merritt were sentenced in Kamloops.

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TOPPER FORESTRY FUN Eric Regimbald, one of the Laughing Loggers who starred in multiple performances at the Logger Sports Show over the weekend, looks nervous as he ascends the pole. The show served as a warm-up for National Forestry Week in Merritt, which runs from Sept. 23 to 29. NATIONAL FORESTRY WEEK SECTION/PAGE 28

The City of Merritt will be adding a new country music mural, painted by Michelle Loughery, after coming up with funds from the province.

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FINAL CANDIDATES With the deadline for eligible candidates to file for the upcoming municipal election now passed, the race is set for Oct. 20.

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Michael Potestio KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

One of two men found guilty of weapons charges stemming from a shooting incident in Merritt last year is a free man, while a second man found guilty in the same incident will be behind bars for another three months. In B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops on Sept. 11, justice Dev Dley sentenced Michael Drynock to 21 months in jail and Kleon Pop to 29 months, less time served. They also each received a year of probation. Drynock and Pop were credited with 26 months in jail for time already served (calculated at 1.5 days per day spent behind bars awaiting trial), which means Drynock is no longer in custody. Crown prosecutor Laura Drake sought 38 months in jail for Pop and 27 months for Drynock, while the defence argued for time already served in pre-trial custody and no probation. In July, both men were convicted of possessing firearms while prohibited, but were acquitted of reckless and intentional discharging of a firearm into a residential street on the night of April 22, 2017, following an altercation with a group of men intent on fighting them. Drynock, 22, was also convicted of assault and carrying a concealed knife with brass knuckles, while Pop, 30, was also found guilty of using an imita-

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Director elected In B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops on Tuesday, justice Dev Dley sentenced Michael Drynock to 21 months in jail and Kleon Pop to 29 months, less time served. Kamloops This Week files

tion firearm while uttering threats and possessing a concealed extendable baton. During the trial, court heard that a man by the name of Alex Collins and four other males approached a house in the 2500-block of Coldwater Avenue, where Collins had been assaulted by Drynock and threatened at gunpoint by Pop earlier in the day at a party where all had been drinking. When they called out the two men from the street, the group was met by gunfire from the house. The five men retreated, but were followed by Pop and Drynock to a field at Diamond Vale School, where the accused were eventually arrested by police. Upon arrest, they were in possession of a rifle and shotgun. In her submissions,

Drake noted the fact that shots were fired that night — despite Drynock and Pop having been acquitted of those charges — as an aggravating factor Dley should take into consideration when making his

which he found the defendants not guilty. In rendering his verdict, Dley found that one of the two men fired the gun, but couldn’t determine beyond a reasonable doubt which one of them

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‘Dley found that one of the two men fired the gun, but couldn’t determine beyond a reasonable doubt which one of them pulled the trigger.’

decision. Dley said he could not take the shooting into consideration because he would indirectly be sentencing for an offence of

pulled the trigger. During the trial, Collins testified he saw the barrel of a gun appear at the front door, but couldn’t see who was fir-

ing it. Drake also argued both Drynock and Pop’s lengthy criminal records should factor into sentencing, noting Drynock had six prior weapons prohibitions and Pop’s manslaughter conviction from 2012. In making their case for a lighter sentence, defence lawyers Richard and Alfred Kaiser cited their clients’ issues with alcohol, their difficult upbringings and their completion of various programs while incarcerated. Dley returned his decision the same day as arguments were heard. Under the terms of their probation, Drynock and Pop must remain 100 metres away from Collins and the four other men he was with the night of the incident. They also received lifetime bans on possessing firearms.

Thompson Nicola Regional District - Area N director Herb Graham was elected via acclamation as no other candidates submitted their names ahead of the deadline on Sept. 14.

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Climate debate Local politicians debated the best way to tackle climate change at the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference in Whistler, voting against the idea of writing letters to gas companies.

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SETTING IT STRAIGHT In the Sept. 13 edition of the Merritt Herald, the story “Incumbents look for another term” included incorrect information about when Neil Menard moved to Merritt. He worked in Merritt in the late 1970s but did not move to the Nicola Valley until 2003.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Regular Council Meeting – October 9th Inaugural Council Meeting – Monday, November 5th Regular Council Meeting – November 13th Regular Council Meeting – November 27th

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Arena Attendant III.

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Arena Attendant II.

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca

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, October 01, 2018 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.

Date Posted: September 12, 2018 Posting Expires: October 01, 2018

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Temporary road closure is required for the following: What: Merritt Country Run When: September 29, 2018 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Voght Park (please see the maps for each run)

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications or the position of Arena Attendant I.

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to meet with Mayor Menard on p.m., 3:00 p.m., to 3:00 a.m.and 9:00a.m. from9:00 October July 18 3from inin the Street. Voght Street. 2185 Voght floor), 2185 (second floor), Hall (second City Hall at City Office at Mayor’s Office the Mayor’s Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor at a Drop-In session please call reception at City Hall 250-378-4224.

CITY OF MERRITT NOTICE OF 2018 TAX SALE 10:00 a.m. on September 24, 2018

Pursuant to Section 254 of the Community Charter, properties listed below will be offered for sale for recovery of outstanding property taxes on Monday, September 24, 2018, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at the Merritt City Hall at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC, unless delinquent taxes CITY OF MERRITT NOTICE OF 2018 TAX SALE plus interest are paid prior to the tax sale. For further information please 10:00 a.m. on September 24, 2018 contact the Tax Department at 250-378-4224, or refer to www.merritt.ca. Pursuant to Section 254 of the Community Charter, properties listed below will be offered for sale for

The City of Merrittproperty makestaxes no on representation expressed implied as toa.m. thein recovery of outstanding Monday, September 24, 2018, or beginning at 10:00 Council Chambers at the Merritt City Hall at 2185 Voght Street,offered Merritt, BC, delinquent taxes plus condition or quality of the properties being forunless sale. Prospective interest are paid are prior to the tax to sale.make For further please contact theto Taxmunicipal Department atand 250purchasers urged all information necessary inquiries 378-4224, or refer to www.merritt.ca. other government departments and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to makes determine the existence of any bylaws, charges The City of Merritt no representation expressed or implied as to restriction, the condition or quality of or the other conditions which may affect the value or sustainability of the property. properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to

determine the existence any bylaws, restriction, charges or other conditions affect the value Any person upon ofbeing declared the successful bidder which mustmay immediately or sustainability thecertified property. cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. pay by cashofor Failure to pay this amount will result in the property being offered for sale Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified again. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque by noon the cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property same day. for Failure to pay balance property being offered sale again. Any the balance must bewill paidresult by cashinorthe certified cheque being by noonoffered the same for again on the following day.offered for sale again at 10:00 am on the day.sale Failure to payat the10:00 balanceam will result in the property being following day.

Purchase of a Tax Sale Property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Purchase subject to under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market Tax Act of ona Tax theSale fair Property marketis value oftax the property. value of the property.

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Property Address 48 -‐ 1703 MENZIES ST 2653 PRIEST AVE 2276 COLDWATER AVE

Legal Description LOT: 48; PLAN NUMBER: KAS3157; DISTRICT LOT: 122; LOT: 14; PLAN NUMBER: KAP11984; DISTRICT LOT: 123; LOT: 7; PLAN NUMBER: KAP1130; DISTRICT LOT: 123;

Upset Amount $3,483.20 $12,469.16 $5,995.11

Wayne Anderson, CPA, CMA Wayne Anderson, CPA, CMA Tax Collector Tax Collector

BE BEAR AWARE

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca

2018 LOCAL ELECTION ELECTION POLL CLERKS REQUIRED

Are you interested in working at the poll on General Election Day Saturday, October 20, 2018? This is an opportunity to serve your community and to be involved in the election process. Poll clerks are needed to work from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

If you wish to work at the election, application forms are available at City Hall and on the City website at www.merritt.ca. The deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Preference will be given to persons with previous local government election work experience.

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

Polling Clerks will be paid $15.00 per hour.

Date Posted: September 12, 2018 www.tourismmerritt.com • #ExploreMerritt Posting Expires: October 01, 2018

For further information, please contact Sean Smith, Chief Election Officer or Carole Fraser, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 378-8614 or by e-mail at cfraser@merritt.ca

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All Polling Clerks will be required to attend a training session.

VISIT TOURISM MERRITT FOR MORE TO SEE AND DO Add your event and see all other events in Merritt at www.tourismmerritt.com/events For both locals and visitors to discover more about Merritt and great upcoming events in the community!

