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NEW DOC IN TOWN After two longtime doctors abruptly retired last year, Merritt once again has a full complement of seven physicians practising in town.

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WITNESSES SOUGHT Local police are searching for witnesses after a crash on Highway 8 left a toddler with a broken arm and a woman in critical condition.

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Jerrod Peterson, owner of Nicola Valley Produce. Michael Potestio/Herald

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Only months after being appointed chair of the Interior Health Authority’s board of directors, John O’Fee has been ousted by the NDP.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS HEALTH CARE

Another doctor plants roots in town The arrival of Dr. Patrick Goetz in Merritt means the city once again has a full complement of doctors — only year and a half after hundreds were left without a family physician. Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The newest addition at The Medical Clinic brings Merritt’s complement of doctors back up to seven — the number the town had before two longtime family physicians retired in 2016. Dr. Patrick Goetz is accepting patients as of Oct. 1 with a tentative start date of Nov. 2. “There’s a little bit of a process, basically transferring my American license up here,” said Goetz. The 32-year-old recently graduated from medical school in Grenada with clinical training in upstate New York and New Jersey, before completing his residency in Tucson, AZ. “The program was a great fit for coming to Merritt. It really focused on more rural medicine,” said Goetz, adding that he spent about six months in surrounding communities that had similar population sizes compared to Merritt. Goetz, who was born in Germany, was raised right here in B.C., having spent most of his childhood in Kelowna. “I went to high school in Kelowna, [was an] undergrad in Kelowna,” said Goetz.

He decided to come to Merritt because of his training in rural, family medicine. “Really you have two ways you can do [family medicine]. You can practise in a big city where you have all your specialists, or you can practise in a smaller city where you don’t have all your specialists,” said Goetz. Working in a smaller community will allow him to gain a lot of experience, which was one of the main reasons he decided to come to Merritt and, Goetz said, he’s interested in working shifts in the emergency room at the Nicola Valley Hospital. Goetz will be in familiar company, having known Dr. Morgan Lyttle — who started practising in Merritt earlier this year — since they were teenagers. “I met him in Grade 8 in high school, and then [we’ve been] joined at the hip since then,” said Goetz. The two were even roommates for a while in Arizona during their residencies, Goetz told the Herald. In January of 2016 both Dr. Urbanus Bester and Dr. Andries Smit — who served thousands of patients in Merritt

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Reviving rights Fifteen years after the B.C. Human Rights Commission was shut down by the B.C. Liberal government, the NDP government is taking the first steps to bring it back.

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Leadership race Dr. Goetz will be accepting patients as of Oct. 1, with a tentative start date of Nov. 2. Michael Potestio/Herald

— announced they were closing their practices leaving the town with just five doctors. This past February, Dr. Lyttle bridged the gap as Merritt’s sixth doctor and began practising at The Medical Clinic. Goetz fills

that last hole as the seventh doctor, one of four physicians who now work out of Dr. Smit’s former office on Charters Street. Dr. Duncan Ross, who is the chief of medical staff at the Nicola Valley Hospital, told the Herald it’s

good to see two younger doctors come to Merritt to replace the two who recently retired. “That’ll bring our complement [of doctors] up to where we need to be at least in the short term,” said Ross.

City reopens trails as weather cools off wildfire risk

Cooler weather and rain has lead to the city allowing access to three local trails that have been closed for more than two months due to the wildfire risk. As of noon on Sept. 21 access points within the city to

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the Tom Lacey Memorial Trial, Norgaard’s Lookout and Windy Canyon have reopened to the public. “The fire weather indices have responded showing a reduction in the flammability of fine fuels

immediately surrounding the city, which has reduced the chance of a wildfire,” stated fire chief Dave Tomkinson in an email. “This being said, the public is still encouraged to use caution when accessing these wilderness areas

to prevent a fire start.” The city closed access to these three trails in July given the extreme fire danger rating for the Merritt area, which has persisted all summer along with a lack of rain.

A host of politicians have tossed their hat in the ring as the leadership race for the B.C. Liberals begins to pick up steam. Tom Fletcher profiles all the candidates who have declared so far.

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YOU’RE INVITED! to meet with Mayor Menard on October 4 from 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

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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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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.

EXTREME WATERING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 ED T C RI T S RE

Effective immediately watering will only be permitted on the following days:

EVEN ADDRESSES: Monday only ODD ADDRESSES: Saturday only Watering times for residents are: 6 am to 8 am and 7 pm to 10 pm AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS: midnight to 4 am WATERING IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS: TUESDAY,WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY

NOTICE

The City of Merritt has retained BA Dawson Blacktop Ltd. to complete Phase II of the Coldwater Avenue Improvement Project. The purpose of this capital works project is to replace aging infrastructure beneath Coldwater Avenue, between Wilson St. and River St. Construction will begin on Monday, July 24th 2017 and be complete by Thursday, November 30th 2017. During regular construction hours, residents between the 1500-1900 block of Coldwater Avenue are encouraged to park in rear alleyway accesses (where they exist) and obey all traffic control personnel and temporary signage. On street parking will not be permitted. Temporary road closures, alternating traffic patterns and detours will be in effect daily from Monday to Saturday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. During this time, only local residents and emergency service vehicles will have access within the construction zone. All through traffic will be rerouted to Canford Avenue. The remaining public is advised to avoid the area whenever possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For further information regarding temporary road closures and detours with respect to the Coldwater Avenue Improvement Project – Phase II please contact: Alec Macfarlane, AScT Engineering Technologist 250-378-8627 • tech@merritt.ca

NO WATERING EXEMPTIONS WILL BE ISSUED AT THIS TIME

Position:

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. Friday, October 06, 2017 by: Carole Fraser Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager, City of Merritt 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.

Tourism Merritt

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be closed from Saturday, September 2, 2017 through Sunday, September 17, 2017 for annual maintenance. The Fitness Area within the NVAC

will reopen on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 7:00am. Employees anticipate that the entire facility

will reopen on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 6:00am.

The Nicola Valley Arena (NVMA) will remain open for your enjoyment.

