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A cause has yet to be determined in the case of the Thanksgiving Day fire at the Diacarbon wood pellet plant in Merritt.

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RACE TAKES SHAPE A couple familiar names will be duking it out for the chance to represent the BC NDP in the upcoming provincial election.

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Coldwater Indian Band Chief Lee Spahan hand-delivered a letter to the Prime Minister, warning that the Trans Mountain expansion project poses a dire risk to the groundwater aquifer relied upon by the band. /Page 3

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS TRANS MOUNTAIN

Chief says pipeline route endangers aquifer Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

It’s been little over a week since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Trans Mountain expansion project received federal approval, but local opposition to the pipeline is already beginning to take shape.

Chief Lee Spahan of the Coldwater Indian Band hand delivered a letter to the Prime Minister Tuesday at the Assembly of First Nations general assembly in Gatineau, Que., urging Trudeau to step in and force the National Energy Board to consider an alternative route for the Kinder Morgan pipeline.

The existing Trans Mountain pipeline already passes directly through the Coldwater band’s reserve territory, and the expansion project would increase the capacity of that line by 50,000 barrels throughput per day. Another aspect of the expansion project would involve installing a second pipeline, running adjacent to the eastern edge of the reserve.

“Both aspects of the project pose significant risks to our only domestic water supply — an aquifer below our reserve,” explained Spahan in the letter.

He called on the federal government to “show the same leadership and compassion for [the Coldwater band] that the Obama Administration has demonstrated in halting construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline through the territory of the Standing Rock Sioux.”

On Dec. 4, after months of protests, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it would not grant the

easement necessary for the Dakota Access pipeline to pass under Lake Oahe, a reservoir from which the Standing Rock Sioux draw their drinking water.

Instead, the group will look at alternative routes.

“You have promised a new relationship with First Nations, founded upon respect and the principles of the U.N. Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,” wrote Spahan in the letter delivered to Trudeau. “You also promised that ensuring First Nations have clean drinking water is a top priority of your government. We In this diagram, multiple possible routes for the Trans Mountain expansion are shown. In green is the rejectask you to uphold these ed “west alternative” favoured by the Coldwater band. Photo contributed promises.” must have before making a could be undertaken to Lead” acknowledged that The accompanying help address concerns, and decision about the project if hydrocarbons were to press release also includes and while it is still possible to work with Aboriginal be accidentally discharged a diagram showing an to alter project routing,” communities to collecfrom the proposed pipealternative route for the states that letter. tively determine appropriline on this planned route, pipeline, referred to as the The band will wait ate measures to protect ‘it may be impossible to “west alternative” which people’s health,” states one for a response from the remediate a groundwater would have the pipeline section of the NEB report. Prime Minister to the letaquifer to potable stanrunning to the west of the ter Spahan delivered to “However, Trans dards once it has been Coldwater river, bypassing the band’s reserve territory contaminated by hydrocar- Mountain has not conduct- him on Dec. 6, but in the ed a hydrogeological study meantime, the Coldwater bons,’” wrote Spahan. entirely.

Chief isn’t ruling out at the Coldwater reserve The National Energy Spahan said the band pursuing legal action to Board (NEB), in it’s review that could more precisely was led to believe that protect the band’s drinking predict any potential interof the Trans Mountain Kinder Morgan was conwater. actions from the proposed project, acknowledged sidering the alternative “We’re in the process pipeline and the aquifer that there was a lack of route, before it was sudrelied on by the Coldwater of possibly doing a judicial consultation done by denly withdrawn by the review,” said Spahan.

Indian Band. The Board Kinder Morgan with the company without notice And should the effort to finds that Trans Mountain Coldwater band on the or consultation with the reroute the pipeline fail in subject of the groundwater has not sufficiently subColdwater band. the court system, Spahan stantiated in its evidence aquifer. As one of the 157 “It needs to be diswouldn’t rule out protests that there is no potential conditions for approval, cussed because of the similar to those seen in interactions with the aquithe NEB required that a importance of our water.

Standing Rock over the fer underlying Coldwater hydrogeological study to It’s our only source of last few months. [reserve no. 1] and the be completed by Kinder water in our community, “That depends on the and it feeds the entire com- Morgan at least six months proposed project route.” membership. If the memSpahan addressed prior to commencing munity,” Spahan told the bership decides to go that this in a separate letter construction on the pipeHerald. addressed to the Governor way, then it will go that line between Veale Road Spahan admitted the way,” said Spahan. in Council on the Trans and the Kingsvale Pump alternative route would The Herald extended Mountain project, noting Station. be more costly to Kinder questions regarding the “Trans Mountain made that the condition makes Morgan, but said the curColdwater band’s grieva number of commitments no requirement for any rent route would put the ances with the pipeline changes based on the to address the concerns band’s drinking water at to representatives from raised by governments and results of the study. risk.

Kinder Morgan Canada, “The kind of informaAboriginal groups. These “In a recent letbut did not receive a tion this study would proincluded commitments to ter to Coldwater, the response by press time on vide is the kind of infordiscuss how groundwater Government of Canada’s Wednesday. mation that the Crown modelling and monitoring “Crown Consultation

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YOU’RE INVITED! to meet with Mayor Menard on December 21 from 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

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The City of Merritt has struck a number of committees tasked with providing Council with information and recommendations on a wide variety of issues. Members serving on committees are volunteers from the community, seeking to make a difference.

The City is seeking one (1) member of the community to sit on the Tourism & Economic Development Committee. The Terms of Reference for the committee include providing timely and strategic advice to Council on matters pertaining to economic development, investment and business attraction, tourism, and longerterm economic sustainability.

Application forms are available on the City’s web site at www.merrritt.ca or at City Hall. The Tourism & Economic Development Committee meets every other month. We encourage interested members of the public wishing to sit on this committee to fill out an application form today. Completed applications must be submitted to: Melisa Miles Director of Corporate Services City Hall PO Box 189 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 mmiles@merritt.ca Applications will be accepted until January 03, 2017.

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Submit your scenic photos of winter in Merritt, or you and your friends/family enjoying the seasonal festivities around Merritt. The Grand Prize is a handmade gift basket donated by the Baillie House. Makes a great Christmas present or a special treat for yourself this season!

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Individuals may enter multiple photos. Be sure to submit photos by 12:00 noon on December 14, 2016. The top 5 photos will be selected and posted on Tourism Merritt’s Facebook page, December 14 - 21. As well if you are not on Facebook we will have the top 5 photos on display at the Baillie House for voting during the same time.

