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Tenants move in at Juniper House Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

The ribbon has been cut to a new supportive housing complex in Merritt, a project that has been nearly a decade in the making.

ASK Wellness Society, in partnership with BC Housing, opened the doors to their recently completed affordable housing complex at an open house on Aug. 23.

Dubbed ‘Juniper House,’ the three storey building at 2270 Quilchena Avenue in Merritt is designed to provide at-risk members of the community a safe, supportive place to live.

Residents of Juniper House will begin moving in this week, said Cheryl Doolan, regional director of operations for ASK Wellness.

Tenants were selected through a vulnerability assessment review aimed at identifying the most atrisk applicants in the community.

Residents will be charged $375.00 per month to rent one of the units.

“Before we started all the assessments we had 80 folks on the list that were interested in housing [in the Juniper House], and only room for 27,” she said. “So that kind of gives you an idea of the need.”

Bob Hughes, executive director of ASK Wellness, said the project has been a long time coming.

“It’s taken years for it go from really a housing need assessment that was done back in 2010-11 that identified a significant deficit in affordable housing in the community,” he said. “We were able to show the need within the community not just for housing but a housing facility that still had support services.”

Within the last month, ASK Wellness received funding from BC Housing to hire four staff members to work on-site almost 24-hours per day, including an aboriginal support worker, a community living BC (CLBC) worker and two life skills workers. One of the expectations of residents living in Juniper House will be to work through a wellness plan with these staff members, according to Doolan.

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this week merrittherald.com Juniper House will house 27 tenants in rooms which feature a kitchen, bed and seating area, as well as a bathroom.

Residents are charged $375 per month in rent. Dara Hill/Herald

The Juniper House building was built to be as self-sufficient as possible, with solar panels installed on the roof and highly insulated walls and windows on the exterior of the building. Dara Hill/Herald

the competitive requirements for the sustainability standard in North America, according to Hughes.

Hinged on the principle of selfsufficiency, the design dramatically reduces the need for heating and cooling thanks to highly insulated walls, triple-pane windows, an airtight building envelope and highperformance heat recovery and ventilation. Juniper House is also equipped with solar panels to meet the electrical needs of the entire building ­— though it remains connected to the grid in case of energy surplus or shortage.

A project of this magnitude is a significant achievement for the community, Hughes said.

“Most of the time in Merritt you end up getting the leftovers from Kamloops and Kelowna and in this case BC Housing came to the table big time and said ‘We see the need in the community,’” he said. “I think there’s been a history of neglect in the community when it comes to investing in social and health programs and I think this is a reflection that people in Merritt matter.”

Finding a home The Motion Notion festival wrapped up its inaugural weekend in Merritt, and festival organizers are hoping the success of this year’s event helps to make Merritt the permanent home of the show.

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Higher standard B.C. Labour Minister Harry Bains says he’s proceeding carefully with changes to labour and employment standards legislation, as businesses raise concerns about NDP government actions.

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Back to school With enrolment up in 35 out of 60 B.C. school districts and more than 530,000 students heading back to school this fall, education minister Rob Fleming sits down for a back to school interview.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Tuesday, September 18 - 7 pm Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, October 9 - 7 pm Regular Council Meeting

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2185 Voght floor), 2185 (second floor), Hall (second City Hall at City Office at Mayor’s Office the Mayor’s Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor at a Drop-In session please call reception at City Hall 250-378-4224.

BE BEAR AWARE

The City of Merritt would like to remind residents that this is the time of year that bear sightings increase as bears are preparing for hibernation.

Every year, bear-human conflict occurs in our City, and in some cases, results in the destruction of bears. The City of Merritt asks that you do your part and manage your bear attractants.

• Garbage is the #1 attractant for bears and can attract bears away from their normal habitat.

• Other Bear attractants include: any and all food wastes, offal, and accumulations of discarded fruit, whether on public or private land.

• Bears are most active at night, so do not put out garbage bins on the night before the scheduled pick-up day.

• City of Merritt Solid Waste Bylaw requires that garbage cans must be placed curbside after 5:00 a.m. on the morning of collection.

APPLICATION FOR PERMISSIVE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR 2019 DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The Community Charter provides that on or before October 31 in any year, Council may by bylaw, exempt eligible land and/or improvements from municipal property taxes for the following year(s). On October 25, 2016, permissive tax exemptions were approved for a four year period from 2017 through to 2020 – see Bylaw 2215 (2016). On October 24, 2018 permissive tax exemptions were approved for a three year period from 2018 through to 2020 – see Bylaws 2224 (2017); 2225 (2017) and 2226 (2017). Bylaws can be found on the City website at www.merritt. ca/city-council/bylaws.

Permissive property tax exemptions are provided for non-profit, philanthropic and charitable organizations. These permissive exemptions are at the discretion of Council and are subject to the City of Merritt’s budgetary constraints. Council may also consider permissive municipal tax exemptions less than 100%.

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

Please submit your 2019 applications by 4:30 p.m., September 7, 2018 to: City of Merritt PO Box 189, 2185 Voght St., Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Connect with us on our new tourism and social media.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Engineering Technologist.

Temporary road closure is required for the following: What: 2018 Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo Parade

For complete details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca

When: Saturday, September 1 from 10:00 am -1:00 pm

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing education and qualifications, and proof of required education and licenses will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 by:

Where: Voght Park (1500 Canford Avenue) to Main Street to Quilchena Avenue ending at Charters Street

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 2185 Voght Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca

We have a temporary road closure EVERY Friday evening

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date Posted: August 16, 2018 Posting Expires: August 31, 2018

that will be in effect from July 6 – September Merritt Summer Nights Market 2000 & 2100 Blocks of Quilchena Ave Friday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

VISIT TOURISM MERRITT FOR MORE TO SEE AND DO Add your event and see all other events in Merritt at www.tourismmerritt.com/events For both locals and visitors to discover more about Merritt and great upcoming events in the community!

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A fire sparked in the basement of a house on the 1800 block of Canford Avenue in Merritt on Aug. 27.

A crew of 14 firefighters in three fire engines attended to the blaze yesterday afternoon.