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Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

The City of Merritt plans to add another star to the streets of town before snow begins to fall. The fresh canvas is coming to life thanks to a $10,000 provincial grant from the rural dividend fund which must be used up by the end of the year, according to Will George, the city’s manager of economic development and tourism. The city has yet to decide who the mural will feature, and where it will be located in town, he told the Herald. “Instead of just picking a random artist we’ve decided to open it up to suggestions,” George said, noting he’s reached out to the community through a social media post via Tourism Merritt’s Facebook page. “We’ve seen some excellent suggestions. We have probably already had 50 comments from people saying they want this person,

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Michelle Loughery is the artist behind most of the other country music artist murals in town, and has agreed to create a new piece for the community of Merritt before this winter hits. Herald file photo

or that person as a mural.” In addition to the Facebook post, George said he welcomes suggestions from the community through email at wgeorge@merritt.ca. While the city hasn’t chosen a location for the fresh art just yet, George confirmed they are taking a new approach and painting the mural on a frame — instead of directly onto a wall — so it can be moved if need be. The city has enlisted

Michelle Loughery for the project, the artist who painted most of the other murals in town in partnership with at-risk, indigenous youth from the community. Looking ahead, George said he hopes to continue to see Merritt build the collection. “I believe Merritt hasn’t seen any [new] murals in many years,” he said. “So to have a new mural in town, it’s quite exciting.”

NOTICE OF ADVANCED VOTING Advanced Voting Opportunities for the 2018 Municipal Election will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 and Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Both Advanced Voting Opportunities will be conducted in the Community Room at City Hall (2185 Voght Street) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for the 2018 General Election will take place at the time of voting. Electors will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • are 18 years of age or older • are a Canadian citizen • have been a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • are a resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of Merritt for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting Resident Electors will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-Resident Property Electors are those individuals who own real property within the City of Merritt but that property is not their primary residence. To vote as a nonresident property elector, you must produce proof of ownership and 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Note that if more than one individual is listed on title as the property owner, the individual wishing to vote must provide a letter signed by all other registered title holders that they agree to have the single ballot cast by the named individual. The property must not be registered in a company or corporate name.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

‘Not photo radar’ coming On my way up to Whistler for the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention TOM FLETCHER last week, I passed a B.C. tow truck VIEWS heading down to Vancouver. It was carrying what looked like an orange Lamborghini Aventador with bad front-end damage. This is one of your rich-kid supercars, worth somewhere in the high six figures if you have to ask. You may have heard about the 22-year-old Ferrari driver clocked at 210 km/h on the Lion’s Gate Bridge last year, or the kid who had his McLaren sports car impounded for a week, ’N’ sticker and all, after screaming through a B.C. school zone this past April. At the annual gathering of provincial and local politicians, Lions Bay Mayor Karl Buhr got strong support for a motion calling for “point to point” speed enforcement cameras on the Sea to Sky Highway, as well as the Coquihalla and the Malahat Drive on Vancouver Island. Buhr said the Sea to Sky sees three times the fatalities and twice the property damage of the average B.C. highway, despite the costly rebuild that preceded the 2010 Olympics. He has been pleading for more speed enforcement for years. At the convention, he met with Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth, describing him as “quite receptive” to the idea of this pilot project to deter the worst kind of speeding. I don’t doubt that he is. Farnworth is about to activate the 140 intersection cameras around the province to issue speeding tickets, in addition to their original purpose, mailing out pictures and fines for those who run red lights.

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A second great recession looming? Ten years ago this month the financial services firm Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy protection, triggering the 2008 Crash and the subsequent Great Recession from GWYNNE DYER which the world’s The international economies have still STAGE not fully recovered. Will we look back on this month as the turning point when Donald Trump’s trade war with China unleashed the Second Great Recession? In the past week the slow dribble of tariffs and counter-tariffs has rapidly grown into a full-fledged confrontation between the world’s two greatest economic powers. In July the U.S. imposed tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese exports to the United States, extending them to another $16 billion of Chinese goods in August. China responded cautiously, announcing roughly comparable tariffs on $50 billion of U.S. exports to China in August. Trump deemed that unfair, and on Monday he slapped a 10 per cent tariff on

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another $200 billion of Chinese exports to the U.S., due to go into effect at the end of this week. He warned that if China retaliated again, he would impose a similar tariff on all the rest of China’s exports, another $267 billion. Trump also threatened to raise the rate of the tariff to 25 per cent if there is no U.S.Chinese deal that meets U.S. requirements by the end of the year. Did he imagine that this threat would force an autocratic regime like China’s to back down and lose face? Who knows? The Chinese replied hard and fast, announcing on Tuesday a new tariff on all the rest of America’s exports to China, worth some $60 billion. So if Trump fulfills his threat and hits the remaining $267 billion of Chinese exports as well, by next Sunday ALL America’s imports from China and ALL China’s imports from the United States will be paying tariffs. China, trying to lower the temperature, is keeping its tariffs on U.S. goods down to five per cent for the moment, but it can’t hold that line forever if the U.S. goes on ratcheting up the ones it has imposed on China. Trump has got the trade war he was clearly itching for, and it’s a much bigger deal than his spat with the European Union or his bullying of Canada.

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It’s the long term that counts, and this trade war will probably not be settled for a long time. Multi-billionaire Chinese businessman Jack Ma predicts that it could last 20 years, which sounds a bit pessimistic, but as long as it lasts, it will poison relations between the world’s two greatest powers. Trump seems to think that China’s economy is now so wobbly that the tariffs will push it over the edge, forcing it to come to the U.S. begging for mercy. It’s true that the Chinese economy is growing very slowly, if at all: nobody believes the official figure of six or seven per cent annual growth. It’s also true that the Chinese financial system is as overloaded with bad debts as American banks were in 2008. This nonsense is going to go on for a long time, and everybody will end up at least slightly poorer, but it probably won’t bring on the Second Great Recession. It may, however, start the Second Cold War. Gwynne Dyer’s new book is ‘Growing Pains: The Future of Democracy (and Work)’.

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OPINION LETTERS

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Teach local students to think for themselves Editor, RE: ‘Students invited to march in Pride parade,’ July 19, page five. The decision of the town council regarding crosswalks was made, I believe, as a fair representation of the opinions of a number of Merrittonians. That is that we heartily agree that no one should ever be abused for who they are and should be treated with inclusion and respect. However, we do not necessarily agree with everything the LGBTQ community stands for.

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Many are concerned about young people receiving high pressure, “jump on the bandwagon” influence outside of parental authority. Decisions could be made that may be regretted in later life. What has the gay community of Vancouver got to do with our young people? They don’t give their names. Let us encourage our young people to think for themselves and respect all opinions. Including that of Merritt’s city council. Pamela Whitaker Merritt

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Residents know how to fix flooding Editor, RE: ‘Changes needed to tackle flood mitigation,’ Aug. 30, page seven. I agree with most of Darch’s writing with regards to inaction from the city administration and Coun. Linda Brown being the only member of council to present a solution (despite being voted down unanimously). But with regards to the Urban Systems report commissioned for Nicola Valley Stockbreeders Association report on dredging: the fact is Nicola Dam is not a flood control structure by design. Though it has the ability to manage water flow for irrigation, dredging is no

Merritt getting gasgouged

Editor, On Aug. 8 we left on a north trip up the StewartCassiar Highway to Whitehorse and back home on the Alaska Highway. Once past Cache Creek the fuel prices dropped. Williams Lake was $1.32,

guarantee that the volumes experienced in the past will not reoccur. Note: Mr. Oborne is a man of the trails — objectionable to diking. I think maybe you are also on the wrong path Darch — the Dutch, they dike; and the dikes they ride. While current council and administration know not what to do about the flooding, affected owners do know and are in action. The Ware’s, Nicola Meadows, 2nd Avenue residents and Eldorado Mobile Home Park and others are doing what needs to be done (which is at times bogged down by governmental bureaucratic regulatory protocol). Some think a full comprehensive study (probably $50 to $100,000) is required for someone to do their homework at our expense. The solution to flooding is simple. Sandbagging has proven where we need to elevate or saturate. Nic Beers Merritt

Quesnel and Prince George was $1.34. No other place was as high as Merritt until Watson Lake and Whitehorse (both in the Yukon) were $1.51. Why are we paying $1.45 since God knows when? If this isn’t a rip off then what is? We went to Logan Lake in September; the

third Esso was $1.35 and Petro-Canada was $1.33. It would be nice to hear from our elected officials as to why Merritt is getting the shaft. People, I think it’s time for a revolution. Paul and Darlene Komonoski Lower Nicola

