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Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM A substantial grant from the provincial government will soon allow even more opportunities to camp and play in Logan Lake. Just under $1 million has been awarded to the District of Logan Lake to upgrade and expand the popular Logan Lake Campground, part of a fundraising master plan in place since 2012. The funds will be used to imple-
ment Phase 1A, which will include new campsites, washrooms and shower facilities, and will take in aspects of local Indigenous culture as well as focus on increasing accessibility. All in all, the finished project will showcase 45 additional sites, one large roundhouse and eight smaller cabins/ roundhouses. “Expansion of the campground is the first step in the
development of a multi-faceted yearround outdoor recreation industry in Logan Lake that has the potential to benefit businesses, visitors and the entire community,” said Mayor Robin Smith, who added that wildfire activity in recent years has decreased the amount of recreational land in the area. “This expansion will help with our recovery after the 2021 Tremont Creek wildfire which impacted many of our sur-
rounding trails by increasing access and building exposure to local attractions. “Every experience has to start with a strong foundation, and the first phase of the campground expansion establishes Logan Lake as a year-round tourist destination of interest.” Historical numbers show that the Logan Lake Campground operates at a seasonal occupancy rate of just over 80 per cent, while during
the peak months of July and August, the average rate jumps to over 92 per cent. An average of 100 nights per season are sellouts, an indicator as effective as any that an expansion is needed. “Having no availability at the campsite forces campground staff to turn visitors away, leaving the Logan Lake community with a missed opportunity to capture visitor revenue,” reads a release from the district. “The expansion will allow for an increase in visitors who are able to stay in the community.” With many letters of support received from clubs, organizations and regional partners, the district now hopes to secure funding for Phase 2 of the expansion, which will be the addition of cabins that will add
year-round accommodations outside of the regular seasonal months. “Diverse, inclusive, and attainable accommodation options allow tourists to experience all the outdoor
offerings of Logan Lake while promoting regional attractions, rural tourism and the natural beauty and heritage of British Columbia,” continues the release. The initial
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Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and opinions about my last column (what to care about and when to call bylaw, etc.); I have an update to the story for you. While there are no new developments for Mount Pooperest in the alley behind my house, I
did call bylaw last week about my neighbours’ dog who keeps escaping their yard. The dog was out once again and started chasing after a girl who was walking home from school; she got so scared that she ran across the street without looking. Thankfully, there was no traffic and she was ok, but it was immediately clear to me that I can’t ignore the issue any longer. It feels good to know without a doubt what the right thing to do is in a situation, that does not happen very often. There are also times when you know exactly what to do, and you just don’t do it. Like when you’re supposed to get bloodwork done every year once
you hit 50 and you don’t. I have successfully ignored this for several years now, but had to get a referral to a gynaecologist (I will spare you the details, you’re welcome). Reluctantly, I called my doctor’s office and left a message. Rather than just writing the referral, he called me back and the whole conversation started innocently enough: “Are all your vaccines up to date? When was your last tetanus shot?” “Um, I think 9 years?” (As it turns out, it’s been 18 years.) I thought I was off the hook after the vaccine talk, but I was wrong. I had a bad feeling when he asked me how old I am now, but dutifully answered: “52”.
And then it happened. He told me I need to go and get blood work done and a few other tests, because that’s what people over 50 do. And since I could not think of a good excuse, I did. A few days later he called me again and I was sure he would congratulate me on my excellent blood, but that’s not what happened. Long story short, what I called “a little elevated” he called “crazy high” and I’m now on cholesterol pills and I’m going on a 30-minute walk every day. So, if you see me wandering somewhat aimlessly around town - I’m not out looking for more bylaw infractions, I’m walking on doctor’s orders.
