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HOUSING PROPSAL Developers hoping to build a 20unit strata complex in Collettville will take another stab at turning their vision into reality.

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LIFELONG LEARNING

WOOD WORK

NVIT has partnered with the Skeetchestn Indian Band to promote literacy in the community.

/PAGE 5 HEALTH CONCERNS Interior Health representatives said there is not enough demand to justify dialysis services in Merritt.

FORESTRY IN FOCUS Marina Cole, the wood carver behind the Ty Pozzobon memorial sculpture, chips away at her new masterpiece at the Logger Sports Show in Merritt. The show served as a warm-up for National Forestry Week in Merritt, which runs from Sept. 22 to 28.

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REZONING APPLICATION

Council to consider development

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Some Collettville residents are concerned the development at 1330 Pine Street will jeopardize the character of the community. Dara Hill/Herald

Councillors want the public to weigh in on the application to rezone the property at 1330 Pine Street.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt’s previous council may have nixed a rezoning application that would make way for a housing project in Collettville, but the current group of elected officials will now have their say.

For the second time in two years, the city has received a rezoning application for 1330 Pine Street. The applicant aims to change the property from agriculture (AR1) to intensive residential (R9) land to build a 20-lot, single family strata development.

If council wants to bring the rezoning application to the table for discussion, they first need to change the official community plan (OCP).

Council voted in favour of drafting an OCP amendment to make way for possible rezoning to the plot of land in Collettville at a regular meeting on Sept. 17.

A tight vote (4-3) carried the motion forward. Mayor Linda Brown and councillors Tony Luck, Travis Fehr and Melvina White voted in favour. Councillors Adam Etchart, Mike Bhangu and Kurt Christopherson were opposed.

Sighs of exasperation from concerned residents could be heard in the audience as the city’s director of corporate services tallied the vote.

The developer was not successful when they pitched their plans to the previous council in 2018.

The last council did not give the proposal first reading after hearing from concerned members of the community. Councillors then received flak for dismissing the application without formerly hearing from the public.

The plans haven’t changed much since last year, said Jim Dinwoodie, the city’s director of

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But this time around, councillors stressed they want to make sure the public has the opportunity to share their thoughts.

“I think the right thing to do as a council is to bring this to a public hearing. I think last time there was a disservice made to the community the way it was taken down so quickly,” said Coun. Tony Luck. “I’m going to support that we do move to look into the OCP amendment, realizing that it is not approving anything — this is a process that we go through and get full and complete information from all sides.”

“I think terminating the process would just be a mistake at this point. We need more information, we have to weigh all sides fairly,” added Coun. Travis Fehr.

In voting against the motion, Coun. Kurt Christopherson said council has run into trouble changing bits and pieces of the OCP in the past.

“I would rather look at this in the context of the whole OCP. It

doesn’t sound like there is a time commitment that this has to be answered by, so I would feel more comfortable looking at this in the context of an overall OCP redo than hit and missing right now,” he said.

The city has scheduled a review of the OCP for next year, said the city’s CAO Scott Hildebrand.

Several Collettville residents have shared concerns about the development not complying with the OCP, possible flood implications and jeopardizing the character of the community.

Neighbouring residents also circulated a petition last year calling on council to reject the application.

“Staff recognizes the critical need for housing in our city, but we also acknowledge that the zoning proposed would be a departure from the plans set out for Collettville, which emphasizes preserving large lots and a semi-rural character,” Dinwoodie’s report to council reads.

“We’re a council that promotes

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development. On the other hand I worry that moving directly to an R9 for this little plot of land may be a bit of a stretch at this point in time,” said Mayor Linda Brown. “I think all applications have a due process — a right to a public hearing — and I think we denied this group a public hearing the last time and I wouldn’t want to see that repeated.”

If council gives first and second reading to the amendment at the regular meeting on Oct. 8, residents will have their turn at the microphone at a public hearing on Oct. 22.

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to meet withBrown Mayor Brown every Please be advised Mayor will not be available for Mayor Drop-In for September Wednesday from 10:0025th, am October to 4:002nd pm and October 9th.

in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

The Next Drop-In Interested citizens areMayor welcome to stopwill by, be sayheld hello and discuss October 16th from 10 am 4 pm.and businesses. issues and opportunities for the City, its residents If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor please contact Corporate Services at 250-378-8614

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DOWNTOWN ROADWORK NOTICE The City of Merritt would like to inform residents to expect delays and detours until September 30, 2019 in the downtown core as roadwork maintenance takes place.

Downtown road work will take place on Voght St, Cleasby Ave, Coldwater Ave, Clapperton Ave, Lindley Cr Rd, and Blair St. For more information call 250-378-4224

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CLAYBANKS RV PARK OPERATOR RFP #: 2019-011 Issued on: August 30th, 2019 Closing Date and Time: September 24 at 2:00 pm local time Summary: Through this request for Proposal, the City of Merritt invites Proposals to provide services as the operator of the municipally-owned ‘Claybanks RV Park’ for a term of three years commencing on November 01, 2019.

The link to the RFP is on the City of Merritt website: www.merritt.ca

NOTICE OF 2019 TAX SALE 10:00 a.m. on September 30, 2019 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 30, 2019, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at the Merritt City Hall at 2185 Voght Street, 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.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS LIFELONG LEARNING

NVIT partners to promote literacy Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Members of the Skeetchestn Indian Band are set to receive a bump in funding to promote literacy in their community, thanks to a partnership with the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology and a grant from the provincial government.

The band, located near Savona, will receive up to $30,000 to deliver Indigenous, adult and family literacy programs in its own community.

The funds will be used for band-led programming, including one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction. The goal is to support all levels of lit-

eracy, from basic to high school completion level and beyond.

“For the last several years, Skeetchestn Indian Band has been applying for those grants through the ministry and they’ve been successful,” NVIT associate vice-president John Chenoweth said. “They have been running a number of different programs to address any literacy concerns they may have had in their community.”

