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/ Page 10 A semi-truck transporting lumber rolled over on Highway 5A in the early hours of Nov. 16.

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Court win could impact SD 58 Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

School board chairman Gordan Comeau doesn’t foresee significant changes having to be made in School District 58 due to the recent court on class size and composition.

British Columbia’s unionized teachers (BCTF) won a long-standing battle with the provincial government over the right to bargain class sizes in a ruling from the Supreme Court of Canada last Thursday.

The court delivered a verbal decision in favour of the teachers by a vote of 7-2.

The decision overturns a B.C. Court of Appeal ruling that found the province did not violate teachers’ rights to bargain class sizes and the number of special needs children in each class in their contracts.

Class size and composition language will now have to be renegotiated into the collective agreement, said Comeau. He said the starting point for those talks will be the clauses removed by the provincial government in

2002.

“The impact between what we’re doing and what that language would have made us do, we’re not that far off,” Comeau said.

“All that Supreme Court case did was it put this situation back in the hands of government and the B.C. Teachers Federation to negotiate class size and composition, and the starting point is that 2002 language,” Comeau said.

The extent of changes to class size and composition won’t be known until the province and the union figure that out, and Comeau said there’s no indication at this point when those negotiations may start.

However, he doesn’t anticipate many additions needing to be made if the school district had to revert to the 2002 language.

“We don’t see anything major at this point in time, maybe a couple of teachers and some additional classroom support like [teacher] aides, depending on what the structure of the classes are,” Comeau said.

“We’ve maintained some pretty low class sizes to begin with and we’ve put a lot of sup-

port in over the years, so, from that point of view, we don’t see a major impact,” Comeau said.

Nicola Valley Teachers Union president (NVTU) Peter Vogt said he believes this ruling means there’s going to be more classes coming to the district.

“There are classes that we know of that are over the limit in terms of the number of special needs students in them,” Vogt said.

He said that under the 2002 language, the smaller the class size; the more students with special needs could be in them.

According to public school reports from the Ministry of Education, MSS had an average class size of about 18 students in the 2015-16 school year. Of the 572 students, 105 had a special needs designation.

There were 272 classes at MSS last year, with about 70 of them housing 12 students or fewer, and about 70 ranging from 24 students to 30.

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HIGHWAY NEWS

Crash knocks out power near Nicola Lake was foggy, there’s not a lot of traffic in that area and [the truck] was down an embankment. It [was] A rollover accident on hard to see from the road, Highway 5A knocked out power no one reported it until to 821 customers in the Nicola about 3:30 a.m.”

Lake area and sent one man to “Our rescue truck hospital, Wednesday morning. responded with eight fireThe lone male driver of semifighters, and after lengthy truck hauling lumber was travelextrication was able to ling southbound on the highway, free the lone occupant,” about 22 kilometres north of said Merritt Fire Rescue Merritt, when his truck went Department Fire Chief off the road to the left, rolling Dave Tomkinson. into a ditch and landing upside Dunsmore said the down, said RCMP Const. Tracy 23-year-old man was Dunsmore. The truck knocked removed from the truck at down a power pole, which caused about 7:30 a.m. and taken A sea of lumber was spilled off to the side of Highway 5A after a semi-truck transporting the wood a power outage in the area. to hospital via helicopter. rolled over and hit a power pole, knocking out power in the area. Ken Couture/Herald The incident is believed to His medical status is have occurred at about 1:30 a.m.

Power not restored as of press pole and several cross-arms that unknown, but he is not believed to are broken, [as well as] nonadja(Nov. 16), which is when the time on Wednesday afternoon. be in critical condition, Dunsmore cent poles that all require replacpower went out, but emergency Highway 5A was reduced to said. crews were not dispatched until ing,” Sharman said on Wednesday single lane alternating traffic, BC Hydro spokesperson Dag about 3:30 a.m. which caused delays of up to thirmorning. “That’s a big job, it’s a Sharman told the Herald BC “It looked like the truck had ty minutes for motorists travelling small construction project.” been there for several hours,” said Hydro crews arrived to shut off along the route.

Extra crews from Kamloops the power and begin repairs.

Dunsmore. “The out Q4 –power 2016went – CANADA Police are still investigating the were brought in to try and speed “In this case there is a broken around 1:30 a.m., but because it crash. up the repair time.

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The parade is set young kids peek out from one of the floats in the 2014 edition for Nov. 25, but those Two of the Country Christmas parade. Herald file photo looking to take part in carrieware.ca. the parade will need The week leading up to the parade to submit their registration form to Carrie Ware & Company Inc. by Nov. will be a busy one, as per usual, with holiday events getting underway on 21.

Monday, and continuing throughout The entry forms are available at the week. the Carrie Ware & Company offices At 8 p.m. on Nov. 21, the comon Quilchena Avenue, as well as at the munity Christmas tree will be lit up in Baillie House, and the Community Spirit Square. On Tuesday through to Future Nicola Valley office on Voght Thursday, head over to the Canadian Street.

There are already plenty of entries Country Music Hall of Fame for more tree decorating fun, just be sure to give in this year’s parade, with community the chamber a call first at 250-378groups and businesses making up the 5634. bulk of the early bird entries, said Meanwhile, Wednesday is reserved Amy Parsons, receptionist at Carrie Ware & Company. Parsons and Dallas for dance — as there will be two dance recital performances at the Edginton — also a receptionist at Civic Centre on Nov. 23, one show at Carrie Ware & Company — are tak1 p.m. (doors at 12), and an evening ing care of the organization of this show at 7 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.). year’s country Christmas parade on Thursday, Nov. 24 is when the behalf of the Merritt and District Country Christmas community conChamber of Commerce. cert will take the stage, also at the “I guess last year it was quite a Civic Centre. Doors open at 6 p.m. surge at the end, but we’ve got quite with the show at 7 p.m. a few floats in already,” said Parsons, Take in the craft fair at the Civic adding that there is no upper limit on how many floats will be allowed in this Centre on Friday before the parade, or anyone of the numerous events hosted year’s parade. throughout evening on Nov. 25.

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More classes needed for special needs students From Page 6 The class sizes of Merritt’s five elementary schools ranged from about 17 to 26 students in 201516 and the number of students with a special needs designation ranged from seven at Collettville and Diamond Vale Elementary School, to 14 at Bench, 25 at Nicola Canford and 35 at Central Elementary School. Each elementary school had a student population ranging between 140 and 215 students.

Vogt said he hasn’t conducted a full class size survey in the district yet, but recently observed three classes at MSS that had seven special needs students in them.

Vogt said more classes would need to be made at the high school to reduce the number of classes with too many special needs students and class totals near 30.

“There’s still a lot of things to be worked out in terms of what this looks like going forward, but from our perspective it looks like the class size language has been reinstated, so we’d be looking into how that would be accommodated at MSS,” Vogt said.

Last year there were two classes at MSS with more than 30 students, according to the provincial statistics.

Superintendent Steve McNiven said he’s been reviewing the 2002 language surrounding class size and composition and SD 58 schools are not far off.

He said the class sizes under the 2002 language stipulated class size limits of 20 for Kindergarten, 22 for primary level classes and 30 for intermediate and

high school classes.

The average class size at Merritt Elementary schools and the high school are within those levels, according to provincial statistics from last year.

In the area of class composition, McNiven said the 2002 language stipulates that if there were more than two students with a low incidence designation in a class, that would impact the class size.

Students with a high incidence designation are not taken into consideration for lowering class sizes, said McNiven.

“That plays a part in the response that we’ll make with class size,” McNiven said, adding that he assumes there will be discussions at the provincial level to clarify the language moving forward.

For those reasons, McNiven said it’s hard to forecast if the district is well equipped to make changes to class sizes and composition.

SD 58 has approximately $480,000 from the Learning Improvement Fund to pay for hiring teachers and support staff to address learning conditions based on the current contract language.

He said if those funds can be used to fund whatever changes to class size and composition come about, that will help the district make the changes it needs to make.

“We would be well equipped if we’re able to use those dollars to respond to the 2002 language, but there would certainly be some small changes that need to be made,” McNiven said.

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Indigenous designers will be in Merritt, showcasing their work while promoting awareness at the first annual 4 Justice For Her fashion show at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) on Nov. 19.

The show is being put on by the Fashion Speaks Entertainment, a community organization which was founded last year, said Nadine Spence, creative director with Fashion Speaks.

Six designers from across Canada will be showing off their work on the runway in the evening, with indigenous actress Roseanne Supernault serving as the event’s Master of Ceremonies, said Spence.

Part of the goal of putting on the show was to raise awareness and promote education about indigenous culture and art — while also highlighting the struggles faced by indigenous women.

“I would actually love to see more non-native people there than native [at the event], because it’s about awareness. You’d think it was about funds, but it is more about awareness and it’s more about prevention and education,” explained Spence.

Spence said she envisions the event as a way for more people to engage with indigenous culture and find a different way to work together to prevent violence towards women in general.

“Being an artist, you always have a message.

I’m really proud of a lot of the artists that are stepping forward, because I think that it’s not really talked about — and it’s really painful for people to discuss,” said Spence. “You’ve got other people who are out there, maybe politicians,

maybe they do have some power to say things, but I think it really does come from the people.”

In addition to highlighting the work of the six designers, the show will be an opportunity for about 30 to 40 indigenous and non-indigenous models to come to Merritt and be involved in a real fashion show.

“We’ve got models from Pemberton, to Alkali Lake, Lillooet, Kamloops — so the Interior, but spreading them around,” said Spence.

The models were trained at an event hosted by Fashion Speaks in October, which featured modelling coaches, photographers, hair experts and makeup artists.

Dinner starts at 5 p.m., with the show to follow after. During the day NVIT will host a market for the designers, who will show off their wares in designer booths ahead of the show in the evening.

The market will open at 11 a.m., and no ticket is required to peruse the booths. The film “Shana: the Wolf Music,” which was shot in partnership with the Lower Nicola Indian Band will be screened at 2 p.m. as part of the show.

Food will be provided by the Kekuli Cafe, with support from the Scw’exmx Child and Family Services, said Spence.

Though it was initially designed as a fundraising event with the goal of supporting the Highway of Tears Initiative, Spence said that limited support from other groups has meant the show will only cover its operating costs this year.

“I still would love to have funding going back to them, but there are other costs I have to cover, basic costs through our budget,” she explained.

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VIEWPOINT EDITORIAL

Politics as per (un)usual “Two groups find common ground through compromise and rational discussions.”

Cole Wagner It’s not COLE’S NOTES a headline you might expect to read in 2016, but I assure you, it happened.

And it happened here to boot.

