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Deadline for TNRD invites members of the community to join us for our

old
for visitor centre
flood-affected wildfire debris
2021 Annual General Meeting
BeefCanadian
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Family Literacy Week
It's a fun-filled week of family litera-
Wednesday, February 16th at 6:00pm via Zoom

BarOn$7.50/lb
Of Beef rOasts residents
Yesterday, local first nations along
with municipal & provincial partners removal
cy activities, this program
week. The 2022 Interior
Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy
A link will be available on the 16th via
https://www.merrittchamber.com/blog
heldStarting
a ground Feb. breaking
1, 2022, people ceremony affect-
atTNRD property owners who lost
Come check us out! ed by the286. flooding in fallhas 2021 receiving
Week runsas
structures January
a result22-29 and encourages
of wildfires in 2021 Guest Speaker: Fiona Famulak, BC Chamber of
Gateway The project been in the
families
Emergency
works for aboutSupport Services
the past may
will see this
30 years. be to spend for
eligible timereimbursement
together while par- for Commerce. Several Bylaws up for review and
ticipatingup
cleaning in adebris
wide variety
on their of literacy
property. ac-
support
The land evolveit sitsto onpersonalized
is part of wrap- Nla- voting by members of the Board.
tivities. Visit
Residents Interior Savings,
are reminded that thethe Merritt
program
around services
ka’pamux and Sylixdelivered by the Canadi-
traditional territo-
Library
was and theinNicola
launched January, Valley
andArts Centre
residents
an Red
ries, partCross.
of which was developed in 2005 Gallery & Gift Shop throughout the week We would like to invite
Nicola Valley Community Through
by the Provincethe asRed Cross,
a rest stop theand
provinciallooking to register are asked to contact
visitor
you to a place at our table
and centre.
info federalThe governments
centre was closed will provide the TNRD by March 25. To register,bags.
to
in 2018
pick up a variety of Literacy Loot call
Theatre Society personalized
after which therecovery
Provincesupport, transferred
Check outorall
377-6312,
includ-
11.6
the activities
email at literacymer-
tnrdrecovery@tnrd.ca.
ing interim housing and to basic needsNa- ritt.com
Please
as- or facebook.com/LMNVS
include your contact information
AGM hectares
sistance.
of the
These
land back
personalized
the First
supports AA meetings
and address of impacted property.
tions as part of a protocol agreement fo-
will beonfunded
cused by donations
strengthening support to for
thelocal
2021 AA meeting
Through the are held each
program, theMonday
TNRD 12 is
Canadian Red Cross
First Nations’ economic development.British Columbia noontoatreimburse
able United Church, property 1899 Quilchena.
owners who
Wednesday, March 23 Floods and Extreme
The first phase ofWeather the newAppeal. develop- AGMincurred
have for NV Minorexpenses Lacrosse
for debris Assoc.
remov-
at 10 a.m. ment,This is expanding
including approx. on30,000
the initial al. Proof
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of of payment
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Minor Lacross for As-
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port that evacuees
commercial retail and haveservices,
receivedwill imbursement
throughsoc. is lookingoffor
also wildfire debristoremoval
volunteers step up
at the Civic Centre Emergency
include Support Services
redevelopment since Nov.
of the Merritt completed by private
to fill executive
rest propertyinowners.
positions, order to
15, 2021.
stop. Personalized
The remaining land,recovery support
transferred Thisthe
keep
to program
society focuses
going. All on the
ruralcurrent
Elec- Interested individuals should submit their
will include
Spayum Holdings assessments
in 2021, will to present toral
identify Areas members'
executive of the TNRD kids impacted
have either by application to Fran Delaney, General Manager
fran@cfdcnv.com
Family Literacy Week needs and will
additional
ment
for theand
complementopportunities
development
Firstprovincial
Nations in efforts
local govern-
to assist peo-
the future.
wildfires
aged out or
Tranquille,
in moved
were very trying
2021, such
and Botanie
as Monte
on. The Lake,
last 2 seasons
Valley. Debris
with COVID-19, fires
pleThe
as they navigate removal in Lytton is being coordinated A Board of Directors Recruitment package
project is on athe recovery
20-year plan,process.
and floods,
to be and organizers are hoping
January 22-29, 2022 A Red Cross
developed case Part
in 2 parts. manager separately
will help
1 includes by thewho
there are people
3.6 Village
want of to
Lytton.
keep Cana-
can be requested by email at admin@cfdcnv.com

Visit literacymerritt.com
households
hectares and access
isting artisan
office,
will include
government
assistance
studio,programs
brewing where
from ex-
administrative
& distill- el- Community
da’s national summer sport going in the
Nicola Valley. It started in 2004 with just
Visit our Website www.cfdcnv.com,
or pick one up at our office 2181 Quilchena Ave.
