Merritt Herald October 14, 2021

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CITY COUNCIL Council discussed water usage, RV park rates, and more at the Oct. 12 regular meeting.

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TIKTOK STAR

ROPE CHAMP

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A Nicola Valley native is making her name known in the wide world of rodeo.

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A Merritt trucker is taking the social media world by storm through the use of TikTok.

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PUCK DROP

LONGTIME FAN: Centennials superfan Phil Lockie drops the puck on the season opener’s ceremonial faceoff between the Merritt Centennials and Prince George Spruce Kings on Oct. 8.

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Custom 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 car garage home located on a quiet street in the desired bench area of Merritt. The main level offers a nice design w/ kitchen, dining & family room together, separate living room, 2 bedS, full bath & laundry room.

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MLS#162308 $1,200,000 Amazing 4 bed, 3 bath, home on a private .41acre lot, tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac, w/ an inviting heated inground pool & detached 26’X40’ insulated, heated & wired shop/garage.

MLS#164218 $1,200,000 Rare 1.21 acres of riverfront paradise in a quiet cul-desac in one of the best locations you can find in Merritt.

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MUNICIPAL MATTERS

Mayor throws support behind music festival returns

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Opinion --------------------- 6-7 Sports ------------------ 18-19 At the Oct. 12 regular City Council meeting, letters of support for grant applica- Classifieds ---------- 21-22 tions for both the Bass Coast and Rockin’ River festivals were presented.

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ver two years have passed since the City of Merritt thrived with bass and twang from the two music festivals that are key to bringing a cash influx and tourism into the local economy.

However, hopes are high for the return of both the Bass Coast Festival and the Rockin’ River Country Music Festival in 2022, both of which City Council is throwing their full support behind.

Letters were presented at the Oct. 12 regular City Council meeting addressed to the organizers of both events, signed

by Mayor Linda Brown. In each, Mayor Brown expressed a desire to support the organizers in grant applications to once again get the balls rolling.

“Although the Merritt festival grounds are just outside the City in the (Thompson Nicola Regional District), the festivals held there are very much a part of Merritt - they go beyond the economic contribution of thousands of people coming to our town and spending money in our stores, and form a part of our identity,” reads the letters.

Mayor Brown went on to say how pleased she was when Bass Coast decided to first set up in Merritt in 2013, giving both residents and tourists a new form of entertainment and ideas, with carefully curated music and art that otherwise would never have been seen in Merritt.

“You even go beyond that, and contribute directly to our community’s amenities and infrastructure,” added Mayor Brown, recalling the money and volunteer hours that were donated by event staff to do maintenance and repairs on the mountain bike trails on Iron Mountain.

“Bass Coast is unique, and we have missed you in the years that COVID has taken from us. We look forward to your

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Online Rockin’River 2019 file photo return - to the ideas and sensations you expose us to, to the volunteer work you do in our community, and not least the economic boost we get from over 6,000 festival goers coming to Merritt.”

In the letter to Rockin’ River organizer Becca Hess, Mayor Brown brings up the fact that country music is very much a part of Merritt’s history, as the home of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honour and handprints and murals of those who have “entertained us here with three chords and the truth.

“Although we are no longer officially styled as the Country Music Capital of Canada, we very much look forward to your return, so that you, the performers, and thousands of guests can all Flourish under the Sun.” Other items from the Oct. 12 agenda: CHANGES TO CLAYBANKS RV PARK RATES A slight rise in prices to rates for the city-owned Claybanks RV Park was approved by Council 5-1.

Director of Recreation and Facilities Sky McKeown presented the rate change, which would see full hookup

prices rise from $33 to $35 in the summer months and $31 to $33 in the winter months.

Weekly rates with full hookups are set to be $220 year-round, with all changes expected as of Nov. of 2021.

“Research indicates that in order to ensure a competitive and fair market return on the investment made by City of Merritt taxpayers, it is necessary to amend the City of Merritt Fees and Charges Bylaw,” said McKeown.

After remaining stagnant for years, the rates for the RV Park were raised in 2020, yet still remained at a level below the average of other comparable facilities in the region.

The new increase would generally bring the Park in line with these other facilities.

The sharpest increase comes in the low season monthly rates, with a 30% jump from $750 + hydro to $900 + hydro. McKeown, however, said that there has not been a fee increase in the monthly low season rates in several years.

City Council was all in favour for the rate change except for Councillor Mike Bhangu, who opposed.

LOCAL PROJECTS WE’VE HELPED FUND

is a charitable society dedicated, through fund raising, to the enhancement of healthcare in the Nicola Valley since 1984.

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♥ Hospital Emergency Equipment: Renovation and Expansion Project ♥ The Berta Fraser Centre at Gillis House ♥ Adult Day Care Bus ♥ Merritt Hospice Society All money raised/donated stays in our Nicola Valley.

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NEW PIT HOUSE

The Memorial Garden honouring MMIWG at NVIT is making progress with the completion of the above ground pit house. The Herald will provide an update on the project and its significance.

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WASTE COLLECTION The Thompson Nicola Regional District will be hosting its annual free Household Hazardous Waste collection in Merritt on October 17 in the parking lot of the Civic Centre.

