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Contract awarded for $2 million sewer, road upgradeConstruction is expected
to begin after the August long weekend to upgrade Merritt’s aging infrastruc-ture, which will see the city spend $2 million in the process.
On July 22 at its regular
meeting, city council unani-mously approved awarding the tender for the 2014 Infrastructure Renewal Pro-gram to H&M Excavating Ltd.
The project will see parts of the city’s water and sewer systems replaced and the roads above them resur-faced.
Up first are Langstaff Place, a portion of Cold-water Avenue from Main Street, a portion of Douglas Street, and two blocks of Clapperton Avenue.
In a report to council, the public works department stated the purpose of the annual infrastructure renew-al program is to “replace
aging subsurface utilities on an ongoing basis so we are not victim to the national ‘infrastructure crisis,’” which involves old utility systems failing at the same time because they are the same age.
“Just like the tires on your car or anything else — you use it [for] so long it’s going
to fail at some point,” City of Merritt public works manager Darrell Finnigan told the Herald.
The city received five bids for the infrastructure project and opted for the lowest one.
Finnigan said the bot-tom three bids were all fairly competitive. The lowest
bid and third lowest ranged between just under $2 mil-lion and a little more than $2.4 million.
Finnigan said the first part of the infrastructure project is expected to be fin-ished by November of this year.
By Michael PotestioTHE HERALD
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SHOW ‘N’ SHINE SUBLIME (Above) A vintage car enthusiast checks out what’s under the hood of Dale Monahan’s 1969 Chevy Impala at theNicola Valley Cruisers Car Club 20th Annual Show ‘n’ Shine on July 27. Hundreds of people came out to Central Park to see an impressive array of over 160 classic cars and trucks from all over B.C., including Monahan’s from Kamloops, which came complete with a take-out food tray on its passenger-side window (inset). Over $3,000 was raised by the Cruisers Car Club; it will be donated to local charitable organizations. For complete results from the highly-successful event, more photos and a heart-warming story, turn to page 3. Emily Wessel and Ian Webster/Herald
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RCMP seek info in unprovoked June shootingRCMP are looking
for more information to assist in their inves-tigation of a seemingly random shooting of a cyclist near Spences Bridge in the early morning hours of June 1.
Burnaby cyclist Craig Premack, 59, was participating in the Cache Creek 600 cycling event, which sees riders make a two-day, 600 kilome-tre journey from Pitt Meadows to Cache Creek.
After resting in Spences Bridge for three hours, Premack was back riding on the road shortly before 1
a.m. on June 1 and had been back on Highway 1 for about 10 minutes when he was shot in his right fore-arm.
At a news con-ference in Surrey on Tuesday, Prem-ack told reporters he saw a dark-coloured vehicle leave a pullout near where he had been shot.
“I couldn’t believe it was happening. It was almost like a bad dream,” Premack told reporters.
He had no use of his arm and fashioned a tourniquet out of a pair of pants and wait-ed for help to arrive.
After about 20
minutes, other cyclists came upon him and one of them cycled back to Spences Bridge to get help.
Premack spent the night in Ashcroft hospi-tal. He had surgery to repair his right elbow in Vancouver and will start physiotherapy soon.
The bullet entered about a centimetre below Premack’s elbow and shattered the bone, which now has a plate and screws to hold the fragments together, he told reporters.
Premack said he is worried about the long-term effects of being shot and the financial strain of not being able to work.
He said he was making a personal appeal for anyone with information to come forward to officers.
“The outcome would be tragic should this ever happen again,” Premack said in a prepared state-ment.
RCMP Inspector Ed Boettcher called it
a “brazen, unprovoked and potentially deadly attack.”
Other riders told officers two men in a dark-coloured pickup truck threw objects at them as they passed.
Although there’s nothing linking those incidents to the shoot-ing, RCMP are asking anyone with informa-tion that might help them identify the two men to contact Lyt-ton RCMP at 250-455-2225 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Victim of Connector crash
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The BC Coroners Service has released the
name of the man who was killed when his truck struck the back of a transport truck near Loon Lake Hill on July 25.
William John Jones, 75, was the lone occu-pant of a westbound truck that struck the rear of a westbound transport truck with
two trailers about 1.5 kilometres east of Loon Lake.
Jones was transport-ed by air ambulance to Kelowna General Hospital where he suc-cumbed to his injuries.
The Coroners Ser-vice and RCMP are continuing their inves-tigation.
By Emily WesselTHE HERALD
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Upgrade schedule comingFinnigan said the sections
of roads being reconstructed are identified by the city’s water and waste water man-agement master plans as priorities for upgrading in Merritt.
“Our council is dedicated to renewing the infrastruc-ture,” Finnigan said.
Finnigan said the contrac-tor for the project will be communicating with all hom-eowners affected by the proj-ect and giving them timelines for when they will be in the
neighbourhood.Finnigan said most of Mer-
ritt’s sewer infrastructure was put in during the early 1960s and the water infrastructure dates back to at least the 1930s.
A map of the affected areas is online at merrittherald.com.
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By Ian WebsterTHE HERALD
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While Bob Harasin from Kelowna was surprised and hon-oured to see his 1942 Ford COE (cab over engine) truck receive both the People’s Choice and Mayor’s Choice Awards at the Nicola Valley Cruisers Club 20th Annual Show ’n’ Shine at Central Park on Sunday, the lovingly-restored vehicle will always mean so much more to him than the attention it garners and any awards that it happens to accrue.
“I rebuilt this one as a tribute to my late son who died four years ago this summer at the age of 38,” Harasin said. “He was killed in a motorcycle accident the day after helping me retrieve the COE from a field outside of Lumby. It was the last thing we ever did together.
“He had just bought this brand new one-tonne pickup, and he said, ‘I’ll pull it home for you, Dad.’ So we brought the old Ford home and unloaded it, and he was going to come back the next day, but he never made it,” Harasin said.
“I went into a bit of a slump, and didn’t do anything (with the COE) for about a year and a half. It just sat there. Then I told myself that I had to get my life together, so I pulled it into the shop, took it all apart and started building.”
Harasin put his heart and soul into his third restoration. His two previous efforts were a ’46 Ford business coupe and a 1926 Ford Model T.
“[The COE] was in pretty rough shape when I got it. I paid just $1,500, and took seven wheel-barrow loads of pinecones out of the interior — that’s how bad it was. I did everything on it but the paint. I even sewed the upholstery. I went a little bit further with this vehicle than anything that I’d done before.”
Under the hood, Harasin replaced the original 65-horse-power V8 flathead engine with a brand-new, fuel-injected 302 from a 1990 Lincoln five-litre. He also transferred the transmission and the air-ride suspension from the same high-end donor car.
“I’ve been a trucker all my life,” Harasin said. “I even hauled logs out of Merritt for awhile. I actu-ally used a lot of semi parts in the
COE. I have a valve on the dash that is a maxi-button off my log-ging truck. That’s what controls my air-ride suspension.
“I went a little over the top for the cab-over,” he said. “I’ve never done that before.”
Upon completion, the first thing Harasin did was make a pilgrimage back to the farm where he had purchased the COE.
“The guy that had owned it collected old trucks. He didn’t do anything with them; he just loved collecting them. He had gotten himself killed in a car accident, and his 82-year-old wife decided that the trucks had to go. I origi-nally purchased it off her.
“When I returned to Lumby four years later and drove into her yard, she was just so excited to see the truck all fixed up. She said it would have made her husband proud. I guess you could say the truck is kind of a tribute to her husband and my son.”
Harasin said that over time he’s learned a bit more history about his much-treasured truck.
“When I first got it, the name on the door was Stephen’s Trucking, Kamloops, B.C. I later found out that it got sold to someone in Missouri. The fellow in Lumby drove all the way to Missouri to pick it up and bring it back to British Columbia.”
During the early stages of res-toration, Harasin discovered an old window scrapper inside — the kind that used to be given out by businesses back in the day.
“It was from a tire shop in Kamloops. The phone number said 379 — that was it, just three
digits.”Harasin is planning to attend
the ‘Hot Night in the City’ Show ’n’ Shine in the Tournament Capital City early in August, and is looking forward to possibly find-ing out more background about his COE.
While in Merritt on the week-end, Harasin said he fielded sev-eral offers to buy his Ford COE but turned them all down.
“It ain’t gonna happen,” he said. “This truck means everything to me. It’s going to be with me until I’m gone.”
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Show ’n’ Shine winner a labour of love
Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club20th Annual Show ‘n’ Shine
Central Park, Merritt - Sunday, July 27
Prize Winners
People’s Choice Award Bob Harasin, Kelowna(don. by Hagerty Insurance) 1942 Ford COE
Mayor’s Choice Award Bob Harasin, Kelowna(don. by City of Merritt) 1942 Ford COE
Best Vintage Car Ernie McNaughton, Kamloops(don. by Merritt Vintage CC) 1937 Lincoln Zephyr
A&W Root Bear Award Barry Jackson, Merritt 1958 Corvette
$1,000 Grand Prize Ed Russell, Kamloops(don. by Nicola Valley Cruisers CC)
50/50 Draw ($450) Brenda Hardy, Logan Lake
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Large Tool Box Jerry Sanders, Merritt(don. by NAPA Auto Pro, NAPA Corp., Firman’s Auto Parts)
Small Tool Box Slim McKillican, S. Bridge(don. by Wayne Byer Trucking)
B.C. Lions Tickets John MacPherson, Merritt(don. by Grand Pub & Grill)
SHOW TOPPER Bob Harasin’s 1942 Ford COE (cab over engine) won both the People’s Choice and Mayor’s Choice Awards at the Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club 20th Annual Show ’n’ Shine at Central Park on the weekend. Ian Webster/Herald
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Saturday over the lunch hour. The group made its appearance as part of Music in the Square, a joint initiative of the City of Merritt and Merritt’s
chamber of commerce, as it was already in town to play back-to-back shows at Cactus Annie’s on Friday and Saturday. Emily Wessel/Herald
Council gives owners of burnt house 30 days noticeEnough is enough when
it comes to a house that’s been unsafe and unsightly since a fire destroyed it nearly four years ago, city council members said at their regular meeting last Tuesday. The house at 1590 Gar-
cia St. was gutted by a fire — which was determined to be an arson — back in October of 2010. Despite multiple attempts by the city
to assist the Lower Main-land-based property owners in addressing deficiency and nuisance issues, the owner continues to dodge requests
of compliance and remedia-tion, a report from planning and development manager Sean O’Flaherty stated.In those four years, the city has sent the property owners six orders to comply
for unsightliness and safety issues.
Council unanimously approved a motion to have the owners of the house restore or demolish the building, but shortened their
deadline from three months to 30 days.
“This is just some people taking advantage of a small town, and thinks they’re
not going to do anything,” Coun. Dave Baker said.In August of 2013, city
council issued a notice on title against the property’s land title in accordance with section 57 of the Commu-nity Charter. Then in April of this year, the city issued the property owners another order to comply for unsight-
liness and safety issues — also informing them the city was considering remedial action.
Still, the site remains in its dilapidated and uninhab-itable condition.If the property owners don’t demolish the fire-damaged building or restore
the property so it’s not a nuisance, the city will have it demolished and the property restored.
The city would then recoup their demolition costs from the owners as a debt in a similar manner to having taxes against the property.The initial deadline to comply with the remedial action recommended by city staff was Oct. 22, 2014.
However, council decided to move the date to the mini-mum notice of 30 days after
Baker recommended it.
By Michael PotestioTHE HERALDreporter@merrittherald.com
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Enough is enough when it comes to a house that’s been unsafe and unsightly since a fire destroyed it nearly four years ago, city council members said at their regular meeting last Tuesday.
Homeowners evacuated from their properties because of a wildfire in the Murray Lake area are free to return.
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News from Baillie House keeps getting betterThe following is
an excerpt from the City of Merritt reg-ular council meet-ing agenda from July 22, 2014.
Merritt Visitor Information at the
Baillie House
The second quarter of 2014 saw a 24.1 per cent increase in visitors to the Baillie property. The Nicola Valley Heritage Society continues to appreciate the large number of visitors to our site.
Seventy per cent of the visitors were from B.C. Year to year, Brit-ish Columbians always make up the major-ity of visitors to the Baillie property. Most visitors are exploring B.C. and/or Canada on their summer vacations. The total number of visitors for the first six months of 2014 was 8,837 — our
best first half to date.
Dates and hours of operation
For the month of April, the visitor infor-mation booth (VIB) at the Baillie House was open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning May 1, we have been open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We were open for a total of 620 hours between April 1 and June 30. Even on statutory holi-days, the hours that the VIB was open did not change.
Staffing
The VIB was staffed by Sandy Curnow, the on-site manager, every Wednesday to Satur-day. Two summer stu-dents started work on May 1 and they each work four days per week. One part-time
person works two days per week. Volunteers were also in the VIB on Fridays and Satur-days.
