Kids’ library fines raised to 10 cents
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System is raising late fees children pay for overdue books.
Beginning Monday, children will pay 10 cents, the same rate as adults.
The change is part of the TNRD’s effort to “harmonize” all fine rates so children, adults and seniors pay the same amount for late items.
Marc Saunders, director of libraries for the TNRD, said the fees have not changed since the 1970s and will be balanced with other libraries in B.C., which have everyone pay the same.
Late items checked out prior to the new rates taking effect will be charged the old rate.
A schedule of fine rates, loan periods and maximum fines can be found at tnrdlib.ca/finerate.
City hires two new managers
The City of Merritt has filled its economic development manager and financial services manager positions, which had been vacant for about two months.
City of Merritt Chief Administrative Officer Matt Noble said the city has signed contracts with two new hires.
The target start date for the economic development manager is Sept. 6, he said.
Noble couldn’t provide the names of the two new hires in case they have any parties which need to be informed before formally announcing the newest members of the city’s administration.
Garden opening date changed
A non-profit group is holding the grand opening of its medicine wheel-shaped community garden at the Shulus Gardens at the Lower Nicola Indian Band Monday at noon.
The garden, which is shaped like the traditional First Nations symbol, is designed to grow traditional and medicinal plants.
The grand opening was originally scheduled for Aug. 12 but was changed to Aug. 19.
