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BIG DONATION The Nicola Valley Health Care Endowment Foundation has set a lofty fundraising goal as the emergency room expansion gets underway.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS HOSPITAL EXPANSION

Fundraising efforts off to hot start Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

It’s a lofty commitment, but the Nicola Valley Heath Care Endowment Foundation and Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary got a good head start Wednesday on their goal of raising nearly $700,000 for the new emergency room at the Nicola Valley Hospital currently under construction.

Local businessman Randy Ryzak handed the endowment foundation a cheque for $100,000 to put towards the project at a ground breaking ceremony last Wednesday (Aug. 30), making a significant dent in the funds left to raise.

“My wife Linda and I live in the community and we feel it’s a privilege to be able to make a donation to

a good cause,” said Ryzak.

“Hopefully we never have to use the facility.”

He said they felt the donation would bet a great way to kickstart the fundraising campaign.

Fundraising efforts for the hospital officially got underway last week, with others committing funds to the project during the ceremony.

Jim Adams, executive director of Scw’exmx Community Health Services personally donated $1,000 to the project, and the local rotary club donated $3,000 as well.

“In summary, we are going to contribute $550,000, the hospital auxiliary is going to contribute $100,000,” foundation vice chair Jerry Sanders told the Herald.

“Those funds are going to equipment and supplies and furnishings — not

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bricks and mortar kind of stuff. This isn’t something new for the foundation, we’ve done this before with Gillis House. We’ve been anxiously awaiting the kickoff — it’s somewhat delayed, but it’s starting.”

Interior Health Board Chair John O’Fee said

raising these funds will take “a broad community effort just like any major health care facility in any other community.”

He said Merritt is a community that’s proven itself capable of giving and asked members of the public to open their cheque books to donate

some funds.

“This is for your community and its future, and your kids’ future. We don’t want anyone to ever have to rely on an emergency room, but you’re sure glad it’s there when you do need it,” said O’Fee.

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COURT REPORT

Schoenborn not labelled high risk the crimes due to mental disorder Allan Schoenborn murdered his three children in 2010. at their home in Merritt in 2008, though he was He stabbed his 10-year-old found not criminally responsible for the crimes due daughter, Kaitlynne and smothered his sons Max, 8, and Cordon, to a mental disorder.

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During the proceedings, Michael Potestio the Crown needed to establish Devlin reportedly said the killings THE MERRITT HERALD Schoenborn is likely to use viowere brutal, but were committed lence that could endanger the because of Schoenborn’s delulife or safety of another person, The family of the victims plan sional state. or that his offences were of such to meet with Crown counsel to She said that a brutal nature they mount an appeal after a B.C. although he has been Supreme Court Justice ruled not to indicate a risk of grave involved in many viophysical or psychologidesignate Allan Schoenborn, who lent incidents while killed his three young children nine cal harm to others. in custody, they don’t Schoenborn muryears ago, as a high-risk accused. fit the pattern of the dered his children in Justice Martha Devlin rejected killings. their Merritt home in the prosecution’s application “Our fear is real, 2008, and has lived for such a designation given what he did is heiat the Colony Farm Schoenborn’s progress, current nous and he shouldn’t Forensic Psychiatric mental state and the opinions of be able to walk the Hospital in the Lower experts, saying he doesn’t pose a streets. He should be Mainland since being high enough threat to warrant the in care for the rest of found not criminally label. his life,” said an emoAllan Schoenborn responsible (NCR) for To succeed on an application,

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tional Stacy Galt — the cousin of the slain children’s mother Darcie Clarke — following the ruling.

The high-risk accused designation for NCR offenders didn’t exist until 2014 when former prime minister Stephen Harper introduced the law for mentally ill offenders.

Applying this designation to Schoenborn would have prohibited him from applying for escorted day passes from the facility and moved his review board hearings up to once every three years instead of annually.

His next review hearing is expected in November.

The BC Review Board granted Schoenborn the ability to request the supervised outings in 2015, which the hospital’s director has the discretion to approve or deny.

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Project complete After nearly a year, a roof replacement project at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre is done.

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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 To Whom It May Concern, The City of Merritt would like to remind the general public of the ongoing construction work on Coldwater Avenue between Wilson Street and Chapman Street. As back to school quickly approaches, please keep be mindful of road closures, detours and delays in this area and plan your route accordingly.

Students commuting to Merritt Secondary School should give themselves plenty of extra time to arrive at school on time in the morning. Those who arrive at the main entrance should do so via Canford Avenue from River Street, and those who arrive from the rear should do so via Canford Avenue from Main Street.

Both vehicular and pedestrian traffic must adhere to all Traffic Control direction, construction signage and speed regulations at all times. This will ensure the safety of the public and the City’s employees.

We thank you for your continual patience and cooperation during this infrastructure upgrade project.

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Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has offered the following suggestions to help conserve water : No washing of exterior buildings, windows, parking lots, driveways or sidewalks. No filling swimming pools, hot tubs or garden ponds and no washing of a vehicle unless it is done in a commercial car wash.

The Coldwater River has dropped below 0.440 cm or 4401/s causing the City of Merritt to increase watering restrictions. It has been forecasted that the Coldwater River will drop below rearing fish critical flows (400 litres/ second) within the next two weeks possibly as soon as next week.

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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. Wednesday, September 20, 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.

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APPLICATION FOR PERMISSIVE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR 2018

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 The Community Charter provides that on or before October 31 in any year, Council may by bylaw, exempt eligible land and/or improvements from municipal property taxes for the following year(s). On October 25, 2016, permissive tax exemptions were approved for a four year period from 2017 through to 2020 – see Bylaw 2215, 2016 on the City website at www.merritt.ca.

Permissive property tax exemptions are provided for non-profit, philanthropic and charitable organizations.

These permissive exemptions are at the discretion of Council and are subject to the City of Merritt’s budgetary constraints. Council may also consider permissive municipal tax exemptions less than 100%.

Application forms for those organizations that did not receive an exemption under Bylaw 2215, 2016 can be downloaded from the City website or picked up at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Please submit your applications by 4:30 p.m., September 15, 2017 to: City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Attention: Wayne Anderson, Financial Services Manager

FACILITY CLOSURE NOTICE The entire Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre (NVAC) will

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

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS COUNTRY MUSIC

Local stars added to Walk Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Thanks to the generosity of their American friend, two local musicians have been honoured with their very own monuments designed to look like the Walk of Stars plaques that adorn the downtown.

Longtime Merrittonian country music singers Gary Cooper and Joe Lonsdale were honoured with the plaques mounted just outside the Adelphi Hotel — a spot you can find them playing most nights.

It all came to fruition thanks to Millie McClatchy, who frequents Merritt each summer to visit Lonsdale and Cooper, and take in a country music festival held at the Adelphi Hotel in August, which attracts musicians from around the country.

“I’ve been coming here 17 years and I heard all the stuff about the Walk of Stars [so] I walked around and I didn’t see Joe’s and I didn’t see Gary’s,” said McClatchy.

Taking matters into her own hands, McClatchy found out who made the stars for the local organization and decided to fund the creation of two new the stars herself.

The monuments boast all the same features as the other stars around town, with the handprint and signature of the country music artist pressed into a star-shaped piece of cement alongside their picture in a wooden frame.

“It’s just amazing,” Lonsdale said of McClatchy’s generosity.

Both Cooper and Lonsdale have had long and distinguished country music careers.

In 2008, Cooper was inducted into the B.C. Country Music Association (BCCMA), and Lonsdale’s music career brought him to places around Europe.

He produced a solo

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Local musicians Joe Lonsdale (left) and Gary Cooper (right) were gifted their very own stars after longtime fan and friend Millie McClatchy (centre) commissioned the plaques. Michael Potesio/Herald

album in 1992.

Walk of Starts president Ron Sanders said that while the Walk of Stars didn’t undertake this initiative, he’s glad to see McClatchy did.

