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‘We’re ready to go’: Merritt’s INSIDE THE HERALD plan for future emergencies Online merrittherald.com Mayor Mike Goetz gave the Herald a tour of the new Emergency Operations Centre at the Merritt Airport.
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ife in the B.C. Interior means environmental disaster could be just around the corner, a fact that certainly rings true in Merritt and the Nicola Valley, facing floods and wildfires in recent years that chased residents from their homes. Now two years removed
from the Nov. 2021 atmospheric river that flooded the town, the City of Merritt is taking steps previously unheard of in most of B.C. to ensure they are prepared for the next one. A permanent emergency operations centre (EOC) has recently been established at the Merritt Airport, a longtime side project of past Emergency Program Coordinator Krista Minar
that is now coming to fruition. “She (Krista) did this part time off the side of her desk at the fire department,” Mayor Mike Goetz told the Herald while giving a tour of the facility. “It was pretty hard on her, and it just wasn’t a complete situation. But while she was here, we set up a lot of things.” One of only a few communities throughout the province to now have a per-
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the valley, almost completely negating any chance of flooding, and there are very few nearby trees, greatly minimizing the possibility of wildfire. The available empty land in the area also played a major factor. “If things get really bad, and we need to move people up there, we’re able to park probably about 400 to 500 RVs. And if things get to the point, we can simply just fly out.”
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So in the old days, an EOC would probably take a full day, now we don’t have to do that. It’s ready to go right now.” The City also expects to soon be one of the first communities in B.C. to have a full-time emergency management coordinator, with around a dozen applicants so far. Sean Strang serves as Merritt’s EOC director, while the ESS team has a roster of about 20 people. “We are completely trained to have people up and running and have people being serviced within seven or eight minutes. We are completely ready to go with a plan that we will follow on any emergency. It is the plan that Tom Lacy brought up that the fire department still follows, but we are making a new plan once we get our EMC person involved. Their job will basically being ready for a disaster at all times. Not that we are going to have one every day, but we now know with the wildfires the way that they are, and the flooding that could happen with our dikes still not where they should be, we need to have emergency response at the drop of a hat.” Goetz said that more information on the new coordinator and plan will be provided once in place. “We are not without a plan. As a matter of fact, we’re more planned than anybody else in B.C. We are the least unprepared for what could happen. For a guy who was flooded and it took me 12 months to get my home back, I’m not kidding around. I know what we went through.”
Usual protocol, and what has been done in the past in Merritt, dictates temporary EOCs to be installed in council chambers, something that Goetz said is “not effective at all.” “The whole idea is that if we declare an emergency, we have somebody up here within four or five minutes, and a crew is here shortly after and everybody is going. We set up our team at the ESS at the Civic Centre, and we have three teams that can be working around the clock with security, with cultural monitoring, and trained in everything.” Like in the past with wildfires and floods, the Merritt Civic Centre remains the initial Emergency Support Services (ESS) location where people can be processed, as it boasts more roads Baek’s in and out than Taekwondo the airport facility. Only in dire situAcademy ations would residents and evacuees Strength Disipline Cardio & more be moved to the Classes Mondays and Wednesdays airport EOC. 5:00pm - 5:45pm 4-7 years The airport 6:00pm - 6:45pm 7-12 years EOC has been a 7:00pm - 7:45pm 12+ years side project of city Click the QR Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm class staff for around Code for online Saturday 10:00am drop in for all students Registration four years, pieced together slowly up Instructor: until recently. Gary Abbott Ask About a “They would Studio located at 2151 Quilchena Ave pull together pieces FREE Facebook.com/groups/ when they needed masterbaekstaekwondo Trial to, but there was no real dedicated spot Lesson to just jump into.