igible,
a such as Disasterfilling Financial March
Assis-
3 teams, artand
& ale in an effort to not lose the
for the calendar of events ing, drive-through,
tance,establishment,
and develop gallery a plan &
station,
formuseum,
recovery
a
Join the NV
momentum, Artsare
they Council
willingfor to an eve-
look at
Please call 250-378-3923 for more information.
food
athat canestablishment,
liquor access additional park, funds ning
someofsignificant
to repair
convenience fun, friends & foam.
changes. The Monthly
positions With submission, please include a letter of interest
Regional Business Liaison or rebuild their primary
store, and truck travel centre. residences events
or re-
that need start
to beMarch
filled 16are:atPresident,
Empty Keg Vice Tell us why you would like to be on our
locate to a no
There’s new setcommunity.
timeline for the project Brew House.
President, RegisterSecretary,
Treasurer, online www.nico-
Registrar. Board of Directors, including Board position of
Community Futures Nicola Valley has an to beThecompleted,
Red Cross but is reaching
the firstout phase lavalleyarts.com
to peo-
of The next AGM will be held via Zoom interest
exciting opportunity for one or more Regional ple who arehas
construction currently
begun. receiving Emer- Open house for
on February 2, atSmith
7pm. FMI Pioneeror toPark
get the
Business Liaison(s).
Coldest Night Of The Year Through Tears And
gency Support Services, or those that
have indicated they would like to discuss
improvements
zoom invite, please email Rose rmgflow-
ers@gmail.com
The TNRD will or Terra rtfox4@telus.net
be holding an open Casual Library Assistant
If you are interested in helping local businesses
and not-for-profits by providing one-on-one Laughter
recovery supports.
and Animals The
by Holger Goerlitz
NV Community Arts
Creature
house
provement
Council
Comforts:
to inform
community projectshow
We
residents Love
thattheme
about
will be is
Our an Pets
im-
taking
our pets
at the Merritt Library
Collettville resident Holger Goerlitz
support, you are invited to apply today.
and animals. place at Smith Pioneer Park in Lower The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library is seeking a
has recently This past year has
self-published a challenged
memoir our Nicola Valley community in so many
ways. And one of the recurring challenges Nicola.
has been The openofhouse
the care will be held
our creatures- on
the pets
casual Library Assistant who creates a welcoming
For a copy of the Job Posting, visit our office or Through Tears and Laughter — Precious
and animals Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 3 pm to environment and a superb library experience for all.
email admin@cfdcnv.com or visit our website at Memories and we care for.
Critters I've known, and the Candidates with a strong customer service orientation
5 pm at the the Lower Nicola Community
26th, 2022
Feb 'About
~ cfdcnv.com under Us' firstDuring
books the have forest fires and
arrived! Thisduring the river
first vol- flooding stories of animals on the and a keen attention to detail are encouraged to apply.
move, losses, lost, found, rescues, and the Hall,
stories located
of at 2383
comfort thatAberdeen
our animalsRd. have
The
ume tells stories that date from the early
The Nicola Valley Food Bank is
brought TNRD Board approved up to $336,500 to Duties include providing technology assistance, library
hosting the Coldest Night of 1950s, oftoa us…all
Germantheimmigrant
stories arefamily's
touching. And they show how our animals are very programming, and supporting patrons through refer-
2181 Quilchena Ave • Box 159 present in our lives, as livelihood, as fund
companions, Phase
as 1 of
family. improvements.
the Year, a 2 or 5 km walk to arrival in a new country just a few years ence and readers’ advisory.
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raise awareness V1K
those 1B8
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World Warthe II,community to submit their
and their adventures Merritt Legion
stories, photos, and art that show the
The position is subject to the provisions of the Collec-
struggling with homelessness,
Phone (250) 378-3923 challenges
in a remote and areacomfort
of the BC that our animals
Cariboo. Hol- bring to us. And
March we9:30pm,
18, 7- hope tocome share listen
the stories
and
hurt, and hunger. For more tive Agreement with the BC Government and Service
info visit Cnoy.org/nicolavalley of our
ger's creatures
stories comeduring
from a our challenging
tradition based yeardanceof to
forest fires and
Coquihalla floods. Come and
Coyotes. Employees’ Union, Local 705. The Library Assistant
share
in your stories
Christian of your
faith, and are pets
told and animalsMerritt
through with our Seniors'
volunteers Association
and workers at the is a grid 9, which pays $24.32 per hour plus 18.2% in
Artsstories
the Centre.of the critters (dogs, horses, Open 6 days a week, doors open lieu of benefits. There may be additional casual hours
catsNo Reception
& more) that planned,
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sometimes on our Facebook
There are indoorpages for a cards
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Greet if we
tragically can make
passed it happen.
through Kids Program!
our lives". Animal
crafts. FMI Art!… Amanda Pryzner-Dunn
250-378-3763. Grid 3 position that pays $17.02 per hour plus 18.2% in
is holding
Books are a kids art workshop
available directlyon from
Saturday, February
MYSA soccer 26, 10-11:45am. The children lieu of benefits.
