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FOREST WEEK The Herald celebrates National Forest Week, an industry that runs deep in the culture of British Columbians.

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The BC High School Rodeo Association made a stop in Merritt last weekend at the Nicola Valley Rodeo grounds.

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RIDE FOR DAD Dozens of motorcyclists stopped in at the Nicola Valley Fall Fair building on Sept. 13 during the long journey known as the Ride for Dad, supporting both prostate and breast cancer research this year. PG. 11

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MLS#162471 $715,000 Fully renovated up & down duplex located in downtown Merritt. Both suites feature a nice open floor plan w/ 2 large beds, full laundry services, kitchen open to living/ dining room, and plenty of storage.

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HOLIDAY CHEER

Country Christmas returns this year The ever-popular bevy of Christmas activities will make its anticipated return this holiday season.

Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM After a one-year hiatus, Merritt’s Country Christmas Week is returning with a full slate of festivities this November.

“We are absolutely thrilled,” said co-chair of the Country Christmas Committee, Carrie Ware.

2020 was the only year in Merritt’s collective remembered history that the last full week of November didn’t kick off the Christmas season for the community, due to restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, the latest regulations surrounding COVID-19 will allow for all events that Merrittonians have come to love and look forward to, to go ahead.

This includes the Christmas Tree light up, the parade, Christmas craft fair, community Christmas concert and annual dance recital.

According to Interior Health, indoor organized gatherings such as the Christmas concert and dance recital can operate at 50% of venue capacity. Fairs, festivals, and trade shows, which includes the craft fair at the civic centre, can proceed as normal with COVID-19 precautions in place.

The Christmas Tree light up and Christmas parade are classified as outdoor organized gatherings and can resume normal operations as they have in Christmases past.

“As of that latest info, as long as they don’t throw anything else at us,” Ware explained.

Last year, residents reached out to Ware asking if there was any way that the events, particularly the parade could go ahead despite the pandemic with some modification.

“I think it means a huge amount to the community,” said Ware.

“I know there were lots of disappointed people last year, because of the parade, mostly. A lot of people pointed out that the grad parade went ahead. The grad parade is a procession, they follow traffic rules. A parade with people who walk, with ATVs, with vehicles towing multiple

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Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the 2019 Country Christmas parade. File photo

trailers, it’s not a procession, it doesn’t follow traffic laws. Therefore, you have to have the streets barricaded off. Which means volunteers, which I don’t manage to get for the parade.”

This year, Ware hopes to double the length of the parade route, although she assures Merrittonians that it will remain downtown.

“The only caveat with the parade this year is that the parade route may change to try and extend it, as long as I get the volunteer base to have the bodies to have the barricades manned.”

This will help with social distancing and ideally give more people the option to watch from their vehicles, particularly the elderly or those with small children who don’t fare well under the sometimes inclement weather on parade night.

“I’m trying to make sure that parking lots are incorporated along the route so that people can park and watch from their vehicles where they can stay warm,” said Ware, who said it all hinges on being able to get enough volunteers.

“Volunteers are huge. The entire committee is volunteer, we do not get paid we do it because we love the event. We do it because it’s such a huge event for the community and it’s so much fun, but without volunteers nothing happens. For the parade, it’s a safety issue.”

However, the benefit of being a volunteer keeping people on the sidewalks and off the streets is that you can still watch the parade start to finish, with a front row seat. Volunteers are also integral to making sure that the floats are in the proper order and lined up correctly for the judges.

There will unfortunately be no Polar Express float this year, but Santa will be in his usual seat at the end of the parade, and Ware encourages community members and businesses to get started on their floats as the date sneaks up on us.

“I’ve already had someone ask how to get a parade application, from someone who’s never done it before,” said Ware.

“So, that right there tells me that people really want this. It kicks off Christmas season for the town.”

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City Council Meetings have resumed in-person and residents are strongly encouraged to watch online via www.merritt.ca Tuesday, September 21 - Regular Council Meeting - 6 pm

NOTICE OF 2021 TAX SALE 10:00 a.m. on September 27, 2021

Pursuant to Section 254 of the Community Charter, properties listed below will be offered for sale for recovery of outstanding property taxes on Monday, September 27, 2021, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Main Auditorium of the Merritt Civic Center at 1950 Mamette Ave, Merritt, BC, unless delinquent taxes plus interest are paid prior to the tax sale. For further information please contact the Tax Department at 250-378-4224, or refer to www.merritt.ca.

The City of Merritt makes no representation expressed or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restriction, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or sustainability of the property.

Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque by noon the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 am on the following day.

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

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003-206-181

2800 TELEMON PL

LOT: 9; PLAN NUMBER: KAP33390; DISTRICT LOT: 122;

009-530-070

2687 COUTLEE AVE

LOT: 3; BLOCK: 145; PLAN NUMBER: KAP11022; DISTRICT LOT: 122;

009-488-669

Amount $2,437.47 $9,636.13

2653 PRIEST AVE

LOT: 14; PLAN NUMBER: KAP11984; DISTRICT LOT: 123;

$13,239.64

027-567-877

2175 QUILCHENA AVE

LOT: A; PLAN NUMBER: KAP87015; DISTRICT LOT: 123;

$ 7,623.69

010-398-341

2537 COUTLEE AVE

LOT: 21; BLOCK: 33; PLAN NUMBER: KAP717;

012-121-924

2390 PRIEST AVE

012-395-731

1840 NICOLA AVE

LOT: B; PLAN NUMBER: KAP332; DISTRICT LOT: 125;

$11,893.83

028-589-785

4079 AIRPORT RD

LOT: 3; PLAN NUMBER: KAP92018;

$26,746.70

028-589-793

3940 CRAWFORD AVE

LOT: 4; PLAN NUMBER: KAP92018;

$19,466.79

026-251-281

4153 AIRPORT RD

LOT: 2; PLAN NUMBER: KAP77831;

$97,980.67

017-275-610

DISTRICT LOT: 123;

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LOT: 4; BLOCK: 44; PLAN NUMBER: KAP717; DISTRICT LOT: 123;

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Rodeo grounds proved safe haven for evacuated animals

Horses are shown boarded at the rodeo grounds during the 2021 wildfire season. MORGAN HAMPTON/Herald

Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM BC has endured one of the worst wildfire seasons on record throughout the summer of 2021. Within the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) alone, thousands of people were evacuated from their homes as several major fires burned out of control for months.

The Lytton Creek fire, which began its intense tour of destruction on June 30 by levelling the Village of Lytton and heavily damaging the surrounding Lytton First Nations communities, was the first wildfire of the year that prompted mass evacuations.

When Lyttonites began arriving in Merritt to register with ESS the City contacted Gert Leslie, a Nicola Valley Rodeo Association director, to ask if those fortunate enough to escape with their pets, livestock or campers could utilize the grounds.

Without hesitation, Leslie agreed and opened the gates for anyone in need. She also reached out to the Fall Fair Association to see if evacuees would be permitted to use the poultry barn for small livestock. This ended up housing a couple of pigs, chickens, ducks and rabbits.

“And then not much happened for probably close to two weeks,” said Leslie.

“Until they started evacuating Nicomen, between Lytton and Spences Bridge, and that’s when the first real load came in.”

The region continued to hold its breath as fires increased in size and intensity, and further Evacuation Alerts were issued, warning people to be ready to leave their homes quickly. Then, “all hell broke loose”, according to Leslie.

The July Mountain fire prompted an

evacuation from the areas of Kingsvale and Kane Valley. The Tremont Creek fire moved in on Logan Lake, bringing in the first large group of campers to the grounds and various livestock from evacuated areas along Hwy 97c.

The Lytton Creek fire became exceptionally aggressive in mid-August and all residences from Spences Bridge to Lower Nicola that were not already evacuated were placed on Evacuation Order, bringing in more campers and more animals.