“They got there quite quickly and they were able to get a handle on the fire early,” said Merritt’s fire chief,

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Dave Tomkinson. It took two hours for crews to extinguish the blaze, he added.

Due to the smoke damage, the residents are not yet able to return to the home.

“They have been offered personal disaster assistance through emergency social services,

which gives them 72 hours of assistance,” Tomkinson said, noting the residents will likely be working with their insurance company moving forward as there is no estimated date for them to return to their home.

An investigation of the fire is underway.

POLICE FILES

RCMP seeking dump truck thief Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Local police are investigating the theft of a 1990 International brand blue dump truck that was stolen from an industrial yard on Pooley Avenue in Merritt.

The theft, according to RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore, occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Aug. 20.

“At the same time, they also cut into an adjoining fence next to the property where the truck was stolen from and stole other items,” she said.

“Some logging truck tires and other

items.”

While officers are still confirming what all was stolen, Dunsmore estimated over $10,000 worth of goods were taken, excluding the truck.

“I know the tires — because they are special tires for logging trucks — were around $10,000 themselves,” she said.

While RCMP don’t currently have any suspects, surveillance footage from the area is being reviewed.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Merritt RCMP at 250-3784262 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

Vandals target Merritt Secondary Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt RCMP and School District 58 staff are working together on a plan to prevent future damage to the local high school.

The initiative is in response to the five reported acts of vandalism to the high school since July, according to Merritt RCMP Const.

Dunsmore, the latest of which occurred over the weekend of Aug. 17. “[There were] bro-

ken windows and a lot of damage to items that are on the roof. Kids are climbing onto the roof and ripping off some of the air vents and things like that and breaking windows,” she said.

In addition to the dollar value of the damage inflicted, a great deal of time and energy goes into repairs and clean-up following the incidents, she added.

Dunsmore said she’s not sure if the most recent issue is linked to previous incidents over

the summer, but noted RCMP has upped patrol at the school and have been in steady communication with residents in the area.

“The neighbours are aware and they’ve actually been calling it in to us quite frequently but we just haven’t been able to locate anybody yet,” she said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

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City of Merritt 2018 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the City of Merritt that a general local election will be held on Saturday October 20, 2018 to elect onw (1) Mayor, six (6) Councillors and three (3) School Trustees for a four (4) year term commencing November 2018. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer From: 9:00 am Tuesday, September 4, 2018 To: 4:00 pm Friday, September 14, 2018 City Hall will be closed on weekends By hand: City of Merritt, 2185 Voght St.,Merritt B.C., V1K 1B8 By fax: 250-378-2600 by email: ssmith@merritt.ca Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by 4:00 pm September 21, 2018 by the Chief Election Officer.

Nomination forms are available for download from the City of Merritt website or at City Hall during regular office hours (*except weekends and statutory holidays) until the close of the nomination period (4:00 pm on September 14, 2018).

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day [October 20, 2018]; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2018 general local election, the following expense limit for candidates during the campaign period apply: Mayor $10,000. and Councillor $5000.

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2018 general local election, the following third party advertising limits apply: Mayor & Councillor $750.

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information on campaign period expense limits and third party advertising limits, contact Election BC. Toll-free at 1-855-952-0280, email lecf@elections.bc.ca or visit www.elections.bc.ca For further information on the nomination process contact Sean Smith, Chief Election Officer or Carole Fraser, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-378-4224, email: ssmith@merritt.ca or visit www.merritt.ca Sean Smith Chief Election Officer

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Playing a rigged game Imagine you are forced to play a game. In this game, the rules are made up by your JACKIE TEGART opponents View from the and will LEGISLATURE only be released after the game is over. I think many of us would find this blatantly unfair.

Unfortunately, what I am describing isn’t a game, but the electoral reform referendum that the BC NDP is introducing.

Thus far, British Columbians have received few details on the referendum or the various proportional representation systems the government wants to introduce. Instead of a clear choice between systems, the premier has told voters that if a proportional representation system is adopted, a legislature committee will determine aspects of the new system.

In the 2005 and 2009 referendums on Proportional Representation, which both failed, the independent citizens’ assembly created and implemented the referendum question, without the input of political parties, politicians, or special interests groups. This time, the NDP has abandoned impartiality, and instead has allowed the Attorney General David Eby to craft the referendum question. The attorney general has stated that he will recuse himself from any caucus discussions surrounding the referendum, but that seems like a fairly flimsy safeguard.

The referendum ballot will be mailed out in October. There is no threshold for voter response or regional representation. If only 30 per cent of British Columbians vote, then 50 per cent plus one of the votes cast will determine our voting system.

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Establishing the rules on the high seas Nobody loves the United Nations. It’s a bureaucracy, and its job is to make rules. But where else could you negotiate a treaty on ‘The Conservation and Sustainable Use of GWYNNE DYER Marine Biological The international Diversity of Areas STAGE Beyond National Jurisdiction’ (BBNJ for short)? That is to say, bringing the rule of law to the high seas before all the fish are gone.

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to get ocean governance that puts conservation and sustainable use first,” Liz Karan told National Geographic last year. She’s the senior manager for the high seas program at the Pew Charitable Trusts, one of the many campaigning organizations that finally pushed this to the top of the UN’s agenda.

The ‘high seas’ used to mean all of the oceans beyond a cannon shot from land, but they have shrunk. All the ocean within 200 nautical miles (370 kilometres) of land is now in some country’s ‘Exclusive Economic Zone,’

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and protecting fish stocks within the EEZs is the task of more than a hundred sovereign states with ocean coastlines. Some do it well; most don’t.

But out beyond the 200-nautical-mile EEZs is still the ‘high seas,’ where nobody regulates the fishing. That’s half of the planet’s entire surface, containing 90 per cent of the world’s biomass, but back in the 1980s, when UN members were negotiating the Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), hardly anybody was fishing that far out.

Well, they are out there now, going where they want and taking as much as they want.

Trawlers of up to 14,000 tons (about the displacement of a pre-First World War battleship) quarter the high seas, setting huge gill nets with a large ‘by-catch’ of whales and turtles, dragging long-lines of up to 100 kilometres in length that bristle with hooks, and using bottom-trawling methods that damage the seabed.

