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Multi-use trail ready for feet, paws and wheels Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Cyclists, roller bladers and all other human-powered travellers alike can celebrate as phase one of the City of Merritt’s 700metre multi-use trail along Voght Street has been completed ahead of schedule.

Originally earmarked to be complete by mid-September, this asphalt trail connecting the intersection of River Ranch Road to the crosswalk between the hospital and the courthouse is officially open to public traffic.

All that crews have left is to plant grass and install three benches along the route.

City of Merritt planning and development manager Sean O’Flaherty said the foundation for a fourth bench located at the bus stop across from the Super 8 was poured,

but the bench itself will need to be funded separately from this project’s costs.

O’Flaherty said there was one deficiency with the project. The asphalt where a portion of the trail was laid down was poured too thin, and subcontractor Peter Bros. will repair that in November.

The only unforeseen, additional cost was $2,000 for a manhole at the River Ranch Road end of the trail O’Flaherty said.

“The manhole had to go in because of storm drainage,” he said. “Sometimes in the field you recognize things that you just can’t foresee when you’re doing design.”

O’Flaherty said he wasn’t sure how much the trail is costing, but main contractor, DigRite, has told him they are under budget.

Financial services manager Ken Ostraat,

said the city has about $25,000 in its 2015 budget for trails, and has another $50,000 it can dip into from reserve funds for trail initiatives that have snowballed from previous years.

The construction bid for the project is $133,398.

BC Hydro partnered with the City of Merritt on this project and is contributing $100,000 in support as part of the energy company’s Merritt Area Transmission Project.

The city is on the hook to cover the remaining costs.

Ostraat estimates the total cost of phase one of the project to come under the $150,000 mark.

He said a budget amendment bylaw will likely come forward in October to reflect the change in the 2015 budget this project has created.

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HANDLE WITH CARE Former Merritt residents share the story of newborn ‘butterfly baby’

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Jessica Wallace KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Adrienne Brown sleeps with her infant daughter, Izzy, in the living room of their North Kamloops apartment.

It’s the only way she can hear Izzy crying through the night, a faint sound coming from a tender throat coated in blisters and sores.

“She’s susceptible to getting them anywhere on her body,” Adrienne said. “It’s just constant.

“There’s never a time when she doesn’t have blisters.”

Four-month-old Isabelle “Izzy” Porter, has a rare and incurable disease that causes her skin to break out in blisters from the slightest of touches to the usually unnoticeable frictions of everyday life — such as the subtle brush of a bed sheet or blanket.

The genetic disease, epidermolysis bullosa, is more commonly known as EB. Younger patients are often referred to as “butterfly children,” as their skin is as fragile as butterfly wings.

The disease has various severities and Adrienne counts her family lucky, since Izzy has epidermolysis bullosa simplex.

“She has the worst of the best kind, if that makes sense,” Adrienne said.

The family’s apartment is what you might expect of a young family — toys scattered throughout, impromptu diaper-changing stations here and there and blankets on the floor.

Adrienne, 24, and her 22-yearold boyfriend, Garry Porter, had no choice but to put their daughter’s crib in the family’s living room. They couldn’t have predicted the bedroom they had ready for their first child would instead be used for storing medical supplies.

The couple met and lived in Merritt for about eight years before each moved to Kamloops for work about two years ago.

Merritt is still a place where they have many friends and family, including Izzy’s grandparents.

For Izzy, EB largely affects her hands and feet but, when KTW

visited their home, she also had small scabs on her face and head.

It all has Adrienne questioning Izzy’s future — how will she ever walk? — and remaining vigilant in preventing potentially deadly infections.

Izzy’s affliction, EB simplex, affects about one in 50,000 people and doctors at Royal Inland Hospital were initially stumped when she was born on April 22 without skin on her feet and ankles.

Within 24 hours, she started developing blisters in her mouth and on her face and, after spending about four days in RIH’s neonatal intensive-care unit, Adrienne and Izzy were transported via air ambulance to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.

“Her condition just kept getting worse and worse,” Adrienne said. “Our biggest fear was that we were never going to take her home. We thought she was going to die.”

Adrienne stayed at Ronald McDonald House and Garry visited on weekends between working shifts at an absorbent product plant in Kamloops.

When Izzy was diagnosed with EB, Adrienne and Garry were connected to others with the disease and began learning how to care for their daughter.

On June 6, Izzy was discharged and, now, back in Kamloops, Adrienne remains on maternity leave from her job as a care-aide while dad goes to work.

There are harsh realities for Izzy as she lives with EB and for her parents as they care for her.

High-level prescription drugs are regularly administered to Izzy, who would otherwise feel the pain of raw flesh and scabbing beneath her little white protective booties.

Items such as bleach are required for the seemingly simplest of parental duties, like bathing Izzy with help from specialized paediatric nurses during regular, thrice-weekly visits.

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Bears are most active at night so garbage cannot be placed curbside the night before the scheduled pick-up day. The City adopted a bylaw March 10th 2015 that requires garbage FREE cans must be placed curbside after 5am LivE the morning of collection. It is also a provincial offence under the Wildlife Act to attract or leave an attractant for dangerous wildlife, such as bears. Do your part and manage your bear attractants, or it’s possible to receive a $100 ne.

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Just as with winter snow, the adjacent property owner is responsible for shoveling the sidewalk in front of their home, so during the rest of the year the adjacent Shut down will be approximately 1 month property owner is responsible for keeping the boulevard and lane abutting their The Fitness Room willmay re-open Tuesday September property neat and tidy. We even want to consider helping some of our neighbours Monday thru Friday 7am – 7pm who may be less capable.

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Growing up different From Page 3 “One of the hardest parts is that I have to cause her pain every day for her own good,�

Adrienne said, referring to the need to pop blisters “all day long.�

Izzy also loses her hair and nails from blisters and has irritated her own wounds on several occasions by scratching them.

She requires medical diapers and a high-calorie formula because she’s always healing.

Adrienne said her daughter hasn’t spent much time outside, apart from regular trips to B.C.

Children’s Hospital, because the Kamloops heat prompts breakouts. Mom said she will try again in the fall, when the weather cools down.

While she knows Izzy is really just her little girl, Adrienne has thought about the day she will send her to school. “Kids can be mean,�

Adrienne said.

She hopes to raise awareness and one day take Izzy to a patient-care conference in Toronto or the United States, where her daughter can meet kids who are 1 in 50,000 like her — and others with rarer forms

of the disease. “When you have something that makes you different, it can feel really isolating,� Adrienne said. “As she grows up, her friends won’t have it. No one has it, no one really understands it.�

Adrienne is not shy about sharing Izzy’s story with the world and she’s not worried about curious onlookers when she finally brings her daughter outside in cooler weather. “I’m sure some people will have opinions about it,� she said. “She has to deal with it every day.�

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It’s why her cousin started an online campaign to help cover some of the costs.

From day-to-day items to saving for a patient-care conference, the Go Fund Me account has raised $5,575 raised by 87 donators as of Wednesday, Aug. 26. “Some wound-care supplies we can’t get in Canada,� Adrienne said, noting the family is always looking for ways to improve. “It’s nice for us to be able to order them.�

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HERALD OPINION Interior B.C. cares about the environment — and supports pipelines

By Neil Menard Mayor of Merritt

There has been a lot of discussion about pipeline projects in recent days, especially in the Lower Mainland where urban environmentalists tend to dominate the conversation.

People seem to forget the Interior has a stake in these decisions, and we certainty have skin in the game.

Big cities in the Lower Mainland have been the most vocal about Kinder Morgan’s proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project. Just over five kilometres of new pipeline would go through Burnaby, and zero kilometres would go through Vancouver.

By comparison, more than 350 kilometres of new pipeline would go through the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD). Combined with what’s already in place, there will be 1,000 kilometres of Kinder Morgan pipeline going through our region.

And yet you don’t hear us complaining.

In fact, the TNRD board passed a motion in May to support the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

We did so because Trans Mountain has a 60-year history of corporate citizenship, pipeline safety, and emergency response. Because the alternative is a huge expansion of transporting fuels by railcar, which we believe brings increased rail traffic and greater risk to the environment and to communities in the TNRD including Blue River, Clearwater, Barriere, Kamloops, Chase, Ashcroft and Spences Bridge.

We also support the project because it will bring economic opportunities to the region through local investments, property taxes, landowner compensation and employment during both construction and operation.

See ‘Responsible’ Page 7

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Going back to the roots of humanity OTHMAR VOHRINGER The OUTDOORSMAN September 1 marks the start of this year’s hunting season, beginning with ten days of bow hunting followed by general open season.

This is the time of year that I most look forward to, but it is also a time when I become keenly aware of our evolutionary roots.

Hunting and gathering is deeply rooted in our history. For the majority of our existence on earth,

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humans were hunters, fishers and gatherers.

Indeed, some evolutionary scientists theorize that our bodies have been shaped by the very requirement to hunt for food.

Walking on two legs had several advantages to a four legged predator.

An upright stance let us see further than other predators, thus spotting prey sooner.

The freed up hands could now be used to manufacture specific tools to assist in hunting, such as daggers, spears and the bow.

