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CANNABIS CAPPED The limit of four retail cannabis stores in Merritt will stay, after council heard a potential government-run shop could create unfair competition.
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PRO RODEO Spectators from near and far gathered in Merritt over the Labour Day long weekend to watch top rodeo athletes compete in the 61st annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo. STORY /PAGE 14
PAY RAISE Merritt’s mayor and council gave themselves a wage increase after hearing from city staff their salaries fall short compared to other cities of similar size.
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BACKYARD FIRES Residents will soon be able to apply for a permit from the Merritt fire department to light campfires in their own backyards.
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Paving process The owner of Quilchena Cannabis company — the first business to apply for a license in Merritt — spoke in favour of leaving the cap in place to allow the four businesses in line a chance to get up and running before more competition is added. Herald files
Councillors, business owners concerned about unfair competition from potential governmentrun store. Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD
After months of deliberation, Merritt’s city council decided to stick with the current limit of four cannabis retail stores in town. Council voted 5:2 against the motion to remove the cap — put in place by the previous council — at a regular meeting on Aug. 27. Mayor Linda Brown and Coun. Travis Fehr voted in favour. A key concern for councillors who voted against
lifting the cap was the possibility of a B.C. government store setting up shop in Merritt, budging in front of the four businesses already in line to start operating in Merritt. Steve Hagen — owner of Quilchena Cannabis — was the first shop owner to receive approval from council in February. However, his storefront remains vacant months later as he anxiously awaits provincial approval. At the public hearing earlier this month, Hagen urged council to leave the cap in place for the time being in order to give himself and the other three businesses approved by council the opportunity to get up and running. Hagen said he had his application in before the legalization of retail cannabis last October, and has steadily been losing money
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‘We have put all of our life savings on the line to put this venture forward.’ — Quilchena Cannabis’ Steve Hagen “We put all of our life savings on the line to put this venture forward,” said Hagen. “There is a very strong likelihood that the government store could be open before any private store here, because all they need is a consultation on their location — they don’t have any hoops to jump through. They don’t have to do anything but come
at the meeting, including Coun. Tony Luck. “A year ago they were throwing us in jail for this, now they want to sell. They are not playing with a level playing field,” he said. “I really do have a concern about what is going to happen with a government store coming. They’re going to use my tax dollars to unfairly compete against free enter-
prise entrepreneurs that are going to come into this community to make a thriving business.” Another member of the public spoke in favour of removing the cap at the public hearing. On behalf of his client, who would like to eventually open a cannabis retail store at 3625 De Wolf Way, the speaker suggested council look at eventually lifting the cap to allow for more business in town. Speaking in favour of lifting the cap, Mayor Linda Brown said she does not want to show any preference towards one business over another. “The market will eventually sort itself out. It may take a while to get there,” she said. “I believe the cap was wrong in the first place — I don’t believe that we should have had a cap on a free enterprise system.”
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Merritt’s mayor and council have approved a salary bump for themselves, with the mayor in line for a 41 per cent hike and councillors set to receive a 32 per cent increase. Council voted 5-2 in favour of adopting the pay raise at a regular meeting on Aug. 27. Councillors Travis Fehr and Mike Bhangu were opposed. The pay raise will take effect immediately. Mayor Linda Brown is paid $25,984 per year and will see her salary jump to $36,582. Councillors are paid $15,590 annually and will make $17,394 with the raise. Fehr tried unsuccessfully to amend the bylaw to bring the raise into affect in 2020. He said he has heard feedback that “the timing is not right considering the economy and what the public has seen council achieve since the election.” Bhangu, who argued the pay increase should come into effect after the next election, in October 2022, has suggested he would like to donate his bump in earnings to the com-
munity. City staff ’s recommendation to consider a pay raise was brought forward after staff noticed Merritt’s elected officials earn less than those in comparable communities across B.C. After studying 25 communities similar to Merritt’s size, staff found the city’s mayoral salary was 41 per cent below average and a
a minimum decrease in annual after-tax income of $1,982 for the mayor and $516 for councillors. “Most of the municipalities that have considered their policies recently have seen an increase,” a staff report to council reads. “For example, Summerland raised their mayoral salary from $28,800 to $36,000 for the 2018
‘The hardest thing any council member has to do is vote on raises.’ — Mayor Linda Brown
councillor’s salary was 12 per cent below average. In addition to falling short of the average, staff noted one-third of the mayoral and councillor salaries was taxfree until Jan. 1 2019, when federal legislation eliminated the provision. Possible other employment income determined how that tax-free portion affects a given member of council, but staff said the abolishment resulted in
election.” “One of the comments that kept coming back is that, ‘Well when you ran for council, you knew ahead of time what the compensation was going to be,’ and that’s not true,” said Coun. Kurt Christopherson at a regular meeting on Aug. 13. “When I ran, I did not expect a drop in my take-home pay. And that’s not the city’s fault, but the federal government changed the rules
partway through and when we came in. Prior to 2019, councillors received a 30 per cent tax exemption. Thirty per cent of $15,000 is about $3,500 and that was a drop that we paid for out of our own pockets.” An automatic review of council remuneration at the end of each term has been added to the bylaw. In speaking in favour of the pay raise, Coun. Tony Luck said he estimates councillors spend an average of about 100 hours per month on city business. “Many of us here work very hard, give up time from our businesses and other things to serve the public here in this community,” he said. “If we do the 100 hours a month with the pay raise, we are looking at $16 to $18 an hour for the service we do. It’s almost — almost — the minimum wage in the province.” “The hardest thing any council member has to do is vote on raises,” Brown said. “It wouldn’t matter what time — whether it’s before an election or after an election — it’s still going be critiqued, it’s just the way it is.”