The Nicola Val-ley Heritage Society provided 1,768 man-hours of employment over this three-month period.
Visitor statistics
Every month in the second quarter of 2014 had an increased number of visitors over the same time period in 2013. The number of visitors in this quar-ter increased by 1,082 people this year. There were a total of 3,834 visitors for the same period in 2012, which was 1,736 fewer people than the number of visitors in 2014.
The majority of visitors over this three-month period came from B.C. (70 per cent). Visitors from
Asia/Australia (eight per cent), Europe (eight per cent), Alber-ta (seven per cent), the rest of Canada (five per cent) and the U.S. (two per cent) made up the balance of people stopping at our site.
Most people were in town for a few hours (66 per cent). Our friendly staff and volunteers provided a warm welcome to try and entice visitors to stop in downtown Merritt when they are in the area in the future.
The length of stay for the remainder of the visitors was broken down as follows: one night (21 per cent), two nights (nine per cent), and more than two
nights (four per cent). In 2013, most visi-
tors again stayed only for a few hours (60 per cent) or one night (26 per cent).
Trends in visitor traffic
Most people who stop at the VIB at the Baillie House used site facilities such as the washroom, free bever-ages or treats, bro-chures and newspapers (38 per cent). Other information requests included shopping (12 per cent), maps/direc-tions (20 per cent), attractions (eight per cent), events (three per cent), transportation (one per cent), food and beverage (five per cent), community
services (two per cent), adventure recreation (five per cent), moving (two per cent), accom-modation (two per cent) and parks (two per cent).
We continue to see travellers come to downtown Merritt to stop at our site when they are in Merritt.
We are all thrilled to provide a unique expe-rience for everyone who visits our site.
Looking ahead to the next quarter
The VIB at the Baillie House will con-tinue to strive to attract visitors to downtown Merritt. There are many sites on the Internet where visi-
tors have posted great reviews of our site that encourage others to stop here.
We have purchased ads in the Gold Coun-try guide and in the official Merritt guide to let potential visitors know what we have to offer. There is also an ad on the Merritt Stock Car Association’s 2014 poster/schedule.
The Heritage Society will be work-ing with the Aquatic Centre for their Splash Weeks throughout the summer. Children will spend a half day at the Baillie House for a tour and playing heritage games. Any children of visitors that are at our site will be invited to participate.
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Helicopters are required for this work. The contractor has obtained the necessary permits and permissions and is in compliance with Transport Canada requirements.
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www.merrittherald.comBreathing new life into historic Yuen On Lung storeA new store down-
town is paying tribute to Merritt’s past.
When the old Yuen On Lung store re-opens on Saturday as Mirror Vintage, it will be like stepping back in time for those who walk through its doors.
The nearly 100-year-old building’s story begins with the Toy family, which immi-grated to Canada from China around 1916. The Toys founded the Yuen On Lung Com-pany shortly thereafter and built their Voght
Street department store, which members of the Toy family operated on
and off until as late as the early 2000s.
The store sat vacant
for a few years in former owner Chung Toy’s estate, and was sold to local mechanic Clint Langill in September 2010.
About a year later, he hired Morgan Hampton to help clean it up.
Today, the two are more than partners in the store — they’re romantically involved as well.
But it’s a good thing
By Emily WesselTHE HERALD
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See ‘Store’ Page 7Clint Langill and Morgan Hampton are re-opening the nearly 100-year-old Yuen On Lung store on Voght Street Saturday as Mirror Vintage. Emily Wessel/Herald
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Around the world, sporting endeavours are as diverse as the people who play them and the coun-tries that embrace them.
Last week, I saw an amazing video of the cycle ball world championships in Japan.
Two teams of two play-ers each cycle around a
small court and use the wheels of their bikes to knock a ball into the net.
The players ride fixed-gear bikes with no brakes.
If their feet touch the floor, the other team is awarded a penalty “kick” (using only their wheels, of course).
Another mash-up sport that’s getting its day is foot-volley.
Footvolley is exactly what it sounds like and combines the rules of beach volleyball with those of soccer. Two players on each side use their feet, knees and chest to knock a ball over the net set around two metres.
A team scores when the other team drops the ball.
That’s similar to sepak
takraw, the Southeast Asian sport that sees teams of two or three knock a rattan ball over a net set at a metre-and-a-half using their feet, knees, chests and heads.
Bossaball from Europe is similar, except the teams are on a trampoline set into a bouncy inflatable court.
Three or four players on each side set up their attacker, who is positioned on the trampoline, to score.
Those who like to relay might be interested in cup stacking, a sport where the hand proves it moves quicker than the eye.
Competitors race against the clock to stack cups in different-sized
pyramids.Some Harry Potter fans
have tried to turn the fic-tional game of Quidditch into a real one, but with-out magical broomsticks for players to fly on and elusive or antagonizing balls that fly on their own accord, these muggles have to make do with tennis balls, dodge balls and vol-leyballs whilst running with a broom between their legs at all times.
Some players simply go under water to change the game, as in underwa-ter hockey or underwater rugby.
At their very core, many sports at the heart of Canadian culture are bizarre.
Passing a small puck
between sticks while on shoes with ice-knives stuck under them is weird.
Sweeping ice to shine it up for a smooth boulder to knock others out of a target is weird.
Strapping one or two boards to your feet and sliding down a mountain-side is weird.
When it comes down to it, people do a lot of bizarre things for fun, and team sports are just another.
But hey, if it makes you happy, it can’t be that bad. Whether you’re skating into rec hockey or jump-ing in with both feet on a bossaball court, embrace it. Who cares what I think about wacky sports anyway — there’s no I in team.
HERALD OPINION
In defence of younger drivers
VICTORIA – A recent column on the B.C. government’s decision to raise speed limits on portions of rural highways excited numerous comments from readers.
Some questioned my suggestion that today’s new drivers are worse because they spend their formative years staring at screens in the back seat instead of looking out the win-dow and grasping the grim physics of the real world.
There is no doubt that B.C.’s graduated licensing system for new drivers is more difficult than what my generation faced. Those vehicle stickers with the “L” (for learner, or as teens prefer “loser”) and “N” (for novice, or in teen-speak “nerd”) have been around since 1998. The two steps make getting a full driver’s licence a longer, more difficult and expensive process.
Statistics provided by ICBC show what new drivers are up against.
First there is the written “knowl-edge test” to obtain a learner’s per-mit. From 2004 to 2008, more than half of applicants failed in their first attempt. Things improved in sub-sequent years, with a 46-per-cent failure rate in 2009 declining to 42 per cent by 2013.
The first road test is required to go from “L” to “N” and it seems sufficiently harsh. The failure rate has been consistently around 47 per cent in the past six years. More practice and another $35 are required to try again.
Students fare better on the sec-ond road test, where the failure rate has consistently been 21-22 per cent for the past decade.
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they learned to work together well early on as the work keeps coming, Hampton said.
Dealing with the stockpile kept by former owner Chung Toy was one of many labours of love.
“He just kept order-ing things and stockpil-ing things and saving things, and it was liter-ally knee-deep on the floor and the shelves were still full of food and cans and cereal boxes and candy boxes; drinking glasses, mugs, souvenir items, clothing and shoes — we had so many pairs of shoes, hundreds of pairs of shoes,” Hampton said.
The shoes are one of many truly vintage finds in the store. The pair found the shoes in a copy of the 1945 Eaton’s catalogue that had been lying around as well.
Countless original products with Chinese writing on the packag-
ing line the shelves behind the counter.
“It’s a mixture of my collection and Clint’s collection and treasures we’ve found and things that were in the store,” she said.
Along with the merchandise they dis-covered, the couple also came upon boxes of photos that were devel-oped and left behind
at the Merritt Movie Mart, which was oper-ated by Chung Toy’s brother Kenn until 1977.
Through Facebook, Langill and Hampton have reunited several people with long-lost family photos.
Those photos will be available at Saturday’s grand opening to those who may be able to
identify people in them and alert their rela-tives, since Langill and Hampton are originally from Powell River and Chilliwack, respectively.
Hampton, who moved to Brookmere after spending every childhood summer there with her grand-parents, remembers the allure of the store when she and her grand-
mother would go look-ing at garage sales for treasures together.
“We used to always drive downtown here, and say wouldn’t it be so neat to go in that building? Wouldn’t it be so neat to explore that store? And now I live here and I’m going to open it,” the 20-year-old said. “It’s sort of a twist of fate that was really nice to have.”
They had a soft launch for those who came to town for the MSS ’50s, ’60s and ’70s reunion that took place on the July 18-20 weekend and said the positive response was reassuring.
“We’ve really left it almost the way it was. We plan to leave it as a browse and buy. You can come and browse the historic collection that we have on display and you can also come and buy a little piece of history,” Hampton said.
Luckily, for those who remember it, the one dollar browsing fee
will not be in effect. However, they’ve
still got Chung Toy’s sign announcing the fee under the glass at the counter.
“If you bought something, he would credit your dollar back. If you didn’t, you just had to give up your dol-lar to get in,” Hampton laughed.
And that sign is just one of endless treasures harkening back to a different era in Mer-ritt that sit between the store’s walls.
“It actually feels more like we belong to the building than the building belongs to us,” Hampton said with a laugh. “We feel really honoured to be able to redo it and refinish it this way and sort of give it new life.”
The store will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for its grand opening on Aug. 2. Hampton said she will see what the demand is for the store’s regular schedule in the first few weeks.
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System in B.C. not lenient toward driversICBC reports that in
the first three years of the graduated licence program, the new driver crash rate dropped by 16 per cent. In 2003 the required learner and novice period were extended, and restrictions on the novice stage were increased. New driver crashes fell by another 28 per cent.
Those restrictions include the number of passengers and a “zero tolerance” for alcohol.
Impaired crash and inju-ry statistics aren’t available for drivers in the graduated licence program, only fatali-
ties. They grew as more new drivers were enrolled in the new system, to a high of 24 in 2007, but that declined to 14 by 2012.
There will always be young people who drive impaired, speed or make other fatal errors. But it’s difficult to argue that today’s system in B.C. is lenient.
A couple of readers were concerned about the effect
of higher rural speed limits on older drivers. One sug-gested that higher limits on rural highways are a poor mix with vacationing seniors hauling around oversized motorhomes, trailers and boats.
Another cited the com-ing wave of retired baby boomers and added a likely increase in marijuana-im-paired drivers, all embold-
ened by the invitation to drive faster.
B.C.’s medical health officers issued a letter denouncing the decision by Transportation Minister Todd Stone to raise speed limits. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the research is clear that higher speeds increase the risk and severity of inci-dents.
Then there is the gov-ernment’s own position, articulated in a road safety strategy released last year by Attorney General Suzanne Anton.
“Research is conclusive that at higher speeds, more people are killed and injured
in the traffic system,” it states. “At lower speeds, fewer are killed and injured as a direct result of the safe-ty buffer that lowered speeds create.”
The strategy notes that new technologies such as adaptive cruise control are becoming available. B.C. is also testing electronic high-way speed limit signs that change with weather and traffic conditions.
Next comes self-driving vehicle systems, so drivers will be able to check their phones again.
Tom Fletcher is legislature report-er and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
From Page 6 ‘‘‘There will always be young people who drive impaired, speed or make other fatal errors.’
— COLUMNIST TOM FLETCHER
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Store offers a glimpse of the pastFrom Page 5
The old Yuen On Lung building at 1798 Voght St. saw the local impact of two world wars, the Great Depression, break-ins, squatters and even a car crashing into its front in 1999. Now, the storied old building will get new life when it re-opens as Mirror Vintage on Saturday. Emily Wessel/Herald
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Financing has closed on the Merritt Green Energy Proj-ect, a biomass plant expected to gener-ate 40 megawatts of electricity from wood waste from local saw-mills.
The $235-million biomass-fired facility will sell power to BC Hydro on a 30-year agreement.
Construction on the plant is to break ground imminently, Fadi Oubari, vice president of Dalkia Canada, which will be operating the plant, told the Herald. He said he was not sure on the exact date con-struction will begin. The facility is expected to be operational in October 2016.
The Merritt Green Energy Project is Dalkia’s second bio-mass plant in B.C., with the one in Fort St. James expected to begin operations in July 2016.
The local plant will use approximately 200,000 tonnes of dry biomass fuel, mostly sawmill waste, each year to produce enough renewable electricity to power more than 40,000 homes a year.
“It’s a 40 megawatt plant and it [will] gen-erate 285,000 mega-watt hours per year of electricity,” Oubari said.
The fuel will be provided under a long-term agreement with local partners, includ-ing Tolko Industries.
An estimated 250 workers are expected
for the construction phase.
Once operational, the plant is expected to create 80 new direct and indirect jobs over its 30 years.
Oubari said about 23 of those jobs are for operating the plant.
The plant was origi-nally expected to break ground in February but was delayed by closing the financing and finalizing the con-tracts.
In January, Oubari told the Herald he was expecting construction would begin in April.
