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A joint resolution regarding bio-solids issued by the City of Merritt and Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is expected to be voted on today (Sept. 24).

The resolution requests the province establish a committee to examine and recommend changes to the biosolids review process as well as changes to the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation and Agricultural Land Commission Act.

Under current provincial regu-lations, no public consultation or approval from a local government is required for a proponent to set up a biosolids composting facil-ity or apply the fertilizer to land. Only provincial bodies need to be consulted.

TNRD Area M Director Randy Murray said this resolution, which is named resolution B-59, is intended to answer whether or not biosolids land application is the right thing to do.

“Maybe there are alternatives we should be looking at as we are in Merritt,” Murray said.

At the moment, the provincial

government is in the middle of conducting a scientific review of biosolids.

Murray said resolution B-59 needs to pass at UBCM because it is more encompassing than the province’s scientific review.

The province announced in June it’s setting up a technical working group consisting of professionals from the Ministry of Environment, First Nations Health Authority and Interior Health Authority to examine health concerns regarding biosolids with an advisory com-mittee that will oversee the group. The review however, is not exam-ine the Organic Matter Recycling Regulation.

Critics of biosolids — the end product of sewage treated at a waste water treatment facility, which is used as fertilizer — say biosolids contain contaminants that are harmful to the soil and water, and should not be used on farm-land. The provincial government, however, has maintained the prod-uct is safe and regulated.

Anti-biosolids group Friends of the Nicola Valley (FNV) trav-elled to Vancouver on Wednesday to protest outside the Trade and Convention Centre to show their

support for resolution B-59.“[Murray’s] resolution is

designed to curtail the wholesale importation and processing of biosolids into the Nicola Valley and southern B.C.,” a press release from the group stated

To get on the UBCM agenda resolution B-59 needed to be green lit at the Southern Interior Local Government Association conven-tion, which it did by an almost unanimous vote.

If B-59 passes a vote at the con-vention, it will become an issue for UBCM staff to bring to govern-ment.

Provincial responses to UBCM resolutions will be released in 2016.

RCMP INVESTIGATING CAR THEFT

Police are trying to track down a vehicle that was reported stolen.

Sometime overnight Saturday (Sept.19) a teal coloured 1991 Honda Civic with painted black wheels was taken while parked along

Houston Street.Police don’t have any suspects at the

moment.RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore said two

of the most notorious local car thieves were already in custody when the theft occurred.

Anyone with any information on this file is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Usual suspects have airtight alibiMichael PotestioTHE MERRITT HERALD

Michael PotestioTHE MERRITT HERALD

Biosolids protest moves to Vancouver as resolution comes before UBCM

COUNCIL MEETS WITH PREMIER, MINISTERS AT UBCMMichael PotestioTHE MERRITT HERALD

See ‘Province’ Page 3

Merritt city council met with Premier Christy Clark at the Union of BC Municipalities convention in Vancouver on Wednesday (Sept. 23).

Merritt Mayor Neil Menard said he and council discussed the needs of the hos-pital’s emergency room with the Premier as well as keeping the BC Visitor Centre open and repaving Highway 8.

Council also spoke to the Premier about the stalled Gateway 286 land develop-

ment — a local First Nations led project the city has encour-aged over the years.

Coun. Mike Goetz said he wanted to know if there is still funding available from the province, which was said to be available by former Premier Gordan Campbell.

Goetz told the Herald the Premier said she was aware of funding that was available in 2005, but she’s a new Premier with a new view and she’ll look into it.

“She’s excited about 286,” Goetz said.

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Last Thursday, the Nicola Valley Theatre Society was shown the concept art and building schematic for the 550-seat cinema and performing arts centre they hope to build on the corner of Garcia Street and Coutlee Avenue.Architect Chris Allen with

Landform Design Build Ltd. presented the plans and said the 14,000 square-foot building is designed to incorporate local materials and style.The plans show the param-

etres of a four-bay theatre with three 100-seat theatres on one side of the building and a larger 250-seat theatre across the hall.

By comparison, the lecture theatre at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology sits 144.

All four theatres are designed to contain movie screens and

stages, and the designs show 1,200 square feet of storage space behind the stage of the largest theatre.The plans also outline the

basic layout of the building’s concession, parking spaces, multipurpose room, green room and its washrooms.The primary structure will

be concrete and steel, while the exterior of the building is pro-posed to incorporate wood slats between steal verticals.This is modeled after the

cladding of the town’s historic Coldwater Hotel.Allen said architecture at its

best is an expression of a town’s culture.

“This culture has a history in ranching, the forest industry, so that creates a certain mate-rial palate that’s appropriate to Merritt, and so we’re trying to draw on that,” Allen said.“If we do that, then we’re

able to use local contractors, local sawmills, local concrete plants — local producers to build the building — which truly makes it a public enter-prise, and it spreads the money that’s being raised for the theatre back out into the com-munity.”

The amount of time Allen estimates it will take to construct this theatre is one year and the building will fill about two-thirds of the property.It’s lifespan is estimated at

50 to 100 years depending on maintenance, Allen said.The facility is designed to

act as both a movie theatre and a performing arts centre. It will run as a non-profit, with funds from movie tickets help-ing to support the performing arts function of the facility, said society spokesperson Kurt Christopherson.He told the Herald the movie

theatre operations, however, will be run like any other business, with regular employees paid to maintain and operate the facil-ity.

The three smaller theatres will show Hollywood movies, Christopherson said.“Without first-run mov-

ies, we can’t compete with Kamloops,” he said.The design plans now in

place, the next step for the soci-ety is to raise money and find in-kind support for the construc-tion of the building, which will cost an estimated $3.2 million. The cost of the architectural design plans alone is about $136,000.

Christopherson said these designs are a huge step forward as the community can now see what this theatre will look like if they can get it off the ground.

OFF TO THERACES?

Merritt stands to get a little more country as the Sagebrush Agri Park Society wants to establish a horse racing

track and an equine learning centre in the Nicola Valley.Society president Malcolm Lynn was

at city council’s regular meeting Tuesday

(Sept. 15) asking to use the property along Lindley Creek Road, across the street from the rodeo grounds, to build a

$10 million horse racing facility.Lynn says the society plans to fund

this initiative from provincial and federal

grants.The reason he wants to build this

track here is because Merritt is horse country.

“The federal government says, according to [Statistics Canada], that there’s 90,000 horses within a 100 mile radius of Merritt,” he told council.

The land Lynn intends to use for the

track consists of both City of Merritt and Thompson-Nicola Regional District

land as well as some private land.


A preliminary outline from the Sagebrush Agri

Society of the horse racing track it wants to

establish across the street from the rodeo

grounds. Michael Potestio/Herald


THEATRE DESIGNUNVEILED

Building concept planned for the corner of Garcia Street and Coutlee AvenueSubmitted photo

See ‘Theatre’ Page 3See ‘Horse’ Page 3

Building concept planned for the corner of Garcia Street and Coutlee Avenue. Architect Chris Allen with Landform Design Build Ltd. presented the plans to the Nicola Valley Theatre Society on Thursday.

Merritt stands to get a little more country as the Sagebrush Agri Park Society wants to establish a horse racing track and an equine learning centre in the Nicola Valley.

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Four years ago, Merrittonian Grace Bergmann thought her yard and bake sale to fundraise for Operation Christmas Child would have been a one-time thing.

“I didn’t think it would hap-pen again at all,” Bermann said, noting she felt it was a spur of the moment initiative.

She felt a connection to the program after the first yard sale, which convinced her to make it an annual event.

“It was the right one for me to help,” she said.

Operation Christmas Child is a program which distributes ham-pers to children in need around the world, and throughout the year, community members contribute their wares to Bergmann to sell.

The campaign is held each year by Samaritan’s Purse Canada, an evangelical Christian organization that provides emergency relief programs to people affected by war, disease, natural disaster and famine.

Though it has a Christian message, the organization is non-denominational in terms of the people it provides support to.

The money raised is put towards buying goods such as toys and school supplies to fit in the shoeboxes.

While this year’s totals dipped slightly, Bergmann’s efforts in fund-

raising have grown a lot since year one.

In her first year, when she was just 10 years old, Bergmann raised about $400 to fill about 18 shoeboxes.

Two years ago, Bergmann raised $777 for the program, which bought enough goods to fill 48 shoeboxes.

Last year she raised $1,400 to fill about 60 boxes.

Bergmann uses the funds to fill as many shoeboxes as she can and then donates any excess funds straight to Operation Christmas Child.

After participating in the pro-gram for four years, Bergmann said it’s taught her that hard work pays off and people need to be thankful for what they have.

Bergmann also co-ordinates the shoebox program in the Merritt area.

The full campaign ramps up in October and the filled boxes are typically collected near the end of November before they’re distribut-ed in to people in South America.

To donate, fill up an empty Operation Christmas Child Shoebox which are available for pickup and drop off at loca-tions around town such as the Greyhound bus station or a local church.

People can also donate funds online at samaritanspurse.ca.

14-year-old raises $948 for charityGrace Bergmann has been raising money each year for the past four years


Funds go towards Operation Christmas Child

Every year Grace Bergmann collects money for children in need. Michael Potestio/Herald

Province hears council concerns

In addition to their talks with the Premier, council also talked with Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton and Assistant Deputy Minister of Health Doug Hughes, who filled in for health minister Terry Lake.

With Anton council discussed getting a new courthouse, adjusting prisoner costs so they are more fair towards small towns such as Merritt and mentioned they’re working to purchase the

RCMP detachment, Menard said.He said they discussed a new courthouse

with the minister and the Premier.“It’s not the first time it’s been brought to

their attention,” Menard said, noting they said they understand it’s a serious matter for Merritt.

With Hughes, they talked about the hospi-tal’s ER.

Menard said council thanked them for what they’ve done so far in getting an ER renovation

to the conceptual planning phase and hopes it doesn’t sit on the shelf.

“He was pretty positive,” Menard said.“It was a good meeting.”The city’s chief administrative officer, all six

councillors and the mayor are attending Union of B.C. Municipalities convention this week.

Thier request to speak with Minister of Transportation Todd Stone and Minister of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson were unsuccessful.

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Talks with Clark and Minister Anton, but unable to meet with Stone or Thomson


Next council meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015Council agendas and minutes at www.merritt.ca

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Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualifications and proof of required licenses/certificates/degrees will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 06 by:

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION (LEASE)

Notice is hereby given that the City of Merritt intends to dispose of an interest in land, being the entering into of a lease for the Merritt Cadet Hall, known as 1755 Coldwater Avenue, Parcel B (KF32633), Block 1, District Lot 125, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 838, except such undersurface rights as registered in AFB Vol 1, Fol.745, No., with the Merritt Army Cadet Parents’ Association and the Merritt Navy League for a term of (3) three years commencing on October 16, 2015. The consideration to be received by the City for the proposed Lease is the initial sum of $1.00 plus all applicable taxes.

For more information, please contact Larry Plotnikoff, Leisure Services Manager at 250-378-8618 or via e-mail at [email protected]

This notice was given on September 16, 2015 in accordance with Section 94 of the Community Charter.

The Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre will reopen after our annual

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OPENING regular hours beginning

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH

If you require further information please call the

Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre: 250-378-6662

PUBLIC NOTICEThe Public is advised that the multi-use sports box at Central Park will be undergoing some minor modifications to the dasher board system, and will not be available for public use from September 23rd to October 1ST.

The work is being performed under warranty, by the supplier of the dasher board system – Athletica Sport Systems. There are no costs to the City for this work.

The rest of Central Park will remain open and be available for use as usual during this time.If you have any questions please contact Larry Plotnikoff, Leisure Services Manager – 250-378-8618 or [email protected]


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Position:The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of a permanent full-time Bylaw Enforcement Officer.

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

Current resumes reflecting applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position and detailing education, qualifications and proof of required licenses/certificates/degrees will be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 9th by:

Carole Fraser,Human Resources Manager, City of Merritt

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

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Thank YouSmith Pioneer Park wishes to thank the following for their continuous support, hard work and donations

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We appreciate the difference you have made in our community.

Since the start of the federal election campaign last month, the Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola riding’s Green Party can-didate Robert Mellalieu has been fluctuating only very narrowly between nine and ten per cent in aggregate polls listed at threehundredeight.com.

While that’s around twice as high as the average five per cent the party has been polling at overall, it’s still a long way from an office in Ottawa.