At the peak of wildfire season, Leslie estimated that there were two dozen campers making use of the grounds, including the washrooms and showers. The roughly 60 stalls available were at least half filled with horses and livestock, as well as the pens behind the arena, the warmup pen, and the Fall Fair Association Poultry Barn and stalls.

At one point, Leslie was on hand assisting evacuees until nearly 2:00 a.m.

NVRA President Haley Rutherford was on Evacuation Order herself but commended the volunteers for the time and effort they committed to the grounds and the evacuees.

“I think that the Rodeo Association was proud that we were able to be a hub for people to come to with livestock,” said Rutherford.

“We were proud to open our facility as a safe place for people to come and camp and bring their livestock. There were some pretty extenuating circumstances, it wasn’t just one fire it was three, and we were really proud that we had a facility that we could open up to the community. A lot of people don’t know that the grounds are there, and that they’re not owned by the City. It’s an organization of volunteers and we work

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hard to maintain the facility, and being able to do this spur of the moment was rewarding.”

Rutherford also believes that, despite the circumstances, it was a good way of bringing the community together, and showing that people are not alone in times of crisis as long as they have the community to lean on.

“There’s nothing like a crisis to make people aware of their neighbour,” said Rutherford, who was happy to see long time Nicola Valley ag. Producers pulling alongside small acreage holders and hobby farmers when the chips were down.

When asked if the NVRA would be willing to host evacuees again under any type of emergency, both Leslie and Rutherford gave their emphatic support.

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VIEWPOINT

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MITRA: Prayers and politics together The writ is dropped.

Election fever had been raising political temperatures for some time.

Designated lobbying groups NARAYAN MITRA have been You Gotta Have knocking on the FAITH internet, phones, and mailing portals for a few months now. A few of them have already published voters’ guide to candidates who would maintain and advance their particular causes.

But in the upcoming weeks, a point of contact of enormous and eternal significance with the electorate would be missing in election publicity affairs and glad handling: that of reliance on divine intervention.

If the Word of God is to be believed which teaches that “the authorities that exist have been established by God,” then it makes sense that the Highest Authority, namely God Almighty, be made at least a Consultant and perhaps even an Appellant on behalf of the aspirants to Parliament Hill.

Honestly, I have had my candidate and the party picked even before the writ was dropped. Now, as a campaign observer, I wait on tiptoe to expedite that person’s victory, releasing my daily prayers in the process.

The injunction of the Bible to pray for national leaders precede even before they ascend up the Hill and take their seats. It

urges us to invoke blessing upon their steps preparatory to the climb.

Notwithstanding the SNC-Lavalin scandal or the fighting among parties on both sides of the Pipeline or the vaccination issues that our nation have been victim to for some time now, other national spectacles, small or big, have been greatly besmirching and simply annoying.

Therefore, in the next few weeks, a bit more soul searching, before casting our ballots, might be helpful in order to check out a candidate’s moral/ethical, nay even, spiritual antecedents.

Can Canada raise a sleeping moral majority waiting to be loosed? I believe it can.

Is it time to restore spiritual values in public life?

Doing our own things and the resultant spiral of vicious degenerative cycles of brokenness in society emanate from the society’s failure to understand man’s need of God. The right of religious people of all faiths to influence Canada’s public and political process can still slow down, if not prevent, erosion of godly ethics so essential to democracy.

Seeking God’s kingdom and His righteousness was a slogan of Jesus in his ministry on Earth.

When he spoke of the kingdom of God, Jesus was not only referring to the general sovereignty of God over nature and history, but also to that specific rule over His own people which he himself had inaugurated and which begins in anybody’s life when he humbles himself.

It is not clear why Jesus distinguished between his kingdom and righteousness as

twin but separate objects of priority in our godly quest.

God’s rule is a righteous rule. Therefore in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught us to hunger and thirst for righteousness, to be willing to be persecuted for it and to exhibit a righteousness greater than that of the phoney Law keepers, namely the Pharisees.

The difference between the two lies in the fact that God’s kingdom exists where He is consciously acknowledged. To be in His kingdom is synonymous with enjoying His salvation.

But, God’s righteousness is a wider concept than God’s kingdom. It includes individual and societal righteousness as well.

Because God is righteous, He desires righteousness in every human community, not just in the Christian community.

For some years in recent past, Christians have been looking to politics and politicians to save Canada.

We thought that the right prime minister, the right parliament, and the right Supreme Court judges would stop abortion/euthanasia, strengthen marriages, create safer communities for single mothers and children, and ensure that religious rights would be respected.

Our motivations were good – we wanted to save lives, homes and our nation.

Now, when facing Election 2021, is it time to take stock of both national politics and our spirituality? To reflect and chew the thought whether our political convictions have produced the desired results.

Things are hardly better. Social statistics are largely unchanged. Divorces are growing. More children are growing up in single

parent homes or in foster care.

More and more Canadians are living in intractable poverty. Educational achievement is hardly soaring.

We have had great electoral success but marginal political achievements, COVID-19 debates notwithstanding.

People of goodwill in all faith traditions can disagree about income splitting, healthcare policies or the war of words to solve the Afghanistan and Middle East problems.

These disagreements prevent relationships and fellowship of hearts.

The time is now to develop greater intimacy with God and follow a way to be humble in God’s sight, starting with our politicians and national leaders.

Perhaps we would be a better electorate if we eschew red hot politics in order to focus more on practising compassion.

We need to spend more time studying the Sermon on the Mount and lesser time scrutinizing party platforms.

And, along with that, let us keep our eyes and hearts open in preparation to choose men and women “who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom…” (Acts 6:3) - the real servants of people who elected them.

“I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Saviour, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:1-4, ESV, in the New Testament).

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

LETTER to the editor

Election stakes are higher than ever Editor, This federal election is occurring at a pivotal moment for not only Canada, but the rest of the world as well.

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, it continues to devastate the health, safety, and

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economic opportunities of millions living in low-income countries that are struggling to vaccinate their populations. Further, evidence indicates that, without an internationally coordinated pandemic recovery response, the global health and economic inequities exacerbated by COVID-19 will

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not only persist, but will worsen.

Therefore, as we head to the polls this upcoming Monday, I challenge voters to support candidates that will ensure Canada contributes towards a global pandemic recovery response, which will be crucial in protecting the safety and health of both

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Canadians and the global population. As for the candidates, I challenge you to go on the record in support of increasing Canadian aid to secure a just recovery for all.

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CANADA VOTES

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The Herald asked the candidates running for the Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola riding in the federal election the following question: “What do you believe is the next most important step to ending the current pandemic, and what can be done to prevent another one?” Below are their responses.

Dan Albas, Conservative Party In my view it cannot be emphasized enough the importance of vaccination. We are currently in a situation where 80% of those in the hospital due to COVID are individuals who are not vaccinated.

Aside from vaccines we must use every other tool available including rapid testing, PCR tests, washing hands, social distancing, use of personal protective equipment and more. We must take this seriously and work together in the interests of public safety.

As for prevention of future pandemics there must be several measures implemented. Canada’s pandemic early warning system that was shut down by Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government must be reactivated. Canadas stockpiles of PPE that was also allowed to dwindle under the Trudeau Liberal Government must have sufficient supply of PPE on hand to protect our medical community in a pandemic.

We also need a government that is better prepared. Our borders must be immediately shut down with any country that reports a virus outbreak. When news first came out of Wuhan about the COVID virus, and some countries like Taiwan and South Korea were immediately closing their borders to China. Back at home we witnessed this this Liberal Government refusing to do so proclaiming border restrictions were essentially ineffectual or racist.

Ultimately, we need a federal Government to be better prepared and to take Pandemics more seriously, instead we see Justin Trudeau attempting to use a pandemic as a political opportunity to spend $610 million calling an election because he believes he deserves a majority.