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MITRA: The importance of the start of Advent season NARAYAN MITRA
You Gotta Have FAITH This year, December 3 marks the first Sunday in Advent season. Advent means “arrival,” and in Christian calendar it refers to the arrival of Jesus Christ into the world. Advent season usually starts four weeks before Christmas Day and concludes with the celebration of Christ’s birth. Some churches emphasize the Advent season more than others, but all Christians look forward to celebrating Christ’s birth during this season each year. Why was Jesus’ birth so important? The reason is because slightly over 2,000 years ago, God stooped down from heaven and became a human
being in Jesus, as the Bible says: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” (John 1:14). But, sadly, Christmas has continued to be observed all over the world but devoid of its real meaning. Someone has said: “A painting in a museum probably hears more foolish remarks than anything else in the world!” I feel the same can be said of “Christmas.” Perhaps people make more foolish remarks about Christmas than any other holidays, e.g., (“It’s the season to be jolly” – “Let’s have some Christmas spirit, it’s Christmas!” etc.) But the most serious and unbiblical statement I have come across is when people say something similar to: “Jesus came too soon, this Prince of Peace – people are not ready yet!” As we look at the story of the past 2,000 years, what should we think of such a remark? Was humanity ready and waiting for the coming of the Son of God? Or, did He break in upon them too soon? The gaping and curious crowds were always waiting. They would wait with staring eyes for anyone who could work a cheap miracle, or give
them bread without any toil, or security without sweat. But aside from this mixed-up bunch, were the people really waiting for the first Advent? What of our own day? If twenty centuries ago was too soon, what reason have we to feel that it’d be any different today or that His coming would be more opportuneness had He come in Dec. 2023? To answer that question, we still have the words of St. Paul in the Bible written some two millennium ago: “When the time had fully come, God sent forth His Son.” At that time, wherever Jesus went or whenever He appeared, apart from some irresponsible and wavering element in the crowd, there were invariably the poor and spiritually needy people who were all “expecting Him.” It is the conclusion of the Scriptures that this was the time par excellence for the advent of the Son of God. This is what is meant by fullness of time. And this was the one great hour when, as never before or afterward, could Jesus’ coming be more timely and useful.
But what was it for they were expecting Him? (1) For God to become real to them. (2) For loneliness to be taken out of their religion. (3) For believers to have something for which to live. Is not the problem with people in every age that they have nothing to live for? And, simply because they have nothing for which to die as well? Over the centuries since Christ’s birth, people have suffered and, nay, even died for their faith. They had concluded that this Saviour Jesus is someone supremely worth dying for, and only in so doing they had a reason for which to live. Jesus could not come too soon to tell us that. Again in 2023, the world draws near to the birth of Christ. It must, if God’s purpose for this world is to be realized. You will help to accelerate it as you would perhaps sing and pray in this Advent month: “O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for Thee.” Narayan Mitra is the Pastor of Merritt Baptist Church. merrittbaptist@gmail.com.
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FIRE SEASON 10-YEAR WORST As expected, this year’s forest fire season was worse than the ten-year average. The Lawless Creek fire was the main reason. For the Merritt Fire Zone in 1998, 117 fires burned 8,100 hectares of land, 98 percent of which was destroyed by the Lawless fire. The ten-year average for the zone was 78 fires and 185 hectares.
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We would like to say THANK YOU to the Merritt Country Christmas committee for the wonderful honour of being the 2023 Grand Marshals for the Country Christmas Week parade. We had the most wonderful time attending all festivities: lighting of the community Christmas tree, dance recital, Christmas concert, the Christmas parade and the craft sale.