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DIXON: Staying healthy for the holidays
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The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a time of stress and exhaustion. As you navigate through the festivities, it’s crucial to prioritize your health and well-being. The airline attendants remind us to put our oxygen masks on before placing
them on someone else - good advice! Schedule downtime, whether a short nap, a quiet moment with a book, or a walk. Prioritize quality sleep to rejuvenate your body and mind. Hydration is equally essential, so make sure to drink plenty of water. With the tempting array of holiday beverages, it’s easy to overlook the importance of staying well-hydrated. Don’t hesitate to ask for help from family members. Delegating tasks and sharing responsibilities can alleviate stress and create a sense of unity during the holidays. Simplify the gift-giving expe-
rience by creating memories rather than accumulating material possessions. Consider gifting experiences like a cooking class, concert tickets, or a weekend getaway. These shared moments will be cherished long after physical gifts lose their luster. Our family had a blast with a White Elephant gift exchange many years ago. Each of us wrapped a used item that we didn’t use, and as we drew our gifts we couldn’t stop laughing, it was a good time for all. Choose your favorite holiday event and savour every moment. Whether it’s preparing a festive meal, or attending
a special gathering, immerse yourself in the joy of the occasion. Take the time to write notes expressing gratitude and appreciation to loved ones, especially elders. So during the holiday hustle, remember to give yourself space. It’s okay to set boundaries and prioritize self-care. Embrace the season’s true spirit by fostering connections, creating memories, and nurturing your well-being. This holiday, let health and happiness be the most cherished gifts of all. Email me to join my Healthy Conversations in-person and online at heartnotes2@ gmail.com.
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TEGART: BC United will grow economy while improving climate JACKIE TEGART VIEW FROM LEGISLATURE British Columbians find themselves grappling with skyrocketing prices as our cost-of-living crisis continues with no reprieve. For those of us in Merritt, we also face endless
climate-related disasters, with many residents yet to return home after devastating floods. These disasters are further felt with the added weight of the affordability crisis, as financial assistance is slow and difficult to come by. Unfortunately, the NDP’s so-called CleanBC plan is failing both the climate and our economy. Economists predict that the ‘Cost BC’ scheme will result in the loss of more than 200,000 jobs and will shrink our economy by $28 billion over the next ten years. Meanwhile, B.C. has failed to hit any of the NDP’s emission targets.
While people are struggling to put food on their table, the NDP continues to support their plan that is protecting neither the environment nor the wallets of struggling British Columbians. That’s why BC United announced that we would scrap the NDP’s ‘Cost BC’ plan in favour of introducing common sense measures that will deliver real climate results while growing the economy. We plan to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure so communities like Merritt, are protected in the future. Doing so will help create jobs and economic growth as well.
Through our previously announced wildfire policy, we plan to introduce a modernized wildfire service, utilizing local expertise, and overhauling current forestry management practices so that we can reduce the risk of fires. We’ll also provide financial support for evacuees within the first 72 hours. In light of increasing uncertainty and rising costs, I encourage everyone to take a look at our full plan to address climate change and grow the economy. BC United has been a leader in climate action before, all while growing the economy – and we will do it again.
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THEATRE IN THE WORKS A movie theatre might be in the works for Merritt after a survey conducted in the spring returned favourable results. Community Arts Council surveyed the community in May to determine interest in a theatre, and of the approximately 700 forms that were returned, 90 per cent indicated they would attend the movies at least monthly.