Fish populations are generally denser in the EEZs, because nutrients are richer close to the coasts, and even now the high seas account for only about one-tenth of the global fish catch.

But it is a critical tenth, because the high seas act as a kind of nursery, especially for the larger species of fish, most of which spend at least part of their life-cycles there.

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Allowing large-scale commercial fishing to take over on the high seas is like sawing off the branch we’re sitting on. Happily, a majority of the world’s countries agree that it should be controlled.

Only ten countries, all of them rich (Spain, Japan, Korea, etc.) account to 70 per cent of fishing on the high seas, and even they aren’t really making money out of it. If it weren’t for large government subsidies, there would be hardly any fishing vessels operating that far out: the fuel costs along would be prohibitive.

So there is probably a deal to be done here.

The initiative for a treaty to regulate highseas fishing came from New Zealand and Mexico, but more than 70 countries have cosponsored it, and the first of four sessions that will negotiate the new treaty opens at the UN in New York on Sept. 4.

The high-seas treaty will probably be attached to the existing UNCLOS treaty, and they are hoping to have it ready for signature by mid-2020. That sounds a bit optimistic (‘everything takes longer and costs more’), but there is actually a good chance that the job will get done, and that it will have positive effects.

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OPINION LETTERS to the editor

A notion to put in motion for music festivals Editor, Surely I am not the only person who had their sleep rudely disturbed by the pounding music from the Motion Notion music festival on Sunday morning. It woke me up at 4:30 a.m.

I finally gave up and got up at 5:45 a.m. as I found it impossible to get back to sleep. As the morning continued, the music got even louder.

Thanks to the music I developed a severe headache and I couldn’t even lie down in quiet because I coulf hear the pounding music. My husband, who is an extremely tolerant person and usually doesn’t notice such things, commented on the loudness of it as well. We both feel sorry for those people who live even closer to the festival site than we do!

While occasionally music from Bass Coast and Rockin’ River could be heard, the music didn’t continue all day and night! One expects to hear some music from the festivals because we’re in a valley surrounded by mountains.

It also makes one feel they’re a part of the festival even if they’re not there. However, the extent of the pounding music from Motion Notion is excessive to say the least.

It hasn’t been only Sunday we could hear it, we could also hear it Friday night and it went on well past 1 a.m. when you would think most festivals would be winding down for the night.

If this festival is to come back, I hope the powers that be who issue licenses and permits, etc., will see fit to tell them that they need to restrict the hours of their music if nothing else!

Rachelle Voght Merritt

Changes needed to tackle flood mitigation Editor, RE: “Merritt passes on first round of flood funds,” page 8, July 26.

Your headline should be: “Merritt unprepared for grant application on time.”

City administration states: “Merritt did not have the required project plans in place to apply for CEPF (provincial disaster relief) funds.”

Oh, that surely sounds reasonable to me; after all, we’ve

only had major flooding in 2017 and 2018 ­— and s­ till no application to assist our flooded citizens, or repair dikes, or control the river or save Merritt taxpayers’ expense!

But, I’m reassured that our mayor states in your paper “we’ve got a lot of irons in the fire,” and “we want to meet with the minister responsible.”

Oh yes, the city is on it! Don’t bet on it flooded folks! The city has dropped the ball — they never had a grip on it! The

mayor and most of his council don’t grasp the situation at all!

“Want to meet” — what blarney. Pick up the phone! I’ve had it with flooding, and this council’s indifference, and lassitude.

Six weeks ago a 2006 Urban Systems’ report was found by mayor Menard. Urban Systems wrote the report for the Nicola Valley Stockbreeders Association, and it stated that dredging a 1.5 foot channel from the deep waters of Nicola Lake to the existing dam is the most cost-effective way to control flooding, protect the salmon and increase agricultural irrigation capacity.

We need positive action now so that

2019 is the last year that we’ll have flooding on the Nicola.

(Even if a project manager for this was hired now, the planning, assembly of other players, approvals, funding, etc. in 2018, could not preclude 2019 flooding — as dredging could not be done until summer ‘19).

We need a new mayor and new councillors who are smart, businesslike and who have fire in their belly — and who pledge to tackle the big issues, not just deal in platitudes. Vote for change or continue to enjoy flooding and its heartaches. It’s your choice on Oct. 20.

Darch Oborne Merritt

Eyes in the sky could help regulate fishing

From the Herald archives: Aug. 30, 2012

From Page 6

With 245 students starting high school in Merritt next week, Merritt Secondary School staff and senior students are preparing a welcome that will ease their transition.

For the past eight years, MSS has offered students a Link Crew orientation — a high school transition program designed to welcome freshmen and make them feel comfortable at their new school — and MSS teacher Shannon Dunn says with two incoming grades this year, the program is even more important.

Because of the School Board’s decision to close Coquihalla Middle School, MSS will be accommodating incoming students in grades 8 and 9.

The treaty’s main achievement, if it succeeds, will be to create and supervise ‘marine protected areas’ (MPAs) on the high seas in which no fishing whatever is permitted. They need to be very large — advocates talk in terms of MPAs adding up to at least one-third of the entire high seas area — in order to allow entire ocean ecosystems to recover, from corals and sponges up to tuna, sharks and turtles.

Policing these MPAs once they are created would be a lot simpler than enforcing the rules closer to shore, because the high seas fishing fleets are big ships operating in relatively uncrowded waters.

Satellites would quickly spot one fishing in the wrong area, and the fines would build up quickly.

Meanwhile, smaller vessels fishing in the EEZs might find that they were catching more fish. Rashid Sumaila, director of the Fisheries Economics Research Unit at the University of British Columbia, estimates that closing all the high seas to commercial fishing would turn them into a “fish bank” that produced more and more fish, many of which then migrated to the EEZs and boosted the catch there by 18 per cent.

It’s late in the day, and the oceans are already badly damaged. A new treaty cannot stop warming and acidification from making them an increasingly difficult environment for life. It probably won’t even address the plastic plague. But it will provide a large safe haven where fish populations can recover, at least for a while.

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Referendum risks rural representation in B.C. From Page 6 Under these rules, densely populated areas like the Lower Mainland, could determine the voting system for the whole province.