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Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM Merritt Fire Department and the City of Merritt were recognized by the display of solidarity and community spirit. In a letter, West Kelowna’s Mayor Gord Milsom expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the City of Merritt and the Merritt Fire Department for their support during wildfires that happened in August this year. “We cannot thank you enough for sending such outstanding firefighters who put their lives on the line each and every day to help our community,” the letter reads. “There simply are no words of thanks that run deep enough to show our gratitude.” According to the City of West Kelowna website, the McDougall Creek wildfire started on Aug. 15. Over 10,000 residents in West Kelowna were evacuated over three days, as the largest wildfire in
the history of the city continued to spread. Alongside BC Wildfire Service and more than 500 firefighters from other municipalities, the Merritt Fire & Rescue Department was also deployed to support Central Okanagan communities to combat the devastating wildfire in the region. Mayor Milsom added that West Kelowna will repay the support if Merritt is ever in need of during a crisis. “Please know that we are here for you should a wildfire crisis happen in your community,” the mayor said in the letter. “There is no doubt that there are unprecedented times and we are stronger together.” Merritt Fire Department Chief David Tomkinson said that “over the past two decades, we have taken great pride in extending firefighting support to various com-
munities through Provincial deployments.” “Our inaugural experiences unfolded during the summer of 2003, when we responded to the Okanagan Park and Neskonlith Lake Fires,” the chief said in an email. “Since then, we’ve actively collaborated with numerous fire departments, participating in Task Forces dedicated to safeguarding structures in regions such as the Caribou, Okanagan and Lytton.” Chief Tomkinson added that this year, the Merritt Fire Department has found themselves in an unfamiliar position of seeking support rather than providing it. In late July, a hog fuel fire erupted on the former Tolko mill property. Chief Tomkinson said the fire was quite the challenge as the fire posed a direct threat to residential neighbourhoods. “This served as a stark reminder
that even a small community, despite its dedication and efforts, has finite firefighting resources,” he said. “The relief we experienced when firefighting assistance from other communities arrived empha-
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FRONTLINE FILES Merritt RCMP looking for owner of attacked goat Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM
A goat was found dead after being attacked by a pit bull in Merritt. Merritt RCMP are asking the public’s help in identifying where the goat that was attacked came from. In a news release, Mounties say they were notified about a video posted online on Friday (Nov. 24) of a pit bull violently attacking a white goat inside a house as onlookers stood by and encouraged the attack. Also according to the release,
RCMP officers were able to identify the house as being in the 2600 block of Granite Avenue and obtained a search warrant under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. “Sadly, we found the remains of a goat during our search,” Staff Sgt. Roda said in the release. “We are trying to identify where the goat came from. We would like to determine if the goat was stolen, sold or given away.” The goat is
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A video screenshot provided by Merritt RCMP shows a white goat with a collar on being attacked.
described to have a white body, brown on the top of its head and was wearing a collar in the video.
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Logan Lake fills vacant council seat Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM
The District of Logan Lake has filled in its empty seat in council. Amber Chong was voted in as the sixth member of council following the Nov. 18 by-election, in a seat left vacant last July with the passing of Councillor Chris Candy. Chong was one of two candidates for the position, garnering 164 votes to Leslie Thibert’s 87. It will be Chong’s second term as a sitting councillor, previously serving in Logan Lake for four years after the 2018 election, before choosing not to re-run in October of 2022. She joins councillors Garry Youd, Jim McNeely, Lawrence Hart, Peter Martell, Marion Bell, and Mayor Robin Smith in chambers.