Proposed Bylaw No. 2224, 2017, Bylaw No. 2225,2017 and Bylaw No. 2226,2017

PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS City of Merritt 20182020 Permissive Tax2017, Exemptions PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bylaw No. 2224, Bylaw No. 2225, 2017 and Bylaw No. 2226, Proposed Bylaw No. 2224, 2017, Bylaw No. 2225,2017 and Bylaw No. 2226,2017

2017 being bylaws to exempt certain parcels of land and improvements from taxation for the years 2018 -Permissive 2020, will considered by City Council at the Regular Council meetings on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Taxbe Exemptions at 7:00PM and Tuesday October 20172017, at 7:00PM. Those persons in bylaws viewing thecertain proposed PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bylaw 24, No. 2224, Bylaw No. 2225, 2017 and Bylaw No.interested 2226, 2017 being to exempt parcels of land and improvements from taxation for the years 2018 - 2020, will be considered by City Council at the Regular Council meetings on Tuesday, October bylaws, may do so by attending City Hall, 2185 Voght Street. 10, 2017 at 7:00PM and Tuesday October 24, 2017 at 7:00PM. Those persons interested in viewing the proposed bylaws, may do so by attending City Hall, 2185 Voght Street.

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XLR8 Enterprises Ltd/Nicola Valley 01057.000 Shelter and Support Society 2038 Nicola Ave 01120.000 Nicola Valley Health Care Auxilliary 1849 Voght St Merritt Youth and Family Resources 1914 Quilchena Ave 01112.000 Society

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The entire Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

CITY OF MERRITT 2018 - 2020 PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Casual On-Call Clerk Typist.

FACILITY CLOSURE NOTICE

Legal Description Lot: 4; Block: 10; Plan Number: KAP1; District Lot: 125; Land District: 25; Lot: 11; Block: 17; Plan Number: KAP1 Part1 N; District Lot: 125; Land District: 25 Lot: A; Plan Number: KAP12280; District Lot: 125; Land District: 25

TOTAL ESTIMATED GENERAL TAXES EXEMPTED

Estimated 2018 General Municipal Taxes

For both locals and visitors to discover more about Merritt and great upcoming events in the community!

Estimated 2020 General Municipal Taxes

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT

MSS teacher suspended

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Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

A Merritt teacher who violated professional conduct standards by sending inappropriate text messages to recently-graduated students will be eligible to return to Merritt Secondary School after he serves a one-month suspension. School District 58 superintendent Steve McNiven confirmed to the Herald that Ryan Ferguson’s suspension will take effect on Oct. 1, and the teacher will also have to complete a course on respecting professional boundaries as part of the consent resolution agreement he signed with the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, the province’s disciplinary body for educators. By signing the agreement, and consenting to a one-month suspension of his teaching license, Ferguson also agreed to a statement of facts included in the resolution. Those facts detail a series of incidents where Ferguson sent inappropriate messages to female students during the 2015/16 school year. Ferguson’s misconduct stemmed from interactions he had with three female students, identified only as Students A, B

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and C in the consent agreement. “In the spring of 2016, Ferguson sent Student A a private Facebook message, telling her that he had a crush on her friend, Student B. Ferguson told Student A that he had to keep his distance from Student B, but was concerned that comments he had made on Student B’s report card might upset her. He wanted Student A to tell Student B that he had not intended to be mean to her,” states the consent agreement, which is available to the public through the BCCTR website. Ferguson also made inappropriate comments about Student C’s looks, and kept in touch with students over social media following their graduation. Messaging

one such student in August 2016, Ferguson suggested the thenunderage girl join him. “I’m on the reserve side of the river so no one enforces the drinking age,” Ferguson wrote to the student at the time. McNiven said he’s receptive to the concerns of parents and students regarding Ferguson’s conduct. “First of all I’d like to recognize those concerns. We take these matters very seriously and it’s our expectation that once Mr. Ferguson has completed his suspension as well as his respectful boundaries course, that he is going to return and fulfill his responsibilities according to the standards the profession,” said McNiven.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Farmers need clarity on tax The federal government is proposing changes to the Income Tax Act aimed at collecting JAN SLOMP revenue Special to the from corHERALD porations that are using certain measures as loopholes to shelter profits from being taxed at the same rate as other Canadians’ income. There is a very heated debate in the farm community about these tax proposals, largely because some organizations and the media in general, have failed to analyze the proposals, omitted key details or have not mentioned that the government is holding public consultations. The actions of very wealthy players who are abusing provisions that were intended to help small business owners have focused attention on tax-dodging practices, resulting in the government’s proposal. Canada’s democratic system lives by the grace of fairly collected tax and prudently managed government expenditures. It is vitally important that tax loopholes are closed. The proposed changes are clearly set out to do just that. The government is looking at three specific type of tax evasion: 1. Income sprinkling (when corporations pay dividends to family members who do not contribute to the business, for the sole purpose of avoiding taxes). 2. Passive investment (when a wealthy person uses their private corporation to make investments in mutual funds, stock markets, bonds, etc. instead of investing under their own name, allowing them to pay less tax and increase their private fortune faster). 3 .Converting income into capital gains (setting up shell companies and

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Publisher Theresa Arnold publisher@ merrittherald.com

Time to prepare for 2018 wildfire season When National Forest Week was established nearly 90 years ago, it was known by a different name: Forest Fire Prevention Week. Since then, National Forest Week, as it TIM RYAN was renamed in Special to the 1967, has evolved to HERALD encompass the many and varied human and environmental aspects of Canada’s forest resources. While much has changed in the last century, one could be forgiven for concluding that once again, the greatest threat comes from forest fires, only now due in large part to climate change. The 2017 fire season began slowly, with a wet and cooler than normal spring, but took off on about July 7 and remains in full swing. This year dwarfed the historic records for area burned in British Columbia at well over a million hectares, or 12,000 square kilometres, and it’s still going. The effects on people, wildlife and our forest economy will be felt for many years to come. Consider also that 2017 was the driest year ever recorded in many parts