I support letting people have their say in how we vote, but this referendum process has

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British Columbians deserve an honest, open and fair referendum process. This referendum process is not that.

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Masks not necessary in smoke Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

Wildfire smoke is a temporary irritant, not as bad as long-term exposure to smog in big cities such as Beijing, says Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer for B.C. Henry joined the provincial government’s wildfire update report on Aug. 22 to offer practical advice for people avoiding smoke that has settled over much of the province. She said staying indoors and limiting exertion during heavy smoke periods is better for most people than wearing a mask.

Dust masks are not effective against the fine particulates generated by forest fires, and heavier masks may further restrict breathing for people with respiratory ailments, Henry said. B.C. hospitals are reporting a significant increase in visits to emergency by people with chronic illnesses.

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There are currently about 13,000 farm animals in areas affected by wildfire evacuation alerts or orders, with 250 livestock producers moving or protecting the animals. Black Press files

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In the Agassiz area, two dairy operations and a turkey farm have been spraying water to prepare for the advance

of the Mount Hicks fire north of the community.

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Imposition of the NDP government’s “employer health tax” for 2019, while municipalities and other employers are still carrying employee MSP premiums at a reduced rate for that year, are pushing up property taxes.

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universities will still pay the tax, but their budgets from the province will be increased to cover the bump in costs until MSP premiums are phased out entirely in 2020.

But municipalities don’t get the break because they can raise revenues from their property tax break.

Local politicians are gathering in Whistler for the UBCM convention Sept. 10 to 14, as most campaign for re-election to four-year terms in province-wide elections on Oct. 20.

Payrolls up to $500,000 are exempt from the health tax, and as part of her July remake, James also tripled the exemption for non-profit organizations to $1.5 million, letting almost all charitable organizations escape the

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Cities looking for their share of marijuana money Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS

Local governments facing new marijuana regulation and enforcement cost are seeking up to half of the provincial revenues from recreational sales that are set to begin in October.

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Newcomers aiming to fill spots on council Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

A slew of locals have declared their intentions to run for Merritt city council in the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 20.

Mike Martins

Suzanne Saumure Suzanne Saumure has lived in Merritt for the past 30 years, but said she feels like she’s grown more in those three decades than the city itself.

With 20 years of business experience under his belt — including the past two as owner of Merritt Toys and Games — Mike Martins thinks he has what it takes to dive into city politics for the first time.

Lower Mainland where he was a financial advisor and BC Hydro employee.

He’s set up shop in Merritt at Royal Lepage as a real estate agent, but is eager to dive into city politics once again, having previously served one three-year term as councillor for the City of Mission. This is his first time running for council in Merritt.

of what’s going on with the city, he said.

“It’s realigning everything to find out where we go,” he said.

“Then we should be able to go to a strategic plan after that — basically the goals we want to achieve in the next three years.”

Catherine Belliveau First-time candidate Catherine Belliveau has lived in Merritt for the past eight years, and wants to help change things in town.

Suzanne Saumure Running for council

Mike Martins

Running for council

“I just want to understand the underlying policies that are happening in town to understand why things happen the way they do,” he said.

As a father of three, Martins told the Herald he has vested interest in the community.

“My lifelong dream for Merritt is to open a tech park and bring in tech business,” he said.

“This would include a training facility and three storeys of tech design, tech work, tech programming and maybe offer some courses for people to learn the basics of coding and stuff.”

Before making promises to the public, Martins explained he would first want to get a better sense of the city’s finances and capacity.

“I don’t want to get voted in on a hunch, I want to get voted in because I really want to make a difference,” he said.

“When I first moved to Merritt when I was 25 years old I was on welfare — I had nothing except the clothes on my back,” she said, explaining she partnered with Work BC in town, who put her through school in business and to become a care aid.

“I have just accomplished so much in the past ten years and now I want to give back to Merritt,” she said. “So I thought running for council would be the best way for me to do this — to give credit where credit is due.”

If elected, Saumure said she hopes to support Merritt’s most vulnerable populations.

She also wants to support economic development and revitalize the downtown core.

“I might be new to this and I might not know everything, but I have lived in this town for 30 years and I hear what the people are saying because I listen to them, I talk to them every day, I take care of them,” she said.

“I want people to feel welcome in Merritt — whoever they are.”

Tony Luck Tony Luck is new to town, hailing from the

Tony Luck

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Key concerns for Luck include Merritt’s tax rate — which he believes is too high — flooding and economic development.

The first thing Luck would like to accomplish, if elected, is to hire a consultant to conduct a core service review to take the pulse

Catherine Belliveau Running for council

“I’ve been an admin of the Merritt Grapevine [Facebook page] for four years,” she said. “So I have a unique perspective

for what’s going on in town — what people want done, what people are unhappy about.”

Flood mitigation is at the top of her list of priorities.

“We need to find some way to fix what is going on with how much people are being affected by [flooding],” she said. “We definitely need to get a comprehensive report done so we know what we are able to do.”

She’s also interested in looking at building sidewalks in Collettville, welcoming economic development and improving business relations within the city.

“Because the town needs to grow, otherwise it’s going to die,” she said. “And I don’t want to see that — I want to continue living here.”

potential there is in Merritt and I just feel like I can contribute to that,” he told the Herald.

He said his years of experience in the service industry and as a business owner make him a good candidate.

“I think that can be applied to municipal politics because really that’s what it is about — serving the needs of people in Merritt,” he said.

Travis Fehr

If elected, Fehr said he would pursue plans to eliminate flooding in Merritt, expand tourism potential as a sustainable industry, connect the multi-use pathways within city limits and develop business opportunities.

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Local defenceman named to Cents’ roster Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The Nicola Valley Memorial Arena is a familiar place for 16-year-old Talon Zakall.

The defencemen grew up playing minor hockey in Merritt, before shipping off to play with the Kamloops Jr. Blazers, and later, the Yale Hockey Academy in the Fraser Valley.

Come September, Zakall will find himself back in his old stomping grounds — only now, the crowds might be a little bit more raucous.

“I’m just going to do what I can to help the team, get on the ice as much as I can, make plays, and whatever I have to do to help the team be better,” said Zakall.