SPACE FOR YOUR AD will take at athe
tour of the Creature Comfort
pub- show. Then they’ll
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the a2022
chanceMYSA to share
Soc- Complete details of the position and required qualifi-
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lic venues of their
to come owninpetsthe during a related
near future. To art activity. Go to nicolavalleyarts.com
cer Season is now open. Go to the reg- or cations are available on the Thompson-Nicola Regional
When to get a COVID-19 test:
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM the ArtsHolger,
contact Centrecall to register.
250-462-5408. istration page of our website www.mer- Library website: tnrl.ca/jobs. This posting is open until
Updated guidelines Police report
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filled.

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granted me one wish, so I said,Ends
11; Season "I just- Week
want toofbe happy."
June 13. Now
I'm living in a cottage with 6 dwarves and working in a mine.
guidance for when to get a COVID-19 test has been fighting with police Spring Dance Camp
updated. There
Jan 22,are Merritt
three kinds RCMPof men:officers
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This week’s horoscope

A COVID-19 test is not recommended if:
• You have no symptoms, even if you are a close contact
Library Assistant at the of a woman causing a disturbance and Jake Evans from Penticton. Ages 9yrs &
WeKG
love our pets and animals!
of someone who has tested positive. allegedly throwing a bird feeder at the older: dance 12-2pm. Ages 6-9yrs: dance

symptoms and can

Merritt
• You are fully vaccinated
manage
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late for sevenpart-time
temporary days. NotifyLibrary
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illness at home.
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who creates
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so they can
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environment to March 13,
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ence for all. Candidates with a strong process. March
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Library Assistant
tests willisbea grid 9, which pays $24.32 scenes helpfulness. Your con- about books. This week brings mentally & emotionally. Your Yet a crucial process has been
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per hour plus 18.2% in
available
lieu of(testing
benefits.
at Interior
There may
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be between them. The passenger was arrested by officers without incident.
tributions are appreciated by a chance to change your mind commonsense approach will set in motion. One aspect of
Community Collection Centres centres), including On February 28, Mr. Scott Ryan youMarkstrom
think you leadwas charged with
gen- dangerous driving, Come
additional casual hours available as a Library Assistant someone hasn't had a chance to about someone to a rare, delightfully your world is set to change.
NV Hospital & Health Centre. Where available, rapid tests assault andfeel.
show how they uttering threats. can read. he is set to appear erousin Merritt Court onAnd
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provided is individuals
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experiencing $17.02 of
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per hour plus 18.2% in lieu of benefits.
COVID-19 and according to risk factors.
Complete details
Sagittarius Capricorn
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comes out a little weird. Pisces
photos &
FRIDAY MARCH 25, 4-6PM
stories!
For the latest publicofhealth
the position and public
orders and required qualifi-
guidance, Nov 22 - Dec 22 - Jan 20 - Feb 19 - C OCMOEMVEI SV II TS ITTHTEH GE AGLALLELREYR Y
ATATT HTEH EN INCIOCLOAL AVAVLALLELYE YA RATRST SC ECNE TNRT ER E
cations are available on the Thompson-Nicola Regional
visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/ Following last week's
Dec 21 news that Origami Jan Bank
19 had folded... We Feb are18hearing that SumoMar Bank20 Wed to
HOURS: HOURS:
Satto10am-5pm
2051 VOGHT
2051
ENTER
VOGHTST.,
ENTER
ST.,
BESIDE
BESIDE
COVID
COVID
vaccine proof
restrictions Library website: tnrl.ca/jobs.
Wed Sat 10am-5pm
has gone belly up and Bonsai Bank plans to cut back some of its branches. Karaoke Bank
The path this week to your A new, unfamiliar situation Focus on polishing up your The more you try to explain, is Sun 12-4pm
Sun 12-4pm KEKULI
KEKULICAFE
CAFE protocols
required
please wear
For a list of all Interior Health COVID-19 immunization longterm goals won't be presents
up itself this week.
for sale and You communication
is going skills this week. the greater the chance you'll
for a song. a mask
clinics and other resources visit: straightforward. But, being might be wary, but you'll be With gentle but firm encourage- impose your views on an un-
https://www.interiorhealth.ca/health-and-wellness/ If you
adaptable, you can easily dealdream in colour...
surprised how quickly Is it you ment, you'll
a pigment offind the imagination?
your support you precedented series of events Nicola
Nicola Valley
Valley Community
Community Arts
Arts Council
Council
with the twists and turns along adapt. It will inspire you to alter need. that is transforming your life, in
disease-outbreaks/covid-19/immunization-clinics the way. anCan
uncomfortable situation. an unpredictable way.
