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THIEVES ACTIVE Multiple break-ins were reported at businesses and the Nicola Valley Search and Rescue compound over the long weekend.

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HOUSING EXPANSION The provincial government pledged to contribute $4 million towards the development of a seniors housing complex in Merritt.

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GRANTS AWARDED The District of Logan Lake was selected to receive a provincial grant to develop an app which will help alert citizens to local emergencies.

BERMS REMOVED Lower Nicola residents adjacent to Guichon Creek had vowed to put up a fight if the provincial government proceeded with a plan to remove temporary diking on private property, set up to mitigate the effects of a surging Guichon Creek over the past two springs. STORY /PAGE 3

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Berms removed in Lower Nicola Residents had voiced opposition to the removal of the berms at a community meeting.

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Temporary berms constructed along Guichon Creek in Lower Nicola were ripped out on the order of the provincial government this week.

The dikes were placed along Guichon Creek to mitigate the effects of the surging creek last spring, but were not built up to engineering standards, stated the Ministry of Forests, Lands, National Resource Operations & Rural Development (FLNRO).

Michael Owen, professional engineer with Associated Engineering (BC) Ltd. confirmed crews were on site on Nov. 14 to remove the berms. While some frustrated residents challenged workers on Tuesday night, he said things settled down as of Wednesday morning.

“We are co-ordinating, talking with all the residents that have berms on their private properties,” he said. “There are a few options being presented to them about building their own protection measures or temporary works in the future within the regulations, so we are working on it.”

Andy Shindler is one Lower Nicola resident who wanted to see the berms stay.

“I think personally they should do some more reinforcing on the temporary berms that they have because now they have them in place, why not use that?” he asked.

“You have to start establishing banks and get the vegetation to grow there and the only way you are going to establish banks is even putting more rip rap along the banks they have established and get vegetation growing there.”

Concerned residents gathered at the Lower Nicola community hall on Nov. 6 to express concerns and ask questions to a group of presenters involved with the Guichon Creek watershed and the removal of the berms.

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Lower Nicola resident Andy Shindler said he would like the see the temporary burms on his property reinforced, not removed. Dara Hill/Herald

Trevor Bohay, the regional water management section head with FLNRO was one such resource at the gathering.

He explained the provincial government is mandated to remove the berms because they were not engineered to standard.

“It is for the protection of the public so they do not become what we call orphaned dikes,” he said, explaining that as years go by people forget the berms are not engineered to standard and experience a false sense of security. “We have so much experience with these orphaned dikes being left and then causing problems — they really do need to come out.”

Bohay told the Herald the temporary berms go in quickly when floods hit, as the regional government is responsible for protecting their citizens during emergencies.

In 2017 the berms were constructed from dredged material from the creek, as emergency workers attempted to maintain channel capacity as Guichon Creek brought down gravel from upstream, said Bohay. These loosely consolidated piles of gravel were 90 per cent eroded during 2018 flooding. In 2018, workers sourced better materials for emergency berms, but the materials were placed with speed in mind due to the nature of the emergency.

“The flooding happens so quickly. In fact, it is probably

flooding all around them as they are putting the temporary berms at Guichon Creek out,” Bohay said.

A properly engineered dike could theoretically be put in, but Bohay said that can take up to a year and could cost millions of dollars.

“They would usually be three to four times higher than the berms that in there right now, and six to eight times wider,” he said.

Should a proper diking system be installed, it would encroach upon many of the homes built along the creek, said Bohay. Some of the homes would even need to be removed.

“Nobody would even have a view of the creek at that point, you would be behind this huge berm.”

Shindler said he sees debris in the river as another issue.

“My biggest concern is if they don’t remove all of this debris out of here it will jam up in that bridge and it could just be major,” he said.

Guichon Creek study commissioned by provincial government The ministry of transportation is another branch of provincial government eyeing the Guichon Creek watershed.

Flooding over the past two

years in the Nicola Valley has inspired the ministry to take a closer look at how highway infrastructure has been impacted. The goal is to determine what would be required to protect the ministry’s infrastructure on Guichon Creek.

In 2017, the flooding of Guichon Creek impacted the ministry’s bridges on Highway 8 and Marshall Road. In 2018, flooding occurred again and large quantities of sediment were transported by the creek and deposited at the Highway 8 bridge, cutting off access along the route.

The ministry undertook significant emergency work during May 2018 to keep water flowing under the bridge, and to protect it from erosion.

According to a representative from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the study will include a hydrology and geomorphology assessment to evaluate the watershed, land use, historic flows, and determine sediment sources and peak design flows which will consider the effects of climate change.

While the report will focus on government infrastructure, the report will be shared with the Lower Nicola Indian Band and the TNRD to potentially assist in developing a comprehensive flood plan for the area.

New road rules Starting this week, commercial trucks will be restricted from using the far left lane along a specific section of the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt.

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COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Regular Council Meeting – November 27th Regular Council Meeting – December 18th

YOU’RE INVITED! to meet with Mayor Brown every

Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall (second floor), 2185 Voght Street.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY November 27th, 2018 at 7:00PM

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday November 27th, 2018 in the Council Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located at 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment: LOCATION of SUBJECT PROPERTY: 2900 Pooley Ave, Merritt LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 DISTRICT LOT 122 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN 29638 EXCEPT PLANS 29655, 30473 AND KAP87829, PID 004-240-031, 2900 Pooley Ave, Merritt.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2242, 2018 proposes to amend the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw 2187, 2015 by adding a definition for “Automobile Towing” and by making a Special Regulation to add “Automobile Towing” as a permitted use on the Subject Property.

THANK YOU A HUGE Thank-you once again to some amazing business and organizations in Merritt that made our Halloween Spooktacular another successful year!

Canadian Tire, Community Police Office, Extra Foods, Interior Community Services, Literacy Merritt, Merritt Public Library, Save-onFoods, the Girl Guides & Pathfinders of Merritt, Roger White on the microphone with musical chairs and prizes! and MSS Grads of 2019

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES Temporary road closure is required for the following: What: Country Christmas Light up Parade When: Friday, November 23, 2018 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Where: Mamette Avenue and Chapman Street down Chapman Street, Chapman Street to Quilchena Avenue, Down Quilchena Avenue to Charters Street, Charters Street to Coutlee Avenue

ARE YOU PART OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT MAKES A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY? Do you have a great idea for an event? Each year Council carefully considers providing funding as-sistance to non-profit groups that operate in the City of Merritt and provide valuable social and community services in the municipality.

For 2019, the City of Merritt has 2 grant categories (Grant-in-Aid and Community Initiatives) and 3 funding types (Financial Aid, In-kind and Sponsorship) available to Community Organizations and Non-profit Groups.

The 2019 Grant Application is now available online at: www.merritt.ca/city-services/finance/grants-aid

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The deadline to submit your 2019 grant application is Friday, December 14, 2018.