A Conservative Government takes this pandemic very seriously and that it is why we have a recovery plan to secure our future and lead Canada out of this pandemic.

Sarah Eves, Liberal Party The Liberal government worked hard to secure an ample supply of vaccines. This was done when there were threats of vaccine nationalism and vaccine export controls. Canadians stepped up, by the millions, to protect themselves and their communities, and got vaccinated.

To finish the fight against covid, we need to do more.

Everyone who can get vaccinated, should get vaccinated.

A Liberal government will continue to encourage people to get vaccinated by ensuring vaccination across the public service. We will work with Crown corporations and federally regulated workplaces to get their employees vaccinated. We will make it easier for the provinces to roll out proof of vaccination programs, by launching a $1 billion fund to implement their proof of vaccine credential programs. Importantly, we will pass legislation that will protect all businesses and organizations who require a proof of vaccination from the fear of lawsuits.

No one wants to go through another pandemic. Many experts have said that to stop future pandemics we need to stop the destruction of nature. The Liberals have an extensive climate change program to help restore the planet and will plant 2 billion trees. We will work with our international partners to halt and reverse nature loss to ensure the world protects intact nature. We will help curb the illegal wildlife trade.

And if another pandemic occurs, Canada will be ready to battle it. In May 2018 we invested $200 million to expand an existing manufacturing and research plant to provide made-in-Canada vaccines and treatments. We will be less dependent on foreign vaccine makers. Not only is this a good step to ensure the future health of Canadians, but will create 500 permanent jobs.

Joan Phillip, New Democratic Party I believe what the scientists and experts tell us.

The next most important step to end the current pandemic is for all those who can to be vaccinated.

If you were to replace your roof, you would go to a roofer. If you were to fix a fried cable in your house, you’d call an electrician. I believe in trusting the folks who have spent their life’s work understanding a certain subject matter. Social media is causing much disinformation and it’s truly harmful to our social fabric. I believe the Federal Government has an active role in addressing this. In terms of what can be done to prevent another one, many diseases, including the coronavirus in some ways, are caused by a worsening ecological and climate crisis and I believe strongly that if mother earth is not well, we will not be well. To prevent another pandemic we also need fully developed and resourced pandemic response plans at the federal, provincial, municipal and First Nations government level, to ensure we have the vaccine making capacity at home to combat it. This technology should be public and not private, as the Liberals suggest, as I believe this expertise is a public good.

The answers of both the Green Party and People’s Party of Canada candidates can be found on pg. 12.

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Merritt butcher celebrates golden anniversary

Othmar Vohringer Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Swiss Master Butcher Othmar Vohringer will be celebrating 50 years behind the butcher block this October, with no intention of hanging up his butcher’s coat just

yet.

“I love it, otherwise I wouldn’t do it,” said Vohringer.

“Even for me it’s amazing. This year, 50 years ago, my twin brother and I walked out of our

apprenticeship with certificates in hand that we are butchers now.”

Five decades ago, when Vohringer and his brother launched their careers, the education and dedication required to reach Master Butcher status was extensive. A threeyear apprenticeship was required to become a qualified butcher, and this apprenticeship covered every aspect of turning animals into food, ensuring compassion, quality and no waste.

“Back then we had to learn everything, and that’s what I found so interesting,” said Vohringer.

“You had to raise livestock, and you actually had to

go to a farm and learn how, and then you had to learn how to slaughter animals, how to use the by-products like tripe, intestines for sausage casing, even how to tan hides,” Vohringer continued.

“That all had to be done, it’s all part of the whole process. And then you had to learn how to make sausages, and how to break down animal carcasses, and then the last was working in retail, serving customers. To learn how to cook, for that we had to go for three months in a restaurant and learn from a chef how to cook only meat, so that in the store you can tell the customer how to

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The competence and pride instilled in Vohringer through this apprenticeship has followed him throughout his career and kept him in high demand in his industry all over the world, never leaving him wishing for a change.

“Sometimes you get used to a job and it gets boring, but in all these years I’ve never found that to be the case,” said Vohringer.

“Every morning I look forward to getting up and going to work. Because it is an interesting profession.”

There have certainly been many changes in the trade since Vohringer got his start all those years ago, more

than 8,000km away, with the majority of meat being mass produced for grocery stores in huge meat packing facilities where everything is industrialized, and the focus may sometimes be quantity over quality.

“Everything has become an assembly line, or in the case of the butcher, a disassembly line,” said Vohringer.

“The trade suf-

fers, and that sometimes pains me a bit because a butcher I think is the most fantastic job that a person can learn, if they are interested in the food industry.”

In addition to his full-time job at the Local Butcher at 2051E Voght St. in the former Post’s Meats shop, Vohringer owns and operates an onsite custom slaughtering service that travels to

farms and ranches around the Nicola Valley slaughtering beef, pigs and lamb, providing food for hardworking agriculture families.

Vohringer’s willingness to spend his days off still on the job is a testament to his passion.

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people,” said Vohringer, who is also focused on nutrition and what makes food, and people, healthy. He subscribes to the belief that, just as in computers, garbage in means garbage out.

“It becomes food,” explained Vohringer of the process.

“When it hangs there, it becomes food. But having said that, what I never was happy about and still for me the most anxious moment is when I have to kill it. That’s the one part I don’t like. It went so far that way back when, when I learned that, I went to my dad and said, I don’t think I’m cut out for it. He asked me why and I told him why.”

At that time, Vohringer was working at a big slaughterhouse where most of the newly graduated butchers were employed. Every time he had to kill an animal, he felt a clenching in his chest.

“I killed thousands of pigs a day or hundreds of cows in a single day,” explained Vohringer.

“We used to slaughter in one day maybe 200 beef, and another day up to 2,000 pigs. And at the end of the day, my chest actually hurt.”

Vohringer’s father told him that he was happy to hear that, and that it meant that Vohringer was a good person who would ensure the job was done with the utmost care and respect, and to feel anything less would be the real problem.

“Do it right or don’t bother touching it at all,” is a mantra Vohringer’s father passed on that he carries with him to this day.

Each day, when he puts fresh meat in the case at the Local Butcher, Vohringer enters the retail area and goes over the displays with a critical eye, ensuring everything meets his standards.

“If I wouldn’t like to eat it, it doesn’t go in the store,” said Vohringer.

“I’m responsible to feed people, I’m not responsible to make them ill or kill them.”

In a profession more than 2,500 years old which is mentioned in the literature of the ancient Romans, Greeks and Egyptians, Vohringer has inherited a longstanding dedication to quality and customer service, often surprising customers with his ability and willingness to provide a custom cut of meat almost immediately, or to place a knowledgeable and reliable order for a requested type or cut of meat.

For Vohringer, this dedication isn’t likely to change anytime soon.

“I think when I was maybe 30 or even 50 years old, if someone had asked me after 68 are you still going to work, I would have probably called them an idiot,” Vohringer laughed.

“But I really cannot imagine myself retiring… It’s almost like breaking up a relationship.

Every morning you look forward to going to work. As soon as I put my coat on, it’s like I’m in love. Any minute now I’m going to have meat on the table and my knives in my hand.”

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The fire that was first discovered in the White Rock Lake area on July 13 is now the only fire remaining on the BC Wildfire Service ‘Wildfires of Note’ page.

Cooler weather and some precipitation recently has seen dozens of BC wildfires taken down off of the Wildfires of Note list, which are fires that are highly visible or pose a potential threat to public safety.

With the east side of the fire located approximately ten kilometres west of Vernon, it continues to burn at 83,342 hectares, though there are no Evacuation Alerts or Orders remaining.

Though most of the fire is listed as Under control as of Sept. 14, some areas are

not as the fire burning above the Banks Creek Drainage has not yet burnt its way down to the control line.

