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CLIMATE CHANGE The Chief of the Lower Nicola Indian Band is bringing a wealth of experience to a provincial panel on climate change.

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GRANTS GIVEN Merritt’s city council allocated more than $65,000 in grant funding to community groups, but several large requests were denied.

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HALLOWEEN GRATITUDE AND LOSS The family of Ben Tyner thanked the community as they announced they would be heading home after an extensive search for the missing cowboy turned up no new leads in the case.

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It has been 19 days since Ben Tyner was last seen in the Nicola Valley, and there are no new leads in the case.

The cowboy’s family — who travelled to Merritt after Tyner went missing during the weekend of Jan. 26 — returned to their home in Wyoming on Feb. 13, but made one final plea to the community to before they went.

“Our son loved life and touched so many people during his life. If you have any information that can lead to us finding him, no matter how insignificant it might seem, we would be so truly grateful,” said Ben’s mother, Jennifer Tyner, at a press conference in Merritt.

After seven days of combing the Nicola Valley, Merritt RCMP requested support from the Southeast District Major Crime unit in the investigation of 32-year-old Tyner.

“While the official search was suspended on Sunday after seven days of searching, the investigation is not over,” Merritt RCMP Staff. Sgt. Lorne Wood said in a news release. “We are thankful to have the expertise and resources available from the SED MCU, to assist us as the investigation transitions from a short term search effort.”

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ing a hand to ensure nothing is missed in the investigation and to provide additional resources.

“The major crime unit will be assisting until such time Mr. Tyner is located or his body is located and determination of cause of death has been made,” Sgt. Janelle Shoihet wrote in an email to the Herald.

“They will continue to interview witnesses, we may re-interview witnesses, and looking at other evidence, tips and information that comes in as the weeks go on,” said Merritt RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore.

Tyner was reported missing to the Merritt RCMP on Jan. 28, after a local hunter found his riderless horse in the backcountry.

Still no CAO at city hall

The experience has been heartbreaking for the entire family, said Jennifer Tyner.

“Our hearts are shattered and our lives have been thrown into turmoil,” she said.

Ben’s father, Richard Tyner, described his son as a “fine human being” through tears at the press conference in Merritt.

Jack Tyner, Ben’s brother, echoed his father’s sentiment.

“Honest as they come, just a pure soul. He wasn’t the kind of guy who would get into any trouble or cause any trouble, he is always there for anybody. He would help anybody for whatever they needed — that is the kind of guy my brother was,” Jack said. “The hole in our family will

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

It has been more than two months since the City of Merritt parted ways with its top employee, and the position remains vacant.

The city’s director of finance and IT, Sheila Thiessen, has been filling in

never be replaced. I won’t ever hear him laugh, feel his strong handshake again, or hear his deep voice.”

RCMP will continuing to investigate the case, Dunsmore said. She added they are still considering the possibility that somebody drove Tyner up Swakum Mountain.

When asked what the support has been like during their stay in Merritt, Jennifer Tyner expressed gratitude to the community.

“It’s been overwhelming. We can’t believe the support we’ve had in the community here, and the people at home, we can’t say enough for everyone and how much they have done for us,” she said.

as the interim chief administrative officer since Shawn Boven was let go at the end of November. But with budget planning season officially underway, she’s eager to get back to her main job.

“Normally at this time of the year that would be my primary focus but now I am kind of doing [a] split

shift,” Thiessen said.

“It’s really a tough time for her because she has this whole budgeting season … but she is handling it very well and I am very pleased with what she has been doing to this point,” said Mayor Linda Brown.

Following a landmark construction year in 2017, residential development in Merritt stayed strong in 2018, with a total of 79 residential development permits issued.

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Throne speech B.C. Premier John Horgan set the agenda for his government’s spring session Tuesday with a throne speech packed with promises to hold down ferry and electricity costs.

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Talking back The suspended officers of the B.C. legislature filed their responses to allegations of unnecessary spending from Speaker Darryl Plecas, maintaining their innocence.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

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Regular Council Meeting - February 26, 2019

Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.,

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

Regular Council Meeting - March 12, 2019

Interested citizens are welcome to stop by, say hello and discuss issues and opportunities for the City, its residents and businesses.

Regular Council Meeting - March 26, 2019

If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor please contact Corporate Services at 250-378-8614

PUBLIC BUDGET MEETINGS The City of Merritt would like to invite all citizens of Merritt to join Mayor and Council as they conduct their budget meetings held throughout February and March.