A copy of the proposed Bylaw amendment and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm November 15th to November 27th, 2018 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt BC, or online at www.merritt.ca Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, November 22th, 2018, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods:

BY EMAIL: mbrodrick@merritt.ca IN PERSON: City Hall, 2185 Voght Street

BY FAX: 250-378-2600

By MAIL: City of Merritt, Planning & Development Services Manager, PO Box 189, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 All submissions must include your name and street address. No letter, report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Services Manager at 250-3788620 or at mbrodrick@merritt.ca

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This Notice is published in accordance with Section 466 of the Local Government Act. Note: this is the first of two consecutive Public Notices

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Thieves kept busy over long weekend Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Nicola Valley Search and Rescue (NVSAR) is out over a thousand dollars worth of equipment after thieves cut a fence and dragged search and rescue gear through the mud during two breakins over the weekend.

The theft was one of multiple break-ins reported in a 72-hour span over the long weekend, as thieves hit local businesses as well as the search and rescue compound.

Merritt RCMP Const. Dunsmore said the first incident took

place on the morning of Nov. 9.

“The gate had been cut in the back and there was a hockey bag full of our gear that was left at the bottom of the hill,” she said. “I think they weren’t able to drag it [because] it was too heavy and that hill is pretty muddy and slippery. So we got some of those items back.”

RCMP fixed the fence and locked everything up, but the following morning they came back to discover the fence had been cut again.

“We could follow the marks — they dragged

one of our stretchers down the road and they had it all wrapped it up with a lot of our gear,” she said.

While the association was able to retrieve some items, Dunsmore said the thieves managed to walk away with a mapping computer, swift water gear and emergency equipment including two of the group’s main first aid kits.

“We can’t respond to a call without our first aid gear, so until we can replace it we will have to make other arrangements,” she said.

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responded to a call from Mario’s Towing on Nov. 12, after employees discovered several vehicles in their compound on Nicola Avenue had been searched through.

“Suspects forcibly entered the property then rummaged through several vehicles on the property, stealing items and in one case smashing a window to gain access to the interior of the vehicle,” Staff. Sgt. Lorne Wood told the Herald. A black 1995 Nissan Maxima was later reported missing.

Elsewhere on Nov. 11, a woman was charged with breaking

Driver charged for striking and killing pedestrian

and entering, among other offences, after causing damage to the Grand Pub and Grill and tripping the building’s alarm system.

Merritt RCMP responded to a triggered alarm at the establishment after 11 p.m., and discovered the suspect was still inside the building. A local woman was arrested by police shortly after.

On Tuesday, Merritt RCMP also received a report that thieves had broken into Reliable Towing over the long weekend. At least six vehicles were rummaged through.

Crown counsel has approved a charge of driving without due care or attention against a 67-year-old Merritt man who hit a 92-year-old female pedestrian

earlier this year.

The fatal accident took place on March 2 at the intersection of Granite Avenue and Voght Street near the Merritt post office.

“There were several witnesses on scene, we did a thorough investigation and this is the result

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Flips bad for senior care This column has been hard on the B.C. NDP government’s favours to big labour TOM FLETCHER in recent B.C. weeks.

Their VIEWS union monopoly on public construction is a discriminatory sell-out that will be costing taxpayers for years to come, and the likely elimination of secret ballot votes is another bid to protect unions that are dwindling away in today’s global economy.

But this week I’ll offer my appreciation to Health Minister Adrian Dix, who has won a battle he has been fighting for more than a decade, restoring union successor rights for employees of senior care homes and related jobs. This is to end “contract flipping,” where one contractor takes over from another and gets out from under the union agreement, usually with the Hospital Employees’ Union or the B.C. Government Employees’ Union.

Here’s how BCGEU president Stephanie Smith explained the problem that has plagued one of the lowest-wage, female-dominated employment groups in the province since 2002: “The practice of contract flipping typically involves mass layoffs and forces workers to re-apply for jobs that they have, in many cases, already been performing for years.

When this occurs, existing collective agreements and union representation are not carried over, and contracts offered by the new service provider typically offer lower wages, reduced benefits and weakened rights for employees. In short, contract flipping is a strategy for suppressing wages and weakening employee rights in the workplace.”

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Trudeau’s gambit with Khashoggi tapes How odd! Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sends an audio recording of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul GWYNNE DYER to the governments The international of all Turkey’s major STAGE NATO allies, and the only one that gets it is Canada.

What happened to the copies that President Erdogan sent to the United States, France, the United Kingdom and Germany? Lost in the mail-room, no doubt, or maybe just lying unopened on somebody’s desk. Or perhaps the Turks just didn’t put enough stamps on the packages.

“We gave them the tapes,” said Erdogan on Saturday. “They’ve also listened to the conversation, they know it.” But still not a word out of Washington or London acknowledging that they have heard the recordings, and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian denied that France has received a copy.

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lying, Le Drian replied: “It means that he has a political game to play in these circumstances.” Like most Western politicians and diplomats, he is desperate to avoid calling out Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as a murderer.

The French have a highly profitable commercial relationship with the oil-rich kingdom, mostly selling it arms, and they don’t want to acknowledge the evidence on the recording (which may directly implicate the Crown Prince) because it could jeopardize that trade.

Erdogan was furious when the French foreign minister issued his denial, and his communications director insisted that a representative of French intelligence had listened to the recording as long ago as Oct. 24. But it was all just ‘he said/she said’ stuff until Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blew the game wide open on Monday.

Yes, Trudeau said, Canadian intelligence has the recording, and he is well aware of what is on it. In fact, Canadian intelligence agencies have been working very closely with Turkey on the murder investigation, and Canada is “in discussions with our like-minded allies as to the next steps with regard Saudi Arabia.”

Why did Trudeau come clean? One popular theory is the nothing-left -to-lose

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hypothesis. Last August the tempestuous Crown Prince killed all future trade deals with Canada, pulled thousands of Saudi Arabian foreign students out of Canadian universities, and generally showered curses on the country after Canadian officials called for the release of detained Saudi campaigners for civil rights and women’s rights.

Canada’s bridges to Saudi Arabia have already been burned, according to this theory, so Trudeau felt free to say the truth. But he’s not really free: Canada still has a $13 billion contract to build armoured vehicles for Saudi Arabia that the Saudis might cancel, and this is a real contract, not one of Trump’s fantasy arms sales.

Maybe Trudeau is just braver than the others, but his purpose is clear. He waited more than three weeks after getting the recording for the “like-minded allies” to agree to a joint policy towards the murderous prince — nobody believes Khashoggi could have been killed without Mohammed bin Salman’s consent — and then he spilled the beans.

Of course all the major NATO governments have the recordings.

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OPINION Stuck with the war monger for now From Page 6 They have had them for at least three weeks. They were just dithering over what to do about them, and Trudeau decided it was time to give them a push. Good for him, but what exactly can they do about Mohammed bin Salman’s crime?