“It’s not photo radar!” Farnworth growls through clenched teeth if you use the term that became notorious during the last B.C. NDP government. Last time I checked, the ministry was crunching data to decide what the threshold for an intersection speeding ticket should be. I was told that even at 30 km/h over the limit, there would be plenty of B.C. drivers getting a nasty surprise in the mail. If it’s “excessive speeding,” more than 40 km/h over the limit, the fine is $368 plus three demerit points. Automated speed cameras snap your licence plate as you enter a high-risk section of highway, snap it again as you leave, and calculate your average speed. If it’s above the threshold, a ticket is automatically mailed to the registered owner with time-stamped images, evidence that can’t be argued away. Opponents point out that the problem with point-to-point is the same as the notorious photo radar vans that used to lurk along roadsides. It penalizes the vehicle owner, who may not have been driving. I was not a fan of the old photo radar. The one ticket I got was on a deserted back road, on a Sunday afternoon, and I was 15 km/h over the limit. A nice revenue stream for the province, and a waste of police resources. This is different, and I’m persuaded to agree with it. Once you get past the partisan grandstanding of Attorney General David Eby, you see that the red ink at ICBC is due to two things: lawyers exploiting minor injuries, and a soaring accident rate on B.C. roads despite vehicles and highways that get safer every year. Eby did deal with the lawyers, capping “pain and suffering” claims and giving priority back to severely injured and disabled people. Now he and Farnworth have to deal with the distracted, the stoned and the speeders. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Candidates finalized Electors in Merritt will pick between 11 candidates for city council and three mayoral hopefuls. Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

After a four-year hiatus from the mayor’s seat, Susan Roline wants to reclaim her turf. Following her 40-year career in the banking industry, Roline served as mayor of Merritt for two terms beginning in 2008 before being defeated in the 2014 municipal election. During her past four years out of office, Roline said she’s stayed active in the community. She joined the Canadian Country Music Heritage Society Board and volunteered at the Country Music Hall of Fame, worked with downtown businesses to form a revitalization group, served on the Property Assess ment Review Panel and, most recently, volunteered Susan Roline with the Merritt Rivers Mayoral candidate Riparian Rehabilitation Committee. “I still have a deep passion and connection to the community,” she said, noting many local residents encouraged her to run once again. “That’s sort of what made my final decision. We’ll take it from here and hope for the best.” While downtown revitalization and flood mitigation are concerns of Roline’s, she said she doesn’t have any definite priorities heading into the election. “I think things that are in focus right now should all be addressed. I’m not going to pick any one thing and jump all over it because everything has more to it than what the public sees,” she said. “You need to get behind the scenes, see what’s been done already, what can be done and pull that all together with citizens’ input, experts’ input and make your decision from there.” Roline joins incumbent Neil Menard and Coun. Linda Brown in the race to become mayor in the upcoming municipal election.

Author hopes to pen new chapter Locals may recognize Mike Bhangu from his time spent writing in local coffee shops, but the Merrittonian hopes his next chapter lands him on city council. Bhangu is running for city council for the first time, and says he hopes to make the community safe and prosperous once again. “I was born and raised here, and it was different when we were kids, it was a lot safer,” he said. “We didn’t have to lock our doors, the kids could play outside until the sun came down and nobody worried, and that’s the way it should be, because there’s a sense of freedom there.” Supporting youth programs is one way he hopes to do just that.

“They don’t have enough to do,” he said. “I want to provide activities — mind activities, sporting activities — that allow them to compete and a provincial and national level because it will give them drive.” Other topics Bhangu wants to review if he were elected include investment and employment opportunities, public involvement, flood prevention, crime reduction and road work. He believes developing a sense of community and unity is at the heart of a lot of the change he’d like to see. “Where we sleep is not our only home,” he said. “Merritt is our home and if each citizen viewed it Mike Bhangu Candidate for city council as their home it would naturally bring about a better community.” Bhangu believes he has what it takes to tackle the role of councillor because he said he has spent years studying politics, theology, sociology and economics and understands that the role of a politician is a servant to the public. “And my desire has always been to create the best types of communities in order to bring about the best in an individual,” he said.

Etchart ‘born and raised’ in Merritt Adam Etchart was born and raised in the Nicola Valley, and said he has a strong vision for what Merritt can become. In an effort to turn his ideas into reality, Etchart has officially declared his candidacy for city council in the upcoming municipal election. “I love this little town,” he told the Herald. “I saw this as an opportunity to try and implement some of the change I’d like to see and just really focus on growth.” Etchart has worked in the insurance industry for years, and said he has life experience under his belt that makes him a good candidate. “I’m not retirement-age, I’m working, I pay taxes. I own property here so I face a lot of the same issues with the town that a lot of other people have,” he said. “Growing the community is important to me because I’d like to see it prosper.” Better flood mitigation and economic development are two of his priorities, he said. “I’ve heard from people that applying for Adam Etchart a business license can be Candidate for city council long and tedious, so I’d like to see why that is and if we can help make that simpler and expedite that process somehow,” he said. “Because we need to encourage people to come here.” Etchart said he witnessed considerable growth when he lived on the Sunshine Coast, and thinks Merritt has similar potential. “There was a lot of influx from city people because it’s close [to Vancouver]. Merritt is not much longer of a trip, and the real estate is much less [expensive],” he said. “I’m thinking, ‘What could this become?’ I have a vision of growth and prosperity.”

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FRIENDS & Neighbours Friends & Neighbours Merritt welcomes new reverend Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Reverend Andrew McDonald will now serve the Merritt Lutheran Fellowship, in addition to his main posting at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Kamloops. McDonald will travel to Merritt the third Sunday of each month to lead worship at St. Michaels Parish Hall. While the Lutheran group in Merritt is no more than 10 people, McDonald said they are a good group he is looking forward to working with. Reverend Andrew McDonald and his wife Rachael, a school “There’s a beauti- psychologist originally from Denver, Colo. Photo contributed ful simplicity and in Edmonton in 2014. Middlebury College intimacy to it all that He did field work at in Vermont. During I really appreciate,” Lutheran churches in that time he majored he said. the area and served as in literary studies and Born in Boston, vicar at a congregastudied abroad in both Mass. to Roman tion in Manitoba. He Scotland and Russia. Catholic parents, was ordained to the He also developed McDonald developed pastoral ministry and a passion for the an interest in priestinstalled at Lord of hood when he attend- Russian language. Life in Kamloops in “It was the writed a Jesuit high school July 2018. ings of Fyodor in Dallas, Texas. McDonald said he Dostoevsky in particu“I found the idea is looking forward to lar, author of Crime of dedicating my life serving in Merritt. and Punishment, who to God and other peo“I’m hoping to get ple really compelling,” helped me recognize to know the commuhe said. “I enjoyed the a need to come back nity better, spending Bible, I enjoyed theol- to church, and that’s some time visiting where I was in the ogy and church hiswith the members of tory and I enjoy being position to discover the fellowship and Lutheran theology with people.” developing a sense of and fall in love with However, what Merritt is, what that,” he said. McDonald said he its history is, what its Andrew then stopped going to enrolled at Concordia character is, what its church during his needs are,” he said. Lutheran Seminary university years at

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A 54-year-old Merritt resident was air lifted to the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops after being stabbed in the back on Sept. 11. The incident happened in Lions Memorial Park in Merritt around 6:00 p.m. after the victim got into an argument with two others, RCMP Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood told the Herald. “Investigators arrested the two individuals, a 42-year-old male subject and a 27-year-old female who were identified as being involved in the altercation,” he said. “All three individuals involved recently moved to Merritt from Kamloops.”

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• Improved B.C. Transit - scheduling and ridership • Our municipal airport is now under city management • Completion of Coldwater Avenue - Water, sewer, paving & sidewalks • Completion of turning lane on Nicola Avenue and Voght Street • Completion of Cranna Crescent - water, sewer, paving & sidewalks • No tax increase last year • Increased tourism • Accommodations for seniors, low income and single families - ongoing

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Hurdles still to clear before regional bus service can begin Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Gene Field might be a newcomer to the transportation business, but he has jumped in with both feet. Field — who formerly worked in security — and his wife are part of a group leading the charge to create a bus service based in Merritt, which would shuttle passengers to Kamloops, Logan Lake, Spences Bridge, the Highland Valley Copper mine and beyond. With Greyhound set to end all of its routes in Western Canada by the end of October, Field is aiming to have his service up and running by Oct. 1. But he admits the timeline depends on how quickly he can get provincial approval for the inter-city bus service. “The only obstacle we have right now is our authorization,” he said. “Once that happens, then it’s just a matter of getting the buses. So far, from speaking with the finance people, it doesn’t seem like it’s going to be a big issue.” In the wake of Greyhound’s service announcement, the B.C. government pledged to create a fast track option for new intercity bus services, which could fill the gap left by Greyhound’s departure. Merritt Bus Services Ltd.’s application was submitted under the fast track program, said Field. But the application will still have to work through at least a few more steps before it can come before the province’s Passenger Transportation Board for a vote, explained Jan Broocke, the director to the board. The board has yet to publish a summary of the application from Merritt Shuttle Service Ltd. in its weekly bulletin. Each application is required to be public for at least a week before the board can take a vote, explained Broocke. “We have to publish it before we can decide

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service within days of being given the go ahead by the Passenger Transportation Board. “We’re getting all our tickets ready to go, so once we get authorized we can say, ‘Okay, print the tickets off,” said Field. The goal would be to begin operation with a fleet of eight shuttle buses, which could carry 22 passengers each, explained Field. An additional seven school buses would

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safety corridors for all distance technology, drivers, all the time.” some call it point-toNot everyone was point technology, is not photo radar,” Buhr said. supportive. “This is not the got“It’s not the gotcha that cha of photo radar,” we’ve been used to in B.C. This is in fact a fair said North Cowichan and controlled approach to governing speeds in See ‘CAMERAS’ Page 13

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From Page 12 Coun. Al Siebring. “It’s a different kind of gotcha, but it’s based on the same principle.