The earliest found tools of humans are all related to hunting; it was the dawn of the modern humans we know today and it was made possible by becoming the most pro-

ficient hunters on earth.

Following the ancient human traditions of hunting, fishing and gathering teaches us where food is coming from and also gives us an appreciation for the work that is involved in providing daily meals.

Hunting also teaches us respect for the land and what it grows, what walks on it, what swims in the waters and flies in the skies.

Society today has become very detached from its food sources and hunting is a good way to reconnect with that forgotten knowledge.

A common perception of people that are against hunting is that in the modern age hunting is not about providing food but about killing animals for

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the sake of killing.

They believe instead of hunting we should be like them and buy the meat in the local grocery store.

This argument has always boggled my mind.

If, as the anti-hunters say, we only hunt for the thrill of the kill, why would we go through all the hassle of learning about animal behaviour, spend countless hours perfecting out hunting skills in the hopes of just getting within striking distance of a wild animal — often in terrible weather and difficult terrains?

Instead we could volunteer in one of the many animal shelters and kill a few neglected pets every day.

In a day and age where the masses are fed by a handful of multinational

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corporations it is easy to say we have evolved to the point where hunting and gathering food is not a necessity anymore.

But this convenience has bred in modern society a lack of knowledge about its own anthropological roots.

I am proud of the fact that I have the ability and rights to follow in the footsteps of my ancestors and provide my family with organic meat and fish the way we humans have done it for the past 100,000 years.

Hunting has kept me in touch with nature and made me realize that humans are not a separate entity, but rather one small wheel in nature’s great plan. Hunting has permitted me to stay connected with the roots of humanity.

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YOUR OPINION Mussatto dead wrong about biosolids

Responsible extraction of natural resources benefits everyone

Editor: In a recent article (“Biosolids: A beneficial and safe resource” Aug. 20, 2015) the esteemed mayor of the City of North Vancouver Darrell Mussatto was extolling the virtues of Metro Vancouver biosolids.

In his letter he states, “biosolids are a non-chemical alternative to chemical fertilizer.”

Biosolids are the spin doctors’ name for sewage sludge, ladened with toxic chemicals and heavy metals, not to mention pharmaceuticals and the

From Page 6 Kinder Morgan estimates there will $1.8 billion in construction spending in the Interior. That’s a huge chunk of all the capital spending in the region. Thousands of people, both locals and nonlocals, will be working in the region, and they’ll be spending tens of millions of dollars at hotels, motels, restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations.

The benefits won’t end when construction is done. Trans Mountain’s municipal taxes will double and the City of Merritt will collect $500,000 a year in property taxes. The TNRD will collect more than $13 million a year — money that will stay in our communities to support local services without coming out of your pocket or mine.

Getting Canadian oil to world markets is important for the whole country, just like getting the natural resources we produce in the Interior to markets around the world.

Imagine what would happen to our region if we suddenly couldn’t get our minerals, wood or agricultural products to customers outside the province.

Of course, our support is subject to the project meeting leading construction and environmental standards, and both we and the National Energy Board will hold them accountable to make sure they do.

Just like the Lower Mainland, we in the Interior care deeply about the environment.

Unlike many people who have grown up in the urban environment of the Lower Mainland, however, we in the Interior still appreciate the importance of natural resources to our regional economy, and to B.C. and Canada. We also understand that a strong economy has to be balanced so that all Canadians are winners in the long run.

The pipeline expansion is an important decision, and we should be thinking about it from the perspective of what’s good for all of B.C. and all of Canada.

Neil Menard is the mayor of Merritt and a director of the Thompson Nicola Regional District. He is a third generation forestry worker and an ironworker who has worked in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

unknowns — including possible prions.

Some alternative!

In early July of 2015, the David Suzuki Foundation sent a sample of sewage sludge taken from a local pile to a lab to be tested.

The accredited lab that tested the samples found high concentrations of heavy metals beyond the Contaminated Sites Regulations and would have to be handled as such.

But wait, these mean and nasty contaminates are in the sewage sludge, so no big deal.

Spread it on your fields and

put it in your garden. The mayor also mentioned British Columbia’s southwestern interior as being semi-arid with infertile soils.

That is absolutely correct, and it probably has been like that for thousands of years, developing its own special flora and fauna.

What gives him the right to even think that sewage sludge should be spread on this delicate eco-system? Short sighted thinking at best!

Ross Colwell Nicola Valley

Be a tourist — right here in B.C. JACKIE TEGART View from the LEGISLATURE With the great weather and low Canadian dollar, it’s not surprising that many people in Merritt are choosing to stay close to home and enjoy the wonderful tourism experiences in their own backyards.

“Staycations” give us a chance to enjoy our province’s worldclass travel experiences first-hand. They also keep your vacation dollars circulating in B.C.’s economy.

By visiting regional events and attractions,

you’re supporting local businesses and helping sustain important jobs in the tourism sector.

In Fraser-Nicola, one such experience worth checking out on the Labour Day weekend is the Gold Country GeoTourism Program’s geocaching event called Cache for Gold, in which participants have a chance to win prizes including a genuine gold bar worth $1,500!

Geocaching is a modern-day treasure hunt that leads hundreds of new and repeat visitors to dozens of sites of historical and cultural interest, beginning in Lytton on Sept. 4 and ending in Merritt on Sept. 7.

Geocaching is a great way for a family to experience what my grandchildren refer to as a “scavenger hunt” with all the treasures

put in place by someone else.

We have spent wonderful hours, sometimes an afternoon and often whole days searching and exploring the Gold Country region looking for geocaches. If you’ve never tried it, you should. It is educational, a great way to see B.C. and so much fun!

Cache for Gold has a gold rush theme with entertainment, games, vendors and all kinds of family fun in addition to the treasure hunt. Join in for as many or as few of the four days as you wish. Full details are at www.goldcountry.com.

Gold Country is the name given to the tourism region that covers roughly the area around the communities of Clinton, Cache Creek, Ashcroft, Lillooet, Lytton, Logan Lake

and Merritt.

The Gold Country Communities Society was established in 1991 after the mayors of Clinton, Cache Creek, Ashcroft and Lytton got together to address the significant loss of tourism traffic that occurred after the opening of the Coquihalla Highway.

Today, Gold Country is successfully promoting tourism and economic development in the region. In the face of adversity, the founders turned a troubling situation into a sustainable regional tourism industry.

Our region has stunning natural beauty and is rich in history. I encourage everyone to visit an area of Fraser-Nicola you haven’t visited before — and maybe even go home with a bar of gold!

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LOGAN LAKE NEWS

District of Logan Lake ready for UBCM Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Representatives from Logan Lake plan to have their concerns heard when they head to Vancouver next month for the annual Union of BC Municipalities conference.

Like Merritt, Logan Lake city council has requested meetings with Health Minister Terry Lake and Transportation Minister Todd Stone.

They also requested a meeting with Steve Thomson, the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

Logan Lake Mayor Robin Smith said council wants to discuss the community’s ongoing health issues with Lake.

“We’ve struggled to get a permanent, full-time physician for quite some time now,” Smith said.

The town of more than 2,000 people has been without a permanent physician since March 2014.

With Stone, Smith said council wants to discuss making improvements to Highway 97C between Logan Lake and Merritt — a road known for its curves and truck traffic.

“The road between here and Merritt has always been something that we’ve brought up for quite some time now,” Smith said.

She said that in the past the province has told them “the traffic patterns just don’t justify doing the scope of the work that that needs to be done out there,” but that topic will be on Logan Lake’s agenda nonetheless.

“It’s just a matter of a consistent message back to the ministry to say that we’d love to see some improvements on that highway,” said the mayor.

Smith said the road could use more pullouts

and passing lanes, and there is a sharp corner on the that should be straightened out.

She thinks the current pullouts on that stretch of highway are not in the safest locations for drivers trying to re-enter the road.

She said she thinks that upgrades might not have been warranted in the past, but traffic has increased.

“I think there’s a lot more traffic on that highway than there ever was,” Smith said, noting many residents travel to Merritt to shop, and employees travelling to and from the Highland Valley Copper mine use the road a lot too.

Smith said council wants to discuss Logan Lake’s community forest license with Minister Thomson, particularly concerns surrounding the upcoming Timber Supply Review’s allowable annual cut (AAC). The AAC is expected to decrease due to the impact of the mountain pine beetle.

“Everybody knows with pressures on the land base and pressures on the fiber supply, particularly coming out of the mountain pine beetle impacts, that there will be pressures on fiber supply,” Thomson told the Herald back in April after meeting with logging stakeholders in Merritt.

The license allows a corporation to log for Logan Lake — the local taxpayers being the only shareholder — giving the town profits it can put towards community projects.

Logan Lake’s recently built water spray park was funded in part from logging funds.

Smith said council also sent in a request to speak with Premier Christy Clark about health care, but isn’t optimistic they will be one of the communities that is granted a meeting with her.

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Logan Lake CAO resigns The District of Logan Lake is once again searching for a chief administrative officer.

After serving just four months as the town’s top official, Kathleen Day resigned from her position earlier this month.

“It’s tough to find the right fit, and it’s

This was Day’s first official CAO job, although she has served as a deputy CAO in the past.

Day has had 22 years of experience serving in local government for small communities.