In order for the band — or any community — to apply for the funding, they are required to partner with a postsecondary institution.

“So, we are basically a vehicle for communities to access funding,” Chenoweth said.

NVIT will continue to help the band with anything it needs to enhance learning opportunities in its community.

“But we transfer the funds to the community and let them run what they want to. And then they report on it for us and the ministry,” Chenoweth said.

Skeetchestn Indian Band is not the first community to come to NVIT for these types of partnerships, Chenoweth added.

“We have dozens of relationships with communities across the province, so anything we can do to support Indigenous communities address any educational concerns, we’re always available and willing to

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“Our government is investing in programs that break down barriers to empower people to be more active members in their communities,” Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training Melanie Mark said. “We know that it’s critically important for people to have literacy and numeracy skills to complete simple daily tasks like cooking, attending medical appointments and applying for work.”

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Cutting wood waste

Another bruising week for B.C.’s forest industry featured the indefinite shutdown TOM FLETCHER of Tolko Industries’ B.C. sawmill at VIEWS Kelowna, and the halt of what was left of Vancouver Island and Fraser Valley logging by contractors for Teal-Jones Group, which runs three mills in Surrey.

That’s 600 more mill workers either out of a job or soon to be as their log supply runs out, plus contracted loggers and haulers. Add that to Interfor’s permanent closure of the century-old Hammond Cedar sawmill in Maple Ridge and West Fraser’s move to “variable operating schedules” at its sawmills and plywood plants at Williams Lake, Quesnel, 100 Mile House, Chetwynd and Fraser Lake. All in a 10-day period, and all due to the usual mixture of low lumber prices, high log costs, diminished log supply and U.S. trade sanctions.

Teal-Jones added two more factors in its second decision this summer to lay off loggers: “Current high stumpage rates remain high relative to lumber prices, and harvesting costs have been adversely impacted by new regulations to bring out more residual waste fibre.”

Stumpage, the province’s Crown timber fee, is adjusted quarterly and hasn’t kept up with plummeting lumber prices this year. And the NDP has cracked down on residual waste, charging triple stumpage on any wood left behind that is deemed to be economically usable.

Forests Minister Doug Donaldson says the residual wood program is just getting going, defining economic hauling zones, and may need some

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Can prayer and politics play together?

The writ is dropped. Election fever had been raising political temperatures for some time.

Designated lobbying groups NARAYAN MITRA have been knocking on the interYou Gotta Have net, phones, and FAITH mailing portals for 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

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and the party picked even before the writ is dropped. Now, as a campaign volunteer, I await 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 does precede even before those leaders climb 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 issue that our nation have been victim to for so long, 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 that is waiting to be loosed? I believe it can and should.

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

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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 righteousness was a slogan of Jesus earlier in his ministry on Earth.

When he spoke of the kingdom of God, Jesus was not referring to the general sovereignty of God over nature and history, but 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 phony Law keepers, namely the Pharisees.

The difference between the two lies

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Proposed trail needs community support

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wants all usable wood taken out on the “first pass” of logging.

Donaldson made his first visit to the Global Buyers Mission event in Whistler last week. It’s the 16th annual trade show held by B.C. Wood, the value-added manufacturers group. Held in the ski resort that symbolizes B.C. wood construction world-wide, it had 270 industry representives hosting buyers from 20 countries, including Australia, Mexico, the U.K., the U.S., India, Japan and China.

B.C. Wood’s tracking system reports $38 million in sales from the Global Buyers Mission last year, Donaldson said. And some specialty products are made from residual wood that doesn’t fit the traditional measure of eight-foot construction lumber.

“It aligns well with what we’re focused on as the direction for the forest sector in the future, maximizing value rather than just maximizing volume,” he said. “That’s the way we’ve got to go.”

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 social 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, 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.

We saw ourselves as heirs to the Christian political tradition that fought for women’s right to vote, end human trafficking, and espouse all-round welfare for all.

Now, when facing Election 2019, it is time to take stock of both national politics and our spirituality.

Has our political focus 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 and marginal political success.

People of goodwill in all faith traditions can disagree about income splitting, healthcare policies or the war of words to solve the Middle East problem. 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 less time trying to get people elected.

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.

Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press Media. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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

Editor, The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has asked for letters or emails of support for its initiative to obtain a five-year renewable lease of the Kettle Valley Railway’s Rail Trail from the Rotary Bridge on the Nicola River in Merritt to the edge of the Lower Nicola Indian Band Reserve.

The recently formed Thompson-Nicola Regional Trail Society has this trail; a portal to the Trans Canada Trail at Brookmere/Brodie as its number one priority.

This approximately two-kilometre trail will be a good start to get the ball rolling; for a wholesome recreation opportunities for seniors and families — and for tourists to discover — along the Coldwater River.

If you’d like to see this trail finally started, please take one minute and email a positive note of support to Agnese: asaat@tnrd.ca before Sept. 30.

All four local TNRD directors and the City of Merritt support this initiative, so please give them your support to get this approved by the whole TNRD Board — and then by the B.C. government.

Thanks for your empathy.

Darch Oborne Merritt

Value over volume for a thriving forests sector From Page 6 adjustments. But industry should get used to it.

The days of huge slash piles left behind after the sawlogs are trucked out are coming to an end, and not just on the B.C. coast.

“I’m expecting we’re going to hear about this in the Interior renewal process that we’re undertaking as well,” Donaldson told me. “Wood left in slash piles that could be used for other purposes is consistent. The key is ensuring that those policy changes are applied where there is an economic analysis that it’s economical to bring that wood out.”

B.C. Liberal forest critic John Rustad says the new residual rules pile on harvesting costs at the worst possible time, and it’s backfiring as logging slows rather than running at a loss. Instead of getting extra residual wood, pulp mills are grinding more logs to keep going, he says.