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Changing labour laws Labour Minister Harry Bains got a rare thumbs-up from the opposition TOM FLETCHER with his latest move B.C. to remake VIEWS the province’s workplace rules, this time adding more compliance staff to the Employment Standards Branch. The main aim is to help migrant workers and new immigrants who tend to be in casual work, like farm work, where hours getting longer and paycheques getting shorter are more likely to be a problem. Bains says 60 staff are being added to the office, and he made a show of ceremonially tearing up and recycling the “selfhelp kit” for employment standards complaints introduced by the B.C. Liberals in 2003. Complaints fell from 11,000 to 6,000 annually over the years since, and “the employers didn’t suddenly decide to obey the law,” Bains said. Workers who lack language skills or were afraid to confront an employer over wages were just letting it go. Bains hastened to add that most B.C. employers don’t rip off vulnerable workers, but some do, and they get an advantage over honest operators. He was joined by representatives of Mosaic, a charity helping migrant workers, and B.C. Government Employees Union president Stephanie Smith, whose union expands again. (Smith left there to announce strike notice to shut down the Kootenay Lake ferry for the Labour Day weekend.) These employment changes passed the B.C. legislature this spring, along with new restrictions on kids under 16 working, a big expansion of union successor rights into the pri-
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Salvini’s ultra-nationalist government in Italy There is something very gratifying about watching a political GWYNNE DYER thug get The international STAGE hoist by his own petard. Matteo Salvini, the hard-right populist who thought he could force an early election and become Italy’s strongman by breaking up the coalition government he served in, has publicly cut his own throat. And almost everybody is enjoying the spectacle. It’s not even a year and a half since the last Italian election, when the anti-establishment Five-Star Movement (M5S) and Salvini’s ultra-nationalist League party got enough seats to form a
government together. They had very little in common, but political power is a great lubricant and they managed to rub along together with no major disasters for eighteen months. What caused the break-up was not policy differences but the polling figures. Back in March 2018 the Five-Star Movement got 32 per cent of the vote and the League only got 17 per cent, so M5S was definitely the senior partner. Salvini only became deputy prime minister, but he used the job to appeal to Italians’ worst instincts He demonised migrants, Romanies, Muslims and left-wing ‘do-gooders’ as enemies of the people, and presented himself as the super-patriotic hard man who could see them all off and Make Italy Great Again. He prevented ships that had rescued drowning migrants from landing them in Italian ports, he carried a rosary and kissed it frequently, he thanked the Virgin
Mary for all his ‘successes’. And it kind of worked. Many Italians are sick to death of the country’s political and economic stagnation, and Salvini was brash and new. Nasty and bullying too, especially towards non-whites and
‘Many Italians are sick to death of the country’s political and economic stagnation, and Salvini was brash and and new.’ — gwynne Dyer
migrants, but many people didn’t mind that. The League’s polling results began to improve, and M5S’s started to slide. By the European elections last
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Labour critic concerned with workplace rules
Labour Minister Harry Bains joins BCGEU president Stephanie Smith and supporters recycling copies of the Employment Standards Branch “self-help kit” for workers reporting pay disputes, Surrey, Aug. 28, 2019. A teachers’ union representative holds a banner behind to protest the lack of a new contract. (Photo courtesy of the B.C. government)
From Page 6 vate sector for contracted food, security, bus and janitorial services, and new union “raiding” provisions. B.C. Liberal labour critic John Martin said his party has no issue with increasing Employment Standards Branch staff. We aging baby boomers had better get used to more migrant workers for all those jobs we can’t do, and our children mostly won’t. Martin is concerned about other regulations that are only now getting cabinet approval and taking effect. This fall harvest will indicate how large farms will cope with age restrictions, higher minimum wages, the employer health tax and the rest of the NDP agenda. Union-only highway and bridge construction is about to get into high gear as well. I’m advised by the transporta-
tion ministry that the Pattullo Bridge replacement budget has not changed from $1.377 billion as the award of contract approaches. That’s to replace this 80-year-old four-lane bridge between New Westminster and Surrey with a four-lane-plusbike-lane bridge. The NDP’s absurdly misnamed “community benefits agreement” will, Minister Claire Trevena concedes, increase the Pattullo cost by seven per cent. This is to provide union wages and dues, strict craft lines dividing tasks, and a new bureaucracy with a corporation and headquarters for the 19 selected unions to collect dues and a new administration tax on workers. By my calculation, $100 million is 7.26 per cent of the budget, so that’s the Pattullo price tag for returning B.C.’s public construction to the golden age
of the 1970s. The first highway job under the union deal, four-laning a short section of Highway 1 near Revelstoke, jumped 35 per cent when it was awarded, due to undisclosed labour cost, plus unforeseen increases in steel and asphalt prices. Still to come on the Kamloops-to-Alberta stretch of Highway 1 are a new Quartz Creek bridge and 2.5-km widening near Golden; widening 12 km east of Chase; fourlaning, frontage and intersection upgrades at Salmon Arm; four-laning two kilometres with bridge replacement at Sicamous; and the fourth and final phase of the spectacularly expensive Kicking Horse Canyon. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press Media. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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From Page 6 The political arithmetic seemed to make sense. If the League’s numbers kept on going up, it would win enough seats in the next election to form a different coalition with a more congenial small party like the Brothers of Italy (which is openly fascist). By this month the League was hitting 38% in the polls, and Salvini decided it was time to pull the plug on his current partners. He clearly knows how to count, which is a valuable skill in politics. But a good politician needs to understand strategy too, and in that department Matteo Salvini is as thick as a brick. He forgot that polling numbers are not the same as seats in parliament. The League would clearly win an election if one were held today, but an election could only happen if no alternative government can be formed in the current parliament. However, last year’s national election gave the Five-Star Movement almost twice as many seats in parliament as the League – enough seats that it might be able to form a coalition with some other party. It would be tricky, of course, because M5S is deeply unpopular with most other parties, and especially with the official opposition, the centreleft Democratic Party (PD). Politicians hate being mocked, and the FiveStar Movement specialises in mockery. Maybe that was what Salvini was counting on to save him. If so, he got it wrong. The moderate parties in parliament are utterly horrified at the prospect of a far-right government in Italy run by the League in coalition with the Brothers of Italy. So last week the Democratic Party began talks on a coalition with the Five-Star Movement. They would both be decimated if there were an election now, and neither of them wants to see an extreme right government take power in Italy, so agreement on principle was relatively easy. Agreeing on a programme and a cabinet in the next week will be harder, and it could all still unravel. But it could also be a coalition that lasts until the next scheduled election in mid-2023. Salvini is outraged, of course. He’s even talking about a ‘march on Rome’ next month, in a sly allusion to the March on Rome that brought the dictator Benito Mussolini to power in Italy in 1922. But his blunder has been huge, and for the moment at least his credibility is shot. It almost makes you feel sorry for him. Lie down for a bit and the feeling will pass. Gwynne Dyer’s new book is ‘Growing Pains: The Future of Democracy (and Work)’.
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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS POLICE FILES
RCMP warn of jewellery scammers in Merritt
Police believe a couple travelling in a silver Chevrolet Malibu with Alberta license plates are targeting communities across B.C., attempting to rob vulnerable people or sell them fake gold jewellery. Herald files
Merritt Mounties have issued a warning to residents that jewellery scammers have been spotted in town. A male and female suspect were reported visiting different gas stations around Merritt — claiming they had lost
their wallets and money and were attempting to sell gold for cash — on Aug. 24, said Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood. The two suspects were reported to be driving a newer model silver Chevrolet Malibu with Alberta license
plates. Police believe the couple have been targeting communities throughout B.C., attempting to rob vulnerable people of their valuables or sell them fake gold jewellery. Complaints of the couple have been received in the
Lower Mainland as well as Salmon Arm. Once police receive reports of the suspects, however, Cpl. Brock Hedrick said they typically flee the community quickly. Police are reminding residents that if
someone is trying to sell them gold or jewellery, they are probably being targeted by a common scam and are advised to record the license plate number and call the RCMP. “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is,” said Hedrick.
Merritt RCMP arrest identity thief A Kamloops man is facing multiple charges after he was found in Merritt with a BMW purchased under a stolen identity. Merritt RCMP received word of a suspicious vehicle parked on private property on
the 800 block of Coldwater Road on Aug. 29. The driver, a 24-year-old male living in Kamloops and a 25-year-old female passenger had left in another vehicle to get fuel for the BMW, witnesses
said. Once the pair returned, Merritt RCMP officers found over a dozen stolen credit cards and identification documents in the vehicle, and determined he had purchased the BMW under
a stolen identity. While arresting the man, Merritt RCMP also found he was carrying a prohibited weapon. Police also determined the man had recently been released from prison for charges related to
identify theft. He has been held in custody and faces several charges including possession of credit cards obtained by crime, possession of a prohibited weapon, forgery and breach of probation.
Son takes over bowling business
Scott Turner is the new man behind the desk at the Merritt Bowling Centre. Dara Hill/Herald Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD
Times are changing at Merritt’s beloved bowling alley. Residents will find a new friendly face behind the counter the next time they stop by for a game at Nicolanes — now dubbed the Merritt Bowling Centre — as longtime owner Ewan Turner has officially passed the torch — and cleaning spray — to his son, Scott Turner. Watching his dad juggle the business and his health over the past few years inspired Scott to step up to the plate and help out his father, the younger Turner said. “He’s just getting old and not moving around as good, his health is not great, and it was just
kind of sad for me to watch it and I wanted to do what I could to help out,” he said. Scott, who has officially taken the reins, is no stranger to the nooks and crannies of the bowling alley on Coutlee Avenue. “July 1974 my parents bought the place. I was five years old and I was raised here,” said Scott. While Scott did manage the business for his father for several years back in the mid-90s, taking on full ownership is an exciting new adventure for Scott, a financial advisor who owns his own company in Kelowna. “Any type of recreation is important. Whether it is hockey or curling, I think it is
really important to be in communication with others as opposed to just on our phones,” he said. “Bowling is one of those sports that still lets us communicate in a faceto-face type of arrangement.” While much will remain familiar to Merritt residents who have enjoyed a birthday party — or 10 — at the bowling alley, Scott said he suspects guests will be able to pick up on the fresh energy as they walk through the doors. “The objective I have is that when people come in and they do their bowling, when they leave I want everyone to leave happy,” he said. “Because that’s what it’s all about — that’s why people come here is to have a good time.”