She was the director of finance for the District of Lillooet for 17 years.

While the CAO position has been a revolv-

always two ways, and I think in this case it just wasn’t a good fit for her and she resigned,” said Logan Lake Mayor Robin Smith.

“I think that we just have different ideologies and different expectations and I think that in this case it just wasn’t a match,” Smith said.

Logan Lake has gone through three fulltime CAOs in the past two years.

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Smith told the Herald an interim CAO will not be brought in this time, and the duties of the position will be split amongst the corporate officer, director of finance, public works superintendent and the fire chief.

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1444 LOON LAKE RD CC $499,000 MLS# 128397

1735 QUILCHENA AVE 2464 JACKSON AVE 2184 ARMYTAGE RD 1410 WALNUT AVE $69,000 MLS# 130526 $189,000 MLS# 130524 $255,000 MLS# 130497 $739,900 MLS# 130458

2663 IRVINE AVE $304,900 MLS# 129587

2328 ABERDEEN RD $259,000 MLS# 129079

1201 HICKS AVE 76-2776 CLAPPERTON AVE 2701 PEREGRINE WAY $34,000 MLS# 128070 $99,000 MLS# 122077 $135,000 MLS# 128752

432 WILD ROSE DR $419,000 MLS# 127722

2797 MERRITT SP BR HWY 2188 SUNSHINE VALLEY RD E $565,000 MLS# 129461 $875,000 MLS# 128029

2108 CLEASBY ST $ 312,000 MLS# 125573

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Merritt up to $200,000 128070 76-2776 CLAPPERTON AVE 128369 217-1703 MENZIES STREET 125434 #6-2776 CLAPPERTON AVE 125317 124-1401 NICOLA AVENUE 126733 102-2295 BLAIR STREET 128000 2375 COUTLEE AVENUE 128359 2637 QUILCHENA AVENUE 128561 1902 COLDWATER AVE 128052 1306 WALNUT AVE 127305 1876 COLDWATER AVE 128752 1201 HICKS AVE 127478 1951 GRANITE AVENUE 121146 1650 LINDLEY CRK RD 127900 1875 SAGE STREET 127307 2276 COUTLEE AVENUE 121540 305-1701 MENZIES STREET 130290 17-2760 VOGHT STREET 129401 468 MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY 128396 1326 DOUGLAS STREET 125193 1802 BLAIR STREET 130524 1735 QUILCHENA AVE 130111 6-1749 MENZIES STREET 124541 13-1749 MENZIES STREET Merritt $200,000 to $300,000 130561 2549 CLAPPERTON AVE NEW PRICE 130361 2487 JACKSON AVE 127954 2378 SMITH ST 128546 2638 CLAPPERTON AVE 128458 2364 COUTLEE AVENUE 129536 435 BRENTON AVE LN 129320 8-1717 GRANITE AVE 129920 2102 PRIEST AVE 127534 2556 CORKLE STREET 128323 1751 GRANITE AVENUE 130179 2614 COLDWATER AVE NEW PRICE 127788 3340 GRIMMETT STREET 130497 2464 JACKSON AVE 129079 2328 ABERDEEN ROAD 125663 1599 COLDWATER AVE 129519 2882 CRANNA CRESC 130336 1961 MORRISSEY ST 128512 2152 CLARKE AVE 129025 2125 GRANITE AVENUE 128545 458 DODDING AVE 130128 419 DODDING AVE 130058 1601 BLAIR STREET 122220 3387 BOYD ROAD 130001 1475 QUILCHENA AVENUE

PRICE $34,000 $55,000 $69,500 $89,900 $99,900 $108,900 $109,900 $114,900 $115,000 $135,000 $135,000 $148,500 $149,800 $155,000 $157,000 $159,000 $165,000 $167,500 $169,000 $185,000 $189,000 $195,000 $199,000 $200,700 $205,000 $209,900 $219,900 $227,500 $235,000 $235,000 $239,000 $246,000 $249,000 $249,000 $255,000 $255,000 $259,000 $259,000 $269,000 $269,000 $269,900 $278,000 $279,000 $279,000 $284,000 $294,990 $299,000

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Merritt $300,000+ 129587 2663 IRVINE AVENUE 125573 2108 CLEASBY STREET 125531 2950 MCLEAN PLACE 127978 2052 PARKER DR 117612 1201 QUILCHENA AVENUE 127816 2930 MCLEAN PLACE 127895 2363 COUTLEE AVENUE 128338 1749 JUNIPER DR 128756 3051 HILTON AVE 128587 1956 SAGE PLACE 129329 1849 PINERIDGE DRIVE 128781 1750 SUNFLOWER AVE 129418 1702 JUNIPER DR Homes on Acreage 128882 2512 KINVIG STREET 127722 432 WILD ROSE DRIVE 130247 16-5300 BOBS LAKE PIT RD 129222 4960 STEFFENS ROAD 128397 1444 LOON LAKE RD CC 129461 2797 MERRITT SP BR HWY 125585 6036 BEECH ROAD 126113 311 MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY 130458 2184 ARMYTAGE ROAD 128783 128 COLDWATER ROAD 128029 2188 SUNSHINE VALLEY RD E 128821 3793 PETIT CREEK ROAD 118481 5240 DOT RANCH CUTT OFF RD Bare Land 126450 2724 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS RD 127492 1585 CHESTNUT AVE 127496 1620 CHESTNUT AVE 127497 1630 CHESTNUT AVE 130526 1410 WALNUT AVE 128105 4217 FALCON CREST DR 128104 4207 FALCON CREST DR 130261 1914 QUILCHENA AVENUE 127815 2488 SPRINGBANK AVE 121605 2730 EAGLE CRESCENT 124901 396 WILD ROSE DRIVE 125633 1305 FIR AVE 122077 2701 PEREGRINE WAY 126000 3435 D’EASUM ROAD 127607 2299 BURGESS AVE 128081 328 COLDWATER AVE 127723 6357 MONCK PARK ROAD 126788 2556 ABERDEEN ROAD 127952 120 GOLDEN QUILL TRAIL 129746 2980 PANORAMA DRIVE

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Bare Land 127274 1926-52 129555 11615 127935 2208 128274 3901 128532 DL3520 130215 2819 Commercial 125287 1949+1951 122580 2152 124886 2008 128860 1938 125491 2175 124749 2551 128538 1898 122729 2076 127420 1601 119521 1988 126768 2302 126112 311 Logan Lake 125291 347 128340 316-279 127405 306-279 129209 217-308 129026 67-111 125072 307-400 125939 29 130231 433 128450 21 125603 3 127481 38 130248 7 129838 424 125620 31 129866 154 127593 415 127547 412 129549 250 128445 21 130190 203 128502 13-15 128310 329 126843 131 127415 308

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COUTLEE AVENUE NICOLA AVENUE QUILCHENA AVENUE QUILCHENA AVENUE NICOLA AVENUE PRIEST AVE BLAIR STREET COUTLEE AVENUE WILSON ST NICOLA AVENUE CLAPPERTON AVE MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY

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B.C. seeks mining agreement with Alaska Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

B.C. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett is spending this week in Alaska, his second trip this year to work out a formal agreement on mine regulation between the state and the province.

Bennett has meetings lined up with Alaska conservation groups, state legislators, commercial fishing representatives and Alaska Governor Bill Walker.

With major mine projects proposed on both sides of the border and continued public concern in the wake of last year’s Mount Polley tailings dam collapse near Quesnel, Bennett is hoping to have an agreement ready for Walker and Premier Christy Clark to sign later this year.

Several B.C. mine projects have opened or received permits to proceed this year in northwest B.C., where salmon-bearing river systems extend across the Alaska panhandle to the Pacific Ocean.

Two of those mines are just north of Stewart B.C. and Hyder, Alaska near the Unuk River, which flows into Tongass National Forest in Alaska. Brucejack Mine is an underground project expected to proceed with construction this year. Its tailings are to be returned to the mine shaft, reducing concern about environmental impact.

Near Brucejack is the KSM Mine, one of the largest copper and gold ore deposits in the world.

It was given B.C. permits last year for a design that includes open pits and a pair of tunnels to carry ore 23 kilometres away for processing.

Bennett plans to fly into the Taku River region, where B.C. has issued permits for the Tulsequah Chief mine south of Atlin. It also plans a tailings storage site to restart mining on two ore deposits that were previously mined in the 1950s.

“We’re going to meet with dozens of different interests and people, do a lot of listening, but also

make sure that Alaskans become a bit more aware of how much access their government

has to our processes in B.C.,” Bennett said.

The Alaska government participated in the

approvals for KSM and others, but many state residents aren’t aware of that, he said.

Many Alaskans are aware of the Mount Polley situation, where recovery work continues

a year after millions of tonnes of mine waste poured into Quesnel Lake. Testing of water

and aquatic life continues and the water continues to meet Canadian drinking water standards.

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$329,900

Custom modern design rancher with full basement, 2 car garage & fully landscaped. Open concept Mill Creek kitchen with large island & pantry, living room has vaulted ceilings & a walkout deck. Has 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths, large family room, U/G sprinklers & many custom finishing touches.

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Beautiful home in great location across from Park.