Mellalieu said he has mad a couple of visits to Merritt on the campaign trail, and what he’s hear-ing about in the valley is biosolids.

He said the solution seems pretty cut and dried to him.

“Biosolids seems to be a big issue, and it seems like burning it is an easy solution, so I’m not sure why we’re even discussing it,” he said. “[Put up] an energy plant where you can burn it and actually make electricity out of the stuff.”

In spite of his party affiliation, he said he’s “not a save the spotted squirrel type of guy.” To Mellalieu, it’s all about the money.

“The synergy between ecology and economy is so tight,” he said. “The two of them coming together is economically fantastic; not just a zero but some-thing that actually gains value.”

He said biosolids was a perfect example of how this could work. “Here we have a solu-tion where we can burn the stuff and make ener-gy and electricity, and it’s not harmful to the envi-ronment at all after that, and it’s like hello? Where do we sign?”

Asked about the upcoming timber supply review, and the potential impact the lowering of the annual allowable cut on the Nicola Valley region, Mellalieu said that he wasn’t familiar with the specifics of the review.

He did say broadly that the mountain pine beetle, the affects of

which were the rationale behind why the review this year was scheduled ahead of the typical 10-year period, could be linked to human-caused climate change. He added that he was familiar with the lum-ber industry in general, having come from the Cowichan Valley where his father worked in a Chemanus sawmill.

“I’m a proponent of logging, much to the chagrin of the other people at the Green Party — they’re all a bunch of tree huggers,” he joked. “But we’ve got to look at it as a crop. Just because it takes 20 to 30 years to grow the crop, it’s no less a crop than any other crop that we have.”

He said he’d like to see more value added to Canadian lumber prod-ucts. “I’m aghast that we’re selling raw logs without making them

into two-by-fours first, it’s stupid that we do that, we’re just exporting those jobs,” he said.

Environmental regulations put in place could also benefit the industry, if it’s marketed properly, he argued. “You’ve got two two-by-fours at Home Depot; one is marked ‘B.C. Eco certified’ and one is just some U.S. lumber com-pany that just cuts down everything, which one are you going to buy?” he asked. “You’re going to buy that ‘eco’ two-by-four.”

Other Merritt-specific issues he pointed to was an increase in tourism advertising, specifically

to Americans, as well as First Nations rights.

More broadly in his riding, the Green Party candidate hopes to bring more attention to the issue of vote splitting.

“Canada wide — and I’ve noticed it in my riding — I have an issue with people being more concerned with the way they vote,” he said. Though he understands voter apathy, he said what really frustrates him is when people split their vote, or try to vote strategically.

“If you vote the way your heart and your conscience tell you, it’ll never be a wasted vote,” he said.

Biosolids and vote splitting concern Green candidateDavid DyckTHE MERRITT HERALD

Robert Mellalieu in Merritt last month. David Dyck/Herald


A recent article in the Herald highlighted the opportunities distributed learning can provide students (Aug. 21, “SCIDES: a different way to learn”).

The article also described the challenges that can be faced by teachers and students in a face to face school.

Offense was taken by this description, and for that I wish to apologize. I also wish to highlight the positives that can be found in both learning environments.

Students who attend face to face programs in our district experience a wide range of

teaching strategies and learning experiences. In addition to direct instruction, face to face schools and classes include self-directed learning, hands on activities, field trip experiences, science labs, music, physical activity, art and guest speakers. The list is too long to include them all.

I am pleased to say that when I visit schools and classrooms I observe a multitude of strategies that teachers are using to differ-entiate the learning and ultimate-ly meet the needs of all learners.

Distributed teaching by nature is more difficult to observe, but I have had the opportunity to wit-ness the success and learning that

takes place through this delivery as well.

With the support and guidance of a teacher, distributed learning provides students with the flex-ibility to learn where, when and at the pace they choose to.

The delivery of lessons, which is primarily done online, is also complimented with a range of learning activities similar to those listed above.

These activities are personal-ized to the student’s program and done in a range of settings including the home and the com-munity.

In closing, I would like to stress that we are fortunate in

School District 58 to have a choice. Students and families can learn in a face to face setting in their community school or at a distance through distributed learning. What is also exciting is that senior secondary students are beginning to blend their program by choosing to do both.

The district is committed to working towards our vision of “Success for ALL learners — today and tomorrow” and in order to meet it we will need to work together with students, fami-lies and the community.

Steve McNiven is the superintendent of School District 58.

HERALD OPINION

Migrants — the shape of things to come

The sheer dithering clueless-ness of the European Union’s leaders, faced with an unex-pected surge in the number of migrants seeking refugee status in EU coun-tries, challenges all our previous definitions of incompetence. A new standard has been set.

All of a sudden, in July, the main stream of refugees arriving in Europe switched from the trans-Mediterranean track out of Libya to the Aegean Sea, where the crossing from the Turkish coast to the Greek islands just offshore is less than one-tenth as far. People are drowning on this Aegean route too, but far fewer of them.

They don’t want to stay in Greece, of course — and although Greece is part of the Schengen area, which abolishes border controls between most EU members, it has no com-mon border with any other Schengen member. Migrants wishing to claim refugee status in some richer EU country must therefore trek on up through the Balkans, seeking to reach some other Schengen country like Hungary or Slovenia.

They don’t want to stay in those countries either, but once they are in any Schengen country other than Greece they can travel on freely to their real destinations, usually Germany, Sweden or France. Or at least they could until about two weeks ago. Then the panic started.

Heading up from Greece, the migrants first reached Macedonia (not a Schengen country).

SD 58 offers many ways to learn

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I am not a representative of the Merritt Centennials Hockey Club or a member of the board of directors but am a passionate supporter of the hockey club as a volunteer. I am well aware of the financial situation this club has been in its entire history. Just as it seems the club is about to slip away a white knight shows up and saves the day. However, as I look around the community I do not see any more white knights. The club has to make it on its own revenue or it will have to be sold, never to return because we would not meet the BCHL standards for rink size.

One of the areas that had to be addressed was the punch pass. In the fall, people would not attend games and then when the playoff races in January and February the rink would be full but our rev-enues would be disastrous because people would bring people in on their punch pass. The team is not sustainable with this system. The team sought out a new ticket system to address this issue.

I understand that some people may be upset by this approach but in my mind it is necessary. This system is new to everyone and will take some time to iron out the bugs. Most people have been sup-porting of the change but there are a few who have been downright rude in dealing with our cashiers. Our cashiers are volunteers who contribute many hours of service so that the Centennials can exist. They do not need this mean-spirited behaviour. They do not need to be stopped on the street or in the stores and insulted.

If you do not like the system that is your choice but don’t be a boor. Instead find out how you can improve your experience so that you don’t have to wait in line. You can purchase tickets online and save $2.00 per ticket in the process. You can have them show up on your cell phone or in your e-mail before you leave for the arena. With your prepaid ticket you just walk up to the door, have your ticket scanned and you’re in — no waiting.

I hope that those who have not behaved well to our volunteers will take the time out to apologize.

Tom Reynolds,Merritt

The Merritt Herald recently published an article about the dying downtown core here in our city (Sept. 15, “Little interest from council in forming down-town business association”). As a small, independent business owner operating in Merritt’s downtown core, I would have to agree that yes, it is dying — if it isn’t already dead.

And my experience here in the downtown core is that council has very little interest in anything involving local business people struggling to be successful here in Merritt.

Reading the comments from Rob Miller (Community Futures), Councillor Mike Goetz, and Mayor Menard was extremely frustrating.

The entire article bounced back and forth in one long game of “pass the buck”, and the main issue is that no one speaking knows the issues.

Mayor Menard has spoken to a “few” business people regard-ing a downtown business associa-tion, which is a revealing fact in itself.

A “few” people is not an accurate representation of your constituents, and will certainly not provide enough information to make an informed decision that will benefit those of us here in the downtown core.

If you want the full picture and a complete understanding of the issues we face downtown then you’ll have to talk to all of us.

That may even resolve the “fractured mess that constantly rolls in here,” which is how Councillor Goetz views the con-cerns local business owners give voice to.

It often feels that those of us who own businesses in the cur-rently lackluster downtown are fighting a losing battle.

We have to compete with Walmart and Gasoline Alley, with no allies in our local gov-ernment. It’s a constant struggle to even bring locals down to shop with us, let alone tourists, most of whom don’t realize there is any more to Merritt after the Ramada hotel.

Signs along the highway let drivers now they can gas up and stop in at the Petro-Canada, or the Chevron or the Shell. There are signs advertising “restau-rants” (will that be McDonalds, Tim Horton’s or White Spot?) but absolutely nothing to compel all that traffic to explore our potentially charming, quaint and historically rich downtown. As a result we are all suffering — not just business owners.

Councillor Goetz seems to think that being open Sundays would solve our problems; that unless we’re open for business on Sunday there isn’t any point in even trying to convince people to venture down from Gasoline Alley.

What about the other six days of the week? Is there nothing of interest Monday to Saturday? I resent an attitude in someone elected to represent our commu-nity that Gasoline Alley is doing just fine, let’s keep the people there so we won’t be embar-rassed by our dying downtown.

Gasoline Alley is a series of multi-million (if not billion) dol-lar franchises that care absolutely nothing for Merritt as a whole, or its citizens individually unless they’re spending money and adding to their bottom dollar.

They can close up, pull stakes and leave without a second thought or a single regret - the opposite of those of us who live here, work here and provide unique services and products to our fellow Merrittonians.

Let it be known that my first season in business here in town, I was open Sundays. And the

truth is that business was so slow on Sundays that I wasn’t even breaking even.

Some days I was losing money by paying overhead and not making a profit. Does it seem like good business sense to be open when you’re losing money? Being open Sundays would also mean being open six days a week for a lot of us, which means giving up a day off or hiring someone to run our businesses that day. If you’re not making enough money to cover an employee’s wages, remaining open is absolutely ludicrous.

As for a commitment from business people to “actually do business,” opening our doors every day here in Merritt, is our commitment to doing business.

There are innumerable other towns in B.C. we could choose to live and work in, but we don’t. We are constantly try-ing to improve the downtown core because we’re personally invested.

You’ll know when we are no longer committed because that will be the end of all that makes Merritt unique and worthwhile.

I would like to conclude by saying that now into my second year of business, I have still never had any of the above mentioned people (Rob Miller, Mayor Menard, Councillor Goetz or any other councillor for that matter) come into my store, introduce themselves to me and ask me what my position is as a business owner, or what I would like to see happen here in the future; let alone offer any support.

The downtown core is appar-ently the land that was forgotten, and will soon vanish if people don’t get angry about the way things are going and take back our town!

Morgan Hampton is an owner of Mirror Vintage in Merritt.

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It tried to protect its border for a while, then realised they just wanted to cross Macedonia and let them all through. Serbia (also not a Schengen country) did the same — which delivered them to the southern border of Hungary.

Hungary has been building a three-metre-high razor-wire fence along its southern frontier to keep asylum-seekers out, and it used considerable violence against the mostly Syrian refugees at first. But then Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel, wearing her Lady Bountiful cloak, announced that Germany would accept as many as wanted to come.

So Hungary opened its border and the refugees surged through, on their way to Austria and thence to Germany. That lasted precisely two days. Then Merkel panicked at the numbers arriving in Germany and “temporarily” closed the border with Austria. So to stop refu-gees from piling up in Austria, Vienna closed the border with Hungary — and Hungary shut its border with Serbia for the same reason.

Nothing daunted, the refugees stuck on the Hungarian border turned left and headed for Croatia (not a Schengen member). Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic declared that the gov-

ernment was “entirely ready to receive or direct those people where they want to go, which is obviously Germany or Scandinavian countries.” He knew they really just wanted to cross Croatia to get into Slovenia or Hungary (which are Schengen members).

But 24 hours later the Croatian government, shocked by the numbers that were coming, shut its border too. Croatian Interior Minister Ranko Ostojic said his country was “absolutely full” and told the migrants: “Don’t come here any more. Stay in refugee centres in Serbia and Macedonia and Greece. This is not the road to Europe.”

Meanwhile Hungary declared that it was extending its razor-wire fence to cover the border with Croatia as well, and Slovenia began to stop trains com-ing from Croatia to search for refugees. There will be a summit this week at which EU governments will try to come up with a coherent common policy, but don’t hold your breath while waiting for the good news.

The EU probably will sort it out even-tually, because the numbers are not really all that huge. Around 500,000 migrants (most of whom will claim refugee status) have entered the European Union this year, which is only one percent of the EU’s population.

