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A SPOOKY GOOD TIME There were games, prizes, cool costumes, a haunted house and — of course — a whole lot of candy at the well attended City of Merritt Spooktacular. The 2017 edition had the best attendance SOOKE’S Jackson Wallbank navigates a dusty course at the North West Mud on record with 1,100 people taking part in the annual Halloween event held on Oct. 20. Michael Potestio/Herald Racing Association meet in Merritt on June 23 and 24. MORE/PAGE 9 Photo courtesy of Elaine Taschuk

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The City of Merritt and local bands broke new ground on June 14.

For the first time, representatives from the five local First Nations bands and the City of Merritt gathered for a roundtable and feast, with the main goal of building connections.

While no specific action items were established at the meeting, Mayor Neil Menard told the Herald trust should be built before resolutions are made.

“We haven’t decided on any specific things we want to work together on, it was a meeting for connection — to get together to develop some trust and see that we can do it,” he said. “I’ve been working on [strengthening relationships] since I became the mayor, taking it easy, working with them, having meetings and I think the trust has

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His sentiment was echoed by Lower Nicola Indian Band Chief Aaron Sumexheltza, according to a press release issued by the City of Merritt.

“It’s so important for all of us to get to know

each other better,” he said. “I look forward to us working towards a prosperous future for all of us in the Nicola Valley.”

Thursday’s meeting was just the beginning of what’s to come for the group, according to

Menard.

“We’re going to have a follow-up meeting, probably in the very near future, to talk about some of the things that both of us are involved in or one of us is involved in — how we can work

together to make it happen,” he said.

Shackan Indian Band Chief Jordan Joe, expressed his optimism following the meeting.

“It’s a great first step, and one of many to keep moving forward,” he said.

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Teenager arrested after lockdown Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

A lockdown procedure was initiated at Merritt Secondary School, Collettville Elementary and Merritt Central Elementary on June 15 after Merritt RCMP received reports of a

gun being seen on school grounds.

An 18-year-old was arrested at Merritt Secondary School, and police will be recommending charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose to Crown counsel, Cpl. Brock Hedrick confirmed

to the Herald.

“The Merritt RCMP received a report at approximately 10:55 [a.m. on June 15] from staff at Merritt Secondary School that a student was seen putting what was believed to be a pellet gun, possibly a handgun into a backpack

behind the school,” said Hedrick. “We converged on the area, called in the police dog service from Kamloops. There was also an event at Voght Park involving some First Nations activities there, we made them aware.”

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The affected schools returned to normally scheduled classes shortly after the arrest.

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Sunday, July 1 - Event Line-up 7:00-11:00 am Pancake Breakfast at the Civic Centre by Knights of Columbus 11:00 am

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CURBSIDE RECYCLING The City of Merritt was recently advised by the TNRD, that some curbside recycling containers were contaminated with items that are not permitted in the recycling containers, such as yard waste i.e. leaves, twigs etc. - this contaminated the entire bin container load.

Items that are not accepted also include, glass, hazardous waste, plastic bags and overwrap, dishes and cookware, paint, form packaging, garden hoses, scrap metal and toys.

The TNRD can charge a penalty of $50.00 per metric tonne for contaminated loads.

These penalties could result in an increase to garbage fees for residents.

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As summer arrives so does grass and weed growth. The City of Merritt would like to remind all property owners that they are responsible for maintaining this growth in the lanes and boulevards abutting their property.

In accordance with the City’s Nuisance Abatement Bylaw, an unsightly property is characterized by uncontrolled growth or lack of maintenance.

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NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES WHAT: 2018 MSS Graduation Parade WHEN: June 23, 2018 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WHERE: Merritt Rotary Park - 2000 block of Voght Street to Merritt Civic Centre WHAT: 2018 MSS Graduation Walk WHEN: June 22, 2018 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm WHERE: MSS - 1651 Chapman Street to Nicola Valley Memorial Arena - 2075 Mamette Avenue

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Federal Libs going green This week, common sense prevailed over obstructionism as the Senate voted in Cole Wagner favour of COLE’S NOTES bill C-45, which will legalize recreational marijuana in Canada.