Home has new windows, doors, furnace, HW tank, U/G sprinklers, woodstove, new deck, Mill Creek kitchen cabinets, S/S appl. & sing garage.

5 bedroom home with full basement located in great neighbourhood & close to school. Large backyard and RV parking. Home needs some TLC, perfect for the handyman. Seller motivated.

Located in a great area of Merritt. Some recent upgrades include new roof, new laminate floors, kitchen counters, sink & taps. 3 bedrms up, 1 down plus 2 bedm suite. Spacious open floor plan.

2 gas F/P’s, skylights & double garage.

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$339,000

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WALK TO DOWNTOWN

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Lovely 4 bedrm, 2 bath large family home with fully fin. basement with family & games rooms. Bright spacious kitchen incl. 5 appliances. Beautiful fenced backyard with lane access & RV parking.

Spacious panabode home with possible suite potential. Has large spacious rooms with beautiful updates. Large gourmet kitchen, new paint & laminate flooring, new HW tank & central A/C.

Great family home, close to schools, with large fenced yard with room for RV’s. Home has 5 bedrms, 2 baths and fully finished basement and huge sundeck. Has detached garage shop.

Well maintained home in good family area & close to school. Bright living room, spacious kitchen, huge family room, 3 bedrooms up, 2 baths, newer vinyl windows & fenced backyard with patio.

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3 bedroom townhouse with recent upgrades of paint & flooring. Was one of the first showhomes.

Nice floor plan, vaulted ceilings, gas F/P, 2.5 baths, laundry upstairs. Big backyard.

Well maintained corner lot with 5 bedrm, 2 bath home with updated & tastefully decorated.

Completely fenced private yard with lots of room.

Has large new deck and 20x28 insulated shop.

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Incredible property in great neighbourhood, backs onto golf course. Home has 2200 sq.ft. in total, 3 bedrms, 2 baths, new HW tank and HE furnace installed in 2014, wood burning insert in the basement.

Great 4 bedrm home with some upgrades of furnace, HW tank & roof. Has detached garage/ shop with power plus a carport. Private backyard backs onto Bonaparte River.

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Half duplex in family oriented neighbourhood and close to school. Has 3 bedrms up, large kitchen, updated bathrm with newer flooring & tub surround. Large fenced yard with storage/ work area.

Spacious & bright home on a large city lot in a private setting & excellent location. 3 bedrm home with full length addition, new roof & fenced yard. Perfect starter or retirement home.

New home featuring open concept kitchen with granite counters, spacious living room, 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths & double garage. New Home Warranty 2/5/10. GST applies.

Large family home with 3 bedrms up plus a 2 bedrm inlaw suite at ground level. New paint & flooring on main, oak kitchen, HW radiant heat& 3 baths. Fenced backyard with garden area.

Quality built & immaculate family home in quiet area on 0.26 acre lot. Home has been well maintained, high quality laminate throughout most of main floor. Main living has 4 bedrms, 5 pce ensuite & 2 other full baths. Has 2 bedrm suite with long term tenant.

2 bedrm mobile with addition in one of the nicest parks. One bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living room in center. Addition has enclosed porch & family room.

Beautifully maintained 2 level lakeview home on 0.57 acre lot only 2 min. walk to lake. 2 bedrms up, 2 down, custom kitchen, vaulted 14 ft ceilings, large wrap around decks with gorgeous views.

#2480

6 bedroom home nicely renovated, 3 bedrms up and 3 bedrms down in a ground level inlaw suite.

Large fenced yard with a 34x20 detached garage/ shop. RV parking and garden area. Newer floors, kitchen & bathroom paint. Great place to raise a family.

Nice half duplex with fenced yard, is close to school and on quiet cul de sac. Home has large kitchen and living room, 3 bedrms up with main bath plus a half bath on the main. New roof in 2015.

#2529

Family home with 3 bedrms up, 1 down, open concept design with vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, sunken living room, gas F/P and large ensuite. Within walking distance to elementary school.

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IN LOWER NICOLA

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One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.

Side by side fourplex on 1/3 of an acre in prime location in Lower Nicola. Has been renovated inside & out including the roof & septic system.

20 yr roof installed in 2003. Don’t miss this!

Spacious 5 bedroom home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, open kitchen & family room, Cherry stained cabinets in kitchen, 2 huge sundeck in private backyard plus covered sitting area.

Clean & spacious 3 bedrm, 4 level split home on large fenced corner lot with double garage & RV prkg. Home has large living rm with F/P, bright kitchen, 2.5 baths, sundeck off master & an unfinished bsmt.

In new subdivision, this 2 bedroom home features an open floor plan, country kitchen, master with W/I closet, 4 pce ensuite & 13x10 deck. Single garage. Includes appliance package.

Newer 2 bedroom apartment in “The Summit” comes with stainless steel appliances, 1.5 baths and laundry room. No more shoveling snow! Great place to live, close to transit.

Quality built Cape Cod home with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, country kitchen, family rm & work area in bsmt. Fenced yard with double garage plus 3228 detached shop, covered deck & a gazebo.

Spacious half duplex with full bsmt & is close to school. Top level has 3 bedrm, main has living rm, kitchen, main bath & dining room. Bsmt has laundry, family rm, storage & full bath. Fenced yard.

Great starter home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, and in good area, close to school. Has an attached 17x23 garage/shop. Home needs some TLC of paint and flooring. Perfect for handyman.

Cozy 2 bedroom home with newer kitchen & bathrm renovations, upgraded furnace, 2 skylights and a backyard an avid gardener would appreciate. Has 2 outbuildings and patio.

Immaculate 4 bedrm family home in quiet cul de sac. Large master bedrm with ensuite, spacious kitchen, has F/P in living room & family room.

Nicely landscaped backyard with large deck.

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This executive Bench home has 4 bedrms on main, 1 down, custom fir cabinets with granite counters, S/S appliances, 4 baths & rec.rm & family rm. Nice inground pool and patio for BBQ’s

#2537

$429,900

$210,000

TRIPLE GARAGE

#2468

$146,900

$265,000

CUSTOM UPGRADES

$149,900

$435,000

OVER 2900 SQ.FT.

$349,900

$274,900

EXTRA LARGE LOT

#2506

$279,900

$299,900

over 3700 sq. ft.

#2309

$319,000

$159,000

EXTRA LARGE LOT

#2514

$298,000

$514,900 RURAL SETTING

#2505

$419,900

$154,900

GREAT neighbourhood

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Quality built home with views & approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with new counters & backsplash, large family rm, 4 bedrms, 4 baths, fabulous master suite & much more.

Custom designed 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with many extras of upgraded custom cabinetry throughout, 2 skylights, larger HE windows, bath tub in ensuite, upgraded fixtures & more.

Large family home with 3 bedrms up, open design kitchen with skylights, 2 gas F/P’s, 3 pce ensuite and approved suite on ground level. Nicely landscaped yard. Double garage.

#2384

#2459

#2483

$519,900

WALK TO SHOPPING

$229,000

IN LOWER NICOLA

$329,900

Possible 5 bedrm, 2.5 bath home on 1 ½ lots, close to shopping, hospital & school. Great yard, lots of parking. Double garage with 10 ft doors & a work area. Has A/C, U/G and drip irrigation, stainless steel appliances, B/I vac & storage shed.

#2504

NICE FLOOR PLAN

$389,900

DUPLEX

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#2465

$146,900

$129,900

sol

Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane access, huge backyard with single garage.

Enjoy the private setting in Lower Nicola on 0.33 acre lot with several fruit trees and is close to school. This home is perect for a starter home or retired couple. Great views off the deck.

5 bedroom home with HW floors, upgraded kitchen counters & paint. Huge lot of over 12,000 sq.ft. with private backyard, inground pool, hot tub & sundeck. Home has full basement with large rec. room, workshop area

Clean 3 bedrm mobile with covered deck & parking stall. New HW tank & new motor in furnace. Home is move in ready, comes with appliances. Pad rent $346 per month.

#2553

#2548

#2299

#2438

#2352

FANTASTIC VIEWS

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$129,900

$229,000

$329,900

$44,900

$168,500

#2397

$449,900

$243,900

SPENCES BRIDGE

Totally updated 3 bedrm home with walking distance to downtown. New paint, most flooring, kitchen counters, cabinets & bathrooms. Has 3 bedrms 2.5 baths & bright sunroom. Double garage.

Quality built log home on 1.03 acres with fruit trees & mature shrubs. Home features 3 bedrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, huge living rm, large country kitchen, huge sundeck & fully fin. bsmt.

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$72,900

TOWNHOME

OVERLOOKS RIVER

Excellent location & close to schools this home has 2 full floors plus bsmt, 3 bedrms up, 5 baths, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight suite with separate entrance. Nice covered deck in back.

$299,900

#2533

#2491

$267,500

#2419

$319,900

WELL MAINTAINED

LOCATION, LOCATION

GREAT STARTER HOME

DETACHED SHOP

WALK TO DOWNTOWN

DUPLEX

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2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park.

New plumbing with heat tape, 1 bath, comes with all appliances. Quick possession. Close to golf course. Pad rent $346 per month.

3 bedroom home on 0.35 acres with creek. Home has large living room, galley kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 1 down in renovated bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank. 24x28 detached shop.