It almost certainly was MbS (as they call him) who ordered the killing. Since his elderly father, King Salman, gave him free rein to run the country less than three years ago, he has become a one-man regime. Nothing happens without his approval, least of all the murder of a high-profile critic in a foreign country by a 15-strong Saudi hit squad including several members of his personal security team. No Western leader (except perhaps Donald Trump) will be seen in public with MbS any more, foreign investment in Saudi Arabia this year is the lowest in several decades, and

the price of oil is falling again. So he has to go, if it’s still possible for anybody in Saudi Arabia to remove him from power. But that’s the big question.

The Saudi royal family is no longer a tight, united body that can just decide MbS has to go and make it stick. It’s a sprawling array of people many of whom scarcely know each other, and without the agreement of King Salman any smaller group within the family that organized a coup against the Crown Prince would almost certainly fail.

So he may go on for while despite the disaster of his military intervention in Yemen, his pointless, fruitless blockade of Qatar and even this ugly murder. He wouldn’t be the only killer in power. But the bloom is definitely off this particular rose.

Gwynne Dyer’s new book is ‘Growing Pains: The Future of Democracy (and Work)’.

Health Minister Adrian Dix and Mental Health Minister Judy Darcy wait to go into the B.C. legislature to introduce bill repealing measures that allow seniors care home operators to get out of union contracts. Darcy headed the Hospital Employees’ Union during a long court battle with the B.C. government.

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Health Minister Adrian Dix righting a wrong From Page 6 Dix introduced legislation last week to repeal two provisions that survived the B.C. Liberal government’s long court battle with the HEU, making employees “second class citizens” as contract-flipping contin-

ued into this year.

“There are care homes such as Inglewood on the North Shore and Nanaimo Seniors Village that have seen their contracts flipped multiple times,” Dix said. “In other words, work is contracted out, the

workers come together, they organize a union, they negotiate with the employer, in this case the contractor. Then the contractor is changed, salaries are reduced and they have to go through the process again and again and again.”

I recall the bitter debate when this move was made by a newly elected Gordon Campbell government with an overwhelming mandate, the NDP reduced to two East Vancouver seats. One

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Fixing the world’s wicked problems Editor, My daughter is soon to complete her master’s degree in international development with a focus on environmental studies at the University of Ottawa, and over the years we have had many discussions about the challenges our society faces. Our family believes that proportional representation holds great promise as a modernization of our democracy that will help society rise to these ‘wicked problems.’

Arend Lijphart, professor emeritus at the University of California, has studied political systems around the world for many decades. His research findings include the fact that countries that use proportional representation tend to have better health and education programs, and they score higher on the Yale University Environmental Index. Moreover, per capita GDP is generally higher in countries that use PR systems. This is because legislation and policy is developed more thoughtfully as compared to first past the post, which tends to result in costly pendulum swings in policy that is driven more by lobbyists then by the needs of citizens.

Citizens, both young and old, are more politically engaged in countries that use proportional representation because they know their vote counts. Not only is voter participation higher, but also there is more dialogue and serious discussion about policy that is best for the majority rather than the partisan ‘idea bashing’ so common in first past the post countries (i.e. Trumpism). Of the 80 countries that use proportional representation none have ever gone back to first past the post.

We need proportional representation and smarter government to solve big societal problems not only at a provincial level but on a national and global level as well.

Voting for proportional representation is an opportunity for B.C. to pave the way for the rest of Canada. We hope you will join our family by voting YES for proportional representation.

Rob and Rebecca Purdy Kamloops Moving away from a two party-dominant system is an underrated benefit of proportional representation in my mind. Take for example the awful excuse for a ‘debate’ between Premier John Horgan and Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson last week — our provincial politics shouldn’t be restricted to two guys yelling over top of each other about who is or isn’t woke. - Editor B.C. Liberal MLA noted that under generous contracts signed with the previous NDP government, an HEU employee was entitled to a paid day off to take his or her dog to the veterinarian.

No one at that time anticipated the repeated use of contract flipping in senior care homes, just as no one anticipated the sale of Retirement Concepts, a Vancouver-based chain of contract care homes, to a state-linked Chinese

company that’s acquiring prime real estate around the world.

What the Campbell government should have seen coming was that this crackdown on a ballooning health care budget came at the worst possible time for senior care. Baby boomers are stepping down, and breaking down, in huge numbers, and there aren’t enough people who will take care of them under the working conditions they face.

Seniors Advocate

Isobel Mackenzie put numbers to it in B.C.’s first comprehensive survey of seniors homes last year. It showed that most don’t meet the province’s standard of just over three hours care per resident, per day. Help in the bathroom is one of the biggest shortages, and Dix estimates that another 900 care aides are needed to reach the standard.

Not enough people are willing to do this job, and long-term workers are retiring themselves.

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

ASK Wellness to build seniors housing complex

FRIENDS & Neighbours Friends & Neighbours Honouring the fallen in Merritt

The Rocky Mountain Rangers 950 Army Cadets took part in the Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Contributed. (Below) Doves fly over the cenotaph in Merritt during the ceremony marking the hundredth year since the signing of the armistice. Photo courtesy of Brian Stolle More photos online

Though the provincial government lists 2270 Quilchena Avenue — the same address as ASK Wellness’ Juniper House — as the site for the project, executive director Bob Hughes said the exact location of the new development is yet to be determined. Photo courtesy of the B.C. government

ASK Wellness Society to receive $4 million from the province.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

Merrittonians over the age of 55 could soon have a brand new housing option in town.

ASK Wellness Society is set to receive $4 million from the provincial government to build a 40-unit senior’s housing complex in downtown Merritt.

In a news release issued Nov. 13, the provincial government declared 4,900 new affordable mixedincome rental homes will be built in 42 communities across the province.

The new homes are designed to address the need for affordable housing across a range of income levels.

“Years of inaction on the B.C. housing crisis left families struggling to get by and unable to get ahead,” Premier John Horgan said in the release.

“These new, affordable rental homes are an important step toward

addressing the housing crisis and giving families in every part of the province a break from skyrocketing housing costs.”

ASK Wellness’ executive director told the Herald the three-storey, 25,500 square foot building in Merritt will contain 10 studio units, 26 one-bedroom units

and four one-bedroom wheelchair-adaptable units.

“The costs to build right now are very high.

It is very difficult to build anything, frankly.

But we are looking at an estimate of around $250 per square foot,” Bob Hughes said, noting they will be financing the project.

Hughes confirmed the new development will be in downtown Merritt. They are hop-

ing to break ground in October of 2019.

“It always takes longer than you expect but our hope is that we would be in occupancy for November of 2020,” he said, adding the development will help fill a housing void in Merritt.

“There’s just nothing out there — it is amazing,” he said. “When someone asks me what housing is needed I just say ‘Any.’”

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Canada Post suspended deliverytime guarantees as workers walk off the job across the country.

Dara Hill THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt post office has already been closed once due to rotating strikes and further delays to mail delivery in the region are possible as Canada Post continues to negotiate with its unionized employees.

As of Nov. 14, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and the Crown corporation had failed to reach a deal to end rotating strikes which have closed post offices and distribution centres across the country.