Traditionally, residual fibre is collected by a second logging crew, mainly for pulp. Nowadays we also have pellet manufacturers feeding power plants in Europe, and value-added producers making everything from log homes to windows, doors, siding and other specialty products. Donaldson

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Community invited to help boost food bank

Local celebrates 100 years of life

Rodney Nay celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends at the Merritt Lawn Bowling Club on Sept. 14. Dara Hill/Herald Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD The Nicola Valley Food Bank provides hundreds of meals for community members each month in Merritt. Dara Hill/Herald Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt residents are invited to give the gift of food this Thanksgiving season.

The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints has organized their annual Thanksgiving food drive, an initiative aimed at boosting the stocks at the Nicola Valley Food Bank and helping those in need of a nourishing meal.

Residents can expect a bag and flyer on their doorstep by Sept. 21.

“We are asking the community to show support again this year for this cause by putting any unopened, unexpired, nonperishable food items you wish donate to the food Bank into the bag and leave it outside by 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 for pick up,” said Derlanda Hewton, general manager of the Nicola Valley Food Bank.

For safety concerns, residents are asked to ensure their pets do not have access to the volunteers collecting donations.

Items of need include canned goods (including meat fish,

fruits, vegetables, beans or soup), peanut butter, baby food or formula, rice, whole wheat pasta and sauce.

All donations will go directly towards the local food bank.

The food drive comes at an opportune time for the Nicola Valley Food Bank, said Hewton, as the demand for food in the commu-

nity is higher than ever and their stocks are largely depleted.

“We get a lot of donated food from now until Christmas time, and that lasts us probably until March, and then April, May, June we’re a little bit low.

The food drive is great because it provides a lot of non-perishable food items, it just doesn’t

last,” said Hewton.

“There are more and more people coming into the food bank.

It is sad, but the cost of living is just rising, the unemployment — we’ve been hit hard by the industries shutting down – and there are more seniors coming in. The benefits aren’t enough to get them by.”

A group of 65 strong gathered at the Merritt Lawn Bowling Club on Saturday for a birthday party — but it was no ordinary occasion.

Rodney Nay turned 100 years old on Sept.

13, and celebrated with family and friends in Merritt on Sept. 14.

Turning 100 was no surprise for the man, said his daughter, Joan Negrin.

“He definitely has

perseverance,” she said. “He always said he was going to live to 100. He was determined to do it and he did it.”

Nay was born on Sept. 13 1919 in Newton, Surrey.

He was a jack of all trades, having worked as a logger, on ships, and building saw mills up until the time he retired, around 1974.

He moved to Merritt with his wife, Isobel, in 2005.

Long retirement may be the secret to old age, Negrin said

with a chuckle, as he was retired for longer than he worked.

Strolling around the block was one of Rodney’s signature pastimes, but after falling one day he decided the sidewalks could be dangerous.

The setback didn’t stop him from continuing his healthy habit, however. He now circles his daughters car inside the garage 100 times a day.

“He can’t see and he can’t hear, but he’s still with it,” said Negrin.

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Not enough people need dialysis in Merritt to justify equipment at the Nicola Valley hospital, said Paula Hann, regional director of Renal Services for Interior Health.

Merritt is not alone — communities across B.C. request dialysis, said Hann.

“We do the best we can with the resources we have, knowing there are a lot of communities out there that want these things,” said Hann.

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“And then to have a suitable facility of course is a challenge in a small community,” she added.

Staff track how many patients come to the Royal Inland Hospital from surrounding communities, said Hann.

“In order to sustain a dialysis unit, provincially our standard is six to eight patients,” said Hann. “Currently from Merritt there are four, so that does not meet our minimal requirement.”

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But there are only so many resources to distribute.

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In the meantime, home dialysis may be a viable alternative to some patients.

“Because that does eliminate travel and also improves quality of life,” she said. “So the team is open and available to look at what those options might be.”

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The 43rd federal election campaign officially began on Oct. 11, marking the start of a 41-day battle that will culminate on Oct. 21, when voters go to the polls.

As the writ dropped, the promises from various parties began.

In North York, Ont., Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said his party would make maternity benefits taxfree, a move he said

would save parents $4,000 on average.

He said families of all income levels and anyone that pays into employment insurance will be eligible for this new benefit.

In Brampton, Ont., NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said his party would expand health care coverage so Medicare — the national, publicly funded health-care system — would also cover dental, eye and mental-health

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In Victoria, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau announced a plan to address the housing sector.

He said a Liberal government would fully implement the first-time home buyer incentive, which provides Canadians with up to 10 per cent off the purchase price of their first home. The program would be expanded to the greater Vancouver, Victoria and Toronto

regions by allowing homes valued at up to $789,000.

“Many young Canadians dream of owning their first home.,” Trudeau said.

“But with rising prices and not enough homes to meet the demand, it’s getting harder and harder to make that dream a reality,” In addition, Trudeau said his party would introduce a national speculation and vacancy tax for non-resident,

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(Above)Many Merritt Centennials switched up their training routine to include the Terry Fox Run in Merritt on Sunday morning.

(Right) The event proved to be fun for all members of the family — especially the ones with fur. Dara Hill/Herald Dara Hill a good cause.“The was raining, I thought were all smiles as they THE MERRITT HERALD

A dreary forecast on Sunday couldn’t stop a group of 90 Merrittonians who took over the town — on foot and wheels — to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation.

The group managed to avoid the morning’s drizzle and participants

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Backed by the Merritt Rotary Club, co-president John Graham organized this year’s event.

“I’m very pleased because this morning, when I work up and it

maybe there would be nobody here. But we had a good turnout,” said Graham on event day. “It was a lot of people and lots of fun.”

Looking forward to next year, Graham said there is always room for more people to join in on the fun and help

more people that run, the more exposure the event gets,” he said. “We’re trying to remember somebody that spent days on the road running because he wanted to help other people not get cancer, so it’s great to see people coming out and supporting it.”

SCHOOL SPORTS

MSS sets the pace at tournament Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt Secondary’s junior girls officially kicked off volleyball season with a tournament on home court on Sept. 13 and Sept.