Keep Lower Nic safe for the future LETTERS Editor,
I would like to thank John Riddle and Carmen Fairley for their remarkable efforts intrying to keep our small one block cul-de-sac on Gray Ave. in Lower Nicola, all of us seniors, children, grandchildren and new young families that live here SAFE from a potential ‘highway’ that would turn our tiny street that’s not wide enough for two vehicles to pass one another, into a dangerous road. Shame on TNRD and the highways department for putting us all in danger, without including any of us in your plans, decisions or concerns. Whatever happened to ‘the people’s voice matters’? It’s bad enough that with all the extra dump trucks carrying large rocks and boulders, streaming up and down all day, everyday on Aberdeen Road, along with the many large trucks travelling back and forth to the Craigmont Mine that are already putting the Lower Nicola
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children who walk this road to get to school and home in danger, and I will add that there are NO sidewalks, anywhere! Shame on you TNRD and highways department for making the decision that our children, grandchildren, and all of us who live on Gray Avenue don’t matter, well we do. I have lived on Gray Avenue for 35 years and loved watching my children grow up here, playing street hockey, learning to ride a bike, skateboard, rollerblade, learning to drive and graduating. I love the idea of a new generation doing the same. So please stop and think about them and future families with kids. So again, my biggest thanks to John and Carmen for thinking about us all who live here on Gray Street. It’s a great feeling knowing that there are caring people in this mixed-up world. H. Sinclair
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The City of Merritt is considering taking action against the owners of a downtown property posing both a nuisance and a hazard to the public. The property at the corner of Voght Street and Coutlee Avenue, owned by IPL Developments, is the former site of Mirror Vintage antique store, and before that, Yuen On Lung general store. But for the last year-and-a-half, the site in a prominent and highly-visible location downtown has featured a series of lopsided fencing, a ‘sidewalk closed’ sign, and in a state of partial demolition. A demolition permit was issued to the previous owner of the property in March 2022, with work beginning the following month. The property changed hands that May, purchased by IPL Developments Ltd., before work was stopped. It was never completed, leaving a large artificial opening in the ground, formerly the basement of a building on the property. Since then, the adjacent sidewalk has been closed by the city due to a concern with the ground’s structural integrity. The permit has since expired, with
no additional permits applied for by the developer since. Multiple attempts have been made by city staff to contact the developer, the latest in July of this year, to no avail. “We’ve been trying to get a hold of these people since May, so I think we’ve been fairly patient with this,” said Mayor Mike Goetz at the Nov. 28 regular city council meeting. Representatives of the development group were also contacted by city staff with an invite to attend the meeting either in-person or virtually, with no response. “The property currently poses a public nuisance due to the open excavation and the walls of the partially demolished structure which are collapsing,” reads a report from Director of Corporate Services Linda Brick. “As a result of the open excavation the structure and integrity of the adjacent city sidewalk has been undermined.” Desperate times often call for desperate measures - the Community Charter grants the local government the authority to require an owner to remove, demolish, alter, or otherwise deal with a matter
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that they don’t live in and leaves it looking like this. The message here is that if you’re an out-of-town property owner, you will be held accountable for what that property looks like. You are not going to treat this community like a garbage can,
it’s simply not gonna happen.” Council voted all in favour for a registered letter to be drawn up and served to the developer, giving them 30 days from the day served to take remedial action on the property.
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when there is an identified hazardous condition or declared nuisance in relation to a natural or artificial opening in the ground, that is so dilapidated or unclean as to be offensive to the community. An ultimatum can be granted for remedial action to be taken to fix the property, and if not completed, the work can be done by the City at the expense of the owner.
“I think that something should be done, definitely,” said Councillor Wendy Charney. “This is an absolute eyesore. They’ve been given several chances to address it...not only is it unsightly, it is very dangerous.” Goetz shared the councillor’s sentiments. “It’s unconscionable that somebody buys a piece of property in a community
The City of Merritt Council will be considering a Development Variance Permit at the Regular Council meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, for the property situated at 1510 Wiliams Crescent, Merritt, BC legally described as: SUBJECT PROPERTY: PID: 009-185-101 (LOT 1 DISTRICT LOT 173 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN 13635)
The property owner has submitted the application and request that Council vary: Section 7.5.5(a) of the City of Merritt Zoning Bylaw No. 2284, 2020 to decrease the Minimum Parcel Depth from 25.0 meters to 23.34 meters. A copy of the proposed permit and pertinent plans are available for inspection at Planning and Development Services, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt, B.C. during regular business days between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm until Tuesday, December 12, 2023. If you feel that your interest in property may be affected by this proposed variance and you want to address Council on the matter please attend the meeting of Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 6:00 pm in the Council Chamber at 2185 Voght Street. Or if you have any comments pertaining to this application, please submit them in writing prior to 12:00 pm, Thursday, December 7, 2023. Written comments including your name, address and phone number can be submitted by email to planning@merritt.ca or in person or by mail c/o Planning and Development Services PO Box 189 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8.