“They take a picture of your licence plate when you enter the zone, and a picture of your licence plate when you leave the zone. And

the assumption is that [the] registered owner is driving the vehicle, which is the problem with photo radar.” Farnworth is already

considering another kind of “not photo radar” using intersection cameras. By August, all 140 intersection cameras at high-risk inter-

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High flying Cents attract attention Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

When the Merritt Centennials roll into Chilliwack for the twogame BCHL Showcase this week, they will be doing so as one of the hottest teams in the BCHL. The Cents are riding a three game win streak into the annual event, which allows NHL and NCAA scouts to get a look at the BCHL’s top prospects.

Coming into Sept. 20, the Cents were the highest scoring team in the BCHL, with 23 goals scored in five games. The team also boasts four of the top six scorers in the BCHL — a fact which might lead to some increased attention from scouts during the showcase. “I’ve had a lot of conversations on some of the players,” said Joe Martin, Cents’ head coach and general manager. “It’s more than

just one or two players, which is nice.” Mathieu Gosselin’s five goals and three assists put him on top of the scoring leaders in the BCHL heading into the showcase event. He was named BCHL Player of the Week after posting multipoint games against Wenatchee and Salmon Arm on Sept. 14 and 15.

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Centennials forward Bradley Cocca had three assists in the Cents’ 7-5 win over the Wenatchee Wild. Bill Stowell/Herald

RACE DAY

Merritt Country Run returns to the Nicola Valley Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

After taking a one-year hiatus and moving the event from mid-summer to early autumn, runners will once again be pounding the pavement in the Nicola Valley as part of the Merritt Country Run. The run is scheduled for Sept. 29 — though there is still time for runners and volunteers to sign up for the event, said race organizer Tom Reynolds. “I’m still hoping we’ll hit 150 [runners],” said Reynolds. Racers can choose to run one of four distances — twice around the track (for seniors and kids), five kilometres, 10 kilometres and the half-marathon. “The five kilometre — we basically want to encourage families. They can walk the dog, push a stroller, walk it if they want,” said Reynolds. “Once you get into the ten and the half-marathon, you’re talking about people who want to do running as a hobby.” Registration for both runners and volunteers is entirely online this year. Those interested in signing up can find more information at merrittcountryrun.ca.

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Merritt Centennials vs. Penticton Vees 7:00 p.m. at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena Honouring the Humboldt Broncos

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PICKLEBALL PROS Members of the Merritt Pickleball Club put their skills to the test at two tournaments over the past few weeks. On Sept. 8 and 9, Brian Dafoe, Sylvia Dafoe, Marinda Bester, Peter Hack (left to right, above) came away with hardware from the City of Kamloops Legacy Pickleball tournament. Dafoe and Hack claimed top spot in men’s doubles, while Bester and Dafoe took home the bronze in women’s doubles. On Sept. 15 and 16, both Dafoes and Hack attended the 55+ B.C. Seniors Games in Cranbrook and Kimberley, where Hack competed alongside both Brian and Sylvia in men’s and mixed doubles respectively. Both teams took home bronze medals. Pickleball action continues in Merritt this winter, as the club moves indoors. See the SportsTicker on page 15 for a schedule of where and when the action takes place. Photo contributed

He’ll be looking to continue to push the pace when the Cents play two games at the Prospera Centre in Chilliwack on Sept. 20 and 22. The first match will see the Cents face off against the Victoria Grizzlies, who enter the BCHL Showcase in second place in the Island division with a 2-1 record. On Saturday, the Cents will have to contend with the Langley Rivermen, who sat third in the Mainland division as of Sept. 20. Playing in the BCHL Showcase brings a different kind of pressure to the junior players early in the season, explained Martin. “For the Chilliwack games, the rink is busy — for every other game, just the upper two or three rows all the way around the rink are busy,” said Martin. “When someone scores, there really isn’t much of a cheer. It’s definitely a different feeling.” With six players on the roster already committed to NCAA teams for the upcoming year, Martin explained that the steady play of veteran Cents have afforded the younger players a chance to play in the spotlight during the showcase. “We can either be a little bit unprepared or wide-eyed to this whole situation, or you can be proud of what you’ve done so far, and excited that the style of hockey you play is bringing someone to watch you,” said Martin. “Somebody who potentially wants to bring you along to that next opportunity.”

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100 DRUMS GRASSROOTS EVENT

Nlaka’pamux Nation invites everyone to the 100 Drums Grassroots event located at the Shulus Arbor, west of Merritt, BC. This gathering is for the survival of water, lands, language, culture, education and unity. Everyone is welcome come and enjoy local and visiting (Korean and Mexican) dancers, singers and drummers. Local knowledge keepers and traditional cultural story sharing will be ongoing over the days as well. Survivors of the residential schools will be acknowledged as well as the people who have sustained and continue to share traditional knowledge, culture and language. Dinner will be shared on Saturday. This is a family oriented event and free admission.

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Fall House Sale starting on September 13th. It will run from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until further notice. The first week or two will mainly be fabric, wool, knitting supplies and sewing notions.

MERRITT COMMUNITY CHOIR

Practice on Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 commencing September 17th in the Music Room at Diamond Vale Elementary School. Seeking new members for this session, until October 15th. We will be preparing for Remembrance Day and Christmas. No audition and no choir experience required -- just a love for singing and music! Join us as we sing a diverse collection of songs (from classical to pop and from folk to jazz), learn how to read music and spend time having fun with us! Call Ellen Nast, Conductor 250-378-9899 or enast@telus.net

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

COMMUNITY BAND

Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m. Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-315-7724.

MESSY CHURCH

First Thursday of month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sit-down dinner with your family. For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net

PENSION BREAKFAST

Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day Breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 am at 2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC. Everyone is invited. Elders eat at no charge. For more information call 250378-5107. Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA

Join the Navy League every Wednesday evening from 6-9 p.m. for our parade. We are located at 1755 Coldwater Ave. Jumpstart does cover the cost of our fees & no child is turned away due to finances. FMI 250-280-6944

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Hours are 2 pm to 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturdays from 1 pm to 7 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member.

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD

Meets on the first and third Thursday at 6:30 pm in the civic center. New members always welcome. The next quilting retreat weekend will be on September 21 – 23. Register at the Civic Center, open to everyone. Find us on Facebook!

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The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. We also work to assist in the develop.m.ent and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-5190.

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 10:00 a.m., cribbage 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 11:00 a.m. bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m., free swim at the pool 9 - 10 a.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, 3 - 5 p.m. floor and table shuffleboard. Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. Drop-ins are held: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 10 am - 12:30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm where refreshements are served, games are played and we socialize. The seconde Friday of each month at 1:30 pm we have a general meeting. We also have a games room that has a pool table, snooker table, shuffleboard table, a small library consisting of books, puzzles and DVD’s. We have just upgraded our horseshoe pits. This is available anytime the Center is open.

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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.

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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Harry Allister Lightfoot It is with heartfelt It is with heartfelt sadness that sadness that II announce announce the the sudden sudden passing passing of of my my handsome, handsome, caring, caring, funfunloving loving soul soul mate, mate, Harry Harry Allister Allister Lightfoot, Lightfoot, on on August August 16th, 16th, 2018 2018 at at Kelowna Kelowna General General Hospital. Hospital. Harry Harry was was born born in in Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta Alberta and and lived lived there there until until he he moved moved with with his his young young family family to to Kelowna, Kelowna, BC. BC. in in the the ‘80’s. ‘80’s. He He will will be be remembered remembered for and impulsive impulsive behaviour. behaviour. for his his feisty feisty spirit spirit and Harry hockey) and and was was Harry loved loved sports sports (especially (especially hockey) particularly particularly proud proud that that his his children children had had inherited inherited his love of motorcycles & skiing. Harry was very proud of his accomplishments working in carpentry in Kelowna & other areas of BC and Alberta. He moved to Merritt in 2015. Harry loved being outdoors & in the sun. Some of the best times in the past year was to sit in the back yard, him in his deck recliner reading the paper or chatting about the future - getting back to work & getting closer to his family again, soaking in the sun & enjoying his favourite new popsicle. Harry is survived by his mother, Anne Lightfoot; daughters: Tara & Daina; son: Chase; brother Neil (Lana); sisters Penelope & Katherine (Mitch Waldon) & Helen (Andy Brooks); nieces & nephews: Jodie (Nicholas), Jay (Christine), Colin (Celine), Alec, Kyle, Aaron, Elliot, Avery, & Eli: partner: Dana Egan (son Renney). Harry was predeceased by his father, Roy. A Celebration of Harry’s life will be held for family & friends this Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 at 10 am at the Grand Pub & Grill, Merritt, BC. We extend our sincere appreciation to the staff at NVGH, RIH & KGH as well as the staff of the Ambulance Services of BC in Merritt & Kelowna for their care & support over the past year.