Mark the following dates on the calendar, because as citizens of Merritt you should have a vested interested in how your tax dollars are being spent.

Tuesday, February 19th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Budget Overview Tuesday, March 05th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm – Open House – Public Input Monday, March 18th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm – Budget Discussion Tuesday, March 19th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Budget Discussion uesday, April 02nd 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Budget Wrap Up All meetings are in Council Chambers.

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Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Public Works Summer Students.

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of Public Works Seasonal Labourer.

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

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

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, February 15, 2019 by:

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, February 15, 2019 by:

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

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

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

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Date Posted: February 01, 2019 Posting Expires: February 15, 2019

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & ELECTION OF OFFICERS

City council allocates funding NVCAC president Jean Kiegerl responds to council’s questions about a request for $8,000 to support a digital “talent network.” Dara Hill/Herald

February 21, 2019 at 5:00 pm Ska-lu-la Workshop 1775 Coldwater Avenue New Members Welcome

PUBLIC NOTICE Council showed support for Merritt’s country roots at the meeting, approving grants for the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo Association ($10,000) High School Rodeo Association ($5,000) and Little Britches Rodeo Club ($1,000).

The Canadian Country Music Heritage Society also received a total of $3,125 to refurbish the Walk of Stars hand prints around town,

Over $100,000 in grant-in-aid requests denied by council.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

A slew of returning grant applications were reviewed in Merritt’s council chambers on Feb. 5, at the first of many budget meetings set to take place over the next few months.

Council dished out more than $65,000 in grants, approving funds for 25 of 36 applications it received from local non-profits and community groups.

The grants, either partial or in full, are aimed at funding services or programs that benefit the community as a whole. Many given the green light this year will support tourism, arts, culture and recreation in the Nicola Valley.

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council received the funding it needs from the city to be eligible for a matching BC Arts Council grant. With a gift of $8,000 from the city, the arts council plans to continue their shows and events and develop a digital listing of artists in the Nicola Valley.

The Merritt Dance Society, Merritt Volleyball Association, Nicola Valley Skating Club, Merritt Country Run, Merritt Otters Swim Club and Merritt Mountain Bike

Association all received funding to support their programs.

While the Nicola Valley Community Gardens Society was denied a multi-year request to hire a lead gardener ($10,000 was asked for this year), the organization was granted $2,428 to make the garden more accessible by raising the beds.

reprint brochures that guide guests to the hand prints and mural locations, and to support their gala fundraiser.

There were six new requests for grants this year, and only one of them was approved — $1,660 for the Nicola Watershed Community Round Table to host two more public forums on water and flood mitigation.

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OCP Amendment Bylaw No 2252, 2019 proposes that the South Merritt Sector Land Use Designation Map be changed from “Residential” to “Industrial” for the Subject Properties, and that OCP policy 5.4.4.2.2 be amended to include industrial uses for the lands south of Houston Street.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2253, 2019 proposes to amend the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw 2187, 2015 by changing the zoning for the Subject Properties from Future Development (FD) to Light Industrial (M1).

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THANK YOU! On behalf of the Merritt Snowmobile Club we would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations and the people who came out to our steak dinner fund raiser.

Throughout every year there are numerous chores and tasks that need to be carried out in order for our organization to maintain its status with BC Rec Sites and Trails. These contributions will help us with some of the tasks we have to complete every year, such as: trail brushing, trail grooming, emergency cabin maintenance, wood cutting, sign posting. Not to mention members of the club also aid Search and Rescue on rescue missions if needed since we have extensive knowledge of our areas.

Your donations will allow us to meet some of the goals and projects we have throughout the year. Without your generous support, organizations such as ours would have a difficult time staying afloat.

Sincerely, Merritt Snowmobile Club

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 February 14th to February 26th, 2019 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 12:00PM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21th 2019, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

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All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or at mbrodrick@merritt.ca This Notice is published in accordance with Section 466 of the Local Government Act. Note: this is the first of two consecutive Public Notices

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Legalize opioid drugs As the B.C. Coroners Service released its 2018 overdose-related death totals, TOM FLETCHER showing four people B.C. a day are VIEWS still dying from mainly fentanyl-contaminated street drugs, there was a desperate edge to the message.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer, pleaded with politicians to take action beyond handing out overdose kits and declaring emergencies.

In short, prohibition is pushing users onto the street, and the flow of smuggled fentanyl, mainly from China, hasn’t slowed despite frantic efforts to harden North America’s borders to it.