Pair arrested after fleeing police at high speeds Merritt RCMP arrested a pair of suspects travelling at speeds above 160 kilometres per hour on the Okanagan Connector in an overdue rental vehicle stocked with drugs and stolen goods. An RCMP traffic services member attempted to pull over
the 33-year-old male driver and 45-year-old female passenger — travelling in a white GMC pick up truck —on Aug. 25 at approximately 7 p.m. However, the 33-year-old male driver sped up and fled the officer. Police obtained the license plate number before let-
ting them go, said Merritt RCMP Staff Sgt. Lorne Wood. Soon after, RCMP received word that the same vehicle had pulled into the Lundbom Lake recreation site at a high rate of speed, and the occupants had pitched a tent. “A check of the vehicle con-
firmed that it was an overdue rental that had not yet been reported as stolen,” said Wood. Inside the truck, officers found several sets of identification, drugs, drug paraphernalia and stolen property. Police arrested the pair, both of whom have been
held in custody for court appearances. The male suspect faces charges for dangerous driving, theft and possession of stolen property. The female passenger is facing charges of possession of stolen property and breaching bail conditions.
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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS FIRE SAFETY
City spends extra $80k on fire truck
Backyard campfires set to be permitted in the city of Merritt Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD
Marshmallow roasters, rejoice — Merritt residents may soon be able to gather around campfires in their own backyards. Council has unanimously agreed to modify the current city bylaw that prohibits residents from lighting campfires within city limits to permit small, contained fires in backyards. Residents brought the idea of allowing backyard fires to city staff, who in turn consulted with Merritt Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson, who stressed the importance of public education if the rules are changed. “We would also like to integrate this into our FireSmart program and our FireSmart principles and that’s the reason why we have the initial inspection — making sure that these occupancies are just that, fire safe, and there is no threat to neighbours or the community.” Tomkinson said.
The City of Merritt will spend more than originally planned on the community’s next fire truck. Since budgeting $400,000 for the new pumper tender truck, staff received two bids. The cheaper of the two will cost the city an extra $80,000. Merritt’s city council unanimously gave staff the green light to spend the additional funds and order the new
Merritt’s fire chief stressed the importance of public education should the city decide to allow backyard campfires in Merritt. Herald files
Tomkinson said the fire department will likely receive an influx of calls when the ban on backyard campfires is first lifted. “After that, it is strictly an enforcement routine for us and we have those measures in place already,” Tomkinson said. “There is likely to be a fire due to a mishap or otherwise, we are not blind to that fact, but the reality is we have put in specific regulations and controls to limit a fire escape.” “I think this is a little overdue for our community,” said
Coun. Tony Luck. “One of the things that we seem to be doing is taking a lot of things that families used to enjoy in past times, and one of them is a small fire in your backyard to roast marshmallows and hot dogs and sit around and chat.” Backyard fires will be limited to four hours per day under the new bylaw, with the only permitted burning materials being dry, seasoned firewood and charcoal briquettes. In the event of a BC Wildfire Service
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The small, confined fires will be permitted on private property zoned single family residential (R1), low density residential (R2) or large lot residential (R8), after an application is considered by the fire department.
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“We have the opportunity, as the ThompsonNicola Regional District has committed $100,000 towards our project for replacing this engine three with a pumper tender. Because it of course helps bolster our response out into the regional district as well.” The pumper tender is expected to arrive at the Merritt fire hall in 2020.
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truck at a regular meeting on Aug. 27. The existing truck — “engine three” — is over 25 years old years old, said Merritt’s fire chief. It is at the end of its lifespan and is no longer in compliance with the city’s required pumping capacity. “Why it is timely is that engine three is a 1994 fire engine and in 2014 it met its 20-year service life,” said Dave Tomkinson.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Well maintained & established business, a turnkey operation. 3200 sq.ft. building, good parking, comes with all equipment. Numerous building & equipment upgrades. Room for growth
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1898 BLAIR ST
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
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 investment or starter home. 3 bedroom half duplex in good area, close to shopping & schools. 2 bedrooms on main and 1 down with ensuite with soaker tub & shower. Fenced backyard with detached garage/shop.
SELLER MOTIVATED. Great starter or retiree home. 3 bedrooms, newer kitchen with all appliances. Has has some reno’s in past 8-9 yrs. Nice covered deck for BBQ’s. 2 workshops plus RV parking. Private backyard.
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.
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.
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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#3120
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#3128 $385,000
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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.
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Large home with 3 bedrms above main, large kitchen with oak cabinets & large family room. Ensuite with jetted tub. Main floor has 2 bedrm suite. Has newer roof & HW boiler. Fenced backyard
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.
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2171 TAYLOR PLACE
$195,000
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.
Immaculate executive style home with oak HW and tile flooring throughout. 2 bedrms up, master on the main with W/I closet and ensuite with jetted tub & separate shower. Has full unfin. Bsmt for storage. Gas F/P & vaulted ceiling in large living room
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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.
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
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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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.
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.