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RELIEF CUSTODIAN School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for relief custodian positions to be kept on file for 6-months and will be reviewed should a relief position become available. Relief custodian positions are on-call positions. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. Applicants are required to have a minimum Grade 10 education and a valid BC Driver’s License. Please apply in-person by leaving your resume at the School Board Office or apply on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca and follow the prompts provided (Job Code # 2596269). Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until September 21, 2018. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT WORKER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for a temporary First Nations Support Worker for Merritt Bench Elementary School for 4 hours per day. This is a temporary 10-month position (subject to the return of the incumbent) beginning September 4, 2018 to June 27, 2019, excluding Christmas and Spring Breaks, and times when students are not in session. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing counseling support, communicating with students and parents/ guardians, tutoring, and cultural education. Electronic application submissions are accepted at www.sd58.bc.ca {click on Employment, Current Job Postings, (Job Code # ) and follow the prompts}. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until September , 2018. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Conayt Friendship Society 2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Tel. 250-378-5107; fax 250-378-6676 Conayt Friendship Society Youth & Family Coordinator Objectives The Youth & Families Coordinator is a 4-day position for a qualified Social Worker. Funds for the position are provided by the Ministry of Child & Family Services for B.C. Youth & Family The Youth and Family Coordinators accepts references from MCFD to work with local families with the objective of keeping Aboriginal families together, either with the parent or close relatives in the Aboriginal community. Qualiﬁcations • Bachelor of Social Work degree is required. • Experience working with youth and their family. • 5 years’ experience as a Social Worker is an asset. • Driver’s License. • Knowledge of Sharepoint to provide reports to MCFD Secondary qualiﬁcations • Some course work in drug and alcohol counselling [for youth]; • Some studies in psychology • A background in youth problems i.e. addictions, suicide, abuse • Ability to organize client files • Some accounting, to manage a small budget • Team-player Interested applicants, please submit resumes to: Executive Director, Conayt Friendship Society, PO Box 1989, 2164 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8. Email: reception@conayt.com. Deadline: September 28, 2018 All Social Workers invited to apply. Include experience working with Youth and provide two references for previous employer.s

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1937 MERRITT AVE

#3015

$230,000

12.3 acres with over 500 ft of lakeshore on Stump Lake. 2750 sq.ft. custom rancher with premium kitchen, vast wrap around porches & decks plus rustic guest cottage, barn/shop & more.

#2937

$1,999,000

#2989

$759,000

Perfect for investors or starter home. 2 bedrooms on the main plus second living quarters in the basement for inlaws. Fenced yard with single car garage. Close to amenities.

#3020

$219,000

COLDWATER HILLS

New rancher with upstairs lift and open concept style with spacious kitchen/dining area that opens to great room with F/P. Master on the main with 4 pce ensuite & w/I closet. GST applicable.

#3019

$409,900

1481 MILLER ROAD

Looking for acreage to build your dream home? This 10.9 acre site is south facing, sloped and mostly cleared with some trees. In subdivision of custom built executive homes. Great views

#3035

$260,000

Build your dream home on this 0.94 acre lot overlooking Nicola Lake. Fantastic views. Located in development of high end custom homes. Water & sewer available to property line.

#3009

$159,900

#29A, 254 HWY. 8

This 2 bedroom mobile home is move in ready! Has new laminate flooring in living room, hallway & master bedroom. Nice kitchen with island & skylight. Bathrm has shower & soaker tub. Large covered deck.

#3017

$89,900

Established and well maintained business in downtown Merritt, a turnkey business. 3200 sq.ft. concrete block building with steel truss roof. Has possibility of expansion for living space. Comes with all equipment. Financials available.

#3046

$499,000

Grandview Heights

Spius Creek Estates

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS

Located Off Petit Creek Road

LEFT 1 Y ONL Located on Veale Road Lot 9 – Beautiful 10 +/- acre lot with gorgeous views, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line and approved building and septic site. New perimeter fencing. Call for complete details. #1869 $217,900 + GST

Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Choose your lot, bring your plans & start building your future! Close to shopping.

#2894

Prices Starting at $199,000+GST

Approx. 10 acre lots located just 15 minutes west of Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning view of the valley and some lots are river front. Disclosure Statement available. Call for more #2990 details.

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315-3043

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC

www.century21.ca/movingrealestate 1543 COWAN WAY

2770 PEREGRINE WAY

1601 COLDWATER AVE

NEW

New house under construction with spectacular views & in desirable area. Very nice floors plan with open concept. 2 bedrms up, master on main & 2 down, 4 baths, high quality finishings. Time to pick out colours.

Great investment – 2 bedroom home with attached 1 bedrm cottage, in central location. 2017 updates include new windows, doors, light fixtures, kitchen countertops, flooring, showers, HW tank & more.

#3043

#3037

#3044

1309 WALNUT AVE

$750,000+ GST

1408 SPRUCE AVE

Cozy 2 bedroom home with fenced yard and mature trees. Has had some renovations. Clean unit, great for small family with inlaws. Has 1 bedroom each side.

Great 5 bedroom family home in quiet neighbourhood. Nicely decorated featuring heated cork floors in large kitchen with eating nook. Has HW flooring, 2 gas F/P’s, lane accesss to detached shop & RV parking.

#3034

#3031

$199,900

$364,900

$214,900

#29 - 1401 NICOLA AVE

2 bedroom mobile home in Eldorado, close to shopping, golf course and is easy walk to all amenities. Pad rent $368.00 per month. Includes fridge, stove, washer/dryer.

#3033

$34,900

4 bedrm rancher with fantastic view of Coldwater River. Kitchen has Mill Creek cabinets, granite island, HW & laminate flooring. U/G sprinklers A/C fenced backyard, large storage shed.

#2999

$479,900

1937 COUTLEE AVENUE

Cozy 2 bedroom home, close to shopping, zoned C-2 so you can run a business. Has new cedar fenced around perimeter & many raised garden beds. Has newer flooring & appliances.

#3028

1875 QUILCHENA AVE

3398 WILDROSE WAY

2659 JACKSON AVE.

$195,000

$359,900

#305, 1701 MENZIES ST.

2 bedroom, top floor apartment, nice open floor plan, granite counter tops in kitchen, lots of cupboard space. Apartment can be rented out, so great for investors. Strata fee $160 per mon.

#3036

6344 MONCK PARK ROAD

6672 MONCK PARK RD

Spectacular log home on Nicola Lake on 1.22 acres with 3600 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Features 3 bedrms, 5 baths, fully finished basement and a wrap around deck with a screened in sitting room. Fantastic views.

Enjoy your summer in this gorgeous custom home on 1 acre with 140 ft of waterfront on Nicola Lake. 4 bedrms, 4 baths, and 4376 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Seller willing to leave most furniture, lake toys & more.

UC RED

Custom 3 level split with open concept, large kitchen, 3 bedrm, 3 baths, new engineered HW floors on the main, new HW tank & boiler for heating, fully fin. Basement with rec.room. Lots of parking.

#3045

#102, 2514 SPRINGBANK AVE

NEW

ED DUC

Just 2 yrs old, this 3 bedrm, 3 bath home has open concept design kitchen with granite counters & S/S appliances. Bright open living space, great room with gas F/P. Room for a 4th bedrm

$459,900

1622 FIR ROAD

$164,900

Stunning 6000 sq.ft. home with sweeping views from decks. Open concept kitchen with grante counters & island, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, theater room, games room plus 2 bedrm suite

Newer 3 bedroom rancher in good area & close to school. Master bedroom with 5 pce enusite. Covered front deck, fenced yard with small storage shed/workshop in back.

Rancher in Nicola Bluffs strata development. 1400 sq.ft. up & 1400 sq.ft. down, central double sided F/P, HW style engineered floors, open kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 2 down, huge rec.rm. Quick possession.