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of B.C. — by a significant margin, according to Environment Canada. Penticton, Vernon, Kamloops, Kelowna and Cranbrook all had their driest summer since records have been kept. As of early September, Kamloops had only nine millimetres of rain and the average is 93. Kelowna had seven millimetres of rain and usually gets about 110. From 2008 to 2017, B.C. has spent an average of $200 million a year on wildfire suppression. In contrast, our 2015 report found that just $60 million was invested in wildland fire prevention in the preceding 10 years and only a fraction of the necessary area was treated. Our findings highlight B.C.’s need to get ahead of the game through wildfire prevention and readiness, so we can save on the costs of fighting fires and, more importantly, reduce the risks to people’s homes, properties and lives, and to local businesses and infrastructure. Community wildfire protection plans require sustainable funding for fuel reduction treatments and retreatments. All parties need to find ways to treat more area effectively at a lower cost. This includes accepting prescribed burning as an efficient and effective treatment in the right circumstances and engaging the forest industry in carrying out fuel-reduction

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treatments. The role of local government needs to be re-examined to capitalize on their strengths. Local governments do not generally have technical expertise in forest-fuel reduction, but they are very good at co-ordination, facilitation and community consultation. Perhaps the province could provide the technical expertise, while local governments provide co-ordination and communication. Private property owners also have a responsibility to take the necessary precautions to FireSmart their houses and buildings, and the forested areas on their property, to reduce the risk of damage and to assist firefighters. It’s time for B.C. to start being proactive — not reactive — when it comes to wildland fire. Let’s not waste any more time with reviews and evaluations of what went wrong; the current fire season isn’t over yet and the next one is only six months away. It’s time for action. Tim Ryan is the chair of B.C.’s Forest Practices Board — the public’s independent watchdog for sound forest practices in British Columbia.

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More space needed for firefighters Editor; This letter is to support the city’s approval for the fire hall’s expansion (phase 2) for the much-needed upgrades. The men and women firefighters who volunteer their time to get training and to keep Merritt safe surely warrant clean and comfortable living conditions for their own safety and well-being. Catherine Wayne said it all most eloquently in her letter to the editor on Sept. 21 (‘Merritt fire hall in dire need of upgrades’ page 7). Go for the expansion.

On July 1, 2017, Canada celebrated its sesquicentennial — or 150th — anniversary. One-hundred-and-fifty years worth of history is a lot to remember — so each week in 2017, the Herald will run this special section to remind you of the remarkable accomplishments, important historical figures, and maybe even a few fun facts you might not have known about our country.

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using the corporation’s income to buy and sell shares in these companies, resulting in profits being counted as capital gains from these transactions instead of income from their corporation, and thus taxed at a lower rate). The majority of farm family income in Canada comes from off-farm jobs, which is taxed upfront. The proposed changes do not apply to all revenues, but only to net profits — the money left after all expenses (including salaries) are paid. And the proposed changes do not affect the existing provision for a lifetime capital gains exemption of $1 million when passing the farm on to the next generation. The 2016 Census data indicates only 25 per cent of Canadian farms are incorporated, so for 75 per cent of

farmers this tax loophole conversation is irrelevant. Several incorporated NFU farmers have asked their accountants’ opinion on implications for their farms and all were assured that the proposed legislation would have no negative impacts for them. Only a very small portion

interests of the 1 per cent at heart. They know how to rally the masses, create Trumplike hype characterized by shallow rhetoric, lack of substance and purely misleading statements. The media has contributed by reporting this hype and neglecting to do a thorough analysis. The 1 per cent knows that they are not the majority, so they dress up their ‘The one per cent ... wish list as if it mobilizes farmers’ is actually good outrage to maintain for society. The farm lucrative tax loopholes population is for themselves as if it often targeted by opinion helps farmers.’ manipulators and demagogues working for the elite. In of incorporated farms Canada, trust in farmare profitable enough ers is ranked very high. to warrant the cost of Canadians know about accountant fees to set up the struggle that farmloophole arrangements. ers face, as well as how The Canadian much they depend on Taxpayers Federation farmers feeding them. has led the bandwagon Canadians care when very successfully. We all farmers are publicly outshould know by now raged. The 1 per cent that they, along with the uses this information, Fraser Institute and the and in this case, mobiother corporate-funded lizes farmers’ outrage to think tanks, have the maintain lucrative tax

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PREVIOUS QUESTION Should there be more names added to the Walk of Stars this year? YES: 50% NO: 50% The winning goal scored by Paul Henderson during the eighth and final game in the 1972 Summit Series. Photo courtesy of Library and Archives Canada

It was historic moment in Canadian sport: Team Canada wins the Summit Series against the U.S.S.R.! Paul Henderson scored with 34 seconds left in the third period of the eighth and deciding game. Henderson also scored the winning goals in games six and seven. An estimated 15 million out of 20 million Canadians watched the series. Thanks to Library and Archives Canada for this excerpt. Find out more about Canada’s history every day at www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/onthisday/. loopholes for themselves as if they also help farmers. There is a way forward to help farmers by proposing positive amendments to the Income Tax Act. We need to collect

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EVERY PENNY COUNTS Nicola Valley Food Bank manager Elissa Barron (right) had her hands full at Bob’s Mini Mart earlier this week, as owners and operators Jasbir Randhawa (left) and Lali Randhawa (middle) presented Barron with a cheque for $200, as well as $175 which was donated by customers at the corner store. As an added bonus, Barron took home a shelf of food from the local store as well — part of annual contributions made by Randhawa to the Nicola Valley Food Bank. Cole Wagner/Herald

LEGALIZATION POLICY

Saliva test could detect pot Enforcement must be ready by next July, says B.C.’s public safety miniser. Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

The federal government is offering provinces help with the task of enforcing marijuana-impaired driving by the time recreational use is legalized across Canada on July 1, 2018. B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said the issue of enforcement was a main focus of his meetings with other provincial ministers and federal Justice Minister Jody WilsonRaybould last week. The federal parliament is considering Bill C-46, the Justin Trudeau government’s proposed crackdown on impaired driving. The legislation gives police new powers to demand breath samples for alcohol and saliva samples for drug impairment, and

it was introduced this spring along with the legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales. “What the feds have indicated to us is that they will be giving us assistance in that regard, particularly with the kinds of testing that they agree on,” Farnworth said. “I know that there’s been a lot of work done particularly on the saliva test for example.” Farnworth said B.C. has not decided on penalties for drugimpaired driving, but he prefers a common set of rules across the country. “It’s my expectation that that is a critical issue that’s got to be addressed by the time legalization occurs in July 2018,” Farnworth said. Wilson-Raybould has argued that demanding a breath or

B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth. Black Press files

saliva sample is no different from demanding a driver’s licence. “The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized as reasonable the authority, under provincial law and common law, of

police officers to stop vehicles at random to ensure that drivers are licensed and insured, that the vehicle is mechanically fit, and to check for sobriety,” Wilson-Raybould said in May.

NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETING NOTICE is hereby given that a nomination meeting will be held at the Coldwater Indian Band Hall, located at 302 Coldwater Rd, in Merritt British Columbia or such other address as the Electoral Officer may determine on the 19th day of October, 2017 beginning at 6:00 o’clock p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the positions of Chief and Councillors on the Band Council for the next ensuing term of four years. There will be two nomination meetings. The first will commence at exactly 6:00 pm. Nominations will be accepted for the Chief of the Band. This meeting will adjourn at the discretion of the Electoral officer at the later of no further valid nominations being advanced, or one half an hour following the opening of the meeting. Immediately following the close of nominations for the position of Chief, nominations for the position of Councillor will open. The nominations for Councillor will end at the discretion of the Electoral officer at the later of no further nominations being advanced or one half an hour after the meeting is opened. In order to nominate or second a nomination you must be an Elector as defined in the Custom Election Policy. In order to be nominated for Chief or Councillor, candidates must meet the requirements set out in Article 3 of the Custom Election Policy. Given under my hand at Kamloops, British Columbia, this 14th day of September, 2017.

Doug Springford If you have any questions, please call the Electoral Officer at l-250-374-6601.

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Time to put on the winter tires Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Police are reminding motorists to have winter tires on their vehicles, and Old Man Winter is already making them necessary. As of Sunday (Oct.1), B.C. motorists wishing to travel on most highways will be required to have winter tires, which are identified by the symbol of a snowflake within a three-peaked mountain. Tires with the mud and snow (M+S) symbol are also acceptable. Weather on local highways is proving the need for winter tires ahead of the deadline

Winter tires can be identified by the snowflake symbol on the outer edge of the tire. Herald files

as snow fell along the Okaganagn Connector between Merritt and Kelowna last week. “Even now we’re getting snow up on

the summits going to Vancouver and Kelowna, and if you [have] summer tires it’s just going to cause problems on the highway,”

said RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore. She said many people will leave their winter tires on all year, so it’s important to check and ensure those tires still have the proper tread depth of 3.5 millimetres. Drivers travelling without the proper tires could be slapped with a fine of $121 as well as $109 fine for not having the proper tread depth. If caught in violation of the law, an enforcement officer may prevent a motorist from travelling for not being properly equipped for road conditions or for safety reasons. Signs are posted

Witnesses sought after crash on Highway 8 Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Police are searching for witnesses after a single-vehicle crash closed Highway 8 on Sept. 24 and left a woman in critical condition. At about 4:30 p.m. a woman travelling westbound with a three-year-old toddler on the highway near the turnoff to Petit Creek Road lost control of her vehicle, which rolled down the

embankment, said RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore. Police believe alcohol played a factor in the crash. Neither the woman nor the child were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. “The female victim is still in critical condition with a severe head injury,” said Dunsmore. “The three-year-old apparently had a broken arm.” The woman was ejected from the vehicle, and needed to be air-

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identifying highways where winter tires are required for lighter cars and trucks, and where chains are required for heavy commercial trucks. These routes are generally located approaching high mountain passes and highways which see significant winter conditions and where conditions can change from rain to snow very quickly. Winter tires are required on designated highways from Oct. 1 to March 31.

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lifted to hospital. Dunsmore said police continue to investigate the cause of My love of country music is why I’m here - provided by the crash, and are asking anyone Gary Cooper, Country Opry, Joe Lonsdale, Bobby Garcia who was at the scene or wit- Six More Strings, Buckhorn Entertainment by Murray. nessed the accident to contact the MUSIC AT IT’S BEST! RCMP. “There’s [an] indication but not least: To all my wounderful friends - new & that there may have been other Old AgeLast Security Applications Old Age Security old who come to see, hear Applications & support these incredible people that came across the scene that we haven’t been able to iden5 star musicians you are home They deserve our love! Guaranteed Income Supplement Income to. Supplement OldGuaranteed Age Security Applications tify or speak to,” said Dunsmore. To contact the Merritt RCMP Canadian Passport Applications Canadian Passport Applications Having issues with Federal Government Applications? call 250-378-4262. Guaranteed Income Supplement

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Seasonal Closures The Quilchena Hotel will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays from Thanksgiving forward. Please be advised that the Hotel and General Store will be closed from January 1st until April 1st this winter. Hotel Phone 250.378.2611 • email qhotel@douglaslake.com Store Phone 250.378.2753 • email qstore@douglaslake.com

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS BC WILDFIRES

Campfire ban lifted across B.C. Cam Fortems KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Break out the weenies — campfires are once again allowed to burn in the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Merritt fire zone. Following a hot, smoky summer with a blanket ban on fires of all kinds, the campfire prohibition were lifted as on noon on Sept. 22 — the first day of fall. Cooler weather has led to the decision to allow campers to gather around fires as they try to get in the last bit of outdoor activity.

The campfire ban was imposed on July 7. In the summer of 2016, there was no such ban implemented. While campfires are now permitted, category 2 and category 3 open fires, which are fires larger than 0.5 metres by 0.5 metres, remain prohibited. The use of sky lanterns, binary exploding targets, air curtain burners, fireworks (including firecrackers) and burning barrels or burning cages of any size or description are also allowed in the Kamloops and Cariboo fire centres, as will the

use of tiki torches and chimineas. People wishing to light a campfire must have ready access to eight litres of water or a shovel during the entire time the campfire is lit. They also must completely extinguish the campfire and the ashes must be cold to the touch before they leave the area for any length of time. Although the offroad vehicle prohibition in the Cariboo Kamloops and Southeast fire centres was rescinded on Sept. 20, the public is

A full crew from the BC Wildfire Service responded to a blaze 15 kilometres south of Kamloops near Lac Le Jeune on Tuesday.