The bill has yet to receive royal assent, which means Canadians won’t be able to legally light up on Canada Day, which was the date originally floated by the federal government.

Instead, the feds have promised to give provinces and municipalities an eight to 12 week buffer before full legalization, allowing provinces to set up distribution centres and hire staff to run them.

This buffer will also create a window of opportunity to allow municipalities to rush through approvals for new pizza shops, lava lamp emporiums and hacky-sack speciality stores.

Three years ago, a fresh-faced Justin Trudeau swept to power riding a wave of support from Canada’s young people, predicated mainly on his understanding of how to take a good selfie as well as a couple key platform promises.

The federal Liberals already bungled the file on electoral reform, but with their backs pressed to the wall, look to be in a position to succeed on the promise of legalizing recreational marijuana.

The move will cut a major source of funding to organized crime, create new tax revenue for governments, spur job creation in a brand new sector and affirm Canada’s progressive bona fides in the world of international affairs.

It remains to be seen whether it will be enough to retain the support necessary for another term in office.

But it’s hard to argue this isn’t a win for the Liberals and Canada.

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The borders of the world are closing in There are actually fewer migrants crossing the Mediterranean and landing in European Union countries this year than in any other recent year: only 37,000 GWYNNE DYER so far, although the The international flow will increase STAGE with good summer weather. But they are nevertheless the ‘last straw’ as far as some EU countries are concerned. Patience is running out.

Last week Italy’s new populist government stopped a ship that had just rescued 630 African migrants from the usual overloaded, sinking boats from coming into any Italian port. “Saving lives is a duty, turning Italy into a huge refugee camp is not,” said Matteo Salvini, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister, in a tweet. “Italy is done bending over backwards and obeying — this time THERE IS SOMEONE WHO SAYS NO.” Eventually the even newer socialist government of Spain volunteered to take the migrants instead, although they had to

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endure several more days on open decks in poor weather before reaching Valencia. But it may have been a once-only gesture: the Spanish are feeling very put upon too.

Around 2 million migrants have entered Europe claiming to be refugees since 2014, which doesn’t sound like an unbearable

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‘They are simply people who hope for a better life in Europe than the one they left behind...’

burden. After all, the EU has 500 million citizens. Turkey, with only 80 million people, has taken in about 2 million Syrian refugees.

Heroic little Lebanon has let in about the same number, which is equal to almost half its own native population.

But there are three factors that aggravate

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the situation in Europe. One is that the refugees in Lebanon have the same language, culture and religion as most of the Lebanese themselves. Even in Turkey they tick two of the three boxes. Whereas the ones who reach Europe don’t tick any of those boxes.

The second exacerbating factor is that only a few of the EU’s 28 countries are carrying almost all of the burden: Italy, Spain and Greece, where the migrant boats arrive, and Germany, which took in almost a million migrants in the single year of 2015.

(That generous act is probably what cost Chancellor Angela Merkel a clear victory in last year’s election and forced her to cobble together a shaky coalition instead.)

The final factor is that many of the migrants — maybe as many as half — aren’t traditional refugees fleeing war or persecution. They are simply people who hope for a better life in Europe than the one they left behind, and are willing to face great risks and hardships to get it.

About half the people on the migrant ship that Italy turned away, for example, were from Nigeria or Sudan. Neither country is at war, and Nigeria is actually a democracy.

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No time to waste regarding flood mitigation Editor, By delaying any planning or movement to mitigate flooding in our community to September at a UBCM conference is only pushing the problem onto the next council. There will only be two meetings of council taking place after the UBCM convention and before the 2018 municipal election. Not really even time for a response from the ministries that council plans to meet with during the week of Sept. 10 to 14.