Oubari said he thought the process of getting to this point was going to be faster than it was, as the financing for the Fort St. James biomass plant Dalkia is build-ing closed in Novem-ber.
He said in Merritt’s case, there were a few minor details to sort through, which result-ed in the delay, but there were no major issues.
The Merritt Green Energy Project closed at $180 million debt financing from five banks.
Oubari also men-tioned the impact the project will have on the local economy.
“Just during the construction period, you’re going to have 250 people in town. Some labour is going to be local, other labour is going to be from out of town,” Oubari said. “They’re going to live in town and they’re going to spend money in town.”
He said that Iberdrola Ingenieria, the Spanish multina-
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tional energy company building the Merritt biomass plant, will hire subcontractors as much as possible.
“What they cannot find locally, they’re going to bring from outside,” Oubari said.
The plant will be
located on a subdivi-sion of the Tolko property at the corner of Midday Valley Road and Houston Street.
“We’re very excited to start and to be part of the Merritt commu-nity,” Oubari said.Signs mark the area of the Tolko property where the Merritt Green
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1. Regular exerciseEngage in regular
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This exercise could include jogging or walk-ing, dancing, cycling or swimming. The type of exercise doesn’t really matter as long as you are doing it. Consistently performing exercise will help you to maintain a normal body weight, improve endurance, increase strength, and give you an overall feel-ing of being healthy.
Any body weight above normal means excess load on the low back region (lumbar) and can contribute to low back pain. Weak and/or tight core and low back muscles will also increase the likelihood that you will experience low back pain.
2. Strengthen your low back
Regularly perform a simple back extension exercise by lying face down on the floor, plac-ing your hands on the small of your back with
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3. Stand with easeWhile standing in
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By having one leg slightly bent, your back will maintain a healthier and more stable posture. This will help prevent low back pain from occurring.
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6. Have healthy movements
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The second attempt to have a piece of property rezoned to use for an asphalt plant by Peter’s Bros. failed to pass council.
At Tuesday’s regular meeting, city council voted unanimously not to accept the new appli-cation to rezone the land on Midday Valley Road from future devel-opment to M2 — heavy industrial.
The first application to rezone this land — which is adjacent to Tolko and the Merritt Green Energy Proj-ect — was abandoned by city council back in November due to a lack of a seconder to give third reading to the associated Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw amend-ments.
Tuesday’s applica-tion was a second attempt to rezone the property by the com-pany.
“If council’s not per-suaded in any way to support the same appli-cation in the absence of some of the informa-tion that was expressed as desirable by council and by the broader community, it would be in order to simply deny it,” City of Mer-ritt chief administrative officer Allan Chabot told council.
Councillors Dave Baker and Clara Norgaard declared a perceived conflict of interest as they work at Tolko and Norgaard
Ready-Mix, respectively.There are about 132
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Potholes, crum-bling pavement and poor signage make the Coquihalla Highway Merritt’s worst road, according to a BCAA survey.
Highway 5 received 31 votes as Merritt’s worst road in the Worst Roads 2014 survey.
Nicola Avenue came in second by a long shot with five votes, and the Princeton-Kamloops Highway and Voght Street got one vote each.
All four roads were cited for having pot-holes and crumbling pavement.
Monck Park Road also got three votes for potholes and crumbling pavement.
The survey was available online at BCAA’s website from April 28 to May 26 and included data on 35 communities in BCAA’s Okanagan region.
Silver Star Road in Vernon received the most votes of any road on the survey (276).
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Why do I deserve a bikeHi my name is Justin Thien, I am eleven years old, my family and I just
moved to Merritt three weeks ago from Vancouver. The reason I think I deserve a new bike is because I’ve never got a brand new bike before. I’ve only gotten used ones and the one I have now doesn’t have any brakes so I have to put my shoe on the back tire to slow myself down, and with a new bike I think I could make new friends and it will be a little safer.
Jacob Schultz is a local hero raising over $20000 for BC Children’s Hospital. He the second boy is a large family and is in need of a new bike. He is a very active boy and loves to ride his bike. After all Jacob has done for the community the past couple of years, I feel it would only be fitting to show our thanks to him. Being from a large family, money is always tight and this would help not only Jacob, but his entire family as they love to ride as a family.
Daniel Schultz is a three year old boy who is just starting out biking. He is the 6th child in a large family and has 3 older brothers before him. You guessed it, by the time outside toys such as bikes, make it down to Daniel, they are quite used. He does not have a bike at the moment and rides in the bike trailer with his younger sister on family bike trips. It would be great for him to gain some independence with a bike of his own.
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We would like to remind you that even though there will be no open house or mine tours this year, we still would like to hear from our community.
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Logan Lake bank welcomes new manager
Logan Lake and Tim Hortons offi-cially welcomed new CIBC bank manager Murray Redman to Logan Lake with cof-fee, Timbits and the possibility of winning a $25 gift card on Fri-day, July 18.
Former bank man-ager Tim Webber left the Logan Lake bank at the end of June to assume a new position with CIBC in Prince George.
Murray comes to Logan Lake with an incredible resume. I met Murray his first day on the job with 97.5 FM the River in Kamloops. We were joint emcees at a ladies fashion show and I’m confident that by the end of the event, he had come up with reasons why he had to get out of dodge in the morning!
Fortunately, he wasn’t deterred by the weird but wonder-ful me and remained with Radio NL and the River from 1993 until 2006, when he left to spend a year as a sales contractor with the B.C. Home Shows group, selling vendor spaces and managing their shows.
Then, taking another turn, Murray joined the Investors Group and swiftly became immersed in financial management and planning.
In a seemingly per-fect planning move, he decided to join CIBC to further develop his skills as a financial advisor. Shortly after,
with the construction of the new Sahali CIBC branch, Mur-ray’s marketing back-ground together with his active involve-ment in and with the Kamloops community saw him turn into a business development manager. That role quickly expanded to a regional role, which saw him support-ing CIBC branches throughout the Inte-rior of B.C.
This was such a good fit for Mur-ray that he became intrigued by the idea of branch manage-ment and, once again, with perfect timing, he became the man-ager of the North Hills CIBC branch in Kamloops in July 2012.
As Murray visited Logan Lake on several occasions, I was able to tell him about the incredible sporting possibilities avail-able in Logan Lake, especially for dudes who enjoy golfing and playing hockey. Now that he’s here, he’ll soon be found at Meadow Creek Golf Course (after bank-ing hours, of course), and he said to tell you if anyone looking for someone to join a hockey team for non-contact games can come into the branch to sign him up.
However, Murray does admit his skill ranking is at the abso-lutely needs improve-ment level, but Logan Lake needs his kind of team-building and community enthusi-asm both on and off the ice.
Murray Redman, CIBC’s new branch manager, joins present and future customers for cof-fee and Timbits at his official welcome to Logan Lake event.
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#2296 $264,900
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SWIMMING POOL
#2298 $345,000
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SPACIOUS HOME
#2297 $369,000
5 bedrooms on the upper floor with 3 bathrooms, formal dining room with gas F/P and a jetted tub in ensuite. Has 2 bedrm inlaw suite on ground level. Updated paint and most flooring.
COUNTRY DREAM HOME
#2302 $445,000
Home is situated on 1.17 acres, 4 bedrms, 4.5 bath, 3500 total sq.ft. with an inlaw suite downstairs. Spacious kitchen with inlay floor heating, 2 new woodstoves, HW flooring & attached double garage.
QUIET SETTING
#2299 $229,000
Enjoy this private location on 0.33 acres. Home is spacious with 1820 sq.ft., 3 bedrms, 1.5 baths & freshly painted. Great views off the decks, 7 good producting fruit trees & is close to the elementary school.
CLOSE TO SHOPPING
#2303 $44,100
2 bedroom house in downtown area, close to shopping and school. This house needs TLC, fenced lot. As is where is. Schedule A with offers.
INVESTORS
#2199 $628,800
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HANDYMAN SPECIAL
#2300 $52,500
2 bedroom house close to downtown area, with 1 car garage and 2 workshops. The house needs some TLC. Great for handyman. Schedule A applies.
ON QUIET STREET
#2111 $289,000
Very private yard of 18,000 sq.ft. with fruit trees, large concrete patio & fish pond. This custom 3 level split has 4 bedrms, 3 baths, large living & dining rooms with big windows. The fully fin. Bsmt has large rec.rm and 2 bedrms.
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#2293 $84,900
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LARGE LOT
#2295 $239,000
Immaculate 3 bedrm home on 0.27 acre lot, nicely landscaped in Lower Nicola. Has has open concept kitchen with eating bar, skylight & lots of cupboards. Living room with gas F/P. Fenced backyard.
GARDEnER’s PARADisE
#2285 $176,500
Remarkable 2 bedroom home with mature landscaping and private backyard with patio. Home features newer kitchen & bathroom, furnace upgrade, 2 skylights for natural light, and 2 outbuildings.
PRivATE sETTinG
#2262 $399,900
Custom built 3 level home on the Bench with 4 bedrms, 4 baths, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, porcelain tile floors, HW floors, sauna, theatre room, large family room & more.
MAniCURED CORnER LOT
#1759 $439,900
Gorgeous 5 bedrm, 3.5 bath home with HW flooring, ceramic tile in kitchen & baths, 5 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Fully fin. bsmt with separate entrance, extra large rec.rm. 2 covered decks.
THREE LEvEL sPLiT
#2121 $325,000
Executive 3 level split family home with stunning view of the valley. Has a grand living rm and dining rm with large vaulted ceilings, open kitchen concept with sunken family rm. 3 bedrms up, large master suite. Upgrades include new bathrm, windows & more.
LOCATiOn, LOCATiOn
#2259 $449,900
Beautifl 4 bedrm home on 0.42 acre lit. Has open concept plan, master on the main, maple HW flooring, large kitchen, 5 pce ensuite, bonus room over garage, central A/C, U/G sprinklers and much more.
BACKYARD OAsis
#2250 $264,900
This 4 bedrm home has a recently remodeled kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters & new appliances. Bathrms have been redone. Enjoy the solarium that overlooks the backyard garden, pool & pond.
LOWER niCOLA
#2186 $224,900
2 bedrm home on its own 0.23 acre lot. Home is very neat with new siding, shingled roof, skirting with insulation & 14x28 garage. Has an enclosed deck & porch. Yard is fully fenced with workshop, RV parking & garden area.
large FaMily hoMe
#2183 $445,000
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.
FeNCeD yarD
#2185 $89,000
Open concept design with 3 bedrms & extra room for hobby or family room. Quiet location on large fenced lot. Has central A/C, new electrical 100 amp services, new HW tank & plumbing.
GOOD sTARTER HOME
#2110 $119,900
Very clean home with 3 bedrooms up 2 baths, new file and newer flooring in living room, newer countertops in kitchen. Has covered carport in back with lane access. Upgraded to 100 amp.
invEsTORs
#2199 $628,800
Great opportunity of 6 strata title townhomes, all within walking distance to downtown & close to all amenities. Being sold below assessed value at $89,828 per unit. All are currently rented.
invEsTMEnT
#2163 $649,000
4 separately titled side by side duplexes, a total of 8 units rentable. Some long term tenants. Each unit has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, living room & kitchen. New shingles on roof, 100 amp service.
invEsTORs
#2089 $65,000
Great opportunity to own a one bedroom apartment as investment or for first time buyer. Great affordably price strata unit. $3,000 bonus paid to Buyer upon completion! Don’t miss this one!
REvEnUE PROPERTY
#2289 $319,900
Good revenue duplex with approx. 1600 sq.ft. per side in good area. Has 10 appliances. Newer flooring & paint on the main, newer furnace, 100 amp upgrade, separate backyards
HAnDYMAn sPECiAL
#2300 $52,500
2 bedroom house close to downtown area, with 1 car garage and 2 workshops. The house needs some TLC. Great for handyman. Schedule A applies.
EXCELLEnT LOCATiOn
#2214 $299,900
Home has 2 full floors plus bsmt, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight rental suite on main with rear entrance. Bright kitchen with island, living rm with gas F/P. Nice covered deck in back.
JUsT 3 YRs OLD
#2271 $264,900
3 yr old home with 4 bedrms up, grand master suite with 4 pce ensuite & W/I closet. Open design kitchen to family rm & formal dining & living rm. Beautiful kitchen cabinetry & granite countertops
sUn vALLEY COURT
#2160 $199,000
Nice 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with very unique floor plan. Main fl oor has lots of natural sunlight & large bay window & gas F/P in living rm. Kitchen has newer appliances, tile backsplash & fl ooring. Has been prof. painted up & down. Move in ready.
BeaUTiFUlly laNDSCaPeD
#2050 $329,900
Large family home with 4 bedrms, open design, bright kitchen, central A/C. Huge, fenced backyard with sundeck and large garden area, plus double garage and deactivated 2 bedrm suite in bsmt.