“The fire grew to about .65 hectares in size, so it was really small. It’s in full response right now,” said fire information officer Max Birkner on Sept. 26. “There were six firefighters who went there yesterday, and there are six firefighters there today as well.”

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Firefighters attack small wildfire at Lac Le Jeune Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

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The fire was discovered late on Sept. 25. “Initially it was suspected to be lightning caused — now it’s possible that it wasn’t. They’ve now sent fire origin and cause staff out there to investigate it,” said Birkner.

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Merritt’s top cop earns promotion Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

There will be a new staff sergeant at the Merritt RCMP detachment in 2018. Current top cop Sheila White has taken a new job as an advisory non-commissioned officer (NCO) responsible for Clinton, Kamloops, Merritt, Logan Lake, Ashcroft, Lytton and Lillooet. “I get to mentor and advise detachment commanders in seven different detachments,” said White. “I’ve been in Merritt now five years as a staff sergeant, I was in Smithers before that as a staff sergeant, so I’ve gained a lot of experience [in] my time and some skill set that I’m looking forward to passing on to other detachment commanders.” Her current job is being posted internally in October, with a can-

didate expected to fill the position by the end of the year. White, however, will continue to serve as Merritt’s staff sergeant until her replacement is in place. That replacement will continue to receive her guidance given White’s new role. Despite moving on to a new job, White isn’t moving away from the Nicola Valley. “My job is such that I’m on the road a lot, so I can travel and work from my laptop, so I don’t anticipate that I’ll be in my office in Kamloops too much,” said White. “I anticipate that a lot of my work will be done out of Merritt.” White — an RCMP veteran with over 30 years of experience — came to Merritt in the summer of 2012. She told the Herald she and her husband were welcomed by the community right away.

Deputy Commissioner Brenda Butterworth-Carr (left), Commanding Officer of E Division presents Staff Sgt. Sheila White with an award for 30 years of service, at a ceremony in June. Photo contributed

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City council approves right of way for pipeline Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

The City of Merritt will allow Kinder Morgan to access its existing oil pipeline through the municipality’s biosolids composting site.

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Cents looking to land the Eagles for their first win Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Centennials entertained the visiting Surrey Eagles on Wednesday night, still searching for their first points of the 2017-18 BCHL season. The result of Wednesday’s game was not available by press time. A victory for the Cents over the Mainland division Eagles would bring to an end a sixgame winless streak dating back to the opening night of the regularseason on Sept. 8, when Merritt fell 4-2 to the Penticton Vees. Since then, the Centennials have endured losses to the Wenatchee Wild, the Vernon Vipers, the West Kelowna Warriors, and, most recently, to the Langley Rivermen and the Prince George Spruce Kings. The latest pair of setbacks occurred at the 2017 BCHL Bauer Showcase, held Sept. 20 to 24 at the Prospera Centre in Chilliwack — in front of hundreds of coaches and scouts from NHL clubs, and NCAA

and CIS institutions. The Centennials were competitive in both 4-3 losses at the Showcase, but small letdowns, and the failure to play a complete 60 minutes, ultimately cost them both games (see The Week in Review on the right). “We got lots of good compliments on our hockey team on some things that they do — from NHL guys, college guys and even competitors,” said Cents’ head coach and GM Joe Martin, “but in the end we lost both games.” Martin said being competitive at the start of the year is important. “Now we just have to find a way to beat the other teams by the end of the year,” he added. “It’s all progress and a process,” said Martin. “Obviously, we’d like the process to go our way, but as long as we’re heading in the right direction, there’s no need to panic. “That said, we can’t rest on the fact that we’re close, and we need some bounces. We have to start winning because

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW Thursday, Sept. 21 Langley 4 Merritt 3 After surrendering a goal early in the first period, the Cents were actually the better team over 60 minutes. They were full value for a 3-2 lead at the second intermission, thanks to goals by Nick Wicks, Zach Zorn and Christian Sabin on a penalty shot. Once again, special teams cost the Centennials a win. Not only did they fail to produce on five powerplay opportunities, but, after Langley tied things up 1:30 into the final stanza, the Rivermen notched the game winner while shorthanded — on an unfortunate turnover play that kind of summed up the Cents’ season so far. The Merritt Centennials’ Christian Sabin scores on a penalty shot during his team’s 4-3 loss to the Langley Rivermen at the BCHL Bauer Showcase in Chilliwack last week. Ian Webster/Herald

we’re the better team on that night.” Wednesday night’s game had the Cents facing off against a team that finished near the bottom of the standings last season with only 18 wins. Martin said the Eagles couldn’t be taken lightly. “Their top six forwards are as good as any in the league. They had two guys play on Team

Canada West last year at the World Junior A Challenge. “They’re a better team than their record last year, and their record so far this year. I watched their first game at the Showcase, and I thought they played well.” Martin said his team needs to consistently play well, and not allow other teams to gain

momentum because of Cents’ mistakes in their own zone, and lost puck battles along the boards. The Cents play twice more at home this week — on Saturday versus the Cowichan Valley Capitals, and on Sunday afternoon against the Spruce Kings. Saturday’s game time is the usual 7 p.m., while Sunday’s matinee sees a 2 p.m. puck drop.

Martin makes some moves on the backend Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt Centennials’ head coach and GM Joe Martin has made his first move to bolster the team’s roster. Last week, Martin acquired 18-year-old defenseman Colten Gerlib from Kamloops in exchange for the playing rights to Ethan King, who played 11

Colten Gerlib. Ian Webster/Herald

regular-season and six playoffs games for the Centennials last year. The six-foot two-inch,

175-pound Gerlib spent time last season with both the BCHL’s Surrey Eagles and the TriCity Americans of the Western Hockey League before having his playing rights dealt to the Maritimes. He scored one goal and added five assists during his time with the two teams. Seeing the opportunity to add an experienced

Friday, Sept. 22 Prince George 4 Merritt 3 This was a see-saw battle from start to finish, with the Cents and Spruce Kings trading chances back and forth all game long. Goals by captain Henry Cleghorn (shorthanded), Joey Berkopec and Chase Bell generated three Merritt leads, but PG had an answer each time, and the teams were tied 3-3 after 40 minutes. Just like in the game against Langley, the Cents gave up an early goal to start the third period, and it stood up as the winner. Merritt’s parade to the penalty box didn’t help matters, as they gave Prince George six powerplays to just one of their own. Complete game summaries at: www.merrittherald.com player to the line-up, Martin made the move. “I’ve liked Colten for a couple of years,” the coach and GM said. “I really like the way he skates. He’s a puck-moving defenseman.” In order to make room for Gerlib on the Centennials’ 23-man roster, Martin was forced to release

18-year-old import blueliner Jake Borgida from Minnesota. In four regular-season games with the Cents, Borgida registered one assist. Gerlib played in both Showcase games in Chilliwack last week, and picked up one assist on Thursday against Langley.