#3024

#3041

#3040

$849,000

2465 CHAPMAN ST.

3.22 acres that backs onto golf course in the city limits. Home has 3 bedrms, 3 baths,Lshaped island in kitchen S/S appliances, jetted tub & steam shower in ensuite, central A/C & RV parking.

#2989

$759,000

$319,900

2700 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

$359,900

#3023 $499,000

$1,700,000

#3001

$1,695,000

6588 MONCK PARK RD

8795 OLD KAMLOOPS RD

5544 HARMON ESTATES

Exceptional lakefront luxury home on 0.99 acre lot. Feature HW & porcelain tile floors on the main, 5 bedrms, 4 baths, large gourmet kitchen, spacious covered deck plus guest suite on lower level.

Panoramic Stump Lake views from 12.3 acres with over 500 ft. of lakeshore. This one of a kind rancher has vast wrap around porches, a rustic guest cottage + a 2300 sq.ft. barn/shop.

This perfect recreational cabin on Nicola Lake features 2 bedrms, open design plan with large windows, fireplace in living room & large sundeck for summer BBQ’s. Includes 14x16 workshop & fruit trees.

D L O S

Beautiful 3700 sq.ft. rancher with fully finished basement. Features high ceilings, open concept, interior archways, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, central A/C, HE furnace & 1 bedrm inlaw suite.

#3008

#2985

$1,695,000

#2937

$1,999,000

D L O S

#2982

$649,900

1937 MERRITT AVE

1871 MAIN STREET

1590 BANN STREET

3030 MILLER COURT

– 1898 DOUGLAS ST

2333 CLEASBY STREET

#29A, 254 HIGHWAY 8

2305 POSTELL ROAD

10681 HWY.97C

1040 COLDWATER ROAD

Great starter home or investment property, with second living quarters in basement. Has fenced yard and 1 car garage. Close to amenities and shopping.

Great home for investment, retirement or first time buyers. 3 bedroom 1 bath home with fenced yard & detached garage for the handyman to tinker in. Room to park your toys & RV.

Under construction, this new rancher has open concept on main with spacious kitchen/ dining area that opens to a great room with F/P. Loft can be used as family rm plus large bedrm with 4 pce bathrm.

Rancher with full bsmt with private fenced yard. Has fruit trees & zeroscaped front yard. Has 2 bedrms, 2 baths, fully finished bsmt, country style kitchen, large rec.rm & hobby rm. New roof in 2016.

Large 4 bedroom, 4 bath quality built home in desirable area & backs onto golf course. Laundry on the main, fully finished basement, 2 fireplaces and large 2 car garage

#3042

Two bedroom mobile home in Lower Nicola MH Park, is move-in ready. New laminate flooring in living room, hallway & master bedrm. Nice kitchen with island & skylight. 5 pce bath with soaker tub. Covered deck.

Country living in Lower Nicola. 3 bedroom home with some upgrades. Country style kitchen, master bedrm & laundry on the main, upgraded kitchen cabinets, HW tank 1 yr old, new roof in 2013.

Great horse property of 9.88 acres with 5 bedrm level entry rancher with fully fi n. Walkout bsmt. Home has vaulted ceilings, large country kitchen and a spacious deck to enjoy the sunsets.

Approx. 22 acres, just 2 minutes from Merritt. Renovated 4 bedrm, 3 bath home. New well. Great horse property with 44x36 horse barn & 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Nicely landscaped

#3020 $219,000

Quality built rancher with many high end features, 9 ft ceilings, American Cherry HW kitchen, HW floors, 3 bedrms on main, 3 baths & fully finished basement with 4th bedroom & private entry.

#3039

#2987 $385,000

#3017

#3016 $269,900

#2973

#3029

$185,000

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2733 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS RD

Amazing view from this 7039 sq.ft. lot. Close to shopping and restaurants. In area of quality built homes and growing subdivision. Bring your plans and start building your dream home.

Great subdivision to build your dream home. Fantastic views, close to shopping, restaurant, services, schools and highway. Priced to sell!

#2407 $75,000

#2932 $74,900

#2926

$459,000

#122, 1401 NICOLA AVE

#3019

$409,900 + GST

2563 COLDWATER AVE.

$299,900

2581B JACKSON AVE

#17 - 1749 MENZIES ST

D L O

Nice 2 bedroom mobile home, comes with all appliances, new plumbing & heat tape. Close to golf course. Pad rent is $368.00 per month. Perfect for retired couple or starter home.

Good location to schools & shopping, this half duplex has 3 bedrms up, oak kitchen cabinets, sundeck plus 1 bedroom living quarter on ground level. Fenced backyard with lane access.

4 bedroom half duplex in good area & close to schools & shopping. 3 bedrms up, 1 down with soaker tub in ensuite. Fenced backyard with detached 24x13 shop/garage. Long term tenants.

This 3 bedroom townhouse with 2 pce powder room on main, open concept kitchen/living room, kitchen with nook & a breakfast bar. Gas F/P, skylights, BI vac. Nice end unit with bigger fenced yard.

#2674 $49,900

#2997

#3005

#3015

2740 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

One of the finest lots, located in Grandview Heights subdivision, with amazing views of the Nicola Valley. Close to all amenities. The perfect place to build your dream home.

#2981

D L O S

$69,900

$259,900

4257 FALCON CREST DR

$225,000

1463 COLDWATER AVE

Fully serviced residential lot in Grandview Heights subdivision with 9913 sq.ft. Bring your ideas to start building. Close to shopping and college

Affordably priced investment – Side by side duplex with 2 bedrms, bathroom, kitchen, living room and 100 amp per side. Has fenced backyard. Close to shopping.

#2897

#3021

$85,000

Deanna Palmgren Licensed Property Manager

$159,900

$230,000

2725 PEREGRINE WAY One of the finest lots in Grandview Heights subdivision, with amazing views of the Nicola Valley. Close to all amenities and shopping. Perfect place to build your dream home.

#2854

Kim McLean Assistant

$89,900

Call us for a Market Evaluation on your property, and let’s get your home listed!

318 TURNER AVE

$739,900

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UC RED

Lovely traditional home on private 2+ acres bordering Guichon Creek & is fenced for horses. Large oak kitchen, 5 bedrms, 3 baths, full bsmt. Close to schools & corner store. Has detached garage/shop.

#3038 $597,000

2797 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

1653 LINDLEY CRK RD

Spectacular vies from this 7470 sq.ft. lot. Building a house in this development is a great investment. Services are at the lot line. See Listing Realtor for the Developers Disclosure.

Nice building lot on Lindley Creek Road, in a growing newer subdivision. The natural slope of the land will allow for a walkout basement with a rancher type look from the front yard.

#2819 $89,000

$699,900

#2838

Rick Baker Assistant

$61,000

1475 COLDWATER AVE.

2743 GRANDVIEW

Side by side duplex in Merritt. Has 100 amp, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bath per side. Has fenced backyard. Within walking distance to all amenitie

Build the home on your dream in this newer development. Great views of the beautiful Nicola Valley, close to shopping, restaurants, services, schools and highways. Priced to sell.

#3022

$159,900

#2932

$74,900

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6449 MONCK PARK RD

6433 MONCK PARK RD

2845 NEILSON ST

MERRITT DRY CLEANING

NEW 10.9 acres located in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 mins. west of Merritt. Land is south facing, sloped, mostly cleared with some trees.

In one of Merritt’s high end developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. This 1 acre lot has water and sewer hookups available and fantastic views of Nicola Lake. Close to water access.

Build your executive retreat on this 1.1 acre lot in Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water and sewer hookups available. Great lake for all water sports, fishing and hiking trails. Adjoining lot also available.

#3035 $260,000

#2969

#2808

2288 BURGESS AVENUE

$159,900

$199,000

6408 MONCK PARK

6021 BEECH RD

A rare waterfront lot on Nicola River waiting for development. 0.94 acres with over 50 meters of river frontage, not subdividable. In neighbourhood of high end homes.

Great property is a well developed subdivision of acreages. This unique 15 acre property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro is at lot line, well & septic must be installed. Most of land is flat & useable.

Start planning your dream home on this fantastic 1 acre waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. All ready has a driveway started down to the more level area near the water. Included 8x20 dock.

#3027

#2720

#2830

$174,900

$289,000 5985 BEECH RD

LINDLEY CREEK RD

$425,000

6593 MONCK PARK

Well maintained & established business, a turnkey operation. 3200 sq.ft. concrete block building, good parking, comes with all equipment. Financial available. Room for growth.

15.9 acre RV Park zoning bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city services. Has small rental home with long term tenants.

6397 MONCK PARK RD

4153 AIRPORT RD

3940 CRAWFORD AVE

Build your dream home here in Nicola Lakeshore Estate. This .094 acre lot has 180 degree views. Great lake for boating, fishing, hiking & biking. In area of high end custom homes

Lease all or part of this 11.4 acre site. Great location beside Walmart. C-4 zoning. Highway 5 close by. Ready to go, cleared & gravel topped site. Utilities at lot line. Owners may entertain offers to purchase.