DETACHED sHOP
#2282 $199,000
Well kept 952 sq.ft. home with carport, enclosed deck & detached heated garage. Home has open concept with bedrooms at either end. Has central A/C, RV parking & U/G sprinklers.
iMMACULATE MOBiLE
#2286 $34,900
Fantastic 2 bedroom mobile with addition and covered porch in immaculate condition. Has vaulted ceilings , skylight, great floor plan, furnace has a new motor & well maintained.
sPACiOUs MOBiLE
#1967 $74,500
2 bedrm mobile in one of the nicest parks. 1 bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living rm in the center. The addition has a large enclosed porch & family rm.
AT THE viBE
#2284 $139,900
Quality built one bedroom apartment in good area, close to shopping, school & amenities. Open design plan, Maple shaker style cabinets, granite countertops in kitchen & views.
CORnER LOT
#2213 $199,000
5 bedrm home within walking distance to downtown & amenities. 2 storey home with single garage. 3 bedrms up, 2 down, large family room with a small kitchenette.
nEWER APARTMEnT
#2148 $139,900
Urban living in one of the finest strata developments. Nice one bedrm apartment with granite counters, shake style kitchen cabinets & incl. appliances. Clean and ready to move into
5 LEvEL HOME
#2258 $389,900
Perfect home for a large family. Possible 5 bedrm house in great area with with big yard, nice back deck & gazebo and double garage with 10 ft high doors. Lots of extra park with 1.5 lots.
invEsTORs
#2197 $59,900
Perfect for investors, young people, retired couple. Nice 1 bedroom apartment in a well managed building, on bus route and close to corner store. Building has elevator and easy access.
LOCATiOn, LOCATiOn
#2290 $265,000
Clean, spacious house with large rooms, heritage style home, newer flooring & kitchen cabinets, vinyl windows, walk-in soaker tub with shower in main. Mature landscaping, U/G sprinklers, garage.
DEsiRABLE LOCATiOn
#2297 $369,000
Spacious family home with 5 bedrms up, 2 down, 3 baths, formal living room with gas F/P, jetted tub in ensuite. Upgraded paint and most flooring. All appliances stay. 2 bedrm inlaw suite.
in LOWER niCOLA
#2233 $514,900
Quality built home with 3 bedrms up, country kitchen, full bsmt with family room & work area. Beautifully landscaped 0.44 ac lot with gazebo, attached garage & 32x28 detached shop & shed.
GREAT viEWs
#2235 $479,000
Spacious 4 bedrm + den, 3 bath home with newer S/S appliances in gourmet kitchen, dining & living rooms adjoin a walk-out balcony. The walkout bsmt has wet bar & games room. Lot of parking.
EXECUTivE HOME
#2244 $499,900
Executive 6 bedrm family home in excellent location with panoramic views. Great curb appeal and grandiose floor plan. Features Jacobi HW flooring, slate tile, 2 gas F/P’s, extra large kitchen, large master bedrm with 5 pce ensuite, and an inlaw suite
EXECUTivE BEnCH HOME
#2141 $385,000
Quality executive 3 BR family home with HW & cork flooring with spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings & Mill Creek cabinets with granite top on kitchen island. U/G sprinklers, 2 sundecks, private yard.
TRiPLE GARAGE
#2187 $537,000
Quality built view home offers approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with all appliances, family rm open to large balcony, 4 bedrms, 3 baths. Fully finished basement.
BeaUTiFUlly laNDSCaPeD
#2245 $259,000
This home is a 3 level split with 3 bedrms up + 1 down. Recent updates include new metal roof, some windows/door, exterior painting & tile in kitchen, stainless steel appliances in large kitchen.
invEsTORs
#2287 $268,000
Large 6 bedroom home in good area, close to school. 3 bedrooms up, 3 down, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, huge sundeck, fenced backyard, skylights and double garage.
MOvE in READY
#2279 $84,900
This well cared for 2 bedrm home in Lower Nicola MHP has large windows in living room with great views, an oversized bathrm with jetted tub, comes with all appliances, A/C & BI vac.
DEsiRABLE AREA
#2157 $199,900
Great starter home for young families or retirees. 3 bedrms, flat private yard with garden, 2 car garage & RV parking. Includes appliances & gas F/P. A quality built home in a desirable neighbourhood.
niCE sTRATA UniT
#2192 $59,000
Why rent when you can own? 2 bedroom strata unit with balcony and storage. Large living and dining room. Great for retirees or first time buyers. Strata fees are $212.70 per month.
nEWER RAnCHER
#2276 $307,000
3 bedroom rancher with 1800 sq.ft., open design kitchen with all appliances, HW floors, crown mouldings, 9 ft ceilings, and a bonus room above the garage. Fenced backyard with shed
in LOWER niCOLA
#2264 $194,900
Beautifully renovated inside & out. Spacious 4 bedrm home on 0.25 acres with a fully manicured lawn & U/G sprinklers. Features new bathrm, new flooring, paint new windows, siding, furnace & more.
PerFeCT For large FaMily
#2296 $264,900
Home features 3 bedrms up plus 2 on entry level that could be used for main home or the 1 bedrm suite. Sunroom off kitchen, family rm, jetted tub in main bath plus a 3 pce ensuite. Fenced backyard.
QUiET LOCATiOn
#2226 $339,900
Clean & bright 3 bedrm rancher with full bsmt, vaulted ceilings, large open kitchen with new countertops, family rm with gas F/P, 2 car garage, RV parking with sani-dump and a private backyard.
DEsiRABLE AREA
#2126 $329,900
Immaculate 4 bedrm home with fantastic views., 3 pce ensuite with soaker tub & sitting rm. Living rm with gas F/P. Main level has family rm, office, laundry. Double garage. Near college.
nEWER RAnCHER
#2278 $307,000
3 bedroom rancher with 1800 sq.ft., open design kitchen with all appliances, HW floors,crown mouldings, 9 ft ceilings, and a bonus room above the garage. Fenced backyard with shed.
halF DUPleX
#2236 $157,000
Great starter home, close to school. 3 bedrms up, large living room and kitchen/dining room. Newer paint & HW tank. Very clean and is move in ready. Fenced backyard with covered deck.
CHARACTER HOME
#2170 $166,000
Cozy 2 bedroom home with 9 ft ceilings in the
living room & bedrooms, updated flooring,
cabinets and bathrm. Fenced yard with lane
access, RV parking and a 16x24 shop.
EXTRA LARGE LOT
#2167 $135,000
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.
oVer 12,000 SQ.FT. loT
#2298 $345,000
5 bedrm home in good area. Main floor has been upgraded with HW floors, kitchen counters & paint. Open design kitchen, 3 bedrms up, 2 down, huge living rm with rock F/P plus airtight woodstove in bsmt.
AMAZinG HOME
#2164 $535,000
Quality built, open & bright home on 3 levels with 5 bedrms + den, 3.5 baths, on demand HW heat, den/office with coffered ceiling & large windows, chef style kitchen with granite counters, large island & much more.
FaNTaSTiC Valley VieWS
#2209 $474,900
Impressive home with breathtaking views from the huge wrap around deck. Features beautiful oak doors, 4 bedrms, 3 baths, full finished basement, large family & games rooms. Bathrooms has been refurbished with vintage tub & high end faucets.
niCE LOCATiOn
#2265 $249,000
3 bedroom home, perfect for first time buyers. Two bedrooms up, 1 down. Has single detached garage, fenced backyard and several fruit trees. Lots of parking for your toys.
QUiET LOCATiOn
#2226 $339,900
Clean & bright 3 bedrm rancher with full bsmt & vaulted ceilings, within walking distance to all amenities. Large kitchen with new countertops & sink, family rm has gas F/P, 2 baths. Double garage & RV parking.
DETACHED sHOP
#2234 $249,000
Great rural setting on 0.35 acres with creek. Enjoy the country style home with 2 bedrms up, 1 down, bsmt renovated with new carpets, paint & HW tank. Open concept kitchen, galley kitchen, large living room.
iMMACULATE RAnCHER
#2227 $233,900
Spacious home with 2 bedrooms and a den or 3rd bedrm, generous living & dining room plus office. Both bedrms have ensuites. Large covered deck, 20x16 detached shop.
WHY REnT
#2203 $89,000
This 3 bedrm home has had some updates, laminate flooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bedrms, 2 baths. Strata fees include heat and HW.
FirST TiMe BUyerS
#2212 $148,500
Nice 2 bedroom rancher close to downtown and seniors center with newer furnace and HW tank. Concrete foundation, and fenced private yard with shop. Quick Possession.
DOWnTOWn
#2211 $75,000
2 bedroom bungalow with big living room, back lane access, within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities. Perfect for the handyman. As is where is.
ADULT ORiEnTED sTRATA
#2151 $224,900
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.
OPPORTUniTY
#2098 $99,900
Great corner lot on a quiet street with plenty of room to built a shop. This 2 bedroom home is awaiting your ideas. Home is in need of some TLC but is price accordingly.
CLOsE TO sCHOOL
#2243 $209,900
Traditional style 3 level home across from elementary school. One bedrm on the main & 2 upstairs with large rec. room downstairs. Has single car garage all on a large 69x130 lot.
BROOKMERE
#2292 $339,000
A beautiful oasis in rural setting, perfect if you enjoy the outdoors year round. Lovely 2 bedroom home with attached double garage with guest room & 3 pce bath. Nicely landscaped, RV parking.
CLOsE TO PARK
#2291 $224,900
3 bedroom home on quiet street, close to schools & park. Home has had some updates such as windows, furnace, laminate flooring, U/G sprinklers & central A/C. 22x30 shop in back
On QUiET sTREET
#2111 $289,000
Very private yard of 18,000 sq.ft. with fruit trees, large concrete patio & fish pond. This custom 3 level split has 4 bedrms, 3 baths, large living & dining rooms with big windows. The fully fin. Bsmt has large rec.rm and 2 bedrms.
in LOWER niCOLA
#2269 $299,900
Bright 3 bedroom rancher, nicely finished with 24x26 detached garage/shop. Private fenced yard with large sundeck. Room for RV’s. Blacktop driveway. This home is neat as a pin.
halF DUPleX
#2261 $199,000
Recently renovated 3 bedrm, 2 storey half duplex. New flooring, paint, interior doors, moldings, and bathrooms renovated. Also has a walkout level entry inlaw suite that is great for extra family member. Covered deck on top level with views.
niCE YARD
#2248 $142,000
Affordable and spacious 2 bedroom home with bright & restful décor. Living room with fireplace, large open addition attached to entrance. Well kept yard with large deck.
CURB APPEAL
#2281 $269,000
Beautifully finished both inside and out. This home has 3 bedrms up, 2 down, updated interior/experior paint, landscaping, new windows, new bathrm & some flooring, Fenced yard, large covered deck.
GREAT nEiGHBOURHOOD
#2275 $339,000
Very nice floor plan in this 4 bedroom, 4 bath
home with newer kitchen and flooring in past
5 yrs. Has 2 bedrm inlaw living quarters in
walkout bsmt. Spectacular views of the city.
FaNTaSTiC VieWS
#2260 $299,000
Look at this newer 3 bedrooms rancher with
modern open floor plan, 3 pce ensuite, vaulted
ceilings in kitchen, eating area and family
room. Double garage with 10 ft ceilings.
ToNS oF PoTeNTial
#2273 $224,900
This 3 bedrm home is neat as a pin, on 0.46 acre park-like lot. 2 bedrms up, 1 down in partly fin. Bsmt. New furnace and roof in 2005, has had exterior painting and new vinyl siding. Across from French Immersion school.
GREAT sTARTER
#2215 $125,000
Why rent when you could own this 3 bedroom
home with 1.5 baths, newer windows and
siding. Close to schools. Has 100 amp
service and a carport in the back.
niCELY LAnDsCAPED
#2266 $44,900
Enjoy this well cared for 3 bedrm home & nicely
landscaped yard. The woodstove warms the
open concept kitchen & living room accented
by laminate floors. Relax on either deck.
CUTE & COZY
#2169 $179,000
Within walking distance to shopping & amenities, this 3 bedroom home is perfect for retirees or first time buyers. RV parking in back. Has private patio with hot tub. Nicely landscaped.
LARGE sHOP
#2253 $285,000
Large family home on 0.34 acres with shop, RV parkings, private backyard with garden & carports. Home has 3 bedrms, 1.5 baths, fully fin. Basement, cold room & hobby room.
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#1982 $169,900
Side by side duplex. Each side has 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen & living room plus a fenced backyard. Each side has 432 sq.ft.. Some renovations has been dones. 3 other duplexes also available.
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#102-2840 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. - 250-378-6166 - Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100
CenTury 21 MoVing real eSTaTe BC lTd.iC & ilakeHoMeS on aCreage land
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country getaway
#1961 $379,000
This spacious 3 bedrm, 2 bath home has open design with huge 48 ft deck to enjoy the sunsets & good times. 24x24 detached shop/garage. Land is fenced & would be great for horses.