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PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, December 20th, 2016 at 7:00 PM

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 20th, 2016 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: WHEREAS the City of Merritt has adopted a bylaw to regulate the use of land, buildings and other structures, the density of use of land, buildings and other structures, the siting, size and dimensions of buildings and other structures and the uses that are permitted on the land; AND WHEREAS the City of Merritt may amend those regulations from time to time; AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Merritt will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to the Local Government Act; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Merritt in open meeting assembled, hereby is proposing to enact the following:

1. That this bylaw shall be cited as “CITY OF MERRITT ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2217, 2016”.

2. That the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw No. 2187, 2015 be hereby amended by deleting Section 8.5 Pay in Lieu of Parking and adding Section 8.5 Pay in Lieu of Parking as follows: 8.5

Pay in Lieu of Parking

8.5.1 In lieu of providing the required number of off-street vehicular parking spaces on the property in zones C1 through C9, and M1 and M2, an owner may provide to the City a sum of money equal to the number of parking spaces not provided multiplied by one dollar ($1.00) for deposit to a parking and alternative transportation infrastructure reserve fund.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendment and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm on December 8, 2016 to December 20, 2016 at

City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at www.merritt.ca Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM TUESDAY, December 13, 2016, to ensure the submission is available to Council at the Public Hearing.

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The Diacarbon manufacturing plant in Merritt remains closed with no timeline for the plant to open, after a fire gutted an industrial dryer on the property in October.

The company is still in the dark as to what caused the fire, explained Jerry Ericsson, president and CEO of Diacarbon Energy Inc. “It is likely a total loss and will require a few months to repair/ replace,” he explained in an email to the Herald on Nov. 25. “It is our intention to begin operations again in the new year, but we don’t have a timing on that yet.”

The manufacturing plant, located at 2490 Priest Avenue, produces wood pellets which are then used as a fuel source.

Diacarbon Energy Inc. acquired the plant in 2014 from Highland Pellet Manufacturing Ltd.

At the time, the Herald reported that there would be 25 full-time employees working at the plant.

Ericsson added that Diacarbon hopes to focus on construction on the torrefaction technology project while the industrial dryer is repaired or replaced.

Torrefaction refers to the process of turning biomass (wood or grain based materials) into energy-dense biocoal through pyrolysis; essentially heating up the biomass in an oxygendeprived environment.

Biocoal could then be used as a replacement fuel source for other commercial manufacturing plants, such as at cement plants — which would reduce a plant’s greenhouse gas footprint by burning a more efficient, less harmful fuel source like biocoal.

In 2014, Diacarbon Energy received $1 million from the BC Bioenergy Network to develop a torrefaction plant, which would be the first of its kind in British Columbia.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Interview with Notley

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley was in Vancouver this week to promote approval of Kinder TOM FLETCHER Morgan B.C. Canada’s plan to twin VIEWS the Trans Mountain pipeline from her home region of Strathcona County to its Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby. She spoke with B.C. legislature reporter Tom Fletcher. Here is an edited transcript of the discussion.

TF: What’s your message for B.C. on the approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion?

RN: I think it demonstrates that we can move forward with responsible environmental protection while at the same time preserving the rights of BCers, Albertans, Canadians to earn a decent living and to support their families without being asked to choose between the two.

There’s a lot of work that’s been done by the federal government as well as our government on environmental protection.

And I think there are very strong arguments for how Kinder Morgan is in the best national economic interests of Canadians as well as Albertans and BCers. It provides tremendous opportunities for job creation, and that’s something I think we all need right now.

TF: What’s the impact of this pipeline on the country’s climate change targets?

RN: That’s a really good question, because one of the things people don’t understand is there is no impact. One of the fundamental components of our climate change leadership plan is that we’re legislating an emissions cap on oil sands emissions.

What that means is that production will continue. Most of the investment

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The Gambia: a short billion years “We will win the biggest landslide this country has ever seen,” said The Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh before the small West African country’s recent election, and GWYNNE DYER he had every reason The international to be confident.

STAGE James had been in power for 22 years, and he knew how to run an election.

Jammeh, who was a 29-year-old army lieutenant when he seized power, has been in the habit of detaining, torturing and killing dissident journalists and political opponents, and this election was no exception. Two leading opposition politicians were beaten to death in prison and 15 others jailed for three years last April, international election observers were banned, and on voting day last Thursday the internet was shut down.

There was not the slightest indication that Jammeh was ready to surrender power. He said he was “proud to be a dictator,” promised to bury the “evil vermin called opposition nine feet deep,” and once declared that he would

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rule “for one billion years if Allah wills it.” But when the marbles spoke last Friday morning, he had lost the election.

In the Gambia, they vote by dropping marbles into different-coloured drums, and when they were all counted an obscure property developer named Adama Barrow had 45 percent of the marbles. Yahya Jammeh had only 36 percent.

So he was guilty of over-confidence and poor election management, but nobody imagined that he would actually go quietly. Yet he did.

On Friday, Yahya Jammeh went on television and conceded defeat, saying “I want to make it very clear that I will never rule this country without your mandate and I will never cheat.” The astonished head of the electoral commission, Alieu Momar Njie, said: “It’s really unique that someone who has been ruling this country for so long has accepted defeat” — and The Gambia exploded with joy.

Jammeh was always erratic, but nobody saw this coming. Africans elsewhere who also have a problem with rulers who overstay their welcome were delighted. “Yahya Jammeh has recognized his defeat! Who would have thought it? There is hope!” said Fred Bauma, the youthful leader of a non-violent pro-democra-

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cy movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (He has been in detention for the past year.)

Hope soared even higher when Angola’s president, Eduardo dos Santos, declared hours after Jammeh conceded defeat that after 38 years in power he will step down next year.

Even 92-year-old Robert Mugabe, who has ruled Zimbabwe since 1980, was heard to speak last week about retiring “properly” (although with no date mentioned).

Now for the (rather discouraging) small print. Adama Barrow has good intentions, but many of the ambitious people in the coalition of small opposition parties that Barrow put together may approach their time in power in the spirit of that famous Kenyan phrase “It’s our turn to eat now.” As Lord Acton famously remarked, “Power tends to corrupt.”

Eduardo Dos Santos first said he was going to leave the presidency in Angola in 2001, but then it slipped his mind. He seems more genuinely committed to quitting this time, but Angola is a one-party state and he has already announced his successor, defence minister Joao Lourenco. “Absolute power corrupts absolutely,” as Lord Acton added.