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LOT A, MIDDAY VALLEY RD
1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD
122 acres of multiple zonings C4, C6 and R1. Buyer should contact the City of Merritt to request suitable zoning to match their needs. Call for more details.
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.
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#2958
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.
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Build your dream home in one of Merrtt areas finest development, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water & sewer hookups available. Close to water access. This lake is known for fishing, water skiing & more.
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$219,000
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1653 LINDLEY CREEK RD
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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
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#2962
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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.
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$3097
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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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS HEALTH CARE
Residents rally for dialysis equipment in Merritt Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD
Concerned citizens of Merritt are calling on Interior Health to bring dialysis services to the Nicola Valley. The addition of two dialysis machines to the Nicola Valley hospital would ensure patients with failing kidneys — many of whom are elderly — would not need to travel to Kamloops multiple times a week. “I think it would be very beneficial if these poor people could be here in their own town
and enjoy their quality of life — what they have left,” said committee member Ken Dunning in a presentation to Merritt’s city council at a regular meeting on Aug. 27. Patients who require the machine need to make three trips to Kamloops each week, with each session lasting four hours, he said. “Regardless of blizzards, bad weather, car accidents — they still have to be there,” said Dunning. “Some of the days are 10 to 12 hours long and it is very, very hard on them — very
tiresome.” Out-of-town treatment also causes a significant financial burden, said Dunning, noting the $500 gas tax credit patients receive does not make up for the travel expenses. “Right now they spend anywhere from two to three thousand dollars a month and if they could do it here in town it wouldn’t cost them so much,” said Dunning. Despite the benefits the machines would bring to the Nicola Valley and surrounding areas, Coun. Kurt
Christopherson said Interior Health officials were “resistant to the idea” when the idea was presented in the past. “It didn’t seem to go anywhere. But I know personally I would love to see this really pushed for the community. I think this is something the community needs to have — certainly deserves it,” he said. “Travelling those roads in the winter time when you are worried about your health is a huge concern.” While the City of Merritt is not in charge
of making the call to bring dialysis machines to the Nicola Valley hospital, the committee received the verbal support from council they were looking for. Noting her 91-yearold mother has opted out of dialysis treatment because of the commute, Mayor Linda Brown said she would happily lobby on behalf of the committee. “This is not the city’s jurisdiction, but we will try and do what we can to ensure that dialysis comes back here,” said Brown.
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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES Regular Meetings of the Board of Education will be held as follows: September 18, 2019 - Merritt October 16, 2019 – Princeton November 13, 2019 – Merritt December 11, 2019 – Princeton January 15, 2020 - Merritt February 12, 2020 – Princeton March 11, 2020 – Merritt April 15, 2020 – Princeton May 13, 2020 – Merritt June 10, 2020 – Princeton
FALL FAIR The Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association has partnered with the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council to showcase the winning photographs from this year’s fair. There is always something new to see at the annual event, which has been in operation for over 100 years. Dara Hill/Herald
Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and are held in MERRITT at the School Board Office (1550 Chapman Street) PRINCETON at Princeton Secondary School (201 Old Merritt Road)
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New playground planned for Rotary Park The playground at Rotary Park will be closed until Oct. 11 while crews set up new equipment.
Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD
Only scraps of the old playground remained at Rotary Park on the afternoon of Sept. 3. Crews plan to assemble the brand new playground by mid-October. Dara Hill/Herald
Merritt residents will soon have a brand new playground to enjoy thanks to the City of Merritt and the Merritt Rotary Club. The playground that once stood at Rotary Park is expected to be closed until mid-October while city staff tear down the old equipment and replace it with a brand new structure. The new equipment is expected to arrive by Sept. 16, according to Merritt’s CAO, with installation to be com-
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plete on Oct. 11. “So that will be a great new facility for our kids,” Hildebrand said. The playground upgrade was a big ticket item put forth by the city’s public works department during 2019 budget deliberations after superintendent Charlie Henderson received results from an insurance inspection warning the playground’s older equipment could injure children. The project was budgeted $195,000. The city also has their sights set on up upgrades to Central Park as well. Henderson hopes to upgrade the surface material base to reduce the risk of injuries from falls, and to add equipment for children ages zero to five.
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Top rodeo athletes compete in the Nicola Valley
There was no shortage of action during the 61st annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo that drew spectators from near and far to the Nicola Valley from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. Dara Hill/Herald Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD
The 61st annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo went off without a hitch over the Labour Day long weekend in Merritt. Great weather, stock, contestants and visitors all went into the weekend’s success, said rodeo co-chair Mary MacGregor.
Fellow co-chair Peter Spencer said interest in the event was high this year, and new additions such as an instant replay scoreboard, rodeo 101 spectator, athlete involvement, stock tours and children’s activities all fostered a sense of community involvement at the event. As for results, Richmond Champion
took home first place in the bareback riding event. Top place in Steer wrestling went to Brendan Laye. Ben Anderson took home gold in Saddle bronc riding, and Brooke Wills earned first place in the barrel racing event. Jesse Popescul and Tuf Cooper tied for first place in tie down
roping, and Jackson Scott earned top stop in the bull riding category. Chett Deitz was awarded first place in the novice bareback riding category, and Lachlan Sheppard won the novice saddle bronc riding event. Beau Gardner earned the most points for steer riding, good for gold in the event.