Large SHoP
#2144 $345,900
Fantastic views of Mamit Lake and valley & just 17 mins. from Merritt on 4.69 acres. Tidy 4 bedrm home with newer kitchen & flooring, huge living rm. 30x40 detached shop, 200 amps.
4.64 acreS
#1916 $474,900
Country living on 4.64 acres with beautiful 4 bedroom log home. Spacious loft master suite, newer kitchen & appliances, new electric furnace & heat pump, pellet stove. A perfect hobby farm.
fantaStic 157 acreS
#2231 $824,000
Only 15 mins. from Merritt toward Aspen Grove. Property has 1500 sq.ft. 2 bedrm modular home with huge ensuite & big deck. Includes 2 shops, corrals with heating automatic watering for livestock.
aPProX. 264 acreS
#2246 $1,250,000
Gorgeous acreage with approx. 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing throught the property. A great variet of land with possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR. Old farm house used for seasonal cabin + shop.
aPProX. 120 acreS
#2268 $849,000
Compact rancher in a natural valley setting just west of Merritt. Approx. 120 acres of level hay land bordering Spius Creek and Nicola River with abundant water for irrigation. Home is sold “as is”.
HomeS on acreage
#2288 $414,400
Beautifully renovated 4 bedrm home with open concept & vaulted ceilings, oak kitchen cabinets & an airtight woodstove. Great gazebo to relax & enjoy the views. Room for horses. Some outbldgs.
1 acre witH creeK
#2263 $434,900
4 bedrm rancher in approx. 1 acre in park-like setting with creek & pond. Home has HW floors, open country kitchen, huge family rm with woodstove & living rm with pellet stove. Detached garage.
great HorSe ProPerty
#2251 $525,000
9.88 acres with riding ring & only 5 mins. From Mamit Lake. This 5 bedrm level entry rancher with walkout bsmt has had some updates. Open concept with vaulted ceilings, 3 bath, large kitchen & big sundeck.
9.88 acreS
#2189 $459,000
Bring your horses! Set up with 3 horse shelters, 2 round pens, 2 hay barns & tack shed. The 4 bedrm home has a new country kitchen, open design, vaulted ceilings, HW floors, gas F/P.
PreStigiouS Home
#1837 $749,900
Custom home on 51.99 acres with panoramic views. This private home has open design with custom cut timbers frame beams, HW flooring, 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths & wrap around deck
waterfront Home
#2207 $998,000
Magnificent 5 bedrm home on Nicola Lake with unique
open designed family area with large bedrms & family
rooms with an extra summer kitchen. 3 floors, 2 large
covered decks. Has detached triple garage & an
underground boat house bunker.
beacHfront Home
#2179 $835,000
Spectacular home on Nicola Lake with over 2600 sq.ft. 2 bedrms on main with 2 down & a summer kitchen, gorgeous views, huge wrap around deck, prof. landscaped & beach for swimming
waterfront Lot
#2146 $269,900
Just over 1 acre on Nicola Lake. Great place to invest for a family getaway or retire and enjoy the great weather. Gentle slope & easy access allows for a wide variety of home plans. Includes roll-a-dock.
LaKeView Lot
#2188 $189,900
Build your summer cottage on this 1 acre lot with beautiful views of Nicola Lake. Great lake for fishing, water skiing, wind surfing. Kick back, unwind & enjoy your new investment.
on nicoLa LaKe
#2174 $299,000
Fantastic 1.562 acre lot, great for one or two dwellings. Water & sewer are not connected. Now is the change to build your dream home – most lots are sold, don’t miss out.
on waLLoPer LaKe
#2225 $129,000
Great lakefront cabin of 450 sq.ft., recreational retreat on Walloper lake. Crown lease. Easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. Call for more details.
inVeStorS
#2171 $850,000
Approx. 12,000 sq.ft. building with office space with one long term tenant. Great for professional offices, retail, lawyers, doctors, government agency, etc. Has approval for residential units upstairs.
commerciaL buiLding
#2019 $595,000
Great location on a corner lot on main street coming into Merritt. This 7300 sq.ft. building is zoned C-4 with a site specific zoning for prof. offices, doctors, lawyers etc. Lots of parking.
10 acreS in Kane VaLLey
#2156 $549,000
Just 20 mins. south of Merritt close to cross-country ski trails, fishing, hunting & snowmobiling and backs onto crown land. Beautiful log home with large wrap around covered deck. Includes a guest cabin, new barn with loft & chicken pen.
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133 ac + LaKe
#1663 $495,000
Incredible year round off the grid home or use as rec. property, almost surrounds Allie Lake. Includes 2 main cabinet plus 3 additional guest cabins. Great for horseback riding, snowmobiling, fish & more.
bring your HorSeS
#2180 $549,900
9.9 acres with 3400 sq.ft. custom home on 2 levels with fantastic views. 2 bedrms up, 2 down, HW floors, ceramic tile, 3 baths, large kitchen, living rm with F/P. Has 2 corrals, hay shed & horse shelter.
aPProX. 22 acreS
#2195 $649,000
Nicely renovated 4 bedrm home with newer fl ooring, bathrooms and paint. Great horseproperty with 44x36 barn and a 100x44 metal Quonset shop. Gently sloped useableland. Great views & close to town
HorSe ProPerty
#1992 $489,000
Great horse property with riding arena on 9.91 acres & backs onto crown land. 4 bedrm home with huge country kitchen, large wrap around covered deck. Has double garage and detached shop
LaKefront Home
#2249 $1,050,000
Custom home on Nicola Lake built with reclaimed timbers & HW flooring throughout, open concept, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, great room with F/P, and a detached triple garage.
spius creek estates
Country living at its best! These 9 properties are located approx. 15 mins. from Merritt in the beautiful Sunshine Valley. A Phase 1 has been completed and a water report is available. 4 lots are waterfront, all have stunning views of the valley. Area offers swimming, biking, canoeing, horseback riding,motorcycling & more. GST is applicable #2216
From 9.8 to 17 Acres
Prices starting at $199,000
Large city Lot
#2272 $99,000
Residential building lot of 0.62 acres, zoned R2. Lots has potential to be made into 4 city lots or Buyer may apply for possible zoning change to higher density multi-family residential.
20 acreS
#2301 $2,000,000
Two 10 acre lots has just come into the city.
One of the site is entering into a 2 yr lease.
Other lot will be zoned with Sale Agreement.
12.16 acreS
#2048 $219,000
12.16 acre treed lot waiting for you to
develop it. Many building sites, some
with views, has a shallow well.
incredibLe inVeStment
#2114 $399,000
Fantastic investment with 6 revenue streams – 3 residential suites and 3 commercial units at ground level. Highway frontage for excellent exposure for commercial & centrally located. Call for details.
deVeLoPment Land
#2173 $1,700,000
294 acres of development land with 2 titles and incredible views. Property has an allowed legal density of 62 units maximum. Located above Nicola Lakeshore Estates at Nicola Lake.
19.77 acreS
#2092 $146,000
Private 19.77 acres with spectacular view
of the valley & mountains. Located off Petit
Creek Rd at end of quiet cul de sac. Property
is treed with creek running through it.
induStriaL buiLding
#1913 $890,000
Immaculate 8000 sq.ft. precast tilt-up building on corner lot with excellent exposure. Easy access to truck route. Adjoining warehouse has bay door, loading deck office & mezzanine space.
riVerfront Lot
#2166 $109,900
Fronts Nicola River in City limits, 0.91 acres, completely flat land this space offers unlimited possibilities to build the home you’ve always dreamed of. City services in vicinity.
at StumP LaKe
#2277 $274,900
2.75 waterfront acres, almost flat for easy placement of your new home. Located in subdivision of quality homes with underground services close to Merritt and Kamloops.
3 induStriaL LotS
#2237 eacH $59,900
Nice flat light industrial bare land lots. Water and sewer are close to the lot lines. Great business opportunity. Each lot is 95 x 198 and zoned M1. In area growing industrial business.
commerciaL Lot
#2280 $89,900
Incredible business opportunity, flat commercial lot zoned C3 on very busy street with high exposure. All services are already in to the property’s edge. Start your new business here.
2 acreS
#2154 $125,000
Build your home in the country. Has a drilled well of 15 GPM, power at lot line, septic approval, and driveway are in. Nice view, crown land nearby. Just 20 mins. from Merritt.
waterfront acreage
#2155 $175,000
Great 6 acre property to build your home or use as recreational. Mostly flat with many buildings sites, has shallow well, septic approval, hydro to property & driveway is in. Close to crown land.
1 acre Lot
#2294 $99,800
Enjoy the great outdoors on this 1 acre lot on Iron Mountain, close to fishing, hunting, cross country skiing & all outdoor activities. Only 10 mins. from Merritt. Perfect for a hobby farm.
26 acreS
#2252 $310,000
Spectacular horse property of 26 acres just 15 mins. From Merritt. All natural grassland with 2 ponds and a seasonal creek. Great place to start a hobby farm or use as rec. property.
waterfront LotS
#2175 eacH $900,000
3 parcels of Recreation Commercial waterfront zoned C4 for multi-family resort, Pub, restaurant, marina & more. Great opportunity to start your own resort & marina.
oPPortunity
#2137 $325,000
Good commercial building in downtown core. Approx. 5000 sq.ft. of commercial space on the main with 1100 sq.ft. up with a 3 bedrm suite, currently rented. Zoned C-2. Run your business and live upstairs.
on 2 acreS
#2182 $419,000
Private 4 bedrm home with Hickory kitchen cabinets, newer flooring & paint, formal dining & living rm with F/P’s & partially fin. Bsmt. Fantastic view overlooking Guichon Creek & valley. Large detached shop.
1.75 ac in tHe city
#2190 $399,000
Unique property, entirely fenced with 2 small homes (live in or rent out) while you build your dream home. Has large water feature on site, U/G sprinklers & mountain views. Was former putting course.
PriVate 30 acreS
#2184 $549,000
30 acre fenced horse property with beautiful pastures & fantastic views . Very private setting with 3 bedrm house (2 on main, huge master bedrm in loft). Cozy airight woodstove in living rm. Rustic style home to live year round or use a rec. retreat. 25 mins. south of Merritt.
aPProX. 103 acreS
#2194 $489,000
Great acreage overlooking the Nicola River with numerous outbuildings, hay storage & tack shed. Double wide home has 4 bedrms, 2 baths and a partially fi nished basement with cold storage. Big sundeck to enjoy the views.
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federal government has responded to the strengthening of aborigi-nal title in B.C. by fol-lowing the province’s lead and focusing on resource use agreements rather than full-scale treaties that have been slow and expensive to negotiate.
A shift in federal poli-cy was announced Mon-day by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Develop-ment Minister Bernard Valcourt, endorsing non-treaty and incremental treaty agreements such as B.C. has focused on in recent years.
Valcourt also appoint-ed Vancouver lawyer Doug Eyford as a special advisor to follow up on his advice to Ottawa last fall on developing West Coast oil and gas export projects.
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Relations Minister John Rustad welcomed the change in federal approach, describing resource agreements as “stepping stones to rec-onciliation.
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and our incremental approach to treaty for quite a few years,” Rustad said in an inter-view Tuesday. “That has been something they’ve resisted, but now they’re going to come to the table with that, and we welcome that.”