After downtown businesses in Merritt flagged a section of the zoning bylaw, which would essentially require businesses to pay an exorbitant fee to the city in lieu of providing parking, Merritt’s city council stepped up to the plate and made the necessary changes to satisfy business owners, and the city’s longterm objectives.

The fee for businesses which cannot supply the requisite amount of parking spots was reduced from $3,500 per spot, to only $1. The change means that businesses aren’t handcuffed by unexpected fees when trying to sell, while the city still has a method to track the availability of parking throughout the town.

‘Compromise’ might be a term that has fallen out of our political vocabulary lately. In its place, a new term has risen to the forefront when describing day-to-day politics: ‘divisive.’

Indeed, ‘divisive’ defined the major political battles in 2016, from the Brexit vote across the pond, to the U.S. election to our south. Canadians may have watched from the sidelines, but with the way we were inundated with coverage of the two battles, it was difficult not to feel like we were right there in the trenches with our British and American neighbours.

Regardless of what you thought of the results of the two votes, it would be hard to argue that the sanctity of the political process came through

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Climate change and Trump’s America Even before Donald Trump hijacked the Republican Party, he was loudly declaring that the science of climate change, like Barack Obama, had not been born GWYNNE DYER in the United States. The international It was, he insisted STAGE in 2012, a Chinese hoax “created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.”

The implication is clear. Back in the late 1980s, when climate change was first publicly identified as a threat, those sneaky Chinese must have bought or blackmailed prominent Western leaders and scientists to perpetrate this hoax. People like NASA scientist James Hanse, who made a landmark speech to Congress on global warming in 1988, and British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, who spoke at the United Nations about it in 1989.

Some other people, especially in the coal, oil and automobile industries, have been denying the reality of climate change for decades, but only The Donald realized it was a Chinese

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plot. (He does have a big brain, as he frequently points out.) At the time, most grown-ups wrote him off as a harmless crank — but they certainly have to take him seriously now.

Trump has promised that within 100 days of taking office he will “cancel” the Paris Climate agreement of last December and “stop all payments of U.S. tax dollars to UN global warming programmes.” He will also rescind the executive actions that President Obama has taken to limit U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide, especially in the field of electricity. (In effect, this would have closed down almost all coal-fired power stations in the United States.)

Now in practice, Trump can’t cancel the Paris Agreement, which has been signed by 195 countries. He can pull the U.S. out of the treaty (as George W. Bush, another climate change denier, pulled the U.S. out of the Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change in 2001), but he can’t stop other countries from carrying on with the agreed cuts in emissions — which they may well do, because they understand how dangerous the situation is.

He certainly can cancel all of President Obama’s executive orders and encourage Americans to burn all the fossil fuels they want.

Indeed, he has already appointed Myron Ebell,

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a professional climate-change denier, to be the new head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Ebell’s mission is to gut it, and he will.

But even Trump cannot save the American coal industry, because it has simply become cheaper to burn natural gas.

The net effect of a Trump presidency will certainly be to slow the rate at which American greenhouse gas emissions decline, but simple economics dictates that they will not actually rise, and might even fall a bit. Renewable energy is getting cheaper than fossil fuels in many areas, and even Trump would find it hard to increase the large hidden subsidies to oil and coal any further.

So how hard will the American defection hit the Paris agreement, whose target is to stop the average global temperature from reaching 2 degrees C higher than the pre-industrial level? Will it cause everybody else to walk away from it too, because the U.S. is no longer doing its share? And even if they do carry on, what does that do to their hopes of staying below 2 degrees?

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OPINION LETTERS to the editor

Emergency upgrade not enough Editor, I was pleased to see the headline in the Merritt Herald (Nov. 10) that the emergency area of the Nicola Valley Hospital is in line for a massive upgrade. This upgrade is long overdue. Kudos to the doctors and nurses who do amazing jobs in such cramped quarters.

I read every word of the article looking for information that the rest of the hospital would get some upgrading. Much to my dismay, there was nothing. The hospital is woefully short of beds. Why was this not addressed at the same time as the emergency area? It doesn’t make sense to have a larger emergency area when, even without a catastrophic event, there is no place to put patients. Or will the halls of the hospital be deemed adequate?

The hospital used to have the facilities and the staff to do operations and deliver babies. It used to be a lot of things it now isn’t. Was it administrative oversight which brought it to its present form?

Over 20 per cent of Canada 34.3 million people are over the age of sixty.

This percentage will increase. Is this fact being overlooked?

Recently my husband broke a hip. Kamloops, with its millions of dollars of upgrades, couldn’t take him. Kelowna accepted him as a patient but the operation was delayed because of emergencies and then no operating room and/or a team was no available to the orthopaedic surgeon. The operation took place a day later leaving my husband in dire straits unnecessarily.

Kelowna also had millions of dollars of upgrades and still patients are left waiting. With the 5.6 million dollars spent on only the emergency area of our hospital will patients suffer the same fate? Will patients find themselves in the hallways and not in wards? Will patients who have every right to expect a local hospital stay be sent elsewhere because no beds are available for them?

If administrative oversight is the problem, lets change it to administrative far sight. Our hospital tax dollars will then be put to better use. Patients and their families will get a better deal.

Anne Roberts, Merritt

‘Tis the season of giving Editor, This season, as most of us prepare to stock our fridges with overweight turkeys, over sweetened apple pie and overpriced eggnog. Let’s stop to think about the children who don’t have enough to eat. More than 35 per cent of children under the age of five around the world are either chronically or acutely malnourished, which can affect the development of their emotional, linguistic and cognitive skills. In 2015, Canada’s official development assistance contributions made up only 0.28 per cent of Canada’s gross national income, a disappointing letdown from the 0.7 per cent target set out by former Canadian Prime Minister Pearson. This charitable season, in between our ugly Christmas sweater parties and our inevitable last minute holiday shopping, let’s call on Canada’s leaders to invest 0.35 per cent in early childhood development by 2020 and contribute to the development of healthy, skilled and happy children.

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In the news business, we tend to try and fit current events into some kind of cohesive theme or narrative — it’s a story telling tactic, but it also helps us frame the day’s events, to give people more insight into what news is really telling them about the world.

When that theme has overwhelmingly been about the inability of two opposing sides of an issue to see eye-to-eye, it can be a breath of fresh air to know that the art of the compromise has not been eschewed for the Trumpian “art of the deal.”

By no means is the change to Merritt’s zoning bylaw indicative that the world is on the brink of harmony — I don’t expect the reduced fee for a spot near the Nicola Lanes assuaging the fears of young minorities in the States, or immigrant families in the U.K. But the story is a reminder that when politics are done in good faith, when deals are negotiated face-to-face, that when you know the person across the aisle, compromise is still very much in vogue.

The change in the parking bylaw also serves to remind those frustrated by their inability to affect change on a global or national political scale: there are victories to be had in the political arena, but many of them are at the municipal level.

Kudos to Merritt’s mayor and council for letting rational thought win the day. Kudos to the Downtown Voice for reminding us that grassroots political organization is effective. It’s about time we had something to celebrate.

World moves without U.S. From Page 8 emissions. Its commitment under the Paris deal was to cut that amount by just over a quarter in the next ten years, so what is actually at stake here is around 4 per cent of total global emissions in 2025 if the U.S. just lets it rip.

It could be considerably less in practice.

That is not a make-or-break amount, particularly given that all the pledges of cuts made in Paris last December did not get us down to the never-exceed plus-2-degree target. They got us a lot closer to it, but we would still be heading for around plus 2.7 degrees if everybody kept all their promises. Without American cooperation we are probably heading for plus 3, but in either case there was still a lot to do.

The unwritten assumption at Paris was that everybody would be back in a few years with bigger commitments to emission cuts, and so we would eventually stagger across the finish line just in time. It was always a dangerous assumption, but the other major players might simply refuse to go any further if the U.S. is not doing its share. Especially China, which is responsible for 26 per cent of global emissions.

On the other hand, China is terrified of the predicted local impacts of climate change, and has installed more solar and wind power than any other country. It already gets 20 per cent of its power from renewables, and is aiming much higher. The Chinese will resent the Trump administration’s refusal to carry its share of the burden, but it will not cut off its nose to spite its face.

The world has grown wearily familiar with this aspect of American exceptionalism, and the effort to avoid a climate disaster will stumble on elsewhere even while Trump reigns in Washington.

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

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The BC Lung Association is urging Merrittonians to get radon-aware this winter by testing their homes for the presence of the radioactive gas, a known carcinogen.

Radon gas comes from uranium in the soil, explained Britt Swoveland, provincial RadonAware manager for the BC Lung Association. Merritt is known to have pockets of uranium in the soil, which can lead to dangerously high levels of radon seeping through the foundation of a home, she added.

“If you have uranium, you have a potential source of radon,” said Swoveland. “The concern is when you have a structure like a home, a workplace or a school and it can BC Lung Association’s Carlynn Ferguson-King and Richie Gage encourinfiltrate anywhere the foundation is touching aged homeowners to test for radon. Photo courtesy of the BC Lung Association the soil.” levels.

As radon is a relatively heavy gas, it tends “We have certified professionals around the provto accumulate in the ground floor or basement of a ince who are specifically trained in doing this kind structure, said Swoveland. of remediation and putting in these systems,” said Health Canada guidelines state that prolonged Swoveland. exposure to high levels of radon Due to changes made to the is a serious lung cancer risk.

B.C. Building Code in 2014, new Exposure to the colourless, structures identified as being in odourless radon gas is the second the elevated risk area for radon leading cause of lung cancer in gas are now required to have a Canada after smoking. radon vent tube. Buildings conThough radon gas exists structed before the changes aren’t almost everywhere at some level, required to update however, so Swoveland explained that the test Swoveland still encouraged people kits being distributed through the BC Lung Association test whether A Rapidos radon detector. Photo contributed to test out their own homes.

And for those who test their a home is above the acceptable homes and find an elevated ratlevel set by Health Canada (200 ing, Swoveland recommended letting neighbours becquerels per cubic metre). know as there is a strong likelihood that neighbourThe test kits are available through the BC Lung ing homes could be experiencing elevated levels of Association website for $60.

If high levels of radon are detected in a home, it radon as well.

“We have done large community wide testing, isn’t necessary to start perusing real estate ads for a like we did in Prince George, where we tested thounew place to live, said Swoveland. Instead, a radon sands of homes. In one postal code area, one in ventilation tube can be installed in a home, which allows radon gas to be circulated outside of a home, two homes was above the posted guidelines,” said Swoveland. rather than accumulating in basements or ground

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Sachi Damani has always wanted to see snow — just the mention of it made her eyes light up with excitement.

It finally came this past Tuesday when about three centimetres fell in Merritt, which should allow the Rotary Club exchange student from India to check that one off her bucket list.