14, with Friday’s games held at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology and Saturday’s contests taking place in the Panthers’ gymnasium.

“It’s a brand new

gym and we wanted to expose teams to the opportunity they have here if they choose to go to NVIT,” said Merritt vice-principal Gian Cavaliere of the decision to also use the post-secondary school’s campus.

“A lot of fans came out and supported the teams, which was nice to see, and we had a lot of help from our senior students, who helped referee and

score-keep, which was great,” said Cavaliere.

Kamloops’ Sa-Hali secondary won the tourney, with Glenrosa Middle School of West Kelowna finishing second. Merritt’s team No. 1 placed third, Kelowna’s Immaculata Regional High School was fourth, Osoyoos secondary finished fifth and Merritt’s second team settled in sixth place.

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JUNIOR HOCKEY

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There’s a new goaltender ready to make big saves for the Merritt Centennials.

The BC Hockey League team has scooped up Tanner Marshall from the Brooks Bandits in exchange for future considerations.

The Kelowna native joins Dylan Kosik and Ryan Winter on the Centennials’ goalie roster.

Last season, Marshall won the Alberta Junior Hockey League championship and national junior A RBC Centennial Cup championship with the Bandits. During the 2018-2019 season, he had the league’s best goals against average (GAA).

Marshall posted a 12-0 record last season

with the Bandits, while putting up a 1.33 GGA and a .925 save percentage.

In 2017-2018, while playing for the BCHL’s Trail Smoke Eaters, Marshall had a 6-9 record, with a 3.87 GGA and a .879 save percentage.

“Tanner has been in this league before and he’s been a part of a winning program,” Merritt head coach Barry Wolfe said.

“His experience in the BCHL and his work ethic in net will be a much-needed asset.”

The Centennials will host West Kelowna this Friday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

Faceoff is at 7 p.m. It will be Merritt’s fourth straight home game to open the season. The squad is 0-3, having lost to visiting Wenatchee, Penticton and Victoria.

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Tanner Marshall joins Dylan Kosik and Ryan Winter (above) on Cents’ goalie roster. Dara Hill/Herald

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A group of Merritt athletes returned from the 55+ BC Games in Kelowna with smiles on their faces. Darch Oborne (furtherst right) who competed in the cross-country mountain biking event, brought home the gold. Dara Hill/Herald

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Nicely landscaped home with 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths, galley kitchen with oak cabinets, island & pantry. Family rm overlooks backyard. Home has upgrade furnace, newer roof & newer flooring throughout. Has 15x8 workshop.

Waterfront lot of 0.83 acres on Nicola Lake at Quilchena on the Lake development.

Build your dream home in this exclusive neighbourhood. Lake is great for all outdoor water & rec. activities

Seasonal waterfront cabin on Headwaters Lake #2. Rustic cabin with open concept, master bedrm on main with huge bedrm above. Has enclosed deck with hot tub, storage shed. Crown lease.

This 1.6 acres waterfront lot on Nicola Lake in Quilchena on the Lake development, is just 2.5 hrs from Lower Mainland and 15 minutes from Merritt. Great fishing & outdoor water recreation activities. Water & sewer not connected.

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#3109

#3130

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2890 SCOTT PLACE

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U RED Quality built 3 bedrm home in excellent location. Home has updated kitchen, central A/C, BI vac, security system, hardwood flooring, newer roof, skylights & shed. Nice open kitchen, formal dining & living rm. .

Rancher with full basement on level fenced private yard. Has garden area & fruit trees.

Main level has 2 bedrms, laundry, laminate floors & country style kitchen. Basement has large rec.room & hobby rm with room for 3rd bedrm. Has 1 car garage/shop

Spacious new home with open concept floor plan, spectacular views & high quality finishing.

2 bedrms up, master on the main & 2 more down, 4 baths & full unfin. Bsmt. New Home Warranty. Double garage.

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#3121

Two bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park overlooking golf course and is a riverfront property. Very good condition, new hot water tank and new roof to be installed. Has an attached workshop & covered deck. Pad rent $403 per month

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#3133

$429,900

#107, 2514 SPRING BANK

D L SO New 2 bedroom strata unit in newer development. Master bedrm has W/I closet & 5 pce ensuite. Open concept kitchen with quartz counters. Gas F/P in large living room.

Double garage. GST applies

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$299,900

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2749 PEREGRINE WAY

$89,900

#110, 1401 NICOLA AVE.

Great 2 bedrm rancher close to all amenities with fenced backyard & U/G sprinklers. Open concept kitchen/living/ dining. Kitchen has large island with all appliances. Family room has gas F/P. RV parking.

#3106 $329,000 2051 PARKER DRIVE

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$399,900

4580 IRON MOUNTAIN RD

$409,900

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6433 MONCK PARK RD

1898 BLAIR ST

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Very nicely finished Jenish style rancher with 4 bedrms, 4 baths & fully finished bsmt. Large open kitchen with island, pantry & Hickory cabinets, bamboo flooring & low E windows. Spectacular views.

New custom executive home with fantastic views. 3 bedrms on the main with open concept floor plan. Master has 4 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Large private deck in back off the family room.

Great 2 bedroom starter home in investment property. Has 16x12 covered deck overlooking the Nicola River. Relax and watch the wildlife on the river. Pad rent $404 per month

3 bedroom rancher on the Bench with immaculate fenced back yard & beautifully manicured lot. Has had updates over the past few years of furnace, HW tank & roof. Has workshop, shed & single garage.

Nice 3 bedrm home in good neighbourhood.

Home has many updates of roof, siding, bathrms, paint, U/G sprinklers deck & more.

Nicely landscaped, inground pool, RV parking.

Fantastic 17+ acres with barn & fenced area for horses. Spacious 5 bedrm, 3 bath home with open concept, & quality throughout.