Postal workers were on the picket line in Merritt on Nov. 8 and 9, along with about 200 Canada Post employees across the B.C. Interior.

The strikes hit Vancouver over the long weekend, temporarily shutting down the Pacific Processing Centre where 1,600 people work.

The union and the postal service have been unable to reach a new collective agreement in 10 months of negotiations since the deal for rural and suburban letter carriers covering

8,000 members, expired Dec. 31, 2017, and the contract covering about 42,000 urban workers expired on Jan. 31, 2018.

The union is unwilling to sign a contract that does not address the health and safety of postal workers, said CUPW Local 758 vice-president, Patricia

Nauss.

“A lot of our carriers are working 10 to 12 hours a day, forced overtime, injuries — you can only do so much,” she said.

Canada Post stated they remain “committed to the bargaining process” in a news release issued on Nov. 8.

“The Corporation has made significant offers to CUPW that include increased wages, job security, and improved benefits, and

it has not asked for any concessions in return,” it reads.

In their statement, Canada Post also warned of delays in mail delivery due to the rotating job action.

“The union’s escalating strikes continue to cause backlogs in our national, integrated delivery network,” the release states. “Mail and parcels will not be delivered or picked up in impacted areas while the union continues their strike activity.”

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A rare waterfront lot on Nicola River of 0.94 acres with over 50 meters of river frontage, not subdividable. Located in neighbourhood of high end custom homes. Bring your plans.

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2770 PEREGRINE WAY

#102, 2514 SPRINGBANK AVE

1862 sq.ft. rancher to be built, with 1430 sq.ft. on the main and 432 sq.ft. above. Open plan concept, quartz counters in kitchen, gas F/P in large great room. Laundry & master on main. GST applicable.

Spacious 4 bedrm, 4 bath family home in good neighbourhood. Fenced level backyard, mountain views from covered deck, great garden, RV parking. Includes 2 bedrm legal suite.

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#3040

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2581B JACKSON AVE

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3030 MILLER COURT

1898 DOUGLAS ST

1809 MENZIES STREET

$750,000

2659 JACKSON AVE.

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

Great home for investment, retirement or first time buyers. 3 bedroom 1 bath home with fenced yard & detached garage for the handyman to tinker in. Room to park your toys & RV.

Great investment or starter home. This is a 4 bedroom half duplex in a good area, close to schools and shopping. 3 bedrms up, 1 down with ensuite with soaker tub & shower. Fenced backyard with shop/garage.

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#3042

#3053

1309 WALNUT AVE

$185,000

1425 A&B HOUSTON ST.

Investment opportunity to buy this affordable duplex with 2 full rental incomes or live in one side & rent out the other. Each side has 2 bedrms & 4 pce bath on main plus 2 bedrms & storage in bsmt.

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#3049

$199,900

2779 EAGLE CRES.

$299,000

2733 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS RD

Amazing view from this 7039 sq.ft. lot. Close to shopping and restaurants. In area of quality built homes and growing subdivision.

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Great subdivision to build your dream home.

Fantastic views, close to shopping, restaurant, services, schools and highway. Priced to sell!

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#2932

$75,000

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$409,900 + GST

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Clean unit, great for small family with inlaws.

Has 1 bedroom each side

$219,900

Under construction, this new rancher has open concept on main with spacious kitchen/ dining area that opens to a great room with F/P. Loft can be used as family rm plus large bedrm with 4 pce bathrm.

2740 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

One of the finest lots, located in Grandview Heights subdivision, with amazing views of the Nicola Valley. Close to all amenities.

The perfect place to build your dream home.

#2981

$69,900

2743 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

Newer 3 bedroom rancher in good area & close to school. Master bedroom with 5 pce enusite. Covered front deck, fenced yard with small storage shed/ workshop in back.

Lovely traditional home on private 2+ acres bordering Guichon Creek & is fenced for horses. Large oak kitchen, 5 bedrms, 3 baths, full bsmt. Close to schools & corner store. Has detached garage/shop.

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#3038

$309,900

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$525,000

1417 PINE STREET

Spectacular log home on Nicola Lake on 1.22 acres with 3600 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Features 3 bedrms, 5 baths, fully finished basement and a wrap around deck with a screened in sitting room. Fantastic views. Great beach area with fire pit to relax at and enjoy with family & friends.

#3008

$1,599,000

6588 MONCK PARK RD

1040 COLDWATER ROAD

Exceptional lakefront luxury home on 0.99 acre lot. Feature HW & porcelain tile floors on the main, 5 bedrms, 4 baths, large gourmet kitchen, spacious covered deck plus guest suite on lower level.

Approx. 22 acres, just 2 minutes from Merritt.

Renovated 4 bedrm, 3 bath home. New well. Great horse property with 44x36 horse barn & 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Nicely landscaped

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Rancher with full bsmt with private fenced yard. Has fruit trees & zeroscaped front yard.

Has 2 bedrms, 2 baths, fully finished bsmt, country style kitchen, large rec.rm & hobby rm. New roof in 2016.

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

Two bedroom mobile home in Lower Nicola MH Park, is move-in ready. New laminate flooring in living room, hallway & master bedrm. Nice kitchen with island & skylight. 5 pce bath with soaker tub. Covered deck.

Great 2 bedroom retirement or starter home! Fenced tidy yard with back lane access, nice sized garden plot and 20x27 insulated shop with power. Oak kitchen cabinets & HE furnace.

#3039

#3055

#3017

#3047

$299,900

1875 QUILCHENA AVE

$169,900

#17 - 1749 MENZIES ST

$79,900

1463 COLDWATER AVE

$249,000

1475 COLDWATER AVENUE

Custom 3 level split with open concept, large kitchen, 3 bedrm, 3 baths, new engineered HW floors on the main, new HW tank & boiler for heating, fully fin. Basement with rec.room. Lots of parking.

This 3 bedroom townhouse with 2 pce powder room on main, open concept kitchen/living room, kitchen with nook & a breakfast bar. Gas F/P, skylights, BI vac. Nice end unit with bigger fenced yard.

Affordably priced investment – Side by side duplex with 2 bedrms, bathroom, kitchen, living room and 100 amp per side. Has fenced backyard. Close to shopping.

Side by side duplex in Merritt. Has 100 amp, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bath per side. Has fenced backyard.

Within walking distance to all amenities.

#3045

#3015

#3021

#3022

$359,900

3354 WILDROSE WAY

Perfect lot in newer residential cul de sac, incredible valley and mountain views, backs onto wooded mountain area away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Build now.

#2933

#3056

Deanna Palmgren Licensed Property Manager

318 TURNER AVE

UC RED

Build the home of your dreams in this newer subdivision. Great view of the beautiful Nicola Valley, close to shopping, restaurants, services, schools and highways. Priced to sell.

$74,900

$359,900

D L O S

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D L SO $219,000

6344 MONCK PARK ROAD

NEW

NEW

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2760 PEREGRINE WAY

$98,500

$230,000

2725 PEREGRINE WAY

Located in Grandview Heights subdivision, this is one of the finest lots of 6297 sq.ft. with amazing views of the Nicola Valley. Close to shopping & amenities.