“I like to be an offensive defencemen that jumps up in the rush, but always make sure to get back and shut

Talon Zakall follows in the footsteps of Payton Schaefer as the first Merrittonian to make the Cents in five years. Photo contributed

guys down on defense as well. Growing up in the arena, and getting a chance to join the longest running BCHL franchise it’s a dream come true.”

One of three local

players to be invited to the Centennials main camp, Zakall was the only player to earn a spot on the Cents roster for the upcoming season.

“I think the first

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HOME Sept. 8 Sept. 11 Sept. 14 Sept. 20 Sept. 28 Oct. 12 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 9 Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Dec. 1 Dec. 8 Dec. 15 Dec. 22 Jan. 4 Jan. 11 Jan. 17 Jan. 20 Jan. 27 Jan. 30 Feb. 6 Feb. 16 Feb. 23

Vernon 7:00 p.m.

Surrey 7:00 p.m.

Wenatchee 7:00 p.m.

Victoria 7:00 p.m.

Penticton 7:00 p.m.

West Kelowna 7:00 p.m.

Cowichan Valley 2:00 p.m.

Salmon Arm 7:00 p.m.

Penticton 7:00 p.m.

Victoria 7:00 p.m.

Alberni Valley 7:00 p.m.

Vernon 7:00 p.m.

West Kelowna 2:00 p.m.

Wenatchee 7:00 p.m.

Trail 7:00 p.m.

Salmon Arm 7:00 p.m.

Salmon Arm 7:00 p.m.

Nanaimo 7:00 p.m.

Powell River 7:00 p.m.

Trail 7:00 p.m.

Prince George 7:00 p.m.

West Kelowna 7:00 p.m.

Chilliwack 7:00 p.m.

Penticton 6:00 p.m.

Langley 2:00 p.m.

Wenatchee 7:00 p.m.

Coquitlam 7:00 p.m.

Trail 7:00 p.m.

Vernon 7:00 p.m.

thing that jumps out with Talon is his brain.

He’s a very smart, cerebral player with comparisons to Reece Wilcox and the way that he plays,” said , Cents GM and head

Sept. 7 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 10 Oct. 19 Oct. 20 Nov. 2 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 28 Nov. 30 Dec. 7 Dec. 14 Dec. 21 Jan. 5 Jan. 9 Jan. 23 Jan. 25 Feb. 2 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 10 Feb. 15 Feb. 19 Feb. 22

Salmon Arm 7:00 p.m.

Salmon Arm 7:00 p.m.

Langley 4:30 p.m.

Vernon 6:00 p.m.

Alberni Valley 7:00 p.m.

Cowichan Valley 6:00 p.m.

Surrey 4:00 p.m.

Penticton 7:00 p.m.

Wenatchee 7:05 p.m.

Wenatchee 7:05 p.m.

Penticton 7:00 p.m.

Salmon Arm 7:00 p.m.

Trail 7:00 p.m.

Prince George 7:00 p.m.

Vernon 7:00 p.m.

West Kelowna 7:00 p.m.

West Kelowna 7:00 p.m.

Trail 7:00 p.m.

Vernon 6:00 p.m.

Coquitlam 7:00 p.m.

Wenatchee 6:00 p.m.

Chilliwack 7:00 p.m.

Trail 7:00 p.m.

Powell River 7:00 p.m.

Nanaimo 7:00 p.m.

Victoria 2:00 p.m.

Penticton 7:00 p.m.

West Kelowna 7:00 p.m.

Langley 7:15 p.m.

coach Joe Martin.

“He’s not a bone crushing guy, he’s not a one-dimensional offensive guy, he’s an all around guy who does a lot of smart things with the puck.”

Zakall has been on the radar for the Centennials for at least a year. In 2017, he spent a week practicing with the team, giving Martin a preview of his abilities.

In 35 games with the Yale Hockey Academy’s Elite 15s team, Zakall recorded five goals, 21 assists and 30 penalty minutes. His 26 points put him ninth overall for points by a defenceman last season.

With a large number of returning players from last year’s squad Martin made the decision to cut his roster down after the first week of camp.

“We’re right down to our team now, we’re right down to 21 players,” said Martin. “We

decided to get right down to it pretty quick and get to working on some of our team play.”

Though Zakall is the only local to make the cut, the trio of players from the Nicola Valley impressed Martin during the first week of camp.

Atrayu Johnny, a 16-year-old defenceman will play junior B hockey in Princeton this season.

“He did well, he played in an exhibition game against Vernon,” said Martin.

“He’s been great in camp. He’s been paying attention, learning and trying new things — and not playing scared.”

Chase Cooke, another defenceman, is too young to play in the BCHL this season.

Still, he took part in both the spring camp and the main camp for the Cents, and Martin was encouraged by what he saw.

“He’ll skate with us on and off throughout the season,” said Martin.

Zakall joins Daniel Tkac, Nicholas Granowicz, Frazer Dodd, Brett Roloson, and Ben Ward as other players who have made the team out of camp.

This year’s roster features the most returning players since Martin’s first season with the Cents as an assistant coach seven years ago.

The Cents will kick off their regular season on Sept. 7 against the Silverbacks in Salmon Arm. The Cents faithful will have the chance to give Zakall a hometown welcome on Sept.

8, at the team’s home opener against the Vernon Vipers.

Before the season officially gets underway, the team has one more exhibition game, scheduled for Aug. 31 at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

THE SPORTS TICKER

What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

Aug. 31

Merritt Centennials vs. Prince George Spruce Kings 7:00 p.m. at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Sept. 1-2

60th Annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo Nicola Valley rodeo grounds

Sept. 7-8 Merritt Forestry Ball Tournament Central Park Sept. 8

Merritt Centennials vs. Vernon Vipers 7:00 p.m. at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Sept. 11

Merritt Centennials vs. Surrey Eagles 7:00 p.m. at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Sept. 14-16 Logger Sport Show Central Park Sept. 29

Merritt Country Run

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MERRITT COMMUNITY CHOIR

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SUMMER NIGHTS MARKET

Come downtown Merritt (2000 block of Quilchena Avenue) every Friday evening now until Sept. 7th. Enjoy local vendors providing a range of goods including clothing, baked goods, art and produce.