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MLS # House # STREET PRICEMerritt up to $200,000 116995 #9-2390 SEYOME CRESENT $59,800121453 #317-1703 MENZIES STREET $64,900122407 #314-1703 MENZIES STREET $68,000118135 #311-1703 MENZIES STREET $69,995116312 1202 HOUSTON STREET $74,000120941 #38-254 HIGHWAY 8 $89,900122150 1843 MENZIES STREET $99,000121276 1406 PINE STREET $99,900120487 #211-2295 BLAIR STREET $105,000121275 1404 PINE STREET $105,000121480 1752 NICOLA AVENUE $107,000120579 #304-2295 BLAIR STREET $108,000121249 1602 DOUGLAS STREET $108,000120608 1490 COLDWATER AVE $109,000121468 2637 QUILCHENA AVENUE $120,000120810 1952 NICOLA AVENUE $130,000123878 1312 SPRUCE STREET $145,000120481 1902 NICOLA AVENUE $155,000117739 2276 COUTLEE AVENUE $157,000112744 1875 SAGE STREET $159,000121540 #305-1701 MENZIES STREET $159,000121146 1650 LINDLEY CRK RD $159,800EXC 2076 CLEASBY STREET $160,000122067 1798 DOUGLAS STREET $161,000122468 2387 COUTLEE AVENUE $163,000118294 #206-1701 MENZIES STREET $164,000123334 1500 RIVER STREET $164,900114978 1859 GRANITE AVENUE $169,000123055 439 BRENTON AVE $169,000121116 #4-2760 VOGHT STREET $170,000122908 2137 CLAPPERTON AVE $173,900123207 2263 NICOLA AVENUE $177,900123667 2137 PRIEST AVE $185,000123320 1847 GRANITE AVENUE $188,000123423 1326 DOUGLAS STREET $189,000121236 1626 HOUSTON STREET $189,900121473 1576 HOUSTON STREET $199,000123935 #3-2760 VOGHT STREET $199,000Merritt $200,000 - $300,000 119627 1425 HOUSTON STREET $209,000120499 #11-1749 MENZIES STREET $210,000121596 1648 LINDLEY CRK RD $210,000122449 1660 HILL STREET $210,000120892 2625 JACKSON AVE $220,000120921 #32-1749 MENZIES STREET $229,000122960 2549 CLAPPERTON AVE $229,000117659 1610 BANN STREET $229,900117462 2090 CLAPPERTON AVE $239,000123495 1849 1ST AVE $239,000123892 1532 COLDWATER AVE $239,000120472 2556 CORKLE STREET LN $246,000123211 2078 BIRCH AVE $249,900
MLS # House # STREET PRICEMerritt $200,000 - $300,000 122988 1769 SPRING STREET $259,000123165 1751 GRANITE AVENUE $259,000122989 1599 COLDWATER AVE $265,000122494 #21-1901 MAXWELL AVE $269,000123932 1401 DOUGLAS STREET $269,000122335 2352 IRVINE AVE $272,000123539 2565 REID COURT $277,000117749 1630 BANN STREET $280,000120769 2621 CLAPPERTON AVE $288,990122996 2152 CLARKE AVE $289,900121679 1642 LINDLEY CRK RD $298,000118338 2672 GRANITE AVENUE $299,000121166 1599 MAIN STREET $299,000121948 1401 CHAPMAN STREET $299,000123909 1601 BLAIR STREET $299,000Merritt $300,000+ 122220 3387 BOYD ROAD $309,000117200 2950 MCLEAN PLACE $315,000121497 #8-2502 SPRINGBANK AVE $319,000122398 #2-2502 SPRING BANK AVE $325,000119076 1741 BANN STREET $327,000119260 1700 BANN STREET $329,000120678 2612 FORKSDALE PLACE $329,000119803 2138 PARKER DRIVE $330,000117612 1201 QUILCHENA AVENUE $339,000121959 1681 FIR ROAD $359,000120339 2674 FORKSDALE CRT $370,000123067 2709 GRAND VIEW HEIGHTS $389,900122422 1511 BANN STREET $432,000122957 2662 FORKSDALE COURT $475,000Homes on Acreage 118045 5033 LAUDER ROAD (GLMPS) $230,000124024 2536 ABERDEEN RD LN $267,000116583 4570 WILDWOOD ROAD (GLMPS) $284,900119378 LOT 25 PARADISE LAKE $288,000124045 4420 IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD $370,000115727 1889 NICOLLS ROAD $399,000122221 3104 PANORAMA DRIVE $399,900119327 420 WILD ROSE DRIVE $425,000121896 1540 MILLER ROAD $449,000117984 1736 MILLER ROAD $472,000122595 4557 IRON MOUNTAIN ROAD $495,000116493 1444 LOON LAKE ROAD CC $539,000122263 2397 TORGERSON ROAD $579,900114703 2797 MERRITT-SP.BRG HWY $599,000120080 5360 MANNING CREEK NEW PRICE $995,000117905 1016 HIGHWAY 8 NW $1,350,000116197 3793 PETIT CREEK ROAD $1,690,000118481 5240 DOT RANCH CUTT OFF RD $2,100,000Bare Land 123431 1976 2ND AVENUE $55,000120248 2362 CARRINGTON AVE LN $69,000
MLS # House # STREET PRICEBare Land 122060 3010 HILTON DRIVE $77,500122061 3006 HILTON DRIVE $77,500122062 3000 HILTON DRIVE $77,500122063 3030 HILTON DRIVE $77,500120479 1638 LINDLEY CRK RD $79,000121605 2730 EAGLE CRESCENT $89,000122077 2701 PEREGRINE WAY $99,000115358 2299 BURGESS AVE $134,900123581 6681 MONCK PARK RD $139,000123240 Lot1 SUNSHINE VALLEY ROAD $139,900104461 2793 SUNSHINE VALLEY RD $149,000116421 Lot 1 MERR SPEN BRG HWY $150,000123310 Lot 3 EIGHT MILE ROAD $155,000120647 8595 HIGHWAY 5A $175,000122172 Lot 3 MIDDAY VALLEY ROAD $195,000122317 6357 MONCK PARK RD $199,000120655 6427 MONCK PARK RD $199,900118598 1101 HIGHWAY 8 $249,000123404 DL840 WOODWARD ROAD $435,000120105 2819 ABERDEEN RD LN $2,000,000Commercial 120800 2075 COUTLEE AVENUE $45,000120799 2087 COUTLEE AVENUE $45,000123515 1949+1951 COUTLEE AVENUE $75,000122580 2152 NICOLA AVENUE $80,000119261 2175 NICOLA AVENUE $251,000120483 1952-26 NICOLA AVENUE $325,000122016 1898 BLAIR STREET $439,000122729 2076 COUTLEE AVENUE $455,000115359 2208 COYLE ROAD $499,000119521 1988 NICOLA AVENUE $570,000123681 1601 WILSON STREET $675,000120109 1988 NICOLA AVENUE LEASELogan Lake 121148 347 POPLAR DRIVE $44,000120942 #205-279 ALDER DRIVE $69,700121972 #307-400 OPAL DRIVE $115,000121683 #3 AGATE DR $125,000123152 27 SAPHIRE COURT $139,900123598 433 OPAL DRIVE $140,000123820 2 JASPER DRIVE $164,900122279 244 JASPER DRIVE $179,900123286 23 GARNET AVE $214,500120762 403 OPAL DRIVE $219,000123631 227 BIRCH CRESCENT $234,900123149 371 BASALT DRIVE $249,000123669 155 ASPEN CRESCENT $249,000120416 144 BIRCH CRESCENT $249,900123056 13+15 JASPER DRIVE $255,500EXC 136 PONDEROSA WAY $259,000123302 301 CHARTRAND AVE $265,000123969 326 CINNABAR COURT $289,000122058 11 GARNET AVE $298,000120473 4884 PINERIDGE DRIVE $360,000123282 332 LINDEN ROAD $399,900
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On July 11, B.C. reached its 150th forest resource sharing agree-ment with the Seabird Island Band in the Fraser Valley, and has developed similar revenue deals for mining and hydroelectric projects.
Ottawa is also promis-
ing to restart fisheries talks that have been on hold since the Cohen Commis-sion reported in 2012 on the health of Fraser River sockeye salmon runs. The B.C. Treaty Com-mission has protested for years that Ottawa’s foot-dragging has contributed to the slow pace of talks, with only four treaties
completed since the three-way structure was set up in 1992.
Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre has warned of over-emphasis on resource agreements, with Ottawa and B.C. focused on northern B.C. pipeline and energy proj-ects. Rustad said there are resource projects all
over the province that can benefit, adding there will be new agreements announced in the near future.
Valcourt’s announce-ment mirrors the main recommendations of Eyford’s report last fall. It called for “targeted efforts to build effective relationships, including
refinements to Canada’s current approach to con-sultation and engagement, to explore mutually ben-eficial initiatives that sup-port reconciliation, and to encourage aboriginal com-munities to resolve shared territory issues.”
Rustad said Ottawa is moving on Eyford’s recommendations, not
in response to the land-mark aboriginal title case decided in favour of the Tsilhqot’in Nation in June.
The Supreme Court of Canada upheld Tsilhqot’in title to the Nemiah Valley west of Williams Lake, striking down provincial logging permits issued without aboriginal con-sent.
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Detox wins mixed slo-pitch championshipBy Ian Webster
THE HERALDsports@merrittherald.com
The local Merritt mixed slo-pitch league wrapped up its season on the weekend with its annual champion-ship tournament at Central Park. A total of 14 teams took part in the two-day compe-tition.
When the dust had settled on a hot, sunny Sunday afternoon, it was the Detox team that emerged on top, taking the ‘A’ division title with a hard-fought 16-14 victory over Scared Hitless in the final game.
Detox was a team on a mission in the championship contest. They got the sticks going early, scoring 11
runs in the first three innings, and then used solid defence and great pitching from Aaron Hourie to hold off a tough opponent that wasn’t going down without a fight.
“We played well — smart ball,” said Detox spokesperson Brandon Colwell.
Favorites going into the weekend tourna-ment — the result of a perfect 16-0 regular season — Detox had to bounce back from three consecutive loss-es in round robin play on Saturday to win it all when it counted the next day.
“It’s funny,” Colwell said. “This team has a history of either playing well on Saturday and collaps-
ing Sunday, or doing it the other way around. It’s happened several times in the 10 years I’ve been with the team.”
Detox got the good times rolling Sunday morning in one of two semi-final games. They defeated KAOS, last year’s champi-ons, 14-11 to punch their ticket into the championship game. Meanwhile Scared Hitless was taking down the Rebels in the ‘A’ division’s other semi-final game.
In the ‘B’ divi-sion final, it was Be Riddled over City Furniture 19-13, while the ‘C’ title went to Stone Cold, who were 16-12 winners over Not Even.
SLO-PITCH CHAMPS The victorious Detox team: (back row, left to right) Corey Prevost, Travis Bobroske, Tristan Couture, Brendan Colter, Dustin Paquette, Aaron Hourie, Brandon Colwell, Rick McLeod, Nick Hogue, Spencer Vaughan, (front row) Angie Cavaliere, Jayden Colwell (on the shoulders), Hailey Nelson, Charlotte Nelson, Lizzie Shuter, Chelsea Vaughan, Alexus Colwell, Jessica Colwell. Missing is Nyana Fiddick. Ian Webster/Herald
Egan and Kempf team up to take MGCC mixed open golf tournamentMERRITT GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
MIXED OPENGOLF TOURNAMENT
July 27, 2014
Low Net
1. Dana Egan/Mike Kempf 64.00 Merritt
2. Debi/Gord Munt 64.92 West Kelowna
3. Heather/John Nymeyer 65.84 Kamloops
4. Shelley/Al Eng 66.18 Merritt
5. Shelley/Ron Sanders 66.20 Merritt
6. Joan Fraser/Tom Preston 66.54 Merritt
7. Connie/Rick Welch 66.60 Victoria
8. Kathryn/Rick Olsen 66.82 Merritt
9. Jean/Dick Kimber 67.00
10. Lori Clarke/Andy Fletcher 67.02 Merritt
Low Gross
1. Debbie/Glen Kross 69.00 Kelowna
2. Sally-Mae/Bill Houghton 79.00 West Kelowna
TEAMWORK (Above) Mike Kempf and Dana Egan were at the top of their game on the weekend, winning the Merritt Golf & Country Club’s mixed open tournament on Sunday. They topped a field of 32 teams, over half of which were from out-of-town.(Right) Defending champions Glen and Debbie Kross from Kelowna were unable to take the low net crown this time around, but did team up to record the best overall low gross score of 69. The Kross family was once again well represented at the Merritt event as two of their sons also took part in the one-day, 18-hole tournament.
Ian Webster/Herald
By Ian WebsterTHE HERALD
sports@merrittherald.com
Sometimes it pays to do things at the last minute.
Merritt’s Dana Egan hadn’t even realized the Merritt Golf and Country Club’s annual mixed tournament was coming up this past weekend until she was out golfing with Brian and Audrey Niehaus on the Sunday prior to the event.
“They asked me if I was going in it, and I said, ‘Oh, I didn’t even know it was this week-end’,” said Egan.
“I went home that night and asked Mike (Kempf) if he was off that day. He said he was, so we entered.”
On Sunday, Egan and Kempf went out and topped a solid field of 32 teams to win the low net event with a combined score of 64.00.
Egan said that she had a good day off the tee and on the fairway, while Kempf was strong with the putter.
The twosome had a good laugh as they
recounted the start of their day.
“On our first hole, we both hit our drives out-of-bounds on the left. Fortunately, things got better after that,” Egan said.
The final results were close. Second place went to Gord and Debi Munt from West Kelowna who were less than a point back at 64.92. In fact, only three full points separated the top 10 teams in the 18-hole competition.
Despite making up less than half of the field, Merritt pairings did extremely well on their home course. No fewer than six local teams finished in the top 10.
Last year’s low net champions, Glen and Debbie Kross from Kelowna, were back to try and defend their title, but had to settle for a score of 66.96. The cou-ple did record the best low gross score of the day, however, shooting a three-under-par 69.
Second low gross went to Bill and Sally-Mae Houghton from West Kelowna with a 79.
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By Ian WebsterTHE HERALD
sports@merrittherald.com
It’s been quite a month of July for a pair of 16-year-old Nicola Valley softball players.
As members of the Clearwater Crushers baseball team, Merritt’s David Colter and Dalton Jury won gold medals at this year’s U16 Provincial championships, and then bronze medals as the Zone 2 representatives at the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo.