Lease all or part of this 1.3 acre property at $0.85 per sq.ft. or will built warehouse to suit. Zoned C-3. Directly across from Boston Pizza and Highway 5 is close by. Call for permitted uses.

#2953

#2954

Build your dream home on this 1 acre water view property, in area of custom homes in Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Just 20 mins. from Merritt & 2.5 hrs from the Lower Mainland.

#3003

#3009

$155,000

$159,900

6685 MONCK PARK RD

53 AC property that includes R3 and FD zoning. FD allows for Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans – could be changed residential to M1 zoning for Light Industrial. Call for details.

Great waterfront property of 6 acres for your recreational getaway or build your home in the country. Mostly flat with many building sites, shallow well, septic approval, hydro with 200 amp and driveway already in.

Build your dream home on this 1.1 acre lot in one of Merritt’s finest developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water & sewer hookups available, located close to water access.

Great 1 acre lakeview lot with stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake. The perfect place to build your country retreat, in neighbourhood of high end custom homes. Enjoy fishing, swimming & boating

#2939

#2857

#2809

#2971

$1,590,000

$249,000

$199,000

$179,900

MERRITT is a great community to raise your family, grow your business or start a new venture.

250-315-0000 100B-2840 Voght St.

#3046

4079 AIRPORT RD

1.7 acres of commercial land. Lease all or part of this site at $0.75 per sq.ft. Presently being used for semi-truck parking. Zonced C-3. Call for permitted uses available #2952

Deanna Palmgren Licensed Property Manager

Kim McLean Assistant

Rick Baker Assistant

$750,000

#2771

$1,650,000

4066 AIRPORT ROAD

Approx. 1/2 acre parcel zoned C-3 with utilities in place on the lot. Located near Walmart, highway access and backs onto the airport.

#2977

$99,999

LOT A, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

MIDDAY VALLEY RD

122 acres of multiple zonings C4, C6 and R1. Buyer should contact the City of Merritt to request suitable zoning to match their needs. Call for more details.

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. Zoned M-1. Other parcel has “future development” zoning. One parcel has lease in place. Located on truck route and easy access to highway. Call for more details.

#2957

$1,584,000

#2555

$2,000,000

LOT 1, HOUSTON ST

923 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Approx. 4 acre residential development land zoned R1, services not connected. Call for more details.

Approx. 291 acre with great potential. Current plans are for a development of 2 acre estate lots with city boundaries. Rural living within close proximity to city, with fantastic views.

#2959

Check out our website for full details and photos

$499,000

$230,000

#2956

$4,900,000

LOT 2, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

5 AC, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

6 acres currently zoned R1. City water and sewer not yet connected. Zoning may be changed to suit Buyers needs. Fantastic views.

Approximately 5 acres zoned R9 (High density residential). City water and sewer not yet connected. Great valley views.

#2960

$400,000

#2962

$300,000

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A BUNDLE OF FUN Laughing loggers and chainsaw carvers marked the third annual Logger Sports Show in Central Park on Sept. 14, 15 and 16. (Clockwise) Eric Regimbald and Lukas Brown-John face off in the log rolling competition during the Laughing Logger show. Marina Cole’s carving comes to life on Saturday. Regimbald proves that old school saws can still get the job done — they just require a little extra elbow grease. Marina Cole’s Ty Pozzobon carving was on display throughout the show. The finished carving from Ryan Cook, who stars on HGTV’s Carver Kings. Cole Wagner and Bill Stowell/Herald

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Tracing the roots of Forestry Week The origins of National Forestry Week are especially relevant after two summers of wildfires in B.C. According to the Canadian Forestry Association (CFA), National Forest Fire Prevention Week was established around 1920 to promote a greater public awareness towards preserving Canada’s forests. “At the time, there was no apparent shortage of trees for industrial expansion — the greatest threat came from forest fires, due mainly to human causes,” reads an excerpt from the CFA website. It wasn’t until 1967 that the week was renamed National Forestry Week to “encompass the many and varied human and

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COLE’S NOTES environmental aspects of Canada’s forest resources — past, present and future.” A short drive around Merritt will reveal how many residents depend on B.C.’s forests for their livelihood. From mills to trucking companies, repair shops to the Merritt Green Energy Project, the trees surrounding the

Nicola Valley have helped this town grow tall — if you’ll pardon the pun. But if you stay a while in Merritt, you’ll come to understand that our obsession with the woods is more than just a business relationship. Locals hike and ride through the trees, adorn their homes with wood and spend their summers camped out in the forests. For the last two years, Merritt has thankfully avoided the worst of devastating wildfire seasons that wreaked havoc throughout B.C. But it was only a few weeks ago that firefight-

ers and members of the Canadian Armed Forces were camped out in Merritt, using our town as a base camp to fight wildfires in our neck of the woods. The provincial state of emergency is over, but the threat to our forests — and by extension, Merritt’s identity — remains. Which is why it is more important than ever to spend this week celebrating Beautiful British Columbia’s best resource. Last weekend, chainsaw artists and the Laughing Logger show took over Central Park for the third annual Logger Sports Show. The weather wasn’t great but the entertainment sure was — just check out some of the Herald’s photos on page 28. So while we celebrate our forests this week — for industry and recreation — let’s also take some time to remind ourselves that this resource is ours to safeguard. The name may have changed, but the threat is more real than ever.

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Premier John Horgan used his speech at the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference to call on local politicians for ideas on how best to deal with the ongoing threat of wildfires in the province. Horgan was warmly received by UBCM delegates in Whistler, promising to be “a partner, not a senior partner” as B.C. works on ways to protect communities from wildfires. The second straight summer of flooding and widespread fires means a new approach is needed, and he pleaded with local politicians to share their ideas as the government prepares its next budget. Horgan described flying up and down the lower Fraser River during the flood threat this spring, with local

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review, we need your ideas,” Horgan said. “We need a call to action.” Meanwhile Canadian Forces troops headed home from the second straight year of record B.C. wildfires.

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B.C. communities call for provincial prevention From Page 30 Delegates at the UBCM convention supported a motion from Williams Lake on Thursday, calling for tax breaks and reduced home insurance rates for people who make their properties more resistant to wildfire. The motion calls for options including “reduced home insurance rates upon certification of adequate ‘fire smart’ status, a tax rebate in correlation to the amount of fibre removed from property to achieve ‘fire smart’ status, and/or a reduction in property taxes once certification of ‘fire smart’ status is achieved.” The proposal calls on the Insurance Bureau of Canada to consider the reduced rates. Quesnel council had two resolutions. One noted “very little has been done” to implement the recommendations of the 2003 report

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from former Manitoba premier Gary Filmon to tackle the fuel load. It called for the province to take the lead on community wildfire protection. “The fundamental weakness in the current approach to protecting interface communities from wildfire risk is the downloading of responsibility for managing

and treating Crown forest land to local government,” the resolution states. Quesnel also called for the province to toughen penalties for wildfire-related crime, after reports of trespassing and theft in fire evacuation zones. B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth announced

Thursday that he has notified the federal government that the Canadian Armed Forces are no longer needed to assist with wildfire mopup and security. “This will now enable the orderly withdrawal of ground troops, command personnel, aircraft and equipment,” Farnworth said.

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More money, more problems? Will B.C.’s minimum wage hike help or hurt the forest industry? Jim Girvan BC FOREST PROFESSIONAL

At the heart of the B.C. forest sector is the requirement to replant forests after harvest. Every year, a new cohort of eager young planters join the tree planting workforce to ensure the next rotation of trees is put in the ground. In the tree planting business, contract prices are typically established competitively on a “per-tree” basis and the planters are paid the same way. As a result, the harder one works and the more trees they plant, the more they earn. For many young people, this has historically been the attraction of the job. Because of the piece work nature of tree planting, specific employment standards regulations apply to silviculture workers in British Columbia. The regula-

tions address things like camp costs, co-op working agreements, and scheduling. Most importantly, the regulation requires that, regardless of the number of trees one plants, total wages earned must meet or exceed the minimum wage. Whenever a worker does not meet the minimum wage threshold for the number of hours they work (plus overtime) in a pay period, regulation requires employers to “top up” their wages. “For experienced tree planters, exceeding the minimum wage is generally not a problem, and for many, this was a good wage,” said John Betts, Executive Director of the Western Forest Contractors Association (WFCA). “It is the new workers that are at risk of not making the minimum threshold when it comes to the minimum wage.” Over the past two decades

as licensees worked to reduce their costs, the prices paid to tree planting contractors — who hire and pay tree planters — have not kept up with inflation. As a result, planters have to increase production to maintain their typical daily wages. At the same time, contractors have become more efficient, planting techniques have changed, and training and safety protocols have been streamlined. “You can only push a tree planter so far to be productive,” Betts said. Now on top of declining income for planting contractors, B.C.’s new minimum wage will add additional costs, as well as restructuring the labor market. In June 2018, the B.C. minimum wage increased to $12.65 per hour from $11.35. It will increase three more times each June thereafter to reach $15.20 per hour on June 1, 2021. So, what are the implications for tree planting contractors? First, since the government’s announcement of the minimum wage increase came after bidding for the 2018 tree planting season, contractors will have to make adjustments to ensure they can deliver on their contracts without jeopardizing compliance with the Employment Standards Act regulation.