Start planning your future today! #2950

Kim McLean Assistant

$79,900

$159,900

2797 GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

Spectacular views from this 7470 sq.ft. lot.

Building a house in this development is a great investment. Services are at the lot line. See Listing Realtor for the Developers Disclosure.

#2819

$89,000

$159,900

1653 LINDLEY CRK RD

Nice building lot on Lindley Creek Road, in a growing newer subdivision.

The natural slope of the land will allow for a walkout basement with a rancher type look from the front yard. #2838

Rick Baker Assistant

$61,000

#2985

$1,695,000

2850 PEREGRINE WAY

Residential lot of 6717 sq.ft. in Grandview Heights subdivision. Has city services to lot line, fantastic views and close to shopping, college and restaurants.

Bring your ideas. #2908

Bring your ideas for this 6340 sq.ft. building lot on the Bench. City services to lot line, close to amenities and great views of the valley.

$89,000

$739,900

2737 PEREGRINE WAY

If you’re looking for a building lot with views, this is it! Has city services to lot line, close to college, shopping, restaurant and other amenities. Bring your plans

$94,000 #2896

2731 PEREGRINE WAY

#2895

#3029

$89,000

2773 PEREGRINE WAY Residential build lot of 7535 sq.ft. in Grandview Heights subdivision. Services to lot line. Great views of the valley and is close to shopping, highway and amenities

#2905

$95,000

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CENTURY 21 MOVING REAL ESTATE BC LTD. COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

LAND 6449 MONCK PARK RD

1481 MILLER ROAD

10.9 acres located in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executive homes, just 10 mins. west of Merritt. Land is south facing, sloped, mostly cleared with some trees.

In one of Merritt’s high end developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. This 1 acre lot has water and sewer hookups available and fantastic views of Nicola Lake. Close to water access.

#3035

#2969

$260,000

2288 BURGESS AVENUE

$159,900

6589 MONCK PARK RD

6433 MONCK PARK RD

MIDDAY VALLEY RD

1898 BLAIR ST

2845 NEILSON ST

Build your dream home on this 1 acre water view property, in area of custom homes in Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Just 20 mins. from Merritt & 2.5 hrs from the Lower Mainland.

Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits zoned FD “future development”.

Located on truck route and easy access to highway. Call for more details

Many possibilities for this fully fenced commercial property of approx. 30,000 sq.ft. & comprised of two titles. Has C2 zoning, 5 large truck gates to easy access from both roads & lane and is fully fenced.

15.9 acre RV Park zoning bordering the Coldwater River. Hookups in place & future set of plans for expansion available. Has city services. Has small rental home with long term tenants.

#2555

#3051

#2771

#3003

$155,000

Build your executive retreat on this 1.1 acre lot in Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water and sewer hookups available. Great lake for all water sports, fishing and hiking trails. Adjoining lot also available.

Build your dream home here in Nicola Lakeshore Estate. This .094 acre lot has 180 degree views. Great lake for boating, fishing, hiking & biking. In area of high end custom homes.

#3027

#2808

#3009

$174,900

LINDLEY CREEK RD

6408 MONCK PARK

53 AC property that includes R3 and FD zoning. FD allows for Buyer to request a zoning to fit their plans – could be changed residential to M1 zoning for Light Industrial.

Call for details.

#2939

$199,000

$1,590,000 6021 BEECH RD

Start planning your dream home on this fantastic 1 acre waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. All ready has a driveway started down to the more level area near the water. Included 8x20 dock.

#2830

$425,000

6593 MONCK PARK

Great property is a well developed subdivision of acreages. This unique 15 acre property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro is at lot line, well & septic must be installed. Most of land is flat & useable.

Build your dream home on this 1.1 acre lot in one of Merritt’s finest developments, Nicola Lakeshore Estates. Water & sewer hookups available, located close to water access

#2720

#2809

$289,000

$199,000

5985 BEECH RD

6685 MONCK PARK RD

Great waterfront property of 6 acres for your recreational getaway or build your home in the country. Mostly flat with many building sites, shallow well, septic approval, hydro with 200 amp and driveway already in.

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

#2857

#2971

$249,000

$179,900

4153 AIRPORT RD

6397 MONCK PARK RD

A rare waterfront lot on Nicola River waiting for development. 0.94 acres with over 50 meters of river frontage, not subdividable.

In neighbourhood of high end homes.

$2,000,000

Lease all or part of this 11.4 acre site. Great location beside Walmart. C-4 zoning. Highway 5 close by. Ready to go, cleared & gravel topped site. Utilities at lot line. Owners may entertain offers to purchase.

$159,900

LOT 2, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

MERRITT DRY CLEANING

Great opportunity to purchase or lease this 0.6 acre site zoned M-1 with a 38x28 heated shop with a 14x14 door and 500 sq.ft. of office space. Just off truck route for easy access.

Well maintained & established business, a turnkey operation. 3200 sq.ft. concrete block building, good parking, comes with all equipment. Financial available. Room for growth.

5 AC, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

6 acres currently zoned R1. City water and sewer not yet connected. Zoning may be changed to suit Buyers needs.

Fantastic views.

Approximately 5 acres zoned R9 (High density residential).

City water and sewer not yet connected. Great valley views.

#2960

#2962

$400,000

MERRITT is a great community to raise your family, grow your business or start a new venture.

$300,000

$1,650,000

1141 MCFARLANE WAY

#3057

#2953

$395,000

$439,900

4079 AIRPORT RD

1.7 acres of commercial land. Lease all or part of this site at $0.75 per sq.ft.

Presently being used for semi-truck parking.

Zonced C-3. Call for permitted uses available #2952

#3046

$499,000

4066 AIRPORT ROAD

Approx. 1/2 acre parcel zoned C-3 with utilities in place on the lot. Located near Walmart, highway access and backs onto the airport.

#2977

$99,999

1101 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

3940 CRAWFORD AVE

LOT A, MIDDAY VALLEY RD

10 acre development site with CD-1 zoning. Will have city water and sewer (not connected yet). Bring your ideas and call for more details.

Lease all or part of this 1.3 acre property at $0.85 per sq.ft. or will built warehouse to suit. Zoned C-3. Directly across from Boston Pizza and Highway 5 is close by. Call for permitted uses.

122 acres of multiple zonings C4, C6 and R1. Buyer should contact the City of Merritt to request suitable zoning to match their needs. Call for more details.

#2958

#2954

#2957

$750,000

923 MIDDAY VALLEY RD

Approx. 291 acre with great potential.

Current plans are for a development of 2 acre estate lots with city boundaries. Rural living within close proximity to city, with fantastic views.

#2956

$4,900,000

$1,584,000

Check out our website for full details and more photos of all of our listings.