This delay will close the door on any action happening during the low water window of September to December of this year and January through March of 2019. Should the snowpack levels which occurred this winter and spring take place again in 2019, we will see a complete repeat of May’s flood situation in our valley.

If council’s only solution is to take the presentation made at the June 12 meeting to UBCM and I assume meetings with ministers, they have effectively guaranteed a complete repeat of the impact that another severe flood along the Nicola River corridor in Merritt will bring. Council and staff have the opportunity in the next few months to apply under the “Community Emergency Preparedness Fund” for funding to prevent future flooding within it’s city boundaries. And that will be the first question asked by ministers and ministry staff: “Have you applied for mitigation funding under this fund?” If our elected officials are not taking advantage of the programs in place, they will have no success in asking for funds or help from other pockets of money.

This fund will provide 100 per cent funding up to $750,000 and covers installation of struc-

tural flood protection works and other mitigation projects that enhance the resiliency of local governments and their residents in responding to emergencies.

But city council has to treat flood mitigation as a priority and direct staff to apply for this funding, it will not happen on it’s own. I have also heard our mayor state that the city is awaiting Trans Mountain Community Legacy Funds to install a Voght Street permanent barrier.

At this point in time there are no guarantees these monies will be forthcoming and certainly not in time to complete any mitigation work before next spring. The Trans Mountain Legacy funds are designated for community infrastructure projects that would not be in regular budgets or funded by other means.

The one and only rational reason for laying out this kind of money is to reduce the risk of flood waters seriously impacting homes, so the wise and prudent action is to avail our city of the provincial dollars earmarked for this purpose.

My knowledge and insight of the UBCM process and what actions elected officials must take to help their communities, comes from my six years as current past mayor. So do we just sit and wait to see what happens next spring or let it fall onto other people’s shoulders to deal with?

Or do we apply solid reasons for our existing elected officials to act now!!

To continue to do nothing is no longer an option!

Susan Roline Merritt, B.C. Editor’s note: Susan Roline is the former mayor of Merritt.

Shipping woes translate to a loss in business Editor, Recently, Amazon sent two parcels to me via Purolator. The first could not be delivered to my home as my ‘driveway was inaccessible;’ so I shrugged at their mistake, and went and picked it up — a waste of time and money.

The cafe called and said to come and pick up my package; as my ‘home is not in the service area’ — on the Bench! I asked them to check again, and deliver it ASAP. Purolator refused to deliver it, so Amazon loses a sale; and Purolator has forever lost a customer.

I have advised Amazon not to ship to me via Purolator — ever. All the other couriers faithfully deliver to my home. I guess its a way for Purolator (owned 90 per cent by Canada Post!) to save money; and lose customers!

Darch Oborne Merritt, B.C.

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From Page 6 Even the great wave of Syrian refugees in 2015 was made up of people who were already safe, in Turkey or elsewhere, but chose to keep going because Europe was richer and freer.

So the humanitarian impulse is blunted by cynicism about the migrants’ motives, and the very unequal distribution of the migrant burden among the various EU member states breeds conflict both between and inside those countries.

The politics are already getting poisonous — and this is only a dress rehearsal for the real migrant apocalypse, which is not due for another decade or two.

Even now many of the ‘economic migrants’ are really climate refugees, although they would probably not use that phrase themselves. The family farm dried up and blew away, and there are no jobs in the local towns, so some family member has to go to Europe, find a job and send cash home.

This phenomenon is going to get a lot bigger.

Global average temperature reached one degree C higher than the pre-industrial average just last year, and it is bound to rise at least another half-degree even if we do everything right starting tomorrow morning. It may rise a lot more.

The subtropical parts of the world, including the parts near Europe — the Middle East and the northern part of the African continent — already have hot, relatively dry climates. Global warming will make them hotter and dryer still, and cut sharply into food production. These regions also have by far the highest rates of population growth on the planet.