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Green Party candidate looking to unseat MLA Tegart
Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM A familiar face has thrown his hat in the ring for the 2024 provincial election. Jonah Timms is once again representing the B.C. Green Party next October in the Fraser-Nicola riding, in an attempt to unseat incumbent BC United MLA Jackie Tegart. “I want to be an MLA because I believe that we can do so much more for our
communities that are impacted by so many issues, including climate change and the cost of living crisis,” said Timms. “We need our hospitals to be staffed, our environment to be safe to recreate in, and people to be able to afford homes where they live and work. The B.C. Greens listen to experts and find solutions that work for everyone in
British Columbia. I am excited to be part of that team and get to work alongside (Green Party Leader) Sonia (Furstenau) to make positive, lasting change.” Timms, based out of Lillooet, was the Green party candidate in the 2020 election where he received just under 1,800 votes, good for a third place finish behind Tegart and the NDP’s Aaron Sumexheltza. Tegart announced her intention to rerun in 2024 last
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month, in hopes of securing her fourth term as the Fraser-Nicola MLA. She first defeated NDP incumbent MLA Harry Lali as a Liberal in the 2013 general election, subsequently winning both the 2017 and 2020 elections as well. Timms’ resume includes work with Parks Canada, the BC Society
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More funding for First Nations admin roles The British Columbia government announced financial support that will benefit current and future First Nation government administrations and young people in the province. According to a news release published on Nov. 23, more than $5.5 million was distributed to the First Nations Public Service Secretariat to research workforce needs and to support training and employment opportunities, particularly for young people in the First Nations public sector. Robert Phillips, First Nations Summit political executive, said that the funding announcement is a critical moment for First Nations as they move towards self-government. “We need to continue with
what’s working well and delve into research that will address the limited market labour data available so First Nations can accurately describe the First Nations public-service sector demographic and inform decision-making into the future,” he said. According to the release, the funding aims to provide greater support to staff in First Nations governments by assisting projects to develop and deliver training for current and future First Nations government administrations, programs to increase youth employment, and mentorship and networking events. Nicola Valley Indigenous communities celebrated the funding announcement made by the provincial government.
Collette Sunday, band administrator at Upper Nicola Band, said in the release that the funding announced will allow them to create a direct impact in communities through skills training, creating capacitybuilding resources. “Public service and administration are central to First Nation communities and with this funding from the B.C. government we will be able to design crucial resources and programs for First Nation government administrations and tribal organizations,” she said. Laura Antoine, band administrator of Coldwater Indian Band, celebrated the news of the funding as B.C. First Nations have been working with limited resources for a long time. “We will be able to do more than the
minimum for our communities and be able to pursue and support excellence in our own governments,” she said. “We will also be able to provide
on-the-ground resources and training for First Nations in B.C. that is rooted in community values and needs.”
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MERRITT COUNTRY O C CHRISTMAS THANK YOU The Merritt Country Christmas Committee of Carrie Ware, Kurt Christopherson, Linda Baird, Jean Acason, Laurie Turmel, Angela Duhy, Toni Stewart, Marilyn Christensen & Roger White would like to THANK OUR SPONSORS: City of Merritt, Carrie Ware & Company, Merritt Printing, Wray Farms, Love To Dance Academy, Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce, Hub International, Murray GM, Merritt Herald, Ross Fairweather, Jeff Wyatt, McDonald’s, Crime Stoppers, Q101, Trinity United Church, Nicola Valley Arts Council and the Merritt RCMP. SPECIAL THANKS goes out to the City of Merritt staff, the supporters, participants, and all those volunteers who helped make the 2023 Merritt Country
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Upper Nicola brings back Christmas fundraiser
Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM In the spirit of giving and spreading the holiday cheer, Upper Nicola Indian Band is back at hosting their annual Christmas Enchantment fundraiser. From Dec. 8 to 17, Nicola Valley residents are invited to participate in this event by purchasing tickets for a mere dollar each. For those who wish to buy tickets, they will be sold at Quilchena Church in Quilchena. In total, 15 decorated Christmas trees and the many presents underneath them will be handed over to the lucky winners. Collette Sunday, organizer of the fundraiser, said that this year is the first time after the COVID-19 pandemic that the event is being hosted. “We’re coming back with this fundraiser and our goal is to raise $40,000, if possible,” she said. “We are looking forward to putting the funds towards our Okanagan language program, our
volunteer fire department, youth and elders’ programs. “Everyone in the Merritt area, in the Nicola Valley looks forward to (it and) really enjoyed the fundraiser,” she said. “We really appreciate all the patrons’ support and purchasing tickets, because it does make a positive impact in our community.” For more information on the Upper Nicola – Christmas Enchantment fundraiser, please contact Collette Sunday at 250-350-3342 or at admin@uppernicola.com. Ticket sales: Friday, Dec. 8: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 9 - 10: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Thursday, Dec. 11 - 14: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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A helping hand for the holidays Laísa Condé REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM
“This is what Christmas is about.” That’s how Mary Jackson described the heartwarming display of community spirit she saw in Merritt. Dave Dunnigan, local Merritt resident, received quite the help early on the morning of Nov. 23, as the Merritt Fire Department stopped by his place to help him with his Christmas decoration. Firefighters alongside Dunnigan’s friends and family were putting up reindeers, candy canes, garlands and lights around the house. Mary Jackson, one of the organizers and Dunnigan’s coworker and friend, said everyone present this morning felt the need to give it back to Dunnigan after he had suffered a work injury. “He normally puts on a pretty extravagant display of lights and a lot of people in the community and from the mine reached out and wanted to help,” she said.