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY

presents “Tulipani: Love, Honour and a Bicycle” rated 14A on Monday, Sept. 17th at 7:00 pm at the Merritt Civic Centre. Tickets and memberships are available at the door. For more information phone 250-378-3974.

FOOD BANK FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO

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

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Conayt Friendship Society Pension Day Breakfast will be held on every Pension Day from 8:30 to 10:00 am at 2164 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, BC. Everyone is invited.

Elders eat at no charge. For more information call 250378-5107. Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

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Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m. Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-315-7724.

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Hours are 2 pm to 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturdays from 1 pm to 7 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests always welcome and will be signed in by a member.

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD

Meets on the first and third Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Civic Center, from September to May. The next meeting will be on Sept. 6. We would love to see new members!

Meanwhile, for information call Sharon at 250-3155190 or find us on Facebook.

ELKS BINGO

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

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. We also work to assist in the develop.m.ent 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

Mine Tours

We invite you to come visit one of Canada’s largest mining operation.

Highland Valley Copper formed in 1986 through merging existing mines in the valley. HVC produces copper and molybendum concentrates through a process involving grinding and flotation. Restorative end land use is an integral part of mining, HVC has a diverse environmental program to guide reclamation planning.

The pursuit of sustainability guides our approach to business.

Our six focus areas - Community, Our People, Water, Energy and Climate Change, Air and Biodiversity.

To learn more about our sustainability goals and our approach to achieve those goals go to www.teck.com/ sustainability.

Free Public Tours Wednesdays Only July through September 2018 Mining Operation Tour Dates August 8 and 15, September 5, 12 and 26.

Reclamation and Historical Land Use Tour Dates July 25, and August 29 Tailings Storage Facility Tour Dates July 18, August 22 and September 19

Tour Details: Starting at 10:00 am ending at 1:00 pm HVC is an industrial setting and appropriate dress code is required. Due to safety regulations, children under the age of 12 are not permitted.

Space is limited Must prebook tours

250•523•3802

Terry at 250-378-5190.

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 10:00 a.m., cribbage 1:30 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 curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, 3 - 5 p.m. floor and table shuffleboard.

Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. Drop-ins are held: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 10 am - 12:30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm where refreshements are served, games are played and we socialize. The seconde Friday of each month at 1:30 pm we have a general meeting. We also have a games room that has a pool table, snooker table, shuffleboard table, a small library consisting of books, puzzles and DVD’s. We have just upgraded our horseshoe pits. This is available anytime the Center is open.

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU 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.

COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY

Join us Thursday-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 NVAC check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com Or call 250-378-6515 or 250-315-3437.

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: Sundays at 10am (no service on the 5th Sunday)

Trinity United Church

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

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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 Bible Study - 6:45 to 7:45 pm Wednesdays

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MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY There is much talk these days about ‘closure’.

Saying good-bye to someone we love, even after they have died, doesn’t require that we put an end to the relationship.

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PETE RATZLAFF August 21, 2018 Pete Ratzlaff passed away peacefully at his home 21 August 2018, he was 64.

Pete will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Becky, daughter-in-law Meaghan and grandson Kashmir. Brothers Mike (Inga) & Jim. Sisters Bonnie (Tom) & Lynn (Jim). Nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pete loved his antique John Deere tractors. He spent many hours in his shop rebuilding them, then driving them with Kashmir. He brought garlic to the valley and was the founder of the Lower Nicola Garlic Fest.

Many thanks to Carol & Nicky from Nicola House, the awesome staff at Black’s and Dr. Van der Merwe. Celebration of life to be announced.

Pete had a presence about him that I am so going to miss. Pete was a good man.

Shirley Frances Dorothy George April 30, 1942 - Aug.18, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley George, a long time resident of the Merritt BC area. Shirley passed away peacefully Saturday the 18th of August in her home.

She was predeceased by her father Rasmus, mother Dorothy (Quimby), brother Raymond, and son David. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Cyril, son Christopher (Tammy), daughter Jennifer (Ross), daughter Nicole (Scott), and grandchildren Teanna, Keagan and Gavin, and many more extended family.

Born in 1942 in Vancouver BC, Shirley raised her young family in Surrey BC before retiring to the Merritt area 20 years ago. She spent many years volunteering with Fish and Wildlife as well as the Rod & Gun club, and working as a lunch supervisor at Collettville Elementary School.

Shirley lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting with friends and family and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Her favourite times were doing anything that involved being with them, from days at the lake, to sitting at home enjoying a family meal. She will be dearly missed. ,Q OLHX RI à RZHUV GRQDWLRQV FDQ EH PDGH WR the Lung Cancer Society in Shirley’s name. www. lungcancercanada.ca/Donate-Now A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends at her daughter Nicole’s home on September 15, 2018 from 1pm-5pm. 2075 Parker Drive, Merritt BC

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“When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure�

Vera Elizabeth BYER Mrs. Vera Elizabeth Byer passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Coquihalla Gillis House in Merritt, BC on August 23, 2018 at the age of 84.

Lovingly remembered by her daughters Connie (Charlie), Debbie (David), Linda (Fritz) & son Wayne (Sheree), grandchildren Deanne (Rick), Jenny (Jesse), Ryan (Jude), Cody (Kim), Kirsty (Shawn), Justin (Natasha), Clint (Lila), Cheryl (Pete), Jess (Grant), & Chelly (Matt), 16 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and 2 brothers Ronald and Harold.

Vera was predeceased by her husband Allen, parents Ernest & Elizabeth Dinsdale and brother Lloyd.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday August 31, 2018 at the Trinity United Church with 5HYHUHQG (ODLQH 'LJJOH RIĂ€FLDWLQJ ,QWHUPHQW to follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to join the family later at the hall for refreshments. Should friends desire, donations may be made to Coquihalla Gillis House.

Vera was an active member with the curling club, Kinette club, Nicola Valley Rodeo as well as volunteering in other community events. Her passion was spending time with her family; her door was always open and the cookie jar always full.

Vera had a quiet but strong presence in the lives of those that knew her.