“I have many photographs of snow — people dancing and loving snow — but I’ve never been there before,” she said. “My parents have, but not me. I used to literally fight with them and get into Sachi Damani. Michael Potestio/Herald the conversation that I’ve never seen snow.”

Molnar, who co-owns Brambles The 15-year-old from Surat — Bakery. Molnar said they’ve been a port city of about four million busy making Sachi feel like a mempeople located along the coast of ber of the family. the Arabian Sea in the province of “She’s my mother right now, Gujarat, India — said she the bigSachi said. gest difference she’s noticed is the “She’s an only child, so I think traffic. it’s been an adjustment having three “This is really, really small — little brothers,” Molnar said. just 8,000,” she said.

“They’re kind of cute, I don’t While she wanted to visit the mind,” Sachi said with a laugh.

Great White North for the weather, Sachi was a vegetarian when Canada wasn’t her first choice. she arrived in Merritt, however, Number one oner her list was after eating a piece of bacon she’s Germany, because she wanted to become a carnivore. learn a new language. She already “I was always a vegetarian, but speaks English and Hindi. no more,” said Sachi.

In India, she’s a Grade 11 stuPart of making her feel at home dent back home, but she’s experiinvolved making the place feel like encing Grade 12 in Canada. her home.

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Getting hands-on in the great outdoors Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

When it comes to learning from experience, Merritt Secondary School’s (MSS) outdoor education class sees the forest through the trees.

The class is all about putting the theory to practice, said Steve Soames, who has taught the class for the past six years.

“You get the theory, but then I try to move that to something concrete, something practical,” said Soames.

The goal of the class is for students to get a greater appreciation for the outdoors.

“I want the kids to be exposed to the outdoors,” Soames said.

“We’re trying to get something that will grab them, so it might not be hunting, it might be geocaching,” he said.

The class has been on many adventures this semester, including a gold panning trip near Spences Bridge.

“Every student found gold,” Soames said, adding that some of his students were still panning when the rest of the class was packing up to go home.

He said a classroom lecture about the subject can’t compare to the experience of having students sloshing the water around to look for gold flakes.

Before that trip, Soames took the class fos-

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“When they actually find a fossil, they’re all excited and now they’re keen to do it more,” Soames said.

However, sometimes that “outdoorsman experience” comes to the classroom.

At the end of October, the class was treated to a demonstration in butchering by father and son butchers Chris and Pete Voigt, who cut up a deer that Soames shot on a hunting trip.

The two had the deer cut and wrapped in about 45 minutes.

The demonstration was aimed at giving students — along with a home economics class in attendance — a better appreciation of where their meat comes from.

However, about a third of the students had some experience gutting a deer before.

“The kids here have been exposed to hunting,” Soames said.

The day after the demonstration, the class went out to a local gun range to learn how to shoot rifles.

Outdoor education student Makayla Bales said the class has had some pretty cool field trips this semester.

“I feel pretty lucky to have a class like this,” Bales said.

The outdoor education class is one that yields tangible results for its students right away.

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Certificate Lordco toque, lanyard & $25.00 Gift Certificate $25 Gift Certificate & Coffee Pack Backpack - 2 zippered main compartments, 2 side pouches 3kg Honey Certificate for Complete set of Single Vision Glasses with Anti-reflection Barefoot horse hoof trim Gift Certificate Party Platter 294 pcs of 8’ #2 2x4 2 Story - 13 ft escape ladder Bike Tune-up Certificate Facial, massage, manicure & pedicure Gift Certificate Certificate for 1 hour of labour Gift Certificates- any item from lounge (2 x 30) Oil Change 2 General Admission 4 Day Passes Music Fest Redken - Beach Envy shampoo, wave aid & texturizing conditioner $50.00 Gift Certificate and 1Lb organic Frog Friendly Wild Coffee An overnight escape for 2 in a cozy cabin including a 3 course fine dining dinner and a delicious breakfast.

Solar Panel Portable Power Station with Inverter & Air Compressor $20 Gift Card and Gift Basket with dog bowl dog toys, & dog treats Certificate for a service call $25 Gift Certificate & Coffee Pack Certificate for a service call Tuition for one 3-credit lower level course Gilded metal bird feeder & 20lbs bird feed Man Basket - tool box, hand cream, calendar, shop towels, man snacks, WD 40, beverage flask, & hook light.

Gift basket - 1 60 min relaxing reflexology session, healing hand lotion, weekend warrior soaker salts, ‘calm’ essential oil blend, ‘exhale’ antiviral essential oil blend all in a velveteen hat box OGIO Rebel 17” Laptop Backpack 5’ 2” x 7’ 2” (shades of brown) Area Rug $50.00 Gift Certificate and 1Lb organic Frog Friendly Wild Coffee 1 case (12 x 500 ml) bottles Little Dry Cider Certificate for Cat Vaccination One night’s stay for two including breakfast 2 DVP Series LED Work Lights, One Road Warrior Kit (protection for metal), Western Star Medium Hoodie, 2 toques Butterfly theme gift basket, soaps, bamboo soap sack, mug, mobile, napkins, 2017 calendar Moen 90 Degree chrome finish kitchen faucet with pull out Bike Tune-up Certificate

For pictures of items connect at www.facebook.com/rotarymerritt

Value

$10.00 $33.00 $35.00 $39.99 $40.00 $199.00 $45.00 $100.00 $45.00 $594.27 $50.00 $50.00 $200.00 $50.00 $105.00 $60.00 $50.00 $395.00 $60.00 $66.00 $250.00 $200.00 $75.00 $75.00 $35.00 $75.00 $247.00 $75.00

The Rotary Club of Merritt is proud of its accomplishments to date in this community and the club will be holding a visioning workshop in the near future to determine what our new projects might be. Fundraising events such as the Radio Auction, Indoor Golf, etc. allow us to continue to support local projects and initiatives (such as the Food Bank, NV Search & Rescue, Safe Spaces, Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society) and some international projects too (i.e. shelter boxes for Nepal, Syrian refugee project).

DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE EXCITING AUCTION ITEMS

$75.00 $76.00 $77.00 $300.00 $66.00 $78.00 $79.00

Tune into 101.1FM Radio and call 250-378-3371 to place your bids!

Pre-bidding accepted from 4:30 pm on November 21.

Lot # Donor 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75

$160.00 $80.00 $80.00 $849.00 $50.00

Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm

The Rotary Club of Merritt and our partners in the community thank all of the businesses who continue to offer their support to Rotary through their generous donations.

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Best Value Glass Canadian Tire Crystal Restaurant Grimshire Apiaries Kruse N’ Style MTM Services Sanders & Company Finning (Canada) Ltd. Merritt Veterinary Hospital Subway Sandwiches & Salads H & R Block Merritt Printing City of Merritt Merritt Herald Save-On Foods Mar-King Vac Truck Service Suncor Energy (PetroCan) LNB Construction

Item

Certificate for glass chip repairs BBQ Gift Certificate 7kg Honey Gel Manicure Certificate for One Hour Labour 4 hours backhoe with operator CAT - licence plate, ball cap, belt buckle, and XL hoodie Certificate for $100 off service Party Platter Certificate for Tax Preparation Certificate towards printing Aquatic Centre Passes (10 child, 10 adult) 4 business card sized ads Gift Certificate Certificate towards tank pumping Gas Card Dump truck & pup - 3/4 driveway crush for delivery in Merritt or Lower Nicola Murray GM (Merritt) Gift Card Hack Electric One hour of bucket truck service with electrician Frank’s Mechanical Services Certificate for 1 hour of labour Work’n Play Clothing Company Gift Certificate Ska-Lu-La Workshop Certificate for survey stakes NVIT Tuition for Occupational First Aid Level 1 Course Vicki’s a Little off the Top Landscaping 2 Hours labour - any work they do KAL TIRE Merritt Certificate for product or service Stoyoma Dental Clinic Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Electric Tooth Brush Nicola Valley Massage Therapy 1 - 30 minute treatment Wine Press Cru Select Sangiovese Wine Kit N M V Lumber Ltd. 1 pkg of 6’ 1x4 (#3&better) 588 pieces A & M Holistic Wellness / Judy Lesage 1- 8 week session of extra gentle ”Hatha” yoga Inn at Spences Bridge 1 night’s stay for 2 including continental breakfast AD Property Maintenance 4 hours labour for fall or spring yard clean up Echo Valley Ranch & Spa 2 Night Stay Getaway for Two including lodging, meals, fly-fishing, yoga, trail walks, swimming & fitness centre.

Hair Shack $25.00 Gift Card, Milk Shake Brand - Color Care Conditioner, Color Care Shampoo, Hair Spray, & Leave In Conditioner Work’n Play Clothing Company Gift Certificate Merritt Golf & Country Club 4 - 18 holes of golf Brambles Bakery & Café $50.00 Gift Certificate and 1Lb organic Frog Friendly Wild Coffee Douglas Lake Ranch (Quilchena Hotel) Quilchena Hotel Gift Certificate DCS Auto Oil Change Ramada Inn Merritt 1 night’s stay in Jacuzzi suite Canadian Western Bank Projekt Puddlejumper Carry On Bag Tibar Construction Tandem truck load - 3/4 driveway crush for delivery in Merritt or Lower Nicola Carnivore Catering BBQ Dinner for 8

Value $84.00 $200.00 $10.00 $90.00 $45.00 $90.00 $500.00 $100.00 $100.00 $45.00 $100.00 $100.00 $57.00 $197.96 $50.00 $100.00 $100.00 $600.00 $100.00 $100.00 $105.00 $50.00 $200.00 $105.00 $110.00 $120.00 $120.00 $50.00 $124.00 $700.00 $125.00 $125.00 $125.00 $1,700.00 $140.00 $50.00 $140.00 $66.00 $150.00 $50.00 $175.00 $215.00 $300.00 Priceless

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING MADE EASY!

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Don Gossoo Managing Broker

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd. IMMACULATE BENCH HOME

CHARMING RANCHER

3 bedroom home on large lot within walking distance to downtown. This manufactured home of 1188 sq.ft. is on a concrete foundation & just 2 yrs old. Master bedroom with 4 pce ensuite and plenty of closet space.

Fully fin. 5 bedrm home, 3 bedrms up, 2 down, kitchen with custom cabinetry, eating bar opens to dining room. Workshop downstairs, tool rm, storage shed. Fenced backyard , RV parking. New roof in 2015, new A/C.

#2760

#2770

IN LOWER NICOLA

$399,900

ED

UC RED

#2748

$279,900

#2703

PRIVATE YARD

NICOLA BLUFFS

NICOLA BLUFFS

Completely updated rancher in desirable area. Has 1 bedrm plus den and open hobby room/office. Fenced yard, lane access to 30x20 pad for RV parking and 18x10 shop with power.