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Community arts council wants YOU! Editor: It is time to put “community” back in the Community Arts Council. Its mandate is to be the local umbrella organization for local arts and culture.

When fully active, it can assist a wide range of groups to make their events and programs successful. There is so much interest, talent and energy in our local arts scene, as seen the in the Community Christmas events, the Film Society’s movies at NVIT, and the recent Love to Dance performances.

Informal opportunities to learn, display talent, and enjoy the shows are popping up all over town. This makes our community a wonderful place for us, the people who live here, regardless of whether tourists come or businesses stay. Here is our chance to really make a difference in the arts scene in Merritt.

A couple years ago, several people stepped up at the last minute to keep the NVCAC going when it ran out of active board members. Now it is time for the rest of us to show that their efforts were not in vain. Others are ready to come on the board and helps make it the lively and broad-based community organization it was meant to be.

The NVCAC is eligible to apply for grants and give tax-receipted donations to help make things happen here. All that is needed for our Merritt community is to show its interest and support.

Jean Kiegral Merritt

Help feed Fido this holiday season Editor: As Christmas gets nearer, we are wondering what to buy each other. I was thinking about animals in shelters and how to help them and the organizations that run them at this time of year. So, I thought, instead of buying each person on my list another stocking stuffer (something they don’t need), we should take that money and make a difference for an animal? We all love animals.

Why not take that money and either donate it directly or buy a bag of cat/dog food and take to the shelter. You can put a little note in the Christmas stockings to let your family know that part of their gift is the gift of donation to the society caring for rescued animals waiting for a new home.

Maybe you could request a picture of the animals in care to put in the stocking? This is a nice warm and fuzzy way to celebrate Christmas, knowing you are making a difference.

Here are the contacts for local shelters: Nicola Valley Animal Rescue Society: mwalsh13@telus.net Angel’s Animal Rescue office: 250-378-9655, email: aarsrescue@gmail. com.

Merry Christmas to everyone, including our feline and canine members of the community.

V. Bendick Merritt

Pipeline about economics From Page 6 had already been in place for that, but it will go to the cap, which is 100 megatons [of carbon dioxide equivalent]. That would happen with or without Kinder Morgan.

The difference that Kinder Morgan adds to the equation is that we get a better return for that product. It’s about economics. It’s not about increasing volumes, it’s not about increasing emissions.

TF: One of Premier Christy Clark’s stated conditions is a “fair share” of benefits from B.C. Obviously there is construction activity and tax revenue for B.C. Shouldn’t that be enough?

RN: Those are important things, and I think any government in B.C. is taking due notice of those matters, because there are something like 38,000 person-years of employment, not to mention roughly a billiondollar bump to B.C.’s GDP from

Kinder Morgan.

But in terms of additional benefits that Premier Clark has identified, these are matters that I understand she is negotiating with Kinder Morgan directly. I believe they’re making progress, but in terms of the substance of them, I’m going to leave that to them to talk about.

TF: Former premier Alison Redford was emphatic there would be no sharing of Alberta’s resource royalties. Do you agree?

RN: Indeed. We’re certainly not looking at changing that model or creating precedents that would somehow challenge constitutional divisions of authority, responsibility and benefits. But certainly Kinder Morgan has engaged in conversations with the province of B.C., and we wish them luck as they move forward to agreement.

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Peaceful transitions rare From Page 6

And Robert Mugabe, who spent a decade in jail while leading the independence struggle and has run Zimbabwe ever since, resorts to violence when challenged politically and has completely destroyed his country’s once promising economy. He may occasionally talk about retiring, but he will hold onto power until he dies. “Great men are almost always bad men,” as Acton concluded.

As for the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a presidential election was due this month, President Joseph Kabila has now postponed it until 2018.

He has been in power, and his father before him, since 1997, and he has no intention of leaving it now. He just needs more time to rig the next election.

Even when elections are not rigged, it is sheer fantasy to believe that the outcomes are determined by voters who carefully considered all the options and chose the one that was best for the community.

Most people are far too busy with their own personal lives to give political matters much thought. When they do vote, they tend to be guided by their emotions or by their class, ethic or religious identity. As Beppe Grillo, leader of Italy’s populist Five State Movement, cynically urged Italian voters in the recent referendum: “Vote with your gut” (and not with your brains).

Africa is not alone with this problem. Even in older and richer democracies, democratic decision-making is often irrational and sometimes selfdestructive. So why bother?

Because governments must be changed from time to time if they are not to become completely self-serving, and elections are a better way to change them than military coups or violent revolts. Because democracy requires and strengthens the rule of law. And because of the “wisdom of crowds:” the voters get it right, or at least partly right, more often than any narrower decisionmaking group.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

From the Herald archives: Dec. 8, 1916`

MINERS WERE GUILTY OF CARRYING MATCHES At the provincial court house on Monday, Dec. 4, four workers were charged before Magistrate Morgan with having had in their possesion in the No. 4 mine, Middlesboro Colleries, pipes or matches contrary to the “Coal Mines Regulation,” 1911.

They were Thos.

McKeating, miner, “one pipe for smoking tobacco,” John Little, labourer “one pipe for smoking tobacco,” and Angus McDonald, labourer, “one pipe for smoking tobacco.”

All entered pleas of guilty and the magistrate, taking into consideration it was their first offence, imposed a penalty of $10 and costs each, which they paid.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PROVINCIAL ELECTION

Lower Nicola Chief to seek BC NDP nomination Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

It’s official.

Lower Nicola Indian Band Chief Aaron Sam will seek the nomination as the B.C. NDP candidate for the Fraser-Nicola riding in the provincial election scheduled for May 9, 2017.

Sam made the announcement via a press release on Dec. 5, and had previously stated that he was considering seeking the party’s nomination.

“Today I am officially stepping up to ask the people of the Fraser-Nicola constituency for their support to represent them as the NDP nominee,” Sam said via press release.

“As chief of the Lower Nicola Indian Band, I have been deeply engaged with the province, resource industries and the federal government, as well as tackling environmental issues impacting our communities,” the release went on to state.

Speaking to the Herald via phone from Burnaby on Monday, Sam said Chief Aaron Sam he’s excited to be a representative of Seeking BC NDP nomination all the constituents of the riding and not just the band.

Sam was re-elected as Chief of the Lower Nicola Indian Band back on Oct.1 after serving his first three-year term.