“We’re OK with that,” said Sanders, adding that he believes the Walk of Stars took Lonsdale’s and Cooper’s handprints but didn’t have the funds to mount the stars.

Sanders said the organization has a backlog of about 50 handprints they haven’t

had the money to create a star for yet, and that it costs about $5,000 to create one of these monuments.

“They should of been the first stars out there because they’re hometown boys,” said McClatchy. “They’ve given me life. My life is music and they’ve kept me alive,” she added.

“The more the merrier,” said Sanders.

“They’re real legitimate musicians.”

Lonsdale said he met Millie in 2003 while in the U.S. jamming with

some country music pals of his. After meeting Millie she soon joined them on stage and before you know it they were like family.

“I can’t even tell you how much love is in my heart for these guys,” said McClatchy, who added that she then met Cooper through Gary when she’d visit Merritt taking in their performances at the Adelphi Hotel.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Can religion bring peace?

Next week, it’s back to the anniversary of 9/11 attacks on the World Trade NARAYAN MITRA Centre.

Though You Gotta Have the inten- FAITH sity of anniversary ‘celebrations’ have waned over the years, the memories of the dastardly terrorist attacks have not.

Presently, with the recent happenings on the Korean peninsula, the world is waiting with bated breath about the possibility of bonechilling disasters.

In our own province of B.C., the raging fire season this year has produced much discomfort, fear and even tears to those whose lives have been nervously affected.

Some churches have been led to keep their doors open for people to come, talk and seek God’s intervention in the form of drought-quenching rains.

Questions are raised, as always in painful circumstances, about the role of religion as a source of peace and comfort.

On one hand, the pervading ‘sickness’ of religious violence has increased in the current era and has been gaining the attraction of historians, sociologists, political scientists, as well as scholars of religious studies.

In particular, the last 50 years or so have seen a rise in JewishMuslim, Hindu-Muslim, HinduChristian, and, in the latest instance, even Buddhist-Muslim animosity in border areas of Myanmar.

Religious conflicts in other parts of the world have evoked new challenges and spurred thinking about the role of religion in the international political arena.

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North Korea: time to hit the panic button?

The last time when North Korean nuclear weapons might have been headed off by diplomacy was 15 to 20 years ago, when there was a deal freezing North GWYNNE DYER Korean work on The international nuclear weapons, STAGE and then one stopping the country’s work on long-range ballistic missiles.

If they had been negotiated with the same attention to detail that was given to the recent deal that has frozen Iran’s nuclear programme for ten years, maybe North Korea’s quest for nuclear-tipped ICBMs could have been stopped for good — or maybe not, because North Korea has always wanted an effective deterrent to the permanent U.S. nuclear threat.

At any rate, both the nuclear and the missile deals with North Korea failed after a couple of years. Pyongyang and Washington were equally to blame for the break-downs, resorting to tit-for-tat retaliation for various perceived breaches of the deal by the other side.

But it was the United States that had more

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to lose, since it faced no nuclear threat from North Korea UNLESS the deals were abandoned and North Korea’s weapons research went ahead. What we have seen recently — two ICBM tests in July, another one last month, and now what was almost certainly North Korea’s first test of a thermonuclear weapon (hydrogen bomb) — is the inevitable result of the failure then.

It took a lot of time and effort to get Pyongyang’s bomb and missile programmes to this point, and it seems clear that Kim Jongun’s regime decided the safest way to test the new weapons and vehicles was all at once. He’s right.

Stringing the tests out over a couple of years might have given the country’s enemies time to organize a complete trade embargo against North Korea, or maybe even some form of attack. The safer course was to bunch the tests up, get the outraged reactions over fast, and then hope the whole issue will fade into the background.

That’s what both India and Pakistan did in 1998, and it worked for them. Everybody eventually got used to the idea that they were more or less legitimate nuclear weapons powers.

India and Pakistan didn’t bother doing all their missile tests at once, because they had

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enough space to carry them out over their own land and maritime territory. North Korea is much smaller and entirely surrounded by Chinese, Russian and Japanese territory, so any long-range tests are bound to pass over one of those countries. Pyongyang chose Japan, because it is a U.S. ally.

But even its ICBM test on Aug. 30, when the Japanese government ordered its citizens in parts of Hokkaido into the shelters, did not enter Japanese airspace. The missile crossed Japan at a sub-orbital altitude, and the Japanese authorities knew that it would as soon as the boost phase ended. The pictures of allegedly panic-stricken Japanese civilians in shelters were propaganda meant to serve Prime Minister Abe’s project for remilitarizing Japan.

There is no good ‘military option’ available to the United States and its allies in the current crisis, even though President Trump says “We’ll see.”

A direct U.S. attack on North Korea using only conventional weapons would not get all of North Korea’s nukes, which are hidden in hardened underground sites or moved around by night on mobile launchers.

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Economics inescapable From Page 6 Noted scholars continue to echo the dual sentiment that “religion brings war, religion brings peace.”

One paradoxical question keeps arising: Why is religion a source of conflict?

The answer often given is because religion appears to be absolute, divisive, and insufficiently rational.

In When Religion Becomes Evil, Charles Kimball defines religion as that which “evokes a wide variety of images, ideas, practices, beliefs and experiences — some positive and some negative.”

He espouses the theory that religion is a central feature of human life. We all see many indications of it every day and we all know it when we see it.

Kimball concludes that religious convictions, locked into absolute truths, can easily lead people to see themselves as God’s agent.

Its followers are then emboldened and capable of violent and destructive behaviour in the name of religion.

However, he does not present convincing arguments which distinguish religious violence from secular violence.

Also, his definition of religion does not clearly point out what

does and does not qualify as “religion.”

He ignores other kinds of nationalism, despite acknowledging that blind religious zealotry is similar to unfettered patriotism.

Other scholars claim that religion is prone to conflict because it produces a particular intensity of non-rational passion that is not subject to the firm control of reason.

Various words such as “rage,” “passion,” or “fanaticism,” are often used to describe the mental state of religious actors driven to conflict and violence.

Historian Scott Appleby says that religion has two faces. It is a powerful medicine, but its driving passion can be and is used in the service to peace as well as inciting violence.

He contends that religion has an ability to sustain cycles of violence beyond the point of rational calculation and enlightened self-interest.

On the other hand, he says, religious fervour — unrestrained religious commitment – does not necessarily lead to violence.

The question, then, is: How does religion create peace?

An analysis of theories of religious violence opens the door for strategies that would help ensure religions can be harnessed for peace making as opposed to the

absolute, divisive, and irrational markers and influences that have enabled inter-group violence, war and conflict.

Several strategies for transformation of religion into a force of peace can be suggested.

First, the pursuit of dialogue among religions can be an influence. The call for dialogue is the need for education within various faith traditions.

Second, the strategy of fostering economic development, especially as it benefits the poor and the marginalized in any religious society.

Religion is powerfully conditioned by the underlying economic and political environments in which all human life remains deeply rooted.

Third, the strengthening of democracy on both national and local levels is necessary.

Along with economic development, there is a great need to artfully promote the values of democracy.

Religion can be an effective source of conflict and, at the same time, a resource of peace in motivating believers toward tolerance and peaceful acceptance of others.

Narayan Mitra is the Pastor of Merritt Baptist Church at 2499 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt.

‘Fire and fury’ not an option From Page 6 It would also call down “fire and fury” on Seoul from ten thousand North Korean artillery pieces and short-range rockets.

A U.S. nuclear attack would probably still not get all of Kim Jong-un’s nukes: North Korea is the hardest intelligence target in the world. Pyongyang may already be able to reach the United States with one or two ICBMs carrying thermonuclear warheads, and it can certainly reach all of South Korea and Japan.