Newer 4 bedroom home with 2 bedrm suite in bsmt. Very nice floor plan, big master bedrm with ensuite, kitchen has Cherry colour cabinets.

Fenced backyard and very nicely landscaped.

Side by side duplex within walking distance to amenities. Each side has 100 amp, 2 bedrms 1 bathm kitchen and living room plus a fenced backyard. Total duplex in 864 sq.ft. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

3 bedroom rancher with fantastic views of the valley. 5 yrs old, open concept plan, vaulted ceilings in kitchen, 3 baths. 2 car garage with exposed appgregate concrete driveway.

2 bedroom home in good Park. Has a wood burning fireplace and an open kitchen, newer windows, fenced yard, nicely kept and storage shed in back with garden area & fruit trees.

Clean, spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 2 down, newer floors & kitchen cabinets. In desirable area close to shopping & amenities. Newer vinyl windows, detached garage, fenced backyard.

Traditional style 5 bedroom, 2 bath character home located close to schools & easy access to downtown. Home has HW flooring, central A/C, large fenced lot with deck & RV parking.

4 bedrm home with open kitchen, dining & living room plus a fully finished bsmt. Huge 15,000 sq.ft. lot fenced with inground pool and detached heated shop. Quiet area.

Spacious panabode home with possible suite potential. Has large spacious rooms with beautiful updates. Large gourmet kitchen, new paint & laminate flooring, new HW tank & central A/C.

Side by side duplex within walking distance to shopping. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen, living room and fenced backyard. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

#2334

#2234

#2435

#2370

#2372

#2499

#2349

#2430

#2489

#2522

#2517

$53,000

fantastic location

$209,900

LARGE DETACHED SHOP

$309,900

IMPRESSIVE RANCHER

$159,900

$254,900

AFFORDABLY PRICED

INVESTORS

$43,500

newer apartment

2 bedrm manufactured home with huge private sundeck with hot tub, sauna & 30 x 12 work shed all overlooking Nicola River & golf course. One of a kind in a perfect location.

Great family home in great area with views from top floor deck. Home has 3 bedrms on the main, open oak kitchen, 1.5 baths, central A/C & partially finished basement. 30x30 detached shop.

1800 sq.ft. rancher only 6 yrs old with 3 bedrms plus bonus room above garage. Open design kitchen, HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings and 2 full baths. Fenced backyard with storage shed.

Great for investors or first time buyers. Home has 3 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, newer windows & siding and a partly finished basement. Close to schools. 100 amp service. Carport in back.

2 bedroom, one level home across from the old Collett Ranch. Great views, has had some upgrades such as plumbing, electrical some flooring in kitchen & roof in 2007. Large fenced backyard with room for RV’s.

Newer 2 bedroom apartment on 2nd floor in the Summitt. This unit comes with all appliances.

Open kitchen/living room. Great place in excellent condition. Strata fees $160 per month.

#2518

#2493

#2278

#2481

#2515

#2519

$89,900

$389,900

$295,000

$125,000

$149,900

$159,000

$249,900 NICE END UNIT

Tastefully decorated townhouse, end unit with a bigger yard & less traffic. 3 bedrms up plus office, 3 pce ensuite, bright open concept on main with laundry & powder rm. Great patio & large fenced yard.

#2463

$214,900

$214,900

ACROSS FROM PARK

$299,500

$159,900

GOOD FAMILY HOME

This 2 bedrm character home has 1 bedrm up, 1 down, open kitchen concept, and large rec.rm.

Yard is fenced with 1 car detached garage/shop and room for RV’s. Close to walking trail.

4 bedrm family home with HW floors, open concept, gourmet kitchen comes with appliances and a fully finished basement. Recent asphalt shingles, some windows & exterior doors. Nicely landscaped.

#2433

#2409

$209,000

$314,900

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$289,000

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10 acres

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LAKEVIEW HOME

26 ACRES

new

IC & I 11.4 ACRES Irregular shaped property presently split with C-4 and C-5 zoning, at the Coquihalla Interchange at Exit 290. There is a planned rezoning to C-9 and with road changes would make this prime development property.

#2488

$3,499,000

OPPORTUNITY Great family home on 1 acre just outside of city limits. This home features 3 bedrms up, 1 down, updated kitchen, parquet flooring, rec. rm with bar, detached double garage + 1 car garage attached.

#2549

$334,900

Prime agricultural farmland with approx. 8 acres in hay. Home has 2 bedrms + den, 2 baths, large kitchen w/pantry, deluxe ensuite & large covered deck. Has 26x20 storage shed, 2 horse stalls, water rights & more.

Spectacular views from this 5 acre property with room for horses. Home has 5 bedrms, 2 bath, full bsmt, open country kitchen with new counter & S/S appliances. Ha 26x26 detached garage/ shop. A creek runs through the property.

4.3 ACRES

ON 1.74 ACRES

#2511

$545,000

ON 5 ACRES

#2470

$419,900

Indulge your with 3800 sq.ft. of high end living on 1.3 acres with panoramic views of Nicola Lake. Superb workmanship & detail include granite counters, open wooden beams, 3 bedrms, 4 baths, large deck.

Great views property with gentle rolling hills, a mix of fir & pine trees and has a good producing well. Build your dream home here and enjoy the privacy & unobstructed views.

#2432

#2501

$974,900

WATERFRONT HOME

new

$114,999

RIVERFRONT LOT Exquisite 0.83 acres in upscale neighbourhood, river frontage with enchanting views. This unique parcel offers both privacy & accessibility.

All services to lot line, ready to build.

#2500 5 acres with renovated 4 bedrm Cape Cod style home with over 3,000 sq.ft. Property has a great view & Guichon creek frontage. Private deck off the large kitchen. 2 car garage with bonus room above.

The perfect location just 35 mins. From Highland Valley Mine and 25 mins. From Merritt. Home features 1800 sq.ft. rancher with upgrades, 4 bedrms & 2.5 baths. Has barn, great shop with concrete floor plus small outbldgs.

#2551

#2525

$590,000 22 ACRES

Approx. 22 acres mins. From downtown Merritt.

Nicely renovated 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with new flooring, bathrms & paint. Has horse barn, 100x44 metal Quonset and new drilled well.

#2342

$599,900

$324,900

Check out our website for more details.

Great opportunity on this 1.74 acres with city services, fenced and can be rezoned to suit your needs. Has 1 bedrm home plus a 900 sq.ft. outbuilding in park-like setting with large water feature. This property has subdivision potential. Call for more details.

#2190

$364,900

Well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at Harmon Estates on Nicola Lake. Nicely landscaped yard with fruit trees & vegetable garden.

The kitchen, living room and master bedrm overlook the lake.

#2507

$695,000

10 ACRES

commercial Great building of 1680 sq.ft. on corner lot in high traffic area. Previously used as showroom for car dealership, and is fenced. C-2 zoning allows for many options. Great location

#2374

#2450

$249,900

Build your dream home in this desirable development of fine waterfront homes on Nicola Lake. Close to 2 golf courses, Quichena hotel, gas station & store. Perfect lake for fishing, boating & swimming.

Build your dream home here or make this acreage your weekend getaway. Driveway, septic approval and drilled well (25 gpm) are already done

8500 sq.ft. pre-cast tilt up building on corner lot with excellent exposure and easy access to truck route. Situated on 0.8 acres, lots of paved parking, has loading dock to retail area.

#2379

#2538

#2335

$395,000

$539,900

264 ACRES

#2414

$242,900

$114,999

$890,000

NICOLA LAKE VIEW LOT

DEVELOPERS

LOCATION, LOCATION

Amazing one acre lake view lot featuring stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake & surrounding mountains. Perfect recreation property or year round residence. Great swimming, fishing, water-skiing.

276 acre site with incredible mountain & lake views. Property has an allowed legal density of 62 units maximum. This parcel is above Nicola Lakeshore Estates.

3 separate title lots with 1200 sq.ft. building with 2 bays and fenced yard. Was a former gas station. Good highway exposure. Call for more details.

#2478

#2449

$199,000

$1,700,000

$325,000 3 bay garage

12.63 ACRES

Amazing one acre lot with stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake & mountains. Perfect recreation property or year round residence.

Easy access & year round recreation.

Perfect for automotive repair shop with 3 bays, parts room with assorted tool & hoist. Zoned C-2, has 3 separate titles. Building has 3164 sq.ft. and total land is 17,625 sq.ft.

#2509

#2451

$199,000

$445,000 INDUSTRIAL LOT

NICOLA LAKEVIEW LOT Private acreage, treed with great access to Spius creek. Several good building sites, has a drilled well and hydro to lot line. Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.

Light industrial bare lot, flat site, zoned M-1 for your business opportunity. Approx. ½ acre.

#2047

#2356

$209,000

$64,900 INDUSTRIAL LOT

13 ACRES RIVERFRONT Gorgeous property of approx. 264 acres with 2 titles. Has 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing through the property. A great variety of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR.

One acre lot with fabulous views of the lake & mountains. In quality subdivision of custom built homes. Worth the drive to take a look while these opportunities are still available.

Flat commercial lot zoned C-3 on one of the busiest streets in Merritt. Prime location to start your business or relocate it to a better location. Services to property line.