Beautifully designed home with 3 completely finished floors, 4 bedrms, large kitchen, new HW flooring, laundry on the main, 4 baths & gas F/P, Yard is terraced & private with U/G sprinklers.

5 bedroom family home with 2 bedroom inlaw suite in the basement. Excellent family home with plenty of yard space & recreation nearby. Lane access for parking. New roof, upgraded furnace & more.

Beautiful 2 bedroom plus den rancher in immaculate condition, 10 ft ceilings, HW & tile flooring, open concept kitchen, granite countertops, S/S appliances, 5 pce enusite, B/I bookshelves in den & more.

Nice 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with unique floor plan, large bay window, gas F/P, some newer kitchen appliances, back splash & flooring. Home has been professionally painted up & down including ceilings.

Prestigious custom finished home in quiet location with 7 bedrms, 7 baths, including inalw suite on main plus legal suite in bsmt.

Basement features large entertainment area with full bar & gym.

Two storey townhome in newer Strata development. Open concept kitchen with quartz countertops, laminate flooring, gas F/P, 3 bedrms up, 4 bath and full basement for rec.room & storage.

New two storey townhome with open concept kitchen with quartz countertops, laminate flooring, gas F/P, 3 bedrms up, 4 baths and the basement is finished for rec. room & storage room. GST applies.

#2776

#2755 $459,000

#2768

#2769

#2734 $539,900

#2744 $299,500

#2745

NEW RANCHER

NEW STRATA UNIT

NEW TOWNHOME

2 bedroom rancher with den and loft, open concept style home with spacious kitchen/ dining area that opens to living room with gas F/P. Loft could be used as family room. New Home Warranty. GST applies.

1400 sq.ft. rancher with full basement, 2 bedrooms up, 2 down, 3 baths, open concept kitchen with dining room. Spectacular views from the large windows. Center double siding gas F/P. Natural stone countertops, gorgeous kitchen cabinets, laundry on the main. GST applies.

New 2 storey townhome with 3 bedrm up, 4 baths, open concept kitchen with quartz countertops, laminate flooring, gas F/P, and fully finished basement. 2 car garage.

NICELY RENOVATED

WALK TO SHOPPING

$214,900

D

SOL

#2775

$234,900

$349,900

$199,900

RIVERFRONT

RIVERFRONT

ON THE BENCH

Spacious 5 bedrm, 5 bath home with open kitchen/family area, vaulted ceilings, 6 ft crawl space for storage, 2 large sundecks in private backyard, gazebo, & fish pond.

Great location.

2 bedroom manufactured home overlooking the Nicola River in Eldorado MH Park. Had 574 sq.ft. private deck with hot tub & saunda plus a 30x12 detached work shed. Paved parking.

Beautiful 3 bedroom rancher with full bsmt on quiet cul de sac. Has 20x24 heated shop, room for RV, new fenced, new kitchen with granite counters & S/S appliances. Newer furnace, vinyl windows & siding & floors.

QUIET LOCATION

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Great location for this full side by side duplex in a good neighbourhood. Each side has an unfinished bsmt for storage. Living area of 1484 sq.ft. with 3 bedrms, 2 baths, some new paint and flooring. 24 hrs notice.

New 2 storey home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, spacious open concept style kitchen with stone counters, spacious living room, nice master bedrm with 3 pce ensuite & W/O closet. Double garage. GST applies.

Quality 5 bedrm family home with fully finished basement, private fenced yard & RV parking. Home features new kitchen cabinets, backsplash & countertops, new flooring on main, new roof & updated HW tank.

#2756

#2762

#2749

$389,900

$389,999

ON THE BENCH

OPPORTUNITY

Nice Bench home with many recent reno’s including windows, roof, paint, flooring, fixtures & S/S appl. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 baths and fully finished bsmt. Private backyard with new deck, fruit trees & workshop.

#2726 $345,000 LOWER NICOLA MHP

#2604

$44,900

$84,900

#2766

$374,900

RENOVATED DUPLEX

IMMACULATE HOME

4 bedroom starter home or investment opportunity. Home as 2 bedrooms up & 2 down with a partially finished basement.

Has newer roof, windows, some flooring, 5 appliances & paint.

Nicely finished mobile home in Eldorado MH Park overlooking the river and golf course. Has 2 bedrooms, laminate floors, new skylight and comes with appliances.

Quick possession.

Beautifully renovated 3 bedrm half duplex with attached 1 car garage. Home had had many upgrades including custom maple kitchen cabinetry, counters & S/S appliances & bathrm vanity.

#2752

Quality built & immaculate family home in quiet area on 0.26 acre lot. Home has been well maintained, high quality laminate, 4 bedrms, 5 pce ensuite & 2 other full baths.

Has 2 bedrm suite with long term tenant.

#2604

#2723

#2732

$172,000

$44,900 BROOKMERE

HERITAGE HOME

$179,900

IN LOWER NICOLA

$389,900

#2746 $339,900

FIRST TIME BUYERS

Let us explain the process and find you a home!

$394,900

#2743

$299,500

Completely redone 4 bedrm home close to the downtown location. Home has newer kitchen, flooring, bathrooms up & down, windows, doors, wood burning stove downstairs, front porch, siding & gutters.

Cozy older home with 2 bedrooms, fee standing woodstove in living room plus electric heat. In central location and easy walk to amenities. Currently rented for $700 per month.

#2666

#2690

$229,900

$117,000

IN LOWER NICOLA

FIRST TIME BUYERS

INVESTORS

WALK TO SHOPPING

2 bedroom mobile in popular Lower Nicola Park. Home has new roof, vinyl siding and windows, 10x20 deck in back. Inside of home needs some TLC. Bring offers.

Very clean home with 2 bedrms, great open floor plan, island in kitchen & central A/C. Very nice yard with flower garden & cedar hedge for privacy and a covered sundeck for those BBQ days, and a woodshed for storage.

Cozy 2 bedroom house, would be good starter or retirement home. Completely redone 10 years ago. Kitchen/living room open style.

Single garage/shop has bedrm, bathrm & kitchen for visitor or teen.

Newer 2 bedroom apartment on 3rd floor, comes with stainless stove, fridge & D/W. Close to shopping, schools & bus. Strata fees $160 per month.

2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. New plumbing with heat tape, 1 bath, comes with all appliances. Quick possession. Close to golf course. Pad rent $346 per month.

#2683

#2612

#2691

#2774

#2674

ED

Quality built one bedroom apartment, close to schools, shopping and bus. Nice open design, kitchen has granite countertops and Shaker style cabinets. Nice view of mountains. Strata fees $160 per month

Nicely finished 2 bedroom mobile in popular Park. Nice open plan, large master suite, bright main bath with skylight & Jacuzzi tub.

Enjoy the large deck in back. Central A/C, electrical updated

#2701

#2773

#2684

$49,900

Charming 4 bedrm, 2.5 bath rancher with full basement in downtown location, with large rooms throughout, all new windows & doors, boiler system & HW tank, new roof in 2008, updated floors & bathrms.

#2721 $289,900

Perfect retreat for outdoor enthusiast with year round activities. Close to fishing, crosscountry skiing, quading & more. Beautiful 2 bedrm home with open kitchen/living room, double garage, lots of parking.

#2524

$309,900

$24,900

$69,900

DUPLEX

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

BENCH VIEW HOME

IN ELDORADO PARK

IN LOWER NICOLA

AFFORDABLY PRICED

DUPLEX

Up and down duplex in an area close to shopping and downtown core. 3 bedrooms up and 2 bedrooms in lower unit. Has electric heat and separate meters. Currently rented.

4 bedroom family home with HW floors, open concept with big gourmet kitchen, sunken living room, 2 baths and recent renovations include some windows, exterior doors, asphalt shingles.

2 bedroom mobile home in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. Buy as personal residence or a rental unit. Storage unit on pad. Pad rent $360.

Currently tenanted.

2 bedroom mobile home on 0.56 acre lot with several outbuildings and room for a shop.

Features new fridge & stove, HW tank, kitchen flooring and porch roof. Zoned for duplex.

2 bedroom rancher in a cozy setting with a big yard and an attached single car garage.

Zoned C2 with possibility of working from home. Currently rented at $875 per month.

#2689

5 bedroom family home in outstanding location on view side of Parker Drive and adjacent to vacant city property. Hardwood flooring on main floor, large spacious rooms & full basement. Needs some TLC.

#2409

#2750

#2688 $24,900

#2764

#2692

$289,000

#2781

$299,500

UC RED

3 bedrm rancher with fully basement, pool & RV parking. New updates include a new roof, siding, bathrms, paint, U/G sprinklers, deck & new pool deck. Nicely landscaped with mature foliage.

$139,900

#2751

RIVERFRONT

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$224,000

NEW

D

UC RED

$359,900

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

CE EDU

NEWER APARTMENT

315-3076

CUSTOM FINISHED

CED

$369,900

315-3043

Personal Real Estate Corporation

IN SUN VALLEY COURT

IN PRIME LOCATION

Beautiful 4 bedrm family home on the Bench with 2 car garage, extensive updates and move in ready. Backs onto city tennis courts with panoramic views of the valley. Full daylight basement with family rm.

Karen Yakimchuk

SPACIOUS RANCHER

NEW HOME

Call us for a Market Evaluation.

Brad Yakimchuk

MANY UPGRADES

DUPLEX

$339,900

Don Ward 315-3503

ON THE BENCH

U RED

Wonderful family home with 3 bedrms up with full basement. Large living room, dining area, eating nook, rec.room with pellet stove in basements. RV parking, fruit trees, garden area, 2 decks and great views.

Ray Thompson 315-3377

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC • www.century21.ca/movingrealestate

NEWER HOME

$259,000

250-378-6166 • Fax: 378-4344 or Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100

Janis Post 315-3672

$252,900

MOVING TO MERRITT?

$175,000

$173,900

$148,000

$159,900

$46,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

QUIET SETTING

NICELY UPDATED

This side by side duplex, currently rented, good for investment on a corner lot and close to elementary school & convenient store.

Each side has 2 or 3 bedrms plus a single garage.

Home has 3 bedrooms up 1.5 baths, newer windows and siding and a partly finished basement with rec.room. Close to elementary school. Lane access with carport in back.

Large family home in good neighbourhood in Lower Nicola. 4 bedrooms, living room with wood burning fireplace, large dining & family room also with fireplace. Large yard with nice gardens.

Nicely updated 2 bedroom mobile with new roof in 2015 with proper venting, furnace has been updated & serviced regularly, new paint, extra large sundeck, new window A/C.