This year’s rodeo proved fun for the whole family, as children’t activiteis were added to entertain the up-and-coming rodeo athletes. Dara Hill/Herald
Terry Fox run slated for Sept. 15 in Merritt Residents are invited to walk, run or cycle for cancer research this month in Merritt. The annual Terry Fox Run is slated for Sept. 15 at Voght Park. Start time is 10 a.m. Participants are gearing up to raise money for cancer
research and help keep Terry Fox’s dream of a world without cancer alive in Merritt. Terry Fox was diagnosed with bone cancer in his right leg in 1977 and had his right leg amputated 15 centimetres above the knee. While in the hos-
pital, Terry was so overcome by the suffering of other cancer patients that he decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research and he called his journey the Marathon of Hope. To date, over $750 million has been raised
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Tie down roping was a popular event at this year’s rodeo. Dara Hill/Herald
SEASON HOME OPENER Friday, Sept. 6th - 7 pm Vs Wenatchee Wild Food Truck selling hot dogs by donation, Live DJ and Music from 5:45 to puck drop Murray GM Giveaways and Sumo Suit wrestling during Intermissions FOR TICKETS DROP BY 2001C VOGHT ST, OR CALL JARED AT 250-378-3604
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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.
CHORAL MUSIC
A Lifelong Joy! Merritt Community Choir meets Monday evenings beginning September 16th 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.
MESSY CHURCH
For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sit-down dinner with your family. First Thursday of month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net
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AA meetings are held every Monday at noon at the United Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave.
MERRRITT SENIORS CURLING
Meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 - 3 pm from October 16 until March. If you are 50 and over you are welcome to come join the fun. For more information call George at 250-3786779 or Dee at 250-
378-5821.
MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE
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.
PENSION BREAKFAST
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. For more information call 250-378-5107. Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.
NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD
The next regular meeting will be on Thursday, September 5, at 6:30
p.m. in the Civic Centre. New members always welcome! For more information contact Debra at 250-280-4086.
OLD TIME FIDDLERS
Join us every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Meet at Breathe Bikes and join a group ride. Rides are approximately two hours where you will have fun and learn new skills. (MMBA); google bike Merritt and see the great riding opportunities here; use Trailforks APP to find all the hiking and riding trails. For more information email: darchoborne@ hotmail.com
IMMIGRANT SERVICES NOW IN MERRITT
Born outside of Canada? We can help! Kamloops Immigrant Services is a non-profit agency now offering services in Merritt. We assist all newcomers, including naturalized Canadian citizens, with a variety of services to help you get established in your community. All our services are free of charge for eligible clients. Contact us for additional information at 1-866-672-0855 or e-mail liza@kcris.ca / min@kcris.ca.
The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. The group aims to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-
5190.
Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information call 250-3782004.
MERRITT MOUNTAIN BIKE GROUP RIDES
The group is actively seeking new members, all instruments welcome but an interest in and appreciation of old-time country music is desirable. The group partakes in two major outings: the Harmon Lake camp-out along with the famous Old Time Fiddlers auction and Christmas party. The goal will be to have monthly music jam sessions. Call 250-2807385 for more info.
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Come see a variety of vendors at the Nicola Valley Farmers Market every Saturday from now to October 12 from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., beside the Baillie House. New vendors welcome! Check out our website at www. nicolavalleyfarmersmarket.com for more information.
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Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
Play Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Central Park Sport Box, 2975 Voght St. The club also plays on Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 9 p.m., at the Merritt Civic Centre, 1950 Mamette
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COMMUNITY BAND
Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m. Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-3157724.
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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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Crossroads Community Church
2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Merritt Baptist Church
2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Merritt Lutheran Fellowship
in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.
Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 • Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church
2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-2339 Bible Study: 9:30 • Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.
St. Michael’s Anglican Church
1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.
Trinity United Church
Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (K - Gr. 4) - 10 am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am
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Join the Navy League every Wednesday evening from 6 - 9 p.m. for our parade. We are located at 1755 Coldwater Ave. Jumpstart does cover the cost of our fees and no child is turned away due to finances. For more information call 250280-6944.
Join us Thursday to Saturday from 12 - 6 p.m. See our current art show or join us for our Friday workshops, different arts and artists, from tea and talk to mosaics, drawing, etc. For what’s new this week at the gallery and the Nicola Valley Arts Council check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com, or call 250-378-6515 or 250315-3437.
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Annette Zimmerman March 11, 1928 - Aug. 22, 2019 Mrs. Annette Zimmerman passed away peacefully at Ridgeview Lodge, Kamloops, BC on August 22, 2019. Annette is lovingly remembered by her daughters; Inez (Sam) Sgro, of Edmonton AB, Faye (Rob) Martyn of Port Hardy, BC and Jenny (Rob) McDonald of Merritt, BC. Grandchildren; Scott Lorenson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, Tony, Mike and Alison Sgro of Edmonton, Sandy Robinson of Calgary, Adam McDonald of Merritt, BC and Emily McDonald of Kelowna, BC. Great Grandchildren; Erica, Gabby, Johnny, Gavin and Evan. She will be sadly missed by her brothers; Wallace Miner and Dave Miner of Castlegar, BC and her sisters, Jacqueline Robinson of Prince George, BC and Marilyn Savard of Smith Falls, Ont. Annette was predeceased by her loving husband, Adam Zimmerman, her two sons, Bill Zimmerman and Peter Zimmerman, grandson Shawn Robinson and sister Joan Muller. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Oct. 12 at noon at the Merritt Funeral Chapel with luncheon to follow. Should friends desire, donations to The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated.