This portion of the fire remains classified as Being Held. It is estimated that some smoke will still be visible for the next four to six weeks, as stumps and root systems within the large fire’s perimeter continue to burn.

Operations Section Chief Andre Chalabi expects that although smoke will be visible, there is no threat of further spread, and that the residual smouldering ground fire is actually beneficial to the local species and ecosystem.

“The fire basically had a mixed severity here, in terms of dynamics of the fire,” said Chalabi. “A lot of areas burnt, and killed a lot of trees, but also other

areas had a nice surface fire, which essentially cleaned up the forest floor.

“This mixed severity creates a mosaic that will create openings for animal life travel paths...they will have places where they can bed, and have some thermal cover.”

Chalabi noted that in these less severe burning areas, a lot of the native plant species will be able to come back and thrive over time, some of it as early as the post-ignition period when the first amount of significant precipitation hits.

According to Chalabi, some of the native grasses are already beginning to come up, and are showing signs of life.

As of the morning of Sept. 13, 197 wildfires larger than 0.009 hectares continue to burn province-wide.

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A teacher of Inclusive Education and a working mom living in Merritt, I am running to bring strong representation to the hardworking people and economic interests of Central Okanagan Similkameen Nicola. A Liberal-led government has had the backs of Canadians through the pandemic and will continue to carve a resilient path forward for this nation.

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In continuing the Herald’s series of asking the Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola candidates the important questions leading up to the federal election, find below the Green Party and People’s Party of Canada’s answers as to how to end the pandemic, and prevent another.

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Collaboration, equality, and consensus making is preventative for not only the pandemic but the assurance that our collective future for generations can thrive.

This is a very good question. It should be clear by now that we have politics masquerading as medicine. By ignoring the real data, and by suppressing traditional and effective treatments that have been around for 30 to 70 years, those in the political establishment have overplayed their hand.

When Hitler said, “Tell a lie that is big enough, and tell it often enough, then the people will believe it!” he was completely congruent with what we are currently experiencing.

The globalists who control the Kathryn McDonald, People’s three traditional parties have some Party of Canada kind of power over our politicians.

They are forcing them to make decisions that are not defendable in either the legal court system or in the court of public opinion. People are NOT going to accept an unproven, untested, and clearly toxic injection. People are NOT going to accept Nazi style “show me your papers” in order to travel freely around this country.

So to answer the question directly, I say we need to hold everyone accountable for pushing a rogue agenda upon the population and for running a scare campaign with the assistance of globalist media. Most politicians, by now have been given their “Notice of Liability” and will eventually face prosecution for their actions. It is time we held politicians accountable.

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Body discovered in area near Nicola Lake Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM

The Southeast District Major Crime Unit has been called to assist the Merritt RCMP following the discovery of a body in a rural area of Merritt.

Just before 8 a.m. on September 14, frontline officers from the Merritt RCMP attended to an area near Nicola Lake. When officers arrived they located the body of a deceased person whose death is believed to be suspicious.

Staff Sergeant Steph Drouin said that “investigators from the SED MCU have been called in to take conduct of the investigation, with assistance from our Merritt RCMP officers. Our priority at this time is to identify the dead person and notify their next of kin.”

The RCMP Forensic Identification Section is also providing assistance to the investigation.

If you have information which relates to this person’s death, you are asked to contact the SED MCU tipline at 1-877-987-8477.

The Merritt RCMP also dealt with three other cases this week involving new charges and case outcomes: Merritt man charged with multiple offences stemming from an assault On March 4 of this year, Merritt RCMP responded to a call at a residence in the 2000 block of Blair Street regarding an assault with a baton by a male suspect on another male. The incident was suspected to be targeted, and the suspect was eventually arrested by police.

Bradley McIsaac-Holmes was officially charged on Sept. 8 with Assault, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, and Breach of a Release Order.

He made his first appearance in court on Sept. 14.

Abbotsford man caught in a stolen vehicle near Merritt On Sept. 8, Merritt RCMP received a call from a concerned citizen regarding a silver Acura RDX driving

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Police were able to intercept the vehicle as it drove past Merritt without incident, where the driver was arrested.

Tyler Klutskow was charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Dangerous Operation, and two counts of Failing to Comply with Release Order.

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Merritt man pleads guilty to offences stemming from an incident in November 2020 On Sept. 7, Travis Crantz plead guilty to Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, as well as Uttering Threats, stemming from an incident that occurred on Nov. 1, 2020 in Merritt when he brandished a firearm on Irvine Avenue.

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Registered Professional Foresters are the driving force behind the decisions that are made regarding British Columbia’s lush treescape.

Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM BC has what is known as a working forest. This is essentially a sprawling tree farm that covers a large portion of the province and is governed by Forestry Management Plans that outline the standards of planting, maintaining ecosystem health and the harvest of trees.

This working forest has many moving parts and relies on numerous professionals to keep it operating smoothly.

One such professional that plays an integral part in this is a professional forester.

According to the Association of BC Forest Professionals, “Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) are responsible for looking after the forests,

forest lands and forest resources of British Columbia along with other forest professionals. RPFs are also called upon to make decisions such as when, where and how to harvest and reforest areas; how to rehabilitate ecosystems to ensure the protection of forest values including fish, wildlife and water. To be a RPF requires a Bachelor of Science in forestry, or a different science-based degree in natural resource management specializing in forestry.”

Jerry Canuel has been active in the forest industry for 43 years, serving for many of those years as a professional forester.

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Data collection key for work in forest industry From Page 17 now defunct, and its responsibilities are now covered by the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. Canuel worked for the Ministry of Forests for 11 years and during this time decided to upgrade his education and become professional forester.

Already a Selkirk College graduate with a degree in Forest Technology, Canuel enrolled in the RPF Pupil Program and over the course of ten years completed the necessary correspondence training, field work and UBC labs required to become a professional forester. Throughout this time, he was able to continue working in Forestry, which, with a family to support, seemed the ideal option.

Jerry Canuel This branch of forestry blends extensive education with blue collar work, with foresters expected to observe, accumulate, and report on a variety of data within the forest.

“You have to become knowledgeable about all of the See ‘MANY’ Page 19 different values that you have to manage for, and you

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Many factors to be considered when harvesting From Page 18 have to basically do all the research and sign off on all of this information and make sure it’s done correctly,” explained Canuel.

“The Province has a lot of specialists and they’ve determined certain standards for managing, for example, water, or in fisheries, water temperatures for certain fish, wildlife measures to protect certain wildlife and their habitat. You’ve got different soils that determine whether they’re subject to erosion and runoff, all these different disciplines on the landscape, on a forested landscape, that you have to manage for,” Canuel continued.

“Not just the trees that you’re growing, but you have to manage for all the other resources that are also present so that you’re not removing or eliminating their productivity in the future.”

Before harvest can begin, there are many factors to consider. A forester will take into account soil types, climate, sun exposure, temperatures, water and moisture content and numerous other factors which will determine what the stand supports now and what it is capable of supporting over time.

“That tells you how you should be managing that stand,” said Canuel.

“In other words, if you’ve got a good rich Douglas Fir stand, you have to be managing that stand for Douglas Fir as opposed to a nutrient poor site which would be something that might come after a fire, like Lodgepole pine.”

Foresters must also consider forest succession, a natural change in the dominant species of trees and plants which make up a particular area.

“You can’t plant or expect a pioneer species to be there in the long-term,” explained Canuel.

“You’ve got a pioneer species coming in now and then as the soils build up over time, other species may come in and take over that stand as the soils improve. And the other side of it is you have to look at who else is using that site. Are ranchers working in that area? Are First See ‘CONSULTATIONS’ Page 20

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From Page 19 Nations people working in the same area or looking after the site? Or trappers?