#2687

#2662

D L O S $166,000

$129,900

#2681 $319,900

#2678

$48,500

Merritt offers very affordable housing prices and is ideally located at the hub of 3 major highways connecting us to the Lower Mainland, Kamloops and Kelowna. The surrounding area offers an abundance of recreational activities from water skiing and fishing at Nicola Lake, music festivals, golfing and curling to cross-country skiing, quading and hiking in Kane Valley. Merritt is a great community to raise a family, retire or invest in. Call us today.

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250-378-6166 – TF 1-877-841-2100 www.century21.ca/movingrealestate November 17th, 2016 - November 30th, 2016

FEATURE HOME

NEW RANCHER – UNDER CONSTRUCTION 1532 COWAN WAY Come and see this new rancher with 2 bedrooms, den, 2.5 baths, spacious kitchen/dining area that opens to living room with a gas fireplace. The upper loft could be used for a family room/hobby room. Comes with New Home Warranty. GST is applicable. #2781 NICELY FINISHED

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GREAT LOCATION

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CE EDU

UC RED

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Affordably priced 2 bedroom mobile in Lower Nicola, with nice open plan, large master suite, main bath with skylight and Jacuzzi, kitchen is open to living & dining room. Has large deck in back & storage shed.

#2684

$49,900

IN LOWER NICOLA

$389,900

53 ACRES

ED

UC RED

2 bedroom mobile in popular Lower Nicola Park.

Home has new roof, vinyl siding and windows.

10x20 deck in back. Inside home needs some TLC. Has electrical upgrade.

Wonderful family home with 3 bedrms up, large living room, dining area, plus eating nook. Fully finished basement with rec.room, pellet stove and large open laundry area. 2 decks, newer side, windows & roof.

A rare property that includes R3 and FD zoning. FD allows the Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans. Call for full details.

#2683

#2748

# 2575

$24,900

$279,900

$1,690,000

IMMACULATE BENCH HOME

UPDATED MOBILE

WALK TO SHOPPING

Quality 5 bedrm home on quiet cul de sac, exceptionally kept with new kitchen cabinetry, new flooring on main, new roof, updated HW tank, sunken living room, fully finished bsmt, RV parking & much more.

Fully fin. 5 bedrm home, 3 bedrms up, 2 down, kitchen with custom cabinetry, eating bar opens to dining room. Workshop downstairs, tool rm, storage shed. Fenced backyard , RV parking. New roof in 2015, new A/C.

Owner has put on new roof in 2015 with all proper venting, HW tank in 2015, furnace has been updated, new paint, extra large deck, new window A/C and heat tape to all plumbing.

#2749

#2770

4 bedroom starter home or investment opportunity.

2 bedroooms up, 2 down with a partially finished basement. Home has newer roof, windows, some flooring, 5 appliances and paint.

New furnace.

#2678

SPACIOUS HOME

D

UCE

RED

$389,999 22 ACRES

$399,900 FULL DUPLEX

$48,500

#2752

LAKEVIEW LOT

12.63 ACRES

Side by side duplex on corner lot with 2 or 3 bedrooms per side plus a single garage. Close to elementary schood and convenient store. Both sides are rented.

Good for investment.

Amazing 1 acre lot with stunning panoramic view of Nicola Lake and surrounding mountains. Perfect recreation property or year round residence. Nicola lake offers year round recreation.

12 acre treed lot with great access to Spius Creek. Has several good building sites, a drilled well and hydro is to lot line. Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.

#2733

#2687

#2671

#2047

$166,000

HOUSE NICOLAOPEN BLUFFS OPEN HOUSE

$199,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

$172,000

2 storey, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, nicely renovated with new flooring, bathrms & paint. Great horse property with 44x36 horse barn plus a 100x44 metal quonset shop. Has new drilled well.

$699,900

Check out our website for full details www.century21.ca

$199,000

Great opportunity to own a commercial/residential revenue property with a current lease in place.

Approx. 4230 sq.ft. in retail space with approx. 1300 sq.ft., 4 bedroom residential suite above, in the heart of downtown Merritt.

#2778

$349,900

Grandview Heights

Sat. Nov. 19 & 26, 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Saturday, Oct. 8 and 15, - 1:00 – 4:00 pm, 2514 Spring Bank Avenue Starting at $299,900 + GST

2514 Spring Bank Avenue From 2200 sq.ft. to 2800 sq.ft. these spacious townhouses

Prices Starting at $299,500 + GST have open concept kitchen with quartz countertops,

- From 2200 to 2800 townhomes gas F/P sq.ft. and double garage.

- Quartz countertops in kitchen Views of river and grasslands.

- 3 bedrooms, 4 baths - Full basement, double garage - Great views, close to shopping #2743

$299,500

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS

Prices Starting at $89,000 + GST

Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains.

Close to shopping and college.

Start building your dream home today!

This premier subdivision offers a rural living experience with expansive views of the Nicola Valley. Minimum lot size of 0.5 acre up to 0.96 acre, offers privacy and room to landscape. The cul de sac design guarantees no thru traffic and crown land surround entire property. Road are paved with city services in place. Call for details.

Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST

#1726

Located Off Lindley Creek Road

#102-2840 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. - 250-378-6166 - Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100

#1928

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LAKE

IC & I

IC & I

ON 5.63 ACRES

ON TWO ACRES

STUNNING HOME

AT NICOLA LAKE

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

RV PARK

Unique property with 3 bedrm, 3 bath home offers privacy & panoramic views.

Has 32x26 detached garage/shop with 11 ft ceilings & 200 amp. Lots of parking, nicely landscaped yard.

Wonderful 2 acre property in Lower Nicola with large 24x40 shop plus a 624 sq.ft. outbuilding you could use for home-based business. The 3 bedrm 2 bath rancher with oak kitchen cabinetry, updated main bath & an extensive private back deck & hot tub.

Gorgeous 4000 s.ft. home at Nicola Lake. Enjoy the floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lake, vaulted ceilings, double sided gas F/P, 5 bedrms, 5 baths, full bsmt, 5 pce ensuite, gourmet kitchen & much more.

3100 sq.ft. open concept home with master bedrm w/4 pce ensuite on the main plus 3 bedrms down, 3 baths, huge office/den, living room with vaulted ceilings, large view windows. Large workshop + double garage.

#2767

#2664

15.9 acre RV Park bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city wate, sewer & power. Also has small rental home with long term tenants.

#2779

#2693

Great opportunity to own a commercial/ residential revenue property with a currently lease in place. Has approx. 4230 sq.ft. of retail space with 4 bedrm residential suite above, in the heart of downtown.

#2778

#2771

$649,000

$495,000

$849,900

$699,900

$349,900

$1,850,000

10 AC SUNSHINE VALLEY

ON 22 ACRES

BRING YOUR HORSES

AT NICOLA LAKE

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Great family home on 10 acres with 6500 sq.ft. shop & covered RV parking. Home has 4+ bdrms, 4 baths, woodstove in cozy central gathering area & full basement make this a wonderful place to raise a family.

Approx. 22 acres just minutes from Merritt. Nicely renovated 4 bedrm home. Great horse property with a 44x36 horse barn & 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 bath, open style country kitchen. 2 car garage, new drilled well & nicely landscaped.

Stunning 13 acre property with newer custom built rancher with huge covered deck & fully fin. Basement. Meticulous outldgs, 5 car garage/shop, hay shed, 40x36 barn with 5 stalls, 3 paddocks & 2 wells.

2 bedroom recreational cabin with living room, dining room & kitchen. Enjoy the sandy beaches & breathtaking views. Boating, fishing, swimming and snowmobiling in winter. No water or sewer services.

n busy location with tenant, and is fully leased. Total of 6600 sq.ft. with 4100 on the main, 1050 sq.ft. in basement and 1520 on top floor that could be used as living quarters.

#2615

#2733 $699,900

#2700

#2765

#2573

Great location on a corner lot with approx. 7300 sq.ft. building, zoned C-4 with site specific zoning to allow doctors, lawyers, professional offices. Lots of parking, nicely landscaped.

$679,000

$779,000

$425,000

$850,000

#2019

$595,000

10.9 ACRES

12.63 ACRES

9.88 ACRES

NICOLA LAKEVIEW HOME

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY

20 ACRES

Located in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 minutes west of Merritt. Enjoy the views of the valley & surrounding mountains.

Land is mostly cleared with some trees.

Private acreage, treed with great access to Spius creek. Several good building sites, has a drilled well and hydro to lot line. Located in Sunshine Valley off Cleasby Road.

Located just 15 minutes from Merritt, this acreage is open with rolling hills, some trees, nice views, a well in place and power on the road. Great place to build your dream home.

This open concept rancher has a walkout basement & quality features like vaulted ceilings, rock F/P in huge living room with HW floors, spacious kitchen with island, 2 bedrms up, 2 down, large wet bar and games/rec.room.

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1.

Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details

#2047

#2782 $176,900

#2613

Light industrial 0.8 acres with 62x32 insulated shop in TNRD but on edge of town. Zoning allow for manufacturing, wholesale commercial, service industries, restaurant, agricultural, etc.

#2763 $239,900

$650,000

#2555

$2,000,000

179 ACRES

TYNER LAKE

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

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Located on Veale Road Prices starting at $139,900 + GST Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcels with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have preapproved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells. New perimeter fencing. Call for complete details.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS TRANS MOUNTAIN

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Pipeline decision delayed Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

A postponed referendum regarding the Trans Mountain expansion project left one First Nations band uncertain of their future with the pipeline.

Members of the Upper Nicola Band were expected to vote on whether or not to accept an impact benefit agreement from Kinder Morgan regarding the proposed twinning of its Trans Mountain pipeline on Nov. 12.

Upper Nicola Band Chief Harvey McLeod said that after hearing many concerns at a community meeting on Wednesday (Nov. 9) council felt it would be better to postpone the referendum to give its members more time to better understand the impacts of the project.

“If we’re going to go with a referendum, it probably won’t be until the new year,” McLeod said.

It’s unclear if Kinder Morgan’s offer will still be on the table in the new year.

“We’re not too sure what’s going to happen now that we’ve postponed it, because we had a deadline of the end of the month to get it done and a decision made,” McLeod said.

He said there were about 30 people in attendance for the community meeting.

“We have so much information, and we tried to condense all of that information, so that we could share it with the community, but it just wasn’t enough,” McLeod said.

He told the Herald that Kinder Morgan’s impact benefit agreement offers financial compensation and opportunities for contracts and employment for the band, and would address social, educational and health needs of the Upper Nicola community.

“At the same time the other side is the risks that our community will have to take in environmental disasters or environmental concerns that may come up as a result of this pipeline,” said McLeod. “We were quite fortunate for the last 60 years for nothing major to happen, but with the amount of product they’re going to be pushing through the pipe now, it does increase the risk a lot.”

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS LOCKER THEFTS

Police reuniting stolen property with rightful owners Michael Potestio THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt police have been busy reuniting people with a number of items reported stolen in recent break-ins to storage lockers.