The grim update was provided by B.C. Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe, Henry and Dr. Evan Wood, executive director of the B.C. Centre for Substance Use. People who follow this story will know that paramedics, nurses and doctors are run ragged, mostly reviving hardcore street users with Naloxone injections, sometimes multiple times in the same day.

Meanwhile, people continue to die at home, alone. The vast majority are men between the ages of 30 and 59.

They’re not classic junkies, and as a member of that demographic I would suggest that most of them hold down jobs rather than descending to stealing or selling their bodies to get the next fix.

Wood reluctantly calls them “weekend warriors.” Another interesting stat is that the majority of them are buying stimulants, mostly cocaine or methamphetamine, that turns out to be contaminated with fentanyl. More on that in a minute.

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No need to panic about magnetics For a moment there I thought we had a new global threat to deal with, alongside the old favourites like climate change, nuclear war and pandemics. This would GWYNNE DYER have been welcome The international from a journalistic STAGE point of view, since there is a constant need for scary new topics to write about.

Otherwise we would fail in our primary task, which is to provide material to hold the ads apart.

I was also experiencing some personal indignation, since the putative new threat, the imminent reversal of the Earth’s magnetic field, was undermining one of the few practical skills I have retained from my early career in various navies: the ability to navigate by magnetic compasses.

My naval career did not extend back to the Age of Sail: we had gyro-compasses and long-range radio positioning systems (although not the full satellite-based GPS of today). However, the navy in its wisdom fore-

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saw that in a major war all the externallybased navigational aids would quickly be shut down or blown away.

We would still have our gyro-compass, which would tell us where True North is — but just one internal power failure and we would lose that too.

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‘Alas, the Magnetic North Pole left home about 30 years ago, and is now heading for Siberia at a speed of 60 km a year.’

If that happened, we would have to fall back on the primary pre-20th century navigational tool, the magnetic compass, which does not depend on an external power supply.

Unfortunately, the magnetic compass

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points to the Magnetic North Pole, which is in a different place from the true North Pole.

But it was, for all of my life and indeed for many lifetimes before that, in more or less the same place. The Magnetic North Pole wandered a bit over time, but it followed a fairly predictable path around a relatively small tract of territory among Canada’s Arctic islands.

So all the charts showed the difference (‘variation’) between True North and Magnetic North in the part of the world covered by the chart, and even how much that difference would change each year. We were trained to add the annual shift of the Magnetic Pole since the chart was printed to the local ‘variation’ from True North, and by applying that difference we could steer and navigate accurately using the magnetic compass.

It was a skill for which there was a very limited demand, but potentially useful in an emergency. Alas, the Magnetic North Pole left home about 30 years ago, and is now heading for Siberia at a speed of 60 km a year.

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Prohibition is failing

Here’s to hoping the scientists are correct From Page 6

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Dr. Evan Wood from the B.C. Centre for Substance Abuse discuss solutions to overdose deaths in the province, B.C. legislature, Feb. 7, 2019. Tom Fletcher/Black Press

From Page 3 The message to politicians was clear. Henry noted that federal law criminalizing narcotic possession is the main obstacle to progress, and that prescription substitutes such as diacetylmorphine have shown significant results in the limited tests Ottawa has allowed.

“That’s what my office is working on … how we can have de facto decriminalization of people who use drugs in B.C., recognizing that is one of the huge challenges that is leading to people using street drugs and dying, and using alone,” Henry said.

Wood said public education is needed “so the winds start to blow in a direction where the politicians see where they can really act freely and start applying some of the public health models.”

Henry said B.C. is studying Portugal’s prescription model, which is held up as an international success. In 2001, drug laws there were amended to keep hard drugs illegal, except for authorized personal use.

cranked out by organized crime.

Coroner Lapointe referred to a survey of B.C. users that found almost half claimed they were looking for pain relief. Given the option of “pain-related,” that’s what they

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‘Prohibition didn’t work for booze, it didn’t work for marijuana and it won’t work for ‘ecstasy’ or heroin either.’

Anyone caught with up to 10 days’ unauthorized supply is subject to an administrative penalty rather than facing jail time for possession of heroin, cocaine or the synthetic variants now

told surveyors.

“Pain-related wasn’t defined,” Lapointe said. “Was that physical pain, was that emotional pain, was that psychological pain? But people are reaching out for help.”

This is where I beg to differ with the soothing message of the medical establishment.

Construction workers aren’t scoring tainted coke or meth because their knees are sore, or their divorce was unpleasant. They’re doing it because decades of popular culture have taught them that getting high and partying are the main reasons to go to work.