It is not beyond the wit of the EU’s

leaders to work out legal ways to send false claimants home, to settle the refu-gees already in Europe, and to strength-en the EU’s external border controls. Some lasting damage may be done to the EU’s ideals in the process, but for most practical purposes life in Europe will return to normal — for a while.

However, this refugee crisis is only a rehearsal for the main event, which will probably arrive in ten to twenty years’ time. It will be driven by global warm-ing, which will devastate agriculture in the Middle East and North Africa and produce a five- or tenfold increase in the number of refugees heading for Europe.

This is not what might happen if the world’s governments don’t make the right deal at the climate summit in Paris in December. This is what almost certainly will happen even if they do make the right deal now. A considerable amount of warming is already locked into the system no matter what we do about the climate now — enough to produce that kind of refugee flow in the future.

There is not the slightest sign that EU policy-makers have taken this on board. If they are taken by surprise again, the European Union may collapse. So may several southern European states.

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

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The Merritt RCMP has exhausted its leads investigating the torching of four commercial trucks this past June and needs the public’s help.

“We’ve followed up on the leads that we got and we don’t have anything at this point to charge anybody or even to con-sider charging anybody,” Const. Tracy Dunsmore said.

Firefighters arrived at Don Brown’s trucking in the 2700 block of Marian Avenue during the early hours of June 13 to four logging trucks going up in flames.

Three of the four trucks were completely destroyed and the fires were deemed to be arson.

It appeared as though the perpetrator or perpetrators broke windows on the trucks and tossed accelerant into the cabs.

The RCMP estimates the fires caused about $730,000 in damages.

Police are asking anyone with information about this case to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. A person can provide a tip anonymously through this service and the information

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There have been eight suspi-cious fires over the course of the past three months in Merritt.

Back on June 4, the Merritt Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded to a trailer fire in the Diamond Vale Trailer Park. In the early hours of June 7, the fire department had to put out a barn that was fully engulfed in flames behind the Spring Island Mobile Home Park at 1500 Spring Street. Both these fires were deemed suspi-cious. In the case of the barn fire, two people were eventually charged with arson.

A Cheverolet pickup truck burning in an alley of the 2500 block of Jackson Avenue the night of June 29 is still under RCMP investigation. That fire began inside the vehicle, but no incendiary devices were uncov-ered. Witnesses said they saw the vehicle drive down the alley and was on fire a few minutes later. Police said they were not sure if this fire was set purposely or accidentally.

On the afternoon of July 6 emergency crews responded to a recliner chair on fire in the third

story hallway of the Coldwater Hotel. The fire was deemed suspicious and the investigation handed over to the RCMP.

At about 5 a.m. on the morn-ing of July 11, the MFRD and Ministry of Forests responded to a call of a grass fire about five kilometres south of Merritt off of Coldwater Road.

MFRD Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson told the Herald that a pickup truck left the road and sheered off an electrical pole, causing a fire in the sur-rounding grasses, but the driver was nowhere to be found. The RCMP took on the investigation of this fire as well.

At about 1 a.m. on July 18, Merritt police and the fire department responded to a call from the Bedford Apartments on Garcia Street where the interior of a parked Toyota had been set ablaze in the parking lot. The cause of the suspicious fire is unknown.

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SEPTEMBER 30(Ottawa, ON) – In 2014 Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Ghislain Picard encouraged people across the country to mark Orange Shirt Day on September 30, a day to recognize the experience of former students of Indian Residential Schools and affirm a collective commitment to ensure that every child matters.

“On September 30th, he encourages everyone in Canada to wear an orange shirt to commemorate and remember the experience of the thousands of children who were taken from their families and placed in Indian residential schools and to show a commitment to work towards reconciliation,” said National Chief Picard. “September 30th is a day to engage in discussions with one another – First Nations and non-Indigenous Canadians and commit to a future where every child matters. Please join us in calling on the Government of Canada to officially designate September 30 as Orange Shirt Day, a day for all of us come together in the spirit of reconciliation, respect and partnership.”

Orange Shirt Day is an outcome of the St. Joseph Mission Residential School Commemoration Project and Reunion events that took place in Williams Lake, BC in May 2013. It stems from a story told by former residential school student, Phyllis Webstad, who had her new orange shirt, bought by her grandmother, taken from her as a six-year old girl. She spoke powerfully of how it seemed to her that nobody cared and, in this personal way, it speaks to the many harms experienced by children in the residential schools.

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Over vocal objec-tions from some repre-sentatives, local politi-cians have narrowly endorsed a call for an “environmental bill of rights” for B.C. at their annual convention.

Calling it “an idea whose time has come,” Richmond Coun. Harold Steves sponsored the motion Wednesday

at the Union of B.C. Municipalities conven-tion in Vancouver. It calls for recognition of a right to “live in a healthy environment, including the right to clean air, clean water, clean food and vibrant ecosystems.”

Steves reminded delegates of a summer of smoke from forest fires and a drought that saw his Cache Creek farm run out of water.

He noted the bill of rights has been sup-ported by 36 munici-palities around B.C., after a tour of local councils by the David Suzuki Foundation’s Blue Dot campaign.

The idea was quick-ly challenged.

“How is this resolu-tion going to prevent forest fires and cre-ate clean air?” North Cowichan Coun. Al Siebring asked. “It’s

not.”Williams Lake

Mayor Walt Cobb dis-missed the bill of rights movement as “David Suzuki propaganda” backed by urban people who don’t understand that mining and forestry provide the lumber, copper and other products that build their homes and communities.

Cobb said it already takes years of environ-mental review before resource extraction can be approved, “and if this passes, it will be another nail in the cof-fin of rural B.C.”

Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz urged support for the bill of rights, arguing it would “raise our conscious-ness.” Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps quoted from a presentation to council by an 11-year-old boy and joined other delegates in call-ing for the resolution to support future gen-erations.

Coquitlam Coun. Terry O’Neill listed a dozen provincial laws

governing clean water, air pollution, public health and food safety, calling on the conven-tion to focus on specific measures instead of asserting rights that are

actually “a demand for others to do something for you.”

Nanaimo Regional District director Julian Fell agreed, saying four of the six rights pro-

posed to his board are actually “entitlements.” He called for the UBCM to declare that water and air should be legally guaranteed to remain public assets.

Local politicians split over environmental ‘rights’

Tom FletcherBLACK PRESS

Delegates vote on resolutions Wednesday at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver. UBCM

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Good size family home in quiet Bench location. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, fully finished basement with rec. room, play room, office and den. Fenced backyard, RV parking and a covered deck. This home has tons of potential.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

#2573 $850,000

Located on busy street with tenant in place and is fully leased. Total of approx. 6600 sq.ft. with 4100 sq.ft. on main, 1050 sq.ft. in bsmt and 1520 above that could be used as living quarters.

RESIDENTIAL LOT

#2464 $98,000

Build your dream home overlooking the Nicola River on Spring Bank Avenue, in neighbourhood of fine quality homes. Lot is approx. 0.89 acres.

LOCATION, LOCATION

#2571 $245,000

Clean, spacious home with large rooms, heritage style home wit newer floors & kitchen cabinets, newer vinyl windows, W/I soaker tub with shower in main bath. 5 bedrms & 1.5 baths.

LARGE YARD

#2566 $129,900

Great starter home or investment property. Has 2 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, and a partially finished basement with 1 bedroom. Property needs some TLC. Great corner lot with good access.

GOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD

#2468 $139,900

Half duplex in family oriented area & close to school. Has 3 bedrms up, large kitchen, updated bathrm with newer flooring & tub surround. Large fenced backyard with carport & enclosed storage.

LARGE LOT

#2529 $139,900

Spacious & bright home on a large city lot in a private setting & excellent location. 3 bedrm home with full length addition, new roof & fenced yard. Perfect starter or retirement home.

CLOSE TO SCHOOL

#2467 $149,900

Spacious half duplex with full basement, in good neighbourhood & good family area. Has 3 bedrms up with main bath, living rm, kitchen & dining on main, with laundry & family room in bsmt.

QUIET AREA

#2465 $139,900

Nice 3 bedroom half duplex with fenced yard, concrete driveway, carport & is close to school. Home has large kitchen & living room, 3 bedroom up with main bath plus a half bath on the main. New roof.

QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD

#2526 $254,900

Relax in your 13,000 sq.ft. yard with nice patio, fruit trees & garden area. Home has 3 bedrms, HW floors, F/P with wood insert, oak kitchen cabinets & gas range. Single garage.

MOVE IN READY

#2568 $44,900

2 bedroom mobile home in Riverside MH Park. Clean & ready to move in. New flooring in kitchen, dining room & both bedrms. New HW tank, dishwasher & central A/C. Quick possession possible.

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#2486 $125,000

REDUCED! Half acre parcel with C-3 zoning located on east side of Airport Road near Walmart in Merritt. The site is vacant with no improvements. Utilities are nearby.

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#2487 $125,000

REDUCED! Half acre commercial lot with C-3 zoning located near Walmart on Airport Road. The site is vacant with no improvements. Utilities are nearby.

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#2488 $2,499,000

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#2548 $129,900

EXTRA LARGE LOT

Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane access, huge backyard with single garage.

#2482 $243,900

LOGAn LAkE

Immaculate 4 bedrm family home in quiet cul de sac. Large master bedrm with ensuite, spacious kitchen, has F/P in living room & family room. Nicely landscaped backyard with large deck.

#2567 $168,500

PRIVATE BACkYARD

Cozy 2 bedroom home with newer kitchen & bathrm renovations, updated furnace, new roof, new HW tank, 2 skylights and a backyard an avid gardener would appreciate. Has 2 outbuildings and patio.

#2494 $264,900

BaCkS onTo golF CourSe

Incredible property in great neighbourhood, backs onto golf course. Home has 2200 sq.ft. in total, 3 bedrms, 2 baths, new HW tank and HE furnace installed in 2014, wood burning insert in the basement.

#2536 $325,000

LOCATIOn! LOCATIOn!

4 bedrm home in good area & walking distance to all amenities. Main floor has HW flooring, open kitchen/dining area, neutral colours, crown moldings, large family room. Has carport & detached garage/shop.

#2526 $254,900

Huge YarD

This move in ready home has 3 bedrms, HW floors, wood insert in F/P, oak kitchen cabinets. Single attached garage, private backyard with patio, fruit trees, garden & storage sheds. Close to downtown.

#2459 $229,000

CuSToM uPgraDeS

Custom designed 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with many extras of upgraded custom cabinetry throughout, 2 skylights, larger HE windows, bath tub in ensuite, upgraded fixtures & more.

#2384 $519,900

TRIPLE GARAGE

Quality built home with views & approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with new counters & backsplash, large family rm, 4 bedrms, 4 baths, fabulous master suite & much more.

#2234 $209,900

In LOWER nICOLA

3 bedroom home on 0.35 acres with creek. Home has large living room, galley kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 1 down in renovated bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank. 24x28 detached shop.

#2481 $125,000

InVESTORS

Great for investors or first time buyers. Home has 3 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, newer windows & siding and a partly finished basement. Close to schools. 100 amp service. Carport in back.

#2370 $159,900

DuPleX

Side by side duplex within walking distance to amenities. Each side has 100 amp, 2 bedrms 1 bathm kitchen and living room plus a fenced backyard. Total duplex in 864 sq.ft. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

#2480 $349,900

nEW 2 STOREY HOME

New home featuring open concept kitchen with granite counters, spacious living room, 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths & double garage. New Home Warranty 2/5/10. GST applies.

#2521 $229,900

WELL MAInTAInED

Lovely 4 bedrm, 2 bath large family home with fully fin. basement with family & games rooms. Bright spacious kitchen incl. 5 appliances. Beautiful fenced backyard with lane access & RV parking.

#2493 $389,900

LARGE DETACHED SHOP

Great family home in great area with views from top floor deck. Home has 3 bedrms on the main, Mill Creek kitchen, 1.5 baths, central A/C & partially finished basement. 30x30 detached shop. New roof on house & shop.

#2497 $299,000

BIG SHOP

Well maintained corner lot with 5 bedrm, 2 bath home with updated & tastefully decorated. Completely fenced private yard with lots of room. Has large new deck and 20x28 insulated shop. Lots of parking

#2345 $154,900

nICe HalF DuPleX

Well maintained home in good family area & close to school. Bright living room, spacious kitchen, huge family room, 3 bedrooms up, 2 baths, newer vinyl windows & fenced backyard with patio.