Are there visual aesthetics, can people see that particular area on the landscape from their vantage points? So, now you start managing for all those other values that are there as well, and that determines how you harvest it.”

Clumps of trees may be left in place or stands may be selectively logged.

Certain measures may be taken to mitigate any cattle problems that could arise down the road. At risk or endangered species, be they birds, mammals, amphibians or fish must be considered.

Policies and procedures are fluid and adaptable as the priorities of industry stakeholders, government, and the public change.

For example, there are now very different ideas surrounding old growth timber, and climate change has become a driving force in the way that forests are now managed.

And while First Nations people were not given a voice in the forest industry for many years, extensive consultation and negotiation with individual nations within their territories must now take place and beneficial partnerships established before proceeding with harvest, reforestation and conservation efforts.

Science plays a key role in forest management, and professional foresters must be knowledgeable and apply scientific principles within the scope of their work and the work of others in the forest industry.

As Canuel explains, a professional forester can never assume anything about the landscape or the type of plant or animal life it supports. Everything must be factually checked and documented.

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From Page 20 tions, up a stream where you would never expect fish to be,” said Canuel.

“But if they’ve got a certain gradient and pools they can jump up and actually get up to these sites. It’s quite interesting, you can’t take anything for granted. So, you have to follow these procedures, checking gradients and does the water go underground, all of these detailed little things you check off to analyze that creek and make sure there aren’t any fish present and/or it’s not capable of supporting fish.”

In the harvest plan for a site containing a life-sustaining creek, steps would have to then be taken to ensure the water temperature will not increase to adverse effects. Steps such as leaving tree cover to protect the stream from sun exposure.

For some, this may seem like tedious work, but for the many forest professionals with boots on the ground every day, it is a lifestyle that becomes nothing short of addictive.

“It’s a way of life,” said Canuel.

“The freedom, the beauty of just being out there. It’s a good, healthy way to live. That’s why I went into it. I always had my dog that I’d take with me, I went through many labs, and they were always at my side. You’d be out in some upper mountain alpine, or higher elevation spruce, and you’d find a little swamp there or some water, and I remember one time my yellow lab was in there and he looked like a crocodile. It was so hot out all you could see was his nose sticking up out of the water. It’s little things like that. And most certainly the friendships I developed with my peers in industry and government is right near the top. I worked with many passionate, dedicated and respectful colleagues over the years.”

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A handy glossary of wildfire terminology With British Columbia now on the tail end of one of its worst wildfire seasons in history, the Herald looks to define some wildfire terms that residents could find handy in the future.

Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Last year, the Herald provided a handy glossary of forestry terms to help people familiarize themselves with some common timber talk. This year, on the heels of a fire season that kicked off in April and became one of the most intense that BC has ever experienced, we are going to provide a glossary of terms related to forest fires.

Candling: a single tree or clump of trees which is burning from the bottom up, often refers to the visually impressive moment when highly flammable needles or leaves ignite.

Out of Control: describes a wildfire that is not responding to suppression action with perimeter spread continuing uncontained.

Being Held: describes a wildfire that is not likely to spread beyond the existing perimeter or predetermined boundaries.

Under Control: previously referred to as 100% contained, this describes a wildfire which has received sufficient suppression action to ensure it will spread no further.

Out: describes a wildfire that has been extin-

guished.

Fireguard: a barrier installed by machine or hand that clears fuels, ideally, down to the mineral soil. A fireguard is designed to stop or slow the spread of a fire by starving it of fuel, particularly a surface fire.

Also functions as a control line from which crews can work on suppression action.

Bambi Bucket: a helicopter bucket carrying water to douse fires is often referred to as a Bambi Bucket, although the correct term is helicopter bucket. Bambi Bucket is a trademarked product by Canadian industrial fabrics manufacturer SEI Industries Ltd. Interface fire: this type of fire has the potential to involve forest fuel, buildings, and vegetation whether that be natural, wild or cultivated. Simply put, a wildfire burning on the edge of a residential area, such as the forests and grasslands behind Merritt’s Bench neighbourhood.

Crown fire: refers to the movement of a fire through the uppermost layer of foliage on a tree or shrub, known as the canopy, more or less independently of the surface fire. This type of fire is intense and difficult to contain.

Drip torch: a handheld device consisting of a canister and a spout which drips flaming liquid fuel. Most often used for controlled burning with the aim of

removing fuel ahead of the main fire front.

Mop up: the stage after a fire is brought under control where residual fire is extinguished to ensure it doesn’t spread outside of the established perimeter and containment area. This may include breaking apart smouldering debris, dousing hot spots, felling trees, moving hot or burning debris to prevent it rolling downhill and igniting previously unburned vegetation. During this stage, firefighters ensure a fire cannot reignite, even under hot, dry conditions.

Firestorm: this occurs when heat from a wildfire creates its own wind system. Intense updrafts may even cause fire whirls, sometimes referred to as a fire tornado, as part of the firestorm.

Pulaski: a hand tool used predominantly for firefighting which combines an axe and adze (similar to an axe but with the cutting edge perpendicular to the handle rather than parallel). A Pulaski can be used for cutting trail or constructing a firebreak. Fun fact, the Pulaski is named for its inventor, Ed Pulaski, an assistant ranger with the United States Forest Service in 1911.

Spot fire: a fire that ignites outside of the main fire perimeter, caused by flying sparks or embers that can travel several kilometres.

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Culturally Modified Trees show signs of Indigenous history Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

If you have spent time hiking or exploring in BC’s backcountry, at some point you may have encountered trees that have been visibly scarred by the removal of bark or portions of trunk.

You may notice that these scars have grown over and healed, leaving an obvious but harmless deformation on the tree.

A tree that has been altered or modified in this way, is referred to as a Culturally Modified Tree (CMT).

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Cedar boughs are considered medicinal, used to line the floor of sweat lodges or burned alongside sage, sweetgrass or tobacco as a carrier of prayers or to cleanse and purify. Roots can be dried and braided to make baskets or hats.

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National Forest Week: a history The forestry industry has long been firmly established within the British Columbian economy.

2021 is the 101-year anniversary of Canadian National Forest Week, which was first introduced in 1920 as ‘Forest Fire Prevention Week’, at a time when the biggest threat to Canadian timber was human-caused wildfires. Renamed National Forest Week in 1967, with BC National Forest Week launching in 2013.

Even before European settlers arrived in British Columbia, trees were an important resource for Indigenous people, who used various species for totem poles and wood carvings, longhouses, sweat lodge frames, canoes, baskets, and firewood.

Historical records indicate that in 1778, after facing a long overseas journey that wreaked havoc on the timbers of his ship, Captain James Cook and his men cut logs for new masts and spars on Vancouver Island.

A decade later it is believed that John Meares, a fur trader, engaged in the first European timber trading from Canadian soil by taking a load of spars along with his furs to China, where they were intended for use on British ships of war.

For more than a century, forestry has played an important role in BC. Not only in economic terms, but culturally as well. British Columbia’s Men of the Woods were brought from every corner of the world to harvest the province’s famed tall timber. They came from England, Germany, Ukraine, Russia, Norway, France and all points in between, sitting down as equals at the cookshack tables – where they often ate up to 8,000 calories per day in order to perform their physically demanding work.

The logging camps spawned sawmills, which encouraged homes that bloomed into towns which became communities. From Mackenzie to Port McNeill to Kaslo, timber built BC – both literally and figuratively.

Merritt has always been a town driven by natural resource extraction, with sawmills being the bulk of the economy and the number one employer for many years, even as forestry in BC faces another one of its downturns in the boom and bust cycle.

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Cedars the ‘Tree of Life’ for Indigenous cultures From Page 23 clothing or ceremonial regalia.