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IF YOU’D LIKE TO DONATE Donations can be done on-line at nvhcef.com, through

250-315-1832 or by mail to Box 1423, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

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City Council Meetings have resumed in-person and residents are strongly encouraged to watch online via www.merritt.ca Tuesdays, Oct. 26 - Regular Council Meeting - 6 pm Thursday, Oct. 21 - Airport Committee Meeting - 10 am

HALLOWEEN RECYCLING:

Toys, costumes and decorations don’t go in your recycling.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

TALKING POLITICS

Come on in & visit Vicki, Selena, Ema, Laura and Dee

MLA grills Horgan over Lytton response, 100 days later Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart joined her constituents in criticizing the BC government’s slow response to the Lytton disaster.

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM October 8 marked 100 days since wildfire raged through the Village of Lytton on June 30, taking down much of the buildings and displacing almost every resident.

It was just days later that Premier John Horgan took a flight over the area to survey the wreckage. When he touched down from that trip, he vowed that the community would be rebuilt and residents would be back home as soon as possible.

Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart, sitting in provincial legislature on the 99th day, wondered aloud why these commitments have so far failed to materialize.

Many Lyttonites have spent this entire

period living out of hotels, or at a relative’s in nearby towns.

“When the Premier was being giddy and ignoring the heatwave, it wasn’t the only tragedy occurring,” said Tegart. “...

The Premier said the right things at the time, and I quote, ‘in terms of rebuilding throughout the system, that’s our job’. But as is the Premier’s practice, the follow-up has failed to match the rhetoric.”

One particular Lytton resident, Denise O’Connor, heard those words spoken by the Premier, but was disappointed in the lack of action. She started a petition 30 days after the fire about interim housing, that had yet to be responded to by the provincial government.

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NDP finish second after final vote count in Merritt riding With all mail-in and special ballots now fully tabulated from the 2021 federal election, the riding of Central Okanagan-SimilkameenNicola saw a slight change of order.

The New Democratic Party was able to slightly overtake the Liberal Party in the riding by a slight margin. The

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Liberal Party was announced as the second place party when Conservative Dan Albas was confirmed as the winner to retake his seat as MP. The NDP was represented

by Joan Phillip in the riding, who was running in her second election after representing the orange in 2019, when she finished in third place.

Meanwhile, Albas returned to Ottawa with approximately 1.5% more of the final vote than he received in 2019.

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VIEWPOINT

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GOVERNMENT

ALBAS: Mandatory vaxes Before I begin this week’s report, I would like to confirm that my longstanding policy of not commenting on the personal deciDAN ALBAS sions of other VIEW FROM THE MPs remains.

HILL Thus I will not be commenting on Prime Minister Trudeau’s vacation trip to Tofino on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation last week.

Another announcement from Ottawa this week are further details and clarification on the Federal Government’s mandatory vaccination plan for domestic air, sea and train travel.

Starting on October 30th, all travelers will be required to be fully vaccinated before boarding planes, trains or marine vessels that are federally regulated.

Also all members of the federal public service, including organizations such as the RCMP, CBSA, Canada Post and others, will be expected to have similar mandatory vaccination policies in place.

The Prime Minister has indicated that criteria will be announced regarding exemptions for medical or religious reasons by the end of October.

At the time of my writing this report, both the House of Commons and Senate will be required to implement their own mandatory vaccination policies, although MPs and Senators will not be exempt from the travel restrictions without a valid exemption.

In the interests of full disclosure, I am fully vaccinated and encourage others to be fully vaccinated if they are not already.

My question this week: Do you support these mandatory vaccination policies?

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl. gc.ca or call toll free 1-800-665-8711.

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OPINION

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LETTERS to the editor

Longtime dance teacher a community asset Editor, Re: Lizette Nel - Love To Dance Academy.

The ballet teacher might be this little girl’s grandmother, and my mother, but what this woman has done for Merritt, and dance in two countries over 50 years cannot, and must not go unnoticed.

Despite her credentials and experience, a list longer than and spanning more years than many of us have been alive for, Lizette has invested herself in her passion, her students, her community, the people by whom she is surrounded, those who love dance but can’t or couldn’t dance for whatever reason as well as those who turned their passion into a career.

Lizette invests in people. She invests in them by means of time, money, dedication, emotions and thoughts not only during her time spent with, but also the hours after when others have already turned their attention to the next thing.

I feel richer for it. Growing up, all the hours, days, weeks, months, years spent at the dance studio, at rehearsals, in theatres and sleeping under the table where Lizette did paperwork so I could be close to my mom while she was a mother to many. The 18 years of my life spent under her roof was filled with music, dance, memories, responsibilities and lessons in how to own, accept and navigate through what life throws at you, making plans to reach goals and adjust when necessary instead of making excuses and shifting blame.

What Lizette brings is worthy of so much more than “the obvious.” She enriches the lives of those who are hungry to learn, those who have goals, those who have dreams and those who don’t know who they are or where they belong. Lizette gives purpose to many.

Lizette brings to life, that something in your

heart, which you might not know how to express in words.

During challenging times, Lizette has always found a way, many ways, to navigate, and create more or new or different opportunities to keep those who feel defeated, scared, frustrated and overwhelmed from giving up. She makes

sure to redirect a path to a place where success and light can be found, and illustrates in real time that anything is possible and that opportunities are yours for the taking.

What Lizette deserves is the highest honour, respect and recognition for her work and investment in dance spanning over half a century. Her investment in her dancers and people she has met along the way, not to mention the time she has given selflessly, never really ever taking a moment for herself.

I am grateful that Lizette packed up her whole life and literally moved to the other side of the world, to a town, 142 times smaller than the city she knew, to share her knowledge. I feel honoured that my daughter was privileged enough to learn from someone such as Lizette, who is well known and respected in the world of dance in South Africa, and who has received nothing but praise from fellow artists in the industry both in South Africa and in Canada.