250-315-0000 merrittpropmgmt@outlook.com

Deanna Palmgren Licensed Property Manager

Rick Baker Assistant

Kim McLean Assistant

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Grant to pay for kitchen gadgets Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

An infusion of provincial cash will ensure that students at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology are training on the most up to date trades and technology equipment.

The B.C. government announced it would be providing the Merritt school with

$160,000 to buy new and replace aging trades and technology equipment.

At the Merritt campus, the grant will go towards high tech equipment such as a blast chiller for the school’s new culinary arts program, said John Chenoweth, dean of academic partnership and development at NVIT.

Another portion of the funds will be used on welding equipment for the school’s Bridging to Trades program, which delivers 12-week courses to First Nations communities around B.C. “Then we have a few technology pieces to get, things like a smart board to send out to communities. That should probably eat it

A bulk of the funding will be used on new equipment for the school’s culinary arts program. Herald files

Where to

programs will be trained up,” said Chenoweth. on modern equipment, “Withrecycle? updated resulting in a sense of equipment in facilities confidence in their skills like our newly opened and the training they Centre of Check Excellence in the BC RECYCLEpEdia receive at NVIT,” said Sustainability, learners www.rcbc.ca Ken Tourand, president in NVIT’s on-campus Recycling councilof of NVIT, B.c. MeMBeR in a news and community-based release on Nov. 7. trades and technology

Locals to be alerted to emergencies through app The next evacuation notice issued in Logan Lake could arrive on your cell phone.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

Logan Lake residents may soon be able to access real time updates about emergencies such as wildfires and road closures in the region, thanks to a new app being developed through the province’s Smart Communities pilot project.

The district will receive $38,650 to develop the app, as one of four recipients of the Smart Communities grant. Port Alberni will receive $28,800, while Prince Rupert will receive $22,120 and Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland and Trail were approved for $40,000 under a joint proposal.

First proposed by Dan Leighton, Logan Lake’s fire chief and emergency co-ordinator, the app will allow district employees to provide updates to locals during emergency situations such as wildfires. It would also provide residents with a central hub of information about current events and civic informa-

Monday, November 19 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT-UP Bring mittens, hats and socks to pin on the tree!

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Tues Nov 20-Thurs Nov 22 FESTIVAL OF TREES DECORATING Call Merritt Chamber of Commerce 250.378.5634 to make arrangements

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Thursday, November 22 COUNTRY CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY CONCERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doors open at 6:00pm, Show starts at 7:00pm Donations welcome. Civic Centre

tion, said Leighton.

Communication has historically been a problem during the wildfire season, said Leighton.

“Say we get a wildfire or a chemical spill, or public works has a road closed, it will come up on this app,” Leighton explained. “If we have to evacuate, maybe it’s just as fast for people to see on the app.”

While the app was originally developed earlier this year with emergency notifications in mind, the Smart Communities grant will allow the District of Logan Lake to expand the scope of the project to include sections on community events and current affairs of the municipality.

Leighton is working with developer, and has no hard timeline for when the project will be ready to launch.

The Smart Communities pilot project was open to rural and First Nations communities with populations under 30,000. Ten proposals were received by the provincial panel.

An evaluation panel reviewed each project proposal and scored them based on whether they met the definition of a smart community, addressed a local need, had consulted with residents and whether the initiative could be accomplished within a oneyear time frame.

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NOVEMBER 19-25, 2018 Friday, November 23

Saturday, November 24

CRAFT FAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 -10:00pm, Civic Centre SANTA PARADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assemble at the Fire Hall 5:00pm Parade starts 7:00pm BAILLIE HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free cocoa after parade, Bake Sale MERRITT COMMUNITY BAND after the parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foyer at the Civic Centre SANTA LAND opens after the parade . . . .8:00 - 9:30pm, Civic Centre FESTIVAL OF TREES after the parade . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Merritt

CRAFT FAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00am -4:00pm, Civic Centre CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT MAKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30am-1:30pm, Civic Centre SANTA LAND . . . . . . .9:00 - 11:30am & 1:00 - 3:00pm, Civic Centre BAKE SALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from 12:00 noon, Baillie House

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING after the parade, throughout Merritt

Sunday, November 25 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 9:00 -11:00am, Civic Centre

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SHOP LOCAL & WIN BIG! 10th Annual PASSPORT TO CHRISTMAS CONTEST RUNS FROM NOV. 15 - DEC. 19, 2018

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Logan Lake

Downtown 2137 NICOLA AVENUE $269,000 MLS#148233

Woodlane Village

1-1717 GRANITE AVENUE $285,000 MLS#147733

4.5 Acres 9677 HIGHWAY 97C $529,900 MLS#148687

215-280 ALDER DRIVE $79,900 MLS#148861

Nicola Lake View

5609 MONCK PARK ROAD $359,900 MLS#147949

5 Acres

460 MERRITT SP BR HWY $549,000 MLS# 146240

75 Acres

10 Acres LOT 1ABERDEEN ROAD $585,000 MLS#148387

Logan Lake 182 PONDEROSA AVENUE $269,000 MLS#148689

2893 ABERDEEN ROAD $1,500,000 MLS#145283

Logan Lake

19 GALENA AVENUE $294,900 MLS#148128

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Lower Nicola

1201 HICKS AVENUE $160,000 MLS#143764

463 BRENTON AVENUE $200,000 MLS#147094

Updated Home

Contemporary Home

1840 ARMSTRONG STREET $374,500 MLS# 146139

Nicola River View

2224 MERRITT SP BR HWY $695,000 MLS#147915

Commercial

2026 QUILCHENA AVENUE $145,900 MLS#146731

Logan Lake 166 ASPEN CRESC $399,900 MLS#146949

4201 FALCON CREST DR $385,000 MLS#144597

10 Acres 1555 HOGAN ROAD $795,000 MLS#146580

Good Location

Rancher + Shop

1869 ARMSTRONG STREET $219,000 MLS#146268

1601 CANFORD AVENUE $255,000 MLS#147857

.85 Acres

456 MARSHALL ROAD $469,900 MLS#146871

194 ACRES

4551-52 PETIT CREEK ROAD $1,200,000 MLS#146430

R2 Zoning

Commercial

2175 NICOLA AVENUE $275,000 MLS# 146993

1988 QUILCHENA AVENUE $299,900 MLS#143391

Logan Lake

171 THRISSEL PLACE $449,000 MLS#148693

Spences Bridge

3681 MERRITT SP BR HWY $85,000 MLS#148655

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1+ Acres

1601B PONDEROSA WAY $525,000 MLS#147879

Lake View Lot

6585 MONCK PARK ROAD $194,900 MLS#146846

Logan Lake

313-280 ALDER DRIVE $99,000 MLS#148710

Face Lake 4751 PINE RIDGE WAY $107,000 MLS#145365

Double Lot

2225-2237 NICOLA AVENUE $259,000 MLS#145607

2.9 Acres

2728 PETIT CREEK ROAD $389,900 MLS#147197

9.91 Acres 1825 MILLER ROAD $229,000 MLS#144908

Logan Lake

45 BERYL DRIVE $260,000 MLS#147618

Lytton 158 LORING WAY $249,900 MLS#148049

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Here is a nice 4 bedroom split level family home in the prime bench location of Merritt. This lovely home has beautiful views of the valley and a private backyard. The home has had some recent upgrades and renovations including new furnace/air conditioning, hot water tank, dishwasher and flooring. There are built-in bookshelves and an enclosed wood burning fireplace . Solid wood craftsman interior doors. With the prime location of this home we do not anticipate it will be on the market long. Call to book your appointment today. $414,900 MLS#148839

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JUNIOR HOCKEY

New blood added as Cents roll on Payton Matsui comes to the team from the USHL, adding forward depth to the high-scoring Cents.