2051 Voght
St., St., Merritt,
BC BC| www.nicolavalleyarts.com
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personal
FOUND: a man’s watch in mid Decem-
ber on Ransom St. To claim please call
250-936-8376 and identify it.
AA MEETINGS are held each Monday
Office Supplies (250)378-6882
at 12 noon at the United Church, 1899
Quilchena Ave.
Printing & Engraving (250)378-6808 I COLLECT pop bottles, cans, & now
1951 Garcia St., Merritt, BC milk cartons, if you have empties to get
rid of, Mike 525-0471
LOOKING FOR Thai language lessons.
778-255-0675 (text)
IF ANYONE IS IN NEED of a dog
KG walker in early mornings any day of the
week in the Coldwater/downtown/Col-
KEVIN
lettville area. I am very experienced also
love all animals. Debbie 315-7587
LOOKING FOR carpenter to do bath-
room renovation, Low. Nic 378-2221
GRIFFITHS
services
JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscaping -
lawn care, pruning, hedging, gardening.
Lic'd, equipped. On Facebook. 280-7077
FLORA ★ FAUNA 'KEEP EM SHARP' ...knife & tool
sharpening. Make your tasks easier by
★ FACILITY ★ keeping your tools sharp. Ross 315-8550
BUDGET BRO'S PAINTING AND
RENO'S 25% Senior Discounts , 100%
PHOTOGRAPHY, WORDS, AND MISCELLANY Quality and Service.FOR Fast, Friendly,
Affordable, Services please call Dennis
639-318-3572 Refs, photos and letters
of recommendations avail. upon request.
MARCH 16 - SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you.
APRIL 10, 2022 Batteries, brass copper, aluminum,
stainless, wire. Call/msg 604-618-8710,
or email the middleman@shaw.ca
Fast service
HOUSEKEEPING 378-4022
MEET & GREET JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscaping
(lawn care, hedging, pruning, gardening),
FRIDAY MARCH 25, 4-6PM
general labour.  Licensed, equipped.  On
Facebook. 250 280 7077
C O M E V I S I T T H E G A L L E R Y AT T H E N I C O L A VA L L E Y A R T S C E N T R E
HOURS: 2051 VOGHT ST., COVID DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting.
Wed to Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 12-4pm
ENTER BESIDE
KEKULI CAFE
vaccine proof
required
Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066
CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd
chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi-
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431
EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck
Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries,
2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | curator@nicolavalleyarts.com | 250-378-6515 plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast,
courteous service
WOODY’S TREE services, pruning, re-
moval, hedges, anything to do with trees
315-8087
employment opportunity
NEED A JOB? NEED A PLACE TO
SPACE FOR YOUR AD LIVE? NEED TO GET OUT OF
MERRITT? Come to the Sunny South-
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 ern Gulf Islands. We need: Carpenters,
Carpenter’s Helpers and Labourers.
Plenty of work, good pay, accommoda-
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM tions, rides to work. Call Glen Solinsky
250-315-3603
WANTED: Cook & diningrm server.
Drop off resume at Nicola Meadows,
2620 Garcia St., Merritt
LOOKING FOR A CASUAL LABOR-
ER to help hang drywall. Contact Jere-
mie 280-0279
DR. D. SODERBERG, Dr. M. Lyttle,
Dr. P. Goetz, Dr. P. Simpson. P.O. Box
998 – 2035 Charters St - Merritt, BC -
V1K 1B8 (250)378-6222 fax (250)378-
6227. Our office is seeking an honest,
self-motivated, hard-working individual
to join our team. The Medical Clinic
provides care to approx. 1/2 the residents
of Merritt. Hiring f-t position, neg. as p-t
in our billing & front desk departments.