#2572 $279,900

GREAT BEnCH LOCATIOn


#2528 $199,000

FaMIlY neIgHBourHooD

5 bedroom home with full basement located in great neighbourhood & close to school. Large backyard and RV parking. Home needs some TLC, perfect for the handyman. Seller motivated.

#2467 $149,900

FIrST TIMe BuYerS

Spacious half duplex with full bsmt & is close to school. Top level has 3 bedrm, main has living rm, kitchen, main bath & dining room. Bsmt has laundry, family rm, storage & full bath. Fenced yard.

#2505 $419,900

IMMaCulaTe HoMe

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.

#2556 $144,900

CuTe anD CoZY

3 bedroom rancher in excellent location with many upgrades such as new roof, windows, kitchen, bathrm & flooring. This well kept home is perfect for a family starting out of retired couple. Lane access.

#2554 $329,900

large FaMIlY HoMe

Located in a great area of Merritt. Some recent upgrades include new roof, new laminate floors, kitchen counters, sink & taps. 3 bedrms up, 1 down plus 2 bedm suite. Spacious open floor plan. 2 gas F/P’s, skylights & double garage.

#2522 $314,900

WALk TO DOWnTOWn

Spacious panabode home with possible suite potential. Has large spacious rooms with beautiful updates. Large gourmet kitchen, new paint & laminate flooring, new HW tank & central A/C.

#2512 $225,000

large FenCeD loT

Great family home, close to schools. 3 bedrms up 2 down, fully finished basement, lots of storage, living room with gas F/P. Has fenced flat yard with 14x30 detached shop/garage & huge sundeck.

#2489 $299,500

DETACHED SHOP

4 bedrm home with open kitchen, dining & living room plus a fully finished bsmt. Huge 15,000 sq.ft. lot fenced with inground pool and detached heated shop. Quiet area.

#2430 $214,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

Traditional style 5 bedroom, 2 bath character home located close to schools & easy access to downtown. Home has HW flooring, central A/C, large fenced lot with deck & RV parking.

#2564 $475,000

GREAT VIEWS

Executive home with view in great Bench area & nicely landscaped. Home features 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, formal dining, large living rm, den, family room, full bsmt & a double garage.

#2552 $210,500

reFInISHeD InSIDe & ouT

Beautiful home in great location across from Park. Home has new windows, doors, furnace, HW tank, U/G sprinklers, woodstove, new deck, Mill Creek kitchen cabinets, S/S appl. & sing garage.

#2519 $159,000

nEWER APARTMEnT

Newer 2 bedroom apartment on 2nd floor in the Summitt. This unit comes with all appliances. Open kitchen/living room. Great place in excellent condition. Strata fees $160 per month.

#2535 $154,900

nICELY REnOVATED

Charming cottage style home, completely renovated on a fully landscaped lot in good neighbourhood. Has new kitchen, new flooring, crown moldings, master on main & 2 bedrms above. Fenced yard.

#2510 $129,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

Great starter home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, and in good area, close to school. Has an attached 17x23 garage/shop. Home needs some TLC of paint and flooring. Perfect for handyman.

#2506 $279,900

nICe neIgHBourHooD

Family home with 3 bedrms up, 1 down, open concept design with vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, sunken living room, gas F/P and large ensuite. Within walking distance to elementary school.

#2562 $339,900

CurB aPPeal

Beautifully finished 3 bedrm rancher with large bonus room above. Nice, open main floor, HW flooring, HE furnace with heat pump, HW on demand, BI vac, central Air, gas F/P, fully fenced yard.

#2558 $247,500

HERITAGE CHARM

This home has had many upgrades such as furnace, HW tank, insulation, electrical, plumbing, & windows. 3 bedrms, new custom kitchen with newer appliances. Wood stove in basement. Lots of parking.

#2534 $379,500

goregouS ranCHer

Custom design 4 bedrm rancher with full basement, 2 car garage & fully landscaped. Open kitchen with large island & pantry, living room with vaulted ceilings and walk out to deck & spacious backyard.

#2520 $142,000

GREAT STARTER HOME

This little 2 bedroom home is cute as a button in downtown location. Owners has put in many update & renos of newer windows, plumbing, electrical upgrades, new plank flooring, fixtures, doors & more.

#2468 $139,900

FIrST TIMe BuYerS

Half duplex in family oriented neighbourhood and close to school. Has 3 bedrms up, large kitchen, updated bathrm with newer flooring & tub surround. Large fenced yard with storage/work area.

#2550 $379,900

eXeCTuVe BenCH HoMe

Quality family home in good area. Has vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek kitchen cabinets with granite top on center island, 3 bedrms, 3.5 baths, full basement, U/G sprinklers, 2 car garage.

#2518 $89,900

OVERLOOkS RIVER

2 bedrm manufactured home with huge private sundeck with hot tub, sauna & 30 x 12 work shed all overlooking Nicola River & golf course. One of a kind in a perfect location.

#2463 $214,900

nICe enD unIT

Tastefully decorated townhouse, end unit with a bigger yard & less traffic. 3 bedrms up plus office, 3 pce ensuite, bright open concept on main with laundry & powder rm. Great patio & large fenced yard.

#2553 $299,900

oVer 3700 Sq. FT.

Excellent location & close to schools this home has 2 full floors plus bsmt, 3 bedrms up, 5 baths, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight suite with separate entrance. Nice covered deck in back.

#2522 $314,900

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#2563 $295,000

IMPRESSIVE RAnCHER

1800 sq.ft. rancher only 6 yrs old, 3 bedrms, plus bonus room above garage, open kitchen with all appliances, HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings, in excellent condition. Fenced backyard.

#2319 $299,900

nEW HOME

In new subdivision, this 2 bedroom home features an open floor plan, country kitchen, master with W/I closet, 4 pce ensuite & 13x10 deck. Single garage. Includes appliance package.

#2456 $274,900

In LOWER nICOLA

Clean & spacious 3 bedrm, 4 level split home on large fenced corner lot with double garage & RV prkg. Home has large living rm with F/P, bright kitchen, 2.5 baths, sundeck off master & an unfinished bsmt.

#2392 $265,000

reVenue ProPerTY

Side by side fourplex on 1/3 of an acre in prime location in Lower Nicola. Has been renovated inside & out including the roof & septic system. 20 yr roof installed in 2003. Don’t miss this!

#2529 $139,900

LARGE LOT


#2533 $72,900

nICE ADDITIOn

2 bedrm mobile with addition in one of the nicest parks. One bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living room in center. Addition has enclosed porch & family room.

#2514 $298,000

CLOSE TO SCHOOL

6 bedroom home nicely renovated, 3 bedrms up and 3 bedrms down in a ground level inlaw suite. Large fenced yard with a 34x20 detached garage/shop. RV parking and garden area. Newer floors, kitchen & bathroom paint. Great place to raise a family.

#2491 $267,500

TOWnHOME

Totally updated 3 bedrm home with walking distance to downtown. New paint, most flooring, kitchen counters, cabinets & bathrooms. Has 3 bedrms 2.5 baths & bright sunroom. Double garage.

#2397 $449,900

ALLISOn LAkE

Beautifully maintained 2 level lakeview home on 0.57 acre lot only 2 min. walk to lake. 2 bedrms up, 2 down, custom kitchen, vaulted 14 ft ceilings, large wrap around decks with gorgeous views.

#2561 $142,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

Located across from elementary school. Home has new kitchen with tile backsplash, pellet stove, new HW tank, 3 bedrms up, 12x32 attached garage and fully fenced backyard with fruit trees.

#2524 $339,000

BROOkMERE

Great recreational area all year round. Lovely 2 bedroom home with attached double garage, beautifully landscaped with RV prkg & sani dump. Live year round or use a rec. getaway. Easy access off Coquiahlla Hwy.

#2419 $319,900

SPEnCES BRIDGE

Quality built log home on 1.03 acres with fruit trees & mature shrubs. Home features 3 bedrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, huge living rm, large country kitchen, huge sundeck & fully fin. bsmt.

#2517 $159,900

DuPleX

Side by side duplex within walking distance to shopping. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen, living room and fenced backyard. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

#2531 $435,000

large FaMIlY HoMe

Spacious 5 bedroom home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, open kitchen & family room, Cherry stained cabinets in kitchen, 2 huge sundeck in private backyard plus covered sitting area.

#2151 $210,000

aDulT orIenTeD STraTa

One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.

#2426 $514,900

DETACHED SHOP

Quality built Cape Cod home with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, country kitchen, family rm & work area in bsmt. Fenced yard with double garage plus 3228 detached shop, covered deck & a gazebo.

#2537 $429,900

PRIME LOCATIOn

This executive Bench home has 4 bedrms on main, 1 down, custom fir cabinets with granite counters, S/S appliances, 4 baths & rec.rm & family rm. Nice inground pool and patio for BBQ’s

#2334 $46,900

WALk TO SHOPPInG

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.

#2571 $245,000

LOCATIOn, LOCATIOn

Clean, spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 2 down, newer floors & kitchen cabinets. In desirable area close to shopping & amenities. Newer vinyl windows, detached garage, fenced backyard.

#2340 $159,000

APARTMEnT

Newer 2 bedroom apartment in “The Summit” comes with stainless steel appliances, 1.5 baths and laundry room. No more shoveling snow! Great place to live, close to transit.

#2499 $43,500

WELL MAInTAInED

2 bedroom home in good Park. Has a wood burning fireplace and an open kitchen, newer windows, fenced yard, nicely kept and storage shed in back with garden area & fruit trees.

#2557 $225,000

GREAT LOCATIOn

2 bedroom home with full unfinished basement, good solid construction, but needs some updates. Covered deck, fruit trees and a garden area in back. Great family neighbourhood.

#2515 $149,900

aFForDaBlY PrICeD

2 bedroom, one level home across from the old Collett Ranch. Great views, has had some upgrades such as plumbing, electrical some flooring in kitchen & roof in 2007. Large fenced backyard with room for RV’s.

#2504 $389,900

EXTRA LARGE LOT

Possible 5 bedrm, 2.5 bath home on 1 ½ lots, close to shopping, hospital & school. Great yard, lots of parking. Double garage with 10 ft doors & a work area. Has A/C, U/G and drip irrigation, stainless steel appliances, B/I vac & storage shed.

#2409 $289,000

gooD FaMIlY HoMe

Home features 4 bedrms, HW floors, large gourmet kitchen with appliances, sunken living room, newer shingles, some windows & exterior doors in past few years & A/C. RV parking.

#2465 $139,900

HalF DuPleX

Nice half duplex with fenced yard, is close to school and on quiet cul de sac. Home has large kitchen and living room, 3 bedrms up with main bath plus a half bath on the main. New roof in 2015.

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#2559 $224,900

HAS HERITAGE CHARM

This 3 bedroom heritage house has been completely restired with new plumbing, electrical, insulation, windows, refinished wood flooring & bathroom. Has covered porch, new pergola & single garage.

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#2548 $129,900

EXTRA LARGE LOT

Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane access, huge backyard with single garage.

#2482 $243,900

LOGAn LAkE

Immaculate 4 bedrm family home in quiet cul de sac. Large master bedrm with ensuite, spacious kitchen, has F/P in living room & family room. Nicely landscaped backyard with large deck.

#2567 $168,500

PRIVATE BACkYARD

Cozy 2 bedroom home with newer kitchen & bathrm renovations, updated furnace, new roof, new HW tank, 2 skylights and a backyard an avid gardener would appreciate. Has 2 outbuildings and patio.

#2494 $264,900

BaCkS onTo golF CourSe

Incredible property in great neighbourhood, backs onto golf course. Home has 2200 sq.ft. in total, 3 bedrms, 2 baths, new HW tank and HE furnace installed in 2014, wood burning insert in the basement.

#2536 $325,000

LOCATIOn! LOCATIOn!

4 bedrm home in good area & walking distance to all amenities. Main floor has HW flooring, open kitchen/dining area, neutral colours, crown moldings, large family room. Has carport & detached garage/shop.

#2526 $254,900

Huge YarD

This move in ready home has 3 bedrms, HW floors, wood insert in F/P, oak kitchen cabinets. Single attached garage, private backyard with patio, fruit trees, garden & storage sheds. Close to downtown.