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Housing a main focus Craft fair season begins for strategic plan Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM
The City of Merritt shaped its trajectory for the next two years at the latest council meeting on Nov. 28. The strategic plan, which includes the years from 2024 to 2026, ref lects the city’s commitment to forward-thinking policies and pragmatic solutions. According to a city staff report, the strategic plan is often very ambitious and its goals may not be fully met within the timeframe expected. “In practice, such a plan may have goals or outcomes that are carried over into the next planning cycle,” the report reads. “Nonetheless, the strategic plan is an essential tool to providing big picture direction for the duration of the plan.” Also according to the report, the strategic goals for the 2024-2026 plan were identified across the eight official community plan domains, from land use and development and economy, to relationships with neighbouring Indigenous communities and safety and resiliency. Within “Land Use and Development”, the City aims to develop a housing strategy that could increase Merritt’s housing capacity. Additionally, some outdated bylaws and policies will be updated to ensure increases in housing development and attraction of new businesses, making it timely with the new provincial legislation that will impact housing density and development requirements. As for the second goal, “Our Neighbourhoods”, the City aims to keep developing neighbourhoods that are attractive to the community, focusing especially in the downtown area. Another goal, which aligns with “Our Neighbourhoods” is “Our Economy” in which the City will develop a strategy to identify priorities and gaps in information on economic development efforts and organizations. Within “Our Relationships”, the City hopes to build a trusting and collaborative relationship with neighbour-
ing Indigenous communities, as well as ensure a transparent sharing of information with all the residents. The City will also focus on “Our Recreation, Parks and Culture” domain, in which the goal is to identify objectives and goals that have been met and determine next steps for implementation of the remaining objectives and goals that aims to create healthy communities where people will be able to recreate, gather and give back to the community. As for the last two goals, “Our Environment” and “Our Safety and Resiliency”, which are closely related, the City aims to develop a climate change adaptation and mitigation plan to identify where they can lessen the carbon footprint and mitigate known risks. Their focus will also be directed on two key stressors within the community, the healthcare shortages and the development of emergency response plans. “Mayor and council can continue to keep the communities’ needs for stable emergency care services in the eye of the provincial government, the public and the media,” the report reads. As for f lood recovery and mitigation projects, the report says that the intention was to separate “regular” work from the “recovery” work, which is why it isn’t included in the Strategic Plan. “The City has a strong f lood recovery team that is working to secure funding for the various projects and develop specific timelines for completion, but given all the external factors at play, there is much less certainty in the processes,” the report reads. Coun. Wendy Charney said during the council meeting that she appreciates all the work that has gone into it, especially the format. “I think it’s easy to read and understand. It’s not a paragraph after a paragraph, it’s to the point and easy to follow,” she said. At the end of the presentation, the council approved the 2024-2026 Strategic Plan that was proposed.