Huge rec.rm, games rm & gym in full bsmt. Just 15 mins. from Merritt. Fantastic views

This 1 acre lot with 180 degree view of Nicola Lake is perfect to build your dream home or recreational retreat. Lake access through the boat launch only minutes away. Services available

Fully fenced commercial property of approx. 30,000 sq.ft. with 2 titles. Seller is motivated & will consider carrying mortgage or a joint venture in a building complex.

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New rancher with loft with open plan concept, 9 ft ceilings, vinyl plank flooring & carpet throughout.

Gas F/P in large living room. Laundry on the main along with master bedrm with 4 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Upper floor has 2 bedrms & bathrm. New Home Warranty. GST applies.

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#3134

#3136 $374,500

#3128 $375,000

#3122

#3131

#3069

#3051

$369,500

$639,900+ GST

$76,000

2760 PEREGRINE WAY

1871 MAIN STREET

#7, 1401 NICOLA AVE.

Private Lower Nicola property, nicely landscaped with creek running through front of property. 1 bedrm up & 1 down, open concept kitchen with all appliances & huge master bedrm with ensuite. Woodstove in full bsmt. Large workshop 22x50.

This newer 2 bedroom home in great neighbourhood, has open concept plan and 3 baths. Fenced yard with underground sprinklers. Master bedrm has 5 pce suite with soaker tub.

New executive family home on the Bench with views. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, designer kitchen with quartz counters, gas F/P in living room, 5 pce ensuite & a full unfinished basement. GST applies.

Great investment retirement or first time buyer. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath home with fenced yard & 20x26 detached garage.

Room to park your toys & RV. Tenanted.

1992 two bedroom mobile with 24 x 12 addition.

Addition contains mudroom and an enclosed deck. Has carport, small garden area and storage shed plus area enclosed for pet. Pad rent $404 per month.

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#3117

#3099

#3135

1975 2ND AVENUE

3006 HILTON DRIVE

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1602 POPE PLACE

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$438,900

$335,000

2134 BLACKWELL AVE

$739,900

2549 CLAPPERTON AVE

$195,000

$87,900

2338B COLDWATER AVE

1775 BLAIR ST

Bright & cheery 3 bedroom half duplex in good area & close to shopping & school. 2 bedrooms up, recently painted & newer flooring in most rooms.

1 bedrm down, large rec. room & 3 pce bath. Big backyard.

Nice family home on a 12,000 sq.ft. fully fenced lot. Home has 3 bedroom on the 3 & 3 bedrms in the fully fin. Bsmt. New HW tank, furnace, sewer main and updated kitchen. Large garage with power.

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$739,900

$165,000

$395,000

5609 MONCK PARK RD

ON FACE LAKE

6348 MONCK PARK ROAD

6397 MONCK PARK RD

2845 NEILSON ST

Cozy cabin above Harmon Estates with views of Nicola Lake. Has 3 bedrooms with master on the main & 2 above.

Open concept kitchen/living room with woodstove. Has above ground pool & large deck.

Cute & cozy log cabin at Mile High Estate strata development. Open concept kitchen/ living room and 1 bedroom. Approx. 35 mins. from Kamloops & 3.5 hrs from Lower Mainland.

Strata fees are $62.50 per month.

1 acre waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. Build your dream home or vacation getaway . Land has gentle slope to waterfront. Great location for many water sports and close to Monck Park Provincial Park. Water & sewer to lot line.

Can’t beat these fantastic lake views on the 0.94 acre lot. In area of high end custom homes. Fantastic place to build your getaway retreat!. Easy access to boat launch, swimming & more.

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

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#3071

#3078

#3090

#3107

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$229,900

$450,000

$164,500

$1,650,000.

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923 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

6685 MONCK PARK RD

LOT A, MCPHAIL ROAD

1132 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

New two storey townhouse in Nicola Bluffs with great views. Open concept kitchen, vinyl plank floors, gas F/P, 3 bedrms up, 4 baths, & full bsmt with rec. rm & storage. 2 car garage. GST applies

Approx. 291 acres with huge potential for many different projects. Current plans call for a development of 2 acre estate lots with city boundaries. Fantastic views of the valley

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

Enjoy fishing, swimming & boating

158 Acres in Aspen Grove with rolling hills, grasslands & views with Otter Creek meandering through the property. A breathtaking property to build your private retreat. Approx. 30 mins. from Merritt

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits with separate titles. Zoned M1. Located on truck route and easy access to highway.

Great place to start your business.

#2956 $4,900,000

#2971

#3110

#3080

CED

U RED Great family home with 3 bedrms, 2 baths and fully finished basement. Fenced back yard with ornamental & fruit trees. Lots of room for RV/toys. Has new HW tank, HE furnace & central A/C.

Beautiful & spacious 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with large fenced backyard, U/G sprinklers & covered patio. Large kitchen with S/S appliances, island & nook. Large family room, formal dining & living room plus office all on the main. 15x37 bonus room above garage.

#3102

#3091

$379,900

$529,900

Grandview Heights

Nice 3 bedrm home with some renovations including new flooring, paint & shingles. Reno’s still in progress.

Has 24x24 detached shop/garage.

Close to schools & shopping. Garden area in backyard.

#3114 $369,900

#3111

#3096

$419,000

#3113

$219,000

1653 LINDLEY CREEK RD

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#3123

$399,900

Spius Creek Estates

1937 MERRITT AVE

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

Thank you for entrusting our business & helping us grow successfully!

$162,900

$1,200,000

$2,000,000

6449 MONCK PARK RD

LOT A, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Build your dream home in one of Merritt areas finest development, Nicola Lakeshore Estates.

Water & sewer hookups available. Close to water access. This lake is known for fishing, water skiing & more

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

10 acre development site with CD-1 zoning. Will have city water and sewer (not connected yet). Bring your ideas and call for more details.

#3074

#2957 $1,584,000

#2958

$159,900

6397 MONCK PARK RD

September 2019 marks our 2nd year in business. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all of our wonderful clients.