Prohibition didn’t work for booze, it didn’t work for marijuana, and it won’t work for “ecstasy” or heroin either. Fentanyl, a needed painkiller for people dealing with cancer or major surgery, might just open the eyes of timid politicians to the need to act.

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

It is moving fast because it is movements within the Earth’s molten outer core that generate the planet’s magnetic field in the first place. The currents within this vast volume of liquid nickel-iron change from time to time, and when they do they can shift the magnetic poles as well.

Navigators can cope with this because it’s now easy to update the information about changes in the local magnetic variation from True North.

The charts are actually computer programs these days, and the relevant authorities are just updating them more frequently than they used to.

The worry is that this sort of behaviour by the magnetic pole may be signalling an impending ‘flip’ in which the north and south magnetic poles change places.

This has happened before — indeed, the Earth’s magnetic field has reversed its polarity at least 183 times before, according to the geological record — and it makes no long-term difference.

It will now be the other end of the needle that points to ‘Magnetic North,’ but the magnetic field will still fulfil its primary function of trapping the high-energy particles that would otherwise bathe the planet’s surface in radiation.

The scary bit is the transition, which can take as long as a thousand years or as little as one lifetime, because during that transition the strength of the planet’s magnetic field falls to around 5 per cent of normal.

If the ozone hole worried you a bit, this should frighten you to death — and the strength of the magnetic field is already falling.

That was my initial reaction to the news.

Every decade seems to bring news of yet another way that the universe can kill us. But not, it turns out, this one.

The consensus among scientists is that the surface of the planet is not bombarded by hard radiation during the intervals when the Earth’s internally generated magnetic field all but disappears for a time.

Instead, the solar wind itself induces a magnetic field in the extreme upper limit of the planet’s atmosphere (the ionosphere) that stops incoming high-energy particles from reaching the surface.

We may have the opportunity to check the validity of this prediction in the relatively near future, but for the moment there is no need to panic.

And if you’re lost in the woods (or at sea), you can still trust your compass. More or less.

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COQUIHALLA SKI RESORT ON THE WAY? The fearsome snowfall of the Coquihalla Pass that has led to avalanches and a road closure this week has also attracted a proposal for a new ski resort.

Westscapes Development Inc. has made a preliminary application to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office for a resort halfway between Hope and Merritt, east of the Coquihalla Highway near the summit and toll booth.

It’s described as a “comprehensive resort and village development” with ski runs, an 18-hole golf course, conference facilities, a spa and aquatic centre.

When the idea of a ski resort in the area was first proposed

by Westscapes it was being called the Juliet Creek Resort. The new application was submitted under the name Coquihalla Pass Resort.

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Spending pays off for municipal candidates Mayor Linda Brown outspent her competitors by nearly $2,000.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

There aren’t many factors to disqualify someone over the age of 18 from running in a municipal election in B.C. — but if you want to win, outspending your opponents is a good strategy.

Campaign disclosure forms for B.C.’s 2018 municipal elections were released on Feb. 5. In

Merritt, the forms showed that those who spent the most were elected.

Mayor Linda Brown topped the field among all candidates, having spent $6,323.27 throughout the campaign, compared to $4,415.15 for incumbent Neil Menard, and $3,062 for former mayor Susan Roline. Brown was ultimately elected with 51.2 per cent of the vote.

Six seats on city council were also up for grabs. Of the six candidates who spent the most during the campaign period, five were elected.

Mike Bhangu topped the

list, with his campaign running a $1,970 tab, while Tony Luck spent $1,187. Both candidates were elected to council.

Bhangu told the Herald his spending was based on fighting an underdog campaign to be elected to council.

Meanwhile, Elijah Mack spent $1,045, but narrowly missed out on a spot on council, falling four votes behind Melvina White, who spent $865.

Of the successful candidates, Travis Fehr was the outlier. His campaign ran up a tab of $306.

Only Suzanne Samure and Emma Martin spent less.

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Senior management positions remain vacant From Page 3 The hunt for a permanent CAO is active, Thiessen confirmed, and the city has hired a consulting company to help with the search.

Until they find the right match, city staff will “do what we have to do,” Thiessen said.

“The rest of the team is pitching in and helping and it is just that some things that are not as essential we are not dealing with right now.”

The CAO’s office is not the only one vacant at city hall, however, as Merritt has been out a director of engineering and development since November of 2017, when Sasha Bird went on leave and never returned to the role.

