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PERSONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Dr. Colin Gage

     Dr. Colin Gage has lived in Merritt almost his entire life. He graduated from Merritt Secondary School in 1988, attended University College of the Cariboo for one year in Kamloops, and then three years at the University of Victoria. He continued his studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto for another four years, graduating as a Doctor of Chiropractic in 1996. Always knowing that his hometown of Merritt was where he wanted to live, he returned and set up his own Chiropractic practice in 1996. After two years of operating his business, he was given the Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Chamber of Commerce. He is now entering his 12th year of practicing in Merritt.

     Colin has always been very involved in his community. Was one of the many members of the Merritt Sunrise Rotary Club for 6 years. He has gone from an affiliate player for the Merritt Centennials in 1986/87/88 to one of the many people presently involved in the Merritt Centennials ownership group. He also volunteers time in his practice to help the players keep their competitive edge. Within the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce, he has been actively involved in serving the business community as a member for 12 years and a director for two years. For many years, he has been the president of the Merritt Mountain Bike Association Inc. He, his fellow directors, and club members have been working hard to promote and preserve mountain biking in Merritt. Further demonstrating his commitment to Merritt, he renovated a new professional building on 2076 Granite Ave. in the early spring of 2002. His hobbies include mountain biking, fishing, photography, and woodworking, and enjoys spending time with his two daughters, Tyra and Janelle.