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From Page 32 Few contractors anticipated the potential cost increase posed by the new minimum wage rates. Second, as the minimum wage rises, the incentive to work hard to earn more money by planting more trees is reduced, especially if tree planting contract prices do not rise in a scale that provides opportunity to exceed the guaranteed minimum wage. The risk is that some new planters may plant less per day and rely on the wage top-up provisions of the regulation or take easier jobs at comparable wages. How the industry responds to this dilemma is yet to be seen, but reductions in tree planter applications are already being felt by local contractors. “Many companies are struggling to find workers this year. Planters cannot just

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be replaced. There is an investment in training and administration that comes with each new hire,” said Jordan Tesluk, B.C. forestry safety advocate. Average tree planter earnings can exceed $200 per day, but that is not necessarily the average for new workers. It takes a while to learn tree planting and the legislation protects new

recruits. “As the minimum wage increases, the prices licensees pay to tree planting contractors need to increase if we want to maintain the incentives for tree planters to earn more and to keep people coming back year after year to plant trees,” Tesluk said. The minimum wage is also paid when train-

ing, and for injury related light duty work. All of these costs are now higher for B.C.’s tree planting contractors. “It is likely going to be the larger contractors with higher levels of annual turnover that face the greatest challenges adjusting to the new wage structure,” Tesluk said.

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Industry impacted by lack of tree planters From Page 33 How will B.C.’s various tree planting business models adapt to this new reality. Will they hire fewer rookie planters? Will they downsize and only use experienced planters? Will we lose our ability to recruit and train young workers? Will young workers who can’t plant fast enough be left at the side of the road? Each of these outcomes suggests risk for the forest industry if we can’t get enough trees in the ground each year. Alternatives up for discussion include changing from piece work to day rates in appropriate situations, implementing alterative incentive structures, simply ignoring the regulations and not paying for travel time (which becomes an

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issue of enforcement), or increasing planting prices. If tree prices rise, perhaps we will see workers stay in the industry longer. This would help reduce turnover and the costs associated with training new workers and topping up pay. Tesluk suggests that with the scheduled increase in minimum wage, industry needs to react appropriately and prepare to pay higher rates to planting and forestry services contractors to ensure they have the capacity to attract, train, and retain tomorrow’s workers. Jim Girvan, MBA, RPF, is principle of MDT Management Decision and Technology Ltd, and Strategic Advisor for the Western Forestry Contractors Association (WFCA).

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B.C.’s wildfire resilience

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Firefighters and members of the Canadian Armed Forces responded to the worst wildfire season on record in B.C. this past summer. Photo courtesy of the Canadian Armed Forces Robert Gray and Susan Prichard BC FOREST PROFESSIONAL

After record-setting wildfire seasons in western Canada and the United States, people living in fire-prone areas are asking how they can better prepare for future wildfires, and if forests can be managed in a way to reduce the severity of future wildfires. In addressing these questions, it is important to recognize that in fire-prone regions, there is no way to prevent wildfires from ever happening. In the forests of Interior British Columbia, it is always a question of when — not if — fires will return.

However, recent research on fuel treatments provides convincing evidence that we can become more resilient to future wildfires around our homes, communities, and neighbouring forests.

What is a fuel treatment? Fuel treatments are any management activity that is designed to reduce live and dead vegetation that can burn in wildfires. In general, the less fuel there is to burn, the less intense fires will be. Common fuel treatments include forest thinning to reduce the cover and connectivity of forest canopies and prescribed

burns that consume grasses, shrubs, dead wood, and tree litter in forest understories. Thinning can greatly reduce the potential for highly destructive crown fires — fires that involve not only the surface fuels but also aerial fuels and can loft burning embers for hundreds to thousands of meters. Prescribed burning, or mechanical reduction of surface fuels (e.g. from chipping or mastication), can reduce the potential for high-intensity surface fires, which can also damage and kill trees.

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Danger persists in B.C. forests Forestry professionals urged to keep an eye out as they return to the backcountry. Cole Wagner MERRITT HERALD

The worst of the wildfire season is over, but risks still remain for those venturing into the backcountry — especially loggers and other forestry workers. That’s the message from the BC Wildfire Service, which issued a reminder to industry workers and recreation seekers on Sept. 14 to be cautious in areas which may have been affected by wildfires. According to the news release, dangers could include: • danger trees (firedamaged trees that have become unstable and could fall over without warning); • ash pits, which may be hard to detect and can remain hot long after the

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flames have died down; unstable soils and terrain; increased potential for landslides or rock falls; damaged trails or irregular trail surfaces; increased water runoff, which could lead to

flooding or debris flows; and damaged fencing, which could allow livestock to enter roadways. “Anywhere where there has been a wildfire this year, there is potential in some of those areas that the landscape might have been altered,” explained Ryan Turcot, fire information officer with the BC Wildfire Service. Post wildfire risks may last for two years or more, the news release went on to state. Meanwhile, the risk of reigniting any fires from industrial activity remains low, as the fire danger rating across the province has been downgraded in the last few weeks, Turcot added. Data from B.C. wildfires from 2008 to 2017 indicates that industrial activity accounts for about 12 per cent of all human-caused wildfires in the province, Turcot explained. “Our position is even one human-caused wildfire is too many,” he said. •

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Safeguarding the future of B.C.’s forests From Page 35 Why are fuel treatments effective at promoting forest resilience? Forest resilience is the ability of a forest to quickly return to its pre-disturbance condition after a disturbance, such as a wildfire. A large and growing number of studies have shown that past fuel treatments, including prescribed burns on their own or combined with forest thinning, have been extremely effective at reducing the severity of subsequent wildfires and maintaining or enhancing forest resilience. Prescribed burning is particularly effective at mitigating wildfire severity because it reduces the continuity of surface fuels. In a sense, this is “fighting fire with fire,” but far in advance of a wildfire occurrence. Recent prescribed burn units (generally within five years of a wildfire) can have so little fuel on the ground that wildfires simply wrap around the units and do not reburn the units. Older prescribed burn units (five to 20 years) with continuous grass, shrub, or fine wood cover, can support fires but generally only light understory fires

that cause little mortality to overstory trees. FireSmart activities around homes and other structures are highly effective and work under the same principles. Reducing burnable material around structures makes them much less likely to support fire spread and less receptive to flaming embers from nearby wildfires.

How much investment in fuel treatments do we need? The short answer is a lot more than we are currently making. Based on recent research, we know that FireSmart activities within 10 meters of a home or structure are effective at preventing them from burning in a wildfire. In order to remain effective, annual maintenance is essential (e.g. clearing live and dead vegetation near structures, repairing screens, and keeping roofs and sides of buildings free of tree litter and other vegetation). We also know that fuel treatments are also effective and can create healthy forests that are more resilient to wildfires. However, thinning and prescribed burning treatments require a substantial investment and to remain effective,

Students from the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology took part in a controlled burn exercise in Merritt as part of the school’s fire ecology program in 2017. Herald files

prescribed burning must be conducted every 10 to 20 years. To date, B.C. is treating only a fraction of a per cent of the dry forests that are in need of fuel treatments and restoration. One of the confusing and somewhat selffulfilling arguments against large investments is that there is no guarantee that any single fuel treatment will actually be burned by wildfire. Due to fire exclusion over much of Interior B.C., the vast majority of dry forests are in need of restoration. Investments in fuel

reduction treatments will not only reduce potential fire severity in these forests but also increase their forest health and restore fire-adapted habitat. As a higher proportion of forest, landscapes receive fuel treatments, the more likely they will interact with wildfires, provide opportunities for fire suppression, and mitigate the severity of wildfires where they are burned. In conclusion, fire has been absent from many Interior B.C. forests for the past century.

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Restoring forest health and resilience will take a long-term commitment to forest thinning and fuel reduction programs at broad spatial scales. Robert W. Gray is an internationallyrecognized fire ecologist and the president of R.W. Gray Consulting Ltd. Susan Prichard is a research scientist at the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington, where she studies fire ecology and dry forest management issues.

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