The time will almost certainly come when large parts of the Middle East and Africa north of the equator will be unable to feed all their people, and far larger numbers than now will abandon their homes and head for Europe. Nobody talks about this in public, but every European government that does serious long-term planning is well aware of it.

This vision of the future colours every decision they make about migrants even now, for the tougher-minded among them know that the borders will eventually have to be closed even if it means leaving people to die.

Most European leaders are still trying to balance the immediate humanitarian concern against that long-term strategic perspective, but they are gradually losing the struggle. And some, like the Polish, Hungarian and Austrian governments, and now the Italian government as well, have effectively decided to close the borders now.

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Mine rescue teams from across the province were put to the test at the 63rd annual Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition in Kimberley, B.C. on June 9.

Workers at Highland Valley Copper (HVC) stepped up to the plate and came home with four trophies and an overall first place finish.

In addition to scoring gold in team tasks for best practical bench skills, best fire rescue, best first aid and best surface rope task, the team claimed an award for the highest non-aggregate points as well as first place in the overall surface mine rescue category at the provincial competition, hosted by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.

Gerry Wong, HVC’s senior safety co-ordinator and coach of the safety team, said the success came as a sur-

prise for the seven-member team.

“They did well and they never faltered – overall they were steady,” he said.

Getting to the competition is an achievement in and of itself. Wong explained he hosts tryouts, and the top seven applicants form HVC’s team for that year.

“I feed them scenarios just like in a regular competition and they do probably two exams per day just to get in to it,” Wong said. “You get them working together — and that’s the big part is working together and communicating as a team.”

Win or lose, the competition process is invaluable, Wong said.

“They gain the experience under pressure, they build up their skills, they learn things from other people,” he said.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS DIGITAL DISPLAY

Country Music Hall of Fame goes digital Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Country music enthusiasts don’t have to travel far to experience their favourite artists.

Merritt’s Canadian Country Music Heritage Society plans to reveal their brand new interactive digital display at the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame this month.

The one-of-a-kind kiosk features multimedia material — text, photos, audio and video — for nearly 100 artists that have been inducted into the hall of fame. All can be accessed via a large, interactive touch screen, the focus of the brand new display.

Ryan Meech — Vancouver-based interactive construction

Featuring an interactive touch screen, the digital kiosk will allow visitors to explore nearly 100 country music icons. Photo contributed

worker — is the man behind the scenes who made the digital display come to life. He’s confident the kiosk will fill a void in the exhibit.

“The biggest thing is that it allows more content than you could fit on a plaque,” he said. “Not just the nature of it — audio and video obviously

are not available on a bronze plaque — but we can fit an unlimited amount of text if there’s more to say, we can put in interviews, just a lot more content

in a lot less space.”

The digital plaque is designed to attract people from the minute they walk in, Meech explained.

“When someone

comes up they are going to be able to look through a collection of images — old and new — a progression of their career and their induction speech into the hall of fame here,” he said.

Susan Roline, the society’s treasurer, is confident going digital will help the hall of fame better engage youth as well.

“Right now [youth] walk through here and most of these people they’ve never even heard of,” she said. “Where, even for my generation, most of these people were household [names].”

She noted the organization has been inducting new artists yearly, but a lot of those names have yet to be displayed at the hall. Adding a digital display will help

bring these younger inductees to life, Roline hopes.

“A lot of these people’s work has been the foundation for country music no matter what era,” she said.

The times they are a-changin’, and Meech said one of the best features of the display is that it can continually be updated.

“In addition to being designed to evolve as new artists get inducted, we are also allowing it to evolve as new material becomes available,” he said. “I’ve tried to put together a selection that is robust enough to be on the floor and that people will find interesting, but already have plans to keep adding. I don’t consider myself done — I don’t think I’ll ever consider myself done.”