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Pipeline expansion could come to Merritt Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM
Merritt is being considered in a proposed pipeline expansion program, aiming to enhance resource transportation in the region. The Sunrise Expansion Project, currently in the early stages of discussion, envisions a strategic pipeline that expands into the southern portion of the West Coast or B.C. Pipeline system known as “T-South.” Aaron Letendre, community and Indigenous relations advisor at Enbridge, talked about the importance of the project for the region. “This project is being driven by the demand for natural gas to serve B.C. and the U.S. Pacific northwest,” he said. “It includes adding an additional 42-inch pipeline into the ground … this would provide approximately 300 million cubic feet of natural gas transported per day.” Letendre added that environmental and geotechni-
cal studies on the proposed location of the expansion have started and that the construction would start in 2026. According to Letendre, the project would also increase the amount of gas flowing through the compression at the existing compressor stations as well as adding more power transmission lines, including to an existing station approximately 20 kilometres south of Merritt. “We’ll be looking at adding an electric-driven compressor station unit to that compressor station,” Letendre said. “In order to do so, we would have to tie into an existing power(line) so we would have to build transmission lines.” He also added that at this stage, the company hasn’t done any environmental or geotechnical survey of the powerline routing of this particular area, but assured that they would be following the
existing powerline right away and tying into an independent power producer located south of Merritt. After the presentation, Coun. Wendy Charney raised questions regarding the boundaries of the powerline, in relation to the entrances to Merritt from the Lower Nicola area, to which Letendre said it would be the southside of Merritt but couldn’t tell exactly where the powerline would go through. “I think that makes a significant difference because I mean … they (the powerlines) are quite ugly and our entrance to town is not that great at that end either,” Coun. Charney said. “If we’re going to have these all the way along the road on our entrance to town, I am wondering why (the powerline) couldn’t go underground for that section … if it’s close to city limits or in city limits.” Coun. Paul Petroczi followed by questioning how many maintenance digs have taken place since 2018,
to which Letendre responded that there have been many, but it is not an indication of a problem. “Doesn’t even necessarily have to be a problem, it can just be an anomaly. So it could just be something that the data detects,” Letendre said. “It’s just something that they (engineers) want to actually go
and inspect it visually.” Mayor Mike Goetz ended the discussion saying that the council looks forward to an update on some of the questions asked. “I think we probably would enjoy another visit and as we get closer just so the community is in step to what’s happening.”
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he ratio of alcohol to blood in the body is called the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). Two people drinking the same amount of alcohol can have drastically different BACs. Body weight, drink strength, amount of food in the stomach, time between drinks and even gender can all affect a person’s BAC and level of impairment. While a BAC of .08 is typically the legal limit, impairment can occur at much lower levels. A driver can be arrested with a BAC lower than .08 if a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe the driver is impaired. More importantly, any level of impairment significantly increases the likelihood of a traffic crash, putting your life and the lives of others in danger. The bottom line? If you plan on drinking, getting behind the wheel is always a bad idea.
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• Agree on a designated driver before you go out for the evening. • Save the number for several local cab companies in your phone if you plan to drink, or make sure you have a ride-share app downloaded to your phone. • Ask a friend if you can crash on his or her couch for the night if you’ve had too much to drink. • If you’re attending a party and are concerned you may drink too much, give your keys to the host at the start of the evening, so he or she can hold on to them unless you are sober.
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New rancher in good area features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, open concept style kitchen with Quartz counters & spacious living room with gas F/P. In the back is a covered patio for entertaining. Double garage. Home Warranty. GST applies. Appliance pkg avail.
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Freshly updated home on 0.24 acres with 3 bedrms, 2 baths, new paint & laminate flooring throughout giving a modern feel with a country touch. Close to parks, school & corner store. Lots of parking.
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1882 PINERIDGE DRIVE
2540 CLAPPERTON AVENUE
6488 MONCK PARK RD
2401 COUTLEE AVE.
2425 COUTLEE AVENUE
5240 DOT RANCH CUTOFF
Great family home in desirable Bench area with fantastic views. Has 4 bedrms with possible 5th, 3 baths, bright kitchen, large living & dining with gas F/P, new laminate flooring & light fixtures. Has partly finished bsmt. Fenced back yard, RV parking & more.
Large family home with 4 bedrms up and a 2 bedrm suite at ground level plus 1 bedrm inlaw suite. Huge family room & living room upstairs. Fenced back yard. New boiler system. Great investment property.
Magnificent waterfront home on Nicola Lake! This beautiful rancher with walkout bsmt offers 5 bedrms, 4 baths, large gourmet kitchen with high end appliances, vaulted ceilings, fully fin. Bsmt with unique Tequila room, large games rm, wet bar, 3 car garage plus some negotiable items.