“We have returned a lot of the items that we had,” said RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore, adding that multiple people went to check on their storage lockers as a result of police sending out a press release last week.

“We’ve had people that have checked and only had their locks cut, [but] nothing missing,” said Dunsmore.

“We’ve been able to return most of the items, I think we have a few chainsaws still outstanding, but everything else has been returned.”

Among the returned items are two sets of tires on rims and some tools, RCMP Const. Ryan Dell told the Herald.

Dunsmore said police returned items recovered from a stolen pickup truck intercepted by police on Nov. 3.

“We’ve had some property found that people found

[while] out walking — they found some tool containers, they found briefcases with things in them that were returned, and those were recovered from different storage containers that had been broken into,” Dunsmore said.

However, police have not recovered any of the items stolen from Sanders and Company on Pooley Avenue where about $5,500 worth of tools were stolen out of a storage container in late October. Nor have they found any of the items recently stolen out of the BC Ambassador Program’s locker at Hack Holdings and Mini Storage.

“Creating safe communities means protecting the environment and the people.”

– Dion Arnouse, Emergency Management Consultant, Kinder Morgan Canada

Trans Mountain’s emergency management team has connected with over 100 Aboriginal communities along the BC-Alberta pipeline route. We assess each community’s capacity to respond to a civil emergency, then provide support to upgrade emergency response skills accordingly. The primary objective is to ensure an organized response to a spill. However, as the chances of a spill are low, local residents who are trained well with a safety mindset are equally prepared to respond to a more likely natural event, such as a fire, flood or ice storm. Putting safety first is our number one priority.

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Emergency preparedness training benefits include skills in dealing with all hazards, including fires, floods and extreme storms.

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For more information, go to TransMountain.com Email: info@transmountain.com · Phone: 1-866-514-6700

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JUNIOR HOCKEY

Cents in tough against league’s best Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Centennials found all-too-familiar ways to lose a pair of games on the weekend, and subsequently extend their winless streak to nine.

Friday night, in their first home outing since Oct. 23, the Cents surrendered goals 28 and 34 seconds into the first and third periods respectively, en route to a 3-2 loss to the visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks. It was the fifth and sixth times this season that Merritt has been scored on in the first minute/first shift of a period, and the second time it has happened twice in one contest.

The following night, at the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm, Merritt took the back half of the home-and-home series to extra innings with a tying goal in the final five seconds of regulation, but then gave up the game winner while playing shorthanded in the second period of overtime — the Cents’ fourth loss in sudden-death

fashion this season.

Even Centennials’ special teams ­— arguably the secret to the team’s early-season success — came up near-empty on the weekend, just as they have throughout the losing streak. Merritt managed just one powerplay goal on seven man-advantage opportunities over two games, while giving up four to the Silverbacks on their nine chances. In their last nine games, the PP has scored just three times on 30 opportunities (10%), while the PK has been a modest 28 for 38 (73.68%).

The final telling stat in the nine-game winless drought is the shot count for and against the Centennials. The opposition has put a whopping 383 pucks on net, compared to just 256 for Merritt.

On average, the Cents have been outshot 42.6 to 28.4 per game. Little wonder, Centennials’ goaltenders Jake Berger and Colten Lancaster are feeling more than a tad shellshocked.

BCHL STANDINGS to Nov. 15 INTERIOR DIVISION Team

GP W L T OTL PTS

Penticton 23 19 4 0 0 38 Trail 23 12 10 0 1 25 Vernon 23 10 11 0 2 22 Merritt 24 8 11 1 4 21 Salmon Arm 24 10 14 0 0 20 West Kelowna 21 9 11 0 1 19 MAINLAND DIVISION Team

GP W L T OTL PTS

Wenatchee 20 17 2 0 1 35 Chilliwack 22 14 5 0 3 31 Prince George 23 10 10 2 1 23 Surrey 23 9 12 0 2 20 Langley 23 8 11 1 3 20 Coquitlam 24 6 16 2 0 14 ISLAND DIVISION Team

GP W L T OTL PTS

Victoria Powell River Cowichan Valley Nanaimo Alberni Valley

23 14 4 3 2 33 25 16 8 0 1 33 24 12 9 1 2 27 24 11 10 0 3 25 23 6 14 0 3 15

Stephan Seeger’s second-period goal for the Merritt Centennials in Friday night’s home game was a thing of beauty, as he skated backwards across the Salmon Arm Silverbacks’ crease and one-handed the puck past the outstretched leg of Silverbacks’ netminder Brandon Kegler. Unfortunately, the Centennials lost the game 3-2. Ian Webster/Herald

For more details on both weekend games against the Silverbacks, you can go to the Herald online.

In all fairness to the Centennials, it was a rag-tag lineup for both weekend encounters, as defencemen Mike Faulkner and Michael Van Unen, along with forwards Tyler Ward and Zach Zorn all missed the two games due to injury, and Chase Bell was unable to go on Sunday.

To deal with the

player shortage, Merritt head coach and GM Joe Martin was forced to call up affiliate players Jake Livingstone (defence, Creston Valley Thunder Cats) and John Stein (forward, Delta Ice Hawks).

Martin also signed 20-year-old defenceman Aaron Murray from Chino, Calif. (see below).

On Wednesday of this week, Martin reported that Faulkner and Zorn are probables for this weekend, Bell is

unlikely, Van Unen is out for another month, and Ward even longer term.

It is interesting to note that Salmon Arm played their weekend games against Merritt without head coach Brandon West, who was fired last week. No replacement has been announced. Holding the fort in Friday’s and Saturday’s games were assistant coaches Darrell Hay and Brooks Christenson.

Next up for the

Centennials is a formidable three-games-inthree-days this coming weekend. Merritt hosts the Wenatchee Wild on Friday night, and the Surrey Eagles Sunday afternoon. In between, the team travels to Penticton on Saturday for a matchup with the Vees.

The Wild and Vees lead their respective divisions, and have only lost a combined six games all season. The resurgent Eagles have moved into fourth place in the Mainland division, and have as many wins as the Centennials.

The highly-entertaining Wild, who are in just their second BCHL season, are led by the dynamic point-producing duo of Brendan Harris and Charlie Coombs.

Going into Wednesday night’s game against Chilliwack, the five-foot nine-inch Harris, from Henderson, Nev. was leading the league in assists (32) and total points (41), while the five-foot eight-inch Coombes was tops in

goals (25) and second in points (36).

Coombes caused a sensation a couple of weeks back when he scored hat tricks in three successive games, including Oct. 28’s 5-3 defeat of the visiting Centennials and Oct. 29’s 4-1 win over the Vees.

Both Harris and Coombes have earned scholarships to Bemidji State, and NCAA Division 1 school located in Minnesota.

Prior to Wednesday’s tilt with the Chiefs, the Wild had scored a league-leading 115 goals in just 20 games, and had a BCHL-best goal differential of plus-65.

The next best goal differential was a distant plus-32 by the Vees.

Merritt has lost all three previous meetings with Penticton this season, and been outscored 13-4 in the process.

Last year’s league doormats, the Eagles had won four in a row in the lead up to Thursday night’s match-up with the Silverbacks in Salmon Arm.

Newest Centennial from California Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

Merritt Centennials’ fans saw a new face manning the blueline on Friday night against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks.

The club has signed 20-year-old defenceman Aaron Murray, who originally hails from Chino,

Calif.

The six-foot threeinch, 190-pound Murray comes over from the Northeast Generals of the North American Hockey League. In 16 games with the Generals this season, Murray had two goals and an assist for three points.

Last season, Murray

played for the BCHL’s Wenatchee Wild, picking up two goals and 13 assists in 52 games.

A left-hand shot, Murray’s arrival helps to add some depth on defence following recent injuries to Cents’ D-men Michael Faulkner and Michael Van Unen.

Aaron Murray. Ian Webster/Herald

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SPORTS FIGURE SKATERS EXCEL AT LOGAN LAKE COMPETITION Eighteen members of the Nicola Valley Skating Club took part in a friendly competition at the Logan Lake arena on the weekend. The skaters are all coached by NVSC head instructor Jennifer Yates (middle row, centre). Judging was done by Jennifer’s mother, Ali Pimlott (back row, fourth from right). Look for more on the rapidly-growing local skating club in next week’s edition of the Herald. Ian Webster/ Herald

Thank You! Merritt Youth Soccer Association would like to thank the following businesses for their support and contributions during our 2016 soccer season:

Merritt Secondary’s tier 2 junior girls volleyball team hosted three schools from Kamloops on Monday of this week. (Left) The Panthers’ Avery Sigurdsson (3) attacks a ball at the net, while teammates Olivia Schmid (7) and Megan Dunsmore (12) look on. The MSS squad, coached by Jaycee Chenier and Karlie Sloan, defeated Brock #2 2-1 (25-19, 21-25, 15-9), and lost to both Brock #1 2-1 (23-25, 25-19, 6-15) and Sa-Hali 2-0 (20-25, 16-25). The Merritt team was in Logan Lake on Wednesday night.

Scores were not available by the time the Herald went to press.

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The Ramada peewee reps were edged 4-3 by Salmon Arm on the weekend in a game played in Sicamous.

Max Graham had all three Merritt goals, with assists going to Gracie Graham, Karson Peat and Wyatt Smith.

The peewee squad is off to Osoyoos this weekend for a tournament, with round robin games scheduled against Portland, Ore., Port Coquitlam and West Kelowna.

The Murray GM bantams are hosting a six-team tournament this weekend, with outof-town teams coming from New Westminster, Richmond, Ridge Meadows, Kamloops and Penticton. The action takes place on Saturday and Sunday at both local arenas.

The Murray GM side plays its round robin games at 7 a.m.,1:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. on Saturday. All three games are at the Merritt arena. Playoff games run from 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Sunday.

Female Midget The Joco Transport female midget team fell 10-2 to Lillooet on Saturday. Bianca Cavaliere scored one of Merritt’s goals, the assist going to Tiarra Sterling. Jenna Kane got the Joco team’s other goal, when a simple dump-in took a funny hop and beat the Lillooet goalie. A special shout-out to Chloe Stockwell for playing in net in the absence of regular goalie Emma Ferch.

Bantam Recreation Not for lack of effort, the City Furniture bantam recreation team went winless in their own tournament on the weekend, losing 5-1 to Kamloops, 6-1 to Chilliwack, 8-1 to Abbotsford and 6-5 to South Okanagan.

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MSS hockey academy — adding to the tools of engagement Ian Webster THE MERRITT HERALD

In last Thursday’s Herald, we introduced you to the Merritt Secondary School hockey academy, which is in its inaugural season at the local high school.

The five-month program is running from September to January, with 18 youngsters from Grades 8 to 11 enrolled.