The political options for the United States and its Asian allies are equally constrained. Trump’s talk of stopping U.S. trade with any country that trades with North Korea is really aimed at China (which already operates selective embargoes on various North Korean exports). But cutting U.S. trade with

China would cause immense disruption to the American economy, and it’s unlikely that Trump would actually do it.

Normally, when human beings encounter a problem that they cannot eliminate, they find ways of living with it. It often takes a while for them to get there, however, and we are currently in the dangerous phase where people (or at least some people) are convinced that there must be SOMETHING they can do to make the problem go away.

The only excuse for radical action now would be a conviction that Kim Jong-un is a crazy man who will use his nuclear weapons to launch an unprovoked attack on the United States, even though it would certainly lead to his own death and that of his entire regime. If you truly believe that, then the right course of action is an all-out nuclear attack on North Korea right now.

From the Herald archives: September, 2008

DIAMOND VALE REMEMBERS On July 1, 2017, Canada celebrated its sesquicentennial — or 150th — anniversary. One-hundredand-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.

This week in Canadian history: Sept. 11, 2001:

Photo of Gander airport in Newfoundland and Labrador, Sept. 11, 2001. Photo courtesy of Library and Archives Canada

Gander airport in Newfoundland and Labrador received thousands of passengers after terrorists used airliners to attack the World Trade Center in New York. Hundreds of flights to the United States were diverted to Gander, Halifax and other Canadian airports.

Operation Yellow Ribbon involved the grounding of more than 200 passenger flights at 17 different airports across the country on Sept. 11, as Canadian airspace closed in response to the terrorist attacks occuring in the United States.

More than 6,000 passengers and crew members stayed in Gander for up to six days following the attacks. With a population (at the time) of about 10,000, the town’s hospitality towards their temporary guests became the subject of a musical titled Come From Away. The play was nominated for seven Tony awards in 2017.

Thanks to Library and Archives Canada for this excerpt.

Find out more about Canada’s history every day at www.baclac.gc.ca/eng/onthisday/.

Otherwise, start dialling back your rhetoric, because you are eventually going to have to accept that North Korea now has a usable nuclear deterrent. You can live with that, because it’s better than fighting a nuclear war.

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

It takes a strong community to get over a tragedy like the one Diamond Vale School faced six months ago.

When Kaitlynne, Max and Cordon Schoenborn were killed in their home last April the community pulled together. They found a way to heal and get past the death of these three innocent, vibrant individuals.

It is something few residents will ever forget, and so the school decided to give everyone a place to sit and remember three kids who offered so much to the people in their lives.

“There was a decision made that we had to do something,” explained Diamond Vale PAC president Terry Balan.

“This just seemed right.”

LETTERS POLICY The Merritt Herald welcomes your letters, on any subject, addressed to the editor.

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Schoenborn still incarcerated From Page 6

“At no point has Mr. Schoenborn’s team either applied for [his] release or has he been given release,” said Schoenborn’s lawyer, Rishi Gill.

“That’s not going to change. Until he shows a certain amount of improvement there’s no www.merrittherald.com danger of him being SPENCES released.”

Mike Clarke, the BRIDGE Kaitlynne, Condon and Max were killed by their father, Allan Schoenborn, in 2008. Photo contributed brother of Darcie Farmer’s / Flea Market Clarke, read a statement of his treatment and but still with 1ST struggles & 3RD SUNDAYS OF EVERY MONTH on her behalf describing for day passes annually the#8 opinions of - experts anger management andHWY won’t give him enough 3PM CLEMES HALL, • 10AM the decision as shameful who have examined the a personality disorder. time to receive proper and disappointing.

Crafts, produce, 2nd hand goods, accused.

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“He is a threat, and being dealt with and if he had review hearing we have heard from the CALL 250-458-2513 I’m scared because I live that’s what the judge once every three years. doctors who treat Allan in the area,” said Galt. found,” said Gill.

Gill told reporters his that he is dangerous “I live close to Colony Factors that a court client still requires more … we have heard from Farm, and I don’t want considers in deciding treatment. doctors and hospital whether someone meets to turn around and see “It’s is not as if Mr. staff that this triple child him behind me in the the test for high-risk Schoenborn is going to four continues males us is killer to be a lineup at the supermarinclude the mental see the outside of the outside of ve threat to others, but now ket.” condition of the NCR institution in a substana house like- we have heard from a The high-risk person at the time of tive way — or any way partythat in the for judge Allan is not accused designation has the application, the past quite frankly — for a ammunition, firearms block er,” to2500 be designated a highyet to be successfully and expected course significant amount paraphernalia andof of Coldwater Avenue risk to public safety,” Gill,weapons adding severalsaid other following an argument time,” d Clarke read. that Schoenborn were located on has their that dy Henight. said allowing SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 improvements, persons and in a backPolice told Herald made be Schoenborn (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) to the apply pack, which they were that when the two l BOARD MEETING DATES carrying. fired atOPPORTUNITY the group, the s WORK Regular Meetings of the Board of Education will be held as follows: A search of the four males ran back the field they were crossthe way they came — September 13, 2017 . . . . . . . Merritt ing at Diamond Vale est- towards Diamond Vale October 18, 2017 . . . . . . . . Princeton Elementary — with the Elementary led to the cer November 8, 2017 . . . . . . . . . Merritt discovery of a 12-gauge two suspects following ore December 6, 2017 . . . . . . . Princeton shotgun and a SKS them.

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“Some of On thisSept. stuff 7, is the quite group will be at the uable,” he said.

Lower Nicola Indian “It’s a fairly sizeable haul. It Band’s community hall s two truckloads of stuff,” said from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ll. and at the Merritt Civic He said it’s too early to tell if Centre from 5 p.m. to 7 y charges will be laid in relap.m. The group will be n to this find. back at the Civic Centre again on Sept. 8, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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“If Allan Schoenborn cannot be found a high-risk after murdering three children [and] hundreds of violent altercations while in custody, who the hell possibly can?” said Dave Texiera, a spokesperson for the family of the victims.

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Largest fundraising campaing ever From Page 6 Sanders said this is the largest fundraising campaign the foundation has taken on since he became a board member 25 years ago.

“The most recent one prior to this was Berta Fraser Centre at the Gillis House, and that was considerably less money, but it was in the neighbourhood of $300,000,” said Sanders.

Fundraising events for the ER expansion are currently in the works, he told the Herald.

“We’re planning

a social — probably October — and that will be a wine and cheese kind of event.

We might come up with some ideas about raising some funds at that event,” he said. “So far it’s just a wine and cheese social, and letting people know where we’re at. We’ll have some posters and that kind of thing set up.”

The hospital’s ER is being expanded from 100 square metres to approximately 500 square metres, and will include features such as a covered ambulance bay, a separate ambulance entrance, confi-

dential triage and registration spaces and a new nurse station. The $6.5 million project is being funded primarily by the IHA and a $2.24 million contribution from the Thompson Regional Hospital District.

Construction is in full swing as of last week, marking the start of what will be about a year of work before the expanded ER is complete.

“They’re starting to dig a hole, so we’re starting to raise money,” said Sanders.

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LOCAL CHARITY

Nicola Valley Food Bank aiming to stock shelves

NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

To be held by M. K. Ince and Associates Ltd. regarding a Proposal to Build Clean Energy Projects Project Name: Mount Mabel Wind Energy Project (Mabel East and Mabel West) Project Location: The proposed projects are located on provincial Crown Land on Mount Mabel, north of the City of Merritt, and south of the City of Kamloops, in the Thompson-Nicola Region of BC. M. K. Ince and Associates Ltd and 09915632 B.C. Ltd (operating as the Mount Mabel Wind Energy Project) are planning to develop and construct two wind energy projects, Mabel East and Mabel West. Due to the size and scope of the proposed Project (less than 50 MW), it is exempt from the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Act (SBC 2002 c.43). Approvals and public consultation are being courted throughout the Development Plan process administered by the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. The purpose of the Project is to generate emission-free, renewable energy as a long-term energy source for the British Columbia electrical grid.