#2459 $229,000

CuSToM uPgraDeS

Custom designed 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with many extras of upgraded custom cabinetry throughout, 2 skylights, larger HE windows, bath tub in ensuite, upgraded fixtures & more.

#2384 $519,900

TRIPLE GARAGE

Quality built home with views & approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with new counters & backsplash, large family rm, 4 bedrms, 4 baths, fabulous master suite & much more.

#2234 $209,900

In LOWER nICOLA

3 bedroom home on 0.35 acres with creek. Home has large living room, galley kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 1 down in renovated bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank. 24x28 detached shop.

#2481 $125,000

InVESTORS

Great for investors or first time buyers. Home has 3 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, newer windows & siding and a partly finished basement. Close to schools. 100 amp service. Carport in back.

#2370 $159,900

DuPleX

Side by side duplex within walking distance to amenities. Each side has 100 amp, 2 bedrms 1 bathm kitchen and living room plus a fenced backyard. Total duplex in 864 sq.ft. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

#2480 $349,900

nEW 2 STOREY HOME

New home featuring open concept kitchen with granite counters, spacious living room, 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths & double garage. New Home Warranty 2/5/10. GST applies.

#2521 $229,900

WELL MAInTAInED

Lovely 4 bedrm, 2 bath large family home with fully fin. basement with family & games rooms. Bright spacious kitchen incl. 5 appliances. Beautiful fenced backyard with lane access & RV parking.

#2493 $389,900

LARGE DETACHED SHOP

Great family home in great area with views from top floor deck. Home has 3 bedrms on the main, Mill Creek kitchen, 1.5 baths, central A/C & partially finished basement. 30x30 detached shop. New roof on house & shop.

#2497 $299,000

BIG SHOP

Well maintained corner lot with 5 bedrm, 2 bath home with updated & tastefully decorated. Completely fenced private yard with lots of room. Has large new deck and 20x28 insulated shop. Lots of parking

#2345 $154,900

nICe HalF DuPleX

Well maintained home in good family area & close to school. Bright living room, spacious kitchen, huge family room, 3 bedrooms up, 2 baths, newer vinyl windows & fenced backyard with patio.

#2572 $279,900

GREAT BEnCH LOCATIOn


#2528 $199,000

FaMIlY neIgHBourHooD

5 bedroom home with full basement located in great neighbourhood & close to school. Large backyard and RV parking. Home needs some TLC, perfect for the handyman. Seller motivated.

#2467 $149,900

FIrST TIMe BuYerS

Spacious half duplex with full bsmt & is close to school. Top level has 3 bedrm, main has living rm, kitchen, main bath & dining room. Bsmt has laundry, family rm, storage & full bath. Fenced yard.

#2505 $419,900

IMMaCulaTe HoMe

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.

#2556 $144,900

CuTe anD CoZY

3 bedroom rancher in excellent location with many upgrades such as new roof, windows, kitchen, bathrm & flooring. This well kept home is perfect for a family starting out of retired couple. Lane access.

#2554 $329,900

large FaMIlY HoMe

Located in a great area of Merritt. Some recent upgrades include new roof, new laminate floors, kitchen counters, sink & taps. 3 bedrms up, 1 down plus 2 bedm suite. Spacious open floor plan. 2 gas F/P’s, skylights & double garage.

#2522 $314,900

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#2512 $225,000

large FenCeD loT

Great family home, close to schools. 3 bedrms up 2 down, fully finished basement, lots of storage, living room with gas F/P. Has fenced flat yard with 14x30 detached shop/garage & huge sundeck.

#2489 $299,500

DETACHED SHOP

4 bedrm home with open kitchen, dining & living room plus a fully finished bsmt. Huge 15,000 sq.ft. lot fenced with inground pool and detached heated shop. Quiet area.

#2430 $214,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

Traditional style 5 bedroom, 2 bath character home located close to schools & easy access to downtown. Home has HW flooring, central A/C, large fenced lot with deck & RV parking.

#2564 $475,000

GREAT VIEWS

Executive home with view in great Bench area & nicely landscaped. Home features 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths, gourmet kitchen, formal dining, large living rm, den, family room, full bsmt & a double garage.

#2552 $210,500

reFInISHeD InSIDe & ouT

Beautiful home in great location across from Park. Home has new windows, doors, furnace, HW tank, U/G sprinklers, woodstove, new deck, Mill Creek kitchen cabinets, S/S appl. & sing garage.

#2519 $159,000

nEWER APARTMEnT

Newer 2 bedroom apartment on 2nd floor in the Summitt. This unit comes with all appliances. Open kitchen/living room. Great place in excellent condition. Strata fees $160 per month.

#2535 $154,900

nICELY REnOVATED

Charming cottage style home, completely renovated on a fully landscaped lot in good neighbourhood. Has new kitchen, new flooring, crown moldings, master on main & 2 bedrms above. Fenced yard.

#2510 $129,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

Great starter home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, and in good area, close to school. Has an attached 17x23 garage/shop. Home needs some TLC of paint and flooring. Perfect for handyman.

#2506 $279,900

nICe neIgHBourHooD

Family home with 3 bedrms up, 1 down, open concept design with vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, sunken living room, gas F/P and large ensuite. Within walking distance to elementary school.

#2562 $339,900

CurB aPPeal

Beautifully finished 3 bedrm rancher with large bonus room above. Nice, open main floor, HW flooring, HE furnace with heat pump, HW on demand, BI vac, central Air, gas F/P, fully fenced yard.

#2558 $247,500

HERITAGE CHARM

This home has had many upgrades such as furnace, HW tank, insulation, electrical, plumbing, & windows. 3 bedrms, new custom kitchen with newer appliances. Wood stove in basement. Lots of parking.

#2534 $379,500

goregouS ranCHer

Custom design 4 bedrm rancher with full basement, 2 car garage & fully landscaped. Open kitchen with large island & pantry, living room with vaulted ceilings and walk out to deck & spacious backyard.

#2520 $142,000

GREAT STARTER HOME

This little 2 bedroom home is cute as a button in downtown location. Owners has put in many update & renos of newer windows, plumbing, electrical upgrades, new plank flooring, fixtures, doors & more.

#2468 $139,900

FIrST TIMe BuYerS

Half duplex in family oriented neighbourhood and close to school. Has 3 bedrms up, large kitchen, updated bathrm with newer flooring & tub surround. Large fenced yard with storage/work area.

#2550 $379,900

eXeCTuVe BenCH HoMe

Quality family home in good area. Has vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek kitchen cabinets with granite top on center island, 3 bedrms, 3.5 baths, full basement, U/G sprinklers, 2 car garage.

#2518 $89,900

OVERLOOkS RIVER

2 bedrm manufactured home with huge private sundeck with hot tub, sauna & 30 x 12 work shed all overlooking Nicola River & golf course. One of a kind in a perfect location.

#2463 $214,900

nICe enD unIT

Tastefully decorated townhouse, end unit with a bigger yard & less traffic. 3 bedrms up plus office, 3 pce ensuite, bright open concept on main with laundry & powder rm. Great patio & large fenced yard.

#2553 $299,900

oVer 3700 Sq. FT.

Excellent location & close to schools this home has 2 full floors plus bsmt, 3 bedrms up, 5 baths, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight suite with separate entrance. Nice covered deck in back.

#2522 $314,900

WALk TO DOWnTOWn


#2563 $295,000

IMPRESSIVE RAnCHER

1800 sq.ft. rancher only 6 yrs old, 3 bedrms, plus bonus room above garage, open kitchen with all appliances, HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings, in excellent condition. Fenced backyard.

#2319 $299,900

nEW HOME

In new subdivision, this 2 bedroom home features an open floor plan, country kitchen, master with W/I closet, 4 pce ensuite & 13x10 deck. Single garage. Includes appliance package.

#2456 $274,900

In LOWER nICOLA

Clean & spacious 3 bedrm, 4 level split home on large fenced corner lot with double garage & RV prkg. Home has large living rm with F/P, bright kitchen, 2.5 baths, sundeck off master & an unfinished bsmt.

#2392 $265,000

reVenue ProPerTY

Side by side fourplex on 1/3 of an acre in prime location in Lower Nicola. Has been renovated inside & out including the roof & septic system. 20 yr roof installed in 2003. Don’t miss this!

#2529 $139,900

LARGE LOT


#2533 $72,900

nICE ADDITIOn

2 bedrm mobile with addition in one of the nicest parks. One bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living room in center. Addition has enclosed porch & family room.

#2514 $298,000

CLOSE TO SCHOOL

6 bedroom home nicely renovated, 3 bedrms up and 3 bedrms down in a ground level inlaw suite. Large fenced yard with a 34x20 detached garage/shop. RV parking and garden area. Newer floors, kitchen & bathroom paint. Great place to raise a family.

#2491 $267,500

TOWnHOME

Totally updated 3 bedrm home with walking distance to downtown. New paint, most flooring, kitchen counters, cabinets & bathrooms. Has 3 bedrms 2.5 baths & bright sunroom. Double garage.

#2397 $449,900

ALLISOn LAkE

Beautifully maintained 2 level lakeview home on 0.57 acre lot only 2 min. walk to lake. 2 bedrms up, 2 down, custom kitchen, vaulted 14 ft ceilings, large wrap around decks with gorgeous views.

#2561 $142,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

Located across from elementary school. Home has new kitchen with tile backsplash, pellet stove, new HW tank, 3 bedrms up, 12x32 attached garage and fully fenced backyard with fruit trees.

#2524 $339,000

BROOkMERE

Great recreational area all year round. Lovely 2 bedroom home with attached double garage, beautifully landscaped with RV prkg & sani dump. Live year round or use a rec. getaway. Easy access off Coquiahlla Hwy.

#2419 $319,900

SPEnCES BRIDGE

Quality built log home on 1.03 acres with fruit trees & mature shrubs. Home features 3 bedrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, huge living rm, large country kitchen, huge sundeck & fully fin. bsmt.

#2517 $159,900

DuPleX

Side by side duplex within walking distance to shopping. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen, living room and fenced backyard. Adjacent duplex also for sale.

#2531 $435,000

large FaMIlY HoMe

Spacious 5 bedroom home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, open kitchen & family room, Cherry stained cabinets in kitchen, 2 huge sundeck in private backyard plus covered sitting area.

#2151 $210,000

aDulT orIenTeD STraTa

One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.

#2426 $514,900

DETACHED SHOP

Quality built Cape Cod home with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, country kitchen, family rm & work area in bsmt. Fenced yard with double garage plus 3228 detached shop, covered deck & a gazebo.

#2537 $429,900

PRIME LOCATIOn

This executive Bench home has 4 bedrms on main, 1 down, custom fir cabinets with granite counters, S/S appliances, 4 baths & rec.rm & family rm. Nice inground pool and patio for BBQ’s

#2334 $46,900

WALk TO SHOPPInG

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.

#2571 $245,000

LOCATIOn, LOCATIOn

Clean, spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 2 down, newer floors & kitchen cabinets. In desirable area close to shopping & amenities. Newer vinyl windows, detached garage, fenced backyard.

#2340 $159,000

APARTMEnT

Newer 2 bedroom apartment in “The Summit” comes with stainless steel appliances, 1.5 baths and laundry room. No more shoveling snow! Great place to live, close to transit.

#2499 $43,500

WELL MAInTAInED

2 bedroom home in good Park. Has a wood burning fireplace and an open kitchen, newer windows, fenced yard, nicely kept and storage shed in back with garden area & fruit trees.

#2557 $225,000

GREAT LOCATIOn

2 bedroom home with full unfinished basement, good solid construction, but needs some updates. Covered deck, fruit trees and a garden area in back. Great family neighbourhood.

#2515 $149,900

aFForDaBlY PrICeD

2 bedroom, one level home across from the old Collett Ranch. Great views, has had some upgrades such as plumbing, electrical some flooring in kitchen & roof in 2007. Large fenced backyard with room for RV’s.

#2504 $389,900

EXTRA LARGE LOT

Possible 5 bedrm, 2.5 bath home on 1 ½ lots, close to shopping, hospital & school. Great yard, lots of parking. Double garage with 10 ft doors & a work area. Has A/C, U/G and drip irrigation, stainless steel appliances, B/I vac & storage shed.

#2409 $289,000

gooD FaMIlY HoMe

Home features 4 bedrms, HW floors, large gourmet kitchen with appliances, sunken living room, newer shingles, some windows & exterior doors in past few years & A/C. RV parking.