Because cedar is lightweight, resistant to rot, durable and easily split along the grain, it was ideal for harvest by the bone and stone tools available to Indigenous people in BC prior to the arrival of European settlers and tools.

Planks may be harvested to build shelters, cradleboards, boxes or coffins, depending on the culture.

Trees and poles could be used for canoes, interior house posts, and welcome, memorial and mortuary poles.

Indigenous Peoples ensured the forest ecosystem was not damaged by the harvest of trees, and typically trees that had bark and planks harvested were left in such a way that the tree did not die but healed and continued to grow, as evidenced by the visibly altered trees that remain standing for decades or even centuries.

In fact, physical evidence that indicates human use or habitation at a site containing one or more CMT that indicate the tree was modified prior to 1846 may bring the site under the provisions of the Heritage Conservation Act, which facilitates the protection and conservation of heritage sites in BC. The forest stewardship of BC’s Indigenous Peoples pre-dates first contact by millennia and is only now being incorporated into the management of BC’s forest industry as a whole. The mindset of sustainable harvest that has become a benchmark of our most important industry can easily be traced back, in part, to CMT along the west coast and the temperate rainforests of BC’s Interior.

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MERRITT FORESTRY COMMITTEE Building Stronger Communities FREE MONEY! The Merritt National Forestry Week Committee is pleased to announce the 2020 offering of the Mike Morrison Memorial Bursary.

This bursary is for $1000.

GRADE 5 TREE PLANT: Students from Merritt forestry industry families returning to a multi-year post On May 17 - 21, 2021 secondary school program are eligible to apply

the Merritt Forestry Committee and Since there is no such thing as “free money” please submit the follow to be considered for the bursary: Cascades Natural Resource District held the Annual Grade 5 Tree 1. A 500 word essay on the topic: “What are the benefits and challenges of implementing integrated resource management in Plant at Lundbom Lake. In addition to tree planting, this year the event British Columbia?” The winning essay may be published in the Merritt Herald during National Forestry Week. also had a grasslands segment where the students learned about 2. Details of the program you are returning to native ecology, invasive plants, and invertebrates.

3. A description of how your family is involved in the forest industry 4.

An outline of your community involvement and volunteer history

2021 POSTER WINNERS ARE:

Deadline for submission is November 30, 2020.

Prior to award of the bursary, proof of enrolment must be produced

The theme this year for the poster contest was

FREE MONEY!

“How do foresters take care of the forests?”

Applications are to be submitted electronically to:

Alycia.Fennings@gov.bc.ca, questions can also be direct to this email address.

The Merritt Forestry Week Committee is pleased to announce the

2021 offering of the Mike Merritt Forest Week Committee

Morrison Memorial Bursary. This bursary is for $1000.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

Students from Merritt forestry industry families returning to a multi-year post secondary school program are eligible to apply. Since there is no such thing as “free money” please submit the following to be considered for the bursary: 1) A 500 word essay on the topic: “What are the potential impacts of implementing the 14 Old Growth Strategies for Communities in B.C.?”

2) Details of the program you are returning to 3) A description of how your family is involved in the forest industry 4) An outline of your community involvement and volunteer history

The following were awarded prizes:

Deadline for submission is November 1, 2021.

Prior to award of the bursary, proof of enrollment must be produced

1st place received a camper-ship and honourable mentions received swim passes.

Applications are to be submitted electronically to: Alycia.Fennings@gov.bc.ca, questions can also be directed to this email address.

1st place:

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Honourable mentions:

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NATUREKIDS MERRITT:

The Merritt Forestry Committee is pleased to announce a partnership with NatureKids Merritt.

Due to the Committee’s and NatureKid’s shared values in regards to education and a love of our land, this partnership enabled both parties to better meet their goals of education. In 2021, the Merritt Forestry Committee donated $1000.00 to the club’s volunteer’s, Rachel and Sarah towards NatureKid’s events and interactive tours coordinated within the Nicola Valley.

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Cops ride for kids in annual cycling marathon

HIGH SCHOOL RODEO: Merritt was the site of the latest rendition of the BC High School Rodeo Association, at the Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds on Sept. 11-12.

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Riders take off on the first day of the 2021 Cops for Kids. RCMP photo

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@ MERRITTHERALD. COM Members of the RCMP Southeast District, including Merritt RCMP’s Jon Puterbough, will be arriving back in Kelowna on Sunday after a 1,000+ kilometre cycling round trip - all for a good cause.

The annual Cops for Kids ride kicked off on Sept. 10 from the Sandman Hotel in Kelowna for the ten-day excursion,

in an effort to raise funds and awareness for children facing illness, disability or traumatic crisis within South Eastern British Columbia.

Unlike last year, when riders cycled individually for social distancing, participants in this year’s event were able to take off in a bubble format.

“Being together with their colleagues of likeminded individuals really motivates the team and keeps them pushing up those steep hills,”

said Ride Captain and Retired Staff Sergeant Major Julio Krenz.

Puterbough told the Herald earlier this summer that he became interested in the ride after realizing the financial burden that can be placed on a family if a parent has to take leave from their job to tend to a sick child.

In past years, Cp. Derrick Francis of the Merritt detachment has also taken part in the ride.

Pacific Forest Rally cancelled

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD. COM 2021 has claimed yet another victim in terms of event cancellations, though unlike 2020, this most recent postponement can be attritbuted to two factors.

The 2020 Pacific Forest Rally, which traditionally has dozens of rally cars racing through the hills of the Merritt area in a pit stop during the Canadian Rally Championships each year, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2021 rendition of the rally was announced earlier this month as wiped off of the calendar due not only to the ongoing pandemic, but the recent

historic wildfire season as well.

Organizer Paul Westwick said that despite lower fire danger ratings expected throughout the rest of September until Oct. 8, when the event was scheduled to begin, approximately two-thirds of the staged distance is still subject to an Area Restriction Order by BC Wildfire Service.

“It’s not just fire suppression for the currently active fires, but also fire rehabilitation and bridge replacements, as well as the risk from post-fire treefall on both stage and transit,” said Westwick.

“We have been advised by Forestry that those roads will not become available to us until at least next summer.”

He added that social distancing and gathering limits due to COVID-19 would also remain a problem.

Drivers usually descend on the Nicola Valley from all over the nation for the event.

Plans will now begin for a return to racing in 2022.

“I want to thank everyone who has worked hard trying to make this event happen, and all of the support from local businesses and the people at Tourism Nicola Valley, who were looking forward to us bringing lots of people into town for a fun weekend,” said Westwick.

“We love Merritt, and we will be back!”

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Board Member elections September 25, 2021 Lower Nicola Community Hall 10 am This club has been in the Valley as a Good standing, sanctioned non-profit society for over 20 years.

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For more information contact Terri-lynn at 250-280-2485

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Jake Courtepatte The Merritt Pickleball Club’s new outdoor NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM home is ready for action, on four sleek new courts located on the lawn bowling property.

In Sept. of 2020, the Thompson Nicola Regional District officially approved a request to allocate $130,000 to the City of Merritt to fund the construction of four new pickleball courts. The $130,000 was granted from the federal gas tax funds.

“We are very grateful to the people and organizations that have made this possible,” reads a press release sent to the Herald by Merritt Pickleball Club representatives, which also includes a “special thank you” to Brian and Sylvia Defoe for getting the sport of pickleball off the ground in Merritt.

“We greatly appreciate the TNRD and the City of Merritt who have been instrumental in getting our new facility up and running.”

Merrittonians of all skill levels are invited to come down to the courts for regularly scheduled play on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30a.m. to 11a.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6p.m. to 8p.m., weather permitting.

“Everyone is encouraged to come and give it a go!”

A grand opening will be scheduled for the spring when weather is more favourable, and assumedly the COVID-19 pandemic will be more under control.