Cole Wagner THE MERRITT HERALD

The Merritt Centennials hope a fresh face will help the team solidify its command of top spot in the BCHL’s ultra-competitive Interior division.

On Nov. 8, the Cents acquired Payton Matsui from the Central Illinois Flying Aces of the USHL. “We recruited Payton back in the spring last year, and committed to him then, but being American we wanted to see where he ended up,” said Joe Martin, Cents’ head coach and general manager in a news release.

“He’s spent time with Central Illinois this season, but he made the decision to come here and approached his staff in the USHL to be moved to the Centennials.”

Matsui’s offensive prowess could bolster the Cents’ potent scoring lines as they look to defend their lead atop the Interior division.

The division has flipflopped in recent weeks as the West Kelowna Warriors chased the Cents. Both teams sat at

31 points heading into Nov. 14, but the Cents owned the tie-breaker thanks to a dominant performance against the Warriors on Nov. 11.

What was supposed to be a hard fought battle between the Interior’s two top teams turned out to be a rout, as the Centennials trounced the Warriors

8-3 in a matinee game at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

Familiar faces for the Cents collected their usual share of points, as Nick Granowicz, Bradley Cocca and Mathieu Gosselin each had three points.

Meanwhile, Joey Berkopec, Brendan Schneider and Jaydon Fetter each had a pair of points.

Matsui collected his first BCHL point — an assist on Christian Sabin’s goal in the second period.

The newest Merritt Centennial, Payton Matsui, looks to move past a Vernon Vipers defender during the game on Nov. 9. (Below) Mathieu Gosselin (13 goals, 17 assists) was seventh in BCHL scoring as of Nov. 13, with teammates Bradley Cocca (12 goals, 23 assists) and Nick Granowicz (18 goals, 15 assists) ahead of him in third in and fourth respectively. Bill Stowell/Herald

BCHL STANDINGS to Nov. 13 INTERIOR DIVISION Team

GP W L OTL OTW PTS

Merritt West Kelowna Penticton Salmon Arm Wenatchee Vernon Trail

24 14 8 1 1 31 24 14 8 1 1 31 23 11 7 3 2 29 22 11 8 1 2 27 23 11 9 2 1 26 23 8 7 8 0 24 24 8 10 6 0 22

MAINLAND DIVISION Team

GP W L OTL OTW PTS

Chilliwack Prince George Coquitlam Langley Surrey

25 17 7 0 1 36 23 13 7 1 2 31 23 15 7 1 0 31 22 10 11 1 0 21 26 6 19 1 2 13

ISLAND DIVISION Team

GP W L OTL OTW PTS

Victoria Powell River Nanaimo Alberni Valley Cowichan Valley

23 13 7 1 2 31 23 13 10 0 0 26 22 6 13 0 3 18 24 6 15 1 2 17 24 6 15 3 0 15

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vs Sat., November 17 - 7 pm TRAIL SMOKE EATERS

Pledge a minimum of $10 to your favourite Cents Player in the Waxing Challenge and be entered to win. Find Melanie at Mellah Leuca Day Spa or at a Home Game throughout November!

FOR TICKETS DROP BY 2001C VOGHT ST, OR CALL JARED AT 250-378-3604

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SPORTS SCHOOL SPORTS

Teams from elementary schools across Merritt gathered at the Coquihalla Middle School gym for the first of two volleyball tournaments this year. Bill Stowell/Herald

THE SPORTS TICKER

What’s happening in and around the Nicola Valley

Nov. 17

Merritt Centennials vs. Trail Smoke Eaters 7:00 p.m. at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Nov. 17

Introductory Falconry Workshop 11:00 a.m.. at Merritt Civic Centre

Nov. 22

SD 58 Elementary Volleyball 2:30 p.m. at CMS gymnasium

Nov. 24

Merritt Centennials vs. Salmon Arm Silverbacks 7:00 p.m. at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Dec. 1

Merritt Centennials vs. Salmon Arm Silverbacks 7:00 p.m. at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Regular Sessions PANTHERS PLAY FOR PROVINCIALS The Merritt Secondary School senior girls volleyball have qualified for the Valley Okanagan Championships for the second year in a row, after a win over Westsyde Secondary on Nov. 6. Unlike last year’s qualification however, the MSS team will be seeded sixth heading into the tournament instead of having to win a challenge game for the eighth seed. The tournament, a qualifier for provincials, will take place in Vernon on Nov. 17 and 18. Cole Wagner/Herald

Pickleball

Mon, Wed, Fri, CMS gym, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Tues, Thurs, Civic Centre, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Want to get your event on the Sports Ticker? Send all relevant information to sports@merrittherald.com

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BOARD

Beautiful dance production, “Museum of Art”, presented by the students of the Love To Dance Academy.

Come and enjoy visual art, ballet, spanish flamenco, lyrical jazz dance and music. Wednesday, Nov. 21.

Matinee show at 1pm, evening show at 7pm. Doors open one hour before show starts. Concession, free entry.

Merritt Civic Centre.

NICOLA VALLEY EXPLORERS

The Nicola Valley Explorers Society’s primary aims are to promote hiking cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other non-motorized trail use in the Nicola Valley. We also work to assist in the development and maintenance of recreational trails. Membership is open to anyone interested in non-motorized outdoor recreation in the Nicola Valley. For more information please contact Terry at 250-378-5190.

FLEA MARKET

Lower Nicola Flea Market Christmas Craft Sale November 18 from 10 - 2. Bakers, crafters and home based Businesses.

NICOLA NATURALIST SOCIETY

Frank Ritcey on “Wolves, Bears and Snakes”. The provincial coordinator of WildSafe BC and a popular speaker on wildlife, Frank Ritcey will talk about the contrast between public perceptions of charismatic mega-fauna (wolves and bears) and creatures low on the public appreciation scale (snakes and bugs). Expect some cool videos of both types of wildlife. A naturalist all his life, Frank spends much time doing videos and research on BC’s wildlife. Thursday, Nov. 15, 7 pm at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. All welcome.

CRAFT FAIR/BAKE SALE LUNCHEON

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

CONAYT BINGO

Join Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo.

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

Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena Ave.