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS CANOE PULL

Local police to paddle with indigenous youth on Nicola Lake

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It’s full speed ahead for the fourth annual Nicola Lake Canoe Pull.

Forced to abandon ship last year due to the severe wildfire season, Merritt RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore confirmed this year’s event will set sail from July 23 to 25.

“Everything is kind of in place,” she said.

“We had organized it for last summer — we had funding and planning so we’re kind of going ahead with what we had for last year.”

Organized by the Merritt RCMP’s First Nations Policing Section in partnership with Teck (Highland Valley Copper), the event is a celebration of Indigenous culture.

It’s aimed at building positive relationships between the RCMP and

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ANNUAL GENERAL Please recycle this ne MEETING When: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Time: 5:30 pm

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local aboriginal communities, community organizations and youth.

Anchored in supporting future leaders of the Nicola Valley, the expedition will see youth ages 12 to 18 hop aboard canoes to explore the lake and places where First

Nations groups had traditionally built shelters, such as in Monck Park.

They’ll set up camp at the end of each day at the site formerly occupied by the Kamloops Sailing Association.

“It is a good way to bring a lot of the youth out,” Dunsmore said.

“[It] teaches them some cultural components and it kind of builds rapport with the RCMP as well.”

Dunsmore said she’s encouraged by the growing number of young people she’s seen participate over the years.

“Some of them are coming back so they are actually more familiar with the technique, the rowing, the protocol that goes on with it as well — it’s kind of fun to see that and then have the younger kids come out and learn as well.”

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

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FESTIVAL SEASON

Long running music festival relocates to the Nicola Valley different culture as well, in terms of what we bring to our event,” said festival director Kevin Harper.

Motion Notion will make its inaugural run in the Nicola Valley from Aug. 23 to 27, with 80 to 90 musical acts expected to perform. The full lineup can be found online at merrittherald.com.

And then there were three.

Organizers of the Motion Notion electronic music festival announced the event would be moving from Golden to Merritt, via a Facebook post on June 13.

“We’re definitely a different music style to the Bass Coast folks. We’re really focusing on a completely different vibe and

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, July 25, 2018.

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Cooke lands on the podium at Bromont Merritt’s own Dana Cooke was the top Canadian at the Mars Bromont International CCI 2** event.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Dana Cooke overcame a challenging cross-country course en route to a third place finish at the Mars Bromont International CCI 2** event in Bromont, Que. Cooke, who grew up in Merritt but now competes out of North Carolina, was the top Canadian finisher in the 2** event — despite being on the mend for a fractured ankle she suffered in March.

Cooke competes in eventing, which involves three stages of competition; dressage, cross country and show jumping. While the dressage competition is usually similar at each competition,

cross-country courses tend to be more varied in terms of terrain and overall difficulty, said Cooke.

Bromont’s course is known for being one of the most technical courses, she added.

“It’s the toughest two-star event track in the spring for sure,” said Cooke. “Not only is Bromont typically known for being quite big and quite technical, it’s also known for its hills and terrain.”

But after landing in eighth spot following the dressage, Cooke’s ability as a cross-country rider allowed her to navigate the course clean, vaulting into third place.

She would remain in bronze medal position through show-jumping,

solidifying the rider’s best finish of the season so far.

Cooke was named to Equestrian Canada’s high performance squad in January, a stepping stone for the rider as she strives towards her goal of competing at the Olympic Games.

The next step in that process will come at the 2019 Pan American Games, which Cooke had already qualified for ahead of the event in Bromont.

But a promising season was nearly cut short in March, when Cooke fractured her ankle in competition.

“I was riding the FE Stormtrooper horse, and we had a bit of an exuberant jump and I rolled my ankle,” said Cooke. “On the rolling and the impact of landing, I fractured my ankle bone.”

Dana Cooke competes on FE Mississippi at the Mars Bromont International CCI 2** event, June 7 to 10. Photo courtesy of Leslie Threlkeld.