The city is actively seeking a replacement for the position. Brown said.

“We haven’t made a decision yet but we have done some of the interviews,” Brown said. “So that will be done before the CAO. It would have been nice to have waited, but we can’t.”

With Bird away, the municipality has been operating without two senior managers since the end of November

2017 when the city parted ways with recreation and facilities director Lee Nelles, who was in the position for about four months.

The director of recreation and facilities has unofficially changed to a management, rather than a director role, Brown said.

The city has parted ways with eight man-

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New grants turned down From Page 5 New applications turned down, or moved to be considered in different funding streams later in the budget process, included $10,000 for the Merritt Golf and Country Club for flood mitigation, equipment upgrades and course improvements. Council decided to revisit the request in a “larger conversation about flooding.”

Funding for an outdoor classroom at Collettville Elementary, as well as a transporta-

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tion program and new dishwasher for the Merritt Senior’s Citizen Association, were also denied grant-in-aid funding.

“Everything on this list is somebody’s dream, but we have to balance that out,” said Coun. Tony Luck.

Two big-ticket requests stood out with their hefty price tags: $48,000 for the Nicola Valley Agri Park Society to construct an equine centre and $40,000 for the Loggers Sports Show. Council declined to give any funds to the

Nicola Valley Agri Park society, siting concerns over the group’s lack of financial backing and incongruence with the purpose of the grantin-aid program.

As for the Logger Sports Show, who requested $40,000 to enhance the carving competition and integrate the resulting carvings into the city, staff agreed on a $5,000 sponsorship.

Council expressed concerns over longterm costs of taking care of the carvings. “$40,000 is half a

percent of tax increase, and these are taxpayers dollars that we are allocating tonight,” Christopherson said.

“We want to make sure we get the best benefit at the best price,” While it is not in the policy for 2019, council discussed adding a clause in for next year stipulating grant recipients must repay what they do not use.

The grants that received council’s goahead on Feb. 5 will still need to receive final approval at an upcoming council meeting.

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An extra 1,000 tick-

ets were sold last year for the festival’s 10th anniversary, boosting the attendance to 5,500.

However, the festival’s co-founder and art director told the Herald they do not have plans to enlarge the festival again this year.

The Bass Coast crew is giving Merrittonians extra incentive to experience their interactive music and art festival this summer.

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The Nicola Valley Search and Rescue organization would like to thank the community for their support in the recent search for Ben Tyner.

It was overwhelming and we are very thankful.

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

Newly built 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with open concept. 2 bedrms up, master on the main & 2 more down.

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Nicely kept fenced yard with lane access. 3 bedroom half duplex with newer roof, large kitchen with eating area and living room on the main.

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

2 bedroom, 1 bath home with 20x14 storage shed/shop on a totally fenced lot. Will need work. Close to elementary school.

3 bedroom half duplex in good area with lane access and newer roof. Has large kitchen with eating area and a big living room. Buy as rental unit or perfect for first time buyers.

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#3067 $120,000

#3055 $169,900

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

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Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits with separate titles. Zoned ‘FD’. Located on truck route and easy access to highway. Application in city to change zoning to M-1

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Alpine snow levels near normal

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B.C. officials say the latest mountain snowpack reading indicates the Nicola Valley is in good shape heading into flood season — at least for now.

Snowpack in the Nicola basin is sitting at 88 per cent of normal as of Feb. 1, up from last month’s reading of 72 per cent of normal.

This month’s reading is probably more accurate as several sites were used for testing in the region, as opposed to just two in January, said Dave Campbell, head of the BC River Forecast Centre.

The average of all snow measurements across the province is sitting at 97 per cent of normal, according to the report.

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At this time last year, the Nicola basin was sitting at 120 per cent of normal. Herald files

There is no significant elevated flood risk present in the current snowpack.

At this time last year, the Nicola watershed was sitting at approximately 120 per cent of normal, which is the range that concerns officials if it continues

into the spring.

While snowpack is one significant factor in flood risk, weather during the freshet season also plays a key role, the report reads, and flooding is still possible in 2019.

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built-up year like we have seen before.”

While nearly twothirds of the annual snowpack has typically accumulated in B.C. by early February, levels can still change significantly with two or more months of possible snow accumulation left.