What you might not understand is this, learning from someone like Lizette is not something that should be taken for granted.

It’s a privilege, a magnificent opportunity, and what she has produced to date is an honest and pure testament of her passion, ability, knowledge and dedication.

Lizette is not merely a service provider, SHE IS A MASTER AT HER CRAFT. Vanessa Van Rensburg Merritt, BC

Debris burning in Lower Nicola a problem Editor, I would like to comment on the debris burning going on in our valley. It seems that our City Councillors have allowed open burning now that temperatures have cooled. Did we not chew enough smoke this summer? There have been numerous backyard fires in the last few weeks that covered our High Sensitivity

Smoke Zone valley in a sickening haze. I went for a walk in the park on the walking trail, and smoke with the smell of plastic in it covered the park from a home nearby. Also there were several fires very close to the elementary school, which covered the school and playground. All that burning is unacceptable since the landfill takes in yard debris for recycling.

This is not allowed in other cities and should

not be allowed here. We are in a lung related pandemic, and our children and seniors need our help, not more smoke to fill their lungs. We deserve clean air the same as other cities where burning is not allowed.

Darlene Deutch Lower Nicola, BC

From the Herald archives: October, 1978

TOO LATE FOR MINE EMPLOYEES Although nothing has come as yet of the interest,in a diamond drilling program at Barriere, it has resulted in the sudden take-off in Craigmont Mine stocks this week.

If something does come of it, it’s five years too late for Craigmont employees who will be looking for work next year when the mine closes.

According to the mine superintendent Jim Johnstone, Craigmont is coming to the end of the budget alloted for an exploration program “and there has been nothing found that has been the least bit encouraging.”

LETTERS POLICY

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Letters may be edited for length, taste and clarity. Please keep letters to 300 words or less. Email letters to: newsroom@ merrittherald. com.

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309 OPAL LOGAN LAKE : Affordable retirement living and for those starting out. 1200 sqft of living space with in suite laundry, 2 Bdrms 2 Baths plus living and family rooms. Heat and hot water included in strata fees

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POLICE FILES

Residents warned about fake cheque scams Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@ MERRITTHERALD.COM RCMP are warning residents of a scam that has reappeared involving fake cheques for buying items advertised online.

Dubbed as an ‘overpayment scam’, police in the Kelowna, West Kelowna, and Lake Country areas have seen a resurgence lately of scammers giving cheques for higher amounts than agreed upon for something sold online, with the sellers then asked to refund the balance.

“The scam is simple,” reads a press release from Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy, Media Relations Officer.

“The criminal approaches someone selling an item,

often online. They purchase the goods using a cheque but make it out for more than the amount.

The excuse is often that they misunderstood the purchase price, or thought that the shipping would be more. They then ask you to send or give them the balance back.”

It is only after the ‘cheque’ is deposited and processed by the bank that it is determined to be fake, leaving the victim out of their money and the item(s) they were selling.

The fake cheques can come in many forms they can be business or personal cheques, printed to look like legitimate cheques, stolen from a victim of identity fraud, or even a fake money order.

How to avoid this Scam: - Don’t accept cheques for more money than your sale; - Only accept cheques from known and reliable buyers; - Request cash or e-transfer; - Use a safe online platform for selling items.

What to do if you’re a victim of this fraud: - Report it to your local police; - Report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre; - Report it to Equifax Canada (1-800-465-7166); - Report it to TransUnion Canada (1-877-525-3823).

Kamloops

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ATTAINABLE HOUSING

IN MERRITT AND CACHE CREEK.

Merritt trucker taking over TikTok

Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

Chace Barber is a Merritt truck driver who has garnered more than 420,000 followers and seven million likes on the popular video app, TikTok. Barber discovered the platform after hearing some of his fellow truck drivers discussing it.

“One of the other guys at work had TikTok and he used to make TikToks, so I thought I’ll download TikTok and maybe I can make a couple videos,” explained Barber.

Those “couple videos” have now become about 100, some with millions of views.

“I got 10,000 views on my first video and I thought, that’s kind of cool that 10,000 people have seen it,” said Barber.

“And then I made a few more and within ten videos I got half a million

views. People seemed to be enjoying it, and I just kept posting videos. If I had an idea for a video in my head or wanted to say something I’d just post a video.”

The topics of the videos generally pertain to Barber’s career as a truck driver in the province’s Interior. Some are humorous and others cover more controversial topics such as the harvesting of BC’s Old Growth timber.

“I just post whatever I’m in the mood for,” explained Barber.

“If I’m in a funny mood, it’s a funny video. If I’m in a serious mood, it’s a serious video. There’s very little thought that goes into it, there’s not a lot of high production and pre-planning. I’ve got a few other friends I’ve made on TikTok and they’re big creators, they’re up to a million followers and all that, and they put so much time and effort See ‘DRIVER’S’ Page 20

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Merrittonian rising to top of the breakaway roping world Little Britches and High School rodeo events as well as ranch rodeo and the Labour Day Weekend Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo.

Ty Pozzobon may be a well-known rodeo athlete from the community, but Merrittonians should also recognize Sarah Morrissey for her rise to the top in the sport of breakaway roping where she is poised to finish this season in the top 15 in the world.

Morrissey was born and raised in the Nicola Valley and despite more than a decade away, still considers Merritt home.

“I graduated there in ’98, and my roots will always be there and my family and friends,” said Morrissey.

“And then I came to the States and did all my college and university and became a pharmacist.”