Jackson said the Merritt Fire Department jumped right in to bring the magic of Christmas to Dunnigan’s life and yard. She added that it feels nice to help out someone that she has known her whole life and work with. “This is when it’s good to be from a small town, right?,” she said. “(We’re) from a tight company, we spent a lot of time together up there. It (feels) good, this is really what Christmas is all about.”
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Public Notice TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023 | 6:00PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS | CITY HALL | 2185 VOGHT ST
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)
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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.
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The annual Country Christmas parade rolled through downtown Merritt on Nov. 24.
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WINNERS Best Overall: Carrie Ware & Co. Runner up: Upper Nicola Band Most Original: Nicola Valley Search and Rescue Runner up: Fountain Tire Most Enthusiastic: Lower Nicola Indian Band School Gr. 4/5 Runner up: Baek’s Taekwondo Best Lights: Norgaard’s Ready Mix Runner up: Mar-King Vac Truck Services Best Community club/organization/team: Gillis House Runner up: Merritt Stock Car Association Best Youth group/team/organization: MSS Trades Runner up: NVIT Best Service club or not for profit: Crossroads Community Church Runner up: Coldwater Caregiver’s Group Best Government agency/organization: Ministry of Forests Runner up: City of Merritt - Mayor Best Small Business: JJs Towing Runner up: Home Hardware Best Large Business: Mario’s Towing Runner up: YRB
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SPORTS Nicola Valley skaters shine Stay confident, says Merritt forward at first competition
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Michael Felsing talks about his first season in Canada with the Cents, and what the future holds.
I like to try new things out there, do stuff people won’t expect and keep everyone on their toes. I do stuff like that pretty often and it works, so just stick with it. Try it. If it doesn’t, just learn from it. I don’t do too much crazy stuff because the coach will yell at you and you might not play (laughs), but you gotta just keep it simple and hope for the best. Stay confident. How hockey happened...
Harit Joshi SPECIAL TO THE HERALD An adventure freak!
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NVSC Okanagan InterClub 2023 results from Chase, B.C. It was our competitors first competition of the year. We are so very proud of our skaters’ accomplishments. The Club usually has up to 10 competitors attending, but many skaters had moved up a level and received new solos or were unable to attend and will be competing at our next event in February. There was focus, nerves, excitement, personal bests, first time competitors, new solos, new levels & lots of fun. So many emotions apart of this weekend for all our skaters.