According to Andrew Watson, manager of communications for Elections BC, there is nothing in the Election Act that would prohibit Sam from sitting as both an MLA and First Nations band chief.

Sam told the Herald he hasn’t decided whether or not he would hold both positions if elected.

“That’s something that I’m going to have to talk to mem-

Energy Board — the current Liberal provincial government bers of my community and council about, and we’ll cross in B.C. has yet to back the pipeline. that bridge when we get there,” Sam said.

“Taking care of the land and the water in a sustainable Under the Election Act, Sam is entitled to take an unpaid way is really important, and I believe if I’m elected I can leave of absence to run as the NDP candidate, which is continue to advocate for the environment as well,” Sam said. something he said he’s still contemplating.

Sam has practiced law for more than 10 years and has a The NDP would not require Sam take a leave of absence degree in environmental studies. from his current elected position if he was selected as the nominee, however, if he won, they would want him to resign his position as chief.

“It’s his choice, but nobody does it that way around here, we just don’t do that.

It’s not been the practice of our successful nominees to double dip,” said Trish Webb, director of communications for the B.C. Here a few helpful hints to help prevent motor NDP. vehilcle break-ins: 1 Don’t leave purses or valuables Sam said he decided to seek becoming the MLA for Fraser-Nicola because there inside vehicles overnight. are many important ongoing issues, noting 2 Lock vehicles when exiting, education, health care and the impending make it a habit. closure ion the Tolko sawmill.

3 If leaving valuables in a “I believe that if I am elected [as] MLA vehicle; hide from sight. that I can advocate for local businesses 4 Park in a well lit area. and hopefully be an advocate in terms of 5 Report any thefts, damage or supporting the local economy,” Sam said, suspicious persons to police adding that he wants to bring a voice to

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rural B.C. On the issue of the Kinder Morgan pipeline Sam told the Herald he thinks it’s important to hear from constituents in the riding before deciding if he’s for or against it.

“At that point I think I’ll have a clearer idea in terms of how people in the riding feel about Kinder Morgan,” Sam said.

While the pipeline has received federal approval — pending fulfillment of 157 environmental conditions set by the National

Green running for BC Greens back the pipeline.

Last week, Premier Christy Clark said that the Kinder Morgan project was “very very close to fulfilling the five conditions” her government has It’s all about going green when it comes to the required the new pipeline meet. newly named Green Party candidate for the FraserGreen said he wants to see some redistribution Nicola riding. when it come to the province’s timber supply areas If elected in the provincial election next May, and allowable annual cuts to create more a more B.C. Green Party candidate Arthur Green wants to sustainable forestry industry across the province. focus his efforts on green energy.

“If we redistributed the quotas so “We’re going to focus on job crethat mills like [Tolko] in Merritt would ation, especially in the renewable have a greater opportunity to stay open energy sectors,” he said, adding that and keep those jobs, that’s an incredthe B.C. Green Party believes the ible amount of jobs for such a small climate of the southern Interior is percommunity,” Green said. fect for creating solar energy farms.

Last year he ran as the fedHe pointed to the Lower Nicola eral Green Party nominee for the Indian Band’s placement of a solar Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon array on its school as a model for othriding, accumulating 2,293 votes and ers in the riding to follow. placing fourth in the riding. Liberal Green said he’s opposed to the Jati Sidhu won with more than 16,000 Kinder Morgan pipeline, both from votes. economic and environmental points Green who hails from Hope B.C. of view.

— a city which was added to the rid“Not only do I consider it environArthur Green ing ahead of this election — joins the BC Green Party cnadidate mentally damaging, but the economics current MLA Jackie Tegart as the only of it don’t really work either,” Green two nominees named as a candidate running in said. “I’m positive, and it’s the position of both Fraser-Nicola riding. [federal and provincial] Green parties that the real Tegart was acclaimed by the B.C. Liberals a few economic future and the opportunity for Canada is months ago. in the conversion to clean and renewable energies.”

The B.C. NDP have yet to name a candidate for While the pipeline has received federal approval, the provincial election, but both former NDP MLA pending fulfillment of 157 environmental condiHarry Lali, and Lower Nicola Band Chief Aaron tions set by the National Energy Board, the current Sam are vying for the party’s nomination.

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Lali ready for battle The former minister of highways in the NDP government of the 1990s has not been afraid to counter party leaders. He was part of the group that ousted former New Democrat leader Carole James.

NDP veteran and firebrand Harry Lali said he’s Sam said he’s been seriously considnot shying away from a nomination ering the nomination “for a few weeks.” fight in Fraser-Nicola now that a high “I’ve been focused on my job as profile name has come forward to chief of Lower Nicola. It’s something challenge him.

I’ve considered recently.”

Aaron Sam, chief of the Lower Lali said the local party executive Nicola Indian Band and a former applied several times to the provincial Kamloops lawyer, announced Monday party to close the nomination period (Dec. 5) he will run for the party nomand name a candidate, without success. ination in the Fraser-Nicola riding.

Sam was called to the bar a The seat is held by Liberal MLA decade ago, practising criminal law in Jackie Tegart, whose 6,002 votes Kamloops and eventually working on bested Lali’s 5,388 votes in the 2013 the Indian residential schools settleelection. ment. He served as councillor for the “I expected a nomination fight,” Harry Lali Lower Nicola band for two terms before said Lali, who was first elected to the Seeking BC NDP nomination becoming chief in 2013. riding in 1991. “I didn’t expect my “I have a lot of respect for Harry,” opponent to take five months to make Sam said. “He’s been involved as an MLA and even a decision.” as minister for years. I’ll do what I think is right. I Lali’s defeat to Tegart in 2013 was his first electhink jobs and supporting the local economy is really tion loss, though he accused her of being “invisible” important.” since becoming MLA.

The Merritt Legion, Nicola Valley Veterans Commity and the Merritt Herald would like to thank everyone who donated either a ribbon or poppy in the 2016 Remembrance Day supplement.

We all appreciated the generousity this community continues gives. Without each and everyone of you our community would not be what it is today.

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Do you want to showcase your creativity, if so, you have a chance to design a logo

Be vigilant for scams Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt police are warning residents after hearing from a local woman last week who was duped out of about $1,000 when trying to sell a vehicle on the website Kijiji.

The woman was sent a cheque for $2,000 instead of the $1,000 asking price, said RCMP Const.

Tracy Dunsmore.