Morrissey pursued a career as a pharmacist for eleven years before she could no longer deny the calling of her rodeo dreams and hung up her lab coat to hit the road with her truck and horse trailer.

“In 2019 I decided to retire from the profession and rodeo full time,” said Morrissey, who sold her house in Washington.

“I’ve been on the road ever since.

Home is where I park.”

This probably came as no surprise to people who know Morrissey, who has been part of the rodeo scene since she Watch For The Romeo’s was eight years old, taking part in Little Britches and High School Rodeo, as well as College Rodeo while she attended Idaho State University, Chadron State College and University of Wyoming.

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Road life for professional roper From Page 10 roping is blossoming, and I jumped on the bandwagon.”

Indeed, breakaway roping is one of the fastest growing equine sports in rodeo. A variation of calf roping, a single mounted rider ropes a calf and then brings their horse to a sudden stop. Rather than dismounting and then throwing and tying the calf, the rope is tied to the saddle horn with a string which breaks when the calf reaches the end of the rope, hence the term “breakaway”.

So, how is a Canadian woman from small town BC welcomed into arguably the toughest, most famed rodeo circuit in the world?

According to Morrissey, with open arms.

“Rodeo has no borders or barriers that way, we’re an all-inclusive sport, I think,” Morrissey said.

“I guess it’s probably because it’s what we all do, and we’ve all done it forever. It’s a pretty welcoming sport, to anybody who is interested in learning to carry on with it. We’re all treated pretty fairly.”

Fellow competitors have become an extended family for Morrissey, who

frequently sets up her trailer at her friend’s homes, taking a break from the road and practicing her roping.

“I literally live in my horse trailer, I do live on the road,” said Morrissey.

“I couldn’t do it without my friends and the people behind me.”

Living on the road, however, has made Morrissey more adaptable, resilient and levelheaded.

“You have to roll with the punches.

I live on the road, 24/7 and there’s always ups and downs and roadblocks between winning and losing, the price of fuel and the price of repairs and just keeping a rig going down the road is just a challenge in and of itself. You have to learn how to take it one step at a time.”

In December, Morrissey will test her mettle with the best of the best in her sport, heading to the Holy Grail of rodeo, the National Finals.

“I’ll be competing in Las Vegas at the National Finals Breakaway Roping,” said Morrissey.

“The top 15 Breakaway ropers in the world will compete in ten rounds just like the NFR, but we will split in two days.”

Hopefully, Morrissey’s dedication will continue to pay off, as it has in the past when she was named the 2020 Wildfire Breakaway Champion and had placings at some of rodeo’s most prestigious events such as the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

“It’s a proud moment, it’s nice when everything you’ve worked so hard for comes together and you’re able to get rewarded for it,” said Morrissey.

“That’s my job, when I get my job done and get paid and rewarded, that’s what it’s all about, that’s why we do it.”

Whatever passions you hear calling, Morrissey encourages everyone to chase their dreams.

“You have to do what makes you happy, this is a pretty awesome sport and the western lifestyle, the western world, I think it’s the best,” Morrissey said.

“Between the ranchers and the farming and the agriculture and the rodeo world, the things that make the world go round, we’re all a part of it and that’s good. Anybody who’s interested, willing, able and capable I certainly encourage them to follow their passion and follow their dreams.”

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“We will rebuild a storied community” - Horgan From Page 5 Premier explain to Denise why he’s failed on such a basic commitment as interim housing for our Lytton residents?” Queried Tegart.

Horgan’s response was that there are still toxins on the ground in the area, and that it is a dangerous place to be.

“The challenges faced in this community, she knows full-well. And we are at her side and the side of the members in that community to make sure we can get back as fast as possible, but it does take time to make sure the cleanup is done right, and to support the municipal leaders that are struggling as well. The work is underway, and I’m certain (MLA Tegart) knows that.

“With respect to actions that we have taken, we have been working with the private sector. We’ve been working with the Fraser Basin Management Council, to assist, and collaborate, and bring together the needs of Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike in the Lytton area.”

The Premier doubled down on his promises by stating that the provincial government will “rebuild a storied community,” one with a “strong future looking forward to dealing with climate change, to make sure the buildings are adaptable for a future that will be very much like the recent past.”

Horgan also replied to Tegart that his government is doing their “level best” to “bring together

the right people.”

Tegart’s response - “If you are doing your level best. my God, we’re in trouble.”

One more time, the MLA reiterated the plight of the people of Lytton for the last three-plus months.

“Ninety-nine days. Four letters to the government. Endless emails. Endless requests. People of Lytton have no idea what you are doing in their community. I would suggest that this is much more than a communication problem. I have asked for a team. I have said that we needed capacity. The people of Lytton need a detailed timeline, and what is included in that timeline.

“Ninety-nine days of displacement. Ninetynine days with no timeline, with no path forward.

Ninety-nine days and where is the support? Let’s get our people home.”

Public Safety Minister Mike Fanrworth told Tegart and the other MLAs that he expects to have a recovery plan in place for the Village of Lytton

by Oct. 15.

Though BC Wildfire Service has suggested that a passing train may have been the cause for the initial blaze, the fire is still under investigation by the organization as well as the Transportation Safety Board.

The Coldwater Indian Band is one of a number of First Nations in the region to receive a grant for developing well-being plans and projects within the community.

More than $2.2-million is being provided by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction across the province, with the Coldwater Band receiving $32,257.

“All orders of government are finding ways of reducing poverty,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.