Looking for compassionate employees
ease Hallmark Cards willing to work long-term or short-term,
employees that are willing to commit at
cycle
now in stock least 6 mos of time. For short-term em-
ployees who show strong work ethic &
Regional Business Liaison
behavior, a strong letter of recommenda-
tion will be provided, helping promote
Free delivery - Call for info
future career advancement & opportuni-
ties. Related work exper. including use of
Community Futures Nicola Valley has an
2037 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt BC 250-378-2155
electronic medical records and medical
terminology is an asset - however, not
exciting opportunity for one or more Regional req'd. On-site work training provided to
strong applicants. If you would like to
Business Liaison(s). make a difference in the lives of your
If you are interested in helping local businesses
fellow Merrittonians, apply w/ resume
in person or contact clinic directly to for-
and not-for-profits by providing one-on-one ward resume via email. Position: Prefer-
able f-t position, neg. as p-t Billing Clerk/
support, you are invited to apply today. Front Desk. Days: Mon-Fri, weeknds &
invites members of the community to join us for our holidays off. Hrs: 8:30am-5pm w/ occa-
sional 9am-5:30pm. Pay: Neg. depending
For a copy2021
of the Job Posting,
Annual General visit our office or
Meeting on experience. Benefits: Dental, mas-
email
Wednesday, February 16th at 6:00pmwebsite
admin@cfdcnv.com or visit our at
via Zoom sage, vision, extended medical
era- ~ cfdcnv.com under 'About Us'
WANTED: FRAMERS.  Please submit
resume to travis@casmandevelopments.
rior A link will be available on the 16th via ca  FMI Travis @ 250 618 6619
racy https://www.merrittchamber.com/blog SHACKAN Indian Band is hiring
2181 Quilchena Ave • Box 159 Office Administrative Assistant & Fi-
ges Guest Speaker: Fiona Famulak, BC Chamber of nance Clerk. Plse submit resume to hr@
par- Commerce. Merritt,
SeveralBC V1K
Bylaws up1B8
for review and shackan.ca
NICOLA POST & RAIL is hiring la-
ac- Phone (250) 378-3923
voting by members of the Board. bourers at the mill. No experience nec-
rritt essary, but must have good work ethic!
Please call Tony @ 250-319-9891
ntre for sale - appliances
eek We would like to invite APARTMENT-size freezer $30. Air
ags. you to a place at our table conditioner. $20, Both wrking cond.
280-0857
mer-
FREE: Norge gas range, wrks well
378-4904
WORKING COND. washer/dryer set
$75. Very clean black fridge, fairly
y 12 new $120. $ will be donated to charity
525-0392
na. HEAVY DUTY juicer. 6-bottle canner
. 378-2047
FRIDGE, gd working cond. $100. B-i
As- dishwasher $50. Annie 378-2605
up HOOVER Wind Tunnel, new/used only
a few times, does low carpet, high carpet
to and hard floors.  378-6588
rent Interested individuals should submit their TOASTER oven. Noma oil filled heat-
er. Heat dish. Fan. 778-639-0052
her application to Fran Delaney, General Manager
7 CU. FT. freezer $100 378-3496
ons fran@cfdcnv.com WASHER and dryer set 778-639-0052
fires STAINLESS steel BBQ with 2 tanks
A Board of Directors Recruitment package $100 280-0779
ing
can be requested by email at admin@cfdcnv.com for sale - automotive
na- LT 235-85R16 tire new on 8-bolt rim
the Visit our Website www.cfdcnv.com, $75 280-0543
just or pick one up at our office 2181 Quilchena Ave.
06 XTERRA 4x4 SUV $3000obo, exc
shape 280-0543
the Please call 250-378-3923 for more information. 10 SILVERADO crew cab 2wd, high
k at km 600+, $2500 315-4781, 315-9857
07 CHRYSLER 300, 4-dr, 217k, $4000obo
ons With submission, please include a letter of interest Doug, Rose 378-4476
Vice Tell us why you would like to be on our
rar. Board of Directors, including Board position of
POST YOUR CLASSIFIEDS… VOICE MAIL (250) 378-5717 , EMAIL MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
om interest
LEAVE A COMMENT ONLINE AT OUR WEBSITE: MERRITTMORNINGMARKET.COM
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TIRES & RIMS for Grand Prix, winter
tires on winter rims P225/60R16 Lorna
936-8107
99 MAZDA truck, nw windshield, good
Winter tires, 5 speed manual, grey in
colour. 260,000 km. Some rust, g truck!