#2465 $139,900

HalF DuPleX

Nice half duplex with fenced yard, is close to school and on quiet cul de sac. Home has large kitchen and living room, 3 bedrms up with main bath plus a half bath on the main. New roof in 2015.

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HAS HERITAGE CHARM

This 3 bedroom heritage house has been completely restired with new plumbing, electrical, insulation, windows, refinished wood flooring & bathroom. Has covered porch, new pergola & single garage.

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10 acres

#2511 $545,000

Prime agricultural farmland with approx. 8 acres in hay. Home has 2 bedrms + den, 2 baths, large kitchen w/pantry, deluxe ensuite & large covered deck. Has 26x20 storage shed, 2 horse stalls, water rights & more.

5 acres WITH VIeWs

#2470 $419,900

Spectacular views from this 5 acre property with room for horses. Home has 5 bedrms, 2 bath, full bsmt, open country kitchen with new counter & S/S appliances. Ha 26x26 detached garage/shop. A creek runs through the property.

264 acres

#2457 $1,250,000

Gorgeous property of approx. 264 acres with 2 titles. Has 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing through the property. A great variety of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR.

4.3 acres

#2525 $324,900

The perfect location just 35 mins. From Highland Valley Mine and 25 mins. From Merritt. Home features 1800 sq.ft. rancher with upgrades, 4 bedrms & 2.5 baths. Has barn, great shop with concrete floor plus small outbldgs.

LaKeVIeW HOMe

#2432 $974,900

Indulge your with 3800 sq.ft. of high end living on 1.3 acres with panoramic views of Nicola Lake. Superb workmanship & detail include granite counters, open wooden beams, 3 bedrms, 4 baths, large deck.

rIVerFrONT LOT

#2500 $150,000

Exquisite 0.83 acres in upscale neighbourhood, river frontage with enchanting views. This unique parcel offers both privacy & accessibility. All services to lot line, ready to build.

OPPOrTUNITY

#2437 $269,900

Commercial building with 2 bay garage and 2 bedroom living quarters in the back. Zoned C-4 which allows for many opportunities. Good visibility, quality built building & 200 amp service.

2 acres

#2379 $114,999

Build your dream home here or make this acreage your weekend getaway. Driveway, septic approval and drilled well (25 gpm) are already done

DeVeLOPers

#2478 $1,700,000

276 acre site with incredible mountain & lake views. Property has an allowed legal density of 62 units maximum. This parcel is above Nicola Lakeshore Estates.

LaKeFrONT LOT

#2414 $242,900

Build your dream home in this desirable development of fine waterfront homes on Nicola Lake. Close to 2 golf courses, Quichena hotel, gas station & store. Perfect lake for fishing, boating & swimming.

NIcOLa LaKeVIeW LOT

#2411 $199,000

One acre lot with fabulous views of the lake & mountains. In quality subdivision of custom built homes. Worth the drive to take a look while these opportunities are still available.

WaTerFrONT HOMe

#2507 $695,000

Well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at Harmon Estates on Nicola Lake. Nicely landscaped yard with fruit trees & vegetable garden. The kitchen, living room and master bedrm overlook the lake.

ON 1.74 acres

#2190 $364,900

Great opportunity on this 1.74 acres with city services, fenced and can be rezoned to suit your needs. Has 1 bedrm home plus a 900 sq.ft. outbuilding in park-like setting with large water feature. This property has subdivision potential. Call for more details.

12.63 acres

#2047 $209,000

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.

13 acres rIVerFrONT

#2208 $299,000

A great property in well developed subdivision of acreage lots. This unique property has a large amount of river frontage. Hydro at lot line, septic must be installed. Most of land is flat and useable.

ON 4.64 acres

#2335 $395,000

Beautiful 4 bedrm, 3 bath log home with open design, new Mill Creek cabinets, new flooring & furnace heat pump. Has numerous outbldgs, barn, storage shed, garage & more.

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ON 1 acre LOT

#2549 $334,900

Great family home on 1 acre just outside of city limits. This home features 3 bedrms up, 1 down, updated kitchen, parquet flooring, rec.rm with bar, detached double garage + 1 car garage attached.

IN KaNe VaLLeY

#2454 $539,900

Private 10 acres that backs onto Crown land and access to snowmobile, ski, quad or bike ride. 3 bedrm, 3 bath home with fully fin. bsmt with large rec. rm. Has 32x32 heat shop. Easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. and close to fishing lakes.

INDUsTrIaL BUILDING

#2538 $890,000

8500 sq.ft. pre-cast tilt-up building on corner lot of 0.8 acres, with excellent exposure. Easy access from truck route. Has 6400 sq.ft. of retail, 1600 sq.ft. of warehouse & 500 sq.ft. on 2nd floor for lunch room & bathrm. Lots of parking.

20 acres

#2555 $2,000,000

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.

117 acres

#2387 $2,500,000

Property has substantial aggregate deposit, excellent for long term gravel pit operation. 37 acres of light industrial and 80 acres of residential zoning. Estimate of 29 million ton deposit.

INDUsTrIaL LOT

#2356 $54,900

Light industrial bare lot, flat site, zoned M1 for your business opportunity. Easy access to truck route and just moments from the downtown core. Call for more details.

OPPOrTUNITY

#2560 $325,000

Commercial building in downtown core of approx. 5000 sq.ft. of commercial space on main floor and 1100 sq.ft. above in 3 bedrm suite, currently rented. Run your business & live upstairs.

cOMMercIaL

#2450 $339,000

Great building of 1680 sq.ft. on corner lot in high traffic area. Previously used as showroom for car dealership, and is fenced. C-2 zoning allows for many options. Great location

cOMMercIaL BUILDING

#2109 $595,000

Approx. 7300 sq.ft. building located on corner lot on main street coming into Merritt, zoned C-4 with site specific zoning to allow professional offices. Available for sale or lease. Call for details.

INDUsTrIaL LOTs

#2565

3 flat light industrial bare land lots available side by side, each approx. ½ acre. Water and sewer are close to the lot lines. Each sold separately at $54,900.

LOcaTION, LOcaTION

#2449 $325,000

3 separate title lots with 1200 sq.ft. building with 2 bays and fenced yard. Was a former gas station. Good highway exposure. Call for more details.

cOMMercIaL BUILDING

#2451 $445,000

Great opportunity for automotive repair shop. C-2 zoned. 3 lots, with separate titles being sold together. Building has 3 bays, parts room, assorted tools, hoist, etc. Easy access, good visability.

LaKeVIeW LOT

#2509 $199,000

Amazing one acre lot with stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake & mountains. Perfect recreation property or year round residence. Easy access & year round recreation.

rIVerFrONT

#2354 $99,000

0.91 acres fronting the Nicola River in the city limits. Within walking distance to downtown. City services not yet to lot line but with vicinity and be arranged for hook up.

INDUsTrIaL LOT

#2359 $89,900

Flat commercial lot zoned C-3 on one of the busiest streets in Merritt. Prime location to start your business or relocate it to a better location. Services to property line.

OPPOrTUNITY

#2305 $179,000

Immaculate 2000 sq.ft. commercial building in downtown core. New roof in 2013, renovated interior including new paint throughout. Parking in back with lane access. Great for investor or entrepreneur.

cHaracTer BUILDING

#2436 $198,000

In high traffic area, zoned C2 that allows for many business opportunities. Has living quarters in back with recent renos. . Good visibility located next to 7-11 Store.

cOMMercIaL BUILDING

#2437 $289,900

Great opportunity for your business. 2 bay garage with 2 bedrm living quarters in the back. Zoned C-4 which allows for many possibilities. Good visibility. 200 amp service.

10 acres

#2374 $239,900

10.9 acres in Miller Estates, a subdivision of custom built executives homes. Land is south facing, sloped with some trees. Great place to build your dream home and enjoy the views.

NIcOLa LaKe VIeW LOT

#2508 $199,000

Amazing one acre lake view lot featuring stunning panoramic views of Nicola Lake & surrounding mountains. Perfect recreation property or year round residence. Great swimming, fishing, water-skiing.

ON 5 acres

#2551 $590,000

5 acres with renovated 4 bedrm Cape Cod style home with over 3,000 sq.ft. Property has a great view & Guichon creek frontage. Private deck off the large kitchen. 2 car garage with bonus room above.

179 acres

#2495 $1,241,000

Located only 2 km from city this historical south facing parcel sits on bench above Highway 8 with panoramic views, 31 acres in hay that can yield 3 crops annually, has marketable timber, a rock quarry and 3 bedrm home.

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Prices starting at $128,000 + GsT

Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel 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, but all have a gov’t required hydrology study to assure Buyers of ample domestic water. Call for complete details.

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The computer memory disk contains 3.4 million public school education records, including names, postal codes, grades and personal education numbers.

Citizens’ Services Minister Amrik Virk said Tuesday there is no evidence the information has been taken or misused. After a lengthy physical search of a secure

warehouse in Victoria turned up nothing, ministry electronic records continue to be searched to see if the hard drive was moved or destroyed.

Virk said there were two unencrypted backup hard drives created in 2011, contrary to ministry information and privacy rules. Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has been notified and is investigating.

“There’s no doubt that a mistake was made, first in how the hard drive was cre-ated, and secondly, how it was stored,” Virk said. “This should not have hap-

pened.”The drive also more than 9,000 per-

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NDP education critic Rob Fleming said Virk is coming forward after several weeks because he doesn’t believe the missing hard drive will be found.

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pened is not good enough,” Fleming said. “They have to tell us how and why it hap-pened, and the minister specifically has to say why he failed to do his job.”

The government has set up a phone contact centre through Service BC for spe-cific inquiries about the data breach. The centre is open 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday, and callers should be prepared to say when they attended public or post-secondary schools in B.C.

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Lost hard drive holds 3.4M school recordsTom FletcherBLACK PRESS


The tragic picture of Alan Kurdi lying dead on the Turkish beach has one silver lining. It has spurred the world to action in speeding up the long-awaited migrant resettlement process.

Kurdi’s dad lost two of his precious sons and a wife. Even then, he undertook the trip to his native Qubani in Syria in order to bury the sons in their home-land.

Reading the touch-ing anecdote reminded me of a Jewish father who was about to give up his only son, not because of political pressure, but under God-honouring com-pulsion.

But in the nick of time this lad’s life was spared. This mobile and migrant dad was Abraham, the affluent patriarch who had his priorities straight.

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Talking about his nomadic life, the writer of the book of Hebrews says, “Because he looked for a city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.”

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Then one day a test came to him when God told him, “Take thy son and offer a sacrifice of him.”

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son, Isaac.” That name reminded Abraham of his son of promise.

God had promised that through Isaac the world would be blessed

some day and the Redeemer of mankind would come in his line.

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See ‘Examples’ Page 19


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“I’m asking you to do it as a religious act of devotion, of worship, of adoration, of love towards me.

“It has to be a religious exercise. You are to make a real service out of it with the right atti-tude of heart.”

The Bible tells us that when Abraham heard that, the very next morning he started on his way. That’s how quick he was to obey God.

God came before his family and before his children.

If the meaning of that is properly understood, it won’t bring problems; it would only bring bless-ings to our families and our children.

So Abraham went up to that mountain, with-out wavering. And what had God promised?

It’s that through the son who was about to be sacrificed, the whole world was going to be blessed. Jesus was going to come down in his line.

Now comes this paradoxical, contradictory command in which God said, “Put him on an altar and make him an offering.” Without hesita-tion, Abraham went up to the mountain where this was to take place.

Hebrews chapter 11 gives a beautiful insight into this story where it says, “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac . . . account-ing that God was able to raise him up even from the dead.”

Do we get the picture?The late V. Raymond Edman, president of

Wheaton College, used to say: “Never doubt in the dark what God has promised you in the light.”

In the light God said, “Abraham, Isaac is the

man through whom the Messiah would come into the world.”

And when darkness came, Abraham held on to that promise and must have said, “Dear God, I believe you.

“And I take my son up there and you allow me to take his life. You are going to have to raise him from the dead because I am holding you to your word.”

How’s that for real faith?Abraham had his priorities straight: God first.

Not like Eli, the high priest, the sweet old man who helped Samuel find the Lord.

God told him one time, “Eli, you prefer your sons above me, because when they do evil, you don’t restrain them.”

Eli’s sons, who were also priests, were tamper-ing with offerings of the temple. This was a seri-ous offence because those offerings pre-pictured Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.