“I’m excited that through this funding, First Nations communities are able to develop projects that will improve individual well-being and benefit communities.”

The Coldwater Band was granted the funds in order to record traditional teachings and decolonization, and implement an Elders’ cultural and Knowledge-Keeping group.

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that is turned slightly inward or inverted are some signs and symptoms of breast cancer that can affect the appearance of the breast or nipple. It is common for women’s breasts to be asymmetrical, but sudden asymmetry should be brought to the attention of a physician.

• Discharge from the nipple: The NBCF notes that any discharge from the nipple, but particularly a clear or bloody discharge, could be a sign of breast cancer. The NBCF also advises women that a milky discharge when they are not breastfeeding is not linked to breast cancer but should be discussed with a physician.

Learning to recognize the signs and symptoms of breast cancer can increase the likelihood of early diagnosis, which greatly improves women’s chances of surviving this disease.

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Understanding Breast Cancer What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of breast cells. Any type of cancer is the result of mutations in genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells and keeping them healthy. In a healthy body, the cells replace themselves in an orderly fashion, as healthy new cells take over as old ones die out. When mutations occur, changed cells gain the ability to keep dividing without control or order, producing more similar cells and forming a tumor.

In the case of breast cancer, cancerous cells gradually invade nearby healthy breast tissue and make their way into the underarm lymph nodes, which are small organs that filter out foreign substances in the body. If the cancer reaches the lymph nodes, it then has a pathway into other parts of the body. Upon diagnosis, a patient will be told what stage of breast cancer they are in, which tells how far the cancer has spread beyond the original tumor.

Is Breast Cancer Hereditary?

According to BreastCancer.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reliable, complete and current information about breast cancer, only 5 to 10 percent of cancers are due to an abnormality inherited from a parent.

While all breast cancers are caused by a genetic abnormality, roughly 90 percent

of breast cancer cases are the result of genetic abnormalities that are a result of the aging process and the wear and tear of everyday life.

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is always an ideal approach, but breast cancer is never the fault of the individual. A balanced diet, a lifestyle that includes abstaining from smoking and drinking alcohol in excess, and regular exercise are all ways to stay healthy, but none will guarantee a man or woman will not get breast cancer.

Are There Risk Factors for Breast Cancer?

BreastCancer.org notes that there are factors a man or woman can control that might lessen their risk for breast cancer.

Those risks include: • Weight. Post-menopausal women in particular can reduce their risk of breast cancer by maintaining a healthy weight.

Fat tissue is the body’s main source of estrogen after menopause, and having more fat tissue means higher estrogen levels, which increases breast cancer risk.

• Diet. Many cancers are linked to diet, but studies have yet to show for certain which types of foods increase risk for breast cancer. In general, it’s good to

restrict sources of red meat and other animal fats, such as fats from dairy products. Some studies have shown that eating a lot of red and/or processed meats is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer. Eating a diet low in fat and rich in fruits and vegetables is often recommended to reduce cancer risk.

• Exercise. The American Cancer Society recommends engaging in 45 to 60 minutes of physical exercise 5 or more days per week, as evidence continues to mount that exercise can reduce breast cancer risk.

• Alcohol and smoking. Alcohol limits the liver’s ability to control blood levels of estrogen, which can increase risk of breast cancer. Similarly, smoking has been associated with a small increase in breast cancer risk.

BreastCancer.org also notes additional risk factors for breast cancer can include recent oral contraceptive use, stress and anxiety and exposure to estrogen.

While all of the mentioned risk factors are within an individual’s control, there are a host of additional factors beyond a person’s control that can increase risk of breast cancer. These factors include age, family history, personal history, and race among others.

For more information on breast cancer, visit www.breastcancer.org.

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JUNIOR HOCKEY

Offensive woes plague Cents’ opening weekend The Merritt squad opened the BCHL season with a pair of home losses.

BCHL STANDINGS to Oct. 13 INTERIOR DIVISION

Team

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Penticton Salmon Arm West Kelowna Wenatchee Prince George Trail Cranbrook Merritt Vernon

2 1 0 0 1 1.00 1 1 0 0 0 1.00 1 1 0 0 0 1.00 1 0 0 1 0 0.50 2 1 1 0 0 0.50 2 1 1 0 0 0.50 2 1 1 0 0 0.50 2 0 2 0 0 0.00 1 0 1 0 0 0.00 COASTAL DIVISION

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Langley 2 2 0 0 0 1.00 Nanaimo 2 2 0 0 0 1.00 Victoria 2 2 0 0 0 1.00 0.50 Alberni Valley 2 1 1 0 0 Chilliwack 2 1 1 0 0 0.50 Coquitlam 2 1 1 0 0 0.50 Powell River 2 0 2 0 0 0.00 Surrey 2 0 2 0 0 0.00 Cowichan Valley 2 0 2 0 0 0.00

Cents battle most of their counterparts throughout the rest of the province.

Oct. 8’s season opener, however, saw a familiar foe in the Prince George Spruce Kings. The Kings had the Cents’ number in two games of the preseason, with the Cents looking to bounce back in front of a crowd of just over 300.

It was the Cents that actually got on the board first, when Walker Erickson made himself an early candidate for goal of the year, going inside/outside on a one-on-one with a PG defender before wristing it home just before the midway mark of the first period.

Merritt Centennials captain Talon Zakall tussles with Prince George’s Nick Rheaume in front of the Cents’ net in the Oct. 8 BCHL season opener.