The participants enjoy three one-hour, on-ice sessions weekly at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, as well as two dryland/classroom blocks per week that cover a broad range of topics from fitness and strength training, nutrition, goal setting and concussion protocols. “[The academy] is offered just like an elective,” said MSS principal Bruce Bidney. “It’s been very well received by the participants, by their parents, and by our students and staff at the school. There are a number of the students involved who are feeling a lot better not just from a hockey standpoint, but better all around.”

The hockey academy at MSS is actually being run by RPM, a private firm based out of Maple Ridge. The company currently has 14 academies on the go in schools around the province of B.C., with three to four new ones projected for next year.

RPM president Craig Millin was instrumental in getting the MSS hockey academy off the ground, beginning with two meetings with interested families last school year. Once registrations began coming in for the program, Millin went about putting together a teaching/coaching staff.

“Our head instructor is Tyler Wowchuk, a Merritt Secondary graduate with Junior B and university hockey experience, a fitness background (a certified personal trainer with a post-secondary degree in kinesiology) and a strong connection to the community,” said Millin. “Tyler’s able to engage the kids at every

level, and hold them accountable, which is great. He loves what he’s doing, and has the right personality for it. He’s also local, which is really important to us.”

Wowchuk is being capably assisted by another MSS graduate, Payton Schaefer (who played two seasons with the Merritt Centennials), and by a rotation of current Cents’ players, as their schedule allows. “[Centennials’ head coach and GM] Joe Martin has been a diamond in the rough,” said Millin. “He’s flanked us with some of his players.

They’re young guys with lots to offer.

“The unsung hero is Brian Barrett (of Merritt Arena Sports),” added Millin. “He’s been super flexible and helpful. We’ve done well by him.”

Wowchuk, whose dad was a vice-principal at MSS at one time, is delighted to be working with youngsters in a sport that he loves. He really appreciates the fact that all skills assessment and evaluation at the hockey academy is individualized — with baseline testing carried out at the beginning of the semester, at the midpoint and at the end.

Along with Bidney, Millin also credits SD 58 assistant superintendent Christine Perkins with helping to get the academy up and running in Merritt. Perkins was instrumental in putting a similar program in place in Squamish (Sea to Sky School District) before coming to the Nicola Valley.

Also helping with the logistics and day-to-day operations of the hockey academy is MSS teacher Molly Brigden. Like Wowchuk, she makes sure the kids involved are accountable at all times.

If they can’t be on the ice, they receive related assignments that have to be completed. If there’s any behavioural issues, then ice time is taken away.

“It’s very black-andwhite when [the parents and student] sign the contract,” said Brigden.

The kids currently enrolled in the MSS academy are a diverse lot, ranging in age from 13 to 16, with varying degrees of skating and hockey background. The group includes Matthew Newman and Missy McDonnell, teammates last year with the provincial champion Merritt Ramada peewee reps.

This season, Newman is playing bantam rep locally, while McDonnell and a couple of other Merritt girls are suiting up for an all-female bantam rep squad based out of Kamloops. Despite busy schedules, both are enjoying the academy experience a lot.

“The academy hockey really works on your skills,” said Newman.

“The off-ice really helps, too, especially with things like cardio.”

“I think I’m improving a bit every day,” said McDonnell, who added that it hasn’t been a hassle fitting everything in at school and at home.

Parents are also seeing the academy as a positive experience. Ray Lang, who has two boys involved, and Missy’s father, Mike, both stated that they’ve seen improvement in their children’s abilities, and that the youngsters are enjoying the diverse set of activities.

Whether the hockey academy is benefitting the youngsters in the classroom is still to be determined, said Bidney.

“It’s still too early to say. Most of the kids are in Grade 8 and are new to our school. The first report cards are just being issued now. It’s going to take some time to see the real effects.”

(Top left) Merritt Secondary School hockey academy head instructor Tyler Wowchuk. (Left) MSS teacher Molly Brigden uses video to help in individualized assessment. (Above) Merritt Centennials’ player Chase Bell helps a couple of academy members work on their face-off skills.

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The possibility of other ‘academies’ at MSS — in fine arts, computer programming, the culinary arts, and so on — is certainly a consideration, said Bidney, but for now, there are a number of other initiatives that the school is prioritizing.

“We’re concentrating a lot of our efforts into the career and trades areas, including the ACE IT program. We’re also focusing on bringing up the numbers on our sports teams.

“That’s the momentum I’d love to see first before we tackle any more academies,” said Bidney. “We want to do a few things right, rather than diversify too much, too quickly.

“The hockey academy was just the beginning of us offering opportunities and programs that make school more interesting and engaging for students.”

Bidney referenced the Wednesday afternoon ‘choice’ block that the school is currently offering. Students get to choose from a wide range of activities that might interest them.

“We offer things like international cuisine, philosophy, scholarship writing, archery, hiking and homework club,” Bidney said. “Students are changing, and we need to change, too.”

Merritt Rangers’ Coat Drive Emilie Schultz and Makenna Shuter of the 1st Merritt Ranger Unit are putting in a coat drive.

Anyone who has coats they wish to donate can do so by dropping them off at the Advocacy Center, which is located at 2025 Granite Ave, between November 21 and December 9. The Advocacy Center is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30 pm.

Please specifically label the coats for the Merritt Rangers’ coat drive or else your donation may not be received.

We will be doing an official door-to-door coat drive on November 30 between 5pm and 8pm. All adult coats donated will be going to the Extreme Weather Response Shelter and all children’s coats will be brought to the Food Bank.

Please donate coats in good condition.

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ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE

Elks and Royal Purple craft and bake sale at the Elks Hall - 1702 Goldwater Avenue. To be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. To book your tables call Molly at 250-378-9788. Luncheon will be served.

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY

presents “The Dressmaker” Rated PG on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. For more information phone 250-378-3974.

NATURE ON STAGE

A magical production - Ballet, Flamenco, Lyrical Jazz, Poetry and Sound. Energise your soul with the rays of the sun, as mice, zebras, squirrels, butterflies, tigers and a skunks come to life in a fantasy forest. Experience battles between the ocean and lava, oxygen and pollution, lightning and clouds. Join the Merritt Dance Society and Love to Dance Academy on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at either 1:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. at the Merritt Civic Centre.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT CHAOS

A Logan Lake Christmas Craft Chaos will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Elementary School (4 Galena Avenue). Free admission, door prizes, bake sale by the WHY, concession by the Logan Lake Lions. For more inforamtion contact Val at 250-523-9020 or by email: vmcephas@telus.net

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT UP

Join us on Monday, Nov. 21 at6:00 p.m. in Spirit Square for the community Christmas tree light up. Come and bring “New Mittens” to help decorate the Community Christmas Tree.

CRAFT & BAKE SALE

The Catholic Womens League annual Christmas craft, bake sale and luncheon will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come down to the Catholic Church Hall, corner of Blair and Coldwater Avenue. Admission is by donation to the Food Bank and/ or Soup Kitchen. If you are interested in renting a table call Joan at 250-378-3910

PAINTING IN THE LIBRARY

Tuesdays in Nov. from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bring your art project to the activity room for a good day’s work.

Paint-in participants from the spring and fall events - the supplies (and coaching) will be available to put the finishing touches on your painting. If you don’t want it, please drop off the canvas to be reused in future art programs.

CREATIVE COMPASS

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

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The Baillie House Fall Garage Sale is ending on Nov. 12.

Don’t miss out everything is going cheap. We will be closed on Nov. 11. The Nicola Valley Heritage Society wishes to thank everyone for their generous support of our fundraising efforts.

CHRISTMAS WREATH SALE

Baillie House Christmas Wreath Sale will be held Nov. 22 to Dec. 3 (Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). All local crafters are welcome to drop their wreaths off at Baillie House by Nov. 21. They will be for hung for sale for two weeks. All proceeds will be returned to the artists.

WANT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN?

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

MERRITT PICKLEBALL

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

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

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

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

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

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Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time/ Sunday School (age 4 - 8 yrs) - 10 am

HELP US REACH OUR GOAL

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

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

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Anyone that knew Ruby knew her for her infectious smile, witty sense of humor, and strong will. Her kindness and generosity and maternal love will be greatly and deeply missed.

Ruby was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Mildred James, Her husband Harry Nesbitt, Husband Bruce Grant. Her Siblings Irene Nesbitt, Victor James, Gordon James, Tommy James, Muriel Kalis, Clifford James and Alma James.

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Merritt Esso Requires Cashiers / Sales Associates F/T & P/T Positions Apply In Person 3683 DeWolf Way

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Help Wanted

N.V.C.L. VALUE ADDED LUMBER REMANUFACTURING PLANT Experienced Carpenters required to start immediately: Excellent wages for the right candidate.

Please submit resume in person to 1195 Houston Street, Merritt B.C. 250-378-6161

Interior Community Services

Dynamic Wellness Coach.

• This individual will support, motivate and educate our clients about healthy eating and lifestyles using the medically based ‘Ideal Protein’ weight loss management Program.

• The applicant must be energetic, outgoing, customer oriented, and have a strong level of empathy and • professionalism.

• The candidate must have good business sense so as to drive the business.

• The candidate must be very organized, be able to work independently and have D ÀH[LEOH VFKHGXOH WR DFFRPPRGDWH client appointments.

• Comprehensive training will be provided, but the candidate must posses basic knowledge of nutrition and the sciences of weight management.

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CASUAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS

ICS - Merritt is currently hiring casual Community Support Workers for our Community Inclusion program which supports adults in the community living with disabilities. This role will work closely with individuals to set goals to broaden their skills and experiences. A Community Support Worker FHUWLÀFDWH DQG RQH \HDU UHODWHG H[SHULHQFH LV UHTXLUHG Must have valid class 5 driver’s license, own vehicle, and safe driving abstract.

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Lower Nicola Indian Band Male Counsellor Employment Opportunity / Job Description Reporting to the Director of Human Services of LNIB, the Counsellor is responsible for providing support and guidance to community members, one-on-one counselling and to create and facilitate workshops and client support groups.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities • Provide counselling services to clients • Assess and research how to gain and maintain family/youth involvement • Communicate with community youth and men to determine their needs and interests • Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and identify areas where new programs are needed • Facilitate prevention, intervention and follow-up awareness programs in conjunction with other departments and counselling staff • Co-facilitate support groups • Be a role model for youth • Facilitate life skills guidance and support for referrals from Scw’exmx and school support workers • Facilitate and or assist with support groups at a minimum of once per week • Ensure diversity in programming to ensure participant numbers grow (monthly calendars will not be repetitive) • Provide quarterly reports about programs and opportunities • Ensure that all programs and activities are implemented according to relevant legislation, policies and procedure • Schedule activities, facilities and volunteers as required • Supervise and lead activities in a safe manner • Assist with on-going community activities • Develop, and distribute advertisement of programs and resource information • Maintain constant community liaison • Network with other agencies to offer support The candidate may be asked to perform other related duties as required.