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Cents take two of three on first dads’ trip

The inaugural dads’ trip was a success for the Merritt Centennials. Graeme Shaw, father of Cents’ assistant coach Brandon Shaw, made the longest trip, coming all the way from Prince Edward Island. Photo courtesy of Scott Sabin

Centennials looking to take the lead in the Interior division.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

After playing three games in three nights, the Merritt Centennials players weren’t the only ones in need of some rest on Monday morning.

The three game swing through the Island division was the inaugural dads’ trip for the Centennials, where the fathers of players and staff accompanied the team on the road.

With some dads travelling from as far as away as Michigan, Minnesota and Prince Edward Island, the island tour offered the group a chance to bond, share stories and

relive the minor hockey days, said Centennials’ business operations manager Jared Thomas.

“This is the first time we’ve organized with the dads, got everyone on the bus, and got them rooming with us,” he said. “It was a really special experience for all the dads.”

Thomas’ own dad was among those who accompanied the team on the trip, along with the father of the Cents’ GM and head coach, Joe Martin.

“It was a little extra squished on the bus, but you don’t mind if you’re sitting with your dad and getting to hang out,” said Thomas.

“They probably haven’t been able to do a bus trip together since minor hockey.”

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the dads to get to know each other, the three game swing was also a prime opportunity for the Cents to earn precious points before the BCHL playoffs kick off.

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Nick Wicks, Bradley Cocca (2), Matthew Kopperud and Brendan Schneider scored for the Centennials, while Austin Roden was 40 for 40 in net, earning the shutout victory.

Then it was off to

Powell River for a date with the Kings, who sit second in the BCHL’s Island division.

Despite giving up the game’s first goal, the Centennials offensive machine kicked into gear late in the opening frame, with Vincent Guy scoring his fourth of the season to put the visiting team on the board.

From there, the Centennials’ power play went to work, scoring three goals on eight opportunities.

Kopperud, Christian Sabin and Cocca scored with the extra man, while Nick Granowicz found the empty net to seal the game 5-3 for the Centennials. Roden had 30 saves in the win.

After quick ferry ride and trip down the Malahat, the Centennials (and dads)

landed in Nanaimo, set to face off against the Clippers.

The game was a much more disciplined affair, with the Centennials only picking up two minor penalties.

After a scoreless first period, both teams found their offense in the second, with Nanaimo scoring twice in the frame.

But the Cents matched the output and then some, with Granowicz, Kopperud (2) and Brady Ziemer scoring to give the Cents a 4-2 lead heading into the final frame.

In the third, Payton Matsui scored his sixth as a Centennial, restoring the team’s two goal lead. Roden had 30 saves to secure the 5-3 win for the Centennials.

But the streak would

come to an end a night later, as the Centennials geared up for their fourth game in five days against the division-leading Victoria Grizzlies.

Christian Sabin managed to get the Cents on the board halfway through the first period, but that was all the offense the team could muster.

Grizzlies’ captain Alex Newhook recorded a hat trick as Victoria cruised to a 4-1 victory.

Roden made 32 saves on 36 shots.

After winning three of their last four, the Centennials are three points behind the Penticton Vees in the BCHL’s Interior division. The two teams are set to face off on Feb. 15 at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

You’re invited to the Centennials Awards Sunday, Feb. 24 - Merritt Civic Centre Doors open: 5 pm • Dinner: 5:30 pm 18+ = $10 • 12+ = $5 • Under 12 = FREE Tickets available at the Cents office or at the mezzanine on game day until Feb. 16

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Father and son bring home the hardware Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

It was a banner weekend for one of Merritt’s premier track and field families, as Randy and Ryland Sheldon topped the podium at the Gary Reed Indoor Track meet in Kamloops on Feb. 8 and 9.

Gary Reed is a former resident of Merritt who attended both Diamond Vale and Merritt Secondary schools.

He went on to compete in the 800 metres at two Olympics and five world championships.

Ryland, 11, earned two golds and a meet record to go along with a silver medal finish in the 200 metre dash.

In the 60 metre dash, Ryland ran a blistering 8.86 en route to gold, while his 1.35 metre high jump was also good for gold.

All of Ryland’s results were personal bests.

Meanwhile, the senior Sheldon swept his three events, setting two meet records in the process.

Randy, 47, took home gold in the 60 metre, the 200 metre and the 400 metre events.

His 60 metre dash time (8.13 seconds) stood as the new meet record, as did his time in the 200 metre event (27.05 seconds).

His time in the 200 metre would rank him third in Canada among masters competitors 45 to 49 years old.

Randy’s time in the 60 metre dash put him seventh overall in the same category.