From there, however, it was all Kings - the visiting team Jake Courtepatte/Herald took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, before blowing the gates wide open in the second period, prompting Cents goalThe puck has dropped on the BCHL’s 2021-22 seaJake Courtepatte tender John Hicks to be replaced by rookie Brayden Melnyk in the third with the son, in a much-anticipated return to somewhat of a NEWSROOM@ score at 6-1. sense of normalcy.

MERRITTHERALD.COM Melnyk stopped 13 of 15 shots in the final frame for a score of 8-1.

Following a 2020-21 season that saw an unprecedentThe Salmon Arm Silverbacks played the visitor at the NVMA the followed use of ‘pod’ division, with the Merritt Centennials ing night in their first action of the year, peppering Melnyk with 13 shots in the only matching up against the Prince George Spruce Kings and the Chilliwack opening frame. They continued their onslaught into the Chiefs, the league has now taken on a two-division approach that will see the See ‘REMATCH’ Page 19 second period with 19 more, though Melnyk stood tall,

Merritt Centennials

Upcoming event: RETRO NIGHT November 19 Merritt Centennials vs. Vernon Vipers, Nicola Valley Memorial Arena The BC Hockey League has announced its schedule for the league’s retro theme nights initiative for the 60th Anniversary season.

GEORGE SPRUCE KINGS , OCTOBER 15, 7 P.M. vs PRINCE GEORGE SPRUCE KINGS , vs PRINCE OCTOBER 16, 7 P.M.

BCHL teams will host a retro night in their arena where they will wear their brand-new retro jerseys and take their fans for a walk down memory lane by honouring the history of their franchise, the league and hockey in their region.

Each team’s retro night will be unique and will act as an opportunity to share memories and traditions with their fans, while also showcasing today’s talent in the league.

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Sam completes ultramarathon

Moab 240 photo This weekend, Merrittonian Darius Sam became the youngest ever finisher of the Moab 240, an utramarathon through the harsh desert climate of Utah.

Taking off on the morning of Oct. 8, Sam

completed the 240-mile loop on the morning of Oct. 12, in four days, three hours, and 28 minutes.

The Herald will have more on Sam’s accomplishment in the Oct. 21 edition.

Rematch with Spruce Kings From Page 18 with the Cents down just 2-1 after forty minutes.

Any chance of a comeback was thwarted, however, when Salmon Arm notched an empty netter late in the game for a final score of 3-1.

Third-year forward Jerzy Orchard had Merritt’s only tally.

For his efforts between the pipes, Melnyk earned second star of the game, stopping 44 of the 46 shots he faced.

The Cents will be looking to bounce back this weekend in two more matchups with the Spruce Kings, first paying a visit to Rolling Mix Concrete Arena on Oct. 15 at 7p.m.

They then return to the ice 24 hours later for a rematch.

After the opening week of the season, the Penticton Vees lead the way in the Interior division, toppling both the Vernon Vipers and the Wenatchee Wild.

Dogs from across BC showed off their agility in a Disc Dog competition at Central Park over the weekend, hosted by Accelerated AirDogs Disc Club. Jake Courtepatte/Herald

COLDWATER INDIAN BAND NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Coldwater Indian Band has called a Nomination Meeting on 21st October, 2021, in accordance with the Coldwater Indian Band Custom Election Policy, for the purpose of eligible Electors nominating one (1) candidate for the Office of Chief and eight (8) candidates for the Office of Councillor, to be elected in the next Election on 25th November, 2021, for the ensuing four (4) year term of office ending in November, 2025.

NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETING 21ST OCTOBER, 2021 5:00PM – 9:00PM (2 hours for Chief - 2 Hours for Councillors)

COLDWATER BAND HALL - MERRITT, B.C. Voters eighteen (18) years of age and older as of the date of the Nomination Meeting who are registered as Members and have been a member of the Coldwater Indian Band for not less than one (1) year, and are not otherwise disqualified from voting, may nominate or second and Vote in this Election, and shall form the Voters List. Due to the continuing COVID pandemic, members may fax or email completed and signed Nomination Forms to the Electoral Officer at the addresses below BEFORE the Nomination Meeting.

ELIGIBILITY - COUNCILLOR In order to be eligible to be nominated for and to hold the office of Councillor, the candidate shall: a) Be an elector; b) Have been duly nominated by two (2) Electors in accordance with this Election Policy; c) Not have transferred from another Band list within the most recent five (5) years prior to a nomination meeting; d) Not have been convicted of a criminal offense that is: I. An indictable offence; II. An offense that involves a sexual assault or the sexual exploitation of children; Ill. An offense of fraud, forgery, drug possession, or drug trafficking; IV. Based upon physical abuse such as spousal abuse or battery; e) Not be in arrears of his or her debt obligations to the Coldwater Band in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); f) Be of sound mind and shall not be adjudged to be mentally incompetent under the Indian Act, or pursuant to any Federal or Provincial laws or regulation; g) Not have been found to have committed a Corrupt Election Practice; h) Have executed and delivered to the Electoral Officer a Declaration of Eligibility to Hold Office in the form attached as Appendix "A" to this Election Policy. The Electoral Officer shall have received the declaration not later than seven (7) days after the nomination meeting. For greater certainty, failure to provide the declaration as required will result in an invalid nomination and that candidate's name will not appear on the Ballot.

ELIGIBILITY - CHIEF

In order to be eligible to be nominated for and to hold the office of Chief, all of the above apply, PLUS, the candidate must have been a Councillor for not less than one (1) Regular Term.