Open House Location: DATE: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 TIME: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

PLACE: Merritt Civic Centre 1950 Mamette Ave Merritt, British Columbia

The food bank has plenty of fresh food, but not enough nonperishable items, says manager Elissa Barron. Cole Wagner/Herald

After fires and floods battered the B.C. interior this year, local food banks stepped up to provide relief to families in need.

But all of that good will has put a strain on supply — especially at the local Nicola Valley Food Bank — which is why organizers are pinning their hopes on this year’s Thanksgiving Food Drive as a way to restock the shelves.

“You know, it’s that time of year when we’re getting all the nice fresh veggies and whatnot from people, but we also need those staples,”

explained Elissa Barron, manager at the Nicola Valley Food Bank.

To participate in the Thanksgiving food drive, Merrittonians need only to leave a bag of unopened, nonperishable food items at their doorstep by 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 16.

Drivers will circulate through town to pickup donations.

Those who want to chip in some time volunteering during the food drive can get in touch with Cirillo at 250-309-0469, or Barron at 250-3782282.

Project Description: The projects consist of a maximum total of eight wind turbine generators, wind turbine foundations, transformers, gravel access roads, underground and/or overhead electrical cabling, and other ancillary works.

The energy generated by the Project may be sold to BC Hydro under the Standing Offer Program (SOP), which allows for clean energy projects of a maximum size of 15 MW. The Development Plan will also support regulatory approvals to build and operate the proposed Projects. The Project location is shown in the map below.

Documents for Public Inspection: Two Development Plans have been submitted in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Clean Energy Project Development Plan Information Requirements (Province of British Columbia, 2016). The documents are publicly available in their entirety, as well as summary versions, at the following website: mkince.ca/mountmabelwindproject.

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Albas named to shadow cabinet Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Local MP Dan Albas shifted into a new role under Conservative leader Andrew Scheer this week, taking over the portfolio of small business critic in the Opposition leader’s shadow cabinet.

Albas, who spent time as the deputy finance critic as well as interprovincial trade critic before his newest appointment, said the role is one that feels familiar to him based on his prior experience.

“I came from small business. I ran one for 15 years, I know how difficult it is to keep your doors open, to make payroll, to work with other entrepreneurs, to network with the chamber of commerce, to make sure that local issues that could affect

Dan Albas is the shadow minister for small business. Herald files

your business are being looked into and also just on the taxation side,” said Albas, who owned a martial arts studio prior to entering public life.

The parliamentarian takes over the portfolio at a time when Finance Minister Bill Morneau is mulling contentious changes to the tax code aimed at closing loopholes benefiting small business owners.

Morneau has proposed three changes: one aimed at reducing ‘income sprinkling,’ or the practice of spreading income to family members, thereby reducing a businesses’ tax rate. The second change would impact a small businesses’ ability to reclassify income into capital gains (which are taxed at a lower rate than general income).

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The proposals were the subject of a letter co-signed by 15 organizations representing small businesses in Canada, which urged the finance minister to table the changes and instead launch meaningful consultations with the business community.

“These are not minor amendments, but are sweeping changes that will affect all sectors of Canada’s business community and we ask that you not move forward with these proposals,” stated an excerpt from the letter.

Albas offered a similar critique of the government’s reforms, calling it the “largest change to our tax system in 30 years.”

Morneau “gave a

pittance of a consultation period where most people — including his own officials — were away on holidays,” said Albas of the minister’s decision to announce the proposal in mid-July.

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Currently being used as bowling alley. All equipment included for turnkey business.

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#2886

#2759

#2862

#2801

$349,000

$449,900

#2853

#2720

$289,000

$834,500

10681 HWY. 97C

6021 BEECH ROAD

This unique 15+ acre property has a large amount of river frontage, has hydro to lot line and septic must be installed. Most of the land is flat and useable. Well is not in place but potable water within 60 ft in depth.

$49,900

Great horse property of 9.88 acres with riding ring. 5 bedrm level entry rancher with walkout bsmt, updates, vaulted ceilings, large country kitchen, big sundeck plus several outbuildings.

#2876

$699,900

COLDWATER HILLS

FT E L TS O L Y 4 L N O

Located on Veale Road Prices starting at $189,000 + GST

Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcels with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have preapproved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells. New perimeter fencing. Call for complete details.

#1869

$449,900

$179,000

2163 PRIEST AVENUE

Nice home with 2 bedrooms on the main floor plus a 2 bedroom suite in the basement, currently rented. Good sized living room, dining room & kitchen. Has one car garage, RV parking & a covered deck.

#2848

$279,900

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$699,900

6416 MONCK PARK RD

$450,000

1101 HIGHWAY 8

Build your dream home on this 10 acres property with spectacular views overlooking the Nicola River and mountains. A road has been made to cleared building site. Has power & water to lot line.

#2872

$250,000

Magnificent waterfront home on 1.12 Acres on beautiful Nicola Lake. Home features 5 bedrms, 4 baths, vaulted ceilings, fully finished walkout basement with large room.

Enjoy the spacious deck overlooking the lake. Has detached garage, tastefully landscaped with grass pathway down to the floating dock.

#2915

$1,699,000

Grandview Heights

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST

Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains.

Close to shopping and college.

Start building your dream home today!

#2894

APPROX. ½ ACRE LOTS Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST Located Off Lindley Creek Road

This premier subdivision offers a rural living experience with expansive views of the Nicola Valley. Minimum lot size of 0.5 acre up to 0.96 acre, offers privacy and room to landscape. The cul de sac design guarantees no thru traffic and crown land surround entire property. Road are paved with city services in place. Call for details.

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250-378-6166 • Fax: 378-4344 or Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100

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2662 PRIEST AVE

2599A JACKSON AVE

1698 HOUSTON STREET

315-3043

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

TEAM THOMPSON 1949 DOUGLAS ST

1301 QUILCHENA AVE

#33, 254 HWY. 8

2121 TAYLOR PLACE

Great family home, close to schools, with 4 bedrms up and 2 bedrm suite at ground level.

Nice open kitchen with S/S appl., HW floors & island. Gas F/P in living room, huge deck off kitchen. Fenced backyard with RV parking.

Custom built riverfront home with open concept, custom kitchen with island & pantry, 5 pce ensuite, vaulted ceilings & huge family room. Large back deck perfect for BBQ’s. Has above ground pool.

Nice 3 bedroom mobile on a great lot in Lower Nicola MH Park. Home has oak kitchen, a covered deck and is nicely landscaped.

3000+ sq.ft. family home good area, close to all amenities & downtown. 3 bedrms up, 1 down plus 2 bedrm suite on main level. Full unfinished basement. New floor and paint on upper level.

#2917

#2923 $449,900

#13, 254 HWY.8

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4 bedrm rancher on the Bench with spectacular views. Open concept main level with 2 bedrms & office plus 2 bedrms, large family & games room downstairs. Fenced yard, RV parking.

#2922

Karen Yakimchuk 315-3076

Personal Real Estate Corporation

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC

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2772 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

Brad Yakimchuk

$445,000

Good revenue property, close to schools & shopping. Live in one side & rent the other. Main unit is 3 bedrms of 1968 sq.ft., 2 bedrm suite is 1128 sq.ft. incl. storage. Open kitchen with island, huge master bedrm with W/I closet & 2 pce ensuite. 2 car detached shop/garage.

#2920

1602 POPE PL

$315,000

Quality built family home with 5 bedrms on 0.5 acre level fenced yard. 2 car garage & detached shop with access from back street.

Enjoy the covered deck & lower patio in shady yard.

Cute and cozy home on big lot with fruit trees, shrubs, perennials and a fenced yard. This 2 bedroom rancher is ready for someone to take it over. Could be a gardener’s paradise.