3 level split home with 3 bedrms up & potential for bedroom down. Basement has large rec.room with bathrm & summer kitchen with separate entrance. On a 100x118 lot with 2 car detached garage/ shop.
Great family home in good area with an elementary school just 3 blks away. A 1689 sq.ft. rancher with 2 bedrms & 2 baths with possibility of 2 more bedrms if armoires are used. Large kitchen & dining
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4094 AIRPORT ROAD
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Half acre of C7 (Service Commercial) lot that allows many uses. Buyers should confirm with the City of Merritt for all allowable zoning to suit your business. Easy access from Coquihalla Hwy. Call for more details.
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1670 BANN STREET
2399 REID AVENUE
1524 COWAN WAY
2945 TELEMON PLACE
SL.28, 6528 WATERSIDE TRAIL
IN CACHE CREEK
Amazing family home features the kitchen at its heart surrounded by a living room & dining room to either side + a sunken 2nd living room. 5 bedrms up, 3 baths (2 ensuites). The basement is unfinished. 3 bay garage
Lovely 4 bedrm 2 bath family home located in great location near walking trails, school & shopping. Home has fresh updated of new flooring, paint, updated bathrooms, S/S appliances, pot lighting & more. Nicely landscaped yard with fruit trees.
Quality built rancher with 2 bedrms, 2 baths and1304 sq.ft. in desirable area, features open concept with kitchen, living and dining room. Kitchen has S/S appliances, large center island & W/I pantry. Fully landscaped & fenced back yard with RV parking.
Nicely renovated 3 bedrm, 2 bath modular home with a full bsmt in quiet area. Open floor plan with new flooring, paint, kitchen counter, taps, door, new Pex plumbing, fence in back yard & more. Great place for young family or retiree.
Large family home on large lot features 5 bedrms, 3 baths, an inlaw suite with potential for a 6th bedrm. Has single garage & RV parking. Home has central A/C, roof in 2009, furnace in 2017. Nice fenced back yard.
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$625,000
2402 CLAPPERTON AVENUE
Great family home on corner lot with lane access. 3 bedrms up, 2 full baths, large kitchen plus dining room. The family room has a gas F/P. Central A/C & new roof in past 2 yrs. ! car attached garage + detached shop. RV parking.
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$609,000
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$199,900
$449,000
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Teddy bear game a toss-up as Cents fall in overtime
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1) What are some good attributes to being a team player? In my experience the most important would be respect, effective communication, strong work ethic, and being unselfish. 2) What is your favourite kind of music? Some of my favorite artists would be Mac Miller, Frank Ocean, and Tame Impala. 3) What do you want to do after your hockey career is over? Ideally after playing a long hockey career I would be able to retire and after that I would definitely want to pursue something in golf. Golf is my second passion outside of hockey. 4) Do you have any special plans for Christmas? I have some family coming into town from California and we have family Olympics planned. It’s not often we see each other.
The Merritt Centennials pile up the bears at the annual teddy bear toss game against the West Kelowna Warriors on Dec. 1. Photos/Jake Courtepatte
Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Despite a valiant effort, the Merritt Centennials managed one point over over a pair of home games last weekend, playing host to two of the top teams in the BCHL’s Interior division.
Dec. 1, 2023: Merritt Centennials 4, West Kelowna Warriors 5 (OT) The Nicola Valley Memorial Arena was stuffed with toys on Friday evening when the Cents hosted the West Kelowna Warriors for the annual teddy bear toss night.
A back-and-forth first period saw 15 shots apiece, though no bears hit the ice just yet as the Warriors took a 1-0 lead. The teddies came raining down just over three minutes into the middle frame, when Charles-Thomas Larochelle notched his fourth of the year. It provided a spark for the Merritt offence, registering two more off the sticks of Michael Felsing and Jaxson Murray just minutes later to go up 3-1. Both sides saw plenty of chances in the third, with Merritt poised for the win up 4-3 with just under two minutes remaining. West Kelowna pressed for the equalizer at the 18:26 mark, before leagueleading scorer Felix Caron gave the Warriors the winner in overtime.