From a young age, I was always a crazy kid, just like to have fun. Pretty immature, I guess you could say. I always like to have fun and I’ll be serious when you have to, but it’s life. I like to do adventurous stuff and try to get out of my comfort zone a little bit. I like breaking out of my shell sometimes, trying new things. I like to go hiking and stuff, just experience new things in different places. Back home I did cliff jumping and stuff like that. I went sledding. There’s a pretty big hill near my house (in Pittsburgh). I jumped over a Friday street, which was pretty cool. Sloane Mulyk - STAR 2 Group 2 I would ride mountain bikes, back in Bronze ribbon the day when I was 12. I broke my collarJayda Starrs - STAR 4 13&0 Group 2, bone while taking this big jump. I was out 2nd place Silver medal (of action) for the first half of the year. And then the next year after that injury, I Saturday took a bad hit and broke my other shoulder (during a game). I’m back on the bike Meera Dutt - STAR 3 Group. 5, again, but not as it used to be because Bronze ribbon Avery Starrs - STAR 3 Group 8 Bronze I could get injured. I’m thinking about skydiving. I’m still wary of that. But yeah, ribbon I like to live on the edge a little bit. You only live once, right? Sunday Mackenna STAR 1 event Group 5 Bronze
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Adventurous attitude paying off on the ice
I started playing when I was really young, like three or four. I started out just on my feet playing with a ball, like floor hockey. But I had an older brother and just watching him play in high school and stuff growing up, just always wanted to be like him, really. For me, it just stuck with it and had good teammates and coaches that guided me to where I am today. I’m extremely grateful. My brother was a forward, right-winger, but I try to mirror my game honestly around him. He was good with the park and his vision and stuff. Grateful for the support I just love the game as a left and my parents have been super supportive throughout the years of letting me play and stuff like that paying for it. It’s not easy, but yeah, they just stuck with it and I am truly grateful. How he came to be a Cent To be honest, I didn’t really have anywhere to go. I knew the league was good and I knew that it was going to be a new team and a lot of different players. Not like last year, like a new group, a new look, a new mindset going into the year. I just opened my arms and hoped for the best. Honestly, that all worked out. Loving it in Merritt I like it here in Merritt. It’s a lot of nice views, sightseeing. I didn’t really
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know Merritt until contact happened in the summer. I knew British Columbia was a thing and how beautiful it was.. I always wanted to be up here. I like it here a lot. It’s better than the other places I was at in junior high school. There are a couple of guys we’d go on hiking and stuff, see some animals. Maybe we can play outdoor hockey once the water freezes. That would be fun. But yeah, we’re busy during the season. I only get one day off a week. I try to get as much done that day and rest up, though.
Cents put out Smoke Eaters in overtime Photo/Christina Jean Photography
Excited about Division 1 college hockey I just recently committed to Robert Morris University, Division 1 College. I’m going to go there and not sure what I’m going to study at, but take up a course in business and maybe become a businessman and play four years of college hockey and see what happens. Maybe if something pro lines out, that would be ideal. But I can’t play hockey forever, so I’ve got to have a back-up plan.
A back-andforth affair saw the Merritt Centennials pick up at least a point in three straight games at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Saturday. Hosting the Trail Smoke Eaters for the first time this season, Merritt held a 4-1 lead
just before the midway point of the game thanks to tallies from Jaxson Murray, Michael Felsing and a pair from Aidan Lindblad. Trail stormed back to send the game to overtime, though Sam Grabner played the overtime hero for the home side.
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couple of weeks ago and it’s kind of been at the back of my brain,” she said. “I read it again and she (a florist) got 43 people the first day, Merritt got 53. So I thought ‘we can do this’.” According to Hansen, the project aims to give some hope and happiness during the holiday season for seniors in home cares and senior homes. “My mom was in care for 17 years and she was spoiled … every occasion by me and my brothers,” she said. “I saw people in between care with my mom that got nothing … no visitors. They’re just shoved in there and forgotten, so I thought what a cool thing to do.” Hansen said that the many Merrittonians who are stopping at her
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We are looking for an applicant to fill the position of Benefit Coordinator for CoRe Group Benefits. The Benefit Coordinator is responsible for the overall operation of the extended health/dental benefits program, consisting of custom designed ASO (Administrative Only) plans for a variety of clients. In addition to establishing and managing all plans, the Benefits Coordinator is the first point of contact for the insured to begin the process of financial recovery for extended medical/dental claims. This position involves receiving claims, collecting the required information, analyzing the eligibility of a claim to decide whether the claim should be processed or denied, and data entry into the company’s information system to prepare for reimbursement of funds to the insured individuals.