#2916

#2919

2835 SCOTT PLACE

$329,000

$195,000

Affordable and underpriced 2 bedroom manufactured home with new windows in 2010, updated hot water tank & furnace. Home has been well looked after. Great yard with small heated shop.

#2912

$45,000

$349,900

#2924

$49,900

#2874 $399,999

1524 COWAN WAY

2163 PRIEST AVE

#122, 1401 NICOLA

2637 FORKSDALE

1590 BANN ST

1801 QUILCHENA

2717 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

Large family home with over 3800 sq.ft. on 3 floors, 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, large open kitchen with nook, formal dining, big rec.room & games room/gym. Nicely landscaped with U/G sprinklers.

Quality built rancher with many high end features including 9 ft ceilings, gorgeous cherry HW kitchen cabinets, HW floors, living room with gas F/P, 3 bedrms, 3 baths. The bsmt. Has possible suite potential. Private covered deck, RV parking

1288 sq.ft. rancher in good area downtown, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Is close to shopping and all amenities. Currently tenanted

Very nicely finished 4 bedrm, 4 bath rancher with fully finished basements. Large open kitchen with island & pantry, bamboo flooring, low E windows and low maintenance yard.

#2886

#2856 $365,000

ED

UC D E R Nicely built newer home with nice open concept design with 2 bedrooms upstairs, master with large 5 pce ensuite with soaker tub & W/I closet. U/G sprinklers, central A/C, fully fenced. Home Warranty.

Located on quiet cul de sac & close to schools, this home has 3 bedrms up, formal dining, family rm off kitchen with doors to sundeck.

Master has 4 pce ensuite. Main floor has office, bedrm, huge rec. rm & laundry.

2 bedroom rancher in a new subdivision on a corner lot. Large open kitchen with Quartz counters and a gas fireplace in the living room.

Comes with 2-5-10 Warranty. Double garage.

GST applies.

Nice home with 2 bedrms on the main and a 2 bedrm inlaw suite in the basement. Has good size living rm, dining rm & kitchen with laminate flooring. 1 car older garage, nicely landscaped

2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park, comes with appliances and new plumbing with heat tape. Close to golf course. Pad rent $346 per month.

#2816

#2862

#2855

#2848

#2674

$299,900 #4, 1717 GRANITE

$349,000 374 GRAY AVE

$369,900

2326 MCGORAN PLACE

The perfect retirement community in Woodlane Village and close to shopping. This townhome features 2 bedrms, 2 baths, laundry on the main, living room with gas F/P, and carport in front. Strata fees $200 per month.

Large family home with 4+ bedrms, 3 baths, living rm with F/P, large dining & family room with F/P. Full bsmt has another family rm, 4th bedrm rec.rm, workshop area & cold room.

Covered deck in back.

Tastefully finished family home in excellent location. Completely finished up & down, this 4 bedrm home has 2 bath, custom kitchen cabinetry, HW flooring & spacious deck.

Fenced yard with RV parking.

#2786

#2815

#2921 $389,900

$224,900

A rare waterfront lot of 0.94 acres, waiting for development with over 50 meters of river frontage, not subdividable. In neighbourhood of high end homes. Could apply for reduction in setback.

#2813

$174,900

$319,900 1463 COLDWATER

2288 BURGESS AVE

Side by side duplex within walking distance to all amenities. 100 amp per side. Some long term tenants in place. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm kitchen and living room plus fenced backyard. Each side is 432 sq.ft. Some renos have been done.

#2845

$279,900

$159,900

$44,900 1731 SUNFLOWER

Call us for a Market Evaluation on your property

1314 FIR AVE

$459,000

2477 BURGESS

Quality built home with 4 bedrms, 3 baths, huge oak kitchen with island, pantry & nook, fully fin.

Bsmt with office/den with BI storage hutch, large family rm, U/G sprinklers, newer roof & deck.

Full side by side duplex in quiet area of Collettville. 1 bedroom up and 1 down. 1040 sq.ft. on one side up & down and 1040 sq.ft. on the other. Great revenue property. Both side are rented.

Stunning home features 4 bedrms, 4 baths, 17 ft ceilings ceiling, deluxe kitchen, private deck off master bedrm with hot tub. Main floor has 2 bedroom suite. Fenced & landscaped. Triple garage.

#2801

#2860

#2840

$449,900

This side by side duplex has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm kitchen & living room per side, plus a fenced backyard, and 432 sq.ft. each side for a total of 864 sq.ft. Some renos have been done.

Great Bench location to build your new home with spectacular views and in area of higher quality homes. Close to shopping and amenities

Spectacular views from the 7470 sq.ft. lot.

Services are at the lot line. Building a house in this development is a great investment. Close to shopping and amenities.

#2844

#2910

#2819

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#2846

S

2718 EAGLE CRES

$110,000

$449,900

OLD

1475 COLDWATER

$159,900

#2793

2797 GRANDVIEW AVE

$89,000

$219,900

$749,900

2707 EAGLE CRES

2725 PEREGRINE WAY

Build your dream home on the spectacular lot overlooking the Nicola Valley with breathtaking views. Homes in this development are all high end and is a great family area close to all amenities.

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.

#2447

#2854

$49,900

$89,900

$179,000

Check out our website for more photos & details.

2820 PEREGRINE WAY

7783 sq.ft. lot on the Bench with amazing views, close to shopping, restaurants, services and highway. A relatively flat lot that will allow many designs. Priced to sell.

#2821

$89,900

#109, 1401 NICOLA AVE

Two bedroom manufactured home with large private sundeck overlooking the Nicola River and golf course. Has hot tub and 30x12 detached work shed.

#2827 $84,900 1653 LINDLEY CRK RD

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. #2838

$59,900

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1601 PONDEROSA

10681 HWY. 97C

100 GOLDEN QUILL

6404 MONCK PARK

2900 POOLEY AVE

1925 COUTLEE AVE

Quality built home on 1.35 acres with 3 car detached garage & inground pool. Home has vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrms, 3 baths, sunken living rm, fully fin. bsmt & sauna. Has U/G archery range.

Great horse property of 9.88 acres with riding ring. 5 bedrm level entry rancher with walk-out basement. Has large deck off front of home to enjoy. Has several outbuildings.

Custom waterfront home on 2.7 acres on Stump Lake with 150 ft of water frontage.

Stunning two level 4+ bedrms, 4 baths, & a self contained bachelor suite w/laundry.

Fantastic views.

Quality built lakefront home on 1.05 acres with fiberglass dock & inground heated pool. 4 huge bedrms with W/I closets & ensuites. Open gourmet kitchen, massive open living rm with stone faced F/P. High end theater room with projection screen & more.

6.4 acres on corner lot, zoned M-1.Comes with 3920 sq.ft. mtnce shop, 3 tone overhead craine, large vehicle hoise, lunch rm & bathrm. 2728 sq.ft. office space, storage shed, wash shed & Quonset.

Great holding property in downtown Merritt.

Currently to be used as a parking lot. Has great potential. Call for more details.

#2875

#2876 $699,900

#2865 $950,000

#2918

#2893

$699,900

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Call us for a Market Evaluation.

#2792

$2,818,000

$1,550,000

$39,900

DOT RANCH CUTOFF

6416 MONCK PARK

BOB’S MINI MART

3499 VOGHT ST

Large family home on 6.9 Ac with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, large office, media room, sunroom and fully finished basement. Has good producing well of 40+ gpm, garden shed, 2 single garages.

Gorgeous waterfront home on Nicola Lake with great views. This 5 bedrm, 4 bath home has fully fin. Walkout bsmt, large gourmet chef’s kitchen, vaulted ceilings, spacious deck & grass pathway down to floating dock.

A long time, well established convenience store with living quarters upstairs. Business know for quality and great customer service. Building has had some extensive renos & upgrades over the years.