$750,000

6021 BEECH RD

MIDDAY VALLEY ROAD

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

Approximately 5 acre parcel, north facing, with fantastic views. City services, not currently connected.

Zoned R-9 High Density Residential.

Great opportunity. Call for details

#3098

#2962

Located Off Petit Creek Road

Prices Starting at $104,000 + GST Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Choose your lot, bring your plans & start building your future! Close to #2894 shopping.

$249,900

Nice building lot of 7874 sq.ft. in a growing new subdivision. The natural slope of the land will allow for a walk out basement with rancher type look from the front yard.

#3097

$3097

Visit us at 100B-2840 Voght St.

250-315-0000 www.merrittpropertymanagement.ca

Prices starting at $224,000 Approx. 10 acre lots located just 15 minutes west of Merritt in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Stunning view of the valley and some lots are river front. Disclosure Statement available. #2990 Call for more details.

Build your dream home in Nicola Lakeshore Estates on this 0.94 acre lot with 180 degree views. Great lake for fishing, boating, waterskiing & more.

Water & sewer services available.

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$164,500

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MARRIAGE COURSE

Crossroads Community Church from Sept. 29 – Nov. 10 from 6 -8:30 p.m. For couples who are married or living together. Join us for inspiring relationship coaching. We’ll cover topics such as: better communication, the power of forgiveness, learning your spouse’s love language, better sexual intimacy and more.

For more information call Pastor Sherry at 250-378-2911.

PAINT NIGHT

Support the Nicola Valley Skating Club. Unleash your inner artist at The Original Paint Nite Saturday, Oct. 5, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., NVIT. Ages 10+. Tickets online at yaymaker.com

RED CROSS

The Red Cross Equipment Loan depot is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. untll Noon. Please bring a completed Referral Form from your health care provider to the hospital if you need medical equipment.

LAWN BOWLING

Merritt Lawn Bowling plays every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. from May until September. For more information call 250378-2095.

MASONS

Masons meet every fourth Monday of the month.

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READING TUTORS

Every Wednesday. Doors open at 11 a.m. and games start at 1 p.m.

One to One volunteer tutors needed. Help a child build reading skills and self confidence. literacymerritt@gmail.com, 250-378-7844 or email: literacymerritt.com

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A Lifelong Joy! Merritt Community Choir meets Monday evenings for its fall 2019 session. If you enjoy singing and working on choral music skills in a fun and friendly setting, this is for you!

You are welcome to check us out. Questions or more information?

Call Ellen at 250-3789899. New members will be accepted up until Thanksgiving.

NICOLA NATURALIST SOCIETY the start of our regular monthly evening meetings with “Members’ Photo Night”. Enjoy a wide selection of excellent photos of local wildlife, nature and scenery.

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m. at NVIT Lecture Theatre. All welcome.

Hours are 1 p.m to ? Tuesday through Saturday . Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member.

FOOD BANK FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and games start at 5:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall.

DROP IN CENTER FOR ELDERS

The Conayt Friendship Society located at 1964 Quilchena Ave. has a drop-in center for Elders every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Snacks and light lunches are provided. Elders are welcome to assist in preparing menu and lunch.

A sign-in sheet is at the front office. Elders can provide suggested menus and lunch to reception

at the attention of the executive director.

HOSPICE

Merritt Hospice is calling for volunteers to support palliative care clients and their families and to support those who are grieving. Volunteers are also needed for administrative duties such a fund raising, community events and to serve as board members. Contact Jill Sanford at 250-3784577 for more information.

RED CROSS

Merritt Health Equipment Loan Program is looking for volunteers .. You will work with another volunteer who will train you in Red Cross procedures.. Please contact us at (250) 378-3269 or download a volunteer application from the Red cross website at https:// www.redcross.ca/volunteer/appJy-now

FAMILY HISTORY

Anyone wanting to research their family trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-2129868. We will open the family history centre by appointment only.

LITERACY MERRITT

Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society is looking for volunteer tutors for the One to One elementary school reading program. For more information email literacymerritt@gmail.com or phone 250-378-7844.

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AA meetings are held every Monday at noon at the United Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave.

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

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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

Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at 2164 Quilchena Ave. Everyone is invited.

Elders eat at no charge.

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Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: seniors exercises 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., cribbage 1 & 7 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 11:00 a.m., bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m., free swim at the pool 9 - 10 a.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor and table shuffleboard 3 - 5 p.m. Second and fourth Thursdays: floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. Friday: seniors exercises 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., rummoli and games 7 p.m. The second Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. we have a general meeting, executive meeting at 10 a.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. Third Friday of the month drop in lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Saturday: drop-ins from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with floor curling played at 1 p.m. The hall is available to senior members to use for teas, birthdays, celebrations and get togethers. The games room is complete with a pool table, snooker table, shuffleboard table, dart board, horseshoe pit, library with books, DVD’s and puzzles. For more information please call 250-378-3763.

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For many of the communities in B.C., forestry is the primary employer, so the recent downturn in the industry has been a troubling trend.

“Crisis” is the word Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart uses to describe the situation.

“I think that, certainly in Fraser-Nicola, when we look at mountain pine beetle and the impact of the 2017 and 2018 fires, we knew annual allowable cuts would be going down,” she said.

“But we didn’t think it would be quite as devastating as it has been.”

Tegart pointed to the province being the highest-cost producer in North America as having a lot to do with the current state of the industry.

And, while she

acknowledged the plans recently announced by the provincial government — a $69-million fund for those impacted in forestry communities — she said that action should have been taken sooner.

Tegart said she had urged the provincial government to contact the federal government about solutions to the forestry problem before the arrival of the federal election campaign.

“We’ve been talking about this for four or five months and there has been little to no response from the provincial government,” she said.

The NDP’s plans include $40 million to establish a new costshared, early-retirement bridging program for older forest workers, $15 million to establish a new short-term forest employment program, focused on fire-preven-

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tion and communityresiliency projects, $12 million for workers to access skills training and for employer and community grants for training and $2 million to establish a new job placement co-ordination office that will track the transition and employment of impacted forest workers on an individual basis.