The injury prompted Cooke to change her competition plans, shipping FE Stormtrooper to Florida and focusing her efforts on riding FE Mississippi.

Luckily for Cooke,

the road to recovery was relatively short — allowing her to return to competition with FE Mississippi in time for the Mars Bromont International.

“I learned to tape my ankle really well,”

laughed Cooke, noting that it was a matter of weeks before jumping again.

Taking time to recover meant that the lead up to the Bromont competition was hectic for Cooke, who com-

peted over four consecutive weekends in May ahead of the Quebec competition.

“I was on the road every weekend for the last six weeks,” said Cooke. “The hard work actually pays off.”

THE SPORTS TICKER

What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

June 23

Merritt & District Tennis Club Mixed Doubles at the courts near the Merritt Golf & Country Club

June 23

Night Races at the Merritt Speedway Time Trials 4 p.m., Racing 5 p.m.

June 29-July 1

Nicola Valley Kennel Club Dog Show Voght Park, 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.

June 30-July 1

Merritt Otters Invitational Swim Meet Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

July 7-8

Little Britches Rodeo Merritt Rodeo Grounds

July 27-29

Canadian High School Finals Rodeo Merritt Rodeo Grounds

Aug. 7

RCMP Musical Ride Merritt Rodeo Grounds

Sept. 29

Merritt Country Run

Regular Sessions IN THE MONEY Merritt’s champion riders come in all ages — 11-year-old Gracie Garthwaite recently returned from the 2018 Sherry Cervi Youth Championship in California with some cash in her pocket, having placed in multiple different events at the competition. This is the second time Garthwaite has competed at the championships, an event created by world champion barrel racer Sherry Cervi. With a busy summer of racing ahead of her, Garthwaite plans to put her winnings in the bank to save up for next year’s trip to the event, reported Katie Garthwaite, Gracie’s mom. Photo contributed.

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SPORTS MOUNTAIN BIKING

Pair completes ‘epic’ Merritt ride Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

In 2017, two local mountain biking enthusiasts set out to connect Merritt’s four biking areas through a trail they dubbed the Merritt Epic 150.

And now, only a year after the creation of the mammoth course, a pair of riders — including one with roots in the Nicola Valley — have completed the behemoth.

James Oborne, the son of Darch Oborne who designed the 150 Epic alongside Travis Fehr, took on the 120-kilometres of trails on June 23. He was joined by Kamloopsbased rider Lennard Pretorius.

“It was pretty amazing, because we didn’t think that anyone could do it,” said Darch, adding that the ride served as a test event for how he’d like to see the Merritt Epic 150 marketed in the future.

“There are more and more people who want these ultimate challenges,” said Darch. “What about looking to 2019 and organizing a race?”

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Lennard Pretorius and James Oborne are the first two riders to complete the Epic 150 in a single day. Photo courtesy of Emily Briggs

The course winds its way around Merritt, linking all four local mountain bike riding areas: Sugarloaf Mountain/Lundbom Lake, Swakum Mountain (above the Bench), the Coutlee Plateau and Iron Mountain (behind the former B.C. Visitors Centre).

“All of these tourism enhancements are a trememdous opportunity for the community,” said Darch.

Both of the trail

designers took turns riding with Oborne and Pretorius, who began their journey early in the morning on Saturday.

While Pretorius is a more traditional distance rider, Oborne comes from a downhill background, explained Darch. Still, both men managed to complete the course in under 12 hours.

“We were really pleased,” said Darch.

“It takes a top notch rider.”

JUNIOR HOCKEY

BCHL to introduce shootouts Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The British Columbia Hockey League has adopted new rules and a new commissioner ahead of the 2018/19 season.

Chris Hebb, a former executive with Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, will take over the commissioner’s role from John Grisdale.

Grisdale served as the commissioner of the league from 2003 to 2018, the longest tenure in league history.