$1500obo. wyndburr@outlook.com
HARDTOP for Jeep YJ 315-2017
95 FORD Crown Victoria, gd shape, gd
tires 378-6420
96 FORD Taurus $1000obo 315-7379
DODGE drivers side manual mirror, all
parts. Bob 378-9782
1 205/60RX15 snow tire, 1 slightly
used 205/65x15 m&s, 1 slightly used
205/70Rx15 all seas. tire. Joe 378-2676
SET winter tires on rims for 2005 Hyun-
dai Elantra $200 378-2370
2011 TOYOTA, Interior - blue, nds new
tires 130,150 kms. Nothing wrong with
it, hoping to sell for $75,000 378-1335
TRUCK toolbox 378-2832
4 TRUCK tires 20” $100/all 378-8883
TIRE CHAINS , new, “Shur Grip” by
SCC # SZ329;  $70; 378-9899
4 CHEV rims, 5-bolt 378-2832
4 GOOD YEAR m&s 256/60R18 tires
brand new, $700 378-2837
4 GOODYEAR Ultragrip ice 205/55/r16
on steel rims, fit Toyota Matrix or Corol-
la, gd tread.  $300.  Rae 378-6112
4 HANKOOK Tires, new, P225/60R
off 2022 Buick Encore $400/all. Cyril
315-3340
4 MICHELIN X ice winter tires hard-
ly used, 245/65/R17 $550. 4 aluminum
rims 17 inch 5 hole 114.3 bolt pattern
$200. 378-5272.
2 FRONT fender, hood, front rail for 86
Ranger XL $150/all 280-0543
for sale - pets / livestock
WHITE male guinea pig free 936-9208
PUREBRED Ayam Cemani rooster, 6
months old $75  604-839-8383
ADORABLE Doodle Puppies! $3500
To excellent homes only. One male / one
female. 378-3748
WTD: Good-natured, attractive, prefera-
bly long-haired intact male cat for one or
two brief visits with calico female cat in
need of male companionship. Please text
photo to 250-315-5856
LRG chicken house nds finishing porta-
ble 7’x8’ 7' high, can house 30 chickens
$500obo. Small chicken house was from
a kit can house 5 chickens $250obo. 378-
3748
AWESOME CKC Black Lab for stud
378-5038
BORDER COLLIE/Husky/Wolf pup-
pies born Sept. 19, 2 weeks old ready to
go mid to late Nov. 1 male, 3 females.
Deposit on any holds. Serious inquiries
only 604-343-6402
CHICKENS, roosters & ducks 250-
458-2314
50-GAL aquarium, incl. couple fish, ac-
cessories, stand 280-9433
9 BABY piglets for sale 378-1961
18 YR OLD Morgan mare, sound, shod,
experienced rider $2500. 378-9710
for sale - miscellaneous
MEN’S Steel toe boots, hardly worn,
size 9 378-0870
FOR SALE CHEAP: Herb plants: fe-
verfew, catnip, & alecost (beer). Flowers:
edible violets & hollyhocks. Little plum
trees. Fertilizer spreader/seeder, $25.
378-2410
OPULENT SYSTEMS 48"x48"x80" 
mylar  grow tent $90 378-8758
1967 Centennial $20 (gold) 7-pce coin
set, exc cond. $4500obo 778-539-6575
PROBIOTIC water kefir grains, $10
378-2410
MEN’S black leather Frye boots, sz 10.5,
lk nw $200obo 378-8823
GARBAGE CAN full of rabbit manure,
bring your own can to transfer into. Dan
or Steve 378-2136
MEN'S steel toe boots, worn only a few
times, size 9 $50 378-0870
BEAUTIFUL hand-made slippers w/
pompom $10, socks $7. Avail. at Baillie
House or call Maddy 315-0097
TOILET, $40 378-4097
7” HUNTING knife, brand new, w/
hand-made sheath $75. 315-5473
NW white french door- exterior  (w/
grids)  79 1/2" x 6 feet. Nw 4x8 styro-
foam insulation panels 2 " thick  was
$37.98 now $25obo. Nw galvanized
roofing 3’x8’ sheets was $29.27 now
$20obo. Nw windows various sizes.
378-3748
3 PIECE sofa set (2 love seat and a
chair), coffee table, 32” plasma TV with
solid oak stand, pinewood headboard
with four matching night tables and
Sealy mattress. Microwave. Hanging
ceiling light. $800 for everything. Call/
text 378-6054
WOOD burl clocks & exotic wood for
plaques, etc. offrs. 378-4904
SURVIVAL BRACELETS, stylish
bracelets, keychains, golf tee holders,
etc. All handcrafted right here in Merritt.
280-4004 email 460stead@telus.net  Ins-
tagram grewolf_designs
SINGER sewing machine. 2 cabinets,
white, brown. Heavy duty garden hose.
Gazelle exercise machine. Standing bbq
w/ briquets, elect. starter. Wood kitchen
table w/ 1 chair. Elect weedwacker.
Baby stuff: high chair, stroller, jogging
stroller, toys, rocking chair 378-8383
MEN OR LADIES High Arctic Black
winter jacket, medium size,  great condi-
tion. $40 firm 280-0569
FREE: Lilac hedge 7x20 feet. Easy ac-
cess in town. You need a bobcat to dig &
must take all. 1st come... 378-2410
HEAVY DUTY garden hose. Exercise
machine. Standing briquettes bbq, 3/4
bag briquettes & starter. Elect. weed
whacker 378-8383
SCRAP METAL, free 378-2047
METAL shutters for 14x66 mobile
home, painted white, gd cond. $100/ all.