Merritt Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed and memories may be shared at www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com

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The family of the late: Edwin Gayle Collins would like to thank everyone for their kind words, thoughts and prayers. All the cards where greatly appreciated. Thanks for all the food and kitchen help, nothing never went unnoticed.

Part time to Full Time Front Counter Person Please bring your resume to Bob’s Mini Mart 2801 Clapperton Ave.

Thank you the Collins family

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• Millwright • Labourer

North Enderby Timber is looking to hire a full-time Millwright & Labourer.

We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package.

Please email resume: netimber@junction.net

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Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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OPTICIAN TRAINING START YOUR OWN BUSINESS! Open a retail optical store selling eyeglasses in your hometown. No gov’t license needed. Full optician training provided. Or work for area optometrists in their satellite clinic.

BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS 1-604-581-0101

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Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK!

Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify.

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Pets Adorable Female Yorkshire Terrier puppy available now.

10wks old. AKC Reg, up to date on shots, de-wormed, vet checked. $400. Email: gswatson1213 @gmail.com

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Fine Art fourth Meridian

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5 LEASE OPERATORS REQUIRED IN THE MERRITT AREA. to pull our 53 foot trailers.

EXCELLENT RATES! Call Parm Sahota at 250-315-5530 or call the office at 250-378-6161 RU FDOO WKH RIĂ€FH DW

Person of Rapport/After School Program Leader Job posting The successful candidate will work as part of team to deliver comprehensive after school art and sport/physical activity programs for up to 20 school aged children. The candidate will assist the leader in promoting health, safety and respect among all participants, while maintaining a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The successful candidate will respond to the individual needs of children and their families and establishing stable and consistent relationships with each child and their families/caregivers.

Previous experience working with elementary age children is an asset. Preference given, but not required, to student currently enrolled in a child care program and / or resides in Lower Nicola Hours: 2pm – 6pm Monday thru Thursday with occasional Fridays. Minimum 16 hours / week Applications for this position will be accepted until Friday, Sept 7, 2018. This is a non-union position.

Resumes can be emailed to: School District #58 After School Program; dmorton500@gmail.com

We are LOCAL & cater to eclectic tastes.

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Building Supplies STEEL BUILDING CLEARANCE ... “SUMMER OVERSTOCK SALE - BLAZING HOT DEALS!� 20X21 $5,845.

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35X35 $11,955. End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036

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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 2569832).

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JOB POSTING 35$&7,&( 0$1$*(5 Salary $72 000 - $100 000 per annum &RPSUHKHQVLYH EHQHĂ€W SDFNDJH Our vision is to work collaboratively to facilitate opportunities for our children, families and communities to achieve their full potential and realize a healthy quality of life through the expression of our ancestral beliefs, values and instructions.

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 ZZZ VFZH[P[ FRP and Merritt, B.C. ZZZ PHUULWW FD 7KH 2SSRUWXQLW\ Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Practice Manager providing culturally appropriate services under the First Nation’s service delivery framework enhancing the relationships and wellness of children in the Merritt area.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Practice Manager is accountable and responsible for the management and delivery of social services in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors. The Practice Manager plans, organizes, directs and controls all prevention, intervention, and delegated social work activities. The Practice Manager will be the lead role in developing, implementing and monitoring a Quality Assurance and Complaints Program for SCFSS. .12:/('*( 6.,//6 $1' $%,/,7,(6 • In-depth understanding of social, economic, political and historical concerns in Aboriginal communities • Supervisory/Management training (which may include leadership, personnel and cross-functional training) • Proactively approaches problem-solving with strong decision-making competence • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ('8&$7,21 $1' (;3(5,(1&( • M.S.W., or B.S.W., or B.A. in Child and Youth Care., or M.Ed., Counseling/MA Clinical Psychology • Demonstrated successful leadership working under the Child, Family and Community Services Act, Society Act, First Nation’s service delivery framework and other applicable legislation • Proven ability to lead and supervise multi-disciplinary teams in a collaborative environment • Must have, or be eligible for, C6 delegation • 0LQLPXP RI ÀYH \HDUV FKLOG SURWHFWLRQ VRFLDO ZRUN DQG at least six months recent management/supervisory experience • Minimum one-year experience with First Nations families, youth, children, families and Communities • Have and maintain a valid BC class 5 driver’s license and suitable criminal record check Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, SUHIHUHQFH PD\ EH JLYHQ WR TXDOLÀHG DSSOLFDQWV RI Aboriginal ancestry.

Your interest in contributing as part of our team at a great organization in a leadership role begins with submitting your cover letter and resume as one document saved as (your last name resume - PracM Sept 2018) before September 14, 2018 with the email or fax subject line as â&#x20AC;&#x153;$SSO\LQJ WR 3UDF0 6HSW â&#x20AC;? to: RSSRUWXQLWLHV#VFZH[P[ FRP $WWQ <YRQQH +DUH ([HFXWLYH 'LUHFWRU 2975 Clapperton Ave. Merritt, B.C. V1K 1G2 Tel: (250) 378-2771 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: (250) 378-2799 Scwâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;exmx Child & Family Services Society thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.

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VSA Highway Maintenance Ltd. is now accepting applications for Professional Drivers to operate snowplowing equipment & other labor maintenance activities for the 2018 / 2019 winter season. A valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License, Class 1 or Class 3 is required. VSA provides highway maintenance services in Merritt, Logan Lake, Lytton and surrounding areas.

Resumes including driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstracts may be emailed, mailed, faxed or delivered, and will be accepted until Oct. 5, 2018 Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates will commence work on or about Oct. 22, 2018 Attention: Jay Shumaker VSA Highway Maintenance Ltd. 2925 Pooley Ave. Merritt, BC V1K 1C2

250-315-0169 (fax) vsajobs@vsahwy.com

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) FIRST NATIONS SUPPORT WORKER School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for a temporary First Nations Support Worker for Merritt Bench Elementary School for 4 hours per day.

This is a temporary 10-month position (subject to the return of the incumbent) beginning September 4, 2018 to June 27, 2019, excluding Christmas and Spring Breaks, and times when students are not in session.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing counseling support, communicating with students and parents/guardians, tutoring, and cultural education.