“The person looking to buy sent her a cheque for more than what she was asking for, and so she sent a cheque back with the difference,” said Dunsmore. “The [buyer’s] cheque cleared initially but because it was written from a bank that wasn’t around here it eventually bounced, so she’s out the money she sent back.”

The vehicle did not change hands, Dunsmore said.

Dunsmore said the scam is a common one and advises that anyone selling something online ensures they know who the person is that’s buying it especially if it’s an expensive item.

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Thieves take tires Between 16 and 24 tires worth up to $11,000 were stolen from the Merritt Kal-Tire on Dec. 5 during a break-in that occurred within a small window of time.

The theft is believed to have occurred sometime between 8 p.m. when staff left for the night and 9:30 p.m., which is when a security company for the area reported the lock to the compound had been cut.

Dunsmore said two pallets of tires were taken, and it’s unclear exactly how many tires were on them.

Police have no suspects at this time, but are making inquiries in the neighbourhood and trying to obtain surveillance footage from other businesses in the area to aid their investigation, she said.

The tires are 11R245 and 11R225 sizes, which are used for semi-trucks.

“Kal-Tire is right on Nicola [Avenue] so if anybody saw anything suspicious or remembers anything from between that timeline [we] ask they contact the RCMP,” said Dunsmore.

Anyone with any information regarding this theft is asked to contact the RCMP at 250378-4262 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Police are investigating a weekend break-in at the the BC Hydro substation on Voght Street.

The compound was broken into sometime between the night of Dec. 2 and the following afternoon, RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore told the Herald.

Dunsmore said locks on the gate as well as some locks on trailers inside the compound were cut.

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Some items had been piled up, but nothing appeared to be missing.

“It looks like maybe they were planning on coming back or got disturbed somewhere along the way, so nothing was taken,” Dunsmore said.

Police have no suspects at this time.

Anyone with any information regarding this file is asked to contact Merritt RCMP at 250-3784262 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Police cruiser struck while attending accident A police cruiser is out of commission after it was struck by a pickup truck on Dec. 2.

The incident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. while Merritt RCMP and Central Interior Traffic Services were responding to a single vehicle rollover in the northbound lanes of the Coquihalla Highway 35 kilometres south of Merritt.

A northbound pickup truck struck an unoccupied police vehicle that was parked to protect the accident scene.

The collision caused severe damage to the back end of the cruiser, which had its emergency lights on.

“The roads were a little bit icy at the time,” said RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore. “The [plow] trucks hadn’t been out yet, but there was lots of visibility, lots of time [and] lots of other vehicles were able to pass the accident scene without any issues. It was determined that the cause [of the accident] was just the pick up truck travelling too fast and it was too late by the time he decided to brake.”

The driver of the pickup was issued a violation ticket for driving too fast for the road conditions.

The occupants of the pickup were uninjured and no one else on scene was harmed as a result of the

incident.

“Nobody else was struck because they were far enough away from the car to prevent that,” Dunsmore said.

Dunsmore said this is the second police car that has been struck in a month’s time while attending an accident on the highway.

Police are reminding the public to drive with caution during the winter months and to be prepared to come across accident scenes on the highway when travelling.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS COUNCIL BUSINESS

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Theatre society partners with City on donations The City of Merritt can now accept donations on behalf of the Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society for its proposed downtown theatre facility.

City council approved the agreement at Tuesday’s regular council meeting (Dec. 6) by a unanimous 5-0 vote.

Councillors Diana Norgaard and Kurt Christopherson were absent from the vote.

Christopherson is a director on the society’s board, and Norgaard’s family is a major financial contributor to the project.

The city will now collect donations earmarked for the creation of the facility for the next five years, but won’t release the funds to the society until shovels are in the ground and the society has shown it has secured the $3.2 million needed for construction.

“We don’t want to have the funding go to an unfinished project,” City of Merritt director of finance, Sheila Thiessen, said at the meeting.

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Merritt & Nicola Valley

NEW CURRICULUM

Changes coming Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Changes to Foundation Skills Assessment tests are coming while the trial period for B.C.’s new curriculum for Grades 10 to 12 is being extended another year.

Minister of Education Mike Bernier made the announcements recently, saying the extension of the trial period was being done to give teachers and students in more time to adjust to the new curriculum.

“Teachers, principals and trustees asked for more time to work hands-on with the redesigned curriculum — and it’s the right thing to do to make sure that we get it right for our students,” said Bernier in a press release.

Delaying implementation of the curriculum is a move both School District 58 superintendent Christine Perkins and Nicola Valley Teachers Union president Peter Vogt see as a good decision.

“It was feeling very rushed on some level because some of the [student] assessment piece hadn’t been figured out and I think going slower and making sure it’s right is good,” said Perkins. “Teachers like like to do things well and our teachers definitely want to do things well, so I think slowing it down a little bit and rolling it out over an extra year is going to be beneficial to everybody.”

The new curriculum is moving away from being content heavy to one that involves students demonstrating their learning in different ways, such as projects and presentations.

“One of the things people are concerned about are the core competencies and getting students to self assess,” said Perkins. “How do students self assess themselves around whether they’re critically thinking?

How do they self assess themselves around creativity?

It’s a matter of figuring out strategies and doing it right.”

This year the new curriculum has been fully implemented in kindergarten through Grade 9 after an trial period last year.

More online at merrittherald.com, search ‘CURRICULUM CHANGES’’

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Zach-attack leads Cents to first OT victory Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

It took six tries, but the Merritt Centennials finally won a game in overtime!

Defenceman Zach Metsa’s first-ever BCHL goal just 27 seconds into the first overtime period propelled the Centennials to a dramatic 3-2 win against the visiting Victoria Grizzlies in front of just over 500 delirious Merritt fans at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Saturday night.

It was a Zach-attack night, as Merritt’s other two tallies came off the sticks of rookie Zach Risteau and veteran Zach Zorn. Zach Court picked up an assist.

After a perfect faceoff draw by Michael Regush, and a cross-ice pass at the blueline from Tyrell Buckley, Metsa made no mistake on the game winner — wiring a slapshot off the crossbar and into the net behind Victoria goaltender Matthew Galajda.

It looked like the Centennials were going to taste defeat in extra time yet again, after

(Above) Merritt Centennials’ players pour off the bench following their dramatic 3-2 overtime win over the Victoria Grizzlies on Saturday night. Cents’ goal scorers (top) were Zach Risteau (3), Zach Zorn (8) and Zach Metsa (22) with the game winner 27 seconds into the first overtime period. Ian Webster/Herald

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The Grizzlies’ Kelvin Mokhtari batted in a loose puck during a wild goalmouth scramble to make it 2-2 on the scoreboard. Merritt netminder Jake Berger, who had been brilliant all night in a 35-save performance, could only roll over in his crease and wonder what it was going to take to put a game away.