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Axis Family Resources Ltd. has been in operation since 1992, with oďŹƒces throughout the Interior and Northern Regions of BC. We are currently hiring a Full Time Addiction Counsellor (35 hours/week) We are looking for an individual with a degree in counselling, social work or a related ďŹ eld with at least 2 years of counselling experience. Must have or develop a working knowledge of available resources within the communities receiving mobile treatment. Daily travel is required to the following communities, Logan Lake, Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Lillooet, Lytton and surrounding areas. Agency vehicle is provided for this. For further information, refer to our website www.axis.bc.ca under job opportunities. Email cover letter and resume to careers@axis.bc.ca. Unice Lowey Age 16
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Our vision is that we are all somebody’s 7th generation. We are working collaboratively to facilitate opportunities for our children, families, and communities to achieve their full potential and realize a healthy quality of life through the implementation of our laws, jurisdiction, and our ancestral beliefs, values and teachings. Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) has been providing child protection and support services to the Nicola Valley (Merritt, B.C.) since 1994. Please learn more about us www.scwexmx.com and Merritt, B.C. www.merritt.ca The Opportunity: Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to lead our team as our Executive Director (ED). Our ED ensures that the organization provides culturally appropriate services and information which enhance the relationships and wellness RI FKLOGUHQ DQG IDPLOLHV ZKR DUH H[SHULHQFLQJ VLJQLĂ€FDQW challenges in the Merritt area. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Demonstrated organizational leadership successes leading subordinate managers who themselves are accountable to lead others • Strategic and analytical decision maker regarding program development and providing aboriginal social services that have extensive long-term impact • Leads by example and achieves desired outcomes, enhancing relationships with multiple stakeholders and service recipients • Proven effectiveness overseeing an extensive portfolio of distinctive multi-faceted programs and services steeped in Aboriginal culture • Understands DAA operations and relationship to the &)&6$ DQG 'HOHJDWLRQ &RQĂ€UPDWLRQ $JUHHPHQW • An intuitive communicator in multiple environments EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in a relevant discipline such as social work, community development, or child or youth care • Five (5) or more years of experience in leadership roles involving operations management • Proven experience with management oversight of Ă€QDQFH EXGJHWV DV ZHOO DV LGHQWLI\LQJ DQG SXUVXLQJ funding proposals • Provides accurate written and verbal responses to media and external stakeholders in a potentially stressful and emotionally charged environment • Proven effectiveness overseeing an extensive portfolio of distinctive multi-faceted programs and services steeped in Aboriginal culture • Adept knowledge of Indigenous child and family welfare history, issues, and challenges • Must be eligible for C6 delegation (current delegation preferred) • A valid BC class 5 driver’s license and criminal record check are mandatory Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualiďŹ ed applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. Your interest in contributing as part of our team at a great organization begins with submitting your cover letter and resume as one document saved as (Last Name Resume ED 2019) before 4:40 PM on September 13, 2019 with the email subject line as “Applying to Scw’exmx ED 2019â€? to: Careers@ hrwest.ca Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
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Coldwater Indian Band Job Posting EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Hours of Work – Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (with overtime for evening and weekend meetings) Job description/duties The Coldwater Indian Band is currently recruiting for a full-time (1 FTE) Executive Administrative Assistant. The Executive Administrative Assistant will support Chief and Council as well as the Band Administrator. The EAA will have to answer phones at the Coldwater Administration Building location at #301230th St. Coldwater Reserve #1 and perform required day to day duties as per the Job Description. The Executive Assistant performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Coldwater Indian Band policies, standards and procedures, and as directed by the Coldwater Indian Band Chief and Council and Band Administrator as well as maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of the Coldwater Indian Band. Administration: • Coordinates and arranges travel requirements for the Chief and Council • Assists in maintaining/updating the Coldwater Indian Band Website • Assists in administrating honoraria and other benefits for Chief and Council • Assists with the Electoral process for Chief and Council Secretarial: • Provides support to the Chief and Band Administrator in the preparation and distribution of meeting agendas, information packages, the scheduling and notification of meetings and the arrangement of meeting facilities and equipment • Records, transcribes and distributes, upon approval, all minutes of the Chief and Council • Prepares and drafts correspondence, in support of and as directed by Chief and Council and the Band Administrator • Develops and maintains a record and filing system for Band By-Laws • Develops and maintains a record and filing system for all Chief and Council Resolutions, minutes, reports and correspondence • Researches, documents • Develops and maintains a filing system for all administration correspondence, reports and other documents for Chief and Council • Coordinates special meetings of the Coldwater Indian Band as assigned • Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary in the performance of the position and as assigned by Chief and Council and the Band Administrator Education and Qualifications/Qualities: • Prefer a Post-Secondary Diploma in related discipline – Business Assistant • 6 – 8 years Secretarial and Administrative Assistance experience/with 2 – 3 years senior secretarial experience • Senior Level Experience with Microsoft Office and other applicable software • Experience in taking and transcribing minutes • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and ethics at all times • Lifestyle consistent with the importance and responsibilities of the position (Exceptional integrity and professionalism) • Excellent interpersonal and people management skills • Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workload • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Excellent office and filing skills • Excellent problem-solving skills • Prefer related experience working in a First Nations Organization • Strong team player with excellent team building skills • Excellent Typing and editing skills • Knowledge and familiarity with Coldwater Band Members and Coldwater Community • Strong Cultural Sensitivity and understanding • Working knowledge of standard office equipment • Valid drivers’ License and own transportation • Pass Criminal Records Check • Bondable Compensation: To commensurate within the current operating budget and benefits package Deadline extended: September 16 at 4:00 pm Submit your resume and cover letter with Reference names to: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND – H.R. COMMITTEE BOX 4600 MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8 Email: lantoine@coldwaterband.org or Fax: 250-378-5351 Thank you to those that apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM COORDINATOR School District No. 58 is accepting applications for a Hot Lunch Program Coordinator at Merritt Bench Elementary School (3 days per week). Must have completed current food safe course. If interested, please send your resume along to Sarah Blonde at sblonde@365.sd58. bc.ca or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs, Support Positions, and Current Job Opportunities (Job Code 2595325).