315-7611
PEDESTAL sink 378-2832
UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for
8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5
for 1 cup. 378-4947
Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
BOX FULL of shopping cart wheels, for Specialists INC.
go carts, etc. 4/$20 936-8474
GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat ICBC Claims
has fabric and sewing notions. Nw fabric
from Katja’s Quilt Shoppe 378-3734 •Commercial •Residential
2 DANIERS mens’ leathers coats, s & m
$50ea. Don 315-5430 •Automotive •Industrial
for sale - furniture 2663 Granite Ave. (next to Fountain Tire)
NEW SINGLE mattress & bx spring w/
Ikea hardwood frame $100 315-1776 378-4531
4-FT ROUND hardwood table w/
2-ft ext. leaf & 6 chairs $300. Murray
604-319-4777
FREE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS: very
strong hide-a-bed chesterfield, must have
transportation 378-9782
WINGBACK chair & chesterfield $300.
Nr new wood bunkbed, w/ matt., gd
quality $900 378-9782
MMM telephone line is BACK UP!
6' CIRCUMFERENCE patio umbrella
w/ stand $20 378-6886 250-378-5717
QU SIZE mattress. 378-2047 To leave a message, community event listing,
3 PC sofa (2 love seat and chair), cof-
or classified ad, connect with us::
fee table, 32” plasma TV with solid oak
stand, pinewood headboard with four •Email: market@uniserve.com
matching night tables and Sealy mattress.
Microwave. Hanging ceiling light. $800
for everything. Call/text 378-6054
•fb messenger: merrittmorningmarket
• Fax: 250-378-2025
TWO 4-drwr filing cabinets $50ea
Gordon 378-0423 or drop off a note at Merritt Printing, 1951 Garcia
LAWN chairs, 6 sturdy ones $17ea.
378-6886
OFFICE desk 378-2832 NICOLA VALLEY
MOVING OUT: Glass round coffee ta-
ble w/ metal base. 4 brnd nw full uphol- TRANSPORTATION SOCIETY
stered  dining chairs. Dbl sz nw spring
We are a non-profit Society that manages the provi-
box mattress. Beautiful branded fabric
sofa w/ cstm-built qu sz bed in it. Wht sion of transit services to the residents in our
wardrobe  drssr. Solid wd TV stnd on community.
whls. Nw crpts/rugs. 3-pc coffee tbl w/ 2
corner tbls. Oval shape coffee tbl. Comp. We are currently seeking three (3) Board
dsk. Many hsehold items. 778-639-0052
for sale - electronics/software Members who will serve a minimum of a
UNIDEN bearcat scanner $250, new in two (2) year term and assist NVTS to
box. Paul 280-9951
COMPL. sound system for vehicle: maintain and expand transportation
head unit, amp, 4 speakers, cross-over,
sub box, w/ all wires $300obo 378-8823
services in our community.
SAMSUNG 32” LED tv, lk nw $80 The Board meetsmonthly to govern and oversee
378-1843
the management of the organization. Meetings are
STUDIOLOGIC keyboard for sale 88
keys, many piano sounds and lots of oth- held monthly on the third Wednesday at noon.
er sounds. lightweight USB brand new
$700 315-8127
All Board members are expected to participate in
LAPTOP. Bell HD rceivr 778-639-0052 Committee activities and attend Committee meet-
SANYO 32" flat screen tv $100 280-0779 ings as required.
ACER computer monitor with Pixma
Printer/Fax machine $100 525-1189 The Society was incorporated in Victoria, BC on
SONY Synthesizer $20. 280-0569 July 4, 2007. Our Society is unique due to the fact
for sale - recreational that transit services are supplied to the community
BLADES treadmill, 6 diff. Programs,
auto incline, top Spd 10 mil., per hour, and surrounding areas via the Society, whereas BC
exc shape $400. 315-3071 Transit services are operated by private companies
08 BMW R 1200 GS. Engine guards,
high windshield, panniers, top case, in the remainder of the Province.
Touratech low seat. 89,000 km. $ 7500. We need you if you have an understanding of our
315-7635
44 MAGNUM, 357 magnum, Luger 52 community and a passion for our cause. If you have
auto $400 each 280-7951 previous governance experience or financial or
INCLINE BOARD $350 280-3624
90 SUZUKI King Quad Runner: 1500
background in business this is the Volunteer Expe-
orig km, 300cc, absolutely mint, runs rience for you.
excellent, 1500 orig km, w/winch & rear
holder box. 378-7287 Please contact our office via email at
FULL SET golf clubs, incl wheeled bag/ nvtsadmin@telus.net or call
retreiver & men’s golf shoes sz 9.5 $95
378-6217 250-378-4080 to obtain an application.