Saturday’s contest was a good one from beginning to end, with Victoria coming off a tidy 4-1 victory in Prince George the night before, and Merritt determined

to pick up points for the sixth time in their last seven games.

It was Victoria who opened the scoring, 1:46 into the first period, when some early sustained pressure resulted in the Grizzlies’ Jake Stevens beating Berger from the point.

That was the only goal of the opening period, as both teams traded chances, but couldn’t beat Galajda or Berger in their respective nets.

Merritt did suffer one additional setback, however, as Henry Cleghorn

was tossed from the game at the 15:30 mark for an unfortunate but dangerous check from behind on Victoria’s Justin Michaelian.

The Cents rose to the challenge — effectively killing off the five-minute major penalty assessed to Cleghorn.

Merritt scored the only goal of the second period, courtesy of Zach Risteau with his team-leading 14th of the season. He cradled a beautiful bluelineto-blueline pass from Michael Faulkner at

15:17 of the middle stanza, broke in alone and smoothly deposited the puck behind a helpless Galajda.

It continued to be a very entertaining game throughout the third period, with Victoria holding the edge in shots, but Merritt earning just as many good scoring chances.

With 10:34 left in regulation, the Cents’ Zach Zorn was rewarded for all his hard work at both ends of the ice with the go-ahead goal, his fifth of the season.

It stayed 2-1 until the final two minutes of the period, when Mokhtari’s late tally set the scene for the overtime dramatics and Metas’s golden goal.

Victoria ended the night outshooting Merritt 37-29. Both teams went 0-for-3 on the powerplay.

Not in the Merritt lineup on Saturday, and gone from the team’s roster, was 19-year-old defenceman Marshall Skapski, who was traded to the Cowichan Valley Capitals earlier in the week. The player move was necessitated by the surplus of blueliners the Centennials had, and 16-year-old Michael Van Unen getting close to returning from injury.

Absent on the Merritt bench Saturday was head coach and GM Joe Martin. He was in Leduc, Alberta, attending meetings prior to the start of the Team Canada West selection camp for the World Junior A Challenge. That camp runs from Dec. 5 to 8. Martin will stay for the duration of the camp and help in the final selection process.

Capably running the Cents’ bench in the game against the Grizzlies was assistant coach Matt Samson, with assistance from goaltending coach and former Centennials player Jamie McCaig (1999-2000).

Up next for the Centennials is a weekend home-and-home series with the West Kelowna Warriors. The teams play in Merritt on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Merritt vs West Kelowna Warriors Centennials Saturday, December 10 - 7 pm WARM YOUR SOUL NIGHT - Admission is only $5

To all our fans, we hope you know just how much we enjoy our community. We would like to go a little further to give back and say thanks. We would like to give thanks to all the employees at Tolko Merritt for their hard work in our

community for over 30 years as well as all the support they have had for our hockey club.

Join us in helping Merritt’s Cold Shelter. Bring warm garments such as scarves, mitts, socks etc. to throw onto center ice during first intermission. Purchase a Starbucks hot chocolate or coffee by donation money raised & clothing will be split between the cold shelter and the hockey club.

There will be random seat draws throughout the night. We hope to see you all there!

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High school hoops underway Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

For the first time in several years, Merritt Secondary School will be fielding a full slate of basketball teams.

After a one-year hiatus, there is a senior boys hoops squad, being coached by Ryan Ferguson. The team includes several members of last year’s strong junior boys side that really held its own in West Zone play.

Once again this year, the MSS senior girls team is being guided by Brent Bowden. While not blessed with a lot of height, the squad is expected to play a tenacious brand of defence, and earn its points mainly in the paint.

The junior boys and girls teams are again being coached by retired MSS administrator Dick Wowchuk.

The ‘Wow’ had his boys in Barriere this past

weekend for an early tournament. With only one Grade 10 player in the lineup, the Panthers managed one win in three outings. Game scores were Barriere 40 MSS 28, McBride 43 MSS 41 and MSS 62 Valemount 12. The girls are in Barriere this weekend.

Both junior teams were in action Tuesday night. The boys defeated Brock 42-40, while the girls fell to NorKam

36-29.

The Grade 8 boys team is being coached

by Tamara Foster and Dallas Schmidt, and the Grade 8 girls side is under the tutelage of Dave Andersen, Takarah Kubo and Caleb Hartwig.

The first home action for MSS teams will be on Dec. 13, when the junior boys and junior girls teams host an undisclosed school from Kamloops.

Delivering the goods!

Every Monday, right after school, a group of youngsters converges on the Merritt Bowling Centre for the YBC (Young Bowlers of Canada) program.

(Left) Thirteen-year-old Indiana Joe, a Grade 8 student at Merritt Secondary School, is in his first year of the YBC program, which is open to school children of all ages. Ian Webster/Herald

Another large group of children make their way to the Merritt Curling Centre after school on Mondays for the youth curling program.

Adult members of the club instruct the young participants in the fundamental skills of the winter pastime, as well as the game strategies. Noelle Joy Smith (left) and Paul Colwell (above) both practice their delivery of a rock. Ian Webster/Herald The MSS senior girls basketball team was busy at practice on Monday evening in preparation for the start of their regular season. The team is being coached by Brent Bowden (far left). Ian Webster/Herald

MINOR HOCKEY

WORDS OF WISDOM

Peewee Recreation other goal, and Beau The Interior Savings peewees scored a 4-2 triumph over Abbotsford in their final game on Sunday to finish seventh in their home tournament.

Cameron Nicholls had a natural hat trick in the win, while Brysen Pinyon had Merritt’s

Paterson the lone assist.

The winning netminder for the Interior Savings team was Nathan Van Rensburg.

Midget Rep The Tracker Sportswear midget reps lost a couple of close games on the weekend.

Saturday, visiting North Okanagan scored three times in the final three minutes of the third period, en route to an 8-4 victory over the Jr. Cents. Merritt scorers in the game were Liam Kelly (2), Tyler Mosely and Baley Tomkinson.

On Sunday, Eric Lalonde had a pair for the Tracker team in a narrow 7-6 loss to Kamloops. Other Merritt marksmen were Mosely, Dreydon Thomas, Connor Ouellet and Darian Billy.