BOTH POSITIONS

Any candidate nominated for both positions can run for only one, and must inform the Electoral Officer of that decision within seven (7) days of the nomination meeting. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from BOTH positions.

BAND EMPLOYEES

Candidates employed by the Coldwater Indian Band must immediately resign their employment upon being elected.

ELECTION NOTICES & FORMS

The Election Policy, notices, forms, and supporting documents, can be found at the Coldwater Indian Band office, and at the election website:

https://www.onefeather.ca/nations/coldwater

VOTING ELECTRONICALLY

All eligible voters may vote electronically, from 11th November through 25th November, from the election website:

https://www.onefeather.ca/nations/coldwater

VOTING IN-PERSON

All eligible voters may vote by mail-in ballot (see above for criteria) or in-person (see below for times and locations).

VOTING BY MAIL-IN BALLOT

All voters for whom a current address is provided, who reside outside of the Nicola Valley, will be automatically sent a mail-in ballot. All other members may request a mail-in ballot from the Electoral Officer, via phone or email, from the address below.

NOTICE OF ELECTION ADVANCE POLL 21ST NOVEMBER, 2021 REGULAR POLL TH 25 NOVEMBER, 2021 8:00AM TO 8:00PM

BAND HALL - COLDWATER, B.C. Given under my hand at Victoria, British Columbia, this 15th Day of September, 2021.

Drew Shaw, Chief Electoral Officer.

For more information or assistance please contact: Drew Shaw, Electoral Officer Support at OneFeather Email: support@onefeather.ca Office: 250-384-8200 Toll Free: 1855-923-3006 Fax: 250-384-5416 209-852 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C., V8W 1H8 https://www.onefeather.ca/nations/coldwater

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Driver’s videos a hit From Page 8

into curating and it drives them nuts because I just flip my phone around and make a 30 second video. They’ll tell me they spent four hours working on a video and ‘you spent two minutes and you got double my views!’”

They say to be successful, a writer should write what they know, and such is the case for TikTok too, if Barber’s popular vidoes are any indication.

“I think people like a bit of realism,” said Barber.

“We do a podcast, too, Blue Collar Interviews, and it’s just a very

real, unscripted podcast. We just interview blue collar workers and it’s the same thing, it’s just the real thing.

But now we’re up to 22,000 listeners.”

And it may be a surprise for some who stereotype truck drivers to find that Barber is university educated, and how that ties in with his secondary career as part owner of a solar energy company.

After attending university for four years, where he graduated with a 4.0 GPA, Barber was offered a job at the Bank of Canada as a

junior economist.

However, the monetary reward was very poor, with the Bank of Canada offering him as an annual salary what he made in one summer driving truck.

“I thought, that doesn’t make any sense,” said Barber.

“After four years of schooling I can make in a year what I was making in four months driving a truck?

So, I met another friend in university and we just started a small trucking company then.”

He and his friend had previously gotten involved in the

solar industry while at university, when the school offered a grant of $25,000 to anyone who could bring clean energy to the campus. Barber and his friend and soon to be business partner offered to install solar panels and enjoyed the process so much they started SEI Logistics, an independent solar energy company.

“And then we realized that starting a company is really expensive, so maybe we should do some trucking first to pay for the start-up costs,” Barber explained.

Although it would be nice if his TikTok success paid some of the bills, Canadians aren’t eligible to receive compensation from the platform.

“The American creators get paid for making videos, they get paid per view, but Canadians don’t,” said Barber.

“I don’t get paid anything.

But I think that’s why some of the videos do good.

When you’re not getting paid for it you don’t really put much time or thought into it, so it’s a very real one.”

Lack of financial compensation also hasn’t reduced Barber’s celebrity, with people now recognizing him while out and about, and other truck drivers he doesn’t know sometimes waving him down or reaching out to him on the radio.

“I’ll go into Tim Hortons or grab coffee somewhere and someone recognizes me,” said Barber. “It’s kind of weird, it’s a little bit strange.

The first few times someone asks you ‘are you Chace?’ and you think, oh shoot, what did I do? That’s my default thought.

It’s a fair bit for a truck driver. I am the, I believe, fifth most popular truck driver on TikTok.” Barber hasn’t gone unnoticed by the big wigs, either, with Netflix reaching out to him for a reality show featuring truck driver dating. Barber turned the opportunity down because, “It just sounded like a recipe for disaster,” also noting that his girlfriend likely wouldn’t be pleased about him signing up to date someone else.

Barber did

decide to follow up on the interest by joining a few other TikTok creators to pitch their own project idea, but so far, his lips are sealed on the details.

Regardless, Barber continues to hit the highways and logging roads of the province, and to make videos he’s – mostly – proud of.

“I apologize for everyone that listened to the video for a minute on me describing how to poop in the

I would like to apologize for that one. Of course, that’s the one that goes viral. Pooping in the bush, I always knew that would be my niche in life,” Barber laughed.

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Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

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Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:00 pm • 250-280-1268

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bush, I’m sorry for that one,” Barber said, in a tone that might make you think he wasn’t sorry at all.

“It was like a minute description about how a logger poops in the bush.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR Position: Early Childhood Educator Department: UNB Daycare/Headstart Term: Permanent Full Time- 32 hours per week Start date: ASAP (or until position is filled) Wage: Commensurate with experience, as per salary range for Grade 4 level employee in UNB Personnel Policy Reports to: Daycare/Headstart Manager Role: The Early Childhood Educator provides education and development services to children aged 0-5. The Early Childhood Educator works specifically in the UNB Daycare/Headstart.