Electronic application submissions are accepted at www.sd58.bc.ca {click on Employment, Current Job Postings, (Job Code # 2573670) and follow the prompts}.

Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until September 5, 2018.

Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

PAYROLL CLERK I or II (TEMPORARY)

Applications are invited for the position of Payroll Clerk I or II with School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt.

This is a temporary maternity leave position (September 24, 2018 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 31, 2019, subject to the return of the incumbent).

Hours will be Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement.

The successful applicant is responsible for payroll and related duties for all school district employees. For a complete listing of the qualifications and job description, please refer to the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations: â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of Grade 12 â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of the 2-year Canadian Payroll Association payroll course or 2 years of the Certified Professional Accountant program â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum three or more years of high level payroll experience The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students. Sensitivity to cultural diversities would be an asset.

You can apply on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on the Employment tab, Payroll Clerk I or II (Job Code # 2575963) and follow the prompts provided. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until September 7, 2018. Please forwarded to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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3000 ACRES OF COMPLETE High End Cattle & Grain Operation for Sale in Sask.

Manages 2k to 3k Cow/Calf Operation with Complete Solid Infrastructure. 200k Acres Cultivated. Contact Doug @ 306-716-2671 or saskfarms@shaw.ca

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Misc. Wanted #1 Able buyer of all your old coins, collections,RC MINT COINS, all silver, gold, rare, common, old money.+ Todd The Coin Guy (250)-864-3521 3rd Generation COIN COLLECTOR looking to Buy Coins, Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Paper etc. Please Call Chad,The Coin Expert 250863-3082

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Job Opportunity Housing and Operations & Maintenance Manager Our Vision is a healthy and economically successful community that respects our traditional culture and values.

The Nooaitch Indian Band requires a Housing and Operations & Maintenance Manager who primarily will be responsible for the planning, reporting and management of all housing and band facilities. The applicant must conduct regular building and home inspections and ensure all homes and buildings are maintained in good condition and that all permits are in place. When required the applicant must schedule maintenance and repair work.

The Manager will be responsible for scheduling and supervising the operations and maintenance personnel. Reviewing occupancy reports to ensure that applications, selection of tenants and assignment of dwelling units are in accordance with the Nooaitch Housing Policy and all regulations. Also responsible for submitting proposals, reporting, developing and administering departmental budgets, and oversee all rental agreements and arrears for CMHC housing.

Nooaitch Reserve I.R #10 has 56 homes and over 236 band members. We are located approximately 22 kilometers west of Merritt. Nooaitch offers a FRPSHWLWLYH VDODU\ SDFNDJH H[FHOOHQW EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV SDFNDJH PDLQWDLQV DQ incredible work environment, and provides training and career advancement opportunities. A job description may be provided upon request. Only those DSSOLFDQWV ZKR PHHW WKH TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV ZLOO EH FRQWDFWHG Core competencies; â&#x20AC;˘ Accountability â&#x20AC;˘ Adaptability â&#x20AC;˘ Strong and Effective Communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Critical thinking â&#x20AC;˘ Decision Making â&#x20AC;˘ Negotiation skills â&#x20AC;˘ Planning and organizing â&#x20AC;˘ Problem solving â&#x20AC;˘ Resource and Financial Management â&#x20AC;˘ Prioritizing and Time Management Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ %XVLQHVV $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ 'HJUHH RU UHODWHG Ă&#x20AC;HOG GHVLUDEOH â&#x20AC;˘ 5 years of experience in Housing and Building Operations & Maintenance preferred. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong background in housing and building maintenance and repairs. â&#x20AC;˘ .QRZOHGJH RI Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO SUDFWLFHV DQG DFFRXQWLQJ SURFHGXUHV DQG familiarity with Zyntax Accounting software would be an asset. â&#x20AC;˘ Understanding of proposal writing, contract negotiations and reporting methods and legal procedures. â&#x20AC;˘ 6WURQJ FRPSXWHU NQRZOHGJH LQFOXGLQJ SURĂ&#x20AC;FLHQF\ LQ 0LFURVRIW :RUG Excel, and PowerPoint. â&#x20AC;˘ Must have reliable transportation and a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. â&#x20AC;˘ Valid Criminal Record Check â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent written and communication skills.

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found. We thank all that apply, although only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mail, fax or email applications to: Nooaitch Indian Band, Attention: Executive Assistant Christine Oppenheim, 2954 Shackelly Road, Merritt, B.C., VlK 1N9, Fax: (250) 378-3699 or email to christine@nooaitchband.ca

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TREE SERVICE MERRITT

2018 School Board Trustee Election

3499 Voght Street July 16, 2018

The Chief Election Officers for the upcoming School Board Trustees Election on October 20, 2018 are as follows:

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City of Merritt: Sean Smith (250-378-8634) ssmith@merritt.ca Town of Princeton: Cheryl Martens (250-295-3135) cao@princeton.ca Rural Areas M and N: Sarah Blonde (250-315-1100) sblonde@365.sd58.bc.ca

4 bedroom duplex. $1500 plus utilities

Nomination papers are available from each of these contacts during regular business hours, as well as at the School Board office (8:30 am – 4:00 pm).

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Third Party Advertising Limits Key Election Dates

Tuesday, September 4 Friday, September 14 Wednesday, September 19 Wednesday, October 10 Saturday, October 20 Wednesday, October 24

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Nomination period begins at 9:00 a.m.

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Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association presents the

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Saturday: noon to 8 pm & Sunday: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

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Maynard Joe, Mary Curnow, Arnold Mosley and Ralph Thomsen will be honoured during the grand entry.

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Rodeo will feature free parking, concessions and beer gardens on site, as well as a variety of vendors. Tickets are free for kids six and PEACHLAND 108km 156km and under.PENTICTON For students PRINCETON 85kmtickets seniors over 65, KELOWNA 132KM are $10, while adults

will get in for $15.

Admission is cash only, but an ATM machine will be on site.

The 60th annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo is set to get underway with a rodeo parade on Sept. 1 at 11

a.m. The parade will assemble at Voght Park and snake its way down Quilchena Avenue.

The competition will kick off shortly after at 1 p.m. on Sept. 1, and continues on Sept. 2 at the same start time.

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