Colter and Jury were forced to register with the North Thompson Softball Association as Merritt was unable to field a team in their age division.
The provincial title for the Crushers came on the first weekend in July in Clearwater. With Colter and Jury in the lineup, the hometown side upset the heavily-
favoured Richmond Mariners 5-4 in the championship game.
In round robin play, the Crushers went 2-3 in their five games against the Mariners and teams from Prince George and Sooke. In one of two semi-finals, Clearwater downed Prince George 11-6.
The gold medal show-down saw Clearwater build a 5-0 lead by the end of the fourth inning, only to have Richmond roar back with three runs of their own in the fifth, and add one more in the seventh. That’s as close as the Mariners would get, however, thanks to a remarkable game-ending play by Jury. Crushers’ team manager Marie Dee described the final action:
“With the Mariners’ tying run on first and the potential game-winning run at the plate, their
batter hit a high fly ball to centre field — straight at Dalton. He initially caught it, but then it bounced out of his glove. It looked like he was slip-ping and about to fall on his back, but the ball was going with him. As he landed, he hoisted the ball in the air — it was a caught ball. The bat-ter was out, and we won gold! Our whole team rushed out and mobbed
Dalton. What a play!”Later in the month, at
the B.C. Summer Games on Vancouver Island, the under-manned Crushers were in tough against all-star squads from the seven other zones in the province. They lost four of their five round robin games, but managed to squeeze into the medal round thanks to the best plus-minus rating of the three teams tied with 1-4
records.In the battle for the
bronze, the Thompson-Okanagan squad upset their Cariboo–North East opponents 6-5. They had lost 10-6 to the same team in preliminary play. Fraser River-Delta defeated Fraser Valley 7-6 in the gold-medal
game. In other Summer
Games action involving Nicola Valley athletes, Merritt’s Marcelo Bose and Dakota Grismer-Voght helped the Zone 2 boys’ box lacrosse team finish fourth in Nanaimo.
The Thompson-Okanagan side opened
the Games with a 12-0 win over the Kootenays. They lost their next two outings — against Vancouver Island 7-2, and against Fraser Valley 12-0.
In the bronze-medal game, Thompson-Okanagan were edged 9-7 by Vancouver Island.
By Ian WebsterTHE HERALD
sports@merrittherald.com
The Merritt Centen-nials continue to use the off-season to put more pieces of the puzzle together in their build-up to the 2014-15 BCHL season.
On July 17, it was announced that the hockey team has signed its second goalie of the summer — and a good one, too.
Twenty-year-old vet-eran netminder Jonah Imoo has been acquired from the Powell River Kings for future consid-erations.
A native of Surrey, Imoo has played a total of 82 BCHL regular-season games over three seasons with the Kings, amassing 41 wins, a save-percentage (SV%) of .892 and a goals-against-average (GAA) of 2.82.
In 2012-13, Imoo was the starting goaltender for Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
In four WJAC games, he recorded a 2.24 GAA and sparkling .918 SV%, and helped his team win the silver medal. He was chosen the tournament’s all-star goalie.
“To add a goaltender with the type of experi-ence Jonah has was too good an opportunity to pass up,” Cents head coach and GM Luke Pierce said in a press release by the club. “He has proven both in the BCHL and in the World Junior A Challenge that he is capable of playing in high pressure situa-tions.”
Pierce went on to add, “We have a solid track record of goaltend-ing in the past few years and are confident that Jonah can come in and help our team continue that tradition. He will be looked upon to add leadership to our room and embrace his role as a positive representative of this community.”
Imoo, for his part, is looking forward to com-ing to Merritt.
“I’m really excited and keen to get my final year of Junior A hockey going. I’ve heard it’s a great group of guys on the team,” he said. “Playing against Merritt, I know they always have a really hard-working team and are well-coached. They play pretty similar to Powell River.”
Asked to character-
ize his game, Imoo said, “Throughout my career, I’ve always been quite athletic, but in the last three to four years, I think that I’ve found the balance between athleti-
cism and technique. If you only rely on ath-leticism, you’ll only go so far.”
Imoo has quite the goaltending pedigree. He is the son of former
WHL netminder Dusty Imoo, who went on to play overseas in Japan for 10 seasons and repre-sent that country at the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano,
and at four World Championships.
While Jonah Imoo was born in Surrey, he spent most of his early childhood in Japan and began his hockey career in that country.
“I was probably on the ice when I was two years old — always hanging around the rink and in my dad’s dressing room,” he said.
“Because my dad was a goalie, I pretty much always wanted to play goal, too. It was tough over there. We were the only team in my age group, and we were pretty awful.”
Jonah’s first year of hockey in Canada was at the atom level.
“I was lucky enough to make the A-1 team, and things just sort of took off from there. I stayed with the same organization (Semiahmoo) right through to midget.”
Imoo played part of one season for the Richmond Sockeyes of the Pacific International Junior Hockey League before being picked up by Powell River in 2012 and playing the next two seasons with the Kings.
Imoo has definite goals and aspirations
heading into his final BCHL campaign.
“Being consistent is my main goal,” he said. “It’s always at the top of the list. I haven’t com-mitted to a school yet for next year, so obviously that’s an important goal, too. I just want to do whatever I can to help my team, and hopefully take us as far as pos-sible.”
Imoo’s signing comes two weeks after the Cents announced that they had committed to 18-year-old rookie goal-tender Anthony Pupplo from Long Island, New York.
The two summer acquisitions necessitated that the Centennials move 19-year-old goalie Jared Schammerhorn who joined the team at the trade deadline last season. The Kelowna native has been traded to the Vernon Vipers for future considerations.
“We had to do it quick, and [Vernon] was interested,” Cents assis-tant coach Joe Martin said. “It wasn’t the ideal situation for Merritt — moving him within the division – but we wanted to get it done for Jared’s sake. He has a future, too.”
SPORTS
Cents ink another goalie — a former WJAC all-star
CENTS’ NEWEST NETMINDER The Merritt Centennials have acquired former Powell River Kings goalie Jonah Imoo for future considerations. In 2012, Imoo played for Team Canada West (above) at the World Junior A Challenge in Nova Scotia. He led the team to a silver medal and was chosen as the tournament’s all-star netminder. Photo courtesy of Hockey Canada
Merritt ballplayers win gold and bronze at Provincials and B.C. Summer Games
WINNING COMBINATION (Above) Merritt’s David Colter (left) and Dalton Jury were gold medallists at the B.C. Summer Games in Nanaimo. (Right) Their Zone 2 (Thompson-Okanagan) team. Photos submitted and courtesy of Softball BC
GIANT YARD SALEFall Fair building Lindley
Creek Road. Satudays 9 to 3. Sundays 10 to 2. August 2 & 3, August 9 & 10. Over 80 tables of treasures and more. Donations grate-fully accepted only during yard sales hours above or Sunday 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Info at 250-378-2303 or 250-378-6773
MUSIC IN SPIRIT SQUAREFriday and Saturday 11:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring your lunch and listen to the music. August 1 & 2 Maddie Jay (Rhythmic Blues).
COMMUNITY GARDENSCheck out the Community
Garden and experience a relaxing outdoor yoga adven-ture among the plants. Every Thursday 5:15 - 5:45 pm. A new instructor every week. The gardens are located behind the hospital.
CHRISTMAS IN JULYIt’s Christmas in July at
the Baillie House. From July 18-26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, there will be tons
of Christmas items for sale. From Christmas lights to Christmas displays to sup-plies for your Christmas floats to just about any thing Christmas related, it will be at the Baillie House for you to buy. Avoid the hassle during the holidays and stop on by.
NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS MARKETNicola Valley Farmers
Market 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Saturday rain or shine, in the parking lot beside the Baillie House. Come down and enjoy fresh home grown veggies, flowers, baking, arts and crafts made and grown here in our Nicola Valley. A great place to socialize
and enjoy the day. Vendors call Market Manager: Lang Mackenzie 250-939-8605 or Sue 250-378-2031
RISING FROM THE ASHESF ire relief fundraisers
for Earth Walker Spiritual Shop. You can either donate money to the bank account set up at CIBC or drop off your bottle donations to the
bottle depot.SPENCES BRIDGE FARMER MARKET
Spences Bridge Farmers and Flea Market - Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Spences Bridge Community Hall on Hwy #8, May to October.Desert Daze Festival is
August 8 and 9. See the website for tickets / volun-teering or vendor requests www.desertdaze.ca.
MERRITT DANCE SOCIETYOngoing pre-registration.
For more information con-tact Selena at 250-378-7266
BAILLIE HOUSE INFORMATION BOOTHBaillie House is making
a cookbook, and we need your help! Send in a recipe with a story why it’s spe-cial and we’ll print it in our cookbook. Thank you for your help.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDThe Navy League is in need
of officer’s and volunteers to help out with our growing Cadet Corps.
Our children are age 9 to 13 and we meet every Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have past experience or are inter-ested in becoming a part of our Corps please contact us. Ellen 250-280-6944, Debra 250-280-4086 or email at nlccventure@gmail.com
KNITWITSLove to knit or crochet? Or
are you a novice interest-ed in learning more about knitting or crocheting in a friendly and welcoming setting? Come on down to Brambles Bakery Thursday evenings. Bring your yarn and needles and join in the fun.
COURTHOUSE ARTGALLERYThe Valley Visual Arts (VVA)
will be holding a weekly cre-ative art session, in the art-ists room at the Art Gallery, every Thursday between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone welcome to stop in and see their work.
MARVELLOUS MUTTSMar vel lous Mutts &
Rehoming Merritt Branch,
are always looking for fos-ter families. If you would like to help by fostering a fur-kid, until they find a fur-ever home, please contact Margie at newbark_rescue@hotmail.com.
NV REMOTE CONTROL FLYERWe are starting a new club
in town for flying model aircraft. We fly at various locations around town. New members welcome. For more info, call Jack 250-378-4371.
MERRITT SENIOR CENTREWeekly schedule is as fol-
lows: Monday: Crib & Whist 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. (third week - shut-in lucheon) Friday: Rummoli & Games 7 p.m.All seniors welcome.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH1899 Quilchena Ave.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sundays - for children ages
4 to 8 years. Children learn of God’s love through stor-ies, music, crafts and fun. More information: Gail 250-378-9706
SENIOR-IN-TRAININGPosit ions now avail-
able for Senior-In-Training. Applicants must be 40 years or older. Qualifications include a willingness to have fun and enjoy the company of others. Contact Seniors Association at 250-378-3763 for more information.
Phone 250-378-4241 with any events that you may be hosting or email: classifi eds@merrittherald.com
Archery PracticeTuesday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Gun RangeContact BJ Moore for more info250-280-0304BrowniesMondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410CMHA - Merritt ClubhouseFireside Center - 2026 Granite Ave.Wed/Fri 9 am - 2:30 pmShirley 250-378-5660Central School PacFirst Tuesday 7 p.m. Lunchroom - 250-378-4892Community ChoirMondays 7 p.m. - Fall to SpringCollettville Elementary - 250-378-9899Court Whist - Fun GameWednesdays 7 p.m.at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776Crossroads Youth Min. Tuesdays 7 - 9 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911Drop-In SoccerTuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530Drop-In VolleyballMondays 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212.Girl GuidesWednesdays 5:30 -7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Ladies’ Curling LeagueWednesdays 6 & 8 p.m.Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917Living With Loss Support GroupNo meeting in June, July, & August. Support still available. Call Marilyn at 250-378-3513Merritt Curling Club
For League Information 250-378-4423Merritt Duplicate Bridge ClubTuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 250-378-5550 Merritt Elks Lodge ClubsSecond & Fourth Wednesday 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788Merritt Lawn BowlingSun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m.2050 Merritt Ave. 250-378-2095Merritt Moms PrenatalPost Natal Support group. Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252Merritt Mountain Biking Assoc. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - rideE: merrittbiking@yahoo.caT: #merrittbikingNavy League Cadets of CanadaWednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall - Ages 9-13 welcome 250-280-6944Merritt Snowmobile ClubSecond Tuesday 7 p.m.Civic Centre 250-315-1082Merritt’s Women in BusinessSecond Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851Nicola Naturalist SocietyThird Thursday - 7:00 p.m.NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.caN.V. 4-H ClubSecond Tuesday - 6:30 p.m.Central School - 250-378-5028Nicola Valley Better BreathersThird Wednesdays 1 p.m.Trinity United - 250-378-6266 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays 7 p.m - MSS Music Room
250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894NVCACMeets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at The Art Gallery. 250-378-6515 www.nvartscouncil.comN.V. Dirt Riders AssociationLast Wednesday 7 p.m. Garden Sushi - Scott: 250-378-3502 N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday 7 p.m.2145 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5925N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.)Third Wednesday 7 p.m.2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House250-378-0349N.V. Quilters GuildFirst & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-4172N.V. Search & RescueSecond Monday 7 p.m. at the airport - 250-378-6769 N.V. Thrift StoreFirst Tuesday - NVGH basement 250-378-9100N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. For locations, 250-378-2536Pathfi ndersMondays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298Patricia Rebekah LodgeSecond & Fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Lawn Bowling Club Rocky Mnt. Rangers CadetsTuesdays 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775Royal Canadian Legion #96Executive Mtg. Second Thursday 6 p.m.