The boys tampered with offerings of the Lord and, beyond that, they committed immorality with women worshippers in the precinct of God’s temple.

And instead of tearing their priestly robes off, all Eli would say, “Naughty, naughty. Daddy wishes you won’t do that.”

Eli’s priorities were mixed up. God said, “You prefer your sons above me.”

Fathers, grandpas, let us remind ourselves that we are the priests of the families we represent.

And it’s our job to raise children and grand-children as His followers no matter what the cost may be.

Narayan Mitra is the pastor of Merritt Baptist Church. [email protected]

Biblical examples of good and bad fathersFrom Page 18


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As I am sure you have heard me say before, the best way to treat back pain is to prevent it in the first place.

I am also sure you have heard me say that regular exercise and chiropractic treatment is an excellent way to achieve this!

Although that may sound simple, no two

back problems are exactly alike.

Therefore, I have to recommend many different forms of exer-cise to many different people.

This is due to the fact that every person has different needs, weaknesses, or strengths.

For example, a patient with severe arthritis of the knees or shoulders simply can-not do certain leg and shoulder exercises.

Although I recom-mend you receive experienced instruc-tion on how to exercise your back and core, I have listed a few very simple back exercises below that you can try at home.

Even if you have mild to moderate arthritis in you spine, these conservative exercises will likely mot irritate your back.

However, if you sus-pect that stretching and exercising your back is not a safe thing for you to do, or you feel dis-comfort or pain during the exercises, I would suggest you visit your chiropractor before continuing further.

Starting Position: Lie on your back on a table or firm surface. Both knees bent, feet flat on the table.

Action: Cross your arms over your chest. Turn your head (trunk) to the right as you turn both knees to the left. Allow your knees

to relax and go down without forcing. Hold for fifteen seconds. Bring knees back up, head to center. Reverse directions. Do each side five times.

Starting Position: Kneel down on the floor and assume the “all-four’s” position. Keep your head straight so that the gaze of your eyes is toward the floor.

Action: Slowly allow your trunk to sag as far as you can so that your back is arched. Do not pull it down, but let it relax as you lift up your face towards the ceiling. Then round your back up at the waist as far as you can by contracting your lower abdominal muscles as you lower

the top of your head toward the floor.

All motion should be initiated from your low back. Hold each of these positions for five to ten seconds and repeat five times.

Starting Position: Kneel on a mat with your knees and ankles. Allow your buttocks to rest on your heels.

Action: Take your upper body over so you are in a crouched posi-tion with your arms stretched out in front of you. Relax in this posi-tion and then slowly move forward with your elbows straight into a press-up position. Hold for fifteen seconds and repeat five times.

If you do at least these three exercises as

described above each and every day, your low back joints will remain mobile and the muscles will stay flexible.

If these exercises are combined with regular

chiropractic care, the results are even more significant. If you feel any pain during these exercises, stop imme-diately and see your chiropractor!

A few simple exercises that can prevent back pain

DR. COLIN GAGESpinal COLUMN

With increasing divorce rates, the phe-nomenon of the blended family is becoming more common.

A blended family is one which consists of the partners, and children from one or both previ-ous marriages.

There may also be additional children from the current partnership.

It can be difficult keeping things running smoothly in a traditional family; the challenge is multiplied considerably in the blended family.

There are so many more factors which come into play, the chil-dren may be alternating their time between two homes, or visiting a par-ent on the weekends.

They are often

exposed to different lifestyles and different expectations if there is animosity between the natural parents, this adds additional stress to the situation.

Since every blended family situation is dif-ferent, it is difficult to give definitive advice, but there are some gen-eral guidelines that may make things a little less stressful for the children, most important is to maintain an attitude of flexibility.

There’s really no other choice unless you want to be banging your head against a wall regu-larly. You have to learn to let the little things go.

You and your partner need to give thought to the kind of environment you want to create in your home, and decide upon some reasonable rules. Children can be taught that when they are with you, this is the way it is.

Children are adapt-able, and it won’t dam-age them emotionally to go to bed earlier at your house than at the other, or to have to pick

up after themselves here, but not there.

Do not criticize how the other parent does things. This only puts the child in an awkward situation.

If the natural parents are both still involved in the child’s life, the step-parent should not try to replace them.

It must be clear that step-parents are parents, and must be respected as such, but children will often withhold respect if they feel that the step-parent is trying to move into the role of mom or dad.

This is a fine line, and it’s best to be open with children, discussing how they feel so that you know where they stand. They often have a strong

loyalty to the natural parents, and need to know that we under-stand that and accept it.

It is important to really listen to what they feel, because few of us grew up in blended families so we really don’t know what it’s like for them.

Try not to make them feel guilty if they’re having trouble feeling good about the situation.

Empathize and ask if there’s anything you can do to help, or to make it easier for them. Allow children transition time when they are moving from one home to the other.

Gwen Randall-Young is an author and award-winning psychotherapist.

Blended families no mix up

GWEN RANDALL-YOUNGPsychologyFOR LIVING


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Bob Peacock may have retired as the superintendent of School District 58, but that certainly hasn’t slowed him down.

“When I retired, I told my wife there’s two things I want to do: I want to run a marathon in two hours and 30 minutes, and I want to run a 100 kilometre race,” Peacock told the Herald.

On Sept. 11 this year, he finished the last part of that goal when he completed the Lost Soul Ultra Marathon, a 100-kilo-metre race through a river valley near Lethbridge, Alberta.

The race took Peacock 18 hours and 42 minutes.“You run up and down what they call the coulees, up and

down the river valleys,” he said. “I have to tell you it’s like no mountains that I’ve run in B.C. We’ve got longer mountains, but these were steep and they were like donkey trails, you just kind of went up, turned around and went down — before you know it you’re going back up again.”

Since it’s a continuous run, he had to do the last 30 kilo-metres in the dark, wearing a headlamp to illuminate the path ahead of him. He said that had perks. “The good thing about running in the dark with a head lamp on is you couldn’t tell where the hills were, so I didn’t know if I was running uphill or downhill,” he said. “I just kept moving. It was interesting.”

He started training a year ahead of the event. He would run 41 kilometres on Saturdays and 50 kilometres on Sundays. He said in July he ran a total of 360 kilometres. In August he ran 441.

But he said what really got him through was his support sys-tem. “I was fortunate, I had a daughter and a wife who were there at each aid station, cheering as I came in and encouraging me as I went out,” he said.

“There were a couple of times where I thought, ‘I’m not going back out, I’ve had it.’ But they kept me focused and reminded me what I was doing this for and got me back out there. Without them it would have been pretty tough.”

He said there were other racers who weren’t so lucky. A cou-ple of times I was looking around to people beside me, and they got up and quit because they didn’t have people there to support them. You don’t realize it until you’re out there just how impor-

tant these people are.”There were a couple of hiccups along the way. At one

point, he was so busy watching the ground for roots, that he didn’t notice a tree at eye-level, and he hit himself in the head.

“Just right across the forehead — boom,” he said. “I let out a scream, and the guy who was running in front

of me was like, ‘Are you okay?’ And I said, ‘No, I’m not okay! My legs are tired and now my head hurts!’ he laughed. “You kind of feel kind of foolish running into a tree.”

He said the final leg of the race was particularly difficult, and recounted his final push at the end with some unex-pected help.

Sitting in one of the aid stations, exhausted, he looked up to see a bottle of cola. Peacock said he hadn’t had a drink of pop for some 40 years, but he asked one of his daughters to pour him a glass.

“She looked at me as if I was crazy, but she [did], and I said, ‘Man, this tastes pretty good, get me another one!’”

He drank three of them, then ran a 16 kilometre loop back to the same station, even faster than he had in the day-light. It was now one o’clock in the morning, and when he returned to the aid station, his wife was there. He asked for more soda. “She said, ‘You don’t need another Coke, you’re high on that stuff ! That caffeine is making you spin!’ I said, ‘I don’t care what’s making me spin, I’ve got 12 kilometers to go, get me more Coke!’”

Full of soda, he finished the race at around 3 o’clock a.m., relieved and exhausted, then stayed up to cheer on his daughter, who got up at 5 a.m. to compete in the 500 kilometre run the next morning. They both agreed they’d be there next year.

And as for that other post-retirement goal of running a marathon in three and a half hours, he did one last year that took him two hours and 31 minutes — just one minute shy. “I missed it by a minute, so I have to do another one,” he said simply.

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Retired super-intendent of SD 58 Bob Peacock, just before running the Lost Soul Ultra Marathon earlier this month. Submitted photo

Cents looking for consistency coming into Bauer Showcase

The Merritt Centennials need to buck their early season trend and string some wins together at the BCHL Bauer Showcase, which starts today in Chilliwack.

It’s been loss, win, loss win for the Cents after five games to start the season.

After losing to Salmon Arm 7-5 last Tuesday, the Centennials man-aged to come up big on Saturday against the Chilliwack Chiefs.

It was a back and forth affair all night, with the Centennials opening the scoring three minutes into the first period with a goal by forward Colin Grannary.

Merritt went up 2-0 at the half-way mark of the first with a power play marker by forward Michael Regush, but the Chiefs got one

back two minutes later off an unas-sisted power play goal by Jordan Kawaguchi.

Those PP goals would be the

only ones of the game. The Cents were 1-2 on the power play and the Chiefs went 1-4.

That Chiefs goal seemed to

swing momentum in Chilliwack’s favor, and five minutes into the second period the Chiefs tied the game.

Ryan Roseboom got the goal, but that seemed to light a fire under the Cents.

They began putting more pres-sure on the goal to try and take back the lead.

The second period ended tied 2-2, but that pressure from the Cents carried over and they led in shots by about four when Nick Fiorentino scored to retake the lead 3-2 early in the third.

Zak Bowles scored midway through the period off a tip-in goal to put Merritt up 4-2.

The Chiefs responded with a goal of their own by Jeremy Germain to cut the lead to 4-3, but the Cents held on to take the win.

The shots were an even 35

apiece, and the victory was rookie goalie Colton Lancaster’s first win and first start. He was also named the second star of the game for his performance.

A visibly excited Lancaster told the Herald after the game the win felt great but he couldn’t have done it without the help of his team-mates.

“They played amazing. They kept it all pretty simple shots and I just tried to keep it as cool and com-posed as I could,” Lancaster said.

The win earned him the start the next night in Trail, where support from his teammates waned early in the game.

Although the Cents outshot the Smoke Eaters 33-30 they gave up three unanswered goals in the third period.


This third period goal by forward Nick Fiorentino retook the lead for the Centennials, who earned their second win of the season Friday night at home against the Chilliwack Chiefs. Michael Potestio/Herald

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SPORTS

BCHL STANDINGS to Sept. 23

Team GP W L T OTL PTS

Salmon Arm 4 3 0 1 0 7Penticton 4 3 1 0 0 6Vernon 5 2 2 0 1 5West Kelowna 4 2 2 0 0 4Trail 4 2 2 0 0 4Merritt 5 2 3 0 0 4

INTERIOR DIVISION


Wenatchee 3 3 0 0 0 6Langley 3 2 1 0 0 4Coquitlam 4 2 2 0 0 4Chilliwack 4 1 2 1 0 3Surrey 4 1 3 0 0 2Prince George 4 0 4 0 0 0

MAINLAND DIVISION


Cowichan Valley 3 3 0 0 0 6Powell River 5 3 2 0 0 6Nanaimo 4 2 2 0 0 4Alberni Valley 3 1 2 0 0 2Victoria 3 0 3 0 0 0

ISLAND DIVISION

4 cyl bomber

MERRITT SPEEDWAY RESULTS AUG. 22

C DASH #65 Brad MacKay Dale CalderB DASH #32 Tim Fowler #44 Grant PowersA DASH #13 Lloyd Morris #7 Lukas Steel #55 Angela Klassen #42 Jack Goddyn

B HEAT #32 Tim Fowler #44 Grant PowersA HEAT #13 Lloyd Morris #9 Bill Fader #55 Angela Klassen #42 Jack Goddyn

MAIN1st X Dean Bridge #9 Bill Fader #55 Angela Klassen #44 Grant Powers2nd #32 Tim Fowler #1 Jim Fader #52 Lloyd Morris #7 Geoff Morris3rd #33 Terry Mockford #8 Alex Ruttan #31 Damian Lindberg

F TIME #13 Lloyd Morris (19.386) #9 Bill Fader (19.995) #55 Angela Klassen (19.508) #75 Jake Mills (17.287)

6 & 8 cyl bomber street class hobby class

The Merritt Speedway roared to life last Saturday, Aug. 22.