Essential Skills required: • Good Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills • Sound Technological Skills - the majority of the work will be entering data into our proprietary software system. Basic understanding of Microsoft Access is a requirement for updating of information into the proprietary system. • Exceptional Organization and Data Entry Skills - data entry speed and accuracy of claims are extremely important, as well as organization and management of claim files for all clients and their insured employees. • Analytical Abilities - the ability to investigate, analyze and adjudicate the claims as per the guidelines of the client’s benefit plan and to further inquire or gather information from the insured or service provider, if necessary. • Problem Solving Skills - ability to handle complaints or other issues in regards to pending claims from insured and service providers, facilitate changes or correct data from clients, and provide special coverage from clients if requested to make changes. • Confidentiality - privacy and confidentiality of all information is of utmost importance and a must. Compensation This is a non-union, salaried, management position. Actual salary and benefits will be based on the experience of the successful candidate. Only short listed candidates will be contacted and hiring is subject to pre-employment drug testing. Interested applications are encouraged to send a resume and cover letter to: admin@coregroupbenefits.org
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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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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.
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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.
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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
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Teck Highland Valley Copper Partnership (HVC) operate the Highland Valley Copper Mine Site (HVC Mine Site; Mailing address: PO Box 1500, Logan Lake, BC V0K 1W0) and is seeking provincial authorizations pursuant to the Mines Act and Environmental Management Act for activities associated with the proposed Highland Valley Copper 2040 Project (HVC 2040). HVC 2040 is a proposed extension of the HVC Mine Site, which is situated in the District of Logan Lake centred at approximately latitude 50° 30ʹ 25ʺ N and longitude 121° 04ʹ 49ʺ W (0636124E 5596758N NAD 83 UTM 10). The HVC Mine Site is located approximately 75 km southwest of Kamloops, BC, by road, and 17 km west of Logan Lake, BC. The mine site is in the unceded territory of the Nlaka’pamux Nation. HVC is applying to the Chief Permitting Officer at the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy for the following authorizations: Mines Act Permit M-11 (Issued January 20, 1970; last amended May 31, 2023): HVC is seeking approval to: • Undertake HVC 2040 works, including: Valley Pit and Highmont Pit extensions; Valley North Dump, Valley South Dump and Highmont West Dump extensions; Highland Tailing Storage Facility extension and ancillary infrastructure modification; Highland Plant Site and mill modifications; overburden and topsoil stockpile extensions; water management infrastructure modifications; landfill relocation; mine service and haul road realignments; ancillary support building modifications; and on-site utility modifications. • Increase annual average ore production rate from 200,000 tonnes per day to 210,000 tonnes per day. • Increase the permitted mine area from approximately 11,157 hectares to approximately 11,647 hectares (NAD83, UTM 10). Environmental Management Act Effluent Permit PE-376 (Issued January 1, 1985; last amended July 27, 2023; Tracking No. 416280): HVC is seeking authorization for new discharges from the proposed New Lornex Landfill and amendment to the discharge location for the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant. 1. New Lornex Landfill Leachate Discharge: • Proposed maximum rate of leachate discharge of 27 m3/day, operating 365 days/year to the Highland Tailing Storage Facility (Section 12, Township 17, Range 22, Kamloops Division Yale District, West of Sixth Meridian). 2. New Lornex Landfill Stormwater Discharge: • Proposed maximum rate of 108 m3/h during major storm events. • Stormwater meeting Contaminated Site Regulations Aquatic Life guidelines proposed to be discharged to ground on the Lornex East Dump (District Lots 5698 and 5730; PIN 3523580 and 3526630). • Stormwater that does not meet Contaminated Site Regulations Aquatic Life guidelines proposed to be discharged to Highland Tailing Storage Facility. 