Dec. 2, 2023: Merritt Centennials 2, Penticton Vees 3 The top-ranked Penticton Vees were in town the following night, in what turned into a battle between the pipes. The Vees took a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes, with Merritt’s lone goal coming off the stick of Larochelle. Neither team was able to find the board in the second period, before Penticton added an insurance marker with just under five minutes to go. Dylan Lariviere closed out the scoring in the final minutes for the Cents. The Cents are on the road this weekend, visiting the Cowichan Valley Capitals on Dec. 8 before heading to Alberni Valley the following night to take on the Bulldogs.
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Bench Elementary unveils new playground Photos/Jake Courtepatte
old playground equipment and install Student input was key in designthe new build began in early fall of ing the new build, with staff holding plenty of meetings with students over a this year, culminating in a finished project by the end of November. three-month period, showing samples The playground will be named at of what the playground could look like. a later date, with input from the stu“We considered long-term what the dents. needs of our students were going to look like, and went from there,” added McGifford. The playground was designed for an age group of around grade 3-7. Many STORAGE of the students were looking for ways to climb and swing, evident in the ■ Approved monkey bars and the stand-up swing. mini-storage One factor in planning for the long ■ On-site rentals term was the need for accessibility, ■ Secured with the design featuring a number of ■ Sale of New & Used ramps. storage containers “These allow students with mobility challenges to come up and enjoy the 1750 Hill Street ■ Phone: 250-315-3000 playground...the merry-go-round is actually designed for kids to go in it with their wheelCrossroads Community Church chair.” 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 With the Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m. design process complete, the next Merritt Baptist Church step to remove the 2499 Coutlee Avenue (at Omre) Sunday service 10 am, Phone (250)378-2464 Merritt Lutheran Fellowship in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
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Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM Christmas came early for the students of Bench Elementary, with a brand new playground on site for kids to be kids. The school was granted targeted funding of just under $200,000 from
the Ministry of Education for playground renewals in 2022, after an application from School District 58. “We got lucky, this was our year,” said Principal Kevin McGifford. The school’s parent advisory committee also had a helping hand in securing the funds for the upgrade, raising over $11,000 for the cause.
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Strand, Barbara Elizabeth (Flemming) November 9, 1946 - November 24 Barbara passed peacefully November 24th 2023 after a lengthy battle with MS, first diagnosed in 1983. Barbara was born in 1946 in Fort William (Thunder Bay). She will be sadly missed by Doug Strand, her loving husband of 50 years, and their children, Matthew (Merritt) and Nola (Denton, Tx.) with her husband Stephen. She earned her M.B.A.at Western University. Her first job was in the Systems Dept. of TD Bank Head Office in Toronto. Several years after her marriage to Doug in 1973, they decided to move to Brookmere B.C. and when the Coq.Highway opened in 1985, Barbara worked at the Toll booth, and later in the Highways Office in Merritt. Taking early retirement, she now enjoyed life, visiting family, several cruises and travel across Canada and the U.S. Also, annual September outings with Doug’s artist friends. In July 2018, now requiring assisted living, Barbara moved into the Florentine for the next four years. In 2022, after a short stay in Nicola Meadows, she was moved to Gillis House. The family offers their sincere “thank you” to all the many care-givers and doctors assisting in her long journey with MS. May she now rest in peace.
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CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES We are currently inviting applications for the position(s) of:
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Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at https://www.makeafuture.ca/bcschools-and-districts/nicola-similkameen-school-district-no-58/.