LEFT Grant Powers leads the pack in one of the early races in the hobby class. He would go on to take the top prize in the main event. David Dyck/Herald

TOP Angela Klassen dominated the street class races, in which there were only two competitors. David Dyck/Herald

BOTTOM (Left to right) Hobby class competitors Damian Lindberg, Geoff Morris and Grant Powers with their main event third, second and first place trophies, respectively. On the far right is tro-phy girl Kirsten Fowler.Submitted photo

Trail went up 4-0 at 2:14 in the second before Merritt stopped the bleeding with a goal from Grannary two minutes later. The Cents woke up at that point scoring back-to-back goals, one at 12:20 from Fiorentino and on the power play at 17:31 from Nick Jermain. The Cents were 1-6 with the man advantage.

With a tie game in sight, Trail netted one more goal to go up 5-3 with under a minute left to play in the game and seal the win.

Fiorentino had a goal and assist in the game and was named the third star.

Head coach Joe Martin told the Herald his team got off to a slow start in Trail.

“Maybe we didn’t respect the long day and road trip, and came out flat and didn’t give Colton Lancaster any help,” Martin said.

The Cents have a 2-3-0-0 record at the moment, sticking them in the basement of the Interior Division early in the season.

They play back-to-back games at the four-day showcase, which involves all BCHL teams playing two regular season games at Prospera Place in front of fans and a multitude of scouts from the NHL and college ranks.

The Cents face the Surrey Eagles tonight at 7:30 p.m. and the Nanaimo Clippers Friday at 4 p.m.

Slow start, but a win in TrailFrom Page 21

BELOW Young Carter Starrs competing in the junior boys goat tail tying event at the Little Britches Rodeo in Kamloops on Sept. 19. ABOVE Local cowgirls Maya Starrs (left), Andee Walker (middle) and Gracie Garthwaite stay out of the rain while they wait for their turn in the dummy roping event on Sept. 20. April Schneider/Submitted photos

DOWN AT THE RACETRACK

FundraiserCome out to the Smith Pioneer Park fundraiser. Enjoy

some food from our concession and take in the tractor pulls. Saturday, Sept. 26 & Sunday, Sept. 27. Aberdeen Rd., Lower Nicola.

Baillie House Fall GaraGe saleTuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everything

you might need including the kitchen sink! Phone 250-378-0349 for more information.

THe Beavers and CuBs Groups are holding their Registration night September 28

from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Diamondvale elementary in the gym. We are looking for Cub group volunteers and if there any any question please call Karen Pare @ 250-378-2706 or Nicole @ 250-981-0012.

MerriTT senior CenTreOctober schedule is as follows: Monday: Senior’s

Exercise 1:30 p.m., Cribbage 7 p.m. Tuesday: Bingo 1 p.m., Duplicate Bridge 7 p.m. Wednesday: Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m., Court Whist 7 p.m. Thursday: Floor Curling 1 p.m. Friday: Rummoli 7 p.m. Saturday: Floor Curling 1 p.m., Pot luck Supper Oct. 24, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. for more info phone 250-378-4407.

We Make - You Bake PasTrYMerritt Chapter #14, Order of Eastern Star Annual

Fundraiser Oct. 5 to 8. These rounds may be frozen until needed as they are separated by paper. Orders will be received up to Sept. 30. Contact Amber at 250-315-0028 email: [email protected] or Lynne at 250-378-2004 email: [email protected]. Proceeds go to local charities, cancer and a high school bursary.

niCola valleY FilM soCieTY PresenTs:“LEVIATHAN” Rated PG at 7:00 p.m. Oct. 19 at the

NVIT LECTURE THEATRE. Parking is FREE and there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. For more info phone 250-378-3974.

ConaYT BinGoJoin 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.

ConaYT elders droP in CenTreTuesday & Thursday mornings, 8:30 a.m. – noon, 2164

Quilchena Avenue. All Elders welcome – just come out and visit! For information contact Deloris at 250-378-5107.

livinG WiTH loss suPPorT GrouPLiving with the Loss Support Group Wednesday 7 p.m.

- 8:45 p.m. #12-2025 Granite Ave, Merritt. Call 250-280-4040.

elks BinGoEvery Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 p.m. Come in for lunch!

danCeLove to Dance Academy is now accepting registration

for their fall classes. Please call 250-378-9898 for more information.

MerriTT Minor HoCkeYRegister for the 2014/15 season at merrittminorhockey.

com. Call 250-378-6827 for more information.

kniTWiTsLove to knit or crochet? Come on down to Brambles

Bakery Thursday evenings bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun. (1st Thursday of the month)

a BlessinG oF THe aniMals A Blessing of the Animals service will be held at St.

Michael’s Anglican Church, 1990 Chapman, on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. All pets are welcome and cameras are also welcome. The service commemorates St. Frances of Assisi who is known as the patron saint of animals and the environment. It is customary for churches to hold ceremon-ies blessing animals on his feast day of Oct. 4.

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help us reach our goal

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

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:

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Stella KrauseWe are sad to announce that on Sept. 12, 2015 Stella Krause passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Stella was born August 24, 1925 in Merritt, B.C. She is survived by her children; Barbara (Len) Tomkinson of Merritt, Dona (Jon) Moses of Penticton, B.C., Marlien Hansen of Aberdeen, WA., Judy Bond of Merritt, Henry Krause and Marlene of Merritt, Archie Krause of Merritt and Dan Krause of Merritt. Her 9 grandchildren and their families; Jeffrey (Nicole) Bruce and their daughters Ruby and Claire of Shuswap Lake B.C., Jason (Crystal) McGowan and their sons Jayden and Christian of Merritt, Laine (Tammy) Thormoset and their children Brayden and Jorja of Merritt, Shantel Murray and her son Jared of Edmonton Alberta, Barbara (Kirby) Sackett and their sons Sean and Steven of Aberdeen, WA., Dean Hansen and his daughters Katie and Krissy of Aberdeen, WA., Tina Bond and her children Isaiah and Sequoia of Prince George, B.C., Shawn Krause of Kelowna, B.C., Melissa Krause (Derek Anderson) and their daughter Aubree of Merritt. She is also survived by her sister Martha and brother-in-law John Fast, nieces and nephews. Stella is predeceased by her parents Peter and Lillian McDougall, her husband Henry in 2003, son Dean and daughter Kathy, brother Archie and sister Sarah McDougall, Barbara (Ray) Lenfesty, Josephine (Al) Rudance, Edith (Ed) Ritchie and Peggy (Charlie) Dumont. A memorial service will be held at the Trinity United Church on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Nick Judson of ciating. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Bester, Nicola Valley Health Care Hospital, Gillis House and all those who have supported us at this time of loss. The Merritt Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our oldest sister, on September 15, with her family at her side. Sheron was born in Ashcroft BC. She attended the majority of her school years in Merritt. She moved and worked in Vancouver for many years. She eventually moved

back to the Interior, residing in Kamloops BC. Sheron was the ultimate “sports” fan. If we needed a current update on a particular hockey, football, soccer game etc., she would be the one to call. She is survived by her sisters, Mildred Desy and Gloria Mansus. Nephew Mark Desy (JoAnne) and their four girls. Nephews Chris Mansus, Matthew, Micah and Malik Miller and Nieces, Michele Mansus and Sherry Rauch (Allan), their family Brittany and Tiffany Brabant, and Evan and Wade Rauch. Cousins, Victor Johnson, Wayne Johnson (Melodie) and family.The family would also like to include her dear friend Barbara Gaetz. Sheron was predeceased by her husband, Don Hutton, brother John, sister Lyla and parents John and Lil. We will miss you, Sher. Love you. A memorial tea will be announced at a later date.

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Thank YouTo the many family & friends of the late Archie Rutz, we wish to extend our sincere thanks for your many kind-nesses an for the condolenc-es & support that we have received. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to Diana Mouland, the re-men & ambulance atten-dants. Also a big thank you to the ladies of the Royal Purple for the lunch and the Elks for their support.

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CP is one of Canada’s most iconic companies. We move the goods that keep the world turning, and we’re on our way to doing it better than anyone else. To get there, CP is looking for some adaptable, hard-working, safety-conscious, and results-driven people to join our force of train conductors.

You don’t need:Railroading experienceConnections

You do need:Great AttitudeWillingness to learnTo work in and around Kamloops

Competition closes on September 27, 2015

For additional information on Canadian Pacific and this career opportunity, visit us online at www.cpr.ca.

Only those candidates contacted will be considered. All communication will be directed to the email address you use on your online application form. The journey has begun but is far from over.

Upper Nicola Band Job Posting - Chief Financial Of cer Upper Nicola Band is seeking an experienced professional to fulfill the role of Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for supporting the Chief and Council, Senior Management and staff in achieving overall goals of Upper Nicola Band, and in particular, the effective and efficient financial administration of this rapidly growing organization.

Under the direction of Band Administrator, the Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for Upper Nicola Band’s accounting, cost control and budgeting systems. In addition, the Chief Financial Officer will produce financial statements, reports and other financial information to Senior Management, UNB Finance Audit Committee and Council for effective decision-making.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESProvide assistance to Senior Managers to develop and monitor annual budgets and develop multi-year financial plan in accordance to the Upper Nicola Band Financial Administration Law.

Provide oversight of Upper Nicola Band’s investments; ensure all applicable policies are followed.

Assist with financial reporting for programs, projects (government and non-government).

Perform the day-to-day tasks required with respect to UNB’s finances, including overseeing employee payroll and benefits plan, bookkeeping responsibilities including processing expenses, payments and deposits, monthly bank reconciliations, preparing for and overseeing the annual audit, and other related responsibilities;

Preparation of financial statements, and month end and year end reports;

Ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, GAAP, and establishes accounting standards, procedures and internal controls.

Lead the development and implementation of UNB financial policies and procedures in adherence to Upper Nicola Band Financial Administration Law;

Support the UNB Finance and Audit Committee to ensure financial reporting; internal control and management processes are followed.

Supervise UNB Finance Staff of two people.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation; CAFM preferred 3+ years of progressive experience managing an accounting department, especially in a First Nations setting Demonstrated teamwork and supervisory skills Demonstrated financial report preparation and analysis skills Demonstrated ability to manage and operate Xyntax accounting systems Ability to prioritize workload and occasionally work under peak load pressure to ensure cyclical deadlines is met. Must be bondable and complete a criminal records check

Gross salary range, according to UNB Pay scale Grid is $60K-$79 K depending on experience for a40 hours a week. UNB also offers a competitive benefit package to employees.

To Apply: Submit a resume and a cover letter, to the address below. Applications will be accepted until October 2, 2015 at 12:00pm to:

Upper Nicola Band, Attention: AdministratorBox 3700 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Fax: (250) 350-3311 [email protected]

\Only qualified individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview.

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= AIC (measure of blood glucose levels over time) Recommended Target: 7.0% or below

= Blood pressure Recommended Target: 130/80 mm Hg

= Cholesterol Recommended Target: LDL: 2.0 mmol/L or lower. Total cholesterol to HDL ratio: below 4

If you have diabetes, you are at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, and other complications such as eye and kidney disease, nerve damage and foot problems. Keeping your blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol in a healthy range can reduce your risk of complications.

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1 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro (X2)

3 bdrm Apt on Bench. $800 plus hydro (X2)

1 bdrm Suite. $675 plus hydro

2 bdrm Suite. $700 plus hydro.

2 bdrm Bsmt Suite. $750 including utilities.

3 bdrm Townhouse. $820 plus utilities.

2 bdrm duplex. $700 plus utilities (X2)

3 bdrm duplex. Newly Reno-vated. $975 plus utilities.

3 bdrm duplex. Close to schools. $950 plus utilities.

1 bdrm house. Fully furnished. $1100 including utilities

2 bdrm house. $850 plus hydro

3 bdrm house. Large fenced yard. $1100 plus utilities.

3 bdrm house. $850 plus utilities

3 bdrm townhouse Sun Valley Court. $1100 plus utilities.

1 bdrm Suite in Lower Nicola. $600 plus hydro.

1 bdrm in 4plex in Lower Nicola. $600 plus hydro.

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Stoyoma Dental is Merritt’s newest Dental Clinic. We are a Not 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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