#2457

#2411

#2359

$1,250,000

$199,000

Coldwater Hills APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS

Prices Starting at $128,000 + GST Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have preapproved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells, but all have a gov’t required hydrology study to assure Buyers of ample domestic water. Call for complete details.

#1869

$89,900 opportunity

A great property in well developed subdivision of acreage lots. This unique property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro at lot line, septic must be installed. Most of land is flat and useable.

#2208

$299,000

Immaculate 2000 sq.ft. commercial building in downtown core. New roof in 2013, renovated interior including new paint throughout.

Parking in back with lane access. Great for investor or entrepreneur.

#2305

$179,000

RIVERFRONT

CHARACTER BUILDING

0.91 acres fronting the Nicola River in the city limits. Within walking distance to downtown.

City services not yet to lot line but with vicinity and be arranged for hook up.

In high traffic area, zoned C2 that allows for many business opportunities. Has living quarters in back with recent renos. . Good visibility located next to 7-11 Store.

#2354

#2436

$99,000

$198,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

20 ACRES

$595,000

$339,000

Beautiful 4 bedrm, 3 bath log home with open design, new Mill Creek cabinets, new flooring & furnace heat pump. Has numerous outbldgs, barn, storage shed, garage & more.

#2454

#2019

$325,000

10.9 acres in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executives homes. Land is south facing, sloped with some trees. Great place to build your dream home and enjoy the views.

LAKEVIEW LOT

Great location on a corner lot on main street coming into Merritt. 7300 sq.ft. building zoned C-4 with site specific zoning for prof. offices, doctors, lawywers. Lots of parking. For Sale or Lease.

#2137

industrial building

Private 10 acres that backs onto Crown land and access to snowmobile, ski, quad or bike ride. 3 bedrm, 3 bath home with fully fin. bsmt with large rec. rm. Has 32x32 heat shop. Easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. and close to fishing lakes.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

OPPORTUNITY Commercial building in downtown core of approx. 5000 sq.ft. of commercial space on main floor and 1100 sq.ft. above in 3 bedrm suite, currently rented. Run your business & live upstairs.

2 acres

IN KANE VALLEY

$1,241,000

$269,900

LAKEFRONT LOT

#2508

#2495

#2437

ON 4.64 ACRES

179 ACRES

Located only 2 km from city this historical south facing parcel sits on bench above Highway 8 with panoramic views. 31 acres in bay, has marketable time, a rock quarry and 3 bedrm home.

$150,000

Commercial building with 2 bay garage and 2 bedroom living quarters in the back. Zoned C-4 which allows for many opportunities. Good visibility, quality built building & 200 amp service.

Great opportunity for your business. 2 bay garage with 2 bedrm living quarters in the back.

Zoned C-4 which allows for many possibilities.

Good visibility. 200 amp service.

#2437

$289,900 117 ACRES

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1. Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details.

#2555

$2,000,000

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Property has substantial aggregate deposit, excellent for long term gravel pit operation.

37 acres of light industrial and 80 acres of residential zoning. Estimate of 29 million ton deposit.

#2387

$2,500,000

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HERALD HEALTH Have a sports story tip? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing newsroom@merrittherald.com

What to do when you pull your groin DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN What is a groin pull?

A groin pull is an injury to the muscles of the inner thigh.

The groin muscles, called the “adductor muscle” group, consists of five muscles that span the distance from the inner pelvis to the inner part of the femur (thigh bone).

These muscles pull the legs together, and also help with other movements of the hip joint.

The adductor muscles are important to many types of athletes including sprinters, swimmers, and athletes who participate in pivoting sports such as soccer and football.

What happens to the muscle with a groin pull?

A groin pull is an injury to the adductor muscles called a muscle strain.

When a muscle is strained, the muscle is stretched too far.

Less severe strains pull the muscle beyond their normal excursion.

More severe strains tear the muscle fibers, and can even cause a complete tear of the muscle.

Most commonly, groin pulls are minor tears of some muscle fibers, but the bulk of the muscle tissue remains intact.

What are the symptoms of a groin pull?

An acute groin pull can be quite painful, depending on the severity of the injury.

Groin pulls are usually graded as follows: Grade I: Mild discomfort, often no disability and usually does not limit activity.

Grade II: Moderate discomfort, can limit ability to perform

activities such as running and jumping. May have moderate swelling and bruising associated.

Grade III: A severe injury that can cause pain with walking.

Often patients complain of muscle spasm, swelling, and significant bruising.

What is the treatment for a groin pull?

Treatment of a groin pull is usually guided by the severity of the injury.

Resting a groin pull is the key to successful treatment.

As a general rule of thumb, if you have a groin pull, you can do activities that don’t aggravate your injury.

You should rest

until you are pain free to allow the injured muscle to heal.

Not resting adequately may prolong your recovery from a pulled groin.

Gentle stretching is helpful, but it should not be painful.

Stretching excessively can be harmful, and slow the healing process.

Apply ice to the injured area in the acute phase (first 48 hours after injury), and then after activities.

Before activities, gentle heating can help to loosen the muscle.

When do I need to see a doctor for a groin pull?

If you have symp-

Two jerks never improved any situation, right?

Here it is kids: you should always treat your parents with respect.

GWEN RANDALL-YOUNG Psychology FOR LIVING A regular reader asked if I would address the issue of teenagers treating parents with respect.

It is a huge topic, and an important one.

Here it is kids: you should always treat your parents with respect.

Yes, you should do so even if he or she is acting like a jerk — because two jerks never improved any situation!

You can always make your point in a respectful manner.

Parents do not take

kindly to rolling eyeballs, facial expressions indicating disgust or exasperation, namecalling or the mumbling of profanities under the breath.

Much as parents might annoy you, some communication is required in a family, so you cannot simply pretend they do not exist.

You can cut down on nagging or interruptions by requesting parents provide you with a list of things they want you to do.

Get them out of the way, so you can have

some time to yourself.

Parents should refrain from adding to the list once it has been given to the teen.

Recognize, too, that when parents engage you in conversation it is because they care

about you and want to keep in touch with what is happening in your world.

If you really do not feel like talking, simply say so in a nice way.

If you keep them informed about how

things are going in school, where you will be when you go out and with whom, they should be satisfied.

Parents need to develop the knack of getting such basic information without acting like detectives or interrogators.

Tell your parents if their approach really bothers you, but be willing to meet them halfway.

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toms of a severe groin pull, you should be evaluated for proper treatment.

If normal daily activities, such as walking, sitting or sleeping, are disrupted because of your injury, then you should have the injury evaluated by a doctor.

Severe groin pulls should be evaluated because in some very rare situations of complete muscle rupture, surgery may be necessary to reattach the torn ends of the muscle.

If you are unsure if you have a groin pull, or the symptoms do not quickly resolve, then you should be

evaluated.

Other conditions can be confused with a groin pull, and these should be considered if your symptoms do not resolve.

Often, especially in men, hernias are confused with a groin pull.

Finally, your chiropractor could be helpful in guiding treatment that may speed your recovery.

Some people find modalities such as interferential current, therapeutic massage, and specific exercises particularly helpful.

You should see your chiropractor to determine if these would be appropriate for your condition.

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HERALD SPORTS Merritt motorcycle drag racer Matt Mackay-Smith wins Desert Nationals Have a sports story tip? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing sports@merrittherald.com

Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

It’s been quite a fortnight for Merritt motorcycle drag racer Matt Mackay-Smith.

Less than two weeks ago, Mackay-Smith and his wife, Nicole, welcomed their first child into the world — a bouncing baby boy named Linden.

Two days later, the growing family attended the wedding of Matt’s younger sister, Amelia, to fellow Merrittonian Chad Riley.

Despite the hectic schedule, Matt found the time this past weekend to take on all comers at the Canadian Motorbike Drag Racing Association’s High Desert Nationals at the Eagle Motorplex in Ashcroft and win the Super Bike division.

“It’s the the type of couple of weeks you won’t probably forget for the rest of your life,” Mackay-Smith said following his victory on Sunday.

After qualifying in second place on Saturday, the 29-yearold Mackay-Smith had to battle through four tough elimination rounds Sunday before he could claim the title.

In round one, Mackay-Smith took down Edmonton’s Karmalee Foreman, the

POWER AND SPEED Racing in the Super Bike division, Merritt’s Matt Mackay-Smith was a winner at the High Desert Nationals in Ashcroft on the weekend. (Right) Trophy-holder MackaySmith with wife Nicole and new-born son Linden, along with father-in-law and crew chief Roger Bouchard. Ian Webster/Herald

only female drag racer in the Super Bike category. He followed that up with a second-round defeat of Greg Westling from Calgary, who currently sits in second place in the overall standings.

Round three saw Mackay-Smith go heads-up with Clearwater’s Craig Reiter as both racers dialed in the same time.

Mackay-Smith disposed of Reiter thanks to his best two performances of the day — a reaction time at the start of just 0.053 seconds, and a run time down the quarter-mile track of only 8.331 seconds. (His dial-in time

was 8.32 seconds).

It was an all-B.C. final with Kelowna’s Scott Richardson providing the opposition.