Mourners need brave souls who dare to hold them, touch them and to stay rather than leave when the tears begin to flow. www.merritthospice.org Email: merritthospice@shaw.ca
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Coldwater Indian Band Job Posting FINANCE OFFICER/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE The Coldwater Indian Band Finance Officer/Accounts Receivable assists with and performs a variety of general accounting support tasks in the finance department including preparing, posting, and recording payments and transactions related to accounts receivable. Creates invoices according to company practices; submits invoices to companies and clients. Maintains and updates customer files including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions. The position will ensure Coldwater Indian Band receives payments for rentals, fire, and garbage insurance, record these transactions accordingly. The position will secure revenue by verifying and posting receipts and resolving any discrepancies. Job Summary Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Coldwater Indian Band policies, standards, and procedures, and as directed by the Finance Coordinator. Maintains confidentiality in all matters to the affairs of the Coldwater Indian Band. • Maintaining the billing system • Generating invoices and account statements • Performing account reconciliations • Maintains the accounts receivable files and records • Investigate and resolve any irregularities or inquires • Updates and maintains accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable) • Support the Finance Coordinator with special projects and workflow process improvements and provide assistance to other staff • Provides accounting support for major financial accounting areas, including the accounts payable desk, general ledger accounting, and reconciliation • Provide training to new and existing staff as needed Position Qualifications • Prefer a Post-Secondary Accounting designation such as, Accounting Diploma/Degree, CGA, CMA, CPA • Grade 12 with related accounting experience (minimum 3 years’ experience in First Nations accounting field) • Completion of Canadian Payroll Association Level one • Minimum 2 to 3 years related experience administering payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable • Experience with related computer software (Xyntax, Microsoft) • Good communication skills, both written and verbal • Lifestyle consistent with the importance and responsibilities of the position • Good analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent computer skills • Criminal Record Check and Bondable • Valid class 4 Driver’s License • Reliable vehicle Starting wage $30.00 depending on relevant experience
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
UNCERTIFIED TEACHERS TEACHING ON CALL – MERRITT Job Posting No: 3614758
School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) serves the two communities of Merritt and Princeton, six First Nations Bands, the Métis community, and the Conayt Friendship Society. In our district, we recognize that we learn, teach and work on the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the Nle?eKepmx and Syilx people, and we acknowledge our Métis communities and their contributions to the Aboriginal ways of being, knowing and doing. The mountains, lakes and valleys within the district make it a natural setting for fabulous, year-round outdoor activities. We offer a warm small-town atmosphere where relationships are fundamental to our success. Merritt, where the office is located, is in the Nicola Valley and is the hub of a highway system that links Kamloops, Kelowna, and the Lower Mainland. Ranching, forestry, health, local government, and tourism are the major industries in the valley. Our Strategic Plan has a “Success for ALL Learners” focus, supported by a dedicated staff, engaged stakeholders and partners who share a genuine commitment to the district. The district offers rich programming to just over 2075 students, 48% of whom are Indigenous. We are proud of our ongoing work towards Truth and Reconciliation. School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for UNCERTIFIED Teachers Teaching on Call. The district is seeking highly skilled and dynamic individuals to join our list of Casual, Uncertified Teachers Teaching on Call. Preference will be given to individuals with a demonstrated work history or volunteer experience working with children and youth. Required qualifications and training include: • Bachelor’s degree or other post-secondary education • Recent successful teaching experience and/or training preferred • Effective interpersonal and communication skills • Demonstrated interest in working with children and youth School District 58 is working to ensure an inclusive, diverse, and representative workforce. Successful candidates will recognize that consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the BC Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels must reflect and demonstrate an understanding of, and response to, a diverse population. Interested applicants should go to our district website at ww.sd58.bc.ca, which provides guidance on how to apply for teaching jobs in our district. Applications must include a Cover letter, resume, copies of post-secondary transcripts and names of two supervisor references (including the most recent supervisor). Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Resume with references and cover letter are to be sent via email to Attn: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND Human Resource Committee c/o Band Administrator (lantoine@coldwaterband.org. or Social Development Coordinator cynthia@coldwaterband.org PO BOX 4600, MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the volume of applications received, the district is unable to provide commentary or feedback regarding an applicant’s qualifications/application, nor are we able to provide career advice/consultation.
Deadline for resumes: December 8, 2023
Applications will be reviewed, and hiring will occur on an ongoing basis.
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