Great location on a corner lot with approx. 7300 sq.ft. building, zoned C-4 with site specific zoning to allow doctors, lawyers, professional offices. Lots of parking, nicely landscaped.

#2882 $559,000

#2915

$1,699,000

#2831

$825,000

#2019

$499,900

2544 ABERDEEN RD

1741 NICOLLS RD

1001 COLDWATER RD

5508 HARMON ESTATES

2701 NICOLA AVE

MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Wonderful 2 acre property in Lower Nicola with large 24x40 shop plus a 624 sq.ft. outbuilding you could use for home-based business. The 3 bedrm 2 bath rancher with oak kitchen cabinetry, updated main bath & an extensive private back deck & hot tub

10 acres riverfront property in Sunshine valley with bright 2100 sq.ft. rancher with 3 bedrms, 3 baths, open kitchen, family rm, living rm & office. Has 48x36 barn, 48x30 shop and fenced pastures.

3 bedrm rancher has a full basement on 9.5 Acres HW floors, 3 baths & rock F/P in living room. Has workshop/storage shed/ Enjoy those lazy days on your covered deck.

This waterfront property on Nicola Lake has well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath recreation home on 0.28 acre lot. Nicely manicured lawns, has fruit trees, shrubs & garden area.

Only 3 hrs from Lower Mainland.

Commercial building in busy location with tenant, and is fully leased. Total of 6600 sq.ft. with 4100 on the main, 1050 sq.ft. in basement and 1520 on top floor that could be used as living quarters.

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1.

Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details

#2817

#2892

#2767

$495,000

$779,000

$729,000

#2880

$699,900

#2573 $850,000

#2555

$2,000,000

8609 HWY. 8

1481 MILLER RD

1101 HWY. 8

6832 BEAVER POINT

2740 POOLEY AVE

2076 COUTLEE AVE

Spacious retreat of 4400 sq.ft. plus a full bsmt and wrap around decks on 17 Ac. Features 4 bedrms, 3 baths, gourmet kitchen, vaulted ceilings, 7 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Has 70 fruit trees & 2 hay pastures.

10 acre lot in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 minutes west of Merritt. Enjoy the views of the valley & surrounding mountains. Land is mostly cleared with some trees.

9.9 acres overlooking the Nicola River with fantastic views. A road has been made to the building site, cleared & ready to start building. Power & water available at lot line. Part of Miller Estates.

2 bedroom recreational cabin with living room, dining room & kitchen. Enjoy the sandy beaches & breathtaking views. Boating, fishing, swimming and snowmobiling in winter. No water or sewer services.

Immaculate 8500 sq.ft. pre-cast tilt-up industrial building on corner lot of 0.8 acres. Easy access from highway on truck route. Has 6400 sq.ft. of retail space + 1600 sq.ft. of warehouse on ground floor. Paved parking, loading dock.

6500 sq.ft. commercial space. Sale includes building and land. Currently used as bowling alley & all equipment included for turnkey business, if desired. Parking at rear. Amazing value for any entrepreneurs.

#2842

$925,000

#2763

$239,900

#2872 $250,000

#2834

$425,000 #2881

$850,000

1740 MACCAULEY RD

2748 SUNSHINE VALLEY

CLEASBY ROAD

6424 MONCK PARK

1960 VOGHT ST

12 acres with spacious rancher, large country kitchen overlooking the hayfields, sunken living room & 3 baths. Has approx.

7 acres of hayfields, has 2 barns, riding arena, carport and a workshop

Park-like 14.5 acres, fenced & x-fenced, backing onto Crown land with numerous outbldgs. Has 2 wells (one has over 100 GPM). Immaculate 4 bedrm, 2 bath home with vaulted ceilings & large covered deck.

Private 12.6 acres, treed with great access to Spius Creek. Several good building sites, has a drilled well and hydro to lot line.

Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.

This is a waterfront property of 1.05 acres, in an exclusive development at Nicola Lake of high end quality homes. Nicola Lake is known for great boating activities, fishing & water skiing.

#2047 $199,000

#2822

Great opportunity and in prime location in the heart of downtown. Previously ran as a restaurant with living quarters above, endless retail possibilities. 1200 sq.ft. on each of the 3 floors. Unfinished bsmt for storage, attached garage

#2866

$825,000 6021 BEECH RD

#2853

$834,500

LOT 1, HWY. 97C

$509,900

6449 MONCK PARK

ON TYNER LAKE

Great development of high end custom homes. Build your dream home on this one acre lot. Water and sewer hookups available. Close to water access for boating, swimming and more.

#2836

#2824

$229,900

#2759 $450,000

2845 NEILSON ST

15.9 acre RV Park bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city wate, sewer & power. Also has small rental home with long term tenants.

#2771

$1,850,000

SPIUS CREEK ESTATES

$159,900

6649 MONCK PARK 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

#2720

$289,000 5985 BEECH RD

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

#2857

$269,000

Gently rolling 9.8 acres just 15 min. from Merritt. Has highway & side road access, a newly drilled well and power at the road, ready for you to build your dream home

#2871

$229,000

LINDLEY CREEK 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 #2575

$1,690,000

Government lease land with rustic 2 bedroom cabin with kitchen and living room. Has 2 woodstoves, propane fridge, stove & lights are solar power. Located 30 kms from Merritt.

#2877

$65,000

Located off Petit Creek Road

6408 MONCK PARK Incredible unobstructed one acre lot, amongst other beautifully built custom homes. Quickly becoming the premier place for full time or recreational living.

Choose your plan & start building today!

#2833

$169,000

6589 MONCK PARK 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.

#2830

Nice 1.1 acre lot to build your custom home. Water and sewer hookups available. Fantastic views. Great hiking trails in the area plus boating, fishing, water skiing and wind surfing.

$479,000 #2808

Prices starting at $199,000

These approx. 10+ acre lots are located approx. 15 minutes from Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning views of the valley & some are riverfront. GST is applicable.

Call for more details. Disclosure available.

$199,900

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The Railroad Adventures of Chen Sing, the story of a railroad worker who braved dangerous conditions during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, has already earned plaudits from critics — but Merrittonians in particular might find something special in the story.

That’s because Chen Sing’s story is based on the real Chen Sing, a Chinese immigrant who moved to Canada to work on the railroad, and later settled down in the Nicola Valley to raise a large family.

A work of historical fiction, the book is aimed at teaching young children and pre-teens about the dangerous and harrowing conditions that work crews — espe-

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council invites you to our

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, Sept. 20 - 7:00 pm City Hall Community Room, 2185 Voght Street

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The Railroad Adventures of Chen Sing was based on accounts of the real Chen Sing, who lived in Merritt after working on the Canadian Pacific Railway at the turn of the 19th century. The book was illustrated by Jessica Warner. Photo contributed

cially Chinese work crews — faced as they attempted to cut a railroad through the Rocky Mountains in the latter half of the 19th century.

Author George Chiang based the novel on conversations he had with Ike Sing — one of Chen Sing’s eight children — nearly 20 years ago. Complete with full colour illustra-

tions, the short chapter book tells the story of Chen Sing’s encounters with wild animals, severe weather conditions and unforeseen obstacles that stand in the way of the railroad.

The book was recognized with two Global Ebook Awards in August, winning gold in the children’s literature fiction category, as well as the juvenile fic-

tion category.

While Merrittonians might recognize some references to the geography, most of the novel is concerned with Chen Sing’s life before he came to Merritt.

However, Chiang is planning a sequel to the “Railroad Adventures of Chen Sing,” tentatively titled “The Pioneer Adventures of Chen Sing.”

In the sequel, locals

will be able to recognize much more of the Nicola Valley, explained Chiang.

This is the first novel published by Chiang, who has a background as a playwright, actor and composer.

The ebook is available on Amazon, while hardcover and paperback versions are also available to order online.

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Victoria

2:00 p.m.