The senior Sheldon will shift gears next month, as he prepares for another season at the helm of the Merritt Secondary School track and field team.

CENTENNIALS IN TRAINING A donation from the Merritt chapter of the Elks Lodge helped Merritt’s minor hockey initiation teams host a home tournament fun day on Feb. 2. Teams from Ashcroft and Lillooet joined in with the local squads for a great day of hockey. For many of the players, it was the first real tournament they had the chance to compete in. (Above) Elks member Herb Allen is flanked by Deegan Beers (left) and Jaxson Tesan as the donation from the local Elks Lodge is presented to Merritt’s minor hockey initiation teams. Photo contributed

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NICOLA NATURALISTSOCIETY

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Join the NNS on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the NVIT Lecture Theatre.

Francis Iredale – “Grizzly Bears and Whitebark Pine in the South Chilcotin”.

Grizzlies and Whitebark Pine are both species at risk in southern B.C. and have a special relationship. Provincial wildlife biologist Francis Iredale has been studying this interaction for several years, radio-tracking bears to understand their use of high elevation resources.

His work has implications for managing both species. Exciting research on charismatic species.

SENIOR CURLING

We are looking for curlers, season starting in October games are Mondays and Tuesdays at 1 p.m. If interested please call Dee at 250-378-5821.

RED CROSS

H.E.L.P. Merritt Red Cross is looking for volunteers for two hours on Thursdays to loan out health equipment from the Merritt Hospital. You will be working with another volunteer who will help train you. If you can help please call 250-378-5276. Students for summer months are welcome.

TOPS

Are you interested in losing weight sensibly, then you may want to come to TOPS. We meet Tuesdays at the United Church Hall, 1899 Quilchena Ave. For information call 250-3785225. Weigh-in from 7:45 until 8:45 a.m. with meetings from 9 - 9:30 a.m.

FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY

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Anyone wanting to research their family trees may contact Al Thompson at 250-212-9868. We will open the family history centre by appointment only.

Join St. Michaels Community Centre at 1990 Chapman Street every Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, music, games and conversation.

Everyone is welcome.

FAMILY HISTORY

Baillie House spring garage sale, every Thursday to Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you need it, we might just have it. For more information call 250-378-0349.

COMMUNITY BAND

Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society is looking for volunteer tutors for the One to One elementary school reading program.

For more information email literacymerritt@ gmail.com or phone 250378-7844.

Nicola Valley Community Band practices 7 p.m.

Tuesdays at MSS music room. For more information call James 250-3157724.

DROP IN CENTER FOR ELDERS

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The Conayt Friendship Society located at 1964 Quilchena Ave. has a drop-in center for Elders every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Snacks and light lunches are provided. Elders are welcome to assist in preparing menu and lunch. A signin sheet is at the front office. Elders can provide suggested menus and lunch to reception at the

COMMUNITY CHOIR

The Merritt Community Choir meet Monday evenings and will begin its spring session mid February. If you enjoy singing and working on choral music skills in a fun and friendly setting, this is for you! You are welcome to check us out. If you have questions or would like more information contact Ellen at 250-378-9899.

New members accepted

until mid-March.

MESSY CHURCH

For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sit-down dinner with your family. First Thursday of month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church.

For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net

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

Elders eat at no charge.

For more information call 250-378-5107. Volunteer servers and cooks are welcome.

NICOLA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD

Meets on the first and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the civic center.

New members always welcome. The next quilting retreat weekend will be on Jan. 11 - 13. Register at the civic center, open to everyone. Find us on Facebook!

NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA

Join the Navy League every Wednesday evening from 6 - 9 p.m. for our parade.

We are located at 1755 Coldwater Ave. Jumpstart does cover the cost of our fees and no child is turned away due to finances. For more information call 250280-6944.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed for daytime, evening and overnight shifts at the Nicola Valley Winter Shelter.

Applications are available at the advocacy centre, #2-2025 Granite Ave. and at Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society, 2038 Nicola Ave.

CONAYT BINGO

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.

SHRINERS

Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month.

For more information call 250-378-2004.

OLD TIME FIDDLERS

The group is actively seeking new members, all instruments welcome but an interest in and appreciation of old-time country music is desirable. The group partakes in two major outings: the Harmon Lake camp-out along with the famous Old Time Fiddlers auction and Christmas party. The goal will be to have monthly music jam sessions. Call 250-280-7385 for more information.

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Merritt Hospice is calling for volunteers to support palliative care clients and their families and to support those who are grieving. Volunteers are also needed for administrative duties such a fund raising, community events and to serve as board members.