Tegart said she is pleased with the

announcement, but added she will be keeping an eye on where the money ends up.

“The devil is in the details,” she said. “Our goal is to make sure those dollars make a difference to people who are displaced in the industry.”

She said her goal is to ensure that everyone affected by the industry downturn has some pathway forward.

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Locals had the chance to try their hand at a variety of logger sports at this year’s event. Dara Hill/Herald Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

The Logger Sports Show put forestry into focus last weekend in Merritt.

Featuring

talented carvers, laughing loggers and truckers eager to show off their gear, the fourth annual event kicked off National Forestry Week in Merritt

and gave locals the chance to celebrate and learn about the industry.

“It was a huge success, especially looking at participation

and community involvement,” said organizer Jerry Canuel. “Every year it gets bigger, but you could really notice it this year.”

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Society formed to stand up for forestry workers Merritt Machine From Page 21 industry itself.

“Despite the really difficult times, you get people like Frank Etchart coming down from Nadina Logging, who have not worked all summer. But yet he’s out there and his guys

are showing up and they’re volunteering their time and effort and trying to make it right for everybody,” said Canuel. “So, it’s huge.”

More than 50 logging companies had their trucks on display at the event and there

was no shortage of logging equipment.

Even during a crisis, it’s important to honour and celebrate Merritt’s roots in forestry, said Canuel.

“That’s what we need,” he said.

Formerly the woodlands manager for

Aspen Planers, Canuel is now retired from the forestry industry and serves as board chair of the Nicola Valley Forest Recognition Society.

Established this year, the non-profit organization works to recognize and advocate for forestry in the region.

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Provincial government pledges $69 million to support forest workers affected by mill closures and shift reductions across the province, like employees dealing with shift cuts at Aspen Planers in Merritt. Herald files KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

The provincial government has announced a $69 million fund to help British Columbia forest workers impacted by mill closures and shift reductions in several B.C. Interior communities.

The Interior forest industry has been reducing production in the wake of the mountain pine beetle harvest and the 2017 and 2018 fire seasons.

This year has seen

numerous announcements of mill closures and curtailments, including Canfor shutting down its mill in Vavenby, near Clearwater, leaving 178 people out of work, and Tolko shutting down its Heffley Creek mill in Kamloops for 10 days.

Just last week, Tolko announced the indefinite shutdown of its Kelowna sawmill, while the Teal-Jones Group said it was closing its three mills in Surrey, the pair of decisions affecting 600 employees and

various people whose professions are connected to the mills Premier John Horgan and Forests Minister Doug Donaldson met with the chief executive officers of the major Interior forest companies to explain the measures to be taken in the months and years ahead.

They include $40 million to establish a new cost-shared, earlyretirement bridging program for older forest workers, $15 million to establish a new short-

term forest employment program, focused on fire-prevention and community -resiliency projects, $12 million for workers to access skills training and for employer and community grants for training and $2 million to establish a new job placement co-ordination office that will track the transition and employment of impacted forest workers on an individual basis.

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the Interior forest seccommunities more profoundly impacted by the tor recognizes that the closure of a major forest new industry that will arise from this transition employer. will need skilled, expeAs many as 3,000 rienced workers to promill workers have lost duce new forest prodwork during this sumucts that can compete in mer’s production cutglobal markets.” backs, Donaldson said, Donaldson called including as many as on the forest industry 700 permanently with to increase supports the permanent closure for impacted workers, of four mills.

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He also asked that While government the federal government has been taking heat step in and help those in from the opposition for the length of time it has the forest industry who have lost jobs. taken to come up with 0 LT Z71 RALLY 1 EDITION MODELS SHOWN West Fraser Timber a package, Donaldson argued that those transi- Co. Ltd. CEO Ray Ferris said the province’s tion teams have been taking feedback on what aid package aligns with his company’s efforts communities needed to ensure continuing “making sure we got it employment as industry right.” and government work “The province is committed to supporting on longer-term solutions during its transition. the people impacted by Stephen Hunt, this change, but we need United Steelworkers the forest industry and ST director for Western the federal government Canada, said while to step up and do their part as well,” Donaldson the financial aid from Victoria welcome, persaid. “I’m hopeful that

manent solutions for those impacted across B.C. are needed.

“A jobs protection commissioner would also go a long way to assisting mills, workers and communities facing closures all around the province,” Hunt said.

Jeff Bromley, United Steelworkers wood council chair, said significant changes to forest policy is required, arguing there is a need to bring back a social contract tying logs to jobs, which existed prior to the B.C. Liberal government being elected in 2001.

Gary Fiege, president of the Public and Private Workers of Canada, said the aid package from the provincial government needs to be followed by more.

“We will continue to work to save jobs, but have to be realistic with the situation at hand and help people transition in a changed landscape,” he said. “This funding announced today is just a start in the effort needed to accomplish this transition.”

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Thomson remembered Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Fred Thomson may have lost his life to cancer last year, but his legacy as the dedicated owner of a local business that helped the forestry industry thrive lives on.

The force behind Thomson Truck Parts and Sales, Thomson sold trucking parts and logging equipment at his shop in Merritt for more than two decades.

He opened his shop in Merritt on April 1, 1995, and died in September of 2017.

He wore many hats before the pivotal day he opened his doors; as a trucker, rancher, cowboy, vet, mechanic and butcher, to name a few.

“It doesn’t matter what it was, he took pride in everything he did,” said his son, Dave Thomson.

Fred Thomson’s push to open his own shop came after he injured

himself while driving for Arrow Transport.

“One winter he was getting out of the truck, slipped and twisted his knee, so he had a hard time with the trucks after that,” said his wife, Lorna Thomson. “So he knew he had to do something different, so he said, ‘All I know is trucks and truck parts, so why not?’”