Tues., Feb. 20

Trail

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 23

West Kelowna

7:00 p.m.

The Merritt Centennials have released their schedule of games for the 2017-18 BCHL regular season.

Once again, the Cents’ 58-game schedule features 29 home games and 29 away games, although two of those games will be played at the sixth-annual BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack.

Merritt’s away game at this year’s Showcase is against the Langley Rivermen on Thurs., Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. Their home game at the Showcase is the following day, Sept. 22, versus the Prince George Spruce Kings at 10 a.m.

The Centennials’ season kicks off officially on Friday, Sept. 8 when they host the defending BCHL playoffchampion Penticton Vees. That is just one-half of a high-powered home weekend, as the following night, it’s the U.S.-based Wenatchee Wild who roll into town.

Saturday’s game against the Wild will be the first of six meetings between the two teams, as Wenatchee has moved to the BCHL’s Interior division.

Merritt will also play its five other Interior Division rivals (Penticton, Salmon Arm, Trail, Vernon and West Kelowna) six times —three at home and three away.

The Centennials play all other BCHL teams in the Coastal and Island Divisions twice — once at home and once away — except for Prince George and Langley who they play a total of three times.

Of the 28 Cents’ games actually played at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 19 are on either Friday or Saturday, four are on Sunday, three on Wednesday and two on Tuesday.

The Centennials have two four-game home stands — in late September and in the middle of February. They also have two fourgame road trips (or to be more accurate, four away games in a row) — in early November and in the first part of February.

Merritt’s busiest months are January and February with an even dozen games each month, followed

by October with 10, and September, November and December each with eight.

There are several notable Cents’ home games that should be circled on the calendar:

AWAY GAMES Sat., Sept. 16

West Kelowna

7:00 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 21 Langley in Chilliwack

1:00 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 6

Salmon Arm

7:00 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 11

Prince George

7:00 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 14

Wenatchee

7:05 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 20

Penticton

7:00 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 21

Salmon Arm

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 3

Victoria

7:00 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 4

Alberni Valley

7:00 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 5

Surrey

4:00 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 8 vs. Penticton and Saturday, Sept. 9 vs. Wenatchee

Fri., Nov. 10

Salmon Arm

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 24

West Kelowna

7:00 p.m.

As previously mentioned, this is one doozy of a doubleheader to kick off the new season. The Vees are always one of the best in the country, while the Wild led the league in points during the regular season last year.

In addition to player introductions of this year’s Cents’ team, Friday’s game will honour former Centennial Eddy Beers (see below), while Saturday’s showdown with the Wild will be preceded by a rousing tailgate party in the parking lot, with music provided by the Bobby Garcia Band.

Sat., Dec. 2

Trail

7:00 p.m.

Tues., Dec. 12

Trail

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Dec. 15

Vernon

7:00 p.m.

Wed., Jan. 3

Coquitlam

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 5

Vernon

7:00 p.m.

Wed., Jan. 10

Penticton

7:00 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 13

Trail

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 19

Penticton

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 26

Wenatchee

7:05 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 27

Wenatchee

7:05 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 27 vs. Trail and Sunday, Oct. 29 vs. West Kelowna

Wed., Jan. 31

Vernon

7:00 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 3

West Kelowna

7:00 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 9

Powell River

7:15 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 10

Nanaimo

6:00 p.m.

Sun., Feb. 11

Cowichan Valley 2:00 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 16

Chilliwack

7:00 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 24

Langley

7:00 p.m.

What better way to celebrate Parents’ Weekend and the annual Ice Breaker fundraiser than by bookending the celebrations with games against two of Merritt’s arch-rivals in the Interior Division.

Legend Eddy Beers to be honoured Friday night Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

In the storied 45-year history of the Merritt Centennials hockey club, few players have had more of an impact on the community than hometown product Eddy Beers.

Born in Zwaag, Holland in 1959 to a family of 10 children, Beers moved to Canada in 1960, and to Merritt in 1962. He grew up playing all his minor hockey in the Nicola Valley prior to joining the Cents in 1976 for two-and-a-half seasons.

“Eddy was actually more interested in officiating hockey than playing the game,” said his brother Nic. “He saw that as his path to the NHL. He lined a BCJHL game at the age of 15.”

It was reknowned Cents coach Joe Tennant who discovered Beers reffing and playing midget house hockey and convinced him to suit up for the Centennials.

In his second year of Junior A (1977-78), Beers scored 55 goals and added 60 assists for 115 points in just 63 regular-season games.

Eddy Beers Photo contributed

His linemates that year were Kelly Ferner and Ken Stroud.

The ‘77-78 season represents the most significant in Centennials’ history as the team experienced achievements yet to be matched.

The Cents rocketed to the top of the BCJHL standings, finishing with a record of 50-15-1 and 101 points. Merritt racked up an astonishing 489 goals that season, led by six different players with 90 points or more.

In the post-season, Beers and the rest of the Centennials went on to win both the Mowat Cup provincial championship and the B.C.-Alberta Junior A title before losing to the Prince Albert Raiders in the Western Canadian finals. The Raiders would go on to win the Centennial Cup as national champions.

The following season, 1978-79, Beers left Merritt at Christmas to play NCAA Division 1 hockey at the University of Denver. In a distinguished four-year career with the Pioneers under coach Ralph Backstrom, Beers totalled 168 points in 134 regular-season games, including 50 goals and 34 assists as captain of the team in his final season (tops in the entire NCAA).

In 1981, Beers was a free-agent draft pick of the NHL’s Calgary Flames. He would go on to play five seasons for the Alberta club,

before being traded to the St. Louis Blues.

A herniated disk in his back prematurely ended Beers’s hockey carrer in 1987. In 291 NHL games, he scored 101 goals and added 126 assists for 227 points, to go along with 303 minutes in penalties.

Following his retirement from professional hockey, Beers went on to coach with three different teams in the BCJHL and later the BCHL — the Centennials (1987-89 and 1997-98), the Kelowna Spartans (1989-91), and the Chilliwack Chiefs (1991-92). He won the Joe Tennant trophy as BCHL Coach of the Year in the 1988-89 season with Merritt.

Beers currently lives in Maple Ridge with his wife, Jodi (also from Merritt), and his two sons, Jacob and Matt.

At Friday night’s game against the Penticton Vees, a special ceremony will be held at centre ice to honour the distinguished hockey career of Merritt’s own Eddy Beers.

His name will be officially added to the Centennials’ Wall of Honour, where it will join the first inductee, Beers’s long-time friend Brian Barrett.

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SPORTS RANCH RODEO

Nicola Valley pro rodeo a jam-packed thrill ride

The annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo on the weekend was filled with great performances, and some thrills and spills.

(Top left) Tanner Milan from Cochrane, Alta. stretches it out in the steer wrestling event on Saturday. (Top right) Veteran barrel racer Julie Leggett from Kamloops turns her horse for home in Sunday’s competition.

(Left) The young team of Wyatt Smith, Kolt Alexander and Andee Walker have their hands full in the wild pony event Sunday. Ian Webster/Herald

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Cents pare their roster down to the 23-player limit Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Centennials will go into their first regular-season game on Friday night, at home against the Penticton Vees, with a full roster of 23 players.

The Cents made their final training camp cuts on Monday of this week, releasing defenseman Lucas Yovetich (Beverley Hills, Calif.) and forwards Blake Sidoni (Trail), Mitch Ledyard (Port Coquitlam) and Auston Ghiradelli (Santa Rosa, Calif.), and signing defenseman Kevan McBean (Calgary) to an affiliate player (AP) card.

“There were some tough decisions,” said Centennials’ head coach

and GM Joe Martin.

“Some of the players we let go can definitely play in this league.”

The Cents’ roster (see right) includes two goalies, seven defensemen and 14 forwards. Nine of the 23 remaining players are veterans, 14 are rookies.