Merritt peewee recreation players get some helpful between-periods advice from the coaching staff of (left to right) Gary Dixon, Shawn Paterson and Brodie Ferris. It must have worked, as the team went on to defeat Abbotsford 4-2 in both teams’ final tournament game on Sunday. Ian Webster/ Herald

Bantam Rep

Merritt’s Cameron Nicholls registered a natural hat trick (three goals in a row) in his Interior Savings peewee team’s 4-2 victory over Abbotsford in weekend tournament play. Ian Webster/Herald

A short-staffed Murray GM bantam rep side got an early goal from Jayden Story, but couldn’t hang on — losing to Kamloops 6-1 on Sunday. Most of the Jr. Blazers’ goals came on the powerplay.

Merritt assists went to Atrayu Johnny and Matthew Newman. The team is off to Vernon for a tournament this weekend.

Merritt’s Ramada peewee reps were in Penticton on the weekend for a 12-team tournament. The squad went undefeated through the round robin, beating Ridge Meadows 11-0, Surrey 9-3 and the North Shore Winter Club 10-7. In semi-final action, the Jr. Cents overcame a slow start to trounce Langley 5-1. The Merritt team played hard in the championship game, but fell 7-2 to a very strong team representing the South Okanagan. Merritt point getters were Max Graham (20g,10a), Lucas Schmid (10g,4a), Robert Sterling (4g,3a), Jalen McRae (1g,4a), Karson Peat (1g, 2a), Cortez Charters and Carter Shackelly (1 goal each), Gracie Graham (6a), Wyatt Smith (4a), Rylan Falcone (3a) and Austyn Streek (2a). Photo submitted

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Come down to the Trinity United Church on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m for a Christmas lunch, craft and bake sale.

CREATIVE COMPASS

14 local artists have a group Art Show at the Secret Gallery (beside Brambles Bakery) Opening at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 10, continuing until mid-Dec.

WANT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN?

Volunteer and help build skills and confidence in young readers. Literacy Merritt and Nicola Valley Society is seeking French and English speaking volunteers for the One to One children’s literacy program in local elementary schools. Volunteer 1.5 hrs/wk for 12 wks. 2016-17 sessions run Oct. to Feb. and Feb. to May. Attend a 2-3 hr training session and school orientation early Oct. Contact Kelly Reid, Literacy Outreach Coordinator at literacymerritt@gmail.com or call 250-378-7844.

MERRITT PICKLEBALL

Anyone interested in playing Pickleball, or just trying it out, please come to the old CMS School (2975 Clapperton) on MWF 9:00-11:00 a.m. or M 7:00-9:00 p.m. or W 6:30-8:30 p.m. Demo paddles are available for use. An easy sport to play, and great fun and exercise. For more information call Brian 250-378-7452; or Gary 250-280-0105.

CONAYT ELDERS DROP IN CENTRE

Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:30 a.m. to noon, 2164 Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome — just come out and visit! For information call 250-378-5107.

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 10:30 a.m., cribbage and whist 2:30 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 10:30 a.m. duplicate bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday. Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. for more information phone 250-378-4407.

ELKS BINGO

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

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Mondays and Tuesday’s at 1:00 p.m.. New members welcome. For more information call 250-378-7638.

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First Thursday of month, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sitdown dinner with your family. For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net

2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 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.

LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

The Living with Loss drop-in support group will be meeting the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 2025 Granite Avenue, Room 12. 250280-4040.

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.

FOOD BANK FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

CONAYT BINGO

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

Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.

Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave.

Seventh Day Adventist Church

2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-2339 Bible Study: 9:30 • Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.

THE MERRITT CHAPTER OF THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF CANADA

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

Invites all persons interested in restoring and enjoying vintage vehicles to join us at our monthly meeting held at the Anglican Church Hall, 1990 Chapman Street, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.

Vintage car ownership is not required. Call Jack Cross 250-378-2662 or Kim Jurriet 250-378-2672 for more information.

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

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

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL

Please come and visit us at the Legion. We’ve extended our hours for the summer. Hours are now Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm., Friday 2: 00 pm - 8:00 pm and Saturdays 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Come join us Saturdays for our meat draw. Guests welcome.

NEW TIMES

Would you like to see a community performing arts theatre in Merritt? The Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society can use your help!

The Red Cross will be open Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Please go to the hospital if you need medical equipment.

NICOLA VALLEY CRUISERS CAR CLUB

Are you interested in cars, cruising and joining in activities related to cars? Nicola Valley Cruisers car club would welcome you as a member. Meetings are monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at the Ramada at 7:00 p.m. For mor info call Russ or Charlotte at 250-378-2290

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 development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-5190.

If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society and mail it to: 1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3

For more information call Rich Hodson 250-378-6794

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Edmund Willoughby Marsham (Bob) Cokayne May 18, 1916 – December 5, 2016

“Third Lord Cullen of Ashbourne�

We as a family are very sorry to announce the passing of our beloved Grandfather Bob Cokayne.

Gramps passed away surrounded by his beloved family early in the morning of December 5th after a long and amazing life. He leaves to mourn, his grandchildren; Jan Boley (Merle), Doug Bell (Donna), Tom Bell (Diane), great-grandchildren; Robert Boley, Lee Boley, Jessica Cuthbertson (Rich), Tracy Rauch (Blaine), great-grandchildren; Emma, Daisy, Selena, Kayley, niece Virginia Hoover as well as extended family; Dennis Garrood (Sue) and Carole Qureshi (Dr. Ehsan Qureshi).

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Jan and daughter Jean Bell.

Gramps lived a long and amazing life. Born and raised in England, the son of Brien Cokayne (“First Baron Cullen of Ashbourneâ€? and Governor of the Bank of England). He was schooled at Eton and the Royal School of Mines in London. He served DV D Ă \LQJ RIĂ€FHU GXULQJ WKH 6HFRQG :RUOG :DU Ă \LQJ ERPEHUV LQ (QJODQG WKHQ EHLQJ WUDQVIHUUHG to Canada to train bomber pilots. While stationed in Canada, he met and fell in love with Grandma and returned to England with her near the end of the war.

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Upon the death of his brother Charles “Second Lord Cullen of Ashbourne�, Grandpa assumed the title “Third Lord Cullen of Ashbourne�.

Gram and Gramps retired back to Merritt where they were active in the community for many years.

Gramps continued to work as a volunteer for the Red Cross and Library well into his 90’s.