The Pickleball Club will continue to share the facility with the lawn bowling grounds. They will be responsible for the utility bills and the general upkeep of the building.

Anyone requesting more information on the courts/sport can contact Gary @ 250280-0105, or Aston @ 250-378-5691.

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CANSKATE is Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15pm -3:45pm Fall Season is from Sept 27th -2021 to Dec 6th 2021 (20 sessions) JR STAR SKATE is Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15pm – 4:00pm Fall Season is from Sept 27 -2021 to Dec 6th 2021 (20 sessions) STAR SKATE AND ELITE/COMPETITIVE SKATE will have options of multiple Day Programs with off ice included (To request registration forms for these programs, please contact us at highlanddevelopmentcamp@gmail.com)

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A Calendar, with all important dates, will be available on our website with a list of the competitions for the new season as soon as it becomes updated from Skating In BC/YK

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From Page 9 The Lower Nicola Indian Band provided a grant to help out with a project at the high school, as an advocation initiative for Indigenous mental health.

From there, it stemmed out to be the beautiful landscaped scenery on the south side of the building.

The idea came from a calming waters feature at Nicola-Canford Elementary, a school that also has close ties to the LNIB. Hardscaped and softscaped gardens, greenhouses, vegetable beds, chicken coops, and even an eagle’s nest all tie into the overall surroundings. The project is a joint effort between the local Thomson Lawn Care and Sunshine Farms in Kelowna.

The beauty of such a diverse environment is in the fluidity of it - the vegetables need to be tended to, the chickens need to be fed, the gardens need to be upkept - all of which will be part of a unique outdoor curriculum for all grades alike at MSS. “We’re trying to get kids tied into and interested in that

vocational programming around horticulture, culinary arts, food awareness, Indigenous plants... we’re going to be growing our own shaman’s tobacco and sweetgrass that we use for offerings,” said Slanzi.

In the vegetable gardens, squash, peppers, and tomatoes are grown and picked by students.

A pit house already sat on the property, traditionally used for First Nations people to storytell.

The pit house at MSS features a fire pit in the middle surrounded

MSS pit house by tables and seating, where elders can teach lessons and educate the youth on their traditional culture.

“So now this is all tied in,” said Slanzi. “This is our Indigenous calming space.”

The Science Department is spearheading the upkeep of the project, using aspects of environmental science, horticultural science, and civil science.

Aside from the hands-on learning aspect of the new space, the area provides students, especially those at risk, with a chance to calm their minds and souls through spiritual techniques.

Slanzi mentioned one technique where students can grab a pebble from near the man-made creek that runs through the project and wash it off and throw it back into the water.

“It is like they’re releasing with that pebble whatever negativity or trauma that may be troubling them.”

A plan is also in place to provide a water feature where students can ‘wash off ’, both physically and spiritually.

“For Aboriginal Peoples, the water is sacred.”

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

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

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time every Sunday - 10 am

Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:00 pm • 250-280-1268

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L.R. (RON) BROWN Feb. 8, 1933 - Mar. 31, 2021 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Ron Brown on March 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife of 66 yrs Eleanor, his sons David (Linda), Douglas (Michelle), Christopher and he was predeceased by his daughter Shelli Walsh of New Zealand. He will be lovingly remembered by his 5 grandchildren; Heidi, Cody (Jessica), Stephanie (James), Thomas, Keishaun, Ciara and 1 great grandchild Lachlan.

Ron was born in Magnolia, Alberta. After retiring from the RCAF, they moved to Merritt in 1976 where he began a new chapter in life starting with J.S. Crawford Insurance. He was also involved in many community organizations including Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce to mention a few.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the Kamloops Renal Clinic for the exceptional care and empathy of the staff.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Merritt on September 18, 2021 at 12:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donation to the charity of your choice would be graciously accepted.

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Charlotte Lillian Ethel Jurreit February 21, 1940 - September 8, 2021 It is with extreme sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Charlotte Jurreit. Charlotte is predeceased by her Husband Carl Jurreit in 2007 and her Grandson Roddy in 2012.

She is lovingly remembered by her sister Marie, her two sons Calvin(Barb), Dwaine (Tammy) and Daughter Kim. She is also remembered by 6 grandchildren; Alanna (Lyle),Tysen (Kristina), Kaylea (Roy), Steven, Miranda and Dallas. 5 great grandchildren; Gage, Carl, Alaya, Caden, and Natalia. She will also be missed by her sister-in-law Susie, brother-in-law Pete, nieces,nephews, cousins and many friends.

Charlotte was born in Salmon Arm BC and moved to Merritt in 1956 where she met the love of her life Carl Jurreit and later married in 1959.

Together they raised their three children enjoying camping, fishing, snowmobiling and boating. Charlotte worked in the Bank of Commerce for 33 years retiring in 2004. Charlotte and Carl loved touring around in their 1930 model A and were founding members of the Merritt Vintage Car Club. Charlotte loved animals and dearly loved her pets. She is greatly missed by her two dogs Sassy and Buddy. Charlotte loved spending time with family and friends and will be greatly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the diabetic association.

BARB MECKLER R0011881323 Lisa Marie Caruso 5108

August 2, 1971 - September 6, 2021

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Lisa Marie Caruso on September 6, 2021 at the age of 50 years old in Surrey, BC. She is survived by her husband Anil, her daughter Kayla Van Roosbroeck (Matt McRae), granddaughter Claire, parents Donna and Tony Caruso and sisters Tammy Brown (Dan), Jamie Caruso, Mindy Caruso, and Deandra Ortman (Chris). She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews as well as numerous family members and friends.

She was predeceased by her nephew, AJ Pelly.

Lisa was born in Regina, SK and her family relocated to Merritt, BC in 1972. Throughout her life she lived in Kamloops, Kelowna, and the lower mainland and has left behind many friends who will miss her greatly.

Lisa will be remembered for her sense of humour and quick wit. Her passion for life included the deepest love for Anil, Kayla and Claire as well as the rest of her family.

A private Celebration of Life will be held for immediate family and invited guests. Attendance is limited due to the COVID restrictions.

If desired and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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The sale of this company will include: 3 antique trucks 1953, 1957 and a 1948 GMC, 990 John Deere tractor, 1 hauling trailer, 1 Ditch witch trencher, Sod Cutter, Billy goat Vacuum, 1 Aerator, 2 Dethatching, 1 lrg Exmark walk behind, 3 Arien Mowers, 2 hedge trimmers, 2 Stihl weed eaters, 2 lrg backpack blowers.

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The Coldwater Indian Band is seeking an individual to fill the Education Coordinator position. The Education Coordinator is responsible for the planning, administration and coordination of Coldwater Indian Band Education Programs and Services and reports to the Band Administrator. This position will be working from the Merritt Office.

Responsibilities and Duties Planning – Annual and Long-term Education Plan for Coldwater Indian Band, membership and as directed.

Human Resource – Supervises and valuates the performance of anyone with direct reporting relations to the Department when applicable.

Financial – Develops Education Program budgets in consultation with the Band Administrator and administers the budgets as approved by Chief and Council and all other associated duties.

Policy – Administers the approved Post-Secondary Education Policy.

Liaison and Representation – Participates as Ex-Officio when required on the Band School SAC; Represents the band in negotiating the Local Education Agreement; Attends School District 58 meetings where applicable; Liaises with PostSecondary Institutions/Schools in support of the Coldwater Indian Band Education Policy and programs; Liaises with SD #58 re: L.E.A., F.N.A.C, and staff where applicable; Advocates for Coldwater students within School District 58 & students attending different Post-Secondary Educational Institutions; Liaise with Indian Services Canada in support of the Coldwater Indian Band Education Department programs.

Post-Secondary Program Administration – Administers the Post-Secondary program as per Job Description.