Merritt’s line-up includes the maximum six 20-year-olds (born in 1997), another six 19-year-olds, nine 18-year-olds and two 17-year-olds.

The Cents have four import players signed. They’re allowed a maximum of six.

The non-Canadians are goaltender Jake Berger (Minnetonka, Minn.), defensemen Jake

Borgida (Minneapolis, Minn.) and Sam Miller (Milwaukee, Wisc.), and forward Christian Sabin (New Hudson, Mich.).

Three other players on this year’s Cents’ roster have dual citizenship: McKullen Astill (Canadian-Norwegian), and both Jack Vincent and Matt Kopperud (Canadian-American).

“I really like the group we have still with us,” said Martin, “and I especially like the group mentality. Everyone is very good to each other, and very helpful.

“On the ice, I’m hoping that we’ll be a team that is just really hard to play against — across the line-up. Our veteran players want so badly

to have a really good season.”

Looking ahead to this weekend, Martin said, “I’ve been telling our players, these are two good teams we’re facing.

They’ve got really good rosters on paper, and they’ve both had good exhibition seasons.

“Last year, we had the saying: ‘Work for everything, expect nothing.’ This year, we’ve changed that slightly to: ‘Work for everything, expect our best.’

“Last year, at our best, we were just a hair away (losing in game seven against the Vees in round two of the playoffs). We have a lot of those key players back. I like our team.”

MERRITT CENTENNIALS 2017-18 ROSTER Goalies Jake Berger (97)

Vincent Duplessis (99)

Defensemen Tyrell Buckley (97) Joey Berkopec (99) Sam Miller (99) Jackson Munro (00)

Jake Borgida (99) Michael Van Unen (99) Mattias Dal Monte (00)

Forwards Zach Zorn (97) Chase Bell (97) Nick Wicks (98) Alex Bourhas (98) Jack Vincent (98) Rylan Van Unen (99) Ashton Stockie (99)

Henry Cleghorn (97) Zach Court (97) Brendan Schneider (98) McKullen Astill (98) Christian Sabin (98) Matt Kopperud (99) Mathieu Gosselin (99)

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SPORTS PERFORMING ARTS

LTD summer camp introduces youngsters to the diversity of dance

Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The second-to-last week of summer holidays was a busy one for many local dance students as the Love To Dance (LTD) Academy in Merritt held its annual dance camp from Aug. 21 to 25.

Youngsters enrolled in the five-day camp had the opportunity to partake in a number of dance styles that they might not normally be exposed to in their regular classes during the rest of the year.

Jake Evans, a guest instructor from Penticton, and his young son Damien introduced the LTD students to hip hop and urban street dancing.

Evans began his dance career in his hometown of Halifax before moving out west.

His performance appearances are numerous, as are the workshops he conducts regularly from coast to coast.

Calgary’s Kaitlin Mathis (formerly from Kamloops) spent two days teaching lyrical and contemporary dance, as well as tap.

Dance has taken Mathis all over the world.

She is currently attending the University of Calgary, where she is studying kinesiology.

On the final day of the camp, Merritt’s Selena Voigt taught the dancers ‘pound’ — a choreographed exercise to music using sticks.

Every day of the camp, students also had the opportunity to work with instructor Allison Guichon on scenery and props for this year’s Christmas concert.

(Clockwise from top left) Love To Dance campers receive hip hop asnd street dance instruction from Penticton’s Jake Evans. Merritt’s Selena Voigt leads a ‘pound’ class with senior students.

Kaitlin Mathis, formerly from Kamloops and now living in Calgary, shows her young charges how to tap dance. Mathis works with senior dancers on an interpretative number that will be featured in this year’s LTD Academy Christmas concert in late November. The concert theme is ‘Colours of the Heart’. Ian Webster/Herald

THE SPORTS TICKER

What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

Sept. 6

Black’s Pharmacy Senior Men’s Golf Tournament, Merritt Golf & Country Club

Sept. 8

Merritt Centennials vs Penticton Vees (season opener), Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 7 p.m.

Sept. 9

Merritt Centennials vs Wenatchee Wild, Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 7 p.m.

Sept. 9-10

Merritt and District Tennis Club Championships (members only), MDTC courts, 9 a.m.

Sept. 15

Merritt Centennials vs Vernon Vipers, Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, 7 p.m.

Sept. 15-18

Logger’s Sports Show, Central Park

Sept. 16-17

NWMRA Year-End Mud Races, Musicfest Grounds

Sept. 16-17

Slo-pitch Tournament, Central Park

Sept. 23-24

Daddy’s Girls & Mommy’s Boys Slo-Pitch Tournament, Central Park

Sept. 29-30

Pacific Forest Car Rally

Nov. 3-5

Ladies’ Bonspiel, Merritt Curling Centre

Jan. 12-14

Men’s Bonspiel, Merritt Curling Centre

Mar. 2-4

Mixed Bonspiel, Merritt Curling Centre

Want to get your event on the Sports Ticker? Send all relevant information to sports@merrittherald.com

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MERRITT COMMUNITY CHOIR START-UP

Merritt’s adult community choir will begin on Monday, Sept. 18, at 7:00 pm at the Trinity United Church.

Regular practices will be on Mondays at a location yet to be determined. 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.

If you have questions or are looking for more information call Sandi at 250-378-6697 or Ellen at 250-3789899...after Sept. 13).

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Presents Graeme Beverly, Physical Therapist, Rehab Team, NV Health Care Hospital. Join her as talks about Physical Health and Breathing. Stop by the Trinity United Church Hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave. on Wednesday, Sept.

13 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. If you have questions call Richie Gage at 250-378-6266.

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

MASONS

Masons meet every fourth Monday of the month.

ELKS BINGO

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

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.

FARMERS MARKET

Come see a variety of vendors at the Nicola Valley Farmers Market every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm beside the Ballie House.

CRAFTING WITH CONAYT

Come down to the Conayt Friendship Soceity Monday to Friday until 5:00 p.m. at 2164 Quilchena Avenue for crafting. If you are an Elders or tweens to twenty then come join us. Come alone or come with your friend, that’s the beauty of crafting - quiet reflection or social outing.

We have the supplies – you just show up. For more information call 250-378-5107

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

Please come and visit us at the Legion. We’ve extended our hours for the summer. Hours are now Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm and Saturdays 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests welcome

MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB

Now playing outdoors at the Sport Box, Central Park, 2975 Voght Street: M/W/F 8:30-11:00 am; T/TH 6:309:00 pm. A designated court with instructor(s) and demo paddles will be available for new players. Those over age 10 welcome (10-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). Its an easy sport to play, great fun and exercise. For information call Brian 250-378-7452 or Gary 250-280-0105.

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NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

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 development 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.

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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

Trinity United Church

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

Logger’s Sport Show September 15 - 17, 2017 Central Park, Merritt B.C.

CONAYT BINGO

Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo.

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

Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave

Chainsaw Carving Competition - 6 carvers compete Logger’s Sport Competitions & Demo’s, Logger’s Ball Highway Safety Demo, Educational Van, Paint Ball,Vendors, family fun!

Keep up to date visit FB - Merritt Annual Loggers Sports Show

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Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 pm Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-378-9894

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

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Employment Opportunity VSA Highway Maintenance Ltd. is now accepting applications for Professional Drivers to operate snowplowing equipment & other labor maintenance activities for the upcoming 2017 / 2018 winter season. A valid BC Driver’s License, Class 1, 3 or 5 with Air is required. VSA provides highway maintenance services in Merritt, Logan Lake, Lytton and surrounding areas Resumes including driver’s abstracts may be emailed, mailed, faxed or delivered, and will be accepted up until Oct 6, 2017.

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Becky was predeceased by George, her husband of 56 years in 2011.

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Notice is hereby given that a Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday September 19th, 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 7th, 2017 to September 19th, 2017 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at www.merritt.ca

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