Gramps enjoyed his life to the end, spending many hours singing in the choir and playing in the band as well as spending time with his good friends Ed and Len. Thank you to Dr. Ross, Linda and staff at the Florentine, Merritt Hospital and the Coq/Gillis House.

A private celebration of life will take place at a later date.

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Child and Youth Care Worker Objective: The Child & Youth Care Worker delivers quality child and youth care services that are focused on the best interests and needs of Aboriginal children and youth in the Nicola Valley. Child and youth services and programs will be developed and delivered with family, community and cultural values in mind. This position works to improve the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of vulnerable children, youth and families.

Providing direct assistance in skill development for eligible children and their families in their own home or community. The Child & Youth Care Worker‘s goal is to safeguard children and youth’s well-being and to cultivate safe environments for their growth and development and provide opportunities for youth to reach their full potential.

Requirements: • Diploma in Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education or a related field • Previous work with children and youth both individually and in groups • Previous experience with facilitation and development of support services/programs/workshops for children and youth • Excellent planning and organization skills • Excellent problem solving and collaborative practice skills • Excellent knowledge of local First Nations customs and culture and family processes • Excellent interviewing and needs assessment skills • Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral • Must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation • Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check

Start Date: ASAP Term: Full Time Permanent Pay: Rate will be negotiated based on experience

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Serving all citizens of Merritt and surrounding areas Stoyoma Dental is Merritt’s newest Dental Clinic. We are a Not For Profit Society serving all residents of Merritt and the surrounding areas. If you are covered by Status, Healthy Kids, Disability, Ministry or the Emergency Plan you are fully covered for eligible services & no additional funds will be required of you!

1999 Voght Street

MaKe aN appoiNtMeNt toDay!

HOURS: Mon-Fri 8AM - 4:30PM

New patieNtS alwayS welcoMe!

(next to the Credit Union) po Box 3090, Merritt, Bc

250-378-5877

CONTRACTING

YOUR EQUIPMENT

SPECIALIST RESIdENTIAL, CO MMERCIAL & IN dUSTRIAL Landscape

constructio n, MateriaL HauLing, utiLi ties instaLLa tions, excavators , BoBcats, ex perienced operators, FuLLy insure d

Reason while using custoable Rates, mers time efficie ntly

12 & 14’ Bin rentaLs inc.

Call 250-315-50 74

ADVERTISING MERRITT HERA LD

Advertising works !

Place your ad in ou r Business Director y!

For more informatio n contact Michele at:

250-378-4241

sales2@merrittherald

.com

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MECHANIC

DRIVING SCHOOL

RVICE FRANK’S MECHANICAL SE APPROVED OLD OR NEW WE HAVE WARRANTY NE MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYO

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AND HEAV Y INDU STRI AL EXPE RIEN CE. Fully CERT IFIED . SERV ICING THE NICO LA VALL EY, AND SOUT HERN INTE RIOR

Ph : 25 0- 80 9- 70 31 tyle r@g etse tt.c a

BARK MULCH

Your

#1

Source for

BARKMULCH • PEELINGS SHAVINGS • SAWDUST Friendly Family Service Since 1972

Call Les Porter at 250-490 -11

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CLEANING SERVICES Dirty Buckets is moving to Merritt!

Licensed, Professional Residential/Commercial

Cleaning Company

for the past 10 years.

We have been operating in Chilliwack y of references. plent with rates We offer reasonable all your cleaning needs! for 6th .

Sept able avail be will We For more info please contact:

Trish 250- 936- 8055 trishharrison58@gmail.com Jean ette 250- 525- 0257 jeanetteesson@live.com

CLEANING SERVICES CERTIFIED IN MODERATE ASBESTOS REMOVAL

Featured Service

250-378-9410

• Tune Ups • Brakes • Exhaust • Suspension • Lube/Oil s & Struts •Radiator Service • Shock e rvic Se • Air Conditioning

250-378-1322

2026 Mamette Avenue

TREE SERVICE MERRITT TREE SERVICE • Fully insu red, cert ified falle r • WSB C cove red • Dan gero us tree asse ssm ent ➤Schedule your FREE Estimate

CALL JIM at 250-378-4212

Solu tion s for you r tree pro blem s!

MORTGAGE BROKER

Use the equity in your home to consolidate debt, top up RRSPs, or tackle renovations 1 Ca ll Ha rry Ho wa rd (250) 49 0-6 73

YOUR LOCAL MORTGAGE BROKER

the mortgage

SIDING

IVAN’S SIDING S aleS & S ervice

www.tbmcleaningandrestoration.com TF: 1-877-612-0909

CALL: (250) 378-2786 “When others have come and gone, Ivan’s Siding is still going strong”

ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE DAN ALBAS, MP Central Okanagan Similkameen Nicola Toll Free: 1-800-665-8711 www.danalbas.com 2562B Main Street West Kelowna, BC V4T 2N5

• Vinyl & Hardie Board Siding • Aluminum Soffit, Fascia & EAVEStrouGhS

CARPET CLEANING UPHOLSTERY & TILE & GROUT CLEANING – FLOOD & JANITORIAL SERVICES

MASSAGE

JIM POT TER

SErVING thE NICoLA VALLEY For 40 YEArS!

BUILDING SUPPLIES MERRITT LUMBER SALES 2152 DOU GLAS ST., MERRITT, BC

250-378-5382 • 250-314-4249

Lumber, Plywood, Fencing SPECIALS

SCREWS, NAILS, ROOFING, INSULATION, JOIST HANGERS & much more LARGE LANDSCAPING BEAMS AVA ILABLE

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Mon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am - 4 pm

DENTIST

WELCOME INS W ALKK-INS WAL NTS & W ATTIEENTS NEW PATI

FREE CONSULTATIONS ISTS & ORTHODONTIST ON SITE DENT TIME 2 FULL Call

250-378-4888 to book your appointment.

2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9

www.dentistryatmerritt.ca Dr. Sunil Malhotra

HOURS

Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dr. Jaspal Sarao

PLUMBING

PLUMBING & HEATING

g n i t a e H & g n i b m Nicola Plu Fully Qualied Tradesmen in..

Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters.

Service Work & Furnace Service.

Custom Sheet Metal Atlas RV Parts & Repairs

PHONE: 250-378-4943

2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS SALE

HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm, Sat.: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm • Sundays: 11 am - 5 pm 2025 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt

Phone: 250-378-2332

& Appliances Ltd.