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Conayt Friendship Society TENANT RELATIONS WORKER Employment Term: 0.5 FTE @ 20.0 hrs per week (3 days per week) Job Summary The Tenant Relations Worker will be responsible for the ongoing activities that will ensure a good working relationship exists between the tenants and the Conayt Friendship Society. The Tenant Relations Worker will aid and assist housing needs, promote and enhance the tenant’s social and economic status. 4XDOLÀFDWLRQV DQG 5HTXLUHPHQWV • Degree in Social Work is preferred. • Knowledge and awareness of Aboriginal cultures, Friendship Centres, and urban issues • Ability to deal effectively and compassionately with tenants, family members and collaborate with outside agencies t 1SPmDJFOU DPNQVUFS TLJMMT JO .4 PGmDF *OUFSOFU BOE email • Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written t "CMF UP NBJOUBJO B TFDVSF BOE DPOmEFOUJBM mMJOH TZTUFN • Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle 3OHDVH VXEPLW D FRYHU OHWWHU DQG UHVXPH WR $WWHQWLRQ Executive Director Conayt Friendship Society 2VJMDIFOB "WF t 10 #PY .FSSJUU #$ 7 , # Phone: (250) 378-5107 • Fax: (250) 378-6676 e-mail: reception@conayt.com *All resumes will be carefully reviewed, however, only those applicants invited to an interview will be contacted. As per Section 16 of the Federal Charter of Human Rights Act, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry Closing Date: Wednesday, September 18th at 5:00 pm
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Community Health Services Permanent Full Time 24 Hours per week August 2019 (or until position is filled) Commensurate with experience, as per salary range for Grade 3 Community Health/Homecare Nurse
ROLE: Under the direction of the Community Health/Home Care Nurse and the management of the Health and Social Director, the Home Support Worker is responsible for assigned duties related to in-home client care. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Perform all duties & responsibilities in accordance with the Upper Nicola Band policies, standards and procedures, & as directed by the Community Health/Home Care Nurse (including procedures for working in a safe environment). 2. Provide general hygiene and personal care (i.e. bathing, skin care, therapeutic mobilization activities, and personal assisted living activities) in accordance with the client’s care plan. 3. Supervise, monitor & remind client of daily activities including taking medications as appropriate. 4. Observe and report changes of a physical and/or behavioral nature to the Community Health/Home Care Nurse. 5. Report any hazardous conditions. 6. Assist with the preparation of healthy snacks & meals in client’s home or at the health centre. 7. Assist with activities of daily living such as laundry management and provide home making duties as designated. 8. Plan, provide and participate in designated activities promoting social activities in a culturally sensitive manner. 9. Assist in maintaining a clean, in-home safe environment. 10. Provide transportation (as pre-approved by the Community Health/Home Care Nurse or Health & Social Director) for medical appointments and, if requested by the clients, accompany them into their appointment. 11. Document observations & care given on the client’s record. 12. Complete the client service sheets and submit these (signed by the client) to the Community Health/Home Care Nurse. 13. Attend staff in-services and/or other meetings as directed. 14. Comply with all applicable legislation & UNB policies and procedures including the Financial Administration Law. 15. Perform other appropriate related duties as directed by the Community Health/Home Care Nurse. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE 1. Grade 12 or Equivalent is required. 2. Home Support/Resident Care Attendant Certificate is required. 3. Current First Aid Certificate/CPR required. 4. WHMIS training is required. 5. Basic Foot care is preferred. 6. 2-3 years recent experience in home support is preferred. 7. Food Safe Certificate. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 1. Excellent personal care skills. 2. Good housekeeping and homemaking skills. 3. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 4. Ability to organize and document work. 5. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. 6. Must be caring, considerate and respectful of client needs. 7. Open to learning and taking direction. 8. High personal standards of appearance / health. 9. Ability to work independently without direct supervision. 10. Knowledge of syilx history and culture is an asset. Deadline: Open until filled Send cover letter and resume with 3 references via hand delivery, mail, e-mail, or fax to: Reception, Upper Nicola Band – Box 3700, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 hr@uppernicola.com Fax: 250-350-3311 Tel: 250-350-3342
Upper Nicola Band thanks all applicants. Only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
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