3. Wastewater Treatment Facility Discharge Location Change: • HVC is requesting approval to include the Mill Pumphouse Sedimentation Ponds as an alternate discharge location to the 7-Day Tailings Storage Facility Pond. Environmental Management Act Air Emissions Permit PA-1557 (Issued December 4, 1972; last amended June 22, 2016; Tracking No. 406112): HVC is seeking an amendment to an existing authorized discharge from Coarse Ore Stockpile #1 (Site Reference E305615) and an update to wording of a permit condition to provide better clarity and consistency. 1. DE Line 3D/3E Dust Collectors for the Coarse Ore Stockpile #1: • HVC is requesting an increase in the maximum rate of discharge from 510 m3/min to 714 m3/min. 2. Pebble Crusher Ore Transfer System: • HVC is requesting an update to Condition 1.9.1. This request is for clarification purposes only and is not directly linked to HVC 2040. Environmental Management Act Refuse Permit (Tracking No. 405469, Tentative Authorization No. 110832): HVC is seeking authorization to discharge non-putrescible industrial solid waste to a proposed new landfill facility located at a suitable site on top of the existing Lornex East Dump (District Lots 5698 and 5730; PIN 3523580 and 3526630). The New Lornex Landfill would replace the existing Lornex Landfill which needs to be relocated due to the proposed HVC 2040 Valley Pit extension. 1. Discharge of Solid Waste to the New Lornex Landfill: • 220,000 m3 of solid waste from the existing Lornex Landfill will be relocated to the New Lornex Landfill within a period of 365 days. • Annual maximum discharge of newly generated non-putrescible industrial solid waste will be 5,000 m3. • Annual average discharge of newly generated non-putrescible industrial solid waste will be 4,300 m3. • The New Lornex Landfill will operate 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed authorization requests associated with HVC 2040 and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send comments for the HVC 2040 project online at t.ly/HVC2040_comment, using the QR code below, or by mail to: Chief Permitting Officer The Major Mines Office, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation PO Box 9320 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC, V8W 9N3 (Please include the subject of the letter as HVC 2040) The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Dated this 23 day of November 2023. HVC contact person: Jaimie Dickson, HVC 2040 SERA Manager Email address: Jaimie.Dickson@teck.com Phone: 250-299-1591
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2026 CLEASBY STREET $524,950
MLS#175566
Cozy corner apartment with ih 2 bedrooms and 1 bath
Introducing a wonderful fifive-bedroom b d home with 3 kitchens, 3 bathrooms
This 3-bedroom manufacturedd home h with a full basement has a ton of potential
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2199 NICOLA AVE
2625 IRVINE STREET
1776 ORME STREET
6 2776 CLAPPERTON AVE
537 WILD ROSE DRIVE
312 1703 MENZIES ST $214,900
$644,900
$370,000
MLS#175607
MLS#174320
This heritage home has 2 beds b d &2 baths
Location! Fully updated 4 bed/2 / bath home, breezeway to shop, Fenced private yard. Beautiful home!
1898 LANGLEY ROAD
1565 CHESTNUT AVE
$575,000
$549,000
MLS#174240
Private yard with inground pool and entertaining space outdoors. 2 bedroom & 2 bath
2160 ELLIS ROAD $896,00
RURAL
$499,000
MLS#173592
This 5 bed, 3 bath home with vaulted ceilings
405 DALADON DR
Logan Lake - $599,900
2282 SCHINDLER CRES
5972 BEECH ROAD
NEW
MLS# 175764
RURAL
MLS#172350
Discover modern luxury in this 4-bed, 2.5-bath designer home
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1798/1780 VOGHT ST
2052/2040 NICOLA AVE
MLS#175058
This stunning home boasts a total of 7 bedrooms and 4.5 baths
NEW
$999,000
MLS#175791
Newly designated C6 multi-story commercial residential mix zoning, positioned in the heart of downtown
$549,900
MLS#175726
A great 3rd floor 2 bed, 1 bbathh uniti for f first-time buyers, or investors
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$275,000
MLS#174929
$980,000
MLS#171247
SL1-6528 WATERSIDE TR.
Fully serviced lake view lot is in the beautiful Nicola Lakeshore Estates
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RURAL
MLS#175168
MLS#174856
$897,500
$299,900
Two bedroom on good sized pad.
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2bed/1 bath home on 8.722 acres with ih hay fields & water license, large deck to enjoy the private yard.
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$79,900
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