Key Responsibilities: • Develops and provides excellent curriculum based programing for the children that promotes Syilx Okanagan culture and language, school readiness, health & nutrition, and social support.

• Keeps records as pertinent to the program i.e. Attendance, Incidence, Fire Drill, etc.

• Follows policies and procedures as outlined by the Ministry in accordance with licensing policies and UNB policies.

• Prepares and provides nutritious snacks for the children.

• Promotes health and hygiene, to prevent the spread of illness, by following best practices for hand washing, • diapering, food preparation and by implementing regular cleaning routines (sanitization of toys, kitchen, and other surfaces).

• Keeps a neat and organized work environment.

• Meets and greets parents and guests in a professional manner.

• Communicates with the parent and provides written and oral communication regarding all incidents both positive and negative.

Updates professional qualifications in a timely manner.

• Enhances personal skills as part of professional development. Administers assessments (ex. Ages and stages).

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance Qualifications/Experience: • BC Early Childhood Educator License • Valid First Aid with CPR Level B • Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record • Valid Food Safe Certificate (preferred) • Acceptable Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search) • Minimum 2 years Early Childhood Educator experience (preferred) • TB Screen is required annually Send cover letter and resume via hand delivery, mail, e-mail, to: Human Resources, Upper Nicola Band – Box 3700 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Tel: 250 350-3342 hr@uppernicola.com

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YOUTH WELLNESS WORKER

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS NAVIGATOR

Short Term Position 35hrs/wk Responsibilities and Duties • Plan Activities with families for children between 5-18 years of age.

• Ability to work independently as well as with Team staff.

• Organize and network with other agencies around various activities such as but not limited to cultural, sports, recreation and personal development.

• All Planned Indoor and Outdoor Activities will also follow in the current update of Covid19 health and safety guidelines and protocols.

• Ability to plan for the material and supplies or equipment required for any given activities • Ability to give good direction when working with youth.

• Provide written workplan to Social Development Coordinator • Have written reports of program attendance data on each activity that includes youth, parents, participants also of facilitators and Elders that may support the activity.

• Encourage parents, caregivers and/or older siblings to volunteer in certain activities • Find Elders that can provide insight, knowledge or time to participate in activities.

• Follow the Coldwater Indian Band Infectious disease-Covid19 Safe Work Method Practices Protocol • Other duties as directed.

Education/Skills/Experience • Post-Secondary in related field of BSW, BA, or Youth Worker • Experience with Youth activities • Organizational skills and task oriented • Good oral and written communication skills are required • Knowledge of Nlaka’pamux history • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows programs • Willing to work some evenings and weekends • Must have a Criminal Record Check • Have a reliable vehicle and valid Driver’s License Only selected candidates will be contacted for an Interview.

Closing Date: October 29, 2021 at noon.

Please forward resume and cover letter to: Diana Norgaard, Social Development Coordinator PO Box 4600, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 dnorgaard@coldwaterband.org

(Full Time – 35 hrs/wk) DESCRPTION: Reporting to the Social Development Coordinator, the Community Connections Navigator will be responsible for helping community members navigate challenges while supporting the wellbeing of individuals and families in a holistic manner. The Community Connections Navigator must use a collaborative approach with each community member to support each person in achieving their goals.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Provide information and linkage to appropriate community services; 2. Guide and motivate during important periods of development in their wellness journey; 3. Accept referrals from Community, Social Workers, other community services and etc.; 4. Outreach and engagement in the with the community; 5. Advocate for participants’ needs; 6. Support participants to build capacity in areas such as communication, self-advocacy and relationships; 7. As part of the Social Development team, help to produce deliverables on funding contracts; 8. Participate in team meetings; 9. Maintain accurate records; 10. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirement of Family Connections Worker Position: • Diploma or Degree in Social Work (other related fields will be considered); • Experience working with First Nations Community; • Access to reliable vehicle and current Driver’s license; • Passable Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract; • Able and willing to work some evenings and weekends.

Deadline for submissions: October 29, 2021 noon Only selected candidates will be contacted for an Interview.

Please forward resume and cover letter to: Diana Norgaard, Social Development Coordinator PO Box 4600, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 dnorgaard@coldwaterband.org merrittherald.com

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

HOUSING AND SUPPORT COORDINATOR (TERM)

NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS

The City of Merritt has an opportunity for a Housing and Support Coordinator to join our team in a part-time term position (32 hours per week). This position is grant-funded and will end in July 2022.

In this role, you will build relationships with the community, community organizations, agencies, and indigenous communities and engage in generative conversations that create the space for collective ideas and wisdom to develop sustainable solutions. In addition, with your relational and nonjudgemental approach and your understanding of the issues such as trauma, homelessness, stigma and colonization, you will build awareness about decolonization, reconciliation, and cultural safety.

School District No. 58 is accepting applications for Noon Hour Supervisors at: • Collettville Elementary School • Diamond Vale Elementary School • Merritt Central Elementary School Positions include up to 5 days per week and 1 hour per school day.

Previous experience working with students would be an asset.

You will connect with provincial and national research, community partners, and people experiencing homelessness to develop evidence-based plans for the city that take a positive approach and considers the health and well-being of all people affected by homelessness along with the interests of community partners.

Please visit www.merritt.ca/employment for complete job description and to apply..

If interested, please send your resume along with three references to Sarah Blonde at sblonde@365.sd58.bc.ca or online at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs, Support Positions, and Current Job Opportunities (Job Code 3104210).

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