RED CROSS

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

COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY

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

VOLUNEERS NEEDED

Weekly schedule is as follows: Monday: senior exercises 10:00 a.m., cribbage 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: bingo 1 p.m., doors open at 11:00 a.m. bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: carpet bowling 1:30 p.m., court whist 7 p.m., free swim at the pool 9 - 10 a.m. Thursday: floor curling 1 p.m., floor curling (physically challenged) 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, 3 - 5 p.m. floor and table shuffleboard. Friday: rummoli and games 7 p.m. Last Friday of the month: pot luck supper 5:30 p.m. Drop-ins are held: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 10 am - 12:30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm where refreshements are served, games are played and we socialize. The seconde Friday of each month at 1:30 pm we have a general meeting. We also have a games room that has a pool table, snooker table, shuffleboard table, a small library consisting of books, puzzles and DVD’s. We have just upgraded our horseshoe pits. This is available anytime the Center is open.

NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY

presents: “The Children Act” rated PG on Monday, Nov. 19 at 7 pm at the Nvit Lecture Theatre. Tickets and memberships are available at the door. For more info rmation phone 250-378-5190.

OLD TIME FIDDLERS

Is actively seeking new members. Not necessarily fiddle players but a interest in and having appreciation for old time country music. All instrument welcome. We have two major group outings: the Harmon Lake Campout along with the famous Old Time Fiddlers Auction and Christmas party. With interest our goal will be to have monthly music jam sessions. Please call 250-280-7385 for more information.

The Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary is

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

ELKS BINGO

The Catholic Women’s League are having their craft fair, bake sale and luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 am to 1:30 pm in the Parish Hall on the corner of Coldwater and Blair Street. Admission by donation to the food bank. There will be doore prizes, bottle table, something for everyone. For more information call Joan at 250-378-3910.

Volunteers are needed for daytime, evening and overnight shifts at the Nicola Valley Winter Shelter. Application available at the Advocacy Centre, #2-2025 Granite Ave. and NVSSS, 2038 Nicola Ave.

MERRITT SENIOR CENTRE

TOPS

Are you interested in losing weight sensibly, then you may want to come to TOPS. We meet Tuesdays at United Church Hall, 1899 Quilchena. For information call 250-378-5225. Weigh-in from 7:45 a.m. until 8:45 with meetings from 9 - 9:30 am.

Positions include: Thrift Shop, Hospital Coffee Wagon, Auxiliary Executive.

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church

2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

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

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service times: Sundays at 10am (no service on the 5th Sunday)

Trinity United Church

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2451 Spring Bank Ave • 250-378-5603 Worship Service Sunday -10 am • Sunday School -11:10 am Bible Study - 6:45 to 7:45 pm Wednesdays

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Don Jackson

of my dear husband who passed away November 19, 2008 Ten years has come and gone.

What I’d give if I could say, Hi Don, in the same old way.

To hear your voice, see your smile, To sit with you and chat awhile.

No longer in my life to share, but in my heart, You are always there.

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MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY “You matter to the last moment of your life, and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully, but to live until you die.�

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Steel Shipping Storage Containers 20,40,45,53ft. & Insulated, modifications 24hrs. 1866-528-7108

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Ref’s Required Available Dec. 1st.

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Modular Homes 2 Bedroom Trailer in Lower Nicola. Looking for a mature senior, quiet individual. No Smokers / No Pets Room for only 1 vehicle $750.00 per month Plus Damage Deposit tlcpond1@telus.net

2 bedroom Sandpiper. $950 plus hydro (x2) 2 bedroom basement suite. $1200 including utilities

2 bedroom house in Lower Nicola. $1100 plus utilities.

3 bedroom duplex. $1000 plus utilities.

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 3499 VOGHT ST. Come pay us a visit!

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It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Ken Gardner who was born on Sept. 27, 1966 in Merritt, BC. He passed away on Nov. 7th, 2018 at the age of 52 years. He will be sadly missed by his parents Jim and Linda Gardner, his son Joey (Ashley) Gardner of Hope BC, his grandchildren Dreydan, Kelsey and Jewls , his sister Sandi (Paul) Rickman of North Vancouver and nieces Jessica (Blake) Guillemin and Alyssa Rickman, as well as many friends and relatives.

Predeceased by both his grandparents Vern and Mary Cripps and Ken and Doris Gardner. A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held on Sunday, Nov. 18th, 2018 at 1pm at the Comfort Inn. We invite you to bring stories and share photos.

Special thank you to Dr. Mcleod and the Home Care Nursing staff for the wonderful care shown to Ken during his battle with Cancer. Should friends desire: donations may be made to Merritt and District Hospice Society, 3451 Voght St, Merritt, BC V1K 1C6

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JOB OPPORTUNITY TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON Job Posting Chief Executive OfďŹ cer The Upper Nicola Indian Band Corporation (UNIBC) is the main business arm of the Upper Nicola Band (UNB), and the vehicle for developing, investing and supporting UNB owned businesses and business opportunities, including interests of UNB in joint ventures and business partnerships. UNIBC is actively engaged in pursuing new business opportunities in residential, recreational, industrial and commercial sectors, on and off-reserve that will provide employment, knowledgetransfer and wealth to the UNB. Reporting to the Board of Directors of UNIBC, the role of the Chief Executive Officer is to develop, implement and manage the long-term economic vision and goals of the Development Corporation.

Core Responsibilities and Performance Measurement • Business Planning: including business fundamentals (vision and mission statement, guiding principles, core business, SWOT and competitive analysis model, corporate citizenship, and environmental stewardship) 10-year strategic plan, 3 year business plan and financial forecasts, and annual work plans and budgets. • Opportunity Analysis: identify, analyze and recommend new business opportunities. • Marketing: developing and implementing a marketing/ branding plan to promote business opportunities and a sense of pride within the community that UNIB is a progressive and “for businessâ€? community. • Communication & Reporting: preparing operational and situational reports on a range of deliverables including budget, business opportunities, strategic business plans, land matters joint ventures and negotiations. The CEO will ensure a communication link with the City of Merritt and other business partners. • Legal: (a) ensure that all legal matters pertaining to UNIBC are compliant with federal, provincial, regional, and local governments’ laws (b) deal with designation votes, leasing, preparation of joint venture agreements and other business and commercial matters, in liaison with the legal counsel of UNIBC. Education • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in the Business or Management Administration.

Knowledge and Experience • Management/ supervision of a company or project(s) in which there was a demonstrated ability to lead, analyse, plan and deliver profitable results in a timely and costeffective method. • Knowledge and experience in: o Marketing Programs o Feasibility studies o Negotiations and review of legal documents/ instruments of tenure o Financing strategies o Business analysis, start-ups and operations o Organizational design o Real estate development • First Nation work experience would be an asset Compensation Attractive salaries, benefits package commensurable with qualifications, experience and performance and similar First Nations opportunities.

Please submit personal resume, cover letter, and three (3) references by November 20, 2018 via email to: Attention: Kim Baird, Chairperson: Upper Nicola Indian Band Corporation kimcbaird@gmail.com UNB wishes to thank all applicants, but only those contacted for an interview will receive a reply.

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