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Merrittonians win out in the Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

A courageous group of Merritt athletes took on the great Spartan Race at Sun Peaks Resort on the weekend and came away victors. The annual event — one of many held world-wide each year — sees participants complete a gut-wrenching cross-country course of hill and dale strewn with challenging obstacles that include mud, ropes, climbing walls, weights, barbed wire and even fire. No fewer than six Merrittonians completed the appropriately-named Spartan Beast — a torturous 30-kilometre ramble up and down three of Sun Peaks’ formidable

mountain slopes, with 30 obstacle stations en route. The survivors included Beast veterans Kevin Black, Mark Nendick, former Merritt resident Chris Goddard, and first-timer Adam Ware. They finished the race in approximately six and a half hours. Also taming the Beast was the motherstep-daughter duo of Merritt Herald publisher Theresa Arnold and Roxanne Mikita. They completed the ordeal in a little under nine hours. Conquering the Spartan sprint (five kilometres, 20 obstacles) was the eight-member Raise the Bar fitness group from Merritt. You can read more online at www.merrittherald.com

(Above) The Raise the Bar fitness group, from left to right: Nicole Schulte, Jill Starrs, Amber Webster, Ariel Swayze, Andrea MacVicar (Kamloops), Paula Jolicoeur, Quinn Rooke and Shealynn MacVicar. (Right) Kevin Black, Adam Ware, Mark Nendick and Chris Goddard (Kamloops). (Far right) Merritt Herald publisher Theresa Arnold and her step-daughter, Roxanne Mikita. Photos contributed

MGCC holds windup tourneys

Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Golf & Country Club held its men’s and ladies’ windup tournaments on the weekend, with over 100 participants taking part. The ladies’ event on Saturday was a strokeplay competition that also acted as the ladies’ club championship. In a surprisingly close finish, perennial top-seed Diana Lorenz fired an 11-over-par 83 for a one-stroke victory over Bev Scott. The low net title went to Glenda Rodgers with a 72. The men’s competition was an 18-hole flag event, with golfers

being rewarded with extra strokes based on their net score relative to their registered handicap. After regulation play was over, it came down to a four-horse race between Jim Zoney (+7), Ron Sanders (+6), Jim Irving (+5) and Chip Hubbard (+5). Both Zoney and Sanders had one stroke to work with after the first playoff hole, and it was Sanders who recorded the longest drive off the second tee to take the tournament title. Zoney had to settle for first low net with a score of 65, while Irving took low gross

MGCC MEN’S WIND UP Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017

MGCC LADIES’ WIND UP Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017

Flag Champion - Ron Sanders 66

Club Champion - Diana Lorenz 83

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on a countback over Steve Doubinin — each shooting a sizzling oneunder-par 71. In other MGCC news, Cuyler Dickie emerged as the men’s club champion following season-long match

play. Dickie defeated Curtis Sloan in the final. The Merritt Golf & Country Club is hoping to stay open until the end of October weather permitting, said owner Sydney van Rensburg.

Jim Irving Jim Zoney Steve Doubinin Chip Hubbard Adrian Reynoldson René Aubin Chris Schulte Scotty Morrison Bob Riddle Ray Emmerick Rick Mettler Jimmy Isaac Dick Curnow

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“Hopefully, we can make up a bit for the late start in the spring,” he said. There is a one-day Chamber of Commerce tournament booked for Oct. 21.

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Flight 1 (HCP 0-9) September 21 1st Low Gross Men’s Day 1st Low Net (79 players) 2nd Low Gross 2nd Low Net

Sydney van Rensburg Chris Schulte Steve Doubinin Scotty Morrison

June Hanik Cindy Wudrich Elaine Lane Kathryn Olsen

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1st Low Gross 1st Low Net 2nd Low Gross 2nd Low Net

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1st Low Gross 1st Low Net 2nd Low Gross 2nd Low Net

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1st Low Gross 1st Low Net 2nd Low Gross 2nd Low Net

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SPORTS

Local cowboys and cowgirls clean up at Little Britches Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

It was another banner year for young Nicola Valley competitors in B.C. Little Britches Rodeo. Following the final event of the season in Barriere on the Sept. 9 and 10 weekend, no fewer than four local cowboys and cowgirls were crowned individual event champions. Leading the way was Merritt’s Kelsey Starrs, who won the junior girls’ goat tail tying overall title and finished second in the all-around competition for her age group. In addition, Starrs won an award for the fastest time this season in junior girls’ pole bending. Starrs’ victory in the goat tail tying event came with considerable drama. One week prior to Barriere, her horse Skylar was kicked by another horse while out in pasture, and was unable to compete. Fortunately, the Garthwaite family from Mamette Lake was able to loan Starrs their horse Reno for the Little Britches finals. Starrs managed an eighth-place finish on Reno in Barriere, and the valuable three points were just enough to hold off second-place overall finisher — Macy Freemantle from Surrey — by two points, 84.5 to 82.5. “Kelsey and Reno were the perfect team,” said Kelsey’s mom, Tanya. A trio of senior boys from the Merritt area were also first-place finishers — Tryton Bose in the stake race, Bryce Garcia in goat tying and Troy Holmes in chute dogging. In total, Nicola Valley participants achieved 37 top-10 season-ending finishes in Little Britches Rodeo this year.