Contact Jill Sanford at 250-378-4577 for more information.

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We appreciate all of the generosity and kindness that the Merritt Community has provided to our family during this difficult time.

We continue to pray that our Ben will be found and thank you for your continued prayers as well.

Richard, Jennifer and Jack Tyner.

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.

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

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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Available at Creative Company 2074 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC Monday - Saturday Ph: 250-378-0813

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Deadline for placing a classified ad is 5 p.m. on Monday. To place an ad please call 250-378-4241 or email: sales2@merrittherald.com Obituaries

Obituaries

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY

Scene Security for Interior/Kootenays Being with people who are dying in conscious and caring ways is of value to them and us.

Their reminiscences and our care contribute to a legacy that enriches our lives.

P: 250-280-4040

www.merritthospice.org Email: merritthospice@shaw.ca

MERRITT

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The Celebration of a Lifetime Begins Here On Call 24 Hours A Day

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m

www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com 2113 Granite Ave., Merritt, BC

250-378-2141 or 1-800-668-3379

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven and bring you Home again.

In Memoriam

LGRMG is currently seeking Retired Police members, Auxiliaries, FireďŹ ghters, Jail sta, Sheris, Military and Security personnel including LPO’S to conduct scene security. Duties will consist of guarding a crime scene, accident scenes, and check points for emergency management purposes. LGRMG maintains a call out system that you control. You will be called upon only when you state that you are available for duty.

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Information TRACEY, DOG GROOMER,

with 19 years experience, is taking on new clients. Dogs under 40 pounds and larger breeds if they are groomed on a regular basis.

Dog clipping, nails and ears.No bath.

Call 250-378-8852 Lower Nicola TROUBLE WALKING? HIP or KNEE REPLACEMENT, or other conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? $2,000 tax credit. $40,000 refund cheque/rebates. Disability Tax Credit. 1-844-453-5372

In Memoriam

Peter Arduini March 29, 1948 - Feb. 16, 2015

Those we love Don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear.

You are gone, but not forgotten.

Love Dee, Erinn, Rory & Nickolas.

In Loving Memory of

Maurice Mathieu

November 15, 1934 - February 15, 2017

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Love Isabel, Bernadette, Steve and family, Brad, Jacqui and family.

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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.

Pioneer Acceptance Corp.

Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Merchandise for Sale Garage Sales

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Logan Lake Wellness, Health and Youth Society seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead our organization. We are looking for a motivated individual who works independently, can work with our board of directors and has a passion for contributing to the community.

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Garage Sale 1971 Morrissey Street Feb 16 & 17. 9am to 3pm

Misc. for Sale SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension.

In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-567-0404 Ext:400OT.

Misc. Wanted 001 Able buyer of all your old coins,coin collections,R.C. MINT COINS, all silver, gold, rare, common, old money.+ Todd The Coin Guy (250)-864-3521 ACTUAL COIN Collector Buying Coins, Collections, Silver,Gold, Olympic Coins, Bars, Bills +Also Buying ALL types of Gold & Silver.

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LEGAL NOTICE Owners or having a legal interest of a Mobile Home situated on lot # 41 in Diamond Vale Mobile Home Park, 2776 Clapperton Ave, Merritt BC, MH reg.# 017508, Previous tenant: Brenda Maureen Caziere. The above stated property along with its content will be disposed of for abandonment pursuant to Part 6 of the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy regulations by Green Mountain Holdings Ltd. 4070 Delbrook Ave, North Vancouver BC, V7N 4A1, the Landlord.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that 1149296 BC Ltd. (comprised of the Upper Nicola Indian Band, Lower Nicola Indian Band, Coldwater Indian band, Nooaitch Indian Band and Shackan Indian Band) from Merritt, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan, for a Crown Grant for Commercial purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located in Merritt over Block B, Section 11, Township 91, Kamloops Division Yale District and that part of Southeast 1/4 , Section 11, Township 91, Kamloops Division Yale District and that part of Section 2, Township 91, Kamloops Division Yale District and that portion of Road within Plans 37177 and 10TU1540.

The Lands File for this application is 3143359. Comments on this application may be submitted by one of the two options: 1. Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decisions Website at: http://comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca/applications where details of the application and maps can be found. %\ PDLO WR 6HQLRU /DQG 2IĂ€FHU 7KRPSVRQ 2NDQDJDQ 0)/152 DW Columbia Street Kamloops BC, V2C 2T3.

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