METAL FRAME backpack, near new Thank you in advance for your interest.
$10. 280-3297
08 YAMAHA phazer after-market skid
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
plate $75obo. 06 Summit Rev skidoo
front bumper, fits other years $95.
378-8823
OXFORD motorcycle tank bag, magnet-
ic, expands to 30 ltrs, converts to back-
Court Times & Dates
pack, map holder $60. Alpinestars textile
motorcycle jacket, XL, no rips in good
call Gary 250-280-0105
shape $40. 378-1843
RIFLE 30T/C Thompson centre, necked
or Ayton 250-378-5691
down. 308 short action equivalent to
30/06. Have 250 cases for reloading, c/w
dies $1050 or offers 378-4572
FREE 4 man hot tub, no skirting, take as
is. Pls contact Erika 2315-9842
Check us out on
04 TERRY 19' travel trlr, nvr used lk
nw Just nds a few upgrades $11,500
378-5668
TREADMILL Pro-Form 520i $200.
AB Lounge 2 abdominal workout, free.
378-5691
PORT. ice fishing firepit sleds, no mess
on ice, 378-4904
FREE: 6-man hot tub. 315-2555
CROSS COUNTRY skis, ice skates,
hockey and tennis stuff and a 4 person
rubber boat 378-6787
for sale - tools/equipment
4' HIGH lift farmers jack $40. 20"
chainsaw bar & chain $40 378-8140
8” WOOD LATHE incl. 8 chisels &
small amount of wood & stand, if want-
ed $135 378-6217
JOHN DEERE walking plow, offrs
378-4904
SMALLER wood stove suit. Gar./small
cabin, 18” firebox, new glass in door
List your garage sale &/or
$200 378-7505 get our listing mail-out
WORKMATE fold-up work bench, lk
Email: market@uniserve.com
nw $45obo 378-4904
UTILITY TRLR, 15" tires & spare, It
is registered, exc shape. Offers 378-4572 OLD PAINTINGS on canvas, free/ NICOLA COACH HOUSE. Nes-
27” CRAFTSMAN snowblower, elec-
tric t. Start, lk brand new/used very little
cheap for crafts 280-1017
WASHER/DRYER stacking, gd
tled in lovely Lower Nicola, w/ 4
legal stes, (great revenue) 8 bdrms
$1200 firm. Joe 2676 cond. only, 378-2837 total on .55 acre. Each ste has priv.
entrance & spacious rooms w/ up-
wanted/wanted to buy for sale house/property grades. Hwy frontage, not in ALR
WTD TO RNT:  1 or 2 bdrm unit, no COMMERCIAL DEVELOP- & 8 kms from Merritt. Great view!
bsmt ste, at reas. rent. Quiet, no smkg, MENT PROPERTY at 146 Tran- Exc. investment! $595,00 378-3748
no drkg, no party, no negative lifestyle.  quille Road in Kamloops, house for rent
Would like for May 1 378-0870 , rental building and a mechanics
RECORDS, hunting knives, sports shop. Call Harvey 250-319-2101 DV TRAILER PRK spare room for
memorabilia, Johnny Cash memorabilia, rent $645 incl hydro 778-539-6575
SUNNYBROOK FARM. Abso-
deer antler 778-288-4095. Tom lutely beautiful, level, fertile, treed 1-BDRM suite, call manager
97 CADILLAC  STS / SEVILLE parts 5 acres w/ 2 legal 3-bdrm modular 936-8474
378-6787 homes (1 rented/other owner oc- COMMERCIAL space: small area
SOMEONE TO ASSIST homeowner to cupied). 750' combined frontage, semi-private room in Kruse n Style
help clean up garbage spread by flood, plus sweet water spring on property. 180 sq. ft, rent negotiable 378-6664
truck required, on salary 280-3297
USED BATHTUB to water livestock
$695,000. P.S. Lower Nicola is the OPEN SPACE dwntwn - mornings &
best kept secret in BC 378-3748 eves - suit. for meetings, yoga classes,
with 315-9789 MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1 choir practices, art classes etc. FMI on
96 CHEV pck-up trk for prts 315-0011 bath, Call to view 1-800-361-8111, avail. times, Lizette 936-9011
LOOKING FOR buck or doe rabbit. 315-1000 buyandsellmobilehomes. 1-BDRM bsmt ste. 3-bdrm house
Dan or Steve 378-2136 com upstairs 525-0240
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