A press release from the BCHL noted that Grisdale presided over a period of unprecedented growth in the league, as the league sent more and more players to the NCAA on scholarship.

During Grisdale’s tenure, 67 players were drafted into the NHL after having played in the BCHL, including the likes of Kyle Turris, Justin Schultz and Tyson Jost.

The junior hockey league will also introduce new rules for next season, including the incorporation of hybrid icing, which will mirror the system used in the NHL. Up until now, the BCHL used automatic icing for pucks shot in beyond the centre line.

Teams will also have to learn a new overtime format for next year, which will include a shootout.

If a game is tied at the end of regulation, teams will play five minutes of three-on-three before proceeding to a three player shootout. These rules will also mirror the NHL’s overtime procedure.

FUN IN THE SUN First Nations schools from across the Okanagan gathered in Merritt for the Okanagan Traditional Games Day on June 15. Six schools took part in the games day, with students competing in knobby ball, hoop jump, spear throw and rock throw, in addition to three races of different distances (100 metres, 200 metres and 400 metres). Cole Wagner/Herald

SPECIAL RESOLUTION MEETING Nicola Valley Indian Services Association Society THIS IS NOTICE TO: Any MeMber Or PersOn entitled tO MeMbershiP

Lower Nicola Band

A special meeting of the Society will be held at

6:00 pm on June 25, 2018 dinner will be served at 5 pm

at the Lower Nicola Indian Band Shulus Hall located at #85 Shulus Highway 8, Merritt, B.C. for the purpose of consideration and approval, if applicable, of the special resolutions included with the notice.

A voting member who is entitled to attend and vote on the special resolution included with this notice is entitled to appoint a proxy holder to attend and vote on the special resolution in his or her place. If you are unable to attend the meeting or any adjournment thereof in person, please complete and deposit the Proxy at the address of 2199 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt, B.C. (c/o Spayum Development Ltd. attention Donna) at least 48 hours (excluding Saturdays and holidays) before the time of the meeting or adjournment thereof.

To view the information, that was signed and dated June 9, please come to 2199 Coutlee Avenue, or call 250-378-2292, or email: donna@spayum.ca

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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 serve as board members. Contact Jill Sanford at 250-378-4577 for more information.

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Come see a variety of vendors every Saturday from May - October 6 during our new hours from 9:30 - 1:00, beside the Ballie House. New vendors welcome, call 250-571-3470 or 250-378-4624.

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Meets on the first and third Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Civic Center, from Sept. to May. Our next quilting weekend is July 13, 14 & 15. Join us by registering at the civic center or just drop by to see what we do! The next regular meeting will be on Sept. 6. Meanwhile, for information call Sharon at 250-315-2340 or find us on Facebook.

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

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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.

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Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

Terry at 250-378-5190.

Shriners meet every fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information call 250-378-2004

in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

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Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church

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

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.

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

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Join us Thursday-Saturday from 12-6 p.m.. See our current art show or join us for our Friday workshops, different arts and artists, from tea and talk to mosaics, drawing, etc. For what’s new this week at the Gallery and the NVAC check our website nicolavalleyartscouncil.com Or call 250-378-6515 or 250-315-3437.

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First Thursday of month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church. For parents or guardians and children to share fun activities, crafts, games, songs, celebration and sit-down dinner with your family. For more information or to register 250-378-5735 or email tucc@telus.net

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

Lawn bowling starts early May, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7 pm. For more information call 250-

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Earl H. Holte

Denise A. ARNOLD

In Memoriam

Margaret Carpenter

March 2, 1941 - June 10, 2018

We regret to announce the passing of our stepfather Earl H. Holte of Merritt, BC. He resided his last year at Gillis House due to advancing Alzheimer’s Disease.

Surviving son Dale Holte (New Westminster) and 4 step-children Michele Pinel (Merritt), Allan Gillis (Calgary), Jame Gillis (Port Hardy) and Teresa Gentry (Merritt). Also left to mourn are 7 grandchildren; Randy & Tyler Pinel, Brad, Alysha and Cayle Gills, Jeff & Amanda Gillis and 4 great grand children; Haylen Pinel, Kiley and Blaire Gillis and Mila Rego.