General Education Administration – Administers all pertinent Education Program funding through Xyntax; Develop and maintain individual student confidential files; Maintains records of all Education programs, services and funding associated with this department; Keeps the Band Administrator informed of sensitive and important issues and events in relation to the operation of the Education Programs; etc.

Position Qualifications • Post-Secondary Diploma (prefer minimum Business or Public Administration diploma) • OR an equivalent combination of post secondary education and directly related work experience.

• Proposal writing an asset • Lifestyle consistent with the importance of the responsibilities of the position • Strong analytical and decision-making skills, tact, discretion and sound judgement • Demonstrated commitment to fiscal management • Superior communication skills, written and oral • Working knowledge of Xyntax an asset • Knowledge of Nlaka’pamux and Coldwater Community an asset • Ability to organize and manage workload • Good negotiation skills (Local Education Agreements) • Able to work independently and in a team environment • Satisfactory Criminal Records check • Valid Driver’s License and Reliable vehicle Send your resume with references and cover letter:Attn: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND H.R. COMMITTEE c/o Band Administrator (lantoine@coldwaterband.org.) or Fax 250-378-5351 PO BOX 4600, MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Deadline for resumes extended to: September 17, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m.

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Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Nicola) Ltd. is now accepting applications for professional drivers to operate snowplowing equipment & other labour maintenance activities for the 2021 / 2022 winter season. A valid BC Driver’s License, Class 1 or Class 3 is required. YRB provides highway maintenance services in Merritt, Logan Lake, Lytton and surrounding areas.

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Principal Position: Principal – N’kwala School Department: N’kwala School Term: Permanent Full Time- 40 hours per week Start date: ASAP (or until position is filled) Wage: Commensurate with experience, as per salary range for Grade 9 level employee in UNB Personnel Policy Reports to: Band Administrator Role: The N’kwala School Principal will be primarily responsible for the overall administration and operation of the school in a manner that is consistent with Syilx culture. The Principal will provide instruction for the band’s N’kwala K – 12, multi-grade school. The Principal will oversee the implementation of community priorities, educational programs and plans and will collaborate with Chief and Council and the FNSA to ensure the educational welfare of our students.

Key Responsibilities: N’kwala School takes great pride in and works to ensure that parents, community members and staff work together to achieve the highest quality of education for the students to be life-long learners. To build academically strong and culturally resilient students, the school focuses on fusing BC Provincial Learning Standards, Syilx Cultural Values, Practices and Language.

Rigorous standards are maintained, enabling N’kwala School to be certified and accredited by both the BC Ministry of Education and the First Nations School Association.

Qualifications/Experience: • A Master’s Degree in education or other relevant discipline. Individuals currently enrolled in a relevant Master’s Program will be considered.

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a school setting. Preference given to a First Nations setting.

• Good standing with the Teacher Regulation Branch and current BC Teaching Certification.

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of Upper Nicola Syilx culture, language and history is an asset.

The Upper Nicola Indian Band and the school are conveniently located 45 km (38 min) east of Merritt, BC on Hwy. 5A and 90 km south of Kamloops, B.C. This area is known for its historic ranches, shimmering lakes and over 2000 hours of annual sunshine, which allows you to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, swimming, or annual music festivals.

If you are passionate about being a part of a team that supports developing academically strong and culturally rooted learners, then this could be a great fit for you!

Send cover letter and resume with 3 references via hand delivery, mail, e-mail, to: Human Resources, Upper Nicola Band General Delivery, Douglas Lake, BC V0E 1S0 Tel: 250 350-3342 hr@uppernicola.com

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MerrittMerritt Real Estate Services Ltd.Ltd. HELPING SERVING MERRITT & AREA FOR 40 YEARS! HELPINGYOU YOU IS IS WHAT WHAT WE WE DO! SERVING MERRITT & AREA FOR 40 YEARS! Real Estate Services Visit: www.royallepage.ca/merritt Looking to sell? Call one of our for a complete list of current listings agents to see what your home is worth.

3499 Voght St. Merritt BC • 250-378-6181 email: rlpmerit@telus.net 2051 GILLIS CRESCENT

$479,000 2454 ABERDEEN ROAD

$299,000

THIS 2 BED 1 BATH HOME IS LOCATED IN THE VERY DESIRABLE BENCH AREA & SITS ON A LARGE LOT. tn 2016 the home had a new roof, new windows, carport & a 16X20 detached garage/shop constructed in the back yard.

VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN 1.83 ACRES IN LOWER NICOLA RIGHT ON ABERDEEN ROAD. This lot is flat with cleared areas and some trees for privacy & shade. The lot does have a private well or hook up to Lower Nicola community water.

MLS#163826

MLS#163646

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

1310 SPRUCE AVENUE

$629,000 2137A QUILCHENA AVENUE

$650,000

WONDERFUL TWO LEVEL HOME ON A QUIET DEAD END STREET WITH A SHOP THAT’S ONE YOU HOPE FOR. New flooring in a number of rooms plus new quartz counters, sink, fixtures and quality GE appliances in kitchen.

APPROXIMATELY 5000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE PLUS A THREE BEDROOM TENANTED SUITE ABOVE. This storefront location is right in the downtown core

MLS#163662

MLS# 163632

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

4207 FALCON CREST DRIVE

$129,900 21-1098 HOUSTON STREET

GET READY TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME. This lot in the Grandview Heights subdivision offers spectacular views of Iron Mountain and Nicola Valley

D

SOL

Managing Broker

$204,900

WOW! DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING PROPERTY. TOTALLY REDONE 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH EXCEPTIONAL MOBILE HOME IN A QUIET PARK. Open concept kitchen and living great for entertaining. New high end appliances, concrete counter tops, tiled back splash and newer cabinets

MLS# 162721

MLS# 163405

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

$1,199,900 1686 DOUGLAS STREET

1330 PINE STREET

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SOL

$219,900

RARE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN MERRITT! 4.5 ACRES IN TOWN ON THE RIVER! Currently zoned R2, this potential 18 lot bare land strata development is just minutes from all major shopping/town center

FIRST TIME BUYERS AND INVESTORS TAKE NOTE! 1650 SQ. FT., 3 level, 3 bed townhome w/ 2 piece bath on main floor. Unfinished basement waiting for your ideas! New floors on main in hall, living/dining + stairs to upper floor, 3 bedrooms and halls just completed.

MLS# 163669

MLS# 163746

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

397 BASALT DRIVE

Owner/Broker

$339,000 1576 HOUSTON STREET

$429,000

GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY LOCATED ON A LARGE CORNER WITH A NICE 24X26 ATTACHED GARAGE HEATED SEPARATELY. Bring in your ideas and add new floors with a coat of paint and enjoy your affordable new home!

PRICE REDUCED! 3 BEDROOMS ON LARGE .21 ACRE PRIVATE CORNER LOT. French doors off dining room, central air conditioning and gas fireplace. Outside enjoy fenced back yard for your family pets, 1 car garage and extra storage. Great family home.

MLS#163288

MLS# 163067

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

280 JASPER DRIVE

$674,900 260 ALDER DRIVE IMMACULATE CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON A CORNER LOT IN THE HIDDEN GEM OF LOGAN LAKE. This 6 bedroom home has 4 large bedrooms on main floor and bright walk out basement with full 9 foot ceilings. Covered deck & patio, extra deep garage for parking/storage.

MLS#164035

$399,900

PRICE REDUCED! THIS 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATHROOM HOME IS SITUATED ON A BEAUTIFUL FENCED LOT AND HAS BEEN IMMACULATELY KEPT. Enjoy those summer evenings with family and friends while sitting around telling stories on the full length sundeck and enjoying the sounds of nature.

MLS#163230

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

At Royal LePage Merritt, our clients count on our personal attention and expertise. Whether you are selling your home or looking to buy, we strive to provide the high quality service you deserve!