Born and bred in the Nicola Valley, Merritt was always home to Fred and where he set out as a fair, honest and hardworking businessman — one who was always ready to lend a helping hand to a stranded trucker or customer on the hunt for a rare part.

“He was always there for his customers, wherever they were,” said Lorna.

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“If he couldn’t get it, he would order it the next day. But no matter how hard that part was to find, he always found it. They always came back and they told all their damn friends that

if they couldn’t find a part, to call here,” Lorna said with a chuckle.

Today, Fred’s daughter runs the show at Thomson Truck Parts and Sales. Day in and

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Her hard work is paying off because locals and visitors alike still know where to go if they’re on the hunt for a special piece of equipment.

“It’s funny because, in Merritt here, we have some trucks that are old, like ‘72 to 80’, and it’s getting harder and harder to find parts for these things,” said Jurreit.

“But the people keep coming here because they know somehow, somewhere we’ll find it.”

It’s not just the top-

notch service she’s kept intact, but the little things that have always made the place special — the bottomless candy jar, an endless stream of coffee and friendly atmosphere. The moment visitors walk through the door and are greeted by the group of workers, customers and relatives, they instantly feel part of the family.

Having treats available for his customers was more than a friendly gesture in Fred’s eyes, said Lorna.

“He always remembered not having much money when he was younger. If some place

had coffee or candy sitting there it means he could have some — otherwise, he couldn’t,” she said.

What Fred loved most about his work was the people who came through the doors. He created a place where not only could you get any truck part, but somewhere people could always unload their troubles.

As he and his friends got older, and many customers took on battles against cancers of their own, he would always be willing to lend a listening ear.

“Before all those truckers got cancer and

died, they’d come in here, sit down and talk.

And they would always leave with a smile on his face,” said Lorna.

“He was a really good listener.”

“He was a sounding block for many conversations,” added son Dave. “I’d see a lot of people come in and you knew something was wrong — they were distraught. They would come [to Fred’s office in the back of the shop], sometimes it was hours, and they would come back out happy, feeling good. For someone to be able to do that on a daily basis — because it was – is pretty amazing.”

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While Fred Thomson couldn’t be at this year’s Logger Sports Show, he likely would have appreciated the show and shine featuring a number of big rigs. Dara Hill/Herald

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FORESTRY WOOD WORK

Students encouraged to sharpen their skills

Proud Supporters of National Forestry Week!

Put Your SMILE Forward Forests are fundamental to our economy, culture, traditions, history, and to our future. thank you to everyone in the forest industry for their continued support.

The mobile maker trailer is available for classes across School District 58 wanting to take on small construction projects but lack the in-house shop facilities. Dara Hill/Herald Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Students across the district can take advantage of a mobile trailer stocked full of everything required to undertake small construction projects, such as bird houses or sets of

coasters.

SD58’s mobile maker trailer is used primarily by elementary school classrooms, but all schools in the district can access it as a vehicle to sharpen their skills, said Karen Goetz, principal at Kengard

Learning Centre.

“Because, typically, only the high schools have shops, so this is a really good opportunity to bring it to the elementary schools,” she said. “They can reserve it for a few weeks and do their projects.”

“It is equipped with all sorts of tools — saws, hammers, screws — just everything you can think of,” said Goetz.

“We even have a unit you can pull out that has a miter saw. So, some power tools, some non-power tools.”

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME!

When students get the chance to try their hand at construction, it may spark an interest in pursuing a trades program at post-secondary schools, including the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, said Goetz.

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OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

(beside the Royal Bank) PO Box 3090, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Call: 250-378-5877

Proud supporters of

NATIONAL FORESTRY WEEK Thank you to our crew, forestry workers and firefighters for staying safe and protecting our forests and our communities.

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The USW is one of the largest private sector Unions in both Canada and North America with more than 225,000 members in Canada and more than 800,000 members continent-wide.

Today, more than ever, working people need strong, effective unions.

United Steelworkers is here for you.

Local 1-417 is based out of Kamloops, BC. Our Local Union represents over 1,400 members in many industries including: Sawmilling Wood products manufacturing Steel manufacturing Recycling Security Trucking Construction Machining, and more.

Local 1-417 181 Vernon Avenue Kamloops, B.C. V2B 1L7 Office: (250) 554-3167 Toll Free: 1-800-482-3459

www.steelworkers1-417.ca

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Proudly located in Merritt, B.C.

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Sanding, Refinishing, Repair and Restoration of Hardwood Floors ✰ custom staining and finishes ✰ dustless sanding, eco-friendly finishes ✰ supply and install of wood flooring ✰ Bona Certified craftsmen and NWFA certified professional ✰ free cleaning kit with every refinish.

• Solar power, battery storage, wind, diesel & natural gas generators.

• Off grid & net metering solutions.

• We handle all applications, feasibility studies and installations.

250-879-2582

Call Chace for a free estimate: 250-280-2997

wscustomfloor@gmail.com

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HOURS OF OPERATION:

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Cell: 250-315-3174 Call Gary Sedore for FREE ESTIMATES: 250-378-4312

Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters.

Service Work & Furnace Service.

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PHONE: 250-378-4943

2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC

TREE SERVICE JIM POTTER

MERRITT TREE SERVICE • Fully insured, certified faller • WSBC covered • Dangerous tree assessment ➤Schedule your FREE Estimate

CALL JIM at 250-378-4212

CONCRETE JOE & SONS CONCRETE LTD. Specializing in concrete forming, finishing, repair & coatings.

we do EVERYTHING CONCRETE • Home Foundations • Retaining Walls • Stamped Concrete • Pool Decks • Basements • Sidewalks • Patios • Stairs

• Concrete Cleaning & Sealing • Crack Filling & Patching • Commercial Foundations • Saw Cutting • Jack Hammering • Grinding • Concrete Leak Repairs • Epoxy Garage Floors

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Purchase tickets at Black’s Pharmacy,Courthouse Arts Gallery or the Interior Savings Credit Union.