B.C. LITTLE BRITCHES RODEO ASSOCIATION 2017 Final Standings - Nicola Valley Top-10 Finishers

Merritt cowgirl Kelsey Starrs was the 2017 B.C. Little Britches Rodeo junior girls’ goat tail tying overall champion. Her four top-10 finishes in the junior girls’ events also earned her the reserve (second-place) title in the allaround competition. Photo contributed

Junior Girls Junior Boys Barrel Racing Stake Race 4th. Kelsey Starrs 3rd. Soren Anderson Pole Bending 7th. Kolt Alexander 2nd. Kelsey Starrs 10th. Keaton-Antoine McRae Goat Tail Tying Goat Tail Tying 1st. Kelsey Starrs 3rd. Soren Anderson Dummy Roping 6th. Kolt Alexander 7th. Kelsey Starrs Dummy Roping All-Around 4th. Kolt Alexander 2nd. Kelsey Starrs 5th. Soren Anderson 10th. Keaton-Antoine McRae Steer Riding 9th. Keaton-Antoine McRae Senior Girls Senior Boys Barrel Racing Stake Race 9th. Gracie Garthwaite 1st. Tryton Bose Pole Bending 7th. Troy Holmes 3rd. Maya Starrs 9th. Jalen Mcrae 9th. Andee Walker Goat Tying Goat Tying 1st. Bryce Garcia 2nd. Vanessa Michel 2nd. Tro Holmes Breakaway Roping 8th. Tryton Bose 10th. Vanessa Michel 9th. Jalen McRae Breakaway Roping 2nd. Tryton Bose 5th. Troy Holmes 6th. Bryce Garcia Co-ed Steer Riding 8th. Jalen McRae 2nd. Kolby Turmel Chute Dogging 5th. Isaiah McRae 1st. Troy Holmes 7th. Tryton Bose 5th. Bryce Garcia 6th. Isaiah McRae 8th. Kolby Turmel

Another season of elementary and high school sports underway

The SD 58 elementary schools kicked off their busy year of sports activities with the first of four cross-country runs on Sept. 21 at Central Park (above). Hosted by Bench School, the event attracted competitors from all five local elementary schools. The second run was at Collettville on Sept. 27, and the third run will be at Central Elementary School on oct. 4. The final cross-country run of the season is the always-exciting sash relay at Bench School on Oct. 11. This event involves teams of four runners who race a course one at a time before passing a sash to the next team member. All cross-country runs are held at the noon hour. Mike Potestio/Herald

Merritt Secondary School’s Avery Sigurdsson (above) lunges for the ball during junior girls’ high school volleyball action at the MSS gym on Sept. 21. Coached by Dwayne Suzuki and Rob Dunsmore, the host Lady Panthers lost out in both their matches against Kamloops teams: 25-10, 25-9 to South Kamloops, and 25-5, 18-25, 15-7 to Westsyde. Merritt Secondary is also fielding senior, junior tier 2 and grade 8 girls’ volleyball teams this fall season, as well as a boys’ soccer team and a co-ed cross-country team. The next action at home is on Oct. 3 (senior girls’ volleyball) and on Oct. 5 (junior girls’ volleyball). Games start both nights at 5 p.m. Ian Webster/Herald

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Come and see the beauty of Kane Valley in the fall. Join us for the Nicola Nordic Ski Club pre-season work party. Sunday, Oct. 1 at 10 am located at P3, Kane Valley Trails Gloves and cleaning supplies will be provided. Bring rakes, small garden tools and a bag lunch. Please RSVP: kellyreid@hotmail.com

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Get a start on your Christmas shopping in Logan Lake at the annual Christmas Craft Chaos. Nov. 18th at the Logan lake Elementary School from 10 am - 3 pm, the WHY will have their bake sale, a concession by the Lions, door prizes and more. For more information or to book a table contact Val @ 250-523-9020 or vmcephas@ telus.net

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY

Nicola Valley Film Society presents “Maudie” rated PG on Monday, Oct. 16 at 7 pm at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. Tickets and memberships available at the door. For more information phone 250-378 3974. First fall meeting - Members’ photo night. Come and enjoy excellent photos of local nature and wildlife and learn about Merritt’s naturalist club. Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 pm in the NVIT Lecture Theatre. All welcome.

PUBLIC REVEAL AT BAILLIE HOUSE

Meets on the first and third Thursday of every month. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at 1721 Coldwater Avenue. For more information, call Sharon at 250-315-2340

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 10:30 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. Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m.

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

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

SHRINERS

Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month. For morei information call 250-378-2004

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2017 Mondays and Tuesdays at 1:00 pm new curlers welcome contact Lucy 250-378-7638

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

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Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave Help build skills and confidence in young readers. Become a volunteer for the One to One children’s literacy program. 1.5 hours a week for 12 weeks in an elementary school. Mid Oct. to Jan. and/or Feb. to May. You will need to attend a three hour training session being held on Wednesday, Oct. 4. For more information email: literacymerritt@gmail.com or call 250-378-7844

MERRITT COMMUNITY CHOIR START-UP THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR The fall session of Merritt’s adult community choir has begun. Regular practices are on Mondays at 7 pm in CLUB OF CANADA Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Pete Ratzlaff at 250378-4199 for more information.

the music room at Diamond Vale School. Accepting new members for this session up to first week in Oct. If you enjoy singing and working on choral music skills in a fun and friendly setting, this is for you! You are welcome to come by and check us out. Questions or more info? Call Sandi (250-378-6697) or Ellen (250-378-9899.

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Merritt Baptist Church

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

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Sunday at 10AM and last Wednesday of the month at 7PM (no service on the 5th Sunday)

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am Word & Deed Outreach Ministry - Christ Jesus is Lord.

ARE YOU HOMELESS? DO YOU NEED SUPPORT FOR ADDICTIONS? Minister Lorne Uhl • Helpline: 250-525-1212 Prayer meeting, Wednesdays @ 7PM 463 Brenton Ave., Lower Nicola, B.C.

Highland Valley Copper

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We invite you to come visit one of Canada’s largest mining operation. Highland Valley Copper formed in 1986 through merging existing mines in the valley. HVC produces copper and molybendum concentrates through a process involving grinding and flotation. Restorative end land use is an integral part of mining, HVC has a diverse environmental program to guide reclamation planning.