- Regular Mtg. Fourth Thursday 7 p.m. 1940 Quilchena - 250-378-5631Royal PurpleFirst & Third Mondays 1:00 p.m. - Down-stairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-6788Rotary Club of MerrittEvery Thursday - NoonBrambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535Sagebrush Spinners and Weavers GuildTamarack Gardens every other Thursday at 11:00 AM Bev at 250-378-2787. Rotary Club of Merritt - SunriseEvery Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles BakerySeniors’ Mixed CurlingMondays & Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539Soup BowlTuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Anglican Church HallSparks Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-315-7410Teen Centre / FiresideThursday & Friday 3:30-7:30 p.m. 250-378-5660Valley Scrapbooking250-936-8298Valley Visual Artists General club informationFran McMurchy - 250-378-4230Vintage Car Club - MerrittSecond Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.Anglican Church HallAl 378-7402 Jack 378-2662 Ska-Lu-La WorkshopAl - 250-378-7402 Ted - 250-378-4195
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THE CHURCHES OFMERRITT WELCOME YOU
Crossroads Community Church
Merritt Baptist Church 2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme)
Merritt Lutheran Fellowship
Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church
St. Michael’s Anglican Church
Trinity United Church
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HELP US REACH OUR GOAL
Would you like to see a movie theatre in Merritt, then the Merritt Community Cinema Soceity can use your help!
If you would like to help donate to this wonderful cause please make cheque payable to Merritt Community Cinema Society and mail it to:
1952 Eastwood Ave., Merritt, BC V1K 1K3
For more information
call Rich Hodson250-378-6794
Phase 2has started.
Goal to reach $155,000 for
design & architect fees
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In Loving Memory
Glen ClarkJune 7th 1972 - October 1st 1999
Our dear son, gone but never forgotten.
Always in our hearts and sadly missed.
Mom & Dad
Thinking of you and remembering the
love and caring you brought into our
lives. Always in our
thoughts, we miss you every day.
In Loving Memory of
Thinking of you andu anof you afg of you anouou
September 9, 1934 - July 31, 2013
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September 9, 1934 - July 31, 20132013201313100b J lDouglas V. Suter
Love your family and friends
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A FUNERAL PRE PLANNING ADVISOR will be available at the Merritt Funeral Chapel on the second and fourth Friday of the month, between the
hours of 10am – 3pm (or by appointment). A Personal Planning Guide will be provided.
Kosolofski, Albert MichaelNov. 5, 1951 - July 19, 2014
Albert passed away rather unexpectedly due to a heart attack at the place he most enjoyed, Merritt Speedway.
Albert was predeceased by Dad- Sol and niece Heather. Alberta is survived by Mom(Frances) Rick(Marlene)
Joan(Garth) Len, Earl(Margret) Gord(Shannon) Robert, Mel(Cheryl) also by nieces and nephews.
Christine(Steve) Matt(Debbie-Piper-Sawyer) Mike(Sheila) Tammy(Tristan-Lisa-William-Michael) Alicia, Kyle, Natasha (John-Adaya-Owen) and Rachel(Nick)
Albert especially enjoyed he times he spent with his nieces and nephews. Always helping out whenever asked. Albert also enjoyed being behind the wheel of a good drive, be it a car, truck or motorcycle. Albert’s need for speed and daring saw him running the 1/4 mile in a dragster to the demolition derby and also to the oval at Merritt Speedway, where his “go for it” led him to many races and awards.
Albert the “Palm Tickler” will be greatly missed.A big thank you to
the staff of the Merritt Speedway, paramedics and Merritt Hospital staff. Also Suzzanne and Bill Fader for all the help they have given.
A funeral service for Albert will be held at Sacred Heart church at 11am August 2, 2014. A special tribute to Albert will take place at the Merritt Speedway on August 2 prior to the start of racing, just as he would have liked.
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MERRITT & DISTRICT HOSPICESOCIETY
Mourners need brave souls who dare to hold them, touch them and to stay rather than leave
when the tears begin to flow.
Luke and Kayleigh on your wedding!Luke and Kayleigh on your wedding!
Congratulations Love Mom and Dad Mierau
Interior Community Services-Merritt is looking to hire a permanent, full-time Family Support Worker for the Supervised and Supportive Visitation Program. This role ensures the safety of children visiting their parents and/or family members and provides coaching, modeling, and educational advice to caregivers on appropriate parenting and maintaining healthy relationships. Frequent travel is required.
A degree or diploma in Social Work and recent related experience is required in addition to valid CPR-C certi cation. Non-violent crisis intervention and suicide intervention training will be provided. Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license, safe driving record and own vehicle. This position is 37.5 hrs/week and pay starts at $18.31 as per the collective agreement.
Check out our website at www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca
Please submit resume to:E-mail: careers@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca
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Archaeological/Environmental Field Crew Member
Deadline for Applications: August 12, 2014 - 4:00 pmDuration: ON CALL/seasonal positions Rate of Pay: Dependent upon experienceStart Date: ASAP
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:Use of a GPS (or iPad) to collect data through • tracking mode, and pictures. Reading maps is essential as well as taking detailed eld notes according to BC Archaeology RISC standards.Assessment of impacts on environment, including • Cultural and Archaeological values.Participate in wildlife and plant species studies, • knowledge of local fauna and plants, Species at Risk.
Quali cations:Environmental Resource Technician/Natural • Resources TechnicianRISC Archaeology and Culturally Modi ed Tree • Certi cate (preferred)Environmental Monitoring Certi cate (an asset)• Valid Class 5 Drivers license Required• First Aide Level 1 and Transportation Endorsement • (an asset)Physically t, Interest in cultural heritage identi cation • and protection
Send Resumes and cover letter to:Attention: Brenda Walkem, Esh-kn-am Cultural
Resources Management ServicesFax: 250-315-0084 or Email: eshknam.arch@gmail.com
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Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.
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Prince George Free PressDescriptionWe are seeking a team player with a professional attitude to work and learn in a fast paced, business environment.Quali cationsThe ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and develop new customers. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Above average communication skills, valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are necessary.If a rewarding challenge resonates with you, contact us today. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
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Coldwater Indian Band Box 4600
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8Ph: 250-378-6174 • Fx: 250-378-5351
JOB POSTING FORFINANCE COORDINATOR
Please mail, fax or email your resume with references and cover letter that outlines why you are interested in this position and state your salary expectations:
c/o COLDWATER INDIAN BAND – H.R. COMMITTEEBOX 4600MERRITT, BCV1K 1B8Fax: 250-378-5351Email: chery@coldwaterband.org
Deadline for cover letters and resume’s: August 22, 2014 4:00 pm
Only quali ed individuals being considered will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.
The Coldwater Indian Band has an up and coming exciting and challenging opportunity for a full time Finance Coordinator position. This individual reports to the Coldwater Indian Band Administrator. The Finance Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the overall management and reporting of the nancial affairs of the Coldwater Indian Band, managing the day-to-day accounting affairs, and assisting in the development and administration of accounting policies and procedures.
Speci c Duties and ResponsibilitiesFollows Band Policies, standards and procedures • and as directed by Band AdministratorMaintains Con dentiality on all matters to the • affairs of the Coldwater Indian BandHuman Resource Management• Financial Management• Financial Accounting System• Audit• Reporting• General Administration•
Education/Quali cationsPrefer Post Secondary Degree in relevant • eld such as Business Administration, Financial
Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience working for a First Nations organization or working towards an accounting designationOr six to eight (6-8)years related experience with • two (2) years at a management or supervisory levelExperience in all related areas of Accounting • (A/P, A/R, payroll, nancial management, budgeting, nancial reporting)Prefer experience with First Nations Organizations• Extensive working knowledge of fund accounting• Drivers License and own transportation• Bondable•
The Merritt Herald is currently looking for a
FULL-TIME OFFICE MANAGER to join our team of professionals!
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Payroll, customer service, receivables, pay-ables, managing ling systems, reception/answering phones, maintaining the Ad Man-agement system, data entry, cash sheets, mail, classi ed word ads, maintaining the cir-culation systems, and carrier routes.
QUALIFICATIONS:• Must have some computer knowledge.• Strong organizational and communication skills• Work well under pressure• Of ce experience • Must have own form of transportation
BENEFITS:• Medical and dental plan• Monday to Friday business hours
CLOSING DATE: August 8, 2014
If you are interested please drop your resume off in person to Theresa at 2090 Granite Ave., Merritt, BC. Our e-mail: publisher@merrittherald.comNo phone calls please.
Employment Employment
RECEPTIONIST/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
Aspen Planers is seeking a full-time Receptionist /Accounts Payable Clerk. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who works well in a team environment. They must have good customer service skills, be proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word.
Duties include answering telephone and forwarding calls, greeting visitors, mail, ordering office supplies, photocopying, filing, Entering AP invoices and responding to supplier inquiries as well as various other duties. Starting wage $14.00 per hour
Interested applicants should submit their resumes by August 6, 2014 to:
Aspen Planers Box 160 Merritt BC, V1K 1B8 or by fax 250-315-4237
We thank all applicants who apply but only those selected for interview will be contacted.
EmploymentEmployment
PHELAN SENIOR CITIZEN SOCIETY
Residency applications are NOW BEING ACCEPTED
for Phelan House.For application forms and information regarding eligibility, please contact Phelan Senior Citizen Society at 250-378-4687 or 250-315-8335
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Mobile Homes & Pads
2 bedroom mobile home.Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, utilities included. Close to townand schools. Pet friendly. $950 per month. 250-378-0887
Available immediately, 3 bed-room mobile home. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, large fenced yard close to schools, town and bus route. Pet friend-ly. Utilities included $950 permonth. 250-378-0887
New 2 bdrm 1 bath, doublewide SRI home in Trees Mo-bile Home Park. $800/mon. +util. or for sale $70,000 incl.net GST 250-254-7997
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One bdrm apartment for one adult only. N/S, N/P, heat &cable incl. $525/mon. Ref’s.250-378-2954
Rooms for RentFurnished rooms avail. immed. Util. & extreme inter-net incl. Call 250-378-5128
Suites, Lower2 bdrm basement suite. Avail.Aug. 1. W/d, fenced yrd, close to town. $800/mon. util. incl.250-378-6295 or 315-9397
For rent 2 bdrm downstairssuite, near town, gas fi replace,central air, shared laundry,w/d, util. incl. Retired or work-ing people only. $800/mon. Avail Aug. 1st. 250-378-2540
Townhouses3 bdrm 1 1/2 bath townhouse on quiet cul-de-sac. Pets neg.$950 incl. gas. 250-682-0844
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1 bdrm basement suite. $650 plus hydro.
1 bdrm Seyom Townhouse - $600 plus hydro
3 bdrm Seyom Townhouse - $900 plus hydro.
1 bdrm Apt. $600 inc utilities.
1 bdrm Apt. $575 plus hydro.
2 bdrm Apt. $675 plus hydro. (1/2 month FREE)
1 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro. (1/2 month FREE)
2 bdrm Sandpiper unit. $750 plus hydro.
2 bdrm duplex. $695 plus utilities.
2 bdrm duplex. $750 plus hydro.
2 bdrm duplex. $850 plus utilities. (new flooring)
2 bdrm house. Newly renovated/fenced yard $900 plus utilities.
2 bdrm house. $850 plus utilities.
2 bdrm house. $900 plus utilities. Fenced close to town.
3 bdrm house. $950 plus utilities.
3 bedroom Sun Valley Court town-house. $1000 plus utilities.
3 bedroom house on the Bench, fenced yard, pet friendly.
$1300 plus utilities.
3 bedroom house on the Bench. $1200 plus utilities.
3 bdrm house. $875 plus utilities.
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We are currently acccepting new clients and
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by providing reliable and timely accounting services,
allowing you more time to grow your business.
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1988 Quilchena Ave. (Royal Lepage office)
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 778-257-4129
e-mail: Merritt@campbellco.ca
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T: 250.378.5151
2099 Quilchena Ave., Box 358 Merritt, BC www.merrittesc.ca
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Custom Sheet MetalAtlas RV Parts & Repairs
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Phone 250.315.0340 for details
All Ages WelcomePIANO TEACHERPIANO TEACHER
IVAN’S SIDINGSALES & SERVICE
• Vinyl & Hardie Board Siding• Aluminum Soffit, Fascia & EAVESTROUGHS
“When others have come and gone, Ivan’s Siding is still
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MORTGAGE BROKER
YOUR LOCAL MORTGAGE BROKER
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Call Harry Howard (250) 490-6731
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New patients always welcome!
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