Despite giving up almost three-tenths of a second at the start line to Richardson, MackaySmith was able to make up the difference and some, turning in another solid race time of 8.378 seconds to his opponent’s 8.934.

“I got a bit of a lucky break, because Scott double-shifted his bike,” Mackay-Smith said. “He went straight from third to fifth.”

Mackay-Smith also credited the performance of his own bike for the great weekend

of racing.

“It bailed me out a couple of times,” he said. “In the second and fourth rounds, my reaction times weren’t that good, and if the bike hadn’t done its job, I could have easily lost.”

The only disappointment for MackaySmith on the weekend was that he didn’t get a chance to match up against the 2015 points leader, Steve Campbell from Airdrie, who has yet to lose this season.

Unfortunately, Campbell blew his engine late in qualifying on Saturday and was unable to race at all the next day.

“Steve and I made

our first two [qualifying] passes on Saturday side-by-side, which he said was one of the highlights of the whole season for him, because we had the two fastest

bikes in our division.

“In the first qualifier, he went 8.33 to my 8.31 but he beat me at the [start line]. In the second pass, I ran 8.31 to his 8.35. It’s always fun

when you’re so evenly matched the whole way.”

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Barrel racer Katie Garthwaite Whoops-It-Up in Lethbridge Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Elite barrel racer Katie Garthwaite from Mammette Lake has picked up right where she left off in July with several more strong performances on the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association’s summer circuit.

Garthwaite, and her mare Frenchy, kicked off the month of August with a second place finish in Dawson Creek — good for $1,858.47 in winnings.

One week later,

Garthwaite hit three rodeos in B.C. and Alberta in a span of just a couple of days, placing first in Cranbrook, ninth in Jasper and tenth in Pincher Creek, for total earnings of just over $1,500.

This past weekend, Garthwaite was a winner at the Whoop-It-Up rodeo in Lethbridge.

She collected $2,011 for her efforts.

“I was the first girl out in the slack on Wednesday,” Garthwaite said. “It’s a bit of a tricky pen, but French

just fired and worked, and turned everything really tight. It was great.

She’s going really good right now.”

Garthwaite requested the mid-week slack so that she could get back home in time to accompany her daughter, Gracie, to a Little Britches rodeo in Prince George.

This weekend, Garthwaite will compete in a jackpot barrel racing event in Merritt on Saturday evening before driving through the night for a rodeo

in Okotoks, Alberta on Sunday. Her regular travelling partner is fellow barrel racer Julie Leggatt from Kamloops.

Garthwaite figures that her recent run of strong finishes has her in contention in the CPRA barrel race standings.

The top 12 cowgirls qualify for the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton in October.

DYNAMIC DUO Mammette Lake’s Katie Garthwaite and her mare Frenchy have been red-hot on the CPRA barrel-racing circuit this summer. Photo submitted

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Logan Lake drivers making great first impressions at Merritt Speedway Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

For the second time this season at the Merritt Speedway, a Logan Lake driver has won the very first stock car race he has ever entered.

This past weekend, it was Terry Mockford who turned the trick, taking first place in the Bomber four-cylinder five-lap B trophy dash.

Mockford’s win was all the more impressive given that he had never been in a stock car before and had never even visited the Merritt Speedway in the past.

“I knew nothing,” the 49-year-old Mockford conceded with a big smile. “If it hadn’t been for Sean Dandy, my car would never have been built, and I wouldn’t even be here.”

Dandy is also from Logan Lake. He and Mockford work together as millwrights at Highland Valley. It was Dandy who also won his very first race at the Speedway back in the spring.

“Sean said to a few people at work that he’d be willing to help anybody build a car so that they could come out and race. I was the first guy

PEDAL TO THE METAL (Right) Logan Lake’s Sean Dandy and Terry Mockford have performed well in their first season of stock car racing at the Merritt Speedway.

Both won the first-ever race they entered. (Above) Mockford leads the pack in the early going of a race on Saturday. Dandy is comfortably tucked into fourth place.

(Upper right) Mockford wins his first race — the Bomber four-cylinder B trophy dash.

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to bite on it.”

Mockford purchased a 1998 Honda Civic that had been in an accident and deemed not-streetworthy.

“We found it on Kijiji,” he said. “Sean and I looked at it and figured it was repairable.

The engine was sound.”

What ensued was a frantic week of reconstruction to get the car ready for this past weekend’s racing. A new

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door had to be attached and the insides had to be practically stripped down to bare metal. A rollbar, racing seat and fivepoint harness had to be installed, and a keyless ignition and continuousfan switch put in place.

“I have to thank Sean (a licensed auto mechanic) and his father-in-law, Bill Kerr, for all their help in getting the car ready,” Mockford said.

“And we sure couldn’t

have done it without the blessing of our wives,” he added wisely.

Mockford said his first race on Saturday was a thrill, despite a slick, just-watered track and a mid-run yellow caution flag.

“It was slippery, and when the flag came out, I didn’t know what was going on.

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Cents training camp underway; first intrasquad goes to Team Red Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

As this issue of the Merritt Herald goes to print on Wednesday, the Merritt Centennials are three days into their training camp at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

New Cents’ head coach and GM Joe Martin is pleased with what he’s seen so far.

“It’s been good.

Everything’s been high tempo in the practices and the players have been responding well. I liked what I saw in our first intrasquad game, too.”

That tilt between Team Red and Team White went Tuesday night with a handful of Centennials veterans sitting out the game in order to let rookies and prospects strut their stuff.

In front of close to

HAPPY CAMPERS About 45 players from across North America are in attendance at the Merritt Centennials training camp this week. (Above) The troops gather in the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena mezzanine for their coaches’ opening remarks. (Right) Prospect Tyler Ward (12) from Kamloops scores one of his two goals in the intrasquad game on Tuesday night. Ward’s Team Red edged Team White 7-6 Ian Webster/Herald

a hundred fans, parents and curious onlookers, Team Red jumped out to an early three-goal lead, then hung on to outlast Team White 7-6.

Leading the scoring parade for Red was 1999-born Tyler Ward from Kamloops, arguably the best player on

the ice for 60 minutes.

The Thompson Blazers major-midget product netted two nice goals by way of the wrist shot and added an assist for good measure.

Also scoring twice for the winners was newly-signed forward Mike Regush from

Delta. Other Red marksmen were Cents vet Zak Bowles, North Van’s Wilson Northey and Zach Zorn from Yellowknife.

Six different players found the back of the net for Team White: Cents rookie Ryan Finnegan from Kansas,

defenceman Ante Mustapic (Vancouver), and forwards Dryden Michaud (Abbotsford), Alex Meeker (Alberta), Rylan Van Unen (Kamloops) and Cole Woodliffe (Vernon).

“There was some nice chemistry happening at times between

players, and there was some sloppiness,” coach Martin said after the game. “About what you’d expect at this stage of things. It was the first real scrimmage we’ve had at camp.”

The two squads were scheduled to play again Wednesday night with a

few different faces in the line-up.

Martin is hoping to be down to about 30 players going into the weekend home-andhome exhibition series with Prince George. The Cents and Spruce Kings square off in Merritt at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

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Austin and Peso perform admirably at National Dog Agility Championships Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

A pair of Nicola Valley dog owners and their charges competed on the national stage this past weekend in Vancouver.

Merritt’s Marlene Allgrove and her Jack Russell terrier Austin, along with Robin Brodie from Quilchena and her collie-cross Peso, took part in the Canadian Agility Championships at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.

The three-day event attracted hundreds of entries from across Canada.

Competing in the 6” Veteran DD division, Allgrove and Austin picked up six top-10 finishes to wind up 12th overall in a field of 17 entries. “[Austin] was in

ON COURSE Austin, a Jack Russell terrier owned by Marlene Allgrove, and Peso, an All-Canadian collie-cross belonging to Robin Brodie, represented Merritt and the Nicola Valley at the AAC National Agility Championships at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby last week. (Above, left) Austin clears a jump. (Right) Brodie encourages Peso as he negotiates the weave poles. Both dogs and their handlers are coached by Maureen Sanderson at the Iron Mountain K-9 Agility Centre, located 15 kilometres east of Merritt. Photos courtesy of Dawn Brodie

sixth place after the first day, and in seventh place after day two,” Allgrove said. “He was holding his own for the first run on the final day, but on his last run, he had just had enough.”

Austin picked up 35 course faults, resulting in a drop of five positions in the aggregate scoring.

“If the competition had been over two days, I think that we would

have been okay. By the third day, he was done.”

In contrast, Brodie and Peso saved their best for last.

Competing in the 16” Regular division, the longtime partner-

ship from out at Nicola Lake achieved its best two finishes of the weekend — a 12th in Standard 2 and 16th in Jumper 2.

Overall Brodie and Peso finished 17th in

a field of 48 dogs and their handlers.

“We had a most fabulous time,” Brodie said. “It was just so neat to see all these dogs and their handlers from all across the country.

“It was a beautiful place to have the competition and the weather was almost perfect. I met lots of people.”

In all, Peso had four clean runs, but Brodie conceded that many of the other dogs were just so fast.

“It just makes you want to learn more and get better,” the veteran of four previous Nationals said.

The competitive season isn’t over for agility dogs. There are events scheduled throughout the fall, both in the Interior and in the Vancouver area.