Earl Holte was per-deceased by his wife Patricia Holte on September 24, 2015.

There will be no service by request. Anyone wishing to donate to the Alzheimer’s Society in Earl’s name would be appreciated.

The family would like to thank the hardworking staff at Gillis House for their compassionate care of our step-dad.

In Memoriam

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Denise Arnold.

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Margaret Gillian Airth Carpenter, of Logan Lake, passed away peacefully in Merritt on June 10, 2018 at the age of 87.

Affectionately known as Puppy, she is survived

by Donald Carpenter, her husband of 61 years; daughter Linda (Logan Lake); Sons Jim (Peachland) and Fraser (Vancouver); brother-in-law Fraser McKee and grandchildren Jeff and Aaron.

Margaret was predeceased by her parents Col. Charles and Margaret (nee Cook) Wiggs, as well her sister Rosalind (nee Wiggs) McKee, her brother Owen and sister-in-law Bonnie Wiggs.

Margaret was born and raised in Quebec City, until graduating from Quebec High School. She attended Mount Allison University, graduating with a Creative Arts Diploma in 1953. While working in a hospital in Ottawa, she met and then married Don Carpenter, a member of the RCMP. They had three children –Jim, Fraser and Linda. Margaret and family moved to BC in 1964 and after a brief stay in Mission settled in Maple Ridge where many of the neighbouring children thought of Margaret as their second mom. In 1979 Don and Margaret moved to Mission, choosing to retire in Logan Lake in 1991. Margaret worked in various medical settings until her retirement as Activity Director from Mission Hospital. Margaret was always volunteering her time to various needs over the years, most recently spending nearly 20 years serving the Logan Lake WHY with great determination. Over the years she enjoyed gardening, fishing, artwork, antiques and her pets.

Whenever things weren’t going well she would merely say, “better days ahead�.

A funeral service will be held Monday, June 25, 2018 at 12 noon at Logan Lake Community Church with Pastor John Boyd officiating. Interment to follow at Whispering Pines Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Logan Lake WHY. Service arrangements entrusted to Merritt Funeral Chapel. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com

In loving memory of

Marge Moses August 6, 1944 June 23, 2007

Always remembered by those that loved you.

Love Elvin, all the children and grandchildren

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ALVIN ROBERT (BOB) HEAD Aug. 26, 1945 - June 15, 2018

We are saddened to announce that there is one more angel in heaven with the passing of Bob Head on June 15, 2018. Bob was born in Comfort Cove, Newfoundland on Aug. 26, 1945, the fifth child of Nina and William Edgar Head.

He started his working years on the boats in Nfld and met the love of his life, Louise Mills. They were married in Oct 1969 and had three sons. After a few years, Bob decided a job change was in order, so he could be closer to his family. They packed up and moved to Leaf Rapids, MB to work in the mines. Later, they moved to Logan Lake and then eventually to Merritt, BC. In British Columbia, Bob worked at Highland Valley Copper as a heavyduty mechanic until his retirement in 2010.

After his retirement Bob enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and visiting with friends and family.

Bob was predeceased by his father and mother, Edgar and Nina Head, his loving wife, Louise, and his brother, Overton.

With the greatest memories he leaves behind his sons, Neville (Marla), Dion (Amy), Wylie and nine grandchildren, Tyler, Jeremy, Alexis, Tynan, Brayden, Nicholas, Colton, Elsa, and Abby. He also leaves behind his brothers, Wylie (Gladys), Lloyd (Janesta), his sisters Dolores, Maxine (Harry), Donna and numerous nieces and nephews.

Honouring Bob’s wishes there will be no service and in lieu of flowers please make donations to Canadian Cancer Society.

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