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The Interior Paranormal Society has been doing an ongoing investigation for more than a year. They are a non-profit bunch of sceptics. They will be presenting the results of their investigation on Oct. 21 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Limited seating. For more informaiton emai: peter@vancouverparanormalsociety.net. All proceeds to the Baillie Property. The Red Cross is in need of volunteers. We are located in the hospital basement. Open on Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 10 am - noon. Volunteers are needed for two hours weeks on any of the days. If you can help, visit us or call 250-378-3269.

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Lydia Lange April 30, 1931 - Sept. 6, 2017

We regret to announce the passing of Lydia Lange of Merritt, BC., on Wednesday September 6 at Gillis House, a small graveside gathering was held on the morning of September 14 at Pineridge Cemetery. She was predeceased by her husband Heinz Lange. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She leaves behind her daughter Audrey, her son Michael, his husband David, her son Mark, his wife Beverly and her grandchildren Christopher and Jenifer and her children. Also many cousins in Merritt and the Nicola Valley, Austin Sterling, Tim Voght and many others in the Sterling and Voght families. We want to thank our cousin Rudy Heinrichs of New Westminster, Kathy and Grant Oakley of Kelowna. A very special thank you to Elizabeth Salomon de Friedberg who went above and EH\RQG KHOSLQJ XV WKURXJK D GLIĂ&#x20AC; FXOW WLPH Thank you to Gloria and Ed Michaluk and others who were there when it counted. Mother was the great great niece of William Henry Voght the father of Merritt. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Beta Sigma Phi and regularly volunteered for various fund raising events in her community. Michael, David and Audrey want to gratefully thank all the staff at Gillis House over the years for the care, respect, dignity and kindness that was given to Lydia and that they continue to give to all those that reside in Gillis House. Notes of condolence for the family can be left at merrittfuneralchapel.ca Donations may be made to The Nicola Valley Museum & Archives, 1675 Tutill Ct, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 â&#x20AC;˘ ph 1 (250) 378 4145 Ballie House, 2250 Voght Street, Merritt BC V1K 1B8 â&#x20AC;˘ ph 1 (250) 378 0349

Gwendolyn Dianne Diebel (Lind) Maiden: Pollock April 23, 1945 - Sept. 22, 2017

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dianne Gwendolyn Diebel (Lind). On August 18, 2017 while in her home she broke her neck in 3 places and eventually succumbed to her injuries. She will be remembered for her beautiful blue eyes, intense work ethic, quick wit, humor, grand smile, cooking, green thumb and her passion for gardening. She leaves behind her husband Dan Diebel, ex husband (friend) David Lind, devoted children Carolyn (Al), Connie, Carl (Elona); grandchildren Chris, Mike (Holly) Jenn (Randy), Cody, Steavie, and Colton; great grandchild Karian. Her sisters Maryann (Fred), Grace (John) Nieces: Beth, Deanne, Cindy and Nephews: Jason, Justin and Glenn Predeceased by her parents. Her strength to endure the severity of this immense injury is a testament to her strong character. She will now be reunited with her predeceased son Earl Thomas Lind (1988) a moment she embraced. She fought a courageous battle, gone too soon. Soar with the angels mom; time to rest your work here is done. A private memorial will be held at a later date. In OLHX RI Ă RZHUV GRQDWLRQV WR HLWKHU RI WKH IROORZLQJ societies would be appreciated; Kamloops Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Group Society for the Behind the Curtain: Women Victims of Elder Abuse or the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice.

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PROJECT NAME: Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Request for Right-of-Way Access Across Airport Runway PROJECT LOCATION: 4510 Airport Road Take notice that Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC from Suite 2700, 300 5th Ave. SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5J2, has applied to the City of Merritt for a widening of their existing Right-of-Way across the Airport Runway in order to accommodate the twinning of their existing pipeline. Notice is hereby given that a Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday October 10th, 2017 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following Disposition of Land: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A DISTRICT LOT 121 AND OF SECTIONS 23 AND 24 TOWNSHIP 91 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN 33801 EXCEPT PLANS 37919, KAP70265, KAP77831 AND KAP92967; PID 003-084-141 A copy of the proposed Disposition of Land and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm on September 28th, 2017 to October 10th, 2017 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC. The City of Merritt would be compensated by Trans Mountain Pipeline in the amount of $64,610 should the Right-of-way Access be approved. Anyone who wishes to address the above Disposition will be afforded the opportunity at the Regular Council Meeting to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the Disposition of Land. If you are unable to attend the Council Meeting, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM TUESDAY, October 3rd, 2017, to ensure their availability to Council at the Meeting. Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods: BY EMAIL:

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City of Merritt, Planning & Development Services Manager, PO Box 189, 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 Council Meeting. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or by email at mbrodrick@merritt.ca This Notice is published in accordance with Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter.

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INTEREST FREE FINANCING

NO TAX EVENT

OAC

& Appliances

ANNUAL

ON NOW*

MERRITT, BC

BIGGEST/SHORTEST SALE OF THE YEAR

TWO HOUR SALE

Extra sales staff and factory reps on hand to help with the sale.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1: NOON - 2 PM

Merritt Centennials Booster Club hot dog sale by donation from 12 - 2 PM,

We’ll be closed Saturday, Sept. 30 to prepare for the sale Line up early.... Doors will lock at 2 pm Arrive before 2 pm and you can shop til you drop!

DOOR CRASHER

FRONT LOAD WASHER & DRYER PAIR

SALE

70% SAVE UP TO

$1498

+ pay NO TAX

on final clearance items.

DOOR CRASHER

50” SMART LED TV

SALE

$698

* See store for details

PAY NO TAX on all

DOOR CRASHER EXCELLENCE Highloft 800 Beautyrest Pocket Coils. Double stack comfort gel technology.

Queen Unit

SALE

$598

King Unit

DOOR CRASHER

APPLIANCES FREE DELIVERY & DISPOSAL

of your old appliances when you purchase

SALE

$998

ROCKER RECLINER

SALE

$398

APPLIANCES.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1: NOON - 2 PM MAIN LOCATION: 2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt • Ph: 250-378-2332 CLEARANCE LOCATION: 2088 Quilchena Ave., Merritt