While Allgrove is undecided whether she and Austin will compete this fall, Brodie is ready and raring to go with Peso.

“It’s a really nice sport. You sure bond with your dog.”

First Hopes and Dreams slo-pitch Former Merrittonians in the points hunt tournament a tremendous success From Page 16

Mackay-Smith wasn’t the only racer at the High Desert Nationals in Ashcroft with roots in the Nicola Valley.

Also entered in the Super Bike division were former Merrittonians Dale and Derek Rose (unrelated).

Dale, 28, currently lives in Sherwood Park, Alberta, while 27-yearold Derek resides about an hour away in Strathmore. The two

have teamed up to create Phoenix Racing.

Dale and Derek (a rookie) went into last weekend’s racing action in Ashcroft in third and fourth place respectively in the points standings.

Neither resident of the Wild Rose province was able to escape the second round of eliminations on Sunday, but both managed to hang on to their respective places in the standings — thanks in no small part to their good friend Mackay-Smith.

In his run to the roses, Mackay-Smith knocked off both the second and fifth racers in the standings (Westling and Reiter).

“I guess I was in the role of spoiler all weekend,” Mackay-Smith said. “Both Dale and Derek were thanking me for helping them.”

Next year, MackaySmith is looking to move up to race with the real big boys in the Pro-Mod division. He already has the bike and just needs to make a few

engine changeovers.

In Pro-Mod, the bikes hit upwards of 200 mph for the quarter-mile, and run times under seven seconds.

The ultra-high-performance machines are alcohol-fuelled.

Mackay-Smith’s Super Bike will pass down to his crew chief and father-in-law, Roger Bouchard, who is itching to return to racing at the tender age of 56.

You can bet that the young Linden won’t be too far behind.

Stock car racing a steep learning curve From Page 17

SAFE AT HOME! Seven teams answered the bell for the inaugural Hopes and Dreams slopitch tournament on the weekend at the Central Park ballfields. When the dust had settled on Sunday afternoon, it was the Smack-a-Pitch team from Chilliwack that emerged victorious, after defeating the local Airbourne squad 19-6 in the championship game. The Diamond Warriors from Kamloops placed third. (Above) Anthony Yamelst of the host Hopes and Dreams side beats the throw to home plate during his team’s game against the Screamin’ Eagles from Lytton. Also in the picture are Eagles’ catcher Dustey Charlie and Hopes and Dreams’ Cole Jules. The Eagles eventually won the game 12-10. The slo-pitch season isn’t over, as this coming weekend is the Rookies 6th Annual Tournament. Ian Webster/Herald

“I was in first place and thought that we just slowed down, stayed in the same order and kind of waited for things to clear up,” Mockford said.

“But that’s not the case with a five-lap race. You do the whole thing over again. So after starting third and passing everyone once, I had to do it all over again.”

Asked if a win in his first-ever race sealed the deal on a stock-carracing future, Mockford said, “The moment I got in the car and on the track, I was hooked.”

Both Dandy and

Mockford are so taken by the sport that the former has bought a car so that his wife can compete next year, while the latter would like nothing better than to see his 19-yearold son, Shawn, become involved.

The similarities in the paths taken by the two Logan Lakers is almost eerie. Following their respective wins in their first-ever races, both added a pair of fourthplace finishes in the 10-lap heat and 30-lap main events on the same day.

In the main on Saturday, Dandy and Mockford were actually

running one-two for a good part of the race before Lytton’s Lloyd Morris broke to the front and won going away.

With five laps to go, Tim Fowler from Pinantan Lake also squeezed by Mockford to knock him off the podium.

“I was just concentrating on not hitting anybody, not getting hit, or hitting the wall,” Mockford said with a laugh.

Completing a Logan Lake triad was veteran racer Lloyd Hill, formerly of Lloyd’s Towing.

Back behind the wheel after several year’s away, Hill won two of three

races in the Street class Saturday. Other two-time winners were Morris in the four-cylinder class and Merritt’s Brad Gillis in the six and eight-cylinder Bomber class.

Dale Calder from Kamloops, Merritt’s Jake Mills and Prince George’s Grant Powers divied up the hobby class honours.

Saturday night’s racing program included some exhibition laps by Merritt’s Al Goldie in his 2015 triple midget car, which he races in Washington State.

The next racing night at the Merritt Speedway is on Sept. 19.

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Conayt Friendship Society

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FAMILY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Reporting to the Prenatal Program Coordinator the Family Development Coordinator ensures the program remains, efficient, effective and accountable to the Society, its funding partners and stakeholders.

QualiďŹ cations and Requirements: r Degree in Early Childhood Education, or Social Work is preferred. r Three years recent related employment experience including one year program coordination; r Knowledge and awareness of Aboriginal cultures, Friendship Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and urban issues; r Knowledge of basic accounting, financial statements, budget management; r Proficient computer skills in MS office, Internet, and email r Maintain clear and accurate records; strong reporting component required (monthly, quarterly, annual) r Counselling, facilitation, teaching and group leadership skills; r Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to deal effectively and compassionately with clients, family members and collaborate with outside agencies r Must be able to navigate through and discern information and resources specific to the client need; maintain trust and confidentiality with clients r Successful applicant must pass a criminal records check r Successful applicant must have a valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License with drivers abstract r As per Section 16 of the Federal Charter of Human Rights Act, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry Closing Date: September 4, 2015 at 05:00pm Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Executive Director Conayt Friendship Society 2164 Quilchena Ave. PO Box 1989 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 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.

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Conayt Friendship Society

Employment Opportunity The selected candidate will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the educational, recreational, cultural, mentoring, and support activities offered by the Conayt Friendship Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Early Childhood Development program.

S/he provides leadership, advocacy, direct services, and facilitates activities to promote and optimize the healthy development of families living in the Merritt area.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Receptionist/File Clerk Job Posting - Full Time Position Department: Position Title: Reports To: Subject To:

LNIB Administration Receptionist/File Clerk (One (1) year term which can extend into two (2) years LNIB Executive Assistant and/or Executive Director Terms and Conditions of the Personnel Policy & Annual Approved Budget

Duties and Tasks: â&#x20AC;˘ Answers phones, direct calls, and take messages. â&#x20AC;˘ Receives and classiĂ&#x20AC;es, codes and stores LNIB correspondence/records/documents; â&#x20AC;˘ Maintains and updates indexes for LNIB Ă&#x20AC;ling system(s); â&#x20AC;˘ Reviews Ă&#x20AC;les periodically to ensure they are complete and correctly classiĂ&#x20AC;ed; â&#x20AC;˘ Locate Ă&#x20AC;les/materials when requested; â&#x20AC;˘ Provide clerical support (meeting preparations, photocopying, word processing); â&#x20AC;˘ Receive, redirect faxes to LNIB Staff â&#x20AC;˘ Scanning documents and distributing them with LNIB Chief and Council and Administration â&#x20AC;˘ Assist with receiving and providing general information to clients and public; â&#x20AC;˘ Assist with LNIB correspondence mail outs, notices, newsletters, etc. â&#x20AC;˘ Draft various correspondences on request.

Work Conditions: â&#x20AC;˘ Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm , 35 hours per week â&#x20AC;˘ High ofĂ&#x20AC;ce productivity and short deadlines is expected.

QualiďŹ cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Grade 12 Diploma and/or some post-secondary training â&#x20AC;˘ Or a combination of education and experience, preferably with a First Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community; â&#x20AC;˘ A valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license; â&#x20AC;˘ Preference will be given to those on Social Assistance â&#x20AC;˘ A team player; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to speak or willingness to learn the Nlakaâ&#x20AC;?pamux language.

Salary: To be negotiated Deadline: 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 31, 2015 Start Date: upon hiring of suitable candidate Applicants are requested to submit their resume to the Lower Nicola Indian Band ofĂ&#x20AC;ce at: Lower Nicola Indian Band c/o Personnel Committee Fax: 250.378.6188 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC Email:executiveassistant@lnib.net V1K 0A7

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Two, Three and Four Bedroom Units Conayt Friendship Society (CFS) in a non-profit organization that provides services for First Nations and non-First Nations community members from Merritt and the surrounding areas. One of these services is affordable housing. CFS owns rental units and town houses (approximately 40) around the city of Merritt.

The units vary in size from 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units.

This invitation for application is open to all First Nation working renters.

We are currently accepting applications from First Nation renters in the Merritt area. We offer rent-gearedto-income housing for families looking for affordable housing. Requirements for applicants are; must be 19 years of age, of First Nations ancestry, currently working with a steady income, personal, professional and landlord references as well as a willingness to complete the application process.

Applications are available at the Conayt Friendship Society or by emailing jordana@conayt.com. The application is the first step and we will require additional information from each of the applicants including income verification, references and financial information. Once application process is complete and references are verified we then move onto the approval process and if approved will be given notice to move into a unit when one is vacant.

If interested in applying for rent-geared-to-income housing to suit you and your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs please contact Jordana at Conayt Housing for further information at 250-378-5107.

In person: Jordana McIvor-Grismer Housing Department Conayt Friendship Society, 2164 Quilchena Ave, Merritt B.C. Or By Mail: Housing Department P.O. Box 1989 Merritt BC V1K 1B8

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