Education A minimum of a College Degree or Diploma in related discipline e.g. Social work, human services, or counselling professional certication.

Skills And Experience • • • • • • • • • • • •

High level of communication and human resource skills Lower Nicola Indian Band Male Counsellor Employment Opportunity / Job Description High ethical standards Ability to speak and/or learn the Nlaka’pamux language Food safe course Clear criminal record check Valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation Minimum of level 1 rst aid Excellent at working with children and youth Familiarity with MS Ofce suite (Word, Excel. PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet

Ideal Competencies • • • •

Adaptability/exibility Team rapport Leadership and role modeling Collaboration

Work Conditions • • • •

Occasional travel may be required; Occasionally stressful work environment; After business hours of work may be required; Ability to attend internal and external meetings, including at client’s home, often after business hours;

Deadline for Application: 4:30 pm of Friday, October 14, 2016 Please Submit Resume and Cover Letter, including salary expectations, to: Bridget LaBelle Director of Human services Lower Nicola Indian Band 181 Nawishaskin Lane Merritt, BC, V1K 0A7 by fax to (250) 378-6188 or by email to bridgetl@lnib.net (please stamp the envelope “Condential” and include job title in email subject line) The Lower Nicola Indian Band thanks all those who apply for this position; however, only qualied candidates will be considered for an interview, and candidates not short listed for interview will not be contacted.

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Services

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Rentals

Financial Services

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Hay for sale: Summit Ranch Hay and cattle hauling, selection of good quality hay for sale. Large round bales. Call Ray 250-567-8476 Vanderhoof

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Pets & Livestock

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Auctions BUD HAYNES & WARD’S Firearms Auction 50th Anniversary. Sat. & Sun., Dec. 10 & 11, 10 a.m. 11802 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Modern & Collectible Firearms Ken Wardlow’s large antique knife & tobacco memorabilia collections.

Over 1000 lots - online bidding. To consign phone Linda 403-5971095; Brad 780-940-8378; w w w. b u d h a y n e s a u c t i o n s . c o m www.wardsauctions.com

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Heavy Duty Machinery

ask about the MOVE IN BONUS!

KENGARD MANOR

Pets RE-HOMING English Mastiff puppies. These pups will go with limited or main papers. They are wormed, vaccinated, micro chipped and vet checked.You will also receive accessories to help them settle in as well as provide an information folder on how to care for them.Only good homes need apply. You will need to tell us a bit about yourself and the home that you can provide for our precious puppies. Contact Email : petai934@hotmail.com

Clean One Bedroom starting at $550/month.

NO PETS

Real Estate

A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc.,Custom Modifications Office / Home� Call for price.

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Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Acreage for Sale

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Year round R.V. sites and mobile home pads available in Williams Lake, B.C. In the heart of the mining and logging operations. Check out our website @ www.wildwoodcampsite.com or call us at (250) 989-4711

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2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited V8, 4dr. Women Owned.

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RVICE FRANK’S MECHANICAL SE APPROVED

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3 bdrm 2 bath double wide trailer in L.N. Newly reno, 1/2 acre, quiet spot $1,100 plus damage deposit.

Pets Negotiable Available Nov. 15th Call (250) 378 - 4166

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EXCAVATING Gary’s Mini Excavating Service • Small Job Specialist • Dump Trailer Service • Fencing & Post Pounder • Bobcat Service • Concrete Driveways & Sidewalks • Fully Insured

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

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FREE CONSULTATIONS 2 FULL TIME DENTISTS & ORTHODONTIST ON SITE

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2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9

www.dentistryatmerritt.ca

HOURS OF OPERATION:

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

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250-378-4888 to book your appointment.

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

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250-378-5877

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

Dr. Jaspal Sarao

CONTRACTING

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SPECIALIST RESIdENTIAL, CO MMERCIAL & IN dUSTRIAL Landscape

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ON FURNITURE & MATTRESSES

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55” $898

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2PC RECLINING SOFA SET

$699 $1498 65” 1998 4K

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$699 SOFA

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$549 FABRIC SOFA55” 4K ULTRA HD SMART TV

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• Super Bright Panel • 240 Image Motion Refresh Rate • Netflix© Recommend TV

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$1599 60” $1799 65” $2199

7PC COUNTER HEIGHT DINING SET W/ PADDED CHAIRS

4K NOV 4 - NOV 24

$1598

55” 4K ULTRA HD CURVED LED TV

• 4K UHD 3840x2160 Resolution • Inputs: 3-HDMI, 2-USB • 120 Hz Motion Rate • HDR Premium Smart TV

$499

5PC DINING SET W/ PADDED CHAIRS 29-1/2” H

$898

55” FULL HD SMART TV

$

4K

$1199

65” $2098 (NOV 2 - NOV 24)

SINGLE HIDE-A-BED

TV NOT INCLUDED

749

449 ALL MAKO BEDROOM SETS AVAILABLE 42” WIDE COLOURS IN FOLLOWING

$499 5PC DINING SET W/ PADDED CHAIRS 50” WIDE

599

ON SALE

399

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE 5PC DININGDOUBLE SET HIDE-A-BED $

A reversed-U centre tower frames the glass ember firebox with 3D flame and new floating display technology, while providing a television platform and speak bar space fro the perfect blend of form and function.

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$299

NIGHTSTAND

$299

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$100

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$1199

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7PC TWO-TONE WOOD DINING SET W/ PADDED CHAIRS

MANUFACTURED LOCALLY IN BC

$1499

SAVE

$300

$899

SOFA $699

$279 3 DRAWER CHEST

5PC DINING SET

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$1399

HOT BUY

$849

Locally Owned & Operated

CASTLEGAR (250) 365-5999 PRINCE RUPERT (250) 624-5060

$599

SECTIONAL NOT EXACTLY$300 AS SHOWN

MANUFACTURED LOCALLY IN BC

$100

60” WIDE

SAVE

$500

SAVE

$499

$ SET FOR $399 ALSO ALSO AVAILABLEQUEEN 5PC COUNTER HEIGHT DINING $999

SAVE

$150

ALL MAKO BEDROOM SETS AVAILABLE IN FOLLOWING COLOURS

SOLID WOOD $ YOUTH BEDROOMS

Also Available In Grey

$7PC COUNTER HEIGHT DINING SET W/ PADDED CHAIRS 669 FABRIC SOFA SET LOVESEAT MANUFACTURED LOCALLY IN BC

62-1/2” W ALSO AVAILABLE 5PC COUNTER HEIGHT DINING 7-1/4”D SET FOR $399 $

ALL MAKO BEDROOM SETS AVAILABLE IN FOLLOWING COLOURS

SALE ENDS SATURDAY

TV STANDS

60 % OFF

SOLID WOOD STORAGE BEDROOM SUITE

Also Available In Grey

SOFA $699

9 DRAWER

DRESSER SECTIONAL

QUEEN STORAGE BED

1199

ALSO AVAILABLE IN KING SIZE ON SALE

In Grey & Brown 7PC TWO-TONE WOOD DINING Also SETAvailable W/ PADDED CHAIRS $ $299 $349 $149 5 DRAWER us 6 DRAWER 2 DRAWER Visit online at www.cityfurniturecanada.com SAVE CHEST SAVE DRESSER NIGHTSTAND $150 USE CITY CARD $ INTEREST FOR NO FINANCING

$399

599

5 DRAWER CHEST

WILLIAMS LAKE (778) 412-9477 QUESNEL (250) 992-2229

$500

$399 3 DRAWER DESK

ServingHOTB.C. BUY & Alberta Since 1976

$299 MIRROR

We don’t sell. We help you buy!

HOUSTON (250) 845-2004

KAMLOOPS (250) 372-7999

MERRITT (250) 378-2332

REVELSTOKE (250) 837-3373 SINGLE

SALMON ARM (250) 832-9770

TERRACE (250) 638-0555

$249

60 % OFF

NOT EXACTLY AS SHOWN

CITY MATTRESS GALLERY NEW KAMLOOPS (778) 471-4771

OSOYOOS (250) 495-6848

WEST KELOWNA (250) 768-2224

VANDERHOOF (250) 567-5959

PRINCE GEORGE (250) 564-1234

HEADBOARD *No interest, no payment S.A.C. until 2018 on furniture and mattresses and 6 months no interest, no payments S.A.C. on appliances and electronics.

Administration fee ($99.95), any delivery charges and all taxes payable at the time of purchase. On approved credit. A $21 annual membership fee may be charged to your account subject to certain conditions. Financing provided by CitiFinancial Canada, Inc. and is subject to all the terms and conditions yourAvailable cardholderON agreement Double inAlso SALE and the credit promotional plan discloser statement (collectively the “Account Agreement”). Finance Charges will accrue on the purchase from the beginning of the credit promotional period of 14 months on furniture and mattresses and/or 6 months on electronics and appliances but no minimum payments will be due during the credit promotional period. However, if you pay the purchase price in full by the expiration date of the credit promotional period, all of the accrued Finance Charges will be waived and no Financial Charges will be assessed on the purchase. Otherwise, all of the accrued Finance Charges will SAVEand the terms of the regular credit plan will apply to all outstanding balances owing. This offer is valid up to and including November 20th, 2016, cannot be used for SAVE be assessed. On termination of expiry of the credit promotional plan (or for the purchases that are not part of the credit promotional plan), the standard APR of 29.99% previous purchases and cannot be $300 combined with any other offers, promotions or special incentive programs. Certain terms and conditions apply. See store and Account Agreement for further information. Sale Ends November 20th, 2016.

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3PC DINING SET

$229

SOLID WOOD STORAGE BEDROOM SUITE

$300

$1399 QUEEN STORAGE BED

2 IN 1

BED

$899 $

899

9 DRAWER DRESSER

8PC STORAGE QUEEN BEDROOM SUITE Includes dresser & mirror, chest, 2 nightstands, headboard, footboard & rails.

ALSO AVAILABLE IN KING SIZE ON SALE

799 229 2025 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt SINGLE/SINGLE RETRACTABLE TRUNDLE BED Phone: 250-378-2332 $ 3PC DINING SETMattress Not$Included

7PC MODERN MARBLE TOP DINING SET

$

249

HEADBOARD

$

$899 & Appliances Ltd.

$1000

$2599 QUEEN

ALSO AVAILABLE IN KING SIZE ON SALE

7PC MODERN MARBLE TOP DINING SET HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm, Sat.: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Closed Sunday & Holidays

ALSO AVAILABLE IN CHERRY COLOUR